09 Feb 1939
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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1939
Page
1
A diaristic entry recalls planned seed wheat work and a grain producers meeting in Falls, disrupted by a 12 below zero morning and an impending blizzard. The note muses on fate, coins calendar whimsy, and recalls KFBB memories of Clyde Copeland crooning.
A rambling column blends religious sentiment with local life notes from Ed and neighbors. It recalls heaven, luck, and the Altzheimer family, praises long marriages, and reports on Charl es young and other townsfolk, ending with a teaser for continuation on Page 5.
Chateau defeated Simms 37-21 at Simms floor on Friday and beat Power 24-19 at home Saturday to close the season. Scott Hallberg Schmitz led a fast-breaking offense as Chateau’s defense faltered Simms early before a strong second half surge sealed the win.
A government thermometer at the courthouse shows 41 degrees below zero Wednesday night in Choteau. County Agent Fred Willson reported 36 below at 10 this morning as Old Man Winter lingers. The cold began Monday with 13 below and has deepened each night. Residents huddle by fires and await spring as weekly readings list February temperatures.
Relatives report the passing of Chas L Franklin 63 in Rochester Minnesota after a coronary illness while visiting a Mayo Clinic stint. He was an early Burton Beach settler who later ran Chateau Laundry in Choteau and worked a stage route for T O Larson. Funeral services were held in Shannon City Iowa with burial there.
The house rejected a measure to let counties pay sheriffs rental money in addition to salary if quarters were not furnished. The vote ends the proposal to fund housing allowances for deputies through local government budgets.
Local Republicans sponsor a Lincoln Day dinner at the Masonic Temple. Doors open at six, service begins at seven with Mulligan stew, no dessert. E K Cheadle Chas Dawley Chas Shardan attend. Chardan to give address. Tickets 50 cents. Democrats welcome with tin cup and spoon if they lack full price.
No definite date for the Fats versus Thins cage encounter at the high school gymnasium for Boy Scouts benefit. Postponement announced on KFBB Great Falls radio. teams remain in good shape with frequent practices and an anticipated exciting reschedule. Boxing matches will be an added feature.
Representative Cannon of Silver Bow introduces a bill to reduce all annual car license fees to 3 dollars. Current rates vary by vehicle weight with small cars at 5 dollars and heavier cars over 2,850 pounds at 10 dollars.
The Chateau Woman's Club lists the cast for Holiday a three act comedy to be staged at the high school auditorium Friday Feb 17. Names include Linda Seton Marian Nett Julia Seton Mary Duvendack Net Seton John Peterson Susan Potter Dorothy Boussard Nick Potter Lynn Baker Edward Seton Rev Edward J McGowan Laura Cram Marjorie Keeton Seton Cram Walter Dauwalder Henry Gilbert Lee Delia Mae Walton. The plot centers on a Seton family member who plans a marriage to a solidly respectable but financially modest suitor whose views differ on life and wealth. The approach to resolve the clash forms the heart of the comedy with special between act acts promised.
Choteau Racketeers plan a three day basketball tournament at the high school gym on Friday through Sunday March 3 4 5 Eight teams are hoped to participate Fair field Simms Augusta Walier Conrad Brady Dutton Chateau Jack Core announces Two games per night four on Sunday Tickets cost 35 cents per game season passes are 1 00 Pairings and more details will be announced next week.
The 21st annual get-together, feed and dance of the Sons and Daughters of Old Timers will be held at Fairfield on the evening of March 4. Officers are Richard Reiding president John Dale vice president Mrs Gordon Monkman secretary and C D McDonald treasurer.
John Weaver Sr. remains seriously ill with pneumonia at Maynard Hospital. He became ill Monday and was rushed to the hospital. His son Elmer and family from Billings visited Tuesday and returned that evening.
Market item shows No 1 Dark North spring wheat at 51c and No 1 Dark Hard Winter wheat at 48c, both with 16 percent protein. Butterfat and eggs are noted with prices unreadable due to damaged text.
The local Boy Scout celebration highlights include a weather‑adjusted basketball game between the Fats and Thins, a Scout parade, a Lion Club Parent‑Son banquet with Amby Fredericks, District Scout Executive, and a Court of Honor. Gilbert Lee and Arnold Hanusa lead plans for an active year as Scouts in Chateau engage in safety, citizenship, and community activities.
Growers aiming to insure their 1939 spring wheat harvests under the all risk crop insurance program must file applications in county AAA offices by March 1. Leroy K. Smith, manager of the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, announced no extension. Premium payments have no final date yet.
The past week saw arrests by Highway Patrolman Jack Riggs of two men from Chateau, two from Dupuyer, one from Bynum and one from Fairfield for traffic violations including driving without 1939 plates and license. All paid fines.
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