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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1972
Page
14
Helena reports total interest and income for elementary districts amounts to 6.64 million dollars with 600 thousand held until censuses meet requirements. State Superintendent Dolores Colburg says automated data checks revealed unacceptable census data, delaying part of the payment and prompting a second smaller May distribution after corrections.
The article notes many species returning across Montana signaling spring. Canadian geese and other early arrivals like red winged blackbirds and robins establish territories as males lead mating efforts. Molten temps and migration patterns hint at theories on birds returning north, with spring migrations active statewide.
Judith Eileen Morey of Choteau and Stewart Wesley Cleave of Wharton N J announce a June wedding. Morey, a Montana State University and Walter Reed Nursing Institute graduate, is affiliated with the University of Maryland. Cleave, a SUNY Delhi and Montana State University graduate, is an architectural apprentice with Perk and Associates of Succasunna N J.
Rev. Edward M. Ferguson of Augusta Community Church was re elected secretary of the Montana Association of Evangelicals at the state convention in Glendive. He also becomes chairman of the 1973 convention to be held in Great Falls.
Montana farmers plan to reduce spring wheat acreage to 84 percent of 1971 as of March 1 1972 with hard spring wheat at 2 070 000 acres 85 percent of 1971 Durum at 114 000 acres and oats up 24 percent All hay expected to rise 7 percent and barley 3 percent above last year Corn intended acres 70 000 mostly for silage Sug ar beet 48 000 acres 95 percent of 1971 United States spring wheat totals 10 683 000 acres durum 2 482 000 barley 10 395 000 acres.
County Extension quotes W B Danner of Sidney on a forthcoming pollution law affecting confinement cattle and hog operations. A permit will be required, valid ten years, with reapplication if herd size grows. June application urged for swine producers statewide.
Four clubs report January to March 4-H activities. Elaine Michel leads fifth meeting with pledges by Crystal Hebtner and music by Linda Maurer. treasurer reports $35.48 and petty cash $3.50. Upcoming gathering at Linda Maurer’s home on March 7. Other clubs plan fundraising for stationery sets, Rural Life Sunday plant, and Demonstration Day. Presentations cover cooking cleanliness, fabric pre shrinking, parliamentary procedure, safe driving, horse parts, health and fitness, and bridle parts. Demonstrations include horse show plans and various craft and car topics. bake sale date set for March 4 and a St Patrick’s party debated.
Price support for the 1972 honey crop will average 14 cents per pound, unchanged from 1971, says Glen Yeager of the Teton County ASC. March 31 is the deadline to obtain loans or purchase agreements on the 1971 crop, maturing June 30, 1972, with 1972 terms applying to new loans through March 31, 1973.
Classified notice offers a 1972 Scorpion snowmobile for sale with take over payments. Contact numbers 466-2290 or 2167 provided. Publisher date not stated.
Mr and Mrs A C Robinson Jr and family of Kalispell spent the weekend in Chateau visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs A C Robinson Sr Beckie Robinson and a College of Great Falls friend joined for the father's birthday dinner in the team gathering.
Mr. and Mrs. Grant Curtis hosted an anniversary party at their home on Saturday March 18 in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tesch who marked 25 years of marriage. Immediate family and close friends attended.
District Sanitarian asks ranchers to bury dead cattle and horses to prevent contamination. Burial must be at least two feet deep away from water sources, or use a rendering plant. Contact Conrad office or county sheriff for disposal site guidance.
Helena IRS staff will assist taxpayers by telephone from 5:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday through April 17. April 17 is the filing deadline since April 15 falls on Saturday. Call 1 800 332 2275 for toll free help outside Helena.
Abridal shower is set for Linda Kratcher the fiancee of Lyle Weist on Friday March 24 at 8 p.m. in the Lutheran Parish Education building. The notice appears in the Acantha.
Montana Department of Highways seeks Federal Highway Administration approval for a new four lane controlled access interstate from 3.0 miles north of Dutton to 1.0 mile south of the Teton Pondera line. It includes river crossings, a Collins road interchange, county road grade separation, rest areas, and a continuous frontage road to Brady. Public hearing held July 7 1971 in Dutton with maps and transcripts available in Great Falls.
Power School District voters will elect a school trustee and approve two special levies on April 1. Polls run noon to 8 p.m. Incumbent Arnold Gettel is the sole trustee candidate. Voters will also decide on $40,000 budgets for instructional, operation, maintenance and hot lunch programs at both the grade school and high school.
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