County Commissioners Hold Six Day Proceedings in 1926
The Board of County Commissioners met over three days starting February 1, 1926. They approved January minutes, updated bonds for C H Ferris, directed reclassifications, ordered a new Dalton adding machine, audited claims, and set hearings for a Herd District expansion. Tax adjustments were approved canceling several erroneous or non taxable charges. The chairman was authorized to release certain mortgages to aid a new loan, and a resolution supported continued county agricultural work with Teton county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
W. D. Jones
Donald Kerr
Algon Udin
C. H. Ferris
Chateau Township
Wm. G. Cook
L. H. Bush
S. A. McPhee
Ellis Urich
Herbert J. Moon
Township 22
Chateau Acantha
Lewis & Clark County
Sey
Sesw
Nwy
Neyswy
M. B. Bolland
Chouteau County
Teton County
County approves farm bureau funded agriculturist program
Resolution details continuation of the county agriculturist work in Teton County for 1926 1929 with budgets and payments split between Montana State College and the county. It outlines allocations totaling 8 560 dollars from county funds and 4 500 dollars from Montana State College, plus operating and salary disbursement plans. The agreement binds Farm Bureau and County Commissioners to a shared program of work and financial controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Teton County
Montana
Teton County Farm Bureau
Board of County Commissioners of
Montana State College
Teton County Board of Commissioners
Congress
Teton County Commissioners
University of Montana
Directors of Extension
Farm Bureau
Extension
1200 Acres Sold In Bynum Irrigation Project
Richard Fabric of Northwest Agricultural Co reports 1200 acres sold to date in the Bynum project with tracts of 80 acres to a full section. Purchasers include Ed Chittim, C. M. Poor of Belgrade MT, and W. A. Cherry of Wolf Creek MT. Cole guarantees ample water for Brady farmers and Bynum district landholders for the irrigation season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bynum Irrigation
Northwest Agricultural Co
Richard Fabric
Chateau J
Fabric
Bynum
Bynum Land
Ed. Chittim
C. M. Poor
Belgrave
Montana
W. A. Cherry
Wolf Creek
Chittim
BE. A. Arnett
Poor
Old
Hannum Place
First Mortgage Loan Co
Great Falls
Cherry
Teton-Cascade Land Co
Brady
Brady Water
Phil I. Cole
Clyde C. Carey
R. H. Fifield
Mr. Cole
Sheriff Warns Teton Motorists to Display 1926 Licenses
Sheriff J. L. Collins warned Teton County drivers to display 1926 license plates or face penalties. Beginning April first, enforcement will be strict and violators must bear consequences. Driving without a license can incur a fine from five to twenty five dollars per day after a car’s former license expired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton County
J. L. Colins
Collins
Farm management expert aids local farmers in record systems
W. D. Gilman of the Montana State College extension service spent the past week in Teton County with County Agent Robert Clarkson to promote farm record systems. He secured cooperation from progressive farmers to implement the accounting program for 1920s income analysis across livestock and crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Gilman
Extension Service
Montana State College
Teton County
Robert Clarkson
Gilman
Plenty Moisture For Farm Operations In Teton
Reports from across Teton County indicate ample soil moisture for spring farming with plowing halted in places due to wet ground. Plowing resumes in some communities as seed preparation and smut treatment continue, while implement dealers note strong activity in new and used machinery, repairs, and demand for heavy work horses.
Foreclosure Actions Filed in Civil Court
Civil actions filed this week include Wm. F. Rieckhoff v Edwin O. Anderson et al for foreclosure of mortgage and August L. Fenchter v Edward R. Geiger et al for foreclosure of mortgage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clerk of the Court
B. M. Jacobson
Wm. F. Rieckhoff
Edwin O. Anderson
August L. Fenchter
Edward BR. Geiger
Teton Girls Claim Third at Hoop Tournament
Fort Shaw won the district title by five points, with Power second and Teton third in Augusta. Teton lost 22-20 to Fort Shaw after a 15-4 first half run, beat Intermountain Academy 44-8 and Stockett 41-5, and Helen Morgan earned all star honors and best player sportswoman medals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Shaw
Teton
Augusta
Power
Intermountain Academy
Helena
Stockett
Center- Ville
Helen Morgan
Helen Carson
Helena High School
Dora Dykina
St. Vincent’s
Garrett
Great Falls High School
Miss Morgan
Elsie Kirby
Cassidy Sisters
A. Johnson
Mike Blake
I. Butcher
H. Lindseth
H. Pike
M. Tokerud
F. Morgan
A. Dornblazer
D. Maurer
H. Upman
Gals Clothing Clubs Start Strong Across County
Gals Clothing Clubs of Teton county begin with 40 members expected this season after meetings in Bole and Farmington. County Agent Robert Clarkson notes 29 applications already in hand from Farmington and Bole. clubs will teach sewing, costume choice, ready wear selection, care of garments, and will produce towels and aprons this year. Leaders include Mrs. G B Ziegler in Bole and Mrs. Allan Gamble in Farmington, with Pendroy and Dutton clubs led by Mrs. T R Larson and Mrs. John A Sweat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton County
Bole
Farmington
Robert Clarkson
G. B. Ziegler
Marjorie Touwlse Gamble
Lida Denison
Lola Bess Thompson
Ethel Anderson
Dorothy Arensmeyer
Girlie B. Stone
Ruth Margaret Denison
Olive E. Seekins
Lula Arensmeyer
Margaret Bozlee
Vera Seekins
Veda Thompson
Eva Bozlee
Tona Davidson
Helen Seekins
Jennie Bakker
Margaret Stevenson
Carrie Bakker
Lydia Larson
Ruth M. Berglund
Margaret Carlson
Louise van de Riet
Helen Standish
Lila Harriet Hanson
Blossom Dale
Ruth Ellen Hanson
Dorothy Austad
Ella Thompson
Hester C. Barce
Billings High Wins State Basketball Tournament
In Bozeman on March 13 Billings high school's high scoring team captured the Montana state basketball title by defeating Hardin 26 to 11. Park County high of Livingston Loyola high Misoula Helena Misoula Custer high Anaconda and Belt were also ranked in the final standings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bozeman
Billings High School
Montana
Hardin
Billings
Park County High
Livingston
Loyola High
Missoula
Helena
Custer High
Miles City
Anaconda
Belt and
Local Man Sends Free Radio Gram to Berlin Sister
Arthur Hirshberg, a local radio authority, sent a no charge radiogram to his sister in Berlin through an amateur radio association. The message traveled from Chicago to Pennsylvania and Ohio, then to the Atlantic seaboard and Britain before reaching the Continent and finally Berlin via amateur relays. The group, formed to promote radio progress, consists of young men and women who offer messages without cost for experience and publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Arthur Hirshberg
Berlin
Germany
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Atlantic Seaboard
British Isles
Hirshberg
Radio Progress
Sun River store robbed of 200 dollars by two men
G A Robertson proprietor of a Sun River general store reported a 200 dollar robbery to Sheriff Norton. Two armed men entered his room, forced him to empty the cash drawer, and fled in a car. Authorities conducted road patrols but found no trace. victim gave only a rough description.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Robertson
Sun River
Great Falls
Robertson
Tom Norton
J. L. Billings
Teton County
Here
M E Church Notes Rev Culbertson Preaches Sunday
The M E Church notes report Rev Jesse Bunch to preach at eight Sunday evening and list services across locations. March 21 services include morning worship at 11 20 with sermon Larger Values of Self Denial and music Oh Savior of the World.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Bunch
Bynum
Mr. Bunch
Pendrey
Chateau
Ladies Industrial
Camp Fire Girls Plan Saturday Mother-Daughter Luncheon
Chateau Camp Fire Girls of Great Falls will join seven local groups for a Mother-Daughter luncheon at the Park hotel this Saturday. They will also attend a Sunday morning lecture by Rev. Nelson of the United Brethren Church. The organization, in its fourteenth year, now lists 160000 members in 21 lands, promoting health service duty and everyday happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chomoncafigi
Chateau Camp Fire Girls
Park Hotel
Great Falls
Nelson
United Brethren Church of
Dutton Couple Married at Chateau by Local Pastor
James J. Sebert and Miss Winifred M. Mitchell of Dutton were married last Saturday at the Chateau by Reverend Robert B. Culbertson of the M. E. church. The couple will reside in Great Falls after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Sebert
Winifred M. Mitchell
Dutton
Chateau
Robert B. Culbertson
M. E. Church
Teton County Receives State School Income Fund Check
County Treasurer Ottowe of Teton County reported Helena sent a $13 148.89 state school income fund apportionment for district schools. The per child amount is $7 6093, the largest in years, though Clark estate and gross production tax funds are not yet included. Wayneid also received $450 for normal training expenses in Teton County High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottowe W Bd
Stsireasurer
Helena
Teton County
Edythe Saylor
W. A. Clark
Clark
Teton
Waynild
Teton County High School
Dutton Minstrels Shine at Chateau Masonic Party
A Dutton minstrel troupe headlined a Masonic social at the Chateau, entertaining 220 attendees from Dutton and Choteau lodges with solos, choruses, and jokes. Milton Johnson served as interlocutor, with W. T. Lowe and Robert Neil as end men, joined by W. R. Lathrope H. L. Stafford Goodwin Odden and Chas. F. Proff. The Misses Nelson and Coleman of Great Falls amplified the fun with witty impersonations and stunts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dutton
Dutton and Choteau
Masonic Lodge
Milton Johnson
W. T. Lowe
Robert Neil
W. R. Lathrope
H. L. Stafford
Goodwin Odden
Chas. F. Proff
Nelson
Coleman
Great Falls
Dr Maynard to Return to Choteau
Dr. E. B. Maynard, longtime local physician, plans to resume practice in Choteau soon after April 1 as he seeks an office. He left last fall for a warmer climate due to health and has been in Lake Worth Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Maynard
Choteau
Maynard
Lake Far Florida
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mmissioners’ i Proceedings
First National Bank
Liberty
Teton Girls
HOOP
Billings High
Sun River Merchant
M. E
G. F
Wari
Dutton Minstrels
DR. Maynard
Farmer
Ing. BP
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