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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1952
Page
8
Citizens weigh in on city dog ordinance with letters and verse. A poem criticizes laws restricting dogs while another writer warns of neighborly nuisance and health concerns from pets. The exchange covers personal experience, animal control, and community impact in a local context.
At a Choteau Chamber of Commerce meeting the group debated a grade school bonding measure and warned that higher taxation would follow. Members approved forming a three person committee to monitor school board meetings and report to the chamber. The chamber treasurer noted a $1,149.51 balance after dues. a noon meeting time was set for future sessions.
The Augusta church recounts its building journey from early fundraising led by the Ladies Aid to a donated lot by R. B. Wellman. Initial costs neared 20 000 dollars, with plans for a 30 000 dollar project deemed too costly. The footing was poured November 15 1949, pumice blocks from Idaho Falls used, 50 by 175 feet floor space, interiors plastered, linoleum in rooms, and carpets in the chapel. Total cash donations reached 12 286.77 with Ladies Aid adding 4 934.99, funds later adjusted to 12 1 221.67 as of December 7 1951. The first service was September 23 1951, with a dedication December 9 1951 attended by about 300, and Augusta trustees and Ladies Aid officers welcomed community cooperation from many denominations.
Jack Coulter district governor of Lions International 37 D spoke at the Chateau Lions Club last Thursday noting unprecedented growth since 1950 with 420000 members in 4 nations and 82 new clubs added last year. He urged support for district convention in Helena and the national in June at Mexico City.
At the annual election of the Lord Mayor of the City of London, street-smelling flowers and herbs are scattered over the platform. The practice is a relic of medieval precautions once taken against the plague.
An old style sales snippet touts good printing and paper to make a compelling impression. It claims use of Harmer mill board and Harmer Bond envelopes as part of a sales pitch to call on customers.
Public meetings are scheduled at the Civic Center Friday with sessions starting at 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM. Miss Rosalie Mueller will present colored slides about her Montana 4 H exchange in Germany, followed by talks on soil conservation by M. P. Hansmeier. A Soil Conservation day at the Choteau courthouse is planned for March 14 with cooperation from district supervisors and soil conservation service personnel. Farmers should secure seed wheat, oats, or barley early amid statewide seed shortages.
The Tot Togery sponsors a photograph contest with winners from Choteau. Third prize honors David Zion, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Zion, while the first prize went to a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bud Taylor. Displays ran all week at the Tot Togery as patrons received their photos. The shop also expands its merchandise from infant sizes to 12 years, widening children’s clothing options.
Graden B Green son of Mr and Mrs Graden Green Chateau has been advanced to fireman in the Navy. He entered service in July 1950 and trained at the U S Naval Training Center San Diego California. He serves with the public works division at Langley Point Philippine Islands. He was active in football and basketball at Choteau High School and worked as a carpenter before joining the Navy.
A Montana Taxpayer report shows 35 per 1000 residents received public assistance in June 1951 across five major welfare programs. Total cases rose to 21,040 from 16,487 five years earlier, with county rates ranging 68 to 20 per 1000. Old age aid grew under 10 percent, while dependent children rose 60 percent, notably in counties with large Indian populations. Causes cited include war aftermath such as divorce, desertion, and illegitimacy.
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