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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1939
Page
2
Mrs. Melvin Semingson and her Wisconsin sister with daughter Helen visited the R. S. Mac Clenian home Sunday. A shower for Mrs. Mike Horak was held at Baquet's last Wednesday. A large crowd attended and many presents were given. A grand lunch followed and all enjoyed the gathering.
Mr and Mrs Jim Cogill spent Sunday with their son and his wife. Geo Tomsha and family visited A Lippens home and Collins carnival was enjoyed last Saturday night. Ed Quenemoen of Whitefish visited his brother Joe Quenemoen. The Lippens hosted business visitors at Chateau. Junior Waterman and Dean Waterman visited Dupler's in Conrad. R S MacClenhan visited Geo Tomsha Monday. Eckford visited Collins school Friday. Tomsha called at Fred Pelzman Wednesday evening.
The unemployment compensation commission reported gains in April to June, with total payrolls up $2.708 million from January-March and $1.638 million higher than the same period in 1938. The agency lists more than 73,000 workers under the state job insurance act.
The H. D. club will meet Thursday November 2 at the hall hosted by Mesdames Dale Gronberg and Swenson. Handcraft project leaders Mrs Kermit Dale and Mrs Myles Standish will demonstrate glove making. Various local residents were noted in recent events and discussions included planning and soil conservation meetings.
The state supreme court unanimously rules Lee Simpson should hang for the murder of Deputy Sheriff Arthur Buford near Ryegate on April 14 1938. Simpson was convicted in district court and 10 days to appeal. execution date to be set by District Judge W L Ford.
Judge Rudolph Nelstead of Forsyth found Republican Sheriff Guy Palagi of Cascade County violated the corrupt practices act to gain re election last fall and ordered his removal from office. Louis Kommers and rancher L. E. Timerman benefited from the suit and received 2000 dollars in attorney fees and costs. Palagi spent far more than the allowed amount, with evidence showing expenditures not less than 1643.78 dollars beyond the stated 350 dollar limit.
President Roosevelt approved an allotment of 1.45 million dollars for the Buffalo Rapids No 2 irrigation project near Miles City. The funding comes from a 5 million 900 thousand dollar appropriation by the last Congress for reclamation work, with labor supplied by the WPA.
Statewide observance proclaims November 8 as admission day marking Montana’s Golden Anniversary. American Education Week runs November 5 11 with guidance for local programs and parent engagement.
State livestock inspectors advised by Paul Raferty that tattoo marks are not valid identification for range cattle and will not be recorded as brands. Attorney General H. J. Freebourn ruled that marks on stock are illegal unless recorded by the commission. A firm allegedly promotes tattoo instruments to Montana stockmen instead of branding.
The state supreme court will start hearings at 10 A M instead of 9 30 A M to give attorneys more time for arguments. Officials said the later start will aid attorneys traveling from outside Helena.
Rental notice for rooms in Gorham Block 19 1f invites tenants needing light housekeeping, specifying available spaces and address for inquiries.
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