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The Washington times., 1930-02-13

five days occurs between an
nouncements of signed players
by Clark Griffith, che at least
lets the world know he is alive
and kicking with his players
over terms. But the baseball
world isn't even sure now the
Old Fox is even alive, much
less arguing over salaries.
Since Griff went for the bonus
bolognuS theory Of baseball
compensation, word has been
received from him almost
every other day that hi: radio
compass had located another
contract, either on his desk or
in the mails. But not SO here
of late.
It may just be that his straw
president, Joe Engel, has taken
the party in tow at Chatta-
nooga and is showing them the
turnstiles which the customers
are expected to whirl or Is con-
Quoting them over the far
reaches Of the outfield to show
them what it will take to make
home run in the Lookouts'
park. But. at any rate, they
should have communicated with
the home office by now, and
for that. reason there is much
anxiety here as to their pos
Sible fate.
Airplane and dog sled rescue
parties are being organized in
the vicinity Of the path which
the missing navigatorS are ex-
pected to have followed. Trad
ing posts along the route have
been notified to keep lights
burning all night in case the
wanderers should stumble onto
one Of the outpoStS of civiliza-
ton and need their bearings
corrected,
If Griff could only get
through one message to the
waiting world that Braxton or
Marberry or Jones or GoSlin
had signed, the apprehension
would be relieved, but since no
word whatever has come from
him since he disappeared in
the tunnel which runs under
meath the Capitol and leads
to the southwark trail, there
is real perturbation hereaboutS.
Teacher-Who are the three
great men whose birthdays all
come during the month Of
February?
willie--Lincoln. Washington
and Ruth.
Scientists who are going
about trying to isolate the
parrot disease germ won't get
very far until, they turn it
over TO q polytechnic clinic.
The new coach of the New
York Yankees is a chap by the
name Of doc" Painter. Boy,
get me the iodine.
So it has come to this, eh?
Where the high schools are
barring basketball players for
performing with an A. A. u.
team. One for Ripley. what?
After Jack Sharkey wins the
heavyweight championship, he
says he's going to Hollywood
to make a picture. Probably
a talkie.
The Washington times., 1930-02-13
Hess A. C. DiamOnders
Will Assemble Tonight

Members of the Hess A. C. base
ball club will gather tonight at
31S Thirteenth st. S. E. Asked
to attend are w. Lovelace. E.
Dean, F. Hayes. A. Bopp, w.
Edinger, E. Edinger. w. Ball, r.
Schwartzman, J. Bailey. c. Ding
Ter, H. Guethler, A. Dueterman
and c. Amidon.
The Washington times., 1930-02-13
is THIS A NECK?

Ference Holubans Magyar wreSt-
ling champion whose name is
spelled "Hoiuban Ferenctisztele-
tere in his native tongue, has a
neck measuring IS inches around.
The Washington times., 1930-02-13
FAMOUS STREET

Jack Berg, the English light
weight boxer, whose real name is
Judah Bergman, was born on the
same street in London as Ted
kid" Lewis, former welterweight
champion.
The Washington times., 1930-02-13

warfare on the
ball. The other
is the mental
half, meaning
t he thinking
each pla y e r
must stir up in
himself on be-
half Of himself
and his game.
these parts Of
the game must
be kept pretty
well balanced,
since when they
are out Of bal
ance we often
get the golfer
The Washington times., 1930-02-13
ALUMNI GET
BEHIND
MOVE

BIZ Foley, veteran Grack CoaCL
Of Central High School, seems
headed for a break he richly de
serves. That is IL the support o1
Central High Schools student
body and alumni can put hin
over.
In an attempt to revive interest
In track and field events, once
dominated by the blue and white
old graduates have taken it upor
themselves to lend Foley a help
ing hand.
Foley will long be remem-
bered by old timers for his
feat In turning out IL con-
seCutive interhigh winners
and also registering three
times in the Penn relays.
While many Of the modern day
generation have either forgotten
or else were never aware Of these
performances, there are others
who still remember the miracle
man work Of old Bill under the
most trying circumstances.
For some unknown reason In
terest in track events have lapsed
at Central during the past several
years. And for this reason the
alumni and old grads are volun'
tarily coming to the aid of a
man who played a major part in
putting Central on the athletic
map.
Three top-notchers of other
years, for instance, have volun,
teered to assist Foley in every
possible way during the impend
ing season.
Elmer Conradis, Norman Oyster
and George (''Turkey') Norris
favorites of other days, will lend
him a hand In Strengthening out
this years squad. -..
Nor does the alurnni'S support
end there. At a recent meeting
Of the alumni and Parent Teach
ers Association it was decided tc
donate medals to Stapdouts in the
interclass meet to be staged al
the Mt. Pleasant institution this
spring,
Eugene Casey, an active
alumni worker, has an.
ncunced that nine medals
have been provided for i'm
these games, three for each
event.
Lawrence Lampson, one Of the
most spirited and best liked OF
the older graduates, has volun
teered to present a cup to the
best rounded trackSter. This
award will apply not only to the
ability Of the athlete, but also tc
his team spirit and scholastic
standing.
In closing it may be added
that this effort to revive interest
In a time honored sport and tc
give Bill Foley a minor portion
OF the support he deserves, is be
ing backed whole heartedly by
DR.. Harvey A. Smith, genial
school principal.
The Washington times., 1930-02-13

who thinks too much, and is a
nut, or the one, on the other hand,
who never thinks at all beyond
the mighty whacks he is to give
the ball, and Is a permanent dub.
copyright by John r. Ollie Coz
The Washington times., 1930-02-13
SPANGLERS BILLING

The Spanglers are hunting for
basketball contests with unlimited
clubs. Call Lincoln 1897.
The Washington times., 1930-02-13

Homes "fitting your purse are nd
kVertised In Times Classified Real
eIstste AdS.
The Washington times., 1930-02-13

Coli as a whole divides about
equally into two parts. One Is
the use of the weapons in the
The Washington times., 1930-02-13

Foley will long be remem-
bered by old timers for his
feat In turning out IL con-
seCutive interhigh winners
and also registering three
times in the Penn relays.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-01-09
LONG TIME RESIDENT
PASSES AWAY AT URAL

Elmer E. Ellsworth, longtime
resident near Ural. was found dead
in his bed Thursday morning, jan
uary 2, about o'clock. The remains
were brought to Libby by Undertaken
Gompf and prepared for burial and
shipped to Kalispeh where funeral
services were held Monday with the
Masonic lodge in charge.
Nr. Ellsworth had lived two miles
east of Ural for many years, having
homesteaded there. In former years
he acted as guide throughout the Flat
head and the park district and as a
young man had been cowboy
throughout eastern Montana, having
been we'll acquainted with Charley
Russell, famous cowboy artist. and
many Of the other we'll known COW
boys Of early days. At that time he
was known far and wide as Sweet
grass Bill"
Mr.. Ellsworth was 68 years, 7
months and II days old at his death.
He is survived by the widow, there
being no children.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-01-09
Libby {. {. Team
Defeats Boomers

An unusually tall team met one
lacking in stature last Saturday eve
ming when the Libby Commercial club
basketball five battled with the Amer
lean Legion team from Boomers Ferry
on the Libby high school gym floor.
And, as was to be expected, the VIC
tory went to the team with the unus-
ual stature. The score ended "a to "a
in Libby's favor.
The local ball tossers are lengthy
guys, none Of them who started the
game Saturday night being below six
feet and several of them several addi-
tional inches over the two yard mark.
When one adds to this unusual stat
ure cleverness in team play and in
basket shooting, one has q combine
tion that is difficult to beat. The Bon
ners bunch was composed of five fast
and clever players but they were
handicapped by shortness in stature
that initiated against them in the
rough and tumble of the fast game.
AS it was, they gave good account
of themselves. While the outcome of
the battle was never really in doubt,
it was close enough to give interest
to the contest.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-01-09
Buy Ranch Near Cheney.

Announcement is made this week
by M. J. De Lano that he has pur-
chased 10-acre tract about half way
between Spokane and Cheney, Wash,
and that he and Mrs. De Lano plan
to move onto it as soon as he can dis
pose of his property here. He expects
to develop chicken ranch out Of the
new property. The tract has large
house Of the bungalow type, with full
basement, hot water heat and many
other conveniences. Mr.. DeLano states
that deals are now pending for dis
posal of the Progress Laundry, of
which he is proprietor.
Mr.. and Mrs. DeLano have been
residents of Libby for number Of
years and have always taken a promi-
nent part in the social, educational
and business life of the community.
They are an asset to any community
in which they may locate. Libby
friends will regret to lose them but
will wish them every success in their
new home.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-01-09
Drop Three Games
On Holiday Trip
[ Reported for the Tamarackl

1As@poikCa LII LIE 4IdItldIdSkI
The Libby basketball team returned
Saturday from a three-game trip that
proved to be anything but success
full.
Bonners Ferry defeated the Libby
team New Years day in a slow and
uninte esting game. Both teams lacked
the offensive punch and the scoring
eye that is necessary to win fast ball
games. Libby previously defeated the
Bonners team on the home floor 1916,
but lost the return game by the de-
cisiye score of 22-6.
Thursday Standpoint was the scene
of action, but the game was merely
repetition Of the night before Slight
improvement showed in the Libby
team, and they journeyed onward with
an optomistic viewpoint of winning
from Plains who had, the week before,
defeated Libby so decisively.
1t was at Plains that the team re-
gained some good sense and almost
defeated the victorious team, the fl
nal score being 27-23 in favor Of
Plains. All the Libby team wanted
was to play one more quarter to set
tie all disputes, but no such luck. The
game ended with Libby on a scoring
spree that looked promising for a
Plains defeat The gun was all that
could and did stop the rally Of the
Terriers.
In all three games the officiating
was very satisfactory, and we are
very proud to have been complimented
in Plains by business men Of having
the most sportsmanslike team that
had been there this season.
G.. ". ,Jr.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-01-09

The Eastern Star lodge of Libby
had an enjoyable evening Tuesday
when installation of officers was held.
May G. Gompf acted as installing of
ficer assisted by Marie Jaqueth and
Jessie Staudacher. Mrs. Gompf was
presented with a past matron's jewel
from the chapter and a beautiful
purse as a gift from her officials. A
delightful lunch was served after in
stallation. Officers installed were:
Worthy matron, Cecile M. Rice;
worthy patron, w. w. Blew; associate
matron, Alice Farris; associate pa
tron, F. j. Jefferson; conductress,
Gertrude DeRosia; associate conduct
ress, Olga Smithberger; secretary, AL
berta Rowland; treasurer, Katherine
Kedzie; Adah, Mildred West; Ruth
Esther Nolop; Esther, Myrtle Adams;
Martha, Grace Brinton; Electa, Julia
JEWELL marshall, Media Veldman;
chaplain, NADIA Dexter; organist,
Ethleen Hoffman; warder, Althea
Curtis; sentinel, M. j. DeLano
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-01-09
viii Petition
For Federal
Building Here
Libby G. Club will Ask For
Sum From Public Build
ing Appropriation.
SEEKS REDUCTION
IN PRICE OF GAS

II a movement set in motion By
Mayor w. F. Kienitz meets with sue
cess, Libby will have federal build
ing in the not distant future. The
matter of petitioning congress for 8
federal building at Libby was laiG
before the directors of the Libby Com
mercial club at Monday meeting of
the directors, Mayor Kienitz and Fire
Chief A. M. Hoffman appearing be-
fore the directors to urge the import
ance OF taking some such action. The
directors fell in with the idea and the
necessary steps will be taken to petit
ton congress for a building here,
through our senator's and representa-
tives in congress.
Mayor Kienitz had noticed that con-
gress will probably authorize an en-
larged expenditure for public build
--ings in line with President Hoovers
suggestion that industry and the gov
eminent do everything possible to
push forward building and construc-
ton projects to help overcome
threatened business depression. The
mayor also noticed that number of
towns no larger than Libby were
candidates for the erection of federal
buildings. He decided that Libby was
equally entitled to such building
and, largely upon his initiative, the
attempt will be made to secure one
for Libby.
It is pointed out that Libby Is
headquarters for the Kootenai ma
tional forest, which always has a
number of employees and requires
considerable office room. The national
forest administration, in addition to
headquarter offices, also has two or
three other buildings rented in the
city for office and warehouse pur-
poses. These could probably all be
confined to one building should fed
eral building be placed here. Quarters
for the Libby postoffice would also be
provided.
Plan to Hold General Meeting.
Plans are under way for a general
meeting of the club to be held in the
near future, provided suitable quar-
ters for the serving of dinner to club
members can be secured. There are
a number Of matters to laid before
the club membership.
Organize to Fight Cost of Gas.
An organization is being formed in
Montana to fight the high cost of
gas throughout the state. 1t is con-
tended that Montana pays more for
its gas than any other state in the
union, with the result that it keeps
out of the state no small number of
tourists besides costing thp residents
said that the price Of Montana gas
oline will average from five to seven
cents higher per gallon than in near
by states. 1t is also contended that
gasoline is hauled out of Montana to
coast points and sold for less money
than it can be bought for within the
state where it originates. This is a
matter that will be discussed at a
generl meeting of the club.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-01-09
7 Important
Measures To
Go To Voters
Gov. Erickson Calls Confer
ence to Start Campaign.
Of Education.
NEARLY HUNDRED
ATTEND MEETING

In response to invitations issued
by Governor J. E. Erickson, about 100
men OF the state gathered in Helena
last Saturday to consider a matter
OF vital Importance to Montana. The
meeting was called to discuss two
measures referred to the voters by the
last legislature. One is a referendum
measure proposing to bond the stata
in the sum of $3,001OOO for the eree-
ton of badly needed buildings for csr-
tain state institutions, and for tt
purchase of sites and similar expend-
lures. The other measure would au-
thorize 3-mill levy for the support
OF the Greater university. Walter
Neils and Chas. D. Rowe of Libby
were invited to the meeting, but
neither was able to attend because Of
conflicting arrangements.
The purpose of the meeting was t.
start campaign to acquaint the
voter with the necessity of favorin1
the two proposed measures when they
come to vote in the elections Of
this year. Elsewhere in this issue will
be found extracts from the two pro-
posed measures and q discussion OF
their provisions. In reporting the
Helena meeting, the Great Falls Trib-
une had the following:
HELENA, Jan. 4.-Plans for &c
quainting the voters of Montana with
reasons for their approval of the g.
mill educational levy bill and the
$3,OOO,OO0 building bond measure re-
ferred by the last legislature. Satur-
day were placed on the shoulders Of
committee Of nine, who will choose
their own chairman. The meeting,
called by Governor Erickson as chair
man Of the state board of education.
was attended by upward Of 100 rep
resentatives of agriculture, business,
the professions and education from all
sections of the state. Senator T.. O.
Larson of Choteau presided, with =.
G. Linebarger as secretary
Members of the executive commit
tee are William M. Johnston of yell
lowstone county, John A. Lovelace of
Gallatin, William Meyer of Silver
Bow, William Young Oh Roosevelt.
George Shepard of Missoula, Mrs.
katheryn Perham Of Dawson, Frank
Eliel of Beaverhead, Sylvan Pauly Of
Powell and w. T. Cowan of Hill.
In forceful presentation of the
issues, Governor Erickson reminded
the conferees that the cost of state
government has not increased in 10
years while demands for additional
educational institutions have been
granted and requirements for service
After decade of growth
and expansion, the increase of III
mills is but fair for the maintenance
and support of our educational insti-
tutions," he asserted. With reference
Continued on page five)
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-01-09
Will Move to lone, Wash.

Cecil Gompf has resigned his posi-
ton with the j. & C. Hardware COM
pany and he and Mrs. Gompf will
move to lone, Wash, about February
l, where he will take charge Of the
Vickerman hardware. This position
was recently rendered Mr.. Gompf I'M
solicited and offers him fine oppor-
tunity. The Vickerman people own
stores at Newport and lone and Cecil
will have complete charge Of the
lone store.
Mr.. Gompf is an energetic young
man well trained in the hardware
business, is popular with the public
and will make a valuable man for his
new employer. Both he and Mrs
Gompf have a large circle AZ friends
here, where they have lived for a
number Of years, friends who will
wish them every good fortune in their
new home.
The Gompf residence property has
been purchased by Frank Pival and
will be occupied by Mr., and Mrs. Ray
pival after February /.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-01-09
POStOffiCe RcCciptS
Show Increase

The receipts Of the Libby postof-
flee for 1929 show an increase over
1923 according to figures submitted
by Postmaster Kedzie. The receipts
for the year ending December 81,
1929, amounted to Sill ,767.54, an in
crease Of $425OO over the previous
year. This revenue was derived as
follows: Sales Of stamps and envelopes,
$1O,O54.19; box lent,, $1,586.80; per-
NIT mailings, s8448; second class
mailings, $33.98; excess sales over
departments invoices, $500.
Postal savings deposits showed a
fair increase and now amount to $685.
10000.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-01-09
Seize $N,0O0.OO
Worth Of Booze

KALISPELL, Jan. g. Col. Charles
L. Sheridan, assisted by Border Pa
trolmen Daily Bailey and Frank
Coombs, made one Of the biggest
hauls in this section Of the country,
when they took into custody eight men
alleged to be rum runners at Radnor.
Eight automobiles were seized and
$4,000 quarts of Canadian liquor,
valued at $4,000. The men were
bound over to federal court in the
sum of $500 each. Two furnished
bonds the remainder being held in
Jail. w. Z. Barricklow, one of the
men, is from North Fork and another
is Clyde Leonard of Eureka. Others
were strangers and addresses are not
given-Great Falls Tribune.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-01-09
Coolest Weather
OF Winter Is Here

With all of the district east of the
mountains suffering from extreme
cold, Libby people have been congrat-
ulating themselves on the mildness of
the winter. The warm spell was bro
ken Sunday night, however, when a
brisk wind from the north brought
with it lowering temperature. Sun
day night the government thermome-
ter at the forest office registered 8
above, Monday night 3 above, Tues
day night 6 above and last night
the mercury dropped to the lowest
point of the winter, Ia below. This
morning there is no wind and the sun
is shining brightly.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-01-09
Defacing Public Property.

Some people have the idea that
wherever they go they can do as they
please. When they go to some public
place they think it is their privilege
to touch and handle anything they
see and do what they desire and as
result, damage is done. Just such
a thing happens in the high school.
When there are basketball games or
other performances given, some peo-
pie go all over the building tamper-
ing with things not belonging to them
and often defacing some Of the high
school property. Also. when there are
practices at night, some nfe 4hose TAX
ing part do not realize that they are
not allowed to roam about the high
school or junior high.
For this reason Mr., Bessey, the
high school janitor, il putting a cato
at the end of the high school steps
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-01-09
Royal Arch Masons Install.

The Royal Arch Masons of Libby
held installation Of officers Monday
evening, followed by the serving Of
oyster stew to the assembled lodge
men. Those installed were: F. J. JEFF
ferson, high priest; r. w. Smith
berger, king; H. M. Gompf, scribe;
]. H. Skidmore, secretary; E. w. Oy-
lear, captain Of host; Glen West,
principal sojourner; c. T. Young,
Royal Arch captain; M. j. DeLano,
master Of Bird veil; ]. w. Sheffield,
master Of LIST veil; J. S. Day, sentinel
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-01-09
New Years Resolutions.

To be adopted by each high school
student.
L. I will do my best to live up
to the good name Of Libby high.
2. ! will boost my school in all
athletics and other activities.
3. / will endeavor to raise the
scholarship standard.
4. | will conduct myself in the
best manner when visiting other
schools so that only praise will be
Forthcoming.
s. ] will act properly toward a
visiting school.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-01-09
Club Entertains Husbands.

The members of the Friday Night
Bridge club were hostesses to their
husbands at an end of the series party
held Friday evening at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. E. M. Boyes
After the serving of chicken din
ner, the evening was spent at the
card tables, pinochle being played
upon the insistence of the men that
they preferred pinochle to bridge. Mrs.
Earl Switzer was winner Of the grand
prize for the series, while high score
prizes for the evening were won by
Mrs. f. j. jefferson and Morris
Adams
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-01-09

Chas. Leighty Of Gateway was
transacting business in the city
Saturday. He reported that the frost
was out of the fields in that section
and that the moisture was going into
the ground,
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-01-09
Woodmen Install Officers.

The modern Woodmen lodge Of
Libby held installation Of officers
Monday evening, as follows: Consul,
F. d. Warner; advisor, John Wander
wood; clerk, w. H. Dickin; banker,
Marshall Warrington; manager, Fred
Hampton; escort, Pete Vanderwood;
Waterman, Jas. Lyon; secretary,
Joseph X. Lyon.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-01-09

Chief of Police Green left during
the week for Helena where he was
called as a witness in federal court.
During his absence woody" Will
liams is acting as. police officer.