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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1940
Page
1
Rain spoiled plans for exhibitors at the Montana fair delaying opening. Some had planned to combine tasks and hay while others waited, as the crowd anticipates daily races featuring the democratic donkey and republican elephant with a novice mahout.
A reader argues that Roosevelt has waned in effectiveness while Wilkie gains confidence. He cites the idea that no one is essential, echoing a Railroadman’s Magazine line. The piece stresses that voters will decide the White House future and suggests Roosevelt may seek another term.
The piece notes Farley plans to take a quarter stake in the Yanks and assume the presidency of an auto company, earning $160,000 a year plus a production bonus. It questions the true value of such pay, asking how it compares to the price of wheat at 45 cents per bushel.
The writer notes the president of a tobacco firm earned more than 320 000 dollars last year, compares it to wheat growers, and questions whether the oath of guardsmen allows government service such as conscription for a year of training.
A reader argues conscription and guard pay fail to support married guardsmen and dependents. They warn many veterans face job loss on return, rent burdens, and poverty, echoing calls for relief and fair compensation.
A fragmented passage notes the country, after vast public spending to ease distress, remains unsettled. It claims conscription could rise if a bill passes, with many questioning why fight for a country unable to provide means for survival.
Thirty eight representatives from the Bureau of Agricultural Economics and Extension Service and the US Department of Agriculture met with the Teton county planning board to discuss a unified agricultural program and land use planning to aid extension work. Robert Clarkson led the tour and 85 people registered, with local officials from AAA, county commissioners, forest service, soil conservation, and other agencies attending.
The Chateau city council, citing repeated after hours irrigation, orders a rigid survey of water users. Violators will have water shut off at the curb, face fines to restore service, and may be arrested depending on the severity. Mayor Sturgis warns no leniency as morning water shortages threaten fire safety.
Discussion on public works as relief for dependents of sixty or more miners killed in a major mine disaster. The world calls it hard luck, while critics compare recent administration actions to a figure who rode swiftly in new directions.
Pendroy養wins the annual Teton Pondera softball tourney held last Sunday in Pendroy. Teams from Conrad Brady Walier Spring Creek Chateau and Pendroy played before a crowd of several hundred as Chateau and Brady opened with a 15 5 win by Teton county seat Chateau drew a pass in the final while Pendroy defeated Conrad 18 15 in 10 innings for the title and darkness ended the Chateau Pendroy final with Pendroy leading 17 9 after five innings
At the North Montana State Fair in Great Falls Te ton county 4 H members displayed five baby beef calves. Robert Rice sold two calves to Hanson Bros Trucking Line and Phil I Cole. Edith Van Scherpenzeel, Earl Agee, and Alice Van Scherpenzeel also sold calves to local buyers for varying prices. Each calf had been fed a ton of grain and hay. Other 4 H exhibitors from Te ton earned awards in Brown Swiss Milk ing Shorthorn Holstein Jersey categories, with final placings pending.
Land Bank Commissioner loans in Teton county have been reamortized to extend terms from 10 to 20 years, lowering annual payments and helping farmers reduce debt. About 50 percent of outstanding Commissioner loans were rewritten, with 266 loans totaling 602600 and 575200 in additional Land Bank loans.
Francis Pambran an old time stockman aged 82 was found dead in his room above W E Howards bar late Wednesday night. Coroner Dr Banks listed death as natural causes due to a heart attack likely suffered Tuesday evening when he turned on a gas heater. Pambran a former wagon boss and Montana Cowboys Association member came from Oregon City in the 1870s and leaves five children including Nick Pambrun. The body rests at Banks Funeral Home with funeral services scheduled for Friday.
City council approved final passage of a one hour parking limit on Main Street from the courthouse to the Glenloyd Hotel and along the north side toward the Larson building. From 8 am to 6 pm trucks are banned except for unloading. Special districts may exempt hotels and similar businesses. Violators face enforcement proportional to violation extent.
A petition by T Gordon Raitt secured 50 signatures and was filed July 25 with the county commissioners. The board ordered a census showing 701 residents and set Saturday October 26 for a special election on the incorporation question.
John Fieden Jr of the Fieden Flower Shop Great Falls will act as judge at the annual flower show and tea set for Saturday August 24 at the park pavilion. The committee will meet this week to prepare the premium list to be published next week. The committee drops the customary raffle this year.
The approved annual city budget totals 13981 for the fiscal year with a 21 mill levy. Funds include General and alley 4961, parks and cemetery 1835 and 608. Overall, the levy mirrors last year’s level.
The Teton county Agricultural Conservation committee announced the 1940 program will see a 10 percent cut in payment rates from November estimates. Parity payments remain unaffected. adjustments reflect increased participation and fund transfers from 1940 to 1939 programs. Payments under 200 are raised per small payment rules. range conservation is affected.
A Montana Department of Public Welfare letter dated August 2 1940 commends Teton County for a strong poor fund budget for the new fiscal year. It notes no general relief grants received last year and full reimbursement of various aid costs, with expected reduced aid to dependent children since the change in state policy.
Irshal Davis the band director says the first rehearsal for the new school year will be next Tuesday at 8 p m in the high school. Principal Boyd and Mr Davis urge all able students to attend and note other towns begin rehearsals this week.
The Tennant Dahlin orchestra will provide music for the free dance at the park pavilion this Saturday night. A circulating rumor claimed the event was canceled due to the Great Falls fair, but it will proceed as usual.
Montana dairy reports show butter production at 6,867,951 pounds for January through June, up about 15 percent from the same period last year. Cream production totaled 699,115 gallons, rising roughly 11.5 percent year over year.
Plans for the Teton County Fair on August 30 and 31 include 4 H, FFA, adult home economics, and adult agriculture displays. Over 100 dollars in prize money awaits entries in the agriculture division with detailed rules on threshed grain, sheaf grains, potatoes, vegetables, and bundles. Entries in the adult agriculture division close Thursday noon, August 29, with limits on entries per exhibitor and per family.
The Methodist Church hosts an all parish outdoor meeting at Chateau City Park next Sunday at 11 a.m. A. R. Reeves of Butte Heinz Co. will speak, followed by a community picnic with coffee provided. Palmer Johnson and a quartet from Great Falls perform local music. all are invited.
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