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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1950
Page
5
Numerous relatives and friends arrive for visits and reunions in Chateau and nearby towns. A steady stream attends family events, travels from Great Falls to Regina to Spokane, with locals visiting Glacier Park, Flathead Lake, and the surrounding communities.
Mr and Mrs Oscar Johnson of Power hosted a family reunion with relatives from Harlingen South Dakota Sweden and North Dakota. Attendees included Anna Anderson Faye Crosswright Emma Johnson Martha Johnson Martin Johnson and others visiting from Chateau Greenfield Great Falls and Oaks. A dinner gathering followed at Vernon LaValley’s Greenfield home.
Helena hosts the 23rd annual Montana American Legion convention with national president Sheehee calling for universal military training. Delegates urge listeners to tune into the Girls Nation radio broadcast on August 6 over KMON at 7:30 p.m. Interested members await final KMON schedule. Charles Dawley and W. W. Bernard address policy and leadership changes.
The county plans a 4 mill levy for the bridge and road fund with cash of $14,606 and tax levy of $32,480. Expenses include commissioners $100, surveyor $1,310, salaries and wages $15,000, bridge maintenance $8,000, public employment retirement system $600, industrial accident premiums $1,050, interest on warrants $200, and capital outlay.
The document lists the Poor Fund levy and reserve figures, with a 2.5 mill levy to raise 20 300 and existing cash in the fund totaling 43 695. It itemizes appropriations for old age assistance dependent children needy blind and other services, plus administrative costs and hospital care. Minor funds show airport and cemetery levies and receipts totaling 13 126 15 236 and 8 187 respectively.
The government prints The Effects of Atomic Weapons to detail atomic blast damage and city impact. Available around August 5 for $1.25 per copy via the Superintendent of Documents, proceeds go to the government. Produced by the Atomic Energy Commission from non confidential data for civilian defense and building trades.
Effie R. McDonnell extends sincere thanks to the voters of Teton county for their support in the recent primary election.
A farm property reports multiple fires raising questions about ignition sources and preventative measures. Officials say investigators will review equipment, storage practices, and nearby activities to identify potential causes and reduce future incidents.
Lyle Martin of Choteau was discharged July 29 to William Splonen in Choteau, a medical patient. Peter Swan of Augusta is a medical patient. Carl Johnson of Choteau was discharged August 1.
The ladies of the Methodist church thank friends for attending their first Smorgasbord last Saturday night. They praise patronage and patience and note plans to speed up service by next year.
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