Slants on Life by E. R. McLean
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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1942
Page
1
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Roth announces a Monday meeting at the civic center in Helena to explain price ceiling regulations. All business men interested are urged to attend.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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