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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1944
Page
1
An unprecedented demand for advertising and pledged space for the 5th War Loan drive left little room for news. Efforts on Saturday to adjust service from Billings were too late. the situation will be corrected next week.
Warren Bloomdahl formerly of Chateau now in the Colors visits Chateau with his bride Miss Betty Behl of Fayetteville Arkansas. They stop with his parents Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Bloomdahl during a tour from Glacier National Park. Warren enlisted from Cascade County after living in Hanover College Indiana. He met Behl at the University of Arkansas where he did an APS T P program engineering course.
A social event at the Methodist Church parlors honored Mr and Mrs Geo A Carroll as they prepare to move from Chateau to Great Falls for new state highway department positions. About 60 guests attended the dinner served by the Ladies Industrial, with warm remarks and a tone of regret at the departure.
Local residents announce marriages and nuptials with connections to Dutton. Jerald McRae of Dutton weds Flora Cambra of Klein at Central Christian Church in Great Falls. Grace Habel and Leonard Rossmiller wed at St William's in Dutton with a church mass and parish reception. Families plan visits to Minneapolis Watseka Alma Center and Seattle.
Choteau hosts the 15 piece 665th Army Air Force band from Gore Field Great Falls at 1 p m Thursday June 22 in the Teton County High School auditorium directed by Chief Warrant Officer Joseph B Bohn assisted by Technical Sergeant Mario Chemi The county war finance committee arranges a 40 minute Air Force Report film with no charge and no bond sales a five minute talk by Eugene W Savage Helena will wrap up the program
The name of Donald Toeckes was left off the list of eighth grade graduates. We are sorry for the mistake and wish to make this correction. Muriel S. Reigpam, County Superintendent of Schools.
Major David Foster of the U S Army legal department visited town and met Miss Betty Nichols of the Corner Store. Ensign Eldon Reiquam, a recent Naval Academy graduate, is visiting family and will instruct at the University of North Carolina for two weeks. Jens Holt and daughter Lily spoke with locals. two Holt sons return from overseas, Carston in Iowa and John in Seattle, with Arnold abroad and Clifford killed at Tarawa. Alan Turnbull of the RAF, furloughed in Canada, visited Claude Anderson's ranch near Chateau on Deep Creek during a vacation stay.
At the June board meeting George A. Carroll resigned as county clerk and recorder and James E. Van Cleave, deputy since 1941, was appointed to succeed him. Van Cleave, who came to Teton County in 1937, filed his nominating petition for the July primary. The session also announced several appointments including Dr. H. W. Bateman as county physician and health officer, and noted W. E. Howard Jr. resigned from the county high school board. Commissioner Edwards was chosen as delegate to the county commissioners association in Lewistown on June 12, 13, and 14. The Episcopal Guild plans a June 16 meeting at Mrs. H. T. Redmond’s home.
In Teton county residents may sign 100-lb incendiary bombs as part of publicizing the Fifth War Loan drive. Two bombs are placed in local banks ready for autographs, with proceeds to be disposed of in enemy territory after the drive opens June 12.
The time runs June 12 to 18 with a countywide target. Quota totals 279000 in E F and G Bonds with 167000 from corporations. Personal quotas requested and payroll savings urged. Series E bonds offer a 2.9 percent yield to maturity, with initial costs from 17.75 rising to 25 in 10 years.
Orville Theodore Teddy Wiprud 17 youngest son of Mr and Mrs O T Wiprud of Dutton died at Deaconess hospital Great Falls after a three day illness from flu pneumonia He would have turned 18 next month A 1944 Dutton high school graduate he was popular and worked in his father's store He is survived by five sisters and two brothers funeral at the Lutheran church in Dutton with Rev A Bernard Gravdal officiating Interment in Dutton cemetery
At Dutton Lutheran Church on Sunday evening June 4 a large crowd witnessed the dedication of the Service Flag presented by the Ladies Aid. Rev. A Bernard Gravdal led the service with a candlelighting ceremony for 34 names forming a cross of 34 candles, 33 white and one gold, each with a small American flag. The program featured readings, special music, and a tribute to PFC Clifford Holt KIA in the South Pacific last November. The list of flag representees includes Palmer Bjornsen Vernon Bolland Faye Cheetham Bert Halseth Henry Haralson Arnold Holt Carsten Holt Clifford Holt John Holt Eivind Johnson Lynn Johnson Marvin Kaas Raymond Kaas Glenn Kaldor Henning Kaldor Harold Kellogg Lester Kellogg Joseph Klette Denzil Mathison Floyd Mathison Norman A Nelson Norman H Nelson Doris Odden Clifford Olson Lloyd Pederson Arnold Pederson Rudolph Pederson Henry Rosholt David Shannon Howard Tokerud George Alvesaker Nels Ulvesaker Donald Van Rooy and Lester Wiprud.
Mrs Joe Dirkes spent a week at the Dirkes home. Lt Lyall Schaefer returned after a brief absence. (Continued on page 8)
The American Legion Auxiliary met in the court room Monday evening initiating one new member and installing officers for the year led by Mrs. Paul Kropp. New officers include Mrs. George Gunther president and others. The group approved donations, reported $205 in receipts, and honored Mr. and Mrs. Geo Carroll with a farewell party and gifts including a Legion uniform check.
The C Jas Smith post of the Legion elected new officers Monday night. Appointed leaders include Commander J R Armstrong 1st vice commander George Gunther 2nd vice commander Paul Kropp finance officer C D McDonald chaplain Walter Hitchcock publicity Millard Bullerdick sergeant at arms Cornelius Kooyman. George A Carroll resigned as adjutant due to moving to Great Falls and was replaced by H M Daley as appointed by Commander Reid Swenson. Carroll will remain a local post member amid cheers.
Rod Hanson and Claude Johns families had dinner with the Roy Johns family the prior Sunday. Norman Rosengrens and son left for Fort Worth Texas. Alvis Bailey of Fairfield visits her aunt Mrs Al Hargens. A party for Bob Campbell followed by his camp in San Diego. Harold Nelson and T R Larson dined with the Stromswolds. Mrs Olive Wold and daughter from Cash Point Washington visit local relatives. Save waste paper drive raises 30.15 for Red Cross. Mrs P M Sorenson leaves for Wisconsin to visit her mother. Rod Hanson called to report to Chateau, will reside in Fairfield during service. Local crops look good and rain described as half a million dollars.
The official expresses heartfelt thanks to the people of Teton County for their support during years of service and bids them good luck with an au revoir.
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