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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1940
Page
1
The writer reflects on daily plans versus luck as he works with a stoneboat loading rocks for roadside grading toward Muddy Creek. He notes the county crew will extend the project when weather allows and mentions finding hundreds of clusters of eggs along the roadside.
The Acantha carried news of Mrs. Rucker's death and a two o'clock funeral in Choteau. Neighbors from north of the area attended to honor her memory. She lived alone on a homestead three miles northwest of the community, a lifelong solitary figure who endured many years in solitude.
A calm reflection on not moving rocks Friday but noting all meaningful steps toward aiding a neighbor after death. The message suggests rocks are unimportant while future generations will face new burdens long after today.
The writer recalls meeting John C. Connole in Great Falls and commends his kindness, noting he would have attended memorial services in Conrad if aware of the death.
Readers discuss pen names such as Thistle down and Alice Brockley, praise mixed with personal musings on literature and charity. The letter laments societal moods, recalls Scrooge, and cautions against self pity while noting holiday generosity and hopes for kinder times.
Edward Morhardt 32 of Agawam died Saturday in St. Marys hospital Conrad from injuries after an ice skidding crash two miles north of Conrad last Wednesday. Ray Wiest and Bertha Davis suffered minor injuries. Morhardt buried at Chateau and services to be held Thursday at 2 p m at the L D S church Bynum. He was born March 11, 1907 in Loveland Colorado and survived by parents two brothers and three sisters.
The Teton County Red Cross chapter reports 589 memberships in its annual Roll Call, raising 643.10 including donations and fees. Dutton branch retained 62.75, with Montana ranking fifth nationally in Red Cross memberships behind Wyoming Nevada Ohio and Connecticut plus the District of Columbia.
A Great Falls Leader excerpt reproduces a lad’s letter to the WPA from Sco bey region. He recalls Santa Claus working for the WPA and asks if gifts could reach his family, noting his father’s death in a coal mine and three siblings. The piece hints at anxiety about a fragile peace amid global tension.
Mr and Mrs Carl Blomberg marked their silver wedding anniversary on Sunday December 22 at their home. Eight guests attended a dinner of old friends and relatives. Blombers were married in 1915 in Great Falls Montana and have four children and four grandchildren present.
A photograph of a telegram received by the Acantha reports Senator Wheeler being informed that the Rural Electrification Administration approved an allotment of 155000 dollars to the Sun River electric cooperative. The funds will build 175 miles of line serving 301 members in Teton county and Cascade county.
Fred Smith of this city received a Christmas greeting this week in an unusual way A postcard from St Louis unsigned but from a short wave radio ham relay carried the message The postcard showed the letters of a Fabrica Philippine Islands station and the Christmas greeting noting the long friendship and yearly exchange.
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Dahlin won first prize and $5 in cash in a Christmas decoration contest hosted by the Woman's Club and the Commercial Club. Judges, who were anonymous, awarded prizes to Mr. and Mrs. Phil I. Cole, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Moore, Dr. and Mrs. C. W. Boussard, and Rev. and Mrs. R. F. Vick.
The Chateau Merchants basketball team will host a double header Thursday in the local gym against Augusta CCC and Murphy Maclay of Great Falls. Friday they visit Dutton for a league game, and Saturday they play another double header here with Augusta and the Co Y C of Great Falls.
The Acantha will be published again on Tuesday next week due to New Year’s Day falling on Wednesday. Early publication allows merchants to carry greetings and prevents disruption of the printing schedule. Correspondents should submit copy by Monday to ensure Saturday mailing.
City Clerk J. G. Jackson notes gauges show a major water saving after 3,000 feet of six inch cast iron pipes were laid in the southwest. Leaks from old mains were found and the daily water use has dropped from about 250,000 gallons to 150,000 gallons in the same period, a remarkable change.
County selective service reports seven volunteers accepted for army and navy service since the October 16 county registration. The letter from a mother praises the draftees and Fort Devens facilities, noting steam heated barracks air conditioning cleanliness good food and officers of high calibre as four more children await draft.
Teton county farmers show strong interest in securing grade dairy calves from the Tillamook Cow Testing Association in Oregon. Five orders have been placed for Holsteins Guernseys or Jerseys, calves priced at 12.50 with express charges 5 to 7.50, freshening Dec 1 to May 30, orders filled in rotation.
Lean Coleman aged 24 and Baron John Tehran of Great Falls received marriage licenses at the clerk of court’s office during the period. The records indicate issuance amid local civil filings and registry updates.
Monday a Conrad Lions delegation met with the city council to discuss stopping petty theft of Christmas tree bulbs from downtown curb trees. About 500 bulbs have been taken, costing the Lions club around 50 dollars to replace. The council offered a 5 dollar reward for arrests and convictions of anyone stealing bulbs trees or decorations, signaling a tough stance to curb the problem.
At the last meeting the Board of county commissioners added new appointees for 1941. M. S. Bullerdick is named as veterans' burial supervisor for Teton county and Miss Emma Clark of Fairfield and Miss Marie Anderson of Collins are educational examiners for Teton county for a two year term beginning January 1, 1941.
Two divorce actions were filed at the clerk of court office in the past week. Edna Marshall against Marshall of Pendrey was filed December 18 with attorney B. whe aes er listed for the plaintiff.
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