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Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-02-16
Report Gives
Much Valuable
Road Information
r. X. VeIdman Complies Data Re-
garding Work Done Here and
Over the State.

In his report before the joint meet
ing of the Libby Commercial club and
the Lions club held Monday night, r.
r. Veldman brought out much infor-
nation on highway matters. He re-
ported the following on highways Of
interest to this section.
District No. consists of Lincoln,
Flathead and Lake counties. In Lake
county in the period from 1927 to De-
cember 81, 1882, gas tax money and
federal aid had improved 93.5 miles at
a total cost OF S945,00060 In Flathead
county there had been 1882 miles
improved at a cost of $868,539.7 In
Lincoln county there had been 1858
miles improved costing S614, 524.53.
This shows Lincoln county SO far has
not received as much asSthe other two
counties in highway improvement. Mr.,
Veldman also reported hte following
u. S. Highway No Idaho
line via Libby, Kalispell thence Roose-
welt Highway to North Dakota line).
Total length, 693 miles There are now
122 miles oiled, APT miles surfaced, 43
miles graded and 96 miles still remain
ing unimproved on this route. All Of
this unimproved mileage is in District
No |, mostly in Lincoln county.
Highway No. 90 (Missoula via Raw
ALI, Poison, Kalispell, Eureka, Cana
dian boundary Total mileage, lS9
miles, Of which DO miles are oiled, 13l
miles surfaced, Is miles unimproved,
and all Of the uninproved mileage is
in District No. about equally divided
between Flathead and Lincoln counties.
The highway from Eureka to Libby
Total length 63 miles, Of which 81
miles are surfaced, Il grade and 20
unimproved.
The federal system Of roads was
established by act of congress on Nov
8, 1921 1t provides that the system
of roads An each state on which feder-
al aid might be expended should con-
sist of mot to exceed per cent OF
the total highway mileage of such
state as shown by the records Of the
state highway department at the time
of the passage Of this act" Hence the
commonly used term seven per cent
system of roads" This 7 per cent sys-
| tenn IN Montana now comprises 4t5i
miles exclusive Of forest mileage. There
| is left available $50 miles for ailot-
| ment of which the highway commits
| sion has recommended 200 miles bu
as yet unapproved by the federal gov.
eminent, leaving 100 miles unallotted
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-02-16
THE
aIllaraCk
LIBBY SCHOOL NEWS TOLD IN
AN INTERESTING MANNER
ssI.II.i.Ia-l..-
THE
Edited by the
JOURNALISM CLASS
editorial

One might be led to believe that
most students are of Scotch descent,
since they appear to have an inherent
dislike for paying attention
The importance of giving ones at
tention to what is being studied, and
that which is being discussed in the
class, is revealed by the leading
psychologists who say that the achiev-
ing of a high scholastic rating is no
more dependent on ones native intel
lect than on the power of attention.
Lamar Rowland, the poet laureate
Of the junior class, has humorously
written of attention.,
Its passive when you're little,
It's active when you're old,
On it, no writers do agree;
It's all mixed up I'm told.
You sit in class day after day,
And you study your lesson hard,
But you're attention moves to some
other place,
And you get ID" on your cardl'
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-02-16

Living Valentines" was the program
presented to the members by Miss
Beatrice Larson. Miss Larson decorated
the room with large red hearts and the
valentines were presented in tableau
form. During the program appropriate
selections were sung by the sextet as
accompaniment for the pictures. An
Old Fashioned Valentine was por-
trayed by Miss Catherine Ostroot,
dressed in a white satin Martha Wash
ington gown, standing in front of a
huge red valentine edged with lace.
Rose Are Red. Violets Are Blue was
shown by Helen Frances Gompf and
Jackie Boyle. Comic Valentine, which
lived up to its name. showed Miss Viola
Bessey and Miss Laure Botchek as the
rather hayseedy young man and
woman. Miss Jean Kienitz portrayed
the Modern Valentine" The respective
songs are Loves Old Sweet Song,
Recipe for Valentine" Waltz Me
Around Again Willie" and Let Me
Call You Sweetheart"
Homemade candy, in red and white
wrapping. was served by the Misses
Ruth Shanahan. Genevieve Hall, Slgne
johnson, and Catherine Ostroot.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-02-16
TERRIERS DEFEAT LINCOLN Alb

Playing Fast Hoor game the Libby
quintet defeated aEineoln high school
of Eureka Friday night with a score
of 41-18. This was one Of the fastest
games of the year, and good team work
was displayed.
The score at the half stood 1913 for
the locals, but in the second half the
Terriers began sinking baskets with
regularity, scoring % points, and hold
CONTINUED from page ~
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Mr.. and Mrs. Wichman Hosts.

Mr.. and Mrs. August Wichman were
hosts Saturday night to group OF
friends at their pleasant home, the
home having been made additionally
attractive with decorations suggestion
of the coming ST. Valentines day. This
same thought was carried outin table
decorations. with red hearts featured
at each card table and with score cards
also being in the form of red hearts.
The same motif was likewise, featured
in the refreshments served. The eve
ming was a most delightful and sue
cessful social affair, the guests de-
parting at a late hour. -------------
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-02-16
Italian Attempts
10 ASSaSSinate
F. D. Roosevelt
President Elect Unframed but Mayor
Cermak of Chicago and Others
Seriously Wounded.

Last night the radio brought the
news that an unsuccessful attempt had
been made to assassinate President
elect Roosevelt that afternoon as he
and his party were landing from a
yacht and greeting large crowd at
Miami, Fla. The attempt was made by
an Italian who opened fire on Roose-
welt at close range with an automatic.
The fact that Roosevelt at that instant
sat down probably saved his life. The
bullet passed over Roosevelt but struck
Mayor Cermak of Chicago who was
ftanding behind the presidfnt-elect
The assassin then opened fire on the
assembly. firing six shots and seriously
wounding five other people. He was
captured. IT is. said Cermak is in a
critical condition. shot in the chest
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-02-16
BOWLING ATTRACTS MANY
- In MATCHED GAMES

The three-game high score in bowl
ing, held for some time by John Kuk-
linski, wa>eknocked over by ]. D. Hair
greaves Tuesda,~night when he set
up record Of 619 pins in three games
Kuklinski's score was 5g7
In the mixed doubles Miss Nina
Boyle and w. H. Kemp won the weeks
tournament, with Mrs Howard Turner
and Henry Sleizer second best
The Play has another series Of
doubles arranged to begin Feb. IA and
iasting to March g. This is free for all,
anyone can enter in any SORT of COM
bination. y
The standings of the various teams
fc1lzxxxr &c ,Ix.x..-I-..x CT
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Sunrise on Mrs. Lloyd.

Manicke, Feb. IA very enjoyable
birthday surprise was given Mrs. VIM.
Lloyd at her home on. the Pleasant
Valley Fisher on Saturday, Feb IL.
Neighbors and friends to the number
Of twenty arrived about II a. m. bring
ing dinner fit for the kings, besides
many useful gifts. The birthday cakes
made by Mrs Donald Lloyd and Mrs.
Carl Gilbertson were really works of
art and almost too beautiful to be cut.
Mr.. and Mrs Hubert Beebe, Jean
Fowler and Mrs. F. J. Townsend re-
manned over night.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-02-16
Mrs. George Hayes Is Hostess.

The members of the Three As Bridge
club gathered Thursday evening as
guests of Mrs. George Hayes in an
evening of enjoyment at the card
games and socially. Comparison of
scores at the termination of the games
disclosed that Mrs. Leo Becker had
won high score prize, Mrs. Everett
Oylear the consolation, Mrs. Donald
Hargreaves a travelling prize and Mrs.
George Vogt the guest prize. Refresh
mentsl Were- served. =
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Cent-A-Mile Railroad Excursions.

Bargain round-trip excursion fares
of approximately one cent mile will
be available between all points in
Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho,
Nevada, Utah, Wyoming and Montana
and some British Columbia cities, ac-
cording to the announcement Of the
Great Northern Railway today.
4 The tickets will be ON sale February
"a, Is, rs, inclusive. with return limit
March 7th.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-02-16
More Cold Weather.

Cold weather of the past week con-
tined up to Tuesday when the weather
moderated considerably. Last Thurs
day night the minimum was below,
Friday night 4 above, Saturday night
II below, Sunday night q below, Mon
day night 6 below.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-02-16

4 V=
Unit HaSmade
Fine Record
District Officer Tells of
Remarkable Work by
Auxiliary.
LEADS DISTRICT IN
SEVERAL RESPECTS

This newspaper is in receipt Of a
letter from Mrs. Ruby A. Gibbons of
Eureka, president of District No. 1,
American Legion Auxiliary in which
she writes that the Libby Unit Of the
Auxiliary has made remarkable rec
ord of achievement and is entitled to
much credit. Mrs. Gibbons writes the
following article telling what the Lib
by Unit has done.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-02-16
Libby Pioneers
Enjoy Popular
Annual Affair
Elect Officers, Conduct Other Business,
Dance and Dine Throughout
Enjoyable Evening.

The Pioneer Society of Libby helc
its annual dance and business meet
ing in Woodmen hall on Thursday eve-
ming, Feb. 8. The president called the
business meeting to order at Sac
o'clock, when the following officers
were elected for the ensuing year:
President, Mrs. Sam Ratekin; vice
president, Mrs. Thos. SWitzer; secre-
tary, Mrs. Viola Jacobs, treasurer, Mrs
John S. Peay; member of the board
A. c. Herbst. All old officers were re-
elected with the exception Of the sec
rotary.
It was decided at this time to charge
fee to outsiders for the use OF
Pioneer Park for picnics during the
summer, two dollars 1be,the-fee
charged to all organizations and large
gatherings and a smaller fee to pri-
5vate parties.
At the close Of the business meeting
the orchestra, which was composed Of
Messrs. Ira Tester. Richardson and
Dell Adams and Mrs Dell Adams,
struck up the tune for the grand march
when about "a couples formed In line.
As this was zero weather night
and 80 many could not answer the roll
call the attendance was small, but at
ter dancing quadrilles, polkas, three
steps, values and all old time dances
dear to the hearts Of the old and young
until 1890 a. MI, everyone formed IN
line and marched to one end Of the
hall where buffet luncheon was
served on table beautifully decorated
in Valentine hearts. streamers, red
candles, etc. This decorating was done
under the supervision Of Mrs A. M
Hoffman and added charm to the oc-
casion. After half hour or SO chat
ting over the coffee cups the orchestra
played the Home. Sweet Home waltz
and at the close Of this dance every
one left the hall feeling that the dance
had ended all too soon and declaring
that the orchestra certainly could make
YOU dance to the old time tunes.
Contributed
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LIBBY MEETS WHITEFISH
FRIDAY NIGHT

Friday night. Feb. IL, the Libby
Terriers will play the boys from
Whitefish. This promises to be a fast
and furious game. since Whitefish is
bringing its first string players.
The preliminary will be hard fought
battle between the Junior High boys
and the Frosh.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-02-16
JUNIOR WOMEN'S CLUB
ENJOY VALENTINE PROGRAM

The Junior Woman's Club met Tues
day evening with most Of the members
present. The business part was car
ried on with much cooperation from
the members Plans were discussed for
another Junior Club card party this
month. The dramatics department news
was given by Miss Jean Kienitz The
Club Sextet sang two of new club
songs written by Miss Genevieve Hall
and put to popular tunes. 1t was voted
to have pep singing between our pro-
gram and refreshments at each meet
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-02-16

Libby Unit leads in The district with
an increase In quota Of over 184%.
Libby unit leads all units Of Montana
in percentage of increase over quota
and thereby wins an emblem lamp.
Last October the secretary of Libby
Unit, Mrs. George Blackwell, won a
gold membership pin for sending in
q paid up membership equal to last
years membership by October 20.
On january /, Libby Unit was among
the eighteen units Of the state to have
equaled her quota in membership and
thereby wins national citation.
The above is a report on only one
phase Of activity in the Libby Unit
membership.
My sincerest congratulations are ex-
tended to the Libby Unit and feel
that the city Of Libby is indeed fortu-
nate and proud to have this group OF
ambitious women in her midst who
are pledged in service for God and
Country
Submitted by RUBY A. GIBBONS,
President Of Dist. No. 4, A. T.. A.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-02-16

A group of Libby teachers were
entertained Tuesday evening
by MFR Otto Nordstrorh at the howe
Of Mr.. and Mrs. r. w. Smithherger,
cards being the diversion Of the eve
ming .---
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plan would include descriptive matter
especially featuring local side trip<
both by auto, hiking and horseback
to local points of outstanding scenic
beauty. Mr.. Welch said he thought the
ane was now opportune for starting
campaign OF publicity to bring tour
lists to our wonderfully scenic country.
IN view OF the elimination of the dang
erous highway to the west and the i'm
provement of local roads.
I. c. B. Boyle, always whiting.
spoke largely in facetious manner
and had his audience laughing much
OF the time. However, he gave some
real information on mining. Because.
of winter conditions he said little uras
beng done at present, listing the Midas
and the Glacier as the only two win
ter producers. He reported that num-
Der OF projects are under way and said
many people with money would be in
Libby next spring and summer and
was hopeful some could be induced
to take over development of local prop
critics of outstanding merit.
w. e. Dexter of the civic improve
ment committee reported that Mother
Nature had forced cessation OF activity
but that the committee had in mind
work on the ball park, tennis court
and elsewhere in the spring.
r. E. Russell reported for the MEM
bership committee, stating that Mother
Nature OR something else had slowed UP
their activity and said the committee
reported mo hits, no runs and no
errors
Treasurer Smithberger gave a de-
tailed report of finances which showed
a balance on hand of $500. Harold
Miller stated the merchants commit
tee was functioning in the usual man
ner and E. ]. Barkee said his agri-
cultural committee was also quiescent
at this time because of winter condi-
tons, but called his hearers attention
to the fact that the local creamery is
paying Is cents for cream while a
letter he had received from North Da-
kota quoted ID cents for cream. Mr..
Barkee then read other price quota
tons the Dakota farmers are receiv-
ing and said Libby people should be
glad they live in q lumber and min
ing district
Early Day History.
President Wood then called on w.
8. Kienitz for some early day club
history, he being charter member
Of the organization. Mr.. Kienitz said
he club was organized about the time
the county was created and told Of
club activities in securing the county
seat. The next outstanding achieve
nent was boosting 100000 bond is
sue by the county for three kootenai
river bridges, the building of these
and the using Of the surplus to break
through the Libby Troy road He told
how the club sponsored holidays in
which Libby men want ont IN unasse
and worked with pick and shovel and
teams to improve this road, all work
donated. The next large accomplish
nent was cooperating with the couns6
" in graveling the highway south OF
Libby to Trainor hill. He said this was
an outstanding piece of work at that
time in that it provided the first i'm
proved stretch of highway where one
could 20 out for spin of an evening
and a little recreation.
Mr.. Kienitz closed by stressing the
necessity of such an organization as
Continued on page5)
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Quota for District, 264. Members paid
up, 1888, which is 69To.
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Publicity Plans.

L. S. Welch told of plans for public
ity, suggesting small folder contain
ing distintive map of the region radi-
ating out from Libby, going east to
Glacier park, west to Spokane, north
to Fernie and south to Missoula. This
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-02-16

Submitted by RUBY A. GIBBONS,
President Of Dist. No. 4. A. T.. A.
The Washington times., 1933-07-22
Rice's Dogs scamper

Well, Washington and De-
troit shook up their their bat
The Washington times., 1933-07-22

/ mustard as the Griffs won a
much needed ball game and did
a little bit of potent hitting be-
sides.
Rice Lead Off
Rice was the lead-off man in
this new order with Buddy Myer
| in the second hole" Manush
was third, Cronin fourth and the
remainder of the players in their
accustomed positions, with Earl
Whitehill on the mound.
Rice gathered two nice bingles
during the early innings of the
game, both of which figured in
the scoring. His first hit was a
grounder to first which he beat
out only after a most trying
sprint while his second was a
double off the right field fence
which drove across Sewell in the
fourth with the second run Of
that frame.
Being in the second hole"
proved just as profitable for Myer
as it was his triple in the second
inning which drove over the first
three Griff runs for the day. This
clout came with the bases full and
went on a line to the bleacher
wall in left center.
The Griffs knew they had to
win yesterday because the score
board, early in the game, told
the story of how the Yankees
were winning so easily from the
Cleveland Indians.
Go to Work
And so. breaking out with a
wagon load of basehits at the
right moments, Cronin and his
happy gang went to work and
won the game, much to the salts
faction of large crowd of fair
sex who populated every choice
corner Of the stands.
Now that the series Is even
and they're still deadlocked with
the Yankees for first place, the
Griffs held hopes today Of taking
the two remaining contests OF
the series. To do this they must
beat two of the Tigers best
pitchers, namely Fred Marberry
and Schoolboy Rowe, who'll prob.
ably get the assignments. But
the Griffs feel they'll be able to
win, especially now that they've
found their batting eyes again
apparently.
Today and tomorrow will tell.
The Washington times., 1933-07-22

ting orders a little bit, Wash
ington getting the better of the
scramble, and staying in the
league lead tie with the
Yankees.
OF Man O. War Rice was up
there in the top spot, getting a
couple of singles for his trouble.
while Goose Goslin cooled off
on the bench.
Bucky Harris stuck Fox in
his top hole and let a young
giant by the name of Green
berg play first. This Green
berg only needs seven or eight
more pounds around his girth
and shoulders to weigh as much
as Primo Carnera. He's already
as tall.
But with all of the 1atter's
long legs, he couldn't beat out
those old dogs of Sam Rice's
when Sam sent a dinky little
hit down to him to field in
the second.
The Washington times., 1933-07-22
Buddy Gets Another

Buddy Myer came through
with his third triple in as many
days, this time as once pre-
viously, with three men on
bases.
Fred Schultz cracked one Of
Frazier's deliveries so hard in
the third, the club broke in half,
fraction of it rolling down to
third and Fred carrying the
handle with him to first, where
Frazier tossed him out.
And The Earl of Whitehill got
by the ninth inning without any
relief, although Gehringer and
this Carnera-looking guy both
doubled in that frame. Earps
teammates finally gave him
enough margin to loaf a little,
and up to those two Tiger dou-
bles, coming almost on top of
one another, Earl had a shut
out game to his credit against
his former pals from Detroit.
The Washington times., 1933-07-22
Taking Any Boarders?

ooh, 1 got my eye on three
little beauties" declared the
rOtund Bill, one of the most
satisfactory umpires of the cur
rent crop in the American
League.
Their folks have been put
ting up a terrific struggle to
keep the brood together, but
because of one thing or an
other haven't had much sue
cess. I've got my bid in for
those kids in case the family
is forced to diSband, and be-
lieve me, while 1 don't wish
the father or the mother any
hard luck, / sure would like to
get those three under my roof"
There's man for you-one
youngster of his own, one
adopted and three others already
picked out ready for delivery
F. o. B. Wilmington any time
the judge says the word. Well,
MCGOWAN, good luck to you, and
you don't want to take couple
more to board with you during
the summer months, do you?
The Washington times., 1933-07-22

aroused over his failure to hit
that he kicked the water bucket
over on the bench after rolling
to Hogsett in the eighth inning
of the game against the Detroit
Tigers. He then picked up the
same water bucket and threw it
out into the playing field.
The Griffs were a hitting COL
lection of performers yesterday
against the Tigers, excluding
Manush. They rifled out singles,
added doubles to the list and
didn't stop until Buddy Myer in
serted a triple into the proceed
ingS before all was past history
for the afternoon.
The score Of the contest was 7
to l, and it enabled the Griffs to
stay in a tie with the New York
Yankees for first place as the
Yanks defeated the Cleveland In
dianS, 10 to 2.