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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1931
Page
1
A weekend soaker dropped 2.5 inches of rain across the general area of Cho teau Montana. July totals reached 3.80 inches and comparisons show July in 1931 among the wetter months in the past 12 years. The rainfall cooled temperatures reducing Julys average maximum and boosting pasture and crop outlooks.
The 4-H clubs from Choteau Farmington and Agawam join this Saturday at Farmington hall. Agawam and Farmington groups perform stunts with the Jolly Stitchers and Scissor Snappers providing cats while Choteau presents a Live-up-to-Motto demonstration led by Royal Weist Lola Davidson and Iona Davidson.
The first annual achievement day of the home demonstration clubs in Teton county drew 200 or more attendees at the public school. About 40 cars from 10 clubs filled the area while exhibits showcased sewing samples, garment construction notebooks, patterns, and dress forms. A noon community meal served over 200, followed by a color lecture from Hazel Porter and club stunts.
County Treasurer O G Meadows reports second quarter 1931 ends June 30 with cash balance up from 152 544 53 to 173 556 97. April June collections total 299 271 47 and disbursements 111 206 91 plus trust and agency gains bring total funds to 295 603 72.
Seattle educator Iris M. Chenoweth is elected to head the commercial department at Teton County High School replacing Ruth Bryson who has resigned. A contract was mailed to Chenoweth by Anna E. Stafford county superintendent and high school board clerk, but as of Wednesday it remained unsigned.
The Teton County budget of 2021? 1931 was debated by about 35 farmers and taxpayers. The board voted unanimously to keep the budget at 202,225, down 22,030 from 1930, with road and tax questions, staff salaries, and local needs discussed at length.
At the Chateau Womans Club meeting in the new library building on Tuesday, the annual flower show date was moved to Saturday August 22 from Labor Day. An open house is set for this Saturday at 2 PM to introduce the library and its workers.
Edward H. Gorman a Spanish American War veteran died at Hannangulch after illness and will be buried Friday at 2 PM in the soldiers section of Chateau cemetery. Roberts Funeral home holds his remains and local American Legion post will provide military burial honors calling all veterans to meet at the funeral home at 2.
A certificate from the U S Department of Agriculture and Montana Livestock Sanitary Board proclaims Teton county Montana a Tuberculosis Free Accredited Area for three years from June 2, 1931. The county’s cattle were tested last spring with all reactors destroyed and the certificate valid until June 2, 1934.
The Choteau city council approved Budget Resolution No. 1 at a special meeting led by unanimous vote. The resolution sets annual appropriations for city officers and departments for the fiscal year starting July 1 1937. Following public notice the budget was also adopted at a subsequent meeting with no protests. C. H. Malcom was appointed to fill the first ward alderman vacancy after W. G. Bloomdahl moved out of the ward.
The Teton All Stars were scheduled to play Conrad last Sunday but the game was canceled due to road conditions. Local fans braved mud to attend, finding Conrad’s team absent. A new date for a clash with Conrad has not been set. next Sunday the All Stars host the Great Falls Sheriffs.
The Milwaukee road offers emergency rates to Montana stations and nearby states on hay straw and other livestock feeds to ease drought shortages. Rates require a county agent statement of necessity and apply to fourteen named counties with a pending expiry unless extended. A return-free leg is allowed for in-state livestock movements upon surrender of the inbound bill and an affidavit that the same stock is returned.
Attorney R D Halpin of Bynum transacted business in Choteau on Monday.
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