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Evening star., 1932-08-13
Four Dwellings Planned.

Plans for the construction of four q
story brick dwellings, at 1920 to 4032
Twentieth street northeast, have been
filed with the District building inspector
inspector by H. r. Howenstein Co., as
owners and builders. The cost is esti-
mated to total $1,000
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-12-22
County, Thursday, December
WARLAND RESIDENT
PASSES TO FINAL REWARD

Funeral services were Leld Tuesday
at IL o'clock from the Gompf chapel
for Robert hoffman, 80, who had passed
away at his home at Warland on Fri
day, Dec. Is. Burial was in the Libby
cemetery with the Rev. r. w. Orr,
officiating
Mr.. hoffman was born in Scotland
on July 6, 1852. He is survived by the
widow and by three sons and six
daughters. These are: James R Of
Kimberly, South Africa; Ralph of
Ignite, NJ D.; William w. of Simcoe,
N. D.; Mrs, c. E. Ulrich, Springbrook,
N. D.; Mrs. c. E. Swimley of Epping,
N. D.; Mrs. w. A. Galloway of Brant-
ford, Ont; Mrs. w. A. Slower of Kali
ispell; Mrs E. B. Rodgers of Warland
and Mrs. Jerry Noon of Ural. All of
the children were present at the fun
eral except Mrs. Galloway and the
son. James r.
Mr.. hoffman had lived at Warland
for number of years where he was
highly respected by all who knew him.
He formerly followed ranching but Of
late years had retired.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-12-22

without work and was homeless. The
man was bachelor and offered the
boy a home If he cared to come to
Libby with him and help him on his
ranch. The boy jumped at the chance
and accompanied him to his Libby
ranch
The man reported that the lad was
an excellent worker, bright and will
ing and pleasant to have about. He
spoke in the highest terms of his abil-
ity. Having secured an old bicycle, the
boy frequently spent a few hours on
a fishing trip and when he disap-
peared from the ranch the man at
first thought nothing Of it. Since that
disappearance he had not returned.
The incident is an illuminating COM
mentary on some phases Of youthful
character. Just what was this lads OBJ
ject in the story here related When
he first asked for directions out of town
was he really confused in the dark
and did he desire to return to the
ranch, but when he was kindly of
fered a nights lodging did he think
that was too good a thing to refuse
and did he later decide to hunt
greener pastures at distance2 Or was
his request for information at the Lib
by home, just a clever ruse to OBJ
tain help for the night? The answer
is anybody's guess.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-12-22
BELIEVE MEN WHO HELD UP
TRACK WALKERS APPREHENDED

During the past week three men
were arrested at Missoula on charge
Of having cashed checks from a stolen
payroll at various towns between
Missoula and Spokane. The three were
two Daufherty brothers and "Spud"
White of Troy, Mont Evidence in the
nossession of officers leads them to be-
lieve these men are the ones who held
up and robbed G. N. trackwalkers
few weeks ago between Troy and
Bonners Ferry. 1t is known that the
two Daughertys and young White
left Troy for Spokane the afternoon
of the robbing Of the trackwalkers-
One Of the Daughertys, at least, has
police record in Spokane, it is said
The crime for which they were APP
pretended at Missoula was the alleged
robhing of Tucker Bros & Scott. con-
tractors. Of S4100 in payroll checks.
at Colfax The contractors are Kali
ispell concern and the checks were
drawn on the First National Bank of
Kaispell. They had been casheo at
various towns, it is alleged.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-12-22
Worthy Matron Entertains.

The officers Of the local chapter OF
the Order of the Eastern Star were
entertained by the worthy matron,
Mrs. r. w. Smithberger, at her home
after the regular meeting of the chap
ter on Tuesday evening Some of the
officers were not able to be present.
Games entertained the guests. A beau
tiful set of salad forks was presented
to the hostess by the officers in token
of their appreciation of her faithful
and gracious service in office. The pre-
sentation was made in appropriate
words by Mrs. Barkee. Those in at
tendance were: Mrs o. G. Gompf, Mrs
E. E. Jaqueth, Mrs. A. M Hoffman,
Mrs. Hough, Mrs. Rice, Mrs Glenn
West Mrs. Tim Miller, Mrs. G. w.
Rouse, Mrs. Adams, Mrs. w. E. Dex-
ter, Mrs. Earl Barkee, Mrs. Chas
Young, Mrs. Geo. Vogt, Miss Beatrice
Larson and Mr.. Orr.
A delicious lunch was served. The
favors given the ladies were organdie
flowers sachets. A handkerchief was
given the worthy patron.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-12-22
DEBATE.

The semi-finals for the debate team
were held in the big gym at two
o'clock Tuesday before a small group
of listeners.
Each year every member of the ar
gumentation class is required to pre-
sent a constructive speech on the
question for debate which is chosen
by the state high schools and colleges.
This year the state question was: Re-
solved, That at least one half of all
state and local revenues in Montana
should be derived from sources other
than tangible property.
There were nine students entered in
this years debate, four of whom were
chosen to enter the finals and one al
ternate was also chosen.
The speakers were as follows:
First affirmative Elmer Stevens.
Gross questioned by Mr. James Black
ford.
First negative Clarence Hogan.
Gross questioned by Joe Fennessy.
Second affirmative-Joe Fennessy
Cross questioned by Clarence Hogan
Second negative-Charles Shanahan.
Cross questioned by Mrs. Deissner.
Third affirmative Mrs. Deissner.
Cross questioned by Charles Shanahan.
Third negative Lamar Rowland.
Cross questioned by Angela Huchala.
Fourth Acknowledgment Huchals.
Cross questioned by Lamar Rowland.
Fourth negative-Jean Kienitz Cross
question nv Toa Hil1ic
Fifth affir1native-Joe Hills. Cross
questioned by Jean Kienitz.
Mrs. Deissner and Jean Kienitz were
not eligible for the high school team.
Mr.. James Blackford Jr., Mr.. G. H
Christensen, and Mr. Eugene. Borg
acted as judges and Miss Barnes acted
as chairman
After much discussion and hesitation
on the part Of the judges, the following
Continued on page 81
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-12-22
Little Stories of the Town

Last Thursdays Great Falls Tribune
told Of the arrest in that city of a To-
r-old boy, James Conklin, for hav-
ing allegedly taken merchandise from
the Kress store. In the investigation
that followed young Conklin told of
ficers he had come to Great Falls
from Libby and that he had an uncle
here
This calls to mind an incident some
Libby people had with this youth a
few weeks ago One Sunday evening
about o'clock the doorbell at Libby
home rang and young, poorly dressed
lad was found standing on the STEP
He politely asked direction out Of
town to the south saying he was on his
way to the home of an uncle living
south of the city, some six miles out
on a road running up over some hill,
something like Shoney or some such
name. When asked if it was Shaugh
messy, he replied, eyes, that's the name
of the hill"
Questioned further the lad stated
he had just arrived in the city on a
freight train from Seattle, that his
parents were both dead, and that the
Libby uncle had promised to give him
a home if he would make his way
to Libby According to his story, he
was trying to locate the uncle's home.
The boy was told he would have a
hopeless task trying to locate ranch
in the timber south of the city in the
dead of night, he being unacqainted
with the district. Consequently, ar
engagements were made to give the
boy lodging for the night and his sup
per and breakfast, at relief fund ex-
pense. He was very pleasant of a
likeable personality, polite and deep
ly appreciative of what was being done
for him.
The next morning he apparently left
to locate his uncle, giving his uncle's
name Desiring to know whether the
boy had succeeded in reaching his des-
tination, the man was communicated
with, whereupon he came to town with
an entirely different story from that
told by the youth.
First, he said that he was not the
boys uncle nor any relation to him
While in Whitefish during the sum-
mer, he, by chance, happened to en-
gage in conversation with this young
lad and learned the boy was beating
his way through the country and wa.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-12-22
BASKETBALL SCHEDULE

The football season lasted SO long
that it has been necessary to start the
basketball season later than usual this
year.
Here is this years basketball sched-
ule:
January 20-Columbia Falls (here)
January 21-Eureka lthere).
January 28-Troy (here).
February 3-Columbia Falls (there).
February 4-Whitefish (thene).
February u-Eureka (here).
February 17--Whitefish (here).
February 18-Troy (there).
The following is the per cent
fouls made last basketball season: Brad
Phillips 1917 or 71M; Charles Mar
tin 20-23 or 81 per cent; Henry Ka-
tarzy 14-27 or So per cent; George
Botchek I'd or SO per cent; George
Rusher 800 or As per cent; Sterling
Hampton 81 or Do per cent. The total
foul shots made out of 104 fouls was
CO.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-12-22
Reasons Why
DebentureS
Self Slowly
Says Gas Tax Bonds Are
Not General Obligation
Against State.
INVESTORS NOT
ANXIOUS TO BUY

Press dispatches recently told of the
state highway commission having again
advertised for sale the 1882 allotment
OF state gas tax debentures, and OF
having received some offers for the al
lotment. The report said the commits
sion was considering the offers and
had not decided whether or not to-
accept any of them.
1t will be remembered that under
a recently enacted law, the state high
way commission was empowered to
sell 81, SOC, 900 worth of debentures each
year for four years, the proceeds from
which were to be used in highway con-
struction- The debentures were to be
paid off by proceeds from the state five
cent gas tax Last years allotment had
been sold and the funds used in high
way work. The commission, however,
had not been successful in disposing
Of this years quota and this recent
attempt to sell them was the last ef-
fort to dispose of them before the
end of the year, failing to do which
the money would be lost to the high
way fund. So far there has been no
report in the city press as to whether
or not the highway commission has de-
cided to accept any of the offers made
Wondering why there had been such
difficulty in disposing of the deben-
lures this year, when the banks Of the
country are overlooking with money
seeking safe investment, the reporter
approached r. W. Smithberger, cashier
of the First State Bank Of Libby, and
put the question to him. Just why
are these debentures not more popular
in the investment market" he was
asked.
THAT is easily explained replied
Mr.. Smithberger. These gas tax de-
bentures are not general obligation
against the state of Montana Their only
security is the proceeds from the state
gas tax. And out of this state gas tax
there must first be paid the cost OF
maintaining the state highways At
ter the highways are maintained, what
is left in the gas tax fund can be used
to retire the debentures Thus 1t Is
easily seen that the gas debentures
are not what informed investors would
consider a really high class and per-
fectly safe investment IF the meas
ure authorizing the issuing of these
debentures and on which the people
voted had made the debentures a gen
eral obligation against the state of
Montana, it is safe to say there would
have been no difficulty in disposing OF
them at a good figure
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-12-22

THE
| aI|laraCk
LIBBY SCHOOL NEWS, TOLD IN
AN INTERESTING MANNER
Edited by the
JOURNALISM CLASS
Enitnrtal

THE same old Christmas season,
With the same old gift of socks,
And the same old Christmas greeting,
It's all just tommy
This may be the attitude of some
dyspeptic, rheumatic pessimistic indi-
vidual, but it is not the attitude of the
members Of the journalism class. And
we join in expressing our pleasure that
it is again time for us to hang up our
stockings in anticipation of the COM
ing of Kris Kringle.
We sincerely hope that all con-
cerned will be fortunate enough this
year to receive the same old gift OF
socks, and we express the same old
Christmas greeting, but with new
meaning Merry Christmas and a
Happy, Happy New Year,"
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-12-22
BOWLING TOURNAMENT is
UNDER WAY AT THE PLAY

Five teams have been organized and
the annual bowling tournament is well
under way at The Play. The person.
mel of the five teams follows:
Turner Tavern-Turner, Shaurette
Reid, Deissner, Riley.
Western Loan-Seims, Kuklinski
Miller, Christie, Hughes, Williamson.
Gooselaw's-Gooselaw, Hagen, Raj
dahl, Brindley, Birmingham, white
field).
Western News-Hargreaves, Kemp
Curtis, Williams, Barrett.
The Play-Lovick, Sleizer, Voves,
Roberts, Paulson, (Burpee).
The standing of the teams up to
Wednesday night follows:
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-12-22
Lions Donate
Generously For
Christmas Boxes
Holds Another Rousing Meeting with
Full Attendance-Plans for
Ladies' Night.

Another rousing and enthusiastic
meeting of the Lions club was held
Monday night at the Turner Tavern.
The Lions had been requested to bring
donations of candy and nuts for Christ
mas boxes for the children of needy
families and it is said from SO to 60
pounds of donations resulted.
President Russell reported the re-
quest of number of young athletes
that the Lions sponsor skating rink
Because Of the lateness of the season
and the uncertainty of ice weather, the
matter was tabled.
President Russell turned the meet
ing over to the vice president, Lion
Harold Miller, who proved himself
amply able, as an executive officer, to
control the Lions.
1t was voted to have the annual
ladies night" on January q and the
following committee to have charge of
the affair was appointed: Fl. A. Hough,
chairman, George Vogt and c. S..
Christensen.
Because the next meeting date
would fall 50 close to New Years 1t
was voted to date the next meeting
or January 8, with George Vogt in
charge Of the program.
Lion Harry Hough was appointed tail
twister for the evening and earned for
himself the reputation of a live wire.
President Russell gave an informa-
tive talk on the subject of electricity,
opening up to his hearers some of the
mysteries of this always mysterious
topic. He said that very little is really
known about electricity that it is only
known by its manifestations, and that
mankind is just beginning to delve into
the secrets of this servant Of human
ity
Mr.. George Davis helped much in
in the evenings entertainment with
saxaphone accompaniment for various
numbers sung by the vocal Lions.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-12-22
ALUMNI WILL DANCE
In TOY SHOP

To whom it may concerni Libby
high alumni, if you lost that new baby
doll, or the electric train you had to
cry SO hard to get for Christmas, drop
around at the Toy Shop in the Junior
High auditorium Wednesday night,
December %, about 8 o'clock.
But here's one little thing to re-
member, there's a charge of Csc to see
if your missing toys are there.
Boys-bring your best girl along;
maybe you can get her somebody
elses tea set cheap. And girls you'll
never know how much your boy
friend hasn't grown up till you catch
him playing with teddy bear.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-12-22

Mrs. Jack Harris was hostess to the
A. B. Club Tuesday night at the home
Of Mrs. Ray Pival. At the card games
Miss Louise Gay won the honors Of
the evening and the resultant prize,
the consolation fell to Mrs. Carl Rawl-
ings and Mrs. Walter Kemp was
awarded the guest prize. Refreshments
were served.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-12-22
Entertains Bridge Club.

Mrs. c.. w. Gildea entertained the
Three Four's Bridge club at her home
last Thursday evening. 1t was the
clubs annual Christmas party and each
member received gift. Mrs. Ted
Berry won the high score prize for the
evening while Mrs Fred Gooselaw
captured the consolation token. Re-
freshments were served
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-12-22
EXPRESS THANKS
FOR DONATIONS

Liberal donations have been given
to the Community Relief Committee
for the purpose of providing Christ
mas boxes for the needy of the com
munity. The Committee wishes to ex-
tend their thanks to those who have
contributed SO generously, especially 10
the forest service, the Presbyterian
church, the Lions club, all the stores,
and to all those Of the community who
have helped in this kind effort
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-12-22
Flathead County
Spends Large Sum
In Care Of Poor
Will Petition r. r. G. for Loan oil
$21,168 for January Expenditures
Large Number in Need Of Help.

The necessity of taking care of those
needing financial assistance in this
time Of scarcity of employment is
throwing a heavy burden on coun-
ties and cities throughout the nation
This is matter that is touching prac-
tically every community and our own
community is no exception to the rule
As an example of the heavy burden
thus being placed upon counties, an
informative article appeared in the last
issue of the Flathead Monitor, pub
lished at Kalispell This article told
of the large sums of money expended
during the past year in poor relief, the
article having been prepared from a
report made out by committee OF
Flathead men. This report had been
prepared as basis for an application
to the reconstruction finance corpor-
alton for a monthly appropriation tc
help Flathead county meet this RELIEF
expenditure. The article stated Flat
head county would ask an appropria-
ton from the r. r. c. Of SCI, 1880 for
the month of January.
The article further says:
Some Startling Facts
Some rather startling facts are re-
vealed in this interesting statement.
1t is shown that very close to 1900
people will have received aid from the
county In one way and another since
january up to the close of this month.
II is also shown that the gradual
upward trend had mounted percep-
tibly during the past few month. Dur
ing January Of this year the total
number receiving aid was 493 and in
November the number was LOIS, while
this month the number will reach close
to 1000, based upon the number thus
far applying for aid The poor fund
will be practically dissipated at the
close of the present month, while s.
per cent of the road fund for the II
months Of 1928 has been used dur
ing the past five months in giving en-
ployment to men who would other
wise be charges on the county.
1t is rather interesting to note the
increase In the relief work the coun-
ty is called upon to do as the cold
weather approached. The following
month by month summary is given
in the report of Chairman Wood Of the
board.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-12-22
Libby Chorus
Will Present
Cantata
Popular Production Will Be
Given Sunday Night in
School Auditorium.
MANY BEAUTIFUL
NUMBERS TO BE SUNG

The third annual Christmas cantata,
given by the Community Chorus, will
be presented in the junior high audi
forum next Sunday night at o'clock.
These presentations have been grow
ing in popularity since the first one
was given and the singers are always
greeted by packed house. The com
plete program follows:
Christmas Carols by the audience
20 Come all We Faithful" Silent
Night, Holy Night
Invocation ...... Rev Mr.. Crater
Solo, 1T Came upon the Midnight
Clear Mrs. J. X. Dwinelle.
Announcement ............ Rev. r. W. Orr
Cantata ......... Miss Fousek, Director
Angels from the Realms of Glory
Chorus
Hark the Herald Angels Sing
Women's Double Quartet
While Shepherds Watched-Chorus
Sing, O Sing this Blessed Morn
Mixed Double Trio
Hark the Glad Sound-Chorus
Joy to the World-Soprano Solo,
Mrs. Krall and Chorus
AA AdiSC W 4iicEY LICIildl LOIQ--
Chorus
The Shepherd Solo. Mrs. James
Blackboard, Jr.
O Saviour. Precious Saviour-Con-
tralto and Tenor
Christians Awake-Men's Chorus
All Glory, Laud and Honor-Chorus
Benediction ..-....................... Rev Crater
Members OF the Chorus.
Sopranos
Mrs. Krall, Mrs. Hough, Mrs. Far
ris, Mrs. Hafstead. Mrs Blackboard,
Mrs. Swarens. Miss Larson, Miss
Schouweiler. Miss Liebe
Contraltos--
Mrs Burns Mrs. Corbet Mrs.
Wink, Mrs. Pitcher, Miss Kienitz,
Miss Shanahan, Miss Orr, Miss
Riley.
Tenors--
Messrs. Fowler. Corbet, collars.
Karnes, Orr, Martin, Olson.
Bass
Messrs Gompf, Orr, Pitcher.
Woodwork.
An offering will be asked to defray
the expenses of the Cantata. Any bal
ance will be handed to the Community
Relief Committee
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-12-22
Short Session of District Court.

Judge c. w. Pomeroy presided
Tuesday at a short session of district
court. Otto Stenborg was arraigned on
the charge Of first degree assault and
pleaded not guilty. VIM. Herbert was
appointed attorney for the defendant
by the court
A decree of settling final account
and of distribution in the estate of
John w. Leigh, deceased, was entered;
M. D. Rowland, attorney.
Probate matters and motions were
the only other business to engage the
courts attention.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-12-22
FROSH FACULTY GAME.

Displaying an offence superior to
that OF the crippled Frosh team gave
the faculty their first win of the
tournament by score of SIS to Ia. This
placed them in the finals with the
Juniors to be played Wednesday night
after school.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-12-22
De Bri1ps GOOD a1)ishes to o6nrrunne

too big and too experienced for the
Frosh. The first quarter was played
on an even basis but after that the
Seniors pulled away. Woods and Nor
tenson starred for the Frosh The en-
tire Senior team played well and no
one player was outstanding.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-12-22
JUNIOR SOPHOMORE GAME.

A Junior team that was clicking
downed fighting Sophomore team 28-
g. There was great deal of fouling
on both teams but the game was very
interesting. Percy Baker starred for the
Juniors and he was also the high
point man with points. Pete Detjens
and All Measure starred for the Sophs,
Pete being high point man with !
points. Burpee was the referee.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-12-22
sn2956

This amount includes the money
used from the road fund to give en-
ploynent to men who would other
wise have become county charges
The report also contains table
showing the road expenditures in the
county for the year, practically 50 par
cent of which was spent IN relief
work
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-12-22

Highest team score, games, held
by The Play, 2508.
Highest team score, game, The
Play. $40.
Highest individual score, l game,
Roberts and Reid tied, 214.
Highest individual score, 3 games,
Seims, 563.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-12-22
FROSH NOSE OUT SOPHS
I'm 10-7 VICTORY

The Sophs started the scoring at the
very beginning of the game and it
looked as though they would take the
game by an easy margin. The fighting
Frosh kept crowding them until the
last quarter they nosed ahead and held
their own until the final whistle blew
The lineups were as follows: G
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-12-22
Royal Arch Masons Elect Officers.

Royal Arch Masons Elect Officers.
The Royal Arch Masons Of Libby
elected officers Monday night, as fol-
lows: c. w. West high priest; ]. r.
McCully, king; R. NJ Russell. scribe;
L. G. Sperry, treasurer; ]. H. Skid
more, secretary. The appointive Off
GERS have not yet been named
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-12-22

Mrs. ]. w. Barrett was suddenly
taken quite seriously i'll this week and
Is confined to her home.