Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-09-10
LEGION AUXILIARY NOTES.

The District meeting is here and
gone! Due TO the cheerful cooperation
OF all committees it was a success in
every way.
The parade formed at the bridge
headed by the flags and colors of the
various posts followed by the Kalispell
post drum and bugle corps. Then came
the Legion men of the District. The
Auxiliary ladies brought up the rear
as far as the post office.
The banquet put on by Mr.. and Mrs.
Mosby was a most delightful affair
The tables were beautifully decorated
with red, white and blue sweet peas.
Mrs. Buhmiller was in charge assisted
by Mrs. Sabin, Mrs. Farrar and Mrs.
Frank Thomas. Mrs Thomas skill in
decorating is well known. The food was
delicious and efficiently served by the
young Auxiliary members to be.
Mr.. Green, a Civil war veteran who
fought with the boys in grey, was in
PRODUCED. Mr. Green enjoyed the ban
quet and remarked that he had been
to many larger banqucts but he had
never been to one where the feeling of
love and good fellowship prevailed as
it did here Dixie was sung with
enthusiasm for Mr. Green Mr.. Fred
johnson was next introduced in most
complimentary terms by James Carey
Mr.. johnson was the only Spanish
American veteran present. The music
led by Mr. A. r. johnson of -Kalispell,
the peppiest song leader in Montana,
added much to the life Of the evening
Thanks to Mr.. Johnsons discovery"
we may be able to have more music
in our unit. Mr.. Armstrong sang sew
eral delightful numbers accompanied
by Mrs. Hamilton Our mayor gave
the address of welcome. Although it
was short he didn't forget to welcome
the Auxiliary for which we thank him.
James Carey responded in his usual
interesting manner Mrs Gibbons well
coined the return of Mrs. Dreweicke
as our District president and congratu-
lated her upon her election as de-
partment vice president, also Mrs Lud-
wick upon her election as department
chaplain. An instructive talk on adj
justed compensation was given by
Charles Dorty, former state historian
of Winnett.
The Auxiliary business meeting was
held Immediately after the banquet.
Very interesting reports were read by
Mrs. James Carey, Mrs. Ludwick and
Mrs. Arnold of Whitefish, who was
unable to attend, sent her report Mrs
Dreweicke explained the new re-dis-
tricting and read the new district con-
stitution. Election Of the remaining
District officers followed. Mrs o. P.
Mosby was unanimously elected ser
geant-at-arms and Mrs. Solem of Lib
by was unanimously elected chaplain.
Secretary-treasurer will be appointed
by the president. Mrs. Gibbons, state
Fidac chairman, explained the Fidac
work done in this Unit last year. Sim
liar work will be done throughout the
state this year. Mrs. Dreweicke
brought with her the membership cup
won by this District last year. Eureka
will enjoy this for two meetings af-
ter which it will be passed on to an
other Unit of the District.
The Auxiliary served refreshments
throughout the evening at the dance.
The stage had been converted into a
beautiful garden scene by Mrs. Scott
assisted by Mrs. Sutherland and Mrs.
Porter Mrs. Knott, assisted by several
volunteer members, served home made
ice cream, hot dog sandwiches and de-
licious coffee.
We wish to thank all the business
men for their words of greeting, also
the following individuals who helped
us make this meeting a success. Mrs
Thomas, Mr.. Sabin, Mr.. and Mrs. Fet-
terly, Mr.. Sailing, Mr.. Roholt, Mrs,
Hamilton, Mrs. Richardson, Kenneth
Christensen, Virginia Cook, Enid Buh-
miller, Thelina Morrison, Helen and