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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1958
Page
4
Jan 31 is the final day for price support loans and purchase agreements on 1957 crop commodities. Leo S Kolstad notes inspections and papers must be completed by then. Teton County set Jan 15 as a preliminary loan application deadline for farm stored grains with late entries allowed if inspections can be finished by Jan 3.
Pendroy and Pondera Valley farmers heard a presentation on plant nutrition and fertilizer economics with slides showing fertility effects on crops. Tom Selstad Jr. of Great Falls led the session as committees were formed to study current issues. Ladies showcased flower arrangements and corsage making at the Jones home, with proceeds used to pay for Rogers materials. The next February meeting will discuss grain varieties with high marketing demand.
Funeral services were held at Bank's Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday for John Hubert Berg 71 who died Saturday at Teton Memorial hospital. Born October 23 1880 in South St. Paul Minnesota he moved to Teton county in 1933 living in Fairfield and Power. He worked in construction and as a bartender and was a Lutheran church member. Rev A Bernard Gravdal officiated with burial at Chateau Cemetery.
Montana lowers its state gasoline tax from seven to six cents per gallon, effective January 16, the first cut in 37 years. Helena official William A. Brown credits lawmakers for tax relief and notes the federal tax remains unchanged at three cents. Revenue supports road and highway improvements, with about $20 million expected annually at the six cent rate.
The Chateau Woman's Club, under Jesse Gleason, will sponsor art classes for interested persons. The first meeting is Monday January 27 at 7 pm in the Episcopal Rectory basement. A China painting class is planned later in the season but not yet started.
Rhodium plating, a member of the platinum group, is used on cigarette lighters and cases as well as pencils and similar articles to provide a brilliant, durable finish. The metal coating resists wear and maintains a bright luster over time.
Lyall Schaefer of the Teton county ASC reports that the new wheat variety Lee ox Kenya Farmer (CT 231) has not been approved by Canadian authorities the U S Experiment Stations or Northwest Crop Improvement Association. Trials show poor milling quality low flour yield and inferior baking qualities compared with approved types creating concerns for prices and grower value.
The miller bases milling and baking value on cereal lab results from his own and other laboratories and shared trials. Lee 6x Kenya Farmer shows more leaf rust resistance than Selkirk but higher stem rust susceptibility. USDA 1957 rates Lee 6x Kenya Farmer moderately susceptible and Selkirk moderately resistant to stem rust. Wheat aims for bread quality, not government loan eligibility. Lee ox Kenya Farmer fails to meet current quality standards.
The Chateau Public Library announces a book ordering service for research books not on shelves. Available to students and adults, it clarifies this policy has always existed but was not widely known.
Statewide recommendations were discussed at the fish and game department HQ in Helena with warden supervisors and managers from seven districts. District meetings will run through January, with final seasons and rules to be approved by the Montana Fish and Game Commission in March and forwarded to sportsmen and related groups.
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