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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1939
Page
2
The article contrasts today with 1914 noting fewer nations at risk yet possible wider entry. It highlights public opinion shaping war aims, media’s front row seat, and a growing push toward internationalist ideas and a federation concept as postwar peace goals emerge.
The Deer Lodge state penitentiary inmate count rose from 531 to 541 in August. Warm Springs hospital population stood at 1,892 patients on September 1, down from 1,897 on August 1.
Montana state highway department reports 93 763 tourist cars entered the state before Labor Day, 12 percent more than last year’s 83 665 at ports of entry and U S customs stations on the Canadian border. State engineer D A McKinnon notes many travelers eluded stations or entered after night closures. The Glacier Park count also shows 12 percent higher travel than 1938.
The employment division of the state unemployment compensation commission placed 15 224 persons in public and private employment between January 1 and August 31 this year. The service placed 2 343 in August, 1 003 in private industry and 1 340 in public employment. Employers increasingly seek aid in securing workers, and the service refers workers free of charge to employers for selection.
Gasoline tax refunds paid by the state board of equalization in August totaled 72 977 dollars, down 14 000 from the same month last year. August claims approved declined from 2 152 to 1 376. Refunds last month accounted for 13 percent of tax collections as nonusers, cities, and counties received five cents per gallon refunds.
The article argues modern science supports Atlantis as a real ancient continent now submerged. It cites ocean floor evidence, lava brought from depth, a mid Atlantic ridge, and biogeographic clues from seals and insects. It links Cro Magnon Europe and American Indian myths to a possible land bridge and urges America to defend liberty.
Mrs. Lila Nett dies in Great Falls hospital after long Augusta life. Services by Eastern Star. survived by husband Edward R Nett two children Jack and Lenore father Joseph A White sister Zula Kennedy and five brothers. Burial at local cemetery. pallbearers named. Also notes two recent marriages Fern Ogden and J Halloran and Amelia Rose Belzer and John Doyle Heaton. Flat Creek road graded. locals say it improves travel in wet and snowy weather. Grave multiple losses referenced as grim reaper strikes thrice in just over a year.
At the home of Mrs. Zula Kennedy mourners recall the passing of Mrs. Jenny White along with her husband Robert Kennedy and sister Mrs. Lila Nett during that period.
The Fish and Game Commission announces a special elk season starting Friday in the South Fork and Middle Fork areas of the Plathead river wilderness for bull elk with branched horns. From October 1 to November 30 the season expands to elk of both sexes in the same areas, with a 1250 elk harvest cap. Rifle season in Ravalli county begins September 20 with two areas open for elk of both sexes, buck deer, and adult Rocky Mountain goats.
Rainbow Girls 4 H Club held a reorganization meeting at the community center on Saturday September 8 at 2 p.m. Officers elected for the coming year include Anita Johnson president Anna Weishaar vice president Florence Ruth Hoover secretary treasurer Patty Lou Eaton song and cheerleader Nira Helen Lacher reporter Recreation leaders Barbara Haight and Lorraine Seigle leaders Eleanor Peden and Helen Rae McDermott. The project for the year will be a first year sewing club.
An extra spotted tick fever case in Ravalli county last week brings the year total to 21, with 5 deaths so far this year versus 3 in all of last year. 12 cases were reported in 1938.
Sheriff finds a whisky barrel with bootleg value of 2500 near Collins. A 320 acre ranch near Farmington sold for 90 dollars per acre to a Minnesota man. George Wiliet and Chick St. Germain arrested for burglary after complaint by Herman Olson. 70 cars of Minnesota hay bought by County Agent Robert Clarkson. Bret Read and Mrs Jennie Stewart obtain marriage license. Room in public school basement wired for electricity for Boy Scout meetings. Four divorces granted by Judge Hattersley and partnership dissolved involving six individuals. Robert Fairburn, a prominent Teton stockman, dies after ill health. Clarence Looney and Denzil McDonald to play for Chateau golf club. W G Bloomdahl wins trip to California for insurance sales. K E Sturgis leaves for Spokane for Penney Store managers convention. Miss Alva Larson returns to Chateau after European tour.
The District Court of Montana Teton County issues a summons in the divorce action of Al M Sherwood vs Rose Sherwood. Defendant must answer within twenty days, or default judgment will be entered. Case alleges desertion in December 1930 and ongoing separation. Clerk H M Daley records the notice. Busha & Greenan represent the plaintiff in Great Falls. First publication Aug 24, last Sept 14, 1939.
Susan Fitzgerald sues Henry Klein and others including spouses and unnamed parties to quiet title to land in Teton County Montana. The suit targets SW 1/4, SW 1/4 of Sec 24, W 1/2 of Sec 25, and E 1/2 of Sec 26 in Township 23 N Range 1 W, with all appurtenances. Judgment by default if no answer within 20 days after service. First publication August 24, last September 14.
Public Service Commission of Montana orders further hearing on the reasonableness of Montana-Dakota Utilities gas rates charged to consumers in Conrad Chateau and Valier Montana. Hearing will be held September 21 1939 at 10:00 A M in the District Court room of the County Courthouse Conrad Montana. The investigation follows an August 18 1939 evidence session and an order to show cause.
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