Social Notes Chronicle Wide Crescent of Visitors
Local column lists numerous guests and travels across regions. Mrs. Vaughn Dutro, Marie Drake of Conrad, and North Dakota relatives visited the Nick Paulus family, with fishing trips and mountain jaunts nearby. Other guests include the Toeckes of Power, Rev. Morris Peterson of Spokane, and many Montana residents visiting friends, attending events, or traveling through Choteau, Helena, Great Falls, and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaughn Dutro
Marie Drake
Conrad
North Dakota
Nick Paulus
Paulus
Anthony Toeckes
Power
Morris Peter
Spokane
Wash
Chateau
Minneapolis
Minn
Inga Dale
A. B. Gravdal
M. Peter- Son
C. W. Boussard
Whitefish
Emily Crary
Eva McDonald
Clara Moore
Marie Coffey
Waterton Lakes
Harry Odenwald
Seattle
George Carroll
Helena
Carroll
Choteau
Hi Duitts
Odenwald
Mrs. Duitts
Odenwalds
Ranch Visit Highlights Montana Brand History
Stopped for a visit near Two Dot at the P. J. Moore ranch known for the second oldest brand in the state founded in 1868. Mary Ann stayed one week at the ranch while Mrs. Breen returned to Choteau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Cranton
Chickasha
Okla
Anna Richem
Chateau
J. W. Breen
Mary Ann Breen
King Hill
White Sulphur Springs
Martindale
Dot
Grace Stone Coats
Montana
Two Dot
P. J. Moore
Mary Ann
Mrs. Breen
Choteau
Night Lights for Rodeos Considered at Chateau Meeting
At the July session of C James Smith post No 6 of the American Legion a proposal to install lights for night rodeos at Chateau was discussed. Commander Al Hensley named Howard Ruegamer to inquire with Montana Power Co about costs and plans. The group also discussed a new fence and entrance gate for dual car and foot access, and improving toilet facilities. A card of thanks was sent to Chateau chamber of commerce for Fourth of July contributions and parade entries. Julian Stenson drew an attendance award but was absent to receive it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau
C. James Smith
American Legion
al Hensley
Howard Ruegamer
Montana Power Co
J. W. Breen
Rodeo
Fred Smith
Rodeo Grounds
Post
Chateau Chamber of Commerce
Jerry Breen
Rodeo Committee
Elks and Fairfield
Dangers of Large Shark Bites Highlighted
The article explains that larger sharks become highly excited by blood in the water and may attack fish, whales, or humans. It notes bites from big sharks are extremely dangerous due to rapid bleeding and severe shock.
Devonian Wells Abandoned Near Dutton and Agawam
In Teton county eight miles west of Dutton British American Oil Co No 1 Swenson was plugged after failing to produce oil in the Devonian and Madison shows. Fifteen miles northwest near Agawam General Petroleum No 1 Bouma continues drilling past 3980 feet with light oil shows in the Devonian and at the Madison top.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dutton
Teton County
British-American Oil Company
Swenson
Madison
Agawam
Pondera
General Petroleum
Montana Oil Journal
Choteau Names Deputy Warden William Meloit
Choteau appoints William S Meloit as deputy warden and grants permanent residence in Choteau He is a Montana State University graduate and Marine veteran He and his wife with two children recently moved to Whitefish residing at Don Tibbett’s cabins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William S. Meloit
Choteau
Whitefish
Meloit
Montana State University
Marine Corps
Don Tibbett's
Card of Thanks for condolences after death
We express sincere thanks to all who sent cards flowers and sympathy for our loss of husband and father. Special thanks to Reverend Ernst Mrs Wm Asmus Mr and Mrs Louis Asmus Mr and Mrs Carl Brunner Mr and Mrs Arvet Asmus Mr and Mrs Martin Asmus Mr and Mrs Emerald Asmus and Mr and Mrs Selmer Stengrimson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernst
Wm. Asmus
Louis Asmus
Carl Brunner
Arvet Asmus
Martin Asmus
Emerald Asmus
Selmer Stengrimson
Outdoor Socket Safety Tip With Fuse Plugs
When removing outdoor electric light bulbs, protect sockets by inserting burned out fuse plugs. Use the same method on any unused socket to prevent children from receiving shocks.
Paint Deadens Sound On Car Bodies
A new paint for underside automotive use protects metal from rust and corrosion and also dampens road noise for a quieter ride. The product combines protective coating with sound insulation in one application.
Farm Act of 49 Faces Senate Hurdles After House Passage
The 1949 Farm Act, backed by a Republican Democrat coalition, clears the House 283 to 25 and heads to the Senate. It extends parity supports for major crops to mid 1951, preserves discretionary 90 percent parity for other crops, and maintains crop production controls while the Brannan Plan moves aside. Rep Wesley D Ewart of Montana votes for the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
House of Representatives
Senate
Wesley A .D'Ewart
Montana
Secretary of Agriculture
Truman
Chamber Deficit and Summer News From Choteau
The chamber outlines a deficit carried over from page one with a suggested labor day dance as a money raising idea. C. E. Babe Russell and Ray Davidson received thanks for holiday entertainment work. Mosquito control is praised as a minimal issue in Choteau compared to other Montana towns. Sixty dollars was spent on highway signs with money raised from local service stations and garages. Howard Heman, secretary, presented minutes from the July chamber meeting, which were approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E
Babe) Russell
Ray Davidson
Chamber
Montana
Choteau
Howard Heman
Council Grants Seven Permits During July
The city council approved seven construction and building improvement permits at the July meeting. Permits went to D. O. Moulton for a new residence on lots 12 and 13, block 6 original. Mrs. H. H. Randall for a garage addition on Hobson addition lots 12 13 14 block 14. Jess Bleecker for a fireplace chimney and living room addition on Hobson addition lots 23 24 block 11. Gus Raid for a chicken house on Jackson addition lots 4 5 block 5. George Henderson for a new garage on lot 28 block 15 original. W. C. Rogers for a single stall garage on Jackson addition lots 5 6 block 3. Chateau Methodist church for a new church and moving the old one to a new location on lots 15 16 17 18 block 14 original.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. O. Moulton
Jess Bleecker
Hobson
Gus Raid
Jackson
George Henderson
W. C. Rogers
Chateau Methodist Church
Bonnie Richardson Visiting Bowers in Billings
Bonnie Richardson of Billings, sister of Mrs. Charlie Bowers, is visiting Mr and Mrs Bowers. The notice notes the family's hospitality and the guest's local travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnie Richardson, Billings
Charlie Bowers
Mrs. Bowers
Planning on Paper Guides Havre Housing Workshop
Havre hosts a housing workshop titled Plan your house on paper led by Ermina Fisher and Eric Wilson from Bozeman. They note multiple past workshops statewide and urge careful preplanning with scale furniture cutouts to visualize rooms. They offer assistance and in-home visits when in the area. Mr and Mrs Robert Arensmeyer welcomed a daughter on August 4 at a Great Falls hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havre
Ermina Fisher
Eric Wilson
Bozeman
Robert Arensmeyer
Great Falls
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B .L Packer
Packer
William. Heinen
Delano
C. O. Berg
Colorado
Salt Lake City
Yellowstone Park
Norman A. Fox
A. B. Guthrie Jr
Twin Lake
Fox
J. A. Swanson
Pendray
Sylvia Hanson
Oliver Hanson
Missoula
Ernest Bond
Great Falls Hospital
Margaret Davis
Donald Davis
Los Alamos
New Mex
Joe Cortright
Clark Coffey
Georgia Ann
Barbara
Rudolph Olson
G. Christians
A. A. McAuley
Gilbert J. Buckner
Bloomfield SI
Clark Corey Ranch
Collins
Rocky Mountain Medical Society
Butte
Teton Saddle Club
Rieckoff
Clara Baker
Hampton Bloom
Swan Lake
Claude BR. Johns
Bernice Richem
Port Angeles
Ray King
E. S. Maynard
Joey
Carroll Maynard
John Hollar
W. Earl Hollar
Ovando
Drummond
Rex Peterson
Corn Cr
Jice
U. S. No
Furniture and Appliance
Sporting Goods
Auto Supplies
Leonard
ED Obernoste
Julian Stenson
Harvester
Towner
Tesch Sales and Service
Choteau Youth
Viain Street
F. G. Curtis & Son
Kaiser
Kaiser-Frazer Sales Corporation
Willow Run
Michigan
Council
H. D
Knuction Lumber Company
Chickh
Choteau, Montana
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