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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1968
Page
1
Dedication services for Choteau High School drew nearly 550 attendees with an open house afterward. Guest speaker Charles M. Guthrie of the Minneapolis Tribune reflected on the old school, the new plant, and the role of education in democracy and freedom.
In a pivotal Northern Division clash, Chinook and Choteau meet on Friday night at 8 p.m. Both teams enter with strong conference records. Chinook seeks revenge after a 13 7 win over Conrad, while Choteau carries two league wins and aims to extend its pace. Coach Rose emphasizes full strength and urgency as Sugarbeeters’ backfield threats Schellin Harshman and end Watson pace the visitors.
The annual Pass Punt and Kick competition sponsored by Choteau Ford Sales will be held Saturday at 9 a.m. at the Choteau High School football field. Oscar Ekstrom said 65 entrants had signed up by Tuesday. boys aged 8-13 may enter with a parent through Friday at Chateau Ford Sales. First place in each of five age groups advances to the zone meet in Great Falls on Oct. 19, with district competition in Dickinson, N.D. on Oct. 26.
Choteau Jaycees hosted a district orientation at the Sip and Sup with attendees from Choteau Conrad Shelby and Cut Bank. New members named include Ben Hoge Bob Tears Dr Bill Patton Peter Bouma and Herb Foster. A district meeting led by LeRoy Bingham state vice president announced an April Rudyard district convention.
Wet weather causes sprout damage and poor test weight in wheat. USDA adjusts the 1968 loan discount schedule with maximum 30 cent per bushel for defects up to 50 percent, 45 cents if defects exceed half the grain. Prior discounts could reach 70 cents per bushel.
New Reform Party gubernatorial candidate Wayne Montgomery will campaign in Choteau this Tuesday October 8 meeting supporters at an 11 30 lunch cafe and fielding questions. Earlier he holds a Fairfield coffee hour at Park Cafe at 9 30.
The Cha teau Chamber of Commerce hosts a final $50 drawing Saturday at 3 p.m. in front of Citizens State Bank and Rex's Thriftway. If not claimed within 10 minutes after drawing, a second ticket is drawn and this repeats every 10 minutes until a winner is named. About 30 Chateau merchants distribute tickets with purchases. Bob Taylor thanks merchants and the public and hints at another promotion later.
Ten Republican candidates attend the Meet the Candidates rally in Chateau this Sunday Oct 6 sponsored by the Teton County Republican Central Committee and Republican Women. The event opens with a parade at 1 15 pm and a following potluck dinner at the city pavilion.
Duck and goose hunting will open in Teton County one half hour before sunrise this Saturday, Oct. 5, and run 86 days until Dec. 29 with daily bag limits of five ducks and a possession limit of 10 after day one. Geese in the Pacific Flyway are limited to two Canada geese and one Ross' goose per day, with possession limits applying separately.
Absent voters can obtain ballots at the County Clerk and Recorder’s office starting Oct 11 1968. Ballots include presidential electors for six parties amendments and an initiative measure plus Referendum No 65. Voters abroad or away May vote by absentee upon submitting a signed application and having it witnessed. Ballots must be returned by election day to count.
Democrat governor candidate Forrest Anderson will visit Choteau next Wednesday October 9 arriving at 1130 am after a Fairfield morning meeting. A noon luncheon in Cornell dining room will host Anderson who will speak to attendees. Call 466 2790 by Tuesday noon to attend.
The Teton County Democratic Central Committee meets in Duton on Monday Oct 7 at 8 p.m. to finalize plans for a rally and dinner. Forrest Anderson and Arnold Olsen have said they will attend the Fairfield rally on Oct 17, with a full attendee list to be published next week.
Mrs. Robert Cora Miller of Choteau died Tuesday at Teton Memorial Hospital after a short illness. Funeral services are set for Monday at 2 pm at the United Methodist Church in Choteau with Rev. C Fred Crowe officiating. Zwerneman Mortuary handles arrangements. A full obituary will appear next week.
The Chateau Chamber of Commerce plans Chamber Capers for November a talent show with serious and light numbers. Committee members Tom McCartney Bob Taylor Mic Dar nold and Jack Rogers will coordinate auditions and venues inviting groups from nearby towns to perform. A special meeting is set for Monday Oct 7 at 830 am at Chateau Steak House with A B Hunter Highway 89 Association rep to explain benefits of membership as interest grows among area motel hotel and service station operators.
Applications are now being accepted for the librarian office at the Chateau Library. The role includes Bookmobile duties with training provided by Great Falls Public Library staff. Applications must arrive by 5 p.m. Monday Oct 7 at the city office.
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