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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1941
Page
1
A writer argues for strong US action against Japan after Pearl Harbor, condemning isolationism and praise for American sacrifice. He declares loyalty to the nation, salutes servicemen including a nephew on the USS Curtis, and urges rationing, price controls, and public accountability for profiteers while condemning Bolshevik style inflation and class privilege.
In a city hall meeting the Commerce Chamber approved paying a $585.35 bill to Van Auken Plumbing and Heating Co for the Legion pavilion heating system. Donations covered most costs. no cash prizes for the Woman’s club Christmas decorating contest, replaced by enlarged photos. The Red Cross war relief drive received Chamber support and bids will be sought to wire the pavilion with adult wiring course labor under the FFA setup. Specifications to be obtained from Jerry Breen.
The Choteau Merchants from the Great Falls City League lost 82 to 34 to Wallet Cleaners. LeDesky led scoring with 14 points on six field goals and two free throws as the Merchants trailed 18 11 at the half and faded late. Next, Choteau hosts the Great Falls Brewers on Tuesday in another league game.
Teton county reports 908 Red Cross memberships to date and aims for 1125. No returns yet from Power, others expected soon. Dutton, Bole and Farmington exceed their quotas while county totals lag. Money received is 985.30 including four five dollar memberships and one ten dollar membership plus 52.30 in donations.
Anna Simonson of Deer Lodge was admitted Tuesday. Mrs. Sara McIntire was dismissed last Wednesday.
A speaker argues for equalizing burdens during the war, asking to reduce privileges and ensure everyone pulls hard. He emphasizes shared work and discipline, quoting Wheeler’s blunt call to “work like hell” for the war effort.
A farmer proposes to supply the entire crop free on a F.O.B. basis at the nearest rail point to feed ten idle acres. He notes many farmers could repeat this, warning it might lower wheat prices but would prevent starvation abroad.
Seven men from Sidney were fined in Justice Clearman's court after being apprehended by State Game Warden J. S. McFarland and Deputy Warden Bruce Neal for hunting with not their own game tags. All pled guilty through their attorneys. six paid 27.50 total and Harold Atkinson paid 31.00.
County agent reports farm plans under the Triple A Food for Freedom program in Teton county show quotas met in all areas except milk. Milk shortfall estimated around one million pounds toward a goal of 18 300 000 pounds. Beef aims set at 700 pounds per animal may be high. Pork goal 2 100 000 pounds with possible average 210 pounds per hog. Egg goal 610 952 dozen, with projections near 745 894 dozen. Farmers expected to contribute to the national crisis.
Mrs. C. J. B. Stephens of Chateau learns her Alaska grandchild born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Arps at Providence Hospital Anchorage weighed two pounds ten ounces at 12 04 a m The tiny baby is described as normal in every respect The father works as a crane operator for the United States Engineers.
The local selective service board met yesterday in the Larson block and drew up a list of six men who will leave for training on January 1. Board members include T. R. Larson, Geo. ene, and Al Udin. Those drafted are Norman Brown Kenneth Sul grove Arnold Holt Jay Robinson Allen Turville Harry Torm Jr. The January quota may rise. about 923 county registrants with 250 not yet examined will be required for exam and classification.
The Legion Auxiliary Dist. No. 8 schedules a Christmas broadcast on KFBB at 3 30 p m Thursday December 18. Members are asked to listen and send applaud cards to KFBB care of Mrs Frank McDonnell.
The Teton Bulldogs opened the basketball season with a narrow win over Augusta and a heavy defeat by Valier showing weak defense and miscued passes. The team plans to travel to Conrad Friday and host the Great Falls Reserves Saturday after a 7:30 preliminary.
C W Burns has accepted the chairmanship of the county Red Cross war relief fund drive. A telegram from Mrs A J Nutter requests a 1200 dollar county quota with local chapters retaining fifteen percent for relief expenditures. The Acantha urges immediate action as Teton county aims to meet its quota through subscriptions, personal solicitation, and civic events if needed.
The Teton County Shipping Association reports last Saturday’s turkey shipment reached 8,916 pounds, earning growers $1,553.66. Grades paid 18c to 14c with toms averaging 25 pounds led by 64 prime birds from Frank Mang of Fairfield.
The editorial notes shock at Japanese aggression and Roosevelt’s massar a on war. It praises American unity and condemns Jeannette Rankin’s dissent while endorsing secrecy and collective resolve during the crisis. It cites E R McLean and affirms hemispheric unity amid war sentiment.
At the county commissioners December meeting the board reappointed Dr. H. W. Bateman as county physician and health officer and awarded the Chateau hospital a contract for hospitalizing the county poor. Dr. L. S. Crary of Fairfield was named deputy county physician and the Fairfield Times received a two year contract for all county printing. Coroner G. L. Banke got burial of the county poor, and K. E. Sturgis Fred Barribal and John A. Swanson were reappointed to the school board with deputy registrars across precincts also reappointed.
Latest word from Capt Theo Halvorson says he is now stationed at Camp Wolters Mineral Wells Texas though a recent war move may have him transferred. He sent a clipped Mineral Wells newspaper story noting J L White from Ypsilanti Michigan arriving from Wolters to join the 25th United States Infantry with humorous notes on personal effects.
In the Heisey Memorial show in Great Falls last Friday Keith Vick of Chateau lost a close decision to Jim Pentecost of the Lewistown Athletic Club. Pentecost proved faster and more experienced while Vick showed power but often missed with his Sunday punch. Chateau fans attended the amateur card hoping for a different outcome.
In Choteau on December 9 9 year old newsboy Don Lee bought a war bond with his dime earnings. He proudly said he is fit for his country and wishes he could fly to help the war effort. He noted he has sent in to the armed forces at Hon.
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