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Choteau Acantha

Location

Choteau, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1942

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Slants on Life by E. R. McLean

Due to limited space this week the McLean column is missing from the page. The editor notes the piece was well written and will appear in the next issue.

McLean

State Opens Sun River Waters to Anglers at Gibson Dam

The Oregon State Game Commission announced opening Sun River fishing from Beaver Creek mouth to Diversion Dam, with May 24 to Sept 1 allowed daily 6 am to 9 pm. Earlier Bureau of Reclamation closures included Gibson Dam area, Diversion Dam vicinity, Pishkun reservoirs, Willow Creek reservoir, Pishkun canal, and Sun River project canals.

State Fish and Game Commission Sun River J. S. McFarland Sunriver Beaver Creek A. W Walker Reclamation Service Fairfield Bureau of Reclamation Gibson Dam Diversion Dam Reclamation Bureau Pishkun Reservoir Willow Creek Reservoir Pishkun Canal

Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Hold District Conclave

The District No. 4 Odd Fellows and Rebekahs conclave met in Chateau on May 16 at the Masonic hall with a large turnout. Rev. Richard F. Vick delivered the welcome, and Grand Master Samuel Hazelton and other officers spoke on lodge work before officers were elected for the Rebekah group and dancing followed with Mrs. Swenson's orchestra.

Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Chateau Masonic Hall Richard F. Vick H. D. Robison George Cowie Swenson Rebekahs Agnes Massingill Cut Bank Faye Archer Fort Benton Marian Pratt Sand Coulee

County Residents Urged to Meet War Bond Quota

Teton county residents have bought 6393.75 in War Bonds by May 15 toward the 16800 monthly quota. Purchases at Choteau Dutton Agawam Power Fairfield and Choteau banks are reported with others likely unreported. County chairman A C Hanusa urges buying within the county to ensure full credit and meet the quota.

Teton County A. C. Hanusa Choteau Dutton, Agawam Hanusa Teton Coun

Anglers Ready for Opening Sunday Season

With the fishing season opening May 24 regulations issued by the state fish and game department. Licenses are low due to war unrest and area closures. Season runs through Nov 15 6 am to 10:30 pm with Whitefishing hours May 24 to Aug 31 and Dec 1 to end of season.

State Fish and Game Department State Fish and Fame Commission

Price Regulations Announced By Local War Board

The county war rationing board chair H M Daley says the price ceiling takes effect May 18 and buyers will pay March prices at participating stores. Ceiling rules apply to most goods, with eight key practices urged for the public and registered War Ration Book No 1 holders.

Office of Price Administration H. M. Daley County War Rationing Board Daley Teton County Choteau H.M. Daley Detten—Frank Fairfelé

Meeting on price ceiling rules in Helena May 25

Roth announces a Monday meeting at the civic center in Helena to explain price ceiling regulations. All business men interested are urged to attend.

Roth Civic Center Helena

Band Rehearsal Announced for Friday Evening

G Emerson Miller director of the city band calls another rehearsal Friday at 7 30 pm in the high school. Weather delayed last Saturday's concert but a performance is planned for this coming Saturday and a program will be prepared for Memorial Day parade duties.

G. Emerson Miller

Teton County Cleaning Plant to Close This Week

The Teton County Shipping Association says the Chateau cleaning plant will shut down at week's end as Mr. H. W. Snyder leaves for another job. If any cleaning or treating remains this spring, contact the county agent in Chateau before bringing in grain. arrangements may be made to complete remaining work.

Teton County Shipping Association Chateau 8. W. Snyder

Missing Corregidor prisoner Everett Leech reported

F G Campbell of Bynum, a recent Chateau visitor, says his stepson Everett Leech ages 32 is believed captured by the Japanese from Corregidor in Manila Bay. Leech enlisted in 1940 and last heard from in November.

Corregidor F. G. Campbell Bynum Chateau Everett Leech Corregidor Fortress Manila Bay Leech

Letters from Texas Soldier Describes Army Life and Morale

Lieut. Theo Halvorson writes from Camp Wolters Texas detailing daily duties as Detachment Commander and Pharmacy Officer among 450 men. He praises Army discipline food morale and the value of cheerful letters home while noting risks and future deployments.

the .Acantha Theo. Halvorson Texas Ted T. H. Halvorson Sta. Hosp. C. W. T Camp Wolters Karl Chateau Army Wake Island Marines

Annual Poppy Day Drive Leads May Saturday Sales

Poppies by the hundreds will be sold Saturday May 23 by the American Legion Auxiliary. Each poppy is handmade by a veteran unable to work, raising contributions for welfare work among disabled veterans, their families, and the families of the dead. Auxiliary officers selling poppies include Mrs Cardell Mrs Gunther Mrs Fred Smith Mrs Elmer Smith Mrs Daley Mrs Dex Huffman Mrs Olson Mrs Reid Swenson and Mrs Nyhus.

American “Legion Auxiliary Armstrong Cardell Gunther Fred Smith Elmer Smith Daley Dex Huffman Olson Reid Swenson Nyhus

Commerce Chamber Reorganizes At Tuesday Dinner

Forty business and professional leaders attended the Commerce Chamber of Commerce dinner at Beaupre Café. The group discussed continuing service to the community and elected Eadie Howard as president, with Bob Savage vice president Porky Sulerove treasurer and R L Riechhoff secretary. Dues set at five dollars annually. Monthly meetings to resume next year.

Chamber of Commerce Beaupre Cafe Eadie Howard J. W. Breen Bob Savage Porky” Sulerove R. L. Rieckhoff Fure

Teton County Home Demonstration Council Meeting Details

The Teton County Spring Home Demonstration Council meeting will be held at the high school in Chateau on Wednesday May 27 from 10 30 a m to 4 00 p m. Miss Margaret Conlon reports the event with Mrs Ann Hart of Power as president and Ms Jodiz Ammondson of Fairfield as vice president and Mrs Vianche Rowley Yn um as secretary. Frances Smith state club leader will preside the diaca ision with vital and interesting talks.

Teton County Chateau Margaret Conlon Ann Hart Power Mra Jodiz Ammondson Fairfield Vianche, Rowley Ynum Frances Smith Diacaasion Spee

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