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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1951
Page
2
A letter argues that despite high federal taxes to fund wars and subsidies, a small local levy for a new school or courthouse is prudent. It compares the 15 cents in federal taxes to a 4 cent local school tax and urges voters to consider direct community benefits, noting Chateau grade school as a fire trap and urging thoughtful voting this Saturday.
The conservation committee rejected a $100,000 request to publicize Montana tourism, instead keeping a $50,000 appropriation. Supporters argue tourism is the state’s third largest industry, generating about $70 million annually and substantial gas tax revenue, and that boosting advertising compares with other western states. They urge continued promotion of Glacier National Park to grow travel and highway funds.
Farmington notes mourn the death of Mrs. Haydan Hines and extend sympathy to Buck Hines. Joel Griess and Leona Frank visit California and plan stops with sister Mrs. Merny Hanson. Bil Pinell and Maurice Talifson return from a long trip east and head to Wadaska for business. Joe Talifson and Ruth Talifson visit Farmington.
Those present included several couples such as Mr and Mrs Clarence Oaton and Mr and Mrs John Chalmers along with their families. The Home Demonstration club met with Mrs Nyhus on Thursday of this week.
Mrs Martin Alzheimer and Mrs Eddie Alzheimer and sons returned home from Columbus hospital last Monday. Families and friends visited at local homes including Eklunds and Pedersens. Regular Parents meeting planned at the school on Wednesday February 21 at 7 p.m. All welcome. Local residents attended IOOF Social in Chateau. Pedersens hosted dinner for Buddy's birthday and hosted guests from Minnesota. State Legislature visits referenced. Local dinners and waffle supper noted.
Local church listings show morning worship at 9 00 with choirs and 11 00 at St Stephens and 11 00 at Dutton Lutheran with organ meditations. Activities include Sunday school 9 45 nursery care and midweek Lenten services plus guilds and confirmands. Public notices urge voting in a school bond election.
Church activities upcoming with schedules for junior choir CYO religion classes and rosary devotions. Choteau and Augusta listings include Sunday services, stations of the cross, benediction and various evenings of worship and meetings led by Rev Thomas J Gannon and EH Snydahl pastor with Methodist and Lutheran groups sharing events.
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