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Choteau Acantha

Location

Choteau, Montana, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1944

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Against Inflation editorial from Livingston Enterprise

Editorial from January 19 in Livingston Enterprise urges restraint to avoid inflation. Chairman H M Daley notes newspapers should not always attack government price and wage controls. It warns high production costs risk isolating U S trade, dumping by cheaper imports, or a prohibitive tariff that stifles world commerce.

H. M. Daley Teton County War Price and Rationing Board Livingston Enterprise

Choteau Woman's Club Enjoys England at War Films Program

The Cho teau Woman's club met Tuesday at the grade school auditorium with Floyd Swenson's clarinet solos and two war England films Listen to Britain and Dover. Supt. W J Shirley led the program and a group sing along closed the event. Members settled library fund payments and planned the March 21 meeting with Mrs. Gibson Monkman as program chair.

England Choteau Woman’s Club W. J. Shirley Floyd Swenson George Shirley America Margie Isle of Capri Britain Dover Ray Nelson M. L. Bechtel Frank Gordon Burr Huffman Oliver Hanson Martin Hanson Wilma MacKenzie General Library Fund Clarence Looney General Club Gibson Monkman

Bulldogs Entertained by Host at Teton Dinner

Millard Bullerdick hosted eight members of the Teton Hi basketball squad at the Beaupre cafe Saturday. Guests included Principal W Shirley Coach J L Dunckel and W G Dauwalder. Discussion covered basketball history state tournament plans and team morale with pep talks and readings from a 1940 championship story.

Millard Bullerdick Teton Hi Beaupre Cafe W. Shirley J. L. Dunckel W. G. Dauwalder Bullerdick Teton Shirley State Great Falls Dunckel Dauwalder Great Fall Tribune

Plan for World Day of Prayer Observance

The Council of Church Women met to plan the World Day of Prayer program to be observed at the Episcopal Church in Chateau Friday February 25 at 2 30 p m A fuller announcement will be published next week in The Acantha.

Council of Church Women Chateau Episcopal Church

Teton County Seeks Higher War Fund Gift Total

The 1944 Red Cross war fund quota for Teton County is 4100 dollars, announced by Jas M Sulgrove president of the county chapter from Great Falls, where he and County Attorney Bert I Packer attended a regional meeting. C W Burns will again head the drive and set sectional appointments as the county reasons to exceed last year's 2550 dollar goal.

Teton County Red Cross Jas. M. Sulgrove The American Red Cross Great Falls Bert I. Packer Packer C. W. Burns

Diamond Valley Farmers Union Meeting Highlights

The Diamond Valley Farmers Union held its February meeting with county president leading. The program titled The Common People Must Pay included Martin Schultz’s coyote hunting with hounds and Canada scenery by Hodgskiss. Leslie Frantzich spoke. Don Chapman letter excerpts on postwar mal adjustments were read. Ed Markel led a discussion on Human Relationships to continue next meeting at the Diamond Valley schoolhouse weather permitting.

Diamond Valley Farmers Union Martin Schultz Canada Hodgskiss Leslie Frantzich Art Habel Don Chapman Ed. Markel Diamond Valley School House Gloria van Horn

Scouts Advance at Big Court of Honor Monday

At the Boy Scout court of honor on Monday night, three boys earned Star Scout ranks. Merit and Tenderfoot awards went to multiple scouts including Walter Yeager Lawrence Erlingame Jim Jackson and Jack Fahey with various merit badges and skills recognized.

Boy Scout Court of Honor Walter Yeager Lawrence Erlingame Jim Jackson Jack Fahey Harold Hinman Carlton Dahlin Hugh Stillman Joe Bush Floyd de- Rusha Don Ferris Wallace Murray Bill Perry Jim Wedum John Rose Fred Gray Tom Liscum Gilbert Depner Joe Hollinshead Jack Faey Star Scout Lawrence Burlingame

Young Folks Enig Evening at Passmores

Donald Passmore and sister Elaine hosted a group of high school basketball teammates at their home last Saturday. Guests enjoyed games dancing cards and pool. The group voted Don and Elaine tops and thanked Mr and Mrs Cecil Passmore for the hospitality.

Donald Passmore Elaine Donald Don Cecil Passmore

Couple News Briefing From Havre and Power

Feb. 11 report noting Don C. Siedel, 23, of Havre and Angeline Wittke, 21, of Power. The short item records two individuals connected to an event or notice dated February 11. No further context provided.

Don C. Siedel Havre Angeline Wittke Power

Token plan to ease rationing in Montana outlined

The Office of Price Administration in Helena explains a new token system to go into effect February 27 in Montana. Red and blue tokens simplify shopping, reduce counting and sorting of stamps, extend ration books, and save estimated 3 million dollars monthly. Tokens are color coded for meat and fats and processed foods, with red and blue stamps replacing earlier values.

Office of Price Administration Helena Acantha Montana OPA

Double Bill Hoop Event Set for Friday at T C H S Gym

Teton Bulldogs, poised for the district title, travel to Great Falls next week for the big tournament. This Friday they face the Bison Reserves of Great Falls High at the local gym in a final home game. A second attraction features a 7 15 p m start between Great Falls Freshmen and Teton Fresh Soph. Players include Wrixon Breen Swenson Thronson Passmore Nelson Olson Erickson.

Teton Bulldogs Great Falls Bison Great Falls High Bulldogs Bill Wrixon Bill Breen Dean Swenson Harvey Thronson Don Passmore Hewlett Nelson Bob Olson Bob Erickson

Judge Leif Erickson to Seek Montana Governor Nomination

Helena reports Judge Leif Erickson of Sidney will run for governor on the Democratic ticket in the forthcoming primary. He completes a six year term as Associate Justice of the Montana Supreme Court.

Helena Leif Erickson Sidney Montana Supreme Court

Scrap Paper Drive Opens in Teton County March 1

The scrap paper drive will start March 1 in Teton County after delays and is part of wartime salvage. Webster Quickenden of the War Production Board met with J. W. Breen, county salvage chair, to finalize plans. Public urged to save papers magazines cartons and boxes. collection details to be announced next week.

Teton County Webster Quickenden War Production Board Chateau J. W. Breen

Grand Worthy Matron O E S to Visit Choteau Monday

Mrs Olive Mae Flachsenhar of Terry Montana worthy grand matron of the Order Eastern Star of Montana will make her official visit to Fidelity Chapter O E S Choteau Monday evening Feb 21 A banquet honoring Mrs Flachsenhar will be held at the Masonic temple dining room at 6 15 pm Special features including a lunch are planned for the regular meeting of Queen Rebekah lodge this coming Friday evening Feb 18 Officers of the lodge hope for a large turnout of members.

Olive Mae Flachsenhar Terry Order Eastern Star of Montana Fidelity Chapter Choteau Flachsenhar Masonic Temple Queen Rebekah Lodge

Power Pioneer W. P. Andrews Dies In Great Falls

W P Andrews 80 longtime Power community resident and Danish native died Monday in Great Falls after a lingering illness. He helped build local schools and wheat farming, belonged to AOUW IOOF and Presbyterian church. Survived by three daughters and one son Lloyd Andrews. 13 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

W. P. Andrews Teton Great Falls Andrews Dorothy Andrews Teton County Denmark Mr. Andrews United States Presbyterian Church Lloyd Andrews Fairfield Neva Berens Margaret Hanson Spokane Hazel Brandon Greenfield Ohio

Young Timers Fete Shows Depleted Ranks Of Local Society

About 100 people attended the 26th annual Sons and Daughters of Teton's Oldest Settlers reunion at Chateau last Saturday. Many members have joined the armed forces or moved to war work. Miss Alva Larson was named president with Al Peterson as vice president and Mrs. Martin Hanson secretary, Mrs. Julia Denison treasurer. The evening featured a program, solo by Mrs. John Dale, dancing, and a polluck supper before a late-night continuation.

Sons and Daughters of Teton Chateau Alva Larson al Peterson Martin Hanson Julia Denison John Dale

Legion Auxiliary program inspires with Americanism focus

The American Legion and Auxiliary hosted a Monday evening event at the Lutheran church with Mrs. John Dale chairing. Children performed music and recitations, George Carroll spoke on Americanism, and mothers of service members attended. A lunch followed. bags for the Red Cross were approved, volunteers sought for laundry bags for Fort Harrison, and eight schools will receive Americanism manuals for an essay contest with prizes for high school and grade school levels.

American Legion Auxiliary Lutheran Church John Dale George Carroll Dale Henry Nyhus Chris Swenson Carl Olson Hie Duitis B. I. Packer Red Cross Fort Harrison Chateau Pendray Bynum Agawam Farmington East Farmington Burton Blackleaf

Trinity Lutheran to Hold Lenten Service on Ash Wednesday

Trinity Lutheran Church of Chetan announces mid week Lenten services beginning Ash Wednesday February 23 at 8 00 pm Rev A Bernard pastor leads with theme The Seven Words of Christ on the Cross Special music will be provided each evening with the vested choir directed by Mr Arnold Heansy accompanist Mrs F e Winter The church invites the public for inspiration and fellowship during the week long service stages

Trinity Lutheran Chuch of Chetan A. Bernard Christ On Trinity Vested Arnold Heansy Trinity Lutheran Church Iaid Gravdal

Funeral services for J. E. Young held in Fairfield

Funeral services for John Elijah Young longtime Fairfield resident and president of First National Bank of Fairfield were held Monday afternoon at Fairfield High School. The service honored his career in education and banking and noted his death from a gun accident near Fairfield on February 8, 1944.

John E. Young First National Bank of Fairfield Fairfield High School A. D. Weage Fairfield Community Church Fairfield Masonic Lodge Mr. Young Lloyd Croxford Croxford Great Falls City Four Square Highland Cemetery Wheeler Cole Carl F. Carlson A. L. Meyer Otto Duenow Otto Jenkins John Am Weage Kansas John Elijah Young Robert Bruce Young Maple Hill Fairfield Montana A. A. Young Young Rochester Kansas State Teachers College Denver University Illinois Nettie E. Wells Emporia McFarland Stockett Fist National Bank Frank Hirshberg E. J. Hirshberg

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Choteau W. C England At B.C D. W. Farmers Union Passmores DPA Jusice Erickson Bill Wixer den Sweson Bill Poecs Beh Olson Ib Ericksa Qonaki Passmore Harvey Threacon Hewitt Nelson Lloyd Nelson John L. Dunckel ARMY Navy Legion’ Auxiliary Trinity Lutheran J. E. Young
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