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Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-07-28
Explains Plan Involved In Proposed
Lighting Improvement District

manner of raising funds for the pay
ing of the street lighting
Will Taxes BE Increased?
The next question is, will it raise
taxes2"
Under the proposed new plan,
states Mayor Switzer, "three-fourths of
the cost of street lighting will be as
sessed against the proposed improve
ment Tor lighting) district The re-
manning one-fourth Of the cost will be
raised by levy against all the prop
erty in the city. The law makes that
mandatory. We can not do otherwise
even if the council wished to. As near
as we can now figure, the cost against
the lighting district will amount to
about 3z31zfl per year. Three-fourths
Of this will be apportioned on 'front.'
foot basis. That means there will be
a charge of about $1.00 for every Is
foot lot. The taxpayers will have six
mills less to pay for the city general
fund but against that saving they will
have to pay the new charge of about
$1.00 for every 25-foot frontage they
own in city lots. As near as we can
estimate, it will not make much real
change in tax cost 1t will cost churches
and similar institutions somewhat
more. Heretofore they have been ex-
empt from city taxes. Under the new
plan they will have to pay the same
as other property. 1t will probably also
be a little more expensive to holders
Of vacant city property
District Covers Entire City.
Mayor Switzer states it is absolutely
impossible to operate the city for any
less than is now being expended. Only
Is mills can be levied for general pur-
poses. That will not raise enough
money to pay for lighting the streets.
1t is absolutely imperative that the
new district be created. If the tax
payers should refuse to countenance
the creation of the district, it would
become necessary to shut off all street
lights states the mayor
The proposed district includes all
the city lying south of First street. First
street is the first street south OF the
Great Northern tracks, running east
and west
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-07-28
May Lower
County Levy
Almost Mills
Estimate Made From Pre-
liminary Budget Indicates
Reduction in County Tax.
BIG CUT IN BRIDGE
AND POOR FUNDS

According to the tentative budget
for the running of Lincoln county gov
eminent for the ensuing fiscal year,
expenditures will be materially cut
over those Of last year and the
be a reduction of 4 11-12 mills on the
county tax levy. In putting out this
statement, the public should bear in
mind that this figure is only tentative
The full amount of taxable valuation
in the county is not yet known and it
would be impossible to figure at this
time the exact tax figure But estimat-
ing from all present known informa-
ton, it is now confidently believed
the county commissioners will be able
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-07-28
THE ZONOLTTE COMPANY
HOLDS ANNUAL MEETING

The Zonolite company held its an
nual stockholders meeting in Libby
this week, at which time all officers
and the same board Of directors were
reelected The board of directors con
sists of B. d. White Of Winnipeg, Can;
A. c. johnson of Calgary, Alberta; C.
L. Emmons Of Kalispell, and E. N. AL
ley and M. F. Gay of Libby. MIR. En-
mons was elected chairman of the
board of directors, Mr.. Alley president,
Mr. White vice president and Mr.. Gay
secretary and treasurer. Out of town
stockholders at the meeting were Mr..
White, Mr.. Enmons and c. w. Towne
of Butte. Mr.. Towne is advertising
manager for the Anaconda Copper
Mining company.
According to a statement by Mr..
Alley, one point brought out by the
annual report was to the effect that
shipments during the past fiscal year
have been 50 per cent greater than
during the preceding year.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-07-28
Hottest Weather OF the Season.

The hottest day Of the summer ar
rived last Friday when the thermom-
seter at the forest service office regis
tered 1O2, Saturday and Sunday the
mercury stood at 1O1, Monday at IS,
Tuesday at 80 and Wednesday the high
point Of 102 was again reached In
spite Of the hot days the nights have
been very cool
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-07-28
to reduce the levy for county pur-
poses by about 4 Hip mins.

to reduce the levy tor county pur-
poses by about Hip minis.
The preliminary or tentative budget
for the county~is given below, and also
the various expenditures for the past
fiscal year. Those figures will show
there is an estimated increase for the
general fund but reductions of $1,000
in the road fund, nearly $11 900 in the
bridge fund and over $1,000 in the poor
fund. Also as this newspaper has
pointed out during the past weeks, the
bond sinking fund requirements hare
been reduced during the past year
from over $50, 10000 to where only
about $10,0OO0O vii be required for
this fiscal year Not including the big
reduction in bond indebtedness, the
new estimated budget is $18,639.23 less
than was expended in the same funds
last year.
II should be borne in mind that the
figures that follow are the preliminary
or tentative budget, put out for the
information of the public The county
commissioners will adopt the final
budget next August If the cities,
school districts and other taxing bodies
Of the county follow the example set
by the county commissioners, there
will indeed be a substantial reduction
in the total tax levy. But whatever
these other taxing bodies NAV 10
is safe to say that there will be
reduction in the tax levy for county
purposes. The tentative budget fol-
lows below:
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-07-28
ANNOUNCES THAT SWIMMING
POOL MAY BE CLOSED

The Woman's Club is deeply appre-
ciative of the courtesy of the J. Neils
Lumber company in allowing children
the use of the swimming pool and the
club deplores the thoughtlessness Of
those passing to and fro. Alley 81 is
reserved for children's use. They are
using any entrance. Scale tickets have
been taken from lumber piles involv-
ing much recounting by the men. The
Woman's Club asks for the cooperation
Of all parents in stopping this prac-
tice. Lacking this, the pool viii I'M
doubtedly be closed to the public.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-07-28

r. E. Russell Of Libby is in Kalis-
pell attending the state convention OF
the American Legion.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-07-28
I Forest Service May Obtain
$4,000 From Relief Fund
If Secured, Supervisor Plans to Start Work Road
From Libby into Yak District-Another
Road at Rexford.
MORE TELEPHONE LINES AND TOWER
BUILDING INCLUDED IN SUMMERS PROGRAM

According to announcement made
Tuesday by c. S. Webb, supervisor
of the Kootenai national forest it b
expected that about $4,000 will be
available this year for the beginning
of forest road up Pipe creek into tho
Yak district
The forest service has mad in mind
such a road for some time, the survey
is all completed and right of way IS
partly cleared, SO it can be said work
can start on the project as soon as it
is definitely known the money will be
available. 1t is thought there is not
much doubt about the availability of
the funds, as it is believed the money
will come from the relief legislation
enacted blythe congress just before
adjournment.
The proposed road will run up Pipe
creek and down the South Fork Of the
Yak to the main Yak river. 1t will
cross the main Yak on what is known
as the South Fork bridge. A new bridge
is being built there by the county,
and the county has also rebuilt the
road up the South Fork for several
miles
MIR. Webb states 1t Is about 80 miles
from Libby to the South Fork county
road. The new road will reduce the
distance from Libby into the upper
Yak district by about 81 miles. For
this reason the new road will be Of
great importance to the forest service
IN moving in men and supplies in case
OF fire but another important induce
ment for the building Of the road l.
the fact that there are quantities q
cedar poles and small bodies Of white
pine in that district, not large enough
to warrant the building Of railroad to
them but that will be trucked out when
a road is provided. This will mean
more revenue for the forest service, in
addition to the fire fighting value.
# the project goes through, work will
start early in August and will continue
until late fall The road to the Turner
ranger station will be built lis wear
distance Of Is miles. 1t will be COM
pleted next year if funds are then
available.
Other Projects in Mind
MIR. Webb states he has other prof.
ects planned for this year II the money
can be obtained from the federal re-
lief funds made available by recent
legislation He contemplates telephone
line and tower construction in certain
parts OF the forest and another road
running out of Rexford to the Sutton
creek divide. This work would require
an additional $35,000 or approximately
$4,000 to be expended over the forest
this year, that will come from federal
relief funds. Mr.. Webb says he will
know within short time whether the
requested funds are to be apportioned
to this forest. He also says work on the
Pipe creek-Yaak road could be con-
tinued into late fall as the route of the
road lies in comparatively low country
Everyone will hope the money will
be forthcoming, as $4,000 to be ex-
pended in labor with be material help
at this time when work is SO scarce.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-07-28
$15,OOO.M
100000
California Men
Testing West Fisher
Placer Grounds
Yuba Dredging Company Has Crew
OF Men Sinking Test Piston
Oscar Miller Property.

A number of men in the employ Of
the Yuba Dredging company of Cali
fornia arrived in Libby last week and
went out to the Oscar Miller placer
grounds on the West Fisher. They are
prepared to thoroughly prospect the
property and, it is understood, are
sinking test pits and doing other work.
George Carr is in charge Of the party.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-07-28
Entertains for Mrs. Ira Miller.

Mrs. J. A. Krall was hostess yester-
day afternoon to a few friends invited
in to honr Mrs. Ira Miller who is visit
ing here from Standpoint. The after
noon was pleasant one, spent in a
social way. Dainty refreshments were
served by the hostess.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-04-14
HOLTVILLE NEWS BRIEFS

day night previous to the dance at
the country club, the party going
to the club following the dinner.
Attending were Messrs. and Mes
danes Walter Reynolds, Perry
Hunt, Wilbert Garrick, Charles
Slocum, Allen McClelland, Misses
Isabel Cobb, Doris Denny and
Delma Denny, and Messrs. Ed Han
naford and Louis Mitchell.
A surprise birthday party was
given at the home of I. H. Shaw
in honor of Mrs. H. H. Holmes.
Mrs. Holmes was presented with a
number of beautiful gifts. High
scores at cards were won by Mr..
and Mrs. r. B. Harman and low
by Jeff Mills. Guests were Messrs.
and Mesdames J. T. Little, Jeff
Mills, M. o. Busenburg, r. B. Har-
man, H. II. Holmes and Miss Flor
ence Glenn.
The ladies of the First Christian
church served their second dinner
Thursday afternoon at the Civic
Center. The dinner was excellent
and a large number was present.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-04-14
EARLY MORNING
BLAZE DESTROYS
LOCAL DWELLENG

Flames quickly destroyed the
Lennox apartments at 422 Olive
street this morning at 800 when
short circuit in the electrical wir-
ing ignited the roof along the en-
tire length of the building.
Occupants of the structure es-
capped uninjured, carrying with
them what possessions they could
hastily collect. Loss in building
and furnishings is estimated at be-
tween $4,000 and $4,000, both said to
be covered by insurance.
w. A. Josey, who occupied a tow
er-like room on the second floor,
aWoke shortly after 3 o'clock this
morning as a result of flames shin
ing through the windows. He said
this morning a long line of fire
ran almost the length of the roof
and apparently came from the air
chamber. He Immediately aroused
Grady Hill, who was sleeping on
the first floor, and the two awak-
ened other occupants.
Firemen arrived at the scene as
soon as summoned to discover the
whole roof and room ceilings
ablaZe. The frame structure burned
like tinder and is a mass of charred
wreckage today. 1t required two
hours fighting - extinguish the
fire, according to Fire Chief Tom
Reams.
Occupants of the apartments who
could be reached today were unan-
imous in the opinion that the fire
started in the center of the roof
and resulted from defective wiring.
1t also was reported that there had
been some difficulty with the cleo
trio Lighting as lights had gone off
several times as a result of short
circuits.
The building was the property
of M. Marcot, local merchant, was
leased by John Henry Davis and
the hotel was managed by H. u.
Willis of the night police force.
Several years ago two men lost
their lives when a rooming house
next door to the LennoX, burned to
the ground.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-04-14

Mrs. S. N. Frost was surprised
recently with an informal birthday
party. The party was planned and
given by Mr. Frost, assisted by a
number of friends. Mrs. Frost was
presented with a number of lovely
gifts and the evening was spent in
playing cards. Those attending
were Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy Little,
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter J. Mitchell,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. v. Stephens, Mr.
and Mrs. j. It. Little and Mrs. Har-
Vey Bonnell.
Mrs. Graham Rogers and little
daughter, Jean Marie, returned
home from the hospital Wednes-
day.
Ralph Kingsbury returned to COL
lege at Whittier Sunday after
spending the week here with his
mother, Mrs. Anna NJ. Kingsbury.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Ryerson mo-
tored to San Diego Sunday to visit
Mrs. Ryerson's mother, who Is
i'll there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Yeargin
and Mr.. and Mrs. j. v. Yeargin
motored to Yuma Sunday to visit
Mrs. Robert Yeargins parents, Mr.
and Mrs. F.. A. Powers.
Mrs. D. Stone of Greeley, Colo,
is visiting with her brothers, j. d.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-04-14

Lott, c. B. Lott. and Richard Lott.
this week and also with other rela-
tiVes and friends.
Mrs. John Emerson and Zoe left
Sunday for Corona where Zoe will
finish school. Donald is also at
tending school there. Donald left
about three weeks ago because Of
i'll health.
A potluck dinner and business
meeting took place at the Method
ist church Wednesday night A
number of families we're present
and the evening was spent enter
tainingly. The girls of Miss Isa-
bel Cobb's sunday school class sold
candy to help raise money for the
decorating of their classroom.
The Epworth League convention
held recently at San Diego was at
tended by a number of young peo-
pie from here. Those who went
are: Rev. Harry B. Mcfarland,
Mr.. and Mrs. Dean Richmond, Inez
Hughes, Howard Hughes, Juanita
Hughes, Velma Shibley, Louise
Austin, Ross Huffman, Ryal Huff
man, Ruth Gay, Elmer Hutton,
Billie Cooper, T. S. Walker, Robert
lCoyner, Alice Richmond, Evelyn
Burns and Charles Broderick.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-04-14
Lost 20 Lbs. of Fat
I'm Just 4 Weeks

Mrs. Mae West of st. Louis, Mo,
writes: I'm only % years old and
weighed ITO lbs until taking one
box of your Kruschen Salts just 4
weeks ago. I now weigh $50 lbs. I
also have more energy and furth-
ermore I've never had a hungry
moment"
Fat folks should take one half
teaspoonful of Kruschen Salts in
glass of hot water in the morning
before breakfast-its the SAFE,
harmless way to reduce as tens of
thousands of men and women
know.
For your health's sake ask for
and get Kruschen at Clements
Drug Store, Valley Drug Co., Shirer
Drug Co., or any drug store-the
cost for a bottle that lasts 4 weeks
is but a trifle and if after the first
bottle you are not joyfully salts
fled with results-money back.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-04-14
New Motor Car
Goes In Service

The old motor car operating oyer
the Southern Pacific railway line
between CaleXico and INLAND yes
terday morning was replaced by a
new automobile type motor car Il
will operate on The usual daily
schedule.
A gas motor drives an electric
generator providing power to pro-
pei the car which carries passen-
gers mail and express TO and from
INLAND. The motor will carry ad-
ditional cars as the necessity de
mands.
Local railway officials pointed
out that the car now in use pro-
vides improved riding comfort,
cleanliness and speed.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-04-14
BY AUDRIEN ROGERS

Miss Evelyn Walsh was hostess
Friday night at a party given at
the American Legion hall There
were four tables of cards and prizes
were won by Mrs. Forrest Fergu-
son, first; Mrs. Beulah Samaha.
second; and Mrs. Bee Mitherell,
third. Refreshments of strawberry
shortcake and iced tea we're served.
Those present were Mesdames Joe
MCQUEEN, Joe McClatchey, Nell
Griggs Fletcher, VIM. Jordan, Ira
Miss, Nelson Long, Robert Year
gin, Forrest Ferguson, Beulah Sa-
maha, B. A. Williams and Bee
Metherell; and Misses Nina Emery,
Annabella Brodie, Laura Ferguson,
Dorothy Birkhead, and Ruth Hood.
Mrs. Sam Webb returned from
Ramona Saturday evening where
She spent the latter part of last
week visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. S. G. Rowe.
A potluck dinner was given at
the home of Mark McClelland Fri
Imperial Valley press., 1932-04-14
Foreigners Fear
Chinese Radicals

SHANGHAI, April IA. UR)-Am-
erican, British and other foreign
residents of Fukien province, on the
southeastern coast of China, were
reported in danger today from
Chinese Communists.
The British requested a gunboat
and Americans at danger points in
the interior were preparing to con-
centrate at Annoy, on the coast.
Changchow, just inland from
Annoy, was believed in danger.
Gen. Chang Chun, Chinese COM
mander of the district, comman-
deered motor cars preparatory to
leading government troops against
the Communists.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-04-14

cut new treads and Super
twist carcass construction.
Look at them and re-
member - these prices buy
GOOdyears - worlds first
choice among all the tires
on the market.
Look at them and ask
yourself this easy question:
"Why be satisfied with
second choice tires, when
frSf-ChOice cost no mOre!"
Imperial Valley press., 1932-04-14
Week End Trip
For Scout Troop

Troop 3, B. S. A., is planning an
interesting week end trip to Julian,
returning by way of the Scout
summer camp at Cuyamaca.
H. E. Lounsbury, Scout execu-
tive, has been in communication
with the Scout office in San Diego
and arrangements have been COM
pleted whereby local scouts may
share the San Diego summer camp
at Lake Cuyamaca.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-04-14
BAN HARBoR AS WAsTEBAsKEr

BOSTON. up - Boston harbor
no longer may be used as
"wastebasket" A law effective
this month prohibits throwing of
refuse into the harbor, under PEN
atty of fines of $40 to S10O.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-04-14

Here, value hunters, is the
news you've been waiting
for. Here are the lowest
prices ever offered for tires
from the worlds largest
rubber company.
Look at them and ask
yourself if it pays to nurse
along those old, bald-tread-
ed, risky tires, when prices
like these will buy the safety
of tough new rubber, clean
Imperial Valley press., 1932-04-14
FARNSWORTH cow TAKES HIGH
RANKING IN TEST FOR MARCH

Report of the Imperial County
Farm Bureau Cow Testing associa-
ton for the month of March, 1882,
shows the 10 highest producing
COWS which were tested during
the month are as follows;
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-12-20
STOCK PRICES SLIDING DOW N,
 TRADING TODAY
Many Issues Lose from One to Three P oints-
 Some Recover

NEW YORK, Dec. 20.-The Stock Market broke out of the narrow trading grove today, on the down side, several issues losing more than two points. Numerous re- coveries from a fraction to a point from the lowest were made before the closing. Selling was moderate and the closing heavy.
 Professional traders were evil dently discouraged at inability to enlist a public following for their recent efforts to get at the up- side.
 Whsas Declines
 A new low for Liverpool Thsat unsettled Chicago grain.
 Tobaccos ran into selling as the November cigarette consumption showed only moderate decline. American Tobacco dropped more than three points but recovered a fraction.
 American Telephone and Tele- graph lost more than two points and recovered one.
 Steels Drop
 United States Steel, preferred was off nearly three points and common half that. Bethlehem Stel was off one and one-half points.
 Loews, Union Pacific, Liggett and Myers B were off two points. Issues off one point or more included American Can, American Gas, National Biscuit and New York Central
 CLOSING PRICES TODAY
 NEW YORK, Dec. 20-Closing
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-12-20

quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is 1872, American Can 53h American Power and Light IFS, Anaconda 61a, Bethlehem Steel i3h, Calumet and Hecia 2h, Colo rado Fuel and Iron. no sale; Co., lumbian Carbon 27ls, Chrysler l6ss, Continental Oil 51a, Curtiss- Wright 17s, Fox Films 17s, General Motors 13as, International Harvest CT 2l19, Ksnnecott SIS, Packard Motors 2l2, Safeway Stores 39as, Standard Brands 147s, United States Steel 27A.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-12-20
RITES TOMORROW
 FOR INDIAN GIRL

Rites for Rachael Miller, four year-old Indian girl, daughter of MT. and Mrs. James Miller, who died Sunday evening at the fam fly home in the Indian village, will be held tomorrow afternoon at o'clock in the Presbyterian Native Church. Rev. Samuel G. Johnson will read the service.
 Interment, in Evergreen Gene tery, will be under direction of the Charles w. Carter Mortuary.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-12-20

Let the advertisements help you make your shopping plans.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-12-20
B. (. Lumber Exports
 Establish New Record

VANCOUVER, B. O., Dec. 2O.- Lumber shipments to Great Bri- tain for the first eight months of this year, which total 69,O00,0O0 icet, constitute an all-time record. On this basis, shipments from British Columbia will exceed 10O,- 0o0 GOO feet this year, eclipsing the l930 record of 98,057,S21
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-12-20
LABOR CAMPS
 ARE PLANNED

SACRAMENTO, Cal, Dec. 2O.- State Department of Finance plans for employment relief contemplate the establishment this winter of 25 labor camps to accommodate 15000 no n resident unemployed. This will nearly double the camp accommodations of last year.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-12-20
COMMUNITY TREE
 SET UP IN DOUGLAS

The city's Christmas tree was set up yesterday under the direction of City Marshal Schramm and lights were being placed on it to- day for the first display tonight. The tree is in new location, hav- ing meen erected at the intersec- ton of Second and D Streets.
 A beautiful sight are the Christi mas trees in front of Deputy U. s. Marshal Feero's residence and Wahto's home, which light up the upper part of D Street
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-12-20

The Einstein theory of school procedure, Moszkowski says, would not be directed at turning out fu- ture lawyers, teachers, book writ CTS, or officials
 Men, he believes, should be the schools goal, not skull existences.