Chautauqua Postponed Over Contagion Fears
Health officer Dr. R ONeill postponed the Teton County Chautauqua after reports of infantile paralysis diphtheria measles and whooping cough in the area. The decision followed contact with the county board of commissioners and city council with cases in Peteson Doheny and nearby towns cited. Organizers will decide August 3 whether to set new dates or cancel and ticket holders may be refunded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton
T. O'Neill
County Board of Commissioners
H. W. Bateman
Obert Peteson
Mildred Celly
Fairfield
E. B. Mamard
Doheny
Simms
Cascade
O’neill
J. H. Crouch
State Board of Health
California
Fort Benton
Billings
Peterson
Oberta
J. M. Graves
Collins
Geraldine
O'Neill
Robert Clarkson
Helena
Dean J. M. Hamilton
Montana State College
Geo S Craig, Milwaukee Agent, Dies in Great Falls
Geo S Craig, a traveling freight and passenger agent for the Milwaukee railroad and well known in Chateau, was found dead Sunday evening in his Great Falls home. He had told a neighbor he was not feeling well Saturday night and had seen a physician before Mrs Craig's absence. Authorities reported he had been dead for several hours with his body found unclothed on the bathroom floor, suggesting a fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. S. Craig
Milwaukee Railroad
Chateau
Great Falls
High School Teachers Named by Teton County Board
The Teton county high school board announced three new faculty members after a teacher committee meeting on Tuesday evening. Earl H. Ogline will head music and science, Miriam L. Barnhill will teach English and languages, and Lucretia Davis will lead the commercial department. Ogline comes from Power, Barnhill is a University of Montana Missoula graduate, and Davis previously taught in Glendive and Helena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton County
Earl H. Ogline
Miriam L. Barnhill
Lucretia Davis
Ogline
Iowa
J. A. Thompson
Barnhill
State University At
Missoula
Marion Butchart
Davis
Glendive
Helena
Funeral for Robert William Hamilton Held in Choteau
Funeral services were held Sunday at the Methodist church for Robert William Hamilton son of Chris Hamilton of Choteau who died in Kellogg Idaho after appendicitis and pneumonia. He was born January 25 1918 in Brent Alberta and moved to Choteau as a child with his parents. Interment followed in Choteau cemetery. He leaves his father and mother three sisters Jennie Violet and Mrs Arlie Talifson and James Hamilton. Pallbearers were John Robison Clair Strom Stanley Smith Hughie Bleecker Kenneth Thompson and Jack Stark. Music provided by Mrs B A Roll Mrs Edwin Dover and Mrs Millard Bullerdick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert William Hamilton
Chris Hamilton
Kellogg
Idaho
Edwin Dover
Choteau
Brent
Alberta
Stout Funeral Home
Shelby
Chas. G. Roberts
Roberts’ Funeral Home
Arlie Talifson
Pendroy
Jennie
Violet Hamilton
James Hamilton
Chateau
John Robison
Clair Strom
Stanley Smith
Hughie Bleecker
Kenneth Thompson
Jack Stark
B. A. Roll
Millard Bullerdick
4-H Boys Hold Judging Contest at Chateau Vicinity
A county 4-H agriculture judging contest in Chateau vicinity featured two teams from Diamond Valley and Farmington Bynum Pendroy. Top performers included Walter Chalmers Kenneth Poore Lowry Larson and Howard Bolland with team scores 49414 and 5123% points. Diamond Valley will also provide an agriculture demonstration team led by Ralph Briggs and Arthur Habel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau
Teton County
Montana
Great Falls
Diamond Valley
Evan Smith
Howard Bolland
Geo. Schultz
Donald Mack
Kenneth Poore
John Poore
Lowry Larson
Walter Chalmers
I. B. Hardy
W. D. Helm
George Schultz
North Montana Fair
Ralph Briggs
Arthur Habel
Harry Laubach
Diamond Valey
Aged Man Dies In Teton County
An elderly man aged 72 died last Friday at Chateau hospital. A county charge off, he had been in poor health and in county care for two years. Records show he came to Teton county in 1928, born Roseville Missouri January 19 1862. He was single with no known relatives and worked for ranchmen including John M Graves and Charley Bartley. Interment followed at Choteau cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau Hospital
Chas. G. Roberts
Teton County
Roseville
Missouri
John M. Graves
Charley Bartley
Choteau Cemetery
Fairfield Sunday fair to feature 4-H events and baseball
Fairfield plans a community picnic on Sunday July 28 with 4-H stock judging and needlework exhibits at 9 am. A 10 am junior baseball game funded by the Fairfield American Legion follows, then a noon picnic and program. At 2 pm the Teton All Stars meet a strong nine, plus foot races tug of war and horse races with cash prizes and entries into the North Montana fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
D. P. Yhurber
Sun River Project
Fairfield Post
American Legion
Reclamation Lawn
B. E. Isacson
The
State College
Teton All- Stars
Migratory Waterfowl Stamp Adopted For Montana Hunters
A new federal law requires every duck or goose hunter in Montana to buy a $1 migratory waterfowl stamp and attach it to the regular license. The stamp, valid July 1, 1934 to June 30, 1935, funds waterfowl preservation with 90 percent for sanctuaries and 10 percent for stamp administration. Penalties include up to $50 fine and six months imprisonment. Federal agents join state wardens in enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Chateau
United States
Gulf Coast
Federal Game Administration
Connole, 80, Injured in Alberta Auto Crash
T W Connole, 80, a Pendray district farmer, was seriously hurt in a highway collision north of Calgary last week. He suffered a broken rib and collarbone with cuts and bruises while traveling with his son and daughter in law toward Eckville to visit relatives. His sons reported the accident and noted he was recovering despite advanced age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Connole
Morgan
Bud Connole
Pendray
Calgary
Joe Connore
Butte
Sute
Eckville
Edmonton
Jim Olson
Connole Brothers
Chateau
Memorial Service for W D Jones Planned at Dupuy Ranch
A memorial service and picnic are set for Sunday at the Dupuy ranch in honor of W D Bill Jones. Friends will gather at his park site built from the natural surroundings to celebrate his birthday traditions. Interment followed at Choteau cemetery beside his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. D. Jones
Bill” Jones
Dupuy
Jones
St. Mary’s Hospital
Conrad
Choteau
Twilight league action features Independents overpower Castoffs
The Independents crushed the Castoffs 20 to 7 after taking an early lead in the first inning. Albert Dale pitched well for the Independents, with relief work from Nett and others as Castoffs struggled without Hanusa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independents
Nett
Hanusa
Walier
Albert Dale
Agawam Tigers
Dale
Johnson
Loomis
Harry Moore
Frank Stearns
Karris
Nelson
Moore
Lightfoot
Howell
U S Seeks New Recruits for CCC Work in Teton
Teton county joins other counties in offering about 10 new enrollees in the Civilian Conservation Corps. Applicants age 18 to 25 must be on relief with eligible families able to enroll two members. Work is forest labor at $30 monthly, with $25 sent home, six month minimum, leaders may earn more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton County
Civilian Conservation Corps
B. A. Roll
Fera Board
Alda Torgerson
Samuel Gerson
W. J. Butler
CCC
Roll
Miss Torgerson
Lions Club Names Officers and Yearly Committees
Chateau Lions club president Dr H W Bateman announces 1934 1935 standing committees including Program directors M K Luther Arnold Hanusa and other chairs for Entertainment Finance Membership Publicity Civic Educational By laws and Convention with special committees to be appointed. Officers listed include President Bateman First VP Smith Second VP Contin Secretary Tennant Treasurer McDonald Tail Twister Johnson Lion Tamer Smith and Directors Burns Sturgis Taylor Hentges Luther.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Bateman
The
Chateau Lions Club
M. K. Luther
Arnold Hanusa
K. E. Sturgis
R. E. Nelson
Clarence Johnson
Geo. Tennant
W. W. Smith
John B. Contin
C.D. McDonald
Elmer Smith
C. W. Burns
L. B. Taylor
John Hentges
County reports 1934 valuation gains across property types
Otto Wagnild reports total true valuation of taxable property in Teton county at 12 901 582 for 1934 with 3 761 351 taxable value. Sheep cattle horses livestock, and irrigation acres show mixed gains and drops. A table of assessed valuations follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton County
Otto Wagnild
Austos
Record Wheat Outlook Boosts Teton County Yields
Hot weather eased after two weeks of heat then rainless days. Local estimates point to a record wheat harvest in Teton County with much of the county reporting increased production. Pendray Diamond Valley and other areas report strong yields and high bushel weights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton County
Harry Price
Bole
Marion Averill
Collins
Morgan
Bud Connole
Pendray
Diamond Valley
Fred Willson
Great Falls Tribune
R. A. laMott
Cascade County
Dutton and
Power
aMotte
Dutton Elevator
Trail Riders Navigate Rockies With Forest Rangers
Trail Riders of the National Forests, a recreation group, sent 19 members from Mis soula to the Lewis and Clark National Forest. Forest Ranger L H McLean guided them from Ahern creek through Sun River country to Meadows on White River, where Flathead National Forest rangers took over. Packer guide Joe Murphy of Ovando and K D Swan from Missoula Regional Forest Office accompanied the group. the outfit included nearly 60 horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trail Riders of the National Forests
National Forests
Lewis and Clark National Forest
Missoula
Ahern Creek
West Fork
North Fork
Sun River
L. H. McLean
Continental Divide
White River
Flathead National Forest
Joe Murphy
Ovando
K. D. Swan
Choteau Sees Taxable Valuation Drop This Year
The city’s total assessed value declined to 995 538 from 1 032 824, a reduction of 37 286 compared with last year’s 194 264 cut and 174 134 in 1932.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choteau
Woman's Club to Hold Special Meeting on July 31
A special meeting of the Woman's Club is planned for Tuesday July 31 at 3 00 in the club rooms. Members are urged to attend as plans for the flower show will be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Also Mentioned on This Page
R O'Neill
Ordes Chautauqua
Robert K. Funk
Teton County Recreational Association
Chautauqua
FBP
D. V
Adolph Schultz
Smith-Hughes
Fred S. Willson
Mr. Luther
Mr. Willson
Teton All-Stars
Mozer
Stearns
Core
Allum
Pitch
Haskell
Hasbeens
U.S
Lions Club
C. D. McDonald
J. E. Byrne
C. H. Porter
Chas. Franks
E. L. Jourdonnais
Jas. Sulgrove
R. T. O'Neill
L. E. Tayor
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