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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1938
Page
2
E L Journonnais is named as owner and publisher with Thursday publication in Choteau Montana. The paper is entered in the Choteau post office as second class matter.
The county faces a prolonged sheriff election dispute with a Wednesday hearing on a recount petition by Loy J. Molumby for Albert C. Peterson. Earlier, J. L. Billings won a five precinct recount by two votes, narrowing the tally after Peterson led by four. The paper notes a strong call for lawful counting, the public interest, and the need for just cause for a recount, including who bears costs.
The paper argues that close results demand court action to resolve mooted points in the Teton county case. It notes courts face difficult angles and that not everyone can win or be satisfied. It urges electors to vote carefully and follow proper methods, criticizing lax ballot handling.
The Montana Record Herald notes Harry L. Hopkins proposes placing WPA and related relief agencies under civil service. Critics doubt his motives, but the piece argues the November election showed WPA workers rejected political pressure and that civil service could reduce manipulation of aid.
The Bole Woman's club meets Thursday afternoon Dec 15 for hostess day with lunch brought by members. H D Christmas party at Bose hall is set for Dec 17 with gift exchange and a potluck lunch. Local social notes include visits, travels, and recent Red Cross fundraiser success.
Mass at Chateau at 11 a.m. Sunday December 11 and Mass at Bynum at 9 a.m. led by Pastor J Schulte.
Montana federal immigration service announced plans to deport 12 Mexicans who entered the state unlawfully and sought work in sugar beet fields. They would have become charges of the government, the service said.
The Mountain View Garden 4 H club held its second meeting at the Van Boleum home on November 30. Willson offered poultry and cattle feeding tips. Three new members Louis Mayluit, Bernice Richen, and Beverly Jacobs joined. A Christmas program for parents was planned and a luncheon was served by Mrs. Van Bolcum. The next meeting is set for December 7 at Van Scherpenzeels.
In the Ninth Judicial District Teton County Montana the estate of John Beeler deceased is to sell real property by administrator at public auction. The court orders all interested parties to appear on December 9 1938 at 10 a.m. in the Cho City Court Room.
In the matter of the estate of the deceased, the administrator is ordered to show cause why the real estate described as North half of Section 34 and South half East half of Northeast Quarter of Section 20 in Township 26 North Range 2 East and Township 2 East, M M in Teton County Montana, should not be sold. A copy of the order must be published weekly for two weeks before December 9, 1938 in the Choteau Acantha and Valier newspapers. Done in open court November 23, 1938. Judge R. M. Hattersley. Published December 1 and 8.
Jane Vanhouse as executrix petitions the court to authorize leasing estate land totaling 1846 acres in sections across Teton and Pondora counties for five years at 640 dollars per year. The order requires interested parties to appear December 9, 1938, in Chateau court and publication of the notice for two weeks in Chateau Acantha.
Estate administrator John Bollinger calls all creditors and claimants to present their claims with vouchers within four months of first publication. Claims must be shown to Bert I. Packer in Larson Building Chateau Montana, place of business for the estate. First pub Dec 1. Last Dec 22.
Administrator with the will annexed of Patrick Henry Flynn deceased invites creditors and claimants to present vouchers within four months of first publication. Claims should be directed to Swanberg & Swanberg at the Ford Building Great Falls Montana where estate business is conducted. First publication November 17 1938.
In the Ninth Judicial District of Montana Te ton County Ida M. Beyer and Roma W. Roth sue all persons claiming any interest or lien upon the described real property. Defendants must answer within sixty days after first publication. The summons orders defendants to appear and state any interest in the property.
Ida M. Beyer petitions to quiet title to the W4SE of Section 34 Township 22 N Range 3 W M M containing 80 acres claiming as devisee in Alfred H. Beyer deceased. Court notice requires appearance or decree for ownership in fee simple. No other lien claims listed. Swanberg Swanberg attorneys for plaintiffs. First pub Nov 17 last Dec 16.
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