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Choteau Acantha

Location

Choteau, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1925

Page

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Class of 1925 Teton County High to graduate twenty four

Twenty four students will graduate as the Class of 25 from Teton County High School next Thursday evening May 21 with diplomas at the commencement exercises. Activities begin May 17 with the baccalaureate sermon and close May 22 with the Junior Prom. Charles William Burns presides as president. Harriet Helen Larson is vice president and valedictorian. Myrtley Moravia Martine is secretary. Elizabeth McLean is salutatorian.

Teton County High School Clarence Booth Tarkington Charles William Burns C. W. Burns Chateau Harriet Helen Larson T. O. Larson Myrtley Moravia Martine I. S. Martine Portland Oregon Miss Larson Elizabeth McLean Clifford J. Saterlie Wilda Lee Simons Phyllis Helen Green Myrtle Moravia‘ Martine Elizabeth Matilda ‘McLean Bessie Vivian ‘Dénison Marguerite Yvonne Prellier Marguerite Alta “Askew Eda Janice Gregory Charles Allister Bannatyne Charles Harold Crane Owen Franklin Dornblaser Lawrence Eugene Fitzgerald William Edward Howard Clara Jannette Talifson William Linton Tedrow Florence May Thompson Charles Leo Armstrong Lyal Sturgeon Crary Clark Cowell Coffey Margaret Pauline Jacobson Ruth Bernetta Malcolm Charlies William Burns

Great Falls Couple Married by Local Justice

Justice of the Peace Charles H. Ferris officiated Tuesday at a ceremony uniting Joel Herrald Geisey 39 and Emily Victoria Linden 30 both of Great Falls. A marriage license was issued the same day by Clerk B. M. Jacobson. Witnesses were Lee Brown and Floyd Clark.

Justice of the Peace Charles H. Ferris Joel Herrald Geisey Emily Victoria Linden Great Falls B. M. Jacobson Lee Brown Floyd Clark

Notice of Eighth Grade Examinations Held May 21 22

Examinations for eligible seventh and eighth grade subjects will be at Bynum Dutton Fairfield Power and Chateau on Thursday and Friday May 21 and 22 starting at 9 00 a m. Edythe Saylor County Superintendent. Pub date May 14.

Bynum Dutton Fairfield Power and Chateau Edythe Saylor County

Hindenburg Inauguration Marred by Communist Protests

Berlin reports that Hindenburg was sworn in as president with 46 communists leaving the Reichstag shouting anti monarchist slogans. Paris notes allied governments omit formal congratulations due to war crime charges against Hindenburg.

Hindenburg Berlin P. von ‘Hindenburg Germany Reichstag Paul Loebe von Hindenburg Herr Loebe Paris Marshal von Hindenburg

Friends Seek Funds for Camp Bell's Defense

Great Falls Montana May 12. Local reaction to Gordon Campbell's conviction and two-year sentence prompts a defense fund drive for the Kevin Sunburst oil field discoverer. Friends meet to form an organization to collect subscriptions with two officers and committees in Shelby Kevin Sunburst Chateau Lewistown and nearby towns. Bond arrangements and court steps accompany the drive as oil field workers in Kevin pool an initial 300 in support.

Great Falls Montana Gordon Campbell Leavenworth Discoverier Campbell's Ini Shelby Kevin Sunburst Chateau Lewistown Campbell General Defense Fund

Montana Wheat Export Association forms to defend export rate

Montanans wheat growers and business leaders unite to oppose cancellation of the export grain rate to North Pacific ports. Petition drives led by Chateau Commercial Club seek Interstate Commerce Commission action before August 21 1925 to preserve the 7 cent per hundred rate benefiting Montana markets and access to Pacific coast and international markets via Panama Canal.

Montana Interstate Commerce Commission Pacific Coast Rate Association Orient Phillipines Panama Canal South America Europe Montana Wheat Export Association Minneapolis Duluth North Pacific Interstate Commerce Commission of United States Gee W&y Pacific Ocean Central Panama ‘Canal Asa

Campaign for Campbell defense fund expands statewide

Following Campbell's conviction and sentence, funds flowed to the oil fields as Shelby signals readiness to back a vigorous defense fund. A defense counsel member received a Shelby phone inquiry on funds needed, while Lewistown supporters pledge aid and Falls organizers say interest could broaden the effort beyond Great Falls.

Great Falls Campbell Shelby Campbell Defense Fund Lewistown The Falls

April 1925 Wettest in Four Years in Teton County

April 1925 was the wettest in four years per County Agent Robert Clarkson. The storm month recorded 2.33 inches of precipitation, with 1.26 inches in the single heaviest 24-hour period, and 16 clear days, 7 partly cloudy days, and 7 cloudy days as shown on Clarkson’s weather chart.

Robert Clarkson Teton County Clarkson

Local Bee Keepers Welcome Louisiana Bees to Choteau

Dalton strain Italian bees shipped from Louisiana arrive this week for Frank E. Moore and J. E. Hodgskiss on the outskirts of Choteau. Six hives go to Moore and two to Hodgskiss, boosting local apiaries by about 80 000 bees. Each two pound hive weighs two pounds, with Hodgskiss planning future imports from Texas.

Dalton Choteau Frank E. Moore J. E. Hodgskiss Mr. Moore Mr. Hodgskiss Hodgskiss

Play to open on eve of Memorial by Masons Odd Fellows Knights

Three Chotea lodges Masons Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias plan a play on Memorial Eve followed by a large dance and meal at the Legion pavilion with full details to be announced next week.

Chotea Masons, Odd Fellows Knights of Pythias Legion

Ranger G A Frederickson Visits Choteau

Ranger G A Frederickson of the Blackleaf station made a business visit to Choteau on Tuesday.

G. A. Frederickson Blackleaf Station Choteau

Kids Days in Choteau Kick Off With Dramatization Tonight

Today and tomorrow in Choteau bring hundreds of contestants and relatives for the annual field meet. Mrs Edythe Saylor directs the educational contests while the dramatization contest tops tonight’s program at eight at the grade school. Athletics stage tomorrow at 12 30 at the high school grounds under Jack Sweat. Tomorrow morning exhibits of school work in the park offer free coffee and cocoa at noon for those bringing lunch.

Toady Choteau Edythe Saylor Jack Sweat

Chateau PTA Elects Officers for Next School Year

Officers chosen at last Monday’s meeting to lead activities starting in September include Mrs. Jennie Green as president, Mrs. John W. Hall as vice president, Mrs. John Lane as secretary, John Eckford as treasurer, announced by retiring president Mrs. G C Core. The meeting was the final one for the current year.

Chateau Parent-Teacher Association G. C. Core Jennie Green John W. Hall John Lane John Eckford

Board votes to improve high school grounds with lawn and trees

The board approves converting the front ground into a lawn with trees and shrubs around the county's $100,000 high school building. Faculty rehires include Mildred Forrest Olive Scholz and Helen Paulsen resigns. Five existing members re-elected see resignations Sophia Hokanson Anne Thurneau. The school will reopen with principal R F Williamson and six other faculty members: Bertie Williamson Fredrica Medley Olive Scholz Mildred Forrest and Jack Sweat.

Thorn Chateau Mildred Forrest Olive Scholz Helen Paulsen Sophia Hokanson Anne Thurneau R. ,F. Williamson Bertie Williamson Fredrica Medley Jack Sweat

Coyotes Killed in County Bounty Totals 145

From April 8 to May 12 in Teton county Sheriff J L Collins records 145 coyotes killed for bounty. Thirty two pelts were by Franklin Fellers leading a list of claimants. Barney Jocko had 30, others ranged 1 to 16. Bounty is 2 dollars per head. claims require sheriff certification and two taxpayer witnesses before Helena approves funds from the state livestock fund.

Teton County J. L. Collins Franklin Fellers Barney Jocko Helena The Livestock Commission State Livestock Fund

Woman's Club to Convene Important Meeting Next Tuesday

An important meeting of the Woman's Club is set for next Tuesday afternoon at three o'clock in the club rooms. Members are urged to attend.

Woman’s Club

Former Bole Boy Wins Second in National Oratorical Contest

Eugene McElmeel a 16 year old California lad and former Bole area resident from Teton county finished second in the national high school oratorical contest held in Washington D C Finalists were chosen from over a million entrants through preliminary rounds. President Coolidge addressed the contestants during the Washington event.

Eugene McElmeel California Bole Teton County Washington, D. C Coolidge Young McElmeel Washington

Car of Purebred Shorthorns for Teton County Purchases

Distribution of a carload of pure bred Shorthorns with young heifers and bulls was completed by County Agent Robert Clarkson after a trip to Townsend with M G Carver to buy stock from the Gray P Keene herd. Local buyers include J R Jones four heifers Nick Reise one heifer W L Johns one heifer Harry Collins three heifers C W Johns one heifer A Rowland one bull Joe Zgoda and G W Reichen each bought a bull. Purchasers are pleased with additions and plans are set for Jersey dairy stock for Teton county farmers.

Robert Clarkson Townsend M. G. Carver Gray P. Keene North County J. R. Jones Nick Reise W. L. Johns Harry Collins C. W. Johns A. Rowland Pendray Joe Zgoda G. W. Reichen Bynum Clarkson Jersey Teton County

Civil actions filed in the district court this week

The clerk reports new cases including B M Jacobson and Kesselhein versus Geo Harvey for a quiet title action Vermont Loan and Trust Co versus Gertrigie Burns Elder for foreclosure of mortgage William F Rieckhoff versus J M Brandt et al for foreclosure A W Springhorn receiver for American Bank and Trust Co versus Axel L Wairson et al for foreclosure.

B/M. Jacobson B.kesselhein Geo. Harvey Vermont Loan and Trust Co Gertrigie C. Burns Elder William F. Rieckhoff J. M. Brandt A. W. Springhorn American Bank and Trust Co Axel L. Wairson

Ranger Butler Visits Choteau From Ear Mountain Station

Ranger Chas. M. Butler of Ear Mountain station paid a business visit in Choteau yesterday.

Chas. M. Butler Ear Mountain Station Choteau

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