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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1936
Page
5
Local items note Armistice day closures at Hirshberg’s and Chick’s Shell Station. Social entries record dances at Bole with Tracy’s Orchestra, lodge meetings in Dutton and Missoula visitors, plus visits of Mrs. Harrison Loomis and others.
Dr. Boyd Davis of C. E. Davis and Sons will be in Choteau to fit glasses at the Choteau Hotel on Saturday November 21.
The weather forecast led to a blizzardy Halloween night with many youngsters demanding treats. City records show minimal damage while pranks included clothes lines and playful mischief around garages and farms, sparking mixed reactions from residents.
At Frank Allum camp along Route creek on Sun river drainage ten hunters secured elk plus two goats during the big game season. From Chateau Havre Hamilton Gilford and Waldron Creek witness recalls the pack out of a big grizzly. Allum notes success comes from leaving beaten paths.
The Ferris family expresses heartfelt thanks for the many deeds of kindness shown during Ed Ferris’s final days. They acknowledge sympathy, floral offerings, and other services, signed HAL, JACK and BEN FERRIS.
Notices from the county agent announce a recreation meeting this Friday evening at 8 30 at the county high school building in Chateau. Farmington leaders oversee the program and members anticipate a pleasant evening.
Choteau Gospel Tabernacle announces Sunday school at 10 a m and morning worship at 11 a m evangelist service at p m midweek prayer and praise at 8 p m. Everyone welcome, GEO H SKARET, Pastor.
The Twenty second Sunday after Trinity schedule lists Holy Communion at article start, morning prayer at 10 30 and a second celebration and sermon at 11 00. The church opens Wednesday Armistice Day for a quiet day of prayer led by Rev Lee H Young.
The Bole Woman's Club hosts a Saturday evening dance in Bole with Tracy's Wahoo Orchestra. Admission is 40 cents for men and 10 cents for ladies. A large crowd attended last Friday's H D get together and enjoyed dinner and club stunts. The home talent play scheduled for December 5 was postponed after holidays due to cast illness. Local visitors included Mr and Mrs Ralph Clayton Miss Alvis Zeigler and Mrs Marion Davis.
A brief item notes a hunting trip near Stanford and asks travelers to leave a Red Cross dollar at Munson's store. The fragment mentions local landmarks and a charitable contribution ritual tied to the trip.
County 4-H clubs report pest destruction totals and prize winners. Julia Rowland and Joe Tackes lead in points across Pendroy Pals and Greenfield Certified Seed respectively. The rodent control contest is discontinued next year due to bubonic plague fears.
Pendroy residents and guests visited Great Falls and Helena last week with many dinner gatherings. Notable events include Halloween party hosted by Christie Alice Swanson, Pendroy H D club meeting planned with Mrs Jones, and residents returning from hospital or trips to visit family and friends in nearby towns.
Mrs H E Davis arrived Saturday to visit her sons and friends. Chas Franks of Chateau and many couples attended the Tuesday birthday gathering at Mr O C Durland home honoring his birthday.
Local notes report E Baier receiving treatment at Columbus hospital in Great Falls. A baby girl born October 25 to Mr. and Mrs Leslie Diedrick at Deaconess hospital in Great Falls. H D club meets Nov 5 at Mrs Jo Dirke s home with hostess assist. Roll call on Thanksgiving dinner ideas. Hallowe en party attended by Beck school children and teacher Miss E Uhlenkott. Mrs Rose Klien of Chateau visits Beck/Dirkes families. Martin Asmus returns from Conrad work. Teachers convention in Great Falls attended by Miss Elvera Uhlenkott. Beck H D club active at Bole county get together. Mrs Al Nelson hosts 12th birthday dinner for LeRoy. Outdoor games after. Other social visits noted among local families.
Alta Stott Dorothy Jensen and VI late Stott attended a Friday H D party at Bole and reported a very enjoyable time. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Dell Green Martina Schenk and Mrs Reid Swenson. Schenk rode the bus home to Idaho after the event. The Bynum H D club held a masked Halloween party at Roy Hanberg’s home with Alta Stott and Midge Hanberg earning praise for the evening.
A string of social events fills the week with dinners and lunches at Glenara Brott and Hankers homes. Visitors include Charles Maxwell from Alaska and families from Great Falls. Mrs Lightfoot and son Tommy travel to Ogden after a month’s stay with Knowley parents.
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