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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1940
Page
2
The selective service act moves through fierce debate though broad support exists. It outlines registration for men aged 21 to 35, service for a year, pay of 30 dollars monthly, and limited deferments for essential defense roles. The piece warns of economic disruption and long-term strain on industry and labor markets.
The Luther League organized on Sept. 12 with D. M. Bell as leader. Officers elected: President Arlene Nelson, vice president Ray Carlson, secretary Helen Threadson, treasurer Jimmy Dale, news reporter Yvonne Wheeler. Next meeting at Yvonne Wheeler’s home Sept. 22 at 7:30 with a program and social hour.
The board of equalization collected 702 847 in August, about 7 000 less than the same month last year. The 5 cent gas tax brought in 647 770, with other receipts listed: corporation taxes 16 215 car lines 14 299 electricity 10 527 income 6 916 oil 3 802 store 793 theater 715 telegraph 578 coal 465 cement 453 metal mines 174 contractor s license 60 telephone 60 inheritance 15.
Echoes from the past recounts the 25 years ago wedding of Miss Ella Goff and Henry Preshinger in Great Falls. The item notes a quarrel leading to James Churchwell shooting his brother Floyd. Floyd wounded but not fatal and expected to recover. Fire damages a kitchen at E L Jourdonnais home.
In Bozeman on September 17, extension poultry specialist Harriette Cushman announced July records from Montana State College demonstration flocks. Mrs. E N Southard of Fairfield led 209 leghorns with 4 403 eggs total and 21 6 eggs per bird.
Winter wheat growers can insure against losses from stink ing smut by seed treatment before planting says H E Morris of the Montana Agricultural Experiment station. He notes seed treatment controls smut and helps curb root rot and other seedling diseases. Two treatments are recommended: ceresan at half an ounce per bushel and copper carbonate 52 percent strength at two to three ounces per bushel. Use a Rotary mixer to cover every kernel. county extension offices provide plans for a simple homemade trainer.
Extension specialist Bessie E. McClelland urges plenty of yellow and leafy vegetables and yellow fleshed fruits to supply vitamin A. Carrots sweet potatoes greens and yellow squash provide key nutrients. muskmefton and yellow peaches are in season. For infants cod liver oil egg yolk and mashed greens supplement milk and vitamin A. Night blindness and xerophthalmia signal deficiency. vitamin A supports cells lining all surfaces.
Nine county residents joined Miss Madeline Stevens of the National Recreational Association for a four day recreational school in New York. Participants from the county included Evelyn Zeigler Lula Swenson Louna Green Chris Swenson Dorothy Swenson Lois Swenson Margaret Conlon Eva Mae Grabow and Stan Halvorson.
In Teton Montana District Court a guardian seeks authority to sell all personal property of R. D. Halpin an insane ward. The hearing is set for October 18 1940 in Choteau with publication of the order required for three weeks in the Choteau Acantha. The sale would cover livestock and some equipment.
The District Court of Montana, Ninth Judicial District, Teton County, issues a summons to Armedia S. Clark and unknown claimants regarding Lots 3 through 12 in Block 43 of Haslett's Second Addition to Chateau. The plaintiff Mayme M. Webb seeks a decree quieting title and barring any claims adverse to Webb's ownership. Writ dated September 10, 1940, attorney L. Kleffman, first publication September 12, last October 8.
Stockholders in Farmers' Cooperative Canal Co receive notice of a 25 dollar per share assessment levied by the directors at Farmington Montana on September 6 1940. Assessments due by October 10 1940 to G E Monkman secretary treasurer. Unpaid shares after October 10 1940 become delinquent and subject to sale on November 2 1940 at 2 p m at the Farmington post office front door to cover delinquent assessment and sale costs. Dated Farmington Montana September 6 1940.
Administrator with the will annexed for John P Gratiot deceased summons creditors and all claimants to exhibit their claims with vouchers within four months after first publication. Creditors must present at the administrator's residence in Montana about 18 miles southwest of Chateau. Dated September 13 1940. First pub Sept 19 last Oct 10.
Department of the Interior notice states Jeremiah Linder of Chateau Montana has filed intent to make three year proof to establish a stockraising homestead claim for parcels in sections 15 21 22 township 22 north range 8 west Mont Montana meridian before the U S Land Office at Great Falls on October 14 witnesses named Lloyd Hodgskiss Oscar Carlson Leonard Carlson and A P Brutosky of Fairfield Montana first publication September 12 last October 10
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