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Choteau Acantha

Location

Choteau, Montana, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1949

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Major new city structures rise in Choteau skyline

Six large non residence buildings under rapid construction include a hospital by Teton Memorial Hospital association a Methodist church near city hall a medical clinic owned by Dr Robert S Hamilton a Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Co project near Marshall Wells a north side apartment building owned by Mr and Mrs Max Hoesch en and a Studebeker garage on north main The hospital expected to finish within about 200 working days with other structures nearing completion Pictured left to right apartment building hospital telephone building and church.

Choteau Studebeker Teton Memorial Hospital Association Methodists City Hall Acantha Robert S. Hamilton Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Co Marshall Wells Max Hoeschen Wayne C. Hart Keith Morton Teton Citizen North Main

City approves four Chateau homes and nine-block water line

City council grants permits for four new Chateau residences to Robert Zion Ed Davis Seth Cook and JL Granger and approves a $3738 water extension costing 4200 feet of pipe. Work begins at first avenue northeast near Mrs Annie Luinstra and aims to complete in about three weeks subject to weather. The line adds service to nine blocks and adds fire hydrants as part of municipal protections.

John Richem First Avenue Annie Luinstra Gus Thompson Annie Lumatra Luinatra Robert Zion Ed Davis Seth Cook JL. K. Granger Zion

Citizens Bank Gifts to 4-H Leaders in Teton County

The Citizens' State Bank at Choteau contributed to the Teton county 4-H club during National 4-H Achievement week, covering costs for a year of the National 4-H News to all 4-H leaders. The news service will provide items of interest to 4-H club people and leaders nationwide.

Citizens’ State Bank Choteau Teton County

Parents Visit Schools During Education Week

About 150 parents visited schools during American Education week. They toured classrooms to observe teaching. Superintendent Graham said the visits help the child and teachers and urged parents to return to review their children's progress and offer constructive criticism.

R. C. Graham Graham

Chateau High School Hosts Prize Drawing for Junior Class

Junior class officers and sponsors at Chateau High School held an official drawing last Thursday for prizes funded by Coast to Coast store. Patty Kade won a radio and Robert Breere a shotgun as prizes. the class netted about $135 to be used for the junior prom.

Chateau High School Patty Kade Robert Breere

Blood donors give 45 pints of blood in city visit

The Red Cross blood unit collected 45 pints at the Masonic hall in the city yesterday far short of the 60 pints hoped for. Officials thanked donors and cited helpers including Evelyn McAuley Jean Bleecker Helen Sabo Muriel Dial Olga Monkman Eva McDonald Frieda Johnson Irene Peterson Iona Zgoda Peggy Taylor Florence Kelly Hazel Hennedford Micky Shelmerdine Lois Peterson. The drive ran five hours ending at 3 p.m.

Chateau Red Cross Masonic Hall Evelyn McAuley Jean Bleecker Helen Sabo Muriel Dial Olga Monkman Eva McDonald Frieda Johnson Iréne Peterson Iona Zgoda Peggy Taylor Florence Kelly Hazel Henneford Micky Shelmerdine Lois Peterson

City Cats Must Register Under New License Rule

The city council passes a new ordinance requiring all cats in the city to be registered with a one year license fee of 50 cents per cat. Each registered cat will receive a small bell. The council also orders four single faced bicycle racks for downtown Chateau and considers bids on a power tractor loader.

Bowser Chateau

Bulldogs Lose Key Players to Graduation Next Spring

Chateau Bulldogs face a major turnover as most of the first string depart after spring graduation. End players Leslie Arensmeyer and Jack Strong, tackles Gradon Green and Larry Dellno, centers Don Arensmeyer and Boyd Johnson, quarterback Ray Nordhagen, and halfback Ray Hollar among others will be gone. Only back next fall are Jack Henneford, Jay Castle, and Gale Bandon. The Teton Saddle Club promotes its 4th annual Thanksgiving Eve dance at Moose Hall on November 23 with a dressed turkey door prize.

Chateau Bulldogs Leslie Arensmeyer Jack Strong Gradon Green Larry Dellno Don Arensmeyer Boyd Johnson Ray Nordhagen Ray Hollar Bulldogs Herb Tangen Keith McFarlane Don Anderson Charley Hanson Paul Mitchell Jack Henneford Jay Castle Gale Bandon The Teton Saddle Club Moose Hall

Farmers to Elect County Committees Next Tuesday Vote

Farmers in Teton county are urged to vote on Tuesday November 22 for county and community farm committees. Each community will elect a three member committee with two alternates and a delegate to the county convention. The county convention will select three regular and two alternate members at 2 p.m. Saturday November 26 at the Chateau AAA Office.

Teton County Chateau AAA Pendrey Farmers Union Agawam Fairfield Greenfield Dutton Farmers Machinery Co Beck Bynum Collins Diamond Valley Power Farmington Bole

Sportsmen's Meet Set for Tuesday at Courthouse

Kari Hollar, secretary-treasurer of the association, announced a sportsmen's meet next Tuesday night November 22 at the courthouse starting at 8 o clock. All members and interested persons are urged to attend.

Kari Hollar

Eight Jury Trials Slated For Court at Chateau Session

Eight jury trials are scheduled to begin November 28 and run through December 5 at the Teton county courthouse with Judge R. M. Hattersley presiding. Cases include No. 5391 E. J. Stromnes v Great Northern Railway Co and others, and No. 5254 G. A. Hansen et al v Henry OC Hauschild, among others. Citizens listed were drawn for possible jury duty at Chateau.

Chateau R. M. Hattersley Teton d County E. J. Stromnes Great Northern Railway Co. Et al Jerome Yeager William F. Smock George Gamradt Mabel E. Smock Olive Gray Henry A. Scandrott Houfek Ben Torson G. L. Reslow Archie H. Mumson Kenneth Lussenden Elmer Erickson James M. Hughes Robert H. Mainard D. P. Fabrick Posch Raynald Scott Mary Lee Proff Carsten Holt Lee Dohany Gust Volt Edward J. Markle Frank

Deaver Golden 57th Anniversary Observed at Bynum Home

Mr and Mrs J J Deaver of Bynum marked their 57th wedding anniversary with a family observance at home. Dignitaries included close friends and three daughters with 20 grandchildren and great grandchildren on the family tree. Jonas J Deaver wed Olive Groves Deaver in Liberty Wisconsin on November 12 1892 and their lineage includes 3 daughters Florence Bernice and Ella Irene and multiple grandchildren. An illustrated booklet featured their 1892 wedding and 1949 likenesses with a poem Reunion.

J. J. Deaver Bynum ivaAcusy Agmlaly Deaver Jonas Joseph Deaver Olive Emily Groves Deaver Liberty Wis Florence Tressie Deaver James E. Mullaney Bernice Burnett Deaver Louis F. DeWitt Ella Irene Deaver William C. Upman Mullaney Gladys Alfred C. Baumgartner Florence Wesley A. Cherry Cherry William Edward Fern Kay DeWitz Joy DeWitz Stansberry Jonas DeWitz Ralph Stansberry Joy DeWitz Gary Francis Penny Jo Marla Rae Upman Terra Haute Ind Verna Irene Billie Sue Kathryn Olive

Teton Leaders to Attend State Republican Meeting

Republican leaders from Teton county will join a statewide Republican gathering in Helena on November 26 and 27. U S Senator Zales N. Ecton and Congressman Wesley A. D Ewart will speak as county chairmen and state officials converge for discussions on 81st congress actions and Montana’s 1950 campaign plans.

Teton Counnty Helena United States Zales N. Ecton Wesley A. D'Ewart Republican State Central Committee E. R. O'Neil Placer Hotel Edton O’ewart Montana

Joe Harris Dies After Long Illness in California Home

Joe Harris long connected with the Hirshberg store in Cha teau died at his Beverly Hills home this month after several years of illness. He worked for Hirshbergs locally, moved to Chicago, then operated a wholesale garment firm before retiring in 1946 and relocating to California. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.

Joe Harris Hirshberg Chateau Beverly Hills Calif

Farmers Ordered to Remove Fences From County Right-of-Way

Final notice from the Teton County Board of Commissioners requires all fences on county right-of-way to be removed immediately. Fences hinder maintenance and snow removal and pose a hazard. If not removed, the county will dismantle them at the owners’ expense. Chairman James Peebles leads the board.

Board of Commissioners Teton County Board of County Commissioners James Peebles

New Residents and Tourists May Get Greetings in Choteau

The Choteau Chamber of Commerce aims to welcome new residents and visiting tourists with official notices or greeting cards. A committee led by J. W. Breen, Lowell Scott, and Bill Olsen will research the plan. The group also discusses funding an outstanding $99 debt and a potential fundraising basketball game.

Choteau John W. Bonner Chamber Howard Ruegamer

Firm Hires J S Kreitzberg As Salesman

James S. Kreitzberg of Missoula is hired by Teton Plumbing and Heating Co. to sell for the Chateau firm. A 1942 Missoula high school graduate, he served three years in the U S Air Force flying B 24s. He then earned a degree in aeronautical engineering from the University of Washington last June. He is married with a nine month old son.

Chateau Hammond Missoula County Kreitzberg U. S. Air Force University of Washington At Seattle George Kreuzberg NAAC

Scout Leader Urges Movement as Scouting Reaches 40th Year

R D Mc Dermott North Central Montana scout executive notes 15 million boys and leaders in scouting across 35 million homes in America. He spoke to Teton Sun River district leaders at Chateau High School praising scouting as a crusade to better youth and liberty through planned program.

America R. D. MelDermott North Central Montana McDermott Salt Lake City FHA Joe Briscoe Murphy Leo Murphy Mark Judy Judy Conrad Wilbur Hooper Dutton Wayne Proff Hooper

Turkey Shoot Set for Dutton Trap Club on Sunday

The Dutton Trap Club will host a turkey shoot at Dutton this Sunday November 20 starting at 9 am. Proceeds support club activities and local programs.

Dutton Trap Club Dutton

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Water Dino Citizens Bank Thomas James Mrs. Deaver Mr.“And Teton O'Neill California J.S. Kreitzberg James S. Kreitzberg Missoula Teton Plumbing and Heating Co Cho Systems Teton County Farms J. S. Kreitzberg Turkey
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