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Choteau Acantha

Location

Choteau, Montana, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1934

Page

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Program by H. C. clubs rendered Friday in park

Eight of ten Home Demonstration clubs in Teton county joined an achievement day program at the American Legion pavilion in the city park. 4-H girls judged and demonstrated to select delegates for the North Montana fair with prize attendance standings led by Bynum Liberty Center Pendray.

Teton County American Legion North Montana Lions Club Bynum Liberty Center Fred S. Willson Mildred Jones J. Wilson Moore Betty Jones Collins Club Marvin Lindseth Nelson Frances Smith Bozeman Miriam Birdseye Washington, D. C Home Demonstration Club Council

80 000 Native Trout Fry Planted in Teton

80 000 native cutthroat trout fry received from the U S government were planted in the upper waters of the Teton. The shipment via the Great Northern was sent to the Teton County Sportsmen's association and 41 cans hauled to Baker guest ranch for packing into streams. Franklin Allum arranged transport and cooperation from local dude ranchers.

U. S Teton Great Northern Teton County Sportsmen’s Association Frank Allum Baker Guest Ranch Gilroy Giant Springs Hatchery Fairfield Project Cordova and Power The Sportsmen's Association

Teton All-Stars Prep for Next Sunday Showdown

Manager Geo O Hara trains the Teton All-Stars for a next Sunday game against the Conrad All-Stars. A rainout last Friday halted Independents vs Hasbeens in the Twilight league, with a rescheduled date to be announced. Upstarts beat Cast offs 15 to 7 in a Twilight league game Tuesday night.

Geo. O'Hare Teton

F. F. A. Boys Prepare Exhibits for North Montana Fair

The Future Farmers of America chapter at the county high school held its summer meeting to plan for exhibits and fair attendance. Fred Broeder chaired. 15 farm mechanics and sheaf exhibits entered. Teams for live stock and grain judging were formed and two trips planned to Great Falls and Gibson dam picnic set for August 16 17.

Future Farmers of America Fred Broeder Montana Lions Club M. K. Luther Great Falls Agriculture Department Our County High School Future Farmers Chapter North Montana Fair Charley Rose Jim Moore Jerome Toenyes Bernard Toenyes Howard Koch Gibson Dam

County Agents Meet in Havre for Rehabilitation Conference

County extension agents from Cascade and nearby counties gathered in Havre to hear about rural rehabilitation plans and production control programs. Speakers included B A Starch and Robert Clarkson discussing state planning board recommendations and county role in implementing them.

Montana Fred Willson Havre B. A. Starch State College Agricultural Economics State Planning Board Robert Clarkson Richland Wibaux Dawson Prairie Fallon Carter Custer Powder River Rosebud Terry Big Horn Stillwater Musselshell Fergus Yellowstone Gallatin Billings Cascade Teton Pondera Glaceri, Chouteau Phillips Blaine Valley and Hill

Birch Magician and His Company At Legion Event

Birch the noted magician and his company appeared Saturday under the American Legion auspices. A fair crowd called him clever and entertaining while Miss Sperry played marimbaphone. Delays from a bridge incident in Cut Bank caused late arrival for the matinee and evening shows.

Birch American Legion Mr. Birch Miss Sperry Chateau

Teton FFA Chapter Places Fifth in National Dairy Contest

The Teton FFA chapter won over ten teams in Montana but placed fifty fifth nationwide in the Hoard's Dairyman dairy cow contest. Thirty nine agriculture students entered the winter event. Local boys’ record is judged of high merit given many schools competed.

Teton

300 Acre Forest Fire on South Fork Near Gates Park

A lightning sparked forest fire burned around 300 acres of valuable timber on Headquarters creek in the Sun River drainage near Gates park. Ranger L. H. McLean and about 40 fire fighters, aided by ground crews, worked since Monday with initial hopes of quick containment fading as the blaze grew.

South Fork Headquarters Creek Sun River Gates Park B. A. Roll Chas. Burocker Forest Service L. H. McLean Acantha McLean The Teton Augusta Bar Mountain Chateau

Lions Club Pool Opens With Big Splash in County

Bathers flock to the new Lions club swimming pool as four days of operation draw 69, 112 and 155 visitors on opening days. A. H. McGinnis reports about 25 dollars daily from admissions and season tickets, with 111 season tickets sold by Tuesday forenoon. Lifeguard Leslie Jourdonnais travels for Red Cross training, while Helen Bateman covers duties. Season rates range from 1.50 to 2.50 for adults, with lower prices for teens and children.

Chateau Lions Club A. H. McGinnis Leslie Jourdonnais Great Falls Cascade County The Red Cross Helen Bateman Dean J. M. Hamilton Montana State College John Billings Frances Moye Harry Davidson Fairfield Stringed Quartet Alex Longmuir Helen Gunderson C. O. Juella Harry Laubach Earl Jeulfs Calvin Wixom Hazel Trescott Arnold Hanusa Norma Tennant R. Er. Nelson North Chris Trebesch W. W. Smith Leslie Jourdonnain Marie Conlin Nancy Stenson Agawam W. G. Dauwalder Dean Waterman Smith Drug Store Jonas Johnson T. J. Cheetham Evelyn Dull A. C. Munson G. R. Talbert

Hail Damages Crops North of Choteau Friday Night

A narrow Teton county storm last Friday evening damaged grain and pea crops north of Choteau with losses from 25 to 50 percent in Agawam area. Wheat and pea crops near Aga wam suffered higher losses. farmhouses windows were broken and hail insurance was light in Farmington-Agawam but heavier on Porter beach.

Choteau Teton County Cut Bank-Butte Montana Power Company Chateau Agawam Pondera Valley Valier L. J. Otness Ray Davidson John Edwards Jim Lightfoot Farmington Wm Schoppe George Slanger A. W. Ziebarth Joe LeDesky Porter Bench J. G. Johnson Chet Thomas W. G Bradley Clyde Christianson Jim Connore Garnet McDonald Clarence Rose Farmington-Agawam Porter Beach

Council Fixes Tax Levies for 1934 32 Mills

The Chateau city council raised the total levy to 32 mills for 1934 from 29. A new band levy of one mill and a two mill rise in the water works sinking fund caused the increase. City Clerk J G Jackson cited lower valuations and tight operating expenses as the main reasons, noting no red ink but the need to shift funds and face upcoming bond payments.

Chateau J G. Jackson

Immense winter wheat yields reported around Dutton

Reliable reports this week indicate Dutton territory is producing extraordinary winter wheat. A combine reportedly made two passes in one field and forecast yields around 62 bushels per acre. At Fred Phillips place yields are about 52 bushels and Loch ranch reports 15 bushels.

Dutton Fere Fred Phillips Loch Ranch

Relief Committee Active Aids Teton Farmers Harvest

The Teton county FERA relief committee aids farmers in securing harvest workers especially for pea fields and haying. John Hentges says the service is committee driven, not FERA, with 17 workers sent out Monday. Contact needs include the Chateau Hardware store or the ERA office in the courthouse. The merged relief office now operates under Miss Alda Torgerson, with Ruth Tretheway as clerk. Direct relief food shipments of pork cheese lard and beef are planned, with flood of cases to be investigated and emphasis on feeding children. Flour has been removed from relief commodities due to high prices.

Teton County FERA Headquarters Creek John Hentges Hentges Chateau Hardware Co ERA Court House B. A. Roll Insurance Agency Helena Social Welfare Alda Torgerson Ruth Tretheway Mr. Roll Ifentges Cacaccecaeeee Eascaces Chateau Band Alice Johnson Helena Johnson Esther Martinson Address Beast Robert Clarkson Dutton Girls Fin Botabete Beryl Jones Fred Swenson Jerome Toenyes Dere Coffey Larry Larson Wesley Cherry Pendrey G. R. Talert

Primary Election Campaign Costs Filed by Local Candidates

The office of Geo. A. Carroll shows detailed campaign expenses for the July 17 primary. Listings include Kropp 15.00, Jackson 5.00, Ferris 5.00, Rosholt 34.50, Smith 5.00, Funk 25.80, Depner 34.80, Waynild 8.00, Dillings 51.90, Conner 36.25, Widwards 10.00, Murphy 34.50, Dale 27.50, Carroll 320.00, Johnson 15.00, Eckford 20.00, Zimmerman 6244, Larson 19.55, Packer 18.00, Smith 20.00. Law requires a statement of campaign expenses within 15 days after the election.

Paul Kropp J. G. Jackson C. H. Ferris O. A. Rosholt C. James Smith R. K. Funk Martin Depner Otto Waynild J. I. Dillings J. B. Conner N. Widwards Eugene Murphy Hl. Dale Geo. Carroll Jonas Johnson Inez Eckford Earl Zimmerman

Government Hay Buyer Offers Farmers Eight Dollars Per Ton

J. R. Quigley of the Montana State Relief commission spent days in Fairfield interviewing farmers about selling alfalfa or good wild hay at eight dollars per ton. Government payment covers shipping and relief labor, with forms available through local banks. Terms require two dollars down and four dollars later, with the balance on delivery. Quigley to return to Chateau later this week. Two divorces were granted at the court’s special term: Mabel Nolde versus Walter Nolde and Ivveclle Volk versus Dewey M. Volk.

J. R. Quigley Montana State Relief Commission Fairfield Ealing Quigley Chateau Mabel Nolde Walter Nolde Ivvcille Volk Dewey M. Volk

Teton County Chautauqua Dates Set for August 29 31

The Chautauqua committee announces new dates August 29 to 31 after health concerns prompted postponement from July. The program includes senior and junior events with dances, plays, choirs, talks, and musical acts led by local organizers and volunteers.

Teton Robert Kunk W. G. Dauwalder Mabel Caskey Fred S. Willson M. Bammel Chautauqua F. W. Smith G. R. Talbert Iona Davidson H. R. Thompson R. E. Nelson Chateau Lions Club Arnold Hanusa All County Chorus

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H. C Pendray Heather Mitchell Kathleen Wallace Helen Burke Arma Allum Lois Hodgskiss Wilma van Scharpenzeel Nora Bush Wilma Schultz Hazel Goodell Rachel Gitchel Betty Brownell Baseball News Council Water Works Relief Committee Geo. A. Carroll
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