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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1936
Page
2
Publication details for the Choteau Montana weekly newspaper note it is issued every Thursday and entered as second class matter. Subscription prices are listed as one year two dollars six months one dollar twenty five cents and three months. Foreign countries including Canada pay two dollars fifty cents per year. Payment is in advance.
The community reflects on the value of its trees along Spring Creek and in school grounds. Residents credit early settlers for planting groves and note ongoing efforts to beautify town life. The piece argues trees offer wellbeing beyond mere shade and inspire contemplation.
A local appeal urges the city to escalate efforts against webworms threatening trees. Citizens may support a special levy for equipment and spraying and reimburse the city for private-property treatments to protect a cherished heritage.
Mrs J R Jones and daughter Betty of Pendroy stop in Chateau then depart on a motor tour toward Bozeman Yellowstone national park and Rocky Mountain park in Colorado. Billy and Beryl Jones will join at Bozeman before continuing to Denver Kansas City St Paul and other cities visiting Mrs Jones old home in Delhi Iowa en route home plan includes Black Hills Fort Peck and more.
Mr and Mrs J R Blakeslee reported an auto collision near Missoula after a car they had bought from L B Taylor Ford dealer sustained some damage. Both occupants were uninjured and continued after repairs. they had sold the old George Moore ranch on the Teton to Louis Hamilton of Choteau.
T J Looney notes Mrs Looney and their young son Trevor are now in Bermuda, the home of Mrs Looney’s relatives. En route they visited a sister of Mrs Looney on Long Island. They report an enjoyable trip in letters received by Mr Looney.
The Teton Future Farmer members left Monday at eight for a week at a summer camp in Sun River canyon. About 25 boys signed up with room for more if they see Herb Winner before Saturday noon. Activities include fishing hiking and sports with a possible bass boat ride on the lake. They expect to return to Choteau next Friday afternoon.
Jasper Murray and his son Kenneth drove to Great Falls after the funeral services for Mrs. Murray. They took Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kuehnast Ernest Kuehnast and Miss Ida Kuehnast to catch the evening train east. The Kuehnasts had previous ties to Teton county and Wisconsin roots.
On June 11 the 4HArt Club gathered at June Curtis home to craft scrap books. Members labeled house room pictures by color type per a color chart. A luncheon was served by Mrs. Curtis with visitors Dorothy Allum and Joyce Kropp.
The board of trustees of School District No. 1 Choteau Montana invites bids by July 3 1936 for the sale of the Meadows school house seven miles southwest of Choteau The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids B A Roll Clerk first publication June 11 last June 18
The clerk’s office will receive bids until July 3 1936 for plumbing changes at the Chateau schoolhouse. Specifications are on file with the clerk. The Trustees of School District No 1 reserve the right to reject any or all bids. First publication June 18, last June 25.
The county treasurer Elmer C. Smith announces a complete delinquent tax list for the second installment of 1935. Taxes and costs due opposite each name must be paid or the real property will be sold at public auction July 13, 1936, in front of the county treasurer's office at the Court House Chateau Montana. First publication June 18. last July 2.
Directors levied a two dollar per share assessment on all capital stock payable by July 6, 1936 to Calvin Wixom in Bynum Montana. Delinquent shares after August 6, 1936 will be advertised for sale and may be sold September 6, 1936 to cover the assessment and sale costs. First pub June 11.
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