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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1944
Page
1
Mrs Alberta Flynn reports from Chateau on the Office of Price Administration role. The article outlines OPA as an administrative body that carries out directives from federal agencies and clarifies its limited control over outcomes. It notes common misunderstandings about OPA's relations with other agencies.
Newly arrived paragraphs describe Mr. and Mrs. A J Moore and their daughters visiting relatives in Glagow with the Moores’ parents. Mrs J Burr Huffman hosted a bridge gathering for Mrs. Moore. Mr Moore, former state and federal employment officer in Teton County, now works as a field man for U and I Sugar. The Becks moved to the Crossen house near the grade school, vacated by the Halvorsons. Merle Fearon, MSU Missoula student, visited her parents and attended a Masonic party in Choteau.
A letter from Bud Guthrie of Lexington Ky reports that British rights to Murders at Moon Dance have been sold by his New York literary agents. The sale satisfies the author and pleases Choteau and Montana readers who know him.
Pvt. 1st Class James Lynn Baker and Miss Duane Knotts wed in Elizabethtown Kentucky ceremony by Rev T Leighton Scott. Duane grew up in California and Chateau Montana area before living in Great Falls. Baker, son of James M Baker a well known Choteau elevator man, served at Fort Knox and is now in armor command training.
Announcement from Augusta notes the 12th annual girls invitational basketball tournament will be held here on Friday and Saturday March 3 and 4 A.J. Guill reports from Great Falls that Claude will hold the next dance on March 11 instead of March 4.
February 1944 proceedings cover auditing county claims February 7 8 and 9 with adjournments. Actions include authorized Quit Claim Deed to D R Davies and tax deed land purchases by several residents. Bids accepted for a LeTourneau scraper and power unit plus routine monthly reports and warrants issued.
Mrs W. R. Wrixon left last week for Hollywood and other California cities to visit her daughter Mrs Maris Wrixon Fehr and meet a new granddaughter. Fehr, known as Maris Wrixen on stage, stars in a prominent play. Wrixon has not seen her daughter on the legitimate stage since her own film career began. The charming child daughter Michelle Fehr has appeared on magazine pages.
W J Breen chairman appeals for carloads of scrap paper from all Teton County residents. The drive targets newspapers magazines books and cartons with strict bundling rules and avoidance of binder twine to protect the paper for overseas mills.
Word reached Lt Donald Dahlin and his wife Beatrice that he is officially missing in action over Germany since February 4 after multiple bombing missions. A Choteau native and former Choteau Racketeers basketball star, he was 28, born in Plentywood, educated at Wolf Point and Minnesota, and served as bombardier and gunner after wings earned in Victorville California. His parents and many friends hope he parachuted to safety in Germany.
Cathryn Schabel of Dutton died suddenly in Lancaster California her mother Mrs Frank Schabel travels to be with the family Her funeral will be from St Williams Catholic church in Dutton at 10 am Tuesday Her husband three brothers mother and other relatives plan to attend Cathryn a Montana State University graduate musician and former music instructor in Great Falls was beloved by local communities and noted for public performances and talent
A large crowd gathered Sunday afternoon February 20 at the Dutton Lutheran church for memorial services honoring Private First Class Clifford Holt killed in the South Pacific. Rev A Bernard Gravdal delivered the memorial sermon with special music by local singers. The Freeborn American Legion posts attended and presented a citation to Holt’s father. Clifford Holt, born February 21, 1922 in Dutton, lived there until his Marine Corps enlistment. Survived by his parents, a sister Lily, and three brothers in military service. The service marked the community’s solemn tribute to the fallen hero.
The 4-H Club Mobilization Week will run nationwide March 4–12 to review 1948 accomplishments and war contributions and to prepare for the 1944 club season. National features include a Columbia broadcast Youth on Parade on February 26 and a National Farm and Home Hall segment on March 4 on the Blue Network NBC. In Teton County clubs will reorganize and a countywide drive to include all members is planned with window displays at the county extension office and Fairfield associate agent’s office.
The Choteau Council of Church Women sponsors World Day of Prayer with service at 2:00 PM Friday at St Stephens Episcopal Church. The program includes readers led by Mrs G L Banks, performances by readers, a duet by Mrs John Dale and Mrs C E Stenson, a violin solo by C M Swenson, and organist Mrs Martin Gronthere. The event is international and interdenominational and open to the public. Mrs W J Ward is general chairman.
Teton Chapter No 25 hosted the North Central Montana district's second annual Royal Arch Masons convention at Chateau Tuesday. Ten candidates received deacons during an all day session. chapters represented included Great Falls No 9, Pondera No 2, Conrad, Cut Bank, and Teton No 25.
The Farmers Fun Feed committee met February 19 at the County Agent's Office and set March 30 as this year's date. It will be at Teton County High School with the home economics department serving dinner. The program will include outside numbers arranged by a small committee and lists members for Program Arrangements Dining Room Music and Door duties.
The group announces a survey week from February 28 to March 4 using the Albert Lee plan. Forms prepared by Teton County high school commercial department aim to show postwar employment prospects for businesses and households. Data will be compiled locally and shared with state and national authorities.
Hans K. Johnson 92 died Tuesday at his son’s home two miles south of Chateau. Funeral from the Dutton Lutheran church Saturday at 2 P M with Rev A Ro Grandal officiating. Born August 22 1851 in Norway he came to the U S about 40 years ago and homesteaded near Dutton. Survived by two sons, three daughters, 21 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
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