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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1939
Page
3
Published every Thursday at Choteau Montana the publication enters the post office as second class matter. Subscriptions run one year two dollars six months one dollar twenty five cents and three months seventy six cents. Foreign countries including Canada two dollars fifty cents per year. Payable in advance.
Business indicators point to renewed optimism as durable goods production climbs, unemployment rises, and consumer purchasing power strengthens. Congress’ cautious stance supports a healthier business attitude while debates over WPA funding and deficit spending loom. Public interest centers on Republican presidential contenders, led by Tom Dewey, with rising support for Vandenberg due to policy positions and recent actions.
The piece notes that political machines dominate party nominations, controlling many jobs and shaping the process. They fear engaging strong reform candidates who spark public enthusiasm, preferring to avoid risky battles unless a rival gains broad support.
A collection of short poetic pieces exploring nature and dawn. Poems by Anna Mary Dickson Nathalie T Shelton Eleanor A Chaffee Robert Clark Lois Collins and Maurice J Ronayne depict light wind and forest, sunrisegarden faces, beeing and solitude, yellow mullein and morning roamers.
Indicted businessman M L Annenberg, a Philadelphia publisher, faces federal charges for alleged non payment of more than 5.5 million dollars in income taxes and penalties. United States Attorney William J Campbell called it the largest income tax evasion indictment by a grand jury.
Plans progressed this week for the state convention of Young Democrats at Red Lodge September 3 and 4 where 300 Bourbon members will elect officers. Governor Roy E. Ayers will speak along with Tom Stout C H Perry and state leaders C H Perry Great Falls Lewistown and others. Senators Wheeler Murray and Congressman O Connor expected to attend.
Montana's tourist travel rose last week with about 1,600 cars entering daily per a state highway commission report. Highway ports averaged 1,319 cars daily, while U S customs stations logged 2,500 cars weekly from Canada.
State Purchasing Agent I. S. Mee Quitty will open bids September 5 on about $5,000 worth of electrical fixtures to be installed in the new library and a museum building at the state school of mines in Butte.
Obituaries report Henry Kelly 63 dies at Chateau. Old Teton settler who came via Missouri in 1876. Community notes mention Jack Angus pioneer sheepman’s death at Chateau hospital. Fire destroys J M Weaver auto and garage. Whisky seized near Collins. New high school principal R F Williamson arrives from Cape Girardeau. Miss Meda McLean farewell party. leaves for Arizona. Flying club forms in town. Harvest yields 6 to 15 bushels per acre. Chateau golfers go to Havre tournament.
The July report from the federal weather bureau records the month as the seventh driest in Montana. Temperatures ran above normal while precipitation averaged .68 inches, .71 inches below the 45 year mean. Winter wheat suffered less than spring grain, irrigated crops and ranges thrived, and livestock remained in good condition with ample feed.
Twenty cases of spotted tick fever have killed five Montanans this year per state board of health reports through last week. The latest death occurred in Livingston. Measles remain light for summer with 17 cases that week, up from 12 the prior week.
Announcement from Teton County High School states opening date Tuesday Sept 5 1939 with afternoon registration Aug 24 to Sept 5 for unregistered pupils. Parents advised to accompany children. No registrations in forenoon Sept 5. Book fee $2 due at entry. Principal A B Guthrie and Clerk Inez Beckford sign. First publication Aug 24, last Aug 31.
In the Ninth Judicial District of Montana Teton County a notice states that on Friday September 15, 1939 at 10:00 AM in Chateau court will prove the will of Edward M. Gibler deceased and hear Laura M. Gibler's request for Letters Testimentary. Any interested party may appear. H. M. Dale, Clerk. R. K. West attorney for petitioner. First pub Aug 24, last Sept 7.
The Board of County Commissioners of Teton County Montana invites sealed bids for a one year contract to feed clothe and nurse the indigent sick poor and infirm inmates of the County Poor Farm starting January 1 1940. Bid deadline is September 6 1939.
The First National Bank of Great Falls executor of Julius Hirshberg deceased notifies creditors and others with claims to present them with vouchers within ten months after first publication at 410 First National Bank Building Great Falls Cascade County Montana. Dated July 7 1939. By E. O. Jenkins president executor. Pub to August 24.
Estate of Charles S. McDonald issues notice to creditors and persons with vouchers to present within ten months. Administrative details set for the will annexed at George Coffey office in Chateau Montana. Date August 4 1939. Co D McDonald Administrator with the Will Annexed. George Coffey Attorney. Public notice last August 31.
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