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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1940
Page
3
The May 1 crop report shows Montana winter wheat at 1,193,000 acres for harvest, a potential record high, with an expected yield of 18.0 bushels per acre and total production near 21.5 million bushels. Abandonment remains low, April rains improved prospects, and conditions vary by region with moisture still needed for average yields.
The Montana Supreme Court weighs a petition to force Helena justice A. J. White to hear a case against J Burke Clements. The suit accuses Clements of breaking the corrupt practices act as head of the Wheeler for President club and as a precinct and state committee member.
Attorney General H. J. Freebourn rules that county commissioners may privately sell lands if not sold on the initial offering without reappraisal or advertisement. Lands must not sell for less than 90 percent of appraised price. If land values have risen substantially, a reappraisal should be ordered.
Montana dairy experts urge building a safety bull pen to reduce injuries. J O Tretsven notes the device saves labor, keeps bulls from breeding neighbor cows, helps timing of breeding, and aids neighbor access. Training young bulls and using a staff for older ones are advised. Circular No 2 details are available from county agents or Montana State College.
The state railroad and public service commission orders Red Owl of Miles City to appear in Helena on May 28 to answer charges of violating the unfair practices act by selling condensed milk jello and cereal below cost.
Nearly 40 Prairie county 4-H club members attended church on Sunday April 28 in observance of 4-H Club Sunday. A 4-H quartette sang I Got to be Ready and Bernice Haidle sang Follow the Gleam. Walter Johnson led services and Dr Oswald Schwalbe spoke on Grown Up Boys and Girls.
Richland county 4-H leaders were entertained at a Sidney Kiwanis luncheon in an annual spring gathering led by county extension agent Earl Bjork. Plans for Greenfields Sun River irrigation fair were discussed to support the North Montana State Fair booth. the event aims to aid project materials.
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