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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1936
Page
6
County agent reports grasshopper outbreaks in multiple areas with damage to crops in Farmington district. Bait stations opened in numerous towns and Choteau Dutton to aid control and spread instructions issued for proper timing and methods.
Sunday sunshine drew many district residents to the Eyland school grounds for a village picnic with races and games. Attendees included Miss Leona Lockhart and her pupils, plus local patrons.
The Teton County Farm Debt Adjustment committee met Tuesday in Chateau. Helena district supervisor E K Preuitt of the Resettlement Administration discussed assistance for farmers in debt. Farmers are urged to present problems to committee members John W. Hentges, C D McDonald, J B Conner, W J Earls, and Leo Doheny.
Postmaster Gibson Monkman reports the United States Marine Corps will gain 1000 men in the coming months. Lt. Col. R. S. Kilngsbury, in charge of Seattle recruiting, says June will see preference given to applicants from Montana and Idaho. Write Marine Corps Recruiting Station Seattle for full information.
Great Falls resident Oliver S. Warden and Helena socialite Eleanor C. McRae were married at 11 o'clock Saturday morning in the rectory of St. Helena's cathedral Helena. The ceremony was performed by Rt. Rev. Msgr. Day of Helena. Only the bride's mother and one family member on each side attended. Miss McRae’s sister-in-law and Mr. Warden's son Alexander Warden attended.
Montana extension service director J C Taylor says 1936 39 wheat contract compliance forms must arrive in Montana before June 1 and be distributed to counties for farmers who adjusted winter seedings prior to January 6. Filling these forms completes the AAA program phase invalidated by the Supreme Court decision.
Al G Barnes Circus performs in Great Falls on Tuesday June 9 with two shows at 2 and 8 pm. The world’s largest traveling tent seats 10 000. features six rings, 60 clowns, 1000 performers including Bert Nelson Terrell Jacobs Mabel Stark Cristiani Troupe Angelo family and Imperial Wrathiers.
Butte will disburse about 11.5 million in World War I bonus bonds to 15 360 Montana veterans. Butte postmaster to issue government checks endorsed by him, with rapid 10 minute cashings for local veterans and 24 hour mail delivery of checks to others, while post offices in other cities may face brief delays.
Rev. Charles G. Cole, Glacier Park district superintendent of the Montana Conference, will preach at the Chateau Methodist Church on Sunday May 31 at 11 a m. A reception for new members will follow the sermon with special music planned by Rev. Edwin Dover.
Three irrigation projects have begun construction as the state water conservation board reports. Total cost shared by the state equals 16300 dollars for a 25 percent allotment, with 65000 for Smith River, 58000 for Willow Creek, and 40000 for Conrad water system. Dam stripping at Smith River, camp setup at Willow Creek, and initial construction at Conrad mark progress after Helena session approvals.
Pendroy 4 H Club will meet at Christie Alice Swanson's home on Tuesday June 2 at 2 o clock hosted by Kathleen Campbell and Christie Swanson Christie Swanson reporter.
The Scissor Snippers held its sixth meeting on May 9, 1936 at Alma and Rose Camden's home. After a business session they practiced harmonicas, played quiet games, and displayed ball batting skills before a lunch served by Mrs Breere. The next meeting is June 3 at Cora Seekins home.
The Home Demonstration club will meet at the hall next Thursday June 7 with roll call My Favorite Pie Recipe. Plans for the annual picnic will be made. hostesses are Mrs. Cecil Passmore Mrs. Richard Claarman and Mrs. Oliver Manseth.
Pendroy notes report Mrs L O Kellogg died last Wednesday with large funeral attendance in Conrad. Mrs E N Davis hosts Ladies Aid June 4. another sale planned June 6 in the hotel building offering ice cream cake and coffee. Families attend prom in Chateau Fr Friday and fishing outings noted. Several residents depart for Washington state hospital, and visits to Great Falls, Shelby and Wenatchee accompany various social events.
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