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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1947
Page
2
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The article argues that split government has occurred in five previous presidencies since 1893, with presidents matching opposing party Congresses. It notes notable laws passed during divided eras, predicts Truman and the 80th Congress will produce more such legislation, urging voters to renew support in 1948.
A Rail Quiz notes experiments using sails to power railway cars. Experimental cars were tried on the South Carolina Railroad and the Baltimore & Ohio to see if wind could move trains.
Fashion notes describe winter trends in luxurious lounging slippers featuring beadwork embroidery and colorful stones. Tyrolean scuffs, Mexican hand woven wedges, a felt slipper with satin lining and rose, plaid ballet styles, white reindeer skin Alaskan boots, and soft kidskin designs emphasize comfort and eye appeal.
The Collins column reports a warm holiday season with dinners in many homes and good health. Weather and bad roads kept people indoors, but happiness prevailed. As 1947 begins, residents send New Year greetings and note county agent Kelly visiting Clyde Baquet’s home.
Activities in Collins include wheat hauling to the elevator, multiple social visits at the Baquet and McClenhan homes, a pot luck and recreation party led by Eileen Reiquam, and various family and friend gatherings across Chateau and Boise. Notable mentions include travel from Winifred, a planned California trip, health updates, and a new baby boy born to Mr and Mrs MacKenzie.
Reserve District No 9 report shows Citizens State Bank of Chateau Montana assets totaling 3 504 222 28 including cash 900 443 91 US government and state obligations 2 242 720 00 and loans 96 649 25 with deposits of 3 388 308 and capital accounts 112 413 60. Officers certify the figures are true with notary George Coffey witnessing sworn statement January 2 1947.
At the end of the second six weeks period 26 students made the honor roll at Teton County High School Sherry Dorn led with 12 points followed by classmates Jack Payne and Betty Phillips with 11 each Nine sophomores topped the list by numbers on the honor roll.
The article lists Louisiana Delaware and Illinois as the three most level states in the Union highlighting a parity among these states and noting their balanced political or social climate.
The executrix Patricia A. Banis of Adolph Banis deceased notifies creditors and others with claims against the estate to present them with vouchers within four months after first publication. Claims must be filed at Church & Harris Ford Building Great Falls Montana or with the Clerk of the District Court Teton County. Dated May 17, 1946.
The Teton County Farmer's Mercantile Company calls a special stockholders meeting in the Teton County Courtroom Chateau Montana on January 30 1947 at 1 PM for director elections and to approve changes including name to Chateau Farmers Co op move of location to Choteau Montana capitalization increase to 100000 and conversion to a non profit cooperative under Montana law with by law amendments for trade and farm supply distribution and related business. W EARL HOLLAR President. Jan 2 9 16 23
The Council of the Town of Dutton Montana will hold a bond sale on January 17, 1947 at 8:00 PM in the Sollid and Mehl office in Dutton Montana. The notice outlines the sale of bonds by the town and includes details to be announced at the meeting.
Health authorities say 36 cents of every food dollar should go to milk and dairy products. The message urges households to ensure ample Pasteurized milk for family nutrition and dairy needs.
The Town of Dutton Montana will offer amortization or serial bonds totaling 65000 dollars to fund sewer construction. Amortization bonds may be issued as a single bond or multiple, with semi annual interest and a twenty year term. Serial bonds of 1000 dollars each will mature starting January 1 1948 with annual repayments, last payment 8000 dollars. Bonds bear up to 3 percent interest and are redeemable from January 1 1952. Bids require par value with accrued interest and a 1500 dollar certified check. bids to be sent to the Council of Dutton.
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