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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1933
Page
2
Official notice lists subscription prices: one year two dollars, six months one dollar twenty five, three months with international options including Canada at two dollars fifty per year. Payment in advance.
The article discusses a bill to switch half of automobile license tax revenue from the county road fund to city treasuries. Proponents argue city streets need funds, while opponents warn rural roads would suffer and unemployment could rise. Overall, the piece favors keeping the current arrangement.
In Bagdad two rug and tapestry sellers Bela and Zela compete with equal quality. Bela’s shop prospers after a public stone tablet promises fixed prices and no haggling, teaching Zela that advertising pays. The tale appears amid a Christmas week column noting community life and local concerns.
Premium Center reports a late Christmas recap due to a mail holiday. It notes an engaging school program before Christmas and Elizabeth McLean hosting an event at Baker school with a Santa appearance at both programs.
Montana Supreme Court reversed a Glacier county ruling in John Shubat vs. Glacier county and C. E. Frisbee, ruling that interest on delinquent taxes includes both the 5 percent penalty and the delinquent tax amount. The decision could affect tax titles issued last year, while earlier titles remain protected by a one year limit. The case centers on an oil land parcel near Cut Bank, where oil discovery increased the land’s value and stakes.
Local residents host quilting and social events through the week. New twins arrive to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Stott, with doctor Bateman in attendance. Relief society, LDS church service, school programs, and New Year festivities are noted, including musical duets and a patriotic M I A program.
Mrs. Robert Funk and sons visited Oilmont during holidays. A surprise party honored Mildred Baquet. Milas Lockhart and family shopped in Great Falls. Ice harvesting begins and others plan to start soon. Local athletes attended a basketball game in Brady with a following dance. Prof. Funk attended the Montana Education association in Helena. Dutton and Power are rated superior schools.
Reeves Neluenzastyle warning urges protection against flu with advice to avoid crowds and drafts. It promotes self care and doctor consultation, then pitches Rexall Store offerings including antiseptic mouthwash nasal sprays aspirin laxatives and hot water bottles from Teton Drug Co.
In Montana’s Ninth Judicial District a probate administrator seeks court approval to sell part of the Thomas Roberts estate. The judge presiding in Teton County schedules a hearing for January 13 1933 at 10 am in Chateau. The order requires notice by weekly publication in The Chateau Acantha.
In the District Court of Montana the terms of court for Teton county in 1933 are fixed by order under Section 8826. The schedule lists January 13 February 17 and March 17 as term dates.
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