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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1938
Page
7
Montana liquor monopoly profits in November reached 142 395 dollars and 52 cents. Administrator L M A Wass reported earnings close to November 1937 levels and higher than October 1938 figures 130 488 dollars 23 cents.
H. L. Hoffman from Minneapolis Minnesota will demonstrate without charge his device named Perfect Retention Shields in a public session. The presentation aims to show the shield's protective effect and practical use for attendees seeking demonstrations.
A Great Falls notice promotes a medical device for hernia management at the Rainbow Hotel and cites a Minneapolis home office address. Separately, a 1938 administrator’s report shows liquor and beer operations yielding net profits of over 5 million dollars projected under new state law, with November earnings and December estimates detailed.
Mr and Mrs H J Moon traveled to Minnesota to visit relatives and for eye specialist consultation. Guests at Chateau included Mrs Porter for a birthday dinner hosted by Mrs Beaupre. A report lists several local visitors and diners among Pendray residents including the Rose, Briggs, and Reis households with various guests.
Land and Art Lindseth received prizes. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Oertel and E. Oertel visited at the Paul Oertel home Thursday. Wm Lusty hosted the Harry Swanson family Clara Lusty and Dave Larson at dinner Saturday. Mrs Carl Peterson is a patient at Maynard hospital. Ladies Aid meets Thursday with Mrs W P Phillips to draw the organ. A 500 card party is planned for Saturday Dec 17 at the Farmers Union hall. Sorenson spent days in Great Falls. Johnny Swanson broke his collar bone and was taken to Great Falls to be set. Mrs Porter was ill. Godfrey Torgerson family and Joe Torgerson family visited Lewis home Sunday. Julius Hanson had a surprise house warming Saturday. L B Pendrey weekend in Great Falls. Dave Larson left for Minnesota to spend winter. Dorothy Lockhart visited sister and brother-in-law in Valier.
The Montana state board of equalization reported total state taxes for 1938 fell from 1937, the first decline since 1920. Overall taxes dropped by 322,665 with county taxes rising 325,438 while city and town taxes fell 18,877 and educational bonds caused a 486,076 decrease in state taxes. General school taxes rose 31,597 though high schools and district schools declined.
Montanans Inc plans to ask the legislature for a 25000 annual tourist advertising appropriation from the general fund to the state highway department. It also seeks funds for the fish and game commission to screen irrigation ditches.
Mass at Chateau at 9 a.m. Sunday December 18 and Mass at Bynum at 11 a.m. Pastor J B Schulte presides.
The state fish and game commission ordered an elk open season in three districts to reduce herd numbers and protect private lands. Ovando district in Powell county enables hunting for 10 days from December 18 or until 100 elk are taken. Powell county area west of the Blackfoot river allows a single day on December 18. Cascade county between the Smith and Missouri rivers offers hunting December 18 19 and 20.
Howard A. Johnson of Butte was seated as chief justice of the Montana Supreme Court, filling the unexpired term of the late Walter B. Sands. A veteran Montana lawyer of 20 years, he also served as World War I aviator and held posts in Jefferson and Silver Bow counties and as first assistant U.S. attorney for the Montana district.
The unemployment commission announced payroll sheets to include each employee's social security number to distinguish individuals with identical names. The move aims to reduce errors in benefit processing and ensure accurate records.
John Lloyd of Great Falls asks the state supreme court to stop the city from building a civic center on land donated for park use. The matter is set for hearing on December 21 in the Supreme Court.
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