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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1940
Page
1
A Montana reader critiques federal grants for civic projects, noting that funds funded the Great Falls civic center and airport while urging equal treatment across communities. The writer compares project costs to wheat value and argues for fair infrastructure support, including electric lines for farmers.
Friday’s Great Falls column notes 160000 for a 173 mile line in Fergus and Judith Basin counties and 52000 for a 47 mile line in Rosebud county averaging 9500 dollars per mile. It calculates per pole costs and wheat equivalents to show investment, and discusses farmer views on government subsidies and the AAA.
The speaker argues the Federal Reserve Bank is private and blames leaders since 1928 for failing to run a businesslike government. He claims land has little value to lenders and mortgage firms and accuses federal loans and AAA payments of masking the real losses. He says farmers receive only a fraction of their product value to cover debts.
A reader voices frustration with electricity pricing, arguing public enterprises are overcharged, with half the money going to individuals commanding high salaries. The missive questions the value and transparency of service charges and calls for fairer rates.
Teton Bull dogs suffered a 19 to 0 defeat to Cut Bank before the smallest home crowd in two years at local field. Chateau sparked the first-half drive but foes struck with three second-half scores including a 95-yard run and an interception. Next game is at Shelby Saturday under coach Dunckel against former Teton mentor Kent Midgett amid illness and weather hampering practice.
The writer contrasts King Carol of Romania and a long advocacy period with US parties. He claims voters have about thirty five days to decide on continuing such a policy. He says Republicans grafted openly but balanced the budget and paid off a billion yearly, while Democrats allegedly plundered fifty billion in debt while doing the same.
Five Great Falls youths Bob Eberling Ted Byers Bob Latham Ed Williamson and Jerry Dabler hunted ducks on Flowerce ranch near Lowry despite no trespassing signs. After taking manager A C Goff’s keys and threats with guns, they were jailed by the undersheriff. Pleas of guilty led to fines and costs, charges dropped by Mr Goff.
The fifth annual 49ers celebration at the Legion pavilion last Friday and Saturday raised about 1 121 in gross receipts matching last year’s total and aims to net around 700 to liquidate swimming pool debt and tennis court costs. Lions club members thank the public for attendance and help with games and cooperative effort. Special mentions include Mr and Mrs Richard Ellis who returned over ten dollars in chips and refused compensation, and Tommy Liscomb who found and returned a five dollar bill. All non Lions helpers will be invited to the next meeting on Tuesday October 8th.
Mr and Mrs Austin Ryndal farmers east end of the Fairfield bench made a hurried dash to Chateau hospital last Saturday night in a pick up. The long legged stork beat them to the hospital, but a fine baby boy was born as they neared the bridge on Great Falls road south of Chateau. Dr H W Bateman attended wife and child in the car then moved them to hospital beds. Both mother and child are reported doing splendidly.
A six member Montana State College livestock judging team travels from Bozeman to Portland Oregon for the Pacific International Livestock Exposition. Members include Ernest Douglas Browning Charles Green Ditton Art Kegel Turner Edward Jose Chateau Loren Morley Harleton and Glenn Cooley Miles City. Coach is Professor Ralph McCall and judging occurs Saturday.
A large turnout at the all county chorus practice followed by plans for an Oct 4 high school auditorium session in Chateau. Ten minute school speakers, a Dark Clouds skit, a Stephen Foster program, and band numbers highlight the slate, with three day season tickets at 50 cents.
State Fire Marshal A C Parsons reports losses in Montana totaled 252 918 62 dollars for the first six months, with 1939 total reaching 780 907 71. He cites cigarette carelessness as the year’s leading fire cause.
Officials at Glacier and Yellowstone report both parks will stay open to motorists until October 15 and may admit entry beyond that date if roads are passable.
Will Redding of Hackettstown New Jersey and Frank Redding of the Philippines visit Chateau to renew ties with the McDonald family and recall homesteading on the Teton before the century turn. Frank served with Astor's Battery in the Spanish American War. Will later worked in New York and New Jersey.
An abundant duck population and mild drizzle produced a prime opening day for Chateau hunters. Mallards dominated as shooters flocked to Muddy Creek and nearby marshes, with many returning by early morning for limits. The article notes refuge rules for Split Rock lake and nearby areas.
Earl Wallace of Great Falls hooked and landed a 14 44 pound rainbow at Eureka Reservoir last Thursday afternoon. He and five companions caught thirteen rainbows that day, with fish weighing five to nine pounds, thrilling local fishermen along the shore from Wednesday into the weekend. Nearest prior giant was a 12 pounder taken at Pishkun Reservoir by Atty Geo Coffey, now mounted in his law office.
The Teton County Teachers Association announced a meeting at Chateau grade school on Saturday October 5 at 1 30 PM. Officers will be elected and delegates named to the winter assembly as part of the agenda.
Bozeman Montana September 27 six men from Teton county were pledged by Montana State college fraternities James S Peebles James Rose and Harry Luinstra of Choteau and Roy Lewis of Pendray pledged by Alpha Gamma Rho and Robert Kropp and Lowell Scott of Chateau pledged by Sigma Alpha Epsilon
County Clerk Geo A Carroll outlines tentative registration precincts for the nationwide draft on Wednesday October 16. Registration will run from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Chateau Court House Dutton American Legion Hall Greenfield Community Hall Fairfield to be decided. Legion posts in Dutton and Fairfield offer volunteers and space. about 600 residents are eligible, placing substantial duties on registration boards.
A library note reviews Noel Coward's seven stories in To Step Aside. It highlights In What Mad Pursuit as a sharp commentary on American life from an English playwright and cites The Kindness of Mrs Radcliffe as a biting portrait of an evil woman.
The U S Department of Agriculture reports that during the past week wheat loans totaling 8 092 726 64 have been made to Montana farmers. Four thousand two hundred two loans were issued with 144 652 bushels in farm storage and 4 659 840 bushels in warehouse storage.
The state fish and game department reports a steady rise in licenses issued to sportsmen over seven years. James A. Weaver says resident bird and fish licenses rose from 60,980 in 1933 to 92,645 this year while resident big game licenses grew from 26,675 to 39,301.
The Montana highway commission in Helena awarded eight road and bridge projects including a contract to build Montana’s tallest bridge. The structure will rise about 150 feet over the Two Medicine river on the Browning Glacier cut-off road in Glacier County.
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