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Newspaper
Choteau Montanan
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1923
Page
1
In Simms, oil leasing has surged as buyers pay cash bonuses for acreage along the north river bank. Arnold G. Baker reports hundreds of acres taken in the last 100 days amid owner reluctance and geologists note Simms lies near a major closed structure north of Crown Butte.
Morning worship at 10 30 with sermon by the pastor. Sunday School at 11 30 and evening service at 8. Choral rehearsal Tuesday evening. Ladies Industrial Wednesday afternoon. Mid week prayer Wednesday at 8. Boy scouts Friday. Sunday School board meeting after Sunday School. Vacation Bible School opens Monday June 11 for three weeks with limited child admission. Daily work 9 30 to noon including devotions music memory work Bible study recreation hand work. Mrs Hoxey and Mrs Simpson travel from Sun River Canyon to Conrad by horse.
Alumni hosted the graduating class at the annual banquet in Woodman hall with tributes from A. B. Guthrie and R. Fy. Williamson. Officers elected include J. E. Hodgskiss and Dewey Steele Lecy. The nine o clock junior prom followed, 200 couples dancing in purple and gold until morning.
Mary Johnson's celebrated Virginia tale is coming to the Royal on Monday and Tuesday. Betty Compson and Bert Lytell star in the lead roles with each scene promising a thrill. Prices are 35 cents for adults, 25 cents for high school students, and 10 cents for children.
Hope Hampton headlines the First National attraction Sawdust at the Royal Theatre on Wednesday and Thursday with leading man James Rennie and a notable supporting lineup including Noel Tearle Vivia Ogden Charles Musset Tom Maguire and Mary Foy.
Congressman Scott Leavitt returned Tuesday from a three week business trip to Washington D C. He said the east is enjoying great prosperity and noted business is good throughout eastern states. He spoke on his arrival in Great Falls.
L B Woods and I Parker Veasey spoke to about thirty Chateau Commercial Club members at the Glenloyd hotel on Montana freight rates and Psch Cummins repeal. Officials discussed comparing rates with neighboring states while urging funds to send exhibits to the state fair and noting engineer Williams found the Burter Ditch reservoir plan feasible.
Harold Lindseth and Joel Otness of Great Falls visited Farmington and returned home Sunday. East Farmington primary closes with upper grades continuing to Thursday. a school picnic featured coffee cake sandwiches salads and ice cream. Rev Hoagland led services. he will return June 3. Several locals participated in Chateau high school graduation. spring weather and beachgoers were noted.
Louis Skalla a former Chateau resident passed through town Wednesday while on his way to Maltz where he runs a garage business. He had recently visited Sunburst and Shelby.
Stephen Berube, Augusta pioneer, died in Kalispell May 18 at age 79 years, nine months. Born October 9, 1843 in Quebec, he came to Montana in 1868 and settled at Sun River in 1870. He married Julia Tourville in 1879 and had nine children. Survived by six daughters, two sons and 21 grandchildren. buried at Augusta after service by Rev. H. E. Bush.
The article lists 24 pupils set to take exams and potential freshmen status next year. It notes fewer grade retentions, higher promotion, and overall strong student work. The faculty thanks patrons for support, advocates parent involvement, summer study, and continued reading to prepare for next year.
The Montanan offers weekly chats with T. T. Maxey for three months. He shares vivid accounts of Cradle of Liberty Crater Lake Roosevelt Dam and other national wonders in forceful language. The series promises education and engaging readings for all readers and roles.
The week saw several fines in police court as speeding and letting stock roam were punished. A man named Wilson, detained by Marshal J T Moore, was fined 12.50 plus costs for speeding on Main street. Jos Mozer paid 7.50 for letting stock run at large. Dan Proctor also faced 7.50 for stock runs within city limits. The mayor ordered strict enforcement of all city ordinances and directed the city marshal to act.
On May seventh at St Stephens church the Girls Friendly Society admitted seven probationers with two assistants as part of a second group this year. Admitted were Maurine Miller Lillian Archibald Louise Cleary Katherine Dunn and Jessie Edgar. Assistants were Mrs Henry Robison and Mrs Obert Peterson. Ed Logan and son Walter travel to Chillicothe Missouri to visit relatives for a month.
Final scores from the district track meet held in Choteau list Choteau first, Farmington second, Bynum third, Power fourth. Individual honors go to Ethel Morgan from Chateau as best girl athlete and Charles Davis of Chateau as best boy. other top place names include Agnes Nassett, Yvonne Rick, John Peterson, Hazel Upman, and Valveria Grieb in various events.
In Shelby on Sunday night an innocent bystander Ed Reaume of Edmonton Alberta was hit in the leg when a dispute at the Arcade rooming house escalated to a gunshot. Witnesses offered no motive for the shooting.
Miss Eleanor Taylor entertained at a dancing party in her home to honor guests Miss Ruth McLean of Fernie British Columbia and Miss Helen Drake of Conrad. A list of young attendees includes Harriet Larson Ramona Ray Myrtle Martine Helen Gorham Marguerite McDonald Lucille Baker Helen Morgan Margaret Jacobson Katherine McDonald Helen Drake Ruth McLean Eleanor Taylor and several young men.
George Kinniken of Neely Nebraska, a cattle buyer for Love Livestock Co with Miles City headquarters, shipped two car loads of stock to Omaha Nebraska over the G N this Friday morning. Thos Meagher of the Teton Colonization Co has assisted Kiniken in locating the stock.
Stanley Wallace Laselle presented proof on his stockraising entry Wednesday before Commissioner Ferris.
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