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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1954
Page
4
The article notes an extended deadline under the 1954 Agricultural Conservation program. An administrative officer explains final completion date moved to December 31 with an additional two months for Conservation and Stabilization tasks.
County offices announce available conservation funds for cost sharing on approved ranch projects. Each approval specifies a set amount and completion date. Operators must report completion promptly and no later than the committed date to receive rapid payments.
A local notice lists births and patient dismissals. Names include Mrs. James Simon Fairfield and Mrs. Richard Zimmerman Choteau with newborns. Dismissals mention Mrs. Lester George and infant, Mrs. Ray Hollar and infant, and patients Paul Pihl, Ronald George, John Bergman, Thomas Austad, Mrs. Ted Kasper, Rose Kibbee.
Sunday afternoon at the Methodist church parlor a citywide teachers reception was held. Gibson Monkman served as toastmaster while Rev. Grant Moore Rev. A B Gravdal and Kenny Tomayer greeted attendees. Supt Ed Schiller spoke for the schools and introduced Choteau High School staff. Gormley, principal of the Choteau grade school, followed with staff introductions.
The Bulldogs travel to Cut Bank to meet Sunburst Refiners who host home games without a turf field or lights. Coach Peterson notes improved line play and aims to boost scoring while developing back timing and drive. Sunburst, stronger than last year, has played Fort Benton and Fairfield evenly, and the Bulldogs seek a conference win.
Rev. and Mrs. Ives and their four young daughters arrive in Dutton to take charge of the Dutton and Brady Methodist parishes. Ives had been licensed to preach in Montana and entered full church work as he moved toward ministry.
Oakland based Safeway President Lingan A Warren expresses confidence in the annual report. He says the company's long standing pricing by item and town policies, plus ongoing modernization, place Safeway in a favorable position amid competitive pressures.
Marketing Group Incorporated based in Fairfield filed incorporation papers in Helena. The filing lists seven directors: Oscar E. Exstrom, F. H. Von Sop, Clarke, W. G. McOnier, E. P. Sharpe, Howfird Cunningham, and others from Fairfield.
Community tidbits include attendance at a 4-H meeting, students preparing for university, and local visits. Mentions Joans entry to Missoula as a freshman, Ruth Reiquam of Cut Bank calling on Margaret Montague, and Lt Leslie Hofte visiting. An old report references Egyptian tattooed princesses circa 1500 B C as a curiosity.
A grateful note thanks all who sent wishes and those who attended a wonderful time. Special appreciation goes to nieces, nephews, sisters and brothers who could not attend.
A transient sale list offers items including hens, a Morning Glory double bed, an overstuffed rocking chair, a 1953 pickup with overdrive and low mileage, a 9 by 16 tire set, a canvas car cover for a 1951 Plymouth, and small radio. Contact names and phone numbers appear with locations in Harvayy, Humble, Bynum, and Choteau.
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