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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1931
Page
1
M K Lather praises the Smith-Hughes vocational program at the local high school for its best year yet in agriculture and livestock projects. The report lists 31 boys with diverse enterprises, including livestock, crops, and alfalfa, from most parts of Teton county with strong departmental support and cross school cooperation.
Dr. C. W. Boussard and Miss Dorothy Krueger of this city were married in Seattle at St. James cathedral by Rev. Fr. Maddox. Boussard moved to Choteau last September to practice dentistry. Krueger taught in Choteau schools and studied at California and Oregon universities. A reception hosted by Mrs. Shabook followed the ceremony for about 30 relatives and friends.
Tracy all stars defeated the Teton All Stars four to three after four timely hits and five walks. Earles led with three hits, Balko scored the winning run on a line drive single in the ninth. Spangle held Tracy hitless for three innings before Moore and Dale relievers, miscues and errors by Dirkes Earles and G Hlanson aided the Tracy comeback. The teams meet again next Sunday at 2:30.
R E Nelson announces a ticket giveaway for Birch magician show on Monday June 29 at Rexall Store. First fifty boys and girls who present themselves to meet Mr Nelson can obtain a ticket, with sales details to be arranged at the store.
Locals Mrs Elmer Cardell and infant daughter returned to their home Monday from the Choteau hospital. Mrs A E Moye went to Cut Bank Tuesday for a short visit with her husband Lawrence Troust of Dupuyer spent a few days in Chateau last week on business. William Olson grocery clerk at the Hirshberg store returned Sunday from a delightful two week vacation in Washington. Burt Wells returned Sunday evening after visiting with his parents Mr and Mrs W D Wells in Conrad. Miss Dora King who has taught near Walier has entered the State normal college at Dillon for the summer quarter. Mrs Cal Binford recently a patient at the Maynard hospital underwent a major operation Tuesday at St Marys hospital in Conrad.
After their wedding, Dr and Mrs Boussard spent two weeks visiting relatives and friends on the coast. They traveled by car to points of interest and returned via the Columbia River Highway arriving in Choteau on Tuesday.
The Saturday night concert on Main Avenue features the Wilk Band directed by Nicola, presenting a program of marches and songs including Columbia March Appello March The Shelby and The Centaur March. The event runs 7 to 3 p.m. with street performance under bandmaster Nicola.
William E. Lockhart forest supervisor died after being trampled by a horse at Dr. E. J. Crary’s hunting lodge on the Tetons. Services led by Chateau lodge No. 44 A F and A M with many forest service colleagues in attendance. Burial planned in Bozeman after local rites.
Chateau business men unite to promote the Teton County Farmers Union picnic set for next Wednesday. W G Dauwalder reports strong local support with ads donations and other help. events include a 10 am business meeting, noon picnic with coffee, a Rick ec address, a park ball game, small sports and a dance in the park pavilion.
Joe Kruz also known as Joe Nadéau was arrested Monday by local authorities on complaint of County Attorney B I Packer. He faces charges of grand larceny for theft of a colt from Homer Cook in the justice of the peace court of J G.
The famed Birch magic show arrives at Choteau High School auditorium Monday evening June 29 under Choteau Lions Club sponsorship. The act features the vanishing pony and other illusions described as among the finest on tour. Admission is set at unusually low prices for such caliber. D McDonald reported a Hot Springs chamber telegram noting a big successful show there.
The Chateau public library will close on the evening of June 30 for relocation and may stay closed for a month or longer. Mrs Helen Thompson says more books will be let out before closing. hours remain 7 to 9 Tuesday and Thursday evenings and 3 to 5 Saturday afternoons, with returns required on those days before July 1.
Paul Draper president of Draper and Company and Leo Daly of the same firm visited Chateau to gather first hand wool market info. Draper said Boston mills buy about 40 million pounds of wool monthly for clothing. Of 13 million pounds Montana wool consigned through the National Wool Marketing Association only about 1 million remains unsold. They planned to interview sheepmen on the reservation and then proceed to Malta and Havre districts.
The annual district No. 8 Woodcraft convention runs Tuesday to Wednesday at Chateau with 94 delegates from 13 circles. Mayor George Coffey will welcome guests. Mary Schaffer to respond. plans include sessions, ritual, juvenile drills, and a dinner and installation program.
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