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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1970
Page
1
Teton County farmers have one week to vote in ASC community committee elections. Rex Manuel announced ballots must be returned by Sept. 11. Voters may select one to three candidates. ballots are secret and counted publicly on Sept. 14 at 8 am.
Funeral services were conducted in Bountiful Utah for Aaron Rex George 74 who died August 1926 at his home. He was a former Bynum area farmer and rancher, WWI veteran and high priest in the LDS Church. Surviving are his widow Edith and ten children from his first marriage and eight from his second, along with numerous grandchildren great grandchildren and siblings. Interment followed at Bountiful Memorial Park.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday September 1 at Banks Chapel Choteau for Mrs Evalina Walley 91 who died Friday at Teton Nursing Home Rev Marlow Engberg officiated and burial was in Choteau Cemetery Pallbearers included Clifford Jere Gale Walley Paul Hodzienich Willard Moore and Lenny Vanden Bos Music was by Robert Gronberg and Mrs Ray Ballantyne Born in Bern Switzerland she came to Shelby in 1895 and Choteau in 1906 She married Albert M Walley at Dupuyer on July 7 1899 Survivors include sons Lew Melvin and Harold two daughters Eunice Lee and Grace Depner 15 grandchildren 28 great grandchildren and 19 great great grandchildren.
The Chateau Country Club hosts its annual city golf tournament on Sunday September 6 at 1 p.m. Secretary Robert Armstrong reports 87 members this year and a steak fry follows with members providing their own steaks while the club supplies potatoes salads and cake. The club plans potluck dinners on September 3 and September 10 and notes clubhouse improvements this summer with possible winter additions.
The Choteau City Council delays the first September meeting to Tuesday September 8 due to Labor Day. The second regular meeting remains at the usual time on Monday September 21 at 8 p.m. Local stores will close next Monday for Labor Day observance.
County agent notes ergot appearing in most grain varieties this year native to the state. Ergot levels above .3 are unsafe for feed but not a danger to market animals. seed ergot is less risky though purity may suffer. A livestock breeding field day at Lloyd DeBruycker farm on Sept 22 at 9 am features Burl Winchester discussing breeding traits and calf prospects along with Montana Beef Production figures.
Montana Fish and Game Commission approved a first whistling swan season in Teton County with 500 permits and a one swan limit per permittee. A new 100 point daily duck bag in the Central Flyway applies, with species based point values and a 2 to 10 duck daily range. The plan includes Pacific Flyway rules, specific geese caps, and detailed open seasons from Oct 10, 1970 to Jan 10, 1971.
Mrs. Don LaBaugh was elected president of the Women's City Bowling Association at the annual meeting at A & E Lanes. Vickie Tesch and Mrs. Henry Smith were chosen for the Tuesday Evening Women’s league as president and secretary. Play begins next week with handicaps 90 percent for most leagues. men’s leagues start tonight and continue with schedules through September 14.
Lee Drummond his wife Laurie and daughter Jennifer live in Georgetown Guyana as he studies primitive religion for his University of Chicago doctorate. They cope with bureaucratic red tape and cultural contrasts while exploring Amerindian life and backcountry exploration.
Arnold Hanusa, Teton County U S Savings Bonds chairman, reports a five percent annual interest bonus approved by President Nixon. The rate applies to bonds bought before and after June 1, 1970, with no redemption required to benefit. The tax advantages remain, making Savings Bonds more valuable and encouraging purchase and holding.
Choteau public schools report an 18 student drop from last year with Choteau High School at 232 this week versus 240 last year. The elementary total falls to 402 from 412. Grade counts include 35 kindergartners, 44 first graders, 48 second graders, 42 third grade, 40 fourth, 46 fifth, 52 sixth, 41 seventh, 46 eighth, and 8 in special education.
Judith Y. Anderson, a senior in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Washington State University, was awarded a $1000 Health Profession scholarship for the 1970 71 academic year. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred E. Morris of Choteau.
Choteau hosts Fairfield in a Friday night football opener at 8 p m on the Choteau High School field. Coach Don Knutson expects two strong teams with Fairfield a league contender and Choteau aiming to rebound from last year’s 22 14 loss. Key players on offense include Lonnie Kelly at quarterback and Tracy Yenger for Fairfield, with a veteran line and defense led by Wayvan Campbell and Steve Rose.
The Teton Airport Commission warns that only maintenance or business vehicles may enter runways taxiways and aprons under state law. Violations carry up to 500 dollar fine or six months jail. A visiting plane struck beer cans left on the runway near Dutton.
The Light Club Fall Festival will be held Saturday night October 3. Les Otness, club president, says the club will provide its own games this year to cut costs. A bake sale is planned with Lions Club wives and swim team mothers asked to supply baked goods. Proceeds benefit the Lions Civic Charity fund supporting the Choteau swimming pool.
Dr. Donald Bosshardt, president of the Teton County Sportsmen's Association, announced the group will hold its first fall meeting next Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 8 pm in the court room of the Cha teau courthouse. District Ranger Bob Richmond will speak about the Bob Marshall Wilderness area. All members and prospective joiners are urged to attend.
The Choteau Jayceens sponsor a knit and crochet it yourself style show on Saturday October 17 at 8 am in the high school auditorium. Interested persons should watch next week's Acantha for entry blanks needing a complete garment description and cost.
Fidelity Chapter No 18 Order of the Eastern Star holds a public installation Sept 4 at 7 30 pm in the Masonic Temple with Mrs L C Burns as installing officer. New officers and star points listed. organist Mrs Paul Alzheimer and instructor Mrs Arnold Hanusa noted. Lunch to follow. First meeting Sept at 7 pm honors 50 year member Sidney R Bloom with Founder’s Day program.
The Chateau Public Library will temporarily operate from a Bookmobile starting Tuesday September 8Located north of the Parkway Cafe and open during regular hours The Library Board chairwoman Mrs James Arensmeyer asks for patience during the interim as the library moves into a new building later this fall and expands services.
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