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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1940
Page
1
Courtney Riley Cooper, noted authority on crime and criminals, is dead. The public questions the cause and manner of his death while recalling his decades of work exposing fifth columnists and his overzealous stance toward FBI scrutiny.
An ill fated tale follows a man identified as Cooper who turned to crime fiction and circus clowning. After a period of depression heightened by failed FBI contact he hanged himself, joining other famed clowns Slivers and Marcelline in tragedy. The piece reflects on clowns bearing hidden sorrows.
A somber note expresses deep regret over a terrible tragedy involving Chappie Forgey. The writer credits Forgey as one of God's finest and laments fate's hand in shortening a life span believed to be measured by seconds.
A Choteau court house registration board with eight workers filed 309 men aged 21 to 36 for the draft by 9 PM after starting at 7 AM. Countywide figures were not yet released this morning.
T O Larson reports a protest from Dutton and Pendrey residents about the draft board chosen by Governor Roy E. Ayers. He requests removal of his name from the board and the appointment of a representative from Dutton, stating it is in the best interests of all concerned.
The passage notes quick processing of registrants with small waiting lists and issuance of cards and instruction booklets. Governor Ayers announced the county draft board members Chris Beck T O Larson and Al Udin with a lawyer and examining physician in each county B I Packer and Dr E B Maynard named locally.
Teton high meets Browning high in a Thursday night game after a 7-0 win over Great Falls Reserves. Key players may return, with Stott out due to dental injury and Ledesky possible post-quarantine.
The St. Paul s Lutheran Church Fairfield observes its twenty fifth anniversary this Sunday with 11 a m services. Pastor Olaf Anderson leads, joining former pastors Lunde Great Falls Alstad Chateau and Anderson Fairfield who will speak. The church started in 1910, building completed in 1915, growing from under a dozen members to 279.
Bynum community group presents a program led by Gene Umphress and Ira T. Perkins with Mae Thompson performing Black Clouds. Directors include S L Dahl Reader Rev Chas Tate Helen Lane Nona Schrammeck and Eva Grabow with piano by Edmond Bammel.
The county clerk’s office lists marriages licensed this past week. Edward W. Pluhar of Fairfield and Helen Reeploeg of Roundup on October 11. Jimmie Ray of San Mateo California and Irene Olson of Fairfield on October 11. Ray W. Madsen of Cut Bank and Maine Graves of Fairfield on October 12. Richard L. Olson of Great Falls and areaet Haley of Great Falls on October 12.
A note to the county welfare office announces a supplementary pick up enrollment for the Civilian Conservation Corps on Tuesday October 29. Youths wishing to enroll should apply in person or by mail to the Teton County Department of Public Welfare at the courthouse.
The Rev Olaf Anderson, pastor of the local Lutheran church, will preach his farewell sermon this Sunday at 3 p.m. He resigned to become pastor of the First English church at Havre, to take effect November 4. He organized the Choteau Lutheran church a year ago this month. A successor has been called and will reside in Choteau. He will also preach farewell at Farmington Sunday at 4 15 p.m. A reception for Rev and Mrs Anderson followed the service.
The 1941 price-adjustment program mirrors 1940 regulations. W H Wellenstein notes parity-based payments, tied to average wheat yields on farm allotments. Payments depend on 1940 returns below parity. caps ensure 75 percent parity in prior years. Eligibility requires wheat planting within allotment and no overplanting on other farms under control. Congress allotted 212 million dollars for 1941 payments. in Teton county farmers have received about 300 thousand dollars for 1940 crop.
The American Legion Auxiliary met Monday evening Oct 14 at Mrs Clara Bakers home with 66 in attendance including out of town visitors from Fort Benton Great Falls and Fairfield. Beads and tribal customs were discussed along with a craft display and a future district meeting set for Augusta Nov 23 with a prize for the unit highest attendance.
Miss Margaret Haley daughter of Mr and Mrs H E Haley and Dick Olson both of Great Falls were married at the Methodist parsonage by Rev R F Vick Saturday evening. A turkey dinner was served at the Liscum home for 25 guests. The couple will live in Great Falls where Olson is employed in the county surveyor's office.
Reports on ticket sales across the county forecast strong turnout for the eighth annual Teton's Own Chautauqua this Friday through Sunday October 18 19 and 20. Friday and Saturday feature serious and humorous entertainment with musical numbers. The T C H S band directed by Irshal Davis will perform Friday in concert. the Bynum community band opens Saturday. Prizes awarded for high school oratorical contest winners from Fairfield Dutton and Teton. The All County Chorus and accordion solos add variety. season tickets are 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children.
John G. Brown prominent Helena lawyer will speak at a Republican rally in the county courthouse next Wednesday evening Oct 23. The event observes No Third Term Day with music and entertainment. Democrats are invited to attend.
Nine applicants were initiated into the local FFA chapter with Greenhand members accepted. The formal initiation and emblem awarding are planned for the second Wednesday in November. New members named include Pete Huisenga Hal Jenson Orville Mauseth Leslie Otness Orville O’Keefe Wm Randall Don Salisbury Morris Swenson Tony Timmerman Mac Wiseman and Fred Swain.
Joan Green daughter of Judge J. J. Green of Cut Bank was named Miss Montana by Gov. Roy Ayers for the Cavalcade of States at Treasure Island during closing ceremonies. She was born in Choteau attended public schools there until 1929 then Helena High School and the University of Chicago. Green has served as secretary to the head of the women s division at the San Francisco exposition and last year helped run the Montana booth at the fair.
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