Choteau brief notes include sales and visits
Local items report a Catholic Ladies Auxiliary food sale at Safeway on Saturday April Std. visits by Mrs. Hanson of Seattle and Browning rancher Angus Monroe, plus a string of social calls from Missoula Kalispell and Missoula. Several residents announce summer plans and business shifts as they travel or relocate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
Choteau Hardware ‘Co
Catholic Ladies’ Auxiliary
Safeway
Hanson
Seattle
Ruby Miller
Angus Monroe
Browning Reservaton Rancher
Choteau
Choteau Hardware Co
O. F. Brusgard
Augusta
Howard Jourdonnais
Clarence Johnson
Missoula
Billy Bailie
Toderren
Missouula
Maresco
Chateau Hardware Co
Gordon Ronglien
Myrna Cole
Kalispell
Buell Roll
California
Maynard Hospital
Keeton Sr
R G. Keeton
C. ’ Hauxwell
Deer Lodge
Charles Hauxwell
Chateau
Hauxwell Jr
Bi Pinnell
Ranger Inspection Confirms Deeper Snow in Range This Year
An inspection trip from March 17 to 22 reported snow depths higher than last year with twelve more inches at Wrong Creek station. Elk and other game signs were noted, including about 100 head in Cabin Creek and 75 near Elk Hill.
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George
Duvendack
Wrong Creek
Cabin Creek
Elk Hill
Choteau Bakery Plans Open House for New Oven
Choteau Montana bakery owner Al Hensley announces an open house for inspection of a new traveling tray oven installed by J A Campbell Co Seattle. The direct fired gas oven holds 130 loaf capacity and supports two to three bakings daily. A public date will be announced later.
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Choteau- Bakery
al Hensely
Montana
J. A. Campbell Co
Seattle
S. S. Franks Ranch Sold to Great Falls Couple
One of the area’s oldest ranches, the S. S. Franks place, was sold to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Reesman of Great Falls. The property has a lineage from William Converse through James and Mrs. Smith of Helena, later run by S. S. Franks and Grandma Smith, renowned local nurse. Arthur and Bennett Smith now live in Great Falls.
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S. S. Franks Place
Clarence Reesman
Great Falls
William Converse
James Smith
Helena
Arthur
Bennett
Three National Broadcasts Remain in Cancer Crusade
National broadcasts proceed in April as part of a final drive against cancer in Montana under the Women’s Field Amy directive. NBC Blue on April 12 from 1 to 1:15 p.m. MST, Columbia on April 18 from 2 to 2:15 p.m. MST, and Columbia again on April 24 from 4 to 4:15 p.m. MST.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crusade Against Cancer
Montana
Amy
NBC Blue
Columbia
Three Civil Actions Filed in District Court
Three civil actions filed in district court by Cascade-Teton Lands Co. for foreclosure on contract. Two suit Western Agriculture Co. and Northwest Agriculture Co. with a third against Western Agriculture Co. as sole defendant. Cooper Stephenson Glover of Great Falls represents the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halvor ‘Daley
Cascade-Teton Lands Co
Western Agriculture ‘Co
Future Farmers Sponsor Dance to Fund State Convention
The Teton Chapter of Future Farmers will sponsor a dance in Farming ton on Monday April 10 moved from Saturday to raise funds for travel to the state convention in Bozeman from April 26 to 29. Contest entries from the district meet suggest strong showing for state honors.
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Teton
Future Farmers
Farmington
Bozeman
Higher Price at Annual Great Falls Bull Sale
Prices at the Great Falls Hereford cattle sale climbed this year with bulls averaging about 188 compared to 158 last year. Savick & Larson led with the highest price among consignors while Teton breeders contributed multiple lots. Progeny from Halliday cattle have previously topped Chicago fat stock markets, aided by LaChappelle ranch shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
Teton County
H. Lb
Halladay
Bill Morgan
Savick & Larson
Nick Vlincker
J. I. Burch
Teton Land Co
Halliday
Chicago
LaChappelle Ranch
Community News Roundup From Beck Area
Beck residents share visits and relocations across Wisconsin Oregon Montana and beyond. Joe Tackes Jr returns from Port Washington while brother stays in Wisconsin to run a service station. several families visit relatives in Great Falls Power and LaGrande with moves and job changes noted. Skippy Schaefer turns six with party. Farmers Union hosts card night at Beck school.
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Joe Tackes Jr
Port Washington
Wis
Mike
Wisconsin
J. Primus
Irene
Lucille
Arnie Sands
Great Falls
Rose Kline
LaGrande
Oregon
Joe Bricks
Quade
J. Tackes
Nic Koehn
Bill Wittke
Los Angeles
H. Laubach
Dutton
Joe Homberg Jr
Asmus
O. Berndt
Nelson Swere
Emil Johnson
Joe Tackes
Joe Jr
Lonie
L. Jacobson
Power
Skippy
M. Schaefer
L. Dederick
L. Davis
Farmers Union
Beck School
al Neilson
Oscar Berndt
Beef and Hog Training Meeting and Egg Grading School
4 H leaders and members are reminded of a subject matter training on beef and hogs at the courthouse this Saturday April 8 at 1 15 pm. Egg producers and dealers should note the egg grading school at Chateau April 12 and 13 with two classes daily at 10 am and 3 pm. An open meeting is planned for the evening of April 12.
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Court House
Chateau
Doctor Boussard Takes Leave From April 10 to 21
Dr. C. W. Boussard will be out of town from April 10 through 21. His office will be in charge of an assistant during his absence.
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C. W. Boussard
Rebekah Lodge No. 31 Meets Friday Evening
Rebekah Lodge No. 31 will meet on Friday April 7 at 8:00 p.m. in the regular meeting time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah
Rebekah Lodge No. 31
Townsend Meeting At Chateau Townsend Club
E. J. Nichols of Butte will address the Chateau Townsend club at the courthouse Saturday evening at 8. Everyone is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Nichols
Butte
Chateau Townsend Club
Court House
Muddy Creek 4-H Club Holds First Regular Meeting
The Muddy Creek 4-H club met at Ted Hanbergs on April 1 at 2 o'clock with nine members present. Visitors included Mrs. Swenson and Mrs. Hanberg as the group discussed its project for the year.
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Muddy Creek
4-H Club
Ted Hanbergs
Swenson
Hanberg
Ted Hanberg
Jolly Chums Elect Officers at First Meeting
Eight members joined at Mrs. Torvelson’s home with Eunice Robinson named president Eva May Thomas vice president Grace Torgeson secretary Melba Jensen and Audrey Torgeson as song leaders A darnty lunch was served The next meeting is set for April 11 1939 at Mrs Torvelson’s home Opel Jensen reporter
Teacher Examinations Scheduled for Early May
In accordance with school law teacher's examinations will be given the first Thursday and Friday in May. If you have any candidates to write notify the office by April 15th. Applicant should submit transcript of high school and college training prior to examination. Only those satisfying the minimum academic and professional training are permitted to write.
Rail Board Opposes Change in Livestock Feeder Rates
The state railroad and public service commission opposes a proposed shift in how feeder rates for livestock are determined. They argue current rates benefit the industry and filed a brief with the interstate commerce commission. Railroads had asked the J C C to alter rate methods, but the state commission opposed the change at a Salt Lake City hearing.
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State Railroad and Public Service Commission
Interestate Commerce Commission
State Commission
Salt Lake City
Junior Scissor Snippers Plan Breakfast Demonstrations
In the second 2024 meeting held Saturday March 26 at Dorothy Swenson’s the group elected Nancy Stenson as vice president after Harriet Olsen moved away. They planned two demonstrations titled How to Prepare Fresh and Dried Fruits for Breakfast and set a next gathering at Nancy Stenson’s home on April 11 at 4 15.
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Scissor Snippers
Dorothy Swenson
Jane LeDeskey
Harriet Olsen
Nancy Stenson
Mary Ellen Swanson
Stick To It News 4-H Club Fifth Meeting At Passmore Home
The Stick-To-It 4-H club held its fifth meeting at Donald Passmore's Chateau home on March 24. Leaders announced 1938 awards and reviewed Hoard's Daily Contest judging. Members pursued garden and hog projects, with plans to progress by end of April and a luncheon hosted by Elaine Passmore after recreation led by Howard Willson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Passmore
Chateau
Howard Willson
Elaine Passmore
Lawrence Swenson
Catholic Ladies' Auxiliary to Hold Food Sale
A food sale will be held at the Bafe Way Store on Saturday April 8 conducted by the Catholic Ladies' Auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bafeway
Catholic Ladies
Auxliary
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Wallace Berry
Robert Taylor
Constance Bennett
Roland Young
Topper
Lone Ranger and Band
Angel Food Cake
Choteau Bakery
Bloom’s Grocery
S. S. Franks
Cancer Crusade
Choteau Drug Company
Mont
Beck News
Green Oil CO
Chateau Drug Company
THEO
B. Halverson
Townsend
Jolly Chums
Rail Board
Claude
Cohoe’'S Serenaders
Sturgis Implement Co
Pinnell Fur CO
Twin City
Hart-Parr - McCormick-Deering
Ernest Arensmeyer
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Rocky Mountain Elevator Company
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