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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1947
Page
5
Jalik of Margaret and Fergus Falls resident Margaret Skindrud appointed deputy assessor, replacing Norma Rogers. The note lists local residents visiting, traveling, and attending weddings, with several staying in town housing updates and family milestones across the region.
Ninety years ago a foresighted member of the Franklin Institute publicly recommended a canal across the Isthmus of Panama, marking an early advocacy for a major route linking oceans and expanding global trade.
Edna Arensmeyer daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest Arensmeyer of Chateau and Harold Gunderson son of Mr and Mrs Ole Gunderson of Power were united in marriage in a candlelight service Sunday at Trinity Lutheran church Rev A Bernard Grandal officiated. The bride wore a white satin gown with a lace veil and carried white roses with an orchid. The bridal party included Mrs Esther Fuller matron of honor in pink satin and bridesmaids Ruth Arensmeyer and Mrs Helen Harrington. David Gunderson was best man with Robert Arensmeyer and Jack Gunderson as ushers. The couple will reside in Bozeman after the ceremony.
A Choteau district official urges a district vote on buying the high school building dormitory and grounds for 18090 with 18 months rent. if approved bonds will be sold. A 15 mill levy may be needed next spring to maintain teacher wages, totaling about 41 mills districtwide, unless state action reduces levy needs.
Officials note after Teton county high School’s abolition a new law allows county schools to raise 15 percent more funds and to levy specials to cover higher costs. Chateau district must decide whether to buy the building and property or raise extra funds for improvements to continue operating the school.
Hampton Bloom proprietor of Bloom's Grocery in Chateau was re elected president of the Associat ed Merchants of Montana at the annual Missoula convention held with the Montana Food Distributors Association. The event featured speakers from McNeil and Libby Owens Illinois Glass and Pacific Gamble Robins on Company with several Montana merchants presenting bills before the state legislature.
Friendship night of Fidelity chapter No 18 Eastern Star is set for next Wednesday September 24 at the Masonic Temple in Choteau. The program and synth will be offered with activities starting at 8 oclock. All Masons are invited with a special welcome to visiting Eastern Star members and Masons officials said.
Miss Marie Joseph daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Joseph of Fairfield and Eldon Rapp son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Rapp of Fairfield were married Saturday evening September 6 at the Methodist church in Chateau The Rev Harold Engdahl officiated in a double ring ceremony with fall flowers and candlelight A reception followed in the church parlors with the bride and groom attended by their families and Sunny Slope community members participation by Mrs Simpson Mrs Allen Judson Maynard and Mrs Steele plus other helpers
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