Local Committee Thanks Contributors for Aid
A committee expresses gratitude to those who cheerfully contributed time and aid to an important work. The note notes appreciation for support and assistance received during the project.
19 Dec 1918
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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1918
Page
1
A committee expresses gratitude to those who cheerfully contributed time and aid to an important work. The note notes appreciation for support and assistance received during the project.
Earl Robinson and Miss Maude Dundon wed in Great Falls. Robinson recently returned from Seattle where he served in aviation. Mrs. Robinson has worked as a bookkeeper for the McCullough Electric Co since last September and both have wide circles of friends.
The Fidelity Chapter No 19 of the Eastern Star notes the death of sister Ursula Hodkins and extends heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family. A copy of the resolutions will be sent to the family, placed in the minutes, and published in the papers. Committee members Harriet McDonald Endre Mwaugen Helen Larson reported.
Mrs Coleman of near Conrad Shas says government notified that her two sons in the U S service were wounded Harry Coleman a marine in Pekin China is severely crushed and dying Horace a torpedo gunner in the navy was wounded but not seriously in a submarine engagement last month.
The article describes a community collection that raised 26.15 dollars to fund a Liberty bond for schooling. It notes donations by primary and third grades and classroom decorations. It also covers staff changes and a broader discussion on public education funding and teacher pay.
Fragmentary text hints at a shift away from royal perks being funded publicly. Critics argue monarchs should not enjoy royal sport at public expense while European shops face disorder and scarce crowns.
Farmers urged to file early for Federal seeds grain-loans to cover losses from drought and failed crops. Renters are excluded and applicants must show unconditional crop credit, with banker signoff and community approval before submission to County Agent in Chateau Montana. Thresher reports also due. those not yet sent should do so immediately.
Farmers and interested Montanans will gather in Great Falls on January 20 for the five day Equity and Co-operator Congress. Governor Stewart will open the event with a special program and about 1500 representative farmers are expected to attend from across the state. Distinguished national figures will address topics on farm policy and reconstruction postwar.
The state board reports 752 farm loan applications pending with $1 625 300 more sought than funds. Of these, 286 lack abstracts or title approval, 312 approved but not closed, 96 mortgaged but not executed, and 95 awaiting property appraisal. Since lending began, over 4,000 loans totaling $2 399 880 have been made, leaving a net balance of $402 375 across funds. Investments include $273 800 in Liberty Bonds and the rest in school bonds.
Soldier Silas Monroe writes to a friend from the AEF in France describing opinions that the war may end and acknowledging casualties. He notes his division performed well in recent drives but many will not return home, expresses hope to go home, and signs as Silas L. Monroe Co. C 336 Inf US Army.
Notice says all applications for Federal seed grain loans on spring wheat for 1919 must reach the Federal Seed Grain Loan office in Great Falls Montana by February 1 1919 to avoid possible exhaustion of funds. Bank of Choteau will assist applicants with forms and guidance.
Cross week push at the high school seeks 100 percent Red Cross membership with events on Tuesday noon before Christmas holidays. Debating club meets evenings. quarterly exams last week. report cards issued Monday. Freshman Burt Calkins from Chicago joins. Home made candy and armbands sold at Chateau Dru Oy Saturday to fund gifts for high school girls. Wardella Redmond and Louise Zimenman prep hot lunches. Mrs. Nike back for exams.
Catholic services announce two Christmas Masses on December 25 at 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM. The liturgy will feature Adeste Fideles and Holy Night, with additional pieces by Gounod and Contessous performed between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM and again from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
The Queen Rebekah Lodge No 31 I O C F passes resolutions mourning the death of Bella Fearon. The lodge extends sympathy to her husband and family and orders the charter draped in mourning for thirty days. Minutes to record and a copy to the bereaved.
The National Tuberculosis Association will join with the Red Cross War Council to combine drives and end Christmas seals sales this year. A $2,600,000 appropriation supports next year’s public health work, with funds allocated to districts and states to combat rising tuberculosis rates among returning servicemen and influenza patients.
At a county commissioners meeting Dr H T Rhoads was named county physician and Dr C D Pow Gil of Valier was chosen health officer. The board also examined 75 spring seed grain applications.
Sheriff-elect Martine appointed Co. E. Neuman as under-sheriff and Ed Oliver as jailer. Neuman, a farmer on the east end of the Porter bench, and Oliver, formerly Conrad police chief, fill key county posts. No deputy sheriff chosen yet. after January 1 1919 deputies are replaced by general workers and constables.
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