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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1930
Page
8
Last Saturday May 31 marked official deadline for 1929 taxes and the final hour busy at the office of County Treasurer O G Meadows. He reports good collections likely near average with some new delinquencies but many past delinquents paid. By closing the office had issued 340 receipts for delinquent taxes after taxpayers missed the first half.
The article notes Mr Meadows expects to provide definite figures on tax collections by next Thursday, indicating a forthcoming update on revenue numbers and fiscal progress.
Miss Nora Collins of Conrad arrives Tuesday to take the helm at the Y B store here. She had previously managed the Conrad location but moved after that store was sold to A E Carmichael of Great Falls. Mr and Mrs D E Haymer, who have run the local store since opening, left for Conrad to manage Carmichael’s store.
Helena June 6 For the first time in Montana state fair history a separate premium list has been arranged for 4-H club exhibits with nearly 200 lots and prizes for up to 10 places plus about 20 special exhibits. Charles E. Potter will supervise the 4-H division. entries due August 17 for the fair to run August 18 to 23.
A park benefit barn dance will be held at Mrs J R Jones ranch this Saturday night June 7. Good music and a good cause promise a lively event with ample fun for all attendees. Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend.
The Choteau nine list games for the coming weeks. On Sunday June 8 the Black Eagles of Great Falls visit. June 15 finds Choteau at Sand Coulee. Sand Coulee comes here on June 22. June 29 features Choteau versus Black Eagles in Great Falls. Oilmont plays at Choteau on July 6.
Carlson Bros of Farmington have received a six months old milk ing strain Shorthorn bull calf from Elk River Minnesota S R Houston herd. The calf is well grown and marked and comes from an accredited tuberculosis free herd. This adds to milking Shorthorns to meet community demand.
Mr. G C Morton watched Gilchrist ranch Tuesday and Wednesday. Elmer Phillips hauled wheat to Pendray and returned with oil. Miss Rachell Gitchel called on Mrs Passmore and children Tuesday. Miss Rachel Gitchell visited Lyla Jones Friday. Mr and Mrs Jay Gitchell motored to Chateau Thursday with Winona returning home. Mr and Mrs Alex Stranwold with Elmer Phillips family Thursday. Mr Ashworth solicited cream separators Thursday. Pete Den Boer visited S D Jones home Friday. Herman Bramer called Saturday. Dick Nugen visited S D Jones and A G Roberts Sunday. Mrs Jay Gitchell hosted the 4 H club Saturday with 32 present. Mrs Talbert instructor and several new members expected. Next meeting planned with Mrs J R Jones. Robert Sheppard and son went to Dupuyer Saturday. Some from here attended the Dupuyer rodeo Sunday June 1. Doris Jones went to Blackleaft last Friday returning Wednesday. Robert Sheppard visited Marvin Jones Tuesday. Elmer Phillips motored to Pendroy Tuesday.
Teton County Montana authorizes payment on July 1 1930 for Bonds Nos 1 through 8 of the $1000 serial issue dated January 1 1923 due January 1 1931. Interest ceases after July 1 1930. Dated Chateau Montana June 5 1930. Meadows county official.
Written and read by Miss Florence Trescott from Teton County High School at class day exercises on Tuesday May 27. The poem notes the class of 1930’s cheerful mood and humor about their academic trials in geometry Latin English and history with a joking reference to Arnold.
A playful poem from departing students to their teachers and classmates at Teton, praising schooling yet joking about youth mischief. It laments leaving familiar halls and looks toward life after graduation with affection and a pledge to uphold the school’s legacy.
Department of the Interior announces a public sale of land in Montana. W W Coffey of Chateau seeks tract in Sec 24 Twp 24 N R 3 W P M with minimum bid 4.00 per acre. Sale at 10:00 AM July 14 at the land office. Highest bidder pays immediately. Filing objections by sale time. First pub June 5. Last July 3. Hearing on petition for herd district 7 follows.
The Teton County Board of County Commissioners will hold a hearing on July 9 1930 at 10 o clock a.m. in Choteau Montana regarding the petition to create Herd District No 7. Protests will be heard and signatures verified. The described boundaries cover parts of sections in Townships 25 26 North and Ranges 2 3 West with multiple mile setbacks to form the district.
Classified listing shows 1927 to 1929 model cars including Ford Coupe models with Ruckstell gear, Chevrolet coupes and trucks, Model A coach and Tudor, plus a 1928 Model A coupe. Also advertised are used car inventory, oats and flax seed, a Monarch coal range, leather rocker, a registered Shorthorn bull aged 20 months, and a farm offering near Chateau with contact at Acantha Office.
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