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Choteau Acantha

Location

Choteau, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1934

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Sun River Livestock Group Disbands After County Meeting

The Sun River Livestock association ended its run Tuesday at the Lewis and Clark forest office in the Larson block after the forest service closed the north fork Sun river for grazing and set elk range. Forest officials and former officers attended, and the group’s dissolution followed final business and fund disbursement.

Sun River Livestock Association Teton Lewis and Clark National Forest Larson Forest Service North Fork Sun River Elk Range W. B. Willey Great Falls W. N. Streeter Frank Salmond Earl Yeager Carl Madson Forest Office Streeter Birch Creek Livestock Association Jas. Peebles Fred Campbell Geo. Sabados J. J. Sabados Sid Campbell Deep Creek Livestock Associa

Dutton Tops Teton in Twin Basketball Games

Dutton earned wins in both girls and boys games against Teton last Friday. In the girls contest Dutton won 35 to 29 as R Mainard and M McClellan led the scoring for the winners while Jessie Moore topped Teton with 23 points. The boys edged the locals 31 to 15 as Jourdonnais led Teton with points and Dutton benefited from strong floor play and rebounding.

Teton High Dutton Dutton Girls Conrad R. Mainard M. McClellan Teton Guards Teton Katherine Davis Davis Koch Stott Miller Moore Yalifson Olson Clarkson Hamilton M. McClelan Cheetham Phillips D. Mainard B. McClellan Scott Dutton Boys Ritter Harmon Bleecker Dale Jourdonnais Boggs Maccany Takerud Bulldogs

County Agent Spending Week in Bozeman

County Agent Robert Clarkson left for Bozeman to attend the annual county agents conference. He said a government hog production control plan will be discussed as part of the agricultural adjustment act with a modification for areas where corn is not a major factor. He noted wheat allotment contracts are winding down and hog contracts should start after his return with Mrs. Clarkson.

Robert Clarkson Bozeman Middle West Clarkson Secretary of State Attorney General's Office Kalispell

Governor and Secretary of State Censured for Misconduct

A legislative committee censured Governor Frank H. Cooney and Secretary of State Sam Mitchell for improper contracting, bid avoidance, salary cuts, travel extravagance, and interference with an inspector. The report urges accountability and notes widespread department discord and noncompliance with appropriations.

Frank H. Cooney Sam Mitchell House of Representatives House State Board of Examiners California Statehouse

Wheat allotments held up by new Washington rules in 1933

Teton county wheat allotment contracts did not go to Washington as expected, with about 90 percent moving forward. The delay stems from a new set of Agricultural Adjustment Administration instructions requiring re checks of contracts to weed out errors, including signatures, authority, and acreage details.

Teton County Washington Chas. Proff W. D. Reiquam W. H. Wellenstein Agricultural Adjustment Administration Montana State College Extension Service Teton Proff Wheat Administration

Water Works Upgrade Receives PWA Backing at $22,000

Preparations advance for Teton County Oldest Settlers gathering on February 1 with a 7 PM dinner at the Masonic hall. Secretary Guthrie says new membership applications are flowing in. 50 cent dinner fee. officers to be elected post dinner. membership open to Montanans meeting residency rules. applications due by the 25th.

Teton County A. B. Guthrie W. H. Gorham Mary Golding Masonic Hall Joe Baart Cora Cohoe Henry Ness W. A. Emerick Eddie Core Montana

Fight Leads to Assault Charge in Justice Court

A fight between Jack Cherry and Buck Bethune of Bynum ended with Cherry pressing a third degree assault charge. Bethune admitted the offense. Judge Jackson delayed sentencing to January 12 for investigation. Bethune was fined $6.50 costs or four days in county jail for nonpayment after the court pause. The dispute began after leaving a Farmington dance over a debt, with a car break during the argument.

Jack Cherry Buck Bethune Bynum Justice Court J. G. Jackson Bethune Farmington Mike Bumgartner

Well Known Choteau Couple Weds in Helena

An Associated Press dispatch datelined Helena Jan 16 reports Katharine McDonald daughter of Choteau banker and Eugene Murphy Choteau attorney and MSU graduate wed at St Helena cathedral with Rev Fr J G Tougas officiating Murphy son of late Charles Murphy former Great Falls mayor and state representative is bill clerk for the house. He recently opened a Choteau law office replacing Oscar Provost.

Associated Press Helena Chas. McDonald Choteau Katharine Eugene Murphy Montana State University St. Helena J. G. Tougas Murphy Charles Murphy Deer Lodge Great Falls Bill Los Angeles Brady Great Northern B. A. & P. Railroad C. S. McDonald Chateau Teton County Washington, D. C National Cathedral College George Washington University J. F. Schulte St. Luke’s Church

Ladies Industrial meeting assigns members to circles

At a meeting of the Ladies Industrial yesterday at the M. E. church the plan to have different circles was continued and all members drew names to determine their circle assignment.

M. E

New Law Taxing Cars Early in Year Held Unconstitutional

In an injunction suit by Wallace Vennecott, the Montana Supreme Court ruled Chapter 158 of 1933 taxes on automobiles not secured by realty unconstitutional for its vagueness and failure to set when property becomes taxable. The old law remains in effect. county treasurers assessors and state officials administer taxation.

Wallace Vennecott Supreme Court of Supreme Court Sam V. Stewart Vennecolt Aemsurer State Board of Equalizaon

Captain Smith Leaves for Butte and Los Angeles

Captain C Jas Smith departs Wednesday evening for Butte and then Los Angeles on the Montana special. He expects to be away from Chateau about a month with his insurance office kept open about two hours daily for public convenience.

C. Jas. Smith Butte Los Angeles Calif Montana Chateau

City to seek voter OK for water mains loan grant

A Washington telegram confirms a 22 000 grant for replacing 12 800 feet of six inch water mains in Chateau west of Main. The government covers 30 percent with 4 percent repayment, pending a local election and petitions signed by 20 percent of affected taxpayers before the April first election.

Chateau Main Avenue First Street Courthouse Fourth Avenue Fourth Street C. W. Burns Burns

Odd Fellows Install Officers at Chateau Lodge Meeting

The annual installation of officers for Chateau lodge No. 12 I O O F was held Monday night with a lunch featuring Rebekahs. Elective officers installed included Frank Gordon noble grand and Robert Miller vice grand. Appointive offices were filled for R S N G I B Hardy L S N G CG W Burns R S V G Phil Rudolph L S W G and others.

Chateau Lodge No. 12 Rebekahs Odd Fellows Frank Gordon Noble Grand Robert Miller George Thompson H. L. Stafford C. W. Burns B. E. Brownson C. H. Porter Oliver Manseth I. B. Hardy CG. W. Burns Phil Rudolph Wm. Cook

McClue Buys Butchart's Five Room House Near High School

W. B. Butchart who plans to leave Choteau sold his five room modern house with full basement and garage to R. I. McClue. McClue owns the Chateau bakery and the house is near the high school. Butchart said no further plans have been announced and he remains cashier of the First National Bank.

W. B. Butchart Choteau R. I. McClue McClue Butchart First National Bank

Monarchs Victors Here Sunday as Dut on Looms

Monarch Lumber Co. of Great Falls routed the Chateau Racketeers 62 to 32 in a Sunday matchup. Racketeers led early then faded as Monarchs surged to a 41 to 24 edge by late third quarter. Dutton independents visit next with a 2:20 preliminary. prices remain 25 and 15 cents.

Monarch Lumber Co.quint Great Falls Chateau Core Woodahl Monarchs Leary Choteau Cohoe Wescee Escoecenees Nett Ccs Ceeecenss D@viS Colo Cesesssseeeeceseeneere Peters Monarch Bafto Rf-Lf Murphy KKF MED C .Rscsresseeceeeee Harris Willett, le Bofto Kremer Dutton Holmes Teton High Cates Dutton High Proff Odden Lisfits Lerry

Legion Auxiliary Joint Meeting Highlights Veteran Legislation Discussion

A joint American Legion and Auxiliary meeting at Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Huffman home featured Halver Daley on veteran legislation and the four point program for unifying policy. M. S. Bullerdick spoke on Frank Linderman’s Legion article, followed by vocal duets. A kangaroo court martial tried Captain C James Smith over a December disturbance. the jury found him not guilty. About 40 attendees enjoyed refreshments.

American Legion and Auxiliary C. H. Huffman C. D. McDonald R. I. McClue Halver Daley Daley Legislative Committee The National Organization of the Legion Congress M. S. Bullerdick Folllow American Legion Magazine Frank Linderman Montana Linderman Sheridan Mont Paul Kropp M. S. Bullerdick Old Virginny C. James Smith Auxiliary Legion Sherif J. L. Billings Halvor Daley Clara M. Baker

New Auto Shop and Battery Station Opens in Chateau

A small garage across from the courthouse hosts the C and L garage opened this week by promoters M. D. Lykins and Ben Comer. The shop, owned by Mrs. C. H. Swain, features auto repair and battery service. Comer arrives from Bethany Missouri where he ran an auto battery business.

Chateau C. H. Swain Courthouse M. D. Lykins Ben Comer Comer Bethany Missouri

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Sun River Group Tion Augusta Livestock Association B. E. Martin Augusta Boys Allotment Committee PWA Roy E. Ayers J. E. Erickson Public Works Administration At Ray 1
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