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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1942
Page
5
The piece urges residents to invest $16,800 in May War Savings drive to fund frontline tools and equipment. It argues the investment is repaid with interest by the strongest government, sustaining the economy and dollar. It notes large costs like bombers at 250000, tanks at 40000, and 75mm guns at 10000.
The piece argues France remains a potential Axis ally despite initial resistance, notes Laval’s pursuit of a Hitler victory, and predicts the Free French government may gain recognition. It highlights the French fleet, colonies, and the strategic importance of New Caledonia, Madagascar, and Dakar, while praising Allied air raids and MacArthur’s Pacific buildup.
A terse wartime notice outlines restrictions for Teton with rest limits of one hour per day and food rations limited to half the normal allowance for the month. The fragment indicates tight controls and efficiency measures affecting daily life.
Helena May 6 Albert 4H. Angstman associate justice of the Montana Supreme Court has filed his petition for reelection. He was born on a Minnesota farm and trained in law there before moving to Helena in 1912. He practiced privately in Helena, served in the Navy during World War I, and held posts as First Assistant Attorney General and attorney for the Board of Railroad Commissioners. He is married with three children.
Rogation Sunday service at 11 00 a m with Holy Communion and sermon led by W Friend Day Missionary. An Episcopal parish invites worshippers to attend the morning rites and hear a sermon from the visiting missionary.
A summary of past weekly items notes an old Jackson hotel destroyed by fire once occupied by Chas Frost, marriage of John Barnett and Mary Gleason, McDonald building brickwork finished, and Chas Collier opening a confectionery in the post office lobby.
Montana farmers face an acute grain storage problem if the 1942 crop materializes. Commissioner Albert H. Kruse warns space must be found for about 40 million bushels, via new construction or repurposing existing units, as terminal elevators run near capacity. Plans include on farm storage, more steel and lumber for structures, and feeding grain to livestock to support war-material needs. Immediate farmer planning urged.
Bernell Johnson and Clarence De Steffany lead the newly formed club with officers Paul Brunner president LeRoy Lehnert vice president Bill Rieboff secretary treasurer Jack Thompson reporter Harold Gunderson and Bob Lehnert recreation leaders. The group has twelve members and works on grain and calf projects. Meeting at the Brummer home featured a luncheon.
St John’s Parish Fairfield lists Mass times on Sunday May 10 with Power at 9:00 and Fairfield at 11:00. Rev. Russel Scheidler serves as pastor.
District Court in Teton County Montana orders public auction for cash on May 14 1942 at 2 PM at the Court House front door Chateau to sell Lots 8 9 10 11 12 in Block 9 Townsite of Bynum as the mortgage decree foreclosure proceeds. Sheriff Albert O. Peterson notes the sale with Paul Freeman as plaintiff’s attorney. first publication April 16 final May 7.
The u .Executrix of the of Elizabeth A. Fraser Executrix of the Estate of William Fraser deceased gives notice. Bert I. Packer Attorney for Executrix represents the matter.
Estate of Mildred M. Bingham announces publication notice. Omer Cook applies for land sale in Montana at 1.25 per acre minimum, 10:00 AM, public office sale for Sec 18 T26N R8W. Contiguous landowners must file claims within 30 days. failure leaves sale to highest bidder. notice dated April 16 with final May 14.
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