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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1940
Page
1
The writer revises an earlier claim about hoppers disappearing, noting hundreds of thousands found in mustard. He reflects on the hopper life cycle from birth to death, compares it to humans, and questions the use of the word funny in relation to life’s strangeness and tragedy. George M. Cohan is cited regarding a verse about life.
The writer notes the hardship of earning a decent living and the constant threat from destructive insects and bad weather that ruin crops and undermine farming efforts.
A radio broadcast recounts a veteran who lost a leg and spent seven years seeking funds for a new artificial limb. Since then he has produced artificial limbs for many others unable to obtain them through other means.
A foundation exists to find means to disburse income from hundreds of millions of dollars. The text cites a national legislator’s view that the United States is in a hell of a shape and notes the cost to reach Germanys military footing. It recalls the Young Plan proposal for Germany to pay war debts.
The writer denounces bankers and policymakers, argues against a hemisphere food cartel, and criticizes the National Labor Board for back pay orders. They dispute the government's ability to provide universal employment and suggest Willkie would dismantle the labor board, preferring wage and job access through private means.
The speaker recalls arriving in Philadelphia in 1898 to seek work, starting with ten cents an hour for ten hours daily. He describes persistent effort and gradual improvement, aided by recollections from Life of the convention.
The author recalls past Philadelphia life noting a solvent city with affordable goods and cheap shoes, then contrasts it with a modern, bankrupt city. He questions how many can fund grand hotels now rising in Philadelphia and other cities, and mentions a projected boom of sixty new Florida hotels before the war scare.
The Chateau Woman's club flower show at the Legion pavilion drew a good crowd with 163 to 173 entries. Herman Feiden of Great Falls judged the blooms noting color, stems, and foliage. a new miniature bouquet class drew praise and Gladiolus and Sweet Peas were highlighted with multiple prize winners from Greene counties and local clubs.
Se ton county Republican organization held its annual meeting at the courthouse Saturday evening. Lyle Standish was reelected chairman and an executive committee of L B Pendrey Guy Miller Paul Krupp and Standish was chosen. Denzil McDonan was named treasurer and Mrs R L Reickhoff secretary. T O Larson became state committeeman and Mrs J Young state committeewoman. Precinct officers named for vacancies include Choteau 1 R L Reickhoff Lucille Baillie Choteau 2 K E Sturgis Hazel Robinson Spring Valley O B Neckstad Mrs O B Neckstad Blackleaf William Irwin Mrs Omar Cook. Offices will be in the Larson building with the secretary handling affairs.
Andrew Rufus Gillon 65 longtime Dutton resident died after a self inflicted head wound with a German Luger pistol. He died at 2 30 Monday morning after 36 hours of treatment. The inquest verdict cited temporary insanity. Born December 31 1874 in New England he was a Spanish American War veteran with no spouse and surviving brother in Massachusetts and sister in Canada. He was a Catholic.
A wire received by the Acantha reports presidential approval for a grant of 180387 dollars for WPA soil and water conservation and wildlife work. The project covers Sherman, Hill, Blaine, Phillips, Stillwater, Wibaux, and Teton counties with shelter belts planting and wildlife habitat improvements.
Miss Muriel Nelson, music teacher last year, resigned to take a similar post in Kalispell. Helen Irene Roquet of Big Timber will fill her position for the coming term.
The Chateau Lions club sponsors the annual 49ers celebration on Friday and Saturday September 27 and 28. K E Sturgis heads the committee and plans will be announced soon. There will be games and new activities with the usual good time promised. Lions members must wear three items of western attire starting Sunday or face a kangaroo court and fine.
The Young Republicans held their annual meeting at the courthouse with retiring chairman R. L. Rieckhoff presiding. Officers elected: Chairman Earl Turnbull, Vice Chairman Jess Malone, Secretary Marthelle Olson, Treasurer Joe Briscoe, Agawam designated as delegate to the Havre state convention.
County fair showings attract wide interest with 4-H FFA and Home Demonstration entries. Livestock and poultry setup Saturday morning, judging later. parade at 11 30 led by Bynum band. 1 15 baseball game 3 dress revue 3 30 free show. free swimming for 4 H and FFA members both sessions.
The Teton county agricultural conservation office will accept crop insurance applications for the 1941 season. Winter wheat insurance closes August 31. spring wheat by February 28. Farmers may insure 50 or 75 percent of expected yield, with premiums payable by cash, check, warehouse receipt, or advance on farm earnings.
A family of English refugees stopped overnight in Choteau at the Sulgrove tourist cabins on their U S auto tour to Yellow stone Park. The mother and three children plus a nurse, who left England after the war began, praised Chateau’s beauty and planned to stay through the weekend.
State Fish and Game Commission shifts upland bird hunting to Sunday September 22 due to dry forests and fire risk. One day season with a bag limit of three. Notice also states Sun River fishing between Gibson and Diversion dams closed immediately until May 20 next year.
The fifty first annual Grand Chapter session of the Eastern Star met at the Fox Theatre in Butte with Mrs. Bert Packer honored as Grand Marshal during installations. Most Worthy Grand Matron Mrs. Anna W. Smalley of Roundup, despite injuries, presided and lauded Packer before 1500 to 2000 attendees. Alberta, Canada, sent delegates. Eunice Brown of Missoula became Worthy Grand Matron and Lucian Upshaw of Great Falls Worthy Grand Patron.
450 Chinese pheasants from Warm Springs state farm were released in small groups across the county with H M Daley supervising distribution. Last week 10,000 rainbow trout were planted in Pishkun and about 30,000 more in drains near Fairfield.
Fairfield Lions entertained visiting Lions from Fairfield at their regular Tuesday gathering. A kit tenball match followed dinner and a program featuring piano solos by Geneva Bullerdick and a talk on Alaska by Miss Marybelle Peterson. The group then played five innings of softball at the high school diamond ending in an 8-8 tie.
The National Recreation Association will hold a four day training school in Great Falls from September 10 to 13. Sessions run 3:30 to 5:30 and 7:30 to 9:30 each day. Miss Madeline Stevens will direct, covering rural festivals pageants adult social recreation activities advanced folk dancing and musical activities for farm groups. County extension offices at Chateau are asked to notify for attendance to meet the county quota.
Handcraft training meetings will be held for two leaders from every home demonstration club in the county. One session will be in the Chateau court room on Friday September 6 and another at the Greenfield community building on Saturday September 7. Each all day from 10 a m to 3 30 p m. Miss Martha Hensley state clothing specialist will lead training in knitting the chosen handcraft.
Gratifying news from forest service headquarters that the Hungry Man fire west of Dupuyer has been brought under control. About 350 men are being released from the lines as nine buses depart to pick them up. The blaze, started by lightning last Friday, burned 4,500 to 5,000 acres with 22 miles of lines and 80 miles of circumference, threatening the Blackfoot reservation before rain aided control efforts.
Directors at Shelby country club refined plans for the first oil field golf tournament to be played September 1 and 2. Shelby, Conrad, Cut Bank and Chateau clubs will alternate hosting. Qualifiers due by 1 PM September 1 with $2 men and $1 ladies fees. Eight flights offer over $200 in prizes. An exhibition match features Sue Jeavine and Al Mattock against Art Everson and Mrs. Ross. Shelby's new clubhouse will host social events.
The Company 280 archery team from Augusta joined the state archery tournament at Anaconda on August 18 under national association rules. Five members competed. Aleck W. Guernsey earned bronze for fourth in Class A, while Benjamin Picciallo took silver for second in Class B.
Home Demonstration presidents and secretaries will gather at Chateau Saturday Sept 14 for the fall council meeting. Mrs Mabel Crane of Collins chairs with Mrs Roy Hanberg of Bynum as vice president and Mrs Clarence Stenson of Farmington as secretary. Officers will be elected and 1940 41 program planning discussed with Miss Frances, state home demonstration leader, in attendance.
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