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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1939
Page
1
A veteran narrator reflects on life insurance gaps after Squalus victims, recounts near fatal illnesses, and explains why danger in steel construction, submariners, and shipyards keeps lifetime dependents underinsured. He claims a unique streak of close calls and a personal belief in a preordained fate.
While reconstructing the B and O railroad bridge over the Susquehanna at Havre De Grace Maryland a worker plunged from the deck into the water ninety seven feet below. The article notes many men jump from great heights for a living, often landing in tanks rather than water.
The narrator explains a method to pass a derrick car by gripping the hand iron and using a wedge between shore and tie to swing under the car. He notes repeated safe attempts before an unforeseen event occurred.
A worker recounts stepping outside a gnarl on a bridge span and narrowly missing a river thanks to a lined fence of splice plates. He describes 16 foot bent piles, heavy bracing, and a 22 by 12 foot opening created by a lumber pile stack that could have trapped him.
A parachutist describes a near fatal descent as he clung to a 150 foot line and was dragged across a track before crashing into the water. He recalls a ten foot distance to a pier and that the fall lasted under two seconds before splash.
A group of twenty carpenters who worked on the deck below will testify regarding a hole measuring twenty two inches. The speaker asserts reliance on their statements and recalls being in the water directly beneath the hole.
A petition among Main Avenue property owners seeks the creation of an improvement district to install a new street lighting system. If 60 percent sign, the council could act at the next meeting. The plan promises 50 to 60 percent brighter, evenly distributed illumination from the courthouse north to the Glenloyd Hotel at about $2.25 per year per lot.
Miss Jane Eklund daughter of Mr Eklund Great Falls photographer and Harry F Higgins son of Mr and Mrs Higgins Spokane were married May 28 at First Presbyterian Church Spokane by Rev Paul Calhoun. Attendants were Miss Barbara Michelbach and Charles Higgins. The couple plan a brief eastern Washington Idaho trip and reside at 1918 W Seventh St Spokane.
Fourth M. E. Church held its quarterly conference last Thursday with Dr. Walter C. Wampler in charge. Department heads submitted excellent reports showing a year of cooperative achievement and plans for a more intensive program next year requiring active participation from members and the community.
Free dances begin this Saturday at the park pavilion living up to a summer schedule. Cha teau business sponsors the events with Stan Smith's orchestra providing music and Berger Owen on guitar. dancing runs from 10 to 2. Additional county barn dances and a street dance may follow with dates to be announced.
A swimmer describes diving in after a man who jumped into the water. He swam to a brace, pulled the man to safety as his head surfaced, and brought him to shore. The account highlights quick action and preservation of life.
The narrator details a fall through an 80 foot deep opening and a 17 foot water depth below, with a wedge floating downstream secured by 80 men along braces. He reports no injuries and resumes work after being hoisted aboard, noting no report was filed at head office.
Alfred H Burrows 48 died in a Columbus hospital on June 8 after a brief illness. Funeral services were held at St Paul Lutheran church in Great Falls with Rev A O Anderson officiating. A firing squad from Choteau post and a Boy Scout bugler from Choteau sounded Taps. Burrows was born June 25 1892 in London England and emigrated to the United States as a youth. He lived near Choteau and Fairfield before moving to a Fairfield Beach tract. He leaves a widow Edith and children Charles Henry James and Ivy.
The clerk of court Halvor Daley reports a rise in licenses for June with three issued this week. William Bonahoom 21 and Aldina Brolin 18 of Great Falls wed June 8. Vernon J. Hall 21 and Dorothy Evelyn Lynes 18 of Great Falls wed June 10. Bertrand J. Moon 28 of Pendrey and Ep Van Auken 20 of Chateau wed June 1. An action to quiet title was filed by John B. Sullivan against Randi Erickson and others. Drs. Benson and Beagle, represented by Carl L. Brattin, sue Gust Kuehn on a transcript of judgment from the 7th district. Judge R. M. Hattersley will preside Friday for the June term.
Eunice Viola Campbell and Lowry J. Larson married June 1 in Great Falls in a quiet ceremony at six o clock. Rev Bristow officiated. The bride, daughter of S C Campbell, wore a navy ensemble with lilies of the valley corsage. The groom, a rancher near Bynum, is a National Bank of Fairfield and Teton County High graduate. They will live on the Savik and Larson ranch near Bynum.
Elmer Dial and his wife and daughter traveled from Helena on Wednesday to Hamilton for a two week visit to Mrs. Mabel Robbins, one of Bitter Root Valley’s oldest settlers.
The Choteau Municipal Band, backed by the city council, may hold weekly summer concerts after a well attended first show. The second concert is set for Friday at 7 p.m. near the post office, with rehearsal led by Dr. C. W. Boussard.
Cha teau Lions club heard two talks by Fred Kennedy Great Falls deputy supervisor of the Lewis and Clark national forest and H J Gordon Farm Security administration Bozeman on recreation wildlife and farmer loans improving local services John Pierce heads the Farm Security office and a committee was named to arrange asphalt court work with a court fence and officers to be installed at the next meeting June 27.
Announcement last week reported the marriage of Miss Maxine Peterson daughter of Mr and Mrs C A Peterson to Mr Donald C Dahlin son of Mr and Mrs Charles Dahlin. The couple wed Monday May 29 and will reside in the Hanson apartments. Maxine is a Teton county high school alumna and worked at Chateau Drug Co. Dahlin, formerly with Wolf Point roots, works for the state highway commission after attending the University of Minnesota.
Chateau reports a group of young people home from college including Stan Smith John Owens Charles Rose Fred Meadows Mary Ellen Meadows Margaret Hodgskiss Evelyn Hodgskiss Joyce Cole and Mary Ellen Robison from Montana State College Bozeman Walter Hentges Jane Gordon Eckford from the state university Missoula and Kenny Thompson from KBU Spokane for a summer home visit.
At a Monday night meeting of the tourist advertising committee officers were named to run the museum. President J W Breen and Vice President A Hensley join Secretary-Treasurer R E Nelson. Carl Wedum will oversee arrangements and displays. Donations total about 350 dollars, to be deposited in a museum account. Carpenter work and painting are nearly finished as Mr and Mrs Ace Powell plan to arrive this weekend to assist.
At a general meeting of the Ladies' Industrial Wednesday the officers were elected led by President Mrs. Hampton Bloom and Vice-President Mrs. Strom with Secretary Mrs. J. L. Billings and Treasurer Mrs. N. W Edwards. Members were reassigned into Circles A B and C with numerous names listed for each group.
Miss Doris Van Auken daughter of Mr and Mrs J H Van Auken of Chateau became the bride of Bertrand Moon son of Mr and Mrs Herb Moon of Pendroy in a ceremony here Tuesday morning at 7 o clock Rev J F Schulte officiating The bride a Teton county high school graduate has worked for Atty B I Packer The groom is a prominent young farmer of the Pendroy vicinity They will reside in Pendroy.
Announcement this week of the marriage of Emil Durr prominent stockman of Belleview vicinity and Miss Beatrice DeRusha popular Farmington young lady, which occurred last January. The couple reside at the groom's ranch and are receiving congratulations from many friends.
Milwaukee depot announces bus service through to Glacier Park will be resumed today with departures from Chateau at the same times. A schedule change is expected next Monday and will be announced later.
Relatives report the death of Phil G Rimell in Riverside California at 64 He was an English immigrant who worked in sheep and cattle with C S McDonald in Chateau and later joined his sister Jennie Rimell In Riverside he ran a real estate business and was active in civic affairs Funeral services are planned for Friday in California
Cool weather delays pool opening despite filled waters and ready facilities. Stan Smith, in charge, will heat water when suitable and announce class schedules for beginners and advanced swimmers with possible life saving and adult evening courses. Registration required at the pool office. Pool hours and season ticket prices listed for students and families.
The Farmers' Union picnic will be held at the Lewis ranch one mile southwest of Collins on Tuesday June 20. Speakers include H D Rolph president of the Montana Division and M W Thatcher representative of the Northwest Farmers Union. Program starts at 10 am with races a ball game and a tug of war between Teton and Pondera counties. Free coffee at noon lunch must be brought. All farmers urged to attend.
Cool moist conditions over the past two weeks raised moisture levels across the county with May rainfall totaling between 1 and 1.75 inches in areas like Chateau and Pendroy. Despite adequate soil moisture hay and pastures improved while cool cloudy weather slowed garden and root crop growth. County agent records show daily highs and lows from June 7 to June 14 with light rainfall on several days.
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