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The Washington times., 1933-01-31
Jobless Hubby Beats
Her to Pass Time,
Declares Wife

When her husband is unem-
ployed he passes the time by
beating her, Ophelia Taylor,
colored, 400 block N st. N. W..
told Police Court Judge Gus A.
Schuldt in pressing an assault
charge yesterday against Ed
ward Taylor, the husband.
She complained that Thurs
day night he struck her in the
face, knocked her down and
kicked her. Taylor, however,
declared he was a model hus-
band, staying at home and
caring for the baby while his
wife went out to work or on
pleasure trips. He added
earnestly:
"Judge, I amt done q thing
to that woman. Why, we amt
had an argument at our house
for three weeks. It's her that
does all the fightin', Judge"
Judge Schuldt, however, &C
cepted Ophelia's story and
sentenced Edward to 80 days in
Jail.
The Washington times., 1933-01-31

"Public schools should be the
last to feel the hammer of
economy"
This statement was made today
by Representative Mary T. Norton
CD of New Jersey, who, through
her long term as chairman Of the
House District Committee, has
been interested in local schools.
She realizes, she says, that
retrenchments must be made in
Government programs, but de-
clared the school system should
not be made to carry any of the
heavier burden.
Many of the trimmings" such
as some courses in the high
schools, can be safely done away
The Washington times., 1933-01-31
Youngstown Girl
Wins 5000 AU1rd

The $4,000 first prize in the at
water Kent Tonebeam contest,
which was conducted locally
through Bearings Sales Corp.
has been awarded to Miss Helen
Josephine Madden, of Youngs-
town, Ohio.
Among the runners-up for the
capital prize was Harold S. De-
Merritt, of Washington, D. c.,
who is announced as winned $100.
Total cash prizes of $3.50 will
go to 81 winning contestants.
The Washington times., 1933-01-31
Business License
Limit UD TOd1u

Today is the dead line for pay
ment of Virginia State Business
and professional licenses. The
offices of the commissioner of
revenue and treasurer in Alex
andria will be open this evening
for the benefit Of those unable to
pay during the day.
A minimum penalty Of 50 is
to be imposed on delinquents.
The Washington times., 1933-01-31

his chief characters are involved,
and only first rate when he is Great
ing before your eyes, with mastery
power, the sickening horrors of
prison life in certain portions of
civilized America. 1t isn't worth
while urging people to read or not
to read "Ann Vickers," because the
book will be read; it is worth while
suggesting that chapters % to 80,
inclusive, are the ones to get to as
fast as possible. Reading them over,
fascinated by Lewis astounding
abilities, l first became conscious of
the reason l did not care for the
book as a whole: it is that you can
read them separately and get all
the impact they have without know,
ing who Ann Vickers is, why and
The Washington times., 1933-01-31
Mrs. Norton Sees Economy
AS Peril to Schools

with, but the elements of educa
ton must be preserved, she said
adding:
I'VE are riding on the crest
of a wave of economy. But this
fad must not in any way effect
the future citizens of this
country"
The Washington times., 1933-01-31
HELD IN RUM RAID

Charles Hoyle, Of Walker Mill
Road, will face charges Of pos
session of liquor tomorrow in
Hyattsville police court. He was
arrested Saturday night by county
police, who allege they found two
cases of liquor in his home.
The Washington times., 1933-01-31
Drops From Hunger,
Rushed to Hospital

Collapsing from hunger today
in the 2100 block H st. N. w.,
Elwood McGeary, 26, was taken
to Emergency Hospital, where he
is under treatment. McGeary.
who gave his last address as the
State of California, said that he
had not eaten since last Wednes-
daV
The Washington times., 1933-01-31
Damages of $4,000
Asked in BOY's Death

A jury in the Alexandria Corpo-
ration Court today is hearing the
case of Mrs. Catharine Jacobs
against the Harrison Wright
Company for $4,000 damages for
the death of her son, John
Jacobs, who was killed when
struck by a truck on September
13, 1882.
The Washington times., 1933-01-31
COL. WARD CHOSEN

Lieut.. Col. Ralph T. Ward was
chosen president of the Fort
Humphreys Rod and Gun Club
at the annual election Of officers.
The club is seeding Is to 80 acres
with small grain for feeding birds
and upland game. After heavy
SHOWS the club also provides food
for birds.
The Washington times., 1933-01-31
True to Type
AMERICAN NOBEL-MAN
WRITES ONE MORE
= FAIR NOVEL
BY GILBERT SELDES-

THIS is Sinclair Lewis week in 13 languages and
l. Is countries and it is just my luck to think that
Ann Vickers" his novel, is $3.50 piece of work,
annoying good deal of the time when Mr.. Lewis
intrudes his ideas into the story moving at all when
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-03-02
Mrs. Seims Again Entertains.

Mrs. W. G. Seims was hostess again
last Saturday night to another group OF
friends, three tables Of bridge being
in play
The pleasing affair was most unusual
in its details-termed "topsy- turvy~
affair by the hostess Part Of the kitchen
and bedroom had been moved into the
living room and the hostess greeted the
guests in a gown which was worn
backward The guests had been asked
to bring with them their house and
telephone numbers At the conclusion
OF the card games, each guest was
asked to add the house number to the
bridge score and subtract the telephone
number The resulting high number was
won by Miss Ruth Hostetter and she
was awarded the low prize. the compu-
tation gave Mrs. j. T. Brindley the low
number and she won the high prize.
After the serving of refreshments, some
Of the departing guests-in keeping
with the topsy-turvy affair-declared
to the hostess they hadn't had very
good time. The unusual nature Of the
party resulted in boundless laughter
and amusement.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-03-02
New Chief OF Police for Libby.

Believing that the interests of the
community could be better served by
a change in the office Of chief Of police,
Mayor Elmer Switzer has made new
appointment to that office effective
March /. On that date John Harmon
took up the duties Of the office, sue
ceeding r. Il. Green who has served
for the past several years as chief OF
police.
MIR. Harmon has been a Libby resi-
dent for a number Of years, having
been employed in woods work by the
J. Neils Lumber company. He begins
the difficult duties Of his new position
entirely independent of any pledges or
connections, and actuated with the
sole purpose of serving the public He
is highly respected by the community
and it is expected he will make a COM
petent officer.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-03-02
Catholic Ladies Give Party.

A group of Catholic ladies entertained
at a delightful card party given Tues
day evening at the home Of MIR. ARID
Mrs, William Herbert. Fourteen tables
were in play with a hostess presiding at
each table. The hostesses were. Mrs.
Jos. Fennessy, Mrs JOS Kuiawa, Mrs.
Jos. Shaurette. Mrs. Bernard Schlunnm.
Mrs. Sam Tefeausa Mrs. @. Gamache,
Mrs-P Shea. Mrs George Smith,
Mrs c. w Gildea, Miss Frances Schou-
weller, Mrs Dan Rayome, Mrs. Elmer
Switzer and Mrs. Herbert. At the card
games, high score prizes were won by
Mrs. Louis Gamache and r. r. Weld
man; the consolation tokens by Miss
Inez Ratekin and Clay Parker. Pleasing
musical numbers were rendered by
Miss Haubrick. Miss Liebe and Mrs
Austin, with Miss Fuller and Miss
Rosetta Shea acting as accompanies
Refreshments were served.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-03-02
JUNIOR WOMAN'S CLUB
ENJOY ANOTHER CARD PARTY

The Junier. Wonaan's- Club held an
other one of their enjoyable card parties
last Thursday evening at the club
house. Eleven tables were at play with
pinochle and bridge, with=one table of
jig-saw puzzles. The decorations were
carried out with the Washington
birthday idea in mind and were most
attractive.
High honors in bridge were won by
Miss Leone Olson and consolation by
Miss Jean Kienitz Mrs. Zelia Hennessy
had high score in pinocnfa with Miss
Cora Withee receiving low.
The entertainment consisted of two
pleasing piano solos by Miss Evelyn
James, reading Of 'sThe Congo by Miss
Viola Bessey and two club songs sung
by the Junior Club trio. the Misses
Laura Riley, Jean Kienitz and Beatrice
Larson.
Very tempting and appropriate re-
freshments were served.
= Mrs Honora Hafstead, Miss Dorothy
Davidson and Miss Iva Woodruff were
the hostesses for the evening.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-03-02
Senator Walsh
Dies Suddenly.
This Morning
Passes Away ON Train En-
route From Miami to
Washington.
LONG PROMINENT
IN NATIONAL AFFAIRS


The nation was shocked by the news
flashed over the wires and by radio
this morning that Senator Thomas J.
Walsh had dropped dead from cere-
bral hemorrhage. Announcement OF
Senator Walsh's appointment to Presi-
dent-elect Roosevelts cabinet as attor-
ney general had only recently been
officially made and he had been mar
ried Saturday to socially
prominent widow of Cuba, friend Of
several years standing. Senator WALSH
died on the train en- route from Miami
to Washington, he and his bride hav-
ing landed at Miami from Cuba. He
was rs years old.
The death of this man of national
prominence will make necessary new
choice for attorney general in the
Roosevelt cabinet, his acceptance OF
which had also made necessary ap-
pointment of someone from Montana
to succeed him in the u. S. senate.
Senator Walsh's passing is an irrep-
arabic loss to the state of Montana.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-03-02
THE
aI|laIaCk
LIBBY SCHOOL NEWS TOLD IN.
AN INTERESTING MANNER
Edited by the
JOURNALISM CLASS
THE
editorial

A freshman was asked by the teacher,
John, what Is personality"
John replied. well, personality il
something that sophomores wish they
had, juniors think they have. and no,
even seniors knew what it is =
1t perhaps is true that a good person
atty is something that everyone de-
sires, and still when he is asked to de-
fine the term, no definite statement can
be made.
But at least most individuals realize
that a good personality is an asset, and
that it Is not necessary to be an in
tellectual or physical giant to possess
such quality.
Daniel Webster was an utter failure
as a public speaker at school; but it
has been said of him that when he
walked down Beacon street he made
the houses look smaller because Of his
radiant personality.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-03-02
Butter Production
In Montana Shows
Heavy Falling Off
Weakened Market Causes Drop o
682,159 Pounds-Large Increase
in Output of Cheese.

HELENA, Feb. 27.-Montana pro-
duction of creamery butter and COM
mercial ice cream in 1882 dropped be-
low 1881 figures while the output OF
cheese factories showed a substantial
increase, according to the annual re-
port of the dairy division of the state
department of agriculture, labor and
industry
Due to the weakened market condi-
tons the butter production for 1882
fell to 14,181 1896 pounds, drop of
682,159 pounds below the 1881 total.
The states high production year was
1880 when the output reached 1871
660 pounds
AS usual California was the heaviest
consumer Of Montana butter with pur-
chases Of 2,789 ,01e1pounds. Washington
took ], 708, 872 pounds. Other states buy
ing Montana butter in 1882 were: North
Dakota 158, sos, Illinois 20,928, Idaho
1884, Minnesota 1873, Wyoming
75,096,. Oregon q, 4S8 and Maine 47.123.
Commercial production Of ice cream
during the year was 507 ,267 gallons, a
drop Of 212,082 gallons below 1881. The
previous high output was 990, 2N gall
Ions in 1893.
Output of Montana cheese factories
amounted to 1,888,981 pounds, an in
crease of 279.669 pounds over the 1881
Montana's high production
was 2,346,917 pounds in 1928.
Dried milk was another article of
in 1882 with an output
of 196, 1884 pounds. Sales of oleomargar-
inc within the state reached a new low
last year when but 37,304 pounds were
marketed as compared with sales of
340,70 pounds in 1890
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-03-02
Young People Give Farewell Party.

A group of twelve of Libby's younger
set enjoyed most pleasant afternoon
and evening Sunday at what might be
termed progressive dinner given in
honor of Miss Dorothy Davidson who
is to leave the last of the week to take
UP nurses training in the Sacred Heart
hospital in Spokane The affair started
at 2 o'clock with the serving Of cock
tails at Miss Davidson's home. Elmer
Switzer Jr., took the group to his home
for salad; dinner was served by Miss
Edna Mae Karnes at her home and des-
sert at the home Of Miss Laura Riley.
The group accompanied Louis Hills
to the evening train to speed him on
his way to Klamath Falls. and Miss
Jean Kienitz acted as hostess to the
gathering at theatre party that eve
ming.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-03-02
GOLDEN BEARS LOSE AT
SPOKANE TOURNAMENT

Troy Tribune: Troy's famed town
basketball team, The Golden Bears,
met defeat in their first game at the
Inland Empire tournament at Spokane
on Tuesday, when they drew the strong
Northwestern Business College team
to play against The score was 81 to Al
in favor of the later. However, in spite
of losing the game, the boys acquitted
themselves with credit.
Those making the trip were Dutch
and Ceril Murphy, Carl Morrison,
Adrian Thornton, Kenneth McCracken,
Kenneth Hubbard, Lloyd Burpee,
Montana Bockman and Manager Clyde
Thornton. They left early Monday
morning by car, and returned on
Wednesday.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-03-02
LET'S CLEAR THE AIR
FOR INAUGURAL PROGRAM

1t has been suggested that it would
be fine accommodation if Libby house
wives would all make it point to have
their usual Saturdays work done on
Friday this week, in order that the
use of electrical equipment may be
reduced to a minimum, there lessening
interference with radio reception of the
presidential inaugural cereonmies al
Washington. This same cooperation is
asked Of other users of electrical equip
ment throughout the city, for the same
purpose PROFESSIONALLY many peo-
Pile will desire to hear the program,
which starts early in the morning and
will last for several hours. Let's keep
electrical equipment out OF use that day
as much as is possible.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-03-02
Forest Ranger
Buried Is Hours
In SnOWSide
a -
Frees Self From Pack ON Back and
Ultimately Digs Way Out-Escape
Considered Miracle.

GLACIER NATIONAL PARK, Feb
ruary 28.-Park Ranger Ben G. Miller
Of Glacier National Park is recovering
at the Walton ranger station from the
effects of exposure and exhaustion
caused when he was buried for Is hours
in a snowslide on Scalplock mountain
about two miles from his station.
In his report Miller states, Il was
snoWshoeing around the side of the
mountain when the snow started to
slide carrying and rolling me down
with It. When It stopped | was COM
pIetely buried with about foot over
my head. / was packed in SO hard that
it was almost impossible to move a
muscle. Adding to my difficulties was
the fact that had pack on my back
and my feet were tied to my snow
shoes.
Il was much worried about my con-
dition until got the pack loose. As
soon as this was done secured my
hand axe and began the tedious job of
hacking the snow away. The slide oc-
CURED about 1880 a. m on Tuesday
and I did not succeed in extricating
myself until 11.30 a. m. on Wednesday,
During the night I could hear dogs
barking at the town of Essex only about
two miles away. However, no one ap-
narently heard my repeated calls for
help.
After getting loose started to hike
back to the station. but the snow was
so deep had to walk on the ice along
the edge Of the Flathead River.
thought had already had my full share
of trouble. but the ice broke and |
fell into the icy water got out again
and finally arrived at the station at
1920 p. m"
Park officials look upon Miller's
escape as nothing short of a miracle.
His only injuries consist of a few
sprains and frost bites.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-03-02
ENGLISH CLASS DEBATES.

The junior English class has been
studying the life and literary produc-
tons of Walt Whitman.
To add variety to the discussion, the
instructor, Miss Mary Barnes, proposed
debate on the question. Resolved:
That Whitman's Leaves of Grass lives
up to the requirements of poetry
A keen interest was~taken in the de-
bate which was held last Thursday,
with Joe Hills and Marland Atkins up
holding the negative side Of the aues-
ton. and Helen Pival and Dick Hen
messy defending the affirmative.
The elasticity of the term poetry
was revealed in the arguments of the
two teams, and the fact was advanced
by the affirmative that there is not a
standardized definition for poetry.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-03-02
ATTEMPT TO REDUCE REAL
PROPERTY VALUATION KILLED

The house bin that would have re-
duced real property and improvements
from the 30 to 20 per cent classification
was recently killed in the Montana
state senate In writing to his paper,
the Whitefish Pilot, Editor G. M.
Moss, who is one of Flathead county's
representatives In the legislature, says:
THE bill to reduce agricultural lands
from a 80 to 20 per cent basis for tax
alton purposes was defeated in the
senate after about five hours debate.
A similar measure passed the senate
two years ago. Observers expressed the
opinion that those -favoring the meas
ure really talked it to death. While
under normal conditions such prop
osition might be desirable, many felt
that under existing conditions it was
financially impossible at this time, as
it would practically wreck the tax
structure not only in the state. but in
county and school districts as well.
Economy and relief measures, So
called, have been insistent factors in
the work Of the present session. Some
have failed, many will be passed, but
1t remains TO De seen IN the practical
working out whether they can to any
degree fulfill the thing for which they
were designed. Certainly many Of them
are open to question. That some fool
ish legislation will be produced can
be expected. Members are and have
been 1aboring under difficult condi-
tions with prejudice and animosity far
more pronounced than at any time in
recent years Economy hoped for may
prove bogus economy; relief sought
may in the long run only add to dis
tress There are conditions and circum-
stances that cannot even remotely be
reached by. legislative enactment"
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-03-02
WESTERN NEWS TIES WITH
THE PLAY FOR FIRST PLACE

The Western News team has been
steadily moving to the front during the
past Week4or two in the bowling tour
nament IN progress at The Play. BY
defeating the Gooselaw team Tuesday
night, the newspaper guys moved up to
a tie with The Play team for first place.
In the doubles tournament closing
March 10, Jean Riley and Russell
Whitefield have set new high score
at 1857 Following is the standings of
the teams up to Wednesday afternoon:
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-03-02

named for their captains, and Chuck 5
Chunky Chiggers include Andy
Spranger, Dutton, Fennessy, Il. Stevens,
r. Wood. and Dennis.
Katarzv's Catty Cavorters is COM
posed of Allen, Hogan, Stolarczyk,
Gehrke, Hanson, and Cormier.
Minde's Mighty Managers includes
Percy Baker, Darlington, L. Harmon,
Fuller, H. Hanson, and Deissner.
Rusher's Rioting BOOSTERS has on its
lineup: Brown, Wood, M Knutson,
Adkins, Beasley, and Measure.
The handle for the fifth team is Holi-
days Holy Horrors, and and includes
Joe Hills, B. West, Baeth. P. Knutson,
L. Borden, Kuiawa, and Woodwork.
And last--but not least--comes Phil
lips Foolish Fidos, whose team boasts
such members as Botchek, Detiens, p.
Olson, Shaurette, Syverson and Nordin.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-03-02
CIVIC CLUB PRESENTS PROGRAM.

who's Who, George Washington
This was the name Of the first skit in
the Libby High Civic Club Literary
program which was given in the Junior
High auditorium Friday morning the
third period. The characters were: Miss
Elizabeth Alden, teacher, Rosetta Shea;
John Burnes. Dickson Veldman; Joe
Bartissoni, Bobby Racicot; Abraham
Cohnen, Lamar Rowland; Enrique Car
-ea, Harry Karnes. Yap Chen 10y, Dom
aid Olson, Patrick O'Brien, Robert
Neils; three women's club members,
Frances Brooks. Alice Peterson and
Anna Stuhlreiter.
The second number on the program
was burlesque on the basket ball team
going to Whitefish. The different mem
bers Of the team were represented by
the following Brad Phillips, Lamar
Rowland; Archie Minde, Betty Riley;
Hank Katarzy, Bobby Racicot; George
Rusher, Donald Olson; Charles Martin,
Robert Neils; Ed Holiday, Dickson
Veldman; Coach Hughes, Harry
Karnes.
The first act of the burlesoue was
the departure from Libby, the sec
end was the team on the train and the
third act was their arrival at White
fish.
Lura Brindley alias George Wash
ington chopped down the Victory"
tree 10 a comedy skit which was given
by the~Antomist girls. Margaret Weller
and Anna Stuhlreiter were the father
and mother of little George who rep
resented the Libby team at the tourna-
ment. The Victory" tree had five
cherries, each with a name of team
which took part in the district tourna-
ment. The Peptomist girls sang sew
eral amusing and appropriate songs for
the occasion.
CENTRAL SCHOOL NEWS.
Miss Shave's pupils made booklets
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-03-02
Mr.. and Mrs. B0uton Entertain.

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Bouton enter
tanned group of friends at an enjoy
able party at their home Saturday
night, three tables of bridge being in
play High score prizes went to Mrs.
H. T. Nelson and Vern Paddock and
the consultations to Mrs. f. D. Warner
and Harold Nelson. Partners for lunch
were determined by contests in work.
ing small iig-saw puzzles.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-03-02
HOOdlutlls At
Eureka Wreck
Two Houses
Drunken Men Smash Win
doWs in Two Homes and
Burglarize One.
SEVERAL ARE
HELD FOR TRIAL

Sheriff Frank Baney spent consid-
cradle time during the week investi-
eating an affair at Eureka in which
the house of Fred Lederer was badly
damaged by what is said to have been
party of drunken hoodlums In let
ter to this paper, Lederer writes, in
part, as follows:
On Sunday night, Feb 10, short
! ly after IL o'clock, drunken mob
of local rowdies attempted to enter my
house. and on my refusal to let them
in they broke all the windows The
only thing that prevented them enter
ing was my pistol
AS an outcome of the rumpus, a
number of arrests have been made, in
Guiding Yes Stacy, charged with house
breaking; Carl Stacy, charged with
breaking up and destroying property,
and with larceny; Veon Stacy, charged
with petty larceny. In quarrel grow
ing out of the trouble, James Shaw
pulled a x-shooter on one of the
Stacys and he is under arrest for that
offense Trials of these defendants are
set for March 6 and I, in justice court
in Eureka.
According to Lederer's letter and
statement made by Sheriff Baney, Led
erer's house was badly damaged.
Every window was smashed and COM
pIeteIy wrecked and the door badly
damaged It IS said several shots were
fired during the fighting at the house.
After leaving the Lederer place the
gang went to the Frank Smitana
house and broke the windows out Of il,
according to report. Smitana ran to
neighbor's when they arrived He
says they also entered his place and
stole from a trunk several dollars in
rnfunnu uo1d watch and some shirts