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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1949
Page
8
County Agent provides guidance on fertilizing established lawns with ammonium nitrate or ammonium sulfate, spreading about one pound per 200 square feet, and using ammoniated phosphate to keep turf green. Beans should use clean seed and ground, avoid overwatering, and irrigation favors soaker hoses. White Top weed warrants a heavy 2 4-D treatment, but caution is advised within town due to plant damage. Alternative amine forms reduce drift.
A Wesleyan Service guild farewell at the Methodist church honored five members leaving soon: Mrs. Stanley Howard, Mrs. Glen Murray, Mrs. Mary Malone, Mrs. Joyce Byrd, and Mrs. Leon Anderson. Verna Huidekoper and Beverly Davidson led a teacher themed spelling bee. Mrs Leon Anderson won a perfect score.
The Chateau high school G A A and lettermen's club sponsored the May 21 grade school play day with track events. Winners included R Lions in high jump, E Cherry in broad jump, R Anderson in sprints, B McAuley in 100 yards, and K LeVangie leading girls sprints and high jump, with multiple second and third places across events.
The University Band plans to return all or most of the $100 donation to Chateau contributors after more than $60 was raised from a food sale for the musicians. American Legion and VFW sponsors along with local organizers will decide on full or partial refunds to donors.
The state review on nonprofit clubs with slot licenses shifts as the attorney general and state board of equalization clash over whether these clubs may reopen machines. A pending supreme court ruling will decide if such operation counts as a lottery, potentially closing machines in Elks Legion and VFW halls if classified as illegal.
Maynard Johnson reports strong turnout in two week Blue Cross-Blue Shield enrollment drive in Chateau and Fairfield. Enrollment week closed last Saturday with many joining hospital-doctor plan. Legion auxiliary volunteers aided outreach led by Mrs Joyce Robinson and others.
Hensley was elected outgoing commander and will be installed with other officers at the Legion meeting next Monday night.Additional officers include Jim Hender son Harry Luinstra Bob Armstrong Deloss Moulton Cornelius Kooyman Howard Heman Lynn Baker Gordon Monkman Jerry Breen spoke on rodeo plans and two amateur events per day plus professionals. District Commander Paul Kropp gave a talk on the convention. Memorial day was discussed. Lynn Baker was elected to built ing committee and John Woodward C W Cad walder approved for Legion membership.
The Montana weed board may issue written notices to landowners to perform weed control and, if unpaid, authorize county weed control work charged to the property. County pays chemicals labor and equipment then seeks repayment via the land tax assessment. Owners must pay by Oct 15 to avoid certification against premises.
Past noble grands of Queen Rebekah lodge were honored at the regular meeting on May 27. Cora Miller led the noble grand chair while Beverly Davidson headed a committee that prepared the ceremony and gifts. Elinore Larson presented roses. a tea table with a decorated cake followed.
Kathry n Dutro becomes mother of three daughters in Bremerton Hospital as town, business staff and coworkers donate clothing, food and household items. The hospital covered half the costs and Pearl Hatch, hospital superintendent, coordinated needs while nurses received praise for care.
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