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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1940
Page
1
The writer recalls last week’s North Montana Fair, noting memorable events and winnings at the ponies. He mentions roofing a granary, a court scene after a man was hauled into a patrol wagon, and a disruptively overheated crowd. The column touches on race and social tensions during the event.
The writer critiques the fair's entertainment choices led by Grover Whalen and critiques the Pullman company for adding a strip tease artist. The narrative describes a performer aboard a sleeper car and a bare leg dress reveal as spectators speculate on viewership and revenue potential. The piece ends with ambivalent commentary on the spectacle.
In a rural dispute reported by Bill Wellenstein, a farmer received a higher insurance settlement after refusing an initial low offer from an adjuster. The adjuster, driving to the farm, offered a full percentage claim, but the farmer insisted he was entitled to 125 percent, not 100, and stood firm.
A farmer laments local pests including hoppers and sawflies devastating oats. Hail and other threats add pressure as the crop struggles under insect onslaughts. The grower notes mustard and castor beans as potential partial remedies and expresses wary resignation.
The Womens club committee drew up a premium list for the annual flower show and tea to be held Saturday Aug. 24 at the Legion pavilion. Nearly one hundred prizes donated by local businesses are offered for sweet peas asters dahlias gladiolus and other blooms. Entries run 9 a.m. to 12 noon with exhibitors bringing their own containers.
Lions club members canceled the meeting room due to heat and moved to a park for a pot-luck supper on Tuesday. Brick O'Neil led the program with John Billings in cornet solos and Dr. Cornell of Glencoe gave an extemporaneous talk. Guests included Rev and Mrs McKinsey of El Paso Texas Mr and Mrs Herb Bloom of Evanston Harold Boyd LeRoy Robinson Mr and Mrs Wm Podgskiss Dr Cornell Mrs C S McDonald and granddaughter and John Billings.
The tennis courts will be ready for use tomorrow with the completion of the markings today. The Chateau Lions club will allow usage despite surface dissatisfaction and plans for a full resurfacing later. A 25 cent 1940 season charge applies to individuals and only tennis or crepe shoes may be worn. Courts may be occupied if no one waits. when others are waiting, a single set is allowed per turn. Tickets are sold at the swimming pool and purchaser names recorded.
The county agent announces an open class exhibit for 4-H club members at the county fair August 30 31. Entries include needlework and culinary items with judging, ribbons, and blue ribbon prizes. Entry blanks due August 25 and exhibit bring in by August 29. Floats are urged for a parade on August 31 with three prizes.
Sheriff A. O. Peterson traveled to Great Falls Tuesday to join county sheriffs and peace officers for a meeting called by the FBI at its Butte headquarters. The session aimed to instruct on national defense issues and how to handle matters that could undermine national unity.
Barton Motor Sales in Chateau Ford dealership opening announced by proprietor A. J. Barton. Free prizes will be awarded to visitors all day as the plant is showcased. Barton, a skilled mechanic, has added equipment and improvements to the garage and car sales business.
The county weather station in Choteau recorded 101 degrees on Monday, the hottest in Teton county history. Overnight low cooled to 52, and residents sought ways to stay cool. Previously the near-record was 100 in July 1933, with earlier 101 occurrences noted before 1921.
At the Teton chapter meeting at the courthouse Miss Margaret Nagle resigned after twenty years as county chairman. Mrs. A. J. Nutter elected county chairman with Mrs. Marguerite Smith as vice chairwoman and Mrs. Ada Hutchinson named junior chapter organizer. The group plans immediate knitting and sewing work and will hold sessions Tuesday and Friday afternoons.
Capt C James Smith and wife learned they became grandparents to twin boys born Tuesday night in Los Angeles to their daughter and son in law S B and Mrs Andrews. The Andrews family, Chateau natives, married in 1926 and moved to Los Angeles 12 years ago where Mr Andrews works for Firestone Rubber Co. The twins are their first children and the Smiths plan visits.
The local Boy Scout troop and other groups are invited to a rodeo and barbecue at Harold Storey Willow Creek ranch about 18 miles from Augusta on Willow Creek ranger station road. The two day event runs Saturday and Sunday September seven and eight with calf roping rope spinning calf riding diamond hitch tying horse race relay and a pie baking contest in the morning. Swimming is planned for the afternoon and the event closes with a barbecue at 2 p m.
E. E. Isaac, extension horticulturist, will visit the county in September to offer free home beautification assistance. He will help with foundation plantings, borders, lawns, trees and hedges, plus insect and disease problems. Ten requests have been received. women in the county may request his advice, with dates announced later.
Rexall Drug falls to Lions Club 16 to 8 while Choteau Food beats Rexall. High School forfeits Odd Fellows then loses 14 13 to a pickup squad. Lions edge Choteau Food 16 to 8 as season ends with Rexall and Choteau Food favored.
County commissioners set 1940 levies in special session totaling 31.37 mills for county funds, with 5 mills for roads and 6 for general schools. State levies include 2 mills for general fund and 3 for university, plus 0.5 for bonds. City of Chateau remains 21 mills and Dutton 30 mills, Fairfield H S bond sinking 5.85 mills.
The Montana game commission announced upland bird and migratory fowl seasons. Ducks geese coots and jacksnipe open October 1 with a 60 day limit sunrise to 4 PM. Daily bag limits: ducks ten geese three. Chinese pheasants 22 day season November 10 to December 1 with three cock limit. afternoons only except Sundays and holidays when all day hunting allowed. Open Hungarian partridge season deferred to September meeting. Teton remains a one day season September 1 with bag three.
At a Democratic county central committee meeting held at the courthouse last night officers were elected Chairman C W Burns Vice Chairman Charlotte C Crary Treasurer Gilbert Lee Secretary Anne E Stafford Committeeman D P Fabrick and Committeewoman Ruby Looney Campaign Manager Jake Lainstre Jr A headquarters site was chosen between Gleason's Paint Shop and the Club Cigar Store Precinct committeemen and women were named for Chateau Dry Forks Power Collins Bynum Agawam Farmington Dutton Bellevue Spring Valley and other areas Republican central committee meeting postponed to a later date.
Jack Bartlett presents a donkey rodeo and thrill circus at Chateau next Saturday with Jack Benny as the clown and 18 long-eared acts. Features donkey softball polo beer barrel polka race donkey milking contest and bucking race under high school lights with admission 36 cents for adults and 15 cents for children.
Drouth and grasshoppers reduced spring wheat yields across the county as harvest begins. Reports from the county agent show average yields around five to seven bushels, with some fields recording eight bushels or more.
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