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Newspaper
Choteau Montanan
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1924
Page
1
Local residents share visits with kin and neighbors. The Farm Bureau picnic in Henry Davidson grove featured speeches on farming amidst handicaps, a horseshoes contest, piano and violin solos by Ela Thostenson and Chris Sevenson, plus ice cream and lemonade.
Eighth grade graduates of Teton county will hold commencement exercises at the High School tonight at 8:00. The program includes musical numbers by the Pridham orchestra and Helen Morgan, a vocal solo by Phyllis Pridham, a male quartet, a commencement speech by Carl A. Jessen, and diploma presentations. Attorney James Sulgrove has filed for judge of the 19th district.
The Rocky Mountain Telelag schedules its annual meeting at Hanson's Grove in Farmington Sandy on July 27. The Norwegian organization will present a program entirely in Norwegian, opening and closing with the national anthems Star Spangled Banner and America, inviting all Norwegians including those who are not Tel ebone.
Five days of Chautauqua condensed into one night at the M E Church on Wednesday July 30 presented by the Epworth League. Visitors include Clarence Lindseth Tom Hynes and Oliver Evenson listed among local workers at the DeRusha ranch. Dinner guests at the Edwards home last Sunday named L G Otness Edward Johnson and Mrs Hoagland and others.
The April 1924 board of commissioners meeting records routine actions in Chateau Montana. Actions include road inquiries near townships 23 and 24 north, range 7 west, work near Power, and a plan to redeem certain 1909 bonds with notice to holders. Also approved nurses assistant funding, and a county farm bureau agricultural agent program with Montana State College for 1924–26. A one mill tax levy was proposed for insect pest emergencies if needed.
The Teton County High School board invites bids by August 5 for heating plant work and dormitory plumbing. They consider installing a modern oil burner system for cost efficiency. County Agent Clarkson met with farmers in Havre. Dr. E J Crary and Mrs Crary return from Bute after a State Dental Association program. Mrs Clarkson reportedly continues recovery from a recent operation in Great Falls.
Miss Cladys Platt of Eugene Oregon visited Mr and Mrs A B Guthrie last week as a guest in their home.
County Clerk Blanche M Jac obson worked as a business transactor in Great Falls on Thursday and Friday, engaging in local commerce and duties.
Among Fairfield visitors in town Monday was Wheeler Cole, the district nominee for the Wheat Growers' Association.
Last evening a lawn party at the Pridham residence attracted a large crowd who called the event the best yet. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Robinson of Helena are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Shirley Wallace at their home.
At Chateau Park last Sunday Ola Settlers held their annual picnic with about 150 attendees at the Legion pavilion. After dinner contests included horseshoes won by Bee Trscott and Charlie Pierce, and a tug of war with Hodgkiss’s team. Mrs Annie Kelly and Mrs Rudolph topped the board sawing, receiving corsage bouquets. Old Timers sang nostalgia while the group thanked the local American Legion post for support.
J. B. Peterson, promoter of the Dutton oil well, is in Cho teau this week inspecting the local oil structure. He reports the Dutton well is down about 900 feet and progressing nicely and hopes to drill in the Chateau area soon if suitable acreage is secured.
The County Board of Equalization in Teton County is in session this week, reviewing and equalizing local property assessments to ensure fair taxation. Proceedings focus on adjusting valuations to reflect current market conditions and state guidelines.
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