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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1938
Page
4
The Fairfield office of the Bureau of Reclamation will at 10:00 a.m. on May 4th open bids to furnish work for the 11 Miles More Drain Ditch project in the Fairfield area.
Advertises RUX Compound as Williams Anti Rheumatic treatment for rheumatism neuritis neuralgia and sciatica. Promises a 25 cent trial bottle while noting a full size bottle costs 1.50. Claims 100000 California sufferers used it in the last year with positive testimonials.
Fairfield Times reports a project to excavate about 11 miles of open drains including 310000 cubic yards of drain excavation and 9600 linear feet of 18 and 24 inch corrugated pipe. Work starts within 30 days of notice and must finish in 350 days with backfill concrete and reinforcement as major items.
Friday sessions under Judge R M Hattersley dealt with multiple probate matters and civil actions. A 1914 divorce case was revived with Charlotte Schmidt as plaintiff seeking annulment of the original decree. Foreclosure was granted to Ralph L. Benjamin for the First National Bank of Conrad against Herbert Bumgarner. Trials for Dutton Implement Co and George Luck matters were postponed to May 13. Guardianship granted for Mary England, and divorce awarded to Jean Gewald from Fred Gewald for cruelty. Estate administration named Alvin I Meyer as administrator and Jerome Utley’s will admitted with C D McDonald as executor.
Final settlements and distributions noted for multiple estates. William Kooyman's estate divides one fourth to Pete and Nick Kooyman and one half to Cornelius Kooyman. Jasper and Kenneth Murray share one half each of Ella Murray's estate. Henry Davidson and Edward M. Erickson appointed estate administrators. Public administrator C. Jas. Smith released as George D. Cox estate closed. A $1,250 compromise settlement approved for Evelyn Jacobson case. May 13 hearing set on W. W. Smith estate sale. Augusta Wilcox estate decree allocates one third to Chas G Wilcox Olive Co Butchart and Maude W. Jones.
The Stitch In Time 4 H Club held its April meeting and planned a silver tea at Mrs Cay Millers when apple blossoms are out. Members work on their aprons with EDNA ARENSMEYER reporting.
In a closing notice a former Ford dealer, E. Taylor, thanks friends and customers for past cooperation. He states he remains in business at the same location and will continue to provide the same courteous treatment and service to Ford owners.
Treasurer Ray N Shannon announces expenses exceeded receipts by 1 258 000 for the quarter. Auditor John J Holmes reports a cash balance of 6 955 857 with 1 052 136 in outstanding warrants. Receipts total 6 223 500 while expenditures reach 7 481 508.
Montana state investments as of March 31 totaled 17,936,314 dollars, according to State Auditor John J. Holmes. The figure exceeds the April 1, 1937 investments by 108,974 dollars, with bonded indebtedness at 9,697,224 dollars, down 798,953 dollars from a year earlier. The largest holding is the common school permanent fund at 14,408,532 dollars.
Administrator I M Brandford warns relief fund recipients that welfare agents will scrutinize expenditures. Wasteful spending may lead to reduced or cancelled allowances.
Large crowds attended Easter services in Choteau and in churches served by pastors headquartered there. Rev. R F Vick of the Methodist church estimated over 1 100 persons attended services connected with his church.
The Shooting Star 4 H club met at Norma and Janette Rogers home to plan the work program and set a candy sale at Safe Way on Saturday April 23. Lunch followed the gathering.
Entries list patients admitted or discharged at Maynard and Choteau hospitals. Ernest Weist Agawam medical patient admitted Thursday and dismissed Saturday. George Hunt Great Falls medical patient admitted Saturday. Charles Williams Fairfield surgical patient admitted Sunday. Doria Van Auken Choteau appendicitis operated Saturday. Mrs W H Zeigler Bole medical patient admitted Saturday. Mrs Sarah Brady Fairfield medical patient admitted Saturday discharged Tuesday. Further names include Dupuyer, Helena born, and other medical or surgical cases with dates noted.
Ethel and P W Reid visit the Bolsinger home on Wednesday. Numerous local families host guests and share dinners and pot lucks at various homes including the Zagoda and Larson households. Easter travels bring relatives from Cascade and Missoula to join in holiday meals.
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