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Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-05-14

During the past few years the United
States Forest Service has continually
been giving more study toward de-
termining the most essential conditions
and the means of providing such con-
ditions as will tend TO conserve and
increase the amount of wild game.
Among other factors to be considered
is that Of the Importance of grazing
domestic stock as it effects the food
supply Of wild life which comes in for
much study and consideration.
Sometime ago the Kootenai National
Forest closed to grazing Of sheep large
areas extending to the north and to
the south of Libby so as to give the
elk and deer good chance for survi-
val and increase and as means OF
holding the elk to the confines of the
county. This seems to have been quite
successful. While this action reduces
revenue to the government and small
amount to the county, it seems the
benefit accruing to the people of Lin
coin county is greater than would re-
suit from the small amount of graz
ing fees received since the sheep form
erly grazed on the areas were shipped
here from other states, their tax rev
enue being collected in the other states
Grazing Of locally owned sheep might
present somewhat different aspect
The areas restricted were not SO re-
stricted as to prevent the grazing
thereon Of local residents livestock.
c. s. Webb, supervisor Of the Koo-
tenai National Forest, early this spring
held a conference with Mr.. G. A
Smith, chief Of grazing in the Forest
Service, Region No. !, and Mr. Haines
land agent representing the Anaconda
Copper Mining Company, who has vas
holdings in Lincoln county. This COM
pany has been leasing much Of IT'S land
for the grazing Of sheep shipped from
other states.
! Out Of this conference there wa
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-05-14
MOTHERS DAY BANQUET
CALLS OUT LARGE ATTENDANCE
One Hundred and Four Mothers and
Daughters Enjoy Fine Program.

An evidence Of interest In church
organizations was shown when one
hundred and four mothers and daugh-
tiers of the Presbyterian congregation
assembled in the church dining room
on Tuesday evening at $50 o'clock to
enjoy the banquet which was held in
honor of Mothers Day.
The tables were beautifully decor
ated with large May baskets Of pink
and orchid and were filled with apple
blossoms and lighted tapers.
Between the courses of the banquet
program was presented Miss Ruth
Shanahan's Junior Choir pleased the
guests by singing two songs appropri-
ate to the occasion. Mrs. Sam Ratekin
gave most interesting and instruc-
tive talk on the origin of Mother S
Day and Mrs. ]. K. DWinelle very
beautifully sang two solos.
Mrs. Anna Damer, mother Of Mrs
A. A. Clough being the Oldest mother
to attend, was presented with a gift
as was little Dorothy Alice Danner,
who was the youngest daughter pres
emit
This enjoyable event, which was one
of the outstanding social affairs Of the
season, was held very dear to the
heart OF Mrs. R. w. Orr who was gem
eral chairman of the OCCASION it beinp
the birthday of her oldest daughter
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-05-14
GOvcrnmct To
Erect NcWB BUILDINGS
North Of Eureka
Will Expend $4,000 in New Struc-
lures on International Line
Now Making Survey.

EUREKA, May IL. - (SpeciaD--
Mr.. Pat Jones is cutting lumber to
be used for the temporary immigra-
ton building which will be built i'm
mediately.
o. B. Lane OF Washington, D. c., was
here a few days last week surveying
for the government buildings which
will be built at the Canadian line this
summer. $59,000O0 was appropriated
for the buildings which will include
a customs house, immigration build
ing, and garage Work will be be-
gun as soon as possible and it is
planned that it will be completed be-
fore snow flies. The work will be done
by contractors and the bids will soon
be let.
The erection Of the buildings will
bring a great increase in the tourist
travel in this vicinity and Eureka and
surrounding towns will. OF course. ben
eft.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-05-14
Viii
GraduateClaS
Of Thirty.Two
Miss Winogene Wood, Vale
dictorian, Miss Isabel
Kienitz Salutatorian.
COMMENCEMENT
COMES ON MAY q
(Reported for the -Tamarack)

(Reported for the <Tamarack)
There are 80 students graduating
from Libby High School this year.
Last year surpassed us by five, hav-
ing total of 81.
This years graduates are as fol-
lows: Peter Ramlo, Wilbur Davidson,
Walter kammeyer, Paul Pival, Jennie
Bowen, Winogene Wood, Edna Bae-
men, Harriet Field, Clarence Brown,
Eugene Borg, Robert Fraser, Alicia
Stands, Muriel Rose, Isabel Kienitz,
Elsie Bigelow, Hans Boyer, Iva Evans.
Genevieve Veldman, Florence John
son, Catherine Ostroot, Albert Peter
son, Adalbert Withee, Solvieg Ra1nlo,
Dorothy Davidson, Margaret Fennessy,
Dannis Paolini, Walter Baker, Gunder
Larson, William Williams, Clifford
Mortensen, Conrad Shea and Karl
Knutson.
The valedictorian il Winogene Wood
and the salutatorian is Isabel Kienitz-
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-05-14

The final scoring was: Whitefish--
1st, A points, Flathead End, az points,
Libby-3rd, 81 points; Eureka--4th, IS
points; and Polson--5th, points.
1t certainly was a fast meet as tho
records show and Libby ran close
third to Flatheads second.
Williams, our star man, again won
three first places in shot put, discus
and javelin. Although his records at
Whitefish were not quite as good as
those at the Lincoln County meet
Williams. will certaily be watched at
the Missoula meet
Although some of our men didn't take
places in the meet says Mr. George
Vogt, coach, they certainly gained q
good deal of experience that will be
beneficial next year"
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-05-14
THE
aI|laraCk
LIBBY SCHOOL NEWS TOLD IN
AN INTERESTING MANNER
Edited by the
JOURNALISM CLASS
SENIORS SNEAK TO HAPPYs INN

Because Of the desire Of the seniors
to sneak~noff without the rest Of the
schools knowledge, the seniors left
last Wednesday at o'clock q. m.
Cars were furnished for the occa-
sion by the seniors.
Breakfast was served at West Fisher
bridge. Each stua1n furnished his own
breakfast and coffee was served BY
the committee in charge.
Arriving at Happy's Inn just after
sunrise and finding no one there, the
seniors were inclined to make enough
noise SO that 1t was not long until the
seniors were sitting around the fire
place listening to Happy tell some
jokes and tales.
Much competition was shown during
the various games of horseshoe. The
champions being Wilbur Davidson and
Woody Williams. Mr.. Vogt, the class
adviser, couldn't compete with the
horseshoe players so he tried his luck
ut baseball
1t seems that little pete Peterson
and Dorothy Davidson turned out to
be the best boatmen while standing IN
the stern of the boat padding with
oars.
Many Vulgar Boatmen' were out
on the lake.
A water fight was enjoyed by the
boys and when shore was finally
reached clothes line was constructed
According to the letiquette Of the
table, mo one will arrive without a
Shirt the senior boys seemed to have
left this rule at home.
The seniors arrived home about
o'clock, very tired and sleepy. This
will be a well remembered day for
them when they are enjoying college
life next year.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-05-14
BISHOP FINNEGAN CONFIRMS
CLASS AT CATHOLIC CHURCH
Ceremony Is Most Impressive One
Bishop Delivers Strong Address.

The visit to Libby last Sunday Of
the Rt Rev George ]. Finnegan,
bishop of Helena. of the Catholic
church, proved most highly crafty
ing affair to the congregation here.
Bishop Finnegan came to confirm a
class and 10 boys and girls we're con-
firmed at that time. The confirming
OF class is always pretty ceremony
and was especially impressive on this
occasion.
Bishop Finnegan delivered thought
full sermon othat captured the hearts
Of his congregation with its piety, its
eloquence and its earnest appeal to
ones better instincts. Many highly
complimentary remarks have been
heard regarding the bishops sermon.
The bishop was recently in the East
ON work in behalf of Indian missions
and stated Sunday that we in this
district have little conception Of the
desperately hard conditions prevailing
in the larger centers He told how the
priests and the churches are being
called upon to feed thousands In the
cities who can not find work.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-05-14
GRADE SCHOOL

Pupils Of Miss Mabel Dunbar S
fourth grade are making wild flower
and tree booklets.
Mrs. r. G. Huchala visited Miss
Gwendolyn Bowmans first grade last
Friday afternoon.
All over designs were made by Miss
Helen Rowe's second grade class.
Mrs. Vern Spencer visited Miss Ruth
Madden's second grade Thursday af-
ternoon.
The first bouquet of lilacs at the
Central school was brought by Winnie
Boothman Monday morning to Miss
Mabel Dunbar.
The 9Th grade enjoyed their quarter
Continued on page 81
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-05-14
CIVIC CLUB ELECTS
NEW MEMBERS AT PICNIC

Thursday night the Civic club held
its annual picnic at Rainy creek. All
but two members were present and
a regular meeting was held after din
ner
The project Of the Civic club this
year was the taking, enlarging and
framing picture Of the boys band
The picture has been taken by Mrs
Rockefellow and will soon be COM
pleted. To meet the, charge for this
each member in the club worked long
enough to secure SO cents Many in
teresting and peculiar jobs were UNDER
taken to secure the money. Nearly
everyone has paid and the treasury
boasts a substantial, increasing fund.
1t is the CUSTOM of the Civic club to
elect new members to the club to make
up for those who graduate as seniors.
This year there were two seniors,
Genevieve Veldman, president of the
club and Winogene Wood. Accordingly
Dick Veldman and Betty Riley were
elected from Junior high and Rosetta
Shea from Senior high.
It has not been determined as yet
whose name will be put on the silver
plaque for good citizenship, popularity,
scholarship and helper in making the
school attractive. This is to be decided
at the last meeting and the names
will be announced before school is
out.
The new officers elected for nexi
year are: Millett Keller, president; Jean
Heuck, vice president; Edna Karnes
secretary and treasurer.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-05-14
GRADUATION WEEK.

Baccalaureate services will be held
in the junior high auditorium at 800
p. m. May "a. Rev r. +. Wick will
preach the baccalaureate sermon.
Glass day will be Tuesday, May rs,
in the same place The senior play,
The Nervous Wreck will be present
ed at this time
Commencement exercises will be
Friday, May %, at 800 p. m. in the
junior high auditorium The COM
mencement address will be given by
Rev. M. A. Meagher, S. j., of Gonzaga
university
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-05-14

A. c. johnson, George Elliott and B.
.. White of Calgary, Alberta, are in
the city comforting with Z N. Alley of
the Zonolite company. These gentle
men are interested in the promotion
Of Zonolite products In Canada. Thsy
state that business conditions ne hAd
in their district, that practically their
entire business structure Il built upon
wheat and when the bottom drops out
of the wheat market everyone suf-
fers.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-05-14
Preparing for Decoration Day Program

The American Legion and the Legion
Auxiliary have plans under way for
observing in a fitting way Decoration
Day. A committee in charge Of all ar
rangements has been appointed and
any organizations wishing to cooperate
in the program should get in touch
with one of the committee, which is
composed of j. A. Krall, c. S. Chris
Jensen, Ivan Rogers, r. N. Whitefield
and Gus Adamson
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-05-14
PORTION OF PIPE CREEK CLOSED
TO CAMPING AND SMOKING

Owing to the dangerous fire hazard,
Ranger Byers of Libby announced this
morning that the slash area from the
Pipe creek ranger station to the Car
rigan ranch has been posted and closed
to camping and smoking. He stated
that the order does not prohibit fish
ing or travelling through the area.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-05-14
Unseasonably Warm Weather.

Wednesday was unusually warm for
this time Of the year, the government
thermometer at the forest office reg
istering SO, the hottest day Of the year,
to date. On the same day last year the
temperature was IS.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-05-14
To Remove Slides on Highway.

James Harris has received word that
A. r. Douglas Of Kalispell has been
engaged to remove the slides that have
come down during the winter and
spring on the federal highway west
of Libby Douglas. it is reported, will
use a gas shovel and several trucks.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-05-14

Don Williamson came in from Spo-
kane the latter part of the week, hav-
ing finished his course at a Spokane
business college.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-05-14

Miss Wave Knarr, Miss Fousek and
Mrs. George vo1t Jr. spent the week
end in Spokane.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-05-14
LIBBY PLACES THIRD
IN DISTRICT MEET

Saturday added another favor in
Libby's honor when we placed third
in the athletic meet at Whitefish.
The Washington times., 1931-04-22
International Bank
VIII InUeSt Funds

BASLE, Switzerland, April %
GN.SD.-Wishing to emphasize
it's long term credit policy, the
Bank of International Settle
ments has decided to invest
funds approximating $17,500,00O,
administrators of the institution
calculating a $2,5oo,OOO profit will
be realized.
Directors Of the bank approved
a 6 per cent dividend, the balance
creating a reserve fund.
The Washington times., 1931-04-22
SEES
RAIL GAINS

Thomas F. Woodlock, former
member of the Interstate Com
merce Commission and presently
contributing editor of the Wall
Street Journal, told the Washing.
ton Bond Club, at its luncheon
meeting in the Carlton Hotel yes
terday, that the railroad situa-
ton is looking hopeful.
Necessity in the past year, he
said, has produced a healthy
brood of economies and efficien-
cies which in due time, when
business improves, will produce
handsome returns in net earn
ings. 1t is always in periods Of
depression that most progress is
made in industrial and CONNER
cial activities. In none, perhaps,
is this more true than in the
case of railroads.
Railroads have been compelled
to reduce their maintenance ex-
penditures to a bare pole basis.
It must not be overlooked that
they have also been able to re-
duce actual transportation ex-
pense.
Maintenance expenditures, Of
course, will increase in the future
as earnings increase, but the
transportation expenses will not
grow as the business grows. The
ratio Of transportation expense
to total revenues has been perma-
nently reduced in no small de-
gree and this is a great and
permanent gain.
The Washington times., 1931-04-22
Virginia Railroad
Must Pau S696,7O5

The Interstate Commerce Com.
mission yesterday ordered the
Richmond, Fredericksburg and
Potomac railroad to pay 1896, ,705
within 80 days under the provi
sion of the recapture clause of
the interstate commerce act re-
lating to excess net railway op-
Grating income.
The excess earnings were for
the calendar years, 1922 and 1923.
The Washington times., 1931-04-22
RALLY IN STEEL
AS SESSION
ADVANCES
Auburn, American Can, Gen.
eraI Electric and Bethlehem
In Move to Higher Level
By w. S. COUSINS

NEW YORK, April % Q.N.SO.
Most of the active industrials
recovered in the second hour to-
day from the severe shake-out
which forced prices sharply
downward at the opening of the
market.
The rails and utilities were
again under pressure, principally
from the big bears, the evidence
Of which is seen in the steady
increase of the short interest in
the market.
Selling is Heavy
Selling of the favorites was
heavy at the start of the session.
A 10,000-share block of Radio
went through at a decline OF
more than a point from Tues
days close. United Corporation
faced the sale of 1000 shares in
one block and numerous 1000
share blocks were disposed of.
Before Starting its rally United
States Steel eased off another
pOluI 10 4Io72, Willie WCoUA1S
house dipped under IS for the
first time this year.
Over in the railroad group, New
York Central sold under 100 for
the first time since 1924, when
the low Of the year was 99b. To
days low price was 99A, down
~ from yesterdays close.
Losses we're heaviest in a few OF
the specialties which have been
shining targets for the bears in
the last two weeks.
Auburn Jumps
A 10-point Jump in Auburn to
R02 was an indication that the
bulls have not yet resigned and
surrendered to the beras. Good
rallies were recorded halfway
through the second hour in Ame1i-
can Can and other favorites.
Can moved up from 1852 to
1854, General Electric to A and
Bethlehem Steel at 49A was up
Q point from Tuesdays close.
The Washington times., 1931-04-22
OP:T|M|STS HIT.
BY NEW STOCK
DECLINE
Weakness in Utility Group and
Sales of U. S. Steel Disturb
FinanCiers, Says Spectator
By THE SPECTATOR

NEW YORK, April 22.-What-
ever optimism may have been
engendered by the better tone Of
the market on Monday was en-
tirely dissipated by yesterdays
performance.
Weakness was most pronounced
in the utility group, which lost 6
points, according to the Standard
Statistics index, while the com.
poSite group was off more than
3 points, practically duplicating
the January low level.
Steel Sales Worry
Undoubtedly the persistent sell.
ing of United States Steel was
an unsettling factor, and reports
which at one time were scoffed
at in relation to a possible cut
in dividend are beginning to gain
more credence in financial quar-
terS.
In this connection certain well.
informed observers point out that
while there has been disposition
to criticize dividend reductions
and omissions on the ground that
distribution should be maintained
from surplus built up in better
times, this argument stands up
better in the abstract than when
applied in concrete instances.
Like Cash Balances
The managements Of most Of
the large corporations learned the
wisdom of keeping comfortable
cash balances in 1920-1921, and
banking leaders at the present
time seem to favor the main
tenance of strong financial posi-
tions.
The loaning Of United States
Steel at a premium for the
second successive day may promise
a technical turn upward at any
time.
Despite the fact that the
majority of leading oil shares
are currently quoted at their
lowest levels in years, this group
is still considered as generally
unattractive from the buying
standpoint.
In the opinion Of Standard
Statistics, there is no indication
of any reversal Of the current
unfavorable trends in the oil In
dustry, and Notwithstanding the
fact that the season Of heavy
consumption now lies Immediately
ahead, it is more than likely the
usual benefits of increased vol
ume will be counteracted by eX-
tremely low crude prices and con-
tinued declining gasoline quota
tions.
Low Priced Stocks
A selection Of low priced, de-
flated, secondary stocks which
are selling for about 20 per cent
of their bull market highs, as
compiled by a prominent invest
ment service includes National
Cash register, Colorado Fuel &
Gas, Chrysler, Borg Warner, Wa
bash, Marlin Rockwell, Midconti-
nent Petroleum, Southern Rail-
way, Hupp Motor, Remington
Rand, American Steel Foundry.
American Locomotive and Julius
Kayser.
While 1881 earnings Of many Of
these companies will be as bad.
or perhaps worse than last year,
it is believed these stocks must
be fairly close to a point where
liquidation will exhaust itself and
bad news be ignored.
The Washington times., 1931-04-22
NEW TRAIN SERVICE

The New York Central will place
in effect a new 20-hour service
between New York and Chicago
via Detroit and the Michigan Cen
tral railroad,
The Washington times., 1931-04-22
NATIONAL STEEL DIVIDEND

National Steel Corporation has
declared regular quarterly divi-
dend Of so cents a share, payable
June 10 to holders r. record
May 20.
The Washington times., 1931-04-22
TELAUTOGRAPH CORP.

Telautograph Corporation re-
ports for quarter ended March 81,
1881. net profit Of $91,912 after
depreciation, Federal taxes, etc.,
The Washington times., 1931-04-22
WASHINGTON STOCK EXCHANGE
WASHINGTON STOCKS

Capital Traction, 1904, 1904,
1O@34. 1O@34, 2@34, 1O@34, 10
@34.
Potomac Electric Power IS pfd.,
4@11224. 4@11S, 5@113, 3@113.
Potomac Electric Power 512s
pfd., SOLO.
American Security & Trust Co.,
10Q336.
Lanston, s@1O31a, 100 1Os. 10
@1O22, 10@103.
After call
Washington Railway & Electric
As Isl, 1,000@8912, 1,Oo0@8912.
Capital Traction, 20@34, 100
"a.
Potomac Electric Power 5hs,
pfd., 10@110, SOLO.
Capital Traction, 20@34.
American Security & Trust Co.,
10@335.
Lanston Monotype, 5@1021a.
Potomac Electric IS pfd., 100
113.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-06-30
OFFERS
LEWIS MINE AID
U. S. Ready to Lend All Help
Possible to Industry, Union
Leader Told.

The administration is DESTROYS of
lending every possible assistance to any
constructive program put forward by
coal operators and miners, President
Hoover stated today in a telegram to
John L. Lewis, president OF the United
Mine Workers of America, at 1ndtanap-
oils, Ind.
The Presidents telegram was in re-
Spouse to a request from the Executive
Council of the Mine Workers that a
conference Of coal operators and miners
be convened by the Government.
The President stated also he has re-
ferred the matter to the Secretaries OF
Commerce and Labor and has asked
these officials to advise him as to the
present attitude of those directly con-
cerned in the industry as to the man
ner In which the Government might
contribute helpfully in any movement
designed to advance the well-being of
operators and mine workers as well as
others interested In the bituminouS coal
situation
The President stated further in his
communication to Mr.. Lewis that the
many intricate economic problems and
competitive conditions existing in
majority of the bituminous districts
of the country are Of general knowl-
edge and that 1t is realized that the
difficulties of the industry have been
the subject of exhaustive investigation
and study by Federal and State agencies
with the object of aiding the industry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-06-30
World Flyers Take Off From
Fairbanks for Edmon-
ton, Alberta.
ONE NARROWLY MISSES DEATH
BY WINNIE Macs" PROPELLER
Pair Continues on After Stormy 2,4O9-
Mile Flight From Khaba-
rovsk, Siberia.
by the Associated Press.


WHITE HORSE Yukon, PA to be
that OF Wiley Post Harold Gatty
miles north OF here at 715 today
1t the the world neither
Yukon Co.'S planes in the vicinity the
was flying south. CarmackS is the Yukon River
FAIRBANKS Gatty took
on here at 1924 1924 today
l ,450 miles
Due the gasoline to get the
Winnie Mae into the air the
After taxing
and the ship slowly moved the field
a wood pile by a
Post cced the field to altitude flyers
hangar eight
ton the ship, they waved and then south
Weather Conditions
AS the Winnie Mae disappeared gaining a
tude speed Ideal weather conditions
and all along the route to the Canadian
The flyers the field supervised
ing touches of Servcng
Both appeared
at 1890 They Spangy of
pared " 1870 N F
Although plane difficulty due to the $50
gallons OF gasoline the air
trolls. $500 ~ 49, wa
Post climbed ship of the mechanics
said Boy when get to New
straight" GO - 1872 - ~
they left New York a " ~ ~ ~ ~
Gattys arm hurt in accidnt
insisted it all right completely healed within day
~ "- ~