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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1940
Page
2
A civic address urges youth to study the U S form of government and the duties of citizens to safeguard democracy. It contrasts democracy with totalitarian rule, stresses the electorate's role in leadership, and notes America’s rapid progress and cherished freedoms depend on informed future citizens.
Frances McCurdy a Lovetts High School sophomore Louisville Kentucky won first place in the National Americanism Essay contest sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary. Her essay Youth's Responsibility to America argues that today’s youth will be tomorrow’s leaders and citizens and must study government to preserve justice freedom and democracy.
Mass times listed for Chateau Bynum and Dutton with an all day adoration at Bynum. J F Schulte Pestor notes Sunday is a co day of all day adoration.
A column recalls local happenings from 25 years ago including Charlotte McKay marrying Lorenzo F. Jefferson and visits by Claude and J K Chezum to old friends. Also notes N S Saddler leaving for Little Rock after visiting Mrs Cole, and Rev Moronay named resident pastor at Chateau Catholic parish.
In the Ninth Judicial District of Montana the estate of Semele P. Dwight deceased will sell by public auction for cash on October 19 1940 at 2 PM at the front door of the Court House in Choteau Montana. The property covers parts of Sections 28 and 33 Township 22N Range 9W containing 159 acres 47 hundredths and is described by metes and bounds from corner to corner as per the official plat. R E Nelson administrator announces the sale with court confirmation required by law.
Stockholders of Eldorado Co-Operative Canal Company are told an assessment of 1.00 per share was levied at a October 5 1940 directors meeting in Chateau Montana. Pay by November 7 1940 to C D McDonald secretary treasurer at Citizens State Bank Choteau. Unpaid stocks will be advertised and sold December 7 1940 at 2 pm at the courthouse front door Chateau to cover the delinquent amount and costs.
Democratic vice presidential candidate Henry A. Wallace toured Missoula Helena Bozeman and Helena last week meeting Gov. Roy Ayers and addressing Montana Democrats. Wallace urged supporters not to rest on their oars as he wrapped up the Montana visit accompanied by state campaign chairman Arthur F. Lamay.
Karl Bishop of Choteau Montana provides the 1940 ownership and management details for the Choteau Acantha including publisher owner and security holders. The statement lists Karl Bishop as publisher owner and notes bondholders: E Jourdonnais Missoula Max Bishop Elkader Charlotte Whitcomb Seattle. Sworn before notary Bert I Packer on October 8 1940.
Judicial District of Montana Teton County orders kin and interested parties to appear on October 18, 1940 at 10:00 A.M. in Choteau court to show cause why the guardian F. G. Campbell may not be granted an order to sell all personal property of R. D. Halpin, an insane ward. Property described as livestock and equipment. Published in Choteau Acantha for three weeks.
The administrator with the will annexed of John P Gratiot deceased issues a notice to creditors and claimants to present verified claims within four months after first publication. Claims must be shown to the administrator at his residence SW% of Section 27 Township 22 North Range 6 West about 18 miles southwest of Chateau Montana in Te ton County. First published September 19, 1940.
Department of the Interior notice from Great Falls Montana dated September 5 1940 announces Jeremiah Linder of Chateau Montana has filed intent to prove up his stockraising homestead entry across multiple sections in Township 22 North Range 8 West. He will present witnesses Lloyd Hodgskins Oscar Carlson Leonard Carlson and A P Brutosky of Fairfield Montana at the U S Land Office October 14 for final confirmation. First publication September 12 last publication October 10.
The column features a donut recipe with flour baking powder salt spices sugar eggs shortening and milk plus frying guidance. It also offers filler ideas for walls and floors, clothing dyeing tips, shoe care, iris planting guidance and winter protection for tea roses along with a Beecher quote.
The Mountain View 4-H Club met September 27 at Richems home. Edith van Scherpenzeel opened with a club history while Alice van Scherpenzeel spoke on calf projects and displayed calf photos. Beverly Jacobs reviewed the camping trip and Bernice Richem read a poem. Dick Perry and Ben McDonald performed a musical number, followed by a social hour and lunch served by Mrs. Jacobs and Mrs. Richem.
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