Milwaukee and Great Northern Seek Joint Rail Operation Plan
The Milwaukee and Great Northern submit notice to the Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington seeking a certificate of convenience and necessity to jointly own and operate parallel trackage in Cascade, Teton, and Fergus counties. The plan covers 14 miles between West Great Falls and Sun River, 6.97 miles from Flume to Chateau, 8.13 miles Lewistown to Hanover, and 0.97 mile Hanover to Spring Creek bridge, with abandonment of duplicating routes and cross-authorization for operating over each other’s lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Northern
Milwaukee Railways
Cascade
Teton
Fergus Counties
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington, D.C
Cascade County
West Great Falls
Sun River
Teton County
Flume
Chateau
Fergus County
Lewistown
Hanover
Spring Creek Bridge
Milwaukee
Forged Check Suspect In Choteau Business Scene
Warbonnet a half breed Indian from Dupuyer forged a $10 check on T O Larson and tried to cash it at Hampton Bloom Choteau merchant. Citizens State bank detected the forgery and alerted officers who delayed pursuit due to road conditions. Glacier county deputies later arrested him for a similar crime while he was on bail for grand larceny horse stealing and due for Pon dera county court trial February 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warbonnet
Dupuyer
T. O. Larson
Hampton Bloom
Bloom
Citizens State Bank
Glacier County
Pondera County
County Agents Meet in Bozeman highlights and talks
County Agent Fred Willson returns from a 10 day conference in Bozeman with 46 agents attending. State meeting featured Dr. O E Baker on human resources and population impact. Soil conservation received emphasis with reports by E H Archer and A W Warden. D P Fabrick spoke on the State Water Conservation Board. Warden of Culbertson named state association president and Willson named 4 H club committee chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Willson
Bozeman
Willson
Wilson
O. E. Baker
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Ayers
Teton
State Water Conservation Board
Culbertson
State Association of
Mr. Willson
Henstad Wedding Dance Delights Dutton Community
One of Dutton’s most enjoyed dances occurred last Saturday as Nels and Irene Henstad hosted a party for friends. Local musicians Mrs. C. W. Hebtner Henry Ness Pete Walsted and others supplied music. Donald Kerr led a lively send em homer with a classic square dance as the party continued to 3 30 Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dutton
Nels
Irene Henstad
C. W. Hebtner
Henry Ness
Pete Walsted
Henry Nelson
Milton Johnson
Larry Anslinger
Goodwin Odden
Donald Kerr
Godwin Odden
Dutton Sentinal
Birthday Balls Due Saturday in County Plages
The annual President's birthday ball date was set for Saturday January 30. Pendroy cancels dance due to severe weather and road blocks, four dances remain planned. Chateau and Mountain View Gardens will host dances with telegram option at 25c per name to send greetings to the president. Choteau plans a K P hall dance with grand march led by Boy Scouts and a cake contest for Teton high girls, plus stunts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendroy
Clarence Looney
W. HE H. Wellenstein
Wellenstein
Chateau
Mountain View Gardens
Rexall Drug Store
Western Union
Postal Telegraph Services
K. P. Hall
Choteau Boy Scouts
E. W. Allen
Kat” Thompson
Claude
Tennant
Fairfield
C. O. Davis
Chuck
Mr. Davis
California visit for Rev Charles E Cunningham and wife
A postal card from Rev Charles E Cunningham formerly of the Helena Methodist church reports plans to leave Indianapolis after visiting son Orin and family. They will visit Ontario California as guests of H. H. Cole and return to Helena in March. Mrs Cunningham is sister to Phil S Cole and W. W Cole, a Montana pioneer pastor.
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Charles E. Cunningham
Methodist
Cunningham
Indianapolis
Indiana
Orin
Ontario
California
H. H. Cole
Helena
Phil S. Cole
W. W. Cole
Montana
Red Cross Seeks Clothing and Bedding Supplies
Te ton county chapter appeals for clothing bedding shoes and related items. Severe winter weather has sharpened demand and depleted stocks. Miss Nagle urges residents to search basements and attics and send items to Red Cross headquarters in the courthouse for prompt relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton County
American Red Cross
Miss Nagle
Red Cross
Court House
Lions sponsor amateur night and gas rates committee named
The Choteau Lions agreed to host a spring amateur night with R E Nelson as chair and prize support from Wan. A district trip awaits the first place winner. They also set a convention committee and pushed for a gas rates hearing with a Conrad club tie in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choteau Lions
Choteau
R. E. Nelson
Wan
Calgary
Lions
Pr. H. W. Bateman
L. FE. Taylor
W. W. Smith
Montana-Dakota Utilities Co
Conrad
C. W. Burns
I. I. Taylor
Conrad Club
State Railroad and Public Service Commission
Locals Lose Choteau Hockey Thriller to Bynum 6 5
In a Sunday game Choteau led 3 0 after the first period but tired late as Bynum rallied to win 6 5. Winters Owens Minette scored for Choteau with Erickson, Job Erickson contributing in later periods while Van De Reit and Armstrong changed positions due to injuries. Rough play and injuries marked the match with about 100 spectators. Bynum aims to face Conrad next and a Great Falls visit may follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau
Bynum
Winters
Owen
Minette
Choteau
Owens
Rob Erickson
Job Erickson
John Winters
Hiickson
Byler
van de Reit
Armstrong
Erickson
Perkins
Conrad
Great Falls
May Get Tax Blanks at County Clerk's Office
Geo A Carroll announced receipt of state income tax forms and offered to distribute them. He stressed the office will not help fill blanks. Tax returns are required for various income levels and dependents. filing deadline is April 15 for 1936 earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. A.carrol
State Board of Equaliation
Carroll
Teton County Audit Finds Debt Cut Nearly in Half
The regular audit by acting examiner P J Kelly shows Teton County had 276713.74 cash on hand December 16 with total indebtedness dropping from 107830.86 on June 30, 1935 to 57503.15 a year later. Road fund warrants rose to 49588.85 by November 30 due to summer road improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton County
P. J. Kelly
Examiner
Teton People Give to Flood Relief Funds
Local Red Cross effort in Chateau and Teton county raises funds for flood victims. Calls for 40 dollars then double and fivefold quotas lead toward a 200 dollar goal, with Miss Margaret Nagle coordinating solicitations and donation boxes placed around town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton
Chateau
Teton County
Ohio Valley
Red Cross
St Louis
Midwest
Margaret Nagle
Nagle
Stupor Home Becomes Snowbound Refuge for 17
At the old Truchot ranch above town the home of Mr and Mrs George Trupor sheltered 17 people stranded by a Saturday night blizzard after a dance in Farmington. Dr C E Stephens led a rescue party and supplied clothing as groups in three cars got stuck and others walked to safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Trupor
Truchot Ranch
Farmington
C. E. Stephens
George Tallifson
Avall
Dr. Stephens
Ike Denison
Ray Davidson
Howard Anderson
John Depner
Bulldogs Annex Two More Wins Over Augusta And St Marys
Teton county high school Bulldogs added two decisive basketball wins last week beating Augusta and St Marys. The girls lost to Augusta 19 to 8 as St Dennis led with eight points. Cuniff led Augusta with three in the win. The Teton boys prevailed 43 to 16 behind Smith and Moore as they opened with 20 points in eight minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton County High School Bulldogs
Augusta
St. Mary's
Teton
Augusta Lassies
Augusta-Teton
Fridley
St. Dennis
Maroon and Gold
Cunniff
Miss St. Dennis
Teton Boys
Institution of Learning
Smith
Moore
Bulldogs
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fabrick
Diamond Valley
Teton High School
Beulah Brown
Otf
Wm. F. Olsen
Margaret Murphy
Cleo Armstrong
Joyce Kropp
Virginia Allum
Skaling
Montana Power Co
Frank Ste
Boy Scouts
A.R.C
Choteau, Mont
Elmer C. Smith
Geo. A. Carroll
Department of Motor Vehicle Registration
Deer Lodge
St. Louis
Cary T. Grayson
National Red Cross
United States
Mid-Western
Ohio
Missippi
GEO
Stupor
ST. Mary’s
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