15 Jan 1942
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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1942
Page
1
Town folks welcome farm visitors after a week of snow and cold. The traders arrive for the annual trip to Chateau, while locals grouse at blocked streets and limited parking. Farms are expected to shop and depart quickly, avoiding clutter on main streets.
A farmer notes that Con rad town center becomes quiet when there are no trucks belonging to farmers present. He observes the sign trucks not allowed to park as a likely cause and extends the thought to other towns.
The writer notes the Acantha is read as far as Honolulu and other out of state places. He recalls meeting Mrs C S McDonald of New York and enjoying stories from his column. He reflects on memories of experiences in New York state.
A county column critiques war relief drives and agency credibility while lamenting failures to meet Red Cross quotas. It questions graft rumors, defends reputable groups like Salvation Army, Volunteers of America, and YMCA, and notes congressional mileage pay and wheat price issues affecting farmers.
A speaker imagines seizing vehicles from Supreme Court members and extending the rule to all civilians. The voice outlines a sweeping, authoritarian plan to commandeer transportation as a demonstration of power.
The Teton county tire rationing board states four tires and four tubes issued to date, with most allocations for trucks. Several individuals received tires for track and passenger use while remaining stock remains short of quota. Dealers are urged to file inventory returns by December 12, 1941, and trucks delivering milk or groceries are ineligible for new tires.
An adult education speech course will begin in Chateau next Thursday January 22 at 8 p m in the grade school auditorium. Mr Anderson from the Great Falls speech department will lead the program and enrollment is via W J Shirley at the high school. The course aims to build natural, correct and effective speaking styles tailored to each participant through individualized instruction and practice.
An impassioned speaker argues for wage fairness and collective action against profiteers. He pledges to aid workers from Honolulu to the mainland, vows to supply food and wool, and resists surrender until the so called Unholy Three yield to Uncle Sam.
A Bloom’s Grocery clerk sold defense stamps to a girl with 720 pennies and $4 in coins in a jar. The retailer accepted the amount without counting pennies, later noting a paper report of a resident with exactly 720 pennies buying stamps. The coincidence ties to a Simms pen in a news story, though no relation is stated.
National defense book campaign seeks donations of used books from homes. Good fiction travel history plays science and reference works welcomed. Bring books to Montana Power Co office in Chateau for checking and cataloguing. Red Cross and U S O assign distribution and placement at camps and service centers.
Beginning Sunday January 18 and through Friday January 23, the Methodist Church hosts daily 7 30 p m services led by Reverend Harold E Engdahl of Walier known for singing and speaking The themes include Let There Be No Spiritual Blackout Wash Day Religion Problem Parents Will You Be At Home in Heaven Will I Have Another Chance The Man on the Fence Afternoon devotional and discussion meetings will be held in homes across the city The public is invited to attend.
Sheriff A. O. Peterson advised car and truck owners to log tire details for identification. The personal record should note number, make, tread design, and position on the vehicle. Owners could also mark tires to aid future identification if a tire goes missing.
Sheriff A O Peterson reports over 1,000 guns registered in Chateau with deputies tallying additional registrations in Fairfield and Dutton. The process continues as writers cramp and a final count will determine total firearms in Teton county.
Chateau Bulldogs showed improvement over three recent games losing to Fort Benton and Chinook before defeating Dutton on Tuesday. Rose led with 24 points across the three road games while Inbody Stott and Dellwo contributed on guard and forward positions. Chateau faces Fairfield next with Conrad and FFA prelims on the local schedule.
Three new members Emerson Miller Vic Pelletier and Bob Savage joined the Lions at a regular meeting and received pins credentials and the code of ethics from L E Taylor. Emerson Miller presented a high school quartet and a seven piece German band during the program.
Collector Lew Penwell announced the 1941 Revenue Act use tax on motor vehicles begins February 1 1942. Stamps costing 2 09 cover Feb 1 to Jun 30 1942 with 5 required for the full year from July 1 1942 to June 30 1948. Stamps available January 26 at post offices and IRS offices for cash or certified payment.
Circle A of the Ladies Industrial will meet at the home of Mrs Yea ger Wednesday January 21 with Mrs Sabo assisting hostess.
President Roosevelt fixed February 16 as the registration date for men ages 20 to 44 eligible for military service. The text notes changes in the selective service act widening the pool to 18 to 64 but emphasizes registering now those in the 20 to 44 bracket.
Six selectees from Teton county left yesterday after noon for the induction station at Missoula. Names include Norman Brown Kenneth Sulgrove and Walter Mauseth from Choteau Ralph Tarville from Fairfield Jay Robinson from Agawam and Arrold Holt from Dutton.
The text notes 20 through 44 year olds must register under the 21-35 act as led by President Roosevelt. It details registration in Teton County and across the United States territories on February 16 from 7 to 9 pm. Exemptions include armed forces officers and academy cadets. Officials estimate 1.3 million men will be ready for service.
Mrs. A. J. Nutter, county Red Cross chair, releases 1941 to 1942 totals. Families aided 160 and children aided 235. Office calls 205 and hours worked 320. Used garments 993 and shoes 146. Garment value 271 dollars, chapter relief 31.17, war refugees 45.59, express 63.40. Telephone and telegrams 31.26. First aid instructors funded 20.00. Local effort praised for strong activity and community support.
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