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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1939
Page
1
A radio scene at 12 45 pm features a mother celebrating work and a son rejoicing while a domineering voice challenges the plan to live in the village. The passage portrays a common conflict between supportive family joy and a stern, judgmental elder voice.
The speaker describes hounded individuals posing as moral citizens, contrasts it with a commentator, and notes no concern until others’ actions affect them. They reject labels like dictator while admitting active interest when others’ conduct touches them directly.
The text argues daily life acts as a public display of character and claims that everyone's choices become a matter of public concern, stressing that individual actions affect others and are not private nuisances.
The text argues that public advertising exposes a political group’s character to the world. It warns that only a jury of peers can determine guilt if criminal acts are involved, emphasizing public judgment and accountability.
The head of the carpenters union now confronts exposure of his prior conduct. In 1900s, about twenty Structural Iron Workers Union officials shared the belief they could act freely. Federal and state Missouri officials privately felt they could evade taxes. Tax sums reached around ten thousand dollars per case with salaries up to eight thousand dollars yearly.
Annenburg publisher of Philadelphia Inquirer and other periodicals touts a vast racing intelligence setup. He faces criminal scrutiny for unpaid taxes totaling about 6 million dollars. A prosecutor hints he could become the next public figure linked to Chicago’s Al Capone era.
A wary reflection on a former Cascade sheriff candidate suggests that truth overlooked would have kept him in office. The piece warns that exposure harms not only the individual but affects wives children and former friends, risking a political blowup in the state capital.
A reader laments a California birth scene on a highway and argues for accessible maternity care for poor mothers. The letter recalls a 1907 Poughkeepsie case of a servant betrayed and cast to the streets despite many hospitals and charities nearby.
Montana AAA distributes about 8.027 million in 1939 conservation payments as of now. Nearly 2.15 million in 1939 wheat price adjustments issued, with an estimated 750 thousand more to pay. Dick Waring says applications move quickly to pay by Christmas if possible.
The American Legion Auxiliary met Monday evening November 13 at Mrs. W. W. Scott’s home with hostesses Mrs. C. Jas. Smith and Mrs. Wm. Renwicker. Reports covered Youth Activities, an Armistice dance fundraiser, and a District No. 8 delegate plan. Lois Mae Duits read an Armistice Day poem. lunch by the committee followed. next meeting slated for December 11 a Christmas party.
The piece recalls two nearby fatalities, a woman found near the sidewalk and an elderly neighbor who died of starvation in a one room home. It urges communal responsibility and constant checking to ensure no one is neglected, warning that such cases reflect on all residents.
Last Friday in district court Judge R M Hattersley presided over several matters. A divorce decree was granted in Ann Matlock vs Eldoh A Matlock. J A Crawford vs Otis Williams Co was continued. Thomas Staunton vs Town of Dutton heard on a motion for new trial and taken under advisement with 15 day briefs requested. Una O McClure vs Paul R McClure order to show cause and amendment affidavit taken under advisement. November 14 order filed for Bynum Irrigation District bond hearing set for December 16.
Howard G. Lewis of Montana State College reports cows in good fall condition can lose weight through winter yet still calve vigorously. Poor condition cows need heavy feeding to gain 100 to 150 pounds, while medium cows can winter with 18 pounds daily alfalfa in a brush rot, consuming about one ton per head over 110 days.
Chateau Post No 6 American Legion Auxiliary hosted national vice president Mrs Geo BE Chambers of Cut Bank and speaker Miss Ruby Miller at a no hostess luncheon after Armistice Day services last Saturday noon. A social hour followed.
The Northern Pacific railway will serve Thanksgiving turkey with all the trimmings on both November 23 and November 30 aboard the North Coast Limited. Some northwest states observe Thanksgiving on November 30 while others on November 23, so the line will hold two dinners to please all passengers.
At a Monday meeting the committee outlined plans for a future spelling bee sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary. Local business people showed interest in sponsoring a candidate and many strong spellers have offered to compete. Prizes were finalized to attract contestants and a program for the big event will be announced later. Watch for updates.
The Choteau Lions club reported strong district standings at a regular meeting led by the district governor. The club placed fifth for routine activities and second in attendance, with guests including S. Rock, William Gaffney, Bob Thykeson, and Gilbert Lee. A Boy Scout fundraising drive was launched with $150 national fund quota and local contributions.
Seniors of Teton High School present a new farce titled Professor How Could You on Thursday evening December 7 directed by Miss Cleo Buck. The royalty play by Anne Coulter Martens is published by Dramatic Publishing Co of Chicago as part of the school drama program.
Miss Lois Knowlton home demonstration agent for Teton county will marry Dr. C. E. Stephens at the Knowltons’ Tor rington Wyoming home on November 21. The couple will take a southwest honeymoon after the ceremony.
The Rebecahs observed Armistice Day at a Wimo dase meeting hosted by Mrs. K R Smith with assistance from Mrs. Nick Vlinker. Readings included Armistice Day 1939 from Pathfinder by Cora Miller and Have Not and Prosper from The Forum by Mrs. Clara Moulton.
Dr. E. M. Joneschild of the state veterinary Staff is in the Sidney district with his traveling laboratory studying a disease affecting sheep. Dr. W. J. Butler the state veterinarian said only a few animals have been attacked and the malady is believed to settle in the sheep alimentary tract.
Work will start next week on remodeling the high school gymnasium by cutting down the balcony and lengthening the playing floor by about ten feet. The balcony will be narrowed and two row bleachers added, with the north end removed. Construction aims to ready the gym for the first home game against Brady on December 1.
The Mid-Year Epworth League Institute hosted 81 registrants from Browning Walier Great Falls and Choteau in Choteau. Events included a Friday dinner prepared by the high school home ec department Mrs McNeal and lectures by Rev Wampler and Rev Ristow plus moving pictures and discussion sessions.
Chateau Post No 6 American Legion held a Monday evening meeting at the Beaupre Hotel attended by a large crowd. Stafford King of Minneapolis a former classmate of Atty B I Packer spoke as state auditor and former Minnesota department commander and national vice commander. He shared stories of peace and war and a resolution to incorporate the post was passed. A building fund was created and Armistice Day dance proceeds were added. Rollie Ferris appointed Geo Carroll post adjutant.
Two highway patrolmen stop an unlicensed old car filled with a worn couple and hungry children. When the couple refuse charity, a small dog pleads for help and the patrolmen buy the dog to supply food money, aiding the family as the car heads toward warmer climes.
Golden Valley county rancher W Lee Simpson asks the Supreme Court to rehear his case after a unanimous ruling that upheld the district court findings. He contends pretrial juror prejudice affected the murder trial in which two ranch employees were also killed.
Officials clarified a clerical error in Teton County elk rules, stating that branched horn bull elk may be hunted in the Sun River drainage until January 1 while the rest of the county remains closed. The commission may extend the season after considering light kills and favorable weather.
An Armistice Day observance at the Masonic Temple featured a strong address by Mrs. Geo BE Chambers of Cut Bank, with talks by Miss Ruby Miller on education and by the high school chorus. The Boy Scouts color guard opened and a dance in the evening raised 107.50 plus 27.50 from lunch sales.
Maynard Hospital records a birth to Mr and Mrs Ross Roberts a son. Oscar Olney admitted Monday as medical patient and dismissed Wednesday. Chateau Hospital lists Ewald Kramlich of Dawson North Dakota admitted Thursday as surgical patient and dismissed Monday. Mrs Albert Bruno of Bynum admitted Saturday medical patient and dismissed Sunday. Mrs Ellard Anderson dismissed Saturday. Mrs Larry Shelmerdine dismissed Tuesday.
The newspaper announces a one day advance to Wednesday November 23 to publish early for advertisers and readers. The notice notes Thanksgiving shifts the regular schedule and asks for quick confirmations.
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