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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1950
Page
7
Legal notice outlines proposed amendment to Montana constitution to create separate Department of Agriculture and Department of Labor and Industry with distinct commissioners. It covers submission to voters in November 1950, ballot wording, and repeal of conflicting acts.
The notice outlines two proposed Montana constitutional amendments submitted to voters in November 1950. One amends Article XIII Section 5 to cap county indebtedness at five percent of assessed value, with approvals required for larger sums. The other allows amendments to Article XIII to limit county indebtedness without prior elector approval, detailing ballot wording and counting procedures. The document includes official certification by Secretary of State Sam W. Mitchell and ownership notice for the Choteau Acantha with Jere Coffey as owner.
Chapter 193 proposes submitting to Montana voters in November 1950 a constitutional amendment to Section 6 of Article XTIT. It sets a 5 percent debt cap on cities towns townships and school districts based on taxable property value, with bonds beyond the limit void unless an increase is approved to fund sewer or water systems.
Everett 4H Newman executor of Frank A Newman Deceased gives notice to creditors and all persons with claims against the estate to present them with vouchers within ten months after first publication to 410 First National Bank Ridg Great Falls Montana. Dated September 15 1950 Jardine Chase and Stephenson attorneys for the executor 4 pubs Sept 21 to Oct 12.
Chapter 134 proposes submission to Montana voters of a constitutional amendment limiting county indebtedness or liability. The act outlines the process for referenda and the scope of the proposed XIII constitutional provision. Local governments would face new debt restrictions if approved.
Earl Turnbull states he will not accept any county office or job while noting he is to be one of Harry Van De Riet's deputies. Publication appears in 2 Pubs with dates Sept 28 and Oct 5.
The Commissioner of State Lands and Investments of Montana will sell at public auction on October 18, 1950 at 1 PM in Choteau, lands in Teton County. One tract of 640 acres in Sec 36, T24N R2E appraised at $10.00 per acre. Terms require 10 percent cash, balance amortized in 33 years at 5 percent, with penalties for default and fees of $5 per certificate. All sales subject to Board approval and mineral reserves.
State lands allow purchase by the highest bidder from a grazing lease holder who attends the sale and bids during the process. Purchasers must settle with the landowner for improvements and take possession on March 1 if lease expires earlier by agreement. Also notes a used 1947 International pickup as part payment for a successful bid.
The Town of Dutton invites bids to supply one new percent ton capacity unit by November 1 1950. Specifications and bidding forms are available at town hall. Bids must meet all stated requirements and be sealed for official review.
E L Jourdonnais once publisher of the Cho teau Acantha and a longtime Missoula Times printer was laid up for two weeks early last month due to a heart ailment. Doctors ordered no work for six weeks. His sons run a Missoula service station.
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