Utilities Official Discusses Rates and Refinancing Plan
R F Gamble and F L Bischel met with a Choteau Lions committee to discuss gas rates and a proposed 25 year franchise to be voted at next month’s city election. Gamble said the new non exclusive franchise backs a 20 year bond refinancing to lower interest, with taxes, interest and depreciation driving two thirds of expenses and potential rate cuts if refinancing succeeds.
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R. F. Gamble
Montana-Dakota Utilittes Co
F. L. Bischel
Pondera
Choteau Lions Club
Choteau
C. W. Burns
L. E. Taylor
R. B. Nelson
Mr. Gamble
Pondera system aims to reduce rates to spur growth
The official cited past rate cuts in other company activities and said lower expenses and rates should attract new business. He noted refinancing progress and that the year just ended was the best in the company’s history. The Pondera system investment is about $440,000 and he urged verification from state agencies.
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Pondera System
The
Lions Club
State Public Service Commission
State Equalization Board
Hospital Notes From Maynard in Early Week
Mrs. Louis Hamilton entered Maynard hospital for medical treatment. Mrs. James Burch and her infant daughter were admitted for treatment. Bobby Faladeau of Dutton was a surgical patient at Maynard hospital Saturday.
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Louis Hamilton
Maynard Hospital
James Burch
Bobby Faladeau
Dutton
Local hospital updates list of injuries and recoveries
RR Peteh of Hutton remains a survivor patient at Maynard hospital. Mrs A C Burbank improved after fractured arm and hip. Joan Meyers of Fairfield had tonsils removed at Choteau hospital. George Edmonds, 68, longtime Earl Yeager ranch worker, admitted to Choteau hospital after fall caused two fractured ribs and a broken wrist.
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RR Peteh
Hutton
Maynard Hospital
A. C. Burbank
Joan
A. N. Meyers
Fairfield
Choteau Hospital
George Edmonds
Earl Yeager Ranch
Methodist Church Notes Palm Sunday Services
Palm Sunday observances at the Methodist Church with Sunday school at 10 a.m. led by Gibson Monkman, worship at 11 a.m. featuring a sermon Spread Garments by the pastor, and Miss Mae Walton directing special music. Baptism of children may be requested. Belleview Sunday school at 3 p.m.. evening fellowship 7:30 p.m.. next week Friday March 26 Communion at 7:30 led by Rev. BDW Dover.
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Gibson Monkman
Mae Walton
Belleview
Bdw
Dover
Card of Thanks for Raart Estate Auction
Executors T O Larson and J F Schulte thank all who purchased items at last Tuesday’s auction and all who attended or helped, making the sale socially and financially successful.
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Joseph A. Raart
Public School Notes On Friday Flag Assemblies And Pageant
Public school notes describe flag assemblies by two groups this Friday and work on the pageant The Vision of Sir Launcelot has begun with enthusiasm The week shows strong activity in horse shoe throwing First grade reports Easter signs tulips and Easter eggs in class Second grade notes focus on making correct change with a grocery store setup and a mock order system
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Sir Launtal
Marriage Licenses Issued for Leonid Lewis Pair and Fryett Couple
Leonid Lewis aged 24 of Wilborn and Sarah Wood aged 23 of Chateau received marriage licenses issued Saturday. Jesse Gleason Fryett 28 of Helena and Ruth Olive Kimmerle 21 of Great Falls obtained licenses issued Wednesday.
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Leonid Lewis
Wilborn
Sarah, Wood
Chateau
Jesse ‘Gleason Fryett
Helena
Ruth Olive Kimmerle
Great Falls
Falls Organizers See Chance for Local Workers Alliance
About fifty Chateau residents attended a courthouse meeting to discuss forming a local unit of the Workers Alliance of America. Four organizers from Great Falls, including Lester Gray, spoke. no group was formed but a plan to send as many as possible to Helena Friday for a mass demonstration was set.
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Court House
Workers Alliance of America
Great Falls
Lester Gray
Helena
Eastern Stars Meet Grand Worthy Matron at Banquet
Large turnout of Eastern Stars gathered Monday to meet grand worthy matron Mrs Ping. A banquet opened the business session while the Moose lodge held a regular meeting at the K P hall followed by a social with wives and friends invited. Art Davidson's orchestra played for dancing and refreshments were served.
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Ping
Moose Lodge
K. P. Hall
Art Davidson
Baart sale draws about seven hundred bidders
The Baart sale held Tuesday attracted an estimated crowd of about 700. Auctioneer J H Byler managed the event and all goods were sold at good prices.
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J. H. Byler
Fishing Season Closes Monday Evening in Montana
The general fishing season in Montana ends at sunset Monday and remains closed until sunrise May 21. Only small streams are affected while major rivers stay open year round. The state fish and game commission will meet in early April to decide which streams and lakes reopen for 1937.
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Montana
State Fish and Game Commission
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Chigk’s
Shell Station
Montana State College
Chatéau
Lou Howard
John Robison
James T. Robison
Conrad
K Hospital
Hirshberg
Swift
Majestic
Kraft’s
Methodist Church
T. O. Larson, J. F. Schulte
Public
Bair
Main Ave
Dr. Maynard
Swagger Shoppe
MNS
Harold Wheeler
Standix
Rayse
Choteau, Mont
R. E. Nelson
Mountain View Gardens
Burch
Jazz Vendors of Great
Elkay
Elkay’s Cedar Chest
C. Pound
Rexall Drug Store
Kalsomine
Knudtzon Lumber Co
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