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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1940
Page
1
The piece reflects on Bill Robinson praised for youthful vigor at sixty one and a million idolized by some as he earns vast sums from his art. It contrasts that wealth with cautionary tales of trust and fortune, recalling Senator Borah’s hidden $200000 and the fragility of riches.
Viennese soprano Fritzi Scheff sang twice at the Academy of Music Philadelphia performing the Daughter of the Regiment. Her return drew a frenzy with multiple curtain calls and she was the season’s toast to opera lovers before fading from the world stage for years.
Frankie Bailie called the dame with the most perfect underpinnings raked in money yet kept it elusive. For years she worries only about how to eat and stay warm each day, grateful for clear sight of daily needs.
A long retrospective notes Mary Caroline Davies or Wells, once a Post contributor, and laments her decline into poverty and hall bedroom distress. The piece reflects on missed letters from the mailman as a rare beacon of hope amid hardship.
A vignette on the hall bedroom as a scene of ruin and self destruction. The narrator recalls wandering miles to escape the sight of its four walls and notes the indifference of city people toward the rooming house occupant.
The piece notes that the mirror of the naked truth concentrates on Helena and ponders the share of people tasked with restraining others from disorder. It implies a debate on public responsibility and social control within the city.
County Assessor Gilbert Lee and staff will mail taxpayers instructions this week. Field deputies will visit Dutton March 7 8 Power March 11 12 Collins March 13 Agawam March 13 Bynum March 14 Pendray March 15 Greenfield March 18 19 Fairfield March 20 21. If unavailable, assessments may be filed at the Chateau office by April 15. Taxpayers should bring a current list of personal property as of March 4 including values livestock counts and crop amounts.
The Lions club hosted a Tuesday evening banquet for the championship Choteau high school basketball team and coach J. L. Dunckel. Dunckel, newly father of a son, received a baby shower gifts while praising his players for winning the first district title in a decade in Great Falls. Sturgis and Guthrie lauded the team and athletic standards, as the event featured a grade school chorus and a seventh grade forum on War and Peace.
The text argues Berg and Taft will unite against Dewey to block his Republican bid. It warns the personal clash within the party weakens its chance to nominate a strong challenger to Roosevelt and predicts a Democratic victory.
Market chatter notes 150 to 160 million bushels of elevator stored wheat backed by government loans to be sold in coming months. Supposed to depress prices, the sales instead nudge prices higher daily. Reporters say the June dollar wheat target may be missed by 13 cents, as of February 21.
A brief weather note reports 7 a m on February 26 with heavy snow accumulation on ice level, described as higher than in many years.
The Chamber of Commerce met at the city office after Lions club night with about 35 on hand. Two new directors were elected Jerry Breen for two years and Brick O Neill for one year bringing the total to five. Committees were named with chairmen L H Kempton Fred Barribal Chick Sulgrove J W Breen and members urged to join any suited group. Monthly meetings will be held on the first Tuesday after Lions club at a designated location.
The Teton county Sportsmen's Association will meet at the courthouse Friday evening March 15. Otto Wagnild may be absent due to conflicts, with the vice-president presiding if needed. Officers to be elected, and plans for wildlife stamps, membership, and activities for the year will be discussed.
The Little Theatre group presented The Torch Bearers last night at the high school auditorium to a fair crowd. About 95 dollars were taken in, with profits expected after expenses. Director C W Huntziker received praise along with cast members Dorothy Boussard and Beulah McNeal for strong performances. Boussard added comedy by a pratfall on stage, which drew laughs before the show recovered.
In the January Nation-Wide Every Pupil Scholarship report Stephen Copenhaver of Doheny tests led third grade Arithmetic nationwide while Donna Hanberg of Bynum topped eighth grade Arithmetic. Perfect spellings were earned by multiple students across Pleasant Ridge Greenfield Beck Pendrey Collins Diamond Valley and others.
Mrs Geo Carroll in charge of Finnish relief contributions reports 49.15 in jar donations and 23.10 from individuals and groups totaling 72.25 This plus 431.50 reported last week by T O Larson brings county total to 502.55 a magnificent response for a worthy cause.
The Music and Literature group of the Woman's Club presents Miss Kathhrine Schabel and a group of girls from Great Falls in a musical program at the high school on March 6. All members are invited and may bring a guest. Refreshments follow in the Domestic Science room after the eight o clock start.
Relatives received a Los Angeles message announcing the marriage of Katherine Murphy to attorney George Phillip Kinkle. They wed Wednesday Feb 28 at the Presbyterian church in Pasadena California and will reside at 1742 Windsor Road San Marino after March 15.
The American Legion post hosts Look Who's Here a musical comedy by Williams and Hadley on Friday March 15 in the high school auditorium. The 21st Legion anniversary coincides with the annual event. Miss Mae Walton directs with a lively cast drawn from students and local performers.
Tickets for the 15th annual Fun Feed on Thursday March 28 are available countywide at 75 cents each. Each ticket admits one person to a winter activity with meal program and dance. Unsold tickets due back to the county office by March 25. List of sellers includes A E Beck W G Dawald er Ed Savik M B Bolland Mrs Dave Swenby John Anderson Mrs Duard Pollock Ebert Malone Carl Peterson Frank Newman P H Mc Clellan Fred Phillips George Alzheirmer Henry Davidson Glen Inbody Roy Hanberg County Agent at Chateau County Agent at Fairfield Lyal Davis J C Salmond A L Johnson Leo Zins.
Local anglers welcomed the reversal of a planned fishing license fee in Yellowstone and Glacier national parks. The National Park Service cited protests from individuals and groups as the reason for canceling the proposed charges of 1 dollar weekly and 3 dollars for the season.
Gus Beyer aged 61 was found dead on the highway about five miles south of Choteau after his car ran out of gas. He died likely of a heart attack while walking to Choteau for a gas can. Funeral services will be held at Sun River with burial there. survivors include his daughter Edith Newman and husband in Samuels Idaho, his mother Mrs Ludwig Beyer, sister Margaret Beyer of Portland, and sister Mrs Art Lembise of Great Falls. He had lived in Choteau since last fall after stints in Fairfield and Sun River where he operated a store.
Chateau celebrates a Class B district title after beating Fort Benton 29 17 at Great Falls. They head to Shelby March 7 8 9 to face Wolf Point Indians in the northern divisional tournament with Hallberg sidelined by hospital stay but expected back for Shelby.
Most shops will shut at 12 noon next Thursday with drug stores closing until 6. Filling stations and garages plan 12 to 6 hours, one station stays open. The high school will release at noon and the band will travel to Shelby to back the Bulldogs in the tournament.
Relatives report Amy Eckford wife of John Eckford died Saturday at their Madison Wisconsin home after a cerebral hemorrhage. She was the eldest sister of Dr E J Crary and lived in Chateau before moving ten years ago. A daughter Jean a Wisconsin University senior is among the survivors. Funeral services were held at her childhood home.
A new bookshelf feature highlights Portrait of Jennie by Robert Nathan about Eben Adams a struggling painter who meets a spirit named Jennie in Central Park. The list includes Kitty Doyle Web and the Rock But You Are Young No Arms No Armour among other arrivals.
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