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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1940
Page
1
The writer forecasts a lively spring political season. He contrasts his view with William Allen White's earlier stance and asserts his prediction that F D Roosevelt will be the Democratic nominee, waiting to be proven wrong by the convention results.
The author recalls Mr White now seventy two writing near his birthplace, noting the irony of a life spent near home yet tinged by global travel. He muses on motion versus staying put, recounts journeys, and concludes that despite changes over seventy two years, people ultimately face the same unknown future.
The Chateau community mourns as Mr. Briggs is laid to memory in last rites observed last week. A four and a half year old child and a twenty seven year old tenor are also described in brief notes, with reflections on news value and a farmer convention at Many Glacier Hotel foregrounded as “red hot” in contrast.
The speaker states possession of the list of former wheat growers association members and receipt books and plans to send official receipts for 1939 and 1940 dues. He notes not expecting heavy mail and questions which farmers will pay to support the cause.
A writer notes strong farm organizations and dues, argues a two cent freight raise harmed them, and forecasts electrical pads on milk stools once a cooperative project brings a transformer line from Farmington to Collins by fall.
Regional Forester Evan W. Kelley releases the 1939 wildlife tallies for Montana Idaho and Washington national forests including Lewis and Clark. The report covers game animals predators fur bearing species and fish stocking with figures and notes on licensing, violations and hunting activity.
The funeral for Veda Joy Morhardt 22 of Agawam and nearby communities was held Monday at the Latter Day Saints church in Ly nam, following her death last Thursday February 15 in a Rochester hospital. She was born Veda Joy Stott February 3 1918 in Mountain Home Utah and moved with her family to Bynum Utah then to Chateau. She married Oct 18 1937 in Great Falls and the couple lived on a farm near Agawam. Survivors include her husband her parents Mr and Mrs Bert Stott and sister Clysta Stott of Bynum. pallbearers Ershel Palmer Charley Palmer Harry Stott Ore Stott Heny Morhardt and Ted Morhardt. Burial was at Chateau with relatives attending from Idaho Oregon Montana and Utah.
Nine state income tax auditors will assist taxpayers in preparing 1939 returns as the state board of equalization launches a February 26 to March 15 campaign. F J Buscher will be at Chateau City Hall March 1 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Federal workers must file and pay tax. forms have been mailed to 1938 filers and banks and county clerks. Singles with $1000+ income and married with $2000+ must file.
County committee of one representative from each community met February 17 at the courthouse to plan the 15th annual Farmers Fun Feed. S N Halvorson elected chairman with Ed Savik as secretary treasurer. Tickets priced at 75 cents. Multiple committees named for arrangements dining music program and door duties.
Emergency crop and feed loans for 1940 are available to farmers in Teton county. Applications are being received at the county agent's office by C. H Stansberry, field supervisor of the Farm Credit Administration. Loans target small cash needs and no other source of credit. Security requires a first lien on financed crops or fed livestock.
Eight teams from the North Central Montana Independent League compete in Fairfield High School gym March 6 7 8 9 with two games nightly. Participants: Choteau Walier Simms Cascade Brady Conrad Dutton Fairfield. Prize money of 100 dollars, band music, a public wedding on final night, and a post event dance at Aragon ballroom. Season tickets cost 1.00, general admission 40c and 15c.
President Carl Wedum of the newly organized Chamber of Commerce has set next Monday night for the first meeting. The gathering will be at 3 p.m. at the city office with business matters to discuss and invites all members to attend.
The Chateau Woman's Club celebrated its charter members and past presidents at a jubilee party in M. E. church parlors. Members honored included five charter signers and several past presidents. corsages were given, and a patriotic program with readings and music followed, highlighting the club’s long civic library project and park improvements.
Teton county residents have contributed 431.50 to the Finnish relief drive. John G. Brown, state chairman, has received 335.50 of the total, while 96.00 came from the Sons and Daughters of Norway in Minneapolis. Mrs. Geo Carroll’s forthcoming report may push county totals beyond 500.00.
The Sons and Daughters of Teton's Oldest Settlers announce their annual dinner and dance set for Saturday March 2 at the Masonic Hall in Chateau. Tickets are 1.00 per couple, including dinner, with dancing starting around 9 o'clock. Eligible attendees urged to attend for a good time.
C H Connors was feted Monday February 19 with congratulations and a party at his home. Queen Rebekah Lodge members Mrs George Thompson Mrs Mary Monkman and Mrs Lena Gunther presented cake ice cream fruit and treats from O E S. Connors born Vermont moved to Illinois as a child later arriving in Helena in 1884 and Chateau in 1893 where he has lived since.
Tickets on sale for the Little Theatre group presentation The Torch Bearers directed by Charles Hunziker at the Chateau Woman's club. The February 28 show at 8 p m features a cast led by Ritter and Mrs Ritter with Julia Allen as Clara Sheperd and Charles Hunziker as stage manager.
At the Rebekah lodge meeting a program celebrated the February birthdays of Lincoln and Washington. Mianie Duits chaired the entertainment with songs piano solo patriotic reading and a cake given for two members anniversaries. Lunch followed served by lodge members.
E. Taylor reports strong turnout at the Royal Theatre last Wednesday for The Headliners featuring Minneapolis Moline farm machinery. Farmers showed interest in new farming methods, attendees received adjustable pencils, and Francis Truchot won 10 gallons of Silver gasoline in the prize drawing.
Montana farmers and stockmen earned 18.725 million dollars more in 1939 than 1938 marking the second largest gain in the nation. Cash income and government payments totaled 96.023 million dollars, a 24 percent increase, with North Dakota the only state ahead in percentage.
In the Class A district tournament opener at Great Falls on Wednesday afternoon the Teton Bulldogs overwhelmed Niehart 74 to 11. Teton used all players. Hallberg played seven minutes due to a floor burn. All points came from field goals. Niehart managed five baskets and a free shot. The Bulldogs head to Belt for a 7 pm follow-up game while other results from the day included Ursuline 29 Power 20 and Fort Benton 26 Highwood 12.
Sam Luinstra a longtime Bole farmer died Sunday morning February 18 at Chateau hospital after an eight month illness. Born June 10 1873 in Wis Vliet Holland he immigrated in 1899 and settled in Chicago before moving to Teton county and homesteading in the T S Gap. He never married and is survived by a brother Jacob Luinstra of Chateau. Funeral services Thursday at the Methodist church with Banks Funeral Home handling arrangements and burial in Chateau cemetery. Pallbearers named Bill Wiseman Yelte Baker Bill Breere K R Smith John Brossma Tom Groot.
Wayne Frantzich four year old of Dutton died at Chateau hospital after tonsil operations for him and his brother Charles. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Lutheran church in Dutton with Rev. O A Anderson officiating. Interment followed at Dutton. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs Casper Frantzich and several brothers including James Lester Leslie and a baby. Pallbearers were Le Roy Knutson Gordon Hempstead Herbert and James Anderson. The Banks Funeral Home conducted the services.
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