Local social notes and Army move highlights from Great Falls area
A roundup of visits and events across the region includes Falk of the Town hosting at Camelback Inn in Arizona with guests from Choteau Colorado Springs and Great Falls. Army and air force moves appear as Paul Barrett and Bob Woodward head to Fort Bliss for anti air training and Bobby Scott sails to Japan. Includes funeral attendance for Howard Anderson and births in several towns with relatives traveling between Billings Helena Missoula and Great Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Taylor
Camelback Inn
Phoenix
Ariz
Valley of the Sun
Arizona
Freeman Curtis
Chatea
John W. Heat
Colorado Springs
Colo
Nettie Lease
John Elliott
Great Falls
Roy Payne
H. C. Caywood
Bob van Scherpenzeel
Thermopolis
Wyo
Howard Anderson
Bobby Scott
Camp Stoneman
Calif
Japan
Army of Occupation
Paul Barrett
Bob
Red) Woodward
Fort Bliss
Texas
Arnold Hanusa
Sandra Sue
Frank Schabel
Dutton
Jim Dellno
Martin Hanson
Inga Dale
Olaf Larson
Farmington
Fred Woodward
John Woodward
Leigh Nett
Missoula
Jerry Barrett
Bozeman
Paul
E. H. Barrett
Tom Liscum
George
Billings
Anna Marie Hanson
Howard Hanson
Cheney College of Education
H. T. Redmond
W. W. Scott
Bobby
Helena
Pat Campbell
Charles Bordsen
Susanne
Wideau
Harold Nelson
Bordsen
Nelson
Donna Kansier
Pat
Chamber Meeting Discusses Eggs Drives and Rates
The chamber planned egg donation by local businesses and prize underwriting with Scoutmaster Bill Olsen coordinating collection and distribution. A proposal to extend the big game season to Sept 15 and lower hunting fees was discussed, plus traffic enforcement and sign advertising for Choteau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Hollar
Bill Titus
Kenneth Gleason
State Fish and Game Committee
Bill Olsen
Leo Murphy
Choteau
Vaughn
Ed Obernolte
Howard Heman
Card of Thanks for Funeral Tributes and Support
Our grateful thanks are extended to hundreds of friends who paid homage to our late loved one. Special appreciation goes to Rev. A. B. Gravdal and Mrs. Gravdal and Mrs. Arnold Hanusa for music, to the VFW and American Legion, pallbearers, and all who furnished flowers and food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Gravdal
Gravdal
Arnold Hanusa
VFW
American Legion
County Agent's CORNER What to plant treated seeds to prevent disease
Raymond Kelly notes spring seed treatment methods for wheat, oats and barley using NEW IMPROVED CERESAN at two ounces per bushel. Disinfecting seed early improves yields and officials offer Bulletin 216 for full treatment lists across crops.
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Montana
Teton Bond Push Tops County Quotas in Regional Meeting
The Teton bond purchase totaled more than nearby counties with a $5,410,000 quota. County shares will be calculated on an equitable basis and sent to district and county chairmen soon. Montana delegates praised the U S savings bonds program as a key public service and cornerstone of Americans’ thrift habits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montanan
United States
U. S
America
Donald Jacobson Service Set For Next Thursday
Funeral services for Pfc. Donald E. Jacobson of Chateau repatriated war casualty will be held at 2 p.m. in Trinity Lutheran church next Thursday April 14. The Pacific theater soldier arrives from the West Coast the day before. Burial is in the soldiers’ plot at Choteau cemetery with graveside rites by Choteau posts of the VFW and American Legion. He was the son of Mrs. John Jacobson of Choteau and was killed during the invasion of Okinawa Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald E. Jacobson
Chateau
Trinity Lutheran Church
West Coast
Choteau Cemetery
Choteau
VFW
American Legion
John Jacobson
Okinawa Island
Helena Meet Discusses State School Measure
Local school superintendents attended a Helena meeting this week to discuss the state school measure. Attendees included R. C. Graham and Muriel S. Reiquam of Choteau, Owen Loftsgaarten of Power, Glenn Hansen of Dutton, and L. S. Dahl of Fairfield, with Leo Murphy of Choteau and Nels Hemstead of Dutton also present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
R. C. Graham
Muriel S. Reiquam
Choteau
Owen Loftsgaarten
Power
Glenn Hansen
Dutton
L. S. Dahl
Fairfield
Leo Murphy
Farmers Union Set April Meet in Choteau
The Teton county Farmers Union will hold a regular meeting at Moose hall in Choteau on April 29. Ladies of the Moose will serve a 7 pm dinner. Mrs. Mildred Stoltz state educational leader and director will be principal speaker. A short program will precede dancing. Dinner tickets available through Farmers Union locals.
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The
Teton
Firemen Called to Town Practice Tonight at 7 15 P M
Fire department announces a practice session for all firefighters tonight at 7 15 p m. Attendance is requested from every member.
Winners Named in Teton County Dairy Essay Contest
The American Dairy Association of Montana sponsors an essay contest on Miracle of Milk with Teton County in Region 1. Winners include Janis Bueling and Harvey Matland from Fairfield grade school and Rosemary Love and James Howard from Power and Chateau grade schools. Essays advance to the state contest in Helena for judging by state officials and dairy representatives. Nine rural and three city schools submitted 75 essays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Dairy Association of Montana
Teton County
Glacier, Toole
Liberty, Hill, Blaine
Chouteau
Pondera
Cascade
Judith Basin
Fergus
Petroleum Counties
W. E. Harrisberger
Great Falls
Janis Bueling
Fairfield
Harvey Matland
State Income Tax Returns Now Due Delinquent After April
Board of equalization warns returns are due and delinquent after April 15 with no escape from penalties. Tax laws impose collection rights even without a filed return. In 1948 there were over a hundred seizures and more than $183000 in back tax collected, often with penalties exceeding the tax.
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Board of Equalization
Three Stubble Fires In One Week Threaten Homes Here
The Chateau Fire department battled three grass and stubble fires in a week. This morning six foot flames roared north of the cemetery near Don Lear’s home, likely from burning garbage. Last Sunday trash and leaves were ablaze at Bill Forrest’s residence on the north side. Last Thursday stubble burned near Larry Shehmerdine’s place on the west side. None caused major damage but rapid response prevented danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Chateau
Don Lear
Bill Forrest
Larry Shehmerdine
Thanks to friends and neighbors in Chateau community
Mrs. Harry Winkle and family express heartfelt thanks to all friends known and unknown in the Chateau community for their help during their bereavement. They note it would be impossible to thank everyone personally and send gratitude to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau
Harry Winkle
Also Mentioned on This Page
Falk
Clark Corey
Collins
Campbell
R. E. Nelson
Montana Chamber of Commerce
State
Milton van Auken
Henneford’s Store
Trinity Lutheran Aid
Trinity Lutheren Aid
Ey Base
Enuction Lumber Company
Rex Peterson
Cocoa Opler Co
Parsnips
Campbells
Hilda Anderson Helmer Anderson
Arthur Anderson
Joseph Anderson
Junior Anderson
Ralph Baldani
E. L. Nutter
Raymond Kelly
Zenotat
Aiab'e
Das
Cay
Pat Janice
Iona
Donald Jacobson
Choteau Food Market
Dennison
del Monte
de Monte
Rayon Bolero
Farmers Union
Acantha
Marfar
E. R. Dial
Texaco Products
Youngstown
Marshall Wells
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