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The Washington times., 1934-05-01

DN Hans Kinder and so men
Of the National Symphony Or
cheStra will participate tomor'
row evening in the choral festi'
val ln Constitution Hall spon.
sored by the Columbia Bible In.
statute.
DR.. Kinder has been invited G
conduct the world famous Con.
certgebouw Orchestra in Amster.
dam, Holland, in June. Willem
Mengelberg, well known to Wash.
tngton concertgoers as the for
naer leader Of the New York
Philharmonic, is the regular con-
dllctor.
DR.. Kinder has been invited tC
Washington for Europe some
time this month. He will also
conduct in The Hague during
June, and will later appear in
London under the auspices Of
the British Broadcasting Corpo'
ration.
Coincident with the announce.
ment Of this invitation, c. c,
'Cappel, manager Of the orches
ira, has revealed plans for next
season here which embrace a
radical change from last seasons
concert series.
II the sustaining fund, still
over $1,000 short Of the required
amount, Is raised, the orchestra
plans to increase its Sunday
concerts from eight to ten, and is
also considering giving four Of
tts eight planned Thursday con
eertS in the evening.
Provided the orcheStra's finan.
cial problem Is satisfactorily set
tied, the orcheStra's Sunday con.
certs will be on october 81, No
vember II, November IS, De-
cember 16, January 13, January
q, February 10, February "a,
March 10 and March 81.
The Thursday series will be
presented on the following dates:
November !, November %, De-
cember 6, January 10, February
7, February 81, February % and
March 81.
Two Of the soloiSts next year
will be Mischa Elman and Myra
Hess.
Miss Ware Returns
Helen Ware, concert violinist,
who makes her home in Wash.
The Washington times., 1934-05-01

lington, returned yesterday from
q tour that included concerts in
several Southern cities.
Winifred Lakeman was the
piano accompanist for Miss Ware
for these engagements.
The Washington times., 1934-05-01
CIee Clubs

LAllegro Club and the Wash
ington chapter Unitarian Lay
mems League, will present the
George Washington University
combined glee clubs, Robert Howe
Harmon, director, and Grace
Ruble Harmon, accompanist, at
The Washington times., 1934-05-01

Luckies use the mildest tobaccos for
Luckies use only the clean center leaves
-and these are the mildest leaves. They
taste better. Then science plays its part
in making these choice tobaccos truly
kind to your throat. "It's toasted" for
throat protection. These mellow, fine
tasting tobaccos are cut into long,
The Washington times., 1934-05-01

Miss Ware Returns
Helen Ware, concert violinist,
who makes her home in Wash.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1934-12-20
HE WAS BIG AND HUSKY.
NEEDED BIRTH CERTIFICATE

HELENA, Dec 16.-He was big and
husky with ruddy complexion and
wavy reddish hair. Although but 10
years of age he would have pushed the
beam on any scale close to 200 pounds
and when he stepped into the office of
the state board of health he brought
with him an air of the mountains, of
the timber camps and the saw mills. He
had deep, booming voice and when
he spoke even the windows ratified.
His name-well, Tim for short-it
might better have been Goliath and
he wanted a birth certificate because
the navy recruiting officer thought his
appearance belied his statement of age
| The birth was on record all right
but the big boy was almost floored by
the pretty girl clerk of the vital statis7
tics when she informed him that he was
registered as Baby" and that the rec
ords showed him to be female.
Such incorrect registrations are in
frequent but they do occur at times
and it is through such movements as
the Register Your Baby" campaign
now being carried on by the Montana
state board of health and the u. S
census bureau that the registration sys-
tenn is rapidly being brought to perfec-
| ton.
The campaign in Montana, now near
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1934-12-20
UNITED STATES NAVY ACTS
AS SANTA CLAUS

The battleship USS New York is
known throughout the navy as the
Christmas Ship" On Christmas day.
1917, the New York originated the Gus
tom Of having Christmas party aboard
ship for families of the crew aad
orphans and poor children of the port
being visited This custom is now be-
ing observed by every ship Of the Unit
ed States navy, whether at home or
in foreign port No government funds
are used. the money being obtained by
contributions of the officers and crew
and profits from the ships store and
ships service store. A large Christmas
tree and all the presents are placed on
the quarterback Bright lights decorate
the gangways and small trees are placed
on the yardarms and flagstaffs All d.
visions aboard ship decorate their re-
spective parts of the ship and prizes are
awarded for the best display. The chill
dren are given fine dinner Consisting
of turkey with all the trimmings after
which they are presented with clothing.
candy, fruits, games, and other gifts.
Shows and band concerts are held and
the children are escorted throughout
the entire ship. 1t is believed that the
United States navy is the only military
organization in the world to give such
thorough celebration for the needy
To view the happy faces of the little
visitors is the sailors reward for time
and money well spent
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1934-12-20
THE
| anlaraCk
Edited by Students Of the Libby
Schools
Dorothy Zawadke, Editor
Jeanne Barkee. Assistant Editor
THE
Editorial

Teachers pet! Teachers pet.' Chant
the first graders, and Teachers pet!
Teachers pet" a high school student
might pipe in high treble to one who
receives a small favor from a teacher.
1t seems as If each of the students
considers himself alone singled out for
reprimand and abuse on the part of
those in power. He grows surly III
classes and defensive in study hall, and
If he reads his lesson, he reads it with
the thought that it is too hard or too
long to study thoroughly. He looks with
disfavor upon the student who is the
object of teachers appreciation He
encourages his own slovenly way of do
ing work by the thought that it won't
matter how he does it because the
teacher dislikes him anyway
AS the grade school tots used to yell
derisively to those who brought Teach
er" apples and flowers, so the average
high school student regards with sus-
picion the student who looks up extra
information for classes or who brings
in material which is in line with the
work, but not required
And because conscientious work and
willing, cheerful disposition are be-
coming more rare, they are becoming
more effective. The result, of course, is
that twice as many people yell Sour
Grapes"
Each student should try to be what
he perhaps is not-a good sport and
good worker.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1934-12-20
EASTERN STARS HAVE
SOCIAL TIME AT INSTALLATION

The Eastern Star lodge of Libby held
installation of officers Tuesday night,
with pleasant social session in con-
nection Herewith The event was feat
ured by the Stars annual Christmas
party, high school girls presented a
dance act and fine lunch was served.
Following are the officers who were
installed:
Worthy matron, Grace Hough; asso-
ciate matron, Julia Jewell; conductress,
Jessie Staudacher; associate conduct
ress, Cora Paddock; secretary, Marie
Jaqueth; treasurer, Matilda Brooks;
chaplain, Kate Orr; marshall, Cen
evieve Darlington; organist, Lillian
Miller worthy patron, J. T. Brindley
associate patron, w. w. Blew; Aida
Mabel Russell; Ruth Alma Mount
Martha, Phoebe Church; Electra, MAZDA
Dexter; Esther, Louise LeDuc; sentinel
Grace Miller.
At this installation, the retiring
worthy matron, Mrs. Glen Nolop wa,
complimented by her officers present
ing her with beautiful bridge lamp
and the chapter with past matronl
ring.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1934-12-20
Speaks Well
OF Herbert Gold
Mines Property
Mining Journal Says Looks as il
There's Big Mine in the
Making at Libby.

Northwest Mining, a mining journal
of Spokane, recently sent an engineer
to Libby to look over the Herbert Gold
Mines property 50 that the publication
might make an intelligent report on it
Upon the engineers return to Spokane
the following article appeared in North
west Mining in its December number:
The property of Herbert Gold Mines
Inc, seven miles south of Libby, Mon
tana, was recently visited by repre-
sentative of Northwest Mining.
The holdings consist of Is claims, all
contiguous. lying between Prospect and
Flower Greeks along a ridge that rises
from 2700 feet elevation at lower tun-
mel site to $500 feet on the mineral zone
at the top of the ridge
The mineralized zone is apparently
sheared zone in the Wallace forma-
ton. One basic dixie, probably lampho-
phyre, has been exposed in one sur
face cut. This is the only evidence at
present of igneous intrusions. The zone
cuts the sediments on both the strike
and dip. the latter being approximately
As degrees.
The ore consists of quartz mixed with
crushed sedimentary rock. 1t is not
known whether the quartz alone carries
the values or whether the entire mass
has been mineralized with the gold and
silver bearing solutions.
A considerable amount of surface
trenching has been done during the
past summer, the work has exposed the
zone along the strike for something
between 1900 and $500 feet The
trenches show mineral bearing material
between tale seams, noadefinite hang
ing wall has yet been determined. The
widths exposed vary from Is to 30 feet
From 80 samples, taken at various
points in the open cuts the average
gold content was OBI ounces per tor
and from % samples assayed for silver
the average was 11.8 ounces per ton.
A tunnel, which at present is some
700 feet in length, has been driver
along the sheared zone; cross cuts have
been driven from this tunnel which
have failed to locate the hanging wal
and have shown the presence of small
mineralized bodies lying more or les
parallel with the main body From /.
samples taken by the management a
various points in the tunnel and cross
cuts the average gold content was 04,
ounces per ton and the silver so ounce
per ton.
Six men are being employed in un
foreground and surface work William
Herbert is president and managers
Holbert is vice-president and j. w
Barrett is secretary treasurer. The cor
poration has S million shares, 1c pa
value
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1934-12-20
Will Hold Examinations
Libby Postmastership

To fill the vacancy in the position OF
postmaster in Libby, the United States
civil service commission has announced,
at the request of the postmaster general
and in accordance with an order of the
president, and open competitive exami-
nation. The position pays an annual
salary of $4,000
To be eligible for the examination, an
applicant must be citizen of the Unit
ed States, must reside within the de-
livery OF this postoffiee, must have so
resided for at least one year next pre-
ceding the date for close Of receipt Of
applications, must be in good physical
condition. and within the prescribed age
limits Both men and women are adj
mitted
Under the terms of the executive
order, the civil service commission will
certify to the postmaster general the
names of the highest three qualified
eligibles, if as many as three are quail
fled, from which the postmaster gen
eral may select one for nomination by
the president Confirmation by the SEN
ate is the final action.
Applicants will not be required to
assemble in an examination room for
scholastic tests, but will be rated on
their education and business expert
ence and fitness. The civil service COM
mission will make inquiry among rep
resentative local business and profess
sional men and women concerning the
experience, ability, and character OF
each applicant, and the evidence thus
secured will be considered in determin-
ing the ratings to be assigned to the
applicants.
The commission states that presiden-
tial postmasters are not in the classified
civil service and that its duties in con-
nection with appointments to such posi-
tons are to hold examinations and to
certify the results to the postmaster
general The commission is not inter-
ested in the political, religious, or fra
ternal affiliations of any applicant
Full information and application
blanks may be obtained from the sec
rotary Of the local board Of civil service
examiners at the post office in this city
or from the United States Civil Service
| Commission, Washington, d. G. Receip
of applications will close on January
/ 2. 1895.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1934-12-20
FOUR MAGAZINES AND THE
WESTERN NEWS ONLY $3.50

The Westafr-News is able to an
nounce at this time one of the greatest
clubbing arrangements ever offered the
publc-four popular magazines and
the Western News, all for one year. and
only $3.50. In other words, you can get
the four magazines for only SO cents
more than the yearly subscription to
the Western News. The list includes
such noteworthy magazines as Better
Homes and Gardens, Delineator, Nc
Calls, Pathfinder, Pictorial Review
Woman's World, Silver Screen, Cap
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Read the advertisement, giving full de-
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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1934-12-20
SENIOR PARTY.

Last Saturday night the Seniors en-
tertained the high school with their
annual party. The dancing was done
in the auditorium to sweet music pro-
duced by the school orchestra. Lights
on Christmas trees at each end Of the
room provided novel and effective
illumination. Following the new and
efficient system devised by the brain
trust" of Lbs, continuous tag was
effected for all dances with the excep-
ton Of the first and last.
Instead of distributing refreshments
on the dance floor, eats were served
in the big gym. Here at tables the
guests gathered to enjoy coffee anc
sandwiches as we'll as hilarious pro-
gram.
Melvin Knutson, president of the
senior class, was the POSTMASTER. FRS
10 be called upon was "snfasher' Meas
ure (tall and Handsomely who told ;
joke too deep for the freshmen. Mex
came the letters to Santa: Hamilton
Hough revealed what the Seniors want
ed for Christmas; Paul Gerhke, speak
ing for the faculty, told about Mis-
Wits yearning for new dictionar,
and Mr.. Hazen's love of cork guns
Butch" Rolseth in the costume of ;
pink-cheeked, squeeky voiceF studen
read the sophomores' desires. Bill,
Switzer spoke for the freshmen, all 0
whom wanted dolls
Little Butch" Stolarczyk gave biz
speech on how much he enjoyed
party where he could really get some
thing to eat Owe Larson was callet
upon to tell everyone about his bill t
be presented in congress but, havin
Da bashful stroke, he referred to Pet
Detjens who called on "Handle-ba
Hank" usually known as Harry Grand
baur, to tell about the "stupendous bil
for the people, by the people, bu
against the public!"
As the last speaker on the program
Miss Witt the Senior class advisor, sal
Continued on page 81
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1934-12-20
Organize
To Oppose
Consolidation
Meeting at Helena Starts
Move Against Forced
Merging of Counties.
PLANS TO COVER
ENTIRE STATE

Paul Church arrived home Tuesday
evening from attending meeting held
at Helena Monday, at which a per-
manent statewide organization was
formed to oppose forced consolidation
OF counties in Montana. Mr. Church
went as delegate from the Libby
Commercial Club and other interested
organizations in this district.
A permanent organization was formed
under the name of the Montana County
Protective association. Fl. S. Thurston
of Stanford was elected chairman; y.
r. Anderson of Virginia City, secretary,
and Mr.. Harris treasurer A vice
chairman will be appointed in each
county, and if deemed advisable Iegis-
lative committee will be appointed to
fight any Objectionable legislation rela-
tive to county consolidation. Forty
counties were represented at the meet
ing.
Much discussion was had at the
meeting, states Church. The argument
was that consolidation as had been
proposed would not reduce taxes as
much as expected and that it would
destroy representative government in
large part of Montana, combining all
political power in few large centers.
The meeting was not opposed to con-
solidation when desired by the counties
affected.
Says Will Never Pass.
Timothy Miller of Libby, former state
representative, is of the opinion that
there is no danger Of forced consolida-
ton of counties. Similar bills have
been before the legislature nearly every
session at which have been a MEM
ber,' said Mr. Miller, and none OF
them ever had chance of being passed
There IS too strong opposition to 1t,
and especially would it have difficulty
In passing the senate"
This newspaper is in receipt of a
letter from Fl. S. Thurston. chairman of
the state organization, which says there
is no fear OF any immediate attempt to
force county consolidation, but in view
of the widespread discussion for con-
solidating counties and because of some
of the plans proposed, it was thought
wise to have an organization ready to
look after the counties interests ii an
attempt should be made later to force
consolidation
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1934-12-20

The members of the Fortnightly club
were guests of Miss Hilda Witt last
Thursday night the evening being de-
voted to bridge. This was the end of
the series and it was announced that
Mrs. A. M Hoffman had won high
score honors for the series For the
evening, Mrs. A. N. Richard captured
the high score prize, Mrs. Hoffman the
consolation token, and Mrs. Emlen
DUNCAN a guest prize Refreshments
were served. The club will be enter
tanned at its next meeting by Mrs.
Rosetta Burke.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1934-12-20
Six Horses Found
Dead; Suspect Poison

Sheriff Baney reports that six fine
horses were found dead last week
around a straw stack on the Percy
Pluid ranch in the north end of the
county They were all fine, large horses,
four of them belonging to Pluid and
two to Baney. Baney says his two ami
mails weighed about 1750 pounds apiece
and that he wouldn't have taken $500
Tor the team.
The cause of death could not be as
certained and stomachs of the animals
were sent to the state sanitary board
to determine whether or not the horses
had been poisoned
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1934-12-20
People In
East Long
For Montana
Hungry For What State
Has to Offer, Says
Publicity Manager.
WILL ADVERTISE
TO BRING TOURISTS

People in the east are hungry fol
what Montana has to offer and investi-
cations of the possibilities for effective
nationwide advertising at reasonable
cost to tell them about it show thai
there are many organizations ready te
help, according to L. A. Campbell, man.
manager of Montana, Inc.
THE main thing is to get at it, Mr.
Campbell says THAT is the purpose Of
the campaign now going on to raise :
small advertising sum from each COM
munity which will total up to $4,000
state fund, the goal we have set for a
start this winter.
Eastern people like our romantic
scenery and a chance to be a part OF
the life of the west They will want
to see the largest earth dam in the
world at Fort Peck. They will want to
see the Custer Battlefield, our National
Parks and to get back into the noun
tains for real experience with virgin
country. We have good roads and these
things are accessible It's time to talk
about them to the man who is looking
for just what we have to offer and who
enjoys spending his money for vaca-
ton in a real country.
All Willing to Help.
Travel bureaus, tourist agencies, the
automobile association, transportation
agencies, eastern clubs and outdoor or
CARNATIONS are all willing to help us
but we have to supply the circulars,
pictures and information. Three inch
ads in magazines with nationwide cir
culation are within our means and
should produce. many thousand in
quiries. We could have a representative
contact the eastern travel bureau Of
fees and get acquainted with the fell
lows behind the counter who answer
tourist inquiries.
These possibilities are open to us
and are rapidly taking shape. They will
be presented to representative state
wide advertising committee for deter
mination of the most effective things to
do within the limits of the funds we
can raise.
Responses from the counties where
committees have started working are
very encouraging This money is being
raised through a special advertising
membership open to those business
houses that profit directly from tourist
trade. 1t will be used for the one pur-
pose Of getting the tourist to Montana
After he arrives the communities should
interest him in seeing as much of the
state as possible
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1934-12-20
Extending Rural Power Lines.

There is much talk these days by
the Roosevelt administration about
eIectrifying farm homes and extending
to farmers the great convenience of
electric light and power. That very adj
vancement is taking place in this sec
ton. Recently the Mountain States
Power company extended power line
past the Manicke home south of town
to the James Mahoney ranch. Another
line has been built to the Clarence
Dagget farm, which will also serve the
c. NJ Rayson and Tom Poesing
ranches. Other farmers will also obtain
service from this line.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1934-12-20
Infant Daughter Dies.

Betty Virginia, five months old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John Lamey,
died in Libby Sunday evening. Funeral
services were held Tuesday afternoon
at the William Lamey home and burial
was in the Libby cemetery. Funeral
services were conducted by the Rev
R. v. Crater of the Methodist church
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1934-12-20
Herman BOlkman,
Respected Pioneer,
Passes Away
Dies Suddenly at Daughters Home
From Heart Attack-Funeral
Saturday Afternoon

Once again the toll of the passing
years has called 4 Libby pioneer The
last one to answer the summons was
Herman Bockman, Sr, who died sud-
denly Wednesday morning from a
severe heart attack at the home OF his
daughter, Mrs B. j. Lamey. MIR. Book
man had come in from his ranch home
south of town and was about the city
visiting with friends on Tuesday But
early Wednesday morning he was taken
with very severe attack of heart
trouble and passed away.
MIR. Bockman was born in Germany
on January IL, 1864, and thus would
have been II years old next month
When IT years old, in 1881, he came to
America, and on January %. 1885, he
was married to Miss Mary Grisser in
Cincinnati, Ohio. In 1898 he moved to
Libby with his family and had lived
here since that time, being pioneer
resident of 36 years duration
Mr.. Bockman played a prominent
part in the early life of the then young
community. He was. deputy sheriff for
number of years at Jennings and used
to recount interesting and oftentimes
comical stories of the stirring days in
the then frontier town He was also
game warden for some time. During
the years of his residence here, he
devoted considerable time to prospect
ing and Of late years had farmed south
of the city, where he had developed
one of the finest farm homes in this
section.
Nine children were born To MIR and
Mrs. Bockman. They are: Frank. Of
Bend, Ore; Herman OF Libby, Mrs.
Minnie Lamey, of Libby, Ferd, who was
killed here in performance Of his duty
as chief of police several years ago;
Leo, of Libby; Harry, who was acct
dentally killed while working on the
construction of a large sawmill at
Lewiston, Ida; Mrs. B. A Taylor. of
San Francisco Calf; Montana and
Bernadine, both of Libby. In addition
to the surviving children, there are the
widow and number of grandchildren
and host of warm friends left to
mourn his loss. He was the only one of
his family to come to America from
Germany. Had Mr.. Bockman lived until
next January %, he and Mrs Bockman
would have celebrated their 50th we'd
ding anniversary and they and the chill
dren were looking forward to that
happy event with much pleasure
Mr.. Bockman was man OF the 1mesr
character, staunch and true to his
| friends, treated all men justly, had a
large fund of good common sense and
was high-class citizen He had the
respect of all who knew him and was
fine example of the sturdy pioneers
who helped to make America and the
West what it is today.