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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1941
Page
2
A wartime editorial recalls a pivotal election and urges swift national defense buildup. It condemns complacency in government, labor, and industry, warns that only preparedness sustains democracy, and calls for unity across sectors to meet the coming security threats.
Montana's 27th legislative assembly convened last Monday to begin lawmaking for a 60 day session. Helena, the capital, was crowded with visitors as lawmakers and staff arrived to start the work.
Justice Albert Anderson of Billings has begun his duties on the supreme court after winning the election. He assumed office early since predecessor Justice Ralph L. Arnold is leaving before the usual January 1 date. Arnold will return to Missoula.
Rev Richard F Vick begins a weekly serialized sermonette in the Acantha arguing the church should mediate Christ to a divided world. He asserts there is a single answer to life’s problems Christ, and cites Acts 4 12 on salvation through the name of Jesus. The piece critiques denominational fragmentation and calls for unity in faith.
Conrad residents file suit over a fatal auto accident, Gertrude Gourley heads to Seattle for marriage, local deaths include Mrs. Henry Dencer and Donald Trackwell, fires and rescues on New Year’s Eve, a 22 month old survives a 29 foot well fall, and December drought records Wisconsin Montana weather bureau notes record dryness since 1880.
The U S forest service reports 17 285 470 fish released into streams and lakes of Montana national forests. The statewide effort is part of a nationwide plan to liberate 288 million fish across 34 states and Alaska this year.
Montana farm produce prices held even in December with higher dairy poultry and fruit while grain declined according to the federal agricultural marketing service.
The regular annual meeting of stockholders of the Teton Cooperative Canal Co of Farmington Montana will be held at the Burton school house between 1 and 4 PM on Saturday January 11 1941 for electing the board of directors for the ensuing year and for other business as may properly come before us. Dated December 23 1940 Chateau CALBINFORD Secretary Pub Dec 26 Jan 2 Jan 9
Miss Elizabeth Ireland announces Agnes Wiggenhorn of Billings as deputy superintendent and J A Woodward of Helena as state high school supervisor.
The District Court of Montana Teton County issues an alias summons in a 1940 quiet title action. Plaintiff Charles W. Field names J A Swanson administrator and multiple defendants including Vogler Shull Solomon Emery Shull Blaine and others unknown regarding land described as Lot 2 Section 2 and adjoining parcels in Township 27 North Range 6 West.
Administrator of Karen Hanson estate notifies creditors to file claims with vouchers within ten months after first publication. Claims must be presented to Administrator at Bert I. Packer Office Larson Building Chateau Montana. Date December 28 1940. Administrator Howard Hanson. Attorney Bert I. Packer first pub January 2 last January 22.
Estate of Mary Rucker deceased invites creditors to present vouchers within four months after first publication. Claims should be sent to Bert 3. Packer Larson Building Chateau Montana. Date December 28 1940. First publication January 2 last January 23. Administrator R. E. Nelson.
Reserve District No 9 reports the condition of The Citizens State Bank of Choteau Montana as of December 31 1940 showing total assets 855401.07 and total deposits 775278.41. Capital 30000 Surplus 40000 and undivided profits with thorough certification by bank officers and notary public in Montana.
Weekly scrapbook offers kitchen tips for six or seven hamburgers with onion tomato buns and optional crackers. Other features advise hat care fur cleaning plant watering and a note on inspirational outlook.
The Montana supreme court granted a stay of execution on the six year sentence of R. C. Parmenter, Hamilton city treasurer, after convicting him of misapplying $4,065.52 in city funds. The stay lasts until February 20, 1941 to allow an appeal.
Governor-elect Ford selects Will Aiken to serve as secretary for the first three months of his term, succeeding John Jewell. Aiken has held the post for the past 380 years, according to the report, and will oversee early administration activities in Montana.
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