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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1949
Page
2
A tribute notes Margaret Mitchell second only to the Bible in circulation for Gone With The Wind. Her death following a traffic accident ends new works from the authoress, whose simplicity and kindness remained evident despite fame and fortune.
The notice urges drivers to be extra careful as thousands of children return to class after summer vacation. It warns that early in the year students may be careless about traffic safety, and calls for keeping a clean accident record in Chateau during the opening days of the school season.
The piece argues that deep freeze units and other gifts to politicians are not new and that such favors undermine public integrity. It notes private businesses often ban accepting favors to avoid obligations, a standard also claimed by many lawmakers. It warns a sweeping inquiry could uncover broader corruption in Washington.
The piece reviews the State Department’s White Paper on China, arguing the 1,000 page report confirms a costly failure despite aid efforts. It highlights General Wedemeyer’s warned prognosis, the ignored five year aid plan, and fears of renewed communist expansion in Korea, the Philippines, and Japan.
Montana Highway Patrol supervisor E H England ordered all patrolmen to cite in court anyone leaving burning camp fires or discarding burning material from vehicles. He urged use of ash trays and frequent emptying to prevent fires, noting carelessness costs millions in damages and resource loss.
England warned drivers they face fines up to $500 or six months in jail for discarding burning tobacco into dry roadside grass. He urged residents to avoid firebug behavior and protect forests and wildlife.
Montana output rises to 130000 birds up from 113000 last year as lower feed costs and new entrants boost production. Nationally 41107000 turkeys are raised, 29 percent more than last year, the second largest crop on record after 1945. Prices trend downward this year while growers plan October markets.
The Montana Commissioner of State Lands and Investments will offer at public auction on September 20, 1949 at 11:00 A.M. in Choteau court room land in Teton County. Bids must include 10 percent certified funds, payment details, and fees. Lands carry 5 percent interest, 33 installments, and reservations of minerals, liens on crops, and rights of way.
Mr. and Mrs. A. Moser left for Greeley Colorado by train last Friday night after receiving a telegram announcing the death of Mr. Moser's brother August. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Morhardt were visitors at Sunny Slope on Sunday with Ted teaching school there this year. Mr. and Mrs. Art Weist visited the McHenry Morhardt home Sunday evening.
Mr and Mrs Ernest Weist and children visited relatives in Brady Sunday. Mrs Bob Brownell and children visited A Moser and A Weist homes last Thursday afternoon. Bud Rafter and family of Three Forks stayed at Dick Rafter home Sunday to Tuesday. J G Johnson and Henry Weist with O Schaefer visited Saturday evening. H H Wuest shopped in Great Falls Monday. Mrs Dick Rafter and Mrs Bud Rafter shopped there Monday. Gail Skelton returned home after weeks with her grandmother.
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