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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1932
Page
8
County commissioners reduced near all department estimates by a small margin while flagging a larger rise in the election budget. Taxpayers are invited to address the August 3 meeting at 10 oclock in the courthouse to discuss the preliminary budget before it becomes final.
Budgets for the three Teton county high schools were approved by the budget board last week. The Teton high budget totals 38 465 26 with 20 558 44 to be raised by taxation. Power and Dutton budgets are 8 401 76 and 10 408 24 respectively with tax adjustments.
Ed Howard, a Livingston native and 1925 graduate of the local high school, stopped in Chateau last night. He is currently employed by the McCracken stores.
Montana bean production rose from under 4000 acres in 1921 to over 50 000 acres annually in 1928 1930, yielding nearly 650 000 bushels and over 2 million dollars. In 1930 bean income surpassed many crops and ranked only after wheat hay sugar beets and flaxseed.
Bozeman Mont A windbreak or shelterbelt can be grown in any dry land section where grain will grow. Once the shelterbelt is growing in a position where it will protect the garden plot the dry land farmer can produce all the potatoes and other vegetables that he needs practically every year. In addition the trees make the farmstead more attractive and will furnish protection for hardy fruits.
Teva Powell, 28, admitted cutting off the left ear of escort Ray Herrington, 25, after a trip to a beer parlor in Louisville. She claimed the quarrel arose over a missing pocketbook and his refusal to see her again.
A wildcat well near Bynum in the Sullivan ranch area is showing oil in a sand at about 3 700 feet. Standard Oil Company of California is drilling the well. WOT RF Sekenra arrived in Chateau Tuesday to review a Spokane appraisal matter with Pete LaValle. Mr Sickenga covers Montana Oregon Idaho and Washington and says hot weather has hurt northern Montana crops.
A gentler look at community life: Collins residents visit relatives near Shelby and Chateau for family gatherings. Church events include a conference river meeting on August 14 at River Park with lunch, plus a Dutton Collins Brady church picnic on July 30 with games and swimming. Local 4-H and Busy Bee sewing club activities and a recreation party at the Fitzgerald ranch are noted, along with general visits to Glacier Park and area towns.
Power Morgan Co stock and 2 ton SRIREeAORE truck offered along with McCormick Deering tractors priced from 115 to 450 dollars. A 1929 Chevrolet coach, 9 foot field cultivator, grain box, and Oliver parts advertised at reduced rates. Agent C L Freese, Choteau Montana, lists items totaling around 500 dollars.
Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Maynard called at the home of Mrs. Elsie Jones on Tuesday. The brief social call was noted in the community column.
Mrs A G Roberts and companions spent Wednesday with Mrs Albert Den Boer. Mrs Pike and Bonnie June stay a week. Glen Morton of Lewistown looked after Gilchrist ranch. 4-H members attended a Friday recreation at Jedrey hall. James FitzPatrick and companions spent the weekend at John Wellenstein ranch. Water shortage prompts cattle movement from Gilwasi pasture. Dupuyer picnic attended by A G Roberts and Mrs Roberts.
Monday visits from Underwood to H H Jones and Tuesday calls by John FitzPatrick H N Jones and Doris Jones to Mrs M E Jones. Lyla Jones stays with Mrs James FitzPatrick. William Thomas family visits Mrs Robert Sheppard Sunday. Wayne Gitchel camps with boys. Grain farmer worries as rain signs fade and drought persists. Marvin Jones ill but improving.
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