Record Wheat and Grain Stocks Across Montana and U S
Montana reports show wheat stocks at 75.9 million bushels in all positions, up from last year, with off farm storage at 15.37 million and on farms at 60.51 million. U S totals place wheat at 1.33 billion bushels, corn near a 1950 peak, oats and barley below average, and overall feed grains at 94.8 million tons, with off farm stocks the largest on record for Jan 1 and farm stocks among the three highest totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Montana
Issi
U. S
Crop Reporting Board
The
Agricultural Marketing Service
Grain Division
AMS
Commodity Credit Corporation
CCC
Reporting Board of
Cmap
Deadline Nears for 1953 Income Tax Returns
U S Collector warns of a February 1 deadline for farmers and employers to file final 1953 income tax returns and to issue Form W-2 wage statements. Farmers who did not file estimated taxes by January 15 must file by midnight February 1 to avoid penalties. Employers must file quarterly federal withholding and social security tax returns on Form 941 with triplicate W-2a forms. unemployment tax returns for eight or more workers also due.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue
Thomas M. ‘Robinson
Robinson
Raust
Internal Revenue Service
Rainbow Girls Install New Officers After Meeting
Rainbow Girls held a public installation of officers after their regular meeting on Monday January 18 with Virginia Nelson as installing officer. Rita Castle was installed as worthy adviser and a full slate—Patsy Edwards Ellery Crary Joan Schneider Sandra Hanusa Helen Diane Henderson Mary Lynn Olsen Laurel Ann Olsen Ardis Armsstrong Lovey Botella Lorénzen Sandra Lee Olson Shirley Zier Clarice Henderson Jean Zier Donna Ballantyne Lynne Dial Gayle Armstrong Beverly Monkman Pauline Richem choir director Lucy Cherry Fern Cherry Faye Jaconetty Marilyn Bailey Marlene Welst Mary Truchot Shirley Obernolte Joan Luinstral Margaret Taylor Linda Edna Henderson mother adviser—followed, weather permitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castle
Patsy Edwards
Ellery Crary
Hope
Joan Schneider
Faith
Sandra Hanusa
Recorder
Helen Diane Henderson
Mary
Lynn Olsen
Drill Teader
Laurel Ann. Olsen
Ardis
Arms Strong
Lovey Botella Lorénzen
Sandra Lee Olson
Nature
Shirley Zier
Immortality
Clarice Henderson
Fidelity
Jean Zier
Donna Ballantyne
Lynne Dial
Confidential
Ob- Observer
Gayle Armstrong
Outer Observer
Beverly Monkman
Pauline Richem
Lucy Cherry
Fern Cherry
Faye Jaconetty
Marilyn Bailey
Marlene Welst
Mary Truchot
Shirley Obernolte
Joan Luinstra
Margaret Taylor
Linda
Edna Henderson
Three Men Receive Suspended Sentences in Great Falls Case
Three men charged with attempted burglary in Great Falls were given suspended sentences by the district court. Philip Phillips was arrested at the Great Falls Super-Save Market with a tire tool later linked to N and H Implement Co. No charges were filed in Teton county after further County Attorney Leo Murphy’s review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
Great
Ead Quilty
Phillips
Great Palls Super-Save
N & H Implement Co
Leo Murphy
Teton County
Lions Display Tuesday Meeting and Timber Structure Film
Ai presided as program chairman Dick Young introduced Bert Stripp of Timber Structure Incorporated Portland Oregon. Stripp presented a film showing lumber from tree to finished product focusing on arches for the Field House in Missoula. The plant uses about one million board feet monthly with a 30 acre storage lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Dick Young
Bert Stripp
Billings
Timber Structure, Incorporated
Retail Lumbermen's Association
Stripp
Timber Structure
Portland
Ore
Missoula
Lion
Leo Murphy
Peneeee
Wes E. McManus
Albert Jaumotte
John “Richer
Leslis Burns
E. C
February high school games and matinee benefit show
A slate of basketball games will be played at the high school gym on Tuesday February 2 with the Legion Auxiliary benefiting. Men from the school teachers face the Chateau Independents and high school girls play alumni girls. A matinee Saturday features I Grows on Trees a family friendly comedy with Irene Dunne as a homemaker whose trees sprout ten dollar bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japares
Eddie Howard
Samar Eee
Legion Auxiliary
Roxys Staing
Chateau Independents
Olen Rausch
Joan Schneider School of Baton
Frances
Irene Dunne
Arthur Lubin
Dean Jagger
Joan Evans
Richard Crenna
Sandy Descher
Edith Meiser
Leonard Goldstein
March of Dimes Schedule of Choteau Events
A series of March of Dimes fundraisers are listed for late January and February in Choteau Fairfield and Greenfield. Activities include charity basketball game halves porch light reminders VFW Auxiliary benefit events Legion Auxiliary theater matinees and a joint PTA drive with local groups featuring music by the Four-Gs and entertainment by area clubs. Proceeds fund the March of Dimes and Cancer Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Greenfield
Cancer Fund
Montana Farmers Demand Adequate Farm Programs
Thirty five Montana farmers joined a regional group of about 100 to press Congress for adequate price support programs and repeal of sliding scale policies. The delegation, including William R. Briges Ernest J. Knight and Robert Rice, met with senators and representatives and Department of Agriculture and Interior officials during a four day conference. The event was sponsored by the National Farmers Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Montana
William R. ‘Briges
Ernest J. Knight
Robert Rice
Departments of Agriculture and Interior
National Farmers Union
Fred Marshall
Minnesota
Department of Agriculture
Marshall
Victor Wickersham
Oklahoma
Choteau Bulldogs rise in Northern Class B after wins
Choteau High defeated Browning 63 46 and Fort Benton 73 68 to climb the Northern Class B ladder. Ron Hinman led with 22 points, Joel Jaumette 15, and Roy Snyder 12 as the Bulldogs kept control late. Browning junior varsity also fell to Choteau 43 37. Fort Benton JV lost 49 44. Next, Choteau hosts Fairfield for a county finals rematch after a season earlier setback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choteau High
Indians
Browning
Ainton Longhorns
Socal
Choteau
Wile
Bulldogs
Des Theiilene
Crogeguns
Joel Jaumette
Ronny Hinman
Chuck Blixrud
Roy Snyder
Browning Papooses
Fort Benton
Chateau
Ron Hinman
Peryal
Joe Jaumette
Glenn Flatt
Dennis Nottingham
Benton
Joe Svoboda
Chinook
Central
Shelby
Conrad
Clark Corey Dies of Heart Attack in Collins Area
Clark L Corey a 44 year Collins area resident died of a heart attack Tuesday at his home seven miles from Collins He was born May 11 1889 in Hunter Nebraska and married Clara Elizabeth Chambers in 1911 Survivors include his widow two daughters Mrs Reth Erickson Evanston Illinois and Mrs Edith Lakey Palmdale California four sons MSgt Dean Corey Port Townsend Washington Clark L Corey Jr of Ann Arbor Michigan Chester Corey Choteau and Herbert R Corey of Collins six grandchildren Funeral services set for 2 pm Monday at Trinity Lutheran church Choteau with Rev A Ber Gravdal officiating Burial in Choteau Cemetery Banks Funeral Home directing
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark L. Corey
Collins
Hunter
N. Cak
Clara Elizabeth Chambers
Colorine
Reth
Erickson
Evanston
Edith Lakey
Play del Rey
Calif
Dean Corey
Port Townsend
Cowell Family Buys Large Long Beach Home
Charlie Cowell told the Acantha they purchased a much bigger house in Long Beach California and will reside at 750 Havana after January 30. He and his wife also mentioned a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Baker last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie. Cowell Lay
Acantha
Long Beach
Calif
Havana
Myr
Lynn Baker
Conferences for Parents Begin February First
Principal Robert Gormley announces the second round of parent conferences for kindergarten and grades 1-3 at the grade school during February 1 to February 12. Teachers will notify parents of times. the new conference method has been well received with near 100 percent attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Gormiey
Aerivan Times
Chotesu
Gormley
Kaare Nelson Firm Closed in Choteau Last Thursday
Kaare Nelson of Dutton faced a business closure in Choteau last Thursday. Local records confirm the shutdown affecting the small enterprise and its owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaare Nelson
Dutton
Choteau
Sportsmen’s group passes resolutions at annual meeting
Members of the Teton County Sportsmen’s Association met in frigid weather Wednesday January 20 to adopt a slate of recommendations. They urged abolishing the gate at a preserve and asked the Fish and Game commission to act. Other notes included Duck Creek and Wildlife Forum publicity, a lecture by Fred Moss on soil formation and degradation, and plans for sportsmen’s insurance in August. The group discussed law changes and lowering trout possession limits to ten fish. The Pishkun reservoir issues led to a motion about opening the inlet and East Lake for boats starting July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Commission
Paul Mathis
Wildlife Forum
Legion Hall
Fred Moss
U. S&s. Forest Service
Butte
Jake Luinstra
AP ‘Gamle
Redk
Montana Weather Wows Nation As Bitter Cold Hits
Montana headlines attract national interest with 9 below zero in Great Falls and 42 above in Augusta. Weather data show a 12 day subzero stretch at Chateau and a 31 degree high after brutal cold while reports dispute a windward ACC roof claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercury
Larry Banks
Augusta
Billy Breen
Nick Vinker Ranch
Chateau
Vinker Place
Hungry Horse News
Columbia Falls
Kalispell
ACC
Mel Ryder
Weather Bureau
Great Falls
Ray Kelly
Americanism to Highlight Joint Club Program at Legion Hall
A February 1 program at Legion hall combines an Americanism program with dancing, singing and instrumental acts by the American Region Auxiliary and the VFW Auxiliary. Led by Mrs. Wayne LeDesky, the show features a Washington Lincoln tribute, dance numbers, baton twirling, and a pantomime “On Stage America” with a chorus and many local performers. Free bingo and lunch follow. all are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Hall
American Region Auxiliary
VFW
Frank Zgoda
Legion Auxiliary
Robert Dellwo
VEW
Wayne LeDesky
Legion Auxiliary Americanism
Harry Wainstra
VFW Auxiliary Americanism
Paul Kropp
Washington
Lincoln
Muriel Reiquam
Karen Huidekoper
Joan Schneider
Shirley Swenson
Joyce Henderson
Virginia McAuley
Betty Jo Orne
Miss Harrington
School of Dance
America
Frank Kuster
E. R. O'Neil
Ed Schiller
Hie Duits
Cyril Jacobs
Bert Reiner
Cal Southard
Paul Alzheimer
Marge Hanusa
June
Hamilton
Theresa van Autken
Hilda Moulton
Barbara Swenson
Doris Anderson
Joyce Curtis
Jean
Gillie
Dorothy Henderson
Borothy Peterson
Evelyn McAuley
Edith Peterson
Florence Weist
Alice Robison
Audrey Davidson
Mary Gormley
Chick Ludgrove
John Peterson
Bill Vance
Albert Carlson
Bob Granbers
John Woodward
Joe Anderson
Teton Twister Dance Club
Art Anderson
Independents Edge Power Team 53 49 in Close Ballgame
The Choteau Independents beat the Power Legionnaires 53 to 49 Tuesday night in a clean, tight contest. Choteau led 14-12 after one, 28-24 at halftime, and 40-37 after three. L. Nelson led Power with 17 points, D. Nordhagen top-scored for Choteau with 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choteau Independents
Power Legionnaires
Choteau
L. Nelson
Power
D. Nordhagen
R R Hearing Postponed by Weather
The Board of Railroad Commissioners advised the Acantha on January 22 that the hearing set for January 26 on Milwaukee Road's request to abandon the Agawam station has been indefinitely postponed due to extreme weather. It will be reset for a later date in Agawam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Acantha
Milwaukee Road
Agawam
Mrs Martha Stenson Returns From Wisconsin and Minnesota
Mrs Martha Stenson arrives home Monday after six weeks visiting relatives and friends in Wisconsin and Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Stenson
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Dutton Wheat Grower Attends Kansas NAWG Meeting
Wheat growers from 12 states gather in Wichita for the National Association of Wheat Growers annual meeting at the Broadview hotel. Montana adviser Ted Soren son and Oregon USDA official Ed Bell headline talks with executives from General Mills Langendorf and bakers from Chicago to San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
National Association of Wheat Growers
Broadview
Wichita
Kans
Ted, Sorenson of Dutton
NAWG
Montana
Ed Bell
Oregon
Usda Foreign Beene Service
Washington, D
Bell
Jens Terjeson
Pendleton
Ora
Kenneth Kendrick
Stratford
Tex
E. E. Kelley, Jr
American Bakers Association
Chicago
Don Stevens
General Mills
Minneapolis
Minn
Stanley Langendorf
Langendorf United Bakeries
San Francisco
Calif
Morris Wilson
Mayville
Ore
Howard H. Gordon
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation
USDA
Washington, D. C
Robert Staples
University of Nebraska
George H. Mcliver
Canadian Wheat Board
Winnepeg
Annual Waffle Event Next Sun Jan 31
The fourth annual waffle supper by the Brotherhood of Trinity Lutheran Church will be held Sunday January 31 with public invited. LeeRoy Anderson says plenty of waffles will be available made by a team including Waffles Woodwand Sweet Syrup Swortzel Gourmet Gormley and Biscuit Baker. Ole Lestrud will make sourdough hotcakes. Menu includes waffles pancakes little pigs coffee and dessert. Chris Swenson is commissary chief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood of
Trinity Lutheran Church
LeeRoy
Batterup
Anderson
Ole Lestrud
Chris Swenson
Coffey Leaves for Phoenix Visit With Son Jere
George Coffey departed yesterday for Phoenix Arizona to spend time with his son Jere and other friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Coffey
Phoenix
Ariz
Jere
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U.S
Rainbow’Girls
of’ Rainbow Girls
Virginia Nelson
Rita
Rita Castle
Grat Falls
March of Dimes
Soroptimist Club
Fairfield - Choteau
Neil
Choteau High School
Choteau Independente
Joan Schneier School of
Baton
the Legion Auxiliary
Dutton Lions Club
Esha
Choteau - Fort Benton
Ben ‘Th
Ray Mie
Carl Olson
Chetesa
W.dr Ive
Garde
Clark Corey
New York Times
A. B
Bud) Guthrie, Jr
Charlotte Stelling
Orvis Stenson
June Hamilton
Carl Field
Marie Coffey
Marie Stenson
Independents
Dahlia
Hnerz
Dellwo
LeBlanc
Hinman H
Nordhagen D
Cule- Gysso
Pak
Nordhagen R
Osadade
Nelson L
Eee Meenne Bauman D. Rp
Aie Eye
Weber B.iettah
Schaefer S
Grossman F. McDonald PB
Seaeeeene Tees Vse
R.R
Dutton Wheat Grower
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