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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1940
Page
1
A poem contrasts a loyal small black dog with human disciples abandoning Jesus in Gethsemane and at the Cross. The speaker imagines the dog would comfort and follow Christ, suggesting divine tenderness in a humble animal. The author remains unidentified.
The writer recalls original material in his upcoming column, cites a Wisconsin home paper, and shares a parable of a smallpox era nurse who risked her life. He contrasts cowards who fled with the nurse who sacrificed, notes Sunday work habits and church attendance, and warns against hollow piety.
A large cast and chorus prepare for Friday night’s high school production of Loul Who's Here. Veteran performers Lynn Baker Eric Erickson Elsie Ellingson and Chick Sulgrove lead with Johnny Peterson as the Irish Phineas O'Rear. Marge Hanusa Bruce Garlinghouse Art Lindseth Muriel Nelson and Fred Smith headline the leads with a strong supporting chorus and a specialty dance group. The show is directed by Mace Walton with Alva Larson and features Julius Hollenbeck on scenery and lighting and Mrs Tennant on accompaniment. Curtain at 8:15 and producers anticipate a smooth performance.
Nine Teton county residents will receive their naturalization papers before Judge R. M. Hattersley in district court here tomorrow. Named are John J. Alstad Chateau Louis Morales Pendrey Julian H. Laisner Dutton Agnes Marie Anderson Fairfield Ralph R. Petch Dutton Dominick Morano Power Steve Burk Power Boyd L. Williams Power Mrs Augusta Soderlund Chateau. Numerous civil and probate matters will also be heard.
The Chateau Racketeers clinched the Fairfield independent tournament with an 83 28 victory over Dutton and depart for the north central divisional event in Helena. Supported by local businessmen the travelers include Clarence and Ralph Bleecker Jack Core Field Bud Gillette Lowell Scott J L Dunckel and Stan Smith. Their first game is against Boulder at 7 p m. Fairfield also defeated Simms 75 26 to claim consolation honors.
The next child welfare conference for families in Choteau and vicinity is March 21 from 1 to 4 p m in Dr Bateman s office. Miss Elsie Lindberg, county public health nurse, says examinations will be given and immunizations offered for small pox and diphtheria.
The Cub Pack meeting moved from March 22 to March 29 because March 22 fell on Good Friday. Cubs should bring bird houses for workmanship judging with three prizes for the top three houses.
Chateau sportsmen and groups in Montana telegrammed the state fish and game commission opposing limits on night fishing and daily seasons. They argue night fishing preserves riparian sport and note Pishkun reservoir fish feed at night, while the season would open May 21 after a March 15 closure.
The event program is forming with stunts skits music and other acts to be presented by each county community. It will begin before dinner and continue after with dancing to follow and an orchestra to be announced later. Tickets are on sale in each county community.
The Teton High Bulldogs placed fourth in the Northern Montana divisional tourney at Shelby after a 37 32 win over Scobey for consolations. Scobey had earlier eliminated Denton, while Chateau earned fourth to meet the Indians. Coach J L Dunckel praised the team’s defense and noted five seniors close to graduation.
L. H. Kempton leading Chateau Chamber of Commerce plans an Easter egg hunt on Saturday March 23, with up to 450 cooperating firms and 600 eggs hidden. Each firm donates one dozen eggs and up to $1 in prizes, and Boy Scouts will help hide eggs in the park and courthouse lawn starting at 2 PM. If weather disrupts, event may be postponed, with final details in next week's paper.
Billings resident J K Ralston unveiled a 4 by 12 foot mural The Fate of the Mail Carrier in the Sturgis South Dakota post office The piece depicts pony express rider Charles Nolin ambushed near Sturgis on August 17 1876 and was painted under the federal Works Progress Administration program Ralston has created other historical scenes for Sidney Montana Billings and completed work exhibited in New York and Chicago.
Wayne Gillette narrowly escaped serious injury when his car slid on a shoulder and toppled into a ditch last Thursday after leaving Shelby to return from a Teton-Wolf Point game. He was pinned under the steering wheel until his brother Bud freed him. Mrs. Gillette, Mrs. Grace Barr, and Betty Nichols suffered bruises but all four were treated at Shelby hospital and recovering at home within days.
A witty entertaining novel featuring Timmy Tiverton a 55 year old music hall performer who teams with a Czech professor living beyond his passport limits. They join a traveling show in a town ripe for change and ignite a revolution as the pair pursue bold adventures and clever satire.
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