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Choteau Acantha

Location

Choteau, Montana, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1937

Page

3

High School Highlights and School Activities Recap

A Tuesday assembly featured Prof. Dingham of the Montana State School of Mines discussing the mineral industry. The article also notes a spring music program, a senior play and public speaking class links, a seniors’ band dream, a KFDB concert, a May 1 invitational track meet in Chateau, and a closing reminder that school ends in about three weeks.

Professor Dingham Montana State School of Mines Buute Dingham Davis Mae Walton Grandma Beulah Brown Teton High School Ethel Agee Alta Alstad Doris van Auken Mildred McKee Mary Wiseman Norma Rogers Bethene Young Frances Faltemeyer Marion Corbett Cora Lee Rice Hazel Stansberry Merle Fear Miss Murphy W. R. Inghe London KFDB Chateau

WPA Rumors Denied By Joseph Parker

Montana WPA administrator Joseph Parker denies reports the Works Progress Administration would cut relief rolls by not rehiring workers for seasonal private jobs. He says such a ruling would contradict WPA policy and urges workers to seek outside employment if offered, promising transfers to WPA if in greater need.

Works Progress Administration Joseph FE. Parker WPA Washington Montana

McDonalds Return From Florida Winter Vacation

Mr and Mrs C S McDonald arrived Saturday from Lake Worth Florida where they spent months wintering and were registered at the Hotel Florida They spoke of their warm reception by acquaintances from two years ago and noted Florida’s large trailer city with a 160 acre layout of streets.

Mrs. C. S. McDonald Lake Worth Fla Florida Mr. McDonald

Sun River Rural Electrification Pro ject gets $100000 loan

The Rural Electrification Administration signed a $100000 loan to Sun River Electrification Association to cover about 105 miles of transmission lines serving over 500 rural customers in Cascade and Teton counties. The loan may total up to $500000 for future extensions with repayment over 20 years.

Sun River Teton Cascade Rural Electrification Administration Sun River Electrification Association United States Burton K. Wheeler James E. Murray Washington S. F.hockersmith Fort Shaw State Water Conservation Board Helena State Power Authority Asbuelot Montana Power Co Greenfields Beach Simms Vaughn Fairfield Association Hackersmith C. G. McDermott J. J. Morris Hy Hanson Gaughn P. L. Hames Power A. L. Meyer Knute Knutson R. E. Dawson Inter-Community Council S. B. Robbins A. A. Pond W. W. Cole Otto Jenkins E. M. Bammel

Sea Turtles Weigh Up to Four Feet and 450 Pounds

Nature Magazine notes loggerheads reach four feet in shell length and 250 to 450 pounds. They dominate their sea realm when full grown, feeding on fish and squids as swift hunters.

Nature Magazine

Ireland’s Rich Horse World Draws International Sportfolk

Ireland prides itself on fine horses with a landscape full of horse shows and races. The Curragh races the Royal Dublin Society horse show and the Irish Hospital Sweepstakes attract many international sportfolk each year.

Ireland Isle Royal Dublin Society Irish Hospital

Whom the Gods Would Destroy Explained Briefly

This note surveys the ancient proverb Whom the gods would destroy they first make mad. It traces origins to Sophocles and shows variations found in later writers, including the version Jupiter would destroy he first drives. The saying appears in many forms across classical and later texts.

Sophocles Jupiter

National 4-H Day Observed With Special Services

Pendroy notes mention a 3 p.m. Sunday service at the schoolhouse for National 4-H Day. Mr and Mrs Harls spent last Tuesday in Great Falls. Don Britton and son visited the Tobe Talifgon home. Donny Phillips and Patty Campbell are on the sick list. Estes visited Hamer home Friday evening. Nick Wellenstein drove to Great Falls Friday. Ladies Aid meets next week.

Harls Great Falls Don Britton and Son Tobe Talifgon Donny Phillips Patty Campbell Mrs. Estes Hamer Nick Wellenstein Ladies’ Aid P. M. Campbell Helen Bobby Fields Weldon Swanson Bobby NecDonald A. Rowland N. Davis Wayne Gitchell Berkeley Calif Missoula Sorenson Jones Chateau Roy Estes Geo. McKee Agawam F Red Phillips W. H. Wellenstein Chase Fields Fulbright Denton A. G. Roberts

Local Social Notes and Weekend Gatherings

Thursday with Mrs Fuller and groups visit farms and homes near Kalispell and Chateau. Notable events include birthday dinners for Mrs Pearl Laconette and Helen, 4 H meeting planned with Christie Swan, and Wayne Gitchell earning a Berkeley trip for track in Missoula.

Large Road Improvement Plan Reported to Washington

The Montana WPA has submitted a 2.15 million statewide highway plan approved by the state highway commission and Administrator Joseph B. Parker. Federal funds total 1.667 million with 482,391 state funds, intent to improve over 600 miles, providing 2,308,924 man-hours for 166 supervisory personnel, completion in about eight months. The project addresses frost damage, edge breaks, drainage, and widening to sixteen feet in many areas.

Montana Works Progress Administration Washington State Highway Commission Joseph B. Parker WPA Montana Highway Department Parker

WPA funds target highway safety in Montana projects

The plan calls for eliminating blind curves and reducing sharp bends, daylighting deep cuts, installing more snow fences, and flattening hundreds of miles of shoulder back slopes to meet Bureau of Public Roads specs. Budget shows District 1 with 200,795 for 4 units, District 7 with 522,843 for 19 units, District 3 with 378,714 for 10 units, and District 4 with 930,799 for 16 units.

Bureau of Public Roads WPA Southeastern Central North Central Montana

Greene 18 Freed Under $200 Bond

John J. Greene, member of the state board of equalization, was released on $200 bond after arrest for driving under the influence of liquor. State Patrolmen A. J. Simpson and Albert Fousek arrested him. Justice George C. Freeman set bond, with no charge filed or hearing date as of noon.

John J. Greene State Board of Equalization Hiberty Greene A. J. Simpson Albert Fousek Justice of the Peace George C. Freeman Helena

Belleview H D Club Hosts Clothing Demonstration

The Belleview H D club met at Mrs. Harry Yeager's home with guests Miss Hazel Andersen and Miss Margaret Nagle. A hot noon dinner preceded a demonstration on children s clothing.

Belleview H. D. Club Harry Yeager Hazel Andersen Margaret Nagle

Sunday Observance Promotes Rural Living Across Churches

Sunday May 2 is set aside for church attendance to emphasize rural living. Community members urged to attend services. Local notes report completions, moves, and activities including Thebo dam, McFarlane family relocating to Chateau, and various ranch visits. Achievement day held for Belleview and North Deep Creek schools with awards in reading vocabulary arithmetic and spelling across grades.

Thebo Dam Floyd McFarlane Chateau Jimmie Peebles Bozeman J. C. Salmond Lewis Goodman James Peebles Cut Bank Belleview North Deep Creek Chas Gray Ivy Burrows Fred Swain Billie Sabo Warry Burrows Janet Rogers Mary Rose LaRance Chas, Rogers Virginia Sabo Donnie MacFarlane John Lane Bernard McGillis Buddy Bruno

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Joseph Parker Pendroy KFBB Warners! Say Ayav Monarch Lumber Co Choteau, Mont Chateau Lions Club A. Shawver Pearl Laconette Rosemary Frisell Laconette Christie Swanon Albert Peterson Alex Truchot Emil Durr Frank Ramberg Ralph Allen Sunriver Geo. Sabados Katherine Peebles Ranch Vincent Ward Citizens State Bank THE U. Public Works Apy Hal Ley PWA Westinghouse Chateau Hardware Co Hous Nee Oe Westingho
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