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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1939
Page
2
The state employment service reports 28,009 names on the active jobless file in Montana, down from 34,596 a year earlier. It says 1,830 jobs were found in September, with 1,081 in private industry and 809 on public works projects.
The Montana railroad and public service commission completed a hearing it convened to review Montana-Dakota Utilities gas rates in Conrad Valier and Chateau. The inquiry began September 18 at Conrad and resumed last week in Helena.
Federal census bureau data from 475 independent retailers in Montana show August sales up 4.5 percent from a year earlier and 1.2 percent above July. Auto dealers rose 14 percent from August last year, while meat and grocery stores fell 8 percent.
The family expresses sincere appreciation for courtesies and sympathy extended after the death of husband and father Octave DeRusha.
Austin Vick recalls a Conrad return trip filled with songs and laughs. Photos by Don McGinnis spark interest while June Knotts fears the bridge ride. Hi Lites notes a Dutton game next Tuesday, upcoming six weeks tests, Sub Deb club gathering, and a TPT members notice about dues.
The Stitch-in-Time club met at Virginia Sabo's home with Lois Knowlton present. Luncheon books were distributed and plans for the year discussed. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Sabo. The next meeting is set for November 4 at Mrs. Halver Daley's home. Elizabeth Miller, Reporter.
Montana Railroad Commission reports a complaint from four travelers who paid 25 dollars each plus a five dollar travel bureau fee from Seattle to Detroit and were stranded in Missoula Montana. The driver vanished after passengers unloaded luggage for the night. The commission warns the public to avoid unlicensed operators and is investigating illegal coast to Salt Lake City operations.
The state fish and game commission sets the trapping season for 1939 40 to start December 1. Marten are protected after January 31 while mink muskrat and fox remain legal until the night of April 14. State Game Warden James A Weaver announced the measure.
The state board of equalization collected 727 100 in September from the five cent per gallon gasoline tax, a record monthly total. Other September receipts totaled 45 970. Funds from the gasoline tax after refunds for non highway use go to the highway department.
The state welfare department sent October checks averaging 17.90 to 12,193 needy aged in Montana. I M Brandford, welfare board administrator, noted 150 checks averaging 20.60 went to the blind and 4,994 averaging 11.60 to aid dependent children.
The Beck local of the Farmers Union will meet at Beck school Friday evening October 20 with a card party after the business session. A linen shower honored Mr. and Mrs. Bill Schwanke recently married in Great Falls. Numerous locals visited, hosted dinners, or shopped in Chateau and nearby homes through the week including Mondloch, Teenyes, Kreiner, Thompson, and Ingbrigtson households.
The state executive committee of the Young Democratic club of Montana will meet in Helena October 15 to plan the expansion for next year. President L. R. Babb announced the 15-member board includes members from various parts of the state. The club now has 85 county chapters.
320 acres offered for sale located three percent miles north of Bynum at Lacanette place. Price suggested. inquiries directed to Kyle Jones of Bynum. 20-2
A local sale lists a 1932 Chevy Pickup a 1935 Ford Pickup a 1933 Chevy six wheel sedan a 1935 Chevy Coupe a 1939 Dodge Deluxe Sedan a 1929 Model A Sedan and a 1933 Ford V8 Coach. Buyers are urged to inspect reliable condition and pricing.
For sale notice lists Louis DeWitt place nine miles west of Pendrey, 440 acres well improved priced to sell. Inquire Kyle Jones Bynum. Also Beets Carrots Rutabagas sale at Cole's Garden Fairfield price per pound.
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