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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1939
Page
2
The piece notes weekly publication in Choteau Montana with subscription rates and discusses broad US criticism of Hitler. It claims Nazis aim to exterminate Jews and that press reports understate persecution, urging discretion in public commentary to aid persecuted Europeans.
A newcomer editor contemplates the purpose and perils of editorials. It reflects on editors as sages of the past and notes the mixed influence of opinion writing on public life. The writer plans to focus on general topics for now, reserving civic critique for later.
The piece notes American approval of Roosevelt Ickes and officials denouncing Nazi persecution of Jews, while warning there may be political motives behind some condemnations. It argues for considering another angle in how Americans respond to events in Germany.
Dr W L Strunk of Luther College begins a weekly Nature Narratives in the Acantha. The column explains ancient Chinese ink made from cuttlefish sepia, its production as a smoke screen, and its enduring role in writing while noting its scarcity and unanswered chemical mystery.
Sig Norheim and Nell Doyle were married on January 7 in Bozeman. Doyle, formerly a Power School teacher, served four years as Beaverhead County superintendent in Dillon. The couple will reside on a Monida ranch recently leased by Sig.
Mass next Sunday January 15 at 9 a m at Chateau and 11 a m at Bynum led by Pastor J F Schulte.
Registration for the General Election of the Town of Dutton closes at 5 p.m. February 16, 1939. Residents must register or update records to vote in the upcoming local election. Authorities remind citizens to file prior to the deadline.
Voters must register with the County Clerk in Choteau or with the deputy registrar in Dutton or a notary public. Eligibility requires 21 years old, US citizen, Montana resident for one year, Dutton resident six months, and precinct residency 30 days prior. Dated January 10, 1939. GHDO. A. Carroll, County Clerk and Ex-Officio Registrar. First publication January 12, last February 16.
The state examinations for seventh and eighth grades will be held January 19 and 20, 1939, at the Teton County Court House Chateau Montana for students who failed to take the seventh grade tests in August. Day one lists civics history grammar reading with times. day two covers arithmetic spelling physiology or agriculture geography. County Superintendent Mrs Inez Eckford announces the schedule.
The Teton County Shipping Association will hold its annual meeting at the Teton County courthouse in Chateau Montana on Saturday January 28 1938 at 2 30 p m to elect directors report the year s business and conduct routine matters Those who shipped turkeys or cattle through the association in 1937 are urged to attend Oliver MauseTh Pres First pub Jan 12 last Jan 26
Notice of closing of regis tration for the Town of Chateau Montana election to be held on the first Monday of April 1939. Registration may be completed at the Court House or before a notary public or justice of the peace. Requirements include Montana residency for one year, town residency six months, and precinct or ward residency thirty days prior. Dated January 10, 1939. GEO A CARROLL County Clerk and Ex Officio Registrar of Teton County Montana. First pub January 12, last February 16.
Notice to creditors and claimants of Lars O Satre deceased to exhibit claims with vouchers within four months of first publication. Adminstratrix directs to present at Bert I Packer office in the Larson building Chateau Montana. Date January 7 1939.
Oneida Forseth appointed administrator of Lars O. Satre estate. Bert I. Packer to serve as attorney for the administrator.
Notice is given to creditors and others with claims against Paul Schults, deceased. Administratrix invites exhibit of claims at Libby, Montana, Lincoln County. Dated Libby, Montana, December 31, 1938. M D Rowland, Attorney for Petitioner. First pub January 5, last January 26.
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