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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1940
Page
1
The piece recalls Jesse L Livermore as a famed gambler who died by his own hand. It notes his writing talent shown in the Saturday Evening Post and Contemplates whether wealth defined his life, arguing the best lies in sympathy for humanity and improving others' conditions.
The writer calls the Goddess of Chance a two faced hussy with a double personality. They claim millions have lost everything and even ended their lives as fortunes turned against them. Mention is made of Queen Wilhelmina of Holland sleeping in a small subterranean room with nine others for safety from bombs.
A recall of Tom Mix’s fatal crash contrasts with the rumored fate of Rudolph Valentino’s remains. The note mentions Valentino buried in Barbara LaMarr’s borrowed crypt and questions the final resting place now that the crypt is needed.
A cer tai Negro church elders question a young preacher for paying too much heed to the young women. He replies he is only looking after his precious lambs. They retort to also pay more mind to the ram ambs in the future.
A reader reflects on rising and falling attendance at the Chateau Methodist Church, noting mutual fault between congregants and preachers and comparing it to widespread church splits. The note mentions cold weather in December and radio reports of frigid temperatures in the Dakotas and Minnesota.
Dr Manfred Zapp a visitor to Chateau nine years ago drew national attention amid Dies Committee probes. He and Budapest native Jeno Hervey were in an August 1931 car crash near Bynum. Hervey died, Zapp injured and later lived in Chateau before moving to California. Zapp later led the German Transocean News Service and faced questions over Nazi propaganda and reported cables from Berlin.
Marie Oertel of Conrad, mother of Ernest Oertel of Chateau and Paul Oertel of Pendroy, died in Conrad Tuesday at 12 20 pm. A Marysville, Mont. native who moved to Conrad in 1911, she was 76 and had lived in the area for 30 years. Her husband died in 1938. She also leaves six children Freida Lampman Kellogg Idaho Anna Parker Ida Sto ters Hilda Lathrop Paul and Ernest. Funeral services are set for Friday at 2 p m in Conrad.
The church schedules choir practice tonight and Sunday Dec B Universal Bible Sunday with Sunday school at 9 45 morning worship at 11 The healing of the nations theme leads the morning message next Sunday Epworth League at 6 30 evening service at 7 30 Illustrated Bible lecture weekly prayer on Tuesday 8 00 Men’s fellowship Wednesday Dec 11 at 6 45 Pendray Richard I Vick minister An 8 pm worship next Sunday features an additional prophecy sermon ahead of Christmas Pro phecy leader up to the first Christmas
Mass schedule lists services at Chateau 11 a m Bynum 9 a m Power 9 a m Dutton 11 a m. Power observes communion Sunday. Rev J F Schulte is pastor.
The notice lists a morning Holy Communion at 11 a m and a later 7 pm Friend Day with Missionary events on the second Sunday in December, detailing church observances and gatherings.
The Future Farmers of America held their annual parent son banquet at the K P hall last Friday with around one hundred attendees. Speakers included Stanley Halvorson on global agriculture and Harold M Boyd on school system education. Additional performances by the Home Economics club and boys quartet complemented the program. Ray Tumblin received an F F A jacket for top project of the year.
K. R. Smith of this city received a letter from a Holland born cousin in England who served with the Dutch army evacuated from Dunkirk. The 28 year old youth, now in London with the radio corps, did not detail his wartime experiences but plans to share more in future correspondence.
The Montana CCC enrollment for January 2 to January 3, 1941 will fill the quota with about 270 unmarried American youths aged 17 to 23. The final state replacement requisition will be set December 20, and applicants should contact the court house welfare office.
Governor Roy E. Ayers appointed Dr. A. R. Foss of Missoula to the state board of medical examiners for a term ending January 10, 1946, and O. A. Bergeson of Billings to the state department of public welfare for a term ending March 4, 1941. Bergeson fills the unexpired term of Dr. Peter Potter who resigned.
Dr. E. M. Porter is appointed to the state board of health to fill a term ending April 2, 1945. Dr. L. T. Sussex is chosen to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Dr. L. H. Fligman of Helena with a term ending April 2, 1945.
John G. MacLeod of Terry has been named health supervisor attached to the N Y A administration.
Freezing conditions in late November reduced the flow of several Montana rivers, according to a report from the state geological survey.
The county recreation board schedules a meeting next Thursday December 12 at the high school. At the council’s last gathering officers were elected with Paria Hance Gece as vice president and Margaret Conlon as secretary.
The Teton county high school cagers begin the season with a home game against Brady high school tomorrow night at the local gym. A preliminary between Brady and Chateau eighth graders starts at 7 30. Coach Dunckel hopes to match last season’s district championship team, returning four lettermen and adding strong new material. season tickets are sold at Rexall Drug Store.
W H Wellenstein reports that commodity credit loans to Teton county farmers for 1940 wheat barley and rye must be completed by December 31 the final date for taking out loans secured by the 1940 crop. State totals show more than 22 000 loans with 6 600 000 bushels farm stored and 18 500 000 bushels elevator stored.
Postmaster C G Monkman issues holiday mail guidance for Cha teau vost office. Final mailing dates by zone are Dec 15 for zones 8 and 5 6 by Dec 18 for zones 5 and 6 and by Dec 19 for zones 8 and 4 and by Dec 20 for zones 1 and 2. Unsealed holiday greeting cards require 1 cent stamp with only a holiday greeting writing. sealed envelopes or longer messages use 3 cent first base rate. Non delivered 1 cent stamps will not be returned or forwarded unless 3 cent stamps are used.
Mrs Nick Kleinschmidt district president of the American Legion Auxiliary offers a district award to the unit sending in the most applause cards for a coming broadcast over Helena station KPSA. The program airs December 8 at 4 30 p m featuring Mrs Elsie Diers national vice president and A Floyd national vice commander.
The American Legion Auxiliary will meet Monday evening December 9 at Mrs. Cecil Huffman’s home. A 25c donation will fund a Xmas gift for Fort Harrison, replacing this year’s party. Delegates’ reports from the Augusta district meeting will be presented.
The local draft board led by Al Udin T O Larson and Chris Beck is classifying registrants after mailing questionnaires to about 450 county men. About 75 have been classified so far with the next quota expected after holidays and unclear size. Two men have volunteered for possible inclusion in the second quota. James Martin of Fairfield reports settling at Camp Murray Washington and notes four of the first 76 Montanans were rejected for physical defects.
Mrs. A J Nutter county Red Cross chairman reports near complete district contributions from the annual roll call drive ending last Saturday. County quota of 500 dollars should be easily reached as several districts have not yet reported. November chapter totals show 12 families helped and 20 children aided with 16 office hours and 90 garments given out valued at 70 dollars plus 65 dollars in garments, 317.44 spent on new clothing.
J W Breen of Chateau district chairman will attend the North Central Montana Council of Boy Scouts planning conference at the Rainbow Hotel in Great Falls. E G Peterson of Great Falls heads the committee for a meeting among representatives from 17 counties with separate sessions on Advancement Camping and Activities Cubbing Health and Safety. Arnold Hanusa and Lynn Baker are expected to attend to plan a spring council wide Scout activity.
Hospital notes list births and patient updates including Mrs. August Arndt and Mrs. Mary Rucken among medical patients. George Greggs listed in serious condition. Boyd Stenson recovering from surgery. Chateau Masonic Lodge 44 holds annual officers election with John L. Sulgrove as Worshipful Master and other officers named.
The Lewis and Clark National Forest reports 64 total fires in 1940, 11 man caused and 53 lightning. Over the decade, lightning remains the main cause but progress reduced per-fire area. Suppression costs were higher for man caused fires, with CCC camps boosting response efficiency. A smoker started the first fire July 1 and a hunter’s warming fire the last on November 11. Be sure your fire is dead out.
A review roundup praises Stars on the Sea and Three Harbours for bold depictions of colonial conflict and sea drama. It also recommends Quietly My Captain Waits and The Happy Highway for vivid frontier and Canadian tales, plus Hobart and Eaton works about American life and security.
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