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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1936
Page
4
Progress on Teton County Highs seven act vaudeville is reported with over 50 cast members. The November 20 show at the high school auditorium features a gypsy act barber shop scenes a mystery play and cabaret. Tickets go on sale November 16 at Rexall Drug Store.
The notice outlines seating tiers with reserved seats at 35 cents and general admissions at 25 cents for all events. It lists pricing details and directs readers to where tickets may be obtained.
Herbert D. Mack, 48, prominent Diamond Valley farmer, died Sunday after a fall at a Great Falls hospital. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Croxford Mortuary with cremation. Born June 4, 1888 in Pennsylvania, he studied at the University of Michigan Law School, practiced briefly in Pennsylvania, then settled in Dutton 25 years ago. Survived by wife Luella, two sons Donald and Joseph, three sisters in Pennsylvania, and a brother. Honorary pallbearers included four Michigan classmates.
The account references Earl N. Gensberger and Tom Davis of Butte and Senator George Melton of Dillon as participants or figures involved in a state matter, suggesting a legislative or political context with these named individuals. The snippet implies a political or committee setting in Montana.
A Matter of Choice will headline the Chateau Woman's Club general meeting next Tuesday at the grade school auditorium. Mrs. W. W. Smith will present a Rus sell life paper, part of National Art Week observance. Six characters appear in the play. program chair Mrs. J Burr Huffman directs. Curtain at 3 p.m. A social at Mrs. Burns' home will follow with refreshments.
Leonard Shebley of Pendray paid a 27.50 fine after admitting he killed three grizzly bears during a hunting trip into the Big River region. He checked out noting three bears and one goat, unaware the one bear limit had been in effect since October 14. Pelts were confiscated and wardens cited him before Justice J. G. Jackson.
Thirty five leaders from the Teton County Recreational council met at the high school for the November session. Farmington leaders ran the program with a skit Folding It, games, and folk dancing. Fifteen officials will visit the Cascade County Recreational council at the YMCA on Friday November 1. Liberty Center leaders will perform the one act play Who Gets the Car.
The American Legion auxiliary met at Mrs. Ek E Sturgis home with Mrs. H T Redmond as assistant hostess. Mrs. H C Huffman gave a district convention report from October 24 at Fairfield. Members began a patch work quilt to be gifted to disabled veterans at Fort Harrison when it reopens next year.
Governor Holt to hear charges against state highway commissioners Dr Harry McGregor Rockwood Brown and L J Croonenberghs at 2 pm in his office. Unwarranted claims for expenses cited as reason for removal. Attorney General Matson to present charges while Attorney John N Slattery aided records investigation.
Three defendants have lawyers and will defend at a hearing. The governor will preside as judge and referee the evidence and decide the case. Attorneys disagree on whether the governor alone can remove highway commissioners for cause or if grounds must meet court standards.
The Farmers Union announces a county-wide meeting on Tuesday November 17 at 2 pm. Leo Doheny state board director will outline plans for a county reorganization campaign. All members and interested parties are urged and invited to attend.
On Sunday November 15 the Methodist church observes special Remembrance services with communion marking the first American communion in 1784. Across America churches observe it simultaneously with choir music. The community is invited to join as the church launches its Fellowship movement. The Eight Day Preaching Mission continues nightly at Chateau Church with lay helpers and new songbooks. Special service tonight November 12 at 3 PM features Rev. J A Martin, Rev B P D Fridley and Rev Clas B Chappell as visiting speakers.
Beginning with the last half of 1936, construction charges will be due and payable on lands within the Greenfields Irrigation projects. The Greenfields Irrigation District has received a notice to levy one assessment to meet the construction charge. The district holds a government credit balance from grazing land leases sufficient for the first payment.
Joseph E. Hein, longtime Dupuyer region sheepman, died in Florida where he lived since 1925. Funeral held Tuesday at DeLand Catholic church. Born in Germany in 1856, he came to the United States in 1868 and later mined in Butte before buying a Dry Fork ranch and retiring in 1925. One daughter, Mrs. Charles W. Field of Pendroy, survives.
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