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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1939
Page
2
The piece notes that 34,000 Americans held ordinary life insurance policies and total ordinary life coverage reached 75.5 billion dollars, with industrial insurance adding billions more. It argues the American system provides stronger economic protection and enables families to secure future protection beyond many other nations.
A Versailles Kentucky Sun article notes railroads in many counties pay far more taxes than bus and freight lines combined. It argues railroads fund local governments yet face higher costs and capped charges, urging Congress to push an equitable transportation policy to avert broad economic impact.
Montana's unemployed workers are forecast to receive between 3.5 million and 5 million dollars this year from the unemployment compensation fund. Commission chairman Barclay Craighead cites steady to slightly rising business as the basis for the estimate. If conditions improve sharply, payments drop as more people gain work.
The state board of examiners told county commissioners and district judges the Warm Springs asylum is over crowded with 189 more patients than capacity. They urged handling more alcoholism and senility cases at county institutions wherever possible.
State Purchasing Agent I S Mc Quitty opened bids on 1 219 500 gallons of road oil for the state highway department for summer use. Contract on the oil will be awarded in the near future.
An analysis of the swallowing process reveals complex bodily steps from tongue movement to the epiglottis and larynx, shaping routes for food. It explains how the body disables other passages and uses peristaltic waves to move material into the stomach, inviting readers to examine the sneeze mechanism.
The Augusta high school class of graduates announced Al Baker Kathleen Bowman Tillie Cunniff Beverly Crowe Marvin Edwards Joan Doheny Mary Manix Phil Manix Martha Maphes Connie Randall Elsie Mae Sparks Harriet Ward Richard Weisner with valedictorian Connie Randall and Kathleen Bowman runner up Harriet Ward third. Commencement speaker was Prof. I A Atkinson and Rev Richard F Vick delivered the baccalaureate. American region Auxiliary officers named, birth reported for Enore Smith of Alberton, Mont., and Augusta delegates set for a Good Will tour to Helena ahead of the 3rd and 4th of July rodeo.
J B Clements vice chairman of the Democratic state central committee states Senator B K Wheeler ranks among the top three for the Democratic nomination in 1940. Returning from a Washington trip he said Wheeler has unmatched Senate influence and was favored by prominent political figures he spoke with.
Helena residents note many bearded men in town as preparations for a July Diamond Jubilee celebrate Last Chance Gulch gold discovery. A stranger comments on well dressed beggars and crowded cafes, hinting at prosperity and curiosity.
Joan Allen presides as she demonstrates biscuits during a four to five o clock meeting. One visitor, Mary Lou Forrest, attends with roll call prepared between sessions. Next gathering planned for Pune 3rd at Elaine Passmore's home.
The District Court of Montana Teton County has summoned Isabel Davies Thomas Hurley Jr Lottie Hoover Maude Crockford and others to answer a complaint seeking to quiet title to Lot 1 Block 11 Original Townsite Choteau Montana. The plaintiffs seek a decree declaring defendants have no interest and quieting plaintiffs title in fee simple, with default judgment if unresponsive. Witness date May 25 1839.
At Fairfield a general meeting of resettlement families organized the Resettlers' Adjustment Association to lower operating costs per unit by revising financial setup. The group forwarded proposed changes to FSA officials, Senator Wheeler, and Congressman OConnor for consideration.
The administrator of the estate of H O Thompson deceased invites creditors and others with claims to present them with vouchers within four months after the first publication to Bert I Packer at the Larson Building Chateau Montana. Date May 5 1939. Fred Swenson Administrator. Bert I Packer Attorney for Administrator first pub May 11 last June 1.
Executor of the Estate of Jacob L. Otness to creditors and all with claims to exhibit them with vouchers within four months after the first publication to the Executor at the Clerk of Court's office Chateau Montana. Date May 22 1939. I J Otness Executor W Barnot Conrad Montana Attorney first pub May 25 last June 15.
The city of Chateau Montana will accept bids until 5 pm June 5 1939 for a 10 ton dump truck chassis with 128 inch wheel base and full enclosed cab. Specifications include hydraulics 4 wheel brakes safety glass tires tools and standard equipment. The council may reject any or all bids. J G Jackson Clerk. First pub May 25 last June 1.
Judicial District of Montana Teton County shows time appointed for proving will and granting letters testamentary. On June 16, 1939 at 10:00 AM in Chateau court, Nannie Martin seeks Letters Testamentary. any interested party may contest in writing. Dated May 19, 1939. H. M. Daley, Clerk. G. G. Harris, Great Falls, first pub May 25, last June 8.
The notarial affidavit lists J R O Neil of Great Falls Montana and J J O Neil of Choteau Montana as the co-partners of CHOTEAU FOOD MARKET transacting in Montana. The principal place of business is Choteau Montana. Notary F C Barribal certifies on May 24 1939 with commission to 1944 and publication dates through June 15 1939.
Court orders all interested parties to appear June 16 1989 at 10 a m in Chateau Teton County to show why an order to sell the decedent Joseph Zgoda of remaining real property should not be granted. Notice to be published in the Chotest Acantha for two weeks. Dated May 23 1939.
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