Sheriff Billings Files for Democratic Nomination in Teton County
Real political activity gathers in Teton County as Sheriff J L Billings files for the Democratic nomination to succeed himself. Billings, a longtime lawman, pledges prompt economical service and has held multiple sheriff and undersheriff posts in neighboring counties. Filing fees range from 5 to 22.50 dollars with key deadlines in June and July as county and state conventions set delegates to national polls.
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Teton County
J. L. Billings
Self
State House
J. L. “Shell” Billinga
Geo
Carroll
Chateau Lions Club
Geo. A. Carroll
Odd Fellows Celebrate 117th Anniversary With Tunes and Dance
The Chateau lodge marked the 117th anniversary of the Odd Fellows with special exercises after the regular meeting on Tuesday. Performers included Miss Rylmo Nollar, Miss Margaret Nollar, Mildred and Sidney Depner, Hatfield Rosengren, and Lola Mae Burns. Harry T. James spoke as past grand master. The evening ended with dancing, supper at 11:30, and refreshments overseen by Oliver Mauseth.
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Odd Fellow Lodge
America
Chateau Lodge
Odd Fellows
Rylmo Nollar
Margaret Nollar
Mildred
Sidney Depner
Hatfield Rosengren
Harry T. James
Soverign Grand *Edge
Lola Mae Burns
Choteau Dentists Elect New Montana State President
All Choteau dentists attended the Montana State Dental Association meeting in Butte. Dr. A. S. Chichester of Great Falls was elected president with Dr. Jack Burgess as president-elect for next year. attendees included Dr. EB Crary, Dr. C W Boussard, and Dr. C E Stephens.
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Choteau
Chichester
Great Falls
New Head
Butte
Montana State Dental Association
EB. J. Crary
C. W. Boussard
C. E. Stephens
Boussard
Stephens
A. S. Chichester
Great Fals
Chateau
Jack Burgess
Fairfield Boy Wins Third at State Flag Contest
Leland Walker, an eighth grade student at Fairfield, placed third in the state flag contest held in Helena last Friday after winning the regional title in Shelby. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Walker and student of Miss Emma Clark at Fairfield school.
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Leland Walker
Fairfield
Shelby
Helena
Leland
A. W. Walker
Emma Clark
Benefits Owed for 1936 39 Winter Wheat Payments
County agent cites 21 percent per bushel after admin expenses for farmers who filed 1936 39 contracts and adjusted seedings before January 6. Payments separate from soil conservation, liquidation of old AAA obligations. Farmers must report last fall’s winter wheat acreage or seedings to Montana State College extension officials.
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Fred Willson
J. C. Taylor
Montana State College
Willson
AAA
Wheat Production Centrol Association
Burton Bench Pioneer David Davidson Dies at 86
David Davidson 86 a Burton bench pioneer and Farmington resident died last Thursday eight days after a paralytic stroke. Born in Norway August 15 1849 he emigrated to Minnesota in 1879 and helped found the Farmers Cooperative Canal Co and the Norwegian Lutheran church near Farmington. Surviving children include three daughters and four sons plus 15 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services were held at the Norwegian Lutheran church with burial in Farmington cemetery beside his wife.
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David Davidson
Farmington
Henry Davidson
Emil Depner
Mr. Davidson
Sogen
Norway
United States
Minnesota
Ingeborg Loisne
Northfield
Burton Beach
Henry
Ray Davidson
Washington
Coming West
Farmers’ Cooperative Canal Co
Teton
Norwegian Lutheran Church
Chester Brechto
Chas. G. Roberts
Charles Pierce
D. G. Seekins
J. B. Conner
Lars Nasser
L. J. Otness
Henry Nyhus
Ed. Bollerud
Emma Roberson
Nooksack
Wash
John Freydenlund
Mjondalen
Arthur
Collins
David
California
Manse
Teton FFA members bound for state gathering in Bozeman
Teton FFA plans a large delegation to the state Future Farmers meeting in Bozeman from April 30 to May 2 during high school week. About twenty boys will travel. teams will compete in farm mechanics livestock grain poultry and stock judging. Bernard Toenyes will enter the public speaking contest on Soil Conservation.
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Teton
Future Farmers
Bozeman
Smith- Hughes
Harold McDonald
Sid Yeager
Wilson Hodgskiss
Charles Tumblin
Arnold Neiswender
Alvin Meyer
John Gibler
Charles Rose
Robert van Scherpenzeel
United States
Bernard Toenyes
Farmer
Bernard Toenges
Lawrence Corey
Tom Tuel
Jim Peebles
Edward Neckstad
Leslie Belquam
John Shoquist
Dick Dale
Lee Corbett
John Owens
Roy Lewis
Glacier Park
Chateau
Frederic Meadows
Salt Lake City
Kenneth Harmon
Montana State College
H. A. Winner
Cascade
M. K. Luther
Smith-Hughes
Union High School
Corning
Calif
New Soil Conservation Program Talked At County Meetings
Choteau Lions Club cancels its plans to sponsor the Third Fourth of July celebration, citing insufficient business support and the Saturday holiday as reasons. A special board meeting last week approved the resolution.
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Choteau
The Runaway Song Draws Crowd at Chateau Grade Play
Children from Chateau grade school presented The Runaway Song in the high school auditorium under Miss Janet Aldrich. The younger cast impressed the audience with cute costumes and lively performances aided by the school rhythm band and high school saxophone orchestra. Special numbers by the girls and boys glee clubs added to the evening.
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Chateau
Janet Aldrich
Irshal Davis
Fun Feed Surplus Totals 3.14 After 1936 Expenditures
County agent reports the Fun Feed committee carried over 6.61 from 1985 and 383.00 in 1936 receipts, totaling 389.61. Disbursements reached 388.47, leaving a 3.14 balance as itemized expenses begin.
Tragic loss of 16 year old Helen Frances McGinnis
Helen Frances McGinnis aged 16 the Teton high junior and Byler's market helper died Friday after flu pneumonia and Bright's disease. She was active in 4-H and church programs. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church with Rev. Dover officiating and numerous floral tributes reflecting community grief. Survived by her parents and a younger brother Donald.
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Helen Frances McGinnis
A. H. McGinnis
Helen Frances
Teton High
Byler's Market
Bright
Cowgin
Choteau Hospital
McGinnis
Choteau
H. L. Stafford
Methodist Church
Edwin Dover
Charles G. Roberts
Jacad
Miss Mae Walton
Virginia Allum
Davida Proff
Evelyn Hodgskiss
Marie Contin
Ireneee Margaret Young
Beulah Oll
Kenneth Thompson
Rex Teter
Stanley Smith
Norman Rosengren
Frederic Meadows
Bob Boutilier
Wilma van Scherpenzeel
Mary Ellen Robison
Mary Ellen Meadows
Margaret Carlson
June Curtis
Katherine van Scherpenzeel
Donald
Guy Gulbrandsen Among Montana's Nine Best High School Writers
Guy Gulbrandsen of Pendroy and Teton County High School is named one of Montana's nine top high school writers after a statewide contest judged from 277 entrants from 63 schools. The top nine were invited to Bozeman for high school week April 30 to May 2 where awards will be presented. Gulbrandsen is noted as finishing fourth.
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Guy Gulbrandsen
Carl Gulbrandsen
Pendroy
Teton County High School
Montana State College
the College
Teton High
Grace Thompson
Bozeman
Guy
Local Pioneer Daughter Named Vice President in County
Mrs. J. E. Byrne of Chateau, daughter of pioneer Frank Ellis, is named vice president of the Society of Montana Pioneers for Teton County. The group promotes preservation of relics and memories. meetings on soil conservation efforts continue across the county with county agent speakers and plans for 1936 Deer Lodge gathering.
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J. E. Byrne
Chateau
Society of Sons and Daughters of Montana Pioneers
Teton County
Deer Lodge
Henry Evans
Ovando
Roy M. Crismas
Cascade County
Byrne
Montana
William C. Clark
Frank Ellis
Aldergutch
Last Chance Gulch
Meagher
Society of Montana Pioneers
Wis
Mrs R E Nelson Named Chateau Club President
Mrs R E Nelson was chosen president of the Chateau Woman's club for the coming year at a Tuesday afternoon meeting at Mrs J B Conlin's home. The slate, including vice president Mrs John Hentges and recording secretary Mrs Marion Averill, was approved by acclamation with other officers elected. The club named Mrs B A Roll to represent the group on the Teton’s Own chautauqua committee. a library report and a cantata performance by local students were featured. The new officers will be installed and a financial report given at the May 19 meeting at Mrs R E Nexon’s home.
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J. B. Conlin
R. E. Nelson
Chateau Woman's Club
Geo. Thompson
John Hentges
Marion Averill
Geo. A. Carroll
Frank Stearns
A. H. Doughty
R. I. Nelson
George A. Carroll
Gay Franklin
Ge. J. Crary
B. A. Roll
Woman's Club
Teton
G. C. Core
Judith
Mae Walton
Erickson Joins Penney Force at Chateau Store
Robert Erickson formerly with J C Penney Co Conrad under C C Casperson joined the staff at the Chateau store. He succeeds Gibson Monkman who has been recommended by Congressman Roy Ayers for the postmastership in Chateau. He is the son of Charles Erickson and brother of Mrs. Wm Ross.
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Robert Erickson
J. C. Penney Co
Conrad
C. C. Casperson
Chateau
Mr. Erickson
Gibson Monkman
Roy M. Ayers
Charles Erickson
Porter Beach
Grain Thief Finally Caught Two Sentenced to State Penitentiary
In district court Judge R. M. Hattersley sentenced Rowland Kemp to two years in the state penitentiary at Deer Lodge after a three year investigation. Kemp had been implicated by George Kelley and Ed Carter, who had already received one year terms. Kemp was arrested in Miles City following a bonus claim tip and pleaded guilty. Also, Charley Marshall received a one year term to Deer Lodge for second degree assault after a drunken incident with a shotgun.
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Rowland Kemp
Deer Lodge
R. M. Hattersley
Chateau
Granville Bradford
Fairfield
George Kelley
Ed Carter
Kemp
Bradford’s
Bradford's
Billings
Custer County
Miles City
Dellno
Charley Marshall
B. I. Packer
Marshall
Packer
Weather brings rain and snow as power outage hits Brady area
A storm delivering wind and rain then wet snow began overnight and continues this morning. Farmers and stockmen welcome the moisture while lumber producers worry about the impact. Montana Power lines near Brady failed, plunging the city into darkness for about an hour.
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Montana
Brady
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Teton F. F.A
Toenyes
Ravenne Seererdersseeseteeeernessees
Cs Cwnmeeeersaer
Ss Sande
Seaeewenemmanecaren Coneensas
H. S
Society of Sons and Daughters
Montana Pioneers
Claude Windecker
W. G. Dauwalder
Bynum
Farmington and Power
Agawam
Bole
Diamond Valley
Beck
Dutton
Pendray
Power
Chas. F. Proff
Windecker
Dauwalder
County Agricultural Conservation Association
NEW Club
Penney Force
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