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Choteau Acantha

Location

Choteau, Montana, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1934

Page

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Four Baseball Teams Ahead of Montana County League Start

Chateau plans four local teams the All Stars Yannigans High School Bulldogs and Independents will open the season Sunday at 2 0 clock against the top rated All Stars. The Twilight league will include several city teams and an equipment fund collection will be held at the opener.

State of Montana Chateau All Stars Yannigans Bulldogs Independents Clint Core Jack Byler Charley Allum Leary

Alpha Players Present Play at Union Service in Great Falls

The Alpha players of the Methodist church in Great Falls will present the play Simon, the Leper at the First Methodist church during Sunday evening services. The Baptist church joins for the service. Cast includes Bill Olsen as Simon and Velma Edwards as Mary with Mrs. W. W. Smith directing.

Alpha Union Great Falls Alpha Players Methodist Church Simon Baptist Church of Ruby Miller Bill Olsen Judith Johnny Peterson Susanna Simon Marion Butchart Beeilncae Velma Edwards W. W. Smith Edwin Dover Amon Jaan Martha Lazarus Frances Rosengren Mary Srwannstanergouncer Teas Gibson Monkman Lazarus Jesus Edwin Dover

Teton County Invited to Join Crow and Magpie Drive

Great Falls Wildlife Association seeks Teton County participation in a crow and magpie drive. Secretary Gordon Thompson urged Otto Wagnild to present the plan to local hunters. Prizes include a .22 rifle and multiple .22 shells. starts April 14 with point values for heads and eggs.

Teton Falls Crow Magpie Teton County Great Falls Great Falls Sporting Goods Company

Four Chosen Tuesday to Represent Choteau in County Flag Contest

Thirteen grade school children competed in a Choteau public school flag contest to pick representatives for the county event on the 28th. Winners for fifth and sixth grades were Harry Luinstra and Dorothy Moore. for seventh and eighth, Billy Wallace and Katheryn Mac Donald. Judges were three American Legion auxiliary members. The contest is sponsored by the auxiliary with the county superintendent. County winners receive prizes from the auxiliary.

Choteau Harry Luinstra Dorothy Moore Billy Wallace Katheryn MacDonald American Legion Auxiliary I. B. Hardy E. W. Allen C. H. Huffman

U S Liberty Bond Exchange Offer Due April 15

A treasury letter from Henry Morgenthau Jr informs that about one billion dollars of the fourth liberty loan bonds remain outstanding and mature on April 15. Bondholders may redeem for cash or exchange for a new issue at 3.44 percent interest, with exchanges possible even if redeemed earlier. Banks will assist in redemption and exchange, and the government aims to close by April 15.

First National Bank Henry Morgenthau, Jr the Treasury Treasury Department Morgenthau Citizens State Bank

Former Indian Superintendent Visits Chateau for Business

I C Campbell former superintendent of the Blackfoot Indian reservation spent Monday and Tuesday in Chateau visiting old friends and handling Montana Automobile Association duties. He noted long membership and work improving roads and motoring conditions in the state. He helped recruit new members and highlighted his prior 12 years at Browning and Fort Shaw. He now lives at Lingshire accompanying wife Mrs Campbell and guests Mr and Mrs W D Helm.

I. C. Campbell Blackfoot Chateau Campbell Montana Automobile Association Browning Government Indian School Fort Shaw Lingshire W. D. Helm Indian Service

Cooking School Gas Range Demonstration Here

A cooking school and gas range demonstration will be held at the Masonic hall on April 19 and 20 from 2 to 4 p m. Robert Naylor of Northwest States Utilities announced the event directed by Mrs Violet M Hollis. A 1200 series Magic Chef gas range and Electrolux gas refrigerator will be shown with attendance prizes offered on both days.

Masonic Hall Robert Naylor Northwest States Utilities Company Violet M. Hollis Home Service Chateau Naylor Mr. Naylor

Allotment Committee Shifts Meeting Day to Saturdays

Te ton County Wheat Production Control association announces Saturday meetings replacing Mondays. Effective this Saturday the allotment committee will convene on Saturdays. Members listed include Chas. Proff W. H. Wellenstein and W. D. Reiquam.

Teton County

Recreational group meeting moved up a day

The Teton County Recreational Association advances its meeting from Friday to Thursday to avoid conflicting with a Dut ton teachers' meeting. The change aims to accommodate local scheduling needs.

Teton County Recreational Association Dutton

Four CCC Workers Return from Mentone California

Morris Dinty Moore Spud Moore Charles Coulter and Getch Jacobs arrived in Chateau after wintering at Camp F-150 on Mill Creek. They report enjoyable experiences and work focused on conserving the water supply and fire prevention. Re-enlistments by Burt Wells Lyle Malcolm and Harry Bleecker extend CCC service for three months. Burns joins an oil company in California.

Morris Dinty” Moore Burt Wells Lyle Malcolm Harry Bleecker CCC California Moore Glacier Park Montana Bud Burns C. W. Burns

Missoula Wedding Ties Local Couple in 1930s Era

Miss Marion Webb and Leigh Nett, both of Missoula, were married last Thursday by Rev. David Jackson of the Presbyterian church. The bride, daughter of the late W H Webb, trained as a dental assistant. the groom, a forest service worker and former J J Hannan clerk, plans to live in Chateau. Witnesses were Stephen Webb and I G Lestrud, both of Chateau.

Marion Webb Leigh Nett Missoula David Jackson Presbyterian Church Stephen Webb I. G. Lestrud Chateau W. H. Webb Teton County Teton County High School E. J. Crary Northwestern University Nett Forest Service J. J. Hannan Augusta High School

Dr Boussard Named Leader of Chateau Band

Dr C W Boussard was chosen to succeed Robert Clarkson as leader of the Chateau band after Clarkson left to head an oral rehabilitation program in Helena. Boussard, with Lions Club support, plans to recruit and expand the band and parade a lively drum corps, aiming for a big Fourth of July celebration.

C. W. Boussard Robert Clarkson Chateau Clarkson Helena Boussard L. Stafford Lions Club North Dakota Rugby University of Minnesota Frank Cloutier St. Paul Tle Mountain View Gardens

Relief program delays noted as CWA fades

This week reports show no clear plan for CWA to FERA transition with M D McMahon from Helena arriving to oversee. County relief registrations total 32 while urban relief requires towns of 5 000 population. local council appointments remain unsettled as W B Butehart chairs in Sturgis absence.

CWA PWA FERA M. D. McMahon Helena B A. Roll Robert Clarkson W. B. Butehart K. E. Sturgis Mr. Roll Prisa'e Joe Knudtzon

Tax official to aid late state returns in Chateau

A telegram from J B Dwyer to the Acantha says he will be in Chateau on April 16 to assist in separating late state income tax returns. The message came from Winnett.

Acantha J. B. Dywer Chateau Winnett

School board elects three with new member Conlin

Two retiring members Earl Yeager and Theo Paulus were reelected and J B Conlin was elected to fill the two year term on District No 1's school board. Paulus also secured a three year term and the board will meet in April to organize. A separate note describes Chateau merchants distributing coupons for a $500 cash drawing on July 3 and 4 with each dollar spent earning a coupon.

Paul Kropp Paulus County Superintendent of Schools Conlin Yeager John Hentges Shirley Wallace Chateau Choteau Divine Tremour

Annual Meeting of Che teau Country Club Set for Friday

The Che teau Country Club will hold its annual meeting Friday at the Post Tavern. Officers term expirations include Baillie president Barribal secretary and Doughty treasurer. J J Hannan will be succeeded on the board with R E Nelson and C B McDonald remaining as directors. A State Golf association delegate will be named. No golf activity this spring and the April fools tourney was cancelled due to a snow storm.

Cheteau Country Club Post Tavern Plains Baillie A. Barribal Doughty J. J. Hannan R. E. Nelson C B. McDonald State Golf Association Billings

Teton High Enters Triangular Meet at Simms Apr 28

Teton high has accepted an invitation to take part in a triangular meet at Simms on April 28. Work on the Teton high track and field has been completed this week to allow practices for this event and the county grade school meet in May. The invitational meet held here for about five years has been called off due to date conflicts and other reasons.

Teton High Simms Snt

Farmers Union Oil and Shipping Co incorporates in Pendroy

Articles of Incorporation filed in the county clerk's office establish the Farmers Union Oil and Shipping Co with a 30 year charter. C. W. Field as temporary president and Paul Rice as temporary secretary are named. Capital stock up to 350000 dollars, with 50 percent to farmers and par value between 25 and 500 dollars. Home office designated in Pendroy.

Farmers Union Oil and Shipping Co

Wool Clip Sells at About Twenty Seven Cents

C. C. Coffey sold his 19214 wool clip estimated at about 27 000 pounds to Dewey Gould and Co for 27 cents. Phil I Cole acted as local agent for the Boston firm. The wool described as medium fine. Another sale: M Malone clip for 28 cents to Colonial Wool Co Boston via TA Meagher. Great Falls buyer Cole noted prices declined slightly recently.

C. C. Coffey Dewey,Gould & Co Phil I Cole Boston K Malone Colonial Wool Co T A Meagher Great Falls Mr. Cole

Legion Meeting Postponed By Chateau Post No

The American Legion post announces its Friday night meeting is postponed to next Friday due to road conditions. Officials say they invite the Dutton post to attend.

Chateau Post No The American Legion Dutton

Penney executive heads to Portland convention

E. E. Sturgis, manager of the J. C. Penney Co. store and head of the Teton county relief committee, left Friday for Portland Oregon to attend a company convention of store managers and officials. He expects to be away for ten days to two weeks.

E. E. Sturgis J. C. Penney Co Teton County Relief Committee Portland Oregon

Benefit Dance Aids Ernest Thorn Recovery Effort

A benefit dance will be held at the Sons of Norway hall in Fairfield on Saturday April 21 to raise funds for Ernest Thorn son of Mr and Mrs Jin Thorn crippled by an auto accident four years ago. Doctors believe Rochester Mayo Clinic treatment may restore use of his limbs and Tennants orchestra will provide music with tickets 75 cents per couple.

Odd Fellow Order Chateau George Gunther George Thompson F. FP. A Conlin Bessie Marie March of the Dragons Phyllis Bloomdahl B. A. Roll Cora Cohoe M. S. Bullerdick Sons of Norway Hall Fairfield Ernest Thorn Jin. Thorn Belt Mayo Clinic Rochester Vasko Great Falls Roochester Mrs. Thorn Tennant Thorn Ernest District Court Cascade County

New Song Debuts at Legion Auxiliary Meeting

Mrs C Straight hosted the American Legion auxiliary gathering Monday night. Highlights include the premiere of The Song of the Three Rivers with lyrics by Mrs Paul Kropp and music by Mrs Millard Bullerdick. The district contest at Great Falls in May offers 32 prize to the submitting unit.

Eastern Star Order Chateau Mae H. Perier Butte Olive Chapter Great Falls Tutton Marie J. Nicol Anna C. Pike Alberta Canada Austin Texas Nora C. Malone Montana Grand Lodge Paul Kropp Frances Rosengren F. A.barribal C . Straight American Legion Three Rivers Millard Bullerdick J. Ja McLaughlin S McDonald Bert Packer Methodist Church

Father Dies in Minnesota Respectable Elk Obituary Note

A telegram received last week by A. B. Strom advised him of the death on April 2 at Elbow Lake Minnesota of his father S. O. Strom. The deceased, a longtime resident and respected citizen, was a native of Norway and about 80 years old.

A. BE. Strom S. O. Strom Elbow Lake Minn Norway

Woman's Club to Hear Divorce Case Next Monday

The Chouteau Woman's Club plans a meeting Monday evening April 16 at Conlin's at 8 o'clock where the wife of Pierre will sue for divorce and file alienation of affection against Gwendolyn the beauteous flapper. Prosecutor is Lawyer Stoopnaglie and Judge Chisselwitz will preside along with two conspirator-named club members.

Pierre Chouteau Woman’s Club Sue Gwendolyn Stoopnaglie Radio Stoopnagle Chisselwitz Conlin

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U. S Banks Mentone Cal Odd Fellows Farmers Oil Firm Legion Hope C. Straight Minnesota
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