Old Settlers Plan 53rd meet in Teton County banquet and dance
Plans for the 53rd annual Old Settlers meet, banquet and dance in Teton County were released at Otto Wagner’s home. The event features a 6 30 p m banquet, followed by a business meeting and dance with committees named for door, program, sound, decoration, membership, and reception. eligibility requires 51 years of age, Montana resident for 20 years, and county residency of 20 years.
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Teton County
Otto Wagnild
Navy
Pam
Gordon’ Monkman
Henry Robinson
Jesse Gleason
Bill Irwit
Maude
Armstrong
Joe Knudtzon
James
Sulgrove
0. Stott
G. O. Stott
Chris Beck
George Higgins
Nettie Billings
Maggie Blakesley
Adrene ‘ Gaghagien
George Sabo
Al.Peterson
Bill Bateman
Marion Averill
Bill’ Jay
Paul Marinchek
Gordon Monkman
James Sulgrove
Duard Pollock
Elizabeth Bateman
John Shoquist
Harry Laubach
D. R. Davies
Bert Stott
Eva Burns
John‘Sullivan
Carrie ‘Salmond
Alma . Perry
Evalina
Walley
Christine Sulgrove
Hugh, Robinson
James Hightower
Robert Miller
Carl Malone
John . Moore
Mary Porter
Adolph
Bushman
Maggie
Bannatyne
Ophelia Forrest
Dick Loss
James Peebles
Kyle Jones
N. W. Caskey
Lidwina Cook
N. W. Edwards
OL. Jourdonnais
Archie _Hodgskiss
Montana
Choteau High Honor Roll List Announced for Six Weeks
Thirty nine Choteau High School students earned first six weeks honor roll with 31 girls and eight boys. Percentages by class show sophomores 19 percent, freshmen 17, seniors 15 and juniors 12 percent.
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Choteau High School
Karen Miller
Beverly Faurete
Donna Nett
Coy Davidson
Carol Miller
John Rose
Dave Shannon
Judy Cook
Grant Gormley
G L Banks Elected Director of Group
G L Banks of Chateau was chosen western director of the Associated Funeral Directors at the national convention in Pittsburgh. He also serves as northwest director of the Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards and is a member of the American Board of Funeral Service Education.
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G. L
Larry) Banks
Chateau
Associated Funeral Directors
Association
Pittsburgh
Fle
Banks
Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards
American Board of Funeral Service
Educat of Morticians
Montana Funeral Directors Association
Nominating Petitions Open For Agricultural Stabilization Posts
Nominating petitions are being filed at the county ASCS office for Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation community committeemen. The filing period ends November 2. Six or more qualified electors may file a petition to nominate candidates. A qualified elector is a farm or ranch owner operator or tenant in ASCS programs. Between November 16 and 30 all qualified voters may vote by mail to elect community committee members for next year. Each community will choose a chairman vice chairman a regular member and two alternates.
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Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Community
ASCS
L. KE. Fitzgerald
ASC County Committee
Mrs Agnes Hortick Visits Father in Chateau
Mrs Agnes Hortick formerly of Great Falls and now residing in Billings spent last week in Chateau visiting her father Carl Blomberg.
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Agnes Hortick
Great Falls
Billings
Chateau
Carl Blomberg
Mrs Bartholomew O Day dies after long illness
Theresa Caroline O Day 98 of Power Montana died Thursday after a three week illness. She was born March 10 1883 in West Union Minnesota and moved with husband to a Power homestead in 1915 from Richardton North Dakota. Survivors include sons John and William both of Power and Bart O Day of Great Falls a brother Edward Helsper of Bismarck seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren a daughter Mrs Rose Franklin died in 1943. Rosary was recited Sunday evening at Guardian Angel Church prior to Mass Monday at 10 am Rev Thomas Fenlon officiating burial was in Choteau Cemetery.
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Bartholomew
Theresa Ca Oline
O’day
O'Day
The
Guardian Angel
Power
John
William
Mickey Jr
Great Falls
Edward. Helsper
Bismarck
Rose
Franklin
Henry Weist Birthday Open House Planned
Family announces Henry Weist will hold an open house on his 87th birthday Wednesday October 2 from 2 to 4 p.m. at his home Friends are welcome and gifts are requested not to be given.
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Henry
Weist
Shis
Girl Scout Fund Drive Opens in Big Sky Council
Mrs. Charles Peck highlights the Big Sky Council fund drive urging support for 1964. The piece stresses girls’ future roles as wives, mothers, and leaders, praising scouting for responsibility, honesty, and world awareness. Twelve leaders support 106 registered Choteau Scouts, with contact urged for donations.
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Sky Council
Girl Scouts
Teton
Choteat
Fund For
Cwll
Mansfield touts beef bill at Chateau coffee hour
Senator Mansfield praises a new beef import bill during a Saturday coffee hour, noting it would lower prices for consumers and ease imports. He cautions, however, to weigh additional factors affecting meat producers and national markets.
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Mike
Hen hens hunted becoming part of pheasant season in District Four
The Fish and Game Department may allow hens in the daily pheasant bag of three birds. A pilot in Fairfield Beach (1959-1962) showed increased hunter success when hens were permitted. Data from 1959 to 1963 indicate higher average harvest per hunter with hen inclusion.
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Fairfield
Elmer Genger Dies in Choteau After Illness at 82
Elmer Genger 82 founder of Fairfield died in Choteau after a six month illness. He was the second mayor of Fairfield a contractor rancher and founder of Fairfield Builders Supply Co. He was born August 15 1882 at La Marr Town and homesteaded in 1910. He married Wilma Silver October 30 1937. Survived by widow three sons James C Cucamonga Calif William and Kirk of Fairfield four daughters Helen Beardsley Hawaii Ruby Larson Kirkland Wash Adeline Petersen Santa Cruz Calif and Blairie Hooper Seattle two brothers Harold Fairfield and James Bellingham Hassle site Schneider Manhattan Beach California grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Funeral services were scheduled for today Thursday at 2 pm in the Fairfield Congregational Church with burial in Sunset Hills Cemetery. Pallbearers were Fritz Van Son Al Perry Jack Egge Kenneth Jenkins Cliff Hughes and Joe Eizenman.
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Elmer Genger
Fairfield
Choteau
Genger
Builders Supply Co
LaMarr
Town
Wilma Silver
Hawaii
Ruby Larson
Kirkland
Wash
Fairfield Congregational Church
Sunset Hills Cemetery
Fritz’ van Son
al. Perry
Jack
Egge Kenneth Jenkins
Cliff
Hughes
Joe ‘Eizenman
John Rose Elected Teen Democrats Leader Amid Mixup
A Choteau area report notes John Rose, football coach at Choteau High School, elected president of a recently formed Teen Age Democrats group. The item highlights confusion with similarly named locals and mentions distant calls seeking clarification.
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Rose
Yose
John
Acantha
John Rose
Chateau
Choteau
Pendroy
Jong
Simms
Texas
Sam
Montana flood control group discusses action
A local flood control association discussed matters but took no concrete action. Representatives from Montana and nearby groups participated, focusing on rate discussions and future steps.
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Montana
Fairfield exhibit showcases Mrs John Egger's Boer art
Local display in Fairfield features works by Mrs John Egger. The exhibition highlights decorative pieces and crafted panels, inviting community members to view through late October.
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Iby
Mrs, Ohn
Egger
Fairfield
Ivery
Armstrong Receives Post Office Flood Service Award
Robert S Armstrong of Great Falls was honored by H G Riecks, assistant regional director, for exemplary flood duty during June. He evacuated the post office, improvised sorting equipment, and distributed mail to 150 citizens sheltered in civil defense facilities. His home flooded yet he returned promptly to duties after the water receded.
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Robert S
Armstrong
Chateau
U. S.post Office Department
Great Falls
H. G.riecks
Power Pirates rout Belt in District 120 football clash
The Power Pirates clubbed Belt 47 32 in District 120 action while Dutton outscored Belt 32 19 in another game. Glen Miller plunged for three yards for a TD and Bill Erickson hooked up with Richard Rendicker for an 80 yard score. Halftime score 13 0 as Miller found more TDs in the second half and Gary Moss added two of the Elks three touchdowns. Dutton kept its perfect string alive and Simms Tigers risk upset with a key matchup looming Saturday.
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Pirates
Augusta
Dutton
Belt
Glen Miller
Bill Erickson
Richard
Rendicker
Erickson
Tox Carl
Miller
Gary
Huskies
Igamie
Sin Barry
Wieshman
Ken.Olson
Bob . Johnson
Mike Laisnez
Sand
Ron
Scottaly
Laisnez
Terry
Olson
Fleshmain
Oes
Werey Dutton
Simms Tigersi
Havera
Duttin
Simms
Inother
Centerville
Cascade-strimmed
Brady
Legion and Auxiliary Fall Meeting Set at Augusta Masonic Temple
The Three Rivers District 5 No. 8 American Legion and Auxiliary hold a fall meeting on Saturday October 24 with a noon joint luncheon at the Masonic Temple. Sessions start at 1 30 p m and include delegates from Chateau Legion Post with officers Douglas Crazy Lyle Otness Chris Beck Tay Robinson and Paul Kropp. A joint banquet is planned at the Catholic Church at 6 30 p m with state Auxiliary officers including Mrs Pat Kelly Sunburst department president Mrs Ralph Slugs Great Falls and Mrs Jay Robinson.
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Rivers
Auxiliary
Masonic Temple
Legionnaires
George. Higgins
Paul
Pat. Kelley
Sunburst
Ralph
Great Falls
Jay
Robinson
Hazel Bynum Dies at 88 in Ronan
Mrs. Lillian Hazel Bynum, 88, formerly of Walters and Goshen Indiana, died in Ronan October 12 after a lengthy illness. Survivors include son Paul N. Forest Service employee. Funeral services were held at Shriders Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Jerry Serves officiating. Mr and Mrs Ray Ballanty spent the weekend in Lewistown with their daughter and family.
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John
Lillian
Hazel
Bynum
Ronan
Ignatius
Ss Forest
Chateau
Shriders
Jerry
Ray
Ballanty
Lewistown
Norman “Ernst
City Council Debates Street Conditions In Choteau
Choteau council on Monday discussed the state of the town streets at the request of Verne Marr, Choteau Jaycees representative. Discussion focused on needed repairs and funding considerations for upcoming projects.
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Chotéau
Verne Marr
Choteau Jaycee
Jaycéés
Army’ Corps of’ Engineers
Obituary of Mrs Nels Stengrimson at 84 in Fairfield
Mrs Nels Stengrimson 84 of Fairfield died Thursday at Teton Memorial Hospital after a three day stay. Funeral services were Monday at St Paul Lutheran Church with Rev Bernard Gyrav dal officiating. Burial was in St Paul cemetery. She was born October 10, 1880 in Nes Hollingdal Norway and came to the United States in 1902 73. She lived in Beloit Wisconsin where she married Nels Stengrimson September 1904. The couple farmed in Montana then homesteaded and retired in 1943 moving to Chateau. In 1954 they celebrated their golden anniversary. Survivors include a daughter Cora Klinker and sons Selmer and George, all of Fairfield, seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
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Nels
Hannah) Stengrimson
Fairfield
Teton Memorial
Stengrimson
Nes ‘Hollingdal
Norway
United’ States
Beloit
Wis
Montana
Chateau
St. Paul
Mothers by the Hour Babysitting Classes Offered
Girls from sixth grade to high school are invited to four weekly babysitting courses at the Lutheran Church in Chateau. Taught by Mrs Gordon Monkmani and staff, the program covers safety ethics parent responsibilities and child care basics. Registration forms are in Chateau schools. After completion, a list of graduates will be published in the want ads.
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Jayceen
Pomzeagh
Gordon Monkmani
Chateau
Shomeé
La-As
Acantha
LH Conference Slated ext Week for 4-H Leaders
Plans are complete for the North Central Montana 4-H Leaders Conference. Nine counties participate with sessions at the Methodist Church on Monday noon and a banquet at IOOF hall Monday evening. Trinity Lutheran Church hosts Tuesday luncheon. Principal speaker is Charles Tund of Fairfield. Local chairman is Mrs. Cedri Maurer of Power.
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Central
Montana
Ain
Chateau
Methodist Church
IOOF
Trinity: Lutheran Church
Charles Ee Tund
Fairfield
Cedri Maurer
Power
Funeral services for Guse Mc Donell set in Banks
Funeral services are scheduled Friday at 2:00 PM at Banks Funeral Home Chapel for Guse McDonell 75 of Chateau who died Tuesday after a four month illness at Teton Memorial Hospital. Elder Alfred Matar will officiate with burial in Choteau Cemetery.
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Guse
McDonell
Chateau
Banks
Alfred. Matar
Teton Memorial Hospital
Choteau Cemetery
Vandals Damage Chad Wood Granary Near Chateau
Undersheriff Earl Hollar reports vandals struck the Wood granary near Chateau last week. The raid damaged equipment worth 400 to 500 dollars, shot the truck windshield and lights, damaged an air compressor, and stole a new self propelled mower. Entry was gained by shooting the door lock. damage likely occurred the night of October 14, with discovery October 19. Local sheriff's deputies investigate.
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Chateau
Earl Hollar
Hollar
Harry
Dutton
Wood
Fort Benton Bulldogs edge Choteau in season bid
Fort Benton defeated Choteau 25? to 4? in a rough matchup noted for Fort Benton's strong defense and a focus on pass defense and blocking. Zion and Forrest discussed team leadership and preparation, with coach feedback highlighting effort and learning from recent losses.
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E Fort Benton
Choteau
Acantha
Iinstead
Benton
Zion
Chotéau
Rse
Angle
Aik
Zion and
Forrest
Fort Benton
Browning Sam
Facklin
Browning Lad
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Hope Hensley
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Virginia Baker
Susan Inbody
Steve la Rance
Cliff Sabo
Karen Murphy
Glenna Elliott
Diane Gronberg
Diane McClue
Vickie Cook
Patsy Hoyt
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Shirley Gronberg
Marija Peck
Sally Sulgrove
Judy Morey
Randy Diener
Mike McMullen
Cathy Corey
Carol Smith
Belinda Medina
G. L. Banks
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Ariest
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Fish ‘and. Game
Department
Johnson
Uthe
Mansfield
Roland Renhe
Port of
Washington
Seine
Baik
Sein Naires
Fabrick
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Murri
Jaycees
Bill McAuley
Corps of Engineers
Leonard Sheble
Spring Creek
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