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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1970
Page
5
Secretary of Agriculture Clifford M. Hardin commends Canada for a plan to cut wheat acreage. He says the move signals a major contribution to reducing world wheat surplus and calls on other exporters to follow suit.
Rebekah Lodge plans a Wednesday April 1 gathering at 8 p.m. in the IOOF hall. Mrs Charles Allen leads the program including a special musical number by the High School Music Department. All members urged to attend.
Veterans of the Viet Nam era face delays in receiving dental treatment after discharge due to a funds shortage. VA circulars authorize care for those applying within six months after service, with exams within 12 months. but disbursement delays by the Bureau of the Budget slow authorization and Fort Harrison Center received only a fraction of needed funds.
Mabel LaRance visited Mr. and Mrs. Tom Johnson in Great Falls over the weekend, stopping by their home for a social call.
Daily highs and lows listed from Wednesday to Tuesday with weekly high 56 and low 38. Precipitation totals show 1.32 inches year to date versus 1.50 inches last year.
Polaris dominates the March 15, 1970 notice with six of 17 event wins including the North American Championship at West Yellowstone. Also advertised are end of year sale prices on snowmobiles and related gear from A & P Motors Dutton or Conrad Montana along with office supplies.
The C James Smith Post No 6 of Choteau will host the 1970 Three Rivers District Spring Meeting of the American Legion on Saturday April 4. Registration starts at 10 a.m. with all day programs followed by a 5 p.m. social and 6 30 p.m. banquet. Everett Robinson of Conrad Montana Department vice commander will be the featured speaker.
Fish and Game warns licenses must be secured before seasons. Unlimited goat district 15 in Flat head Drainage opens Sept 15 with cutoff Sept 14. Grizzly opens Sept 15 with licenses ending Sept 14. Two unlimited sheep districts 301 and 501 in Madison Gallatin Yellowstone areas have Sept 7 license cutoff. other districts issued by drawings.
The 1970 Red Cross fundraising campaign is under way in Teton County. Fund drive chairman George Higgins urges timely calling as the drive ends at month’s end and expects to announce the total raised when complete.
A local IRS column answering common tax questions explains Form 1040-1 refers to back page numbering in the 1040 tax package. It notes the 1970 personal exemptions rise to 625 dollars and the 5 percent surcharge, with mid year adjustments to withholding and new rules on income averaging and capital gains.
Montana Historical Society director Sam Gilluly spoke at the Chateau Lions Club on Montana history and the Montana Historical Museum in Helena. He noted limited recording of state history before the 1930s and cited museum work as essential, with over 100000 visitors last year. Bob Zion of Teton Trail Museum introduced him.
The end of signup for this year’s wheat and feed grain programs is about a week away. County ASCS measurements help ensure compliance and avoid overplanting or underutilization of entitled production. Enrollees must certify precise crop acreages and conserving use to meet base requirements, with spot checks and possible penalties for noncompliance.
Fifteen Choteau Odd Fellows and Rebekahs attended District No 4 in Fort Benton on Saturday March 21 with D B Crane representing Choteau TOOPF Lodge No 11 and Mrs A TD Huffimem representing Queen Rebekah Lodge No 31. The school of instruction included a memorial service led by Mrs Huffman. Mrs Don Passmore served as warden and Mrs Henry Smith as conductor during the evening session. Rebekah Assembly warden Bob McDonald, formerly of Choteau and now of Helena, attended. The district meeting will be in Valier next year.
Four church choirs in Chateau combine for John W Peterson cantata No Greater Love on Sunday April 5 led by Lloyd Reynolds director. The 30 member choir will perform at Trinity Lutheran Methodist and LDS churches with exact times to be announced next week.
The meeting led by President Sandra Mitchell decided to paint the parsonage when warmer weather arrives. To fund the paint purchase they will hold a bake sale at Ellen's on April 25 at 10 o'clock. Winnie Morey and Debra Larson conducted program and worship. Karen Thronson reported.
Local society notes detail visits among families in Chester Joplin and Rudyard. Trips include Chester Joplin visits and Mrs Barbara Wiles Great Falls, Billings weekend travel, and Rexburg Mothers Week plans. Community births birthdays and visits to Great Falls Missoula and Billings are noted along with a Montana university student homecoming.
An advertisement urges farmers to buy World Seeds 1812 warning that missing it could cost about $1,500 for 100 acres of wheat. It claims the seed will boost yield by 10 to 12 bushels per acre and urges taking it home before spring rush.
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