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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1969
Page
4
The City Council debated funding for an old library upgrade and potential use of the Villager building as a new library. Mayor Jim Dellwo supported buying the building, with Jaycees planning a community survey to gauge donations.
Augusta Community Church announces a Thanksgiving Day service at 10 30 a m on Thanksgiving morning November 27 lasting one hour. The program includes musical numbers prayers a devotion on Thanksgiving Our Responsibility and Heritage and a special Thanksgiving offering for the church work. Everyone is invited to attend.
The meeting opened with distribution of bake sale contribution sheets and posters advertising the event. Members discussed a December indoor swim trip to Great Falls and several volunteers offered transportation. The program committee then took over duties.
John Thomas Tom Strauser 55 former Choteau ranch worker died Nov ll in a Gillette hospital after a heart attack. Born Aug 5 1914 in Tucken Buttes Wyoming he lived in Choteau 1962 to 1966. Survived by wife Pauline three daughters Bill Strauser son and relatives. WWII Army veteran. Funeral held in Gillette last Saturday.
Mrs. Florence Bryant worthy grand matron of Montana Eastern Star visited Dutton Alpha Chapter No. 103 for a special meeting on Saturday November 15. A polluck supper was served in the Masonic hall dining room. Officers and guests were welcomed by Betty McIntosh and Bill Briggs. The event featured a flag presentation, tributes, and ritual work, with 14 chapters represented. Decorations centered on Ship of Hope and Harbor of Love themes. Gifts were given to Mrs Bryant and tea followed the program.
This column from the local IRS office explains refunds and amended returns. It advises waiting until year end to file a refund, ensuring W-2 forms are attached, and using Form 1040X to amend a return within three years of the due date. It notes where to obtain forms and instructions from the District Director.
Janice Menghini of Power is serving as secretary of the Associated Students at Montana State University for the academic year. She is a senior majoring in home economics, secretary of the senior class, a member of the National College Fashion Board and of Delta Gamma and Phi Upsilon Omicron. Her parents are Mr and Mrs Henry Menghini of Power.
The Teton County Sportsmen's Association will sponsor a trap shoot this Sunday November 23 at 1 pm at the trap grounds one and a half miles east of Chateau and one mile north of the Dutton highway. Most shoots cost one dollar and shooters must furnish their own shells. Hams and turkeys are offered as prizes.
Second Lieutenant Joe W. Erickson begins a year long Air Force pilot training at Reese AFB Texas where he will fly jet trainers and earn silver wings after completing the Air Training Command program. Sergeant George R. Gorton of Augusta participates in Turkey with NATO forces during Deep Furrow, aiding land air and sea maneuver, as aircraft mechanics with the 438th MAC wing at McGuire AFB.
The Covenant Players from Encino, California, perform at Dutton United Methodist Church 6 7 30 p m and Brady United Methodist Church 8 9 30 p m on Saturday November 22. An offering helps meet expenses and workshops are offered with fees. First Brady workshop 10 a m to 1 p m second Dutton workshop 2 to 5 p m advanced class at Dutton 2 to 5 p m requires completion of first workshop. Register with Martin Morley Brady or Mrs Evelyn Rosok Dutton.
Weather data shows daily highs and lows from November 12 to November 17 with values around 32 to 61 degrees and precipitation totals. It notes high and low figures for the period ending November 1% and compares to last year, including year-to-date totals of 10.66 inches versus 12.12 inches.
Five Chateau men pledged fraternities at Montana State University during fall rush. They joined 266 new members who pledged one of 11 fraternities. Jim Hodgskiss and William Peebles pledged Alpha Gamma Rho. Jim Alzheimer, Paul Beaudau and Jay Rice pledged Kappa Sigma.
The Chateau Library Board and Jaycee Library Committee discuss using the Villager building for a larger downtown library. They note tax implications, space needs, open layout, and expanded hours with possible noon opening for students. Committee members and pledge options are listed.
Buddy R. Reilly service officer for the Montana Veterans Welfare Commission will meet at the Teton County courthouse in Chateau on Wednesday November 26 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. He will advise and assist veterans dependents or beneficiaries on VA benefits and related programs.
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