Montana Irrigation Declines 1919 1929 Despite More Farms
A federal bulletin on Montana irrigation shows farms with irrigation rose from 10 307 in 1920 to 11 925 in 1930 while irrigated area fell 5.2 percent to 1 594 912 acres. The value of irrigated farms reached 205 027 415 dollars with 50 319 204 invested in irrigation works and districts supplying water to 9 276 000 acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of the Census
Montana
Missouri River
Columbia River
A W Walker Keynote Speaker at Lions Meeting
A W Walker manager of the Fairfield reclamation project spoke at the Chateau Lions gathering, outlining progress and land entry preferences. He noted 79 of 87 new 80 acre units applied for, with 60 ex service men favored, and invited visitors to meet settlers and learn about development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau Lions
A. W Walker
Fairfield
Walker
Chateau
E. B. Maynard
Will Carlton
Willie
Eugene Fields
Hazel Trescott
George Tennant
Cal Wixom
Bynum
Frank Stearns
Great Falls
B .E. Brownson
C. W. Burns
W. G. Bloomhankl
Beaupre Cafe
Choteau Post Reaches 25 Member Quota for Year
Choteau Post No. 6 of the American Legion reports a 25 member quota for the new year achieved as of Saturday. Adjutant George Carron announced the number and noted the books remain open for new recruits. Names listed include M. S. Bullerdick and R. J. McClue among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Carron
M.S. Bullerdick
R. J. McClue
Co. D. McDonald
Is. E. Sturgis
B. 1 Packer
Court Notes and Estate Dispositions
Judge R. M. Hattersley to hold regular term Friday. Estate of Ole Johnson distributed with Sophie Johnson as heir. Carrie E. Luther discharged as guardian of Thorwald Luther who has reached majority. Ernest Able authorized to sell wheat belonging to Thomas Roberts estate. Clerk's orders issued for Elling Jensen and Della Nelson Blaine estates. John Heggen appointed guardian of Anna C. Hegen. Final distribution set for Feb 11 for Frank Hirshberg estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Hattersley
Ole Johnson
Sophie Johnson
Carrie E. Luther
Thorwald Luther
Ernest Able
Thos. Roberts
Elling Jensen
Della Nelson Blaine
John Heggen
Anna C. Heggen
Frank Hirshberg
First M E Church Weekly Schedule and Fellowship
The First M E Church announces Sunday services at 10:00 a m church school 11:15 morning worship 6:00 intermediate league 7:00 senior league 8:00 open house at the parsonage and singing. Midweek regular Ladies Industrial meeting on Wednesday January 20 at 3:00. Pastor E R Kaemmer invites strong faithful Christians to victory through grace.
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Ladies’ Industrial
E.R. Kaemmer
Prompt income tax returns urged by Montana official
Helena statement from C A Rasmussen, Montana internal revenue collector, stresses prompt filing of income tax returns. Washington requires definite information by March 15 with no extensions except illness or absence. excuses like data not available or records incomplete will not be accepted. Taxpayers urged to file early to avoid penalties.
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Helena
C. A. Rassmussen
Internal Revenue
Montana
Sam
Washington
Mr. Rassmussen
Treasury
Wellenstein Re-Elected Leader Of Farmers Union
W H Wellenstein of Pendroy was re-elected president of the Teton county Farmers Educational and Co operative Union for the coming year. W G Dauwalder was re-elected secretary and Lyle Standish defeated Fred Schultz for vice president. Officers include Pat Campbell, Dave Scarrow, Cecil Passmore, Harvey Beyer, and Paul Mathis. A drought relief resolution was adopted. County Agent Robert Clarkson reviewed the year's work. Meeting adjourned after 5 p m.
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W. H. Wellenstein
Pendroy
County Union
W. G. Dauwalder
Lyle Standish
Fred Schultz
Diamond Valley
Pat Campbell
Pendrey
Dave Scarrow
Beck
Cecil Passmore
Farmington
Harvey Beyer
Fairfield
Paul Mathis
Bole
Penn-Union
Farmers’ Union
Great Falls
Pendray
Colling and
Dutton
Cascade County
Robert Clarkson
Montana Farmers Call for 10 Percent Salary Concessions
A Montana Farmers Union resolution cites drought distress across 33 counties affecting 50 000 farm residents. It urges public officials to donate 10 percent of salaries to aid drought stricken farmers and asks local unions to publish resolutions and inform the governor and Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Farmers’ Educational and Co Division
Farmers’ Union
Windstorm Blows Through Town Causing Structural Damage
A violent windstorm hurled a chimney off a roof and shattered skylights in many buildings including the Givens block Mason ic temple and Teton Service Co garage. Power Morgan store and Looney garage suffered damage while Monarch Lumber fences were toppled. Farmers recalled turkey shipping day as debris cluttered Main avenue and drifted dirt made roads hazardous. Senator Larson noted two year old stacks fared worse than last summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Givens
Masonic Temple
Teton Service Co
Power- Morgan
C. Looney Garage
Monarch Lumber Co
Teton Shipping Association
Sam Agee
Carl Malone
Truchot Hill
R. L. Clearman
E. R. McLain
Main Avenue
Hammond
Senator Larson
Chateau appoints citizen committee for Washington birthday
Mayor Coffey issues proclamation forming a city wide program for the two hundredth anniversary of George Washington. A. B. Guthrie chairs a diverse committee including clergy, veterans groups, youth organizations and civic clubs. First meeting set for January 16 at 2 PM in the high school auditorium.
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Bloom
Erickson
Coffey
United States Commission
George Washington
Montana
Chateau
A. B. Guthrie
Ruby A. Miller
J. F. Schulte
St. Luke’s Parish
E. R. Kaemmer
M. E. Church
George Thompson
St. Stephens Mission
W. G. Bloomdahl
A. F
E. K. Sturgis
Lion’s Club
Contrasting Damage in Paired Stacks Reveals Varied Effects
The report notes two stacks placed side by side under identical conditions showed divergent results with one stack damaged and the other seemingly untouched.
Teton and Valier battle in tight early basketball contest
A first quarter lead by Valier with Teton trimming the margin to eight to fourteen at halftime. In the third, Teton surged ahead with three field goals to Valier’s two. Valier stalled late as Teton edged closer to a tie, with substitutions listed for both teams.
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Teton
Valier
Valer
Teton Valier
Looney
Fasnseneee
Oleson Moore
Cne
Accurthart Deind
Powell Davis
Bcceed
Addsicute
McCullough
Albusciseds Wickware
Davis
Moore
Miller
Weyer
Goeddertz
Redymond
Thompson
Strusa
Hammer
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Iowa
Harris Trust and Savings Bank of Chicago
Black Hawk County
A. W. Walker
Lions Meeting
G. A. Carroll
Carl S Jensen
Howard Hornbacker
C. James Smith
C. G. Passmore
I. W. Smith
H. W. Bateman
Nick Pambrun
I. B. Hardy
Elmer Cardell
C. A. Peterson
G. M. Coffey
H. C. Huffman
BE. L. Kueck
W. N. Streeter
Warren M. Zickrick
Paula A. Kropp
Wallace C. Coffey
K. E
Choteau Post
M. E
Abao
Wellenstein
Teton County
Farmers’ Educational and Cooperative Union of America
Court House
Collins
Power
Hannan
Ino
Guthrie
Ary
Fred Smith
Eastern Star
Rebekah Lee Brown
Security Benefit Association
Ira Moore
Arnold Hanusa
Boy Scouts
Charlotte Looney
Margaret Nagle
Red Cross
George Carrol
American Legion
B. I. Packer
Legion Auxiliary
Frank Snider
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Walter Streeter
U. S. Forest Service
Julius Hirshberg
C. M. Poore
Agawam
Mont
J. M. Weaver
Givens Building
L. E. Taylor GA
Ted Cars
Garagh Chateau
Ery Goog
Roger Babson
Chateau Acantha
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