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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1937
Page
6
Great Northern engineers place two rails over a mile long east of Rexford Montana as an early test of continuous welded track. The rails installed in September show no movement by mid November but await winter traffic and cold to test weld strength and durability.
The continuous rail reduces noise and provides a smoother riding surface. Track maintenance costs are greatly reduced through the use of the continuous rail.
Collins residents report on county agricultural program planning after a Monday meeting. Harold Crane elected chairman with Milas Averill and W D Reiquam as committeemen. Arnold Neiswender gains statewide recognition as a Montana FFA delegate. Attendees also note visits from Clyde Baquet and R H Mayer among others, plus a 50th wedding anniversary in Brady.
Bynum residents mark a busy week with extended travel to Idaho and Utah. Local gatherings include H D club quilting at the M E church, a December quilt bazaar, and numerous visits among Stott, Jensen, Hanberg, and other families. Community officers were elected for the Farmers Union and a varied schedule of dinners, outings, and social calls fills the days.
The Great Northern Railway notes its 1932 revenue per ton mile fell to about 0.8 cents due to a surge in low value bulky shipments. Higher value cargo stayed flat, while competition gained from subsidized rivals. costs rose with wages taxes and fuel.
A large crowd gathered as Mr. McNealy spoke about Brady and noted Tom Larson donated the land for the first schoolhouse, built twenty nine years ago.
Mrs. Matilda Berndt a Power resident for 24 years died Friday evening at her daughter and son in law Al and Mrs Nelsons home after years of ill health She leaves six children Lida Johnson Anna Berndt Albert Great Falls Oscar Chateau Power Bill and Mrs Al Nelson Funeral services were held at the Power Lutheran church with burial in Power Lutheran cemetery Also Mrs Rose Beck visited from Spokane for a month.
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