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Choteau Acantha

Location

Choteau, Montana, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1925

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Attorneys General Opinion On Tuition For Out Of District Pupils

The opinion states districts may charge tuition for nonresident children if space and resources are limited and resident pupils are not displaced. Tuition should not exceed the originating district’s state and county apportionment. A temporary residence to attend school is not free attendance unless the move is bona fide. A bona fide move means no tuition may be charged.

Chateau L. A. Foot

Teton County Board Proceedings January 1925

Teton county commissioners meet January 5 1925 elect W D Jones chairman. They adopt a 50 percent settlement with Great Falls Power Co for 1923 taxes paid under protest. January 6 approves school district tuition and transfers funds. January 7 approves Dutton State Bank bond and security deposits. Adjourned to January 8.

W. D. Jones Donald Kerr Algon Udin Great Falls Power Co State Board of Equalization Teton County Kerr Butte Montana Great Falls Power Company State Board of Egalization Board of County Commissioners of Alin

Prizes Offered in County Rabbit Eradication Drive

The Chateau Rod and Gun Club announces prizes totaling 25 dollars for rural county clubs in the jack rabbit eradication campaign led by County Agent Robert Clarkson. First prize 15 dollars, second 10 dollars, third 5 dollars. plus a radio prize from John W. Hentges. Contest ends February 22. Town clubs may assist but cannot win prizes.

The Chotéau Robert Clarkson E. H. Myrick John W. Hentges Chateau Hardware Myrick Chateau State Game Department

Choteau Boy Shot In Eye By Nail-Tipped Arrow

William Zion an 11 year old Choteau schoolboy was struck in the eye by a nail tipped arrow while playing with friends. The arrow entered the eye at a Great Falls hospital where doctors fight to save sight. The accident happened as the group watched an arrow shot into the air by a playmate. The Zion family recently moved from Carter and their father works at the Ost ranch near Priest Butte south of Choteau.

William Zion Great Falls Hospital Zion Carter Priest Butte Choteau

Missing man Kessler Eby linked to Blytheville Legion search

County Clerk W H Webb reports Kessler Eby died while employed by Teton county during 1917. Last heard from Chateau, Arkansas. His father enlisted help through the Blytheville American Legion. Arkansas authorities notified and a death certificate and photo exist. Burial occurred in Chateau cemetery after local inquiries failed to locate relatives.

Kessler Eby American Legion Blytheville Arkansas Teton County W. H. Webb Acantha Eby Chateau Legion

Auxiliary Ladies Card Party Next Thursday

The Catholic Ladies' Auxiliary hosts a card party at Gorham hall next Thursday evening February 19 starting at eight o'clock. All are invited for a pleasant evening with refreshments available and a 50 cent admission per person.

Catholic Ladies’ Auxiliary Gorham Hall

County to retire more bonds on two dates

County plans to retire bonds on March first and June first totaling 24,334.45 dollars, saving 6,151.96 in interest and reducing bonded indebtedness to 493,000 dollars. The plan, adopted by the board two years ago, uses the Bond Sinking Fund funded by annual taxes.

Teton County W. H. Webb State Board of Land Commissioners Board of County Commissioners Webb

Jere B. Leslie Dies After 29 Years as District Judge

Jere B. Leslie, 73, longtime Great Falls district judge, died last Friday night after years of illness. Re-elected since 1896, he served 29 years on the district bench with high respect and few reversals. Funeral was held at his Great Falls home with state-wide attendance.

Jere B. Leslie District Court Leslie Seattle Chateau Teton County Eighth Judicial District State Supreme Court Montana Great Falls Columbus Hospital

Teton Tossers Leave for High Line Trip

Eight members of the Teton County High School basketball squad plus Coach Williamson depart Monday for a four day trip with games in Havre and Big Sandy scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Players include Lloyd Green Howard Jourdonnais Lyal Crary Harold Crane William Burns Oliver Evenson Dean Crit tende and Walter Cohoe. A week later the team heads to Great Falls for the district tournament set for February 19 20 and 21.

Teton County Williamson Havre Big Sandy Lloyd Green Howard Jourdonnais Lyal Crary Harold Crane William Burns Oliver Evenson Dean Crittende Walter Cohoe Prof. Williamson Great Falls

Teton teams defeat Browning in home basketball clash

In a Friday evening league game at the Teton high gymnasium the girls edged Browning 1 point while the boys won 23 to 18. Key players included Phyllis Green Lillian Archie Pauline Jacobson Helen Lindseth Lucille and Helen Morgan for Teton. Crane Evenson Burns Crittenden Crary and Walter Cohoe. Browning was coached by Lawrence Jackson, son of J G Jackson of Choteau.

Teton Browning High School Phyllis Green Lillian Archie Pauline Jacobson Cener Helen Lindseth J. G. Jackson Chotesu

Talented Musician for Frisco Debuts in City

Carl Wengart, noted pianist and brother of Mrs. G. C. Core of Choteau, has left Great Falls for San Francisco to open a new studio. He has taught piano in Great Falls and Choteau after years of study with master instructors abroad. Chateau audiences praised his performances, and locals regret his departure as students lose a valued teacher.

Carl *Wengart G. C. Core Choteau Great Falls San Francisco Wengart Europe

Rhoads Proposes Cooler Legislature By Constitutional Amendment

Montana state senator H T Rhoads of Teton county announces a plan to cut the legislature from 55 senators and 101 representatives to 20 and 55 respectively. He aims to submit the measure for voter approval in 1927, seeking reduced costs and a smaller body.

Helena H. T. Rhoads Teton County Senate House Rhoads Legislative Assembly Great Falls Tribune

King of the Ivories Harry Snodgrass Freed for Palace Theatre

Harry Snodgrass known as the King of the Ivories has been released from the Missouri state prison broadcasting station at Jefferson City and now headlines a vaudeville engagement at the Palace Theatre in Chicago.

Chateau Harry Snodgrass Missouri State Jefferson City Palace Theatre Chicago

Isle of Jewels Operetta Presented by Glee Club

A cast of ten characters and a chorus of forty under Miss Bertie Williamson will stage Isle of Jewels this Saturday at 8 15 pm in the high school auditorium. Freshman Glee Club members perform with costumes by Miss Forrest and accompaniment by Helen Morgan.

Bertie Williamson Isle of Jewels King Diamond The Glen Stokes Queen Diamond Blanche Bennetson Princess Sapphire Alta Dornblaser Onyx Martha Cunningham Turquoise Lady Pearl Lady Garnet Court Jewels Helen Standish Norma Erickson Lenora Edward Willie Wise Bud Burns Lord Topaz John Barnhouse Lord Agate George Radcliffe Loraine Lathrop Thora Kregness Bernadine Hubbard Mabel Tokerud Olive Talifson Lillian Dolalie Nan Cole Helen Hanson Bertha Morhardt William Olsen Harry Bleecker Bud Moore Alicia Tokerud Gunhild Lindseth Margaret Anderson Helen Bramer Lenora Dale Lola

Smallpox Case Reported in Choteau

Smallpox detected late last week in Choteau. City Health Officer Dr E B Maynard reports one case and the patient has been moved to the pest house and is recovering from a mild form. Vaccination of grade and high school pupils and fumigation of exposed quarters are underway.

Choteau E. B. Maynard

Chateau Town Team Defeats Great Falls De Molay Quint 34 to 18

Chateau's town team opened its season with a 34 to 18 victory over a De Molay quint from Great Falls on the local high school floor. Grady refereed as Midget and Jackson led Chateau with 10 points apiece, followed by Anderson 4 Otness 4 Hodgkiss 2 and 4 from foul shots. A game with Murphy Meaday Co. in Great Falls is tentatively planned and Fairfield visits Chateau tomorrow at 7 30 after local events.

Chateau de Molay Great Falls Grady of Kent Midget George Jackson Brick Anderson Chuck Otness Bingo Hodgskiss Teddy M.donald Hodgskiss Otness Midget Jackson Anderson Hodgkiss Ree Murphy-Meaday Co. Quint Fairfield

Local Scout Quint Trims Great Falls Five

Chateau's Boy Scout basketball team coached by Scout Master R B Culbertson beat Troop 5, Great Falls, in a tight game at Great Falls last Saturday. Final score 22 to 25. Local lineup included Bud Moore center, George Loomis and Clinton Core forwards, Julian Stenson and Thomas Moore guards.

Chateau R. B. Culbertson Great Falls Bud Moore George Loomis Clinton Core Julian Stenson Thomas Moore

M. E. Church Notes with Services and Topics

Robert B. Culbertson, minister, announces Sunday School at 10:30 and morning worship at 11:30 with the topic What We Mean by a Christian. Evening service at 7:30 on Unused Talents and Epworth League at 6:45. Ladies' Industrial Wednesday afternoon features special music. all are welcome.

Epworth League

Nels Austad Pioneer and Fairfield Resident Dies

Nels T. Austad, 83, longtime Fairfield area pioneer, died at his ranch seven miles east of Fairfield last Saturday after a yearlong illness with pneumonia. He homesteaded on the Burton bench, filed on land in 1902, and lived on his Fairfield bench home since 1908. Survived by his wife, two sons Co. A. Austad of Bole and T. N. Austad of Fairfield, and a daughter in Norway. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Norwegian church in Fairfield with burial there.

Nels T.austad Fairfield Austed Austad Burton Co. A. Austad Bole T. N. Austad Norway

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Tnesel Algon’ Udin Charles F. Proff Goodwin Odden D. E Fleishman Board of Free Children Berndt Johnson Tom Selstad Board of Transportation G. Flik Arne Hofto Sun River Stock and Land ‘Co Choteau Hardware First National Bank J. B. Leslie Annie Kelly Annie L. Kelly Sadie C. Cashman Kelly E. D. Forrest Jennie M. Green May Connor Woodmen Hall William G. Cook High Line Browning Frisco Glee Club DE Molay Quint M. E Robert B. Culbertson Nels Austad Pioneer Uncle Sam Citizens State Bank
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