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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1973
Page
4
Cubmaster Don LaBaugh announces a summer program for Cub Scouts open to current Cubs and any boy aged 8 by June 10. The program includes three pack meetings in June July and August with a family potluck picnic and bike rodeo in June a hike in July and an overnight campout in August. New members can contact LaBaugh or pick up a registration form at the grade school office.
Veterans groups plan Memorial Day services for Monday May 28 with American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars posts and auxiliaries preparing details to be announced next week.
Mrs. Nettie Stearns will fly to Hawaii on May 14 to attend the marriage of her granddaughter Susan Rae Burton to Dean Goodear at Kailua Methodist Church on May 19 with a reception at Ula Mau Village. Iona Igoda returned home after 30 months touring in southern states. Andy Jordan and Ken Wyrick, Carroll College students, visited Andy’s parents in Helena.
The Teton County ASCS office faces a manpower cut ordered by the Nixon administration reducing state staff by 20 to 25 percent or about one position per county office. Arlyne McCollum notes the REAP program termination drives the local loss with 46 offices nationwide. The directive requires firings by June 30, and lawmakers consider REAP restoration which could mitigate Montana’s cuts.
The American Legion Auxiliary will hold its regular monthly meeting at Mrs. Mary Petersen's home on Monday May 21 at 8 p.m. Members are urged to attend for important business discussions.
Twenty eight law officers attend an advanced school run by the Law Enforcement Academy Bureau at Montana State University Bozeman from May 6 to May 18. The program for experienced officers covers modern investigative techniques and practical applications. Deputy Sheriff Dave DeHaan of Teton County Choteau attends from Choteau.
Power High School schedules baccalaureate on May 20 at 8 p.m. in the gym with Rev Farden of the Lutheran Church. Commencement on May 22 at 8 p.m. features Fr Gary Kabeary as speaker and diplomas by James Anderson. Class of 1973 includes valedictorian Steven Young and salutatorian Diane Grossman. 14 graduates and 22 eighth graders.
The event at A and E Lanes continues for two weeks. Leaders after opening weekend are Jessie Diedrich and Bud Otness of Brady with 1146 pins. Elaine Otness and Bud Otness of Brady stand second with 1142 pins. Vi and Bob Brownell of Choteau follow with 1135 pins.
Montana ranchers selling six or more head of cattle must have cattle inspected before transfer of ownership under a new law effective July 1. The law creates a lifetime horse permit and sets inspection fees for stock inspectors, with travel and brand inspection rules outlined by the Board of Livestock.
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