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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1941
Page
2
A wartime editorial argues unprovoked Japanese attack compelled U S entry. It asserts isolationism lost and America will sacrifice to defend freedom, urging unity and continued production across railroads, steel mills, oil, and aviation to prevail. It stresses liberty as the core stake.
Thirteenth Naval District says no casualty lists or ship information available for public release. Officials note next of kin are informed by the Navy Department in Washington. Coast Guard updates mirror the Navy stance for casualty lists.
Christmas schedule lists Mass times at Fairfield Power and Dutton with Midnight masses on Christmas Eve and a 9 a m and 11 a m service on Christmas Day. Confessions on December 24 available at Fairfield Dutton and Power with specified hours. Rev. Russel Scheidlar serves as pastor.
Joseph A. White, an Augusta grand old man, celebrated his 86th birthday in town. Born near Sauk Center Minnesota when Iowa territory, he later moved to South Dakota and Montana, becoming a pioneer of three states. Augusta also notes several residents nearing that age among about twenty others aged near 80.
Notice states a special meeting of stockholders on January 3, 1942, at 2 p m in Bynum Montana at the Bynum Irrigation District office to transact any business including matters for the regular annual meeting. Calvin Wixom, secretary, signs the notice with publication dates December 11 and December 25.
Army chaplains announce Christmas services in 200 new chapels with hymns like O Come All Ye Faithful. About 11.6 million soldiers attend services yearly, with 97.8 attendees per service, reflecting broad spiritual support across garrisoned posts, hospitals, and outposts from Iceland to Trinidad.
The Choteau Acantha reviews weekly items: Chas Wymer departs for winter in San Diego. a baby dies and is buried in Conrad. Wilfred Robertson hurt after a hunting accident. Also noted are engagements and marriages, barn and building fires, a fatal farm death, a rock crush injury, and a new law office opening in Choteau.
County Treasurer C G Meadows announces a cash call for all registered high school poor fund bridge and road warrants issued before June 1 1941 and all registered school district warrants. Interest ends December 18 1941. Sheriff’s sale notice appears.
The Federal Land Bank of Spokane sues to foreclose on multiple parcels in Teton County Montana. A sheriff’s sale to the highest cash bidder is set for January 11 1942 at 2 PM at the court house front door in Chateau. The described property includes numerous halves quarters and quarters over sections in townships 25 and 26 north range 2 east and 3 east.
Sheriff Albert O. Peterson records a property notice in Teton County Montana dated December 17 1941. L P Donovan listed as plaintiff's attorney with publication span from December 18 to January 1 detailing water rights and appurtenances attached to the property and the sheriff's official seal.
Teton County Montana will sell parcels at public auction at the courthouse front on January 10 at 2 PM under Chapter 171 1941. Parcel 1 includes S 1/2 SW 1/4 and S 1/2 SE 1/4 in Township 20 N Range 4 West, appraised 200. Parcel 2 covers several tracts in Townships 26 N Range 3 West, appraised 680.00. Payment terms: Parcel 1 50% at sale with 4% interest on deferred balance or full cash. Parcel 2 20% at sale with balance due later at 4% interest or full cash. Deed upon contract and final payment will convey all title to the buyer. County Clerk GEO A CAREOOe signs December 1941. First pub December 11, last December 25.
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