Obsequies for W. D. Jones in Chateau cemetery
The funeral for W. D. Jones, born 1857 in Grandview Missouri and a Montana pioneer, drew large Masonic and Knight Templar contingents. Services at the Methodist church featured Rev. Edwin Dover, military-style rites, and a Portsmouth-like procession, with long-standing friends from Dupuyer, Conrad, and Great Falls in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton County
W. D. Jones
St. Mary’s Hospital
Conrad
Chateau
Methodist Church
Edwin Dover
Charles G. Roberts
Knight Templars
Roy L. Reider
Walier
N. W. Edwards
Chas. G. Cole
Great Falls
BE. A. Savory
Karl Rappold
Carl Embody
Herry Ryan
Donald Kerr
J. B. Wellenstein
Mr. Jones
Masonic Lodge
J. G. Jackson
Black Eagle Commandry
W. F. Clutton
L. A. Heafer
E. E. French
F. W. Sharpe
Geo. Harper
F. E. Wilcox
W. A. Wright
J. W. Agnew
C. Enlaw
Harold Charters
J. J. Stillman
H. Hassik
Reaves
Frank Pings
Evan Jones
R. M. Hattersley
Ernest Savory
Cal Stewart
Joe Bisnett
A. D. Anderson
M. Thomas Manix
Dupuyer
Henry Ryan
Pete St. Dennis
Frank Hughes
Harry Kunkle
Grandview
Chouteau County
Dover
Jesus
Bill
Montana
Commonwealth
Bro. van
Great Falls Swastikas vs All-Stars on Local Diamond Sunday
The Great Falls Swastikas who beat Conrad and Belt this season meet the Teton All-Stars on the local diamond Sunday afternoon. The locals hold a 1,000 percent record so far. Admission is 25 cents for adults with children admitted free. The time is 1:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
Conrad
Belt
Teton
Willson Appointed County Extension Agent in Teton
Fred S. Willson, long time Smith-Hughes instructor from North Dakota, is named county extension agent for Teton county and arrives Saturday night. He will work with Miss Iona Davidson and Miss Mable Caskey on the local office, focusing on hopper poisoning control and broader extension programs. Willson notes his aim to foster cooperation and prompt action in farm and livestock education across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred S. Willson
Smith-Hughes
North Dakota
Teton County
Willson
Williston
Smith- Hughes
Park River
State College of
Iowa State College
Ames
Iowa
Fargo
Kansas City
City
Iona Davidson
Mable Caskey
Dakotas
Taylor
Montana
Vacation church school grows to seventy
The vacation church school at the Methodist church opens with 70 students and 14 teachers, totaling 84 attendees. The program covers ten lessons on health, teamwork, courage, loyalty, and ideals, with Rev. Dover directing worship at 9 am and Mrs. Stafford leading decoration projects. A nature study group collected 40 wild flowers, and a recognition service is planned for Sunday morning June 17 marking the school's end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Church
Glen R. Becker
Dover
W. W. Smith
Rev. Dover
Stafford
Edwards Seeks Re-Election as County Commissioner
N W Edwards, chairman of the county board, filed for re election on the democratic ticket. He notes six years on the board and support for land re classification to base taxes on productivity, road improvements, and debt reduction. Edwards homesteaded in Teton county in 1913 and farms about 500 acres near Choteau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. W. Edwards
Board of County Commissioners
Edwards
Teton County
Choteau
Cast Offs Win Opening Twilight League Game
The Cast Offs defeated the Independents 11 to 7 in the Twilight town league opener played Sunday after rain postponed the original Friday game. Core and Nett pitched for the Cast Offs with H Moore catching. lineup also included Hanusa Mozer Broderick Cohoe Allen and Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twilight Town
Independents
Nett
H. Moore
Hanusa
Mozer
Broderick
Cohoe
Allen
Jackson
D. Moore
Moore
Juordonnais
Dale
Holmes
Loomis
Ness
Bleecker
Huffman
Young
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Set for June 11 at Mrs Hardy Home
American Legion auxiliary holds a meeting at 8 pm June 11 at the home of Mrs I B Hardy with Mrs George Carroll as president and Mrs Grover Forgey as assistant hostess. Officers will be installed and delegates elected for the state department convention in Billings in August. Reports from the Great Falls district meeting will be read. The group will recess for July and August unless needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
I. B. Hardy
George Carroll
Grover Forgey
Great Falls
Clarkoon's Move to Helena Promises Expanded Drought Relief
Robert Clarkson state rural rehabilitation director spent the weekend in Chateau outlining his relocation to Helena to lead a larger rehabilitation program. He highlighted emergency drought relief efforts including wells pumps reservoirs and canals with plans to improve existing water systems while maintaining ties to Teton county. Clarkson praised his 16 years as county agent and noted national recognition for a home-talent chautauqua and broad extension work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Willson
Leal
Valley City
North Dakota
Willson
Williston
Teton County
Robert Clarkson
Helena
Clarkson
Cowgill
Chateau
Clarksons
Bozeman
J. C. Taylor
Extension Service
Teton
Weeks Announces Boxing Card For Celebration Here
Great Falls promoters plan a two day Fourth of July event at Chateau featuring top matches led by Logger Herbert versus Totem Pole Anderson and F Mitchell against Bean Pole Leary. H B Weeks and H B Root organize preliminaries with guaranteed high quality bouts to draw crowds and cover costs through ringside tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
Chateau
H. B. Weeks
H. B. Root
Falls
Weeks
The
Lions
Herbert
Anderson
F. Mitchell
Leary
Root
Paul Kropp Enters Republican Race for Teton County State House
Paul A Kropp prominent stockman from Teton county filed today for the Republican nomination for state representative. He has long been active in the party and serves as state committeeman for Teton. Kropp, son of pioneer August Kropp, served in WWI and has run sheep operations northeast of Chateau and at Flying U ranch near Aga wam. He is married with a family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul A. Kropp
Teton County
Mr. Kropp
August Kropp
Larson Seeks Senate Again From Teton County
T. O. Larson filed last Thursday to succeed himself as senator from Teton county. A Republican leader, Larson is the oldest member with continuous service since 1910 except 1923 and 1925. He came to Teton in 1895, has livestock and ranching interests, and does not pledge campaign promises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. O. Larson
Teton County
Republican
Larson
Senate
Twilight League schedules twenty four games in Chateau
The Twilight league in Chateau will play 24 games with a first and second half. The first half ends July 13 with Cast Offs vs American Legion Juniors, then the two halves meet for the city championship. Games start at 6 30 p m. substitutions require opposing manager approval. H M Daley presides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau
Legion Juniors
American Legion
Kenneth Poore
Mike Mozer
Stanley Smith
Jimmy Ness
Jack Core
Kenneth Thompson
Claire Strom
Paul Baillie
Floyd Byler
Norman Rosengren
Lloyd Munson
Rex Peterson
T. J. Dellno
Geo. O’hare
C. O. Johnson
Elmer Cardell
Chas. Allum
C. ID. McDonald
Frank Stearns
R. I. MecClue
Elmer Smith
Emil Dobler
J. H. Byler
B. I. Packer
Fred Gewald
Gus Thompson
Harry Moore
Clint Core
Leigh Nett
Arnold Hanusa
Tony Mozer
Jas. Broderick
Chas. Co
Legion
Indep
Has
Tuegion
Tlas Beens
Ndep
H. M. Daley
League
Chas O Davis Takes Lease of Rice Auto Court
Chas O Davis known as Chuck has leased the Rice Auto Court and associated cottages in Chateau starting this month. Davis, son of Mrs. Margaret Davis and former Teton high school student, is seen as a promising operator. He will feature Richfield gasoline and Quaker State oils but will handle other products at the site in Choteau, a pretty spot once built in 1929 by W E Rice of Great Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rice Auto Court
Chateau
Chas. O. Davis
Chuck
Davis
Margaret Davis
Teton High School
Richfield
Quaker State
W. E. Rice
Great Falls
Montana
Choteau
Forest Ranger reports winter elk and wildlife study
Forest Ranger L. J. Howard returned to Great Falls after a winter spent studying the Sun River elk herd and surrounding wildlife across the Lewis and Clark forest districts. He logged 1,000 miles on foot and 200 miles by pack train, noting elk moose predator dynamics, salt seeking by elk, and abundant furred wildlife including bears, lynx, and goats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Howard
Forestry
Great Falls
Sun River
Mr. Howard
Chateau Sunday
Lubec
Sun River District
Dearborn
Wrong Creek
Teton
Lewis and Clark Forest
Howard
Flathead
Indian Creek
Gibson Lake
West Fork
Gates Park
Sea Level by Anne Parrish in Library Notes
The review highlights a subtle portrayal of Americans abroad in Sea Level. It sketches a dozen characters including Alex Reade, Pal Turner, Madame Leonora Martin, Beverly Dale, the Clarks, Mrs Palmer, the Robinsons, and Lizzie Adams as they collide through chance. The note mentions the pay shelf and Saturday library hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Parrish
Alex Reade
B. J. Turner
Pal
Madame Leonora Martindale
Beverly Dale
Clarks
Mrs. Palmer
Robinson
Lizzie Adams
Miss Parrish
Also Mentioned on This Page
W.D. Jones
Robert K. Funk
Collins
Mr. Funk
Madison County
Sheridan High School
State Normal College
Dillon
State University
Missoula
Funk
N. D. State College
Paul Kropp
Civilization
Elk
Heart of the Rockies
Bruce Neal
Library Notes
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