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Choteau Acantha

Location

Choteau, Montana, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1934

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Seed Peas To Be Grown Again In Teton County

G C Moore of Associated Seed Growers Inc arrived in Chateau to interview farmers in irrigated areas including Farmington Agawam and Bynum about contracting peas. He spoke with County Agent Robert Clarkson as moisture and price outlook improve with expected rates around 2.50 to 2.75 dollars per hundred.

G. C. Moore Associated Seed Growers, Inc Chateau Moore Farmington Agawam Bynum Robert Clarkson Teton County W. H. Woodruff Seed Company Fairfield George W. Miller Belfry Mont

Farm Shop Course Draws 18 Enrollees

An adult farm shop school opened on the 10th with an average enrollment of 18, led by M. K. Luther. The second session was held last Saturday, covering saw filing rope splicing soldering tool tempering and shop knacks. Attendees include Ed Bammel Glen Wiseman Wilbur Zeigler Bob Geo Gamradt Irvin Gamradt Bart O'Day Melvin Beck Tony Beck Joe Dirkes Geo Dirkes Conrad Wittke Joe Homeberg Willard Asmus Frank Timmerman Dave Scarrow Bill Swanke Emil Quad Power. Three more Saturdays remain with a session on water supply and sewage disposal for farm homes and women will be invited.

M. K. Luther Ed Bammel Glen Wiseman Wilbur Zeigler Bob Geo, Gamradt Irvin Gamradt Bart O’day Melvin Beck Tony Beck Joe Dirkes Geo. Dirkes Conrad Wittke Joe Homeberg Willard Asmus Frank Timmerman Dave Scarrow Bill Swanke Emil Quad Power

Forest Service Films Shown at Royal Theater

Seven free reels shown at the Royal theater by the U S forest service. Education films covered sheep management, roads in national parks, the Freeman lake fire in Idaho, timber operations, Bozeman roadup, and wildlife. Boy Scouts aided presentation. hats passed for Scout work. Earlier showings occurred at Belleview, Spring Valley, and Bynum with Ranger W N Streeter.

Royal Theater U. S. Forest Service W. N. Streeter Belleview Spring Valley Bynum National Forest Freeman Lake Idaho Bozeman

Choteau Bakery Installs Rohwedder Slice Master

R I McClue proprietor of the Choteau bakery installed Monday a new bread slicing machine known as the Rohwedder slice master with a capacity of 400 loaves an hour. The electric unit is among the latest and most efficient in its line. Loaves may now be bought sliced or unsliced, matching offerings in larger cities. New wrapping equipment was added. Mr and Mrs H Bloom and Mrs Gordon Monkman of Bynum visited Choteau yesterday.

R. I. McClue Choteau Bakery McClue

Legion Plans Minstrel Show and Dance on St Patrick's Day

The American Legion advances its minstrel show and dance for March 17 with a second arrangements meeting led by Capt. C. James Smith. Hugh Wypper from Great Falls will join acts with end men Robert Clarkson Johnnie Peterson and Chick Sulgrove. Tennant's Orchestra is engaged and rehearsal Friday at the Masonic hall.

American Legion St. Patrick’s Day C. James Smith B. I. Packer Hugh Wypper Chateau Great Falls Mr. Wypper Robert Clarkson Johnnie Peterson Claude Hall Young Tennant Legion Fairfield Dutton Three Rivers

Walter Bradshaw Visits Choteau As Rock Driller Legend

Out-of-town visitor Walter Bradshaw former world champion rock driller arrives in Choteau with wife to attend obituary of Frank Warner. Bradshaw recalls single and double handed drilling contests. world record set in 1901 at Spokane with a 55 inch granite hole in 15 minutes earning purses totaling 13 000 dollars. He mentions partner Joe Freelhy and notes mining camps from Butte to Tonopah Bisbee and Douglas where purses reached 2 250 dollars.

Choteau Walter Bradshaw Bradshaw Montana Chateau Monday Butte Frank Warner Spokane Joe Freelhy Tonopah Nevada Bisbee and Douglass Arizona Douglas

Montana Town Hit by Tornado

Arthur Hirshberg received a copy of the Los Angeles Herald Express dated February 1 reporting a tornado in Choteau Montana. Julius Hirshberg in California called relatives after reading the front page account noting front page three line caption and a single unidentified person listed as injured in a building collapse.

Arthur Hirshberg Los Angeles Herald Express Choteau Julius Hirshberg California Montana

Mason ic Party Plans Set Tonight

The third Mason ic party of the season is scheduled for tonight. M. K. Luther chairs the arrangements committee while George Benedett handles serving and J. E. Hodgskiss oversees the program. Mrs. Shirley Wallace directs dinner preparation.

M. K. Luther George Benedett J. E. Hodgskiss Shirley Wallace

Birthday tribute to George Washington and nation’s founding

The text honors George Washington on his birthday and credits him with shaping a nation during its early stressful days. It emphasizes the heritage and leadership that enabled the country’s development.

George Washington

Lions Club Plans Big Fourth of July Celebration

The 12 department chairmen met with full attendance to outline tentative plans for Chateau's 1934 Fourth of July celebration sponsored by the Lions Club. L. E. Taylor leads publicity while a grand prize automobile is eyed, plus other prizes linked to city merchandise.

Chateau Lions Club L. E. Taylor

Local Airport About 75 Percent Finished and Halted

The Chateau airport project, a CWA effort, is about 25 percent incomplete per foreman J L Gleason. Runways are usable but edges show dirt windrows. markers lack chrome orange paint. A large 100 by 92 foot circle is partially excavated and to be filled with gravel and painted.

Chateau J. L. Gleason Mr. Gleason

Allotment Checks Arrive for Wheat Farmers in County

About $165 000 in wheat allotment checks reached Chateau this week. Farmers will receive roughly 20 cents per bushel to total about two thirds of the disbursement. the final third will be sent after June 1. Checks are available at the allotment committee office in the courthouse with in person signatures required.

Chateau Court House

Assessor Sets 1934 Livestock Valuations in Teton County

County Assessor Otto Wagnild adopts the 1934 livestock valuation schedule after a State board of equalization suggestion. Livestock will be taxed at 33 1-3 percent of full valuation, with the schedule listing the specific values.

Teton County Otto Wagnild State Board of Equalization

Teton Bulldogs Hand Simms High Second Straight Loss

The Teton Bulldogs defeated Simms High 32 to 15 in a boys game while Simms girls were defeated 38 to 17. Simms players Travis Klein Baker Jensen and Lindberg led scoring with 18 points for Simms and Miller Stott Moore starred for Teton.

Teton Bulldogs Simms High Simms Teton Miller Moore Stott Travis Burke Davis Clarkson Olson Hamilton Klein Baker Allman Price Jenkins Jensen Lindberg Desjardin Bulldogs Getts Tokerud J. Greer Willets Jourdonnais Dale Bobes Greer If. Cesscesseeeeeeeeeee 1 0 2 0 J. Greer, If. Coesseseseeeeeneee 3 0 6 O Ichme Cesesascennseseeesseereees Golies, C F. Clow, VE. Caescesceveeeseesenere Willets, Rg Seeneneeeee

Fish rearing pond project eyed for Chateau area

A proposed fish rearing pond near Chateau moves closer to reality as officials plan surveys and seek funding. County Surveyor Obert Peterson and Mayor C W Burns coordinated a site near the city water plant, with potential costs around 2000 and a 50 by 100 foot pond. The project hinges on Civil Works Administration support and possible contributions from the state fish and game department and local Sportsmen's association. Miller and the Richards spring landowners hold water rights, with irrigation reservations to be arranged.

Chateau Otto Wagnild Teton McDonald Waynild George Coffey Donald Obert Peterson C. W. Burns CWA Civil Works Administration State Fish and Game Department Teton County Sportsmen's Association Richard’s City Great Northern McLean St Cowgill Richards Teton Valley George F. Miller J. E. Hodgskiss Miller

Eddie Shore Honored by Colliers Prompts Local Reunion

Mrs. J. Peebles recalls her schooldays with Eddie Shore, the noted pro hockey star from the Boston Bruins, in response to an article in Colliers. She describes his Saskatchewan upbringing, humble ranch life near Fort Qu'Appelle, and his rough youthful play versus later fame and business success.

Eddie Shore Colliers Jim Peebles Teton County Eddie Boston Bruins

Daughter Born Monday to Beckmans in Falls

A daughter was born Monday at Deaconess hospital in Great Falls to Mr. and Mrs. Edward R. Beckman of 1226 Third Avenue North. The infant weighed seven pounds two ounces. Mrs. Beckman is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E F Hirghberg. Mr. Beckman is with Beckman Bros., Great Falls, pioneer furriers of Montana.

Great Falls Edward R. Beckman Third Avenue North Beckman EF. J. Hirghberg Hirshberg

Man Found After Night Out In Exposure Near Higgin's Place

George Harris an elderly man was brought to Chateau hospital after being exposed. He left H. H. Higgins place around 2 PM and wandered all night, not found until about 9 AM Wednesday. A faithful dog with him reportedly became trapped.

George Harris Chateau Hospital H. H. Higgins George Higgins

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More Forest Service H. Bloom Gordon Monkman K. E. Sturgis R. E B. Nelson R. T. O'Neill H. W. Bateman C. D. McDonald Arnold Hanusa Clarence Johnson H. L. Statfford H. B. Weeks J. L. Billings Gleason Etnas Sateen Simms HI Kenneth McDonald Beckmans Falls
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