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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1939
Page
1
The speaker recalls Elihu Root, former Secretary of State, who urged youths to live in a way that any man could be told to go to hell. The anecdote notes Root’s strength and ability to back strong words with action.
The passage laments how many boast without substance, noting that when truth shines clearly many fail to stand. It reflects skepticism toward empty bravado and emphasizes the weight of honest scrutiny.
The writer recalls Thomas Nast exposing Tammany Hall leaders as corrupt and links Tea Pot Dome oil scandals to White House circles. He claims the trail of graft reached the presidency before being dropped.
The speaker notes the legislature nearly began impeachment of the attorney general during the last session. Funds shortages and a possible extra session led to the matter being dropped. He warns of rapid repercussions if the local press exposes Helena politics.
A terse line notes many in authority positions can pressure those who serve them while claiming the seven devils would reject any intrusion into their domain. The fragment hints at hierarchy and resistance to control.
The speaker cites a past instance showing the value of trying certain teaching methods and notes that human depravity drives some to brute force. He argues punishment followed by reform is necessary to shape a man into a gentleman.
The speaker views Germany’s downfall as a result of the world and cites Lloyd George and Clemenceau as abandoning civilized claims. They claim the leaders demanded Germany’s blood and warn the world may face a new holocaust, while Roosevelt suggests the war could end by spring.
The writer recalls Edgerton Wisconsin’s annual firemen’s ball once the town’s top social event since 1893. After attending last week’s Chateau gathering he concludes something felt off and notes the difficulty of addressing others as Root did.
Four Teton county 4-H members Lois Hodgskiss Dave Rice Helen Rae McDermott and Alvin Meyers will attend the 18th national 4-H club congress in Chicago the first week of December with 1200 club members from across the nation. They travel December 1 from Chateau on free rail transport aboard The Olympian, returning December 10. Local groups fund the trip to reduce costs as Montana’s delegation joins 35 fellow members.
Tickets went on sale this week for Teton County High School's annual senior class play to be held next Thursday evening December 7 at 8 15 in the high school auditorium under Miss Cleo Buck. The farce features a young professor who must marry within three days aided by a chorus of students. Cast includes Terry Tennant Arma Allum Ross Jones Rita Larkin Patricia Moulton Billie Bailie Merle Fearon George Kochman Beverly Dornblaser and Eldon Cook. Adult admission is 35 cents with reserved seats 10 cents extra.
About 130 Tetor county residents attended a farewell celebration for Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Willson. Sponsored by the county planning board and recreational council, the Chateau group organized activities including singing, a reverse spelling bee, and stunts. Gifts included an electric roaster toaster and coffee maker. The event featured group marching relays, a pot luck lunch, dancing with piano by Mrs. H. W. Eaton, and volunteers from Bole and Farmington communities assisted.
The Ladies' Industrial of the Methodist church will host a bazaar harvest sale and dinner at the Masonic hall next Thursday December 7. The all day bazaar features booths for candy dolls vegetables fish pond and home made garments plus a general booth of miscellaneous items. Dinner starts at 5 p m with a menu of chicken dressing mashed potatoes rolls salt fish cranberries icebox cake creamed peas carrots pickles jelly and coffee. Mrs Hampton Bloom leads the planning with committee members named.
Work on the high school gymnasium lengthened the floor by ten feet and widened it for a better playing area. Coach Dunckel leads strenuous practices as Teton prepares to host Brady in the season opener on the local floor Friday night with a schedule possible for 18 games. Season tickets cover nine home games for $2.50. The squad returns with several new hoopsters and a strong outlook for the season.
On the Adam Dahlman farm near Power a new soil basins implement is patented for creating 26 inch apart hollows to hold moisture and prevent erosion. Each unit works independently, folds onto a duck-foot or other implement, and costs under 100 dollars for attachment to 12 or 14 foot equipment. Dahlman aims to manufacture and market if demand exists after patent grant.
December arrival finds Choteau businesses displaying holiday goods and starting interior decorations. About 50 evergreen trees line sidewalks and are being wired for colored lights, with plans to decorate both business and residential areas for a festive appearance.
One marriage license issued by the clerk of court in the past week to Michael Tackes and Amelia Vedas, both of Power Nevada.
At a Cho teau Lions club meeting on Monday night the Cat Bank Lions invited Choteau club members and ladies to attend their 10th anniversary banquet on Saturday evening December 9. Committees were named to arrange the trip possibly including chartered buses. Guests included Highway Patrolman A A Kemp and several public school patrol members.
Word reached Chateau of the death of Joe Bisnett an old-time Dupuyer resident and church member found dead in bed Wednesday morning with a heart attack as likely cause He resided eight miles west of Dupuyer and is survived by his widow and several children Further details were unavailable at press time.
One hundred seventy one nurses who completed training were given final exams by the state board of examiners for nurses last Saturday, Edith L. Brown secretary. Forty nurses trained in other states received reciprocity certificates to practice in Montana.
The Chateau Woman's Club met at Mrs. Cecil Passmore's home. A committee led by Mrs. Ruth Monkman, Mrs. Alice Robinson, and Mrs. Elizabeth Bateman will organize the New Year's Ball set for Saturday, December. Hazel Rendicker reported Tuberculin Tests for county high school students. Erma Gagle of Great Falls reviewed War of the Copper Kings by C. B. Glasscock. Members bid farewell to departing president Mrs. Fred Willson and lunch was provided by several members.
Montana Game Commission gathered Great Falls sportsmen to protest the branched horn elk season in Teton county Sun River drainage, but took no action. News reports indicate the season remains open until January 1 with no official notice yet issued. The panel did tighten rules in Lewis and Clark county to ban hunting near Bench Mark to avoid elk from neighborhoods, and set a 69 elk kill limit in open districts.
A large gathering of neighbors and friends hosted a surprise party Wednesday for Mr and Mrs J I Burch to honor their 45 years of marriage at their home one mile southwest of Chateau.
Teton county's oldest settlers gathered for their 29th annual reunion at the Masonic hall Tuesday night with 130 at table. The Circle A Ladies served a bountiful banquet followed by old time songs and a program of speeches, dances, and performances.
The Teton County Shipping Association will not receive turkeys for the Christmas market this year. Those who wish may take birds to the Cascade county association, which will ship from Great Falls on Thursday, December 7.
Chateau Legionnaires are reminded of the Three Rivers district meeting of the American Legion to be held in Dutton. A large Chateau turnout is requested and members are asked to notify adjutant Geo. A. Carroll of expected numbers. The 3 p.m. business session precedes a 6 p.m. banquet.
State Treasurer Ray N Shangea reports federal checks totaling 130881 75 as the government share of public welfare department expenditures for the month. Allocation includes 117180 for old age assistance 22048 for crippled children and 1653 75 for aid to the needy blind.
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