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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1939
Page
1
A farmer writer recalls startling a wild duck nesting in fields during early summer. The duck feigns injury to divert pursuers as a tractor threatens the nest, and the author reflects on generations of instinct and the desire to avoid destroying eggs if the nest can be found.
The memory centers on London citizens reacting to air raid sounds with prayer and protective mothers shielding children, contrasted with a portrait of Hitler unseen but guiding troops. The piece recalls Haile Selassie in contrast, noting Ethiopia’s leader and the pursuit of gold amid conflict.
The October Ameri can remarks on government overreach note wartime price fixes for wheat. It cites a spike to 60 or 61 cents a bushel, then a drop of ten cents after President Roosevelt and his aides warned against farmer profiteering. The critique contrasts curbs on food with no apparent action on war materiel costs.
The passage notes that munitions and mechanical war accessories were priced before declarations of war at over a dollar and a half per bushel of wheat. It also states that wages for workers producing these items were set at over a half dollar per wheat unit.
A neighbor recalls farmers quitting the farm program because benefits and freedom to farm large tracts clashed. Some cleared up to twelve hundred acres, planted wheat, and never harvested a kernel. The speaker labels such growers as fools.
The Teton Bulldogs travel to Fort Benton for their season opener this Saturday. The game carries no district title implications due to division separation, but local fans recall Fort Benton’s strong past teams and last year’s district final loss to Cut Bank. The article highlights key players and the expected first-string lineup, including Rosengren’s return and several new backs and linemen.
Stanley Smith, manager of the Chateau pool, released the season’s financial report showing a small operating loss despite receipts around 370 dollars. Total swims reached 6 584 with near equal men and women. 26 children and 30 adults took lessons. one life saving rescue occurred.
Parachute jumper and Sky Riders manager Paul Nalewaja arranged a performance for Sunday September 24 in Choteau. The show, in its fourth year here, will include stunts and two parachute jumps. Passengers ride for a penny per pound with free admission to the field.
At a Saturday Lions meeting leaders announced organizing two five member school patrol teams to guard street crossings and reduce pupil accidents. Principal Miss Ruby Miller and Highway Patrolman A A Kemp will select and train the volunteers. belts badges and whistles are ordered for duty.
The Chateau Woman's Club opened its season at Mrs. Clarence Looney’s home with a strong turnout. The program centered on Safety Council led by Mrs. George Duvendack. reports covered the flower show, tea, and critique talks. Officers named include President Mrs. Fred Willson and Vice President Mrs. R. G. Keeton.
Irshal Davis the Te ton high band instructor announces the band parents club will organize next Monday Sept 18 at 8 p m in the high school building. All senior band parents are urged to attend as events this winter depend on active support and the junior band prospects look bright with several members advancing to the senior unit.
Verlyn Lee daughter of Frank Lee Route 3 Clear Lake holds a newborn calf weighing 24 pounds. The tiny animal is described as about the same size as a newborn calf of its kind, highlighting the remarkable birth weight in this farm feature.
Great Falls reporter says 321250 fish were planted in August in local waters. Pishkun reservoir received 120950 grayling and 149000 rainbow. 51300 rainbow stocked in Sun River north fork. Fishing at Eureka reservoir yields large rainbow catches, prompting talk of origins and future stocking.
Glacier Park closes Friday September 15 prompting a switch to winter timing for the Great Falls Choteau route. Bus leaves Great Falls 7 30 am arrives Choteau 9 am departs 9 10 am return arrives 2 50 pm departs 3 00 pm and reaches Great Falls 4 30 pm. Winter service ends north of Browning.
A Augusta region dude ranch wrangler recounts a compares with the John Gilpin ride as cowboys corral a troublesome bear that climbs a tree and wears a bell. At 3 am the wrangler hunts horses but is outpaced by the bell bearing lead horse which turns out to be a bear seven miles from home at dawn.
Public service commission of Montana announces the Montana Dakota Utilities rate hearing will reopen in Conrad on Thursday Sept 21 at 10 a m. The case covers gas rates in Conrad Choteau Valier and surrounding areas with a full investigation into evidence received since the previous Aug 18 session. Gas consumers seeking lower rates are urged to attend.
Chateau hunters ready scatterguns for a one day attack on native upland birds in Teton county and across the state. A game wardens survey shows grouse numbers rising statewide with some areas nearly doubling. In Lincoln county the season lasts through Wednesday with a three bird daily limit per hunter.
Two local Boy Scouts Bill Daley and Wm Sabo with scout leader Bill Olsen were guests of the forest service on a Labor Day pack trip awarded for outstanding work. Forest Ranger J Howard led them from August 30 to September 4 visiting Route Creek Gates Park Bear Top lookout Chinese Wall Wrong Creek and Ear Mountain observing game and fire prevention methods in the Lewis and Clark area.
State fish and game warden J A Weaver visited Chateau from Helena to set up a big game checking station at the Beaupre Hotel by October 1. The article explains hunting dates in Teton County, including a supplementary law for the north fork Sun River drainage and general elk and deer seasons across the county.
The annual departure of local youths for higher education is underway with a nearly complete list of students and their colleges. Notables include Margaret Carlson and John Billings heading to Montana State University, and others to Montana State College, State Normal Dillon, and Oregon or California institutions.
The Lions Club regular meeting featured three sound films two on car manufacturing steps and one comedy. L H Kempton served as program chairman. Billie Baillie performed two xylophone solos. Guests included Clair Strom Frank B Collins Joe Lindseth Jere Faust and John Dunckel. Reports covered the swimming pool project and the 49ers committee with plans for a bigger celebration this year.
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