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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1934
Page
2
The article reflects on Memorial Day as a beautiful American holiday marking reverence for the dead and living veterans. It notes Decoration Day’s Civil War origins and frames the day as honoring principled service rather than glorifying war, stressing continued obligation to national and community responsibilities.
A call for broad community support to stage a successful Fourth of July in Chateau. Leaders urge wide backing, inspired by Miles City’s golden jubilee example and emphasize business benefit, worthy causes, and recreation. They push for strong will to organize and execute the event.
Edwin Bingham and Vilate Stott returned home from Flathead after a few days with relatives. Cal Wixom visited Great Falls on Wednesday. Ray R. Porter spent Wednesday there, with Mrs Ed Gowen joining him. John E. Lee and daughter Lucille left for Flathead by truck, returning with his son Ernest Jeath Stott visiting Hanberg house Thursday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Reid Swenson spent Sunday at Pendroy. Dell Green drove to Bancroft Idaho on business Wednesday and returned Saturday night. Armida Hanberg and Eunice Petty called at Swenson home Monday. D P Fabrick of Chateau and Reid Swenson drove to Brady Monday about irrigation. Edwin and Mrs Bingham arrived Saturday from Flathead to stay a few days and shear sheep. Mr and Mrs Dewey Lords of Vaughn visited Dewey’s parents Sunday.
The Home Demonstration club meets at the hall next Thursday June 7 at 11 00 am with a demonstration meal planned at noon featuring salads. Attendees should RSVP to Mrs Swenson by Tuesday to aid planning. Picnic plans for June 10 will be settled then. Rev Chester Bredo conducts a two week parochial school at the Norwegian Lutheran church. Several residents visit relatives and travel between Great Falls Bozeman and Vroreman.
Mr. and Mrs. Everett DeRusha host supper guests. Mr. and Mrs. Rutter and Miss Beckett camp in Glacier Park. Peggy Lou Rutter stays with Mrs. Hilda Anderson. Ruth Slanger visits Doris Anderson. Farmington seeks representation for the chautauqua chorus. volunteers urged to contact Mrs. F. W. Smith with voice part details. rehearsals to follow.
Pendroy adds Sunday school at 9 a m and church at 3 p m next Sunday with Rev Coles visit and special music. Mrs Seufert hosts four bridge tables honoring Mrs Roby and a North Dakota guest. prizes awarded to Mrs Jones and Mrs Nick Wellenstein. The Gutshalls host a seven o clock dinner for guests including Mr Talbert Mrs Fuller and others for birthdays of Jake Gutshall and G R Talbert. Helen Burke visits Christe Swanson. Porters buy a new sport sedan Chevrolet. Ladies Aid meets with Mrs Harry Swanson. Pendroy 4 H club organized at Mrs Talbert s with thirteen girls joining. officers Marjorie Kriggs president Betty Brownell VP Heather Mitchell secretary treasurer Rachel Gitchel reporter Beryl Jones song leader Winona Gitchel leader. Club to take up year two sewing.
Next Sunday June 3rd the Sunday within the Octave of Corpus Christi masses will be held in Choteau at 3 oclock, in Bynum at 11 oclock, in Fairfield at 8:30, and in Augusta at 11 oclock. Communion Sunday for Choteau and Fairfield. Rev J F Schulte pastor.
A reflective poem by Alice BE. Cox of Choteau honoring fallen soldiers. It frames veterans as resting peacefully beneath nature and divine protection. The piece speaks to memory, sacrifice, and the serene imagery of crosses, poppies, snow, and twilight curfews across a battlefield of time.
Sunday June 3 at 8 p m the Tabernacle hosts a message on future events and prophecy. Evangelist Margaret H. Knutsson leads the service with Bible study and prayer meetings scheduled through the week inviting community interest.
Department of the Interior announces a contest by Thora P. Kregness against Harry Milligan of Choteau Montana. The 1934 notice declares Milligan’s Homestead Entry cancelled if no sworn answer is filed within twenty days after the fourth publication, with proof of service to the contestant.
In the Ninth Judicial District of Montana Teton County a court has set June 15, 1934 at 10:00 a.m. in Chateau for proving the will of Edgar A. Newton deceased and for hearing I. W. Church’s request for letters of administration with the will annexed. Frances Rosengren.
Teton County Montana, by tax deed, offers sale of described real property at public auction. The auction will be at the front door of the courthouse in Choteau on June 30, 1934, at 2:00 p m, to the highest bidder.
The notice describes the sale of described lands in Teton County Montana with appraised value fixed by the county board. Minimum bid is 90 percent of the amount. Terms require 50 percent at sale and balance over two years at 4 percent interest. Upon bid fulfillment a quit claim deed will be issued. Dated May 10 1934. County Clerk Geo A Carroll. First publication May 24 last June 14.
Notice of intention to impound trespassing cattle and horses found on lands of the United States within the Teton Ranger District Lewis and Clark National Forest Montana. Impounding starts after June 20 1934 with redemption requiring full reimbursement of impounding expenses. Unsold stock may be auctioned or sold privately or destroyed per regulations. W B Willey Forest Supervisor Great Falls Montana.
In Te ton County Montana the court orders all interested parties to appear on June 15 1934 at 10 a m in Chateau to show cause why the administrator Rob ert Nathan should not be granted an order to sell the real property of the estate The described lands include SE1 2 Section 5 Township 25 North Range 2 West M P M Cascade County and several parcels in Teton County including Lots 3 and 4 Section 19 Lots 1 and 2 Section 30 Township 22 North Range 2 West and Lot 8 and SE 1 4 NW 1 4 Section 5 Township 21 North Range 2 West plus an undivided one half interest in Lots 13 and 14 Block 8 Townsite of Fairfield This notice is dated May 21 1934 and published in The Chateau Anaconda for two consecutive weeks
Ivan L. Hyland acting for heirs as to the estate of John Smith filed a petition to determine rights of all interested persons and to decide distribution. The estate includes a war risk insurance recovery from the United States Government amounting to 2127 dollars. No one has appeared or claimed any interest during administration.
The court orders all persons claiming interest in the estate to appear at 11:00 a.m. on July 13, 1934, in the Court Room at the Chateau Court House, Montana, to prove heirship or ownership and show cause why the petition should not be granted. Frances Rosengren, Clerk, seals the notice. Attorneys McLumby, Bus ha & Greenan, Great Falls, MT. First publication May 10, last May 31.
In the matter of the estate of Jens P. Wick deceased T C James Smith administrator and heirs at law are notified attorney in fact C R Hansen has filed a petition to ascertain and declare rights for distribution The estate includes Lot 2 Block 5 Power Montana cash 1045 goods 50 and mortgage notes 2200 Registrations close 5 pm Friday June 1 1934 for the Primary Nominating Election July 17 1934. GEO A Carroll County Clerk and Ex Officio Registrar plans for voters to register.
Persons having any interest in the estate are notified to appear in the court room at 9 o clock on July 13 1934 to exhibit their claims of heirship ownership or interest as provided by law and show cause why the petition should not be granted. The Clerk of the Court signs and seals the notice dated May 7 1934 with attorney details in Great Falls Montana.
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