Fire Smolders As Salvagers Move Grain
Salvage operations at the Gallatin Valley elevator in Chateau proceed with about 800 tons of grain to be salvaged. Ted Reynolds of Rey-Tal Corp. notes 200 tons remain trapped below ground, and fire may flare until removal is complete. Local firefighters battled hot spots as grain burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallatin Valley
Chateau
Ted Reynolds
Rey-Tal Corporation, Inc
Reynolds
Houston, Tex
Rey-Tal
Underwriter Salvage Co
New York
Choteau
Louisiana
Little League Money Drive Nears Quota
The Little League finance campaign led by co chair man Mrs George Beaudean aims to reach a 250 dollar goal as donations arrive this week. Latest contributors include Norman Brown Mrs Clark Corey Glen Wiseman Jr Bryan Corbett Darwin Armstrong and others. Bad weather halted work over the weekend with hope for more progress if conditions allow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Beaudean
Don Arensmeyer
Bob Crocker
Ernie Dale
Tom Moore
Warren Malcoti
Jake Luinstra
Darwin Crane
Harry Swanson
Harvey Dale
Max Hansen
Fay Buck
Gotch Jacobs
George Beaudeau
Bob Amick
Charles Buffington Dies at 44 in Fairfield
Funeral services for Charles Herbert Buffington 44 were held at St. John the Evangelist in Fairfield. He lived north of Fairfield and worked on farms and for the Montana Fish and Game Department. Born February 11 1919 in Saco he moved to Fairfield in 1954. He married Nellie Wachula June 28 1941 at Malta. Survived by widow two daughters two sons his parents five sisters and two brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Herbert Buffington
St. John the Evangelist Church
Fairfield
Buffington
Montana Fish and Game Department
Saco
Nellie Wachula
Malta
Finance Training Meet Slated To Begin Scouting Fund Drive
The Teton District Boy Scout finance training session will be held Tuesday Sept 24 at 8 p.m. in Lions hall. Participants include McCartney and five Northcentral Montana Council officials. attendees from Dutton Power Fairfield and Chateau are expected. The drive runs Oct 1–8 to cover a $12,000 deficit with a $64,000 next year budget.
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Teton
Lions Hall
Tom McCartney
Montana
P. Beyrle Morris
Lloyd Croxford
George Roski
Neil Carberry
Maj
Charles Coker
Manusa
Dutton, Power
Fairfield
Chateau
McCartney
North Dakota Line
Continental Divide
Chateau Lions Club
Chateau Area
Montana Power Co
Bikes Cause Traffic Jams On Sidewalks
Maurice Black police chief this week urged children to keep bicycles off downtown sidewalks citing pedestrian congestion at Choteau Drug Rex Grocery and Choteau Shoe Repair as a nuisance. He noted Ordinance 105 bans sidewalk bicycles and urged headlights and rear reflectors for twilight riding.
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Maurice Black
Choteau Drug
Rex Grocery
Choteau Shoe Repair
Choteau
Black
Schilling Wins Races in Great Falls at Montana Championship
Larry Schilling of Chateau wins the Montana bushings championship in Great Falls on Sunday. He places first in the championship trophy dash and tops the bushing class heat races. Tom Swortzel ties for third in bushing heats and wins in the kids division. Swortzel also wins bushing and kids classes Saturday. Ron Swortzel wins Saturday A stock and Gary Richem takes third in Sunday A stock heats.
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Larry Schilling
Chateau
Montana
Great Falls
Schilling
Tom Swortzel
Swortzel
Ron Swortzel
Gary Richem
Allen Peters Elected President Of Chateau High Council
Allen Peters was elected president of the Chateau High School student council Friday. Lonnie Dale was named vice president and Audrey Sheble secretary-treasurer. Running against the winners were Gary Dunckel Donna Chalmers and James Sulgrove. Class council reps include Susan Meadows and Robert Cherry senior reps Dennis Seaton Tom Dellno and Carol Miller juniors Greg Diener Karen Peck and Greg Curtis sophomores Randy Erickson and Betty Connole freshmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Peters
Chateau High School
Lonnie Dale
Audrey Sheble
Gary Dunckel
Donna Chalmers
James Sulgrove
Susan Meadows
Robert Cherry
Dennis Seaton
Tom Dellno
Carol Miller
Greg Diener
Karen Peck
Greg Curtis
Randy Erickson
Betty Connole
Brownell Couple to Mark 50th Wedding Anniversary
Friends and neighbors are invited to an open house for Mr. and Mrs. Max Brownell to celebrate their 50th anniversary. The event, hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Bob Brownell, takes place at their Pendroy home on Sunday September 29. No gifts please.
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Max Brownell
Bob Brownell
Zion Lutheran Church to mark 50th anniversary Sunday
Zion Lutheran Church Power will celebrate its 50th anniversary with services at 10 30 a m and 3 p m Sunday September 22 Rev Henry H Kumnick the first resident pastor will speak at the morning service Rev Arnold E Fischer the congregation s current pastor will speak at the 3 p m service following a dinner Kietzmann is the only living founder The church organized September 6 1913 with eleven charter members now governed by a council. Rev Arthur Kreidt has served since July and is pastor of Peace Lutheran in Great Falls.
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Zion Lutheran Church
Power
Henry H. Kumnick
Arnold E. Fischer
Kumnick
Zion Lutheran
Arizona
Piveher
Howard
W. E. Stumme
Carl Berndt
William Winkelman
Karl Dahliman
Frederick Dahlman
G. Hoffman
Leo Kietzmann
A. Kuhnert
Sam Kummer
Henry Quade
F. W. Brueske
Kietzmann
Adam P. Dahlman
Adam F. Dahlman
Bill Schultz
Arnold Gettel
Rollin Baggenstoss
Gerhardt Dahliman
Howard’ Pfeifie
Walter Bremer
Clifford Schaefer
Dennis Bierwag
Arthur Kreidt
Peace
Great Falls
City Chamber Sponsors Ad Campaign To Boost Choteau
The Chateau Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a hometown advertising drive starting in October, led by chairman Murl Faurote. He urged merchants and professionals to participate to keep business in Choteau and attract shoppers to spend locally.
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Chateau Chamber of Commerce
Murl Faurote
Faurote
Choteau
Dutton and Power Openers Dominate in Weekends Gridiron
Dutton defeated Brady 31-12 while Power routed Centerville 71-6 in Class C action. Kenny Olson scored three touchdowns and threw for another for Dutton, with Barry Fleschman and Jim Clotfelter adding scores. Power rolled with four first quarter TDs and multiple scorers including Mellinger and Prinzing. Power hosts Best Huskies next, hoping to extend a win streak.
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Dutton
Brady
Power
Centerville
Kenny Olson
Cardinals
Paydirt
Olson
Jim Clotfelter
Barry Fleschman
David Wesley
Mellinger
Andaues
Loftsgaarden
Miller
Grundhauser
Prinzing
Huskies
Denton
Cascade
Mrs. Ralph Lear Dies at Teton Memorial Hospital
Mrs. Ralph Lear, of south of Choteau, died early this morning at Teton Memorial Hospital. Rosary is set for 7:30 p.m. Friday and Requiem Mass scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at St Joseph's Catholic Church in Choteau.
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Ralph Lear
Choteau
Teton Memorial Hospital
St Joseph's Catholic Church
Anniversary Stated at VEW Hall
A listed invitation for an anniversary event appears in the notice inviting attendees to the VEW Hall at 8 p.m. The fragment mentions a date and venue though details are incomplete.
Brush Fire Extinguished Near Choteau by County Firemen
A brush fire about a mile west of Choteau on Mrs. Mac Richem property was started by children with matches. Teton county fire truck responded around 5 pm Saturday, using river water and volunteers to control the blaze within about an hour and extinguish it after a second hot spot on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mac Richem
Choteau
Teton
Teton River
Centennial Plates For Sale in County
The first Montana Centennial souvenir plates went on sale in Teton county this week. Plates feature 11 Montana views on a white background with a short state history on the back. They cost $2 and are sold at multiple local stores in Choteau Dutton and Pendroy. A new plate series will release Jan 1 with coins and medallions available at local banks and decals from local Jaycees and residents.
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Montana
Teton County
Choteau Drug
Teton Pharmacy
Villager
Henneford’s
Gambles
Lee’s Grocery
Neighborhood Grocery
Choteau
Cheetham's
Wipruds
Dutton
Parkers’ Store
Power
Moser’s Mercantile
Pendroy
Fairfield Banks
Jaycees
Ray Carlson
Fairfield
Darrell Goodmundson
Funeral Rites Held For Mrs Pearson
Funeral services were held for Mrs Pearson known as Mrs Lee, who was born in Greene, Iowa, and later lived in Great Falls. Survivors include Robert T Loudon of Toledo, a daughter Mrs Cushman of Great Falls, seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
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Lee
St “Annis
Pearson
Tg Chota
Jan. Greene
Iowa
Ms Falls
Californ
Robert T. Loudon
Toledo
Dan
Betty
Tou
Cushman
Great Falls
Chateau City Council passes ordinances on traffic irrigation and alcohol
The Chateau City Council approved final readings for ordinances on traffic, irrigation hours and beer and liquor rules. Irrigation and beer liquor ordinances take effect immediately, traffic laws in 30 days. Speed zones proposed near town to lower limits to 25 mph at certain landmarks. Graveling of 2nd Street NE approved and drain tile to replace septic tank. Three building permits granted for residences and a studio workshop.
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Chateau City
Montana Highway Commission
Chateau
Kimmel Brothers Texaco
Bella Vista
The
Highway Commission
Dutton Highway
Augusta
2Nd Street
6Th
Bryan Corbett
Corbett
Jack Sangray
Poe City
Rodeo
Sangray
Frank Mearns
Dr. A. A. McAuley
Charles Swartzel
Joe Anderson
J. L. Gleason
Labor is Available For Farms and Ranches in Choteau Area
Farmers and ranchers in the Choteau area may hire fall laborers by calling or seeing James Dellno, a Choteau insurance man, per the Montana State Employment Service. Ted Lebsock notes gaps as students return to school, and if Dellno cannot fill requests, referrals will go to Great Falls.
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Choteau
James Dellno
Montana State Employment Service
Ted Lebsock
Employment Service
Lebsock
Dellno
Great Falls
Nelson to address Teton GOP meeting in Villager room
Ed Nelson of the State Department of Public Institutions will speak to the Teton County Republican Club on Tuesday September 24 at 8 p.m. in the Villager banquet room. Crawford, club president, says Nelson will explain department functions and discuss controversial aspects. The department oversees Warm Springs Boulder Galen and Trompeon Falls institutions.
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Ed Nelson
Helena
State Department of Public Institutions
Teton County
Republican Club
Villager
James Crawford
W Nelson
cThe
Warm Springs
Boulder
Galen
Trompeon Falls
Bulldogs Blank Indians Meet Chinook Friday
With two victories, the Chateau Bulldogs travel to Chinook Friday for their first real test against a top conference foe. Chinook is expected to contend for the title.
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Chateau Bulldogs
Chinook
Choteau Bulldogs Edge Chateau Clash Remains Tight
Choteau and Chateau battled in a defensive contest with the Sugarbeeters losing 12 6 as Chinook pass defense and Bulldog ground game dominated. Mickey Thompson emerged as Chinook’s top threat while John Rose cautions the outcome hinges on Chateau play.
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Conrad
Chuck Peck
Chateau
Chinook
Sugarbeeters
Bulldog
Mickey Thompson
John Rose
Rose
Bulldogs
Browning
Indians
Fleet Ron Gollehon
Artie Anderson
Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast Planned in Chateau on Oct 7
A Chateau citizens committee announced a Mayor's Prayer Breakfast for Monday October 7 at 7 am in the Lions Club hall. William F Olsen says the event aims to unite the community in faith and gratitude with non denominational speakers. Mayor D P Fabrick will be guest, tickets $2 at local merchants, sales end October 1.
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Chateau Citizens’ Committee
Lions Club
William ‘F. Olsen
Washington, D. C
Montana
Olsen
D. P. Fabrick
Teton Furniture
Chateau Drug
Citizens
Forest and Barge Fire Prevention Poster Contest Held
The Choteau Jaycees sponsor a Forest and Barge Fire Prevention Poster Contest for Choteau area students in four divisions from first grade through high school. Jack Reiding, chairman, said posters judged on originality design slogan and fire prevention impact. Deadline October 31 with local Jaycees awards and November state winners advancing to an international contest.
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Choteau Jaycees
Choteau
Jack Reiding
Keep
Montana
Reiding
Jaycees
FU Convention Set In Choteau Saturday
The Teton County Farmers Union will hold its annual convention in Choteau at the Moose hall on Saturday September 21. The meeting starts at 10 a.m. FU fieldman Tom Ryan will be guest speaker and a noon potluck dinner will be served. Junior and senior reserves will present the program receive awards and install officers to close the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton County Farmers Union
Talmage Boy Dies At Havre Hospital
James Talmage son of Mr and Mrs Roy Talmage former Choteau residents died in Havre this week. He was born Sept 22 1955 in Spokane. Survivors include parents three brothers Ronald Joseph and Lawrence and two sisters Marilyn and Patricia. Funeral services were held at St Jude s Catholic Church and rosary services were held last night. Burial will be in Spokane.
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James Talmage
Roy Talmage
Choteau
Havre
Talmages
Spokane
Ronald
Joseph
Lawrence
Marilyn
Patricia
St. Jude's Catholic Church
Caravan cancelled by Teton Democrats
Teton county Democrats will not greet President Kennedy with a caravan due to Secret Service precautions. Mrs. Wilma Mayer, Central Committee chair, said people are urged to attend the speech at Great Falls High School football stadium. Kennedy will arrive from the Great Falls airport along 10th Ave South to 15th Street and into the stadium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton County
John F. Kennedy
Wilma Mayer
Teton
Sheriff Becker Recalls Four Hour Nutty Swampman Manhunt
In a tense episode near Freezeout Lake, Sheriff Al Becker led a four hour manhunt after a hunter’s gunfire scare. Dale Witt from the project explains a camera-like device used acetylene ignited blasts and a megaphone, later revealed as a simulated gunfire prank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Bécker
Ike Dale Witt
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Charles Buffington
Fairfield Man
Sevcesseene
L. Schilling
City Chamber
Ts Bak
Fai
Pisa
Mrs. Pearson
Rey Eee
Liabor
Nelson
Teton Gop
Talmage
Caravan
Ists
Tov
Becker
Witt
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