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Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-12-10
Popular County Official
IONS Ranks Of BenediCtS
Mr.. Ivan Rogers WEEDS Mrs. Lorraine
Moore Sage at Quiet Wedding

A wedding that has called forth
hearty congratulations and best wishes
from host Of friends was that of last
Friday when Mr.. ivan Rogers of Lib
by and Mrs. Lorraine Moore Sage OF
Pasadena, Calf, were married by the
Rev r. w. Orr at the home of the
groom's sister, Mr. and Mrs Walter
collars, of Libby The wedding was a
quiet one, only relatives being pres
ent, the bride and groom being attend
ed by Mr.. and Mrs collars.
Nearly everyone in Lincoln county
is acquainted with Mr.. Rogers who has
grown to manhood here and who was
elected at the last election to the of
flee Of county assessor. He is World
war veteran, saw service overseas, and
is prominent in American Legion
circles
The bride is an attractive young
matron who lived in Libby with her
parents in former years, leaving here
in 1918. Mr.. and Mrs. Rogers have taken
up housekeeping in the home Mr.
Rogers built about a year ago and are
receiving the best wishes from wide
circle of friends.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-12-10
Many Attend
Teachers Institute
Held In Eureka
Miss Elizabeth Ireland Gives Interest
ing Address-All Rural Teachers
Present Except Two.

a highly successful session OF the
Lincoln County Teachers Institute was
held at Eureka Monday and Tuesday.
All rural teachers were present ex-
cept two. To be present at the insti-
tute, two OF the rural teachers trav-
eled between 80 and 80 miles-the
teacher from Bull Lake and from
Leonia
Mrs. Carrie LaMunyan, county sup
erintendent of schools, states the meet
ing was very helpful one and every
minute was more than filled with the
addresses and discussions.
Miss Elizabeth Ireland, state super
intendent of public instruction, was
present, it being her 55th meeting this
year. Also present were Miss. Kohten
and Miss Hood, rural supervisors. Miss
Ireland gave an interesting review of
the new course of study, while Miss
Kohten discussed geography, history
and the social studies, and Miss Hood
led discussions on the teaching Of mu-
sic.
The teachers attending the institute
were:
Libby-A- A. Wood, o. H. Nordstrom.
Isabel McGrade, Ruth Hostetter, Ruth
Madden.
Troy--Leland Taysor, Mrs. Lucie
Griesbaum-
District 5-Aileen Cutie.
JenninHs-M G. Candee.
Ural--Mrs Violet Noon
Warland-Mrs Bess Midyett
Continued on page 10y
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-12-10
Says Taxes
Are Being Cut
Over Montana
Taxpayers Association Re-
ports Saving of One and a
Quarter Million Dollars.
REDUCED BUDGETS
ALL ALONG LINE

The taxpayers of 15 of Montana's
counties will pay less taxes for govern
mental purposes in 1881 than they did
in 1880. This saving was made by a
decrease of $149, 900 in state taxes; ST.
114,000 in county taxes and $97 900 in
city and town taxes, making a total
of more than one and one-quarter mil
lion dollars. Taking this reduction in
terms Of population it means saving
per capita of $2.35 for every man,
woman and phild residing in Montana.
This per capita saving ranges all the
way from few cents in some counties
to 1902 in Petroleum; $10.A in Toole;
$8.9 in Chouteau; $7.72 in Silver Bow
and 1913 in Flathead.
The Montana Taxpayers Association
has compiled the taxes levied for all
purposes for the year 1881 and has pub
ished them in bulletin just off the
press under the title of November,
1881 Bulletin Where the Montana
Tax Dollar Goes" The Association
looks upon the results of this years
saving as step in the right direction
and has the highest commentator for
the taxing officials of the state. The
association after ten years Of operation,
during which time it has promoted a
campaign for tax economy and govern
ment efficiency, to limit the levying OF
taxes in keeping with the trend of the
times, realizes the ability of the tax
payers has been greatly diminished and
that something must be done to reduce
tax bills.
In commenting on county government
Continued on page d
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-12-10
Give Shower for Miss Rowe.

Miss Louise Gay, Miss Betty Hunter
and Mrs. Ralph Tone were hostesses
at pleasant shower given at the home
Of Miss Gay Tuesday evening in honor
OF the approaching wedding OF Miss
Helen Rowe The affair had been
planned as a surprise on the guest OF
honor and was a great success in everv
particular as Miss Rowe was completely
unaware of the friends plans.
The evening was spent at the bridge
tables, four tables being in play. High
score honors were won by Mrs. Lar
mon Townsend and the consolation by
Mrs. James Harris, Jr During the eve
ming Miss Rowe was the recipient of
numerous lovely gifts. The serving of
dainty refreshments closed most en-
loyable evening.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-12-10
Lions Club
Gives $500 For
Libby Charity
Donates That Sum to Local Relief
Committec-Talking Construction
OF Skating Rink.

The Lions club held It's regular meet
ing Monday evening, gathering at the
Model Cafe and enjoying a fine din
ner with much hilarity and laughter
mixed in with it. George Hayes and
Carleton Joughin were the chief actors
in couple OF jokes-at their expense
that convulsed the other Lions in roars
of laughter.
Prior to the meeting each Lion had
been informed that he must shake
hands with every other Lion as he en-
tered the cafe. The tenth man to shake
hands with certain unknown-Lion
X-would be presented with a gut
Later the announcement was made by
President Christensen that Harold
Gompf was Lion X and he in turn an
nounced that Lloyd Williamson was the
tenth man to shake hands with hun.
Lion Williamson thus won the prize.
a box Of fine handkerchiefs.
Little business was transacted at thus
meeting, but what was done was tor
the benefit of the community The Club
voted to donate the sum of SIS for COM
munity relief work, to be turned over
to the Relief Committee. Lion Turner,
committee chairman, reported that his
committee, appointed at the last meet
ing, had decided community skating
rink could be built without much ex-
pense on the football field, that the
water required would be donated by the
Mountain States Power company and
that the committee expected to begin
work on the rink in the near future
If the weather remains favorable.
The Club decided to have ladies
night" some time in January when
wives Of the members will be guests OF
49, Cl,,h
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-12-10
VIII Give
Short Course
For Miners
Six Weeks of Practical In
struction by Montana
School of Mines.
COURSE BEGINS
MONDAY, JANUARY =

BUTTE Dec six weeks OF prac-
teal instruction in the mining arts
will be offered to laymen by the Nom
tana School Of Mines, beginning Nom
day morning, January 4.
In announcing this "prospectors
short course" President Francis A.
Thomson points out that this IS ths
first time that such plan has been At
tempted at the School Of Mines. but
expressed confidence that It would fiu
an evident need
Prospectors, miners and even busi-
ness or professional men interested II
the mineral industry are among those
70 whom the course should appeal Il
is expected that many practical Mon
tana operator will desert his workings
to take advantage of the instruction.
The course, which will occupy the
full time of each day, is to consist Of
lectures and laboratory work on min
eral deposits, quarts and placer mining.
determination of minerals, ore dress
ing and ore treatment assaying and
laws on mineral locations.
Classrooms and laboratories OF the
-~AAO0A "a ASAAAlNo WILL Lit DIT the OlSD0S-
al OF the short-course students, and
regular members Of the college faculty.
assisted by graduate students, will be
the instructors. The State Department
OF Vocational Education is lending its
cooperation
This course" says President Thorn
son, lis planned for persons Of ord
nary intelligence The usual standards
of the completion of four years Of high
school work will not be demanded in
this instance"
A deposit Of SIS is required to de-
fray part of the cost Of laboratory ma
t-rials. Since the enrolment is limited.
President Thomson suggests early reg
istration.
Persons desiring to enroll should send
sa&H names at once to the Registxar,
Montana School Of Mines, Butte. The
registrar will also receive the deposits
and will supply additional information
II requested.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-12-10

ent to give talks. Mr.. Jaqueth said
that in behalf of the schoolboard they
were proud of the Libby high school
team for the successful year they had
in football Several of the members
gave humorous talks. Millett Keller
said, Several persons have asked me
for the secret of making touchdowns,
and if you really want to know I'll
tell you 1t is hard work and takes
perseverance Coach Vogt stated that
he was proud to be with a team that
had done as we'll as they had done
this year.
The football men and other person.
present wish to thank Miss jackson
and the home economics classes for
giving them banquet.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-12-10
WILL GIVE LITERARY PROGRAM

The final literary program of this
semester will be given Friday after
noon, December Is, by the junior class.
Due to the nearness of Christmas
the play will follow the usual type,
Christmas play entitled, From Then
to Now" Pupils taking part are Billie
West, Angela Huchala, Charles Martin
and Dorothy Racicot.
A reading will be given by Dorothy
Racicot and songs by the Girls Glee
club.
Miss Helen Rowe is the literary adj
visor of the Junior class and is di-
recting the program
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-12-10
OWEN BATEMAN SINGS
IN STATE "U'' ENTERTAINMENT

Owen Bateman of Libby, student at
the State University at Missoula, was
a member of the chorus of men in the
prologue of ''Son of a Cum Hi-Jinx
show, which was presented by the As
ISOLATED Students at the Wilma
theater Saturday, December S. More
than 50 members were included in the
cast of this three-a act musical comedy,
which featured five choruses and sew
eral specially numbers.
Previous to last year Hi-Jinx was
razz show conducted by the men and
women of the State University in al
ternate years. Last year the show was
changed to a musical comedy presenta-
ton
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-12-10
HOME ECONOMICS
CLASS ENTERTAINS

On the first Wednesday of each
month the pupils of Miss Lynn Jack
sons home economics class give a tea
for the girls in the high school. Last
Wednesday they served their third tea.
This time each member of the home
economics class and the last years.
classes invited member of the junior
or senior class to be her guest at the
tea. The women of the faculty wera
also guests.
Gunhilda Rolset and Genevieve Weld
man played the piano and dancing was
the source of entertainment, Coffee and
sandwiches were served by the home
economics classes.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-12-10
FOOTBALL BANQUET.

Tuesday evening the home economics
classes under the supervision Of Miss
Lynn Jackson gave a banquet for the
football boys that turned out this sea-
SON About rs boys were present be-
sides Mr.. A. A. Wood, Mr.. Rowland
Mr.. Speuy, Mr. Jaqueth, Mr.. Norman
Paar, Mr.. George Hayes, and Mr.. Otto
Nordstrom.
Mr.. Wood acted as POSTMASTER and
called on several of the people pres
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-12-10
Lovick Blacksmith Shon.
Team Standing.

Highest individual average, Barrett
178
highest individual score, one game,
Barrett, 234.
Highest individual score, three games,
Barrett, 600.
Highest team score, one game, West
ern News, 924
Highest team score, three games.
Western News, 1856
Following is the standing of the other
four teams.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-12-10
Return Game Tags by January /.

Sportsmen Of Lincoln county should
remember that the law requires all
game license tags to be returned to the
state fish and game commission not
later than January l. This must be
done whether or not the tag was used
on game.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-12-10
BIOLOGY CLASS HOLD DEBATE

Biology classes have been studying
birds and mammals. A debate was held
in one of the classes. The subject was:
Are birds beneficial or harmful"
Each student wrote a paragraph on
the mammal which they thought the
most intelligent. The elephant won the
decision of the class although many
voted for the dog and horse.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-12-10
CARLETON JOUGHIN APPOINTED
TO COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL BOARD

While in session the first Of the week
the board Of county commissioners APP
pointed Carleton Joughin as member
OF the county high school board, TO
succeed Dr. p Baxter, whose term ex-
pires this year Two other members APP
pointed were Joseph Peltier and Ray
Dashicls- These were re-appointments,
these two men already being members
Of the board.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-12-10
Western News
Team Climbs To
Top IN Tournament
Now Leads With High Score of 2566
Barrett Has Highest Individual
Record with 234.

The Western News team stepped to
the top Of the score sheet last night,
IN the bowling tournament now in
progress at the play. This coveted posi-
ton was won by defeating the fast
Lovick team in three straight games,
the newspaper contingent rolling total
score of 2566 to Lovick's 1856; the
Western News carries a handicap OF
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-12-10
CLASS TEAMS ARE PRACTCING

With one weeks practice absorbed,
some very fast games should be seen
in the interclass tournaments Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday.
There will be six teams this year.
They are seniors, juniors, sophomores,
Continued on page 10)
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-12-10
Three Fined for Game Law Violation

Deputy Game Warden Darlington was
at Troy the first of the week and on
Wednesday arrested Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Campbell and Chester Stickney for vio-
lation of the game law They were
caught with four deer in the truck they
were driving Taken before Justice OF
the Peace Gibbs, Campbell was fined
500 and Mrs. Campbell and Stickney
SIS each
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-12-10

luz and the Lovick team 81. Barrett
still holds the highest individual score
IN one game, 234 Robertson ran him
close race last night when he bowled
IA IN the last game of the series.
Following is a synopsis Of the score
Tor the three games last night:
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-12-10

Ed. Henrichs, forest ranger at Troy,
arrived In the city the last OF the week
and is spending some time here.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-12-10

Frank Harness Class of 1880, now
in Portland, Oregon, sent the geology
lab fine specimen Of fossil leaf inn
bedded in a section of the Oregon lava
flow. Frank does not forget his high
school interests and his gift adds an
other valuable specimen to the grow
ing collection
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-12-10

Civic Club members held their reg
ular meeting last Thursday
After the meeting a dinner was
served which consisted Of mulligan,
rolls and apple pie with whipped
cream. Alice Peterson was the only
member not present.
Nogales international., 1931-08-08
HEAVY RAIN IN
RAIN VALLEY

A very heavy rain fell Thursday
in Rain Valley in the northeastern
part of the county, it was stated
yesterday by j. w. Yeary of Tue
son, southern Arizona district man
ager Of the Payn Takit Stores, who
arrived here yesterday morning from
Bisbee and Douglas. Mr.. Yeary says
that the washes we're running full
and that he was held up for some
time by the rain. He spent Thurs
day night at the Yeary ranch near
Camille.
Nogales international., 1931-08-08
PICTURE OF NATIONAL
HOME OF ELKS LODGE

Lew Levin, exalted ruler Of the
Nogales Lodge of Elks, is in receipt
of large picture of the national
home of the Elks at Bedford, Va,
sent by E. j. Holden, 63, mem
ber of the Nogales lodge, who en-
tered the home last week. The ma
tional home has accommodations for
76O patients. Holden writes that
"the home is not home but a
heaven"
Nogales international., 1931-08-08
DIVORCE GRANTED

Mrs. Helen Adams was granted a
divorce in the superior court Thurs
day from Roy Adams. She alleged
cruelty. They were married on July
9, 1929.
In the divorce decree Adams is to
keep all the community property
together with an Auburn cabriolet,
all head of cattle and horses, and
Mrs. Adams was awarded $500 as
settlement for REIMBURSEMENT of
all claims. Mrs. Adams regains her
maiden name, Helen Fowler.
Nogales international., 1931-08-08
sCRIBEs WIN

The Scribes team of ghe Elk
bowling league won all four points
in their game with the buds Thurs
day night. In the third game of the
evening Hugo Miller rolled 235. The
Scribes, Santa Cruz and Kangaroos
are now fighting for second place
in the league standing. The Elk
horns are now leading. The tourna-
ment ends on August 81.
Nogales international., 1931-08-08
BACK FROM NORTH

w. H. Grove, manager of the Pub
lie Utilities Consolidated Corpora
ton, returned Saturday night from
a business trip to Kingman and
Chloride. The company has the elec-
trio light, power and telephone sys-
tenn at Kingnan, water, telephone,
electric light and power at Chloride,
and electric light and power at Oat-
man and a transmission line from
Kingman to Needles. They also own
two small water properties in Low
er Miami and Claypool.
Nogales international., 1931-08-08
MIGNARDOT BACK

c. Mignardot of the Sonora Bank
& Trust Company returned Sunday
from Los Angeles and San Diego
where he spent a two weeks vaca-
tion. Mrs. Mignardot, who accom-
panied him to the coast, remained in
Los Angeles for another two weeks
visit.
Nogales international., 1931-08-08
THEATER BUSINESS
GETTING BETTER

Business is on the upgrade in
Nogales as far as the Fox Nogales
Theater is concerned The biggest
crowd Of the summer was at the
theater Wednesday night. The thea
ter is showing some mighty good
pictures this month, known as the
"all star month.
Nogales international., 1931-08-08
HEAVY RAINS IN
SAN PEDRO VALLEY

Reporting much rain in the San
Pedro valley and Ramsey Canyon
districts, Cicero Martin returned
Thursday evening from a several
days stay at Hereford. He was ac-
icompanied back by his family who
will make their home here. There
was rain in the San Pedro valley
for four days and nights without in
terruption, Martin said.
Nogales international., 1931-08-08
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FROM Ell PASO

Mr.. and Mrs. Woodbridge and
daughter, Pearl Louise, and Miss
Bernice Black of Ell Paso, are visit
ing Mr.. and Mrs. E. j. Dittmer at
their new home on Marsh Heights.
Mrs. Woodbridge is a sister OF Mr..
Dittmer.
Nogales international., 1931-08-08
MOVE TO SAN DIEGO

Mr.. and Mrs. c. Goddard left
Saturday to make their home in San
Diego. During their stay of about
five months in Nogales, Goddard
was advertising manager of Joe
Berk's Modern Store.
Nogales international., 1931-08-08
INSPECTION TRIP

C. E. Bells, who is head of the
U. S. Department of Agriculture in
the territory along the border from
Douglas to San Diego, with head
quarters at Nogales, left Tuesday Oh
an inspection trip to border ports
as far west as San Diego.
Nogales international., 1931-08-08

Bert Clingan of Phoenix, attorney
for the Arizona Industrial Commis-
sion, was an arrival here Tuesday
night from Bisbee and Douglas
where he represented the commits
sion at hearings.
Nogales international., 1931-08-08

Mrs. r. G. johnson elizabeth
Abbott) will return today from
Phoenix to spend the remainder of
the month with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. A.. j. Abbott. Little Miss
Carolyn johnson has been staying
with her grandparents here while
her mother was in the capitol city.
Nogales international., 1931-08-08

E. A. VESSEL Of the Hotel Evans
Cigar and Newsstand returned Mon
day night from Ell Paso where he
witnessed the Ncgales-El Paso ball
games.
Nogales international., 1931-08-08

Mr.. and Mrs. G. F. Meyer of Ell
Paso are visiting Mrs. Meyers sis
ter, Mrs. A. j. Abbott, and family,
at their new home on Sunset
Heights. Mr.. Meyer represents the
La Sale Extension University.
Nogales international., 1931-08-08

On Tuesday in the lobby of the
Montezuma Hotel, Fred Edwards
renewed acquaintanceship with
Judge Sam Pattee whom he had
not seen since 20 years ago at
Prescott.
Nogales international., 1931-08-08

E. H. Mellado, manager of the
Banso de Mexico, has returned from
Ell Paso where he went to meet
Mrs. Mellados mother who has ar
rived here from Tampico to spend
the remainder of the summer at
the Mellado home.
Nogales international., 1931-08-08
VACATION TRIP

Alex Durazo and family left this
week on a two weeks vacation trip
to California Mr.. Durazo is a teller
at the Sonora Bank & Trust Com
pany.
Nogales international., 1931-08-08

Nose Drachman of Tucson, re-
ceiver for the Public Utilities Con-
solidated Corporation in Arizona,
was a Nogales visitor Tuesday.
Nogales international., 1931-08-08

Gel. O. A. Serrano Of Los Mochis,
formerly of Nogales, was here We'd
nesday enroute to visit his children
in Los Angeles where they attend
school, ~
Nogales international., 1931-08-08

City Alderman Louis Escalada and
Joe Serrino left yesterday to spend
few days at Aqua Caliente Springs
near Yuma.
Nogales international., 1931-08-08
ONE YEAR OLD

Pete Raptis' Grand Cafe in the
Bowman building on Morley avenue
was one year old Thursday, having
been opened on August 6, 1890.
Nogales international., 1931-08-08
CHARLES THOMPSON HERE

Charles Thompson, well known
mining man, formerly of Nogales,
was an arrival here Wednesday
from Los Angeles. He was recently
married to Mrs. Wilmoth Kelsey,
former Nogales school teacher.
Nogales international., 1931-08-08

A. j. Hoeffer was an arrival here
Thursday from Hermosillo where
he is connected with the Sonora
Brewery.
Nogales international., 1931-08-08

Prof. Thornber of. the University
of Arizona will address the NogaleS
Rotary Club next Friday noon on
the subject Of Cactus.
Nogales international., 1931-08-08

G.. w. Harvey was here yesterday
from Pena Blanca and says there
has been much rain there this sum-
mer.
Nogales international., 1931-08-08
IN NEW HOME

Mr.. and Mrs. John Phillips have
moved into their beautiful new
home at lis Court street.
Nogales international., 1931-08-08

w. H. Land, former Tucson bank
er, was a visitor here Thursday,
Nogales international., 1931-08-08

Miss Josephine de Cotera, attrac-
tive San Antonio girl, is spending a
month visiting her sister, Mrs. By
ron S. Butcher.
Nogales international., 1931-08-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Mike Hogan and
Tom Farrell, visitors here yester-
Nogales international., 1931-08-08

Lee Benham of Tucson, formerly
of Nogales, was here Wednesday.
Nogales international., 1931-08-08
X-RAY TAKEN

A few days ago Writ George Grif-
fifth, son of j. j. Griffith, residing
on the river road, and some COM
panions were throwing acorns at
one another. One lodged in Wirt's
throat and finally found it's way
down his windpipe to his lung. He
began splitting blood a couple days
ago and was brought here Thurs
day for an x-ray.
Nogales international., 1931-08-08

day from Harshaw, reported lots Of
rain out that way this summer but
no serious damage to roads.
Nogales international., 1931-08-08

Charles Bauer left Tuesday to
spend ten days in Los Angeles on
a business trip.
Nogales international., 1931-08-08

L. H. Burr returned this week
from a trip to southern California
and brought back the news that
'it's very warm over there"