Rice First to File as SA to Latent 7 in Teton County Race
Paul Rice, Democrat and incumbent, filed for state senator in Teton County, becoming the first to signal intent for the coming elections. The primary is July 20 with the general on November 2. County offices include representative, commissioner, recorder, superintendent, treasurer, attorney, coroner, public administrator, and surveyor, plus state and national posts on a nonpartisan ballot. Filing fees rise to 1 percent of the annual salary for most offices, except fee-based and certain legislative seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Rice
Teton County
Rice
Elmer Omholt
Peder Lee
Fairfield
Gordon E
Muriel Reiquam
Loretta Young
Leo Murphy
Larry Banks
R. E. Nelson
Carroll Maynard
U. S
Congress
Montana Railroad and Public Service
The
Supreme Court
Montana Gasoline Tax Revenue Growth Since 1921
Branson G Stevenson of Great Falls Montana announces that Montana's state gasoline tax started March 5 1921 and has grown from ten cents per ten gallons to sixty cents with federal tax making eighty cents per ten gallons. Total collections since levied reach 160 844 000 dollars through last year. The tax revenue supports road building and may rise as rates and usage grow.
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Montana
Branson G . Stevenson
Great Falls
Mont
Montana Petroleum Industries Committee
Stevenson
Plan Early for 1954 Storage Benson Says
Secretary Benson warns of a coming storage problem due to continued high production and abundant supplies. He urges farmers to plan now to ensure adequate facilities as carryover stocks reach record levels for major grains, with weather and regional concentration affecting storage needs. Continued on Page 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benson
Norberg and Yeaman Tie The Knot In Sandpoint
Frank Norberg of Sandpoint and Sharon Yeaman were married by Rev J F Masted. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Grant Yeaman of Ogden, wore white satin brocade with illusion net veil and carried American beauty roses. The groom, son of Mr and Mrs John Norberg of Attendants included Blaine Sission. The couple plan a brief Idaho honeymoon and reside at 405 S First Ave Sandpoint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Norberg
Sandpoint
J. F. Masted
Grant Yeamen
Ogden, Tah
John Norberg
Blaine Sission
Satvapoint
Chinook High School
St. Benedict’s Hospital
Ogden
Norberg
Montana State University
Sigmea Delta Chi
Navy
Sandpoint-News-Bulletin
Idaho
S. First Ave
Last Day for Filing Tax Still March 15
The Internal Revenue Service announces the deadline for filing 1953 income tax returns remains March 15, 1954. Taxpayers must postmark envelopes containing returns by midnight on that date despite proposed legislation to change the filing date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Helene
Red Cross Sets County Fund Quota Under Lions Drive
Members of the Chateau Lions under Chairman George Eichhorn will canvass business and church groups from the Cathe Episcopal Lutheran and other organizations for the Red Cross fund drive. A large list of volunteer chairmen from various communities is announced to coordinate drives in Farmington Marion Premium Center Fairfield Dutton and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau
NAAC
Bob Waltermire
Cal Southard
Feral‘aviation
Guadalajara
Jalisco
Mex
Nogales
Jack van DeReit
Puebla
Mexico City
Guadalahara
Waltermire
Chateau Lions
George Eichhorn
Wonenik
Cathe
Chester Baker
Marie Ender
Ernest James Hightower
Joe Lucier
Petergods
Sones Ferris
Harry Joe LaRance
Shedbetie Crim
Monkman
Fund Drive
Alex Zier
Agawam
Eugene Baquet
Collins
J. A. Swanson
Carl. Meld
Pendroy
Bud Moulton
Bole
Pearl Tangen
Emil Depner
Jack Slangevr
Farmington
Marion Averill
Premium Center
Fairfield
Dutton
Eee
Choteau Moose Lodge Hosts Local Fight Night at School Gym
The Choteau Moose Lodge sponsors a Friday night boxing card on March 19 at the high school gym. Local boys trained since Christmas will box, with teams from Great Falls and Brady set to participate. Admission details were not fully provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choteau Moose Lodge
Eh School
Great Falls
Brady
Fishing season opens May sixteenth with limits set
The 1954 fishing season opens May 16 and ends May 15 next year. Regulations limit catch to whitefish and salmon with a weekly bag of two to 15 fish and a net limit not to exceed 18 permits and one fish.
Guthrie Leads Shane Oscar Nominations At Academy Dinner
B Guthrie Jr along with five writers earn nominations for Shanes screenplay as George Stevens is noted in the directing category and Brandon deWilde is named for a supporting role. Oscars set for March 25 in Hollywood. Story teleine Magazine reports Floriday and C mis scheduled to publish a Rocky Mountain feature by Guthrie Jr with advance notes from the publisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Guthrie, Jr
Npt
Emotion Picture
Academy Award
Shane
George Eichhorn
Roxy Theatre
George Stevens
Brandon deWilde
Motion Picture Academy of Arts and Sciences
Hollywood
Story
Floriday
Mis
Rocky Mountains
A. B. Guthrie, Jr
Talent lineup announced for Young Timers meet
The Young Timers event announced by publicity chair Alice Erwin reveals an array of acts. The line includes the Count and Countess Von Weinerwurst from the Royal House of Hasbeen, Signor Pannchio Blowanbeller from European opera, Jones and Bones, Washington Lee Swing brothers Watermelton Willie and Possumpuss Pete, Sir C Nile Semiboob from Britain, and Capsicum Pepperpot from Barcelona. The April 3 show urges early ticket purchase.
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Alice Erwin
Count
Countess von Weinerwurst
R Royal House of Hasbeen
Signor Pannchio Blowanbeller
Mr. Jones
Mr. Bones
Washington Lee Swing Brothers
Watermelton Willie and
Possumpuss Pete
House of Mshinfoolin
British South Wales
Sir C. Nile
Mrs Cora Miller Hosts Card Club Gathering
Mrs Cora Miller entertained a group of ladies at cards on Tuesday evening in a social gathering. The event featured a cordial atmosphere with light refreshments and friendly competition among attendees.
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Cora Miller
Edwards Named to State Board of Waters and Gov Aronson
The announcement last Saturday confirmed N. W. Edwards as a member of the State Board of Waters with Gov. Hugo Aronson. Edwards succeeds Mrs. Louise Hanser of Baker and will serve until March 1958. Edwards, long a public official in Montana, previously served nearly 25 years as Teton County commissioner and held leadership roles in county and road builders groups.
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N. W. Rawards
State Board of Waters
Hugo Aronson ' A
Edwards
Louise Hanser
Baker
Wilningantil
Tees
John Fouse
Mon‘Gay
Shez Chateau
Walt “Edwards
Teton County
Montana Association of County Commissioners
Interstate Association of Public Lands Commissioners
American Road Builders Association
Choteau Boxers Compete in Brady Boxing Card
Choteau boxers featured in Brady gym amateur bouts before a capacity crowd. Results include Francis Pittmen and Eddie Griffen TKOs, several decisions and draws, with fighters from Choteau Dutton Browning Shelby Brady and others. Officials included Pete Bross Great Falls and Bob Rossberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brady Gym
Francis Pittmen
Shelby
Duane Peterson
Dutton
Eddie Griffen
Browning
Bing Ahenakew
Dick Coleman
Tom Snyder
Chotea
Russell Verbael
Andy Anderson
Choteau
Albert Oscar
Mike Anderson
Larry Johns
Alfred Powers
Quinton Kipp
Tom Rodrigues
Brady
Ray Decker
Wutton
Charles Scott
Carl Severson
Mel Ahenakew
Jim Wigmore
Bob Clapshaw
Larry Isaacson
Elmer Chevalier
John Laasch
Harold Gray
Gerald Gray
Virgil Laasch
Bud
Levee Proposal Prompts Public Meeting in Choteau
About 100 residents attend a Lions Club session and public meeting in Choteau to hear Col. Erland Tillman explain a proposed levee along the Teton near Chateau. Officials outline funding, land ROW needs, and city responsibilities, with debate about taxes and efficacy leading to another meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liors Club
Choten
Erland Tillman
Corps of Engineers
Isa
Fort Peck
Teton
Golone
Cho
Chief of Engineers
Corps of Fine
Congress
Col
Tilkmai
West Great Falls
Choteau
Spring Creek
Col. Tillman
Chotecar
Lions
Lions Club
Shell Oil Co
Ken Sturgis
Carl Wathem
Bill Breen
Sandy Pithead
Ed. Miller
No Candidates Declare Intentions for Trustee Post
School Clerk William Olsen reported no filings for the upcoming school board seat to be filled April 3. Judge Leslie Burns’ term ends that date and his candidacy remains undeclared. A preliminary budget meeting of the school board is to be held tonight per School Clerk Oben.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Olsen
Leslie
Burns
Oben
Sorensons Visit Moose Haven on Southern Trip
Mr and Mrs Ted Sorenson and Gwen from Dutton Montana toured Moose Haven in Florida on the St Johns river near Jacksonville Orange City It is the Moose members and wives Old People’s home Sorenson praised it as the finest he has seen noting 96 acres with supporters a chapel and facilities for residents
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Sorenson
Gwen
Dutton, Mont
Sorenson
Chateau L. O. O
Florida
Moose Haven
St. Johns
Jacksonville
Orange City
Moose
Ted “Seb
Dutton Clergyman Visits Chateau on Tuesday
The Rev. D. P. Redfield of Dut ton was a Chateau business caller Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. P. Redfield
Dutton
Police Court Week Reports Speeding Fines and Violations
Justice Sulgrove’s court docket lists William A Johnson of Bynum forfeiting $10 bail for speeding on highway 89 on March 6. James Peterson of Dutton found guilty March 5 of backing from a curb without lights, paying $5. Geant H Gallop of Sunburst forfeited $10 bail for speeding on March 6. Also Midget Great Falls appears in Justice Irwin’s court week records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Sulgrove
William A. Johnson
Bynum
Highway 89
James Peterson
Dutton
Geant H. Gallop
Sunburst
Great Falls
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Gibson Monkhar
Gibson Monkman
Rex Peterson
Sunset Addition
Sherburne
Moulton and Anderson
John Woodward
Larry Fuller
John Richem
Wallace Thompson Wal
Jesse Bleecker
Pants Times
Sam
Sharon Yeaman
Red Cross
Senorita
Barcelona
Spain
N. W. Edwards
Teton River
Col Tillman
Sorensons
Oliver. Mauseth
Walter Mauseth
Reseburg
Ore
Olver
Mauseth
Emily “aMauseth
Arthur Mauesth
Beck Row
Air Force Base
Calif
Melvin
Othe
Henry Ostle
William Maueeth
Marine Base
San Diego
Richard Mauseth
Leo S. Kolstad
State Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Administrative Officer
Secretary of Agriculture
United States
ASC
Kolstad
Kolstaa
Ree NG
Justice Irwin
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