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Choteau Acantha

Location

Choteau, Montana, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1936

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Fort Benton Longhorns win district title in overtime finale

Fort Benton Longhorns defeated Best 17 to 16 in a district final described as the first overtime game in the tournament on the Great Falls floor. Teton Bulldogs, after a dramatic opening win, lost to Belt 28 to 7 and Fort Shaw 46 to 0 in the semifinals and third-place game, respectively, amid reports the Bulldogs were weakened by illness.

Great Falls Fort Benton Longhorns Teton Bulldogs Stocker Sand Coulee Miners Teton Belt Sinuns Bulldogs Fort Shaw Fort Benton Tribune The Great Falls Tribune

Quigley Coulee Dam Meeting Postponed Due to Roads

The meeting to consider building a storage dam in Quigley Coulee near Pishkun reservoir was postponed because roads were impassable west of Chateau. A radio notice informed farmers. no new date yet, planned as soon as conditions improve. The project links to flooding Benton Lake under U S Biological Survey. speakers include A W Walker O S Warden R C Bricker and A J Breitenstein.

Chateau Quigley Coulee Pishkun Reservoir Benton Lake U. S. Biological Survey A. W. Walker Sun River Project O. S. Warden R C. Bricker A. J. Breitenstein

All-State Center Greener to Highlight Intermountain Union Tilt

Intermountain Union Panthers meet Chateau Racketeers Friday night with Greener of I U Center drawing attention as the conference all state center. The AP all state selections include McGinley Dillon Normal Forward Freebourne Montana Mines Forward Gallant Montana Mines Guard and Rouse Dillon Normal Guard.

Intermountain Union Panthers Chateau Montana Associated Press McGinley Dillon Normal Freebourne Montana Mines Gallant Rouse Dillon Normal

Father Dies in Nebraska Kenya?

Mrs. Carl Gulbrandsen of Pendroy, living in Chateau, learns on Saturday of the death of her father D. W. Zeigler of Monroe Nebraska, age 72, long ill. Zeigler and Mrs. Zeigler visited Pendroy about ten years ago. her golden wedding visit occurred last October. funeral attendance was missed.

Carl Gulbrandsen Pendroy Chateau Teton High D. W. Zeigler Monroe Nebr Ziegler Gulbrandsens

Panthers and Simms to Play Weekend Games in Chateau

Chateau hosts weekend basketball with Racketeers facing Intermountain Union Panthers on Friday night. Saturday features Teton high boys and girls teams opposing Simms squads. A F F A preliminary is planned and a Panther Racketeer preliminary at 7 30 PM.

Chateau Intermountain Union Panthers Teton High Simms Panthers

Remains of Mrs. John Becker Laid to Rest in Bynum

Funeral services for Mrs. John Becker Mary Ann Baker were held Sunday at the L DS church in Bynum with Bishop A S Jensen officiating. Interment followed at the local cemetery. She was born February 26 1890 in Teton Idaho and married John Becker in 1916. Survivors include her husband a son John Pershing Becker two brothers five sisters.

John Becker L. DS Bynum A. S. Jensen Chas. G. Roberts Chateau Becker Mary Ann Baker Teton Idaho Benjamin Lucy Baker Lea Geo. Baker Augusta Simon Baker H. T. Rhoads Everett Wash Archie Monroe Great Falls Silas Monroe Fred Greenwood Evelyn Baker Boulder

Scouts Push Safety Driving Campaign Aboard In Choteau

Chateau Boy Scout Troop No. 51 announces a safety drive to curb highway deaths and injuries in Montana. The group promotes a resolution titled In the Name of Humanity and issue pledge cards urging all local drivers to observe traffic laws and drive cautiously.

Chateau Troop No. 51 Boy Scouts of America Lions Club Choteau and Acantha Boy Scouts Choteau Mont United States Chateau Boy Scout Troop No. 51 Sontana

March 12 set for Farmers Fun Feed date

The Farmers Fun Feed date moved to Thursday March 12 after stabilizing weather and road conditions. County Agent Fred Willson notes the change while planning a concert by Chateau Municipal band at 5 30 and dinner at 6 30 in the high school auditorium. Unsold tickets must be returned by March 9 for potential redistribution.

Fred Willson Chateau Municipal Band Evelyn Matmiller Fairfield Swenby Claude Windecker Power Keith Hane Chateau Beck John Toenyes Jule WY. G. Dauwalder Bynum Ed. Savik F. Reid Swenson Premium Center Olaf Larson Farmington Henry Davidson Collins Geo.Alzheiner Diamond Valley C. O. Juelfs Dutton H. McClellan Fred I. Phillips Pendrey Carl Peterson Agawam H. Wuest Bellevein Irene Ward Blackleaf Mary Knowlton Spring Valley John Anderson

Colored Maidens Lose to Local Men Despite Handicap

The Chateau Racketeers defeated the Colored Roamer girls 19 to 14 in a Sunday high school gym game. The locals gave the visitors a handicap restricting shots to the free throw line, forcing passes from inside the foul line before shooting.

Chateau Hudson Roamers Smith

Teton Invited Girls Tournament at Augusta March 6-7

The 12th annual girls invitational basketball tournament will be held at Augusta on March 6 and 7 with invited teams including Simms Fort Shaw Power Conrad Teton Centerville Cascade and Augusta. Local players from the Teton team such as Florence St Germain Geraldine Weber Lillian Tallison Mary Ellen Meadows Julia Rowland Bernice Paulus Evelyn Hodgskiss Wilma Van Scherpenzeel Evelyn Gaare and Joyce Cole are vying for spots on the Augusta trip pending eligibility and health. Coach Midgett says the squad is improving and should contend if conditions stay favorable.

Augusta Teton County Simms Fort Shaw Power Conrad Teton Centerville Cascade Florence St. Germain Geraldine Weber Lillian Tallison Mary Ellen Meadows Julia Rowland Bernice Paulus Evelyn Hodgskiss Wilma van Scherpenzeel Evelyn Gaare Joyce Cole St. Germain Midgett

Due on Old AAA Contracts Totals Around $250000

County Agent Fred Willson says about $250000 remains due in the wheat allotment program. Of the sum, roughly $140000 covers the last 1984 payments and first 1935 payments, with about $110000 for the last 1935 contract payments. Work on 1925 compliance forms resumed recently with about 25 forms left.

Teton County Fred Willson Supreme Court Washington

Mrs Bair Is Honored On Birthday At Surprise Party

Eleven friends gathered Monday evening at Mrs. Mary Bair's home for a surprise birthday party. A 6 o'clock dinner followed a short poem read by Mrs. Jas T Robison. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs A B Guthrie, Mr and Mrs Jas T Robison and daughter, Miss Mary Ellen Robison, Mrs Lucy A Blazer, Mrs Florence Bailey, Mrs Jas T Heighton, Mrs Martha Boutilier, and Mr and Mrs Arthur Ramsey.

Mary Bair Jas. T. Robison A. B. Guthrie Jas T Robison Mary Ellen Robison Lucy A. Blazer Florence Bailey Jas. T. Heighton Martha Boutilier Arthur Ramsey

Rabbit Drive Delayed to Sunday Afternoon Near Cha teau

The rabbit drive southeast of Cha teau, postponed from last Sunday morning, will return this Sunday afternoon. About 25 participants joined last week, with 75 to 100 needed. The court house departure is 2 p m. A county snow fence forms a corral. Dogs and guns must stay home. Participants will walk less than two miles.

Chateau

Consecration Fete for Helena's New Bishop Gilmore

Attendees at the consecration in Helena included Rev. J. F. Schulte Rev. Jas Sherrin J A Baart of Cho teau Mrs Henry Radcliffe of Fairfield Arthur Habel of Dutton and Joe Lehnert of Power The newly named bishop Joseph M Gilmore was born in New York raised in Anaconda and once studied with Father Schulte at St Johns College Debuque Ia Gladys Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs Elmer C Smith is home recovering from an ear gathering.

Teton County Joseph M. Gilmore Helena J. F. Schulte Jas. Sherrin J. A. Baart Choteau Henry Radcliffe Fairfield Arthur Habel Dutton Joe Lehnert Power New York Anaconda Father Schulte St. John’s College Debuque Gladys Smith Elmer C. Smith

High School Assembly Promotes Road Safety in March

Teton chapter Future Farmers sponsors March 6 program in the high school auditorium at 3 15 p m inviting the public. Theme Safety On Our Highways with Co and Berkner of the Montana highway patrol as principal speaker. Short talks by FFA members cover safety cautions and potential lives saved.

Teton The Future Farmers Co. &. Berkner Montana Highway Patrol

Surprise birthday honors for 84 year old Choteau resident C H Connor

Charley Connor was surprised with a birthday party at the home of Mr and Mrs Henry Robinson on a Wednesday evening. The party marked his 84th birthday and highlighted a long local tradition in Choteau that began decades ago. Connor moved to Choteau in 1893 from Helena and has deep ties to the area including prior work as a wagon and carriage maker and later undertaking.

Henry Robinson Charley Connor Mr Connor Robison Josephine Beaupre Edna Teaupre Mary Monkman G. N. Porter A. B. Guthrie W. W. Smith Choteau Connor Helena H. Beaupre San Diego Calif John Webb Tinois Vermont Illinois Frontier

Insect Pests Largely Unaffected by Sub Zero Montana Cold

Montana State College entomologist G. Allen Mail reports prolonged severe cold has little effect on most insect pests in Montana. Tests show grasshopper eggs survive under snow, wire worms and potato bugs endure soil depths, with potential outbreaks in Teton County. Estimated infestation could reach 30 012 acres needing 159 tons of bait, costing about 3765 dollars if purchased.

Montana G. Allen Mail Montana State College Mail Teton County Fred Willson Farmington Dutton Chateau

Reverend Brown Visits Chateau For Montana Children's Home Outreach

Rev. F. R. Brown superintendent of the Montana Children's Home and Hospital northern district spoke in Chateau last Friday on behalf of the institution. He noted earthquake damages to buildings are nearing completion and reported liberal support from Choteau.

F. R. Brown Montana Children’s Home and Hospital Helena Chateau Rev. Brown Great Falls Choteau

Firemen Ball Postponed Over Security Benefit Social Incongruity

On account of the Firemen's ball the Security Benefit association social dated for tonight has been postponed until a later date due to scheduling conflicts and event overlap.

Security Benefit Association

Chateau oil well yields only water at 2420 feet

In the Drumheller Reichhoff site two miles northwest of Chateau the well proved a water-logged sand at 2420 feet with no oil. Drill recovered after a week, and the crew, led by Bert Wheeler, will plug the hole from bottom up in stages. Geologists note oil likely higher on structure, with findings suggesting oil farther north or northeast.

Drumheller-Reichhoff Chateau Dan Drumheller Bert Wheeler Wheeler Wagner A & Brown Ellis Madison Gypsy Choteau Collins

Lions Plan District Convention at Many Glaciers in June

Chateau Lions learned plans for Alberta Montana district No. 37 convention to be held at Many Glaciers Glacier National Park on June 18 19 and 20. Arnold Hanusa presented details from Browning host club with support from Blackfeet Indians Great Northern railroad park hotel company and park management coordinating efforts. Special rates and concessions promised. Program led by C D McDonald with performances by Bernard Toenyes Iola Mae Burns Dorothy Moore and Robert Armstrong. Scout activity report and safety resolution read by Frank Stearns. Guests included H K Dickinson Dix C Shevalier Dave Cooper George Toomis F G Curtis J L Schoonover and Chas F Proff.

Chateau Lions Glacier National Park Arnold Hanusa Browning Club Great Northern Railroad Park Hotel Company Park Management C. D. McDonald Bernard Toenyes Iola Mae Burns Dorothy Moore Robert Armstrong Frank Stearns Os Humanity H. K. Dickinson Dix C. Shevalier Great Falls Dave Cooper George Toomis F. G. Curtis J. L. Schoonover Chas. F. Proff Proff Dutton Club

Thawing of Frozen Water Pipes Makes Slow Progress

Water mains in the county remain frozen with frost five feet deep reaching the mains. The city uses a portable generator to aid the pumps. Water superintendent J. G. Jackson says the situation is the worst in the city’s history and progress is being made “on high.”

J. G. Jackson

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FT. Benton Dopsters Nebraska Loomis Harles Oreenseene Moore Bene Dees Renee N Cenee Core Davis Bleecker Will Wens Bard Sith Ewen Do Wadp AAA Mrs. Bair H. S. Assembly C. H. Connor Many Glaciers
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