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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1933
Page
3
County Superintendent Inez Eckford completed the first apportionment of 1933 general school fund moneys among 46 districts totaling $16,155.17, up from $15,556.42 last year, with a per capita amount of $8.55. Accredited high school funds distributed amounted to $13,622.88, down from $17,965.16, due to mill levies shifting from 7 mills to 1.1 mills.
Mr and Mrs Alfred W Prewett of Simms announce the engagement of their daughter Bertha Allie to Theodore F Arensmeyer of Farmington. The marriage is planned for Christmas Day. Bertha is sister of Erma Prewett of Great Falls and Theodore teaches at Pleasant Valley school near Choteau.
High masses in Chateau and Power were scheduled at midnight. A low mass in Dutton followed at 8 30 and another at Bynum at 11 00. Augusta held a high mass at 9 00 led by Rev. J. F. Schulte, pastor.
Gladys Lincoln traveled to Shelby to visit her parents and faced difficulties returning for school. Reid Swerson, a business visitor, was in Helena on Thursday and Friday. Ongoing snow and cold caused car starting problems and halted church gatherings for weeks. Bob Harris visited Great Falls and Helena. The school plans a Christmas program next Friday at the hall. Mrs. Bert Jensen hosted a quilting event with many friends, sharing a star quilt and a nice dinner.
Acantha notes a windy holiday in Premium Center with deep snows and bitter cold. Residents Frank Malone, C K Malone, Ben Berringer, Hulls, and Pendray to Conrad road costs cited. Reflections on NRA aid, liquor store rents, immigration policy, and a Christmas benediction to readers.
An American Poultry Association show will be hosted in Great Falls January 16 through 18 with entries from Silver Bow Yellowstone Pondera and Cascade counties. C T Driessen of the Treasurebelt Poultry association announced that judging will be by a licensed APA judge and prize money will be awarded. A site is not yet chosen.
Washington reports that the federal relief administration authorized a beef purchase program for the country. Harry L. Hopkins, the relief administrator, said every state had been offered the plan now in operation to aid the needy.
The administrator described a Texas plan to buy cattle from local livestock men, process and distribute to the needy. He said states could pay $1.75 per hundredweight locally, with central buying retained where local purchases are not feasible, depending on state acceptance.
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