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Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-02-23
New Faces
To Be Seen In
Court House
Lud Ludvikson and Gust
Adamson To Accept Posi-
tions as Deputies.
TREASURER TAKES
OFFICE, MARCH 6

Under Montana law, newly elected
county treasurers take office on the
first Monday in March following their
election in the general election of the
preceding November. The newly
elected treasurer of Lincoln county,
Vernon Bessey will therefore take Of
flee on Monday, March g. Inasmuch as
Mr. Bessey has been one of the dep
uties In the office Of County Clerk and
Recorder WOLF, his elevation to the
office of county treasurer makes sew
eral changes in the court house.
Mr. Bessey makes announcement
that he has chosen Lud Ludvikspn as
his chief deputy. Mr.. Ludvikson has
been valued employee in the office
of the j. Neils Lumber company for a
number OF years and brings to his new
duties thorough training in office work.
Mr.. Bessey recalls that before he ac-
cepted a position in the office of
County Clerk WOLF, he had also been
employed in the ]. Neils office. Lud-
wilson followed Bessey there through
the various promotions and is now
continuirt. isz=lalsit~s by following hiHa
into county service, states Mr. Bessey.
Besseys election to the new position
causes vacancy in Clerk Wolz's of
flee. Mr.. WOLF announces that he has
offered that position to Gust Adam
son and that Adamson has accepted.
Wolz considers Adamson highly quail
fled for the work. Adamson has been
trained in office and stenographic
work. has passed the civil service ex-
aminations and is World war vet
eran, having been both wounded and
gassed in the service Of his country
in France. These wounds have incapac-
itated Mr.. Adamson for some kinds OF
work and the new position will be
much appreciated by him. He will
take up his duties in the clerks of
flee also on Monday. March s.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-02-23
REV GABRIELSEN MAY
MOVE TO STANDPOINT

There is movement underway
combines the Scandinavian Lutheran
churches of Boomers Ferry and Sand
point and the Rev. G. Gabrielsen has
been extended a call to take the pas
torate of the Standpoint church with
headquarters in Standpoint Rev. Ca
brielsen has been serving both the Bon
ners Ferry and Libby churches. Re-
garding the proposed new ARRANGEMENT,
the Boomers Ferry Sentinel quotes Rev.
Gabrietsen as follows.
There has been talk of unitir- the
Standpoint and Bonners Ferry districts
for several years. Rev Gabrielsen said.
Due to the short distance between the
two towns, and the good roads, this
is feasible thing to do. Should the
two districts be united the duties of
the Libby district would no doubt be
given to some one else"
During his residence here Rev. Ga
brielsen and his family have made
many friends who, while they want to
see Rev. Gabrielsen advance in re-
sponsibilities in the church world,
would like to have him make his
headquarters" at Bonners Ferry as
long as possible.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-02-23
Large Group
Enjoy Washington
Birthday Party
hfasons and Stars To the Number Uf
One Hundred and Ten Dine and
FroIic Together.

The annual George Washington
birthday party of the Masonic lodge,
held Wednesday night, was a great
success. The evening started with a
delicious $50 o'clock dinner which was
served by the Eastern Stars, when ITO
dined together with Harold Gompfs
orchestra playing accompaniment, The
table decorations in charge of Mrs.
George Vogt were very dainty and I'M
usual
After dinner a large number OF the
guests tripped the light fantastic till
midnight. The dancing party was really
a great frolic with Frank Baney as
star exhibition dancer The floor was
smooth (?) and every one declared
they never had such good time.
Other guests played both pinochle
and bridge. Mr.. George Millett and Mrs.
Keller won prizes for low score and
Mr.. Kedzie and Mrs. Klenck were
awarded high score prizes at bridge
In pinochle Mr. and Mrs. Emil
Behnke won the low prizes while MIR
VIM. Seims and David Foster captured
the high prizes.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-02-23

Auxiliary News.

The American Legion and the Auxil-
larry held business meeting at the
Legion hall last Thursday night, and
much business was transacted. An in
vitation had been sent to the American
Legion Moose Band and their faday
friends to join the post and auxiliary
for party after the meeting, and many
attended
Mrs collars took charge of an in
door track meet for an hour or two
which was followed by dancing. A de-
lieieus lunch was served by the auxil-
larry The band boys and friends report
most enjoyable time.
The Legionnaires will hold a bust
ness meeting the first Thursday in
March at the Legion hall at 8 o'clock.
The Auxiliary will have their sewing
afternoon the first Friday in March at
2 p. m. at the home of Mrs. John Salem.
All eligible women are welcome.
The Auxiliary has started gym
class for every Saturday night at 7.30
o'clock sharp All eligible women or
friends are welcome to join in these
exercises
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-02-23
WOMEN OPPOSE UNJUST
REDUCTION IN VETERANS AM

Unjust reduction of compensation 70
disabled World War veterans under the
guise of government economy will draw
determined opposition from the women
of the American Legion Auxiliary, de-
clared Mrs. Brown, president of the
Libby Unit of the Auxiliary, in
statement made public today. The
Auxiliary will give active support to
the stand of The American Legion
against proposed federal economies
aimed solely at the disabled veterans,
she said.
1.-THE American Legion Auxiliary Is
Fundamentally in favor of economy In
government-state and local as well as
federal" Mrs. Brown stated. I'VE be-
lieve there are many places where
economies can be effected but we are
opposed to any program of economy
which singles out the. disabled men,
the widows and the fatherless children
as the only ones to suffer. They have
already had more than their share OF
suffering and we believe that the
necessary economies can be made with
out placing the whole burden on those
least able to bear it.
THE Auxiliary is now re-enrolling
its membership for 1883 and is conf
dent that hundreds of thousands of
wives, mothers, sisters and daughters
OF veterans will enroll to aid the Le-
gion in the fight against injustice to
disabled veterans. Every woman who
joins the Auxiliary now gives the or
ganization just that much more power
in its endeavors for the welfare of the
disabled men and their families
Through Auxiliary is the only way for
women who believe that the veterans
should not bear the whole burden OF
government economy to make their
voices heard and their efforts felt"
The Libby Unit is making rapid
in enrolling its membership for
1888, Mrs. Brown said. Renewals of old
members and enrolment of women not
ia-the organization last year indicate
increased membership for the coming
year.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-02-23
MRS. SEEMS is HOSTESS
AT UNIQUE PARTY

What was probably the most unique
party to be given during the winter
season was that of last Saturday night
when Mrs. w. G. Seins entertained
a number of ladies. three tables Of
bridge being in play.
The hostess designated the affair as
a "trip to Happy's Inn" and each table
represented the Inn, the trip consist
ing ing of race as to who should arrive
at the destination first Mrs. James
Harris, ST., won the race in an Austin
and Mrs. c. S. Christensen was second
with Whippet. To add to the unique
ness and enjoyment of the affair, nu-
merous signs appeared, such as "Park
Here" Dangerous Curve" and sim
liar traffic directing signs. The dress
ing room was termed the "Fix-it-shop."
A picnic lunch was served beside
Crystal Lake" All in all it proved a
most enjoyable evening.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-02-23
Two Farmers
Clubs Arc Doing
Important Work
Fisher Thompson River Organization
Highly Popular with Members-Much
Credit Given to Mrs. Hubert Beebe

Happy's Inn, February 21.- Wealth
or and roads permitting the
March meeting of the Farmers and
Woman's Clubs, which are held jointly,
will be entirely in charge of the men
folks The cooking and serving OF the
dinner as well as the dish washing,
What q treat for the women folks
Exact date and place have not been
definitely decided upon but no doubt
it will be on the regular club day, last
Saturday of the month and at Happy ;
Inn where there will be ample range
space for the men and their work,
The Woman's Club was started IN
March, 1927, by Mrs. Hubert Beebes
efforts and during that time the women
have certainly done work very comend-
able Of them. The men organized the
following June. Possibly outsiders do
nor see or realize the actual good that
has been done, but we members who
take an interest in our club work, lind
it extremely interesting, instructive
and uplifting, to say nothing OF the
social side of IT. It which helps nlit Mnn-
derfully, especially winter like TINS
with snow piled up over 30 inches on
the level and everyone holding on 70
their last few dollars not knowing what
the future has in store for them
whether eggs and cream and beef Will
drnr still lower in price or not Ihen
with day now and then, when we can
get together, throw dull care and gen.
eral routine work aside, exchange ideas
With orr neiphbors and sit down to a
rood meal ali in happy frame OF MING.
Well Il he1ps-and helps lot. fffe
farmers have also made some wonder
full strides along their lines and II Is
only with great pleasure we compare
this year with eleven years ago Wheh
the writer first came here TO settle
down. No telephones, no stretches Of
good highway, no mail route like. al
present, no radios and no get together
meetings with your neighbors like II
the past six years. When we look bach
we can only feel sincerest gratitude
toward Mrs. Hubert Beebe for her un.
firing efforts in getting the club started
Mrs. Carl Gilbertson opened her hom,
! for the first few meetings and iron
the start, everything has run like clocl
work. True, there have been obstacle
to overcome but what church, lodge
association or club has not had them
/ These are but minor and we corf
slider ourselves plenty big, strong an
powerful enough to overcome all out
i side opposition. Our aim at all time
Is to do the right thing by our familie
neighbors and friends
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-02-23
THE
! anlaraCk
LIBBY SCHOOL NEWS TOLD In
AN INTERESTING MANNER
THE
Edited by the
JOURNALISM CLASS
editorial

is genius inherited, or acquired2"
Every person has endowed potential
tiles, and some individuals have Ger
tain aptitudes for particular field of
activity, but according to leading
authorities, genius is dependent on an
expenditure Of great effort and much
time.
One individual will labor Is hours a
day, while the fellow working by his
side labors only eight hours.
When the 16-hpur man becomes head
OF the corporation. while the eight
hour man remains in his previous posi-
ton, people murmur something about
pull"
A student who works overtime and
receives AS or BIS usually hears the
remark, tits a snap for her-she's
Just naturally smart
The fact has been proved repeatedly
that we usually get out of life and It's
activities, Just what we put into 1t.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-02-23
SOPHOMORES PERFORM.

In the skit Gentlemen Prefer
Blondes" which was presented by the
sophomores last Friday afternoon, Mil
dred Lyons exemplified the nonchalantt
method OF procedure when the several
boy friends decide to call the same
evening.
1t has been said that practice makes
perfect"-and at least the audience,
which was composed Of the junior and
senior high school students, were led
to believe that Bill Darlington, Melvin
Kn1tson, Angel Deissner, and George
Beaseley were not novices in their role
of the attentive suitors.
Gertrude Pival as the maid, was very
attractive, both to the audience, and
TO the suitors who were calling on her
mistress.
Heaven Will Protect the Sophomore
was the name of the catchy ditty sung
Continued on page D
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-02-23
Prominent Citizen
And Pioneer Passes
In Kalispell Home
A. L. Jaqueth, Father of Libby Man,
Dies Saturday Night--Well Known
i'm Western Montana.

Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Jaqueth left
Saturday for Kalispell called there by
the serious illness of Mr.. Jaqueth's
father, Mr. A. L. Jaqueth, who died
that night at / o'clock. Funeral serv-
ices were held Tuesday, Rev. Harold
Stark of the Presbyterian church Off
ciating. Burial was in the Conrad GEM
etery.
Mr.. Jaqueth is survived by the
widow and seven children. These are
Erford e., Of Libby; Mrs. Norman
Bjorneby and Miss Gertrude of Kalis-
pell: Mrs. A. M. Charnholm, Fred and
Herbert, Of California;; and another
daughter in the east. Mr.. Jaqueth sur
vived his brother, Scott Jaqueth, by
only three weeks Scott died in Libby
on Sunday, Jan. 20.
Mr.. Jaqueth was well known in Lib
by. The Kalispell Inter Lake had the
following obituary notice:
Although he has been in i'll health
for some time, the death OF A. l..
daaueth. which occurred at his home
at about | o'clock Saturday night,
came as a distinct shock to the many
friends he has made during his long
residence here.
Nearly year ago he was en- route
to Hot Springs when his car stalled
-afad-iH- his efforts to extrlcate It he
strained his heart. He soon recovered
sufficiently to be able to attend tc
business, and as acting city engineer
got out the plans and specifications fol
/ the sewer improvement project. While
| making surveys two months ago M
| again over-exerted and has since beer
confined to his bed.
Mr.. Jauueth was born in Ohio II
1865. and received his education in tn
schools of that state, graduating as ;
civil engineer from Northwestern Uni
versity at Ada, Ohio. In 1887 he wen
| to Fort Worth, Texas, where ne wa
employed In the office of the city en-
! gineer, and was afterward engaged Il
| railroad engineering in the northwes
| Later he specialized in municipal en-
gineering. In 1891 he came to Montana
and was at Helena for two months. II
then came to Kalispell, which was iu:
starting and has made his home her
1 ever since, although as member {
the engineering firm Of Gerharz & ia
aueth he has had wide practice !
various parts of the state, specializin
ina irrigation and municipal engineer
. ing. NJ
! In 1888 Mr.. Jaqueth was appointe
city engineer of Kalispell. He laid o,
the system of streets and has alwa,
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-02-23
Lower
Real Property |;'''|''
Classification
Proposed Measure Slices 10
Per Cent Off Taxable
Valuation. +
IMPORTANT EFFECT
ON LOCAL FINANCES

The Montana house of representa-
tives last Saturday passed a bill that
will lift one-third of the tax burden
from real property and improvements.
The bill provides that real property
and Improvements shall hereafter be
taxed at 20 per cent of the real valu-
alton instead of at 30 per cent, as
heretofore.
A few days previously the senate
had killed similar bill applying only
to farm lands. on the grounds that il
such a reduction were to be made 1t
should apply to all real property. 1t is
thought the senate may bass the house
bill inasmuch as it makes the reduc-
ton effective on all real property and
Improvements.
The bill was fought quite vigorously
in the house. opponents declaring that
its passage would endanger the en-
tire classification law. They claimed
its adoption should be deferred until
other measures had been enacted that
would provide new revenue to take
up what would be lost by the pro-
posed reduction in real property But
its passage by the @houses
This bill-if 1t it becomes law-wiH
have an important bearing on the fl
nanciaI condition OF counties, school
districts, cities and other governing
units. In Lincoln county the last as
sessment showed a full valuation in
real property and improvements of 81
142, 255. This was then taxed, at 80 per
cent of its real value. The new bill
would tax it at 20 per cent and thus
there would be loss of 10 per cent
in revenue from this source, or a loss
in taxable valuation of $714,225.00.
The last tax levy in Lincoln county
was 1876 mills-for county purposes
only. That would mean loss in rev.
enue to the county of ST., 1888. 90.
This proposed change to lower
classification for real property will also
result in decreased revenue for school
districts. cities and all other units that
obtain funds for operating expenses
from taxes on real estate. If adopted it
will work IA hardship on some units
that have been just barely able to get
along under the 80 per cent classified
ton. On the other hand, it will mean
saving to farmers. owners of city
real estate and holders Of timber prop
erty. That is, there will be saving
unless other taxes are imposed to
make I'D for the loss sustained in low
ering the classification. That is being
done in some instances, the only re-
suit being that taxes are not lowered
but simply shifted from one place to
another
This proposed law emphasizes again
that truism that the best way to OBJ.
tain a real reduction in taxes is to
stop spending money.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-02-23
Montana SOlOnS
Are Considering
Liquor Legislation
Senate Passes Bill 10 Control Business
If and when 18th Amendment Is
Repealed.

Last Monday the Montana senate
passed bill which provides for
state board to have control Of the
liquor traffic if and when the 18th
amendment is repealed The law is
patterned somewhat after similar AL
berta measure. The bill contains pro-
visions for local option. The house rec
commended for passage bill regulating
the sale of beer 1t is primarily rev
enue measure.
A measure to repeal the 18th Amend
ment has been passed by the u. s.
congress and is now being submitted
to the states to be passed upon by
specially called conventions.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-02-23
News ef St, Joseph,s Catholic Church.

The Confraternity Of Christian Doc
trine met at the home Of Mrs. Stevens
The meeting Of the ladies Of St.
.Joseph's church was held at the home
of Mrs. Frank Pival on Saturday eve,
nfTIps Ts faiis fol vacation stitaelz-a Y
the st. Patrick Day dance were dis
cussed. The Rev. FIR Whalen OF Eureka
was present. TT
The Catholic boys and girls, OF hign
school age were entertained Sunday
evening by Mrs. Jos. Kuiawa. Aoou,
20 young people were present ana
q Young peoples society was formed
Officers elected were Elmer Stevens
president; Raymond Kuiawa' VICE
president; RosellasShea, secretary; Inc
society will meet every two weeks a.
the home of its members. During ting
evening pinochle was played, guests
occupying five tables. Gertrude plva
won high score prize and Jeanettf
Crotteau a travelling prize. Refresh
ments were served.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-02-23

taken a keen interest in beautifying the
city He originated the system Of boule-
wards, and less than a year ago made
the statement that the trees planted
on the boulevards in the early days
have added many thousands of dollars
to the value of all property in the city
He directed the laying of the first
pavement and concrete walks laid out
the original sewer system, and has al
ways taken a keen interest in the al
fairs Of the city and county.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-02-23
Wonaen's Teams.
Wires Thanks for Support.

e. M. Boyes Of this city Is in re-
ceipt OF telegram from Kenneth T.
Macdonald, state superintendent OF
fisheries, in which Mr.. Macdonald ex-
presses his thanks for the support given
the department by Libby sportsmen IN
opposition to the senate bill that would
have abolished the office Of superin--
tendent Of fisheries. This bill was killed
Word also reaches Libby that Senator
M. d. Rowland took very active part
against this bill and was instrumental
in defeating it.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-02-23
KEMP AND BRINDLEY LEAD
IN DOUBLES TOURNAMENT

In the doubles tournament In bowl
ing now in progress at The Play. Kemp
and Brindley were leading with the
highest 3-game score, 1889, up to
Wednesday evening. Sleizer and Deiss-
ner running a close second with 1888
and Sleizer and Brindlev were third
with 1899. This tournament continues
until March 10.
In the team tournament The Play has
climbed back into first place, while the
Western News has tied Turner's Tavern
for second place. The standings OF the
tanrx,c fnflnus
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-02-23

Odd Fellows put on first degree work,
and the evening closed with social
session.
Mr.. Johns has been resident or
Montana 30 years, having been born
in New South Wales, Australia. He was
chairman of the finance committee OF
the grand lodge before being elevated
to the office of deputy grand master at
Anaconda In 1881 and was elected
grand master in Butte in October, 1882
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-02-23
Libby Butter Scores High.

For number Of months the Montana
State College has been conducting
monthly butter scoring contests among
the creameries Of the state. The Libby
creamery has had butter in all these
contests and the local products always
ranks with those scoring the highest
One month the Libby butter scored the
highest in the state. It's scoring ranges
from 30 to 92t. which is considered
very high
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-02-23
Entertain Group Of Friends.

A number Of friends gathered Satur-
day night as guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ted Kessels, the evening being de-
voted to cards with three tables Of
pinochle in play. Mrs Vern Paddock
and Amos F'reel carried home high
score prizes and Mrs. H. c. Bouton
and Frank Warner the consolation
tokens. Refreshments were served.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-02-23
A. B. Club Is Entertained.

Mrs. Carl Rawlings was hostess to-
the members Of the A. B. club Monday
night, when pleasant evening was
spent at the bridge tables Miss Louise
GAY captured high score honors, Mrs
Ward Shanahan the consolation while
Miss Leone Olson was presented with 2
guest prize.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-02-23
Mrs. Clough Is Hostess.

Gathering at one Of their regular
meetings for a pleasant evening of
bridge, the members of the Mid-Week
Bridge club were entertained last
Thursday by Mrs, A. A Clough- When
scores were taken up at the evenings
close it was found that Mrs. Israel
Crotteau. had won high score prize,
Mrs. Sam Tefeau the consolation and
Mrs. Ben Larson the guest prize. Re-
fresnments were served
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-02-23
Grand Master Of Odd
Fellows Visits Libby

w Fl. Johns Of Butte, grand master
of /. o. Q. r. of Montana, paid visit
to the Libby lodge Wednesday night
A large number Of Odd Fellows and
Rebekahs gathered when Mr. Johns ad-
dressed them in an interesting talk on
the purposes of the organization. The
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-02-23
WOULD HELP SALE
OF GAS TAX DEBENTURES

WASHINGTON, Feb 16-Through
the efforts of Senator T. j. Walsh an
amendment was secured this afternoon
to the pending relief measure making
provision 50 that it will be possible
under this legislation for the govern
ment to take on the highway debentures
authorized for the year 1933.-Great
Falls Tribune.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-02-23
Internal Revenue Officer at Kalispell.

An internal revenue officer will be
at the postoffice building in Kalispell
on March /, and 3, for the purpose
of assisting taxpayers in preparing their
income tax returns. This service is fur
nished free