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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1973
Page
3
Editorial notes the horrors POWs faced in North Vietnam and commends veterans for admirable service. It urges remembering Veterans Day on October 22 to honor sacrifices and patriotism, emphasizing the nation’s gratitude for those who answered the call to defend freedom.
The September meeting at the lower Legion hall led by Mrs. Helen Hodgskiss installed officers for the year: Hodgskiss president, Gwen Larson vice president, Edith Southard secretary treasurer, Bonnie Crary second vice president, Lorna Huffman chaplain, Doris Higgins historian, Mary Baker secretary at arms. installing officer Mary Ellen Burns. Poppy Poster prizes announced with Julie Styren first and Marlin Styren second, Zales Davidson third. honorable mentions listed. Penny Baker won in the foreign relations doll dressing contest, the doll advancing to national competition in Hawaii. American Education Week is set for Oct 21–27 to promote school achievement and literacy. Veterans Day and Memorial Day observances noted, with new laws improving veterans care and related issues.
A sermon condemns permissive morals and nudity citing Luke 8 and Gen 3, urging America to return to decency. It recalls Dr. Harry Ironside on the demoniac who was clothed and sane after Jesus exorcised demons, warning of judgment similar to Sodom and Gomorrah.
Hospital notices list multiple admissions births and discharges across Augusta Choteau Fairfield Ledger and other towns. Notable items include a birth to Roxie and Dale Reeves and a discharge for Mary Reeves and daughter. Also a historical note recounts the Hunley submarine sinking the Housatonic in 1864 per the National Geographic Society.
The Meadowlark 4-H club met on October 11 with Bonnie Hodgskiss delivering the American pledge and Ellen Palmer the 4-H pledge. Officers were elected including president Bonnie Hodgskiss and vice president Carol Hodgskiss. New members Lisa Nelson Mary Salmond Stacie Depner Wendy Wedum Ted Black Vance Sherman and Dwayne Palmer were welcomed. Refreshments followed. Donna Enzweiler served as reporter.
All relatives and friends are invited to the wedding of Donnz Vigen and Ron Frigge on Friday October 19 at 7 p.m. at the Choteau Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints. Miss Vigen is the daughter of Willis and Mrs. Vigen of Choteau and Frigge is the son of W. J. Frigge and his wife of Dutton.
The Cho teau Toastmistress Club held its third meeting led by President Mary Bake Karen Rambo Ied. Mary Ferriter won the evening’s table topic award with Joanne Reynolds and Myrna Paulus among participants. Karen Rambo gave a biographical narrative from Woman at the Well. Visitors welcome. meetings are the second and fourth Mondays at Choteau Public Library. The note adds a brief history of The New York Sun.
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