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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1932
Page
2
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Washington cuts grazing fees on national forests by 50 percent this year, aiding stockmen. In the Teton division of the Lewis and Clark forest, sheepmen paid about 1350 and cattlemen 1850 last year, totaling 3200. the reduction saves roughly 1600, though counties lose a quarter of receipts for roads and schools. Retrenchment by county officials aims to offset revenue loss without raising taxes.
Washington approves an emergency measure granting homesteaders in Montana a two year extension to file final proof due to economic hardship and adverse weather. The act extends the deadline from July 1 1931 to December 31 1933 with proof of hardship required. The move, part of a broader legislative package including seed loans and reconstruction finance, aims to restore public faith in Congress and boost 1931 1933 relief efforts.
The editorial calls for a strong public stand against kidnapping following the Lindbergh case. It argues elites shielded by guards face crime but urges citizen action and tougher laws, tying kidnaping to broader bootleg and racketeering crime.
Agawam notes report the Home Demonstration club gathering at the Johnson home on Thursday afternoon. Local residents Mr. and Mrs. Ginther and Mr. and Mrs. Van Auken drove to Chateau Friday.
Phidias the great sculptor and architect is born in Athens in 498 BC and dies there in 432 BC. He was imprisoned as a martyr to his friendship for Pericles, with persecutors aiming to inflict suffering through this act.
Chuck Goodspeed earned a three round decision over Dick Jones in the M club boxing finals at the State University. Jones had a two count knockdown in round two, recovered, and fought even in round three. Jones had previously defeated Bob Hoppe to reach the final and then left for Bozeman for intercollegiate matches amid a late March blizzard.
Coach J W Stewart announces 11 basketball squad members will receive sweaters. Lloyd Andrews of Big Timber, top scorer last season, is unanimously elected captain for next year’s team.
Jimmy Morgan formerly of Chateau is now in Missoula and spent several days in bed last week with a bout of the flu.
Mrs. Larson and daughter drove to Great Falls for weekend shopping while several Pendray families prepared to move their households there. A bridge party honored Mrs. Ewinski with prizes awarded to Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. Durland and Mrs. Cornett. The Ewinskis plan to relocate to Great Falls as trains shift. Pendray teams and community events appear, including Bible study and bridge gatherings as residents adjust locations.
Community notes recount visits and gatherings across Pendray and nearby towns. Residents like Mrs Henry Davis, the DeBo w and Seufert families, and the Ashworths host or attend dinners bridge games Sundays and weekends. Several trips to Great Falls and Butte are mentioned with routine visits to relatives and friends.
Norwich Connecticut resident Mrs Ethel Smith says she lost 16 lbs on Kruschen and improved sleep on night shifts. The ad promotes a 4 week bottle, priced cheaply, with a money back guarantee if it fails to convince. It urges taking half a teaspoon in hot water before breakfast and to buy at The Chateau Drug Store or any drug store in America.
Legal notice dated February 15 1932 by clerk Blanche M Jacobson announces remote contest of a will with appearance dates for interested persons. First publication February 18 and last publication March 10. Local probate court details and deadlines included.
The administrator of Frederick Earl Dauwalder deceased notifies all creditors and claimants to present their claims with vouchers within four months of first publication. Claims should be filed with George Coffey, attorney, at Larson Building, Chateau Montana. First publication Feb 18, last March 10, 1932.
Estate of Olaf S Forseth seeks creditors and claimants to present vouchers within four months after first publication. Administratrix ONEIDA E FORSETH with attorney BERT J PACKER address Chateau Montana. First pub March 10, last March 31, 1932.
District Court of Montana Teton County sets Friday March 18 1932 at 10 a m in the Court Room for proving the will of Lincoln G Passmore deceased and for hearing Belle Passmores application for Letters Testamentary in the estate proceedings.
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