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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1963
Page
1
Farmers in Montana are urged to attend a Rural Report and Review meeting with Secretary of Agriculture Orville Freeman on October 9 in Great Falls at the Rainbow hotel. The event, one of 13 nationwide, aims to involve dirt farmers with Q and A time and invite practical program suggestions.
Bill Hoyt of Chateau Lockers announced a new slaughter house on Belleview road will open Monday for two days each week Tuesday for hogs and Thursday for cattle. Owned by Andy Brutosky and operated by Hoyt the 30 by 45 foot block building will hold 33000 pounds of dressed meat with pens knocking box hog dehairing electric hoists and a splitting saw. Customers may have animals slaughtered and processed there or elsewhere and may buy whole live weight halves or quarters.
Choteau High School Future Farmers of America officers led by Dave Stott Allen Peters James Peebles Danny Weist Kenny Rice Dave Warneke and Roger Weist attended a district officer training conference in Fairfield last week. Members from Choteau Conrad Fairfield and Simms joined for sessions on officer duties under the guidance of adviser John Nauck.
Choteau High School hosts top rival Malta in a Friday 8 p.m. game with 2-0 conference records. Coaches expect a bruising showdown as Malta backs Don Molloy and Skinner and Mustang QB Buzz Kaufman test the Bulldog defense.
The Montana Boy Scout drive aims for 64 000 dollars with an extra 12 000 to free the council from debt. The kickoff is at 7 with breakfasts statewide and speeches by Gov. Tim Babcock and other leaders before a weeklong canvass of Chateau and surrounding areas.
The Log Cabin Drive In in Choteau was bought this week by Darrel Byford and wife of Roundup from LeRoy Schibling. The new owners plan to open Tuesday October 1 with a grand opening later. The Byfords, longtime Roundup residents with three children, will relocate to Choteau.
Bob's Ford Sales in Choteau will sponsor a punt pass and kick contest for local grade school youths on Saturday October 12 at Chateau High School field. Twelve trophies to be awarded, three per age group through 11 years old. Entries require a father present. final registration day is October 11. About 50 boys had signed by Monday.
John Gronberg of Seattle died Monday. A former farmer in Farmington and Fairfield he was well known in the Choteau area and was the brother of Martin Gronberg of Choteau and the late Inga Dale. He moved to Seattle about 15 years ago.
Mr and Mrs Fred Tesch spent the weekend at Waterton Lakes to observe their 52nd wedding anniversary with family and friends. The anniversary date fell on Monday.
The Chateau Public Library expands its collection with Escape from Red China by Humphrey Evans Portrait in Brownstone by Louis Auchinless Moon Flower Vine by Jetta Carleton Bones of Plenty by Lois Hudson Castle DOr by Arthur Conch Madam Castle s Lodger by Frances P Keyes High Towers by Thomas B Costain and a quilt pattern volume by Ruby Short McKim. The library opens 2 30 to 8 p m on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
Ed Nelson former executive director of the Montana Department of Public Institutions told the Teton County Republican Club that broad reliance on state hospitals cannot solve care needs. He cited about 400 inmates at Warm Springs with treatable mental illness, urging more rest homes and improved treatment programs.
Corbett Angus Ranch and Chateau claim 13 blue ribbons at Idaho and Utah state fairs this month. Prizes include grand champion and multiple bull and heifer titles at Eastern Idaho and Utah events, plus reserve and junior champions. The group also earns premiere breeder and exhibitor awards for strong showings overall.
CHS group from Chateau High School industrial arts and senior vocational agriculture classes toured several Missoula wood product mills last week led by instructor Charles Allen. They visited Anaconda Co Bonner plant Van Evans plywood plant and Waldorf Hoerner Paper Mill noting machinery in operation and large labor forces. Dick Conklin accompanied the group and Knudtzon Lumber Co arranged the tours.
Hunting seasons on sharp-tailed grouse Chukar and Hungarian partridge begin Sunday September. Open earlier in some areas but Teton County hunters gain first home chance at bag limits. Shootings may begin half an hour after dawn. Maps and details appear elsewhere in this issue.
Fairfield Assembly of God invites the public to a revival starting Tuesday October 1 and running through October 13 nightly at 745 p.m. Evangelist and Mrs Hays from Chicago will conduct services with Rev William J McRae of Fairfield assisting. Special music and sermons accompany Sunday morning services featuring a Gospel magic illustration before Sunday School at 945 a.m.
Incomplete OCR fragment mentions individuals Mr and Mrs Bill Olsen and a Great Falls reference, but key details are unreadable.
United States savings bonds sales in Montana climbed 8.9 percent in August compared with a year earlier, totaling 1,380,828 dollars versus 1,267,441. Arnold Hanusa, county chairman, notes statewide sales exceed last year by over 500,000 dollars as August continues a yearlong rise. Teton county sold 4,762 dollars in August.
The Choteau High School B squad overwhelmed Fairfield Monday scoring three touchdowns. Greg Curtis opened with a 10 yard run, Cliff Sabo converted, Jim Scott threw to Leroy Banis for a 25 yard TD pass, and Scott added a 160 yard interception return for a 20 point win. The B squad features seven freshmen and a few sophomores.
Mr and Mrs Jim Richards and their son Dong are moving to Helena this Saturday. The note highlights a family relocation with the son named Dong.
Mrs. Ralph Lear nee Mary Luella Broderick died in Teton Memorial Hospital last Thursday. Funeral services were September 21 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with a rosary on September 20. Burial followed in Choteau Cemetery.
The annual Choteau Lions Club Pool Festival starts at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Choteau Pavilion with games bake sale rummage sale and refreshments. Proceeds fund civic projects notably the Choteau swimming pool with a goal of affordability and wider community involvement.
Wheat growers plan next year’s planting as chairman Mrs. J. Viola Herak releases a letter outlining 1964 provisions on acreage allotments and quotas. Key points cover storage releases of excess wheat with penalties through July 1, 1964, no 1964 marketing quotas, and penalties for overplanting affecting wheat history and rental payments for conservation contracts.
Chateau teachers organized a potluck dinner in the park pavilion last week with sponsorship from the local MEA. Miss Bianchi represented the group in a community gathering aimed at fostering school ties and local engagement.
Power Pirates beat Belt 33 24 and Dutton edges Augusta 14 12 to stay undefeated. Butch Loftsgaarden and Ted Newman starred with multiple scores and connections. Dutton leads 2 0 after a 14 0 start, then holds on as Augusta rallies late.
Friends and neighbors of Mr. and Mrs. Max Brownell are invited to an open house Sunday September 29 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Brownell Pend Roy to honor their fifty year marriage. No gifts requested.
Mrs. Dorothy Reiner, president of the Choteau Education Association, attended the Montana Education Association meeting in Helena on September 13 and 14 as a guest of Mrs. Clarence Isaacson, former Choteau teacher. Julie Jaumotte departed last Friday for East Lansing to resume studies at Michigan State College.
A late 1950s style note lists prominent names such as Arnold Hanusa James Dellwo Fred Meadows and others as attendees at presidential breakfast events. The piece references Eisenhower era breakfasts spreading nationwide with governors and mayors hosting or attending.
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