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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1939
Page
1
A conservation office worker at Chateau asks for Saturday afternoon off to visit the mountains with his visiting brother to hunt a deer. The supervisor considers the plan, knowing the odds of returning before dark are extremely small.
A lad returns with a two point deer after a tense exchange with his superior. The supervisor offers to store it in his town locker, but the lad declines, thanking him and proudly showing the deer at the house. The exchange ends with mutual appreciation for the fine catch.
An old speaker contemplates why events occur, suggesting fate, chance, destiny, and mystical whims may guide human life beyond mortal understanding. The passage reflects on the uncertainty of cause and outcome across time.
The author warns that those favored by the Gods may grow arrogant and seek only self-interest. They lose sight of others and overestimate personal brilliance, believing success is self-made, only to be cast down when fortune shifts and the Gods revoke their favor.
The author contends that evidence today hints at nations being targeted by England to expand power. He argues England rarely acknowledges anyone obstructing its rise and criticizes English churchmen for failing to oppose aristocratic pretensions. The tone is strongly skeptical of ruling class morality.
A disputed wanderer contemplates punishment for ship owners accused by Bill Adams of providing only the lowest grade food on deep sea cruises. He notes harsh masters pocketing the difference as a moral outrage.
Passenger accounts describe spoiled rations before stowage and crew quarters so ill kept that even a farmer would not house an animal there. The report highlights pervasive brutality marking the voyage from start to finish.
A reader recalls the sermons of Rev Malcolm Jones of Great Falls heard on a morning broadcast. They argue faith without works is of little value and accuse many ministers of ignoring this part of scripture, linking it to the world’s condition.
The piece argues greed drives misery worldwide, citing Hoover in Last Saturday Evening Post. It claims England gained vast WWI spoils, larger than all U S land east of the Mississippi, and asserts Britain would not return territories or submit colonies for arbitration.
The statement asserts Hitler did not submit his territorial claims on Austria Czechoslovakia or Poland to arbitration and implies Russia likewise will not submit claims on territories it seeks. It frames arbitration as absent for all sides.
The Great Falls press reports a four person family living in post office corridors for four days due to lack of funds and ineligibility for local relief. The piece notes the broader theme of homelessness echoed by four nearby individuals.
Four federal agencies report at a planning committee meeting on unified county agricultural planning for 1940. The Federal Land Bank proposes flexible loan repayments tied to income and unit size expansion. Forest Service outlines weed control and gopher poisoning. Farm Security Administration supports committee recommendations. Water Facilities Board presents a water plan to increase reservoir storage.
Henrietta Crockett of the Montana Tuberculosis Association and county nurse Hazel Rendicker plan to test all high school students and their contacts in the county for tuberculosis next month under local doctors. Funds from Christmas seals finance the tests and x rays for positive reactors. 15 to 25 ages are most at risk with earlier infection.
Wayne Randall 18 son of Mr and Mrs Henry Randall suffered an accidental gunshot wound to his leg while hunting last Monday. The wound is not serious and he is improving at the Choteau hospital.
After a lapse of games the Bulldogs return to six man football hosting Fairfield here Friday night under new lights. The game serves as a tune up as Coach Dunckel drops seniors to groom next year’s team and spectators expect open field running and a faster pace in a six man format.
Coach Dunckel announces planned physical examinations for all boys in grade physical education to assess heart and other organs before strenuous activity. Any defect found will prevent participation in sports until remedied. Parents may visit the school or contact Mr. Dunckel with questions or requests for further testing.
Mr and Mrs C G Howe left on Wednesday morning for a seven day vacation and business tour visiting eastern Montana and North Dakota points.
Hallowe'en night in Chateau saw little property damage as pranksters joined officials in promoting safe fun. Housewives stocked candy while Mayor Sturgis and civic leaders praised cooperation with schools and students. Some minor acts like window soaping occurred but overall pranks were restrained with few incidents reported.
The Methodist church men's group announces a Father and Son banquet to be held in the church parlors on Wednesday evening November 15 at 7 p m Tickets will be sold at a nominal fee and all fathers with sons are invited The event aims to foster fellowship and stronger understanding between fathers and their sons with emphasis on older boys attending for greater benefit
Choteau Legion Auxiliary planned an old fashioned spelling bee after Christmas to raise funds with business houses sponsoring entrants. A committee will contact firms, entry is open to all ages, and a small admission will cover the spelling bee and program in the high school auditorium.
A trio from Chateau left at seven in the morning and bagged two fine buck deer by nine o clock in Teton canyon. Howard Cunningham joined A O Peterson and bagged a young five point bull elk at Basin Creek camp. Ducks geese pheasants are mentioned with wild birds and hunters reporting few limits due to visibility and mild conditions.
The Epworth League mid-year institute will be held at the Chateau church Friday and Saturday November 10 and 11. About 65Leaguers from Belt Great Falls Dutton Simms and Brady are expected along with Chateau members. Activities include a Friday dinner and entertainment followed by recreation, with lectures and fellowship on Saturday by Rev Wampler and Dr Clifford of Great Falls.
The quarterly report by Leon Snyder covers Pishkun Willow Creek and Benton Lake refuges for August through October. It notes migratory waterfowl stopovers and nesting, with peak movements after a cold snap on October 23. By October 25 about 25 000 ducks and geese rested at Willow Creek and nearly 8 000 at Pishkun.
Plans for Armistice Day observances in Choteau Montana are advancing under Choteau Post No 6 of the American Legion. Rollie Ferris names A J Carroll to head the arrangements with events at the Masonic temple at 10 a m on November 11 1939. Ruby Miller will speak on education linking Armistice Day to National Education Week. A Legion dance follows at Claude with music and lunch. Street events span November 5 to 11 proclaimed American Legion Week by Mayor K I Sturgis.
Former Congressman Jerry OConnell will speak at Chateau next Tuesday evening November 7 at 8 p m and explain the 60 60 pension plan he advocates. He has toured Montana to gather names for initiative petitions to place the plan on the ballot. The plan would pay a pension of 60 dollars to every person aged 60 or over who has lived in Montana at least five years and is not employed. Over 25 000 names have been collected to date. The meeting will be at the H S Auditorium and a capacity crowd is expected.
Maynard Hospital lists Olaf Brusgard of Augusta as a medical patient admitted Thursday. A daughter born Saturday to Mr and Mrs George Sabados of Bynum. Harm Toren of Pefidroy admitted Wednesday. Ladd Quenemoen of Dutton dismissed Monday. Dick Dryden dismissed Saturday. Choteau Hospital notes Emil Depner of Farmington gave birth to a girl Saturday. Wm Black admitted Saturday and dismissed Monday. Ellard Enderson of Choteau admitted Monday. Wayne Randall admitted Monday with a gunshot wound in his leg. Mrs Miles Standish of Bole wes admitted Wednesday.
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