Lions Club backs headway on community swimming pool
Excavation for a modern pool sponsored by the Lions Club with CWA labor is complete. Campaigning to raise $2,000 for cement and fixtures continues, with about $1,200 pledged and offers on materials possibly reducing the goal. Committees and contractor Jos Knudtzon coordinate work, while four fundraising teams gather contributions from local groups including a $100 donation from the Teton County Farmers Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
CWA
Lions Committee
R. E. Nelson
Robert Clarkson
John Hentges
J. B. Byrne
Jos Knudtzon
Knudtzon
Longview
Washington
Ranger Walt Streeter Transferred to Neihart District
Senior ranger W N Streeter of the Teton district Lewistown Clark national forest is transferred to Neihart. L H McLean will replace him as senior ranger here. Streeter will relocate with his wife to a home three miles from Neihart. The move follows a recent death of a ranger and reflects forest service reassignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.N. Streeter
Teton
Lewist and Clark National Forest
Neihart
L. H. McLean
Streeter
Lewis and Clark Forest
Monarch Lumber Company
Chateau Yard
Forest Service
Choteau Post No. 6
American Legion
Choteau Lions Club
Teton County Relief Committee
CWA
Chateau Lodge No. 44
A. F
A. M
McLean
Custer National Forest
Derrick
Billings
Chateau
Eda Janiece Gregory Weds Luther C Ketterman in Kansas
Announcements report the marriage at Wilmot Kansas on February 28 between Miss Eda Janiece Gregory and Luther C Ketterman. The ceremony took place at L L Sphars home. Eda taught in rural county schools after high school and the Gregory family once lived in Chateau. Luther died recently at their Wilmot home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmot
Kansas
Eda Janiece Gregory
Luther C. Ketterman
L. L. Sphar
Gregory
Chateau
Eda
Homses
Wilmont
Citizens State Bank marks 25 years in Chateau county
The Citizens State bank celebrates 25 years of service since its incorporation on March 1 1909 and opening April 1 1909. Founding officers included G M Coffey Sr P H Crossen Phil I Cole and C H Pearson with J E DeHaas the first depositor. The bank notes cooperation with First National and hints at continuing community impact in Teton county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens State Bank
Teton County
A. N. Yoder
J. E
Larson
Bank
G. M. Coffey, Sr
P. H. Crossen
Phil I. Cole
C. H. Pearson
James Eckford
Coffey
Crossen
Eckford
Union Bank and Trust Company
Helena
Chateau
First National Bank
Pioneer Banking Institution
Death claims Ed Gowan at Choteau Hospital Sunday
Edmond Calkin Gowan a prominent Bynum stockman and rancher died Sunday morning at Choteau hospital after a two year illness. He was born June 28 1875 in Quebec and served in the Canadian Mounted Rifles in the South African War earning the Queen's medal with three bars. He lived near Bynum since 1916 and leaves a widow Queenie Drum two brothers Captain Percival Gowan Pasadena and Hammond Gowan Stadacona Farm North Bend. Services were held at St Stephen's Episcopal church with burial under Roberts Funeral Home supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmond Calkin Gowan
Bynum
Choteau Hospital
Mr. Gowan
Northern Land Company
Bynum Irrigation Project
Bynum- Pendroy
Quebec
Hammond Gowan
Sir Henri Joli de Lotbiniere
British Columbia
Saskatchewan
England
South Africa
Halifax
Queenie Drum
S. Wilson Drum
Gowan
Drum
Medicine Hat
Alberta
Percival Gowan
Pasadena
California
Stadacona Farm
North Bend
B. C
Episcopal Church
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
Lee H. Young
Great Falls
Chas. G. Roberts
Robert’s Funeral Home
Knudtzons Report Improved Pacific Coast Conditions
Mr and Mrs Joe Knudtzon return from Longview Washington where they spent the winter He notes better coast conditions with revived lumber mills rising payrolls and more fishing activity Salmon and halibut are heading north a month earlier than last year Prices for salmon run 14 to 15 cents per pound Rain was heavy breaking records but no major flood occurred though Kelso saw inundation along the Cowlitz River
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Knudtzon
Longview
Washington
Knudtzon
Cowlitz
Kelso
Rice Buys Conrad bulk plant equipment in Chateau
W E Rice owner of the Rice Auto court and an oil man, bought the bulk plant equipment of the Conrad Refining Co in Chateau. The purchase includes tanks pumps and a warehouse and may be moved or sold to other oil interests locally. Two 1000 gallon tanks have been removed. The Conrad service station leased from Teton Service Co was not part of the deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Rice
Rice Auto Court
Montana
Chateau
Conrad Refining Co
Conrad
Rice
Forest Men Meet Here Today For Planning
Forest Ranger L. J. Howard arrives in Chateau for several days to map plans for the coming season. Supervisor W. B. Willey and Assistant Supervisor Adolph Weholt are en route from Great Falls to discuss work plans. Ranger McLean, to succeed W. N. Streeter, will join to familiarize with the district before June. Howard notes ongoing game work through early summer before moving to Lu ec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Howard
Sun River
Chateau
W. B. Willey
Adolph Weholt
Great Falls
McLean
W. N. Streeter
Howard
Luec
Grade School Athletic Meet Set for May Fifth
County Superintendent Inez Eckford announces the annual grade school athletic meet will be held May 5. Rural and village divisions cover senior and junior girls and boys with weight and height used for grouping. Milton V. Ritter oversees, with A B Guthrie and C W Hunsilker as clerks, and a program culminating at 2:15 PM at the high school auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inez Eckford
Divion II
Senor
Milton V. Ritter
Teton County High
A. B. Guthrie
C. W. Hunsilker
J. W. Chandler
F. E. Woodward
R. BE. Nelson
Columbia
Nelson
Prominent Scout Offigual Coming Tonight
R D Cook field executive of the Boy Scout area council spoke in Chateau last Thursday to second course instruction for adults. Edgar Maclay, prominent Great Falls scouter and area council member, will return this Thursday night to continue the course at the Legion pavilion to encourage parental involvement in the Scout program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. Cook
Boy Scout Area Council
Chateau
Edgar Maclay
Great Falls
Area Council
Legion Pavilion
Farmers Union Meeting at Dutton Next Monday
The Farmers Union will hold a meeting at Dutton next Monday March 19 at 2 p.m. Secretary W G Dauwalder announced the event. North Dakota speaker Glen Talbert will headline the gathering recalling his notable talk in Chateau last fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Union
Dutton
Farmers’ Union
W. G. Dauwalder
Glen Talbert
North Dakota
Chateau
Visiting Swedes Triumph In Exhibition Against Racketeers
Olson's Swedes, touted as world champions, defeated the Chateau Racketeers 58 to 38 in a full gym exhibition. Charley Cohoe and George Loomis starred for the Racketeers, while Ole Olson Schaefer Steetling and Richeson led the Swedes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olson
Chateau
Charley Cohoe
George Loomis
Cohoe
Loomis
Nett
Core
Peters
Leary
Davis
Holmes
Ole Olson
Schaefer
Stoetling
Richeson
Pettigred
Steetling
Cline
Gas company officials visit here Tuesday
A. T. Schultz head of the Northwest States Utilities Great Falls office and Robert Naylor Pon dera division manager with Conrad offices visited on Tuesday. They cited a mild winter reducing gas use but improving merchandising conditions and announced plans for a spring sales campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Schultz
Great Falls
Northwest States Utilities Company
Robert Naylor
Pondera
Conrad
Turkeys receive bonus payments to producers in January shipment
Turkeys shipped January 10 received extra payments last Friday totaling 788.03. Prime young birds added 4 cents and prime old birds 2 cents above the advance by the shipping association. The prime birds total extra equals 705.16, with all other grades receiving 2 cents more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton County
Shipping Association
Elder Garrett Brolsma 84 Dies at Son’s Home
Garrett Brolsma aged 83 84 died Sunday at the home of his son John Brolsma in Chateau after a gradual decline hastened by flu and complications. Born in Friesland Holland April 11 1850 he immigrated to the United States at 19 and lived in Iowa before moving to Teton County in 1906 later settling in Chateau with his family. Surviving are three sons John Jay Ike and three daughters M R Egbert Mrs Nick Van Bolcum and Mrs Joe Van Bolcum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrett Brolsma
John Brolsma
Mr. Brolsma
Friesland
Holland
United States
Iowa
Pella
Teton County
Burton
Burton Bench
Chateau
Cowgill
John
This City
Jay
Phoenix
Arizona
Ike
Big Pine
Calif
M. R. Egbert
Hudson
Wisconsin
Nick van Bolcum
Kent City
Mich
Joe van Bolcum
Claude
Choteau
Community Recreational Group Hosts Play and Meeting
The Teton County Recreational Association, led by President R. K. Funk, held a Friday night gathering featuring the play The Country Rube performed by Mr. and Mrs. Dauwalder, Mr. and Mrs. Bammel, and Gerald Ditto. About 35 attended, with games and refreshments. A committee was named to review plays for the home chautauqua, and the next meeting is April 6 with Collins and Pendroy in charge. Beck and Power to oversee May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton County Recreational Association
R. K. Funk
Collins
W. G. Dauwalder
E. M. Bammel
Gerald Ditto
Chautauqua
Collins and Pendroy
Beck and Power
Lions Hear Story of First Mission in Montana
Cha teau Lions heard Rev. Father J. F. Schulte recount the 1831 founding of the Stevensville Montana mission. He described Father DeSmet and Father Ravalli life, preserved mission artifacts, and an Iroquois adoption into the Flatheads. Music by Ross Roberts and Francis Moye preceded by J. E. Byrne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Chateau Lions
J. F. Schulte
St. Luke’s Church
Stevensville
Bitter Root
Father Schulte
Father DeSmet
Father Ravalli
Fr DeSmet
Pacific Coast
J. E. Byrne
Ross Roberts
Francis Moye
Frank Stearns
The
Great Falls Club
H. L. McLean
Wedding Belle earns praise from Diamond Valley audience
The 3 act comedy drama Wedding Belle presented by the Diamond Valley Dramatic club last Saturday night drew praise from the small, appreciative audience. About $20 was cleared. The production was directed by Mrs. Louise Peterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diamond Valley Dramatic Club
Louise Peterson
Red Pepper Minstrel Show Planned by Legion Post
Preparations for the Red Pepper minstrel show to be held Saturday night under the American Legion Post proceed with nightly practice. M. S. Bullerdick leads as post commander, assembling talent from Legion ranks and outside supporters to deliver a sprightly, up to date program with music, skits, and dance. The show features a long list of performers and acts, including a master of ceremonies Olive B. I. Packer, various quartettes, stage skits, and specialty numbers, aiming for lively entertainment and community participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cthe
M. S. Bullerdick
Legion
Hugh Wypper
W. W. Coffey
Henry Ness
Harry Price
Harry Moore
Leslie Jourdonnais
Bill Gies
Ross Roberts
Dick Klang
H. M. Daley
George Carroll
Lloyd Croxford
Frank Flaherty
Julius Hilgard
Gal Sal
Robert Clarkson
M. S.butterdick
Abbagie Esteeseo Dael
Dick’ Klang
Dick Fabrick
Lowry Larson
Wes Cherry
Pete Bushman
Earl Halladay
Ray Halladay
Mrs. Lindahl
Aintedeock
Trement
Mills Bros
jHarry
Madre
Chick
Sulgrove
Johnnie Peterson
Black Vamp
Sam
Eoon
I. McClue
Phil
Gordon Holmes
Liza
Pendroy Road Contract Starts Under Recovery Plan
A. Staunton won the grading and surfacing bid for 1.67 miles from Pendroy west to the highway. Work began yesterday with Fred Cole as foreman and Boss Harris in charge. A small crew, six workers, and teams and fres nos are on site. Contract price is 8887.75 dollars and the road is listed as a secondary feeder under the national recovery program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Staunton
Pendroy
Fred Cole
Staunton
Harris
Bynum
National Recovery Program
Women’s Club to Host Irish Theatre Guild Sketches
The Women’s Club plans a St Patrick’s Day meeting on Tuesday March 20 at the G C Core home. Mrs Gay Bagley leads as chairman with an artists’ party from Dublin’s Theatre Guild arriving to present a one act sketch and a program of Irish songs and airs by Miss Hasel Trescott and Mrs Ritter. Kathleen Wallace Borethy Moore entertain then Wallace Weaver and others join in Irish tea time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. Core
Gay Bagley
Theatre Guild
Dublin
Ireland
Chateau
Ritter
Kathleen Wallace
Borethy Moore
Also Mentioned on This Page
L. E. Taylor
E. J. Crary
Clarence Looney
M. K. Luther
Ted Paulus
M. K. Lutheran
C. W. Burns
Teton County Farmers Union
Fun Feed Committee
Walt Streeter
G Ik
Conrad Firm
GAS Company
Turkey
Bole
Geo: Carroll
Lucky Sam
Mood Indigo
Chick Sulgrove
Preacher and
Dat Bear
Halvor Daley
Pend
Roy
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