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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1946
Page
2
A brief line notes a publication schedule in Choteau Montana with weekly distribution on Thursdays and designation for post office handling as a second class publication.
The Chateau Acantha publishes its first issue under new ownership with plans to honor its 50 year heritage. The editors promise conservative, constructive journalism and seek cooperation from readers while thanking retiring editor Mr. Butterdick for 18 years of service.
The Acantha editor explains wartime equipment shortages and planned upgrades after the war. Staff will publish with older gear for weeks, delaying ideal print quality while new rollers, linotype, and machinist training arrive. Readers are asked to bear with temporary changes and expect improved, full‑news coverage in the near future.
Mirthful town notes mix a drunken bar lobster gift fiasco with a mistaken CBS Tojo death report. GIs joke about the general’s fate while Shirley Temple author and Dinah Shore pop polls are mentioned alongside President Truman’s unhappiness with Senate missteps.
The former Americommies chief Earibrowder is under investigation by a special board of the National Committee of the Communist Party for allegedly organizing an opposing faction. June Haver ends her romance with Vic Mature as he courts Cleatus Caldwell. Ruth Hogg, a vocalist on Harry James records, is Betty Grable. William Bythe plans a visit to Margaret Whiting, debunking parting rumors.
A roundup of celebrity sightings and literary notes features Irving Bitz resuming work for a paper, Norma Richter leaving modeling for marriage, and James Melton eyed for a film role. John Gunther plans another U S book, John Roosevelt fights libel, and Joseph E Davies may publish again. Musson Lini’s wife defends the husband’s infidelities and hints at lectures in America amid press chatter.
At Nicky Blair's Carnival a chorus girl asked why two political parties exist. Jayne Westbrook replied that there are two sides to every political office outside and inside, sparking a light political quip.
A columnist riffs on Broadway morality noting that a supposedly honest figure is often the perfect double-crosser, delivering expectations with theatrical flair and sharp irony. The piece surveys showbiz archetypes and audience perceptions.
The Ninth Judicial District of Montana fixes 1946 court terms for Teton Pondera Glacier and Toole counties. Dates listed include January through December with specifics for each county. Dated Conrad December 10 1945 Judge R M Hattersley. Three publications Dec 20 27 Jan 3.
Flea beetles threaten young seedlings of cabbage turnips tomatoes potatoes eggplants and beets. Thoroughly dust or spray with a 1 percent rotenone mix to control them. For nonedible leaves a 30 percent cryolite dust or spray may be used.
An order fixes naturalization hearing dates across Montana counties. In Teton Pondera Glacier and Toole counties hearings are scheduled in March and September 1946. The order is dated December 10 1945 at Conrad Montana.
Notice to creditors and all claimants of Paul Devine also known as Paul M. Devine and Paul Divine deceased. Claims must be filed within ten months of first publication with vouchers to the administrator at Church Harris Great Falls or with the court clerk. Dated December 14 1945. Administrator O Divine also known as O W Devine.
The Schol District No 62 board invites sealed bids by 8 PM January 2 1946 for Liberty school house 16 by 20 and barn 15 by 18 and Pleasant Valley teacherage 20 by 80 with barns toilets and related structures located in sections 34 and 12 township 22 range 6 W. Bids must be marked outside the envelope and mailed to Clerk Ethel Hodgskins. The board may reject all bids.
Notice to stockholders of the Teton Cooperative Canal Co. Farmington Montana announces the regular annual meeting to be held at the Burton school house from 1 to 4 p m on a date not specified in the fragment. The notice specifies meeting location and hours for stockholder attendance.
A notice dated December 20 1945 from A G Arensmeyer secretary sets Saturday January 5 1946 as the meeting date to elect the board of directors for the ensuing year and to transact other business at Chateau Montana.
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