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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1940
Page
1
Sunday afternoon winds bring rain and drying fields as the civic auditorium schedules Madame Butterfly for April 20. The story is described as a tragically compelling drama likely to draw many farmers who would skip work to attend.
A reader argues that the San Carlo Co. event is of wide regional interest and deserving of annual consideration though some locals fear the entertainment. The writer praises the troupe's professionalism and urges education about the presentation.
The writer notes the auditorium lacks a 60x90 stage but asserts the performance quality of Madame Butterfly will not suffer. He predicts the tragedy will move audiences to tears, recalling his own emotional reaction when first seen in 1902.
Report from the civic center describes finishing touches for the curtain raising Friday. The auditorium will seat 1845 and the ice rink area includes a composition base with flooded layers and matched platforms for dances and pageants.
The speaker notes country folk will patronize worthwhile offerings at the civic center, aiding its success. He recalls a respected farmer neighbor rising to the balcony and suggests great falls audiences would support grand events if presented well.
Mrs. Geo Carroll and the Fairfield Junior Woman's Club invite the Chateau Woman's Club to a silver tea and style show today at Fairfield High School from 4 to 6 PM.
Only two days remain for youth to apply for enrollment in the CCC. Interested applicants should contact the local Welfare office in the courthouse immediately for guidance and enrollment details.
A Teton Sun River district Boy Scouts meeting named officials for a district court of honor and rally at the high school gym Friday April 26 at 8 p m. The program includes O Grady Drill Compass Relay Height Judging Fire by Friction Signalling Knot Relay and investiture ceremony.
Thorwald Klette longtime Collins resident died at St Mary's hospital in Conrad on April 8 funeral held at Dutton Lutheran church April 11 with burial in Dutton cemetery He was born December 12 1874 in Torpen Norway married Sarah Leain in 1896 later moved to Collins farming family of eight children three grandchildren and several siblings survive including widow eight children and multiple relatives in Minnesota Idaho and Norway
The Luther Leagues of the Great Falls circuit meet Friday through Sunday in Fairfield. Rev. P B Hoff of Tagoma Washington opens Friday at 8 p m with anthems by the Great Falls Lutheran choir. Sessions span Saturday at Fairfield High School and a Sunday service with Holy Communion. A choral union concert closes Sunday at 3 30 p m. public invited.
The Chateau Woman's Club held a large meeting at the public school auditorium. Officers for the coming year were elected including President Mrs. Cecil Passmore and Vice President Mrs. R F Baillie. Delegates to the state convention were Mrs. John Hentges and Mrs. Geo Carroll. Mrs. Sturm spoke on the WPA Bookmobile library project. The Little Theater Group presented Fourteen to good reviews. Mr Feiden could not show the gardening film.
Montana ranchers in the 1940 Agricultural Conservation program are urged to construct earthen pits and reservoirs to store water for livestock and reduce soil erosion. W H Wellenstein notes 1989 activity includes 71 reservoirs in Teton County and cites prior cubic yard totals for context.
The annual marble tournament will be held this Saturday April 20 with entrants under 15 by July 1 eligible. Registration runs 9 to 10 a.m. on site. Joe Lindseth leads the event as Chateau Lions Club provides the marbles. shooters must be supplied by contestants.
Arrangements are set for a Mother-Daughter banquet at the Methodist church next Tuesday evening April 23 at 6 30. Mrs Willard Adams of Great Falls will speak and local talent will perform. Mothers may bring daughters of any age but those borrowing daughters should be about 12 or older. Tickets cost 60 cents each and must be purchased before Monday April.
The death of David Penry in California is reported. He served as Teton County assessor in the late 1890s and was married to Florence Bean, former Teton County schools superintendent. They once owned and developed the Wages place on Flat Creek near Augusta, later moving to California around 1910 to pursue fruit growing. The Penry place remains in the hands of J H Carmichael. Penry was about eighty years old.
Billie Baillie earned a superior rating advancing to Spokane regional festival May 17 and 18. Terry Tennant and Hatfield Rosengren earned excellent ratings the top marks for saxophone or trumpet solos, also advancing to Spokane. Mrs Tennant accompanied the trio. Irshal Davis observed. 266 contestants registered. the trio traveled in Eldon Cooks car.
The local sportsmen's association urged the state fish and game commission to open elk seasons for both sexes on October 1 and set a 15 day deer season. They also recommended an early bull elk season beginning September 15 in the north Flathead area. The commission said hunter regulations will change little from last year and will be announced soon. The next meeting is scheduled for Friday, April 26 with a committee plan including refreshments.
The Farm Security Administration states rumors of purchasing land for a new Resettlement area near the Bynum Project are unfounded. There is no plan to buy land or add water facilities at Pishkun Reservoir or to involve local supervisor John I. Pierce in any such action.
Mildred Harrington of Choteau is among five candidates chosen by Montana State Normal College students for May queen. The queen will be announced at the Spring Festival on May 10. Harrington, a sophomore, heads the Kampus Kadets and belongs to the vintage Kappa Zeta Nu sorority.
D N Tip Reynolds of Three Forks publisher of the Pink Reporter was jailed in Bozeman on 3000 bail facing four counts of criminal libel. The complaints named Governor Roy E Ayers and other public figures including state senators and a liquor board member. Reynolds pled not guilty and bond was set at 750 per count. The Pink Reporter has long targeted public officials and has shifted printing locations recently.
Trade Days event sponsor announces a first cash prize drawing set for Saturday afternoon with a live band providing entertainment. The promotion aims to attract attendees and boost participation in the community event.
The piece urges education about cancer cure possibilities and emphasizes two protection steps: annual medical exams and prompt physician visits for symptoms. It notes Miss Edna Beaupre leads Chateau and Mrs. Leonard Olson heads Fairfield county efforts amid a broader push to dispel doubts about cancer curability.
Harriet M. Sturm of the statewide library project says the Teton Bookmobile will begin operating this Saturday April 20, covering Crowe school Greenfield Ishfield Power Dutton Pendroy Byrwm Agawam Collins Choteau Farmington and Bole. County supervisors approved $200 for books with additional local group contributions.
The Junior class of Teton County High School will present One Mad Night a mystery farce in the high school auditorium on May 1 under director Miss Cleo Buck. Juniors report strong tryout turnout and dedication as they prepare an entertaining performance. Complete announcement to follow.
Mrs Paul Parker and Francis Pambrun admitted as medical patients on Sunday. Cal Stuart of Dupuyer and Billy Mancaronal admitted Thursday. Cy Hart of Agawam admitted Tuesday. Mrs Andrew Sangray and infant daughter of Augusta discharged Wednesday. Harry Perkins readmitted Monday for medical treatment. Tim Robinson discharged Sunday and readmitted Tuesday.
A NYA meeting for Teton county youth is scheduled for Saturday April 20 at 9 30 a m at Fairfield High School. The focus is on youth unemployment in the county and all interested youths are invited to attend.
The Chateau Chamber of Commerce will host weekly prize drawings every Saturday for eight weeks, with a final grand drawing on June 15. Tickets with each $1 purchase or account payment enter participants, two winners claim $10 and $5, and the city band will play during the drawings.
Teton county Future Farmers placed second in the Glacier Park district contest held over the past weeks. Conrad topped them with two firsts and the Chateau team earned two firsts as well as other top finishes. By winning the stunt contest Teton will represent the district at the state meet in Bozeman during high school week.
D B recalls the books Three Harbours and Northwest Passage, praising their narrative of the Revolutionary War era. He details the Breeds Hill battle, the colonial improvisation, and the British assault. Also notes Grapes of Wrath added and new volumes arriving. Library hours listed.
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