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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1929
Page
4
The article outlines school weighted points for county track and field events based on enrollment brackets and notes rural schools use standard scoring. It lists events such as running broad jump, 150 yard dash, hurdle race, shot put, high jump, pole vault, and relay. It also names patrons and local performers connected to the event.
A fragmentary OCR passage mentions characters including Horace the bookworm, Marc Butchart Howard and Reddy's gang leading to a lively orphan Harriet and crippled orphan Jimmy with other unclear names. The text is garbled but hints at a Victorian era operetta with eccentric roles and a dramatic cast.
County agent Robert Clarkson notes the lamb crop will be better than last year with lambing expected to finish by the fifteenth. Field work lags due to weather as of the week ending May 5, 1928, with 75 percent of the county wheat crop in.
The report notes spring wheat seeding progress and grass supply, with May 4 1929 showing only 25 percent of wheat seeded. Comparing April 1928 and April 1929 official figures, 1929 ran cooler with lower means for both maximum and minimum temperatures and similar overall averages.
Local shoppers were alerted to 49 cent two pound tomatoes at Hirshberg's and the Parlor Shoppe received junior prom dresses. Walter Schwartz of Great Falls joined Chateau Meat Co. replacing James Waters, who left for Manhattan.
A survey by the county clerk and recorder shows about 48000 acres in Teton county changed ownership during 1928. Commissioned by C D Greenfield agricultural development agent for the Great Northern railway, the data will support a railroad advertising campaign.
Daniel T. Jimmy Pridham is appointed by Congressman Scott Leavitt to assistant clerk of the House of Representatives committee on Indian affairs effective May 15. A Georgetown law student and 1924 Teton County High School graduate, he previously worked with the National Park Service in Washington.
The Junior Class invites all graduates of Teton County High School to attend the Junior Prom to be held at the high school venue. Further details to follow.
The First Methodist Episcopal Church plans a May 24 Friday 9:00 p m gymnasium performance with Sheridan's orchestra. Tickets cost 1.50. The event is led by President Thelma Swanson.
The American Legion Auxiliary announces the annual poppy sale will be held on May 28. Preparations are underway and further announcements will follow.
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