27 Jul 1939
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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1939
Page
1
A narration of a collision on a roadway where a companion bird laments a missed chance to avoid danger. A motor vehicle travels at speed with lights off, while a juvenile jawk attempts to flee the approaching monster, showing reluctance to interact with the observer.
The narrator describes tiring exertion and defiance as a hawk sinks talons into a gloved hand drawing blood. He notes blood and a large tongue opening, wary of the bird yet expressing leniency toward wild life despite the risky confrontation.
The author notes a poor spring for grain with bare patches from hoppers or cut worms. Moisture arrived five weeks late, delaying germination. Dame Nature then allows kernels to adjust with later head development and some stalks dying if moisture fails. A cool week with moisture revived much of the crop.
A provocative commentator mocks a self styled fool killer spoofing intellectuals in Louisiana. He condemns those who evade taxes or profit from stock market misdeeds, suggesting hidden schemes and the need for scrutiny when incomes exceed means.
The ninth annual Sun River project picnic and celebration will be held in Fairfield on July 29 and 30. Events include an 8:30 p.m. Friday show at the Sons of Norway hall with Ells Dance Band, a Saturday night program, and a Sunday lineup featuring baseball games, a picnic dinner, address by Lieutenant-Governor Hugh Adair, talks by O. S. Warden and others, horse races, a concert by Chateau Municipal Band, and various acts from Truman Goldberg to Captain Joseph Harbison. Admission ranges from 35c to 75c for different events, with proceeds supporting project exhibits at the North Montana State Fair. The American United Shows carnival will also be on site.
The total assessed valuation of Te ton county is 17 293 980 with taxable valuation 5 260 888 as published by County Assessor Otto Wagnild. The assessor divides valuations by school districts for both assessable and taxable figures. The taxable valuations and inter county utility values are listed accordingly.
About 120 Odd Fellows and Rebekahs with families from Valier and Choteau gathered at Jones Memorial Park in Dupuyer Sunday July 2 for a lodge sponsored picnic. Judge R M Hattersley gave the principal address as games including tug of war horseshoe pitching and nail driving provided added fun.
Four Akron teachers on a westward vacation survived a severe accident 16 miles south of Chateau on the Augusta road when a tire blew out causing their Plymouth sedan to roll end over end six times. Miss Erdie Wolfe sustained a severe back strain, Miss Gladys Waldkirch a badly sprained ankle, Miss Ella Lawler a broken arm and several broken ribs, and Miss Marie Galloway a broken rib. Lawler faces around six weeks in hospital. others to be released earlier. The wrecked car was towed to L. E. Taylor Garage.
Wedums Federated Store to install a new Ben Franklin novelty department featuring 5c to $1.00 items and up. Carpenters work in the rear to fit shelves and self serve counters as the southwest corner is remodeled. Expected public opening in about two weeks around August 5th with 650 feet of floor space.
The Montana-Dakota Utilities Company must appear at a public hearing at the Conrad courthouse on Friday August 18 to show cause why gas rates in Chateau Valier and Conrad should not be reduced. Hearings will also be held in Glasgow August 14 Hinsdale and Malta August 16 on gas rates amid informal complaints about rate reasonableness. The commission directs the utility to justify or justify rate reductions at the hearings.
The Leg ion Park event at St. Luke's parish will hold its second annual Field Day on Sunday July 30 with High Mass at 11 a m. About 100 parishioners and non Catholics are invited to attend the parish and mission communities from Bynum Augusta Pendrey Fairfield Power and Dutton.
H A Winner resigned from Teton County High School to take an associate professor position in vocational education at the University of Idaho Moscow. He and his family left Ames Iowa for Moscow with his start date set for August 1. Known as Herb by residents, he earned a master in vocational education from Iowa State College and built a strong reputation as a top vocational agriculture instructor during four years at the school.
The Roberts Funeral Home transfers ownership to G L Banks of Cut Bank who will operate as G N Banks Funeral Home in Choteau. Banks, former Burns Funeral Home manager, arrives with plans to occupy the upstairs and take over duties from Chas Roberts who and his wife came to town in 1929. Roberts intends to relocate after a vacation, while Banks brings embalming experience and a Chicago training background. The city fiscal report shows year end June 30 1939 cash balance of 7787.45 with total resources 70210.54 and net cash worth 67329.05 after district bonds.
Milton E. Gibler born June 12 1872 in Lynchburg Ohio died July 23 1939 in a Great Falls hospital after a lingering illness. He lived in Olney Illinois and Dutton Montana where he helped found the Dutton Cooperative Elevator and served as president. Survived by his widow Laura, daughter Florence Weddle two sons Ray and Bill and eight grandchildren funeral services were held July 26 in the Choteau Methodist church with interment at Chateau cemetery.
The Lions club and guests met Tuesday evening at Dr. H. W. Bateman cabin for a standout gathering. About 80 people attended as friends enjoyed food, favorable weather, and the scenic setting, making it a memorable social night.
Aly Cale presided as Cahia wath his pin in honor of being a pet president. Dr. Bateman presented gifts to him and Mrs. Winner from the lodge. Short talks followed by Harold DePue Ralph Bricker and Martin Lentz. Other guests included Mrs Witt Mrs Guthrie Jr Sterling McLean Mrs Clara Baker and Katharine Murphy.
Edna Morris daughter of Mr and Mrs George Morris of Augusta wed Lawrence Charles Minckler at the Catholic church in Bynum last Sunday July 23 The Rev J I Schulte officiated Attendants were Ann and Edward Morris The bride a 1937 Augusta high graduate once worked at Chuck s Cafe The groom from Chester a 1934 high school graduate with the state highway commission They will reside in Choteau for now
Merry Crievell a laborer is being held in jail on a charge of stealing a car from a local residence. He waived examination and is bound over to district court for trial as of Friday, per county attorney’s information.
Bagil Cecil, a Powell Construction Co. truck driver, was injured when his truck slid off the Fairfield road seven miles south of Chateau while passing a car around 3 a m Sunday. He suffered a broken vertebra and was taken to Gret Falls hospital.
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