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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1939
Page
3
The piece argues the United States must limit foreign influence on its actions and defend its sovereignty. It recalls the nation’s founding principles, opposes appeasement, and warns against yielding to “maudlin concepts” that could make the U.S. prey to unscrupulous powers.
J. Burke Clements vice chairman of the state central committee said delegates at a Salt Lake City meeting of western Democrats favored Senator B. K. Wheeler for the presidential nomination next year. Clements with Arthur F. Lamey and O. S. Warden stated Wheeler will have solid western support at the national convention if the meeting's sentiment mirrors rank and file views.
State Purchasing Agent I. S. Mc Quitty will purchase tires for all departments and institutions November 15. The annual tire order typically approaches the $40,000 level.
State Superintendent W A Brown orders a four percent dividend of $6 607 52 to creditors of the closed Pondera Valley State Bank of Conrad which failed January 11 1924. Another six percent dividend totaling $9 911 21 has been paid since October 20 1937 when the state took over the bank’s affairs.
The state railroad and public service commission orders all rail roads in Montana to report any accident causing a death or personal injury needing a physician within one hour, and any accident with $2,000 or more property damage, to the board.
The article explores the annual bird migrations across marshes, noting hordes of mallards and other waterfowl. It compares ice-age driven movement theories with light-duration hypotheses, suggesting hormones and day length influence migration cycles.
A Marine Corps recruiting party will visit the Great Falls post office from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on November 21 to interview and examine interested men. Qualified applicants receive transportation to Seattle for final testing, then enlistment and transfer to San Diego for training before possible deployment with naval forces.
State welfare expenditures from March 2, 1938 to June 30, 1939 totaled 6.286 million dollars with administration at 628 thousand. Funding came from federal, state, county, and relief commissions, and main outlays covered old age assistance, aid to dependent children, blind aid, crippled children services, child welfare, and general relief. The State Examiner noted a thorough minutes system and accessible information.
Golden Valley county rancher Lee Simpson, who lost his appeal from a district court murder verdict for killing a deputy sheriff, has until November 8 to ask the state supreme court for a rehearing. He is also charged with killing two ranch workers. If denied, he will face District Judge W. L. Ford to hear his execution date.
November 13 1919 report notes Chas H Connor arranging to build a modern two story brick structure on the present site. Streeter named fuel administrator by Mayor Morgan during coal strike. Funeral for Annie Reinks 31 mourned by husband Klass and two daughters. Wells Dickey Co buys a 100000 high school bond issue. Missouri native A M Nichols dies at Chateau hospital of tongue cancer. November 14 1929 item mentions Nettie Whiting found dead near Augusta. Mr and Mrs Russell Mills leave for Minnesota to run a weekly paper. Peter Agee Agawam farmer dies at local hospital. Frank Hirshberg Fairfield banker dies of heart trouble. Connor home hosts golden wedding for Mr and Mrs Crawford. Pambrun and Maken charged with drunken driving after collision with Mrs Coffey. Armistice Day speaker Col Charles L Sheridan of Great Falls.
Montana State college will host a practical short course in diesel engines and tractors from January 3 to March 12, 1940. Open to Montana residents age 17 and up with reading and writing ability, the program blends lecture and lab work with hands on welding forging babbitting cold metal work and soldering. Enrollment is limited and applicants should await acceptance notification.
Lt. Col. Everett M. Birely of Billings was named commanding officer of the 1638th infantry Montana National Guard to fill the vacancy created by Lt. Col. Lyman E. Moore’s resignation. Brig. Gen. John W. Mahan announced the appointment and Birely will be headquartered in Billings. Moore began service in 1918 and rose from private to Lt. Col. in 1933.
Four hundred sixty independent Montana retailers posted sales of 3,373,665 dollars in September, up nearly 10 percent from a year earlier. Car dealers led gains at 21.6 percent while gasoline stations saw a near 10 percent drop. September sales were 1 percent below August.
State Purchasing Agent Mc Quitty will buy about 850 pounds of turkey this Friday for Thanksgiving tables at the tuberculosis sanitarium at Galen and the school for the deaf and blind at Great Falls. Other institutions raise their own birds. He has arranged the purchase of 4,000 pounds of candy and nuts for $300 for Christmas at six state institutions.
Tax installment on real property and full personal property taxes for 1939 in Teton County Montana are due by 5 pm November 30 1939. Delinquent taxes incur 0.66% monthly interest plus a 2% penalty. Half the taxes are due by 5 pm May 31 1949 with interest on delinquency thereafter. C G Meadows Treasurer. First pub Oct 19 last Nov 9
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