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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1939
Page
1
This morning's news notes the Maginot line strengthened during a lull while the Siegfried line grows stronger on the German side. A massive troop buildup faces across the frontier, yet the writer calls for a universal rejection of war as the only solution to end misery.
President Burns of Burns College Kentucky compared a wartime feud to southern mountain feuds describing a situation where fear gripped the countryside and a heroic step was needed to prevent widespread casualties.
At great personal risk he rode mules across hostile territory to propose a meeting at a mill building and urge leaders to seek a peaceful settlement. He spent nearly the entire previous night in prayer asking for softened hearts and an end to hatred.
The appointed time arrived as both sides faced each other across a central table. Each man stood ready with weapons drawn and triggers near, the air thick with lethal tension.
President Burns spoke briefly before recounting a concise tale of a life spent opposing hatred and greed. He offered a final prayer as tensions neared a breaking point, and then leaders on both sides stepped forward to shake hands and declare a fresh start.
The text argues that if man or animal refuses to use their talents those gifts will be taken away. It recalls serpents and birds, noting serpents once walked and birds once flew, citing evidence of wings and early history to suggest past capabilities.
The reviewer argues from Gustavus Meyers' America Strikes Back that England has reached a point where the talents previously repressed will be taken away. The work is cited as proof of depravity among European ruling classes, especially Great Britain, and is noted to be on the Chateau Library pay shelf.
A listener recalls a past lecture on Purgatory by Monseignieur Stunt aired on KSL. The speaker described purgatory as a place between heaven and hell that aligns with the Catholic doctrine and provided comfort in shared belief.
A speaker condemns England’s rulers as unfit for heaven purgatory or any hellian fate. The remark asserts that even Lucifer and his devils would avoid such leaders, illustrating a scornful judgment of political elites across centuries.
The author argues the brutality seen in Mutiny on the Bounty is not fictional but true to life. He warns that if Great Britain suffers destruction it will be of its own making, asserting the nation bears responsibility for its fate.
A terse excerpt critiques American society for harboring similar vices as European powers. It laments the need for moral growth and implies a standard of decency to avoid sinking to European levels. The fragment ends abruptly with incomplete words.
Oscar S Lundgren 49 died after sustaining third degree burns while burning weeds at the R A Reiding ranch 19 miles east of Chateau He fell and flames spread from a ruptured fuel line His sister in law Mrs Ruby Reiding aided him to a car and to Chateau Hospital Funeral services were held at the local Methodist church with American Legion honors and a full military detail for a former Montana infantry member Survivors include brother Elmer Lundgren and sister Mrs Ada Rittenhouse Burial was at Highland cemetery Great Falls Montana
In Chateau all filling station and garage proprietors agree to shut from noon to 6 p m Thanksgiving day to allow owners to enjoy a half holiday with family. Motorists are advised to seek service before the afternoon closure. Public reaction is expected to be favorable as these businesses close only two days yearly.
Mrs. Hazel Rendicker announces free talking pictures on tuberculosis and the tuberculin test to be shown Friday Nov 24 at 8 pm in the courtroom of the courthouse. Sponsored by the state tuberculosis association. The public is cordially invited to attend these interesting and instructive pictures.
An infant and pre school conference will be held at the new office of Dr. L. S. Crary in Fairfield on Thursday November 30 at 1 30 p m. Appointments for this conference are filled. Appointments for the December 28 session should be made with county nurse Mrs Hazel Rendicker Chateau. American Legion Auxiliary members assist at the conference.
A speaker on Thanksgiving praises being American and the ability to look any man in the eye and tell him to go. The passage reflects national pride and a call to steadfastness in the face of challenges.
The Power Dutton Project of the Soil Conservation Service is trialing new tillage implements to leave a trashy cover on soil surfaces to curb wind erosion and conserve moisture. Trials will start in fall on stubble strips and in spring on others with early plots at Olaf Brandt E G Flick Ben Loch Thos Selstad and Earl Halcro Ira Keister John Leistikow J C Thompson in Power and Dutton areas.
The Teton County Agricultural Planning committees sponsor a survey to explore adjustments for small farm units to keep farms economically sound. Conducted by the Bureau of Agricultural Economics with Montana Experiment Station and Extension Service, it covers about 160 farm units in Teton County with anticipated adjustments in 1940. The Federal Land Bank and Farm Security Administration say future loans and adjustments will rely on the committee recommendations.
Bozeman reports Montana Agricultural Experiment Station tests show beef cows in a brush shelter gained 34.9 pounds per head more than shed housing in a mild winter and lost 10.6 pounds less in a severe winter when water came from a creek. The study concludes brush shelter is at least as good as costly shed equipment for wintering.
Maynard Hospital reports Ernest Savory of Dupuyer admitted Thursday and dismissed Saturday. Mrs Ross Roberts and son dismissed Saturday. Art Goolsby of Glacier Park dismissed Sunday. Everett Andius of Pishkun Reser vle admitted Sunday. Gust Heyer of Agawam admitted Friday and dismissed Saturday. R G Lewis of Bynum admitted last Thursday and dismissed Friday. Morton Mang of Fairfield admitted last Thursday and dismissed Sunday. Amy Lee, daughter of Mr and Mrs Gilbert Lee, had a tonsillectomy Sunday. Arthur Nett Sr. of Augusta admitted as surgical patient Monday.
Two marriage licenses were issued at the clerk of court's office. Eric Carlson and Lucifie Walters, both of Great Falls, on November 21. Alfred La Prairie, 32, and Ethel Derr, 26, both of Shelby, on November 13.
Charles Babe Farrell 50, a Tot Nett ranch employee, died when a driverless car slipped brakes and rode 60 yards down an embankment near Augusta. Arthur Nett Sr. was injured, receiving a rib fracture and facial injuries, while Nett Jr. and two grandchildren escaped with minor hurts. Farrell, a Browning resident with Chateau ties, will be buried Friday at 2 p.m. as funeral plans proceed.
Teton High begins its basketball season with last year’s squad back and new players Le Desky and Haschke as transfers. The gym, nearly finished, adds length to the floor and builds bleachers for better sightlines. A 15 game schedule is set with potential additions to reach 18, and a district tournament runs February 22 to 24.
Army and Navy Journal reports nearly 60 000 new personnel added by War Department action. On November 8 new units advanced to appoint non commissioned officers, exhausting current eligible lists in several branches. Coast Artillery Air Corps Medical Sigmal and Quartermaster Corps receive the most new units and officers as lists must be renewed.
The Three Rivers District of the American Legion comprising Dutton Fairfield Great Falls Belt Fort Benton Augusta and Chateau will meet in Dutton on Saturday December 2 A 3 p m business session and a 6 p m banquet are planned H P Wafgen district commander and Harold Genger district adjutant of Fairfield will run the event Department Commander Gossman of Dillon Department Adjutant Kibler of Helena and Department Auxiliary President Mrs Leona Orleman of Livingston will attend Chateau Legionnaires are urged to notify adjutant Geo A Carroll as early as possible to estimate attendance Chateau post has already surpassed its 1940 membership quota under Commander Rolland Ferris.
The Senior class presents Professor How Could You Thursday December 7 at 8 15 pm in the high school auditorium. Miss Cleo Buck directs with ten seniors in the cast including Grandpa Perry Terry Tennant Grandma Perry Arma Allum John Appleby Ross Jones and six others plus three child extras.
Barclay CraigeRe, commission chairman, reported last week 3 409 000 in benefits under the act since July and 31 063 moved from the state fund to the railroad retirement board for unemployed railroad men. The commission mailed 32 067 in checks to 2 888 unemployed statewide, with 699 checks for 7 976 sent in one day. Many unemployed find work before the 15 week period ends, leaving balances for future claims.
Surveys on the proposed 35.9 million dollar Marias river irrigation project in northern Montana show payments for construction and maintenance would be 3.33 dollars per acre, exceeding benefits. Montana senators Wheeler and Murray say they will push for project approval after a year and a half of surveying.
The Montana state banking department paid 70 percent of claims totaling 102,909.70 filed against Glendive State Bank after its June 15 closure. The FDIC had paid 102,436.44, and the state has repaid 71,705.51 from assets. The remaining 473.26 will be handled directly by the state department.
Montanans Inc, state chamber of commerce, plans to seek a 1941 appropriation to advertise Montana’s recreational attractions to tourists. The advertising committee in Butte adopted the 1940 campaign including newspaper magazine space and radio time and scheduled a banquet funded by members statewide.
Peter J. Marren 71 dies at home in Chateau after a week of illness from arteriosclerosis and coronary occlusion. Born in Lindsay Ontario in 1868 he pooled years in the United States from Duluth to Orogrande Idaho and finally Chateau. Survived by wife Margaret and siblings John, Tom, Luke, and Mrs Sandy McCarthy. Funeral at 10 a.m. Friday with Holy Name Society guard of honor. burial Mount Olivet Great Falls.
The American Red Cross says 157 disasters struck the U S in the past 12 months, aiding 100000 people. Miss Margaret Nagle of the Teton County chapter notes relief reached nearly every state and calls for a million more members to expand services.
The Ladies' Industrial will hold its annual bazaar and dinner on December 7 at the Masonic hall. Proceeds support community projects and member efforts.
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