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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1934
Page
5
Local notes list Hirshberg’s offerings from gas engine washers to curtains and wallpaper patterns. Visitors include Ike Denison from Bynum and T. A. Meagher from Great Falls, with various town residents making weekend trips and business calls.
Dr. Boyd Davis of C. E. Davis & Sons will be in Choteau at the Choteau Hotel on Saturday April 7 to fit glasses for residents.
Miss Virginia Hansen returned to Bozeman State College after Easter with her mother Mrs O Hansen. A Teton County Recreational Association leaders meeting is set for Friday April 6. Pendray and Collins communities plan a one act play. County Superintendent Inez Eckford left for Helena for a Montana planning conference called by Elizabeth Ireland. Snow continues in Teton County with eight inches on the level after a steady fall and rising drifts. Miss Erma Young and Miss Mary Belle Peterson visited with parents during spring vacation. Peterson was joined by roommate Miss Jean Nelson of Poplar. Obert Peterson drove the group to Wolf Creek Monday.
City officials tested a new diesel Caterpillar tractor donated by Ted Paulus. A blade attached performed a rapid leveling pass, revealing the machine’s efficiency and attractive yellow paint as it checked streets prior to ranch use.
J. J. Hannan, who opened in 1910 in a building later part of Stockman's Bank, will complete his closing out sale in Choteau this Saturday March 31 after arranging from Great Falls. The first truckload of fixtures was moved to Great Falls last night by C. E. Day. He bought Chas. Frost’s business in 1919 at the current location.
Four 4-H clubs received merit charters from state club leader Cc. E. Potter. Three clubs achieved the top banner rank and two more earned the silver star. The Cook and Chatter club of Chateau awaits its rank announcement from Bozeman.
The school district preliminaries for the flag contest, sponsored by the American Legion auxiliary with county schools, will be held this Friday. If two schools tie in a district, they will contest on April 13 in an elimination round. The county contest takes place in Chateau on April 27 with prizes offered by the auxiliary.
Judge R M Hattersley presided on March 16. Two 1930 damage suits by Albert Nelson against H G Young and Emma Young were dismissed for lack of prosecution but may be reinstated within six months for good cause. Agricultural Bond and Credit Corp won judgment against C Sonneveld. defendant did not appear. State of Montana vs Mike Gebhart petit larceny dismissed for lack of evidence. George Grasdock probate petition for Ole L Grasdock granted with $2000 bond. Hank Van Wichen and Annie H Swain estates probate granted. administrator for Swain named Charles G Roberts with $3000 bond. E J Hirshberg petition for sale of estate granted. Fred Orn vs W E Dailey demurrer overruled. 30 days to plead. Minerva Jones filed petition for J Reed Jones estate probate.
Choteau Hospital reports the discharge of Joe Newbreast of Browning and John Butts of Farmington last Friday. Junior Huisenga, son of Mr and Mrs Herman Huisenga, entered the hospital last Saturday for medical treatment. A Harness of Choteau entered Sunday for medical treatment. Martin Gronberg, once treated for a finger injury, re entered the hospital Monday for surgical care. George Wold of Power entered Tuesday for treatment. Mrs W N Stuart of Agawam entered the hospital yesterday for treatment.
J J Hannan thanks patrons of Chateau and surrounding towns for the long supported sale as the close out event concludes this Saturday. The notice expresses gratitude for years of patronage from the community and county.
The district will not hold classes on Good Friday. New library books circulate for one week to maximize access. Fifth grade notes include Miss Heyrock's illness and Mrs. Hammond as substitute. Flag contest next Tuesday selects winners to advance to the county contest. Upper grades study the Rome conference and European affairs. Poppy posters for Legion auxiliary, Easter projects grow across grades.
The author reflects on holy week and Easter's meaning beyond clothes and eggs. He recalls the resurrection of life after death, and recalls standing at the grave of his friend Mr. Brossma, noting that life continues beyond burial and that many friends have passed on recently.
A reader notes a Herbert Snow poem about leaving life, paddling a canoe to a friendly shore where loved ones await, and finding hope. The piece suggests forgetting life’s turmoil for a week and considers attending church on Easter Sunday.
The Home Demonstration cab meets at Farmington hall on Thursday April 5 with leaders guiding a noon meal at 15c per plate. Members should arrive 10 30 bring plate sauce dish and knife and fork. A record crowd attended a lutefish supper last Thursday netting about $80 with $75 clear.
Mr and Mrs C K Malone visited Agawam on business. Mrs Mancornell took Dorothy to Chateau for an ear infection and reports her improving. Miss Krueger and Miss Babbs stayed with friends near Brady, returning Wednesday. A gospel meeting at Wm Breding’s Friday night drew a good crowd. Miss Krueger and Miss Labbs plan a Curtis home gathering near Brady Sunday afternoon. Jim Lightfoot and Mr Mortensen were mentioned.
Reports from Chateau mention Mrs. Hartrick Nelson ill for a week and Mrs. August Kropp in Conrad hospital since Monday. Four inches of snow fell recently with ongoing snowfall aiding moisture for farmers. Jack Jensen's baby girl is ill but improving. G. E. Torgerson visited Chateau Saturday. Mr. Petri bought a new radio this week.
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