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Choteau Acantha

Location

Choteau, Montana, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1941

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County 4-H Achieve ment Day Set in Chatéau

The first county wide 4 H Achievement Day for Teton County will be held at the high school in Chateau Saturday Nov 8. A 1 30 p m program includes singing led by Mrs Lorna Green of Bynum and a talk by Scotty Cameron state 4 H club leader on club activities. Awards pins and seals will honor year’s work and four outstanding 4 H members will be announced as delegates to the Chicago 4 H club congress in December. Sixteen clubs participate in Major Bowes Amateur Hour with prizes from the Chateau Lions club and a popcorn ball sale to fund travel to Chicago for four 4 H ers.

Teton County Chatéau Lorna Green Bynum Scotty Cameron Chicago Bowes Chateau Lions Club E. N. Southard 4-H County Council Grant Shoquist 4-H Builders’ Group Cchicago

Tax Questions Open Debate On State Debt and Tax System

A writer discusses rising taxes from first half payments, noting last year’s costs were lower and linking increases to bonded indebtedness. They doubt tax fairness and propose a plan where those with surplus income bear more, likening it to a sales tax and suggesting broader adoption in several states.

Sam

Morgenthau Pushes Wheat Tariff Relief for Consumers

The secretary argues the farmer is overpaid for wheat and favors lowering the Canadian tariff to reduce bread and flour costs for consumers. He expresses persistent concern about high prices and supports tariff relief measures.

Mr. Morgenthau

Morgenthau criticized for plans on wheat payments and aid

The author attacks Mr. Morgenthau for proposing a half billion savings by paying farmers less and accuses him of favoring the rich. The piece mocks his economics class and private wealth, arguing his policies would hurt wheat growers while sparing his own income.

Mr. Morgenthau School of Economics Morgenthau

Ickes and a Poultry Farm Controversy

The letter criticizes Henry Ickes for alleged political favoritism and use of government resources to run a poultry operation. It argues special privileges corrupt national life, rails against Congress spending, and predicts dire consequences if trends continue. The writer claims government transport of eggs and other resources aid the farm.

Ickes Washington Picayune

Crosses Erected On Priest Butte By Church Group

Rev R F Vick and the Epworth League of the Methodist church completed three large crosses on Priest Butte for outdoor services. Set in concrete they are visible from the highway and stand out at night with moonlight. Material reportedly donated by Monarch Lumber Co.

R. F. Vick Epworth League of the Methodist Church Priest Butte Monarch Lumber Co

Teton Faces Shelby in Title Playoff After Turbulent Race

The Teton Bulldogs fell to the Conrad Cowboys last Friday, leaving a three way divisional tie with Shelby and Choteau. Conrad earns a bye. Choteau visits Shelby this Saturday for a berth to meet Conrad next week for the championship. Tickets at the high school. co sponsor Chateau and Shelby. expected record crowd for the playoff. Dellno’s scarlet fever quarantine sidelined the quarterback, contributing to Conrad’s first score on fumbled punts. Chateau threatened in the first half, but Conrad led 7-6 at halftime and won with a late second TD. A Tuesday practice game saw Chateau defeat Fairfield 20-12 as the Bulldogs rested their first string in the second quarter and mixed lineups.

Teton Bulldogs Conrad Cowboys Conrad Shelby Choteau Chateau Bulldogs Dellno Harris Loce Fairfield P&itfield

Magician Bobo to Perform at Local High School Tuesday

The national assemblies of Los Angeles announce Bobo the Magician will appear at the high school auditorium at 8 p m Tuesday November 11. Admission 15 cents for adults and 10 cents for students. Bobo from Texas presents a streamlined magic program with his wife and emphasizes showmanship and timing over tricks.

National Assemblies of Los Angeles Bobo Texas Obo Severa Sooks America

City Council Grants Several Building Permits This Month

At the regular meeting, permits approved include Ole Holland for a garage, Harry Wood for a garage and chicken house, H. L. Stafford for a residence between Mrs. Webb and E. Kleffman, and The Great Northern for a water line to the bunk house. The council also ruled that pavilion gas bills are paid by users and meters read before each use.

Ole Holland Harry Wood H. L. Stafford

Farmers Union and Triple-A Meet At Bole Friday

There will be a Triple-A meeting at Bole Friday at 8 p m to discuss agricultural developments and adjustments. The state Triple-A committee and Farmers Union officers Herb Rolph of Joplin and Lee Doheny of Brady will attend. all farmers are invited.

Bole Dutton State Farmers Union Herb Rolph Joplin Lee Doheny Brady

Workers Named For Red Cross Roll Call Drive

In response to the Red Cross roll call for Armistice Day, districts were set and chairmen appointed across the county. Eleven districts will recruit from one to six school districts with local helpers to be chosen, and memberships handed to workers when possible. Some districts have yet to be contacted. a full list will be released next week.

Red Cross Chateau AdalIurtchinison Banks Cecil Huffman Lena Gunther Joe Fallon Dick Reiding Fred Smith Bynum Olga Monkman Okla Falardeau Pendrey Bill Wellenstein Talbert Collins Dan Edwards Billy Reiquam Dutton Geo. Sollid Bole Bole Woman’s Club Fairfield Margaret Hedbloom Belleview

Elderly Woman Found Dead at Ranch Home

Sylvia Pearl Adams, 69, was found dead in the yard of her ranch home 22 miles west of Chateau. Funeral services were held November 1 at Banks Funeral Home with Rev. F. Vick officiating. She moved to Teton county in 1922 and had lived on the ranch since 1930. Survived by sister L. Beryl Durham of Able Montana and R. Brown of Moiese Montana.

Banks Sylvia Pearl Adams Chateau F. Vick Chocau Hampton Bloor Reo. A. Carroll Walter Hitchcock Gilbert Lee Knightstown Ind Teton County Samuel T. Adams Butte L. Beryl Durham Able, Mont R. ©. Brown Moiese Mont

Cornerstone Laid For New Catholic Church In Choteau

The cornerstone of the new St Eph’s church at Choteau was blessed and laid last Sunday by the Right Rev. Victor Day of Helena. Monsignor Day was assisted by several priests including Rev. Timothy Toroney, Rev. G. H. Hietpas, Rev. J. F. Schulte, and Rev. Russell Cheidler. Nearby clergy from Va lier and Great Falls attended, with parishioners and visitors from Power and Fairfield. A dinner followed at 5 p.m. Favorable weather allows bricklayers Joseph Murphy and crew to finish in about ten days.

Steph Choteau Victor Day Helena M. S. Vander Loop Valier John Molyneux Great Falls Power Jutton Fairfield Joseph Murphy

Armistice Day Observance Aimed at Local Businesses

Fragmentary OCR notes indicate plans for an Armistice Day observance affecting business houses in Cho area. The readable text suggests a timetable or agreement, with references to days tied to Armistice events and local commerce operations.

Carroll to Speak at Armistice Day Program in Chateau

Geo A Carroll will deliver the principal address at the Armistice Day program to be held in the Chateau at the high school auditorium next Tuesday Nov 11 at 10 50 am. The event is arranged by K E Sturgis and sponsored by the American Legion with Teton county high school. The program includes the high school band five minute student talks and patriotic numbers. An Armistice night dance at the city park pavilion closes the day’s events.

Geo, A. Carroll Chateau K. E. Sturgis The American Legion Teton County High School Carroll Legion Anchors Aweigh Zimmerman Don Rose Noel Gay Bill Reiquam Gershwin Boys’ Glee Club America Paul Alzheimer F. W. Meacham Geo. A. Carroll

Dairy Meetings Planned in Bynum Farmington Agawam Area

Extension dairy specialist J. O. Tretsven will speak at Farmington on Monday November 10 at 8 p m and at Agawam on Tuesday November 11 at 8 p m County Agent S N Halvorson says the meetings aim to improve feeding and management for higher 1942 production with discussions on possible cooperative dairy bull access and efforts to bring in better stock including Tillamook calf orders already placed for early 1942 delivery.

J. O. Tretsven S. N. Halvorson Farmington Agawam Bynum-Farmington-Agawam Tillamook Cow Testing Association Tillamook

Jury Awards Damages in Depner v. Depmer Case

Jury awarded Gustave Depner Sr. damages of 800 dollars plus costs after the term of court closed last week in the case Gustave Depner Sr versus Gottlieb Depmer et al. The verdict totaled 890 dollars.

Gustave Depner Sr Gottlieb Depmer

State Land Auction Set Across Montana In November

The state land department announces a sale of more than 90 000 acres of state owned and repossessed land across north central Montana with events in Choteau Cut Bank Shelby Chester and Fort Benton from November 17 to 21. grazing land starts at five dollars per acre while agricultural land begins at ten dollars per acre with some school fund repossessions sold at cost.

State Land Department Montana Cut Bank Shelby Choteau Teton County Glacier Couty Toole County Chester Liberty County Fort Benton Chouteau County Court House Legion Pavilion J.W. Walker Walker

Committees Named for Old Settlers Frolic Nov 18

Old Settlers announce committees for the annual frolic at the Masonic hall on November 18 at 7 pm. Banquet tickets cost 75 cents per plate, dues are $1.00, with single ladies 50 cents. Officers include President Mrs Wheeler Cole and Vice President Mrs Walter Gorman.

Masonic Hall Hattie McDonald Josephine Beaupre Mary Monkman Marie Heighton J. Carlson Geo. Porter Tom Larson Florence Hailey Martha Boutilier Cora Halladay Annie Kelly Frat Crossen Ora Knowlton Fearon Robert Johnson Dupuyer Geo. Thompson Bill Emerick Bill Thorn Alma Perry Ross Hatcher Fairfield John Jackson C. W. Burns Harry Porter Cora Cohoe Eva Burns Edna Beaupre Hazel Robison Walter Gorham

Hospital Notes Maynard Hospital

Mrs. Carrie Bakken of Minneapo Y's mother of John Bakken, entered Mend for medical treatment.

Carrie Bakken Minneapo Y John Bakken

Peggy Knotts and Jimmy Martin Wed in Great Falls

A wedding took place in Great Falls last Sunday as Peggy Knotts married Jimmy Martin. The couple, both Teton County High School alumni, were wed by a justice of the peace and attended by Janet Fields and Junior Anderson. A dinner followed at Mrs. Neva Fields' home before the couple plans to reside in Great Falls.

Great Falls Peggy Knotts Jimmy Martin Janet Fields Junior Anderson Choteau Neva Fields Teton County High School Peggy Jim Martin Vera Craig The Finance Corporation

November Blue Stamp List Adds Butter and Pork

Butter and pork join the federal blue-stamp list for November announced by Claude R. Wickard. The November list includes butter, pork, eggs, fresh vegetables, and other staples, with free blue stamps for eligible stamp customers.

U. S Claude R. Wickard John Hollis Jenkins Surplus Marketing Administration Federal Stamp Plan

Alice Jane Davidson 72 Dies in Dutton

Mrs. Alice Jane Davidson aged 72 died at her Dutton home on Wednesday November 5 from infirmities of old age. She had lived in Dutton for 18 months and previously resided between Cheteau and Augusta since 1915. Born January 31, 1869 in Chillicothe Iowa she married Samuel B. Davidson in 1902 at Ottumwa Iowa. There are no relatives.

Alice Jane Davidson Dutton Banks Funeral Cheteau Augusta Chillicothe Iowa Ottumwa Samuel B. Davidson

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Ilife E.R. Wetlcaw Congress Teton Farmers’ Union New Catholic Church Maynard Hospital
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