Draftees depart for Camp Lewis as high school basketball season begins
Twenty five years ago this week a third contingent of draftees left Teton county for Camp Lewis under Alf Waynild. Practice started for the high school basketball team. Marriage licenses issued include Walter A Mountain Chief and Maggie Come at Night of Heart Butte Wallace Night Gun and Louise Kills Across the Way Browning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton County
Camp Lewis
Alf Waynild
Walter’ A. Mountain Chief
Maggie
Heart Butte
Wallace
Louise
Browning
Navy recruiting officer highlights navy advantages in city
Chief Petty Naval Recruiting Officer Donald L. Colton of Great Falls spoke at Chateau on the 4th and will return the afternoon of the 19th at the local post office. He announced current fine training opportunities in the navy and a later Helena refresher course to prepare radio technicians, noting local boy Bill Sabo enlisted for that line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald L. Colton
Great Falls
Chateau
Colton
Navy
Helena
Bill Sabo
Former Choteau Newsman Elected to Nevada County Office
Allan K. Dalbey a former Chateau Acantha reporter who later joined the Nevada press ranks has been elected to the Churchill County Board of Commissioners. He has long served with the Fallon Eagle as editor and manager and previously held a Nebraska state legislature seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acantha
Allan K. Dalbey
Chateau Acantha
Nevada
Churchill County
Fallon
Dalbey
Five Montana 4-H girls win trip to Chicago congress
Fileen Reiquam of Collins and Choteau leads state winners of the 4-H home economic achievement contest earning a free trip to the national 4-H congress in Chicago from Nov 29 to Dec 2. Other honorees include Rosella McElhaney Lewis and Clark County Esther Benson Missoula County Barbara Louise Krom Yellowstone County and Laura Artz ud County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bozeman
Hileen Reiquam
Chicago
Rosella McElhaney
Lewis and Clark Co
Esther Benson
Missoula County
Barbara Louise Krom
Yellow- Stone County
Laura Artz
Eileen
W. D. Reiquam
Collins and
Choteau
Happy Seven Club
Betty Webb
Blanche Stott
Seryel Inc
Electrolux
Tenessee
Rossing Named to Conard Office of Montana Dakota Utility
Rudolph Rudy Rossing was named to succeed Ray Fleming as manager of the Montana Dakota Utility office and service in Conrad. He came to Choteau last summer from Great Falls to head the Choteau office, and his wife Mrs Rossing is moving with him. The community extends best wishes as they depart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph
Rudy” Rossing
Ray Fleming
Montana- Dakota Utility Company
Conrad
Mr. Rossing
Croteau
Great Falls
Julius Mozer
Choteau
Rossing
Rudy
Choteau Lions
Brotherhood Meeting Tonight At Lutheran Church
The Brotherhood of the Lutheran Church will hold its first meeting tonight at the church. Mr. Geo. A. Carroll will deliver the evening’s address. Refreshments will be served and various entertainments provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood
Brotherhood of the Lutheran Church
Geo. A. Carroll
Fat Shortage Sparks Coffee Can Substitution Plan
Local guidance urges using any tin can of at least a pound capacity with top removed as a substitute for paper or glass containers. The shortage prompts improvisation in packaging and storage, emphasizing practicality and resourcefulness.
Look Up for Spirit's Demarcation and Dawn
A devotional verse urges resilience as burdens ease and happiness returns. It speaks of Spirit guiding separation between the real and the trivial, bringing peace and growth. The voice praises divine values over mortal thoughts and invites faith in transforming change. FINA BURGESS
War Production Board grants Wickard power to direct livestock marketing
The War Production Board assigns Agriculture Secretary Claude R. Wickard authority to direct orderly marketing of cattle sheep and hogs to prevent transportation jams and uneven distribution. The order imposes farm machinery quotas and wartime restrictions, with guidance for Certificates of War Necessity and National Farm Truck registrations. Farmers are urged to increase 1943 spring farrowings by 10 percent to meet military and civilian pork needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Production Board
Secretary of Agriculture
Claude R. Wickard
V— Iwpb
Usda War Board Office
Montana
Guthrie Family Ties Honor Chateau History
Chick Guthrie of Great Falls visited Chateau for business and saw his father A B Guthrie who has returned to The Acantha to help. A B Guthrie edited and published the paper 1907 to 1912 and has cleaned basement pig files of Chateau and Teton county history for preservation and binding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chick” Guthrie
Great Falls
Chateau
A. B. Guthrie
Acantha
Guthrie
Chateau and Teton County
Local Notes On Draftee Plans And Community Moves
Additional Locals report Sabo a recent Teton High graduate and football star entered navy service as a radio technician last Thursday. Len Conde says another dance for draftees is planned with date to be announced later. Huffman aids at Royal theatre and L E Taylor garage. Cecils long in garage work includes former Chateau Highway garage operator. Bethune relocates to Choteau with daughter Patricia Smith, a noted pianist. Cole leaves for Little Rock with maid. Cole's brother in Château ill in hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Sabo
Teton High
Navy
Len Conde
H. C. Huffman
Royal Theatre
L. E. Taylor
Cecil
Dewey
Chateau
Knudtzon Lumber Co
Phil I. Cole
Little Rock
Arkansas
Cole
Ca H. x. Teman
Unite for Victory Week Proclaimed in Montana
Governor Sam C. Ford issued a proclamation designating November 15 through 21 as Unite for Victory Week in Montana. A state committee is coordinating weeklong activities and details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam C. Ford
Montana
Legion Auxiliary meeting highlights district report and US constitution paper
Ameri can Legion Auxiliary met Monday evening at Mrs W W Scott home. Mrs Paul Kropp spoke on the district convention at Dutton on October 30 and Mrs J C Beck read a paper on the constitution of the United States. Songs Long Long Trail and God Bless America were sung. A $5 donation to Great Falls canteen work was approved. Mrs George Gunther was named Christ mas seal sale chairman. A lunch was served by a committee including Mrs W W Scott and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
W. W. Scott
Paul Kropp
Dutton
The
United States
J. C. Beck
Fred Smith
America
Great Falls
George Gunther
W. .W. Scott
C. James Smith
Stewart Meyers
John R. Armstrong
A DIME S WORTH OF SMILES AND A PLACE IN SCRAP BOOK
Dear Editor from Dutton Montana dated Nov 7 1942 requests one copy of the Chateau Acantha issue of Nov 5 for a scrap book. A J Doheny of San Geronimo California signs the note asking to send the paper and mentions a voting precinct piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau Acantha
Choteau
Montana
A. J. Doheny
San Geronimo
Calif
T. J. Doheny
Ruling on Tire Disposal Under Idle Tire Plan Issued
A. T. Peterson Montana OPA Director announced this week a ruling on disposing of knobby and mud and snow tires under the idle tire purchase plan. The decision specifies which tires are retained and does not apply to trucks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Peterson
Montana
OPA
Pendrey Ladies Aid Bazaar and Fried Chicken Dinner Set
The Pendrey Ladies Aid will host its annual bazaar and fried chicken dinner Saturday November 14 from 6 to 8 30 p m at the church parlors. Public support is urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acantha
Pendrey Ladies Aid
Dates Delayed for Car Registration Under Gas Rationing
Officials延期 car registrations as part of the gas rationing program due to missing ration books. The new dates fall on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday next week the 18th 19th and 20th. Registration sites include the court room at Chateau Pendroy Dutton and Fairfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau
Old Timers Plan Big Nov 19 Party in Chateau
Teton's Oldest Settlers Club gears up for its annual gathering Thursday evening at the Masonic hall in Chateau. Prospective members must file applications now with acting secretary Miss Edna Beaupre or C. W. Burns. Qualifications include age 51 plus, Montana residence 30 years, and 10 years in Teton county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton
Masonic Hall
Chateau
Edna Beaupre
C. W.burns
Mearship Committee
Montana
Teton County
Civilian Defense Drills Begin November 18
Civilian Defense practice drills start at 7:30 p m on November 18 and continue each Wednesday night at 7:30 until plans are complete. Several incidents will be given and sufficient training provided to ensure readiness. All personnel must be on duty and Wardens must report incidents by messenger or telephone. John Dale, Commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dale
Church notices and services across Augusta and Fairfield
Community church schedules list Masses at St Josephus Patish in Augusta and Dutton and Fairfield, with multiple services at Trinity Lutheran Chateau and related events. Details include Sunday School 10:00, morning worship 11:00, youth activities, adult gatherings, and a family night supper with moving pictures on Friday November 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dutton Methodist Church
Fairfield
Dutton
Russe] Scheidler
F. W. Smith
Chateau
Bill Olson
Tom Manix Teton Pioneer dies in Great Falls Montana
Obituary recalls Tom Manix born Hartford Connecticut December 18 1875. He lived in Sun River Dupuyer country and ran a ranch. He died November 5 at Columbus hospital Great Falls after failing health. Survived by widow daughter Margaret and sisters Margaret Quail Los Angeles and Mrs Anderson Chateau. Burial Mount Olive. funeral at O Connor Chapel and St Ann's cathedral officiated by Father Tracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Manix
Teton
Columbus Hospital
Great Falls
Hartford
Conn
Missouri River
Sun River
Dupuyer Country
Montana
James Manix
Phil
Augusta
Fort Benton
Chateau
Lions Hear Sgt Hunziker on Map Making for War
At the Chateau Lions Club meeting Sgt Charles Hunziker spoke on map making for wartime work with the U S army engineers. He explained serial photography, equipment, training for soldiers, and army life in Portland, while withholding mapped area details. He received hearty applause for an instructive talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau Lions Club
Chas. W. Hunziker
Teton County High School
U. S. Army Engineers
Portland
Sgt
Hunziker
Armistice Day Observed in Chateau by Legion Post
War-time Armistice observance held in Chateau sponsored by the C James Smith post American Legion with schools and business houses closed. K E Sturgis presided. J C Beck led prayer. R K West gave address introduced by Geo A Carroll. music from girls chorus boys quartet high school band directed by John Billions. Taps by Billings closed the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau
C. James Smith
American Legion
K. E. Sturgis
J. C. Beck
R. K. West
Great Falls
Geo. A. Carroll
John Billions
Me Billings
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Billy Reiquam
Jim Collins
Episcopal Rectory
Legion
Robert Clarkson
Ean W. Butchart
W. B. Butchart
Firsttional Bank
Strathroy
Ontario
New
Fileen
Utility
Scrap
Tom Caverly
State Office
County Salvage Committee
Beckman. Bros
Goldbergs Fur Shop
Seattle
Wedum’s
Penney’ S
Eddies
Mellon
J. W. Breen
Fina Burgess
Donald “Buck” Bethune
Bynum
Bethune
Court House
Unite For Victory
Legion Auxiliary
H. N. Stenseth
Copenhaver
Brady
Gilbert Condit
Minot
N. D
Dale Stenseth
Sandra
Beacon
N. Y
June Chatlin
Wm. Ralston
Josephine Beaupre
W. N. Streeter
Kalispell
ST. Josephus Patish
J. F. Schulte
ST. John Tne Evangelist Parish
Trinity Lutheran
Cho'ceau
Trinity Brotherhood
Fairfield Parish
George Carroll
John Billings
Dutton Lutheran Church
Rev. Holland of
Fairfild
E Ladies Aid
G. Sollid
O. Wiprud
Luther League
Phyllis Mehl
Olive Mae Ahrens
A. Bernard Gravdal
First Met Bodies
Pendray
Shelby
Lowell
Santa Ane Califying
Army
Birger Owen
Old
Virginia
Camp Pickett
LIONS
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