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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1937
Page
8
Fairfield county chair Mrs A W Walker asks all holders of Christmas seals to remit payment for seals desired and return unsold seals so she can finalize the report to the Montana Tuberculosis association at Helena which sponsors the sale statewide.
Mr. J. B. Conner left last Friday for Helena to attend the legislature. Taiterary will be held this Friday night. Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Otness and L. J. Otness spent New Year’s day in Great Falls, with L. J. remaining over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. A. Mast entertained friends at home.
Mr and Mrs J B Conner and others hosted and visited on New Year events. Families including Slanger Nyhns DeRusha Franklin Mast Swenson Chalmers gathered at homes and shared New Year’s Eve and Day visits.
The board of county commissioners met at the courthouse and extended the January session. Algon Udin was re elected chair man. Dr H W Bateman was named to succeed Dr B B Maynard as county health officer and as county physician. H M Daley was named to succeed Franc es Rosengren as clerk of the District court. The office of national re employment was re opened with Miss Betty Jackson in charge. Land valuation classifications for 1937 were set and wage scales for 1937 to be acted on.
The Teton County Red Cross branch reports 29 families helped 67 children aided 50 office calls 10 home calls 6 phone calls 6 letters 203 used garments 24 used shoes 1 layette and 118 hours by 4 workers. Garment value 110 dollars. items given out 364.50. chapter expenditures 83.61. Donations listed from numerous individuals and groups. Christmas boxes valued at 42 dollars. Margaret Nagle chairman.
Last week’s Fairfield Times notes Mrs Irene Olson formerly of Teton County high is now Mrs George Radcliffe arriving from Oklahoma City to spend holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs J M Olson in Fairfield. George Radcliffe is an Oklahoma City employee who could not join due to work and served years in the army.
Mr. and Mrs. Nels Stengrimson are spending the holidays in Portland Oregon as guests of their daughter Mrs. Martin Klinker and Mr. Klinker. Mrs Klinker was formerly Miss Cora Stengrimson. Mr. Klinker works for a Portland lumber company. Mr. Stengrimson runs a sawmill at Waldron Creek on the north fork of the Teton River.
Joel Olson lost control of a Ford pickup on Central Avenue Fairfield and drove into the cellar of the former drug store opposite the bank. No injuries were reported and the vehicle, owned by M T Olson, appeared only slightly damaged.
Classifieds note a furnished room for rent suitable for light housekeeping in the McDonald Block. Also advertisements seeking furs hides sheep pelts and metal from S Maccany at Chateau.
Joel, a prominent student at Teton County High School, is highlighted as efforts increase to remove a car stuck in a basement.
Beck News reports Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Davis and others returning from Kalispell and Meyers after holidays. Miss Elvera Uhlenkott returns from Meyers. Plainview Telephone Co stockholders meeting postponed due to storm. Several locals visit Great Falls and Chateau amid travel disruptions.
Community members from Pendroy and nearby areas hosted numerous family dinners and social events around New Year’s and past Fridays. Guests included C. W. Johns family, Sheble brothers, Lee Hamer household members, and extended Kin from Bynum Chateau Great Falls.
A narrator recalls New Year’s Eve quiet at Premium Center and muses on national issues. He questions Wheat Growers' associations, government aid, and the impact of figures like Tugwell, Wallace, and broader farm policy amid market rumors and rising prices.
The note discusses borrowing, questions about a vast $4.5 billion figure, and suggests dividing funds to aid the unemployed. It shifts to prioritizing attention on the state legislature and reforming certain laws. Personal lines mention New Year visits with families and a gale warning, signed by E R McLean.
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