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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1940
Page
2
The draft outlines a vivid 1940 presidential contest with Willkie appealing to farmers, Roosevelt planning a White House radio campaign, Wallace and McNary slated for lesser travel, and polls suggesting a very close result.
The Democratic convention unfolds predictably as Roosevelt receives nearly unanimous support while other candidates gain only token votes. Barkley’s keynote triggers a brief ovation. rumors of a third term fade as the President signals willingness to be drafted. Walker and McNary backers shape a one-sided clash with Republicans.
The piece argues a European famine is imminent with widespread suffering and disease. It notes Germany and England as relatively insulated powers while calls grow for U S aid, warning that feeding Europe could benefit potential enemies and complicate democratic policy.
The Collins Booster 4 H club held its sixth meeting at W D Reiquam s. roll call on how food affects health. Doris demonstrated muffins. Eileen and Tottie practiced demonstrations. Mrs Stephens attended. lunch served. The seventh meeting at the hall on July 17 featured two safety first rules and a first aid demonstration by Betty Ann and Marilyn. three members were absent. Next meeting set for July 24, reporter Kathryn Reiquam.
Montana’s birth rate ran high in June with 968 babies born and 448 deaths recorded. The state board of health noted 25 deaths from communicable diseases and 18 from car accidents as primary causes.
Twenty five years ago this week Dutton State Bank opened as the town’s first financial institution. Forest service planned a heliograph communication system between lookouts. William Adams received 18 months for stealing four horses northwest of Dupuyer. John Saunders got two years in state penitentiary on grand larceny.
J R Wine Helena postmaster reports 24,836 federal duck hunting stamps sold to sportsmen in the latest season. The prior year saw 19,978 one dollar stamps. In 1936-37 season 14,903 stamps were sold and 15,884 the next season.
Jeremiah Sinclair of Chateau Montana filed notice of intention to make three year proof to establish a land claim in sections 15 21 22 township 22 north range 8 west principal meridian before U S Commissioner Fred Schoensigel at Fairfield Montana on August 31 1940. Witnesses are Lloyd Hedgskiss Oscar Carlson Leonard Carlson and A P Brutosky all of Fairfield. Also public notice of Te ton County budget hearing on August 7 1940 at 10:00 A M in Chateau Montana for final budget adoption open to taxpayers.
The national defense council approves state highway department efforts to map locations of natural resources and analyze gravel and soil deposits along highways. Projects aim to supply the nation with comprehensive information across states.
The undersigned will apply to the County Treasurer of Teton County on October 1 1940 for a Tax Deed to lands described as N% NW Sec 28 N% NE Sec 29 Twp 23 N Range 1 East Montana Meridian. Amount due 131.84. Dated July 1 1940. A L County Clerk of Teton County applicant. Publication July 25 August 1.
Tax deed notice shows parcel in township 2K west of Montana Meridian with age 6 and location west of Montana Meridian. Amount due 58.42 dollars as of October 1 1940. Dated July 22 1940. George A. Carroll applicant.
Notice that GEO A. CARRO will apply to the County Clerk on October 1 1940 under Section 14 and 15 in Township 26 Range West of the Montana Meridian for a claim amount of 451.04 dollars dated July 22.
Notice to creditors and claimants for the estate of Herman Huisenga deceased. Administrator Ivalle Huisenga directs claims with vouchers within four months after publication at Bert I. Packer office Larson Building Chateau Montana. Also county treasurer notice for tax deed on Montana land in section 9 township 26 north range 5 west of the meridian. Publication dates July 11 18 25 and August 1 1940.
In the District Court of the Ninth Judicial District Teton County Montana Trene Preszler sues Helmuth Preszler seeking dissolution by desertion and wilful nonsupport over more than one year. Judgment by default possible if no answer within twenty days after service. Court date noted as June 19 1940 with attorney E L Kleffman for the plaintiff and notices published July 25 and August 18.
This note compiles a cherry spice cake recipe with ingredient amounts and baking steps, followed by fashion hints on turbans and fall outfits, ant control methods, and general household tips on olives, vinegar storage, and canning rings. The tone is a compact 20th century domestic column with practical, quick instructions.
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