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Ground covered with snow and light winds with heavy fog on New Year’s day. Forecast suggests rain on the first of April. Adage links a heavy fog to rain 90 days later, noting last year’s instance.
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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1940
Page
1
Curated Columns Question Time For a Busy Writer
A writer responds to readers asking where material comes from and how time is found during busy seasons. He defends the right to publish and explains sourcing in a reflective, opinionated column style.
Uncertain Column Content Sparks Reader Curiosity
The passage notes readers finding the column interesting due to unpredictability in upcoming issues. The author admits he himself had little idea what would appear next and compares his stance to a newly installed preacher visiting another pastor in a city with two Negro churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darkey
Visit to the First Preacher and a Welcoming Greeting
A visitor arrives at a preacher's home and is welcomed by a hurried host who apologizes for not answering the door. The preacher explains that members of his flock often drop in seeking new words, mistaking the guest for one of them.
Devil in the Pulpit Warning Sparks Family Sermon Debate
A visitor warns a man not to write sermons for the devil is always watching. The man claims he never writes sermons and fears the demon will confound him when he preaches. The dialogue underscores caution about temptations and sincerity in preaching.
Digesting the Press For Acantha Readers
The narrator notes collecting material from three dailies ten weeklies seven monthlies and various books from the Chateau library and beyond and mentions storing it for readers of the Acantha. The passage frames a weekly reader service compiling diverse sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau
Acantha
Transcriber Declares Itself a Scribe Not a Writer
The speaker explains using a daughter's typewriter to produce a document and notes a shift in thought causes the column to fill with an unplanned topic. They disclaim, I do not write, I merely transcribe, while carbon copies are kept and the process continues.
Noted column remarks on information from unquestioned authority
The writer states that readers should not get overly excited by column content and that forthcoming statements come from unimpeachable authority. It emphasizes sharing information found useful to readers rather than provoking strong opinions.
Opinion on politics economics and religion from a veteran writer
A longtime columnist notes his own views on politics economics and religion. He emphasizes these are personal opinions from over fifty years of independent reporting and warns readers to treat them as one perspective among many.
Windy Man from Premium Center Quietly Reflects
The narrator calls themselves the windy man from Premium Center in a lighthearted tone. They joke about five windless days draining batteries and leaving no lights or juice, then describe a mood of pandemonium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Premium Center
Silence of the Sargasso Sea and drifting life
A stark portrait labels the Sargasso Sea the deadliest stretch for sailors where no wind halts action and life stalls. It portrays the area as feared and useless for idle whispers or passive figures aboard ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seven Seas
Sargassa Sea
John
Record Low Criminal Actions Mark Year in County Court
One criminal action was filed in the year in the H. M. Daley office, the county’s fewest ever and a felony theft case yielding a one year penitentiary sentence. Civil actions reached 43 and probate actions 31. Births 64, deaths 33 with 24 men and 9 women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Daley
Justice Court
Teton County
Birthday Ball Chairmen Named for January 27 Event
The national committee named C. W. Burns of Chateau as general county chairman with Eddie McDowell at Power H R Prior at Fairfield and Clarence Hebtner at Dutton to run local preparations. Funds stay 70 percent in Choteau for infantile paralysis care, 30 percent goes to Warm Springs. tickets 75 cents per couple. details on orchestra and programs to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Burns
Chateau
Eddie “McDowell
Power
H. R. Prior
Fairfield
Clarence Hebtner
Dutton
Burns
Choteau
Warm Springs
County Red Cross Roll Call Totals 482 dollars
Miss Margaret Nagle reports the county Red Cross roll call raised 482 dollars with half sent to district HQ in St Louis. Despite a 400 dollar quota, organizers near 500 dollars, listing contributors by community and solicitors and requesting second hand clothing donations at the courthouse for Red Cross disposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Margaret Nagle
S. Louis
Teton County
Miss Nagle
Chateau
C. W. Burns
Fairfield
Jacob Olson
James Thorn
Farmington
Gregor Tangen
John Chalmers
Bole Woman’s Club
Bynum
Pendrey
Stearns Electric Shop Wins Fairfield Street Light Bid
Stearns Electric Shop was the successful bidder for Fairfield street light installation by county commissioners on Tuesday. Low bid $889.50. competitors included M. P. Blanchard $947.85, Cascade Electric Co. $1187.00, A. E. Kruppelt and Myron Olson $990.74. Project titled Special Improvement District No. 3 aims to improve the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stearns Electric Shop
Fairfield
Stearns
M. P. Blanchard
Cascade Electric Co
Great Falls
A. E. Kruppelt
Myron Olson
Closing Date Near in Acantha Amateur Photo Contest
The Acantha photo contest closes January 14 at 5 p m with few entries. County photographers are urged to submit scenes to boost tourism and showcase local outdoor shots for cash prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acantha
Spelling Contest Entries Sought By Next Week
The American Legion Auxiliary sponsors a spelling bee on Friday January 12 at the high school auditorium. Businesses are asked to telephone contestant names to Mrs J C Beck by early next week to aid planning and program publication. A talent program and small admission fees will raise funds for the Auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
J. C. Beck
Revelers Proclaim New Year's Dance Best Ever Held Here
The Chateau Woman's club annual New Year's Eve dance drew a large crowd and ran until 2 30. Tickets brought 83 dollars with 60 dollars in expenses leaving about 20 dollars for the club. Mrs C G Monkman chaired the event with Mrs H W Bateman and Mrs LeRoy Robinson on the committee. Tennant Dahlin orchestra provided music in fine weather and high spirits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau Woman’s Club
C. G. Monkman
Woman's Club
H. W. Bateman
LeRoy Robinson
Tennant-Dahlin
Two Marriage Licenses Issued By Clerk Of Court
Two marriage licenses were issued by H. M. Daley, clerk of court, in the past week. Harlan Holton, 25, and Dolores Vachereau, 22, both of Harlowton, were wed December 31 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Huffman with attendees Mr. and Mrs. Ray Harper of Great Falls. A second license went to Howard E. Truchot, 21, of Choteau, and Rose Camden, 16, of Farmington, on December 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Daley
Harlan Holton
Dolores Vachereau
Harlowton
J. G. Jackson
Cecil Huffman
Ray Harper
Great Falls
Harper
Huffman
Howard E. Truchot
Choteau
Rose Camden
Farmington
Legion and Auxiliary Plan Joint Meeting and Party
The American Legion and Legion Auxiliary in The Chateau will hold a combined meeting next Monday evening at the K P hall. Tickets are sold to members of both groups and dinner by Chuck's Cafe will follow a social hour for fellowship and fun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau
American Legion and Legion Auxiliary
K. P. Hall
Chuck
Weather summary: light snow and chilly week
About half an inch of snow fell across Wednesday and Wednesday night with a drop in temperature. The week’s temperatures were recorded, showing a colder trend through the period.
Racketeers Rise with 6 Wins in Early Season
The Chateau Racketeers, a independent basketball team, have begun with six wins and one loss this season. They defeated the Great Falls DeMolays 43 to 32 on their home floor with Dunckel scoring 17 points. Travis led Great Falls with 20 points. Earlier wins included a 70 to 61 victory over Brady and a 26 to 20 win at Browning against the Indians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau Racketeers
Great Falls
Dunckel
Core
Gillette
Travis
Brady
Chateau
Browning
Fort Benton Edges Teton In Ragged District Game
Fort Benton defeats Teton 18 to 13 in a slow, error filled contest. Fort Benton’s defense struggles while Bleecker stands out for the locals. both teams show uneven form as they prepare for a Shelby game and a rematch with Chateau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Benton
Teton
Longhorns
Scott
Hallberg
LeDesky
Schmitz
Bleecker
Chateau FG FT TP
Haliberg C.c.essecsee Cee
ROSC
Ake
Schmidt
Shelby-Chateau
Shelby
Coyotes
Chateau
Browning
Bulldogs
Montana Car and Truck Sales Rise in Current Year
Montana reports 12,574 new cars and 3,750 new trucks sold this year valued at 16,324,000 dollars. The car market rose about 25 percent from 1938 and truck sales increased roughly 15 percent per the Montana Automobile Dealers association secretary Martin P. Trenne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Martin P. Trenne
Montana Automobile Dealers Association
Trgk
Series of Evening Services at Methodist Church Begins Sunday
Pastor R F Vick announces a Sunday start for evening services at the Methodist Church. Each session will study a Bible book and include a question box with periods set aside for answers. Morning services will address the modern Christian movement and its relation to historic Christianity and current world events. Everyone is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
R. F. Vick
Unified County Program Meetings In Teton County
The Unified County Program outlines plans for 1940 from federal state and local agencies. Meetings across communities discuss agency actions and farm impacts with aiming to fit programs locally. Schedule includes January 4 Cheteau 1:30 and January 6 Pendrey 1:30 among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton County
Cheteau
Pendrey
Agawam
Power
Beck
Ington
Collins
Diamond Valley
Bynum
Bole
Dutton
Examinations Begin for New Irrigated Lands on Sun River Slope
The Sun River reclamation project opens new lands on the Sun River slope Creenfields division on Oct 24. Ten applicants at opening grew to 60 more. over 1500 inquiries were received. An examining board reviews applicants for home plans, finances, and farming experience during daily 30 minute conferences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun River
Creenfields
Indian Celebration Near Browning Attracts Large Gathering
Bret H. Read and L. J. Howard attended a New Year’s night Indian celebration at the Little Badger Creek community hall honoring the late Chief Wolf Flame of the Slick Foot Society. About 600 Blackfeet and 190 visiting Indians joined, with 300 in vibrant costumes performing Grass Owl and Woman’s dances and sharing stories of early wars and hunts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bret H. Read
L. J. Howard
Little Badger Creek
Wolf Flame
Slick Foot Society
Montana
Canada
Postal Receipts Rise Again in 1939 at Local Office
Postmaster Gibson Monkman reported annual figures showing 1939 receipts of 9 737 75, up from 9 569 64 in 1938. The local office had advanced to second class status in 1938, with Christmas business near prior-year levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibson Monkman
Icy Streets Spark Multiple Vehicle Mishaps Across County
Winter ice and freezing rain plagued roads last week prompting several accidents. County Commissioner Jim Peebles slid off a highway near Claude suffering a bruised shoulder. Dr E B Maynard and a passenger escaped injury when his car overturned twice east of town. Warren Ledeser and Lee Revear collided east of Farmington leaving both vehicles badly damaged with no injuries. Lawrence Christian wrecked at a railroad crossing between Bole and Fairfield. Sheriff reports other minor crashes and the arrest of Clifford Peterson for disturbing the peace at a Power dance, fined 17.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff's Office
Jim Peebles
Claude
Peebles
E. B. Maynard
Maynard
Farmington
Warren Ledeser
Conrad
Lee Revear
Lawrence Christian
Augusta
Beween Bole
Fairfield
Hia Tex Salt
Sheriffs Office
Clifford Peterson
Dick Byer
Dutton
Power
Justice Clearman
Cancer Claims Life of Charles E Wilcox 30 Fort Shaw
Charles E Wilcox 30 of Fort Shaw died Tuesday at his mother's home in Augusta from cancer. He was born to Maude Wilcox of Augusta and Charlies Wilcox Sr. of Somers Montana. He married Beasie Randall in 1927 and they had three children Charles Richard Joseph Russell and Joy Darlene. He farmed near Fort Shaw for three years after living in Bynum. Survivors include his wife three children parents and two brothers David and Wilbur. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon in Augusta at his pastor Rev Tate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E Wilcox
Maude Wilcox
Augusta
Charlies Wilcox Sr
Somers, Mont
Porn Sot
Dee
Wilcox
Beasie Randall
Charles Richard
Joseph Russell
Joy Darlene
David
Wilbur
Fort Shaw
Bynum
Rev
Tate
Clarke Lindemuth Dies At 69 In Fairfield
Clarke Lindemuth a bachelor of Fairfield died Tuesday at the Chateau hospital from infirmities of old age. He was 69 with no known relatives. He had worked in and around Teton county in various occupations for the past 24 years. The body rests at Banks Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke Lindemuth
Fairfield
Chateau Hospital
Teton County
Banks Funeral Home
Library Notes Promote Chateau Access and Reading Enjoyment
The Chateau library invites public use with a 25 cent yearly membership and a $1 shelf card for access to new fiction and non fiction. Hours are Tuesdays and Saturdays 3 to 5 pm and Thursdays 7 to 9 pm, with a librarian on duty. The Woman's Club sponsors the library and purchases new books from card proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau
Woman’s Club
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ilife
E. R. McLean
Clerk of Court
County Red Cross
Charles E. Wilcox
Library Notes
C. W. Boussard
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