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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1946
Page
1
Superintendent W J Shirley reports four applicants for the band director post while a city council mill tax for a municipal band is discussed. The piece urges cooperation of city and school officials to fund a capable leader and revive the town’s concert and marching bands.
The Teton Bulldogs battled Fort Benton to a scoreless tie amid penalties and limited offense at Fort Benton. Key moments included Jim Jackson's 53 yard interception return and Rose’s runs, while Choteau pressed at the Fort Benton 12 late in the game.
Choteau Public School will sell meal tickets to over 100 children for noon lunches. Tickets cost 3.00 for regular lunch students and 1.50 for occasional lunchers, with individual meals at 15 cents and milk included. The program, run with Lions Club help, credits meals for students who bring produce. Government helps cover some costs, but the school district bears much of the expense.
The Corbett brothers announce no roller skating at the pavilion next Wednesday due to preparations for the 49er celebration. Skating will resume on future Wednesdays.
Mrs. LeHoma Ehlert of Cut Bank arrived at Chateau to teach one of the largest first grade classes in the public school. She is the second first grade hire this fall with 46 students enrolled and officials asked the public to help her find an apartment. Ehlert is a graduate of Great Falls High School and Eastern Montana Normal College at Billings.
Construction of an eight mile forest service road on the north fork of the Teton began this week, led by Ranger Jack Hinman and the McLaughlin Construction Co. The route extends to the mouth of the west fork of the Teton River, opening timber stands to ease a lumber shortage. A surveying crew has worked in the canyon for about three weeks and completion is slated for fall.
Royal theatre manager Hugh Reid announces October as a Banner Month with the latest releases from MGM 20th Century Fox Warner Bros and Paramount. Films include Anna and the King of Siam Devotion Cluny Brown Do You Love Me Stolen Life Centennial Summer and Kitty. The front will feature special banners and plush carpets will be installed in the lobby.
The County Agricultural Conservation association received 944 000 in grants this fall up from 148 000 last year and 4 000 above the 1946 request. Roy Morgan says many conservation tasks on signed farm plans can still be done before December 31 with county committee approval, including drainage, irrigation prep, water structures, and erosion control.
County school officials call for a campaign to abolish the Teton County high school and establish a district school at Chateau. The measure will appear on the November 11 general election ballot, with officials saying a large yes vote is needed to fund a district high school and preserve accreditation. Citizens in Dutton Power Fairfield and rural areas would see levies end and enrollment improve under the change.
Teton County High School names 12 student officers across four classes. Senior leaders include President Lawrence Burlin Game and Treasurer Jack Payne with sponsor Cleo Buck. Junior officers are President Geraldine Lindseth and Vice President Pauline Lyons with sponsor Gloria Heisner. Sophomore officers include President Jim Jackson and Treasurer Edmund Schiller with sponsor. Freshman officers list Frances Humble as president and Phyllis Dale as vice president, Leslie Arensmeyer as treasurer. A volunteer firemen meeting is set for 3 PM tomorrow night.
Moose hall on Cha teau's north side hosts a dance this Saturday night open to the general public. The Moose organization plans weekly dances with an orchestra for upcoming weeks. Admission is one dollar per couple and a lunch is available at extra cost.
Zales N. Eeton Republican candidate for United States senator spoke at the Masonic hall in a Monday night rally. About 100 attendees heard discussions on the Truman Wallace controversy and national outlook. Ecton banquet honored the candidate as officers were elected to lead the Teton county Republican committee.
Fidelity chapter No. 18 Eastern Star marks its Golden Jubilee with a 6:30 banquet at the Lutheran church, 8 p.m. program at Rich School auditorium, and a reception at the Masonic temple. Guests include Mrs. Betty Coleman and I. D. Hadzor among state officers. Reservations via Mrs. Emily Crary.
The Lions club sponsors a week of the annual days of 49 celebration with a parade of colorful characters from Peach Fuzz Dunckel to Iron tail Payne. The event runs Friday and Saturday, October 4 and 5, to raise funds for civic and charitable work.
Phil I. Cole, 77, noted Teton County figure and former teacher, lawyer, and sheep dealer, died of a heart attack at 11 this morning in Choteau after earlier illness in Browning. Born August 16, 1869, he came to Choteau in 1900, served as school principal, practiced law, and twice held county attorney. Survived by daughter Myrna of Kalispell visiting. brothers Wheeler of Fairfield and Harry in California. Funeral plans undisclosed.
A Chateau Volunteer Fire Department member recalls a bizarre midnight turnout at City hall after Wailing Winnie woke the town at 3 30 am. Firefighters arrived in pajamas and overalls, some shoeless, others sockless, with one man in red underwear. All but one member showed up. they later returned to bed after responding to a brush fire at the Swortzel farm near Joe Moser buildings.
The state fish and game commission announces elk and deer hunting in Teton County from October 15 to November 15. Elk of either sex may be hunted throughout the county except east of the range 7 west to 8 west line. Each hunter may take one elk. Hunters may take one buck deer with antlers at least four inches above the skull.
The Woman's club music and literature group will meet at the Methodist church next Wednesday evening Oct. 2. The Best String ensemble directed by Mrs. William H. Fluhr will perform with members including Mrs. Eva Stober and Mrs. John Szabo among others.
Te ton county farmers had about 85 percent of the dry land harvest completed amid late summer rains. Frost threats were averted and no frostbite reported as a big rush continues to sow winter wheat. Peas, sugar beets and flax remain to be cut in project areas near Trutton Chateau and Pendroy.
About 15 growers of resistant Rescue wheat met at the courthouse to discuss preliminary plans for distributing seed among interested growers in Teton county. A five member committee will allot seed and coordinate across multiple counties to ensure uniform plan and set 1947 price.
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