Wedum Brothers Begin Hirshberg Store Alterations
Carl and Maurice Wedum start interior renovations on the Hirshberg building to open a modern dry goods store around March 25. Fixtures arrive from Glasgow, old shelving is removed, new shelving by Howard Beardsley, lighting updated, and the interior redecorated in white and ivory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wedum Bros
Hirshberg
Glasgow
Wedum Brothers
Carl and
Maurice
Adams
First Avenue Southwest
Herman Earls
Carl Wedum
Howard Beardsley
Carl
Teton Girls Quint and Valier Lassies in Tie Game
Teton county high school girls battled Valier to a 21 21 tie after a late basket and free throw by Valier. Shoquist led with eleven points while Johnson topped the Bulldogs with seven in the boys’ 22 16 loss to Valier.
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Teton Girls
Quint
Valier
Bulldogs
Teton County High School
Shoquist
Walier
Valierites
Teton Ageregalion
Valier Lads
Johnson
Teton
Scott
Bleecker
Julbrandsen
N. Rosengren
Dee86
Sale
Deerete Odenaseas
Depner
Anv
Wallace, Co
Brown, F
Eneneeeees
Teton-Ursuline Academy
Teton Bulldogs
Fairfield
Chateau Public School
Rose
Chateau
Blomberg
Cooper
Embody
Dellno
Proff
Larkin
Robert Gilbert
Russell Gilbert
Radcliffe
Cameron
WPA Worker Fined For Disturbing the Peace
Baker Scott a WPA worker on the water main project was fined ten dollars in police court by Magistrate J G Jackson for disturbing the peace and using profane language in Chateau in the presence of the city marshal. He served one night in jail and a union raised eight dollars to cover the rest. City officials refused to allow him back on the job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker Scott
WPA
J. G. Jackson
Thos. E. Neely
Baker
Chateau
The
Workers Alliance
Earl Terry
Alliance
Tax Deputies to Aid In March Tax Returns at Chateau
Dan OConnell and F Pokorny will visit the Chateau courthouse on March 1 and 2 to assist taxpayers in filing federal and Montana income tax returns at no charge. Bring complete gross income data and expenses for state returns. early filing can save money and avoid common errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan O’connell
U. S
Internal Revenue
F. Pokorny
Court House
Chateau
Acantha
Helena
Washingtons Birthday Observed By Masons At Local Party
Washingtons birthday was celebrated by Chateau Masons with a Saturday evening program on the Masonic social calendar. A dinner with national emblems, a talk by B I Packer on Washington the Mason, songs by Mrs A J Moore, a high school cast directed by Miss Mae Walton staged an imitation Cecil and Sally broadcast, and dancing to the Dutton orchestra closed the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chateau Mason
Masonic Hall
N. W. Edwards
B. I. Packer
the Mason
A. J. Moore
Mae Walton
Cecil
Sally
Alta Alstad
Jack Larkin
Dr. Morgan
Ray Agee
Tom Smith
Arnold Neiswender
Mason
Folrence Eastwood
Elizabeth
Elizabeth Sorenson
Mr. Gillingwater
Terry Tennant
Dutton Old-Time
Sheriff Investigates Two Burglaries Reported Last Week
Sheriff J L Billings and deputies are probing two burglaries from the past week. At Greenfield Farmers Oil Co service station in Fairfield about 100 dollars was taken after a late Thursday break in through a glass pane. In Chateau a shed by the Great Northern section house was broken into Sunday night and around 40 gallons of gasoline and other goods were stolen. Henry Hanson found the Fairfield site when opening the station the next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Billings
Greenfield Farmers Oil Co
Fairfield
Chateau
Great Northern Section
Floyd Weaver
Henry Hanson
Brother of Ben Wolk Dies in Minnesota
Ben Wolk received a telegram last week about his brother Otto’s death in Wheaton Minnesota. He left for Cut Bank to accompany Otto’s body to the funeral. The Wolk family has suffered multiple losses in recent years including Mrs Stephen Lindseth and Ben's mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Wolk
Wheaton
Minn
Wolk
Cut Bank
Otto
Stephen Lindseth
Paul
Great Falls
Ben
Legion Birthday Observance Plans Mark 19th Anniversary
The Chateau Post of the American Legion announces national observances for the Legion's 19th anniversary from March 15 to 17 1938. A nationwide BC NBC broadcast 10 to 11 p m Mountain time features National Commander Daniel J Doherty and other leaders with a Hollywood originated finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau
American Legion
Paris
France
Post
Legion
Pendray
National Broadcasting Co
Pacific Time
Son of early-day editor dies in Choteau
Ralph Corson 51, son of Schuyler M. Corson, longtime Choteau printer, died Monday at Choteau hospital after three months there. Born Sun River May 18, 1886, he spent most of his life in Teton county, never married, and is survived by brother George and sisters Mrs. Hugo Horst and Mrs. Nellie Van Kuiken. Funeral services were held at Roberts Funeral home with Rev. B. M. Alstad officiating. interment in Chateau cemetery beside his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Corson
Schuyler M. Corson
Choteau
Choteau Hospital
Corson
Sun River
Teton County
Battle Creek
Frazier
Deep Creek
Carson
Chateau
George
Hugo Horst
Missoula
Nellie van Kuiken
Great Falls
Roberts Funeral Home
B. M. Alstad
Chateau Cemetery
J. S. Burch
H. H. Higgins
Bret Reed
George Carroll
Teton Bulldogs Rally To Beat Cascade 23-21 In Tourney
In Great Falls opening round of the Class B tournament Teton Bulldogs edged Cascade 23 to 21 after trailing 8-0 early. Johnson scored 16 for Teton, hitting the winning basket in the final minute as the schedule set semifinals Friday and a Saturday final.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton Bulldogs
Cassade
Johnson
Teton
District 10
Great Falls
Fort Shaw
Simms
Belt
Fort Benton
Highwood
St. Mary's
Cascade
Dutton
Power
Augusta
Centerville
Ft. Shaw
St. Marys
Ft. Benton
Flames Destroy Ranch Home Near Augusta in Dearborn Canyon
Fire Wednesday gutted the main building of Thille de Fontenay’s Dearborn canyon dude ranch south of Augusta. Mrs. de Fontenay suffered injuries while saving furnishings after returning to the blaze and leaping from a second story window. she was taken to Chateau hospital. The ranch, launched in 1929 at about 20 000 dollars, served as a hunting and fishing base for Great Falls sportsmen and was considered a leading local establishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thille de Fontenay
Dearborn Canyon
Augusta
de Fontenay
Chateau Hospital
Epworth League to Sponsor Three One Act Plays
Epworth League of the Methodist church sponsors three one act plays at the county high school auditorium next Thursday evening. Miss Ruby Miller Mrs H M Daley and Gibson Monkman direct. Proceeds go to the League treasury to fund obligations including the Epworth League institute at King’s Hill. Admission 35 25 15 cents with 10 cents for reserved seats. Seats to go on sale soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County High School
Epworth League
The
Methodist Church
Ruby Miller
H. M. Daley
Gibson Monkman
League
Epworth League Institute
King’s Hill
Greenfield District No 75 Established in Teton County
Inez Eckford, County Superintendent of Schools, orders creation of Greenfield District No 75 from part of District No 21. The move follows a February hearing and petition by Greenfield residents, with the district to cover a mapped area in sections of Township 22 North Range 2 West, voting held February 24, 1938 at Chateau, Montana.
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Teton County
Greenfield
Inez Eckford
Court House
Montana
Greenfield District No
Rye
Chateau
Heart Attack Ends Life of Former Chateau Woman in Great Falls
Miss A Mullaney of Great Falls died suddenly of heart failure at home aged about 60. Funeral services were held at O Connor chapel with burial in Prairie Du Shien Wisconsin. Survivors include seven nephews and three nieces. She previously ran the Rose Garden cafe and grocery and taught at Brady Dupuyer and other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Garden
Wisconsin
Miss Mullaney
Brady
Dupuyer
A. E. Moye
D. Mullaney
Chicago
Bernard C. Leary
Great Wales
James 12
Mullaney
Chateau
James J. White
Charles White
Lynxville
Wis
Albert White
Elmer Osterhoff
Coon Valley
Oliver White
Prairie du Chien
Josephine FE. Moye
Great Falls
Thomas E. Manix
Mayme G. White
Returns from Oregon After Mother's Death
Mrs. Henry Freeman came home Sunday from Warren Oregon where she was called by illness and death of her mother Mrs Peter E Johnson The funeral followed on the next Sunday Mrs Johnson who would have been 79 in June died after a paralytic stroke Surviving are her husband three daughters and four sons with relatives in Chateau Portland and nearby towns
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Freeman
Warren
Oregon
Peter E. Johnson
Freeman
Chateau
Thos. Allen
Leonard Eckstrum
Portland
Emil
Robert Johnson
Louie
Arthur Slallberg
F F A Basketeers Triumph in Overtime at Valier
The F F A Basketeers defeated Valier 16 to 15 in overtime on the Valier court Saturday. Teton led early, Shoquist tied the game with a late free throw, and Jim Peebles assisted the winning shot as Chateau secured the 16-15 victory. The squad, including Armstrong Rose Lunstra Stott Cook RK Van Scherpenzeel, now stands at a fifty-fifty 1-1 record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valier Court
F. A
Valier F. F. A
Teton
Valier
Shoquist
Chateau
Jim Peebles
Ile
B. Armstrong
J. Rose
H. Lunstra
G. Stott
Jm. Cook
van Scherpenzeel
Young Timers to Hold Annual Frolic at Masonic Hall
The 20th annual gathering of the Sons and Daughters of Teton's Oldest Settlers will be held Saturday night at the Masonic hall. The frolic includes a dance, refreshments, a business meeting, and other features with J. L. Gleason as secretary noting notices sent to members. Eligible guests may join. fee 50 cents and dance supper tickets 1 dollar. Shirley M. Wallace presides over organizing committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons and Daughters of
Teton
Masonic Hall
J. L. Gleason
Old Timers Organization
Young Timers Group
Shirley M. Wallace
Petition Withdrawal Shifts High School District Split
County officials prepare for a Saturday hearing on the petition to divide Teton County into high school districts. Trustees of district No. 28 Dutton seek withdrawal citing a board vote on February 21. The commission will decide whether to accept the request at 10 a m in the courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton County
Dutton
George Carroll
IK. Hofte
Fred H. Phillips
Louis Fuhringer
O. T. Wiprud
Inez Eckford
Board of County Commissioners
J H Carmichael Celebrates 79th Birthday at Montana Ranch
J H Carmichael a longtime sheep man near Augusta Montana celebrated his 79th birthday His 50 year residence in the community followed earlier moves from Missouri He built a renowned modern sheep rancha cattle grower and horse breeder He supported 4 H projects aided roads and bridges as a former county commissioner and led Montana Woolgrowers association active in church civic and fraternal groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
Augusta
Carmichael
Chateau
J. H. Carmichael
Montana
Missouri
Prickly Pear Canyon
Flat Creek
Montana Woolgrowers Assn
Episcopal Church
Eastern Star
Masonic Lodge
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Lewis-Wedum Co
Sheriff’s Office
Minnesota
Dude Ranch
Leaguers
F. F. A. Basketeers
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