Registration Deadline Set for June 8 Special General Election
Fairfield Times reports County Clerk Geo. A. Carroll warns that registration closes on Friday May 28 at 5 p.m. for the state wide special general election on June 8 to decide highway anticipation debentures. Voters must be on the 1942 assessment rolls and registered to vote. Polls open 8 a.m. at six county sites Chateau 1 Chateau 2 Power 6 Fairfield 7 Dutton 17 and Greenfield 18 with other locations opening at 1 p.m.
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Geo. A. Carroll
Faireld Times
Teto County
Carroll
Chateau
Power
Fairfield
Dutton
Greenfield
County Superintendent Announces Distribution Of State Transportation
Muriel S. Reiquam announces the distribution of Elementary School Transportation funds by district numbers with listed totals. High school distributions are also itemized, totaling 2 855 72 and naming Teton, Fairfield, Dutton, Power and other district high schools with specific amounts.
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Muriel S. Reiquam
Teton County High School
the Fairfield High School
Dutton High School
Power High School
Spokane
Wash
Juniors to Fete Seniors at Ball Next Tuesday Evening
The Junior class of Teton County High School invites the seniors to a ball in the school gym next Tuesday evening May 4. Absent elaborate decorations and frills the event aims for informal attire with a small admission fee. The Tennant-Dahlin orchestra will provide music and friends of the class and patrons of the school are welcome.
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Teton County
H. S
Tennant-Dahlin Orchestra
Wheatless days urged by Montana Food Administration
25 Years Ago This Week notes wheatless Mondays and Wednesdays and noon meals on other days in line with Montana Food Administration guidance. High school girls raise 210.25 for Armenian relief by selling tags. Secretary McAdoo asks churches to observe April 24 as Liberty Sunday. S. A. McPhee returns from California trip.
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Montana Food Administration
Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo
Liberty
Native Relief Drive For South Pacific Service Men
A community effort led by Mrs. W. R. Lathrop to collect costume jewelry and trinkets for South Pacific jungle natives serving with white troops. The natives are described as valuable allies and willing workers, reportedly aiding wounded and carrying out tasks in exchange for 10-cent jewelry pieces. Contributions can be sent to Mrs. Lathrop in Dutton.
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W. R. Lathrop
Dutton
South Pacific
Teton County Surpasses War Bond Drive Target
State chairman R. E. Towle announced Teton County reached 182000 of the 19062000 state quota in the second war loan. He praised Arnold Hanusa, local banks, and volunteers. The Acartha notes tougher aims in nonbenefitted counties but lauds overall state effort.
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R. E. Towle
United States
Citizens State Bank
Teton County
Towle
Arnold Hanusa
Acartha
Teton
Must Feed with Fewer Foods Says Power Co Lady
Mrs Maude Goodwin of the Montana Power Company home service department spoke to the Victory group at the Chateau Woman's club about nutrition classes to help housewives feed families with fewer foods. She demonstrated meatless dishes with full protein and vitamins and advised safe canning methods and substitutes like soy beans.
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Chateau Woman’s Club
Maude Goodwin
Home Service Department
Montana Power Co
Edw. Howard
J. Burr Huffman
Frank Stearns
Clara H. Baker
Phosphate Boosts Wheat Yields in Montana Tests
S N Halvorson reports three winter wheat tests with phosphate on the Malone ranch near Aga wam showing yield gains. With 25 to 75 pounds of phosphate yields rose from 42 to 61 bushels, a 47 percent gain, and phosphate content also increased. Other tests stood at Ben Loch and Harry Laubach farms east of Dutton.
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S. N. Halvorson
Malone Ranch
Agawam
Ben Loch
Harry Laubach
Dutton
Well Known Collins Farmer John H England Dies at Conrad
John H. England prominent Collins farmer died Thursday at Conrad hospital. Funeral from Presbyterian church in Collins conducted by Rev. D. S. McCorkle. Native of Norwich England he came to the U S as an infant and was later sent to England for schooling. Mrs England and their 12 children survive.
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John H. England
Collins
Conrad Hospital
Presbyterian Church
D. S. McCorkle
Norwich
England
Teton High Instructor Named for Principia School in St Louis
Tom Wilson of Teton County High has been chosen for the advanced Spanish instructor post at Principia School in St Louis Missouri. He will begin work after other teachers take initial assignments. Wilson, a Butte High and Montana State University graduate, taught languages literature and dramatics at Teton High and led the school paper journalism class and theater activities. He is well regarded in the town for his civic involvement.
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Principia School
St. Louis
Missouri
Tom Wilson
Teton County High
Butte High School
Montana State University
Wilson
Teton High
Rationing Reminders Details For Book I And II
The notice lists Book I and II ration stamps for shoes sugar coffee and gasoline with validity dates and weekly points. It notes tire inspections, tire purchase certificates, and that War Ration Book III will replace I and II, distributed late June via preaddressed application cards mailed to Denver.
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OPA
Peterson
Denver
Mother of Mrs Marion Averill Taken by Death
Mrs Kroon died in Minneapolis at 64 after a illness. her daughter Mrs Marion Averill of Chateau and the Premium Center area had rushed to her bedside. She leaves a son Stanley of Minneapolis and four grandchildren. funeral services were conducted and interment at Crystal Lake Cemetery. Mrs Averill and her son Charles expect to return home in about a week.
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Marion Averill
Chateau
Premium Center
Minneapolis
Minn
Kroon
Averil
Stanley
Crystal Lake Cemetery
Powers Promoted at Camp Beale Training Center
A word from Camp Beale California sent to The Acantha reports Pvt Eddie H Powers husband of Agnes M Powers of Chateau and member of the 18th Armored Division has been promoted to technician fifth grade. Rapid progress and keen interest during training led Major W M Lynn to recommend the higher grade.
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Acantha
Walter Aardsma
Camp Beale
Calif
Eddie H. Powers
Agnes M. Powers
Chateau
18Th Armored Division
W. M. Lynn
Choteau Matron Lucille Howard Died After Illness
Lucille Elizabeth Howard, 32, wife of W. E. Howard of Choteau, died last Saturday in Great Falls after a long illness. Funeral services were held at the Choteau Methodist Church with Rev. Bert Powell officiating. She was buried in Chateau cemetery. She was born December 12, 1911 in Bozeman. Surviving are her husband, her parents in Agawam, and many brothers and sisters including O C Poore Belgrade and J F Poore Great Falls.
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Lucille Elizabeth Howard
W. E. Howard
Choteau
Great Falls
Methodist
Bert Powell
A. C. Poore
J. F. Poore
R. F. Poore
J. H. Poore
E. N. Poore
E. R. Poore
Chateau
G. L. Banks
C. M. Poore
Lucille Elizabeth
Bozemary
Teton County
Belgrade
Wilsall
Howard
Agawam
C. S. Haymond
Livingston
Stacy Jerome
Bert
Marlin Rose
Pendroy
O. C. Poore
M. H. Poore
Helena
Floyd Poore
James H. Poore
Kenneth Poore
U. S. Army
Eddie Poore
Edgar Poore
Kansas City
Kenneth
C. S. Proff
Dutton
Robert Niles
Frequent Fire Calls Prompt City Warning and Regulation
The city's rising fire calls in April push Mayor H. D. Robison and City Clerk J. G. Jackson to urge caution with trash disposal and children. Ordinance No. 28 requires a written permit from the fire chief to burn on streets or lots, with fines up to 50 dollars and possible jail time. Five fires this month, two near-misses highlighted, one near Mrs. Mary Bair’s home and another behind the former Chateau Tailor shop.
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H. D. Robison
J. G. Jackson
Wm. Hodgskiss
Chateau
Mary Bair
Safeway Credits Teton With $1000 in Bond Drive
Safeway Store No 1184 in Chateau Montana notified county war bond chair Arnold Hannusa that their organization will participate in the drive to the extent of $1000 per store. Telegram from Steve Strong store manager advised immediate report to focal chairman J G Webber with further details to follow.
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Arnold Hannusa
Steve Strong
Safeway
Chateau, Mont
Focal
J. G. Webber
Diplomas for 37 Seniors at Teton High
Teton High will award diplomas to 37 seniors with a commencement week starting Sunday and concluding Thursday evening. Major J E Stockman will give the commencement address, Rev A Bernard Grandal will deliver the baccalaureate sermon, and the school paper The School Scoop will debut next week with many photos.
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J. E. Stockman
Teton County High School
A. Bernard Grandal
Trinity Lutheran Church
Army Air Base
Great Falls
Stockman
Chateau
Heisey Memorial
Bert Skakoon
Rym
School Scoop
Donald Nordhagen
James Dale
Clyde Robinson
Donna Allum
Frank Campbell
Ben Christman
Charles Cooper
Bessie Corbett
Donna Faye Dauwalder
Robert Daley
Lois Dutis
Leah Ferris
Dick Gronberg
Louise Hamer
Guthrie Sr Praises Son's Novel Murders at Moon Dance
A. B. Guthrie Sr told Lions Club members about his son A. B. Guthrie Jr and his new novel Murders at Moon Dance. He noted it is fiction with Choteau and Teton river country as inspiration, aims for literary quality, and may lead to future works. He predicted the author will visit Chateau again this summer to autograph copies.
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A. B. Guthrie, Sr
Cho- Lions Club Teusday
Moon Dance
A. B
Bud” Guthrie, Jr
Lexington
eLader
Choteau
Teton River
Guther
Chateau
Guthrie
Tank corps graduates another class at Fort Knox
A public relations release from Fort Knox Ky announces a new class of skilled tank mechanics trained to maintain Sherman and Grant tanks and light tanks. Lt Gen Jacob L Devers confirms the graduates including Cpl Robert D Davidson, son of Mr and Mrs Henry Davidson of Choteau and Farmington.
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Acantha
Public Relations Bureau
Fort Knox
Armored Force School
Jacob L. Devers
Armored Forces
Cpl
Robert D. David
Henry Davidson
Choteau
Farmington
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FBI
Choes
Jones Lease
Bynum
Mpnorth League Institute
Kenneth Harmon
Anon
Greatalls
Bill Swedancky
Chateau Meat Co
Nick Wrinkler
U.S. Treasury
War Bond
Power Co
Conrad
Young Choteau
Reaper
Bob Davidson
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