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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1939
Page
9
The columnist explains how he gathers material for his pieces and admits the writing is more transcription than invention. He jokes about windless spells, cites a preacher tale about a devil and sermon writing, and notes the value of personal opinion while denying blanket authority.
The office of H. M. Daley reports only one criminal action filed last year, a felony tied to automobile theft, with a one year penitentiary sentence. Civil actions reached 43, probate 31, marriages 95, and births 64 with 33 deaths, noting more men than women among the deceased.
The national committee named C. W. Burns of Chateau as county general chair with Eddie McDowell at Power and Clarence Hebtner at Dutton. The ball will be in Choteau on Saturday January 27 with 70 percent of proceeds aiding local infantile paralysis victims and 30 percent to Warm Springs sanitarium. Tickets 75 cents per couple and countywide sales planned.
The county Red Cross roll call chaired by Miss Margaret Nagle reports receipts of 482 dollars with half sent to district HQ in St Louis. Quota was 400 but aim was 500. detailed gifts listed by community including Chateau 171 and Dutton 61. Nagle asks for second hand clothing left at the court house for disposal by the Red Cross.
Stearns Electric Shop was the successful bidder for Fairfield street light installation. The low bid of 889.50 topped bidders M. P. Blanchard 947.85 Cascade Electric 1187.00 A. E. Kruppert and Myron Olson 990.74. The project, Special Improvement District No 3, should improve the neighboring town.
The Acari photography contest deadline nears with a week remaining. Only 283 entries so far, urging ranchers and outdoor shot submissions to boost prizes and attract tourist interest before the January deadline at 5 p.m.
The American Legion Auxiliary spelling bee committee asks business houses to telephone contestant names by Friday January 12 at the school auditorium. The event includes a local program, with a 10 to 25 cent admission, proceeds to the auxiliary.
The Chateau Woman's club New Year’s dance drew a large crowd Saturday night and ran until 2:30. Chairs Mrs C G Monkman reported ticket sales of 83 dollars with expenses about 60 dollars leaving around 20 dollars for the club. The Tennant Dahlia orchestra provided the music in fine weather and festive spirit.
Two marriage licenses were issued by H. M. Daley the clerk of court in the past week. The pair Harlan Holton 25 and De Vachereau 22 both of Hari Dee 31 were wed by J. G. Jackson at the home of Mrs. Cecil Huffman. Also licensed were Howard E L Tru 21 of Chateau and Rose Camdes of Farmington, issued December 30.
The American Legion and Auxiliary groups will hold a joint meeting next Monday followed by a social event. Tickets are sold to members of both organizations for a pleasant evening with dinner provided by the club.
The forecast warns of a midweek weather shift with snow flurries and a drop in temperatures. Expect about a fourth of an inch of snow as cold air sweeps in, potentially lingering into the weekend.
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