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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1946
Page
1
After a 14 day countryside tour the writers note urban vs rural contrasts. They recall a local eating house and its card on aging, fashion, and changing social norms, contrasting past and present. Appreciation is given to two university editors and a continuation hints at content on page four.
Sophia Van Wichen 75 native of Holland and longtime Teton county resident died Friday. She arrived in America during World War I and lived near Bole before moving to Choteau. Funeral held Monday at the Methodist church with Rev. Harold Engdahl officiating and nephew Cornelius Van Wichen among attendees.
More than 1,200 contestants fished the Missouri River from Hardy Bridge to Craig in the first annual Great Falls Junior Chamber of Commerce derby. Fifteen year old George Garvin of Great Falls won 500 dollars for a 4 pound 5 ounce rainbow, while a Great Falls woman earned 100 dollars in merchandise. A junior division winner took 50 dollars in merchandise, and prizes were awarded for the largest trout caught. Clara Pelletier of Choteau caught a 74 pound carp that did not qualify as only trout counted.
Choteau aviation fans met at the airport Tuesday night to form a flying club led by Base Operator Bob Waltermire. The group aims to buy planes to reduce member flying rates to 3 dollars per hour and plans a second meeting Friday at 8 30 p m to elect officers and decide on aircraft types.
Hampton Bloom, owner of Bloom's grocery at Chateau, was elected president of the Associated Merchants of Montana and the Montana State Food Distributors association at their annual convention in Butte on Monday and Tuesday. The honor came to the Chateau merchant at the close of the event.
Hampton Bloom won the presidential post succeeding Henry W. Markus of Whitefish. Bloom has run a Chateau grocery for 10 years after earlier stores in Bynum and a 1941 move to a new building. E R O'Neil and Bert Van Cleve attended. Van Cleve spoke at the meeting.
Four 4-H home economics members attend the Montana 4-H Club Congress in Bozeman this week representing Teton county. Kathryn Reiquam of Collins leads. Margaret Montague enters the demonstration contest on making sweet rolls. Helen Mae Tangen and Audrey Sunder judge foods and clothing. Hazel Johnson is Teton county style revue girl. About 300 delegates are expected with events including a lawn party dress revue candle lighting and a banquet Wednesday evening.
Choteau residents show interest in a Lions Club sponsored event as preparations for a 49ers themed gathering begin. The community readies for a visible display of wildlife awareness and local participation during the week.
Zales N. Ecton the Republican nominee for United States senator from Montana will speak at a banquet in his honor at the Masonic hall then address a rally next Monday evening. The event, chaired by K. E. Sturgis, charges $1 per plate and is the first major state race appearance at Chateau this year. Ecton, a farmer and stockman and veteran, has served in the state legislature and leads a campaign focused on farming and basic Montana industries.
The Teton Bulldogs overwhelmed Columbia Falls 26 to 0 at the high school stadium in the season opener. Hinman and Dahlin sparked the backfield while Rose powered through the line for a two yard score. Tricket intercepted a pass in the third quarter and returned it for a TD. Payne Dennison and Swanson led strong line play though some spots remained uneven.
Kindergarten pupils in Mrs. Elmer Erickson’s class join a health themed Milky Way study. The five year olds create milk industry posters, churn butter, and plan a dairy visit as part of a broader health education effort at the Choteau grade school.
Western Union Telegraph Co. consolidates the telegraph business formerly handled by Continental Telegraph Co. at Milwaukee Railway offices west of Mo bridge S C. The change takes effect September 1 and the Milwaukee depot will handle all commercial telegrams except money transfers. A direct wire to Great Falls relays for prompt service across the se States and Canada.
Arnold Riven of Missoula and Mary Schmit of Lewistown, vacation editors for the Acantha, returned to their homes Friday after serving in the role for the past two weeks.
Chateau public schools started hot noon lunches with Mrs. George Gunther as cook. Principal Frank Benbrooks reported the program serves about 50 students Tuesday rising to 181 by Wednesday. Students pay 10 cents per meal or bring food for credit. federal surplus commodities help, but the district faces a $300 budget shortfall.
Community leaders urge immediate donations to raise 15000 more to qualify for a 40000 federal grant. County residents are asked to mail gifts to Citizens State Bank and a public fundraising banquet may be planned with a noted medical speaker.
The order of the eastern star marks the 50th anniversary with a Sept 28 program at the high school auditorium at 8 pm after a 6 39 pm banquet at the Lutheran church reservations due early. A reception and evening lunch follow in the Masonic Temple. Husbands of eastern stars are invited. Guests from out of town are expected.
The Royal theater will run 2 PM matinees every Saturday with doors opening at 1 45 PM Manager Hugh Reid says the first show is a double feature Danger Signal Rainbow Over Texas and the final chapter of Manhunt of Mystery Island Also planned is entertainment for farmers ranchers and youngsters with complete programs announced by Reid
Four Choteau youths enlist in the army air forces at the East base in Great Falls. Lloyd E. Nelson Harold T. LeMond Frank T. Falardeau and Richard H. Gutierrez join for 18 months to secure GI Bill benefits before expiration. Captain Merlin E. Carleton of the army recruiting service confirms the action.
Muriel Reiquam, county superintendent, lists staff for Teton County schools. Chateau grade school features Frank Benbrooks as principal with Ella Irwin, Clara Dorn and others. Teton County high includes Supt W J Shirley and John Ancell among teachers. Fairfield grade and high schools list multiple instructors. Dutton, Power, Collins, Agawam, Pendray, Weist, Greenfield also show staff names.
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Johnson of Chateau travel by bus from Great Falls Friday to Calgary. They will attend the Great Falls Chapter number nine and Blue Lodge of Calgary meeting and Royal Arch Masons of Calgary. Calgary Blue Lodge will confer Master Mason degrees Friday. Great Falls chapter will confer Royal Arch degrees Saturday. The Chateau delegates return Sunday.
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