Season ends at Choteau Lions Pool after 41st run
The Chateau Lions Club Swim Pool closed Friday Aug 31 ending its 41st season with 80 days of use and 19 574 swims the fourth highest total in 41 years. Revenue climbed with cash admits 85195 season tickets 2042 and tourist passes from KOA and two motels. Ninety plus volunteers oversaw programs including Minnows Fish Club Flying Fish Shark and Porpoise divisions along with Lifesaving and Junior Lifesavers.
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Chateau Lions Club
Lions Club
Shark
Sheryl Depner
Diane Ferris
Rick Crabtree
Toni Jenson
Donna Petrilli
Dana Bagstad
Porpoise
Kathy Scott
Donna Ferris
Jim Bosshardt
Keri Dunckel
Choteau
Fairfield
Jim Rathman
Chuck Nauck
David Rathman
Jim Spinder
Steve Hinman
John Engberg
Dale Chester
Craig Depner
Robert Nordhagen
Skip Higgins
Mary Rathman
Jeannie Dellno
Barbara Ferris
Amy Rathman
Raelene Anderson
Sharrol Armstrong
Jeff Richmond
Wayne Krahe
Rob Nordhagen
Radlene Anderson
Montana
Theresa Scott
Dru Nordhagen
JoAnn Nordhagen
Winnie More
Choteau School Enrollment Falls on Opening Day
Choteau combined elementary and high school enrollment on opening day stood at 629 students, down 14 from last year. High school enrollment rose to 234 from 223, while elementary enrollment dropped to 395 from 420 with 75 freshmen. Grade counts include kindergarten 31, first 38, second 45, third 44, fourth 42, fifth 46, sixth 42, seventh 47, eighth 50, and Special Ed 10.
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Choteau
Supt. R. W. Gormley
Robert Miller Dies Monday in Choteau Community
Robert Henry Miller a lifelong Choteau resident died Monday September 3 at Teton Memorial Hospital at age 83 funeral services are set for Thursday September 6 at 2 pm at Choteau United Methodist Church Rev Allen Adams officiating burial in Choteau Cemetery Zwerneman Mortuary directing Survivors include daughters Catherine Thompson Havre Jessie Gollehon Choteau Laura Garrison Great Falls Helen Sheble Choteau Pearl Reed Great Falls a son Charles Muller Roseburg Oregon brothers Fred Choteau Harry St Ignatius sisters Carrie Bagley Hattie Lyon Choteau 13 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren A complete obituary will be published next week
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Robert Henry Miller
Choteau
Teton Memorial Hospital
Choteau United Methodist Church
Allen Adams
Zwerneman
Evan ‘Catherine? Thompson
Havre
Leon T Jessie Gollehon
Russell
Laura) Garrison
Great Falls
Mabel Brown Services Held In Teton County
Mrs. Lee Mabel Pauline Brown died at 78 after a short illness Sept 1 at Teton Memorial Hospital Chateau. Funeral Sept 4 at Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. Marlow Engberg officiating. Interment Chateau Cemetery. Survivors include husband Lee, daughter Frances Bernice Alexander, son Norman Brown, brother Abe Brocre, and seven grandchildren. A daughter Helen Mae preceded her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Mabel Pauline) Brown
Teton Memorial Hospital
Chateau
Trinity Lutheran Church
Marlow Engberg
Vernon Scott
Robert Gronberg
Larry Broere
Elmer Baker
Robert Broere
Tom Miskovich
Billy Broere
Ray Nordhagen
Chateau Cemetery
Brown
Ray
Beverly) Nordhagen
Fairfield
Tom
Frances Kaye
Miskovich
Helena
Helen Mae
Forest Closure Cooperation Praised by Lewis and Clark Officials
George Engler forest supervisor commends public cooperation during the recent forest closure on the Lewis and Clark National Forest. He says the successful handling depended on public support and collaboration.
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Lewis and Clark National Forest
George Engler
City Council Approves mower purchase and annexation talks
The City Council bought a Massey riding mower from Abbott Implement for 1150. They discussed annexation of Leonard Rice and Henry Arensmeyer land near the Country Club Addition, with potential city incorporation upon platting and state approval. Other items included crosswalk safety, bike rider education, septic tank permit, water supply tests, police car specs, and zoning hearings set for Sept 17.
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Massey
Abbott
Leonard Rice
Henry Arensmeyer
Country Club
Barbara Anderson
Montana Magistrates Association
Billings
Leo Murphy
James Hamilton
Montana
Murphy
Henry J Larsen
Jackson
Oscar Ekstrom
Hamilton
Helena
Bob Nauck
Bob Pourroy
Teton Old Settlers Plan Annual Party
Teton's oldest settlers meet Sept 29 in the Chateau Park pavilion with a 6:30 p.m. dinner by Carrie Bagley and staff. Grand March dancing and card playing planned. Eligibility requires Montana residence 30+ years and Teton County 20+ years. membership costs $1 with $250 per plate for dinner. Midnight lunch available for late travelers.
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Teton
Chateau Park
Carrie Bagley
Timbucto
Montana
Teton County
Carrie
Jayceens Sponsor Pre-Natal Course to Begin Sept 12
The Choteau Jayceens sponsor a six week pre-natal course starting September 12. Sessions run 7 to 9 p.m. in the Chateau Library meeting room with Public Health Nurse Betty Swenson and Charlotte Koch RN leading.
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Jayceens
Chateau Library
Betty Swenson
Charlotte Koch
R.N
Choteau Jayceens
Country Clubbers Golf Tourney Ends Season at Chateau
The City Golf Tournament closes the season this Sunday September 9 at 1 p.m. at Chateau Country Club with both men and women invited. Last year’s women winner was Anita Dellwo and men winner Tom McCartney. many flight winners noted. A steak fry follows play.
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City
Chateau Country Club
Anita Dellwo
Tom McCartney
Hospital Auxiliary State Meeting Set At Missoula Inn
The 39th annual Montana Hospital Association and Auxiliary meeting will be at the Motor Inn in Missoula from September 16 to 19. Teton Memorial Hospital Auxiliary members may contact Mrs. Porter Cannon for details. The group thanks Farmington Labor Club for donated stuffed animals and seeks more donations for the hospital gift counter.
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Montana Hospital Association and Auxiliary
Motor Inn
Missoula
Teton Memorial Hospital Auxiliary
Porter Cannon
Farmington Labor Club
Fall Horse Show Set for Sunday At Rodeo Grounds
A fall horse show is scheduled for Sunday at the Chateau Rodeo Grounds. Registration starts at 9 am with a 2.50 entry fee. Events include Halter Classes, Western and English Pleasures, Amateur Rein ing, various Junior events, races, Musical Chairs, Flag Race, Cloverleaf, Boot Race, and Ribbon Awarding with refreshments.
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Chateau
Shelby Art Bazaar Opens with Featured Artist Jerry Larson
The Shelby Fine Arts Branch hosts a two day show and sale at the Elks Club Shelby open to all Montana artists and writers. Featured artist Jerry Larson a Browning area sophomore from Montana State University will attend both days and display pastel and charcoal portraits. Demonstrations and a new Book Nook for writers promise wide participation across the arts community.
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Shelby
Elks Club
Montana
Shelby Fine Arts
Montana Institute of the Arts
Jerry Larson
Montana State University
Browning Area
Larson
Ketterer Art Center
Bozeman
Browning Art Center
Carol Orr
Bridger
Patti Danielson
Ferdig
Pat Lambrecht
Simulated Flood Exercise Held by Local Officials
Mrs. George Anderson Teton County Civil Defense director announced a simulated flood exercise conducted at the courthouse in Chateau on August 28. Montana State University staff and local officials led the four stage drill outlining flood response, recovery plans, and one stop aid offices for future emergencies.
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George Anderson
Teton County
Civil Defense
Court House
Chateau
Bud Olson
Roy Goodell
Mary N Baker
Verna Poore
Civil Defense Office
C. D
Anderson
State Civil Defense Office
Choteau Bulldogs Open Season at Missoula Loyola Game
Choteau Under Coach Gene Boyle opens the 1973 season Saturday Sept 8 at Missoula against Loyola in a non conference game at 1 30 p m Loyola returns veterans from a division title season Boyle expects a wide open offense This game replaces the usual Choteau Fairfield opener Fort Benton and other league contenders such as Malta and Cut Bank are eyed for later conference play He notes Choteau will be one of the smallest in the league with 16 lettermen and a senior heavy starting lineup The home opener is Sept 21 at Conrad with JV games Sept 13 and a full JV and freshman schedule ahead
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Gene Boyle
Choteau Bulldog
Missoula
Loyola
Boyle
Fort Benton
Conrad
Shelby
Rich Wilson
Chateau
Gene Schilling
Fairfield
Browning
Chinook
Lee Clark
Bulldogs
Joel Alzheimer
Kurt Corey
Jerry Breen
Dave Carlson
Greg Martin
Duke Dellwo
Mark Spinder
Tim Hogue
Steve Petrilli
Steve Buck
Tim Kelly
Dick Arensmeyer
Carl Dreyer
Greg Crabtree
Rob Reiding
Fairfield Jvs
Jayvees
Crosswalks Remind Drivers to Yield at School Entrance
With the new school term, Chateau motorists are urged to watch for children and yield at designated crosswalks. Freshly painted crosswalks improve visibility and pedestrians have the right of way. drivers must stop to allow safe crossing.
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Chateau
Third Silver Dollar Sale is Scheduled
The US General Services Administration plans its third sale of Carson City silver dollars minted 1880 1881 and 1885. Nearly 370000 uncirculated coins from 1880 1881 and 1885 will be offered October 1 31 with minimum bids starting at 60. Bidders may win one coin from each of three groups.
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Carson City
General Services Administration
Treasury
Newmint
Nixon
Arthur F Sampson
GSA
Sampson
Exchange Student To Be Honored At Chateau Reception
A reception Sunday from 2 to 4 pm at Dr and Mrs W Boussard’s home will honor Christine Fowke the American Field Service exchange student for 1973 74. The New Zealand student from Woodend Canterbury will live with Mr and Mrs Ralph Groth. Also attending is Nancy Thompson who returned from Europe as an American Abroad student.
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Christine Fowke
W. Boussard
Miss Fowke
Chateau
Woodend
Canterbury
New Zealand
Ralph Groth
Nancy Thompson
Irving Thompson
Europe
$60 Collected For Telethon In Choteau
Susan Patterson of Choteau and visitor Vickie Bell collected sixty dollars for the Jerry Lewis Telethon. They went to Great Falls to present the funds during the telecast on KRTV but arrived after it ended. Their efforts will be noted in next year's program.
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Susan Patterson
Choteau
Vickie Bell
California
Jerry Lewis
Great Falls
KRTV
Moisture Reaches Teton County Farmers After Weekend Rain
Last weekend's precipitation varied across Teton County, with most areas receiving about 1 inch. Farmers consider planting winter wheat now or delaying until more moisture arrives due to sub soil depletion. some plan spring planting if rains fail to come.
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Teton County
Wl Sun
Sierra Club completes Blind Creek and Tubby Creek trail work
Teton District Ranger Bob Richmond announced the Sierra Club trail crew finished three miles of Blind Creek Trail in Birch Creek after floods in 1964. The 27 member crew included eight women and opened the closed path with Ray Mills of the Forest Service noting their fine work. Group leader Alan Schmierer plans another trip next summer to finish Tubby Creek and create a scenic Birch Creek loop, with Richmond praising the volunteers and promising future cooperation.
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Teton
Bob Richmond
Sierra Club
Blind Creek
Birch Creek
Ray Mills
Forest Service
Alan Schmierer
Portola Valley
Calif
Tubby Creek
Richmond
Scout Meetings Start Next Monday
Scoutmaster George Higgins announced that regular Boy Scout meetings will begin next Monday September 10 at 7 30 p m in the Masonic Hall basement. Boys interested in joining the Chateau Boy Scout Troop are asked to attend this meeting. Fathers who wish to help are invited to contact him at Citizens State Bank or attend the first meeting.
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George Higgins
Masonic Hall
Chateau
Higgins
Citizens State Bank
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Choteau Lions Swimming
Choteau Koa
Nye Patton
Jay Fowler
Winnie Morey
Jean Dellno
Robbie Nordhagen
Stan Rathman
Monique Dargan
Kelly Breere
Collette Russell
Suzanne Arensmeyer
Karen Howard
Richard Scott
Bobby Fowler
Cheryl Brown
Blair Patton
Curt Mayson
Kip Stenson
David Klotz
Duane Palmer
Neil Heckerman
George Joslyn
Donnie Swanson
Pete Rasmussen
Jody Heckerman
Brenda Tilleman
Edward Page
Kay Dominic
Carol Joslyn
Ross Breere
Sarah Scott
Charles Scott
Rodney Smith
Mike Fellows
Kathy van Setten
Connie McFarlane
Jerry de Haan
Annette Stott
Lori Barrett
Tom Lightner
Jim Lightner
Jenifer Drummond
Theresa Findorff
Bobby Jo Smith
Brent Otness
Malette Salois
Jill Ramaker
Robert Wheeler
Cherie Anderson
Domini Larson
Gay Rathman
Ellen Palmer
Vance Sherman
Alex Truchot
Kurt Depner
Brady Dunning
Darwin Snyder
Todd de Haan
Diane Obernolte
Amy van Wichen
Tania Dreyer
Mark Fellows
Arlene Bryant
Bob Bryant
Stacey Stott
Diane Yardy
Tammy Crane
Kim McNutt
Joe Truchot
Monica Johnson
Jill Patton
Stephanie Patton
Laurie Weber
Doug Denny
Kathy Fellows
Kaylee Bryant
Sharmie Dunckel
Erin Hamilton
David Kelly
John Jordan
Heather
Jordan
Schuyler Jordan
Andy Wood
Laurie Breere
Kevin Lightner
Tony Brown
Flying Fish
Kent Depner
Ronnie Nordhagen
Tom Bosshardt
Steve Howard
Steve Brown
Heidi VanWichen
Kaylee LeBaugh
Melanie Anderson
Brad McCauley
Denise Jacobson
Kim Carlson
Wade Dudley
Mike Green
Jim Fowler
Robert Miller
Mabel Brown
F. S
Old Settlers
Country Clubbers
Missoula Inn
Rodeo Grounds
Malta
Cut Bank
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