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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1940
Page
1
The article notes an unusually hot spell stressing grain crops in parts of the region while most fields should yield well. It highlights soil differences, yields between heavy and lighter soils, and observations from field operations. A farmer reflects on surprising results from a seventy five acre seed field and explains a recent solution.
The narrator describes dry field conditions then sudden rain disrupting planting progress. He notes a five to six acre brown strip with a poor stand after heavy stubble burning and a previous 38 stand of over fifty bushels, reflecting on how small factors alter results. He also jokes about mismanaging eighty acres of tame mustard.
A farmer recalls sowing mustard at grain depth in dry soil then rain crusted the surface making germination hard. He harrowed, saw more rains, and now has a tangle of weeds. He notes weed pressure and argues for federal grazing support to curb weed seed.
The writer recalls U S army and navy units moving defense guns along the Panama Canal and argues the nation should have built a sea level canal, noting about forty billion dollars spent in the last eight years.
The article reports Hitler offering Brazil 60 million in equipment with payment in trade, while the United States protests. It notes Brazil previously bought second-hand gear from the U S and spent 8000 on repairs for a single piece, urging US leaders to reassess their stance.
A letter to the Acantha rebuts last week's Slants on Life remark about women's attire. The writer, L. Gree, complains that discussions of state affairs and world events should not involve women's clothes and chides the column for putting life on a slant.
The Lions club held its regular meeting Tuesday with installation led by Frank Stearns and sworn in by R. E. Nelson. New officers include President Hampton Bloom and Secretary Gibson Monkman among others, plus extensive standing committees led by Dr. H. W. Bateman and R. E. Nelson. Guests Harold Boyd and Otis Wedum attended, with Stan Halvorson recognized for a Time magazine quiz prize. The next meeting will be a ladies night picnic at Dr. Bateman’s cabin.
Leona Crittenden of Phoenix Aviz arrived Monday to visit her father D. L. Boggs after 16 years apart. Tuesday’s gathering drew Alex Muir Dolores and Arlene Wolfe, Donald Alexander, Tyler Boggs, Kenneth Boggs, and Duane Boggs of Choteau, with two sons Clair and Delbert absent.
The Cham ber of Commerce met Tuesday and discussed a civic center bond issue for Chateau. Members unanimously opposed the proposal citing higher taxes and more urgent city needs. The board was directed to study building bleachers at the fairgrounds.
Announcement of the marriage of Hazel Depner to Dave Powell in Bozeman on July 5. Hazel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Depner, is active in music and high school circles in Chateau. Dave Powell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Powell of Great Falls, studied in Missoula. The couple planned a home at White Sulphur Springs while Powell works with his father in construction, with future plans to live in Chateau after Hazel finishes high school.
Judge John J. Greene, long time district judge, toured Choteau on Tuesday as part of his bid for Associate Justice of the Montana Supreme Court. He began as county attorney at Conrad in 1915, was named district judge in 1919, joined the state board of equalization in 1928, then practiced law in Cut Bank since 1939. He is praised as a capable jurist and gold district judge who would be a strong Supreme Court member.
Sunday services at 9 45 a m Sunday school and 11 a m worship with special music. Morning message themed Life s Impregnable Defense. Epworth League Institute at King's Hill starts Monday July 15 through Sunday July 21. contact Mrs Vick or Lois Hodgskiss to join. At Bynum service with special music next Sunday at 3 p m Richard F Vick minister.
Independent mustard growers in the triangle of northern Montana organize the Northern Montana Mustard Growers Cooperative to market this year’s seed. P. J. Anderson of Conrad leads as president, with headquarters planned at Conrad and a rail site secured. Directors come from Pondera, Teton, Toole and Glacier counties, with options for other counties.
A local swimming meet is scheduled for Saturday July 20 starting at 8 am to determine entries for the state meet in Great Falls a week later. Events include junior and senior divisions with various freestyle and medley races, a watermelon tug of war, and entry at the pool. Swimming lessons times are updated, affecting beginners, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, and advanced groups.
Mrs D M Bell wife of the St Anthony and Dakota Lumber Co manager was taken to Choteau hospital Wednesday evening for emergency operation. Her condition is critical but improving as well as expected.
Powell Construction completed oiling the gravel surface and city crews began fencing and improvements. Lions Club inspection found the court still needs surfacing to be smooth enough for play, delaying readiness beyond early expectations.
At a Helena meeting the state fish and game commission set a one day upland bird season for October 13 with a bag limit of three. Birds include prairie chickens blue grouse sharp tailed grouse ruffed grouse sage hens and fool hens. A later meeting will set seasons for Chinese pheasants and Hungarian partridges. The panel also backed a 45 day migratory fowl season and received a two week Hungarian partridge Chinese pheasant proposal via wire from the Ton County Sportsmen's Assn.
The Chateau Chamber of Commerce hosted a July Fourth celebration drawing a record crowd. Proceeds totaled 90 dollars though not run for profit. Highlights included motorcycle races stunts and a board wall crash. Winners were Anderson Labe Arensmeyer Scott Sabo and Emery in various races. Fireworks and a big dance capped the day.
Park officials state no passport is required for United States citizens visiting either the Canadian or American sections of the Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park. Glacier National Park Superintendent D. Libbey explains the State Department rule affects only travel from Canada to the United States.
Trail Riders of the Mountains, Glacier National Park's horseback group, begin a five day trek July 15 starting at Glacier Park Hotel. They cross the Continental Divide twice, pass Squaw Mountain and Red Crow Mountain, cross Firebrand Pass, and camp near Debris Creek by Jack Straw Lake. On July 18 they reach Isabel Lake for the annual Roundup and Barbecue.
Maynard Hospital patient Mrs Py of Salt Lake City entered Friday and was dismissed Monday. Lloyd Heyer of Agawam entered Thursday and was dismissed Sunday. Mrs Ralph Bruner of Dupuyer was listed as a patient at Chateau Hospital Cecil Yeager entered Sunday and was dismissed Tuesday. Mr Wheeler admitted Wednesday as a medical patient. Mrs DM Bell underwent a surgical operation Wednesday.
The sportsmen's association executive committee will meet Monday night at the court house to hear Bob Cooney of the state game department explain the transfer of goats from the Teton area. Howard Cunningham will speak on spoon-bill catfish at the gathering.
Polls will open for registered electors next Tuesday at 12 noon and close at 7 pm. Chateau Precinct 1 voters use the public school, Precinct 2 voters use the courthouse. A list of Democratic and Republican candidates appears, including U S Senator, U S Representative, Governor, Lieut Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, State Officials, Railroad Commissioner, Clerk of Supreme Court, State Representative, County offices, and non partisan judicial posts.
Archery equipment arrived and was used by the grade school group. Tuesday and Thursday evenings are open for townspeople. The second softball round began with Chateau Food beating the high school 10 to 2. Rexall defeated Odd Fellows 35 to 6. Lions Club meets the high school Friday night. All games start at 7:00.
During a thunderstorm the Durr residence was struck in three places. A water pipe carried a bolt to the kitchen pump, a bolt upstairs ignited a fire between walls, and another hit the front, tearing boards. The hired man, knocked down by the force, extinguished the upstairs fire. Twenty-one ladies lunched at the golf club after a three week recess with Marian Fabrick and Marie Coffey hosting. Junior memberships proposed at five dollars for under 21 in nonmember families, with Millie Reickhoff to discuss dues. Vi Jackson and Madge Cooper to host July 17.
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