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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1933
Page
4
Citizens of Dutton back a new water system amid calls for economic revival and reduced fire risk. A hearing on creating a special improvement district is set for October 2 at 10 a.m. with no protests filed to date. Supporters credit local leaders and taxpayers for backing the plan.
The article argues idle machinery yields no dividends and urges supporting local manufacturing such as a flour mill reopening on October 1. It notes benefits from jobs, tax value, and regional pride, and envisions future plants like an oil field or cheese factory while urging proactive town development.
Reports from Washington describe confidential conferences on a proposed commodity dollar. The plan would fix the dollar’s value every 30 days by a commodity index, involving gold and silver and a 3 to 1 gold to silver coin basis. Officials warn of technical complexity and possible price fixing to curb fluctuations. The president is examining the idea with interest, with further discussion expected in coming weeks.
A critical column by Professor Tugwell and supporters of the New Deal questions tying the dollar to gold. The piece argues for a constant purchasing power dollar and warns against frequent revaluations, noting gold's limited role and the enduring force of supply and demand in prices.
Sunday school at 10 a m with new junior department room and separate rooms for High School and Young People's classes. Morning worship at 11 a m features a sermon Thunderings from Mount Sinai No 11 Thou Shalt Not Make Thee a Graven Image with special music. Epworth League devotional at 7 p m. Tinty Tots supervised during Sunday school by Mrs Strom. Party this Thursday evening. Cabinet meeting Tuesday Oct 3 7 p m. Ladies Industrial Wednesday afternoon.
Mass times listed for next Sunday October 1: Chateau 11 o clock Bynum 9 Fairfield 8 30 Augusta 11 Communion Sunday observed at Bynum and Fairfield Rev J F Schulte Pastor.
The Rezzonico palace in Venice, famed for its beauty along the canal, has been converted into a public museum. The historic site now houses exhibits highlighting Venetian art and culture.
Collins K K Banis and wife visit Great Falls while Mrs Ban and son shop. Chris Heerman wrecks his car driving to work near a refinery. vehicle overturned causing heavy damage but no major injuries. C McClure visits Thomas Hilling, Miss Clara Alzheimer goes to Havre for North Montana College, Mr Brown and wife move to Geo Bush ranch, Paul Alzheimer visits Eugene Baquet and attends fourth grade in Choteau. Miss Opal Burton arrives from an unspecified location.
Last week and for two weeks the Yeager family Earl and Mrs Yeager with their son Walter visited friends in Great Falls. On Sunday they called at Clyde Baquet home. Lawrence Fitzgerald and sister Lucile. Mable Lewis also called on friends near Fairfield Sunday.
Notice to creditors of Martin G Burreson deceased listing the administrator or personal representative and stating claims must be filed by a stated deadline with the court or main office. The notice specifies the estate and contact points for filing and notifying interested parties.
Signed as administrator of the estate of Martin G. Burreson, deceased, creditors and all persons with claims must present them with vouchers within four months after first publication to the administrator at George Coffey’s office in the Larson Building Cha teau Montana. Date September 8 1938. J G Gronberg Administrator. Geo Coffey Attorney for Administrator. First pub September 14 last October 5.
Executor Ellsworth John Strand invites vouchers within ten months at Bert I Packer attorney for the estate in Chateau Montana. Date September 5 1933. First publication September 7 last September 28.
Stockholders are informed that at a directors meeting in Farmington Montana on August 30 1933 an assessment of twenty five dollars was levied. The notice specifies the action taken by the board and the amount due from stockholders.
The Farmers Cooperative Canal Company announces an assessment of 25.00 per share on all capital stock due by October 14, 1933, to G. E. Monkman of Farmington Montana. Unpaid shares will be sold October 28, 1933 at 2:00 p.m. at the post office front door in Farmington to cover delinquent assessments and costs.
Department of the Interior notice states J E Hodgskiss heir of William Hodgskiss filed for three year proof on stock raising homestead in Lot 4 Section 4 7 22 N R5 W NE NM Section 32 33 Township 23 N Range 5 W Merid, before A S Commissioner in Choteau on Oct 9 1933. Witnesses: William Ameline Hugh Robinson Percy Hodgskiss Robert Clarkson all of Choteau. First pub Aug 31 last Sept 28.
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