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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1937
Page
1
The 1937 county assessment by Otto Wagnild shows total property value at 13,213,109, down 419,145 from 1936 due to drought. Livestock, cattle, and sheep losses drive the dip, while irrigation expansion, town lot gains, and increased farm machinery bolster other areas.
Forest officials announce a no smoking rule effective Saturday July 24 across Region 1 forests as a safety measure during fire danger. Smoking is restricted to established camp grounds and posted areas. A shovel ax and bucket rule also applies, with a region wide radio phone system added to augment firefighting capacity. Chateau previously served as central HQ but interference prompted a move to Augusta with potential return to the mountains.
Charles Mason of the Greater Fairway shows booked Choteau engagements for Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday next week with Choteau Post No 6 of the American Legion sponsoring the appearance. Mayor Burns and city officials arranged permits. The show, new to this part of Montana, travels from Harlem to Malta Havre and other towns and features five rides five side shows 15 concessions a merry go round ferris wheel chair plane and various acts. Mason states no illegal gambling or disreputable performances are permitted with 15 trucks and about 50 people in the entourage.
Mr and Mrs H A Ogline and Mr and Mrs C H Porter traveled from Glacier Park to Chateau to rest and visit until Wednesday. Ogline notes heavy Glacier Park travel this year and Kiowa Kamp, owned by his family, has been busy since the park opened. Admiral Simms was among recent guests.
Elimination rounds begin at the city park pavilion to choose Teton county 4-H delegates for North Montana fair events in home economics judging demonstrations dress revue and agricultural demonstrations. County Agent Fred Willson coordinates classes with Miss Watson overseeing contests.
About 100 boys and leaders joined a 4-H judging tour in Fairfield on Saturday July 17. The event trained club members in judging and selected three top scorers to compete at the July 23 contest at Chateau. Hogs dairy cattle poultry potatoes wheat sheep and beef cattle were judged at several farms and offices with Agent Windecker and County Agent Willson guiding the group.
A large crowd attended the second annual home demonstration picnic at Chateau city park Sunday July 18 with club members families and friends. In charge programs featured singing skits and musical numbers while sports events and a 4-H baseball final between Diamond Valley and Porter Bench highlighted the day. Diamond Valley won 9 to 6 and a traveling trophy was promised, with past president’s pin awarded to Mrs Mae Thompson of Farmington.
Phil Sheridas orchestra of 11 musicians and entertainers, fresh from a record twenty months at the Davenport hotel Spokane, performs a Monday July 26 dance at Claude Mountain View Gardens. Featured acts include Leona Sullivan, AJ Rosena, Wally Boatsman, Jigger Hale, Dave Oliver, and the melody men trio with a six act floor show of dancing and comedy.
Long distance report from Los Angeles states Shell Oil Co will surrender its entire block of leases on the Willow Creek structure. Geophysical survey results were unsatisfactory and lease money on about 200 acres was wired. Shell reportedly spent about 15000 dollars on leases and exploration but scientific data remained under review.
Miss Geraldine Moulton and Willard Paul us of Choteau wed at Hamilton last Thursday in a ceremony attended by the bride and groom’s relatives. Both are Teton county natives and graduates. she taught Prairie View and Chateau schools, he works in wheat farming with his father near Chateau. After a coast wedding trip they will reside at the Paulus ranch.
The Epworth League institute held July 7 to 13 at Neihart drew 15 attendees from Choteau led by Rev Edwin Dover and Mrs W W Smith. A nature study class by Teev Dover featured a new nature trail, wildflower classifications, and a lively stunt night with a trio of Margaret Young Virginia Allum Joyce Kropp. Visitors included Mr and Mrs John Swanson Pendrey C W Burns and others from Choteau.
County Assessor Otto Wagnild returned to duties after a week in the upper Sun river area. He traveled with Max B. Bishop of Elkader Iowa, former publisher of The Acantha, and Ole Holland. They were brought by Jack Baker ranch and camped near Route Creek and Nesbit Creek. Heavy rains caused roily water but the group still made nice catches and considered the trip enjoyable.
J A Stubkjar, once Choteau blacksmith now working in Fairfield, visited Choteau last Friday and Saturday to discuss his patented air conditioning system. He says he has sold his Fairfield shop and will devote his time to the air system.
A letter from Sheriff Davis of Teton county reveals five members of the Butte area high school band were accepted for the all-state orchestra to be formed during the teachers convention in October. Named are Mildred Harrington baritone Billie Baillie drums Norman Rosengren trombone Marie Conlin tenor sax and Robert Zion clarinet.
Beginning Monday the Chateau liquor store relocates to the rear area of the Stockmen State bank building. Move starts after Saturday close and should finish by the opening hour Monday. The sales room will be next door west with former city office and fire station space repurposed. Joe Fallon has continuously served as vendor since the store began.
Mrs. Edith Rowley Lightfoot 24 died in a car plunge into Pine View reservoir near Ogden Utah. Four escaped the crash but she failed to swim to shore. Driver Fidwin Mullen rescued, body recovered next day. Survived by son Thomas and by her parents and siblings of Bynum. Funeral held in Ogden and services led by LDS leaders. Born April 1 1913 in Mountain Home Duchesne County.
Dr Lyall Crary and family arrived in Chateau to spend the summer with his parents Dr and Mrs E J Crary. He completed an 18 month internship at Denver General Hospital and will rest after 12 years of college work. He holds a D D S from Northwestern 1932 and M D from Northwestern 1936. He practiced dentistry, taught at the University of North Dakota, then finished medical training in Chicago and will practice medicine once he chooses a location.
The Citizens State bank announces it will relocate to the 1919 Stockmen’s Bank building at Main Avenue and Second Street NW in Chateau within six weeks. The bank, incorporated 1909, merged with Stockmen’s State in 1927 and has operated from the Larson building since 1917. interior renovations are planned with Frank Daggett handling the work.
Verle Green a longtime drag and trucking employee of Frank Allum died Monday night in a Great Falls hospital after suffering headaches and ear trouble. He married Flora Jean McDonald last May 30 and may have died from a brain abscess. He is survived by his father Tim Green of Garfield Washington and two sisters. Funeral arrangements were pending arrival of relatives.
Twenty five Teton county wool men sent four cars totaling 127,000 pounds to the Teton county wool pool last week. The wool, graded locally, was shipped via the Pacific Wool Growers cooperative to Boston. The final car left the Great Northern line Friday evening. Growers who request advances will receive about 65 percent of the current marketing price, paid directly from the Portland office of the Pacific Wool Growers.
Mr and Mrs K E Sturgis and daughter Maxine return from a two week vacation on the Pacific coast. He is manager of the J C Penney Co store in the city. They visited Mrs J Y Turner in Waterville and relatives in Bellingham and witnessed filming of a notable picture near Mt Baker.
Alvin Meyer Jr. son of Mr and Mrs Alvin Meyer of Fairfield and a senior at Teton county high school has been taken to the Mayo clinic in Rochester Minnesota for a major surgical operation of a delicate nature. His parents accompanied him to the hospital and he is active in FFA and school activities with many friends among teachers and students.
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