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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1939
Page
2
Foresters urge wise use of forest resources during Christmas season. They favor thinning over wasteful cutting, discourage vandalism and stealing, and emphasize cutting only as needed for market demand while maintaining beauty and human welfare. They frame Christmas trees as a crop to be harvested responsibly.
Local families including Becks Gamradt Primrose Dedericks and Johnsons gathered at various homes for Christmas visits dinners and cards. Guests from Conrad Kalispell Fort Missoula and Great Falls shared meals and Christmas greetings as area residents noted travel and familial celebrations.
Betty Jones returned home after holidays in Portland Oregon. Mrs H L Fuller left for Adrian Missouri. Mrs J R Jones to visit relatives in Minnesota Iowa and Montana and plans to return in March. Ladies Aid meets January 12 with Mrs Jane Earles. Pendroy H D club to meet January 13 with Mrs Chase Fields. Various families hosted dinners and visits across town with neighbors and relatives including Earles Swanson Wellenstein and Gitchel families.
Belleview neighbors report the H. P. D. club will meet at the schoolhouse on Wednesday at 1 o clock. Miss Knowlton will demonstrate making foot stools. Several local residents visited or stayed with friends at nearby ranches and farms over the holidays.
Jerome and Bernard Toenyes returned to Bozeman Monday after holidays with parents Mr and Mrs J Toenyes. Mr and Mrs G Headington were dinner guests at the Toenyes home at Christmas. The Asmus family hosted W Asmus and kin with Selmer Stengrimson present. Joe Bricks and sons of Great Falls visited Henry Quade. Arnold Arwin and Eileen Beck and Helen Trettin were supper guests at the Asmus home. Will Wittke returned from Lincoln Nebraska where he spent a week on business. Helen Trettin departed Monday for Basin Montana.
The U S war department will combine flood control and irrigation surveys of the Yellowstone and Big Horn basins and aim to finish by December 1 1939. Major General J L Schley said new reservoir sites prompt the merger. The project seeks to curb floods and improve late summer irrigation aiding the Montana Wyoming compact and state water board plans.
The Busy Beavers 4 H club held a Christmas party at Leah Ferris home with new member Leah Ferris hosting. Members gathered, sang carols, and prize winners included Margaret Armstrong Verna Huffman Mrs Armstrong and Mrs Allum. A luncheon followed with candy sacks for each member. Reporter: Margaret Armstrong.
The Mountain View Gardens 4H Club held its final meeting at Dick Perry's home. The program included a staged play for parents with a cast featuring Mrs. Casey Edith Van Scherpenzeel Mr. Casey John Van Bolcum John Casey Dick Perry Dennis Casey Kathleen Casey Lois May Duits Mary Casey Bernice Richem Santa Claus Donald Van Bolcum and additional items by Long Shirley Jacobs Dolores Jacobs recitation Clifford Morgan and Lawrence Van Bolcum. The next meeting is set for January 11 at Bernice Richem's home with Alice Van Scherpenzeel as reporter.
The state board of examiners last works administration approved a 41727 grant for a 58 room addition to the state tuberculosis sanitarium at Galen. The remaining 92000 of the project will be funded by revenue bonds.
The state highway commission announces the Glacier Benton section via Marias pass is closed for winter and Logan pass routes over the hump are suspended until milder weather and snow plowing restore passage in spring.
Mass at Chateau on Sunday January 8 at 11 a m and Mass at Bynum at 9 a m led by J F Schulte pastor.
Mr and Mrs Chris Henderson express sincere gratitude to the Chateau Volunteer Fire Department for prompt service during a Christmas Eve fire. They also thank the many citizens who came to assist.
About twelve members attended the H. W. club meeting despite the cold with Mrs. L. Fielda and Mrs. A Hangen hosting. The next meeting is the third Thursday at 10:00. The boys 4 H club met Friday with W C Harris set as leader for the year. New Year’s party at Mr. and Mrs H H Wheat with four tables of rock. Otto Schaffer and Mrs O Thorvelson won first prize. Mrs Fred Woodward and Mr A C Robinson were consolation. A late lunch was served. Several couples attended a show in Conrad Monday evening. Bob Zion of Chateau visits Jay Robinson. Mrs Jack Jensen returns from Idaho after spending Christmas with her mother.
Notice to stockholders announces the regular annual meeting in Farmington Montana on Saturday January 14 1939 at 1 pm for electing officers and other business. Cal Binfold secretary treasurer. First pub December 29 last January 5.
The administratrix Delia Evans of Libby Montana seeks creditors and others with claims against Paul Schultz deceased to exhibit them with vouchers within four months after first publication. Claims should be presented at Libby Lincoln County Montana where the estate business occurs. M D Rowland Libby Montana attorney for petitioner. First pub January 5, last January 26, 1938.
Directors levy an assessment of 2.00 per share payable by January 14, 1939 to C. D. McDonald at Citizens State Bank Choteau Montana. Unpaid shares will be advertised January 14, 1939 and sold February 14, 1939 at 2 p.m. at the courthouse front door Chateau Montana to cover delinquent assessment and sale costs. First pub December 15, last January 5.
Executor of Louis H Kind deceased urges all creditors and claimants to file claims with vouchers within four months of first publication. Claims should be presented at Swanberg Swanberg Ford Building Great Falls Montana where the estate事务 is conducted.
IDA SCHAEFEX named as executor of the Louis H. Kind estate. 8 M Swanberg serves as attorney for the executor. First publication December 15 with last publication January 5.
Teton Cooperative Reservoir Company based in Bynum Montana announces an assessment of five dollars and ninety cents per share levied at its December 10 1938 meeting. Payment is due January 7 1939 to Calvin Wixom treasurer at Bynum. Delinquent shares by February 7 1939 will be sold March 7 1939 to cover the debt plus costs.
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