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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1939
Page
3
The piece contrasts WPA strike actions with the view that relief should be temporary aid, not a lifelong profession. It notes workers demanding higher wages and longer hours, the discipline of discharge after five days, and the return of many to relief in a chastened mood. It argues relief is charity, not a permanent class on the public payroll.
An editorial argues the national debt nears the $45 billion limit and warns against plans to增加 lending powers that would bypass the limit. It urges legislators to cut spending, balance the budget, and avoid further inflationary schemes.
A Helena based federal agricultural statistics report states mid July heat wilted spring wheat in north central and eastern Montana while irrigated crops advanced. Winter wheat and fall rye headed and harvest began in several districts. Summer fallowed ground wheat stood up to heat and fields damaged by hail storms recovered. Overall crops reported good.
State Purchasing Agent I S Mc Quitty placed a bulk order for 3000 pairs of shoes serving inmates at five institutions including the prison asylum training school orphans home and vocational school. The purchase totals about $6000.
The Just-a-Mere club met at Mrs. Rollie Vaughn's home for its last gathering. Mrs. Otis Williams won the high score prize with Mrs. Leonard Hart placing second. Pinochle was the main diversion and refreshments were served.
A vivid portrait of the Rio Grande Jay, a crow jay native to the southern border. The bird is brilliantly colored, bold in nest robbing, and often detested in farms for stealing eggs. The female mirrors the male’s flamboyant plumage and both sing loudly while choosing thorny, well concealed nest sites. Eggs hatch from April to mid May.
The United States Census Bureau reports a 10 percent drop in serious traffic accidents in 1939 versus 1938. Western cities including Phoenix Glendale Pasadena Los Angeles Berkeley Seattle Tacoma lead the reductions, as Shell's Share-the-Road club mobilizes motorists to improve safety and ease congestion.
The Minneapolis Fire and Marine Insurance Co appeals a district court ruling that blocked $120,000 premium on a $12 000 000 policy for all state bridges. Secretary Mitchell and Attorney General Freebourn led the purchase as state examiner panel members, Governor Ayers opposed, while John M Wheeler secured a permanent injunction blocking payment by State Auditor Holmes.
Montana fish and game department directs deputy wardens to survey native upland game birds in their districts. The state wildlife commission will decide at its next meeting whether to set an open season on prairie chickens sage hens and grouse. Most sportsmen groups oppose open seasons due to declining bird numbers. The commission will also weigh recommendations from sportsmen clubs.
Administrator R E Nelson of the estate of John Jacobson deceased calls all creditors and claimants to present their claims with vouchers within four months of first publication. Claims must be shown at Bert I Packer in the Larson Building Chateau Montana. Date July 17 1939. First pub July 20 last Aug 10.
Estate of John P Dougherty Deceased announces four month claim period. I W Church as administrator asks creditors and claimants to present vouchers at Bert I Packer law offices Chateau Montana in Teton County. Dated July 19 1939. Church Jardine attorneys Ford Building Great Falls Mont.
District Court of Montana Teton County orders that all persons with claims against Julius Hirshberg deceased exhibit them with vouchers to the estate executor. Publication in Chateau Acatha weekly for four weeks. Dated July 7 1939 Judge R M Hattersley.
The First National Bank of Great Falls as executor gives creditors and others with claims against Julius Hirshberg deceased ten months from first publication to present claims with vouchers to the executor at 410 First National Bank Building Great Falls Montana Cascade County. First published July 13 and last August.
Estate of Ruth Beardsley deceased invites creditors to present claims with vouchers within four months. Administrative details list Carl A Beardsley as administrator and George Coffey as public official. First publication July 13, last August 3, 1939.
A. V. Swanberg administrator of the estate of Harry L. Tawser deceased calls creditors to present claims at 527 531 Ford Building Great Falls Cascade County Montana. Swanberg and Swanberg solicitors list 527 529 531 Ford Building Great Falls Montana for estate dealings.
The State of Montana issues summons to Rose Sherwood and Al M Sherwood in a civil action filed in the clerk’s office. Defendants must answer within twenty days of service or face default judgment. Witness dated July 24 1939 with clerk H M Daley and attorney Busha Greenan of Great Falls.
The Montana Public Service Commission orders a public hearing in Conrad on August 18, 1939 at 9:00 A M to investigate the reasonableness of Montana Dakota Utilities Company natural gas rates for Choteau Montana and to show cause why rates should not be substantially reduced. The inquiry covers domestic and commercial customers and the service quality in Teton County.
The Board of County Commissioners of Teton County Montana announces its Preliminary County Budget for the current fiscal year is on file in the County Clerk's office. A public hearing to fix the final budget and make appropriations will be held August 9, 1939 at 10:00 A.M. in the Court House Chateau Montana. Any taxpayer may appear and be heard.
Savenac in Mineral County proved the coldest place in 25 years during the recent heat wave. An artificial lake froze over and garden flowers were damaged as car engines failed to start.
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