Lt. Don Dahlin Alive and Wires Parents
A Chateau family receives a cable from overseas stating Lt. Donald Dahlin is alive and well at the same address. He was declared missing February 4 in a bomber mission over Frankfurt, with five of ten aboard bailed out and one killed. Later, Allies confirmed four of the five missing are alive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dahlin
Chateau
Donald
Cation
Areial
Frankfurt
Germany
Dahlin
France
Don
Victorville
Calif
Kingram
Arizona
Beatrie Davis
Washington
Bombardier Honored by Lions on Furlough Visit
Chateau Lions welcomed 1st Lieutenant Lee Corbett on furlough after his European bombardier service earned the Distinguished Flying Cross the oak leaf cluster and other insignia. The program chairman Arnold Hanusa introduced Corbett who shared his experiences in combat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau Lions
Arnold Hanusa
Lee Corbett
Europe
TWO MORE CHOTEAU YOUNG MEN NOW FLIGHT OFFICERS
Richard Norman Gronberg and James Edward Underwood arrived from Selman Field Louisiana and earned wings and commissions as aerial navigators in the Army Air Forces on September 4. The Selman Field program will train navigators for replacement units before combat deployment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Norman Gronberg
Martin Gronberg
James Edward Underwood
Ed S. Underwood
Selman Field
Monroe
Army Air Forces
AAF Central Flying Training Command
Teton Memorial Hospital Association Formed in Montana
Articles of incorporation filed to create a non profit group named Teton Memorial Hospital Association. Aim to construct operate and hold real and personal property for a hospital in Chateau Montana with support from the Chateau Chamber of Commerce and local organizations. First meeting set for next Tuesday September 19 at Trinity Lutheran church parlors Chateau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton Memorial Hospital
Chateau
Teton County
Montana
Chateau Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
New Hospital Association
Trinity Lutheran
Legion to Pulse Scrap Paper Drive on Sundays in Choteau
At a Monday meeting the Choteau American Legion post voted unanimously to hold a scrap paper collection each Sunday starting at 11 a m. under the direction of Hei Duits. The drive involves all bystanders and groups allowed to participate with advance notice to Duits. The warehouse behind Dale Implement Co. serves as the collection depot with 2300 pounds already gathered two weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choteau
The
American Legion
Hei Duits
Legion
Shadsy
Dale Implement Co
Power-Morgan Co
J. C. Beck
Gallatin Valley
Chateau
Mr. Duits
County Commission Proceedings August 7 1944 Teton County
The Teton County Commission met in regular session August 7 1944 with Commissioners Peebles Edwards and Matkin and the clerk present. Minutes of July approved. Citizens from Farmington sought a road from Section 28 to the southeast corner, Board to consider. Afternoon session resumed audits, consulted with the County Surveyor on roads, and discussed school matters with the County Superintendent and County Attorney. Quit claim deed approved for parcels in Fairfield Montana under fulfilled contract. Reports from the County Nurse Poor Farm and TreasurerJune were examined and filed. Adjourned at 4 PM with continuation on page 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton County
Board of County Commissioners
James Peebles
N. W. Edwards
O. G. Matkin
Farmington
Wey
Obert Peterson
Muriel Reiquam
B. I. Packer
Roger Wrynn
Cebert Peterson
Mene Oerd
Service man graduates radio school after four combat missions
The serviceman entered the army on February 21, 1943 and graduated from radio school at Scott Field Illinois on November 2, 1948 He has flown four combat missions over enemy occupied territory The article notes a home touch and mentions how service men keep in touch with the world in a letter from Mr and Mrs continued on page 5
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geant
Army
Scott Field, Ill
Farm Incentives Urge Harvest of Grass and Legume Seeds
Roy F. Morgan, chairman of the county AAA committee, stresses the importance of harvesting grass and legume seeds this fall. The program provides 3.5 dollars per acre for several seed crops plus additional per-pound payments for red clover and alfalfa. Eligibility does not depend on spring farm-plan signing and payments aid war needs with potentially lower yields. County AAA will supply details to interested farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy F. Morgan
AAA
Morgan
AAA x Committee
Congress
Agricultural Adjustment Agency
Popular Local Business People Wedded Sunday in Gillette
James M. Sulgrove and Betty Nichols married Sunday at the bride s former home in Gillette Wyoming The couple is well known in Choteau where Sulgrove runs Chick s Shell Station and Sulgrove Tourist Court Betty Nichols moved to Choteau years ago with her mother Grace Barr after purchasing what became the Corner store The news brings hearty congratulations from many friends and signals a forthcoming community celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Sulgrove
Betty Nichols
Bbride
Gillette
Wyo
Sulgrove
Christine Sulgrove
Jas. M. Sulgrove
Chateau
Chick’s Shell
Choteau
Grace Barr
Rexall
Injun Soldier Wins Bloody Street Fight in Chateau
An Indian soldier fought Quakies in Chateau last night. Firewater was drunk and witnesses say the soldier won. Officers are investigating the disturbance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau Last Nite
Legion Auxiliary Hears Excellent Musical Program
The American Legion Auxiliary to C. Mes Smith Post No. 6 held its monthly meeting at the Methodist church annex. A varied musical program featured Miss Patty Beesa, Miss Breen, A Bernard Gravdal, Jack Harris, Evelyn Austad, a vocal trio, and a swing group, with thanks extended to performers. A business session followed, ordering 1000 poppies for next year and presenting a gift to outgoing president Hie Duits. Refreshments were served to wrap up the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
C. Mes Smith
Ureh ‘Annex
Jay Robinson
Patty Beesa
Breen
Granger
Bernard Gravdal
Arnold Hanusa
Jack Harris
George Shirley
Evelyn Austad
E. R. O'Neill
Viva Ann McLeod
Mra
Jack ‘Harris
Floyd Swenson
Rolland Ferris
Paul Kropp
Hie Duits
Montana State Department
Helena
George Gunther
J. R. Armstrong
Ferris
H. B. Swanson
New 49er Feature Adds Street Costume Contest
In the annual 49er celebration at Chateau Sept 29 and 30 a street costume contest is led by Frank Stearns. A contest occurs this Saturday and Sept 30 with $5 in chips awarded to the best western costumes. Judging is at Wedum's store corner. First Saturday winners cannot compete on the second date. Time 2 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau
Frank Stearns
Wedum
Choteau Schools to Open Monday With New Birth Cert Rule
Choteau will reopen Monday with a 9 a.m. bell for both the grade school and Teton Hi. Two teachers meetings are planned for Saturday. A new rule requires new entrants to bring a birth certificate, which will be filed in the student record as a legal document.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choteau
Teton Hi
W. J. Shirley
Parlor Shoppe Opens in Choteau Under Mrs Nelson
Mrs Willa Nelson formerly of Lewistown opens the Parlor Shoppe in the Hodges Building Choteau succeeding the late Ella Mellon. The new shop features extensive interior work and decor additions with stock still arriving for opening day aimed at school trade as Mrs Andrew Hay travels from Lewistown to assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willa Nelson
Lewistown
Choteau
Ella M. Mellon
Hodgskiss
Nelson
Andrew Hay
Stengrimsons Celebrate 40th Wedding Anniversary
On Sunday September 3 1944 Mr and Mrs Nels Stengrimson of Chateau were honored by relatives and friends as they marked their 40th wedding anniversary A noon dinner followed by an impromptu program featured music speeches and a gift later a pleasant lunch concluded the celebration The Stengrimsons long served east Fairfield beach residents and now own a home in Chateau with their sons farming nearby Several locals attended including Selmer and George Stengrimson Martin Krinkler Knute Hendrickson Peder Lee Herman Grasdock and many others The couple previously lived on the east Fairfield beach and operated a saw mill on the Teton north fork for about 20 years This news item also notes John Toenyes and Mrs Toenyes planning a California trip and Mrs Toenyes long service as Beck community correspondent The Acantha notes their contribution to local life and farming heritage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nels Stengrimson
Chateau
Stengrimson
Selmer Stengrimson
George Stengrimson
Bonnie Dee
Martin Krinkler
Knute Hendrickson
Peder Lee
Herman Grasdock
George Grasdock
Robert Lee
Clara Grasdock
Jorgen Holls
Helen Johnson
George Seufert
Stewart
George Gunther
Walter Mozer
Wayne Boe
Inez Schock
Maurer
East Fairfield Beacch
Teton
John Toenyes
Beck
Paul Anderson and Conrad Convicted of Check Forgery
Paul Anderson of Conrad was convicted in Cascade County District Court and sentenced to two years in the state penitentiary for check forgery. He allegedly impersonated his cousin Edwin Anderson of Farmington and cashed a $100 check at Montana Bank & Trust Co in Great Falls after contacting Chateau Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
Paul Anderson
Conrad
Cascade County
Tribune
Anderson
Edwin Anderson
Farmington
Montana Bank & Trust Co
Falls
Edwin
Chateau Bank
Local Notes From Victory Group Lions Meet and Community Updates
The Victory Group plans a September 18 meeting at Mrs. Boussard’s home with talk by Miss Lillian Urban. Lions district convention in Great Falls highlighted aid to the blind and governance by Phil Baker with Dr. N W Deatherage presiding. Harvey Dale, a gunnery graduate, visits on furlough before future duty in Florida. Chateau cafe upgrades include an I L G 2 speed fan and a new 30 cubic foot icebox, praised by a health inspector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JL. E. Taylor
Lions Clubs
Great Falls
Taylor
Chateau
Dutton
Fairfield
Helena
Falls
N. W. Deatherage
Harlem
Phil Baker
Lethbridge
Cpl
Harvey Dale
Las Vegas
N. M
Inga Dale
Harvey
Florida Field
Mrs. Key
Mise Olds
Key Cafe
State Board of Health
Chatteau
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Don Dahlin
Bombardier
Agawam
LiSgt
Wm. A. Moser
Gustav Moser
Acantha
Scu No. 1937
Stockton
Africa
Jim Carmichael
Italy
James H. Carmichael
Augusta
Teton Memorial Hospital Associatien
Zention Legionnaires
C. James Th
Trinity Lutherch
Legion Club
Choteau Chamber OF Commerce
Commissioners
Choteau, Montana
Chateau Lions Club
Stengrimsons
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