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Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-01-07
LARGE NUMBER WITNESS
o. E. s. INSTALLATION

At the regular meeting q Libby
chapter, O. E. S. Tuesday evening the
following officers were installed by the
retiring worthy matron, Alice G. Far
ris, assisted by past matrona Mesdames
Rowland, Kedzie, Rice and Young with
Gertrude Olson acting marshal:
Worthy matron, Olga Smithberger;
worthy patron, Rev. R. w. Orr; asso-
ciate matron, Mildred West; conduct
ress, Melba Veldman; assistant con-
ductress, Beatrice Larson; secretary,
Marie Jaqueth; treasurer, May Gompf;
chaplain, Grace Hough; marshal, cecile
Rice; organist, Ethleen Hoffman: Adah,
Virginia Vogt; Ruth, Nina Barkee;
Martha, Lucy A. Leigh; Electa, Nadia
Dexter; Warder. Grace Miller; scnti-
mel, Alberta Rouse.
The retiring matron, Mrs. Alice G.
Farris, was presented with an emble-
matte ring of the order, by the chapter,
and bridge lamp from her officers,
the presentations being made by Mrs.
Kedzie A program consisting Of two
solos by Mrs. J. K Dwinelle, accom-
panied by Miss Inez Ratekin at the
piano, two songs by the Rainbow Girls
lquartette, accompanied b. Genev1rYt
Veldman at the piano, was enjoyed
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-01-07
Club Starts Out
New Year With
Fine Program
Ladies Will Consider Family Expendi-
lures at Next Meeting OF Popular
Club ON Tuesday January IL.

The year Of 1881 has been one of
splendid achievement for the Libby
Womans Club in community
betterment, in instructive, varied
and highly enjoyable programs
The New Year-1932-opens with
practical program on Family
Finance" Start the New Year Right
Make a Budget" is the advice Of Mrs
James Krall, who is sponsoring the
January program for next Tuesday aft
ternoon, the 18th No club woman can
afford to miss this program.
February promises to be star
month also for the club. Beside the art
program by Mrs. E E. Jaqueth, there
will be an event of social prominence
on the club calendar Washington
tea with unusual features on the after
noon of February ~,
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-01-07

At meeting Of the Libby city coun-
Gil held Tuesday evening report of
city finances was made that shows a
remarkably efficient conduct Of city
affairs, with q rapid reduction Of city
debt and steadily decreasing cost Of
running city affairs. The program of
careful management that has resulted in
this remarkable accomplishment was
started some three years ago under
the administration of Mayor w. T.
Kienitz and has been closely followed
and expanded by the present admins
tration under Mayor Elmer Switzer.
Both administrations have been ably
assisted in this good work by George
Neils, chairman of the finance COM
mittee, and the other members of that
committee-Dr. A. E. Ostroot and Wal
ter Zollars--and by City Clerk Weld
man and City Treasurers Klenck and
Young, who by an expert analysis Of
receipts and expenditures have aided
greatly the task before the council.
Now for few figures that tell the
story. First, lets consider the indebt-
ness. Beginning with January !, 1929,
city indebtedness was as follows.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-01-07
AGED LADY PASSES
AT DAUGHTERS HOME

Mrs. Rosaline Richard passed away
Saturday at the home Of her daughter.
Mrs. J. F. McCully. where she had
been living about four months since
coming to Libby. Funeral services were
held in St. Joseph's Catholic church
Tuesday morning at 8 o'clock, with re-
QUEEN high mass by the Rev. FIR. Nc
Rory. The remains were taken to
Puyallup, Wash, Tuesday night accom-
panied by Mrs. McCully and Mrs Eli
Rayome where burial was made this
morning by the side of the husband
Rosaline Charter was born March Is,
1850, in Quebec, Can, and was 81 years,
8 months and IT days old at her death.
She was married in 1871 to j. B. Richard
and to this union IL children were
born, ten Of whom are living. These
are: Allan N, Mrs. Eli Rayome and
Mrs. ]. F. McCully, of Libby; Joseph
and Mrs. E. r. Myers Of Puyallup,
Wash; A. j., Of Deer Park, Wash;
WILL of Sheldon, Wash; Mrs David
Powell, ST., of Centralia, Wash; Wash.
Mrs. Peter Powell of Morton, Wash,
and Mrs. w. D. Bullock Of Ferndale,
Mich.
The deceased is also survived by
three brothers and one sister Joseph
Dennis, Frank and Mrs. James Muenier
in Wisconsin. Twenty grandchil-
dren and 20 great-grandchildren also
are living.
The deceased was a kind and loving
mother who had devoted her life tc
her family The Borrowing relatives have
the sympathy of many friends in theii
loss.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-01-07
Man Kills
Self In Bull
Lake District
Commits Suicide by Shoot
ing Through Head With
% Calibre Rifle.
WAS VETERAN OF
LAST BIG WAR

John ]. Freeman A, came to his
death New Years night on the Weare
ranch near Bull lake about q miles
from Troy through what is supposed
to have been case of suicide.
Freeman, with his wife, young son,
8 years, and daughter, 4 years, was
living with Mrs. Freeman's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Jacquett, having
arrived here from Missoula several
months ago. The two couples were
sleeping in one large room in the ranch
houes, with the boy sleeping in an adj
joining room About 10 o'clock Free
man got up and went to where the boy
was sleeping and told him to 90 and
sleep with his mother, according to
the story told Coroner Gompf Mrs.
Jacquett then heard him take down
a gun and asked him what he was do
ing. She was answered by the shot
of the rifle. When they got to him,
Freeman was found lying on his back
on the small cot occupied by the son,
with a 20 rifle lying across his chest
and grasped In both hands, one hand
clutching the rifle at the trigger and
the other holding to the barrel. Exam
nation showed that he had been shot
back Of the right ear. He was lying
with his head hanging partly off the
end Of the cot
Mrs n NJ Gompf. coroner, was
called and Immediately went to the
scene Of the tragedy accompanied by
her son, Harold Gonpf. They found
conditions about as outlined above,
with the head showing powder burns.
The body was brought to Libby and
yesterday the bullet was removed by
DR.. p Baxter. It was found lodged in
the left side Of the brain about an inch
or more above the ear. 1t had entered
the head about two inches below the
right ear and angled upward.
The body was shipped from Libby
Wednesday afternoon to Missoula for
burial where Freeman's mother and
sister reside. 1t was accompanied by
Mrs. Freeman and the children. 1t is
said he would be given military burial
as he was a veteran of the World war
Coroner Gompf states that an in
quest will be held as soon as the rel
atives return from Missoula.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-01-07

Its an i'll wind that blows nobody
good" is an old proverb in which
there is much truth. The long con-
tinued depression has resulted in short
working hours for many men but as
consequence many of them are TAX
ing advantage of the idle time on their
hands to pass more time reading. THE
demand has been 20 heavy recently for
books" said County Librarian Ratekin,
that the supply is almost exhausted
Up to last year the an-time record for
circulation for any ono day in Libby
was 273. Since that time that record
has been far surpassed On November
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-01-07
Another Libby
Couple Take Solemn
Marriage Vows
Miss Alice Stands Becomes Bride Of
Mr.. Louis Baker at Pretty Church
Wedding.

Another young Libby couple have
decided to travel life's journey together
and took the first step on that journey
last Thursday evening, when they were
married at a pretty church wedding
at St. Johns Lutheran church, follow
ing the regular services Of that evening
and before large number of friends.
The impressive ceremony was read by
the pastor, the Rev. r. f. Pfotenhauer,
and the ring service was used, joining
the lives and fortunes of Miss Alice
Stands and Mr. Louis, Baker, Jr.
The bride was very pretty in gown
of white satin, with long bridal veil
carried by two little girls, little Leah
Ruth Baker, sister of the groom, and
little Margaret Hamann, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Reuben Hamann. She
carried a boquet of roses and sweet
peas The bride was attended by Mis-.
Solveig Rarnlo, who wore gown d
pale green silk and also carried flow
ers. The groom was attended by hi.
brother, Mr.. Clarence Baker, as bes
man. During the service, an appro-
pirate song was beautifully sung b.
Mrs. Walter Neils.
Immediately following the ceremon.
a reception was held at the home o
the groom's parents, Mr.. and Mr.
l. H. Baker, where congratulation
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-01-07
Entertain In Honor Of Guest.

Miss Margaret Sleizer entertained at
a delightful New Years party in honor
Of Miss Rose LOOMS who was a guest
at the Lee Sleizer home during the
holidays. The evening was spent in
playing bridge with the first prize going
to Miss Letha Williamson and the con-
ISOLATION to Miss Mildred Buck The
serving Of light lunch brought the
evening to a close.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-01-07
Lions
Considers
Road Matters
Objects to Reduction Of
Federal Money for Forest
Highways.
LADIES' NIGHT TO
BE JANUARY Is

II was definitely decided at the
meeting Of the Lions Club, held at the
Turner Tavern Monday evening, to
have ladies' night at the time Of the
next regular meeting Of the club, on
Monday evening, January L. Dinner
will be served at I o'clock to the menu
bers and their wives, followed by dane
ing The Lions have worked up rep
utation Of knowing how to have good
time and. It i expected aene, Of that
reputation win Be lost by the meeting
planned for the 18th. Plans for the
affair are in charge of Lions Harold
Miller and Lloyd Williamson, who re-
ported progress made at the Monday
night meeting.
George Wood, committeeman in
charge Of the evenings program, called
on Lion Herbert to read proclama-
ton issued by the international presi-
dent calling upon all Lions clubs to
observe founders day by some appro-
pirate program. The birthday of the
founder Of the organization falls on
Wednesday, January IS, and all clubs
were urged to observe the day by APP
propriate exercises.
Lion Turner introduced the speaker
Of the evening, Attorney James Black
ford, and said Mr.. Blackford had beer
asked to discuss gas tax and highway
matters. Mr.. BLACKBOARD spoke In ar
interesting manner of the law passed
by which the state highway commits
sion is empowered to issue bonds each
year for four years in the sum OF 81
100000 for highway purposes. He sug-
gested that the commission should bt
urged by all organizations Of the STATE
to issue the 1882 allotment just as soor
as possible and get under way thu
greatest possible amount OF highway
work at the earliest moment. MIR
| Blackford thought that by this mean!
much work could be provided all owe
the state, which would help MATERIAL,
in overcoming hard times in Montana
mentioning that even though we dit
not receive gas tax money for Lincoln
county projects, local men would pos
sibly be able to go temporarily wher
such work would be available.
Mr.. Blackford's talk started spirite'
discussion in which Howard Turner
Carlton Joughin, William Herbert an
others took part Lion Turner insiste
! that he thought persistent effort shout
, be made to get work started here 0
. highway projects as soon as possible
, and opposed anything that looked lik
lying down on the job. Lion Joughii
, who is president of the Commerce.
Club, explained in detail what tn
| Continued on page 50
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-01-07

and best wishes were extended to the
young couple by number of rela-
tives and friends, with refreshments
served to the assemblage.
The bride is pretty and popular
young lady, having been graduated
from the Libby high school with the
class of 81, and has lived here a num-
Der of years The groom is also equally
well known and popular and the young
couple have large circle of friends
here who will wish them every hap
piness and success in the years tc
come. Mr.. and Mrs. Baker will con-
tinue to make their home in Libby.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-01-07
Library Records Show Lincoln
County People |nveterate Readers

Id last, we gave out 301 books and on
January 2, this year, we gave out 335
in Libby only. There are many UNI
employed men reading"
Miss Ratekin has supplied us with
other interesting information upon our
request. She states that during the
calendar year 1881, there were 1904
books drawn out by Libby readers,
11,710 by Eureka patrons and 1o,447
by Troy patrons. In addition to this
heavy circulation, the county library
has sent 065 books to other stations and
l ,O43 books to rural schools. The grand
total circulation for the county dur
ing the calendar year was 8,91S.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-01-07

Earl Angel Of Troy recently submit
ted his resignation to the county com
missioners as a member Of the board Of
trustees Of the county high school Il
Eureka. At the meeting Of the commis-
sioners Wednesday, p J. Friesinesr,
druggist Of Troy, was nominated By ~.
Monio and duly appointed 70 I'LL ths
unexpired term Of Mr.. ANGEL
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-01-07
Ent1rtains for Visitors.

MIR. and Mrs. Walter Neils entertained
pleasantly at six tables of pinochle
New Years eve in honor of Mrs. Loca-
tell and Mrs. Handt who are visiting
In the city from the east giving an
opportunity for old time friends to
meet the ladies again High score prizes
were won by Mrs Locatel and Mr.. E
r. Woodwork while the consultations
fell to Mrs l. J. Olson and Mr.. J. F.
Fennessy. Refreshments were served
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-01-07
Wipes Out Nearly $4,000
In Indebtedness In: Short
Time OF About Three Years
Is Steadily Reducing Cost of City Government
Sprinklng Levy in Residential District-No Bonded
Indebtedness Now Against Municipality
Is on Cash Basis.

Is already paid. City Clerk Veldman
stated that the city's expenditures afe
now well within it, income and the
city Is now on a cash basis.
This has been accomplished not BY
curtaiing service to the community,
but instead, greater service has besn
given the citizens under this program
Of efficient management An athletic
park has been developed, tennis court
built an 50 acre tract bought for =
dump ground, streets better MAIN
tanned, and other conveniences given
This record is one that the entire
city council can feel proud of and for
which they will receive the warm
thanks Of an appreciative citizenship.
Other Business Transacted.
Other business was transacted Tues
day evening The city treasurer was IN
structed to certify to the county treas-
urer certain delinquent taxes in Special
Improvement District No. Is, a sewer
district in west Libby. Half Of this
small district has gone delinquent, The
city requests the county to sell the
delinquent property. The city treas
urer was instructed to transfer from
the general fund to the special I'm
provement revolving fund sufficient
money to take up warrants Of this
district that should have been paid
January !, 1882 This il done 80 IS to
protect other property owners and tax
payers Of the city. A recently enacted
law forces cities to make good bonds
or warrants issued by improvement
districts within its borders. Hence the
taxpayers Of the city will b held liable
for unpaid warrants Of this district. By
ordering a sale Of the property, such
property owners will be protected, N
far as can be done Special Improve
ment District No. rs is the first Libby
district that comes under this provi-
sion Of the law.
Lowers Sprinkling Levy.
It was decided to lower the .prink-
ling levy in District No. from cents
per front foot to cents per front foot
This is another welcome saving to tax
payers. This is the residential district.
J. NJ Blackboard appeared before the
council and requested it to pay war
rant held by him against Improvement
District No. Is Last assessment made
by this district was in 1890, and there
are no funds available MIR. Blackboard
maintains that funds would have been
available to pay the warrant held by
him had it not been for an error made
by the city in paying certain $500
warrant twice, once by John Johanson
when acting city treaurer and once by
/ w. S. Spencer when acting treasurer
This council is not acquainted with the
facts and asked time for investigation
and advisemept, which will be con-
sdered at a special meeting later.
Ed Dossow, proprietor of the Play
Lunch, requested permission to keer
his place open after midnight. He VIA:
informed he would have to partition hi
place off from the pool hall and tina
connecting doors would have to b.
locked after midnight
The council authorized appointment
Of special police to maintain order a
all public dances.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-01-07

A note from Fl. NJ Smith, who with
Mrs. Smith is spending the winter in
Portland, Or says Got the paper this
morning and am glad you are getting
lots of snow. Lots Of rain here but |
rather enjoy it,
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-01-07

Reported up 70 wednesday HlgHI.
Kuklinski Wins.
Kuklinski won the contest between
individuals, winning 50 for high score,
242, and SIS and 10 per cent OF the jack
pot for first place; Ptusca won So tor
second place, Barrett got bowling
ticket for third place, Williams box
Of candy for fourth place Lovick got
S1.15 for low score, &C.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-01-07

That shows nearlyN2 5000 reduction
in indebtedness since January !, 1922.
Much Of this indebtedness was for
unpaid water and light bills that had
been allowed to accumulate during
past years. The interest on water and
light warrants was $26 per warrant in
1926 and has been reduced to $500 on
warrant issued in 1881. That is fine
saving in interest paid, and 1t should
be remembered that such interest pay
ments are always we'll described as
paying or a dead horse" All water and
light fund warrants are paid to August.
1881. All general fund warrants paid
to April, 1881.
Reducing Expenses.
That is not all of the picture. Elk
penses have also been materially cut.
City expenses in 1929 were s13,71478;;
in 1880, sl2,54316; in 1881, s12,032.84.
Expenses for 1891 include all labor for
snow removal; in other words, that bill
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-01-07
LOy1CK TEAM TAKES REVENGE
FOR FORMER DEFEATS

The Lovick Blacksmith Shop team
in the bowling tournament took ample
revenge the other night by soundly
trouncing the Western News five. They
not only defeated the printers but also
took the highest team score to their
credit. The Blacksmiths now hold the
highest one game team score-965-
and the highest three game score, 1856.
Barrett holds the highest individual
average, ITS, and the highest individual
score, 234
Following are the team standings:
- onn
The Washington times., 1932-03-12
By WILMA LAynLE

by the younger girls, and the
jackets a little longer by other
women. Ties, bows, standing
collars, puffed sleeves, wide
revers and other fashions of
the seasons are used to make
them look new.
A Smoother Lapin
Lapin is the favorite fur that
is used, so we have sketched
two lapin jackets. The plain
jacket is in nutria color, the
grayish brown that goes with
so many things, and that is
the most popular. This jacket
is of galapin, a finer, smoother
lapin, and has the smart elbow
puff, and scarf that loops
through to make a cravat. It
is waist length. The other
jacket is of stenciled lapin in
leopard design, and has plain
sleeves, a novel belt, and a
mushroom collar to distinguish
it. These jackets are from a
Washington shop, and are very
moderately priced.
+ +
For the name Of the shop
where you can find these jackets
or for help with your fashion or
shopping problems, write Miss
Laville. inclOSing a self address
ed, stamped envelope, or call
District $3.50, extension 199.
The Washington times., 1932-03-12
Panama Legation
Wedding Scene

The marriage of Senorita
Maria Ester Pacheco, daughter
of Sonora Carolina Amador de
Pacheco. Of Panama, and niece
of the Counselor of the Pan.
ANA Legation and Sonora de
Chevalier, and Mr.. David Wei
les Richardson, of New York,
took place at 10 o'clock this
morning at the Panama Lega-
tion.
The bride wore a gown of
white lace, severely simple in
line, with veil of rare old
lace. Ner bouquet was of white
orchids.
The matron of honor was
Mrs. Alicia Dupont Glendening,
of New York; the maid of
honor, Senorita Cecilia Alfaro,
daughter of the Minister; and
Mr.. Norbert McKenna, of New
York, acted as the best man.
The bridesmaids frock was Of
rose pink crepe de chine in a
period model.
The ceremony was performed
by the Rev. DR.. Edmond j. Fon-
taine, of st. PauIs Church,
and Senor Chevalier gave his
niece in marriage.
Following the ceremony, the
Minister and Sonora de Alfaro
were the hosts at an informal
breakfast.
The young couple left imme-
diately following the breakfast
for New York, where a recep-
ton will be held for them at
the Mcdowell Club. They will
make their future home in New
York.
Mrs. Edward s. Thomson
and Mrs. George Leary who mo-
tored to. Washington from New
York, yesterday, are at Ward
man Park.
The Washington times., 1932-03-12

Every day proves that fur
jackets are a spring fashion as
well as a good fall and winter
fashion. They are particularly
suited to between-season wear,
to weather that is just mildly
cold. and they have another
virtue that they are neither
formal nor informal, so that
you can wear them with a
street frock, for afternoon, and
some women even use them
over an evening gown. Fur
jackets have been a good Wash
ington fashion for a long time,
even when they were not worn
much other places, and now
this year when the whole coun-
try is wearing them, we find
them better than ever here.
Jackets Are Short
New versions add further
prestige to the fur jacket mode.
Jackets are shorter, with more
detail that makes them like
cloth coats or jackets, and of
course they are of the soft,
Short-haired furS, so that they
may be worked in nearly any
manner. There are two good
lengths for spring, waist length,
and a short hip length, or just
over the top of the hips. Both
are smart, and are chosen ac-
cording to becomingness, the
little short waist length types
The Washington times., 1932-03-12
Luncheon Hostess

Mrs. James Hamilton Lewis,
wife of Senator Lewis Of Il
linois, was among those who
entertained at luncheon yester-
day at the Carlton.
\ 4 X
Mrs. William I. Ogus enter
tanned at a luncheon yesterday
at the Carlton, the company
numbering eight.
4 4 X
Mrs. l.. w. TremiS, Of Cat
lett, Va, is passing a few days
at the Dodge and is accom-
panied by Miss Jennie Mckee,
of Warrenton, Va.