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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1935
Page
6
County agent Fred Willson warns that jack rabbits have surged over the past two years and could cause major crop damage next summer. He cites Arizona tests on consumption by rabbits and suggests winter drives, needing about 100 organized people, to reduce the pest in hard-hit communities.
The Inter-Patrol rally at the Legion pavilion saw the Eagle patrol win the knot tying event and obstacle race while the Beavers won three of five events. Final inspection scores had Eagles 524 and Beavers 505. Eagles led in current point totals with 201 to Beavers 124. Walter Hentges, Scribe.
A historical notice outlines using poisoned alfalfa leaves to drive jack rabbits, with cautions to avoid livestock poisoning. It provides a formula using strychnine sulfate dissolved in hot water and applied to alfalfa hay, plus an optional vinegar substitution, and invites contact at the county agent's office for more formulas.
Mr and Mrs Bob Davison welcomed a daughter named Helen Lorraine born Wednesday morning at Deaconess hospital in Great Falls weighing 5 pounds 14 ounces The Bole Woman's club met at Mrs Ben Benson s home with Mrs Holm assisting A short program followed by lunch Hosts for January include Mrs Munson and Mrs Dauwalder Miss Veda Thompson and Robby Hanson stayed with the Dauwalder home Wednesday Mrs A C Munson and Mrs Marion Davis were in Great Falls Friday The annual Xmas party was held Saturday at the hall by the H D club
A Friday meeting in Teton County invites community leaders to learn about a new group discussion project. Sponsored by the U S Department of Agriculture and Montana State College Extension Service, the plan aims to study current economic problems, focusing on farming. Carl Peterson and Fred Willson will assist Bozeman instructors. Seven meetings are tentatively planned in each community.
Te ton chapter No. 25 elected 1936 officers at a Monday meeting High Priest Arthur A. Tesch King C Denzil McDonald Scribe David A. Reiquain Treasurer BE. J Crary Secretary James T. Robison Deputy Grand High Priest James M. Burlingame of Great Falls made an official visit. Many Great Falls Masons accompanied him.
The two week holiday休 vacation starts Friday with school ending and resumes Monday January 6. Teachers have outlined trips: Marian Hassos to Aberdeen SD Eleanor Bily and Ruth Sayler to Minneap ukan and Yankton SD Jane Morton to St Cloud MN Cora Heyrock to Spokane Ruby Miller Hazel Trescott Mrs Hammond Regina Kohten to Chateau Janet Aldrich to Conrad parents home.
County Treasurer Elmer C. Smith reports $8,577.92 collected for county grade schools and $31,965.53 for accredited high schools, totaling $60,540.45. The County Superintendent Inez Eckford will distribute the funds among the schools.
The Choteau Gospel Tabernacle announces no service Friday night December 2. Sunday school at 10 am and morning worship at 11. Christmas program December 22 at 3 pm titled The Story of Christmas performed by children. No Bible study December 25.
A Christmas party featured a tree, carols, Santa gifting candy and adults gifts, plus a bountiful lunch. Mrs. Bush and Miss Lucille Inbody are noted, Tony Beck and Beck locals staged a junior program, and county junior leader plans support for a Bole junior group. W J Crittenden of Pleasburg died last Thursday and was buried Monday. Mrs Zimmerman and relatives receive sympathy. Mrs Ben Benson visited Great Falls.
Friday program showcases original dramatization of the Nutcracker Suite by Tchaikovsky directed by Miss Janet Aldrich. Lower grade morning show and upper grade 1 15 pm Friday feature prologue, dances, and three acts with students listed, plus the story of Christmas sung by glee clubs and a Three Kings drama.
Ralph Clayton, Bole mail carrier, reports two new families arriving in Bole at Chateau Saturday. He notes a roughly 50 percent population increase, saying few Montana towns reach such gains in a short period.
The administrator Hugh Robinson invites creditors and claimants against Sarah A. Robinson deceased to file vouchers within four months of the first publication. Claims should be presented to George Coffey at Larson Budg Chateau Montana, date November 27, 1935. First publication November 28, 1935.
Estate of George Wold deceased announces designation of an administrator to settle affairs. The notice outlines filing requirements, eligible claims, and deadlines for creditors and heirs to present claims under applicable probate law. Public records indicate the court oversees administration and distribution of assets.
State of George Wold deceased notice to creditors and persons with claims within four months. Bert I. Packer law office Citizens State Bank Building in Teton County. Dated December 5, 1935. ALBIN JOHNSON Administrator of the Estate of George Wold Deceased. First pub December 5, last December 26.
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