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Choteau Acantha

Location

Choteau, Montana, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1928

Page

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Browning High School Band Performs in City Concert

The 32 piece Browning high school band led by L P Jackson performed at the high school auditorium drawing an enthusiastic crowd. Jas Eckford introduced the band and a bouquet was given to Jackson. The group will compete in the state music meet at Helena and will include solo contests in cornet saxophone clarinet and piano.

Browning High School L. P. Jackson Jas. Eckford Lions Club Chateau Jackson Thomas Winner Teton County High School Helena H. G. McKenna Great Falls Browning J. L. Sherburn Than Scriver Charles F. Jeffrey Otto Woetjen Hilmore Reig P. Jackson

Expiring City Officials File for Re election

Acting City Clerk John Moore says polling places and officials remain unchanged for the upcoming election. Mayor H W Bateman seeks re election on the Citizens ticket with no other candidates filed. Alderman R R Mellon and John G Jackson also seek re election from wards one and two respectively, unopposed so far.

John Moore John G. Jackson

Unusually heavy precipitation reported by local weather office

The local weather bureau noted heavy precipitation over two days totaling .64 inches from Monday night through Wednesday night. Temperatures ranged from a low near zero to a high of .42 degrees, with lingering snow melt making streets slushy. Farmers split on benefits, but many expect the rain to aid winter wheat.

Weather Bureau Robert Clarkson

J C Penny Manager Leaves for Portland Convention

J C Penney Co store manager W B Condran will attend the Portland convention from April 4 to about April 19. The event gathers about one hundred managers from Idaho Montana Washington and Oregon along with New York buyers. Prominent speakers include Glen White F W Binzen W M Bushnell and A W Hughes.

W. B. Condran J. C. Penney Co Portland Multnomah Idaho Montana Washington Oregon New York Condran Glen C. White Teal Estate F. W. Binzen W. M. Bushnell A. W. Hughes Mr. Condran

Stag Party Honoring W E Howard On Birthday

Mrs. W E Howard hosted a gentlemen s party Tuesday evening in honor of his birthday. The gathering featured cards music and refreshments with many friends offering felicitations to W E Howard. Guests included Harry Adams J L Billings Clarence Looney John Weaver Elmer Cardell Obert Peterson M S Bullerdick Dave De Tour Herbert Red Swanson Art Tesh C A Burbank Hank Hammond Eddie Howard Otto Warguild L R Sutton and of course the guest of honor W E Howard.

W. E. Howard Mr. Howard Harry Adams J. L. Billings Clarence Looney Jonh Weaver Elmer Cardell Obert Peterson M. S. Bullerdick Dave de Tour Herbert Red”) Swanson Art Tesh C. A. Burbank Hank Hammond Eddie Howard Otto Warguild L. R. Sutton

Sue well received by a good house Friday

A three act comedy Sue by Ross Farquhar was presented at the high school auditorium Friday night under the Ladies' Industrial of the Methodist church with Rev. E. R. Kaemmer as coach. A good crowd saw a strong cast led by Mrs. Harry Porter and Mrs. E J Baker in key roles.

Sue Ross Farquhar Ladies’ Industrial of the Methodist Church E. R. Kaemmer J. E Bing Hodgskiss Walter Miller Harry Porter Molly Uncle Walt

First Methodist Church A Community Church

Sunday events include Church School at 10 30 and Morning Worship at 11 40 with Easter plans on April 8. Evening service at 7 30 follows Holy Week concerts and a baptismal welcome for preparatory members or by letter. A choir led morning service will present Stainer's Crucifixion.

Epworth League Jack Slanger Eastfor Stainer

Dodge Brothers Radio Program On Air Tonight

Dodge Brothers Inc in association with Joseph M. Schenk will broadcast a nationwide radio program tonight between 7 and 8 oclock mountain time. Stars including D W Griffith John Barrymore and Douglas Fairbanks will voice performances along with Paul Whiteman and his band. Stand by for a high quality radio event.

Dodge Brothers, Inc Joseph M. Schenk United Artists Corporation D. W. Griffith John Barrymore Douglas Fairbanks Paul Whiteman

Cemetery Improvement Plan For Chateau Grounds

Acting City Clerk John Moore announces soon start of cemetery beautification. About 300 pounds lawn grass seed will be sown this year. Orders include six dozen Prairie King rose bushes, one dozen Black Hill spruce from Treadwell Nursery, Great Falls. 800 green ash trees from city nursery to be planted. A 300 foot sweet pea bed will be prepared at Chateau Water works. ~40 new trees will replace damaged street parkings. Consultation with city officials urged for uniform improvement.

John Moore Moore Chateau Water Works

Cavings Delay Finish of Genoa No 3 Well Near Dutton

The Genoa Oil and Gas No 3 well in Bannatyne near Dutton will need several days to clean out cavings before completing into the producing sand. A rig collapse halted work on March 15 and a later cavings collapse filled the hole to 200 feet with debris. A second Genoa rig will be added along with Hard Rock’s offset to Genoa No 2, as oil shows stimulate field activity.

Genoa Oil and Gas Company Bannatyne Dutton Guy Craig No. 3 Genoa Company Hard Rock Oil Company Genoa No. 2 Chateau J. W. Elliott William Fulton

Early spring lambing under way across the county

Flockmasters large and small begin shed lambing as weather allows. R A Clearman and Lars Nasser report some finishes with Nasser's team achieving 80 lambs from 60 ewes. Senator T O Larson plans to lamb about 3500 ewes at his Chateau Bynum ranch. County Agent Clarkson notes good sheep condition and ample feed. stormy weather adds labor but no serious problems. Overall outlook remains favorable for a large lamb crop.

R. A. Clearman Lars Nasser T. O. Larson Chateau Bynum T. H. Givens Wm. Shannon

Hirshberg Company Improves Store Interior

Sundry interior improvements are being made at the Jos Hirshberg and Co. store to resemble a modern department store. The partition between grocery hardware and dry goods is removed, new indirect lighting fixtures are installed, a ladies dressing room added, and center show cases to be placed. Estimated cost is $500. C W Wymer oversees the work.

Jos.Hirshberg & Co Arthur Hirshberg Manger C. W. Wymer de

Lions Push for Full Time Athletic Coach at Local High School

The Lions club of this city urged employment of a full-time athletic coach for Teton County High School. The resolution, drafted by G. C. Core and presented by J. E. Hodgskiss, passed with club members in attendance. The high school board will be informed of the action.

Teton County High School Lions Club G. C. Core J.E. Hodgskiss Teton County Lydia B. Johnson E. R. Kaemmer M. M. Webb Alva Larson

Builders Boom In Seattle With 20 And 30 Story Projects

Mr and Mrs Ben Fisher report Seattle's rapid growth with many new high rise blocks and a planned 3 000 000 Bon Marche building. KOMO radio costs 2500 daily to operate, tied to Fisher flouring mills. Montana wheat exports fetch high rates boosting farmer incomes.

Ben Fisher Chateau Bon Marche Fisher Fisher Flouring Mills Montana

Local Observers Will Keep Check on Weather Man

County Agent Robert Clarkson leads a drive to record weather data more extensively. Special forms are issued and distributed to designated weather observers across communities. Fairfield U S Reclamation Service, Bar Mountain ranger W N Streeter to assist. New observers named include Mrs J R Jones Pendrey N W Edwards Collins Dr J A Sweat Dutton W P Andrews Power.

Robert Clarkson U. S. Reclamation Service Fairfield W. N. Streeter Bar Mountain

Johnson Addresses Women on Safeguarding the Constitution

Lydia B. Johnson spoke to a gathering of women from churches clubs and organizations at the library on safeguarding the U S Constitution. She cited self government and the document as the final refuge of rights and urged new laws to protect it.

Lydia B. Johnson United States Greece Rome Washington Coolidge

Senior Play Date Rescheduled To April 13

The senior play The Youngest by Philip Barry is moved to Friday April 13 due to Good Friday. The three act comedy had a record New York run and is directed by J Kent Midgett sponsor. The T Club dance will follow the performance that same night as announced by Dinty Moore president.

Philip Barry United States New York City J. Kent Midgett T Club

Pendrey Well Celebrates St Patrick’s Day

The Pendroy structure well drilled by H B Chessher and associates entered the Kootenai red beds at 1760 feet and found the beds green due to a chemical action. The Sunburst Oil & Refining Co. on a nearby site reported a similar result. Production is anticipated around 2500 feet as drilling continues at 1890 feet.

H. B. Chessher Kootenai Sweet Grass Arch Sunburst Oil & Refining Co Flat Coulee St. Patrick’s Day Montana Oil Journal

Chateau boys band gives street concert despite wind

The Chateau boys band performed Saturday night between seven and eight despite a raw wind. They played on the west side of the street in the lee of a business block in front of J. C. Penney Citizens Bank and the Chateau house. The ensemble included five cornets two baritones a bass trombone a slide trombone clarinet piccolo saxophone two altos and two drums. Leader Robert Clarkson says more basses clarinets and altos are needed and uniforms have not yet been secured.

Chateau J. C. Penney Citizens Bank Chateau House Robert Clarkson

Public officials sworn to uphold the U S Constitution

The speaker urges dry officials to uphold the constitution with unwavering loyalty. Public officers must embody the highest American character, serving as role models for youth while protecting property, lives, institutions, laws, and the nation.

United States United States of America

Road Work Contract Awarded Near Fairfield

Cascade county commissioners strike a deal with Jenkins brothers for road work near Fairfield. Two projects include to grade seven miles and improve six miles from Sleer's corner to the Teton county line, plus one mile from Oxley's corner to the county line. Contractors also to build a new one mile road from Kline's ranch to the Teton line for 125 dollars.

Board of County Commissioners of Cascade County Jenkins Brothers Fairfield Sleer’s Corner Township 21 Range 2 Section 2 Oxley’s Corner Teton County Line Neat Kline Teton County

Trustees Named for District No 1 Seats

J. J. Hannan and W. G. Bloomdahl filed for school trustees in district No 1. Hannan seeks a two year term and Bloomdahl a three year term. both are retiring members of the current board.

J. J. Hannan W. G. Bloomdahl

Regular Masonic Hard Times Dance Friday Night

The regular Masonic social party planned for Friday night will take the form of a hard times dance. It invites members to attend in the evening for a lighthearted social event amid lean times.

Fairfield cast to present Poor Father in Dutton Saturday

Mrs. Joe Bussman of Sunburst returned to her home last Thursday after visiting relatives and friends in this city. Members of the Fairfield cast of Poor Father will present their play at Dutton Saturday night.

Joe Bussman Sunburst Fairfield Dutton

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Browning BA J.C. Penny Co First Methodist Church Christ Dodge Bros. Inc Choteau TOTAL Genoa No. 3 Hirshberg Company LIONS Seattle Pendrey Well Citizens State Bank Mont
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