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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1920
Page
1
A flood of activity hit Chateau after word that the oil leasing bill became law. Developers rushed to file on tracts already held under patent, with rival crews camping in the field. Officials expect rapid development west of Chateau and a potential rise of the town into a regional oil center.
The Farm Bureau Community Committee women will meet at the county agent's office at 10 o'clock on March date. Mrs. J W Kerr, leader of women's work, issued the call for the gathering to discuss several county wide projects for the year. Attendees expected include Mrs. John J Greene Chateau Mrs J I Burch Deep Creek Mrs H B Ashworth Big Butte Mrs Alice Pendroy Pend TOY Mrs Wm Baggenstoss Beck Mrs Noah Harmin Dutton Mrs Sam Ness Fairfield Mrs P H Feehan Spring Valley Mrs Vincent Vance Spring Valley and others.
Helena February 21. The county assessors livestock committee met with the state board of equalization and presented a minimum schedule of valuations for 1920. The board adopted the schedule, setting minimums from 30 to 300 dollars for horses and mules 380 to 160 dollars for cattle 10 to 25 dollars for sheep and goats and 12 cents per pound for hogs.
The boys basketball team leaves Thursday for Lewis town district tournament and returns Monday with hopes of a strong showing. Essay tryouts are set for Thursday to select a representative for Bozeman finals if possible. Caesar class plans Rhine bridge chapter study and Margie Haugen with Gladys Askew serve hot lunches.
The Old Settlers association appoint ed a committee to document the county's history and asks residents within ancient boundaries to share authentic information or stories from the very beginning of settlement. Call on the committee to aid this project for future generations.
The Farm Bureau prepares for the second annual boys camp to be held in Chateau from June 21 to 28. A countywide list of boys aged 12 to 18 is compiled and divided into communities for attendance. One in ten county youths is expected to attend, with teachers receiving lists and applications via the county agent.
Vincent Ward Floyd McFarland Deb Reed work in the Belleview ice house while Charles Odell Dan McFarland haul hay from Choteau. Mrs Burns and family sick with grip. many Belleview children affected. Roads in poor shape after a snowstorm and shovels in cars. Stock-fed and hay ample with no losses.
Mrs Willis and daughters Dorothy and Evelyn spent a week in Fairfield visiting Miss Willis and other relatives. Mr and Mrs L J Otness were visitors last week and may move back to the Beach. Mrs Oluf Lindseth went to Great Falls. Mrs Maes was absent from school due to illness. The Ladies Aid bought an oil stove for easier church suppers. Mrs William Chalmers will entertain the South Sewing Circle on Thursday March 4. Rev Kyile to conduct services Sunday February 29 with Sunday school afterward and Luther League in the evening. Mr Maes missed school Tuesday due to illness. Luther League social meeting postponed to Friday February 27 due to Friday's storm.
About 20 friends gathered at Gleason’s south town residence last Monday to celebrate his 71st birthday. The evening featured light refreshments and dancing late into the night led by the younger Sells.
The high school auditorium hosted a Sunday memorial as France presented diplomas to next of kin of American WWI soldiers who died in service. Recipients included Captain James Smith and William Wallace, whose son died of influenza. The event featured remarks by Major Foot and Mr. Silton, a pageant, and hymns with the Chateau orchestra providing music.
Local notes include visits by Rice of Oklahoma and Mrs Gleason, illness updates on Swanson and Hanson, a missed serial store, W C T U meeting details, a Queen Rebekah dance planned at Hodgskiss hall, and H Craig joining Power-Morgan Co garage. Also CT PTA meeting set next Tuesday, Havre-bound compositor John Parsons recalled, plus arrests in Fairfield for grain theft with a trial date upcoming.
Sunday morning worship at 10 30 with a five minute sermon to the schoolchildren on The Golden Rule. Sunday school 11 30. Vieyr service 3 pm Sunday. Epworth League 6 20. About 50 young people attended last Sunday. Plans to boost attendance and conclude China studies with a China play presentation. Musical program at 7 30, patriotic and religious songs. Admission free. Welcome regular Ladies Industrial meeting next Wednesday. Official board meets Monday evening March 1 at 8.00.
The members of Chateau Post No 6 American Legion express thanks to Chap Harry T Stong Ex commander Foot Chas Guthrie Frank Collins and George Richards Misses Swearingen Hattie Miller Alberta Cleanman Jean Guthrie and the public school teachers and children for their part in Washingtons birthday memorial exercises. Roy W Pilling Commander Martin G Read Adjutant.
The past week saw Tales Hanson versus State Bank of Fairfield in equity proceedings and BE. J. Lander & Co. versus Wilder A. Roberds and wife in foreclosure. The Ladies Guild will host a supper at Woodman Hall Tuesday evening from 5 o'clock, 60 cents per plate.
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