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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1940
Page
1
The writer notes a soggy spring and describes field detours caused by wet spots. He praises rubber tractor wheels as a major invention, claiming they reliably pull out loads where steel wheels fail, saving time and effort in wet conditions.
The scene describes a cold west wind, dark sky, and rain forcing a rest break. About one hundred lambs wobble after their mothers in wet conditions while the writer notes scripture about tempering the wind and mentions a trip to Conrad on a raw day.
The text notes rare cases where rampagers threaten helpless bystanders with evil intent. It cites miraculous sparings but emphasizes the overwhelming force of vengeance that brings doom and disaster to hundreds or thousands who cannot defend themselves.
The speaker contrasts war deaths caused by human acts with the flu epidemic tolls of the same era. He suggests the flu outbreak was a natural event, not caused by human agencies, and urges restraint in overemphasizing what is truly important.
The speaker reflects on human expectations and the fragility of success. We chase crops of achievement, fear shortfalls, and endure life’s reversals. Laughing or crying upon awakening to reality reveals what we are made of.
Captain Wetten, famed author of sea tales, aged fifty, owned a small sea worthy houseboat with fifty thousand dollars in the hold. Anchored in a southern port, he planned to move to a future home port. A night typhoon left him bare of possessions, but he met the loss with a smile.
A farmer habitually kept scrap chewing tobacco in his vest pocket and treated a twenty dollar bill he received for a steer as part of the same pocketed routine. He forgot the money was there until later, illustrating his unconscious habit.
A man recalls selling a steer for twenty dollars but spends none of the money. He finds the bill he received and believes it was placed in his tobacco pocket, becoming impregnated with tobacco to the point of near recognition. He concludes with the quip that a whole steer could fit in one chaw.
Sir Malcolm Campbell denounces his wife’s alleged infidelity and vows to end the marriage. The outspoken couple’s personal clash mirrors public scrutiny of moral conduct amid a sensational social row.
State game department and forest service tally 2011 elk in the Dearborn Teton and Sun River areas after a count from April 28 to May 2. Some elk moved fast so actual totals may be higher. deer numbers not officially counted. A few bears observed and about 100 mountain sheep noted. grass regrowth reported in Sun River and Teton zones.
President Arnold Hanusa of the Choteau Lions announces letters of acceptance from every district club for the 14th annual charter night in the high school gym next Tuesday evening May 14. Delegations from Cut Bank Shelby Glacier Park Browning Conrad Dutton Cascade Fairfield and Great Falls will participate. Dr H W Bateman is general program chairman and has prepared a fine program to complement the visiting clubs. Local members and their wives are told to wear informal garb and visiting members have been notified.
Local baseball enthusiasts and Chamber of Commerce officials planned a May 18 dance at the city pavilion to fund equipment for the team. Tickets are $1 per couple. The club aims to join a regional league and will play at the July Fourth celebration. practice is Sunday at 2 PM for anyone interested.
George Tout publisher of the Har lem News was named president of the Northern Division of the Montana Press Assn at Havre where the group organized permanently. Frank Whetstone of the Cut Bank Pioneer Press was elected secretary. Lloyd Raw of Lewistown spoke as principal speaker.
The remark about deer thicker than fiddlers in hell is likened to Montana’s gubernatorial jockeying. The writer questions Governor Ayers for jail ing a radical editor over name calling, suggesting the public may see truth in the jibe and fueling distrust of the candidates.
The first Saturday night free dance in Chateau will be held May 25 at the park pavilion, sponsored by local business men. Dances will run every Saturday through summer and fall with no charge. Stan's Orchestra provides the music led by Stan Smith, with guest musicians Chuck Wells and Jim McKay, plus band members on bass, drums, and piano.
At an April 11 Fire Department Relief Assn meeting a veteran volunteer list was prepared and presented to the city council for approval. The council favorably approved the lineup of selected firefighters including Lynn Baker, Lee Brown, Charles O. Davis, and others with Gus Thompson as president and James Sulgrove as secretary.
In cooperation with the Montana Experiment Station the county agent planted a cooperative nursery on the Percy Hodgs kiss ranch west of Chateau to compare forage abundance and drought tolerance of grasses. Varieties included Canada Wild Rye Timothy Tall Oatgrass Green Needle Grass Sandberg Bluegrass Blue Grama Rice Grass Smooth Brome Bromus Margenatus Bluebunch Wheatgrass Western Wheatgrass Slender Wheatgrass Fairway Crested Wheatgrass Standard Crested Wheatgrass.
Me and Mrs. Floyd Rouse and a two year old baby arrived from Billings as Mr. Rouse joins Arensmeyer Electric Appliance to head the appliance department. He brings experience from Hennessy Co of Butte and Standard Furniture in Great Falls plus Capitol Equipment of Helena. The Norge salesroom at Arensmeyer’s recently redecorated offers Norge refrigerators washers and ranges along with Zenith radios and Wincharger.
Chateau golf and country club invites members and wives to a pot luck supper at the club house next Wednesday. The event begins at 6 p m and includes a round of golf before and after the meal. guests should bring dishes and their own golf clubs.
Francis Pambrun was dismissed on Momeey. Bob Morrow of Dupuyer admitted as medical patient Monday. Gust Lind of Valier admitted as medical patient Tuesday.
A major meeting is set for Monday at 7 30 pm in the courthouse to discuss Deep Creek Irrigation. The plan includes a 23000 acre foot storage reservoir on Deep Creek costing about 21.34 per acre foot, potentially a half million dollar project aiding land development and regional revenue. The aim is to secure federal PWA funds with support from the state water conservation board and local groups. A Lions Club representative slate includes C D McDonald Ek J Crary E R O Neill Karl Bishop Wayne Gillette Al Hensley and Joe Knudtzon.
Simms took first place at the district 10 invitational with Hallberg the standout for the locals. Hallberg won the javelin, tied for first in the high jump, and placed second in discus. Teammates Le Desky Haschke Schmitz and relay crew also scored, while Teton’s Hallweg Schmitz LeDesky Rosengren Linjalie Blomberg Haschke Harris Hodgskiss competed well but lacked pole vault and hurdle events.
Dr. E. J. Crary and Dr. C. W. Stephens returned Sunday from the annual Montana State Dental Association convention in Billings. Stephens serves as a district delegate and state council member for three years. Dentists report the largest convention ever held in Montana with top practitioners from eastern schools as speakers.
Junior prom at Teton County High School earned high praise for decorations and music. Blue star ceiling and entwined flower tables set the scene for a starry night with a theme song by Mildred Depner Arma Allum and Doris Lyons, plus a tap dance by Yvonne Wheeler. Verne Paulson and his Rhythm Benders provided the music as Keith Vick led the grand march.
The Chateau city council discussed adopting a one hour parking limit on business streets to ease congestion. Mayor Sturgis and members debated urging business owners to park behind their properties, with decisions to amend existing rules and finalize the ordinance at the next meeting. Construction permits were issued for several residences, a two story building move, and various sign and sidewalk projects.
Four more cases of spotted fever were reported to the state board of health this week. One Missoula case proved fatal, increasing the year's toll to seven with two deaths. New cases include two in Missoula county, one in Meagher county and one in Powell county.
Chateau grade school pupils present America the Beautiful at the high school auditorium Friday evening directed by Miss Muriel Nelson. Prologues and episodes feature Doris Carlson Nancy Stenson Dorothy Dale and Harry Geis with glee clubs and local performers in scenes from Indian Pilgrim Colonial Frontier Days and more concluding with the Star Spangled Banner and audience participation.
The Chamber of Commerce reported at its monthly meeting plans to combine the county 4-H fair and F F A exhibit in Chateau this fall. County officials pledged $200 toward premiums, with the chamber adding $150, aiming to boost Teton county’s agricultural display and draw shoppers to the area.
Mrs B I Packer of Chateau elected vice president for the coming year at the Three Rivers district American Legion and Auxiliary meeting in Fort Benton. Chateau attendees included Halver Daley and others. Mrs Nick Kleinschmidt was elected president and Mrs Packer received a $2 prize for best history scrapbook.
Local physicians report a large measles outbreak in Choteau and vicinity with about 30 cases treated this week. The state board of health lists ninety cases last week, indicating Choteau bears the epidemic’s major share. Chicken pox and scarlet fever also appear among reported illnesses.
Library notes review Pierre Van Paassen argues war persists due to capitalism and state power. His travels span Holland Paris Ethiopia Canada the Balkans and Jerusalem offering thoughtful observations. New titles Lost Sunrise by Kathleen Norris and Dr Hudsons Secret Journal by Lloyd C Douglas join shelves with weekly hours listed.
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