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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1939
Page
8
In a witty exchange Henry notes Mrs Blank’s new hat while his wife praises her own appeal. He retorts that if Mrs Blank were as attractive as his wife, she wouldn’t rely on millinery.
Mrs Amy McFarlane widow of D A McFarlane died early Saturday at her son Floyd’s home in Chateau. Age related infirmities caused death. She was born in Iowa and moved with her husband and family to Teton county in 1911, homesteading southwest of town. Her husband died in 1932 and her sons William and Lloyd took the body to Camp Crook South Dakota for burial beside his grave.
A Belville Kansas man tells the Telescope that his wife is the only member of his family who made a brilliant marriage. The remark highlights his view of family harmony and marital success.
Otis Mellon of Chateau locates his older brother Bee Mellon in Galt California after a 34 year search. Bee previously served as deputy marshal in Oklahoma territory and faced the James boys Cole Younger and the Dalton gang. Both men are now elderly and hope to stay in touch by mail.
Extension agronomist Ralph Mercer of Montana State College urges treating seed wheat oats and barley for smut before planting. He notes common treatments include ceresan and copper carbonate. seeds are coated by mixing the chemical dust in an airtight mixer. County agents provide full details and a home made mixer plan.
A wedding attended by many in the community was held at the bride’s parents home with ceremony by Bishop Roy Stott. A wedding shower for the bride drew 86 guests and a Saturday wedding dance attracted about 300. The newlyweds plan to Basin Montana for work.
E L Jourdonnais secretary treasurer reports receipts and disbursements for the past year. County dances brought in 243.30 with a 981.22 balance, totaling 1 226.42 outlay and a 750.12 on hand. Disbursements totaled 476.10 minimal postage 0 75. Funds used for transporting patients and medical care. Committee chaired by H R Prior with members George Sollid W H Wellenstein Mrs H R Thompson and Mrs H C Huffman.
The Bull Pine Social Club will hold its annual meeting at Twin Lakes on Saturday March 25 rain or shine. Members must pay dues in advance to the committee.
The county agent’s office lists stations to obtain poison oats for gopher control and notes that now is the best time since pests eat oats readily. Ranchers in western areas are told they can visit Choteau for double strength poison. Stations include Pendrey, J A Swanson, Bynum, C A Parkett, Chateau, county agent, Agawam, Otto Schaefer, Collins, Dean Waterman, Dutton, Farmers Mercantile, Power, Keith Hane, Fairfield, Reclamation office.
FOR SALE General electric refrigerator like new and Blackstone electric washing machine and radio Helmer Anderson Choteau inquire at Kemp Chevrolet Co 42nd FOR SALE My ranch west of Choteau 1440 acres with 300 inches decreed water from Teton possession April 1 1939 Also two story concrete business block in Chateau T H Givens 839 Malcolm Ave Los Angeles
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