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Evening star., 1928-06-03
By coRINNE FRAZIER.

RIBUTES paid on Decoration
day by the National League OF
American Pen Women to the
memory of five deceased past
4 presidents. and through them
tn all the talented women who have
Served the league In this high Office,
tall attention TO the long period of time
dun inc which the organization has been
an important part of the literary and
artistic life of Washington and of the
Nation.
Mrs. Bonnie Busch, recently elected
national president. is the twenty-fourth
president. and was chosen by an over
Thelning majority at the biennial
elections in April to the leadership of
what is now the largest literary and
nrtiStic organization of women in the
world. founded in this city 81 years
ago this month, in June, 1897.
In the absence Of the national presi-
dent. Mrs Busch. the delegation from
III national board, which made pill
terry and Rock Greek Cemetery on
"Wednesday morning. was headed by
the first vice president, DR.. Mary Meek
Atkeson. who arranged the program.
Graves honored at Arlington were
those of Mrs Alethe Lowber Craig,
president from 1900 to 1901; Mrs.
Rachel Tongate Beck. 1910 10 1911, and
Mrs. Anna Sanborn Hamilton. 1911 TO
1912 At Rock Greek Cemetery memorial
ceremonies were held for Mrs. Mar
Paret Sullivan Burke, the first preSi-
Gent 1897 to 1899, and Mrs. Isaac
Pearson, under whom the league did
notable patriotic service during the
World War, Mrs. Pearson having been
president from 1917 to 1920.
Both Mrs. Burke and Mrs Hamilton
were founders Of the league, an honor
that was also shared by Mrs. Marion
fonrfeIlov ODonoehue of the family
OF the poet Longfellow, who was the
second president of the organization,
from 1898 10 1900, and who is now also
deceased.
Flowers were strewn by the members
Of the delegation; prayer was offered
by Mrs Virginia King Frye, past ma
tional president and now chaplain Of
the organization; brief tributes were
paid by DR.. Atkeson, and at Arlington
Cemetery taps was played by Pvt. Har-
old c. Otis Of the Third Cavalry.
-.nong others present at the cere-
monies were Mrs. Daniel C. Chace, ma
tional recording secretary; Mrs. VIC
toria Faber Stevenson, national treas
trer: Mrs. Nina Reed. editor Of the
League Bulletin: Mrs. Agnes II. New
man. recently elected president Of the
District branch Of the league; Mrs.
Bertha Taylor voorhorst, past national
recording secretary; Mrs. Anne G.:
Manchester. corresponding secretary OF
the District branch: Mrs Katharine S.
BoTee, sister of Mrs. Pearson; Mr.. and
Mrs. Gerald Brooks and their infant
daughter Helen. who was born June
II. 1921, and is known as the Flag
Day Baby" Of the league. her grand
mother being Mrs. Newman. and Mas
Ter Richardson, son Of Anna 6teese
Richardson Of the Wsman's Home
Evening star., 1928-06-03

day night. The weekly programs are to
continue through until election day, and
the radio committee. Of which Miss Lud-
ington. Mrs. Caspar Whitney OF New
York City and Mrs Arthur Ringland Of
washington, D. c., are members, is
outlining the Summer programs which
will deal with subjects In the party
platforms adopted in Kansas City and
Houston.
r
MRS. EMILY NEWELL BLAIR Of
A'A tn Womens National Democratic
Club has gone to Joplin. Mo- to pre-
pare for the two national political con-
ventions. both Of which she will cover
for magazines and newspapers.
Mrs. Blair goes TO the Democratic
convention in double capacity, as she
will serve as vice chairman of the
Democratic national committee in addi-
ton TO covering the sessions. She will
Evening star., 1928-06-03
VIOLIN BEARS MESSAGE.

Correspondence of the Associated Press.
NEW LONDON, Gonna violin
owned by George w. Nichols of New
London and made in Mantua, Italy,
223 years ago, bears a strange irscrip-
ton.
The message, iniaid, In Latin reads:
In Silvis vivasilut in nortua canto"--s
Il have spent my life pleasantly with
nature and now / sing OF death"
70 years ago by Nichols aunt Nichols
does not play the instrument and does
not know how long since bow touched
It's strings The year i705 is recorded
ON the inside Of the violin.
Evening star., 1928-06-03
AIR TAXI LINE IN VIEW.
,ervice Between Belfast and elaa-

service Between Beifast ana OIas-
gov to Began in June.
Correspondence Of fhs Associated Press.
GLASGOW, Scotland. - Giasgow's
aerial taxi passenger service TO Belfast
is to begin operation in June. There
will be daily service, the airplanes ac-
commodating from IL to 20 persons.
The operating concern is the Aerial
Taxis Co Of Glasgow.
The proposed routs between Scotland
and Ireland Is via Dumfries and Stran-
raer. The estimated time Of the air
Journey between Glasgow and Belfast
will be about five hours and the round
trip fare about $40.
In addition to the regular Irish-Scot-
tish service, the company has arranged
to furnish taxiplanes for hire TO any
part OF the country at short notice.
----~s ~---------~
In Rome, Genoa. Florence and Leg
horn, Italy. 10000 new telephones have
been installed in three years. making
the total 49i44
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1928-12-20
INCWALSON GROCERY
DEPARTMENT BEING
GREATLY IMPROVED

The grocery department of the
Ingwalson company, Inc, is under
going a transformation at the hands
of the carpenters. The general ar
rangement is being entirely altered
to conform with the self service plan
that is coming into general use
among progressive grocery stores
throughout the country. New shelv-
ing, divided into neat compartments
for each commodity are being built
and squared off counter is being
set in the center of the room. This
will enable customers to wait on
themselves and avoid much confu-
sion and enable the clerks to wait
on the crowds more expeditiously.
Most of the goods heretofore sold
in bulk will be put up in packages
with the price of each package des-
ignated, which will be great con-
venience to the customers. Blue and
white color scheme will prevail
throughout the department. giving
the place neat and attractive ap-
pearance, which was never possible
under the old system.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1928-12-20
TO TAKE ACTION
TO SECURE GOOD
ROADS. LOCALLY
Local Commercial Club Soon
To Meet and Consider
Ways and Means.

Interest on behalf of good roads is
soon to take on tangible form, by the
announcement that the local Com
mercial Club, which has been dor
man for many months, is soon to
meet for the purpose of discussing
ways and means of making a reality
a we'll graded and graveled highway
between Culbertson and Scobey, with
Plentywood one of the points trav-
ersed by the route.
Such a highway has long been
mapped out and evidences of good
intention are shown by stretches of
graveled highway, several miles in
length, leading out of both Culbert-
son and Scobey. Lack of co-ordinated
action, on the part of communities
vitality affected, has tied up the road
building program in these parts and
prevented adequate appropriations
from state and national highway de-
partments.
1t is believed that with concerted
action on the part of communities
interested and with a definite road
program mapped out, the present un-
satisfactory road situation can be
relieved.
The date of the meeting has not
been definitely set, but it is expect
ed that it will be called for some
time early in January as early action
in the matter is desired.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1928-12-20
HARRY DeSILVA NAMED
LOCAL BAND DIRECTOR
Local Musical Organization
Looks for Active Sea-
son Next Summer.

Harry DeSilva, who for the past
several seasons has been an active
member of the Plentywood Concert
Band, was elected director of that or
ganization at meeting of the band
members last Wednesday evening.
Mr.. DeSilva is talented musician
who has been actively identified
with band organizations for many
years and may be depended upon to
keep the band up to its usual high
standard.
Although there was a light at
tendance at the meeting, much inter
es was shown in the band activities
in prospect for this summer and in
dications are that the band, when re-
cruited up to full strength, will num-
ber twenty-five or thirty pieces.
1t is the intention of the band to
furnish Saturday evening open all
concerts throughout the season, al
innovation which proved very pop
ular when tried last summer. Reg
ular rehearsals will be held every
Wednesday evening.
Besides the election of director
librarian, corresponding secretary
and secretary reasurer were named
at last Wednesdays meeting.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1928-12-20
Masons Elect Officers

Election of officers Of the local
Masonic Lodge took place at meet
ing of that order last Wednesday ev-
ening with the following being nam
ed to constitute the official personnel
for the ensuing year:
L. j. Onstad, w. M.
Jesse Hedges, S. w.
E. M. Krost, j. w.
VIM. Erickson, Treasurer.
F. w. Grave, Secretary.
DR.. w. D. Roy and E. K. Belanski,
trustees of the Masonic Temple As
sociation.
Installation of that body takes
place Wednesday, Jan. 2.
The social evening of the local
Masonic bodies, which is regularly
observed the third Wednesday of each
month, will be held on the second
Wednesday this coming month as
the Eastern Star Lodge will have its
installation at that time, which will
make it a social occasion of more
than usual Importance.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1928-12-20
TEACHERS LEAVE
FOR HOLIDAYS

School closes today for two
weeks vacation over the Christmas
holidays. With the exception of
Donald Cady, Paul Benin and Miss
Ethel Haugen, who remain here
Miss Haugen because of 'illness-all
of the teachers are leaving to spend
Christmas with relatives or friends.
Adeline Ordahl leaves for her home
at Grafton, N. OAK, Ellen Olson,
Dresden, N. d.; Hazel MacMorran,
Lawton, N. D.; Myrtle Larson, Muir
dock, Mimi; Mabel Nordgren, Glas-
gov; Frances Varney, Fargo, N. D.;
Mary Kimball, Missoula; Arna Njaa,
Northwood, N. D.; Minnie Dyste,
Forman, N. D.; Esther Sateren,
Grand Forks; George B. Mcmillan,
Great Falls. Mr.. Mcmillan goes to
Great Falls as a delegate to the
Montana Teachers Association meet
ing to be held there between Christ
mas and New Year.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1928-12-20
Diphtheria Fatal to 2
McCone County Bros.

Glasgow, Dec. 8.-Arthhr, II, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Luckey of
Frazer, died Friday at Frazer depot
while he and brother and his par
ents were waiting to board No. 3 for
Glasgow that the two sons might
have medical treatment for diphther-
ia at hospital. The father stayed
with the body while the mother
brought the younger boy, Richard, 5,
to Glasgow and placed him in the
hospital here but he was then in such
serious condition that his life could
not be saved and he died early Sat
urday morning.
The Luckeys have IL children and
nine were i'll with diphtheria.
The body is at the Peterson chapel
and will be sent to Frazer where both
sons will be buried on Sunday. Mr..
and Mrs. Luckey are farmers resid-
ing in McCone county.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1928-12-20
VICTIM OF COMERTOWN
TRAGEDY is BURIED BY
l. OC AL LEGIONAIRRES
Efforts to Locate Relatives Of
Dead Man Prove
Unavailing.

1t was the privilege of the local
post of the American Legion to fur
nish the one redeeming incident con-
nected with the sordid Comertown
tragedy of last week. 1t was through
their good offices that the victim,
Walter Wheeler, was given Chris
tian burial.
Efforts to secure any definite data
concerning the past life of the dead
man, or of any kin who may have
survived him, have proved unavail-
ing. His age, though not definitely
known, it is presumed was around
thirty-five years, and Legion men,
bers, acting upon the supposition
that he may have been an ex-service
man, saw to it that he was provided
with decent burial. SIX Legion men
acted as pail bearers and Rev. Earle
A. Clifford, chaplain of the post,
read burial service as the body was
lowered to its final resting place.
Having peen an bodied man
prior to his death and Of an age that
would indicate that he had served
with those of his age in the World
War, finger prints of the man were
taken prior to his burial and sent to
the war department where, if the
prints are on record, his true identity
will be established and data concern
ing his life will have been brought to
light.
Tie casket and burial expenses
were paid for by the county. Some
difficulty was experienced in deter
mining whether the county or the
town of Comertown should meet
these expenses. The general opin-
ion, however, seemed to be that as
matter of common decency, the
owner of the place where the tragedy
took place should assume that moral
obligation.
The people Of Comertown did not
take kindly to the unsavory publicity
given their community because of the
unwarranted incident that snuffed
out the life of man. Being an un-
organized community without police
protection they have been powerless
to interfere with combination OF
booze, gambling and vice that has be-
come notorious. They believe how
ever, that when the incidents which
led u p to the tragedy are brought
to light, ways and means of tighten
ing the lid in that community may be
provided and that there may be an
exodus of the parasites that have
been a law unto themselves in the
past.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1928-12-20
NEW SUPERINTENDENT
is CHOSEN BY BOARD

At the last meeting of the board of
education of this city, Mr.. w. r.
Stegner was chosen as the superln-
tendent to succeed Supt. M. y. Glor-
wick, who has resigned and expects
to leave on January 18th.
Mr.. Stegner is at present the state
high school supervisor for the state
of Montana. He has held his pres
ent posotion for years tine, in that
when Carl Jessen, the former inspect
or, was given a position with the Ma
tional Educational Department at
Washington, ID. c., just a year ago
Mr.. Stegner was asked by Miss
Trumper to continue in Mr.. Jessen's
place. He has been we'll liked thru
out the state in his present work, but
now feels the call to get back to
school work.
Mr.. Stegner is a graduate of Carl
eton College at Northfield, Mimi,
and has done considerable post grad
uate work at the University of Min
nesota. His experience consists OF
several years in Minnesota and a
year in the u. S. Navy before COM
ing to Montana six years ago. he
has been assistant principal of the
Custer County High School for five
years before being called to the
State Department.
The Board of Education feels that
it has been successful in getting a
man of this calibre to accept vac,
ancy during the middle Of a school
wear and the hope is that Mr.. Steg-
ner will stay in this community Tor
several wears.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1928-12-20

at 10 o'clock in the morning. Ser
mon by the pastor Immediately after
the program. The confirmants meet
for enrolment. Services at Archer
at 2:30 P. M.
The Plentywood Sunday school
will have their Christmas program in
the evening at 7:30.
Christmas Day, December 25th: Di-
vine worship at Plentywood at IL A.
M. and at Dooley at 2:90 P. M. (Note
change.)
Wednesday, December Goth: Servic-
es at Archer at IL A. M. The con-
firmants meet after the Service.
In the evening at p M. services
with Christmas tree at Antelope.
Special music by choir.
Thursday evening, Dec. 27: Christ
mas tree and program at the Ray
mond Lutheran church at 7:30 P,
M. Sermon by the pastor.
We cordially invite you to wor-
ship with US. We wish also to extend
to one and all our sincerest Christ
mas greetings. May the happiness
and blessings of Christmas be yours
throughout the New Year.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1928-12-20
LARGE CROWD AT
P. T. A. MEETING

A large crowd attended the t. /.
A. meeting Monday evening OF this
week in the High School auditorium.
Several musical selections in keeping
with the Yuletide season were rend-
cred by the grade children and well
received. Short talks of Christmas
seals, tuberculosis and the necessity
of county nurse were given by LIE,
land McNulty, Erny Stewart and
VIM. Willard. Mr.. Albert kollman
gave two very good vocal selections.
The sixth grade won the $5 prize
for the highest average Of parents
attendance at the P. T. A. meetings
the first half of the year.
AS this week was the last meeting
that Mr.. Glorvick will be able to at
tend as the Supt. of the Plentywood
schools, he gave very fitting talk
at this time.
After the meeting lunch was serv-
ed in the domestic science room.
The men will entertain the associa-
ton at the next meeting.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1928-12-20
FARM MATRON
TRIES SUICIDE

Scobey-Drs. Collinson and Nor
row report a sad occurrence Thursday
morning of this week when the wife
of farmer living north of Scobey
sought to end life's struggles and
trials by taking carbolic acid.
The husband, returning from SEQ
bey where he had brought the chill
dren to school found his wife in a
semi-stupefied condition. He found
an empty carbolic acid bottle in the
hands of his little boy and soon de-
cided what his wife had done. He
rushed her to Scobey for treatment
and on arrival here the woman was
unconscious and turning blue. How
ever she responded to the treatments
in about two hours and regained con-
sciousness, when her husband took
her home.
She had swallowed about quar-
ter ounce of the liquid and was suf-
fering terribly from the burning eff
fects. Providing structure IF the
aesophagus does not set in she may
recover.
The unfortunate woman is the
mother of eight children.-Leader. ,
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1928-12-20
Culbertson Decorated

Culbertson, Dec. 17.--Twinkling
lights of Christmas shine through so
evergreen trees planted in rows along
the main street Of Culbertson in ex-
preston of this little city's yuletide
spirit as a result of an action of the
mayor and city council.
The trees are electrically lighted
with red, green, yellow and blue
bulbs and present spirited sight as
evening draws on, twinkling out a
merry message of Christmas senti-
ment.
Current for the lights is taken
from the city's street lighting system
and in every block on the main street
there are at least six trees on each
side along the curb to light the way
for Christmas shoppers.
The display is the delight of little
children, who gather no small pleas
ure in anticipation of Christmas,
while gazing at them.
The custom of planting Christmas
trees on the main street was inaug-
urated last year by Mayor Rucker
but lighting of the trees is an added
feature this year.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1928-12-20

elaborate public celebration of the
Yuletide has been planned, there is
no mistaking that Plentywood and
vicinity is in Christmas mood.
The postoffice force is well aware
of the season. Incoming and out
going mail have both been the heav-
lest the local force has had to con-
tend with and with Yuletide greetings
gaining every year in favor have
made an added burden to the local
postal force. But it's Christmas,
the crowds are expectant and good
natured and that helps lot.
Local stores have been crowded
every day and evening the past week
with Holiday shoppers. The Christ
mas goods are especially attractive
this year and mingling with the
happy Holiday throngs is diver
sion few can resist.
All the churches, both in Plen-
tywood and the neighborhood the
great birthday will be observed in a
manner befitting the occasion. The
following are the Christmas week
schedules at these places of worship:
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1928-12-20
DORES ENTERTAIN

Mr.. and Mrs. R. J. Dore, who
have been in charge of the Farmer
Labor Temple for the past several
months, entertained a number of
their friends at an informal party
at the Temple last Tuesday evening.
Refreshments and many entertaining
diversions took up the bulk of the
evening. An unusual feature of the
entertainment was the presentation
of Russian ballet version of Toll
stoy's masterpiece entitled "The
Jealous Wife," which was staged in
realistic fashion and pronounced by
those privileged to see it, ''simply
ripping" The Dores have terminal
ed their connection with the Temple
ard it is understood, are soon to
leave Plentywood. The party was in
the nature of a farewell.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1928-12-20
CLORVICK SURPRISED

A very pleasant surprise for Supt.
M. o. Glorvick had been planned by
the members of the school faculty
together with Mrs. 0. A. Opgrande.
This jolly group descended upon the
home of the Glorvicks on Tuesday ev-
ening Of this week, prepared to have
a good time, bringing their enter
tainment and lunch committees with
them. After an evening of fun, Mr..
Mcmillan, in behalf Of the faculty,
preseted Mr.. Glorvick with a Sheaf-
fer pen and pencil set, whereupon
lunch was served and the party broke
up in the spirit of jollity and coop
Grafton.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1928-12-20
SUICIDE, MURDERER
OF SAN FRANCISCO
WAS MONTANA MAN

Wolf Point, Dec. 14.-Ray McNett,
who, according to news dispatches in
Sunday papers, shot his housekeeper
and himself at San Francisco, is be-
lieved to be the same Ray McNett
who moved to California from the
Hamblin community in McCone coun-
ty several years ago. This McNett
would be about 35 or SO. His wife
died number of years ago from
complications following influenza.
Three young sons were left. The
McNetts were among the early settl-
ers in the Hamblin community, sew
eral brothers and other relatives of
Ray living there now. 1t is under
stood that his mother left last sum-
mer for San Francisco to make her
home with her son.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1928-12-20
PRETTY BABY!

Miss Katherine Boris received a
very novel and unusual gift at a
dance held in Plentywood recently
where it was advertised that real
live baby" would be given away. 1t
was a real baby all right and, as one
admirer exclaimed "Just the cutest
kid" The names of the parents of
the founding have not been disclosed
other than that it's dad is a pugna-
cious roughneck known as "Bill" and
it's mother a meek, ruminating crea-
ture known to her friends as "Nan."
Miss Boris did not adopt the baby
but switched the responsibility for a
consideration of four dollars.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1928-12-20
Montana Mans Parole Is
Revoked; Taken Again

Oakley Dayton of Dore, N. d., who
plead guilty to horse stealing
charge and received a suspended SEN
tence of from to A years in the
state penitentiary in district court
at Sidney several months ago, the
suspended sentence being revoked as
result of knitting affray at a
dance at Dore few weeks ago, was
taken into custody at Libby, Mont,
recently and taken to the state peni-
tentiary at Deer Lodge to serve out
his sentence, according to advice re-
ceived by Sheriff Geo. T. O'Brien of
Sidney this week
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1928-12-20
FAREWELL PARTY FOR
]. II. GRANDIN

A farewell surprise party was held
at the Grandin home last Friday
night in honor of j. R. Grandin by
members of Charles Carignan Post
of the American Legion. Cards were
played as the diversion of the even
ing. Mr.. Grandin has been an OPP
helm resident for the past three
years in the u. S. immigration ser
vice and has been transferred to
Marcus, Wash. In parting the group
wished MIR. Grandin good luck in
jumping stumps in the district into
which he is moving.