Choteau Poised for Postwar Building Boom
The town of Choteau expects a postwar building surge based on solid economy and new projects. Planned developments include a Crary theatre and apartments in memory of Dr. E J Crary, a new Main Avenue building, a modernized Connor structure, and McDonald improvements. Local Legion growth and several residences signal broader expansion.
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Choteau
Rockies
Chateau
E. J. Crary
Lyall J. Crary
Great Falls
Teton County
Main Avenue
Strain Brothers
Freeman Curtis
Connor
C. D. McDonald
McDonald
J. C. Penney
the Legion
Hanson Bros
Eisenhower and Russians Strain Over Time Magazine Image
Report notes Eisenhower’s meeting with Zhukov hardened by a Time magazine photo mocking Stalin. He recalls press freedom, contrasts Soviet censorship with U.S. free press, and cites Russian sensitivity to Western coverage as they press for nuance in diplomacy.
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Eisenhower
Dwight Eisenhower
U. S
Time Magazine
Berlin
Stalin
Time
Marshal Zhukov
Ike
Zhukov
U.S. A
Special Assessment Ordered by Teton Co-operative Canal Co.
Directors levy special assessment No. 60 of 25.00 per share on all stock to be paid by November 2, 1945 to A. G. Arensmeyer, secretary and treasurer. Unpaid shares after November 2 will be delinquent and sold December 2, 1945 at 2 p.m. at the Farmington post office front door to cover delinquent amount and costs. Dated October 6 1945 at Chateau Montana.
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Teton Co-operative Canal Co
Chateau
Teton County
Montana
A. G. Arensmeyer
Farmington
Sec.-Treas
Notice of Assessment for Farmers Cooperative Canal Co
Stockholders are informed that the Farmers Cooperative Canal Co directors levied a fifty dollar per share assessment on all capital stock. Payment is due by October 27, 1945 to G E Monkman in Farmington Montana. Unpaid by then, the delinquent stock will be sold at public auction November 17, 1945 at 2 PM at the Farmington post office front door to cover the delinquent amount and sale costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Cooperative Canal Company
Farmington
Teton County
Montana
G. E. Monkman
Choteau
Farmers Cooperative Canal Co
G. E
Quiet title suit over Lots 1 2 and part NE quarter
In Montana District Court Teton County C W Heas sues to quiet title to Lots 1 and 2 and the south half of the northeast quarter of section 4 township 21 north range 5 west Montana Meridian. Defendants include Anna Hess William Hess unknown heirs and trustees. Respondents must answer within twenty days or risk default judgment. Publication dates October 4 11 18 and 25.
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Anna Hess
William J. Hess
State of
Montana
Teton County
Montana Meridian
A. H. Doughty
Harold K. Anderson
Helena
Taxes Due Notice for Teton County Montana 1945
Notice lists due dates for real property taxes in Teton County for 1945 covering State County School and special improvement levies. First installment due by Nov 30 1945 at 5 p.m. with interest and penalties if delinquent. half taxes due by May 31 1916 with similar penalties. G E Monkman Treasurer. Also local brief noting visitors from Chateau and Fairfield.
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Teton County
Montana
Chateau
G. E. Monkman
Lawsuit to Quiet Title on Donna Cleaver Heirs Land in Montana
Effie G. Walden sues all claimants to a Sun River water rights farm in Teton County Montana. The complaint seeks a decree establishing Walden as owner in fee simple and enjoining other claims after a 1945 patent to the heirs of Donna Ruth Cleaver. Publication lists known heirs Helen Andrews and Violet Thomson and notes their interests conveyed to Walden.
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District Court
Ninth Judicial District
State of Montana
County of
Teton
Effie G. Walden
Montana
Range One
Montana Principal Meridian
United States Government
Sun River Reclamation
Donna Ruth Cleaver
United States
Dughty
Eyrothy Armstrong
Donna the Cleaver
Helen Andrews
Great Falls
Violet Thomson
Orchard Homes
Missoula
Church & Harris
Aeores
G. G. Harris
Desertion Divorce Suit Filed in Chateau Montana
Bonnie L Greenawailt sues D M Greenawalt in District Court Chateau Montana for divorce on desertion grounds. Clerk A H Doughty records the order October 10 1940 with attorney Bert I Packer listed. Publication dates are October 11 18 25 1940 and November 1.
Notice to Creditors Estate of Julia Kelley
The administrator R. E. Nelson asks creditors and claimants to present claims within four months from the first publication at Bert J. Packer’s office in the Larson building Chateau Montana. Date October 8 1945. Bert I. Packer attorney for the administrator. Four publications Oct 11 18 25 and Nov 1.
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Julia Kelley
Bert J. Packer
Larson Building
Chateau
Montana
R. E. Nelson
Bert I. Packer
Pendroy Notes Record Local Visits and Events
Pendroy residents joined Great Falls visitors for a Tuesday baseball game and hosted a Friday church party. Local people attended Michael Campbell’s funeral in Choteau while others traveled to Stanford Denton and Lewistown. A farewell for Mr. and Mrs. Talbert, ship leave for Donald Rice, and war fund subscriptions are noted along with a home move for Lee M. Smith family.
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Gebhart
Great Falls
American League All Stars
Emerson Earles
Dave Larson
Donald Swanson
Donald Rice
USN
Farragut
Idaho
Talbert
National War Fund
Wartorn
Carl Gulbrandson
Pendrey
Michael Campbell
Choteau
Choteau Hospital
Lee M. Smith
Peggy Lea Stearns
Malta
A Compliment For Choteau Visitors From Alaska
Wm Pinnell and Maurice Talifson arrived from Alaska to visit friends in Choteau. They stood on the sidewalk and exchanged greetings with many locals, calling the town “the same nice friendly place.”
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Pinnell
Maurice Talifson
Alaska
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Cc. R. Harris and Son
Fairfield
Acantha
Harris
Chireh
Harrie
Weswswa Syaamasew
Plain Ford Building
County
Ofreton
Bonnie L. Greenawailt
D. M. Greenawalt
Dorothy Armstrong
Plaintiff
Pendroy News
Lee Hamer
First Ave. South
Mont
G. E. Lindholm, Prop
Boulder
Boulder Hot Springs
Boulder, Mont
H. W. Bateman
HAR
Insurance Agency
Chuteau, Mont
James Sands
Glenn
Knudtzon Lumber Co
Wittard
Malone’s Pharmacy
Choteau Drug Company
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