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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1940
Page
1
The piece praises Montana citizens who answered an appeal to help a man and family in need. It extols the generosity of the public, noting most people respond nobly to distress while a small, vigilant group actively works to relieve suffering.
A rider recalls paying for regular shoe shines by a bootblack located opposite Strain's grocery in Great Falls. He notes the boost from a friendly result and a nickel extra, praising the service and suggesting farmers deserve the same shine as others for a small courtesy.
A dated critique laments the passing of a powerful figure and his long shadow on history. The author contrasts supposed achievements with the sorrow caused by mismanagement, voicing a provocative wish tied to a controversial image from Life magazine.
The writer notes no state legislature is in session and predicts amusement at legislative doings in Washington. He anticipates Democrat and Republican reactions to his comments and states he will vote Republican until convinced the Democrats are the better choice.
The speaker claims absolute neutrality yet admits bias against the Republican party. They argue the GOP gang is crooked but notes past profits, saying they kept industry moving and earned billions yearly for seven years.
A narrator recalls a fire company false alarm at Chateau and the aging Flask the fire horse. Sold to a milkman, Flask becomes mechanical and unmotivated until the siren sounds again. He then reclaims purpose, proving resilience and the enduring pull of duty.
A discriminatory tone describes volunteer firemen and property owners, noting that some owners refuse to cover ticket costs for the annual firemen’s ball. The narrator imagines not aiding property owned by such individuals and would let it burn.
Helena attorney general Harrison J. Freebourn issues an opinion on sheriff pay in Teton County for 1939. Peterson is entitled to full sheriff salary from January 1 1939. Billings should be paid for services from January 1 to December 21 1939 at the sheriff’s rate. The county commissioners previously disallowed claims pending court resolution.
Four dances set in Dutton Fairfield Power and Claude on Saturday Jan 27 to honor President Roosevelt. Tickets 75 cents per couple with 25 cents extra for additional ladies. Orchestras include Mrs Cohoes at Dutton Tennant Dahlin at Fairfield Vern Paulson and his Rhythm Benders at Power and the Irresistibles at Claude. Seventy percent of proceeds stay in Chateau for infantile paralysis care. rest to the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis.
Text argues that certain elements are described as unholy glee and the stripe, seen as a distraction, prevents the proper functioning of socialist principles. It frames the issue as a moral failing linked to specific actors.
Bert McNeal, 32, died January 10 at Chateau hospital from tuberculosis after a year of illness. Born 1909, he lived in Chateau and Bynum all his life and was married to Joan Dawson with one daughter Sharon. Surviving siblings are Bud McNeal and Mrs Omer Cook. Funeral Saturday January 13 at 2 PM at the Methodist church.
The Teton Bulldogs fell 36 to 31 to the Shelby Coyotes on Friday night in a tight, fast contest. Marmont led Shelby with 13 points, Irgens added 10, while Choteau’s Schmitz and Hallberg posted 10 and 8 respectively. LeDesky and Bleecker fouled out for Choteau as refs from Dutton and Choteau officiated.
Nora Bush daughter of L. H. Bush and Russel Larson son of Dr. and Mrs. Axel Larson were married in Kalispell on Wednesday January 2 at the Presbyterian parsonage with Rev. Stark officiating. Attendants were Mrs. Q. A. Bengston and Earnest Larson of Columbia Falls.
A joint installation was held at the Masonic Temple on Wednesday January 3 for Fidelity Chapter No 18 Order of Eastern Star and Chateau Lodge No 44 AF&AM. Readings listed retiring officers and installed Masonic and Eastern Star officers with multiple named individuals and roles.
Seven new members received pins at the Lions Club gathering, with K E Sturgis presenting. New members include Stanley Halvorson Joe Lindseth Atty BE L Kleffman LE R ONeill Wm Gaffney Ed die Howard and G L Banks.
City water accounts remain unpaid after a year and a warning is posted on the city office door. Deputy state examiner J G Jackson ordered action to enforce payments and shut offs continue for delinquent residents as of Thursday under department regulations.
A generous number of photographs have been submitted for the Acantha snapshot contest in the past week and judges face a tough task picking the three winners. Amateurs are reminded there is still time to enter before Sunday evening. All pictures will be returned to owners after judging.
The Racketeers improved to an 8 2 season mark by defeating Browning 42 to 31 on the local floor. Chateau led with strong late scoring as the game stayed tight through three quarters and a small crowd watched a high quality effort.
Queen Rebekah No. 31 installed officers on January 6 led by Noble Grand Ruth Monkman. Names include Olive Dutis Vice Grand and Clara McFarland Right Support with Lena Gunther as Treasurer. A luncheon followed with committee members Evelyn Ziegler Letha Caskey Florence Yeager and others.
Mrs C W Boussard writes of Tuesday library visit praising Trygve Gulbranssens Beyond Sing The Woods as a rereadable classic likened to A Prairie Grove. She highlights its Nordland setting with vivid forest scenes and sagas of soil and woods and notes a one dollar pay shelf card grants access to all general shelf books.
Over thirty contestants enter the first annual community spelling bee sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary at the high school auditorium Friday at 8 pm. Winners receive prizes up to 3 dollars. contestants represent numerous local businesses.
Fairfield lodge of the Sons and Daughters of Norway announces a benefit dance at the Sona and Daughters of Norway hall in Fairfield on Saturday night January 20. Proceeds go to the Finnish relief fund, with all expenses donated. Head office in Minneapolis urged lodges to sponsor such events. more details will follow next week.
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