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Choteau Acantha

Location

Choteau, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1937

Page

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4 H County Council Elects New Officers At Parley

The 4 H county council met at the courthouse in Chateau with about 50 leaders and club presidents. Harry Lau bach opened the session and new officers were elected: President Chris Swenson Farmington vice president Ethel Reid Pendroy secretary Velma Olsen Chateau treasurer Dorothy DeRusha.

Court House Chateau Harry Laubach Diamond Valley Chris Swenson Farmington Ethel Reid Pendrey Velma Olsen Dorothy DeRusha C. G. McDermott H. Schultz Iona Zgoda Pendroy Pendroy Pals Teton County Fred Willson Ora Schultz Glacier Park Leonard Eliason Ray Cameron Claude Windecker Sun River Wilbur Zeigler J. R. Armstrong Harry Schultz Marshall King Herman Arps Lorna Green G. O. Stott Roy Morgan Paul Rice Florence Bush N. J. Konen

Hospital Notes Brief Admissions and Births

Mrs Beda Noreen was admitted to Maynard hospital last Saturday for medical treatment and dismissed yesterday. A son was born Monday at Maynard hospital to Mr and Mrs James Bennett of the Certel coal mines. Mrs Rudolph Bramer of Power was admitted to Chateau hospital last Friday for medical treatment. Florence Eastwood of Fairfield was admitted to Choteau hospital Sunday for medical treatment. Howard Thorn of Fairfield was admitted to Choteau hospital Monday for surgical treatment. A daughter was born Monday at Choteau hospital to Mr and Mrs Andy Hyatt of Bynum. A Spoelder of Bole was admitted to Chateau hospital Tuesday for medical treatment.

Beda Noreen Maynard Hospital James Bennett Certel Rudolph Bramer Power Chateau Hospital Florence Eastwood Fairfield Choteau Hospital Howard Thorn Andy Hyatt Bynum A. Spoelder Bole

Montana Population Grows by Eight Thousand

Census estimates show Montana’s population rising by 8 000 over the past year. The current year’s figure reaches 539 000, up from 531 000 in 1936.

U. S. Bureau of Census Washington, D. C Montana

Turkeys Marketed Last Thursday in Teton County Shipment

A small Christmas turkey shipment of 5 927 pounds, one sixth of a normal load, arrived in Teton County last Thursday. Prime grade accounted for 5 196 pounds graded by H J Moon. Twenty nine shippers shared 786 16 dollars in advances. Prize money went to Mrs George Slanger for largest prime amount with 5 dollars. other winners included Pete Otness 4 dollars and L L Erickson 3 dollars.

Teton County Shipping Association H. J. Moon George Slanger Farmington Pete Otness L. L. Erickson Chris Swenson B. Gebhart J. W. Gitchel Pendroy Geo. McKee Blackleaf Matt Decker Charles Gray Percy Hodgskiss Louis Erickson Geo. Slanger Art Gebhart Ethel Reid Victor Linsalie O. C. Durland Adolph Saterlie Bertha Duffey Robert Poore Frank Petri Lester Young G. H. McKee Elmer Rowland Howard Hanson Irwin Moon Harold Moon Henry Smith A. Hyatt H. W. Tronson Oliver Mauseth P. L. Otuess John Bolsinger

Teton F A I A Boys Banquet Noted For Success

The Future Farmers of America Parent and Son Banquet drew 130 attendees last Thursday despite cold weather. The event featured talks by Wilson Hodgskiss Alvin Meyer and D L McDonald and included four short plays performed by the students for parents.

Miss Virginia Harris Wilson Hodgskiss John Shoquist Leon Anderson Bob van Scherpenzeel Jim Tumblin Bob Kropp Harry Luinstra Dan Corbett Jim Peebles John Gibler Arnold Neiswender Eldon Cook Bill Davidson

Improvements Begun at Rice Auto Court Service Station

The Rice Auto Court, owned by W. E. Rice Co. of Great Falls, began adding a 14 by 22 foot building for greasing washing and new accessories. Howard Beardsley oversees the frame stucco project replacing an air hoist with a pit to service trucks and cars. Completion is targeted for early next year.

Rice Auto Court W. E. Rice Co Great Falls Howard Beardsley

Bulldogs Win Two Games In Weekend Tilts

The Teton county high school Bulldogs claim two first wins of the season in consecutive Friday and Saturday games. They defeated Augusta 80 to 13 and St Marys 22 to 18, with standout performances from Lee Bleecker Wallace and Johnson. The girls and boys teams combined strong offense, passing, and defense on the local floor.

Teton County High School Augusta St. Mary’s Teton T. C. H. S. Lassies Brutosky Shoquist Cunniff Bulldogs Wallace Lee Bleecker Johnson Manix Leo H. Rosengren Scott Ween Men Lawis Depner Armstrong Dyer Welamer U.ssee Seen Christian Manin Nseneneeeseeceerenee Nixod, F. Cese Cses Sessessen Seene Breidenbach, c H. Christian McManus N. Rosengren Gulbrandsen Snider

Geyser Sheepman Killed in Auto Crash Near Great Falls

Ole Osnes, a well known Geyser livestockman, died Monday night when his car skidded on the highway east of Great Falls and plunged 50 feet down an embankment on the Great Falls Belt road. The driver, Joe Armont, was badly hurt.

Ole Osnes Great Falls Joe Armont Great Falls- Belt Road

Local Scouts Sponsor Community Christmas Program in Chateau

Scouts plan a Christmas eve program at the high school auditorium with groups from the city providing musical numbers and a candy distribution for children. Trees will be lit at the courthouse and county high school, wired by Frank Stearns and assistants at no charge. The Newman club and Methodist church choir join in, with an instrumental trio featured. Local American Legion post and Chateau Lions Club pledge financial support.

Chateau Boy Scouts Court House Frank Stearns Stearns Electric Shop Newman Club Catholic Church Choir Methodist Church Billie Baillie E. C. Hensley Arnold Hanusa

Graves Fined $50 For Driving With Revoked License

Lyle Graves of Fairfield appeared before Justice J C Jackson after being stopped by Highway Patrolman Cecil Storm. He was charged with operating a motor vehicle despite a revoked license. Graves was fined $50 and jailed in default. A prior Fort Benton case had fined him $110 and revoked his license until January 1.

Loyle Graves Fairfield Justice of the Peace J.C Jackson Cecil Storm Fort Benton Graves

Mrs Coffey Travels to Mayo Clinic for Exam

Mrs George M Coffey departed last Thursday for Rochester Minnesota to undergo a medical examination at the Mayo clinic. Telephone word from her says her condition is not serious and she expects to return home in a few days.

George M Coffey Rochester Minn Mayo Clinic

Clifford Norris Earns Unanimous Honorary Captain Title

Clifford Norris of Montana State College, Bozeman, was unanimously elected honorary captain of the 1937 Bobcats football team after a season that saw the squad score 204 points. Despite a 160 pound frame and injuries, Norris led as center, earned team respect, and balanced athletics with strong academic performance. He now coaches Holy Rosary high school in Bozeman.

Acantha Montana State College Bozeman Clifford Norris Montana State Jack Croft Bobcats Norris Croft Clifford Teton County High School Grizzlies Holy Rosary

January CCC Enrollment Open with Keener Terms for Youths

Enrollment for the January Civilian Conservation Corps is open as local welfare chief D. W. Hutchinson notes. Applicants face a probable closing around January 20 with a $30 monthly cash allowance, 40 hour work weeks, and optional $22 monthly deposits kept by the CCC finance officer for payout at term completion.

Civilian Conservation Corps D. W. Hutchinson Welfare Department CCC Mr. Hutchinson

Teton Drops Two Games to Dutton Last Evening

Dutton High defeated Teton High in two tight hoops games last night. Boys won 23 to 16 and girls 30 to 21. The Bulldogs led late after a close start, with rivalry high and bands from both schools providing music. Teton travels to Augusta next Tuesday.

Teton Dutton Dutton High School Teton High Cardinals Bulldogs Augusta

New Ford Cars Debut At Local Show

The 1928 Ford cars were shown for the first time last Friday. Taylor, local Ford dealer, estimates about 300 visitors toured the display and many favorable comments were heard. He had one deluxe model on loan from Great Falls, while a standard model remains on the showroom floor.

Ford Taylor Great Falls

Death of W. W. Smith in Chateau shock to city

W. W. Smith 57 founder of Chateau creamery died at home at 10 30 am from flu pneumonia after a day at work and Lions and Masonic meetings. Survived by wife Annabelle Fletcher and daughter Mary Ann. siblings in Washington. Funeral set for Saturday at the Methodist church with Masonic rites at the Mausoleum in Great Falls.

W. W. Smith Chateau Creamery Smith Lions Club Masonic Temple Board Mr. Smith Will County Ill Joliet Wm. Tr Mary Smith Chateau Whittaker Lumber Co Winfred Fred Rogers- Templeton Lumber Co Monarch Lumber Co Saskatchewan North Dakota Choteau Lions Club Choteau Lodge No A. F A. M Fidelity Chapter Teton Royal Arch Masons Annabelle Fletcher Oakland Nebraska Mary Ann Ethel Sutton Tacoma Wash Ruth McGowan Ellensburg Helen Shepherd Methodist R. F. Vick Great Falls

Christmas Cantata and Choir Program at M E Church

A Christmas music program is set for Sunday evening at Chateau Methodist Church. The Teton County high school glee club directed by Miss Mae Walton will perform The Story of Christmas cantata with 38 chorus members and solos by multiple soloists. The church choir, assisted by Calvin Wixom, will follow with a second program including soloists, mixed and male quartets, and the Hallelujah chorus from the Messiah. The high school chorus repeats the cantata Tuesday at 3 p.m. December 21. Public invitation extended.

Chateau Methodist Church Teton County High School Glee Club Mae Walton Calvin Wixom Bynum Cecilia Richards Glee Club H. R. Evans Marie Conlin Ed Bammel Beulah Roll Margaret Young Billie Baillie Norman Rosengren Alice Gibler Jack Larkin Leland Walker Robert Ironberg Joyce Kropp Alta Alstad Juane Knotts Doris Baker Virginia Allum Arlene Nelson Arma Allum Doris Stearns Evelyn Webb Bertha Nordhagen Frances Faltermeyer Norma Rogers Tillie Tronson Maxine Peterson Trina Sicema Lois Gronberg Lulu Gronberg Wene Morey Avis van Auken Myrtle Dale Joeye Cole Betty Young Esther Nordhagen Cora Seekins Eyvanna van Auken Hazel Depner Rita Larkin Methodist Choir Mr. Wixom Wixom Vick Dan Edwards Fred Wilson

Also Mentioned on This Page

C. M. Swenson Annals OF Association Teton F. IF. A Rice Inez Eckford Power High School American Legion Chateau Lions Club W.W. Smith M. E. Church
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