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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1937
Page
2
E L Jourdonnais owner and publisher notes publication weekly on Thursday in Choteau Montana. It is a second class matter. Subscriptions: one year two dollars six months one dollar twenty five cents three months seventy five cents. Foreign countries Canada two fifty per year. Payable in advance.
Joe Mozer, veteran Chateau shoemaker, promotes fixing shoes and boosting business. He shows a finishing machine, offers bargain prices, and urges customers to come by after supper. He vows to convert on hand material into cash to pay taxes and beans. He says many shoes are worth fixing if properly done.
The Agawam 4 H girls organized their club at Mrs G Torgerson home with Mrs C Thomas as leader Viola Moser president Ruth Harris vice president Margaret Moser secretary Madeline Wiest song leader. Next meeting scheduled at Agawam club house May 27.
Old Timers of Teton county are invited to the Choteau Methodist church Memorial Day service at 11 a.m. Rev. J. A. Martin of Great Falls will be guest preacher. A noon picnic dinner will follow, with each family bringing a balanced menu. Coffee and sugar provided. An evening stereoptican lecture and sermon by Rev. Martin on early Montana days.
Mr and Mrs E L McDonnell of Power visited friends in Chateau Saturday afternoon to discuss business. He represents the Montana Mustard Seed Co which has contracted with farmers for about normal mustard acreage. Drought last summer reduced Teton county planted area though other regions show higher totals. The firm also grows acreage in North Dakota this year.
Senator James E. Murray promotes the 2300 mile St Louis to Fort Benton cruiser race starting May 28. Crews for the Fort Benton and City of Malta entries are named with captains and supporting riders. Other Montana participants include Dawley and Subbard, Great Falls. Pierre entry lists Myers Burke Vilas Hipple. Chris Craft boats include free dock and water access arranged by the Federal Barge association.
The Diamond Valley school hosted a picnic on the Bannatyne ranch beside the Teton river with ball games and swimming. A 1:30 basket lunch with ice cream and cake followed. Members attended a Sun River dance and a dinner party at Carl Rosak with several families present. The H D club held a demonstration, winners to be included in the year book. A six pound baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ernest McVicker. The Lions banquet will be served by the Diamond Valley H D club at the schoolhouse on May 24, and Sunday school attendance reached 35 with Mrs Juelfs as superintendent.
J A Primus secretary of the Teton County Farmers union says the annual picnic will be held Tuesday June 22. Details will come next week and the location likely in Chateau city park, continuing its tradition of picnicking speaking and dancing for a large crowd.
Secretary J. W. Broderick reports the Choteau Country Club has accepted an invitation from the Shelby club for the annual oil field golf tournament in Shelby on Sunday June 6. He asks all prospective players to leave their names with him promptly to estimate attendance.
Dry homes on farms and range land have yielded close to 1000 dollars to residents in Teton and nearby counties. H. B. Swanson, the local buyer, disclosed the sums on Saturday and indicated that more revenue is likely as he shipped a fourth carload on Monday.
The document notes a gross quantity near 100 tons with a unit price of 10 dollars per ton. It highlights bulk ore transactions and summarizes the pricing terms for large-scale shipments.
The Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Co. announces an open house at the local office on Monday May 24 from 2 to 5 pm and 7 to 9 pm. Guests, subscribers and non-subscribers, will see “Behind the Scenes” calls handling and equipment operation. Exhibits cover telephony progress, materials, local and state service, and telephone history highlights.
Public land notice for Iver C. Lestrud claim in Chateau Montana with witnesses named. alias summons in Teeton county district court seeking $750 in promissory note plus interest and mortgage foreclosure. court actions dated 1937 and 1934 with publication dates May 20 and June 17, and first pub May 20 last June 10.
The administratrix Emily J Hodgskiss of the estate of J E Hodgskiss deceased invites creditors and claimants to present their claims with vouchers within four months from first publication. Claims should be shown at George Coffey, Larson Building, Chateau Montana. Date May 15 1937. George Coffey attorney for administratrix. First pub May 20 last June 10.
Notice announces a public sale of the school building located on Section 11 Township 23 North Range 7 West M P M. The auction is set for 2 p m on May 22 1937 at the school house. Highest bidder must pay cash. By order of School District No 29 Board of Trustees. W C Rogers Clerk. First publication April 29 last May 20.
Sealed bids will be received until 6 p m May 21 1937 in the office of the undersigned clerk of school district No 1 for redecorating certain rooms and halls in the Chateau Public School building Specifications are on file in the office of the clerk.
The board may reject all bids and requires a 25 percent bond from the successful bidder. Jacinetaol Buell A. Roll, Clerk of School District No. 1, Chateau, Teton County, Montana. First pub May 13, last May 20.
Russell R. Mellon files to quiet title in land in Choteau Teton County Montana describing Lots 10 to 14 in Block 2 Original Townsite of Choteau with all buildings and improvements. Service required to all defendants within twenty days. default judgment may be entered. First publication May 6 1937 May 27 1937.
Directors impose assessment No. 42 of $25 per share on all capital stock of the Farmington Montana corporation. Payment to Cal Binford, secretary-treasurer, by May 28, 1937. Unpaid shares become delinquent and will be sold at public auction June 18, 1937 at 2 p.m. at the post office front door in Farmington, Montana. May 6 to May 27, 1937.
Teton County Montana offers Lots 16 and 17, Block 8, Town site Fairfield for cash public auction at the courthouse front door on June 5 1937 at 2 pm. Appraised value is 100 dollars. bids below will not be considered. Quit claim deed issued upon bid acceptance and payment. By order of the Board of County Commissioners May 5 1937. GEO. A. Carroll County Clerk. First pub May 6 last May 27
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