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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1928
Page
5
Local items report visits by Mrs. C Looney Mrs W W Smith and many others including Martin Gronberg Earl Zimmerman and John Hanson at Chateau for a Bole farmers union picnic. Multiple trips to Great Falls Minneapolis and Canada plus church and school events, weddings licenses and a hospital update.
The text notes corner cupboards appearing around 1710 as built in and finished to match room paneling. About a century later they began to be produced as independent furniture pieces separate from the walls.
C J Gunnell, student pastor of St Stephens church, will head local Boy Scouts planning an August encampment at the Jodge on the north fork of the Teton. He holds 11 Scout medals and will not seek a regular post, but may serve temporarily as Scoutmaster for the summer outing.
Mr and Mrs John Hentges and their son return from Canada offering praise for their home town and country. The family expresses gratitude and reflects on civilian life after their trip abroad.
A Choteau district picnic at the grove drew a large turnout with praise for the Spirit of Patriotism and an address by Scott Leavitt labeled the best ever. The event showcased the Chateau pastor, the town band, and community helpers from Collins while roads limited attendance from some. Local residents Ferris and Waterman families visited. multiple social mentions and a note of thanks to Chateau for music capped the report.
Mr and Mrs C A Austad traveled from Great Falls to vote in the primaries. A large crowd attended the Bole and Sloan farmers picnic with a triple parachute jump by Frank Brooks of Seattle. Planes visited Bole, and a big evening dance drew many. Several local residents and visitors attended events and meetings through July.
Ear Mountain notes list community events and visits including a Belleview dance on July 21 hosted by the Belleview Matrons Club. The column records residents at farms and ranches, hospital stays, weekend visitors, and travel to Great Falls Cascade and Augusta. It also advertises FLY TOX for ant control and household protection.
Mrs. Fred Woodward submits the winning baked ham recipe in a contest with a ten dollar gold piece as the prize. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bremer visit Great Falls to view the twin infants. Pratt of Havre visits Hulls and reports good crop conditions. Avrill Bros. acquire a Pontiac coupe and Martin Barringer buys an Oakland. Don Walter’s sister from the East visits the ranch. Road crews continue steady work.
A planned test hole within a mile of the back yard alarms residents. A Sunday river gathering of Christians featured baptisms by Rev. Binnie of Conrad. Local hospitality included a 1:30 dinner and an hour of music by Arnold.
An advertisement touts Fly-Tox as a safe and effective insecticide developed at the Mellon Institute. It claims to kill all household insects and guard sleeping areas from mosquitoes, urging health authorities to endorse the product.
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