Choteau in Brief: Local visits and plans announced
Wi Mo Da Si club to meet Friday night after news from Rebekah Halladay in Long Beach that she and her son Earl will return to Montana around May. Post of the American Legion plans a public dance next Saturday at the pavilion with further details to be announced. Clarence Stone and family visit from Albany Oregon. they brought Mrs Stone's mother Mrs H O Thompson who will stay with relatives. Stone worked for Albany Plylock Milling Co., producing plywood largely for government since the war. R A Clearman and Mrs Clearman plan to visit Helena for several days, then return home. Ernest Copenhaver welcomes sister Mrs Robert Ruth and daughter Carol Ann from Denver. They visit then travel to Hinsdale. Mr and Mrs C D McDonald return from Los Angeles after his Rochester Minn operation. health improving but no full-time work yet. Denzil and wife welcomed home amid many felicitations.
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The
American Legion
Clarence Stone
Albany
Oregon
E. J. Stone
Ernest Copenhaver
Chateau
Denver
Robert Ruth
Caarol Ann
Meaning and origin of C O D shipping initials
The initials C O D meaning collect on delivery began in 1841 when a shipper asked an express company to collect payment from the consignee at delivery. Today about 6 million Railway Express Agency shipments and many L C L freight shipments move C O D with a payable invoice to the carrier at delivery.
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Express Company
Consignee
Railway Express Agency
Perishability of Frozen Foods Linked to Thawing
Frozen foods are highly perishable when thawed and do not keep as well as fresh foods, emphasizing careful handling and timely consumption to preserve quality.
Stick-To-It 4-H Club elects officers at Farmington meeting
The Stick-To-It 4-H Club of Farmington held its March 23 organization meeting at East Farmington school electing Albert Carlson president Lyle Otness vice president Keith Davis secretary treasurer Robbie Lindseth recreation leader and Leslie Arensmeyer reporter. They planned a small grain project for summer and feeding lambs or steers next fall.
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Bobbie
Donald Lindseth
Jack Slanger
Lyle Otness
Banana and Avocado Chill Hazard at Low Temperatures
Tropical fruits like bananas and avocados suffer chilling injury at 40 degrees Fahrenheit or below. They should be kept cold only briefly to avoid damage and quality loss.
Meep Heels Must Stay Straight and Trim
Instructions warn that keeping heels straight prevents damage to shoes. Misaligning heels can bend the shoe and accelerate wear, reducing lifespan.
Brakes Warn if Distance is One Inch or Less
If the gap is one inch or less, braking efficiency may drop risking danger. The note highlights the problem of short stopping distances and potential failure in performance.
Ross Roberts Family Moving to Havre
Ross Roberts and his family plan to relocate to Havre after he resumed work with the Investors Syndicate. They will sell furniture privately, while the children stay in Choteau with grandparents Geo Seufert and wife until school ends. Roberts praised Havre's cordial reception and noted prior work with Choteau firms and a Fairfield ranch. He previously ran for district court clerk but was defeated.
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Ross Roberts
Havre
Investors
Chateau
Choteau
Geo. Seufert
Roberts
Fairfield
Extension Service News From County Agents
County agent Maurice Zimmerman and H. D. Agent Frieda Schroder provide local agriculture updates. They report on crop care practices, seasonal planting tips, and upcoming Extension programs for area farmers and residents.
Government extends hog support price to 300 pound limit
The WFA extended the hog support price to 13.00 per cwt for all weights up to 300 pounds, lifting the previous cap of 270 pounds to push heavier hog production. Officials note price supports are limited by packing plant capacity and slaughterhouse facilities, with production controls tied to demand. In a separate note, 4-H success stories from Yellowstone County show the Lanhardt brothers feeding 51 steers from 861 pounds to 1123 pounds, selling at 15.50 per cwt after 138 days, illustrating practical livestock projects and gains.
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WFA
Yellowstone County
Lanhardt Brothers
Cities Cut Vehicle Miles In National Conservation Effort
Municipal leaders join a nationwide mileage conservation program to cut travel by 500 million miles annually, a 40 percent reduction from 1940s figures. Local officials coordinate across cities to save fuel and costs while preserving essential services.
Bonds Fill The Strong Box No Limit To Storage
A light column quips that no matter how many bonds you purchase there is always room to store another one in the strong box, a dry note on abundance and thrift.
Choteau Methodist Church May Services
Choteau Methodist Church schedules Sunday May 6 services at 9 45 a m Sunday School led by C Gibson Monkman and 11 am Morning Worship with choir special music and a sermon on Did God Make a Mistake Forget Something. Pendroy also hosts Sunday School at 2 pm and Public Worship at 3 pm with the pastor preaching.
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C. Gibson Monkman
Meetings In Chateau This Week At Local Church
The official board meets at the church Monday at 8:00 p m. On Tuesday the Youth Fellowship gathers at 7:30 p m for devotion and discussion. The Bible Study and Prayer Group meets at the parsonage at 7:30 p m. Thursday brings choir rehearsal at 7:00 p m. Bert A Powell pastor.
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Bert A. Powell
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Rebekah
Cora Halladay
Long Beach
California
Earl
Montana
R. A. Clearman
Mrs. Clearman
Helena
R. L. Clearman
the Royal
Laura
Spencer Tracy
Rail Quiz
Knudtzon Lumber Co
the Home
Bloom
Gerber’s
del Monte
U.S. Navy
Bataan
7Th Fleet
U.S. Treasury Department
Ford
Barton Motor
Extension Service News
Choteau Methodist Church
Walt Baker’s Orchestra
BUY
Arnold C. Hanusa
Insurance and Accounting
Malone’s Pharmacy
R. A. Clearman and
John I. Pierce
Cc & P Agency
J. C. Penney
General Insurance and Real Estate
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