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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1941
Page
1
E R McLean was stricken with a gall bladder attack and hospitalised at Conrad hospital last weekend. He is on the mend and his vitriolic and praise worthy comments will appear in the next issue.
The Rev D L Coale D D of Los Angeles will begin a series of meetings at the local Methodist church a week from May 26 continuing each evening except Saturday and the Sunday service hours until June 8. The pastor notes Coale’s empathy with youth and reports from other pastors praising his work.
Friday evening 20 4 H members from five communities formed the 4 H Builders group for ages 15 to 21. Dave Rice Pendray was elected president with Winifred Mc Dermott and Eloise Southard Fairfield as officers. The group will meet 3 4 times yearly and will send a delegate to the state convention at Bozeman in June. Eloise Southard chosen to represent the Builders.
District No 8 American Legion Auxiliary will sponsor a radio broadcast over Station KFBB on Thursday May 22 from 11 35 to 12 00 noon with Mrs G E Chambers national Poppy chairman giving the address. Music will be provided by the Great Falls Auxiliary unit. Applause cards should be sent to Mrs eel radio chairman of Great Falls
The Americanism observance program for Friday evening at 8:00 in the high school auditorium features nearly every county community. All county school bands will join a 7:00 street parade, with performances from Choteau Fairfield Power Bynum and Dutton. The event is tied to a national Roosevelt proclamation and includes addresses songs and readings with Stuart Myers as chair.
Lambert and Mrs. Pierce are jailed on burglary charges for sheep pelts stolen from Paul Kropp in three incidents. Mrs. Pierce faces complicity under a $100 bond. The couple were arrested after an altercation led to a warrant from Pondera County and later arraignment in Conrad. They will appear before Judge Hattersley in district court.
The Spring Council meeting of Teton county Home Demonstration clubs will be held on Wednesday May 21 at the courthouse starting 10 30 a m. Miss Frances Smith state leader will conduct the 1942 club program. Presidents and secretaries of 19 clubs will attend led by Mrs Mabel Crane of Collins president and Mrs Clarence Stenson of Farmington secretary. It is expected all council members attend.
Eddie Powers of Chateau, released on an eight month federal parole, was arrested by Sheriff A. O. Peters for disorderly conduct and striking his wife. He appeared before Justice R. A. Clearman with bail set at 500 dollars. a divorce and custody case has been filed. A preliminary hearing is planned.
Public School diplomas will be awarded May 22 at 8 p m with an elaborate program. Class Day is May 20 at 2 45 p m in the grade school auditorium. Read名单 includes Doris Carlson Dan O Neil Anna Lee Dauwalder Herman Huisenga Edna Arensmeyer Yvonne Wheeler Charles Rogers Jean Smith Robert Smith Donald Passmore Hewlett Nelson Gene Salisbury William Wrixon Robert Carlson Mary Lou Forrest Jane LeDesky Robert Arensmeyer Virginia Sabo Lola Nelson Haydn Van Auken Martha Brown. Program features choral and instrumental numbers plus diplomas and Class Day events for Class of 41.
Seven F F A members from the local chapter plus instructor Joe Lindseth attended the state meet in Bozeman from April 30 to May 2. Gor don Heyer and Virgil Nelson won first in grain judging, earning a banner and a 12 inch loving cup. Ray Tumblin placed third in public speaking and earned a state Farmer's Degree. Don Rose won first in swine judging as an individual, Eldon Cook won first in the long time project earning a trip to Kansas for the National Farmer's convention and Royal Livestock Show.
Mrs. Chas. Weis Jr. of Rochester New York president of the National Federation of Women Republicans will speak at Great Falls this Saturday May 17 at 3 p.m. in the Dutch room of the YMCA. Local Republican club members and others are invited with refreshments served afterward at no charge.
After a Monday meeting, Chateau Post No 6 becomes C James Smith Post No 6 in memory of Capt. C James Smith. New officers elected include Elmer C Smith as Post Commander and C D McDonald reelected as Finance Officer. Post adjutant Geo A Carroll appointed. Memorial Day program planned.
At Tuesday's Lions Club meeting it was decided to sponsor the local soap box derby. Winners will advance to the Great Falls Junior Chamber of Commerce derby. Stan Halvorson heads plans. Attendance contest concluded with Leigh Nett group winning by two points. Banquet for June opening meet planned at city park.
Eight Teton county 4 Hers were chosen by the 4 H council to attend the 12th state 4 H club convention at Montana State College June 10 13. Names include Audrey Lawson Liberty Center Eileen Reiquam Collins Venoy Stott Bynum and Grant Shoquist Fairfield with Eloise Southard for the Builders group. Leaders chosen are Mrs Margaret Olson Fairfield Mrs Chas Allum Chateau and Bernell Johnson Power.
Roy F. Morgan, acting chairman of the Teton County Agricultural Conserv ation Association, says the county committee schedules a meeting for marketing quotas at Chateau on May 17 at 10 a.m. at the courthouse. Businessmen invited. The committee will name three men from each community to act as judges for the referendum on Saturday, May 31. Fred Allen of the state AAA will lead the discussion.
American Legion Auxiliary members elected officers for the coming year at a Monday gathering hosted by Mrs. B. L Packer. Officers include President Mrs. John Armstrong and First Vice President Mrs. Hie Duits. Installation set for June 9 at Mrs. Elmer Smith’s home.
American Legion Auxiliary sponsored contest judged Monday evening with 44 posters entered. Class One winners were Patricia Schmitz Mary Lou Cook and Evelyn Alstad. Class Two winners were Amy Lee Edna Arensmeyer and Jane LeDesky. Greta Swansen received honorable mention.
Rainfall over Monday to Wednesday brings moisture to Teton County. Chateau reports 0.34 inch with about an inch in the mountains. totals rise to 1.05 inches by 5 p m last night. Temperatures ranged from 27 to 44 degrees with several days showing cloudy and wet conditions.
The Chateau Woman's Club moves its regular meeting to Tuesday evening May 20 at the Post Tavern. Dinner at 7 o'clock, prepared at no charge by the committee. Reservations for dinner due by Monday May 19. A short business meeting and installation of new officers follow dinner.
The final commencement program for Teton County High School will be held next Monday evening May 19 in the high school auditorium. Thirty eight seniors will receive diplomas. 22 boys and 16 girls. Baccalaureate services are Sunday at 8 p m with Rev R F Vick delivering the sermon.
Good success is reported in a magpie drive under way this week with eggs young birds and adults destroyed. Two teams of sportsmen and boys began last Sunday and end this Sunday. Up to yesterday 5320 points are recorded with Geo O Hares team leading. Jack Armstrong leads the other squad. Points: one for an egg five for a young bird ten for an adult. A state reserve permit allows hunting until after Sunday. Bud Gies and Sonny Vigen hold a single trip record of 811 points along Spring Creek one week ago.
Mr and Mrs C K Malone returned Wednesday morning from a three day trip to the east mainly to attend a Farm Credit Administration conference in Washington DC where Mr Malone is a director They traveled by train stopping in Detroit Chicago New York Louisville St Louis Denver Kansas City and Sioux City In Washington they visited Annabelle Smith a former local resident now with Staform Corset Co in DC and possible plans for a Richmond shop They note Washington crowded for defense program and eastern cities in industrial boom In New York Harlem was visited and a grand opera performance attended They enjoyed the trip but were glad to be back in Montana
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