Clarkson Takes State Rehabilitation Role in Montana
The Montana rural rehabilitation program appoints Robert Clarkson, longtime Teton county agent since 1917, to a new state post under T C Spaulding. Clarkson seeks leave of absence from the extension service, plans to return to Chateau when possible, and will assist the incoming county agent as duties begin in Helena. He has long led community and agricultural programs and remains a prominent local leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Clarkson
Teton County
T. C. Spaulding
Clarkson
Court House
Montana State College
Helena
Spaulding
Chateau
Cowgill Addition
State College Extension Service
Teton County Recreational Association
Lions Club
Teton County Shipping Association
Teton County Wool Pool
Chateau Masonic Lodge
University of Wisconsin
Commissioners Act on Numerous Matters at Regular April Meeting
The Montana county board convened for an April session with delays from a storm. They approved buying 405 tons of grasshopper poison from Montana State College entomology, named Charles Franks to the relief committee, and O T Wiprud as beef inspector. Tax deed sales were approved for county land including Agawam lots to the L D S church, a two month to one year leave for County Agent Robert Clarkson was granted, and pressure was set to end license leniency for motorists after May 1 1934.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana State College
Charles Franks
Teton County Relief Committee
W. N. Streeter
O. T. Wiprud
Dutton
J. A. Wiprud
Agawam
Robert Clarkson
Woman's Club to Host May Day Dance at Masonic Hall
Cha teau Woman's club plans a May day dance on May 1 at the Masonic hall with a committee of Mrs. Gay Bagley Mrs. Wallace Weaver and Mrs. Milton Ritter in charge. Proceeds will support club activities including the library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau Woman’s Club
Masonic Hall
Gay Bagley
Wallace Weaver
Milton Ritter
Woman’s Club
Library
Easter Observances Mark Strong Church Attendance Across Parishes
A glad Easter spirit filled Chateau as churches held services, baptisms were performed for Lyn Luther and Mary Doheny, and dramatic and musical rites filled both morning and evening worship at Methodist and St. Luke's churches. Clergy from nearby missions conducted multiple services at Wolf Creek Augusta and Power with large congregations. Easter music and special programs accompanied Rev Dover and Rev Kane leading prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau
Methodist Church
Edw. Dover
Marlyn Kay Luther
M. K. Luther
Simon the Leper
St. Luke’s Church
Fr. Kane
Holy Family Mission
Two Medicine River
Father Kane
Bynum
J. F. Schulte
Wolf Creek
Augusta
James Sheerin
Dutton and Power
Mary Doheny
Harry Doheny
Burns Re elected Mayor in Quiet Chateau Election
In a calm election Chateau residents re elected C. W. Burns as mayor for two more years. R. R. Mellon and L. E. Taylor were re elected aldermen from wards one and two respectively, with no changes expected in city administration. Forty seven ballots were cast in each ward amid a lack of contest and stormy weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Burns
Chateau
R. R. Mellon
L. E. Taylor
C. H. Malcolm
Chas. Franks
W. B. Butchart
J. G. Jackson
Fourth of July Cash Drawing Begins April Tenth
Choteau plans a two day celebration on July 3 and 4 with $500 in cash prizes. Coupons printed for merchants and firms to distribute. one coupon per dollar spent with extra coupons for larger purchases. Drawings held daily during the celebration. winners must present coupons in person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choteau
County School Elections Set for Saturday Countywide
The county will hold school elections Saturday to select 64 trustees per records from County Superintendent Inez Eckford. Terms expiring in Chateau include Theopratwius, who replaced B. A. Roll, plus Earl Yeager and C. A. Franks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inez Eckford
Chateau
Theopratwius
B. A. Roll
Earl Yeager
C. A. Franks
Loomis Returns to Post as Clerk at Cash and Carry
George Loomis, who was absent this past winter in California, has returned to his former position as clerk at the Cash and Carry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Loomis
California
Federal land loans moved to bonds backed by government
Farm Loan associations will issue bonds of the Federal Farm Mortgage Corporation to fund refinanced loans. The bonds, backed by U S government guarantees and about 200 million in corporation capital, will replace cash distributions and be marketable in major markets. Interest at 3 4 percent, with exemptions from certain taxes, and backed by federal guarantees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Swanson
Pendrey National Farm Loan Association
Otto Wagnild
Chateau Association
Wm. S. Myers
Farm Credit Administration
Washington, D. C
Federal Land Bank
Land Bank
Federal Farm Mortgage Corporation
United States
Myers
Federal Land Banks
Farm Loan Associations
Federal Reserve System
Treasury
National Farm Loan Association
Teton County CCC Quotas Set for Season
Five new CCC enrollees expected from Teton County this season, adding to last year’s 11 total. Names of prior enrollees listed. eligibility requires new entrants with preliminary medical checks. Montana CCC plan includes 498 youths plus 689 experienced men, totaling 1 000 youths for the state with 125 arriving by April 19 at Fort Missoula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. E. Sturgis
Teton County Emergency Relief Committee
Teton County Civil Works Administration
Teton County
CCC
Jas Zion
Ben Straight
Leon Sutton
Myron LeDesky
Jim Thorn
Stephen Webb
Roy Pratt
Dutton
Jim Cook
Jess Bleecker
Fred Dutro
Chateau
Maurice Lindseth
Farmington
Relief
Helena
Forest Service
Tom Moore
Bud Burns
Spud” Moore
Charles Koulter
Lyle Malcolm
Burt Wells
Dinty” Moore
Harry Bleecker
Frank Kline
California
Marry Bleecker
T. C. Spaulding
Montana
Forest
Missoula
Fort Missoula
New Dates Set for Local Recreational Meeting and Play
Storm and bad roads cause the Teton County Recreational Association to move its meeting to Friday April 13. The Teton High junior class play I Will I Won t moved to Wednesday April 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton County Recreational Association
Teton High
Recreation Association
Council weighs gas engines to pump city water
At the April city council meeting officials discussed replacing electric motors at the municipal pumping plant with natural gas engines. Clerk J G Jackson said electricity costs about a dollar per hour, gas engines could run as low as 20 cents per hour with potential annual savings around $1000. Routine claims audits and warrants were approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Jackson
Choteau Dutton Road Contract Awarded Staunton Powell
Staunton and Powell win a contract on the Choteau Dutton road project. In Choteau the community club elected Mrs Gay Bagley president for 1934 35 with officers including Mrs George Thompson and Mrs Fred Barribal. Installation scheduled May 17 at Mrs John Conlin’s home. Dues set at 1.50 with delinquency May 1. A May day dance planning committee was formed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gay Bagley
Choteau Woman's Club
M. K. Luther
John Hentges
George Thompson
Fred Barribal
Cecil Huffman
Alex Burrell
E. J. Crary
Arthur Ramsey
Arnold Hanusa
A. H. Doughty
R. F. Baillie
Gay Franklin
John Conlin
April Snow Storm Near Record in Teton County
A heavy April snowstorm lashed Teton County with four to five foot drifts and strong winds causing road closures and travel disruption. Schools closed and residents were marooned or stuck while livestock hauling faced difficulties. Precipitation neared an inch, contributing to a high March total and potential spring record.
Hannan Store Closes Here Moves to Great Falls in May
The J. J. Hannan store finishes moving merchandise and fixtures to Great Falls and will open a new shop at 416 Central Avenue around May 1. Mr. Hannan plans to reside in Chateau with his family until the eighth grade graduation of their daughter Kathleen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
J. J. Hannan
Hannan
Chateau
Lions Club
Dist. No. 1
Hospital News From Choteau Briefs
A daughter was born last Friday to Mr and Mrs Richard Jones of Choteau. Martin Gronberg was discharged last Friday. Maxine Sturgis daughter of Mr and Mrs K E Sturgis underwent a major operation last Saturday. A daughter was born April first to Mr and Mrs Melvin Walley. Mrs C Rudolph was discharged on Tuesday from the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Jones
Choteau
Martin Gronberg
Maxine Sturgis
K. E. Sturgis
Melvin Walley
C. Rudolph
Weeks couple near home from Rochester medical stay
Word comes from Mr and Mrs H B Weeks that they expect to return home soon from Rochester Minnesota where Mrs Weeks received medical treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Weeks
Rochester
Minn
Major highway contracts awarded at Helena include Chateau-Dutton project
Thomas Staunton of Great Falls and E. C. Powell of Fort Benton won the Chateau-Dutton secondary road contract for 7.308 miles at 48735.55 dollars. A separate bid by S. Birch & Sons Construction and J. L. McLaughlin for 76.03 miles of the Sunshine Trail was 128785.65 dollars with funding contingent on bureau approval and potential expansion to the international line at Sweetgrass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Staunton
Great Falls
E. C. Powell
Fort Benton
Helena
State Highway Commission
Vaughn
Shelby
S. Birch & Sons Construction Company
J. L. McLaughlin
Bureau of Public Roads
Sweetgrass
Leaguers Hold Institutes Third of Series in Choteau
Three midyear Epworth League institutes for the Helena district are announced. The third and final session will be in Choteau from April 20 to 22 with leaguers from Chateau Walier Augusta Simms Fort Shaw Sun River Great Falls west side Asbury Brady Dutton Pendroy and Bynum attending. The Lewistown institute runs April 6 to 8 and Fort Benton hosts April 12 to 15. Rev. Chas G. Cole directs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Methodist Church
Choteau
Chateau
Walier
Augusta
Simms
Fort Shaw
Sun River
Great Falls West Side
Asbury
Brady
Dutton
Pendrey
Bynum
Lewistown
Fort Benton
Chas G. Cole
Alpha Players Form New Group to Stage Leper Play
The Alpha Players organization at the Methodist church in Chateau repeats plans for Simon, The Leper, with Ruby Miller elected president and Marion Butchart as vice president. Other officers are Ruth Tretheway secretary treasurer Rev. Dover property manager and Mrs. W. W. Smith director. Next event is a Sunday 8 p m performance at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Players
Chateau
Simon
Ruby Miller
Marion Butchart
Ruth Tretheway
Dover
W. W. Smith
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Board of County Commissioners
Algon Udin
Spring Valley
U. S. Treasury
UEC
Sturgis
Council
Staunton
Powell
Choteau-Dutton Road
Mrs. Bagley
Choteau Woman’s Club
J. B. Conlin
J. Is. Sullivan
Pendray
Fairfield
Falls
Choteau Hospital
le Let
Sunshine Trail
Weil
John Nuveen & Co
Chicago
Kalman & Co
St. Paul
Tirst National Bank
Wells- Dickey Company
Thrail, West & Co
Piper, Jaffrey & Hopwood
Choteau-Augusta
T. O. Larson
Chateau-Dutton
Gene Ferris Place
Township 21
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