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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1975
Page
1
Rev Allen Adams delivers Memorial Day talk honoring soldiers who died in battle and extending remembrance to those who returned wounded and their families. He notes the day began as a national time to honor warriors and evolved into paying respects at the graves of all loved ones.
City Clerk Jim Dellno announced summer watering hours with irrigation times for homes 7 a.m. to 12 noon and 5 to 10 p.m. Schools and public buildings follow 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Leaves go to alley pickups. dump access for self hauling only 2 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays. Starting June 1 dog leash citations fine 10 to 100 dollars. May warned dog owners for dogs at large.
Graduation exercises will honor five Pendroy School eighth graders Dale Campbell Mike Campbell Roger Skogen Julie Jimenez and Martin Thompson at 8 p m Wednesday June 4 in Pendroy Community Hall. Public invited to attend the ceremony. Memorial Day services featured high school program with the American Legion post commander urging peace and progress through faith. Continued on Page 2.
The Northern Division Class A meet at Chateau produced a dominant Cut Bank boys victory with 70 points and Conrad girls claiming top honors with 45 points. Malta and Choteau also earned high placements while numerous individuals posted regional marks in events from sprints to field and distance races.
Don LaBaugh, chair of the Chateau Fire Works Committee, says donations for this year’s Fourth of July display are just starting. With five weeks left, the community must fund the show, a longtime local tradition, and past donors include Clark Inbody, Sulgrove, Anderson, Reyner, Talifson, Corey, Hopper, Weist, and Snyder. Donations can be dropped at the Acantha, Leo’s Shoe Shop, Chateau Drug, Isakson’s, Citizens State Bank, and Gambles.
Funeral rites for Louise Sanders Earles were held Tuesday May 27 at the Cho teau United Methodist Church. She died Friday May 23 in Choteau at age 92. Officiant Rev. Allen J. Adams led the service with organist Janet Wedum and soloist Robert Gronberg. Burial followed at Chateau Cemetery. Survivors include sons Herman J. Earles of Great Falls and Robert E. Earles of Pendroy, a sister in San Francisco, and a brother in Spokane.
City Little League begins sessions on Wednesday June 4 at 7 p.m. All boys wishing to play should sign up then. The Traveling Team has started practice and opened its season with a win this week and will play at Power Thursday evening. First home game June 3 against Wolf Creek. Fathers willing to coach should contact Jay Dunckel or Jim Spinder.
Fifty one Choteau seniors received diplomas during commencement exercises as Rev. James Gannon preached the baccalaureate and Sister Shirley Adler addressed the seniors with a hopeful message. Principal Don Murray introduced Adler, and Charles Nauck spoke on love while Chris Oertel issued the valedictory. The Chateau High School band accompanied the processions, and diplomas were handed out by School Board chairman Paul Alzheimer amid honors for the graduates including a list of names.
The 1975 eighth grade graduation will be held at 8 p.m. in the new high school auditorium. Dorothy Allen assists with the processional and recessional, Rev. Allen Adams offers the invocation and benediction, and Lloyd Reynolds directs an eighth grade choir and clarinet ensemble. Student speakers are Tom Evans Elaine Shepherd and Kirk Dunckel. Principal Stan Rathman presents the class to District No. 1 School Board Vice Chairman Ray Anderson for diplomas. Fifty six graduates are listed including Raelene Anderson Paul Arensmeyer Darla Armstrong and Dana Bagstad.
Brutosky of Choteau reports a half blood Brutosky heifer killed Sunday night on their property near Choteau. The animal showed neck punctures for draining blood and removal of sex organs and bladder. Autopsy by Dr. Robert Lee confirmed injuries. animal valued at 700 to 800 dollars. Investigation by Teton County Sheriff's Office seeks motive and similar incidents.
The final kindergarten parents programs will be held on Thursday May 29. The morning kindergarten class will perform at 11 a.m. and the afternoon program will commence at 3 p.m. The Student Council Awards Assembly will be held in the old high school auditorium on Friday May 30 at 3 p.m.
Bozeman Montana April 14 The State Justice Department Law Enforcement Academy at Montana State University holds its 14th annual Basic School with 34 Montana officers attending The six week course runs through June 13 and includes Teton County Sheriff Pete Howard from Choteau among its attendees.
Mrs Edwin Kalista announces Parkway Cafe will close May 31 after leasing from Jim Greenwood. The owner has sold the equipment, making the closure necessary.
Farmers Union members will meet Sunday June 1 at Greenfield Hall. The meeting starts with a potluck dinner at 1 p.m. Guest speaker will be Bob Stephens of Dutton.
Little voter turnout in Saturday’s election with about 150 voters. Choteau Elementary levy of 68539 for operation passed 76 to 6. Choteau High levy of 41003.20 passed 134 to 20. Precinct results show district wide support with Agawam 6 0, Pendrey 159, Bynum 19 1, Farmington 15 3, Choteau 75 7.
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