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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1960
Page
1
City council approves Ordinance 139 requiring bond posting for street excavation contracts to ensure repairs and Ordinance 138 amended to ban U turns at Main Street and Division in front of the courthouse. Signs inform drivers of the three prohibited intersections.
Rich Wilson of the Chateau Bull dogs earns a first team berth on the Northern Division all conference football roster. He joins Conrad Cowboys David Scott Bob Schmidt Jay Herman and Bob Senden along with Walier Panthers Don Snort land Pat Brophy George Stoltz Jim Briden Jim Clark of Cut Bank Wolves Don Samsal of Sunburst Ref iners and Rich Johnson Gary Moon LeRoy Yeager of the Chateau Bull dogs on the second team.
Mr and Mrs Bob Stenswick and their children of Malta were houseguests of Mr and Mrs Don Hofeldt for four days last week. Mrs Stenswick is the sister of Mrs Hofeldt.
D P Fabrick represented Chateau at the National Reclamation Association convention in Bakersfield California. Speakers warned that farmland loss in growing cities will require more irrigated acreage in the 17 western Reclamation states and that the west may need a 20 percent expansion by 1975.
Opal McGrew and her parents Mr and Mrs C McGrew along with Sue Herman of Great Falls recently drove to West Yellowstone. They were welcomed by Howard Conquergood and toured the quake area and other points of interest for three days.
The county home demonstration clubs held their fall meeting with Mrs. James Peebles Jr. presiding at Chateau. Mrs. Glen Ewald reported on the Bozeman state council meeting last June and urged members to attend the Bozeman gathering next June. Frieda Schrader outlined the 1961 program and reminded members that home demonstration is an ongoing educational effort in home and community life.
Mr and Mrs George Henderson and Mr and Mrs Gerald Clarke and children of Fairfield plan to spend Thanksgiving with Hendersons brother and wife in Great Falls.
The North Central Montana Boy Scouts launch their annual fund drive with a breakfast at the Cornell Hotel on Thursday at 6:45 am. Leaders say the $66,000 budget covers many scouts. the amount seems large but is spread across hundreds of participants.
Robert J. Campbell of Bynum died from injuries in a single car wreck nine miles north of Choteau on U S 89. In a separate note ASC elections urge Montana farmers and ranchers to vote for 1961 committeemen with ballots sent in Teton county and voting open until November 28.
Maureen Hatcher nine year 4 H member of the Greenfield Go-Getters Club earns a trip to National Club Congress in Chicago based on outstanding 4 H Home Economics records. She completed 22 units in foods clothing home beautification and home living and junior leadership and is the county junior leader. The trip leaves Nov 24 with 24 other 4 Hers. about 1 400 attendees from 50 states and Puerto Rico.
Montana Fish and Game announces special deer seasons and extended zones for deer and elk due to mild weather and below average harvest. Officials say extended seasons will balance herds with winter forage and rely on game checking stations and weather data to guide timing. Hunters should contact agents or wardens for specific extended areas and deadlines.
All members of the Teton County Planning Committee are invited to a 1 30 p m meeting in the court room Chateau on Thursday December 8 with other interested persons welcome. Committee Chairman James M Crawford will lead a discussion on ongoing planning problems from earlier meetings.
Local youngsters will be treated to two free matinee movies this Christmas season. Gilbert Richardson owner of the Roxy Theatre arranged for the first on Saturday Dec 3 at 2 pm. The Chateau Chamber of Commerce organized the second on Saturday Dec 10 at 2 pm. Both shows are free to boys and girls to keep them occupied while parents shop.
Mr and Mrs H N Stenseth of Conrad spent the weekend visiting the W W Scott household, sharing time and conversation with their hosts.
Choteau artist Boyd P. Jensen will present a sidewalk window show at Howard's Department Store from November 21 to 26. It is his first one man art showing in Choteau featuring about 20 oils of wildlife landscapes and still life in a semi magic realism style. The exhibit includes a sculptured head bust of Chief Joseph, a relief sculpture of a horse race and seven stoneware wine cups.
A high Mass will be sung on Thanksgiving Day at 9 00 A M in St Joseph’s Church Chateau announced by Father Gannon the pastor The sermon will use St Paul’s words to the Philippians Have no anxiety but in every prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your petitions be made known to God A special prayer for civil authorities will follow the Mass.
Choteau High School begins its basketball season with two non conference games at the Choteau gym. Fort Benton visits Friday and Deer Lodge comes Saturday as coach Chuck Peck trims the A squad to 13 players from 31 hopefuls.
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