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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1947
Page
3
Jere Coffey serves as editor and publisher for the weekly Chateau, Montana newspaper published every Thursday and entered at the local post office as second class matter.
A Helena funding delay threatens a federal grant for the Chateau hospital. The state must appoint a hospital survey committee to qualify Montana towns for quarterly federal aid, with $50 000 available per quarter. Gov ernor Ford’s action is urged to unlock the Burton Hatch program and prevent losing funds to Washington.
State Auditor John J. Holmes certifies Consolidated Underwriters authorized to transact miscellaneous insurance in Montana until March 31, 1948. 1946 year figures show income 4,714,675.33 disbursements 4,213,546.77 assets 6,746,154.01 liabilities 3,627,623.22 surplus 3,118,530.79. Signed April 1, 1947 at Helena State Capitol.
Mrs Clyde Barnet reports visits by Mr and Mrs Reo Coghill and others. Frank Roggenbuck of Milbank and Mike Horak family guests. Horak daughter Nellie cares for the ill baby. DeBruycker house warming with new electric toaster gift. Chateau and Conrad calls and shopping noted among pairs of local families.
Mrs Gladys Baquet guided Collins 5th graders on a Great Falls educational trip. The Collins school closes Saturday May 17 with a river picnic if weather permits. Lunch, races, and a ball game will be part of the festivities.
The Board of Trustees will receive bids for a long wheelbase one ton panel truck fully equipped as a school bus. Bids are due June 3, 1947. The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Lyle Davis, Clerk.
The Montana Office of the State Auditor certifies that Constitution Reinsurance Corporation filed a December 31 1946 statement and complies with state law to transact fire reinsurance until March 31 1948 Its capital 500 000 assets 2 627 696 32 surplus 553 595 31 and policyholder surplus 1 053 595 31 as witnessed by John J Holmes
The Chateau Montana Methodist Church lists services and activities from Sunday May 18 with 9:45 a.m. Sunday school 11:00 a.m. worship and a 5:00 p.m. sermon It Cant Be Killed. May 19 8:00 p.m. Wesleyan Service Guild at Mrs E Derusha and Vacation Bible School begins for two weeks. Circles meet May 21 Circle A Circle B Circle C at various homes. May 23 8:00 p.m. Talent Program and Pie Social in Industrial room.
Pendroy Montana invites locals to a Men’s Day service at 3:00 p m with male and boy choir and a sermon followed by basement refreshments. On Thursday May 22 at 2:00 p m the Ladies Aid meets at the church to travel to Dupuyer for a church picnic and meeting. Everyone is urged to attend.
The mayor and council of Choteau Montana receive the regular annual examination of city records and accounts conducted by Deputy State Examiner A J Kalberg. The audit covered April 21 to April 23 1947 and lists city officers Henry D Robison James M Sulgrove Fred C Barribel John G Jackson.
Fertilizing hill-farm pastures in Scotland by helicopter or airplane is the only practical method to build fertility and boost production on hard-to-reach fields.
The text lists essential elements for all plants and animals with phosphorus, potash and calcium highlighted as needed in larger quantities. It stresses a set of 12 to 15 elements overall and notes the importance of these minerals in growth and health.
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