Oregon's Oldest Native Dies. Cousin Lives in Choteau
Mary Ellen Dawson aged 86, recorded by Oregon Historical Society as the oldest native of Oregon, died January 5 at her daughter's home in Drummond. Her cousin D. L. Boggs lives in Choteau. Boggs recalls pioneer times from 1842 settlements near Albany and Harrisburg to the golden spike at Butte in 1883 and the 1876-77 Indian war. He helped build roads across the Cascades and farmed in eastern Washington, Pondera, and Teton counties before 1933.
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Mary Ellen Dawson
Oregon Historical Society
Drummond
Choteau
D. L. Boggs
Mary Dawson
Boggs
Oregon
Albany
Harrisburg
Linn County
Acantha
N. P
Butte
St. Paul
Portland
Mr. Boggs
Cascades
Washington
Pondera County
Teton County
State Supreme Court Hears Housing Law Suit in Great Falls
The Montana Supreme Court last week heard arguments in L. F. Rutherford vs. City of Great Falls to test the housing authority law. The decision could affect slum clearance and low cost housing programs, with several cities considering participation if constitutional.
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State Supreme Court
L. F. Rutherford
Great Falls
Montana
Jackson Day Dinner Draws Local Residents in Great Falls
City and county residents attended the annual Jackson Day dinner held in Great Falls last Saturday evening. Dr H J McGregor former Chateau physician led the event. Guests included D P Fabrick state democratic committeeman C W Burns Teton county democratic committee chair Mr and Mrs Gibson Monkman Chateau Mr and Mrs C A Purkett Bynum Clarence Hebtner Dutton and Frank McLain Fairfield.
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Great Falls
H. J. McGregor
Chateau
D. P. Fabrick
C. W. Burns
Teton County
Democratic Committee
Gibson Monkman
C. A. Purkett
Bynum
Clarence Hebtner
Dutton
Frank McLain
Fairfield
Montana State Board of Equalization Reports 1938 Gains
Taxes and license fees collected by the state board of equalization brought Montana 7.63 million dollars in 1938, a gain of 207 thousand over 1937. Gasoline tax led with a rise to 5.49 million, and new theater tax added about 20 thousand. Decreases occurred in income tax and several specific levies, while other taxes showed modest gains.
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State Board of Equalization
Montana
Licenses Issued for Cars Trucks and Drivers
Licenses for 585 cars and 363 trucks have been purchased up to Wednesday evening in the county treasurer office. A total of 1326 driver licenses have been issued. Dr. H. W. Bateman received license No. 1, Harry Laubach No. 2, and Geo Benedett No. 3.
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O. G. Meadows
H. W. Bateman
Harry Laubach
Geo. Benedett
Bulldogs Set to Face Fort Shaw in Friday Battle
The Fort Shaw quint hosts the Bulldogs on the local floor after a tight season opener in Cascade County. The Fort squad holds an undefeated record so far, while the Bulldogs aim to reverse a two point deficit from their last meeting. A preliminary game starts at 7:30 with admission 10 15 and 25 cents.
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Bulldogs
Fort Shaw High School
Fort
Teton County Boys
Cascade County
Fort Boys
Evangelistic Meetings Spread Under Vick Leadership
Rev. R F Vick of Havre leaves Tuesday to help open a four day evangelistic series. Pastors Cecil Ristow John Morange and Walter Wampler lead sessions in Havre Chateau and Great Falls with topics Loyalty to Christ and Loyalty to Christ's Church. Vick plans to return Saturday after Havre event.
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R. F. Vick
Fort Havre
Cecil Ristow
Great Falls
John Morange
Havre
Walter C. Wampler
Glacier Park District
Chateau
Morange
Christ
Rev
Ristow
Christ’s Church
Rev. Vick
Christ’s Kingdom On Earth
Wampler
Vick
Ted Saylor Named on Fraternity Board
Ted Saylor of Chateau has been appointed a member of the inter fraternity council at Washington State College Pullman to represent Lambda Chi Alpha. The council meets regularly to discuss campus fraternity matters. Saylor is a senior in a general program and is the son of Mr and Mrs C K Malone.
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Ted Saylor
Chateau
Washington State College
Pullman
Wash
Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity
Saylor
C. K. Malone
Interesting Talk on Kosher Beef Trade and Markets
The article discusses kosher beef handling from slaughter to sale, noting changes in butchering rules, the history of front and hind quarters, and the influx of imported canned hams in Boston. It reports on price competition with non kosher meats and Malone’s tour of eastern markets including Boston New York Philadelphia and Washington.
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Malone
Boston
Swift
East
New York
Philadelphia
Washington
Jersey City
District Governor to Visit Lions January 24
K W Bergan district governor of Lions International will visit the Lions Club on Tuesday January 24 with the ladies invited to attend. A dinner program and dance follow featuring a route through Valley Forge Concord and others. Halvor Daley spoke on Boy Scouts and Karl Bishop attended as a guest.
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LIONS
K. W. Bergan
Browning
Lions International
Montana
Alberta
Valley Forge
Paul Revere
Concord
Philadelphia
New England
Swift & Co
Chicago
Geo. Tennant
Halvor Daley
Community Card Party Planned at Local Hall Friday
A card party with other games is set for Friday evening at the hall. Admission is free, lunch should be brought, and all welcome along with friends. Various attendees are listed among local residents and clubs in social notes.
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Inga Dale
Martin Swanson
Farmington
Martin Hanson
Rupert
Idaho
Kaare Larson
Flathead
Chris Evanson
Mr. Evanson
Ernest Dale
Myrtle Johnson
Dutton
Kermit Dale
Joe Walkington
Chas
Tesch
Tesch Ranch
Windsor
Ontario
Canada
Estray notice of horses and suckling colts at Wuest Place
An estray report lists three head of horses and three suckling colts missing since about December 1 at H. H. Wuest Place. Includes one white mare with roached mane, one black mare, and one bay mare. owners urged to identify and claim at pasture. Also notices a saw gumming outfit for cross-cut and circle saws in Chateau.
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H. H. Wuest
Steve Snyder
Chateau
Automobile Listings From 1980s and Older Models Noted
A compact listing describes several used cars including a 1986 Chevrolet coupe, a vintage 1880 Ford coupe, a 1986 Plymouth coupe, a 1985 Ford V8 coach, and a 1936 Ford V8 four door. Taylor and GAF Dodge St appear as identifiers in the fragment.
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Plymouth
Ford
L. E. “Taylor
Dodge
Plymouth for Rent Two Rooms in Cowgill Addition
Two furnished rooms available in a steam heated house. Light, well kept premises likely suitable for workers or students. Contact McDonald block for information and access details.
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Cowgill Addition
Art Bagley
McDonald Bilock
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Leigh
Texaco
Fort Shaw
Choteau Food Market
Montco
Purex
del Monte
U.S. No
Goodyear
Chick’s Shell Station
Karl Bishop
WI. A. Winner
Arold Hanusa
J. R. Collins
Mary Bair
Chas. H. Connor
Orton Brothers
Mont
H. A. Floyd
Hsin
Rexall Drug Store
Rexall
Cole
Rex
Banvd
K. In
Ose
IAGE
Fifth Avenue” Hosiery
Chittens
Navy
Pendleto
Tackaroo
Wedum
Sone
Federated Store
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