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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1940
Page
2
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The essay celebrates greenery after a harsh winter and notes grass being high in vitamins. It suggests grass might become a palatable food with further development and salesmanship, comparing humans to livestock awareness. It reflects optimism that grass could join diets beyond ornamental use.
President Roosevelt urged Congress to back a peace time defense program to prepare the United States for possible war. He warned of German advances and the likelihood of invasion, urging rapid production of 50 000 warplanes and upgraded plants, with broad political support indicated.
Western Montana wool growers will gather in Polson on June 1 for the annual spring meeting and picnic with a program featuring representatives from the Montana Wool Growers association the Montana Livestock Sanitary Board Montana State College the Montana Bankers association and other groups A 4 H Club Council was organized in Blaine county to advise the county agent on club activities Farmers in Chouteau county plan a control drive against Mormon crickets and grasshoppers Retesting for tuberculosis in Pondera county is underway to renew county accreditation and Bangs disease testing and vaccination will be conducted later in the season
The piece argues air power is essential yet unproven against major warships. It highlights Britain and France conceding air inferiority in Norway and notes blitzkrieg success linked to air superiority. It calls for rapid expansion of military programs, more weapons, improved anti aircraft defense, and a $200 million appropriation despite economic strains.
The Jolly Chums 4-H Club met at the Agawam club house on May 22 at 2 p m with leaders Mrs Thorvel son and Mrs Malone. Officers elected include Lila Robinson president Henrietta Weist secretary Melba Jensen song leader and June Jensen news reporter. The group planned a second meeting for June 5 at the club house.
Agawam residents report sheep drives on Sun River by Jack Jensen and Gilbert Agee. Wm Moser and O Thorvilson visited Kalispell over the weekend. Eighth graders Lloyd Heyer Henrietta Weist Eun ice Robinson Eva Mae Thomas and Grace Torgerson took exams. Ray Robinson and Lee Tumblin graduated from Teton high school. H D club sets May meeting for Wednesday. Mrs A Weist and Mrs A Lindseth hostesses. Remember the shower.
Glacier Park Ski club invites skiers from Montana Idaho Washington and Canada to attend the third annual spring meet on Logan Pass June 2 with radio timed downhill and slalom races and trophies for first place. A portable ski lift is to be erected and J W Staley says Montana Idaho Alberta and Seattle clubs will participate while a ski dance opens June 1 at Mike's Place Glacier Park Station.
A collection of practical notes on baking biscuits with buttermilk and bran, moth prevention, storage, and household tips. Includes methods for cleaning garments, organizing a kitchen table, patching screens, floor care, and refreshing yellowed curtains.
Notice is hereby given that on July 27, 1940, Grover C. Packer will apply to the County Treasurer for a tax deed to property in Township 24N Range 7W. The description includes multiple lots in sections 13 and 24. Amount due 297.26 plus interest from May 17, 1940. Attorney Bert I. Packer signs on May 21 1940.
Notice is given by R E Nelson administrator of the estate of John D Godwin deceased to creditors and all claimants to exhibit claims with vouchers within four months after first publication to the administrator at Bert I Packer Larson Building Chateau Montana. Date May 7 1940.
Notice from Teton County Montana that registration books close at 5 p.m. Friday May 31 1940 for the July 16 1940 primary. Electors may register with the County Clerk in Chateau or before precinct deputy registrar notary public or justice of the peace. Naturalized citizens must show papers. 21+ US citizen residents of state one year and county 30 days required. Those who voted in 1938 but not since reregistered must do so by deadline. GEO A. CARROLL county clerk and ex officio registrar. First publication April 25, last May 30.
In Bozeman on May 28 Margaret H. Tuller, extension home management specialist at Montana State College, advises neat cooking practices and a routine for cleaning tasks. She recommends a shelf for supplies, mild soap, fine grit-free scouring powder, No. 00 steel wool, and soaking pots to ease scrubbing.
Catholic Services announce summer Mass times with changes for Choteau at 8 and Bynum at 10. Communion Sunday set for Choteau and confessions scheduled Saturday at 7 30. Rev. J F Schulte parish pastor notes the schedule adjustment.
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