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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1935
Page
2
A tribute recalling Jane Addams of Hull House Chicago and her lifetime of charity. The piece notes her early inspiration from London slums, her tireless settlement work begun forty years ago, and the worldwide impact of her justice seeking efforts.
Surveys show a modest rise in farm values from March 1934 to March 1935 across 30 states with declines in five and no change in 13. Population shifts return to rural living, more farms are active, and New England adds producing farms from 125 000 in 1930 to 162 000 in 1935. Strong cooperatives push scientific farming improving profits, pointing to a brighter agricultural outlook.
Harold Ickes faces criticism from municipal power advocates who urge publicly owned plants in all towns. The interior secretary argues PWA funds should back projects that benefit all, are useful, and needed. He urges citizen support to prevent tax-free, subsidized competition that harms private systems and taxpayers.
The Giants gain a share of first place potential by beating the Swastikas 7 to 5. Manager Big Chief limits Bill Terry’s substitutions as the Dodgers and Tigers face rain delays. Predictions favor a Tiger or Giant first half pennant with shakeups for the second half and local chatter on team changes.
A brief sketch recounts a baby girl born in a Chicago brownstone less than a century ago. Her tiny cry for help and chance to live are noted as pivotal moments in a quiet, intimate narrative.
Four Montana FERA mattress plants operated since last fall closed after producing 8,022 high grade mattresses for relief. State relief administrator William Ruffcorn said the sites at Anaconda Billings Great Falls and Poplar provided 132 063 work hours and employed about 500 workers mainly women to earn relief budgets.
The Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. replaces Northwest States Utilities Co. as the firm’s name. Officials say the change is only nominal and does not affect operations. L. F. Bishel, district manager at Conrad, notes all properties have been consolidated into one to streamline operations.
Montana has provided 175 478.4 dollars to the relief fund since March 30 1935, well below the expected 1 500 000 yearly budget. Figures released by state treasurer James J. Brett show April to June disbursements averaging under 60 000 dollars per month. The U S government contributed 2 329 563 dollars in the same period, and since 1934 Montana has paid 627 672.14 dollars into the fund.
Masses announced for Choteau at 9 00 Fairfield at 8 30 Augusta at 11 00 and Bynum at 11 00 with Communion Sunday observances in Choteau and Fairfield Rev J F Schulte pastor directs the schedule.
Special notice to Chateau Montana customers states that effective July 1 1935 the Northwest States Utilities Company name will change to Montana Dakota Utilities Company. It is a name change only and will not affect operations or service to customers. The company pledges to continue serving communities with its best efforts and thanks customers for their patronage.
Administrator with the Will annexed asks creditors and others with claims against Martha E Clark deceased to present vouchers within four months after first publication. Claims should be filed at George Coffey Chateau Montana, the estate’s business office. Date June 12 1935. J A Swanson Administrator with Will annexed George Coffey Attorney for Administrator with Will annexed. First pub June 13 last July 4.
Department of the Interior notice from Great Falls Montana dated June 20 1935 states Augusta Montana holder of homestead entry 077098 for Lots 12 NE NW Sec 18 T25N R6W and NE% NE% Sec 13 T25N R7W intends to make three year proof to establish land claim before U S Commissioner Leo G Murphy at Augusta on August 5 1935 witnesses listed Henry Luker Tim Cook John Becker Ulric Lapachapelle. First publication June 27 1935.
Estate of John S Gilbertson deceased and annexed to the estate of John S Gilbertson deceased to creditors four months after first publication of this notice to the said administrator with the will annexed at the office of Bert I Packer Larson build
Notice of probate for the estate of John S Gilbertson deceased in Chateau Montana. James Smith named administrator with will annexed. Bert I Packer attorney. First publication June 13 with last publication July 4, 1935.
The County Treasurer of Teton County Montana gives notice that the delinquent tax list for the second installment of 1934 is on file for public inspection. On July 11, 1935, at the County Treasurer’s office in the Court House at Chateau, Montana, real property with unpaid taxes and costs will be sold at public auction unless payments are made. Elmer C. Smith, Treasurer, dated June 18, 1935. first publication June 20, last July 4.
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