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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1940
Page
5
Choteau in Brief notes Rexall Drug specials with pumpkin ice cream for Thanksgiving and multiple local visits. It lists residents visiting Choteau, business and social trips to nearby towns, a November 7 marriage license, coal orders, and family news including births, showers, and a county turkey pool notice.
An article urges farmers to use electricity in poultry houses for fall and winter. Artificial lighting extends laying hours to about 14 per day, improving egg production and flock health. UV lamps add vitamin D, while water warmers keep water at 50 to 55 degrees. Immersion heaters with thermostats are favored for reliability, and gradual lighting changes prevent drops in output. Net gains of 25 to 50 cents per hen per year are cited.
Mrs J Y Turner of Waterville and Mr and Mrs E Pfueller of Bellingham visited the Sturgis home for a week. Ted Halvorson and G L Banks returned from a Seattle trip just before the Tacoma Narrows bridge collapse. Hunters in the mountains reported elk and a deer amid heavy snow and sub zero temps. Armistice Day observance at the high school featured Mayor Julius J Wuerthner delivering the principal address. The Claude American Legion dance drew good crowds despite a storm.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces open competitive examinations for Chief Engineering, Aide Principal, Engineering Aid, Senior Engineering Aid, Engineering Aid and Assistant Engineering Aid. Examinations target vacancies in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington with applications due by November 26, 1940 to the Eleventh U. S. Civil Service District in Seattle.
Greenfield pupils observed Armistice Day on Monday with appropriate programs in every room. Edward Konen left for Helena and expects to head to Seattle soon after. Eddie joined the Marine Air Corps and earned a pilot license this summer. he plans to fly from Seattle to a Florida field. Mrs. Rachel Arthur returned to Columbus Ohio after spending the summer with her daughter Mrs. Ross Hatcher. Hunters report good luck since the mountain snow. Mr. John Siegle of Glendive visited the Gottlieb Siegle home. W K Eaton reached his son Harley Eaton’s home after a wintry trip from Miles City. he stayed two nights in Hobson due to stormy weather. He traveled with his trailer house, living through Iowa and Minnesota summers while revisiting old boyhood places. Mattress making proceeds at the Community Club room led by Mrs Grable and Miss Ross of the FSA. one mattress made per day and drawers select a lucky recipient.
Montana State Pardons Board last week commuted the sentence of Eldon Cameron a 24 year old salesman who pleaded guilty in Helena in April to robbing the Canyon Creek post office of 19 dollars and 25 cents. The four year sentence was cut to one year on Governor Ayers recommendation making Cameron eligible for immediate release.
Choir practice tonight and Thursday evening lead into Sunday services with Sunday school at 9 45 and morning worship at 11 00. Epworth League at 6 30 and evening worship 7 30 to 8 30. Education week dedication includes Miss Ruby Miller and faculty participation. Midweek prayer Tuesday 8 00 to 9 00. Special Thanksgiving services planned for Nov 21 at Chateau church with choir music. District Superintendent Dr Walter C Wampler to attend parish services Nov 24 and conduct First Quarterly Conference preaching at Chateau and Pendrey.
The writer thanks voters for support in the recent election and extends sincere congratulations to opponent N wards.
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