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Choteau Acantha

Location

Choteau, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1940

Page

2

Pendroy Socials Include Weddings Showers and Visits

Pendroy hosts a bridal shower for Marie Wenzel and a church wedding for Elizabeth Sorenson and Norman Rosengren. Guests include the Stikko family, Betty and Lucille Mutz, and many Pendroy and nearby residents. Visits span Valier, Dupuyer, Helena, and Great Falls with local gatherings, dinners, picnics, and a Silver Gas station expansion noted.

George Stikko Lucille Betty’ Mutz Porter Home Sorenson Pendroy Jones McIlvaine Betty Jones Ferguson Valier Mason Frank Wenzel Bud Wenzel Art Kelly Sprinkle Patterson Betty Beryl John Bolsinger Botts Weeks Great Falls L. B. Pendroy Christie Swanson Bozeman Teton County Tony Reige Gulbrandsen Estes Talbert Rachel Gitchell Durland Jay Gitchell Brownell Alice Brownell Kaupish G. R. Talbert Jimmie Nelson Hoeschen

Bridal shower held for Rachel Gitchell at Fulbright home

Mrs. Irene Brownell visits at the Paul Rose residence while co-hostesses Mrs. Fulbright Mrs. Fields and Mrs. Jones assisted by Mrs. W P Phillips Mrs Barret and Mrs Larson hosted the bridal shower for Rachel Gitchell at the Fulbright home Monday. Mrs Sorenson assists. Attendees included Mr and Mrs John Rose Glen Morris and Mrs Dick Rose at a liquor dealers picnic Sunday. Carl Peterson broke several ribs when a car he was fixing fell on him.

Irene Brownell Paul Rose Fulbright Mrs. Fields Mrs. Jones W. P. Phillips Barrett Larson Rachel Gitchell Ladies’ Aid W. J.earles Sorenson John Rose Glen Morris Dick Rose Carl Peterson

Recreation notes show group meetings and activities

The women’s group keeps the usual Tuesday meeting while the Thursday session is canceled for the Pendrey Chateau game. Swimming lessons start with beginners at 10 30 on Mondays and Wednesdays and advanced on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Boy Scouts meet Wednesdays and Saturdays. Girl Scouts Tuesdays and Fridays. Stan Smith leads instruction. Boxing joins the grade school physical education. A Friday softball game pits north side against south side.

Pendrey-Chateau Boy Scouts Girl Scouts Stan Smith

Mountain View 4-H Meeting Plans Candy Sale

On June 14 1940 the Mountain View 4 H club met at Dick Perry s home and planned a tour of a meat packing plant A candy sale was set for June 15 at Safeway to fund transportation Edith Van Scherpenzeel spoke on beef cattle and the meeting closed with roasting hot dogs marshmallows and lemonade Bernice Richem Reporter.

Dick Perry Safeway Edith van Scherpenzeel Bernice Richem

It Was Fashion That Now Wears Holes in Shoes

A remark notes a shift from liquor blamed for worn toes to fashion as the current cause. The observation contrasts past blame with present style trends influencing footwear wear.

Golf Notes From Country Club Meeting

Women at the arid country club met with Eva McDonald and Emily Crary as hostesses. A two-ball foursome for men and women was set for next week with men handling lunch. Mrs. Dahlin and Mrs. Sooney won the putting contest. next luncheon is July 10 hosted by Marie Coffey and Marian Fabrick. Those attending Cut Bank tournament can contact Bob Reickhoff.

Arid ‘Country Club Eva. McDonald Emily Crary

Soil Conservation Tour and Meeting in Diamond Valley

Farmers of Dutton and Diamond Valley will hear from M P Hansmier about the Soil Conservation District Law at Diamond Valley school 8 p.m. Tuesday June 25. A tour of the Power Dutton Demonstration Area follows, showcasing tillage methods and wheatgrass seedings with a 1:30 p.m. start from Ole Gunderson's corner. Cars should assemble in Dutton by 1:15 p.m. in front of the Soil Conservation office.

Dutton-Diamond Valley M. P. Hansmier Diamond Valley Power-Dutton Ole Gunderson’s Corner Power Dutton Soil Conservaion Office Ole Gunderson

Walker Nominated for U S Customs Court

Thomas J. Walker of Butte Montana longtime attorney and Montana political figure has been nominated by President Franklin D Roosevelt for a seat on the United States customs court. He twice sought the Montana supreme court post and remains active in state politics.

Thomas J. Walker Butte Montana Franklin D. Roosevelt United States Customs Court Walker State Supreme Court

WPA jobs to be cut in state this month

One thousand eight hundred and thirty WPA workers in the state will lose their jobs this month in line with a general reduction throughout the nation, according to State WPA Administrator Joseph E. Parker. WPA employees in the state June 15 numbered 6,410 as compared with 8,240 May 15.

WPA Joseph E. Arker

State convention of Business and Professional Women clubs opens

The state convention will open June 22 at Many Glacier Hotel Glacier Park. Over 100 Montana members are expected to attend. Dr Minnie L Maffett of Dallas Texas national president will give the keynote address.

Business and Professional Women’s Clubs Glacier Hotel Glacier Park Montana Minnie, L. Maffett Dallas Texas Federation

Delinquent Taxes Sale Notice for Teton County Montana

The county treasurer announces a public delinquent tax list for 1939 with amounts and costs per name. Taxes and costs must be paid or the property will be sold at public auction July 15 1940 at the courthouse in Chateau Montana. First pub June 20 1940 last July 3 1940. Twenty one Montana school teachers join pensions totaling 301 recipients and five thousand teachers have credit balances.

Teton Canahys Chateau Mont Teton Chateau Montana C. G. Meadows Teton County

Bad Habit as Dictator of Conscience

A concise note asserts that a persistent bad habit controls not only actions but inner conscience, framing habit as a coercive force over moral choices. The remark emphasizes self awareness and the tug of habit in personal behavior shaping.

Mrs. O S Johnson of Power Tops Egg Flocks by April Output

Bozeman June 18 The 179 hens owned by Mrs O S Johnson of Power produced 4 263 eggs in April averaging 24 2 per hen to lead Montana extension flocks over 100 hens The report by Harriette Cushman notes other top flocks and compares feed costs and prices across years with 16 cent per dozen egg prices this April.

Bozeman O. S. Johnson Power Harriette E. Cushman Montana State College Joel T. Honey Trout Creek Sanders County S. A. Metcalf Stanford

Lieutenant Governor Candidate Visits From Eastern Montana

Dr. H. J. McGregor a physician and surgeon from Great Falls and former Chateau practitioner visited last Friday en route to Glacier Park for a weekend at his cabin. He is the Democratic lieutenant governor candidate, the eastern district’s sole contender, noted for highway work and four national convention delegations.

H. J. McGregor Chateau Great Falls Glacier Park Dr. McGregor Montana State Wolf Creek Augusta

Girl Scouts Organize New Troop with Dues Plan

Mrs. Gilbert Lee organized a Girl Scout troop with Anna Lee Dauwalder as treasurer and Jean Smith as scribe. At the first meeting the girls agreed to pay five cent dues at each Wednesday gathering from 6:30 to 7:30.

Gilbert Lee Anna Lee Dauwalder Jean Smith

Bole Community Picnic Plans Declared In June

The annual Bole Community H D picnic will be Sunday June 30 on the south fork of the Teton river. Meet at the government bridge at 10 o clock and bring your own dishes for a pot luck dinner. A collection will pay for ice cream. Numerous local residents and visitors are listed in attendance as people travel from Conrad, Great Falls, and nearby towns.

Teton River Government Bridge Charline Dohneyer Great Falls Carl] Field G. O. Stott Wear Stott Bobby Bruce Laurel Eddington Loren’ Mathis Mr. Mathis Mathis Waterville Seattle Wash Salt Lake City Swift & Co Gene Ferris Leslie Bush Greta Joe Russell Larson Ed. Yeager Dean Waterman Collins Junior Waterman Conrad Hal Ferris Wilbur Zeigler Dora Standish Lyle John Standish Baby Roy Bjork Volta Dam Bjork Peter Huidek Leonard Connole Pendroy Huidekoper Connole Myles Standish Glacier Park Fred Swenson Harry Price Neil von Wichen Art Tesch Paul Mathis Duffey Bros Joe Walkington Jake Monk Watersville H. von Wichen von Setten Ernest Black Norma Dauwalder Spokane

Homestead Move Highlights Local Farming Efforts

Don Lear among community members acquiring new homesteads. Ernest Dale has moved onto his plot and is plowing, signaling active farm development in the area.

Don ‘Lear Ernest Dale

Cancel Hearing on Train Curtailment

Patrons of the Milwaukee Railway caused the company to withdraw its petition for a hearing on curtailing service between Chateau and Agawam to one train weekly. The state board of railroad commissioners had already cancelled the hearing last week.

Milwaukee Railway

Picnic Draws 75 From Teton County Council

Seventy five people attended the annual picnic of the Teton County Recreational Council last Sunday. After a pot luck dinner at 1 PM a softball game was played. Horse shoe pitching was also enjoyed. This will be the last meeting of the council until September.

Teton County

Want Ads Sale and Rental Notices

FOR SALE One 1500 Watt D C automatic electric light plant C K Malone. IF YOU are thinking about or drilling a water well see us at the Pat Crossen ranch M M Brown. FOR RENT Two room furnished apartment also 3 room furnished apartment McDonald Block

D. C C. K. Malone Pat Crossen Ranch M. M. Brown McDonald Block

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Mountain View Knudtzon Lumber Co Choteau, Mont Choteau Food Market E. R. O'Neil ECORY Arizona Rosedale Jar J. J. O'Neil N. B.C Schillin Golf News A. A. Wells BUICK Suhr Motors Company Buick Sales and Service Great Falls, Mont ST. South Bole Betty Baxley Batistes Federated Store Picnic of Recreational Council Farmers Water C. E. Malone McCormick- Deering F. G. Curtis John Deere McCormick-Deeringfoot C. E. Arenson Vitalize Motor Chick’s Shell Station
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