06 Dec 1923
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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1923
Page
1
Teton County High opened the season Saturday night by beating Valier High 23 to 22. The local quint had less practice after football and faced a longer trained Valier team, but pulled out the narrow victory.
Mrs Emeline Gibler nee Stroup died November 29 1923 at her son near Dutton Montana aged 77 years 9 months and 17 days. She was born February 12 1846 in Highland County Ohio and married to Jacob B Gibler November 28 1865. She came to Montana in 1910 lived on a homestead near Dutton and later with her sons John C and Edward M. Funeral services were held December 1 1923 conducted by Rev R B Culbertson.
Arthur Hirstberg visited third grade last week. First grade hosted a Parent-Teacher program. Seventh grader Charles Cohoe is absent after tonsil removal. John Petergon has a broken arm and was absent part of one day. Bud Moore out for tonsillitis. Susie Burns back after illness. Grades six to eight begin gym classes. Miss Andrews is new. Thanksgiving program featured student selections from across grades. The school plans a small piano purchase amid plans for more plays this year and a moving picture upstairs for blue print washing demonstrations. A lighthearted joke ends the note with a chicken house lights quip.
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness and assistance during illness and after the death of our mother. Gratitude to Rev. Culbertson for consoling words in our bereavement. J. C. Gibler E. M. Gibler and family.
Earl Crinklew traveled to Geraldine for Thanksgiving, visiting local friends and enjoying the holiday in the town.
T O Larson named county chairman for the Harding Memorial Association and urges Memorial Week gifts to fund a Marion Ohio mausoleum for Presidents Harding and his widow Florence Kling Harding. The appeal invites voluntary, no-pressuring offerings from individuals via local groups.
David Patterson pianist with H Melville Payne vocalist performs at the Choteau high school auditorium on Wednesday December 19. Patterson touts accessible modern and classical works and will include his own compositions. His talks are described as entertaining and he writes Music and Words for the Great Falls Tribune.
The double barred cross marks 21 years as the tuberculosis fight symbol since 1902, linking the Croix de Lorraine and Greek Catholic cross to charity and humanity. It has grown in use in the United States, with Christmas seals urged to support the cause. Mrs R B Nelson hosted three bridge tables Thursday evening.
J. R. Jones of Pendray earned $45 for one bushel sent to the State Fair and Northwest Hay and Grain show. He placed second in the State Fair bushel event for $40 and earned $5 at the coast corn show, boosting Teton County's grain reputation.
The first basketball game of the season was played Saturday evening December 1. The score ended 23 to 22 in favor of Teton. Funds from subscriptions and student donations bought a piano and drums arriving last Friday. An orchestra performed at Monday’s assembly. The cooking class will take Christmas orders for plum puddings and homemade candy, due by December 15.
The Teton County Turkey Growers plan to ship turkeys cooperatively from Chateau on December 13 with loading on December 10 11 and 12. J E Hodgskiss chairs the committee and a large car is already signed up though the price per turkey is not yet fixed and may be lower than the Thanksgiving market. Charrels packing is en route to Choteau expected December 5. Head wrappers are being ordered and printed by the Choteau Commercial Club as county advertising.
The First State Bank of Gilman failed to realize on livestock and farm paper last week, triggering its closure amid state and local financial advisories. As a result, farmers faced disrupted credit lines and uncertain cash flow into the spring season.
The Royal theater will show Future Forest Giants on December 15 and 16. Filmed by the forest service at Savenac Nursery Haugen Montana the film depicts latest nursery and planting work from the world’s largest evergreen nursery.
A. K. Dalbey reports from Cajeme Sonora Mexico November 22 1923 detailing a 2200 mile border journey from Nogales to Cajeme. He describes crossing immigration and customs in Nogales the mixed Mexican and American population the Pullman and second class cars and a dinner on the Southern Pacific of Mexico. Dalbey notes Yaqui relations and Obregon era policies shaping life in the Yaqui valley with government support and growing commerce in Cajeme.
Mr and Mrs J Otness and families shared dinner at the Evenson home on Thanksgiving. Chalmers and Arehsmeyer families joined Binford guests. Bur tons school held a Thanksgiving program and pie social with good attendance. Mrs O Lindseth visited relatives in Great Falls. Oddie Lindseth departed for Oregon. Haynes family dined with Swanbdcks. East Farmington school social drew a large crowd. Ladies Aid met Forseths. thanks given for corn treat.
Collins residents recalled with Thanksgiving visits to Mrs Waterman and friends in Great Falls. Mrs Ida Waterman hosted gatherings with D F Waterman and relatives. A blizzard hindered dances, while Mr Tatman’s Ford trip to Power and back, and Bon Ton club masquerade to Powers, colored the weekend's events.
The past week saw several civil actions entered: John F. Gilligan versus Chas Crane and Inga Crane for contract, Liberty County versus L D Pugsley et al on a transcript of judgment, Eugenia Nl Poehler versus Chas H Losey et al on mortgage foreclosure, and A V Swansby versus Otto Schaffe and Sheriff Wm D Reiquam for claim and delivery.
A Tariff Commission representative will hold a December hearing in Choteau to gather data on local wheat production costs. The session relates to the Tariff Act of 1922 authorizing possible up to 50 percent import duty increases to balance production costs with a competing country. Exact date and venue to be announced.
Henry Davidson former postmaster at Farmington was sentenced by Judge George M Bourquin in federal court to 15 months in Leavenworth Penitentiary and two fines of 1000 dollars each for embezzling 2675 dollars in postal funds. Davidson pleaded guilty and spoke of hardship. He appeared as his own attorney. He said he took funds expecting repayment from a federal loan on his crop and noted his income was 30 dollars a month. His shortage once reached 4575 dollars, with 1900 dollars repaid. He cited repeated crop failures and a wife and six children. The court called the case pitiful but a warning to others in trusted positions.
The Woman's Club outlines a leap year New Year dance with carnival decorations and a six piece orchestra. They will host monthly card parties to support the library, at Chateau Merc rooms, with auction bridge 500 and solo.
The Community Methodist Episcopal Church offered special music last week with choir pieces duets by Mrs Nelson and Mrs Culbertson solos by Mary Elizabeth Forrest Dorothy Longmuir and Prof R A Keyes and a male quartet A large crowd attended the Farmington event Tuesday and enjoyed a social hour afterward This Saturday features the Ladies Industrial bazaar and chicken dinner Sunday school sessions are 11:30 Chateau 11:30 Pendrey 10:30 Bynum 2 pm Pendrey service Sunday at 2 pm morning worship at 10:30 sermon Family Religion Epworth League 6:30 pm evening service 7:30 pm special music at each service Boy Scouts meet Wednesday 7 pm
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