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Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-04-20
VIII Furnish
Garden Seeds
For Needy
Relief Committee Has Re
ceived Shipment From
State College.
ALSO SEED POTATOES
IN SMALL QUANTITIES

The Lincoln County Emergency Re-
lief committee has made arrangements
to provide free garden seeds to those
unable to make such purchases A
rather large shipment arrived from the
State College at Bozeman Wednesday,
which will be divided equally between
Libby, Eureka and Troy.
The shipment Is composed of pack
ages of assorted seeds suitable for
the average family. There are seeds
for dry land and also for irrigated
tracts. The committee will also fur
nish seed potatoes in limited amounts
80 pounds to a family for garden
tracts, rs pounds for irrigated farm
purposes and 200 pounds for dray land
farms The seed potatoes will be pur-
chased locally.
Libby people desiring seed should
apply to Paul Church, namber of
the committee, at the j. & c. hard
ware At Eureka application should be
made to County Commissioner Mile
gan and at Troy to County Commits
sioner Kensler Adults must make all
applications and seeds will positively
l4ot be given to children. The names
of those obtaining seeds will be listed
and check will be made later in the
season as to the progress Of the gar
dens.
Anyone having seed potatoes for
sale is requested to get In touch with
the local committee.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-04-20
HERE AND THERE.

Helen Pival and Rosella Shea were
serenaded while in Troy but it is re-
ported they departed from the time
honored custom OF showering the SER
enaders with roses and used peanut
brittle instead
Joe Fennessy ran lightly up the stairs
Monday and forgot that he was GRIP
pied until he was about to enter the
study hall.
The most entertaining feature of the
track meet was the gymnastics per-
formed by Mr.. Vogt when contestants
were making the high jump.
In his official capacity as starter Mr..
Hayes took ''pun-ing" liberties with the
names of such contestants as Measure
and Rusher. .
Mary Jane Dwinelle is fortunate in
having natural curly locks as she says
it is Just impossible for her to pro-
nounce permanent" correctly.
While Olga Peck hopes her Prince
Charming's name will not be Seth
Smith as she just can't pronounce an
IS" or "th."
In English class Monday Cliff Brown
was given the opportunity Of reclin-
ing more comfortably, but he declined
the proffered privilege since it would
have necessitated his walking down.
stairs where the couch is located !,
Mr.. Hughes became lost in Troy last
Friday at the meet, and when a search
was instituted was discovered on the
playground riding on the merry-go-
round.
Bill West and some Of the other up
per classmen have just learned how tc
talk on their fingers and it's just toe
cunning for words the manner in which
they silently converse with friends.
The haste Of Pete Huchala and kath-
crime Gratbo one day last week led OBJ
servers to conclude that they were en-
route to fire, but it was later learned
that they were hunger-driven, and tina
this craving was only partially salts
fled after they had consumed an I'M
buttered loaf of bread and six egg
at the bakery NAV. Just candy Eastel
eggs-we asked the same question:
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-04-20
A. c. Herbst Long
Time Subscriber
To Libby Papers
Has Unbroken Record OF 40 Years and
Wants Name Still Kept on
Subscription List.

Mrs A. c. Herbst came into the Of
flee of the Western News the other
dav and instructed us to cancel their
subscription This was done because
Mr. and Mrs. Herbst had moved in
with Mrs Herhst's sisters, the Misses
Granhean, having leased their fine
farm home east Of the city. She said
one copy OF the paper in the home
was enough.
MIR. Herbst has been subscriber
Of Libby paper for 40 years" re
marked Mrs. Herbst, and we wouldn't
think of stopping it if it were not that
we do not need two copies,
That statement pleased the editor
and led to inquiries. The questions
brought out the information that Mr.
Herbst had first subscribed to the Lib
by Miner in the early days. That was
followed by the Silver Standard, and
finally 80 years ago the Western News
took up the pleasant task of dissent
mating the news of the community,
with Mr. Herbst one Of the very first
subscribers. That makes an unbroken
record for Mr. Herbst Of 40 years as
a subscriber to a Libby newspaper.
We phoned Mrs Herbst the other
day for little more information when
she remarked, "Mr Rowe, we have
changed our minds about stopping the
paper. We want to keep that 40 year
record unbroken. so we have decided
TO discontinue the paper going to Miss
Grandiean but wish you to keep our
name on the list"
We wonder if there are any other
citizens of Libby or vicinity who have
been continuous readers of Libby
newspaper that long or longer.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-04-20

Manufacturing Company, an old-estab-
lished concern engaged in the building
material supply business operating at,
various points in Missouri, Kansas, Ok
Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas
Their contract with The Zonolite COM
pany covers these states On April LIST
the Zonolite Insulating Products
started the construction of a calcining
plant in st. Louis which will be COM
pleted and operating before May 1st
Zo.olite Is not new to this company,
carloads having been shipped to ST.
Louis previously. It is owing to their
familiarity with the product and its
merits that they have undertaken the
preparation and general distribution
of Zonolite in the states above-named
Shipments of crude will be started to-
St. Louis within two weeks.
Frank G. Swanberg of MissouIa,
Montana, holds contract for the dis
tribution of Zonolite in this state, with
certain territorial reservations. Mr..
Swanberg has been busy for several
months in establishing sub-agencies
and carload shipments are being made
on his order.
Last October a contract was given
to James Keeth of Spokane, Wash,
who operates under the name of 'Zono
Products, covering the Inland EN-
pire. Mr.. Keith has been manufacture
ing Zonolite pipe and boiler coverings,
Zonolite Acoustic Plaster and insulat-
ing cements for several years, and also
sells Zonolite directly. and through
lumber companies and contractors for
dry-fill building insulation.
THE Zonolite plant in Libby and the
pits at the deposit are in excellent con-
dition and orders for Zonolite ara
on file and are being filled now. Con-
tinuous large tonnage shipments are
contingent upon the general resump-
ton Of business which appears in1mi-
nent."
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-04-20
ARE MAKING PLANS
FOR POPPY DAY

Libby will observe Poppy Day" this
wear on May 27, the Saturday before
Memorial Day, it has been announced
by Mrs Merle Blanchard, chairman OF
the poppy committee Of the Libby Unit
Of the American Legion Auxiliary. The
Unit is making extensive preparations
for the observance of the day and is
hoping for the full cooperation of all
other organizations and individuals
Memorial peoples, to be worn in honor
Of the World War dead, will be made
available to everyone in the city by
volunteer workers from the Auxiliary
Unit. Organization OF the workers Is
going forward rapidly under Mrs.
Blanchard's direction and the Unit ex-
poets to have its poppy girls in all
parts of the down town district
throughout the day The flowers for the
sale have been ordered from Fort Har-
rison at Helena where they have been
made by disabled Word War veterans.
Poppy Day is the day for personal
tribute to the men who lost their lives
irr the cuuntrys service Mrs Frs, BiaHeh-
ard explained. "It is a day when all
can show that they still remember and
honor the sacrifices made by those who
defended America during the great
war crisis, and that they are carrying
on for America in time of peace.
mo price will be asked for the
American Legion Auxiliary peoples.
The Auxiliary wants everyone to wear a
poppy and to contribute for the flower
according to his means. All contribu-
tons will be used for relief work among
the disabled veterans and their families,
the bulk of the money going to support
the relief activities of our local Auxil-
larry Unit among needy families in this
city,
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-04-20
FOREST WORKERS WILL BE
ALLOWED TIME FOR STUDY

Washington Educational facilities
will be provided in the work camps Of
the civilian conservation corps.
AS explained today by Secretary
Dern, the men in the forest camps un-
der the supervision Of army officers
will cease work at about four o'clock
and will be allowed several hours for
study.
Instruction will be provided free by
teachers from the various state uni
versities. The University of Oregon
was the first volunteer to render its
services. The educational program will
deal chiefly with forestry and the other
subjects the men may select.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-04-20
STILL NECESSARY TO
DO ASSESSMENT WORK

1t is still necessary for mineral claim
owners to do annual representation
work 1t was thought congress had
passed law making such work un-
necessary. A letter from the Mining
Journal says: Regarding the exemp-
ton from assessment work This failed
to pass the lame duck session OF con-
gress. 1t passed the house but was
amended by the senate, and at the end
of the session was in conference, and
therefore, incomplete. 1t has been re-
introduced, however, into the new
congress and it is generally believed
that it will pass. but as things stand
right now, it is necessary to do the
work"
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-04-20

THE
Enttnrtal

Tell me the kind of books you read
and I'll tell you the kind of person you
are" is the statement made by some
authorities interested in character
study.
This method for arriving at definite
conclusions is classified by certain I'M
thinking persons with the method
whereby decision about character can
be made from an inspection of copy
of an individuals handwriting the
two methods are not comparable.
1t is impossible to remain uninflu-
enced by the type of literature which
one consistently peruses, and the wise
and careful chooser of reading matter
will benefit in intellectual development
and will be the possessor OF wealth
of mental imagery
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-04-20
Libby Sawmill
Resumes Operations
After Shutdown
Total OF $50 Men Now Employed In
Woods and SaWmill--Work Divided
Between Two Crews.

Operations at the sawmill of the j.
Neils Lumber Company of Libby were
resumed Tuesday morning after a
shutdown of some time during the
winter. Walter Neils, general manager,
stated this morning that the company
is now employing about $50 men in
the woods, the sawmill and the planer.
The woods crew Is working eight
hours day and five days week The
min il beins operated ON the same
time basis except that two crews are
used--a crew works one day and is
off a day The planning mill is operated
whenever orders require its running,
with work there divided between two
crews.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-04-20
25YearsAgOln LibbY

ssI'm going to sue the state for dam
ages remarked c. w. Richards at the
Williams hotel, Monday. When asked
what grievance he had against Mon
tana, he said: Every night bunch OF
from 10 to Is deer seem to take de-
light in running over and paving up
my wheat field. can't shoot EN-. it's
against the law; SO about the only thing
can do is to get UP and shoe them
away Mr.. Richards. ranch IS about
mile east of Libby
The second largest dam in the world
is to be built across the Missouri at
Helena.
Uncle Sans new cruiser Montana is
d fast boat and worthy of IT'S name.
Frank Gotch was given the match
and title of worlds champion wrestler
by George Hackenschmit ("Rnssian
Lion") in Chicago on Friday night
Citizens of Eureka are circulating a
petition with view of installing tele-
phone line in their town.
Flathead county has another bank
The Farmers and Merchants State Bank
opened at Eureka last week.
MIR. Higgins left on Friday for Seattle
at (WHICH pldIE lac AAtStilo 31bAAAits -
Beck and the two will leave together
for the Buckley valley in northern
British Columbia.
Archie Sanders, who has the con-
tract for clearing the land between
Libby and South Libby, is making
good progress and it will not be long
until all the timber between the two
places will be cut away
Ex-senator Ralston of Teton county,
has bought the Davis ranch and is now
at work making arrangements to put
in a big orchard on the place.
George Blackwell, Richard kenelty
and Frank Bockman, who are con-
nected with the forest service, are
coming down the Kootenai river from
Gateway in boat for the purpose Of
routing trail from that place to Lib
by. The trail will follow the kootenat
river all the way.
The frame work for the new Swan
son hotel is going up rapidly and as
soon as lumber can be furnished from
the mill better progress will be made.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-04-20
Legion Auxiliary News.

At our last sewing meeting held at
the home of Mrs. Heller the Auxiliary
made six bedside bags for the veterans
hospital and started another quilt for
our local relied.
Delicious lunch was served at the
close of the afternoon by Mrs. Heller
and Mrs. Blanchard.
Thursday night, April 20, the Auxil-
larry and Legion will meet at the Le-
gion hall for a business meeting. AT
ter the meeting friends may Join the
Auxiliary and Legion in an old fash
Toned box social and dance All ladies'
please bring box Of lunch. Good
time assured.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-04-20
Old Gentleman at Troy Passes.

Mrs. Katherine Ainsworth of Thomp-
son Falls formerly Katherine Spence
of Libby was in the city during the
past week. She and her cousin, John
Baggs, of Troy brought their aged
grandfather, Albert c. Mcconnell,
from Troy to the Libby hospital where
the old gentleman passed away Mon
day morning. The remains were re-
turned to Troy and funeral services
held there Wednesday. While in LIB
by Mrs. Ainsworth was guest at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs James Harris,
Sr. Mr.. Mcconnell was the father of
Mrs. Carrie Spence, formerly county
superintendent Of schools of Lincoln
county.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-04-20
Youth Loses
Eve When Glass
Bottle EXplodes
Was Mixing Carbide and Water When
Accident Happened-Eyeball Re-
moved at Libby Hospital.

Richard Smith, 16 year old son of
Mrs. Ed Smith, lost his right eye last
Saturday, when bottle of carbide
he was fooling with exploded. Young
Smith had put some carbide in bot
tie, poured water into. it, and was
shaking the bottle when it exploded.
A piece of the glass cut the eye, slash
ing through the full width Of the eye
ball horizontally The injured lad was
brought to the Libby hospital where
the eye was removed.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-04-20
j. s. Goes Off
q
Gold Standard

According to radio announcements
last night, the United States has gone
off the gold standard. That means a
cheapened dollar with a correspond
ing increase in commodity prices. In
world exchange it will result in an
increase in valuation of the British
pound and other foreign exchange in
comparison with the dollar. Cost of
merchandise and farm produce will
undoubtedly go up. Under higher mer-
chandise prices, the wage dollar will
buy less.
Wires this morning stated wheat had
gone up cents and that stock gam
blers on the big stock exchanges were
going wild.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-04-20
Two Young
Men Charged
With Robbery
Araigned in District Court
For Alleged Holding UP
Jap at Rexford.
ELECTION CONTEST
IN SCHOOL DISTRICT

A by-stander at hold-up job and
yet arrested for completely in the crime,
is the fate of William Bright of Eure-
ka. Bright and Charles Raber were ar
raigned in district court Tuesday
charged with having held-up with in
tent of robbing Jap some months ago
at Rexford The Jap had nothing Of
value ON his erson and the attempted
robbery proved fruitless. According to
report, Bright was with the Jap at the
time of the hold-up but officers appar-
emily are of the opinion he was in
volved in the affair. Both Bright and
Raber pied not guilty. A. L. Hughes
of Whitefish was attorney for both de-
PENDANTS. They are out on bond
Another case before the court was
that of Felix Spencer, contestant, VS..
Felix Kuchenski contestee. Kuchen-
ski won in a school election at UraI
and Spencer is contrasting the election.
Bond to cover cost in the sum of $500
was posted by Spencer Attorney VIM.
Herbert, for the contestant, was granted
permission to amend his petition
Ed. Lathrop of Troy was granted
judgment and decree of foreclosure
against Ruth Ferris.
A decree was issued settling final
account and distribution of the estate
of Harry A Hunter This action closes
highway right of way matters as af-
fecting property near Kootenai Falls.
The estate Of James Mitchell was
closed and decree entered discharging
the administrative, Bessie f. Mitchell.
Judge j. e. lockwood of Kalispell
presided, court being held in Libby
last Tuesday.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-04-20
Attorney Has Car Accident.

Attorney A. 4. Hughes and H. c.
Godfrey of Whitefish were in Libby
Tuesday and while here told of car
accident they came out of very fortu-
nately. While driving near Ravalli re-
Gently, with Mr.. Hughes at the wheel,
they ran into some loose gravel and
at the same time struck rather large
rock in the road. The car slowed off
the grade, turned over three times,
and landed right side up, on its run
ming gear. 1t was driven back onto the
highway and proceeded under its own
power Hughes and Godfrey were un-
injured aside from a few bruises but
the car did not escape SO easily. The
glass in the rear windows and doors
was broken and running board and
tenders rather badly smashed
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-04-20
Work Resumed
At Concentration
OF Glacier Mine
Was Shut Down Last February Because
of Lack of Water for power
Bins Full of Ore.

The big concentration at the Glacier
mine started Monday, April IT,. alter
being shut down since February 4, Tor
lack of water power.
During the shut down the mill was
completely overhauled and a new lin
ing installed in the ball mill. The mill
is under charge of Harvey Carroll and
Walter Wilton of Spokane.
4 Work has been going on under
ground during the shut down and r.
A. Joughin, the manager, says ne has
the bins full of ore and is ready Tor a
big seasons run. u.
The Glacier payroll was valuable,
thing to the community last year and
the business life Of Libby Is glad 10
see operations resumed
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-04-20
NEIGHBORING CHOIRS WILL
SING CANTATA IN LIBBY

Rev. Gabrielsen announces that the
senior Lutheran choirs of the Boomers
Ferry and Standpoint churches will
unite in singing an Easter cantata at
2 o'clock on Sunday afternoon, April
%. The program will be given in the
high school auditorium. There will be
no admission but a free will offering
to defray expenses will be taken.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-04-20
SURVEY CREWS ORDERED TO
CONTINUE WORK TO LINE

The survey crew which has been
here doing work on the Kootenai Falls
section of the highway, were this week
ordered by the Bureau of Public Roads
to continue survey work on the high
way to the Montana anda Idaho state
line.
The exact meaning of the order is
not understood, but on the face of APP
pearance, it may mean new road
through to Spokane from Glacier Park
Troy Tribune.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-04-20
LIONS CLUB ENJOY
DINNER AND MEETING

The Libby Lions held their regular
dinner and meeting at the Turner $
Tavern Monday evening. Little busi-
ness was transacted, the meeting con-
sisting Of social features Music by
Andy Gompf's orchestra took prom,
nent part in meeting that was enjoyed
from start to finish.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-04-20
MEN VISIT
LIBBY PLACER NINE

S. M. Logan of Kalispell was in Lib
by the latter part Of the week accom-
panied by four men from Minneapolis
"A. F. Johnson, Robert Inglehart, c.
P. Petran and ]. H. King, represent
ing the Al johnson Construction Co.
It is understood the party visited the
Logan placer workings on Libby creek.
Mr. Logan returned homo Sunday as
did also two of the Minneapolis men
later in the week. Messrs. Petran and
King are remaining here
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-04-20
MIR. and Mrs. Paddock Entertain.

Mr.. and Mrs. Vernal Paddock enter
tanned a group of friends Saturday
night at a pinochle party High score
prizes were won by Mr.. and Mrs. Amos
Freel, while the consolation tokens fell
to Mrs. Ted Kessel and Frank Warner.
Mrs. Lillian Fisher, guest from Spo-
kane, was awarded guest prize. Re-
freshments were served.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-04-20
Mrs WEIGH Entertains Club.

The members of the Entire Nous
Bridge club spent an enjoyable after
noon Tuesday at the beautiful new
home of MIR. and Mrs. L. {. Weicn
west of the city. At the bridge. games,
high score honors were won by MRS
w. F. Kienitz and consolation by MRS.
Viola Jacobs. Mrs. Chas. D. Rowe was
non-member guest.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-04-20
KALISPELL-LIBBY
\ DEBATE FRIDAY

Libby Highs debate team composed
Of Joe Fennessy, Elmer Stevens ana
Lamar Rowland will debate with the e
Kalispeu team Friday evening al Q
Continued on page s.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-28
DEATH THREAT TO
 TWO CHILDREN
Police Watched Spot Where Money Was to
 Fall But See No One

Newton, Mass, Nov 2S.-UP)- The two children of Benjamin Blum, Boston manufacturer, were heavily guarded at their home to- day after police failed to trap senders of a .death-threat extor- ton note.
 The note, demanding $500,000 and threatening the two children, Maxwell, & and Seymour, IT, with a fate similar to that met by Brooke Hart in California, was re- ceived at the Blum home Saturday.
 Blum was directed to leave the money on Battery Wharf in Bos- ton Sunday night. Although warned not to "get smart by calling in the cops", Blum notified authorities.
 After taking over a restaurant near the wharf as a vantage point. police waited for several hours af ter Blum had left a decoy bundle at the designated place. The eX- tortionist failed to appear, how ever.
 Blum is the owner of Boston clothing company and president of a credit bureau.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-28
 ITALY WILL PAY PORTION OF DEBT
Will Give $l,OOO,OOO in Part Payment of Her
 Big War Debt

Washington, Nov 2S.-(UP)- The Italian government has made a tentative offer of $1,000,O00 as a partial payment of her debt install- ment due the United Sttaes on Dec 15, it was learned at the state de- partment to-day.
 This is approximately half of the $2,133, 3,905.8S dueu on Dec 15, there remains, however, SIP, 2,50O,G0O of the last June 15 installment which was not paid at that time.
 Last June Italy made a payment of $1,000.000 in silver as d 'tok- en" of good intentions. The full conditions of the proffered Dec IS partial payment were not re- vealed by staet department of- ficials.
 Acting Secretary of State Phil lips said the offer must be sub mitted to President Roosevelt at Warm Springs. It was not known, whether the proffer stipulated that payment should be in silver.
 Phillips said similar debt nego- tiations were being conducted with the diplomatic representatives here of Czecho- Slovakia, Finland and Latvia. Finland was the only debtor country which paid it's full June 18th installment.