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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1940
Page
1
In a rambling column, E R Nelan notes uneven rainfall slowing field work with gauges reporting .62 to 1.5 inches nearby. He recalls railroad fatal wrecks and the unwritten rule to run trains on time, ending on a grim memory of a Little Falls engineer’s death.
The disaster at a Negro dance hall in Mississippi is attributed to criminal carelessness by the building’s owners and operators and possibly the state fire board, along with criminal depravity by the arsonist. Dozens or hundreds of fire traps exist across the continent, often tolerated through graft.
Farmers resent government demands to unload wheat held as collateral. The speaker predicts limited upside since harvest, expects wheat to reach but not stay at one dollar before August, and says few would sell unless compelled.
The outlook notes 600 million bushels of winter and spring wheat in storage with a carryover of about 300 million, totaling 890 million. Domestic use around 650 million leaves 250 to 300 million carryover. A high wheat price is unlikely with over 100 million in carryover.
The powers seek weapons and destruction over life preserving goods. The Cliffden group ignored warning signs for two decades and now faces a dire predicament with their backs to the wall.
The speaker notes large English investment in Germany affecting bombing incentives and compares Germany to Texas in size. They claim Japan maintains ships of different calibres and warn the U S to choose careful, credible statements backed by action.
A cooperative elk count is in progress across the Dearborn Sun River and Teton drainage in Lewis and Clark National Forest. The Sun River segment began April 23 and the Dearborn and Teton zones will follow this week. State representatives include Bruce Neal and others. forest service counters include A J Cramer and Tom Wiles. Deer elk and bear sightings noted amid snow loaded terrain. final elk counts expected next week.
Coach Dunckel leads the Teton Bulldogs to an invitational at Simms with district 10 schools. Entry list includes Hallberg Schmitz LeDesky Rosengren Linjalie Blomberg Hashke Harris Hodgskiss. Hallberg tied for first in high jump and placed in javelin. Schmitz placed second in pole vault and fourth in broad jump. Hashke fifth in 440.
A large crowd at the Te ton County Sportsman's meeting viewed technicolor wildlife reels from the Wichita refuge and Sun River country around Gates Park. Geo. E. Mushback and Bob Cooney shared elk herd scenes as the group expressed strong support for wildlife promotion. A follow up event is planned for Friday evening, May 24.
Miss Mary Omen of J. C. Penney Co. will present a spring and summer fabric fashion revue at the Masonic Hall on Tuesday May 7 starting at 2 pm. The public show features costuming and fabric pattern selection expertise and marks her return after earlier extension clothing work in the state.
The speaker asserts unwavering loyalty to the defense and declares no bow to any Japanese under wartime strain. He cites religious bans on drinking among Muslims Hindus and Christians as possible lessons, but rejects yielding to an Oriental supremacy over white races.
Gibson Monkman of Choteau was elected president of the 4th district of the I O O F at Fort Benton. Attending from Choteau were D H Moulton Dr C E Stephens Russel Larson H Busch and K R Smith. Rebekahs also met with attendees including Ednad Beaupre Mrs Floyd McFarlane Mrs Carrie Salmond and others.
Baccalaureate services will be held May 19 at the high school auditorium with Rev. R F Vick of the M E church as speaker. Commencement on May 24 will award 42 diplomas to seniors including Arma Allum and Dorothy Moore among others. Class night is May 22. valedictorian is Dorothy Moore and salutatorian is unnamed.
The Montana State Game and Fish Commission bulletin notes changes for 1940 including bag limits rising from 15 to 30 for perch sunfish and bullheads and fishing hours from 4 a m to 10 p m The season runs May 21 to March 14 incl Pishkun Chateau slough open July 1 Split Rock lake opens Oct 1 Big George Hannan Blacktail and Wanger Creek in Teton county remain closed year round
All demonstration shelterbelt plantings for spring 1941 must be on file in the county agent's office at Chateau by June 1, 1940. The shelterbelts are secured through the Mandan Experiment Station Mandan North Dakota at no charge to five dry land farmers of Teton County.
Word reached here this week of the death of Geo Benjamin former superintendent of the reclamation project at Fairfield He moved from Fairfield to Spokane then to Long Beach California where he died a week ago Sunday He operated a store there and is survived by his wife and a daughter Mrs Fred Tally of Spokane
Chateau grade school presents America the Beautiful a seven episode patriotic pageant Friday evening at the high school auditorium. About eighty five pupils participate with Miss Muriel Nelson directing assisted by the faculty. Costumes from Hillam Costumers Salt Lake City and Browning school loans. Practices begin after the junior play and music meet.
E L Kleffman filed for county attorney on the republican ticket the first filing noted in the county clerk's office last Saturday. He is known in Cha teau and Teton counties as a former athletic director at Teton county high school and a teacher at Simms and Belt. He studied law at the University of Minnesota Oregon and LaSalle University Chicago.
About 1200 students from across the state attend high school week. Teton county high school fields 26 students and earns multiple ribbons. Alfred Blomberg places second in stock judging, Harry Luinstra third in scholastic, Ray Tumblin fourth in horse judging, Teton places second in F I A stunt competition among 56 chapters. Dr Gould from Carleton College speaks at state assemblies.
The county clerk Geo A Carroll announces registration books for the primary nominating election on July 16 1940 will close Friday May 31 Qualified electors may register at the county clerk’s office in the courthouse Chateau Montana or before the precinct deputy registrar notary public or justice of the peace. Electors who did not vote in 1938 or voted by absent ballot and not re registered must act by the deadline or lose their right to vote.
Superintendent T F Dixon master carpenter S E Coleman and divisional roads master M H Williams visited this week to inspect tracks bridges and related structures. They traveled in a rubber tired Chevrolet steered along the rails during the inspection.
John Billings of Choteau participates in the MSU production of The Student Prince at Missoula this week. He is part of the operetta orchestra accompanying the performances.
District 8 American Legion posts will be represented at a Fort Bee meeting this Saturday in Fort Benton area. Officers for the coming year will be elected with District Commander H. P. Wangen in charge. A 2:30 p.m. business session, then a 6:30 banquet and public dance, with department officials and auxiliary president in attendance.
Ace Powell, Choteau cowboy artist, exhibits four wooden figures at the Great Falls Civic Center Gallery. The carvings include a portrait of a blooded station at Circle Hight Ranch, a frightened colt, a redwood mountain lion, and a mounted Indian. Powell is a nationally recognized master wood carver.
A large audience of parents and interested observers attended the Scout Court of Honor program at the high school gym Friday night. About 100 Boy Scouts competed in rally events across districts including Fairfield, Dutton, Augusta, Greenfield, Sims and Choteau, with numerous awards based on event times and ratings such as Pioneer Woodman Eagle and Camper.
An exceptionally large crowd attended the trade day drawing last Saturday afternoon. Mrs Alice Brockley won the $10 prize and Mrs Ben Volk the $5 prize. This Saturday the Teton County High School Band under Irshal Davis will give a concert preceding the drawing. Bring your tickets. You may be lucky.
Arnold Neiswender son of Mr and Mrs Frank Neiswender of Collins is listed on the winter quarter honor roll at Montana State College Bozeman. His grade exceeded 92.5 while in high school he was active in F F A work at Teton County.
Decorations and plans for the annual junior prom are complete per Miss Peterson. The grand march starts at oclock in the gymnasium with stars and star dust. Open to the public this year, with cricket at 1.00 per couple and 0.25 for spectators. Music by Verne Paulson and his Rhythm Benders.
Warren Daley starts a regular cemetery maintenance service at Choteau Cemetery for distant relatives or any gravestone owners. The plan includes top soil, reseeding, mowing, watering, shrubs and flowers care. Plots signed up now will be beautified before Memorial Day. contact Warren or Halvor Daley at the courthouse.
The district clerk H M Daley issued one marriage license on May 1 to Ceaser J Mora 28 and Louise E Smith 19 both of Great Falls.
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