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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1941
Page
2
The upcoming March 1 due date exposes Americans to the highest income taxes in history. The shift from old to new law dramatically increases taxes for single, married, and higher earners, while heavy corporate levies and new excise taxes amplify the burden.
Fall plowing of gardens is described as key to improving next year’s crops in Montana. Extension horticulturist E. F. Isaac of Montana State College notes this practice plays an important role in the state’s involvement in the Food for Defense program.
C. K. Malone of Chateau, president of the Montana Stockgrowers Association and Farm Credit Administration director, along with Arnold C. Hanusa of Teton county, urges stockmen to participate in the defense savings campaign. Malone warns of past wartime mistakes and urges purchasing Liberty Bonds and stamps to avoid financial ruin after the war.
Dean Logan of Kalispell, a 4 H club member who rescued two Columbia Falls youths from the Flathead River, will receive the Legion of Valor gold medal for a heroic act. He swam to reach a raft carried by white water above Kalispell Rapids, despite a crippled right arm, and guided the youths to shore as the raft broke apart.
Recap of local memories: C W Thebaud visits Choteau after moving to Alaska where he first packed eggs for $3 per dozen. E J Roberson Mercantile Co incorporated. Edward LeRoy and Ida Wilson wed by Rev. G H Heizer. Alice Lamoureux mother of Parker brothers dies on Muddy Creek. L Jourdonnais shoots first swan of season. Henry B Hanson and Ellen Dolalie wed at Great Falls. Hirshberg Co marks 35th business anniversary. Rowland couple celebrate 50th wedding anniversary. Louis Stein installs machinery for new shoe shop. Lindseth and Bernice Reiken wed at Conrad. Paul Robeson fined $50 for violation of federal prohibition act.
Pendray residents report visits and social calls across communities. Mrs Clarence Rose and son visit Fort Benton while the Graessners stay with the Jay Gitchell home. Nick Wellenstein makes business calls at Great Falls and Monarch. A boy misses school due to a leg injury from football. Catherine Ritenour’s daughter undergoes goiter surgery at Mayer Clinic. Sunday guests include the Rosengrens of Fairfield and the Sorensons. Christie Swanson hosts the sub-deb club assembly.
Mrs J R Jones left for Delhi Iowa to visit a sister. Mr and Mrs Ralph Caskey spent Sunday at the Porter home. Pendray residents welcome new babies: Paul and Rose, Barrie and Heather Mitchell. George Porter drove to Great Falls Saturday. Garnet McDonald and Herman Fearles visit Great Falls area.
Choir rehearsal tonight at 8 00. Sunday October 19 Sunday school 945 am worship at 11 00 am and 730 pm. Midweek service Tuesday 730 pm. Bynum worship next Sunday 800 pm. Richard F Vick minister.
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