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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1936
Page
5
Choteau notices report holiday travels of local families, business visits, and plans. Residents return from Virginia City and Twin Bridges while others relocate homes and start hospital projects. Community groups meet, Red Cross funds are tallied, and town streets prep for winter bustle.
Dr. Boyd Davis of C. E. Davis and Sons will fit glasses in Choteau at the Choteau Hotel on Saturday January 11, hosting in Great Falls based practice for residents seeking eye care and eyewear.
County Agent Fred Willson announced the December turkey shipment final returns for the Teton County Shipping association. Checks will be mailed soon to shippers covering the balance due. Net prices per category list prime and selection birds with firm figures in cents.
The Wimodasi club met last Saturday with Mrs C W Burns and planned the January 18 meeting at Mrs Geo Thompsons home. Newly elected officers for the year are Mrs H D Moulton president, Mrs Belle Passmore vice president, Mrs Geo Thompson secretary, and Mrs B B Rogers treasurer.
Drilling was resumed Monday at the Reichhoff-Drumheller test well and has progressed steadily through the week. A temporary halt occurred late last week to cement pipe and shut off surface water flow.
Expenditures for August as reported by treasurer W. D. Reiquam show totals for salaries to county committee 118.20, clerical help 365.00, draftsmen 167.50, and supervisors 2,010.00 plus minor supplies 7.00, amounting to 2,667.70.
Fort Shaw high school boys host the Teton Bulldogs this Friday on the local floor. A girls game is added with Nan Cole, former Teton county star, coaching the visiting team. The Belt game last Friday was canceled due to a scheduling conflict.
Kenneth Murray son of Mr and Mrs Jasper Murray had his tonsil removed yesterday. Tommy O Neill son of Mr and Mrs Jack O Neill had his tonsils removed Tuesday. John McNabb of Augusta entered hospital Monday for medical treatment. Halvor Hanson a medical patient at the hospital was dismissed Saturday.
Notice is given that the regular annual meeting of the Teton County Shipping Association will be held at the Teton County courthouse in Chateau Montana on Saturday January 25 1936 at 2 o clock p m to elect directors for the ensuing year and transact any other business. J E Hodgkiss secretary treasurer.
Queen Rebekah lodge of this city installed officers last Friday night. A social session followed with refreshments as husbands and friends were invited. The officers include Noble Grand Mrs. Geo Carrol and other posts with names listed.
Word reaches that H. S. Horner of Shelby purchased the John Chase ranch of about 1800 acres west of Dupuyer. Former owner John Chase now lives in Helena after being an early local rancher. The deal, about 25000 dollars, was arranged through Jas Shelton of Shelby who also acquired property formerly owned by Horner.
The Farmington Home Demonstration club gathers at the hall on Thursday January 16 at 11 a.m. A pot luck lunch follows at noon with attendees to bring dishware and one food item. A short afternoon program directed by Mrs G I Tangen features County Agent Fred Wilson.
Total enrollment reaches 264 with improved December attendance. The following pupils are to be awarded certificates for three months of perfect attendance: Margaret Ann Dellno, Eloise Allum, Corrine Jones, Cecil Snyder, George Stark, Hazel Allum, Janiece McClure, Lawrence Swenson, Mildred Depner, Harriet Lyon, Edith Von Scherpenzeit, Howard Hamer, Terry Tennant, Marian Corbett, Trina Siccama, John Rose, Wanda Shelmerdine, Clifford Morgan, Joan Allen, Albert Graff, Edna Arensmeyer, Harriet Olson, Bernice Richemier, Mabel Hamer, Janet Field, Robert Macdonald, John Armstrong, Robert Kropp, Arma Allum, Lois Hodgskiss, Doris Stearns, Kenneth Burlingame, Jimmie Arensmeyer, Robert Scott, Hazel Bleecker, William Groves, Margaret Armstrong, Robert Arnsmeyer, Dee David Smith, Mary Hamer, Warren Daley, Hazel Depner, Clarence Bleecker, Barney
The eighth and second grades posted the highest December attendance. Pupils take the Every Pupils Scholarship tests this week across the eighth grades and results go to the state superintendent and State Teachers College Emporia Kansas. Miss Ireland surveys the state while Kan Sas distributes results. January tests won’t replace the regular program. achievement tests are given twice yearly in January and April. New books added to the library include Kitten Kat and Adventures in a Big City among others.
On December 20 Beck held a full house Nmas program by Miss Elvira Uhlenkott and pupils with gifts and treats for all. Melvin Beck and Rosell Gamradt wed in Great Falls December 22, followed by an old fashioned charivari. Two showers were hosted at the Leslie Dederick and A K Beck homes as Mr. and Mrs. Beck plan to reside in Power.
Mrs. D I Scarrow returns from a two month Green Bay trip prompted by her brother's death. She notes snow damp foggy weather and compares Green Bay cold to Montana. Mr and Mrs Ed Johnson and son Milo of Collins visited the Scarrow home January 2 and shared an evening of cards.
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