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Choteau Acantha

Location

Choteau, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1935

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Twilight League Opens Season With Festivities

The Twilight baseball league started its season Sunday at the ballpark with two seven inning games. A band parade from Main avenue to the Chateau Implement Co. and back drew Mayor Burns and many spectators. A pennant ceremony for last year’s champions the Independents was planned but the presentation was delayed.

City Twilight Baseball League Main Avenue Chateau Implement Co C. W. Burns Independents Tom Dellno Chateau M. S. Bullerdick

City Council Holds Regular Annual Meeting and Reorganizes

At the regular annual meeting Mayor C. W. Burns announced the re appointment of J. G. Jackson as city clerk water superintendent and fire chief. Alderman assignments to committees were unchanged. Giles Trescott resigned as city marshal and Tom Neely fills the post. Several building and property permits were approved and a list of voluntary firemen was named.

C. W. Burns J. G. Jackson Taylor and Mellon Mellon Malcolm Taylor and Malcolm Taylor and H. G. Young Parkway H. E. Adams Chateau H. Bloom Glen R. Becker Lee Brown Clint Core C. O. Davis Wm. Geis

Chateau Woman's Club Installs New Officers and Hosts Musical Program

At the Chateau Woman's club meeting held Tuesday at Mrs. J. B. Conlin's home, officers for the year were installed with Mrs. George Thompson succeeding Mrs. Gay Bagley as president. Other officers include R. E. Nelson, G. A. Carroll, Marion Averill, Gay Franklin, and C. W. Burns. A library report and financial statement were presented, followed by a program featuring Mrs. Alice Calvert Tower and her mother, Mrs. Calvert, and Mrs. Crowe with piano and vocal selections and a talk on early American music. Refreshments were served.

Chateau Woman’s Club J. B. Conlin George Thompson Gay Bagley R. E. Nelson G. A. Carroll Marion Averill Gay Franklin C. W. Burns Calvert

Brilliant Junior Prom Fetes Class of 1935 at Teton County Gym

The Teton county high school gym became a flower garden for the 1935 junior prom hosted by the class of 1936 with sponsor Miss Evelyn Mattmiller. Queen Nella Gaare was crowned, with six attendants from both senior and junior classes, amid pink and green decor and elaborate flower motifs.

Teton County High School Evelyn Mattmiller Harry Price Jas. T. Robison H. E. Adams Hampton Bloom O. M. Gaare J. A. Swanson A. B. Guthrie Inez Eckford Nella Gaare Beryl Jones Jean Larson June Eklund Cleo Armstrong Frances Mellon Irene Ericson Janet Aldrich George Tennant Miss Aldrich Joanna Cardell Howard Ness Aldrich Marie Conlin Joe Darby

Seniors to Present The Patsy at Teton County High

The senior class at Teton County High School will present The Patsy a three act comedy by Barry Connors at the high school auditorium Friday May 17. Miss Miriam Barnhill directs. Curtain at 8 15. Cast includes Bill Harrington Mrs Harrington Grace Patsy and others. Tickets 35 cents adults 25 cents students 15 cents. Reserved seats 10 cents extra at Rexall drug store.

Teton County High School Patsy Barry Conners Miriam Barnhill State University Bill Harrington Carl Maccany Beryl Jones Grace Harrington Dorothy Allum Patricia Harrington Toree Nella Gaare Billy Caldwell Grace Paul Baillie Tony Anderson John Nordhagen Sadie Bushanan Betty Moore Francis Patrick O’blaherty Kenneth Boggs Evan Campbell Rexall Drug Store

Country Club Grounds Improve and Beautify

Country Club grounds east of town undergo aesthetic and playing facility improvements led by G C Core with a six man crew under Art Ramsey. Forty trees have been planted along the first eighth and ninth fairways and greens upgrade includes removing surface dirt and replacing with oiled sand using Cui Bank field crude oil to prevent sand blow. Completion is expected in about ten days weather permitting. Other workers include Jack O Neill William Forrest Harvey Cook William Allum and Howard Hornbecker.

Chateau Country Club G. C. Core Greens Art Ramsey Cui Bank Core Ramsey Jack O’ Neill Wm. Forrest Harvey Cook Wm. Allum Howard Hornbecker

Coyote Bounty Claims Rise in Sheriff Fieldwork

Sheriff J J Billings and Undersheriff T J Dellno issue bounty certificates as the April to June season runs. By Monday 157 bounties at two dollars each were claimed at two offices, Frank Rosette filing 89. Jim Collins brought in two litters, killing mothers, a rare event. Bounties in 1934 reached 270. larger litters suggested a busier season ahead.

T. J. Dellno Frank Rosette Jim Collins J. L. Collins

Choteau Scouts Take Third at Valier Camp-o-Ree

Troop 51 of Choteau earned third place at the Valier Camp-o-Ree with 64 points despite five scouts absent and many new recruits. Conrad Troop 32 won first with 71 points, Dutton took second with 65, while Walier and Browning tied for fourth at 19.

Choteau Valier Camp-o-Ree Brady Dutton Cut Bank Browning Walier Conrad Chateau Walter Hentges Billy Baillie Hatfield Rosengren Reading Julius Olson Frank Barnhill H. M. Daley Arnold Hanusa B. A. Roll Gordon Holmes Elmer Smith Mrs. R. F. Baillie

County 4-H Rodent Pest Control Contest Underway

The county launches a 4-H rodent and pest control contest for club members May 1 to November 1 with $50 in cash prizes and merchandise for top scorers. Enrollment requires clubs to file an application and new clubs to organize by the 15th. participation limited to regularly organized clubs with members working for one club.

Board of County Commissioners Alvin Reiquam Harvey Dale N. J. Kohn Tn Chris Swenson Howard Lbolland Fred Willson

FERA Rodent Control Project Authorized in Montana

The Montana Relief commission, with FERA, county officials, and farmers, launches a state wide rodent control project. Relief staff provide labor, counties supply poisoned oats, and farmers furnish transportation and supervise bait distribution for their property. Farmers should contact the Montana Relief commission at Chateau promptly to schedule relief crews.

Montana Relief Commission FERA Chateau

Rare Continental currency bill found in local relics

Walter Gorham uncovered a 1776 Continental currency bill in an old Bible once owned by W. J. Bickett. The note, printed by Hall and Sellers in Philadelphia, bears the inscription The United Colonies and promises seven Spanish milled dollars or equivalent in gold or silver. The discovery excites collectors seeking historic curios.

Walter Gorham Robert Tohorughman Cascade Chateau W. J. Bickett Helena Mrs. Thoroughman Mr. Thoroughman George Washington Ben Franklin United Colonies Congress Philadelphia J. B. Brannan Monroe Continental Congress Hall and Sellers

Commencement Week Planned at Teton County High

Dates announced for Teton County High School events led by Principal Guthrie. May 19 features a baccalaureate at 8 30 p m with Rev Paul W Dierberger speaking on Making the Most Out of Life. May 22 Class Night. May 23 commencement address by J Van Teylinger of Great Falls. The Patsy plays May 17 directed by Miriam Barnhill. Senior class includes 36 members with Nella Gaare valedictorian and Dora Irwin salutatorian.

Teton County High School A. B. Guthrie Paul W. Dierberger First Congregational Church of Great Falls Teton High J. van Teylinger van Teylinger Great Falls High School Patsy Miriam Barnhill

Chateau Band Heads to Havre for State Music Festival

The Chateau municipal band led by Dr. C W Boussard departs tomorrow for Havre to compete in the fifth annual State music festival on May 11. Thirty five bands from across the state attend with a 140 deluxe bass accordion star act Claude Gordon and a massed band concert featuring 1,400 musicians.

Chateau Municipal C W. Boussard Havre Dr. Boussard Jere Coffey John Billings Roscoe Robinson Walter Tennant K. R. Smith Paul Baillie George Tennant Ernest Carlson Leslie Jourdonnais Charles Todd Yarl Ogline Stanley Smith C. O. Edwards Kenneth Thompson K. B. Cohoe Bartone Harry Moore Billie Baillie Fred Willson Clarence Carlson Jay Robinson James Broderick Billie Bateman Charles Tomlinson Iflavre Williston North Dakota F. A. Gummer Gilford Claude Gordon

Wheat Referendum Vote Details for Teton County Farmers

County Agent Fred Willson outlined that all wheat producers eligible to sign or who have signed a wheat adjustment contract may vote in the national wheat referendum on Saturday May 25. Voting follows an election style procedure with registration and eligibility checks at polling places. Information meetings precede the vote with dates listed for Beck Chateau Bynum Agawam Collins Dutton Diamond Valley Bole Pendroy Farmington Power Fairfield.

Teton County Fred Willson Agricultural Adjustment Administration Willson Beck Chateau Bynum Agawam Collins Dutton Diamond Valley Bole Pendroy Farmington Power Fairfield

Dentists Attend Montana Association Convention at Lewistown

The Montana Dental Association held its annual convention in Lewistown with Dr. E. J. Crary and Dr. C. E. Stephens present. Dr. C W. Boussard misses the event due to the state music festival in Havre, while Dr. W. F. Lasby from the University of Minnesota delivers a keynote. Mrs. Edna M. Stephens accompanies her son to Lewistown. The meeting features an elaborate program and notable speakers.

Montana Dental Association Lewistown E. J. Crary C. E. Stephens Chateau Edna M. Stephens C W. Boussard Havre W. F. Lasby School of Dentistry The University Minnesota

Pupils of Mrs. Hanusa Set Recital at High School

Mrs Arnold Hanusa announced yesterday that her piano and dancing pupils will give a recital on Monday May 20 at the high school auditorium.

Arnold Hanusa

Fourth of July Cash Prizes Planned in Chateau

Fourth of July committees meet at city hall to organize a two day celebration in Chateau. A $300 cash prize drawing will be repeated with coupons given for each dollar spent. A pet parade with prizes is planned. Proceeds benefit the Lions civic fund with 10 percent to the Womans' club and 10 percent to the American Legion.

Chateau Arthur Hirshberg John Hentges Fred Willson George Jackson Otto Wagnild Lions Civic Fund Womans’ Club American Legion

Farmers May Qualify for 1935 Wheat Benefit Payments

County Agent Fred Willson explains the AAA ruling that cooperating farmers may plant full base acreage or more under the 1935 supplementary wheat contract and still receive 1935 benefit payments. The change removes previous planting restrictions due to drought, with 1936 reductions handled by producers, suggesting many local farmers could gain from increasing wheat acreage.

Fred Willson AAA Great Plains Agricultural Adjustment Administration Willson

Mothers Day program at M E Sunday school planned

Among features planned in Cha teau for the observance of Mothers day next Sunday one is by the junior department of the M. E. Sunday school Mrs W W Smith will be in charge of this and she said yesterday that a cordial invitation is extended to all mothers to attend this.

Chateau M. E. Sunday School W. W. Smith

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