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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1940
Page
1
A calm Monday morning with hints of rain and weeds growing as spring grain struggles with winter wheat. The farmer notes the tractor’s drone, compares harvest timings, and reflects on world events with divided sympathies over the European conflict and U S restraint.
The speaker argues Britain cannot claim global holdings by force and that imperial flags will be overturned. He notes France as a strong military power, about eight million men, but questions its current effect. The adage that sowing wind yields whirlwind applies to nations as well as individuals.
The author argues about world leaders including Campbell Roosevelt and Wallace, condemns Hitlerism but condemns racial arrogance, critiques grain manipulators and wheat stocks, and forecasts dollar wheat prospects by September 1, 1941 with figures on wheat in elevators and consumption.
Census taker E W Allen asks residents in listed school districts to contact him if they have not been counted. The districts include Kelma Cady Belleview View Blackleaf Guaces Bole Be Beck L Gap and others.
The Forest Service predicts nearly 7,000 fires in national forests in 1940 caused by human carelessness. Past records show 6,969 average man caused fires 1934–1938, with 1939 a dire year. Foresters prepare fire breaks, communications, and trails while CCC crews and mules stock up for a safer season.
The Tuesday opening drew many anglers to streams and ponds in Teton county. Eureka reservoir produced the biggest show with several sizable fish. D M Bell of St Anthony and Dakota Lumber Co. landed a 5½ lb rainbow Tuesday evening, and Wednesday morning E W Allen and Webb Rogers returned with six nice fish, two over 6 pounds. Other good catches were reported in Sun River Sheep Creek near Dupuyer and Spring Creek.
State Representative Harry Laubach of Dutton filed for reelection last week in the office of County Clerk Geo Cerro. He stated on his nominating petition that he will work for economy in legislative matters without sacrificing efficiency.
Memorial Day falls on Thursday next week so the Acantha will publish on Wednesday. Correspondents and advertisers are asked to submit copy one day earlier to accommodate the schedule change.
The American Legion Auxiliary will distribute red memorial poppies on Saturday May 25 throughout the business district and residential centers. Volunteers will offer poppies at no charge but accept donations to fund welfare work for disabled veterans and veterans families. Every penny goes to welfare funds. disabled veterans who make the flowers are paid.
Seventeen youths will be confirmed at the first confirmation service of the American Lutheran church of Chateau this Sunday at 3 p.m. They will join the local Lutheran church and share their first communion. Confirmation vows will be taken by Eileen and Kathryn Reiquam Yvonne Wheeler Loretta Anderson Arlene Nelson Dorothy Dale Helen Tronson James and Herbert Anderson Don Kolsta Harvey Trongan Hewlett Nelson Virgil Nelson Edward Neckstad Ray and Bobby Carlson and Billy Reiquam. The service is at the Episcopal church with Rev Olaf Anderson as pastor.
About 130 to 150 members are expected for the association annual meeting in the Chateau high school auditorium Saturday May 25 at 10 a m. W F Fellows secretary treasurer reports three directors up for election H H Wuest Ernest Arensmeyer Yelte Bakker terms expiring and other directors include Algon Udin president and Weston W Howard. A program with J C McCaustland VP of the Spokane Federal Land Bank and Fellows reports will be followed by a noon meal prepared by the Methodist Ladies Aid.
County Agent Halverson reports hoppers are hatching near the Chouteau county line with adequate supplies on hand at Choteau and Dutton to begin control. A Dutton mixing station at Cascaden Livery Barn will be run by Ole Rosholt, with five spreaders from the Bureau of Entomology under Magnus Bolland supervising the field crew.
The first weekly Saturday night free dance will be held this coming Saturday May 25, with a large crowd expected. Local business men sponsor the event. music will be Stan Smith's Orchestra. Dances run from 9 30 p m to 2 a m.
Citizens are reminded to attend a talk by Dr Geo C Ruhle Glacier Park naturalist at the court house this evening. The session will include reels of park scenery and wildlife views and is the sole school planned for this year. Businessmen serving travelers are urged to attend to better discuss park beauty with tourists.
The eighth grade commencement program lists invocations, songs, speeches, and diploma presentations led by Rev. R. F. Vick and school officials. Relatives are limited by seating, with class day activities preceding graduation and honors announced for Harriet Olson, John Smith, and the third honor recipient.
The Choteau Bar and Cocktail Lounge runs a weekly prize for the largest fish caught in Teton county waters with a grand season prize. Fish are shown in the bar window with angler and lure details. The winner is announced each Monday for fish caught through the prior Sunday. Opening day prize went to D. M. Bell for a 5 lb 10 oz rainbow at Eureka reservoir.
N W Edwards filed Monday with the County Clerk on the Democratic ticket for another term as county commissioner. He serves on the board of commissioners, first elected in 1928, and states he will give his best service to the county during his term.
The Chateau Woman's Club held a general meeting Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. R. F. Baillie’s home. Mrs. Cecil Passmore became president and named committees for Nomination, Membership, Library, Flower Show, Flower Show Tea, Program, and New Year’s Dance. Other officers installed included Vice-President Mrs. R. F. Baillie, Recording Secretary Mrs. Clarence Looney, Corresponding Secretary Mrs. Wm. Gaffney, Treasurer Mrs. A. H. Doughty, and Director Mrs. Gay Franklin. Outgoing officers were Mrs. Geo. Carroll, Mrs. Alvin Reiquam, Mrs. Willard Paulus, and Mrs. Cecil Passmore. Lunch served by Mrs. Passmore and others.
At a county Red Cross meeting held in the courthouse led by Miss Margaret Nagle the county was assigned a 200 dollar quota to aid European war relief. Local solicitors and drop points were named with Denzil McDonald handling contributions for those missed.
Rev R F Vick will speak at a union service of Great Falls churches at the junior high school. The Gideon organization dedicates 200 Bibles to Great Falls schools. The service is led by the Epworth League and held in the city park at 8 p m.
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