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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1940
Page
2
Fragmentary notice indicates a weekly posting at the Chotens Montana location with second class mail designation and Thursday timing. The text is incomplete and lacks full context or names.
President Roosevelt names Republican Stimson and Knox to key War and Navy cabinets, a move seen as strategic to blunt GOP criticism and pivot policy toward non belligerence. The shake up stirs intra party debate as Wheeler and others warn it steers the nation toward war.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive examination for Supervisor of Marine Maintenance. It aims to fill current and future vacancies in the Army Transport Service, Quartermaster Corps, with duties in the Philippine Islands, Hawaii, and the Canal Zone. Applications must be filed by the deadline at the Eleventh U. S. Civil Service District office.
The state public welfare department will not issue general relief grants to counties in July and August under a policy set three years ago. Administrator J M Brandford says counties with depleted funds rely on such grants for direct relief to people not eligible for WPA jobs or old age pensions. The board argues warrants can be issued on poor fund levies for the new fiscal year starting July 1.
The article outlines a split within the administration over a military draft policy. Some favor a defensive build up while others push for war in Europe once ready. Experts cite labor shortages and bottlenecks in skilled trades, with public opinion growing in support of some compulsory service. News outlets across the spectrum endorse draft measures as unavoidable despite displeasure.
A roundup of past week items: Cowell’s high store gun club shoot. council closes Sunday hours at midnight. Ray McLeod killed in auto accident east of town. July Fourth celebration in Bynum. John Humble dies when horse falls during a running race.
Navy plans to commission 5 600 new officers annually from college graduates through a Salt Lake City program. The process includes a one month cruise, eligibility requirements of two years of college, American birth, ages 19 to 26, unmarried, and passing a physical. Applications are being accepted at all Navy Recruiting Stations.
The snippet blends recipes and hobby items. It includes a caramel bread pudding recipe, a fish thermometer gadget discussion, a card game called Cards in Your Hat, a picnic cooler idea, an inspirational quote by John G Whittier, and a United Hearts 4 H Club meeting note dated June 26 with excerpts on meeting plans and a reporter’s closing.
The Power Snazzy Farmers 4 H club met June 12 1940 with all members in a demonstration. Halvorsen distributed 4 H material to attendees as Roger Halcro the club reporter notes. Catholic Services schedule lists Mass in Choteau Bynum Fairfield and Augusta with communion Sunday led by Rev. J F Schulte.
The State Highway Commission announces bid procedures and wage requirements for Am Project No. 1396. Bids from experienced contractors only will be considered and must reveal financial statements. plans and contracts may be rejected on technical grounds. Lee M. Ford, Chairman. D. A. McKinnon, State Hwy. Engr.
The Office of County Treasurer in Chateau Montana announces a complete delinquent tax list for 1939 with due amounts and costs. If not paid, the taxes will be sold at public auction on Monday July 15 1940 in front of the treasurer's office at the courthouse in Chateau Montana. Published June 20 and July 3, 1940.
Sylvia S. Raty petitions to change her name to Sylvia S. Whan. A hearing is set for 1:00 AM on Friday September 18 1940 in the District Court at Chateau Montana. Clerk H M Dale marks the dates June 21 1940 and publication July 27 and July 4 11 18.
The undersigned will on August 31 1940 apply to the County Treasurer of Teton County Montana for a tax deed to NUNW Sec 27 Twp 26 N Range 4 W Montana Meridian. Amount due 812.75. Dated June 22 1940.George A Carroll County Clerk. July 4 publication.
Notice is given that an application for tax deed will be filed in the county for property described as Reef NY SWK Sec 27 Twp 2S R4W. The deed action concerns parcel details and tax records with dates referenced as August 31 and dated by GEO. BBO A. CAR.
Notice of application in tax deed proceeding from Tuscaloosa County County dated June 228. Arroll, County Clerk, lists applicant publication dates June 27 and July 4. Contains scattered OCR errors but indicates a tax deed application with official action and publication schedule.
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