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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1940
Page
1
The column reflects on public cuts and defense shifts from press notices. It recalls a Cleveland juvenile court scene showing a mother blamed for her daughter’s ruin due to neglect while she pursued social status. It laments layoffs, hunger, and stalled pay for county road crews, urging shared responsibility.
The Bulldogs beat Conrad 34 11 at home Friday but fell 41 25 to Browning on Saturday. Schmitz scored 15 versus Conrad but sustained a floor burn infection and will miss at least two weeks, leaving the veteran core depleted as Browning built a 22 2 first half lead.
The locals meet Shelby last year's Divisional Champions on their floor Friday with a half-championship squad returning. Preliminary tips at 7 30. The stretch marks a long break until January 10. Saturday finds Chateau facing Patton in a county rivals showdown.
The Chateau Woman's club sponsors a New Year's Eve dance at the Masonic Hall. Music by the Tennant-Dahlia Gates attracts dance lovers. Admission is $1 per couple.
The Acantha will publish on Tuesday next week ahead of the usual date because Christmas falls on Wednesday. Merchants will have Christmas greetings in time for the holiday and normal production is preserved with no midweek layoff. Correspondents must mail copy by Saturday and news by Monday to reach the office.
John C. Connole 58 of Pendroy died December 11 in Conrad due to heart failure after three years of ill health. Born May 17, 1882 in Litchfield Minnesota he moved to Pendroy in 1914 from Butte. Survived by wife Katherine Stephens four children Claude Leonard Warren and Mrs. A A Warneke five brothers J A Connole Joe George Morgan Leo and two sisters. Funeral December 14 at Conrad with Revs J I Schulte and Gallagher of Chateau officiating. Burial followed. Pallbearers listed.
Northern Montana Mustard Growers Cooperative directors announce the second quarterly meeting in Conrad Civic Center on Saturday December 28 starting at 10 a m. The event is open to all mustard growers with noon refreshments. Reports from officers will cover the past season and plans for next season with discussion on contracting prices acreage and expansion.
Lois Hallberg daughter of Mr and Mrs L Hallberg of Chateau and Lyall Schaefer son of Mr and Mrs Matt Schaefer of Fever were married on Dec 18 by Rev Vick in a Methodist ceremony. Attendants were the bride’s sister and Miss Betty. The bride has worked at Rexall Drug Store since high school graduation. The groom works in the local AAA office and they will reside at Rice Auto rt.
The 1940 census for Teton county schools, as recorded by Mrs Inez Eckford, shows totals nearly same as last year with only a nine pupil rise. Districts show notable shifts in pupil migration indicating families moving option from one district to another.
Mrs. Mary Rucker resident of seven miles southeast of Agawam died Sunday night at Choteau hospital after illness. Born August 4, 1873 in Vasa Finland she came to the United States about 45 years ago and homesteaded here 25 years ago. Survived by a Los Angeles brother the body lies Banks Funeral Home with services Friday at 2 p m Rev R F Vick officiating burial in Choteau cemetery.
Choteau public school and high school will close tomorrow for Christmas holidays and reopen January 6. Students head home for vacation while others stay in town to celebrate the season.
The Episcopal Guild met at the home of Mrs. C.8S. McDonald on December 12. Officers elected for the ensuing year include President Mrs. J. E. Byrne Vice President Mrs. Geo. Carroll Secretary Mrs. H. J. Loomis and Treasurer Mrs. Geo. Thompson.
Preparations are made for a community Christmas tree sponsored by the Boy Scouts. A large tree will be lit in front of the courthouse with lights. if weather fails it moves to the high school auditorium. Candy nuts and goodies donated by the Chateau Lions Club Commercial Club and American Legion will be given to children along with a short musical program. Everyone from Chateau and nearby areas is invited.
Final Red Cross Roll Call totals for Teton county exceed the $500 goal under county chairman Mrs. A J Nutter. Previous subscriptions 369.85 plus later 209.50 bring grand total to 579.35 with detailed returns from Chateau 5.00 for Volunteer Fire Department Fairfield 107.00 Dutton 59.50 Pendroy 32.00 Greenfield Bench 6.00.
Orphe B Avps and John F Avps ranchers in the Sun River area challenged Montana game wardens over elk patrols damaging land. They argued that deputy patrols create more property harm than migrating elk and demanded all patrols stop, while noting natural elk trespass would not be objected to. The commission reserved comment on the letter.
The Cha teau Women's club held a Tuesday afternoon Christmas party at the public school. After a business meeting the a capella group presented The Story of Christmas. Gifts were exchanged and a luncheon followed. Plans for the New Year dance were announced with Tennant-Dahlin's orchestra and noisemakers. Proceeds go to the library. tickets $1 per couple for December 31 at the Masonic Temple.
The public school and Teton County High School boards formed a joint five member from each district to coordinate policy while retaining existing boards. Vocational courses will expand into seventh and eighth grades and physical education will grow, with some staff shifts but no layoffs.
The Harlem Globe Trotters visit Fairfield for a 8:30 start Sunday night in a real basketball game against the local Fairfield quintet. Admission is 50 cents for adults and 28 cents for children. The show will include the Trotters famous trick ball handling exhibition.
The Chateau Merchants defeated Simms 36 to 31 on the road. The win improves their season to 3–1, with the lone loss coming to Fairfield. Their next game is likely Tuesday night at home against Dutton.
The state canvassing board completed the official tally and sent figures to Secretary of State Sam W. Mitchell. Roosevelt narrowly led Willkie by 145,698 to 99,579 with other totals aligning with prior announcements.
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