Drought Year Brought Strain Yet Local Progress Persists
The 1936 drought hit Teton county reducing crops and stock but higher prices, soil conservation efforts, and ongoing projects supported recovery. Tax collections rose, debt decreased, Dun and Chateau gained infrastructure, irrigation and resettlement programs progressed, and a hopeful outlook for 1937 emerged with continued development and prudent farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton County
Montana State College Extension Service
Montana
Dunn
Onit
Bureau of Reclamation
Chateau
Iso
Elk Question and the Stockmen
The Acantha defends the U S forest service position endorsing elk kills to protect grazing on national forests. It argues elk and cattle interests can coexist and condemns campaign against the regional forester. It notes dry years intensify grazing issues and stresses economic value of livestock alongside game resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acantha
Teton County
Forest Service
National Forest
Augusta stockmen defend Sun River elk herd plan
John A. Willard of Augusta argues for balanced elk management in the Sun River preserve. He notes elk roam beyond the reserve, supports controlled hunting for steady oversight, and emphasizes stockmen and local communities rely on elk with responsible stewardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
John A. Willard
Augusta Stockman
Sun River
Augusta
Chateau
Lewis and Clark Forest
Sun River Preserve
Forest Service
Elmer Burke Buried in Great Falls
Rites of the Catholic church were performed Monday morning in Great Falls for Elmer E. Burke Pendray elevator operator who died suddenly from heart trouble last Tuesday. Interment followed beside his wife in a local cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
Elmer E. Burke
New Year's Eve Dance Sponsored by Choteau Woman's Club
The Choteau Woman's Club hosts the annual New Year's Eve dance at the Ma sonic hall tonight. Mrs Frank Stearns chairs arrangements with several club members assisting. Proceeds benefit the Choteau public library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choteau Woman's Club
Masonic Hall
Frank Stearns
Choteau Public Library
Notice to stockholders Eldorado Co-op Canal Company
Directors of Eldorado Co operative Canal Company in Chateau Montana levied a $1.00 per share assessment payable by January 15 1937 to Mary E Smith secretary treasurer at Citizens State Bank Choteau. Unpaid shares by February 15 1937 will be advertised for sale and sold March 15 1937 at 2 pm at the courthouse front door Chateau to pay the delinquent assessment and costs. First pub Dec 24 last Jan 14
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldorado Co-operative Canal Company
Chateau
Teton County
Montana
Mary E. Smith
Citizens State Bank of
Teton Cooperative Canal Company Annual Stockholders Meeting
Notice lists regular annual meeting of stockholders at Burton school house Farmington Montana on Saturday January 9 1937 at 1 o clock p m to elect officers for the ensuing year and conduct other business. Calbinford secretary treasurer. First publication Dec 24 last Jan 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton Cooperative Canal Company
Burton School
Farmington
Montana
Summons in District Court of Montana Te xton County
Mary F. Dull files a civil action against all claimants to real property in Teton County Montana. The court requires all interested parties to appear within sixty days of first publication and state their interest or lien in the SE quarter of section 4, township 23 north, range 1 east. If unanswered, the plaintiff will seek relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Dull
State of
Montana
Mary F. Dull
County of
Teton
Montana Meridian
Decree Sought On Roy R Randolph Heirship Case
The complaint seeks determination of Roy R Randolph’s heirship and title to the described lands and asks the court to declare the plaintiff owner in fee simple free of encumbrances. It names no opposing claimants and cites record dates December 19 1936 and publication dates December 24 and January 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy R. Randolph
Frances Rosengren
Meda McLean
Bert I Packer
Chateau
Montana
Montana Divorce Suit Seeks Dissolution After Cruelty
Edith Mae Einan sues Elling Andrew Einan in Chateau Montana District Court seeking a divorce on grounds of extreme cruelty. The summons instructs the defendant to answer within twenty days and notes the case filed December 23, 1936 with Deputy Frances Rosengren handling the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Ninth Judicial District
State of Montana
Teton
Edith Mae Einan
Elling Andrew Einan
Notice to Stockholders Teton Co-operative Canal Co
Notice to stockholders filed by secretary treasurer Binf ord for The Teton Co operative Canal Co. Burton school house of Farming CAI. First pub December 24. Last January 7.
Schedule of Dates and Months Listed Throughout Year
A sequence lists each month with a paired date. February 19th March 19th April 16th May 14th June 18th July 16th September 3rd October 15th November 12th December 10th January 18th February 23rd March 22nd April 19th May 17th June 21st July 19th September 6th October 18th November 15th December 13th
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glacier County
Naturalization Hearings Timetable For Four Montana Counties
The district court in Montana's Ninth Judicial District sets times for naturalization matters to be heard within Teton Pondera Glacier and Toole counties for the year 1937.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Ninth Judicial District
State of
Montana
Teton, Pondera, Glacier and Toole
Naturalization Hearings Scheduled Across Counties
The court orders naturalization matters heard in multiple Montana counties on specific dates in March and September 1937. Sessions are set for Teton Pondera Glacier Toole counties with a December 9 1937 Shelby filing date noted by District Judge R M Hattersley and first publication December 17 and last December 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton
Pondera
Glacier
Toole
Shelby
Montana
R. M. Hattersley
Notice of assessment by Teton Co-operative Canal Co
Directors levied assessment No 39 of 25 per share on stock of the Teton Co operative Canal Co at Farmington Montana. Payment due by January 2 1937 to Cal Binford secretary treasurer. Unpaid shares will be sold January 22 1937 at 2 pm at the post office front door Farmington for delinquent amount advertising costs and sale expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton Co-operative Canal Company
Farmington
Montana
Cal Binford
Teton County
Notice for Publication of Homestead Claim in Montana
Peter Geldrich Jr of Augusta Montana filed for three year proof on land described in sections 7 8 9 township 22 north range 7 west Montana. Hearing before Leo G Murphy January 14 1937 with witnesses Roy Carlson Lloyd Love Bergetta Madson Barth O Day all of Augusta. First publication December 10 1936.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Great Falls
Montana
Peter Geldrich, Jr
Augusta
Register First Pub
Court Terms Fixed for Teton Pondera Glacier Toole 1937
In pursuance of Section 8826 of the Revised Codes, the times for terms of court in Teton Pondera Glacier and Toole counties for 1937 are fixed. January 15th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninth Judicial District
State of
Montana
Teton
Pondera, Glacier and Toole
Pondera
Glacier and Toole
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HE Choteau
Acanthiry
E. L. Jourdonnais
Choteau
Canada
Vance
Elmer Burke
Calbinford
Texton
Court Seal
E. Ll. Murphy
Teton Co-operative Canal Co
CAI
Binford
Pondera County
Chas G. Roberts
C. E. Stephens
Larson Bldg
B. A. Roll
Larson
E. J. Crary
McDonald Block
Choteau Creamery
W. W. Smith
The
Chateau Hotel
AAA
WM. Schneider
C. W. Boussard
C. James Smith
J. H. Byler
Mont
E. B. Maynard, M. D
Homeopathic Hospital
Givens Block
Bertha Rogers
R. N
the Club
Cheteau
Good Fellowship Alwaye
Choteau Hospital
H. W. Bateman
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