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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1940
Page
1
In Great Falls last week the author notes rain delaying field work, predicting a 15 to 20 bushel crop with moisture. meanwhile the Civic Auditorium hosted a powerful Madame Butterfly performance by the San Carlo Company. The reviewer praises the set, talent, and moving last act, while condemning empty seats earlier.
A dramatic review lauds Ivan Petroff in Rigoletto at the auditorium praising the cast, scenery, and skillful detail. The piece contrasts the Civic Center's standout venue with lingering social boorishness such as late arrivals and hat wearers.
The Chateau area reports 1.86 inches for April the wettest since 1925 and second wettest overall since 1890. March moisture was also high, with 1935 the last time March topped this level. Dutton and Power report two inches and 2 to 2.5 inches respectively. Pendroy leads near three inches. Ground soakage is complete and winter wheat shows strong growth as dry-land spring work stalls several days.
Helena April 23 a Montana game warden received praise from three Chateau men he arrested at Eureka lake in Teton county. Deputy Warden Carlender surprised them at 5 30 am and caught Grover Parker Paul Parker and Howard Byrd fishing out of season with pitch forks. Byrd from California quipped about wardens. all three were fined 25 dollars by Justice R A Clearman.
Arrangements are set for a court of honor Friday at 8 p m in the high school gym. Local troop committee members include Jerry Breer Arnold Hanusa Gil bert Lee Gordon Tryon and John Pierce from the Teton Sun River district meeting in Fairfield Monday. General chairman Jerry Breen introduces the program with Tom Wiles Augusta as master of ceremonies for rally events such as O Grady Drill Compass Relay Height Judging Fire by Friction Signaling Knot Relay. John I Pierce presides as master of ceremonies for the court of honor with tender foot awards and investiture by Ross Roberts and Bruce Garlinghouse. Merit badges will be presented by Ben Peden 2nd class by A H Neate 1st class by Dr O A Kenek and star and life by Mayor K E Sturgis. District troops include Augusta Dutton Fairfield Greenfield Simms and Chateau. Parents attendance was weak at the last court and rally. organizers hope for full participation this year.
Phil Bottler resigns as superintendent of the state fish hatchery in Great Falls. He cooperated with Teton County Sportsman's Association in stocking waters and recently visited Chateau with new hatchery chief Mr. Larson. They planted 35,000 fingerling rainbows in the Eureka reservoir.
New quarters for Chuck s Cafe in the Chateau House north section near completion. Occupancy is planned for about the first of May with carpenter work wrapping up today and decorating to follow. Mr Davis closed his cafe in March when the former location became the Choteau House Bar.
Miss Dorothy Holmes daughter of Mrs Henry Freeman of Choteau and Jack O Neil son of Mr and Mrs Dan O Neil of Flathead Lake were married Sunday April 21 at the Henry Freeman home by Rev R F Vick. Attendants were Miss Harriet Holmes Portland Oregon and E R O Neil. A wedding dinner followed at the Freeman home. The groom is a Havre high school graduate and former US Navy man. The bride is a Teton county high school graduate and former assistant cashier in Citizens State Bank. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Dan O Neil Great Falls Mr and Mrs E L Brobst Cut Bank Spec Holmes and Harriet Holmes. Preceding the ceremony Mrs Vick sang I Love You Truly with piano accompaniment.
Leon Snyder reports he finished planting 2000 Siberian Caragana trees around his home and the lower canal near Pishkun Reservoir. Water seepage supports growth and thousands of ducks and geese linger on Willow Creek Preserve. A goose flock may nest on an island in the lake after a monthlong stay.
The Lions Club sponsored final round on Wednesday named Chateau ace shooter Jimmy Arensmeyer as champion winning 75 marbles. John Rose took 50 marbles for second and Van Harris 25 for third. John Dunckel advances both first and second place to Great Falls Saturday for wider competition hosted by the YMCA.
Funeral services conducted by Rev. R. I. Vick for Richard W. Dryden were held at Banks Funeral Home. Dryden, born May 22, 1861 in Dayton Ohio, died April 20 1940 in Chateau after a long illness. He resided in Montana for 35 years and was unmarried.
The annual Teton County Music Festival will be held Saturday afternoon May 4 at the county high school. There is no admission charge and everyone is invited. Program arrangements are being completed this week.
Ten neighboring schools join Bynum School for Achievement Day on Friday May 3. Morning tests precede afternoon athletic events and exhibit work with ribbons awarded to winners.
Dorothy Moore tops the class as valedictorian with a six weeks grade average of 2.458 while Mildred McKee is salutatorian at 2.419 based on four years of high school work excluding the final six weeks.
Teton County Sportsmen Association plans a Friday meeting at the K P with committee chairs John Moore Wm Gaffney and Leon Snyder ready. Geo E Mushback Molese national Bison ranch and wildlife refuges official will present pictures and talk wildlife. Bob Cooney state game management expert will discuss big game topics. About 100 members signed and expected to double. open discussion and refreshments listed.
Twenty three Teton County High School students traveled to Bozeman for the State College High School Week. Under instructor J. M. Lindseth they entered economics, science, physics, chemistry, biology, shorthand, bookkeeping, home economics and other contests with livestock grain and poultry judging, plus a stunt night entry. Some pupils will serve as delegates to the state Future Farmers annual meeting.
A big audience at Chateau’s first cash prize drawing in the trade days event in Teton county watched Miss Alva Larson win $10 and Keith Vick $5. Preceding the drawing the Choteau band directed by Dr. C W Boussard played a concert. Tickets were issued by local merchants with 1 ticket per $3 purchase or $1 on account. The next drawing is set for Saturday April 27 at 3 30 p m.
Inez Eckford announces the regular April election results with trustees by district. Several districts show no election. named trustees include Carl Wedum Olsen ONeill in District 1 and many others across districts 3 4 6 7 8 11 12 16 17 20 21 22 23 28 30 32 36 37 41 42 4 45 46 4 9 51 59 60 61 62 64 66 68 69 and 74.
Cubs meet at the American Legion Pavilion next Saturday at 1 PM sharp. If weather allows the pack will hike. Den Chiefs must bring reports as a regular pack meeting will be held.
Two 8 month rural schools in Teton County closed for the term last week. The Blackfeet school district 44 and the Harmony school in district closed for the season.
A. C. Bishop, longtime publisher of the Decorah Public Opinion, died after several months of illness. Born in Elkader, he moved to Bloomington Wisconsin and published the Bloomington Record before taking over Decorah's northeastern Iowa paper. Survived by wife Mrs. A C Bishop Decorah two sons Dr H A Bishop San Luis Obispo Calif Earl Choteau one daughter Barbara mother Mrs Bishop Elkader sister Mrs Ruth Locke Havre Mont brother Max Bishop Elkader, with brother Clint preceding him in death.
Emma Kruz 66 died suddenly at her home last Saturday morning after a heart attack. Her son found her later that evening. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Choteau Catholic church with burial in Choteau cemetery. Survived by husband four sons and a daughter.
Regular pre school conferences set for the county with sessions in Dutton Chateau and Fairfield. County nurse Elsie Lindberg administers exams and immunizations for small pox and diphtheria. Parents urged to schedule with their physician if needed. Immunization return dates include Chateau on May 6 and Fairfield on April 27.
Montana state athletics ban on spring football prompts Teton high to form a track program despite equipment shortages and rough fields. Coach Dunckel reports ten runners with underclassmen, some trials at Great Falls meet canceled due to High School Week travel. Local stars Hallberg LeDesky lead in high jump, Rosengren javelin, Hodgskiss discus, with Haschke and Schmitz in sprints and pole vault. Eligible athletes may be taken to Missoula May 9 for Class B state meet. Also notes Boy Scout Camporee at Missoula June 13-15 with transportation arranged and a 1.20 food charge.
The Dorcas Society announces a change of meeting from May 1 to May 2 at Mrs Harold Wheeler's residence. Members are advised to note the updated date and attend as scheduled.
On Wednesday May first the junior class presents One Mad Night a mystery farce by James Reach and published by French. Don Cutter and Wing arrive at the Cutter mansion to find lunatics crooks and a damsel in distress. The play culminates with a sprint to the prom on Friday night under a Star Dust theme with music by Verne Paulson and Rhythm Benders. Tickets cost 1.00 per couple and 25 cents for spectators.
The Choteau LionsClub meets at the E P Hall with plans for their 14th charter night on Tuesday May 14 at the high school gym. Nine neighboring clubs are invited to assist in the celebration with a zone meeting for presidents and secretaries at 4 p m led by Palmer Johnson of Great Falls. Proceeds from the carved horse raffle fund the town swimming pool.
The Woman's Golf club of Chateau will meet Friday evening at 7 30 at the Post Tavern. Officers and committees for the season will be named at this meeting. good attendance is urged.
District 4 Odd Fellows and Rebekahs gather in Fort Benton on Saturday April 27 with delegates from Cut Bank Belt Great Falls Sand Coulee Walier Augusta Neihart and Fort Benton. Officers Mrs Edna Stephenson Bozeman and Mrs Exilda Mitchell Great Falls attend with Mrs Sadie Beck Helena presiding body. Memorial service led by Great Falls Rebekah lodge under Mrs Florence O'Hara.
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