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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1932
Page
2
Montana extends hospitable welcome to visitors and investors as spring brings motorists to enjoy the mountains streams and wildlife. The Sportman's License at five dollars funds fish wheels irrigation screens upland game birds and general Fish and Game investments. Buy a license to support conservation and Montana’s future welfare.
Governor Erickson fires four members of the state fish and game commission and declines to reappoint the fifth as terms expire. The move follows a state examiner report noting bids not called for and a Walier hatchery expenditure of about $8,000. The action could spark acrimony and affect game conservation, with calls to avoid a broader squabble and improve oversight.
The Montana Standard and Great Falls Tribune publish contrasting takes on President Hoover. Editors accuse Hoover of lecturing Congress while Democrats lack leadership yet push for budget reform, with Rogers lampooning political theatre as lawmakers face a critical postwar moment.
L B Pendroy announces candidacy as a Republican for SHXRIPF with support urged from voters in the upcoming July 19, 1932 primary. Advertisement paid for by L B Pendroy.
A Republican candidate announces for sheriff of Teton County at the July 19 1932 primary urging voter support. The message is signed 50 Breth and addressed to readers.
Numerous applications for oil and gas prospecting permits were filed in the U.S. land office on Friday covering more than 7,000 acres across Phillips Toole and adjacent counties in northern Montana. Residents from North Dakota led the filings, with several listed for large parcels in Phillips and Toole counties and one in Teton county.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Davidson and family visited the Baquet household last Sunday. Mrs D A Reiquam traveled to Great Falls on business. J A Coghill and wife visited the Montague home. Some farmers have finished seeding others work long hours. Jean Baque called on Anna Harkins. John Harkins helped Ross Mayer with crop work. Calvin Fuson and Lawrence Fitzgerald went to Great Falls for tractor repairs. Mrs R S McLean and Mrs Smith of Farmington sought subscriptions to support a daily mail route from Collins. Next year, perhaps. R S McClenhan spent Sunday with Dean Waterman.
Stanley Trachta visited from Missoula for a few days. E J Weiser returned to tend farming interests. Baby girl born May 2 at Conrad hospital. Ladies' Aid meets with Mrs J E Lewis. Silving couple visited Nick Wellenstein. Billy Thomas saw a doctor in Conrad. Mrs Hamer hosted a birthday dinner for daughter Mabel. Nella Gaare of Fairfield visited Jean Larson. East Pendroy H D club to meet with Mrs Sprinkle and Mrs Patterson. Bridge event honors Mrs R O Ashworth as winner with prize to Mrs Fuller. Ashworth guests honored at dinner. L B Pendrey wins men’s high. Mrs Clarence Rose spent day in Conrad. Catholic Ladies' Aid enjoyed a meeting at Mrs X F Hoeschen. Ashworths honored guests at 7 o'clock dinner.
British consul general at Sao Paulo reports a definite crew searching for Col P H Fawcett and his son John who joined him in 1925. Jungle trapper Stephen Steatin says a man claiming to be Fawcett spoke at an Indian encampment about six weeks from Sao Paulo.
Mr. and Mrs. Fallon hosted Sunday with guests including Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Gulbrandsen and prize given to Mr. and Mrs. Ashworth. Pendroy and Highview schools excel at a scholastic meet with Pendroy earning 28 ribbons and Highview 8. Several families visited and dined at various homes in the weekend, including outings to Great Falls.
The Conrad-Independent Observer reports construction began on the new nine hole golf course with a 36 par. W A Flynn is president and Cecil Patterson secretary. Early efforts included lease improvements, staking out far aways, surveying the course, and altering some holes from the original plot.
Governor Erickson requests resignations from all state fish and game commissioners after a state examiner found law violations in Lake Francis Walley hatchery contracts worth 9401.82 and purchases linked to two commissioners. The audit follows a 1929 egg station plan and $23,000 in building costs.
Farmington residents observed Mother's Day with carnations and the poem Somebody's Mother read by Jeanette Woodward. The Farmington Home Demonstration Club sent a Mother's Day box to the Montana Children's Home in Helena, valued at about $25 with $2.50 cash. Local visits, farm work, and a tractor purchase are noted, including Mrs. Dirk Goitre's 83rd birthday celebration and various farm errands.
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