Shirley Gronberg crowned Teton County Junior Miss
Choteau High School senior Shirley Gronberg was named Junior Miss at the Choteau Jaycees pageant. First runner-up Becky Lee and second runner-up Sally Sulgrove also earned scholarships and recognition. Gronberg plans to attend the University of Montana after graduation. Lee and Sulgrove also intend to pursue Montana study with arts and sciences or journalism.
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Shirley Gronberg
Choteau
Teton County
Choteau Jaycees
Miss Gronberg
Mable Gronberg
Becky Lee
Robert O. Lee
Fairfield
Sally Sulgrove
James Sulgrove
Chateau
Lee
Montana
Edward Seven
Power
Scholastic
Debbi Andrews
Bob Andrews
Barbara Cole
Judy Brunner
Linda Hodgskiss
Nancy Whipple
Nancy Aaberge
Dutton
Debbie Andrews
Carol Schaefer
Debbie Ewart
Carol Seven
Miss Andrews
Seven
Miss Cole
Miss Sulgrove
Miss Lee
Missoula
Robert Lee
Icy Road Spur Multiple Accidents Reported After Storm
Highway Patrolman Ray Farrell said a rash of accidents followed Friday’s storm creating slick roads. Over the weekend and into Sunday November 25 to 26 drivers including Arthur Bartow James Jacobson James Clotfelter Anthony Mastroianni Harold Shedd and Kenneth Rogers faced damage and citations for speed violations driving recklessly and license restrictions with no serious injuries reported.
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Ray Farrell
Farrell
Fairfield
Arthur Bartow
Bartow
James Jacobson
Jacobson
Barrow Pit
Chateau
Belleview
James Clotfelter
Dutton
Clotfelter
Conrad
Anthony Thomas Mastroianni
Augusta
Harold Shedd
Great Falls
Kenneth Rogers
Helena
Shedd
Rogers
Signup Under Way For 11th Annual Bowling Tourney
Signups open at A and E Lanes for the 11th annual Men s Handicap bowling tournament starting December 9 and ending December 23. Bowling dates are December 9 10 16 17 and 23 with events in five man team and six line singles. Handicap set at 66 2 3 percent of 200. Last year s singles winner was Ralph Caskey Chateau with 1322. team title went to Benton Lanes Fort Benton with 3094.
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A & E Lanes
Ralph Caskey
Chateau
Benton Lanes
Fort Benton
Explorer Scouts Spaghetti Dinner Planned for Saturday
The Chateau Explorer Scouts sponsor a spaghetti dinner in the Methodist Church basement this Saturday December 2. Serving starts at 4 p.m. and runs until all are served. Adults pay 1.25 dollars, children 50 cents, family tickets 4 dollars. Proceeds fund Explorer activities for the year.
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Chateau Explorer Scouts
Methodist Church
Permits Required for Christmas Tree Cutting on Forest Land
Teton District Ranger Joe Higgins announced that local residents may cut one Christmas tree per family on the Lewis and Clark National Forest this 1967 season. Permits are free and available at the Chateau district office now through December 22, with specific rules on distance from roads, campgrounds, and stumps, plus a no-cut area in the North Fork Teton drainage.
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Lewis and Clark National Forest
Teton
Joe Higgins
Forest Service
Chateau
Waldron Creek
Jones Creek
Clary Coulee
Higgins
Mrs V Mahieu Dies in Oregon
Mrs Victor Mahieu 75 died at her Oregon home on November 17 funeral services were held November 20 in Eugene at Poole Larsen Chapel with Rev Don Rankin officiating interment followed at Rest Haven Cemetery born Madeleine Noesers in Lophem Belgium October 19 1892 she came to the United States in 1912 married Victor Mahieu in Vancouver Washington 1913 lived in Oregon Montana and the Dutton area before retiring to Eugene survivors include husband daughter granddaughter five great grandchildren a brother sister and several nieces and nephews in Belgium
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Eugene
Ore
Victor
Madeleine) Mahieu
Oregon
Poole Larsen
Rey Don Renkin
Rest Haven
Vancouver
Wash
Montana
Dutton Area
W. E
Margaret) Dannen
Robert E
Margie) Stone
Andrew Noessers
Zoe Guidebeke
Belgium
Dana Boussard Sams Judges Forest and Range Poster Contest
Dana Boussard Sams of Missoula served as one of three judges evaluating the annual Forest and Range Fire Prevention poster contest. The Montana Jaycees and Keep Montana Green co sponsor entries sent from across the state to Missoula for judging.
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Dana Boussard Sams
Missoula
University of Montana
The
Montana Jaycees
Keep
Kropps Headed for Mesa Winter Months
Mr and Mrs Paul Kropp left this week for Mesa Arizona where they plan to spend the winter months.
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Paul Kropp
Mesa
Ariz
Bulldogs Triumph Over Fort Benton In Season Opener
The Chateau Bulldogs beat the Fort Benton Longhorns 72 to 68 in the season debut. Dan Jacobs outscored Fort Bentons All State guard Larry Cook 33 to 31, with Jacobs grabbing 11 rebounds while Krone had 10 and Lehnert 8. Coach Chuck Peck praised the effort despite miscues and noted Jacobs delivered one of his best games.
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Chateau Bulldog
Fort Benton Longhorns
Dan Jacobs
Fort Benton
Larry Cook
Cook
Conrad
Bulldogs
Longhorns
Chuck Peck
Peck
Jacobs
Krone
Lehnert
Smith
Choteau
Ray Smith
Choteau Property To Be Sold At Sheriff Sale
A sheriff sale in Choteau is set for 10 am Thursday December 14 at the court house front door to dispose of two land parcels with houses. One parcel includes lots 9 to 18 in block 30 Hobsons addition and the Cummings house. First National Bank of Fairfield is the plaintiff. The second parcel covers lots 12 13 14 in block 2 Cowgill Addition owned by J N Edwards with Henry W and Adele Habenick as plaintiffs.
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Choteau
Hobsons Addition
Chateau
Donald G. Cummings
First National Bank of Fairfield
Cowgill
J. H. Edwards
Henry W
Adele Habenick
Invitational Basketball Tourney Scheduled Here This Weekend
The Choteau Invitational basketball tourney runs Friday and Saturday at the high school gym. Teams: Choteau Bulldogs Fairfield Eagles Browning Indians Simms Tigers. Friday 7:30 Fairfield vs Browning. 9:00 Choteau vs Simms. Saturday 7:30 losers, 9:00 winners in championship tilt. Tournament features veteran Simms and Fairfield, Browning’s new coach Don Fornall, and Chateau as the favorite. Admission $1 adults 50 cents students. entry through main entrance.
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Choteau Bulldogs
Fairfield Eagles
Browning Indians
Simms Tigers
Fairfield
Simms
Chateau
Browning
Bulldogs
Chateau Bulldogs
Eagles
Tigers
Gary Gustafson
Jack Scott
Ivan Schenk
Gene Lewis
Mark Cress
Rick Lion
Eagle
Jim Meyer
Wain Allen
Stan Buresh
John Huckins
Don Mathern
Phillip Maxwell
Russell Allen
Bob Dirkes
Competitior
Valier Panthers
Indians
Valier
Don Fornall
Jim Kennedy
Gary Nevins
Buck Kittson
Ray McDonald
Roger Butterfly
Bryce Vaile
Mike Juneau
Ernie Cuttinger
Fort Benton Longhorns
Benton
Dan Jacobs
Ray Smith
Lance Krone
Ron Lehnert
Doug Sabo
Rudy Ameline
Burr Field
Brad Gunderson
John Camden
Ron Lensing
Paul Beaudeau
Tim McCartney
Choteau Lions Hear ZIP Code Use Need from Postmaster
Choteau postmaster Gibson Monkman addressed Lions on ZIP Code importance Tuesday night. He explained how ZIP Code reduces mail handling as population grows from 120 million in 1940 to 200 million and per person mail rising to 405 by 1970. The Lions fundraiser netted 1,279.60 with a barbecue adding 179.54, funds to offset the swimming pool deficit.
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Chateau
Gibson Monkman
Lions
Monkman
United States
Montana
PC Department
Post Office Department
Les Otness
Lions Club
Lions Civic Fund
First Taste Of Winter Hits The Area
The region saw its first real winter with several inches of snow and a -9 degree low. Temperatures rose to 37 by Wednesday as hazards from slick roads caused multiple accidents. Children enjoyed sled rides while Leonard Blixrud of Teton Pass Inc notes 12 inches fell in the ski area and activity remains high as more snow is needed.
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Leonard Blixrud
Teton Pass, Inc
Blixrud
Burglars Active At Fairfield
Two Fairfield break ins over several days show losses totaling about 2,250 with tools money stolen from Mills Motors and 250 from Farmers Oil Coop. Sheriffs report no recoveries. Prior late November burglaries hit A & K Lanes Greenfield Grocery Dutton Mercantile and subsequent shops H & H Implement and Farmers Union in Pendroy.
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Fairfield
Mills Motors
Farmers Oil Coop
Teton County Sheriff's Office
Greenfield Grocery
Dutton Mercantile
H & H Implement
Chateau
Farmers Union
Pendroy
Gunderson Nominated for Air Force Academy by Senator
Bradley L. Gunderson of Cha teau is named among 12 candidates for the Air Force Academy by Senator Lee Metcalf. Twelve youths meet physical requirements. two will be selected by academy staff based on composite scores from exams, academics, activities, and principal recommendations. The two top scorers receive appointments to join the Class of 1972 entering June 24, 1968.
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Bradley L. Gunderson
Carol Joy Gunderson
Chateau
Air Force Academy
Lee Metcalf
Metcalf
Air Force
Senator Meetcalf
Academy
Late Evening Shopping Extended In Chateau Area
The Chamber of Commerce announces several evenings when stores stay open to 9 p m from now through Christmas to assist late shoppers. Key nights include Wednesday December 6 13 and Friday December 15 and Saturday December 16 plus every night Monday through Saturday the last week before Christmas. Santa arrives after a free movie at 2 pm December 16 at the Roxy with treats for children.
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Chamber of Commerce
Chateau Area
Chamber
Santa
Chateau
the Roxy
Teton Pass Winter Ski Site Gets Forest Service Permit
Forest Service issues a special use permit to Teton Pass Inc to build a winter sports site on the Lewis and Clark National Forest east slope of Mount Lockhart. The plan includes a 1000 foot Mitey Mite tow, 750 foot rope tow, warming hut, and restrooms with parking. The site joins Kings Hill as the forest’s second ski area enabling local skiing year round.
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Teton
Joe Haiggins
Forest Service
Teton Pass Inc
Lewis and Clark National Forest
Mount Lockhart
North Fork
Teton River
New Teton Pass
Teton Pass
Kings Hill
Neihart
Higgins
Farmers Union Meet Set for Saturday
The Farmers Union county quarterly meeting will be held Saturday December 2 at 10 a.m. at Sunny Slope hall. State Senator Gordon McOmber will speak on state institutions. A potluck dinner will be served at noon by the Sunny Slope local.
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Farmers Union County
Sunny Slope
Gordon McOmber
Farmers Urged To Inspect Loan Grain Stocks
Farmers should check stored CCC loan grain for deterioration as final payments depend on grain condition. Rex Manuel of the Te ton ASC county committee notes fewer on farm inspections but emphasizes farmer responsibility. Montana has about 854 018 bushels under loan in the county, including 634 720 bushels of 1967 crop wheat and 146 929 bushels of earlier wheat, plus 57 339 bushels of barley and 10 800 bushels of resealed barley. If grain deteriorates, notify the ASCS office to arrange movement and limit losses.
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CCC
Rex Manuel
Teton Asc
ASCS
Manuel
Montana
Corral Opens Doors with Grand Opening Saturday
The Corral fashion shop in Chateau kicks off with a grand opening Saturday December 2. Owners Mr and Mrs Fritz Newell invite all to register for door prizes all week until 5 p.m. Saturday. Coffee doughnuts and kid treats provided. location next to Montana Power Co office.
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Corral
Chateau
Fritz Newell
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