Montana Counties Face Organized Opposition to Forced Consolidation
Newspapers from across Montana report rising opposition to county consolidation pushed by the Montana Taxpayers' association. Lions Club at Wolf Point and Madison County residents in Virginia City form groups to oppose the plan, citing loss of local identity and self government. Critics warn the campaign would use a blanket, population biased approach and mislead taxpayers about supposed savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Montana Taxpayers’ Association
Wolf Point
Lions Club
Commercial Club
Virginia City
Madison County
Beaverhead County
Good Roads to the County Seat
The article urges improved roads to Choteau highlighting a countywide need. It notes Sunshine trail opening access to Conrad Brady and Great Falls and calls for completing the Choteau Dutton and Choteau Augusta connections, praising the board of commissioners’ wisdom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau
Board of County Commissioners
Choteau
Conrad, Brady
Great Falls
Fairfield
Collins
Dutton
Choteau-Dutton
Choteau-Augusta
No Forced Consolidation Appeal From Montana Counties
The Montana Taxpayers Association backed by Fred Bennion pushes for bigger, fewer counties and school districts. Eastern Montana fears loss of influence and higher costs, while the Judith Basin and Roosevelt counties resist consolidation. State Senator B C White and local groups urge maintaining current boundaries and resist centralization. Resolutions of protest from a central Montana tri county coalition appear elsewhere in the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C. White
Hobson
Judith Basin
Roosevelt County
Road Levy Plan Cited as Wise Public Spending
The discussion notes that increasing the road levy this year is justified and may lead to similar measures in the future. It argues that prudent road improvements save money for taxpayers overall.
Epworth League Notes Reflect Active Church Program
Last week an Advertising Party was held at the church under Margaret Hodgskiss supervision and was deemed a success with attendees enjoying a good time. Kenneth Boggs led the discussion on The World's Need of Good Will last Sunday and next Sunday at 7 00 the group will discuss Jesus the Bringer of Good Will led by Bill Swain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Hodgskiss
Kenneth Boggs
Jesus
Bill Swain
Time of the Masses at Catholic Church
Next Sunday December 16 the third Sunday of Advent services will be held at Choteau 9 oclock Augusta 8:30 and Fairfield 11 oclock. Communion Sunday for Choteau and Augusta. REV. J F SCHULTE Pastor.
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Choteau
Bynum
Augusta
Fairfield
J. F. Schulte
1935 Court Term Dates Fixed for Montana Counties
In the Ninth District Court the 1935 term dates are set for Teton Pondera Glacier and Toole counties. For Teton January 11th February 8th March 15th April 12th May 17th June 7th July 12th September 13th October 11th November 15th December 6th. For Pondera January 14th February 11th March 18th April 15th May 20th June 10th July 15th September 16th October 15th November 18th December 9th. For Glacier January 16th February 13th March 20th April 17th May 22nd June 12th July 17th September 18th October 16th November 20th December 11th. For Toole, times fixed as follows.
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Ninth Judicial District
State of
Montana
Teton
Pondera, Glacier and Toole
Pondera
Glacier and Toole
Pondera County
Glacier County
Toole County
Conrad
R. M. Hattersely
District Court
Glacier
Toole
R. M. Hattersley
Bond Maturities Notice for Teton County Montana
For payment on the optional date the following bonds are listed: bonds 52–69, 73–74 of Teton County Road Fund 54% issue 1920 each $1,000 due Jan 1 1940 with optional date Jan 1 1935. bonds 22–31 of Teton County High School 514% issue 1919 due Nov 1 1939 with optional date July 1 1934. bond 17 School District No 1 Teton County 6% issue 1919 due Apr 1 1939 with optional date Apr 1 1934. bond 13 School District No 28 Teton County 6% issue 1918 due Jul 1 1938 with optional date Jul 1 1928. Interest ceases after Jan 1 1935. Dated Chateau Montana Dec 1 1934. Elmer C. Smith Treasurer. First pub Dec 6, last Dec 20.
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Teton County Road Fund
Teton County
Chateau
Montana
Elmer C. Smith
Notice to Creditors Estate of William D. Jones
The First National Bank of Great Falls as executor announces all creditors and others with claims against William D. Jones, deceased, must present vouchers within ten months of first publication at the bank in Great Falls. Dated July 13 1934. By W. H. Hoover Trust Officer. First publication Dec 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willam D. Jones
First National Bank of Great Falls
William D. Jones
W. H. Hoover
Estray sale set for Dec 28 at H. W. Smith place
Deputy livestock inspector J L Billings will auction at the H W Smith place 11 miles north of Chateau for cash at 10 o clock Friday Dec 28 1934 the estray described as 1 white face yearling un branded First pub Dec 6 last Dec 27.
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H. W. Smith Place
Chateau
J. L. Billings
Probate Notice for Roy Inbody Will
Notice is given that in the District Court of Montana jurisdiction in Teton County the will of Roy Inbody deceased will be probated on December 31 1934 at ten in the morning at the court house in Chateau. Denzil McDonald applies for letters testamentary and any interested person may appear to contest. Frances Rosengren Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninth Judicial District
Mond
Teon
Roy Inbody
Chateau
Estate of Henry Bremer Administration Notice
Administrator Oscar Carlson of the Henry Bremer estate issues a four month creditor notice. Vouchers must present claims at George Coffey office Larson Building Cho eau Montana. Publication dates November 29 1934 to December 20 1934.
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Henry Bremer
George Coffey
Larson Building
Choeau
Montana
Oscar Carlson
Williams R. U. X. Compound for Rheumatic Relief
Advertisement promotes Williams R. U. X. Compound as a quick relief for rheumatic pains neuritis and sciatica by reducing uric acid. Calls on readers to ask their druggist about the remedy at Rexall Drug Store with pharmacy advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams R. U. X
Rexall Drug Store
Ady
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E. L. Jourdonnais
Canada
Wolf Point Herald
Montana Taxpayers Association
Fred Bennion
Helena
East End
Fergus County
Continental United States
Pri
Epworth
H. H. Higgins
Cheteau
Mont
Minnesota
Cheteas
C. W. Boussard
Lareen
Choteau Creamery
W. W. Smith
Choteau Hospital
BR. H. W. Bateman
Hespita
E. J. Crary
McDonald Block
Mozer Shoe Shop
Joe Mozer
the Club
J. H. Byler
M. S. Bullerdick
C. James Smith
Cheteau, Montana
E. B. Maynard, M. D
Homeopathic Hospital
Chateau, Mont
Nuree In
Charge
Chas. G. Roberts
Embalmer County
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