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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1939
Page
7
The notice shows rates for mail subscriptions every Thursday, with one year at $2.00 and six months at $1.25, three months at an unspecified figure. It mentions Canada and ten other countries at $2.50 per year, payable in advance.
Observers debate the Neutrality bill’s reach on American rights and commerce. Some warn it would bar passengers and goods from belligerent areas and threaten US trade, risking ship losses while potentially forcing reliance on neutral nations for materials. Others argue life and liberty outweigh economic costs and that strict neutrality protects democracy and sea control for Britain and France. The trend, many say, is toward accepting facts and aligning with the aggressor’s cause.
Observers argue that the United States should repeal the neutrality act and base relations with foreign governments on international law. They contend discretionary foreign policy power belongs to the President and warn that appeasement risks Western civilization amid the Poland crisis.
Augusta News Word reports the death of Brenchly Barrett Jr., 16, son of Mr. and Mrs. Brenchly Barrett of Zortman, after being thrown from a horse. Other items note Betty Pennington of North Dakota and John Leslie Barrett’s engagement, Barrett family business plans, Mrs. Fred Eder moving her homestead, and social events including the Fall Carnival with balloon dance and Eastern Star Auxiliary gathering.
The Aero Mayflower Transit company of Indiana had its Montana hauling license cancelled by the state railroad and public service commission. The action followed the firm’s refusal to pay a $10 highway fee and 0.5 percent of gross revenue earned in the state. The company had held the license for four years, commissioners announced.
The state fish and game department starts its fall spawn taking operations about two weeks ahead of last year. Superintendent John W. Schofield cites favorable weather as the reason for the early start. Operations are expected to finish early in December.
Montana State College announces a noncredit short course in agriculture from January 3 to March 12 1940 for Montana residents aged 17 and older who can read and write. Students take seven required subjects in farm management crop and soil management farm mechanics veterinary science livestock judging and selection livestock breeding feeding and management and farmer movements. Optional subjects include beef cattle sheep and horse production range and pasture management horticulture dairy and hog production and dairy product handling. Details are in a free catalog from J O Tretsven Principal School of Agriculture Montana State College Bozeman.
November 6 1919 Robert Bitting near Pendroy dies in Deaconess hospital from cerebro spinal meningitis. Ada Logan bride to be given a bridal shower at Lat ter's home. Forest service hosts farewell banquet for D L Beatty at Glenloyd hotel. Phil I Cole helps organize irrigation district with W D Jones president and R E Klepfel secretary. Canyon Creek rancher discharged from overseas shot while mistaken for deer. Victor Brown arrives in Choteau after discharge. Frank Walkup former county attorney arrives in Choteau from West Indies. Rev Harvey T Strong army chaplain assigned to Choteau Methodist pulpit. November 7 1929 Ole Hansen dies of chronic heart disease in Choteau. Louie DeWitt damaged cars with Nick Vlininger parked car. Teton football beats Conrad 4 0 0. Mrs Samuel B Witham 91 dies of acute dilation of heart. Zachariah Haywood dies at local hospital.
Raymond J. Kelly of Detroit Michigan a prominent attorney and Legion leader rose from humble roots to national service He walked six miles daily to high school and worked through Notre Dame and Detroit to law school He served as Detroit corporation counsel and led multiple Legion units and committees including the National Legislative Committee before becoming Michigan commander and a national figure in veterans affairs
The American College of Surgeons honored six Montana physicians at its annual meeting in Philadelphia by naming them fellows. Each doctor had 100 surgical case histories reviewed, recognizing their expertise. The honorees are Theodore R. Vye of Laurel Omer Charles Rathman of Billings William E. Long of Anaconda William J. Marshall of Missoula and John Kennedy Colman and Robert G. Kroeze of Butte.
Montana's birth rate more than doubles its death rate in September with 912 births and 421 deaths. The state board of health reports 30 infant deaths under one year and 11 from automobile crashes, while 39 lives were lost to communicable diseases.
Taxpayers must pay the first installment on all real property and full personal property taxes for 1939 by 5 pm November 30 at the County Treasurer office in Chateau. Delinquency incurs interest of two thirds of 1 percent per month and a 2 percent penalty. One half of taxes due by May 31, 1940. delinquency accrues interest thereafter. O G Meadows, Treasurer. First pub Oct 19, last Nov 9.
The administrator R C Ferris announces to all creditors and claimants of Charles R Hauxwell deceased to present their claims with vouchers within four months after first publication. Claims should be directed to Bert I Packer at Larson Building Chateau Montana. Date October 5 1939.
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