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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1940
Page
1
A column reflects on faith and folly as Salvation Army scenes inspire transformations and a former outlaw is drawn to the group. The writer also notes Jack Dempsey's cigarette habit and recalls past cravings for snipes in Chicago, contrasting fame with restraint.
The piece cites Bertrand Russell as a noted educator with strong math skill yet poor control over sexual urges. It argues he would be denied employment for indecency despite learning. The text also references a sect leader, Ambassador Welles, Myron Taylor, and a critique of racial superiority, plus a comment on a League of Nations preventing various invasions.
The United States announces a factory built bomber capable of flying non stop to any point in Europe and returning with a 28 ton bomb load. The claim challenges isolationist assumptions and signals wartime production strength.
The Fairfield Lions club hosts its inaugural charter night this Saturday inviting district clubs including Dutton Chateau Cascade and Great Falls. A committee runs the program with Mae Walton coordinating student entertainment and tickets set at 75 cents for dinner program and dance. R E Nelson will be master of ceremonies and local members are urged to attend to show Choteau Fairfield club camaraderie.
Te ton County Sportsmen's Association president Halver Daley released the group’s funds showing a $9.38 deficit as of March 9 1940 offset by new memberships. Receipts totaled 249.05 with disbursements of 244.03 leaving a small shortfall and emphasizing growing support from license buyers for future projects.
The Teton County High School Band concert over KFBB has been postponed from Friday night to April 19 at 8 p.m. The program, conducted by Director Irshal Davis, will last about thirty minutes and feature marches overtures and semi classics.
Week of storms raises Chateau precipitation to 84 inches since March. Farmers gain moisture with deep soil absorption as no frost caused runoff. Temperatures ranged from the mid teens to mid fifties with light precipitation on several days.
Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. for John D. Godwin 82 a Teton pioneer found dead in his home near the Frasier ranch on Deep Creek. Heart trouble was the apparent cause. Godwin, born in England, homesteaded on Deep Creek and later ran sheep for Sun River Sheep Co and Ed Hirshberg. He never married and is survived by a niece who visited years ago.
The Montana State Marble tournament will be held at Great Falls on April 27. The Chateau Lions Club sponsors a local contest on April 20 to pick a winner and runner up to represent Chateau at Stent Falls. Eligible entrants must be under 15 by July 1.
Augusta CCC Camp Company 280 hosts open house on Sunday April 7th marking the seventh CCC anniversary. Activities run 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. include guided tours, an educational display, work project review, social life, recreational facilities, a 2 p.m. baseball game, 3 p.m. archery, 4:50 p.m. fire drill, and 5 p.m. evening retreat formation with field equipment on view.
Members of Cub Pack No. 51 gathered at the Legion pavilion to submit bird houses for a prize contest. Milford Fields won first, Bobby Scott second, with Joe Hollingshead and Donald Anderson tied for third. judging by A. J. Moore and Arnold Hanusa. Prizes donated by Geo. A. Carroll. Houses on display at the Montana Power Co. window.
The Junior-Senior prom will be presented on Saturday evening April 6. Miss Thelma Buck sponsor of the junior class announces decorations feature a Mexican motif with huge vases and cacti and arches draped with wisteria. Vern Paulson's Rhythm Benders provide the music. The grand march begins at 9 45 PM and the public is invited.
The Teton county school board is expected to select a new superintendent for Teton County High School at the evening meeting. Harold Boyd, from Nashua and a graduate of Iowa University with a law degree, is the presumed choice to succeed A. B. Guthrie who will retire after this term. Guthrie agreed to remain on as teacher and adviser after submitting his resignation.
Ruby Schofield of Ventura reports the death of her mother Sarah T. Freeman 75 a former Choteau resident after a long illness in Ventura California She was born in Kansas City Missouri and lived in Wolf Creek Belleview Chateau Washington Jerome Idaho before moving to Ventura in 1924 She is survived by her husband Frank Freeman and six children Harlow Granville Artie Pugh Ruby Schofield Susie Goff Sterling Freeman and a grandson John Lane with two great grandchildren John Jr and Lawyern Lane deceased
Wheat loans mature April 30 with security transferring to the Commodity Credit Corporation if not repaid. Producers may reseal stored wheat by that date. those not opting to reseal are deemed to liquidate. Deferred grazing for 1940 requires approval by April 15 with land descriptions. payments depend on supplemental practices and county rates.
Mrs. Charles Nesbitt of Fairfield aged 21 died Wednesday at the Maynard hospital from cerebral embolism after a month of illness. Born Olga Irions in Marsh Montana she later moved to Fairfield area with her parents. Survived by husband a seven month old child and parents plus three sisters and three brothers. Another brother Edwin died two years ago from basketball injuries. Funeral services expected in Fairfield Monday.
The 15th annual Fun Feed at the high school drew 458 dinner attendees with five tickets unreturned at the door. Organizers credited the committee for smooth arrangements and the program for strong entertainment including skits, musical numbers, readings, dances, and plays from multiple communities.
Over the past ten days farmers in the county have lost about ten head of cattle after they got into old grasshopper poison or stored bait. Lambert Toren Pendroy C A Shawver Farmington and Jack McCormick Farmington lost cattle. County Agent Stanley Halvorson warns to store bait securely and return leftovers, as burning does not remove danger. He urges careful disposal of grasshopper and gopher poisons during spring cleanup to prevent poisoning.
The Chateau city council approved a unanimous zoning ordinance dividing the town into zones for business, industry and restricted residential areas. An emergency measure bans dancing in venues selling beer or liquor. Several permits were issued for building additions, a bulk gasoline plant, apartment rooms, and a bowling alley near the museum.
Carl Franks died last Monday at Choteau hospital from a heart ailment. Funeral services will be at the Episcopal church in Choteau at 2 p m Friday, with Rev. C A Anderson presiding. Born January 38 1888 in Germany he came to the U S in 1900 and later lived in North Dakota before settling in Teton county near Agawam. He married Vander Heiden Dina in 1916 and the family moved to Chateau a year ago. Survivors include his widow two daughters Caroline and Edith both 17 and 16 and two sons Henry 11 and Frank 2.
The Little Theatre Group will present a one act play at the May meeting of the Woman's club. Mrs. Leigh Nett directs with group members in the cast. A large attendance is expected as the play promises to be interesting and unusual. time and venue to be announced along with the title and cast.
Library notes announce Gone With the Wind opening at the Liberty Theatre in Great Falls on April 7. Reading the novel offers hours of interest and helps readers judge film portrayals, alongside other noted titles such as Northwest Passage, Tree of Liberty, Rebecca, and Of Mice and Men.
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