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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1925
Page
5
Crystal White soap 12 bars for 50 cents and straw hats for men or boys 2 for 25 cents at Hirshberg's. Bargain prices highlight shopper savings and store variety.
New leather stock at Hirshberg’s includes open stock footwear and Perky Peggy dresses arriving Monday. Oranges priced a dozen at 20 cents and head lettuce three for 25 cents. Local visits include Jack Duffy and Ranger G A Fredrickson in Chateau.
An old style notice lists a dressmaking contest with prizes and an April 25 sale of aprons rugs and crafts at the Gorham building. It also notes bridge parties hosted by Mrs Sherburne Morse and Mrs K B Cohoe and social certificates received by local residents.
Mrs J C Taylor assistant manager signs a letter from KTCL Seattle announcing new features to boost the American Radio Company station to Pacific coast super station status. The note comes from the high hilltop studio above Puget Sound with offices at the New Washington Hotel.
The paper notes finalists in humorous and serious declamatory sections with eight contestants each. Winners include Myrtle Martine Gertrude Spoelder and Clifford Saterlie, with ties for fourth. The final contest is set for April 28 with 15 and 25 cent admissions. The operetta Once in a Blue Moon debuts April 24 at 8 15 with seats at Rexall Drug Store.
The Methodist Episcopal Church invites all to a cordial welcome with Rev. Jesse Bunch visiting as District Superintendent. Epworth League institute address noted. Sunday schedule includes 10:00 a m Sunday school 11:30 a m morning worship 6:45 p m Epworth League 7:30 p m evening sermon The minister will preach on The Puzzle of Life with choir music. Ladies Industrial meets next Wednesday. Pendray services Sunday 3:00 pm and White Schoolhouse services Tuesday April 28.
Mr Morten arrived in Pendroy from the East to resume his role as manager of the Hines ranch near Dupuyer. Miss Mable Walker of Walier cooks at the Wallenstein and Coffey ranch. Mr and Mrs T Larson hosted a house warming with cards and dancing. Gordon Shields returns as Pendroy train brakeman. Oliver Bisnett visits Helena to see his ill brother. Henry Jensen leaves for Rochester Minnesota for cancer treatment. Mr and Mrs J W Burinski, and Mr and Mrs E S Wormley with Carl Jensen motor to Chateau. Pete Olson returns and plans to build Fallon’s new home. Mrs Talbert hosts the Ladies Aid.
Easter was celebrated with community gatherings though high winds disrupted hats as women carried them by hand. Local families hosted dinners and visits including Watermans, FitzGeralds, Mayers, Woodwards, Winters, and Engels. Notes mention turkey-raising plans, spring work, lodge attendance, and a sick list with D W Banker from Sutherlin Oregon.
William G. Irwin of Blackleaf Montana filed notice of intention to make three year proof to establish his homestead claim for SEYNE%4 Sec 8 Lot 3 4 S% NWY SWY NEY Sec 9 Township 26 N Range 8 W PMM before the U S Land Office in Great Falls Montana on May 23 1925 Witnesses named Ella QR Irwin Roy McNeal Jacob W Mutschler and Fred J Johnson all of Blackleaf Montana First pub April 23 last May 21
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