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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1952
Page
1
Montana farm price index at 286 on Aug 15, base 1910 14, down 9 points from July and 20 from mid August last year. Mixed changes include lower wheat and meat prices, higher feed grains, milk, eggs, hogs, flaxseed, hay, milk cows, oats, barley and corn gains.
Hugo Aronson of Cut Bank Republican candidate for governor will address Fairfield at Aronson hall on Saturday night during his state campaign tour. Local cattle and sheep losses from a suspected grizzly bear near Riched Ellis ranch in nearby county were reported with twenty two bucks killed and a mix of ewes and lambs. Authorities traced large tracks to a grizzly and a government trapper noted the animal's size. Decoys failed to stop the bear as it killed twenty two bucks and two sheep, with some bucks belonging to Norbert Artz of Augusta.
The North Central district of the Woman's Society of Christian Service meets Sept 17–18 at the Methodist church. Mrs Gus Wallin presides with an executive session and leadership training led by Mrs E M Tilton. A 6 pm pot luck dinner precedes a Time Apart service by Mrs Vernon E Lewis.
The Montana Fish and Game Department announces the summer issue of Montana Wildlife. The 26 page publication features current wildlife issues and actions, with a fishing scene cover, designed for easy reading and mailed free to readers who request it from Helena.
Lucille Howard invites members to a first fall meeting at her house on Wednesday at 1:00 PM. The event features a potluck luncheon for the Daughters of the Nile members.
The deadline to register for the November 4 general election is September 19. Eligible voters must register before then or lose voting rights. Registration options include county clerk, deputy registrar, notary public, or justice of the peace, with special notes for past voters and residents near the county courthouse.
Ed Cherry and Russell Gleason, delegates from the local American Legion post, spoke at the Legion meeting about their Boys State experience. They noted the governor election ended in a tie due to incomplete participation in registration and voting. Commander Bud Moulton said the American Legion aims to encourage registration and voter turnout.
The Choteau high school football team opens its 1952 season this Saturday with a 2 p.m. game against Fort Benton Longhorns, the defending conference champions, at Fort Benton.
The 16th annual Days of 49 event at the city park pavilion begins in two weeks with more than 60 games and concessions overseen by a named committeemen roster. George Henderson heads the general committee with Bob Zion and others. chairmen lead a wide range of games such as fish, roulette, can rack and the country store to raise funds for the Choteau swimming pool.
County reports harvesting 80 percent complete with fields of spring wheat, late barley, and a small amount of flax remaining in Fairfield area. County Agent Ray Kelly notes farmers are increasing winter wheat seeding and late summer fallowing.
Tests in Fergus county show winter wheat seed treatment with a fungicide and gamma benzene hexachloride reduces wireworm feeding. Fall plots showed little activity, spring plots yielded dead worms near seed while untreated plots had active feeding. Wheat yields ran about 20 bu/acre for winter, 17 for spring, with high protein around 13 percent. Railcar supply adequate as harvest nears statewide.
High school superintendent R C Graham told the Lions Club teachers educate children to lead in universities jobs and homes. He noted rising high school completion and projected college attendance, reported Chateau schools finances and 155 students this year up from 135. Graham introduced Chateau teachers and coach Cecil Deming praised the football backfield depth at season start.
Congressman Wesley A D Ewart met with the Teton county Republican Central committee at the Cornell cafe for a noon luncheon after visiting Glacier park en route to a Great Falls trade days address. He campaigned for re election opposing government spending beyond tax income and graft. he urged a new administration for real world leadership and an ending Korean War.
The Forty Hours Devotion will begin next Sunday at St. Joseph's Church in Chateau. Mass at 9:00 a.m. will precede a Blessed Sacrament procession. Evening devotions are planned for Sunday Monday and Tuesday at 5 30 with priests Bernard McCarthy James J Gannon and C W McCarthy as speakers.
Patients admitted include Mrs John Baker Auburn Wash John Jagielo Choteau Donna Jean Loeffler Choteau Morris Larson Choteau Mrs Oliver Schaeffer Power Frank Timmerman Choteau Ora Gale Knowlton Bynum Johnny Cure Fairfield Mrs Earl D Kelley Chateau Mrs Joseph Adamson Fairfield Robert Waters Dutton Clarence Styren Fairfield Births include a daughter to Mrs John Baker Auburn Wash and a daughter to Mrs Joseph Adamson Fairfield Discharged: Miss Nora Lanswerk Fairfield Mrs Gordon McOmber Fairfield Mrs Ray Krone and infant Augusta Mrs John Baker and infant daughter Auburn Wash Lucille Lariviere Augusta Toul Hamilton Bynum Donne Jean Loeffr Choteau Olive Scheefter Power
LeRoy Tetzel of Fairfield found five dollars lost by Allen Olson at the city park pavilion and turned it into Jim Austin who runs the roller skating rink. Austin offers Tetzel one month of free skating in recognition of his honesty.
The U S Census Bureau will conduct its current population survey in this area and 67 others during the week of Sept 15. National employment figures will be developed from the survey. August showed total civilian employment at 62.354 million, nonfarm at 55.39 million, farm employment down to 6.964 million, and unemployment at 1.604 million, with declines partly due to the steel strike ending and job seekers exiting or finding work.
Chateau merchants announce Red Tag days next weekend with hundreds of dollars in free merchandise prizes for shoppers. The event runs Friday and Saturday and also Monday September 19 20 and 22 with prizes offered at participating stores.
The seventh annual JayCee Missouri River trout derby will run Sunday along the east bank from Hardy Bridge to Big Craig Pond. Prizes include an $1,800 Henry J. car and a $600 Amana freezer with divisions for women and juniors. Derby runs 8:30 am to 1:00 pm, tickets $1.50 at sporting goods stores or along the river, mail orders to Box 210 Great Falls.
Mr and Mrs LaVerne Peterson and their two sons are at Sprague Washington where he works for the Morris Knudtzon Construction Co Martin Gronberg will occupy their apartment during their absence.
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