Pendroy Well 2160 Feet Monday In Pondera
B E Adams, contractor on the Radigan well in Pendroy Montana reports 2160 feet on Monday after dry care near 1435 feet. Drilling paused for 8 inch casing with production expected around 2450 feet about 65 feet below Continental Development’s Pendroy discovery. Standard Oil of California funds bottom money on completion and oil shows have occurred in nearby test wells across 12,000 acres.
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B. E. Adams
Pendroy
Pondera
Continental Development Company
Radigan
Standard Oil Company of California
Montana Oil and Mining Journal
California
Mellon Family Return From Vacation Trip
Mr. and Mrs Otis Mellon and their daughter Mrs Vernie Zumwalt and granddaughter Miss Frances Mellon returned last Thursday evening from a vacation through Glacier Park and as far west as Grand Coulee in Washington where the Columbia River Dam is under construction. In Spokane they visited Dr. and Mrs W S John.
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Otis Mellon
Vernie Zumwalt
Frances Mellon
Glacier Park
Grand Coulee
Washington
Columbia River
Spokane
W. S. John
Trip of Indian service men through Kalispell Libby and Missoula
They traveled west via Kalispell Uroy and Libby then returned through Couer d Alene and Missoula. They formerly served on the Blackfeet reservation and found the trip most enjoyable.
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Son
Indian Service
Blackfeet
Kalispell
Uroy
Libby
Couer d’ Alene
Missoula
Oil Production Tax Distribution by County Superintendent
On Monday County Superintendent of Schools Inez Eckford distributed the oil production tax for the 1933-34 fiscal year. Teton county high school received 36,300.5 aggregate days attendance at 61.34 percent amounting to 70.64 dollars. Power high school 11,536.5 days at 19.49 percent yielded 22.45 dollars. Dutton high school 11,344.5 days at 19.17 percent yielded 22.08 dollars. Total 115.17 dollars.
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Inez Eckford
Teton County High School
Power High School
Dutton High School
Loans Made by U S Through Production Credit Association
The Great Falls Production Credit association serving Teton Cascade Chouteau and Lewis and Clark counties has 58 approved loans totaling 87190 from the Federal Intermediate Credit Bank of Spokane. Interest is 5 percent with 2 percent to the bank and the rest to the local treasury.
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Great Falls
Catholic Church Services Schedule for July 8 to 11
Next Sunday masses are set for Bynum 11 Cha teau 9 Power 9 Dutton 11. Archbishop Ralph L Hayes will confer Confirmation at Choteau Monday July 9 10 Power July 10 10 Dutton July 10 2 30 Augusta July 11 10. Common masses 8 am at all four towns. Confessions the evening before 8 pm except Dutton 3 pm. Rev J F Schulte pastor.
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Bynum
Chateau
Power
Dutton
Ralph L. Hayes
Helena
Choteau
Augusta
J. F. Schulte
Princess Glitters in Sheep Debate Sparks Montana Reply
J J Buckley of Sweet Grass Montana writes Liberty Magazine editor to dispute Princess Alexandra Kropotkin claim merino sheep are poor for eating. Buckley notes 46 years of ranching merino breeding and selling thousands on the Chicago market, even topping the market with merino mutton.
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Montana
Alexandra Kropotkin
Russia
Liberty Magazine
J. J. Buckley
Sweet Grass
Liberty
Mr. Buckley
Chicago
Fourth Celebration Races Parade and All Stars Wins
Event recaps include horse races with winners like John Armstrong and Helen Redmond, a crowded Wednesday parade led by Uncle Sam and 40 Blackfeet participants, and All-Stars defeating Cascade substitutes before a large crowd. Cash prizes totaling $500 were drawn nightly at the pavilion with Mrs. Harriet Guthrie and W. D. Helm among winners.
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John Armstrong
Johnnie Gibler
Weston Hodgskiss
Ist
H Yeager
Leon Gollehon
Joe White
Walter Gorham
John Weaver
P H. Crossen
Henry Freeman
John van Baleum
Maurice Letz
Bud McNeil
Helen Redmond
Phyllis Koch
Frances Mellon
Wilson Hodgskiss
John Gibler
Ed Yeager
Harry Yeager
I1st
Buster Cook
Harvey Robinson
Frank Henderson
Geo. W. Jackson
Harry Odenwald
John van Balcum
J. M. Weaver, Sr
W. H. Gorham
Court House
Third Street
Uncle Sam
Millard Bullerdick
U. S. Forest Service
Choteau Woman’s Club
Bynum Community
Choteau Acantha
St. Anthony & Dakota Lumber Co
L. E. Taylor Garage
Rexall Drug Co
Choteau Bakery
J. C. Penney Co
Post Tavern
Choteau Meat Co
Tom's
Choteau Implement Co
Wallace Motor Co
Choteau Creamery
Rice Auto
Bill's Texaco
Chappies
Sam Dairy
Teton Implement Co
Standard
Great Northern Railroad
Cascade
Teton All-Stars
Power-Dutton
H. Barnes
All-Stars
Peterson
Earles
Great Falls Athletic Club
Willie Wren
Furlong
Harriett Guthrie
W. D. Helm
Choteau Prize Draw Winners and Wrestling Night Recap
Wednesday's grand prize was 200 dollars with 100 and 50 for second and third. Winners were C. F. Clark Percy Robinson and W. D. Helm. Helm praised Choteau while Gordon Holmes praised the town. The drawing used community coupons and a county representative drew the winning numbers. Wrestling at the high school gym drew a smaller crowd. matches included Lon Jorgenson versus Bill Gehan a draw. Bean Pole Leary beat Fred Mitchell. Hiebert defeated Totem Pole Anderson with a controversial hammer lock and referee Groot intervened to maintain order. The Lions Club and K. E. organized the event.
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C. F. Clark
Percy Robinson
W. D. Helm
Helm
Gordon “Spec” Holmes
Choteau
Lon Jorgenson
Bill Gehan
Bean Pole’ Leary
Fred Mitchell
Hiebert
Bill Groot
Groot
Choteau Lions Club
K. E
Sturgis Chairs Event with Department Heads Listed
Sturgis served as general chairman as C O Johnson led parade C W Burns Indians L E Taylor publicity C D McDonald dances H W Bateman concessions H B Weeks wrestling Arnold Hanusa street sports Dr R T O’Neill baseball R E Nelson prizes. Net proceeds go to Lions or civilian charities fund. Early financials indicate success. Sheriff J L Billings calls the crowd orderly cheerful with only minor auto bumps in traffic and parking jams.
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Sturgis
C. O. Johnson
C. W. Burns
L. E. Taylor
C. D. McDonald
H. W. Bateman
H. B. Weeks
Arnold Hanusa
R. T. O'Neill
R. E. Nelson
Ww Lions Ur Civican Charities Fund
J. L. Billings
Zimmerman Announces Candidacy for Teton County Sheriff
Earl Zimmerman files on the Republican ticket for sheriff of Teton county and seeks voter support at the July 17 primary. He pledges to perform duties efficiently and with taxpayers in mind if nominated and elected.
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Teton County
Earl Zimmerman
Charles G Roberts Defends Record in Open Letter
The letter states that the records are open and invites investigation if anyone has contrary beliefs, asserting a consistent and economical service across the past two terms. It closes with the signature CHARLES G. ROBERTS.
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Cient
Charles G. Roberts
J R Blakeslee Announces Republican Sheriff Bid
J R Jim Blakeslee announces candidacy for sheriff on the Republican ticket. He states he will seek the will of voters at the July 17 primary and promises to perform duties economically and impartially if nominated and elected.
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J. R
Jim” Blakeslee
Candidate Announces Democratic Run for County Superintendent
A candidate declares filing for the democratic nomination for County Superintendent of Schools. If elected, they pledge economy and efficiency in public schools and to act in the best interests of the public. The statement emphasizes progress and prudent administration.
Candidacy Announcement for State Representative From Teton County
A candidate announces candidacy for State Representative from Teton County on the Democratic ticket subject to July primaries. If nominated and elected they will represent the interests of the people of Teton County to the best of their ability.
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Teton County
Larson Announces Candidacy for State Senate in Montana
T O Larson declares bid for Republican nomination for State Senator from Teton County in the July primaries and promises to represent local residents and advance Montana’s interests if elected.
Coroner Candidate Seeks Republican Nomination at July Primaries
The candidate announces filing for the Republican nomination for county coroner on the July 17 primary ballot. He emphasizes reelection on the basis of his record of efficiency and service.
Sheriff candidate enters race on Democratic ticket
J L Shell Billings declares his candidacy for sheriff on the Democratic ticket subject to the primary on July 17. He pledges a fair impartial discharge of duties if nominated and elected and thanks supporters for their backing.
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J. L. “Shell
Billings
For Sale Items From L. E. Taylor Garage Ad List
An old classifieds fragment lists Used Car Bargains including 1936 Model A Coach and 1931 Model A coach from L. E. Taylor Garage Ford Sales and Service. Also items for sale: large two-burner electric plate, five-room modern house at J. A. Baart Choteau, oats and barley at $1.25 per hundred, and miscellaneous notices. W. B. Butchart and S. Maccany appear as contact names. Wording reflects a small town ad page with multiple listings and dates like 5-31.
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L. E. Taylor Garage
Ford Sales and Service
J. A. Baart
Choteau
S. Maccany
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U. S
Production Credit Association
American Club
Tbs
Swift
Shrimp Dunbar
del Monte
Dic
Paris Green
Lipton’s Y
Green Bean Empson
Montco
Catholic Church Services
Sweet Grass Man
Twilight League
Independents
Hasbeens
Legion Juniors
Scnoon
MIL
T. O. Larson
Orton Bros
Bozeman
Mont
W. B. Butchart
Goodyear
Choteau Garage
Choteau, Mont
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