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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1939
Page
4
Local business leaders considered a Chateau Fourth of July event but postponed as the holiday is too close for proper preparation. The nearest plans are in Augusta with a rodeo and events slated for Monday and Tuesday, July 3 and 4, with Augusta merchants aiming for a larger celebration than last year.
The U S bureau reports cattle and sheep at 92 percent of normal on June 1. May levels rose from 91 to 102 percent of average, with light calf and lamb losses. Winter forage remained abundant and rains reduced dry spots across ranges in Montana.
Horace F. Casey Montana Railroad and Public Service Commissioner testified before the Interstate Commerce Committee in Washington to oppose Senate Bill 2444. He argued it would grant discriminatory transit privileges to middle west grain dealers, harming Montana’s agricultural and milling interests by allowing lower rates to Chicago and eastern markets.
John E. Sullivan files suit against Randi Erickson Elmer J Thompson and County of Teton Montana seeking a decree quieting title to land described as parts of sections 19 and 29 in township 27 north range 6 and 7 west M M. The court is asked to declare the plaintiff as owner in fee simple and bar all claims by the named defendants and unknown parties. The action filed June 21 1939 in Chateau Montana with first publication June 22 1939 and last July 13 1939.
Esther Holberg left for Washington State College to attend the summer session in Bellingham. Greenfield club elected officers, will continue summer meetings, and installation is planned for July 11. Obituaries note Rev. J Kinney OHeeron of Houston, Texas. Gordon Bradford elected president at the State 4-H Convention in Bozeman. William Evans died at 85 in Great Falls, with daughter Mrs. Elmer Robertson shipping the body to Baraboo. Families travel to North Dakota for health concerns, and local folks join a Power elevator board. Community notices include church services, employment shifts, and a late June 4-H update.
The Rainbow 4 H Breakfast club met June 15 with Lois Knowlton leading a biscuit muffin and cake judging lesson. All members judged since no judging team was available, marking their first attempt. Visitors Velma Irene Weishaar and Mabel Lacher attended.
The Junior Scissor Snippers gathered at Lucille Carlson's home on June 8. All members attended the meeting with a roll call featuring Dainty meal ideas. Nancy Stenson demonstrated white sauce with boiled eggs while Anna Marie Hanson prepared toast and cocoa. After lunch, the group enjoyed the dishes made by the members and then played games.
The Busy Beavers 4 H club met at Audrey Lawson's home on June 13 1939. Miss Knowlton instructed members in judging materials seams and styles for school dresses. Plans were made for the all county 4 H picnic on June 25. Betty Knowlton attended as guest. Lunch was served. The next meeting is set for June 27. Dopna Allum acting reporter.
The Ninth Judicial District of Montana Teton County issues notice for the probate of the will of Charles S. McDonald deceased. A hearing is set for July 7, 1939 at 10 a.m. in Chateau Court House to prove the will and consider C. D. McDonald’s request for Letters of Administration With the Will Annexed.
Prune Peddlers defeat Pill Rollers by 8 to 1 as O Neill returns from knee injury to handle catching duties for the Peddlers. Poore and Hanusa start for the Pill Rollers with Garner and O Hare behind the plate for the Peddlers. Big game tonight features the Prune Peddlers versus a local I O O F team on the diamond.
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