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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1940
Page
2
The notice outlines subscription pricing: one year two dollars, six months one dollar twenty five cents, three months a a Soran countries including Canada two dollars fifty cents per year. Payment is due once.
Montana extension notes strip farming rose to 1,415,521 acres across 26 counties in 1939 from 2,520 in 1930 aiding dry land reliability and AAA payments. Dairy breeders select top bulls as census prepares 1940 agricultural survey beginning April 1. sworn census staff will protect confidentiality.
A state highway patrol report shows 550 motorists arrested for drunken driving in 1939, up from 464 in 1938, 440 in 1937, and 371 in 1936. Highway deaths totaled 147 in 1939, up 1.38 percent from 1938, yet well below 1934 when no patrol operated.
Montana State college extension agronomist Ralph D. Mercer urges immediate cleaning and treating of seed grain to improve stands and yields. He notes dirt and weed seeds reduce quality, smut risk can be lessened with dust treatments, and a common fanning mill with proper screens suffices for cleaning. County agents can provide treatment materials and DIY treater guidance.
Montana creameries produced 85,031 pounds of butter in January, up 120,835 pounds from January last year. Ice cream output reached 54,828 gallons, down 6,066 gallons from January 1939. Cheese production fell to 55,076 pounds versus 74,680 a year earlier.
Montana rail report shows 25 584 freight cars loaded in December, up 512 from 23 342 a year earlier. Increases occurred in ore 864, wheat 108, and coal 322 cars. sugar beets fell by 815 cars.
Twenty five years ago this week the Parent-Teachers organization formed with Mrs A B Guthrie as president and funeral services held for Frances Marian Anderson, a former Chateau teacher, in Glendale California. Also noted is N Whitacre returning from travels to the coast and Panama-Pacific exposition. Twenty years ago this week the forest service moved to Great Falls and an honor property tax system began. Also reported are banquet officers for the Sons and Daughters and upcoming primary elections. Ten years ago this week obituaries include Mrs Margaret Tatman and H J Wolfer, plus resignations and mayoral petition filing in Chateau.
W F Brewer head of the English department at Bozeman state college begins drive for an $850,000 bond issue to fund a chemical laboratory, a mathematics physics building, a library, and a men’s dormitory. The measure would require a quarter mill levy to repay and must gather signatures from 8 percent of registered voters in two-thirds of counties to reach a general election vote.
John W. Bonner of Helena, longtime attorney for the state highway commission and the mission, declares he will run again for attorney general on the Democratic ticket. A Montana native and Missoula law graduate, Bonner has served as secretary treasurer of the Democratic state central committee for the past two years.
Liberty County led the 1939 seal sale sponsored by the Montana Tuberculosis Association with an average 14 cents per person. Henrietta B. Crockett, association secretary, said Jefferson County ranked second at 10.8 cents per capita.
Public auction to the highest bidder for cash on March 16 1940 at 2 pm at the front door of the Court House in Chateau Te ton County Montana. Property described as Lot 11 and Lot 12 Block 24 Townsite of Limington. Administrator R E Nelson announces sale under court order dated February 16 1940 with sale subject to court confirmation.
Notice to creditors for the estate of Marie Peterson Deceased with four month claim period. Administrator Bert I Packer at Lar 20n Building Chateau Montana. Date November 30 1939. Also notice for Martin G Janssen Deceased Administrator A V Swanberg at 527 531 Ford Building Great Falls Montana with four month claim period. Dated February 16 1940.
In the Ninth District Court the sale of Della Nelson Blaine estate property is set for cash with court confirmation. Real estate described includes sections 2 5 8 in township 27 north range 6 west and related parcels totaling about 412 acres in Pondora County. J A Swanson signs for the estate with notice of publication in March.
The United States seeks cancellation of a 1916 naturalization certificate for William Johnston on grounds it was fraudulently obtained and that he did not intend to be a U.S. citizen. Johnston allegedly left the United States in September 1919 and resided in Boddam Scotland, where he remains. The case is before Judge Charles N. Pray in Great Falls with clerk duties by Do. R. Garlow and attorney John B. Tansil listed.
The Acantha presents a set of home notes including recipes for Butterscotch Pecan Pie and Mincemeat Tarts with cheese, plus tips on making plate covers from oiled silk and using Turkish towels as practical linen substitutes.
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