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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1939
Page
1
Notice in yesterday's Tribune says the Golden Gate Exposition is likely to run again next year. Readers express hope for a California trip to see unique sights. Observers note both states may attract visitors from within their borders rather than outside.
The writer recalls enjoying a senior play praised for its strong cast and direction. They also praise Mr. Peterson’s sermon at the Methodist church noting it as the best heard from any pulpit. Peterson, a layman, filled in for Rev. Vick and reminded the author of a 30 year old evangelist named Fred E. Smith.
The piece notes a large joint convention of many denominations reacting to global mess. A Latin phrase debate prompts a listener to ask about status quo, with the leader claiming it means the mess we are in. The writer critiques religious leaders and urges earthly heaven via reform rather than emplacing hope on church emissaries.
The account notes Stalin’s early expulsion from a religious order and laments Russia’s church era, suggesting widespread suffering among religious peasants and referencing possible imperial Cossack brutality, including freezing punishments.
A brief note recalls a period when Russian rulers showed deference to the Mongol supreme leader, illustrating a history of power dynamics between Moscow and the Mongol khans.
The piece claims Hitlerism imperialism and Stalinism must be eradicated for civilization to breathe freely. It questions who will crush these three ideologies and jokes that the U.S. laundry would need multiple dry cleaning cycles before voices can be raised.
The speaker asserts that those who provide the means for murder bear equal guilt to the killer. He condemns American industrialists capitalists and bystanders who ignore lives of Chinese Spaniards and other races for profit.
A New York City hotel lobby lay largely empty until a promoter offered a lease with bar privileges. The manager approved the plan and the lobby soon became constantly busy as predicted, transforming the hotel’s public space.
The Teton hoopsters fall to Browning 25 23 in overtime after a tight game and squad sickness. Browning then beats Power 26 8 as Teton regains players and recovers from injuries.
The Aero Mayflower Transit Company of Indiana sues in Silver Bow district court to block the Montana Railroad and Public Service Commission from prohibiting its operation on state highways. The suit follows a dispute over license fees and the commission order to cease Montana operations, with the firm arguing the board lacks authority since it engages in interstate commerce.
A temperance society speaker urges aid for Finland against Russia and criticizes Stalin for famine actions in 1933. The note mentions Russia importing U S wheat and loading at Seattle, with plans to submit more viewpoints on the U S wheat situation.
Acantha announces a county wide prize photography contest open to all amateur photographers in Teton county. Prizes are 5 for first 3 for second and 2 for third with contest ending January 14 1940 at 5 pm. Photos must be black and white and suitable for Chateau advertising.
The November 15 index of prices received by Montana farmers rose one point from the prior month and stood 12 points above a year earlier. Grains dairy products and chickens and eggs led gains while fruits meat and miscellaneous products lagged.
Two local men serve jail terms this week for minor offenses after arrest by Highway Patrolman A. A. Kemp. Ralph Austad of Fairfield, picked up for reckless driving, faced 1244 days or 25 dollars and chose jail. Art Nadeau of Chateau received 10 days for using fictitious license plates. Kemp also detained two 13 year old runaways, Joé Stork and John Held, who traveled toward Glacier Park from Helena. mothers retrieved them the next day.
At December county commissioners meeting, Dr. H. W. Bateman was reappointed county musician and health officer for one year. Trustees named for Teton County High School include K. E. Sturgis Fred Barribal and John Swanson for two years. Contracts awarded for county printing to Choteau Acantha, care of the poor to Edith Van Scherpenzeel, hospitalization to Choteau Hospital, bridge construction on the Teton river to Thomas Staunton for 7287 dollars, burial of the county poor to Coroner G. L. Banks, and janitor Gay Franklin retained at the courthouse.
American Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs. J. W. Breen's home on December 11. They planned Christmas boxes for needy families and sent cash to the department rehabilitation chairman for ex service men. Due to the ill health of president Mrs Kropp no commander was appointed. A joint January meeting was set, and Mrs Geo Carroll reported on the Dutton AiStrict meeting.
At the Chateau Boy Scouts meeting Troop 51 formed a 1940 committee with Arnold Hanusa as district commissioner. H M Daley and Jerry Breen will gather data on the Teton canyon Scout cabin. The group accepted its annual quota and remitted to the North Central Montana Council. The Christmas program date and tree placement were announced. Ray Fleming and Gilbert Lee attended the council meeting in Great Falls on December 9.
Word reached Mrs. E M Schneider of the sudden illness and death of her husband Alfred Schneider in Seattle. He had been ill for some time and died Sunday at 7 p m. The couple’s stay in Choteau connected to her brother Bill Pluhr and the local creamery.
The Choteau Woman's Club will hold its next general meeting on Tuesday December 19 at 3 PM at the home of Mrs. W W Scott. A Christmas party is planned and all members are asked to bring a gift or ornament for exchange.
About 30 Lions and guests rode a school bus to Cut Bank for a district meeting and banquet hosted by Shelby Lions. The program featured two skits a peace parley and a Shelby style show with models. A wrist watch found on the bus the next morning awaits rightful owner identification.
The November livestock report from the U S agricultural marketing service notes range feed remains ample in most Montana districts due to summer growth, with cattle and sheep in fair to good condition amid mild weather. Water shortages grew, winter feed reserves stay ample, and breeding stock demand eased for sheep as ranges dry in the western half.
The senior class play titled Professor, How Could You at the high school auditorium drew a full house and earned praise for its humor and clever plot. Miss Cleo Buck directed the production with leading roles by Rita Larkin and Billie Baillie and strong support from Terry Tennant Arma Allum Ross Jones Patricia Moulton Merle Fearon George Kochmann Beverly Dornblaser Eldon Cook. Three young actors Hoddy Cunningham Joan Cardell and Walter Yeager also shined in smaller parts.
Queen Rebecca Lodge No. 31 announces its final meeting in charge of the present officers Friday night. The Rebecca Assembly vice-president will attend and new officers will be initiated. A luncheon will be served and a large attendance is urged.
A Christmas program directed by Miss Mae Walton will be staged at the Methodist church next Sunday evening December 17 at 8 o'clock. The event features the high school mixed chorus the Methodist choir and additional voices telling the Christmas story through choral scripture and song. A girls trio quartet and mixed quartet perform with Betty Webb as soloist. Accompanists are Mrs Butlerdick and Miss Muriel Nelson.
County chairman Miss Margaret Nagle reports Red Cross roll call donations trickle in and expects to meet the county quota with a detailed financial report due next week. Eugenia S. Maynard’s Mad Plume School program in Family Montana issued a membership to Indian children who donated tins pennies and nickels. Mrs Nagle praises the public’s thoughtful support and the same spirit for the Roll Call.
Mrs. B. J. Crary owner of the Royal Theatre will install about two hundred upholstered opera chairs at the same time as Civic Center seating for Great Falls shortly after February 1. The seating reduction creates 19 fewer seats with at least three inches more between rows. Interior redecorating new drapes and floor coverings will be added. Projection and sound system kept up to date with regular checks by a Western Electric engineer.
Two petitions for naturalization were filed this week in H. M. Daley's office. Marie Anderson of Fairfield filed last Saturday and Dominick Morano of Power on Wednesday. Atty. E. L. Kleffman filed papers in the dissolution of the Teton Implement Co. last Thursday. Northwest Refining Co. vs. L. E. Bellamy et al. foreclosure filed by Atty. Donovan of Shelby. first foreclosure action in some time. Judge Hattersley will be here Saturday to hear several cases. Calendar lists one civil action and 11 probate matters plus a bond issue confirmation for Bynum Irrigation District.
Ed Steifel of Bozeman was elected president at the Montana Association of Commercial Secretaries annual convention in Great Falls. Joe Sklower of Glasgow won first vice president. W G Ferguson, Hall Clement, and Kay Burleigh were named officers as secretary treasurer and vicepresident, with Bartleigh also listed among chosen officials.
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