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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1971
Page
5
The Montana Legislature faces no general tax hike as House rejected a 2 percent sales tax and several proposed tax increases. Democrats must trim a 194 million budget to about 160–162 million for two years. A move to move Teton County to the second congressional district also awaits House approval.
A Montana senate session shows lawmakers champion causes from environment to crime penalties. Senator McKeon of Anaconda pushes a St Patrick’s Day bank holiday amendment. A drug bill debates continue as transmittal ends and money bills may dominate.
1970 Arctic Cat Snowmobile 440 cc offered by P. A. Thames in Choteau. Asking 800 cash or will trade for livestock or feed. Also notice: wanted hay on shares and other class ad teaser. Contact 466-2466.
Dick Nordhagen 258 and Howard Truchot 247 lead notable scores with Sunder 182 Nordhagen 176 and Truchot 175 high averages. Wednesday League shows Knudtzon Lumber 54 wins, Triangle Distributors 52, Stinchfield Insurance 51. Thursday League lead Triangle Packing 52, Grain Growers 44, Sheriff’s Raiders 44 with Jerry Herman high series 662 and 922 high game by Triangle Packing.
League standings show teams Shelby Coyotes Conrad Cowboys Cut Bank Wolves Chateau Bulldogs Fairfield Eagles Browning Indians Valier Panthers Sunburst Refiners and more. Friday results include Cut Bank 52 Chateau 44 and Conrad 48 Valier 45 among others. Saturday scores list Conrad 68 Chateau 49 Fairfield 65 Sunburst 55 Shelby 70 Cut Bank 61 and more.
Montana had 26,400 farms in operation in 1970, down 300 from 1969, with the trend toward fewer but larger farms likely to continue in 1971. Total land in farms held at 67.1 million acres, the same as the four prior years, while the average farm size rose to 2,542 acres. Texas leads in farm acreage. Montana ranks second, fifth in average farm size behind Arizona, Wyoming, Nevada, and New Mexico.
The meeting was called to order by president Chris Oertel and a $15 donation to the hospital was decided. Reporter Winnie Morey signed off as the Acantha issue notes.
The Montana Water Development Association will host a 90 minute excursion for state lawmakers to Helena highlighting water development's economic and environmental value. Brig Gen John W Morris of the U S Army Corps of Engineers will keynote. The program features talks by the Bureau of Reclamation Soil Conservation Service and Montana Water Resources Board with a Q and A session. MWDA formed in 1966 uniting two prior groups and now includes about 400 members across districts banks and firms concerned with Montana water development.
Barley yields increased up to 35 bushels per acre on dryland plots near Cut Bank in tests led by Harold Houlton at the North Montana Branch Experiment Station Havre. Nitrogen-phosphorus combos boosted yields, with 60 pounds N giving no extra gain. potassium aided grain quality but not yield.
The fourth Teton Hustlers 4-H meeting at Trinity Lutheran Church drew 21 members four leaders and one guest. Activities included discussions on elder care water ton lakes and exchanges with other clubs plus talks on home aquariums the basic four beavers and state symbols. Health refreshments were provided by Mike Lane Dusty Crary and Darwin Kirby.
The Ponderosa 4-H Club met at George Morris home on February 7. Secretary minutes were approved after a correction. Members discussed light bulb sales with Randy DeRue leading in prizes. The group planned programs including a speaker from abroad and Valentines for Ninwoe Home residents. Meeting moved to Thursday. Treasurer reported.
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