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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1963
Page
1
Choteau High travels to Fairfield for the 1963 season opener Friday at 8. Coach Rose says Fairfield’s line averages 195 pounds. Choteau 165. Stott and Carlson pace the backfield as Rose notes a ground game focus.
Tourism experts report Choteau’s season was a good average year with more travelers using camper units and outdoor stays. Motel owners note some decline from last year yet overall solid business as new inns along routes to Chateau attract visitors. Prospects improve with the upcoming Montana Territorial Centennial.
George Henderson outscored Arvid Sundet 574 to 510 in the first 1963 64 bowling competition at A E Lanes. Henderson posted 186 204 184 while Sundet had 168 151 191. Sundet noted he may have been beaten every year. Seasonal league actions begin this week with multiple night leagues scheduled. Sundet invites interested bowlers to contact him.
The Teton District saw a marked drop in fire danger last week as precipitation and humidity reduced the severity index to 3 and burning index to 11, the lowest since June. Forest Service may release most lookouts soon while airplane patrols are planned to replace lookouts if needed amid hunting season and possible warming, drying trends.
The Penguin Cafe, now owned by Mr. and Mrs. Dave Nesbit, will have a grand opening Saturday September 7 from 2 to 4 30 p.m. Free coffee and doughnuts will be served. The Nesbits bought the cafe from Mrs. Esther Arps and invite all to attend.
Public meeting announced by Mountain States Telephone district manager T P Newcomb on Sept 25 as Chateau telephone subscribers switch to direct distance dialing. Dial 1 to reach DDD equipment, then seven digit local number. outside Montana dial 1 plus area code and local number. An operator will request the calling number. station to station calls only. A 20 minute DDD film is shown tonight at 8 in lower Legion hall. sponsors are the Choteau Jaycees.
Maude LaValle formerly of Choteau died in a San Francisco hospital on August 21. She was the widow of Peter F. LaValle and had lived in the Chateau area. Surviving relatives include brothers Harold Smith of Seattle and Howard Smith of Beverly Hills and James Ellison of Beverly Hills, plus Louise Smith Stone of San Marcos and several nieces and nephews.
Marilyn Kneeland of Detroit Michigan flew home last week after spending two weeks visiting her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Vern Murr and family at Cha teau.
Lyall Schaefer announces that diverted land under the 1963 wheat stabilization and feed grain programs may be grazed starting Oct 1, advancing from May 1 to Nov 1. He cites better fall and winter planning, forage relief in drought areas, and reduced winter kill from overgrowth, with CRP acreage unaffected.
The Chateau Lions Club calls for donations of rummage and baked goods for the Lions Pool Festival on Sept. 28. Tom McCartney urges housewives to bake and residents to search attics and garages for sale items. Details on rummage drop-off will be announced in the next Acantha.
Two Teton county men join the Lewis and Clark National Forest Advisory Council meeting in White Sulphur Springs through Saturday. The gathering will study timber practices, multiple use coordination, range revegetation, and research efforts with attendees including Nels Hemstad and James Crawford.
Lions Club swim team members will attend an awards dinner at Lions Hall on Tuesday September 24 at 6 15 PM. A total of 36 swimmers have been invited to the affair. Final presentation of awards will be made at the dinner.
The Chateau Assembly of the Order of Rainbow for Girls will hold installation of officers at 2 30 pam Sunday September 8 in the Masonic Temple. All Rainbow friends are invited. Refreshments will be served in the temple dining room after the ceremony.
The Chateau council on Tuesday approved on first and second reading three ordinances covering speed limits buffer zones, consolidated beer and liquor regulations, and irrigation hours. The measures include MT Highway Commission speed buffer zones near the town and a possible 2 a.m. bar close if no voter objection. Fire Chief Bud Taylor sought two new firefighters and a non electric heater for the hall. Final readings are set for next meeting. emergency measures take effect immediately after final passage.
Hunter classes begin Wednesday September 11 at 7 p.m. in the local fire hall with Dick Conklin as chief instructor. Minors need a parent release form from Knudtzon Lumber Co. or Bob Armstrong at the post office. forms must be presented at the first meeting. Adults may attend. no 11 year olds may earn certificates. 12 to 18 must pass the NRA course to obtain first Montana big game licenses.
Sunday at 1 p.m. marks a work day for Chateau Little League to build outfield fences foul lines a back stop and dugouts at the new baseball diamond. Bob Amick urges all parents and older players to donate time noting progress is behind schedule with materials arrival uncertain.
A committee to study a Chateau Chamber of Commerce home town advertising campaign was formed at the regular meeting. Members named were Murl Faurote Bill Obernolte and Bob Amick. The panel will assess feasibility. Also announced was the Montana Chamber of Commerce annual meeting set for Sept 27 in Helena.
Trinity Lutheran Church announces Sunday School Rally Day on Sept. 8 with 9:45 a.m. worship led by Rev. A. Bernard Gravdal and class registration to follow. Programs run for ages three through high school plus a parents class. regular hours begin Sept. 15.
Parents of all new Cub Scouts will meet Thursday September 12 at 8 p.m. in Legion hall Chateau. Cubmaster Chester Corey says the gathering will provide information on scouting and serve organizational purposes.
Open season begins on mountain grouse including Franklin's blue and ruffed varieties, with hunters invited to participate under state regulations. The move sets hunting dates and bag limits for the upcoming season across designated counties.
Chateau Troop 51 invites scouts and families to a first gathering Monday September 9 at 7 30 p m in Lions hall.
Harold Daniels, 26, of Lewistown broke into the Teton county jail office through an east window and took two .38 pistols a hundred rounds and handcuffs. He faces a first degree burglary charge in district court Friday after being captured by Sheriff Al Becker and City Policeman George O’Hare. In a separate incident, four Malmstrom AFB personnel were arrested for breaking into the West Fork Ranger Station cabin and turned over to forest service.
Dana Boussard's paintings will be shown at Spencer's Gift Shop in Great Falls from September 6 to 18. The exhibit highlights the artist's latest works and offers visitors a chance to view and purchase pieces.
Three editors were named for Chateau High School 1964 Golden Bulldog yearbook Kathy Boussard Gary Dunckel and James Sulgrove will serve as co editors with John Nauck as adviser Preliminary plans call for a more individualistic annual including colored pages and expanded coverage of school activities Weekly staff meetings begin Thursday Sept 12.
Invitation lists Phyllis Rice daughter of Mr and Mrs Leonard J Rice and Leslie Ray Yeager son of Mr and Mrs Edward Yeager for a Sept 6 wedding at 8 pm in the First Methodist Church of Chateau. No local invitations sent. Women of the Moose schedule meeting Sept 9 at 8 pm in Moose Hall.
The Chateau Lions Club swim team claimed four pool records and several top finishes at the Great Falls YMCA event. Six teams competed. midget girls won overall points, juniors collected many top places, and individual swimmers set records in the 40 yard freestyle, 100 yard breaststroke, and medley events.
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