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Newspaper
Choteau Montanan
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1924
Page
1
Telegram from Portland reports the death of Mrs Emily Truchot at 12 30 this morning from pneumonia. A longtime Chateau resident she was highly respected. obituary to follow.
Two teams led by C. S. Mc Donald and John T. Moore opened a statewide drive to reduce predatory birds and protect game, with Moore’s group collecting 668 birds and eggs. The Veterans Bureau promotes ex service men for a wide range of jobs in Minneapolis and Bozeman, while local pianist Mrs. Asselstine provides evenings at Post Tavern.
In Washington on May 26 a Montana flag will join the Post Office Department collection. Congressman Leavitt and Postmaster General New arranged the presentation, marking the twenty sixth anniversary of the First Montana regiment to the Philippines. The flag is a gift from the Order of De Molay and Daughters of the Rainbow of Great Falls. Dr A F Long of Eureka Montana died suddenly in Richmond Virginia.
Walter W. Head argues that state deposit guaranty funds, adopted in Oklahoma in 1909 and copied by others, were not true guarantees but insurance schemes. He details their rise and collapse, noting premiums fell short and integrity cannot be legislated, with Oklahoma’s plan failing and other states facing strain.
The State Bankers Association in Wisconsin assigns an officer to devote full time to agricultural work and dairy cattle marketing. He stays in touch with stock for sale statewide, guiding buyers to breed and quality, aided by trusted fieldmen who are judges of dairy cattle.
Miss Eviie Dolalie begins work at Cole ranch in Fairfield. Annette Exenson visited Hanson home last week. Mrs J Edwards and Mrs Lindseth visited J J Ot ness home. Infant child of Mrs Seekins ill last week but on road to recovery. Mrs R Anderson visited S Lindseth last Sunday. O Forseth and Mr Satre moved to old Satre place to farm last week. Several of the Bench children.
Residents report the East Farmington school taking top honors at the Cho teau track event last week. Delegates Carl Hanson and Lars Nasser will attend the Lutheran church annual meeting in Billings. Bench people joined graduation exercises in Chateau. Charivari honored Mr and Mrs Clarence Stenson. Gunchild Lindseth visited Eunice Walley.
Mrs Chas LaBreche of Glacier Park, a former Chateau schools teacher, visits her daughter Lois who is a member of the graduating class at Teton high.
Archie Murchie announces candidacy for Sheriff on the Republican ticket to run in the August primaries. He pledges strict enforcement of all laws in a lawful manner and seeks support for a clean and economical government. Paid adv.
Montana Power Co begins replacing faulty insulation on the high tension line from Conrad to Chateau last week. Work runs 12:39 to 5:80 AM to minimize user inconvenience. power will be off during those hours. For years storms caused service interruptions, but improvements aim to provide more reliable electric supply.
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