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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1942
Page
1
The writer recalls a Great Falls paper on a 16 year old girl who drank after being betrayed and blames parents, especially mothers, for such cases. He cites a Cleveland juvenile court address, condemns midnight truancy, notes women’s smoking at a concert, and questions the impact of women’s voting power on reforms.
A writer reflects on ballot rights and gender standards, arguing respect for women even as he critiques societal expectations. He notes women’s grooming as a sign of pride and cites a Hungarian coal loader as a stark contrast, then mentions youths in a vacant dance hall and parental concerns.
A speaker praises a boy and two girls who choose baptism and church affiliation, urging each to follow the code to avoid disgrace and gain spiritual sweetness from faith. The message emphasizes moral resolve and community support for the young seekers.
Marine Corporal Barney D. McClue from Great Falls received the Silver Star for gallantry in action during the Manila Bay area fighting in the Philippines. His family learned of his status by telegram and a later radio report confirming the decoration as 176 Marines and attached personnel earned heroism honors.
Women interested in the American Red Cross class in home hygiene and care of the sick are asked to report to the Legion club room Thursday May 21 at 7 30 p m for the organization meeting. Mrs G G Passmore county chairman on home nursing announces the Chateau Legion Auxiliary are sponsoring the class and Miss Elizabeth Havnen will teach it.
The text compares modern doubt with Christ’s trials and declares the world’s faults unchanged by human destruction. It asserts the world will endure and reemerge beyond past folly, stressing a timeless cycle of human error and endurance.
Montana farmers will receive wheat loans averaging 1.04 per bushel on the 1942 crop after broad referendum approval. Montana 1941 crop loans averaged 87.9 cents. The program guarantees parity, storage incentives, and varied location differentials, with loans available through December 1942 and due by April 30, 1948.
Chateau hosts the District No. 4 convention of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs at the Masonic hall on Saturday May 16. Rebekah Noble Grand Florence Bush will open the afternoon session with a joint 10 30 meeting. A 1230 luncheon at the Methodist church recreation room costs 40 cents. The program includes 2 pm lodge meetings a 6 30 pm banquet an 8 pm session and social at 7 30 pm.
The Chateau Womans Club will hold its final meeting on Wednesday evening May 20 at the Methodist church parlors. Dinner at 7 p.m. will precede the installation of new officers conducted by Mrs. C. B. McDonald. Members should reserve by calling before noon Saturday May 16 with Mrs. Velma Olsen or Mrs. Iona Zgoda.
There will be another band rehearsal at the high school Friday evening at 7 30. All members are urged to attend as a concert on Main Street is planned for Saturday evening.
Funeral services were held for Chas H Conner a 90 year old Teton county pioneer and long time county coroner at the Methodist church. He died Sunday in a Great Falls hospital from infirmities of old age and was shipped to Los Angeles for burial. Connor was a Choteau resident for 49 years retiring in 1935. He worked in carriage and wagon, lumber, and undertaker businesses in Choteau and previously in several states. He married Clara Rabe in 1939 and leaves two sons Vivian S of Salinas and Alden of Los Angeles.
The local war board reports 6682 sugar registrations in Teton county. Unregistered individuals may apply after May 21, and those needing extra sugar for canning may also apply then. Farmers distant from town may submit War Books after May 21 for a two month sugar purchase certificate. Registration should wait until records are filed and the report sent to the state office. Stamps No 1 through No 4 have specific May to June windows and become invalid if unused.
List of tires and tubes issued including J Hye De H W Batemen Paul Mathis Henry Boyes Louis Fuhringer Home Oil Co John T Moore and Chris Hem with counts. County trucks show two tires and two tubes. anomalous end of entry remains unclear.
Frank Stearns chairs the 15th Lions Club charter night with attendees from Great Falls Fairfield and local clubs. District Deputy Governor Lloyd Croxford awards pins, including 15 year perfect attendance to R E Nelson, plus ten year Monarch pins to Stearns and Briscoe. Musical readings and playful performances cap the evening followed by dancing.
The May 6 4-H spring council and leader training outlined summer activities including a county picnic in June a county elimination contest in July and a county fair in September. Officers elected for 1942 were Mrs E N Southard president Grant Shoquist vice president Mrs Harriet Morgan secretary and Mrs John Swanson treasurer.
The board of county commissioners named Mrs. Muriel Reiquam of Dutton as county nurse to fill the unexpired term of Mrs. Inca Wokford who died Saturday.
Mrs. Inez Eckford county superintendent of schools died Saturday in Chateau after a brief illness while returning from Great Falls for medical treatment. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Episcopal church in Chateau with burial in Great Falls. survivors include two children, Jane Eckford and Mrs. W T Scarboro, and four sisters.
Bob Kropp of Cha teau, a sophomore agricultural student, won the grand championship showman title at the 12th Little International livestock show held at the State College livestock pavilion. He showed a Hampshire ewe to first place in the sheep division on both nights.
H L Halladay and wife celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary at home on Sunday May 3 with family including J E Young, John Eastwood, Earl Halladay, Ray Halladay, their wives, Gertrude Michelson, and Radcliffe of Fairfield. Mr Halladay, age 81, cut a birthday cake baked by his daughter in law. he remains in fair health and enjoyed the visit.
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