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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1945
Page
1
Don son of Mrs. John S. Jacobson of Choteau died serving with the U S Infantry in Okinawa at age 19. He was a native of Choteau.
Robert W. Luhrsen left last Tuesday for McCook Nebraska where he is stationed after a 15 day furlough visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs Nes Stengrimson and with his folks in Great Falls. While here he spent two days in the home of Mr and Mrs Nels Stengrimson and attended the Silver Wedding of Mr and Mrs Gottlieb Siegle.
Pfc. William Peters of Pendrey is being processed at Camp Atlanta in northeastern France for service in the Pacific with the 18th Armored Division, the first ETO unit ordered there. He served with the 13th Armored Division in the Ruhr Pocket and Bavaria into Austria, earning the Combat Infantry Badge and the ETO ribbon with two battle stars.
Joseph Bass G M 2fc is highlighted in the ship’s paper Know Your Ship mates aboard the U S S Lowry. A Navy veteran since January 1938, he served on the U S S Milwaukee, the Solomons campaigns, Bougainville raids, and initial strikes at Gilbert Islands and the Marshalls. He married Shirley Bleecker of Choteau Mont, now in Los Angeles, with no children.
Set Nelson formerly reported missing in action died June 29 1942 in a Japanese prisoner of war camp on the Philippine Islands. Parents Arthur and Mrs Nelson of Dutton informed by War Department. Surviving siblings include Cory Peter Nelson and two sisters. Born May 13 1917 in Norway he came to the U.S. in 1929 and enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1940.
Important meeting of Firemen tomorrow at 8 p m. Please attend. J B Huffman President.
The National Forest now requires permits to cut dead timber as well as green timber. Previously dead timber could be cut without a permit. going forward, anyone wishing to cut must obtain a permit from the district ranger.
S W Hardison of General Petroleum Corp arrives in Choteau to announce a deep test well to be drilled on the Burfening ranch in Teton county. Aimed at 8000 feet, the project uses Western Geophysical survey data and Manning Brown drilling contract. Local road work and a high speed Beechcraft visit add to the drama as the party tours the region.
Walter Hitchcock 64 a Legionnaire and past commander of the Choteau post died at the Choteau hospital after a yearlong illness. Funeral Monday at 2 p.m. at the Methodist church with American Legion and Rev B A Powell officiating. Cremation in Great Falls. He was born Oct 21 1881 in New Britain Conn survived by his parents Bennett and Sophia. wife preceded him in Seattle. He lived in Seattle and Alaska before coming to Chateau 10 12 years ago to work as a hotel clerk. He was well known for his kindness and tact in public dealings.
Mr and Mrs O G Meadows recently returned from a visit with his mother and relatives in California. They now reside in Chateau with an apartment in the Curtis building. Their son Capt Fred Meadows, honorably discharged from the U S Army after service in the South Pacific, is now in charge of the Meadows ranch southwest of Choteau.
Bret H Read 65 longtime Choteau resident and ranchman died Monday July 28 at Sacred Heart hospital Spokane after a month long illness. He was born October 7 1879 in Ellensburg New York and lived in Montana since childhood. Funeral at Choteau Methodist Church Saturday at 2 pm with Masonic rites. He served in the Philippines during the insurgency and was active in the Choteau Historical Society. Survivors include widow Jenny Ellen Stuart Read stepdaughter Mrs Elmer Cardell sister Mrs N W Streeter and brother Martin Read.
On a trip into the North Fork of the Sun River near Gates Park and Wrong Creek elk were plentiful with hundreds seen in the area. Reports also indicate good fishing conditions along the North Fork of the Sun River and surrounding waters.
American Legion officials announce the new Legion Club building will open on Wednesday August 1 with a house warming at 8 p.m. Legionnaires Auxiliary members service men and ex service men of all wars are invited. Interior alterations nearing completion with Jess Gleason decorating plumbing by John Moore and Ole Lestrud crew doing carpentry. Much new equipment procured.
The Rocky Mountain Division of the Lewis and Clark National Forest is testing aerial fire detection and suppression. Lookouts cut from 40 to 10 monitor weather and lightning paths while patrol planes reach fires quickly. Two fires have been extinguished by smoke jumpers this year amid remote terrain and limited road access.
The article surveys crude oil origins from inorganic and organic theories. It emphasizes the organic view, dividing it into three: oil from marine animal life, marine plant life, or a combination. It cites fossils from Sunburst and Kevin wells and proposes kelp as a potential source, suggesting ancient seas in Montana contributed to oil beds formed by dying marine life.
Mrs. P. I. Cole, born March 25 1874 in Cameron Missouri, died Tuesday night at Chateau hospital after 11 years of illness. She moved to Beebe Arkansas, later to Choteau in 1890, was active in the Methodist Church and Woman's Club. Funeral tomorrow at 2 p.m. at the Choteau M E Church with Rev. Powell officiating. Burial in Choteau cemetery.
A brief reminder to place a bundle of papers on the curb this Sunday at the usual time under the usual conditions. The notice emphasizes completing the task and mentions the word Nursed as part of the text.
John Weaver Jr a longtime Chateau resident died suddenly after returning from the Emil Durr ranch and passing away hours later in a W E Howard building apartment. Funeral with full military honors was held from Banks Funeral Home and interment in Chateau cemetery.
The Women of the Moose Cho teau Lodge No. 189 will hold a meeting at the Moose hall in Choteau on Friday August 3. A social hour follows the business session and refreshments will be served.
County assessors report total full value in Teton County at 21 716 183 00 with inter county state assessed property. Actual tax value shows 6 293 312 00 up 105 925 00 from last year. Highlights include gains in household goods livestock land and improvements with livestock down in sheep and hogs and cattle up.
Dr. and Mrs. G. A. Bendlage with daughter Margaret visited the J. W. Breen home and left Friday for Los Angeles. In Harlowton on Monday the Gavin family attended the wedding of Miss Margaret Moore, granddaughter of pioneer P. Moore, to Harry Cosgriffe, marking a notable Musselshell valley union.
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