Ducks nest care amid heavy field stubble and boats of rain
The writer details duck nests found in large fields after sustained rains from Dan Edwards and others. Ducks laid eggs in three nests with seven, nine, and eight eggs respectively, and the observer describes locating and relocating nests, noting the care given to protect them from mowing and machinery. The piece also contrasts civic centers in Great Falls and Emporia, praising William Allen White and musing on local culture and politics ahead of the Republican convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Edwards
Collins
Roosevelt claims to fix old machine after eight years
The passage recalls Dewey as a skilled mechanic in one line and notes Roosevelt eight years ago promising to run the old buggy to save tires and gas. It portrays a debate over who can assemble and operate a complex machine, implying doubt in others’ competence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey
Roosevelt
Taft Says I Am a Lawyer and Can
Taft states he is a lawyer and asserts confidence in his professional capacity. The remark signals readiness to handle legal matters or defend a position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Memorial Day Services Draw Large Crowd in Chateau
A record crowd attended Memorial Day observances at the cemetery in Chateau hosted by Choteau Post No. 6 American Legion. Dr. Paul W. Dierberger of Great Falls delivered the principal address titled Thank God we are Americans. The program included remarks by Geo. A. Carroll, a Gettysburg address by James Anderson, a prayer by Chris Beck, and a wreath laying with a firing squad salute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau
Paul W. Dierberger
First Congregational Church of
Great Falls
Choteau Post No. 6
American Legion
National Colors
Main Avenue
Court House
Choteau Implement Co
Dr. Dierberger
Theodore Roosevelt
Chris Beck
James Anderson
Claire Hensely
Industrial Membership Redivided Into Circles for Coming Year
At a Ladies Industrial meeting held at the M E church parlors officers were elected and the membership divided into three circles for the year. Officers: President Mrs Hampton Bloom Vice President Mrs Strohm Secretary Ruth Monkman Treasurer Mrs N W Edwards Circles A B and C list many members with meeting set for June 19 at designated homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Industrial
M. E. Church
Hampton Bloom
Mrs. Strohm
Ruth Monkman
N. W. Edwards
Mesdameg
Elmer Smith
Ella Mellon
L.E. Taylor
Halvor Daley
Oliver Hanson
Carol Maynard
Frank Stearns
R. A. Clearman
Henry Haschke
Geo. Sulgrove
R. F. Vick
A. E. Strom
Martin Rose
Lorna Huffman
Edna Freeman
Cecil Passmore
Nettie Billings
Mary Monkman
Lila Blakley
Inga Crane
Clarence Stenson
Ruby Ferguson
Stan Halvorson
Sarah Kropp
Circle B
Clara Roberts
E. B. Maynard
Martin Hanson
Cora Miller
Wm. F.olsen
Jas. Robison
M. L. Bechtel
Martha Boutilier
C. Gibson Monkman
Gay Franklin
Chas. Allum
Dewey Huffman
LeRoy Robinson
EB. R. O’neil
D. Moulton
Kyle Jones
Roy Morris
Albert Peterson
Clarence Looney
Cleo Rogers
Wm. Gaffney
Circle C
Swimming Lessons At Local Pool This Summer
Register now for summer swimming lessons at the pool. Beginners and advanced classes available plus a six week life saving course. Free of charge to those with a swimming ticket. Pool improvements this year include redecorating and water kept at 70 degrees or warmer for good swimming in any weather.
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Set for June 10
The American Legion Auxiliary will meet Monday evening June 10 at Mrs. Elmer Smith’s home. Officers will be installed and new members initiated with Mrs. Dahl in charge of the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Elmer Smith
Dahlin
Colonial Heritage Chairman
Presidential jockeying sparks GOP rivalries and jokes
The document quotes sharp political banter about Republican hopefuls including Hoover Van denburg Willkie and Gar ner and Farley. It notes relief that Garner and Farley are not considered serious presidential contenders, reflecting intra party tensions and public humor of the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Vandenburg
Willkie
Garner
Farley
Harold Bateman and Eva Schilling Wed in Missoula
Harold Bateman local Monarch Lumber Co. manager and Eva Schilling daughter of Mr and Mrs Jacob Schilling of Fairfield married Saturday in Missoula. Rev Jacobson officiated with Alton Lee and Mary Rickett as attendants. The couple took a short honeymoon via Glacier Park and will reside in the Hanson apartments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Harold Bateman
Monarch Lumber Co
Eva Schilling
Jacob Schilling
Fairfield
Jacobson
English Lutheran Church
Alton Lee
Mary Rickett
Dick Bateman
Fort Benton
Fort Hell High School
Newspapermen Unite Against Fifth Column in Montana
In Bozeman on May 25 1940 the Southern district of the Montana State Press Association adopted a resolution opposing all fifth column activities. They pledge support to Governor Roy E Ayers in actions against un Americanism and urge member publications to wage a vigilant campaign against un American organizations and individuals. The goal is to keep the nation out of war with all efforts aligned to the American way of life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bozeman
Montana State Press Association
Roy E. Ayers
Lloyd Raw
Lewistown
State Organization
United States
Montana
Hospital Notes Include Discharges and Admissions
Maynard Hospital: Mrs. Sig Semingsen dismissed Sunday. Mrs. Frank Newman of Pendray admitted Thursday and dismissed. Mrs. Kenneth Boggs dismissed Saturday. Chateau Hospital: Lewis Smorstad admitted last Wednesday for medical treatment. David Wilcox of Augusta admitted Thursday for medical treatment and dismissed Tuesday. Mrs. Lester Carter admitted Monday and dismissed Tuesday. Mrs. Geo Edwards admitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard Hospital
Sig Semingsen
Frank Newman
Pendray
Kenneth Boggs
Chateau Hospital
Lewis Smorstad
David Wilcox
Augusta
Lester Carter
Geo. Edwards
July Fourth Plans Shape Up With Parades, Races, Dances
Plans for July 3 and 4 include a baseball game and dance on July 3 followed by street sports and a parade on the morning of July 4. An afternoon horse race and Model T Ford race are scheduled, with dancing and fireworks that night. Entries for horse and auto races Chicago contact Bud Taylor at the Taylor Garage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Hensely
Bud Taylor
Taylor Garaet
First Annual Mixed Foursome at the Golf Club Today
The Chateau golf and country club hosts its first annual mixed foursome with play starting at three. Partners arrange their times, losers buy hot dogs and coffee, refreshments and lunch for two are offered at nominal prices, and if a foursome breaks, available players should report to the club house to arrange new matchups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau Golf and Country Club
Henry Robison
Geraldine Breen
G. W. Dahlin
Violet Jackson
Jack O’neil
Mrs. Dahlin
Wayne Gillette
Madge Cooper
Bill Gaffney
Dorothy O’neil
Stan Halverson
Velma Olson
Eddie Howard
Elizabeth Bateman
Dr. Cannon
Ruby Looney
Larry Banks
Vera Hentges
Dave Cooper
Marie Coffey
George Coffey
Alice Kempton
Jerry Breen
Elizabeth Banks
Ray Nelson
Kleffman
Walter Scott
Hazel Taylor
Clarence Looney
Edith Dunckel
George Jackson
Marion Fabrick
Roy Taylor
Amanda Packer
Phil Cole
Inez Eckford
Len Kleffman
Mrs. Halverson
L. H. Kempton
Edith Ramsey
Lowell Scott
Mary Cooper
Bill Baillie
Eline Cooper
Bob Reickhoff
Lucille Baillie
al Hensley
Dorothy Boussard
Bill Olson
Alva Larson
Leigh Nett
Virginia Cannon
Dr. Boussard
Clair Hensley
Maurice Wedum
Ruth O’neil
A. J. Moore
Luella Stearns
Bert Packer
Mildred Reickhoff
Frank Stearns
Helen Larson
Brick O'Neil
Ann Barribal
Tom Larson
Ruby Miller
Dick Fabrick
Eleanor Crossen
Fred Barribal
Lucille Howard
Denzil McDonald
Mrs. Scott
Bill Baillie Sr
Marion Nett
John Dunckel
Janet Moore
Dr. Bateman
Elizabeth Gaffney
John Hentges
Joyce Gillette
Joe Briscoe
Mary Mitchell
Chick Sulgrova
Blanche Stott
Lynn Baker
Letha Caskey
Fairfield rancher Carl Martinson files for Montana state rep
Carl Martinson of Fairfield filed on May 29 for the office of state representative on the Democratic ticket. He declared he would serve the best interests of Teton County and the State of Montana if nominated and elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Martinson
Fairfield
Martinson
Teton
Montana
Honor Roll Gathers Eighth Grade Diploma Winners
County board reports 88 students earned diplomas after grading seventh and eighth grade state exams. Top performers include Donna Fae Hanberg and Dean Swenson of Bynum, Pauline Rice, Lorraine Campbell and others from Porter Bench, Pleasant Ridge, Lincoln and nearby schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Fae Hanberg
Bynum
County Board of Educational Examiners
Inez Eckford
Dean Swenson
Pauline Rice
Porter Bench
Lorraine Campbell
Orville O’keefe
Caskey
Hal Jenson
Roy Tronson
Jenee Riebhoff
Pleasant Ridge
Grace Torgerson
Lincoln
Eva Mae Thomas
Floyd Swenson
Bynum School
Hygiene
Clara Tackes
Plainview School
Roger Parkett
Greenfield
Inez Austad
Harry Freeman
Barbaraa Hight
Lloyd Haight
LeRoy Hovden
Mabel Howden
Glenn McCann
Les MelInerney
Harold Raihl
Lorna Rindal
Mavis Rorvik
Evelyn Rosin
Hope Ross
Evelyn Shrock
Helen Tuel
Anna Weishaar
Fred Weishaar
Burton
Mabel Baker
Orville Mauseth
Farmington
Herman Bouma
Morris Swenson
Robert Grossman
William Riebhoff
Lawrence Luck
Agawam
Lloyd Heyer
Eunice Robinson
Henrietta Weist
Plainview
Robert Lehnert
Baker
James Nowlin
Caaiehp
Tous O'Keefe
Orville O’e
Eva May
Thomas
Grace Torgerssa
Jourdonnais Opens Modern Missoula Service Station
Howard Jourdonnais inaugurates a Silver Gas station at the corner of Front and Stevens in Missoula Mi ttosa. The venture features stream lined service with Bendix wheel aligning and brake service free protected parking Silver Gasoline Tudol oils and a dedicated sales and service division with Jourdonnais and his partner handling operations and brake work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Jourdonnais
Front
Stevens Streets
J. C. Morgan
Missoula
July Quota Set for Civilian Conservation Corps Enrollees
State CCC advance notice cites about 475 junior enrollees to be accepted in July. Eligible youths aged 17 to 28, unmarried US citizens, unemployed and not in school, may join for at least six months. Participants receive board, room, clothing and 30 dollars monthly with at least 22 dollars kept for family. Applications via Teton County Welfare at Choteau courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selatceng
Civilian Conservation Corps
D. W. Hutchinson
United States
Teton County
CCC
County Welfare Department
Court House
Choteau
Additional Quota of $200 Set for County Red Cross
Miss Margaret Nagle county chairman for the American Red Cross announces an additional quota of 200 dollars for Teton county for relief in the present European conflict. Contributions may be mailed or given to her or Denzil McDonald at Citizens State Bank. The midwestern Red Cross office confirms the first quota has been credited against the new war relief quota and assures funds will be used for war relief only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Nagle
American Red Cross
Teton County
Denzil McDonald
Citizens State Bank
Miss Nagle
the Red Cross
Library Notes Story Hour continues weekly at the library
The Story Telling Hour will be held every Tuesday at 10 am on the library lawn conducted by Mrs. A. J. Moore. The program has drawn a prompt enthusiastic turnout of children and aims to encourage reading with new books continually added and more library cards sold to fund purchases. The note highlights upcoming titles by Phyllis Bot Tome and Thomas Wolfe and reflects on the library’s role in fostering interest in reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Moore
Phyllis Bottome
Thomas Wolfe
D. B
Softball Season Opens With Several Local Teams
The newly formed softball league kicks off tonight at 6 45 PM on the high school field with the high school team facing Chateau Food Market. Five teams are organized including Odd Fellows Rexall Drug Lions Club and Chateau Food Market. A schedule from June 6 to June 28 outlines matches with postponed games shifting to Tuesdays or Thursdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau Food
John Duncxel
Odd Fellows
Reyall Drug Store
Jliens Club
High School
Rexall Drug
Lions Club
Choteau Food
Dunckel
Dunckell
City Council Plans OneHour Parking Limit on Main Avenue
The council voted to draft an ordinance restricting parking on Main Avenue from Chateau Implement Co. to the courthouse and on the north side from Larson Building to Chuck's Locker, limited to one hour between 8 am and 6 pm with trucks only for unloading. Permits were issued for sidewalks and curbs to several residents and a frame house in Hobson's addition valued at $500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. E. Sturgis
J. Packer
Main Avenue
Chateau Implement Co
Court House
Larson
Chuck
Inga Curtis
J. W. Breen
E. W. Allen
Frank Stearns
Hilde
Seven Fairfield Youths Face Petty Larceny Charges
Seven Fairfield youths from prominent families appeared in a private hearing on charges of petty larceny. Sheriff A O Peterson and Deputy Bret Read reported the minors entered local businesses at night stealing money cigarettes and liquor with information on disposition withheld due to youth status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
A. O. Peterson
Bret Read
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Picnic at Dupuyer Sunday
Geo Thompson says all Odd Fellows and Rebekahs invited to a Picnic at Dupuyer on Sunday June 9 at Jones Park. A ball game between Chateau and Valier will be played with prizes for several events. Members lacking transport may contact Geo Thompson for assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
Dupuyer
Geo. Thompson
Odd Fellows Lodge
Jones Park
Chateau
Valier
Geo. ‘Thompson
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Islants
Onlife
E. R.ine
Emporia
Kansas
William Allen White
Legion Auxiliary Meeting
Howard Jourdonnais
County
Red Cross
Library Notes
Seven Fairfield
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