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Choteau Acantha

Location

Choteau, Montana, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1942

Page

1

Noted Educators at Institute Here

Miss Elizabeth Ireland state superintendent attended a one day teachers institute and meeting in Chateau on Wednesday September 30. Accompanying her were Mrs Thelma Foster Harry Norton Douglas Gold Maude Brown Elizabeth Anderson. Ireland spoke on war impacts on schools. Foster discussed music in curriculum. Norton explained film and visual aids. Gold described the unit system and Anderson spoke on health teaching in the new course.

Elizabeth Ireland Public Instruction Chateau State Department of Education Thelma Forster Harry Norton Douglas Gold Maude Brown Elizabeth Anderson State Board of Health Miss Ireland Mrs. Foster Mr. Norton Mr. Gold Miss Anderson Heath

Return Visit to Choteau After 38 Years apart

Mrs. Adlam and her daughter Dora return to Choteau after 34 years away visiting Pendroy Ekalaka and Bellingham. The pair recall George and Marion Adlam who died in Alaska 1909 and at Bellingham 1928. They met old neighbors and noted changes since leaving Choteau in 1908.

George Adlam Aamily Choteau Seattle Adlam U. S Doris George Marion Washington City Dora William P.’ McIlvanne Chateau Sunday Nancy Chateau Martin Rose and Alaska Maron Wesley Oaks Bellngham Henrietta Tierney Anna Tierney J. G. Bair Adilam

High School Hi Lites Enrollment Drops and School Scrap Drive

The enrollment falls to 140 with 36 freshmen 36 sophomores 32 juniors and 346 seniors. John Billings teaches history glee club and land. Scraps drive underway as advisories appoint captains lieutenants sergeants and corporals for seniors juniors sophomores and freshmen. Proceeds from scrap metal sales fund war saving stamps for students.

John Billings Miss Buck Mr. Dunckel Miss Levi Heutenants Billy Daley Billy Breen Alice van Scherpenzeel Clyde Robinson Leslie Otmess Mabel Mancoronal Leah Ferris Orville O’keefe Nancy Stenson Miss Chatli Wilson Stromwold Bobby Carson Roger Purkett Bobby Scott Anna Lee Dauwalder Marjorie Stenson Floyd Swenson Dan O'Neil Mary Ellen Swanson LaVerne Dahlin

Getting Ready for Vote in Local Election

Local political scene tightens as filing ends on Saturday with independent candidates ruled out. John Q Public appears on the ballot via write‑in. G. L. Banks runs for coroner and Larry does not file. County clerk cites war impact on voter registration and upcoming general election preparations.

G. L. Banks Larry John Q

More Men Inducted Into Armed Forces From Teton County

Names of the latest group from Teton County inducted into the armed forces are listed. The men departed Monday afternoon for Fort Douglas Utah. The roster includes Wilfred Frigge Jake Aman Harry Stanley Ray Van Heel LeRoy Lee Herbert Schmidt Bernard Martin and many others.

Teton County Fort Douglas Utah Wilfred Frigge Jake Aman Harry Stanley Ray van Heel LeRoy Lee Herbert Schmidt Bernard Martin Gillis LaRanée Willis Bushman John Bruno James Kurry David St. Germaine Tom‘ Rosett Charles Doheny Joseph Alzheimer Clarence Bleecker Henry Erickson Robert Hamer Lawrence Alzheimer

Teton Dairy to Close as Charles Miller Sells

Charley Swatzel of Vaughn has bought the Charles Miller ranch west of Chateau. Swatzel will take possession March 1 and a sale at the ranch is planned for Saturday. The Teton Dairy herd, run by Miller for years, will be sold with other dairy equipment and household goods. A milk shortage may follow in Chateau. Mr Miller plans major surgery in Rochester, Minnesota, and will be absent with Mrs Miller and baby.

Charley Swatzel Vaughn Charles Miller Chateau Geo. Miller Bob Miller Mr. Swatzel Teton Daibry Mr. Miller Jack Byler K. E. Sturgis Great Falls

Rankin to Speak in Choteau Next Tuesday

Helena advised that Wellington D. Rankin former state attorney general associate justice of the supreme court U S attorney and senator candidate will speak in Choteau next Tuesday evening at the court house.

Rankin Choteau Helena Wellington D. Rankin Supereme U.S United State Court House

New Tire Rationing Rules Issued by County Board

H M Daley, chair of the Teton county rationing board, announced new tire rules. Transfers of used tires or tubes become limited after Oct 1 1942 to replacements with certificates or government transfers. Dealers face permitted transfers and price officials freeze used tire sales while rationing for essential uses proceeds.

H. M. Daley Teton County Efcers of Price Administration Baruch Committee

Bulldogs Defeat Coyotes in Shelby Tilt

The Teton Bulldogs defeated the Shelby Coyotes 12 to 6 in Shelby last Friday night. With many of last year’s lettermen back, Teton outweighed Shelby and showed solid ball handling and defensive play. Coach Dunckel rotated reserves later, and Chateau fans can see the home team this Friday when the Bison Reserves of Great Falls visit.

Bulldogs Coyotes Shelby Teton Bulldogs Shelby Coyotes Teton Boys John Dunckel Geveral Chateau Bison Great Falls Gar

AAA Election To Occur Here On Nov 7

Farmers in Teton county will elect community committeemen for the Triple-A program on November 7 1942. Delegates and alternates selected at community meetings will attend the county convention in Chateau on November 21 to elect the county Triple-A committee. New committeemen take office January 1 1943. All 1942 Triple-A participants may vote.

Teton County Chateau Usda War Board

Boys Make Good Record Feeding Beves

The 4-H calf feeding contest results show Téton County members ranking high in the state. Six calves dressed 63.11 percent, an excellent average. Calves were raised by W. D. Reiquam of Collins and fed by Robert Rice Pendroy Phil Kiltham LeRoy Howden and Russell Maxfield Fainfield. The nine prime steers topped the Great Falls sale with an average dressing percentage of 63.04, 0.07 lower than the six from Téton county.

Téton County W. D. Reiquam Collins Robert Rice Pendroy Phil Kiltham LeRoy Howden Russel Maxfield Fainfield Great Falls Teton County

Training Flyers Undergoing Preflight Boot Camp

SGT NORDHAGEN describes pilot training steps at Mineral Wells Texas including pre flight basics a mental and physical exam and psycho motor testing. He notes the nine week phase may vary with demand and that cadets receive officer clothing and insignia. He shares mail delays and furlough experiences and hopes to visit home soon.

the Citizen South Carolina San Antonio Collier’s Capt Halvorson Ted Mineral Wells

Scrap Iron Information From Local Chamber of Commerce

Government set prices govern scrap iron. Weigh in at Gallatin Valley elevator with Chris Beck. Donations to the Chamber support war efforts. non donated iron sells at 7.00 per ton F O B the farm. Pickups available 2,000 lb minimum. Tin and barrels not accepted. Committee: Eddie Howard chair, Geo Sulgrove, Halvorson, Hanusa, Beck, Breen.

Gallatin Valley Chris Beck Chamber of Commerce USO Red Cross Navy Relief Acantha Rural Scrap Iron Committee The Eddie Howard Geo. Sulgrove 8. N. Halvorson Arnold Hanusa J. W. Breen

Missing Dutro brothers linked to Corregidor battle

A report notes two nephews Phil and Howard Dutro and their brother in service. Phil and Howard, former Chateau boys, were at Corregidor when it fell and were listed as missing in action. Their relatives Duffey and Ed and Mark Duffey serve in Army Air Service and engineering corps.

Jack Duffey Phil Howard Dutro Chateau Corregidor Choteau Kalispell Coast Artillery Phillippine Ed Duffey Air Service Mark Duffey Engineering Corps

Road work on four mile Chateau-Dutton route nears early finish

Work began two weeks ago on grading the four mile stretch from Dutton to the Crawford schoolhouse corner on the Chateau Dutton road. The project stalled for years as a feeder road needing state and federal aid. With war aid dwindling, county commissioners decided to proceed alone, much to local travelers’ gratitude.

Dutton City Crawford School House Montana

Plan for District Meeting by Three Rivers Legion

Bert I Packer commander of the Three Rivers district of the American Legion led a group to Dut ton Tuesday night to plan the annual fall convention set for Friday the 30th. Participants included George A Carroll Elmer Smith Post Commander Walter Hitchcock Mrs Elmer C Smith Mrs B I Packer and Mrs Murice Reiquam.

Bert I.packer Three Rivers American Legion Dutton Packer George A. Carroll Elmer Smith Walter Hitchcock Elmer C. Smith B. I. Packer Muric

Dutton Auxiliary Displays Cedar Chest for Raffle Dance

The Catholic Ladies Auxiliary of Dutton shows a cedar chest and contents in a store window at A. J. Ringen. They will raffle the items at a forthcoming dance in the near future.

Dutton A. J. Ringen

Legion Auxiliary Meeting and Fire Prevention Demonstrations

The American Legion Auxiliary will meet Monday evening at Mrs. B. I. Packer's home to honor the district president. John Dale schedules three county demonstrations on extinguishing incendiary bombs during Fire Prevention Week with Chateau and Grand Park sites.

Legion Auxiliar American Legion Auxiliary B. I. Packer Chateau Drug Writon’s Roosevelt John Dale Chateau Ie Bell Park Grand Fairfield Dutton Dale Chateau Volunteer Fire Department W. J. Shirley

Hodgskiss Named Stock Judger for MSC at Pacific Show

Wilson Hodgskiss of Chateau is chosen as one of five Montana State College livestock judging team members to compete at the Pacific International Livestock Show in Portland Oregon on October 7. The group left Bozeman on Saturday and will stop at western colleges for practice judging before the Portland event.

Bozeman Wilson Hodgskiss Chateau Montana State College Portland Oregon

Choteau Navy Recruiter Visits as Cruiser Makes Stop

Navy recruiting cruiser visited Choteau on Wednesday September 30. Wilson George Morey was enlisted in the See Bees construction battalion. Navy life films played at the Pavilion for about 280 attendees. cruiser crew included Lt. Hank, C M M in charge, and Yeoman 2c K Hall.

Navy Choteau Wilson George Morey See Naval Life Lewistown Harlowton Livingston L. J. Hank A, Armitage C Ph. M S Begovich K. Hall Yeoman

Funeral for Bob Krause and Legion post meeting plans

The funeral for Bob Krause is set for Friday at 2 p m at Dutton with many C James Smith post members urged to attend. Chateau Legionnaires should gather at noon to depart together, followed by the post meeting Monday night Oct 12 with important business and refreshments.

Bob Krause Dutton C. James Smith Post Chateau Legionnaires Post

Farmington News Highlights Local Meetings and Visits

Farmington Home Demonstration Club meets at 1 30 next Thursday in Farmington hall with hosts Mrs Howard Koch and Mrs Oliver Manseth. Miss Greenwood will teach home nursing. Rev Van Zweden from Passaic NJ leads services at Farmington hall next Wednesday at 8 pm. Mrs F E Weavill of Seattle visits Rei quam families and others in town.

Farmington Reiquam Lars Nasset Abbie Reiquam Sam Naseset Alvin William Reiquam Nassets Reiquams Minnesota Montara John Richem Tom Groot Burton Ditch Evlard Emderson Guy Seekings Cer-e- Crent Harold Waters I Glen Inbody Glen Inbeen

Rationing Committee Named for Teton County With Machinery List

The Teton County USDA War Board selects P. H. McClelan Dutton and W. G. Dauwalder Bole for the rationing committee with alternates Joseph Torgerson Agewam and A. Weber Dutton. The panel begins distributing farm machinery frozen by a Department order effective Sept 17 1942. Group A scarce gear, Group B purchasable with production need certification, Group C exempt from control.

Roy. F. Morgan

Stockmans Bar Changes in Chateau Market

On October 1 Len Connole and Buck Bethune took over management of Stockman's bar formerly operated by Harry Young and once known as the Parkway beer parlor. Len known locally as Weimie. married with a family. Bethune comes from Bynnum with years in business.

Len Connole Buck Bethune Stockman’s Bar Harry Young Parkway Beer Parlor Len Chateau Teton County

Fair Premiums Continued From Last Week

List of entrants in several bake and dish categories for an advanced food exhibit. Names include Jane LeDesky Mary Ellen Swanson Mary Ellen Swanson Elaine Passmore Margaret Armstrong Nancy Stenson Lucille Carlson Helen Reiquam Margaret Armstrong Dorothy Dale Kathryn Reiquam Fileen Reiquam Audrey Lawson Leah Ferris He’en Tangen Irene Hofto.

Jane LeDesky Mary Ellen Swanson Elaine Passmore Margaret Armstrong Nancy Stenson Lucille Carlson Helen Reiquam Dorthy Dale Kathryn Reiquam Fileen Reiquam Audrey Lawson Leah Ferris He'en ‘Tangen Irene Hofto

Circle CG to host luncheon on October 17

Circle CG plans a luncheon for October 17 instead of the 10th. Full details will be released next week. Mr and Mrs A L Jacobson of Helena visited over the weekend with Mr and Mrs R E Nekson.

Circle CG A. L. Jacobson Helena R. E. Nekson

Thank You All as I Sell and Close Teton Dairy

The owner announces the sale and closing of the Teton Dairy after many years of service. Patrons and friends are thanked for their support, with the decision described as necessary due to developing circumstances.

Teton Segret

Fritz Hayes to speak at Teton rally in Forsyth

Fritz Hayes, candidate for Congress from Montana's second district and state senator, will headline a Republican Central committee rally at the Forsyth high school auditorium Friday evening. The veteran lawyer and World War I veteran is expected to discuss issues while county candidates are introduced and the public is invited to attend.

F. F Fritz) Hayes Montana Teton County Republican Central Committee Haynes Forsyth Weesing

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MISS Ireland Teachers’ Institute HI Lites Teton Dairy AAA Nordhagen Dear Milliard Boy Scouts American Legion, Légion Auxiliary Dutro Dutton Catholic Auxiliary Farmington News USDA Fritz Hayes Congress
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