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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1934-05-24
Saturday Will
Be Poppy Day
Over The Nation
Mayor Switzer Issues Proclamation
Proceeds Go to Support Of Disabled
Veterans and Dependents.

Saturday, May &c, has been designat-
ed as Poppy Day" in Libby in proc
lamation issued by Mayor Switzer. The
proclamation calls upon all citizens of
the city to observe the day by wearing
the American Legion and American
Legion Auxiliary poppy in memory Of
the World War dead.
Mayor Switzer urges all citizens to
recall the spirit of these gallant dead
and renew the memory of their high
patriotic service by the wearing of the
American Legion and American Legion
Auxiliary memorial poppy on Saturday,
May rs.
On Saturday America will pay honor
to its World War dead Millions of
Americans in every part of the country
will wear bright red peoples to show
that they still remember and are CRATE
full for the service of those men who
gave their lives in defense of the
country Is years ago. Here in Libby
the women of the Libby unit of the
American Legion Auxiliary will dis
tribute memorial peoples in all parts
of the city throughout the day.
Preparations for Poppy Day have
been completed by the local Auxiliary
women. A large corps of volunteer
workers are. ready to take the streets
early Saturday morning with the citys
share of the memorial poppies Women
from other organizations have offered
their help to the Auxiliary and are en-
rolled on the Auxiliary's poppy squads.
School girls will distribute peoples.
The women of the city will be united
in a patriotic effort as they were in
the World War days.
The peoples which the Auxiliary will
distribute Saturday have been made
by disabled World War veterans work
ing under Auxiliary supervision at
Fort Harrison, Helena, Mont The en-
ployment that the Auxiliary has been
able to give these men has helped them
provide food and fuel for their families
during the period when they could not
possibly have found other employment
How soon the poppy making can be
started again depends on the public
response to Saturdays sale.
The Auxiliary will distribute its
peoples on a voluntary contribution
basis. Poppies will be given in return
for contributions of any size the indi-
vidual is able to make. None of the
American Legion Auxiliary workers
who will be easily identified by badges
will receive any compensation for hei
services. All contributions will be usee
for the relief and rehabilitation of dis
abled veterans and their families.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1934-05-24
FAvORs CONSTRUCTION OF LIBBY
IDAHO LINE HIGHWAY PROJECT

The Western News is in receipt of
letter from Frank P Carey Of Eureka
in which he writes that he recently
had conversation with Sam Cook
while he was in Eureka, Mr.. Cook be-
ing B. P. r. engineer on the Yak Hill
Idaho Line unit. Carey says that in
that conversation concerning the en-
tire Libby Idaho line project, Mr.. Cook
felt that the B. P, R. would in a way
centralize on the entire project until
finished provided congress makes the
necessary appropriations to meet the
same. That is providing Montana gets
its just proportion of the same when
made, as it likely will"
Carey continues to remark that ITO
my mind this Libby Idaho Line project
is paramount to any other road project
in this highway commission district, as
it certainly bottles up the whole three
counties to very great extent that
compose the said district"
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1934-05-24
Editorial

We're through and no matter how
anxious we are to graduate, we can't
help but feel little lonesome, little
frightened when we unpack our gowns,
send our announcements, and say good
bye to our teachers.
Of course we're busy, very busy, and
all our little jobs keep our vacant
minds occupied They keep us from
thinking what's to come. But it will
come and all too soon.
Seniors, you are at your zenith; next
week will be your week of glory.
You'll be feted and entertained, con-
graduated and honored but then. You'll
soon be alumni just one of the has
beens."
Some of you may go on to school; we
hope you will, but all of you remember
Libby High School and all that has
been done for you here
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1934-05-24
CLOSES CONTRACT FOR
PULP WOOD TIMBER

Perry Wilson of Troy was in Libby
Monday and while here reported that
he has closed contract with the In
land Paper company at Wildwood for
$4,000 worth Of pulpwood to be
shipped out of Troy within the next
80 days. This is welcome business ITO
that section. 1t will provide an orpor-
tunity for local men to market some Of
their pulp wood timber, will give work
to others, and the money turned into
the community will be spur to gen.
eral business.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1934-05-24
Memorial Day Will Be Properly
Observed by Legion and Auxiliary

A cordial invitation is extended to
the public and all organizations of this
community to attend Memorial services,
Wednesday, May 30, under the auspices
of Austin Reedy Post No. 81 of Libby
Services will be conducted at the
cemetery, weather permitting, other
wise at the theatre at 1000 o'clock
A. M
All ex-service men and veterans are
asked to report at American Legion
hall at 8 o'clock to participate in the
affairs of the day. Cars will be fur
nished for those who are unable to walk.
Assembly at the Monument at 1000
o'clock sharp. to form line Of march
to move out to the cemetary.
Fornation-Colors, band, firing squad
veterans, Auxiliary, Boy Scouts, Girl
Scouts, organizations, cars.
Program.
America ............... BY Libby Band
Invocation - Legion Chap. Rev. Crater
Address of the Day .. B. F. Nader
Roll Call Of Soldier Dead
Star Spangled Banner, by Libby Bane
Prayer
Decoration Of the graves
Salute .......................... BY Firing Squac
Taps.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1934-05-24
Extensive Body of Gold Bearing Ore
Reported Near Warland; Is Leased

For some time persistent reports have
been reaching Libby of the discovery of
large body of gold bearing ore about
a mile from the railroad in the War
land district 1t has finally been possible
to confirm the reports, which indicate
that one of the largest deposits of ore
in this section has been located not far
from Warland
Libby men who have been on the
property state the body is a huge one,
that it is from 300 to 400 feet in width
and of unknown length. Present devel-
opment work and assays indicate gold
content averaging from $500 to $1,000
per ton, according to report 1t is also
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1934-05-24

reported that there is an eight foot
streak of ore in the body that assays
as high as $4,000 in gold. Whether or
not the entire ore body carries values
in gold will have to be determined by
further development, which is expected
to start in the near future.
Well confirmed reports state that the
property has been leased by the A. c.
NJ. company. Under the terms of the
lease work is to be started on the prop
erty within four months from date of
contract, and thereafter development is
not to cease for more than 30 days at
any one time. The owners are to be
paid on a royalty basis of 20 per cent of
the proceeds from operations.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1934-05-24
Two More Candidates
Enter Political Race

Only two new filings have been made
this week by candidates up to Wednes-
day afternoon
]. M. Oxender of Trego is a new
candidate for county commissioner on
the democratic ticket Mr.. Oxender has
had much experience in railroad build
ing and road work as we'll as in con-
Quoting mercantile business. He thinks
this experience would help him if elect
ed to the office.
Walter E. Fincher has filed on the
republican ticket for the office of
sheriff Mr. Fincher is a resident of
Eureka where he has resided for the
past several years.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1934-05-24

The will Of the late Anna McGovern
has been filed in the clerk of courts
office, which requests that Mrs. W. w.
Blew be made the administrative of the
estate. The will bequeaths to Mrs. Blew
the McGovern residence property COM
prising the house and three lots in
Libby and also all personal effects, The
entire balance Of the estate is be-
queathed to ST. Joseph's Catholic
church of Libby. 1t is said the estate
has some $1,000 to $1,000 in cash in
postal savings and bank deposits.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1934-05-24
Work Projects
Are Considered
By Committee.
Will Provide Labor For
Those on Relief Lists
Under F.E.R.A. Rules.
ALL PARTS OF
COUNTY COVERED

A number of men from the various
communities Of Lincoln county met in
the court house last Friday to discuss
projects to be taken up under the new
FERA- These were talked over infor-
mally and submitted to the county relief
committee, who will pass on the prof.
ects before turning them in to Helena
for approval The projects for the vari-
Gus communities follow:
Troy District
/. Improve eight miles Bull lake road
2. Improve grounds and dig well
school district No. 81 on Yak
g. Construct and improve two miles
of road on South Fork of Yak river to
connect with forest service road up
Pipe creek.
4. Crawling and draining two and
half miles of streets in Troy
S. Complete cemetery project started
under CWA.
Eureka and North End County.
l. Moving and rebuilding Tobacco
Siding school house Improvement Of
SAouuiuS dItu CoIlSll ulhioii VI outouliu~
ings.
2. Improvement of Swamp creek road
into the Trego district.
8. Repairs of school house at Fortine
and completion of CWA project
A. Completion of road project at Gate
way.
S. Improvement of grounds and
building Lincoln county high school,
6. Improvement of Black lake road
7. Construction of new school house
at Tooley lake.
s. Improvements on Rexford school
building.
8. Repairs and Improvements to
Roosevelt school.
libby.
1. Road improvement in Swamp creek
district.
2. Improvements on Libby cemetery
g. Brushing out and removal down
timber on Flower creek.
A. Brushing out parts of Swamp
creek.
Projects for other sections will be
worked out as needed
The meeting was presided over by
H. E. Brink, chairman of the planning
committee. Those in attendance were:
Eureka-J W. Millegan, Walter Glib
bons, E. r. Sisson.
Trego-J. M. Oxender
Troy-L c. Kensler, M. T. Metler
A. H. Mcneil
Jibbv-Mrs. Carrie LaMunyan, H.
E. Brink, E. e. Jaqueth, Chas D. Rowe.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1934-05-24
Starts Work at Mine.

The Golden West mine recently
started four men to work getting the
equipment ready for a full summers
operations. Development work will be
continued and if the ore bodies opened
prove extensive enough, it is very
probable that mill may be built be-
fore next fall. The ore continues to
carry very satisfactory values in gold.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1934-05-24
Delinquent Taxes Being Paid.

The county treasurer's office reports
that delinquent taxes are being cleaned
up in a pleasing way. This is being
helped by loans on homes, part of the
proceeds from which is being used to
wipe out delinquent taxes. Delinquent
cies totaling $500 have recently been
paid from this scource, and this amount
will beraised to $1,000 within few
days. 1t is estimated from $4,000 to
$4,000 in delinquent taxes will be paid
this month.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1934-05-24

Twas the night before sneak-day
And all through the town
All the students were dancing
Round and around
When all of a sudden
With buzz and Whirr
All the Seniors were missing
And the question was--WHERE2??
Very early Thursday morning, i'm
mediately after the Rainbow party the
Seniors took French leave and headed
for Happy's Inn on their annual sneak
day. The trip was made without casual
ty, except for Glen Oneaps managing to
get stuck in the mud, The day was
Continued on page 81
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1934-05-24
Is Hostess to Bridge Club.

Mrs ]. F. McCully entertained the
Mid-week Bridge club last Thursday
night at the home of Mrs A. A. Clough.
AT this pleasant evening at cards, Mrs.
Harold Miller captured high score prize
and Mrs. Bertha Crotteau the consola-
ton Refreshments were served.
y Mrs Paul Bellamy of Selleck, Wash,
was a non-member guest.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1934-05-24
Notice TO Taxpayers.

Taxpayers should take notice that the
last half of the 1888 taxes are due on
or before May 81, states County Treas
urer Bessey. If not paid on or before
that date they will become delinquent.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1934-05-24
CIVIC CLUB TEA.

Last Thursday, the Civic Club intro
duced something new among Libby
High circles by entertaining the faculty
and a few guests at a formal tea. The
reception was held at the home of
Supt and Mrs. A. A. Wood
The hosts and hostesses wore dress
clothes and the entire scheme was
formal throughout.
The receiving line was composed of
Lamar Rowland, retiring president;
Donald Olson, incoming president; and
Mary Janet Pival, incoming vice-presi-
dent Alice Peterson, retiring secretary
and the Clubs outgoing Senior girl
poured tea.
The guests included the Junior and
Senior High School faculties, Joyce
Daggett, Eugene Butt, Mary Lenore
Martin, new members of the club, and
Walter Katarzy, who has had his name
placed on the Civic Club Plaque for
this years best citizen
AS a whole the event was quite sue
cessful, and it is the wish of the club
that more entertaining of this kind
could be sponsored.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1934-05-24

Miss Irene Coffman Of Troy is in
Libby this week guest of Miss Jean
Barkee.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1934-05-24

Perry Wilson of Troy was transact
ing business in Libby Monday
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1934-05-24
HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT.
Friday Evening, June /, 800 o'clock

Friday Evening, June /, 800 o'clock.
Professional: Wedding March" Mid
summer Nights Dream" Mendel-
Ssonn Orcneslra
Invocation ................. Rev. Fred Decker
Campus Memories ................ Orchestra
Salutatory ......................, Alice Peterson
TO Spring" Grieg Richards; AT
Parting" James H. Rogers .............
................................ Girls Glee Club
Commencement Address .....................
-.---....-........-......... M. f1aInlltoh
Dean of Men. Montana State College
Indian Dawn" Roos- Zamecnik .......
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1934-05-24
MUSIC FESTIVAL
Tuesday, May 20, Outdoor Stage,
800 o'clock.

Tuesday, May 20, Outdoor Stage,
500 o'clock.
Tin caxs the weather IS unfavorable
the Junior High Auditorium will be
used)
Senior Orchestra
Straussiana, Strauss Seredy
May Pole Dance, Directed by Blanche
Fousek
Poet and Peasant-Tocabin
Band
Courage-March
First in Action-March
Payels Hymn
Nearer My God to Thee
Twilight Shadows
Freedom-Grand March
Junior Orchestra
Americanization--M addy
Grand Opera Selection-Maddy
Playing in the Sunshine-Morriss
Vocal
Perfect Day-Carrie Jacobs Bond :
Mixed Chorus
Under Lies Banner Wagner
The Cossacks- Stuart VanNorman-
Boys Glee Club
Sleepy Hollow Tune Richard Kountz
Girls Glee Club
Senior Orchestra
Intermezzo TArlesienne Suite)-
Bizet
Minuet Don Juan-Mozart
Campus Memories Medley
JUNIOR HIGH COMMENCEMENT.
Thursday May 81, 500 o'clock.
Professional Speed Our Republic"
Keller .... Junior Orchestra
Invocation .............a... Rev. r. ". Crater
Grand Opera Selections .........-....,...
Northumberland. Junior Orchestra
Andante Surprise Symphony
Address ...................A William Herbert
Long, Long Ago. . Eugene
Butt, Pat Barrett Darrell Martin
Duet" Evening Shadows" ..a...........
Mary Lenore Martin, Phyllis Metzger
Solo" Brahms Lullaby" ..............,.s
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Bobby Bigelow
Presentation of Awards
'Who is Sylvia" Shakespeare, Schu-
bert-Avery - Seventh Grade Girls
misunderstanding
Presentation of Diplomas - O. H.
Nordstrom, Principal Junior High
Benediction.
CLASS DAY.
May 81, 2:30 P. NJ, Outdoor Stage.
Senior Pilgrimage in cap and gown
Farewell to Central and Junior High
and Athletic Field.
The Juniors wish to extend to all wht
are interested the privilege Of viewini
the result of their efforts; namely, thei
Junior Prom decorations.
Spectators will be admitted into thu
gym from 7:30 until $3.50, Friday night
Then all who are interested, and inso
far as there is room, may retire t
the balcony and watch the dancers from
there. JUNIOR CLASS.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1934-05-24

Presentation Of Diplomas and Awards.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1934-05-24
Il. 5.
VIII Graduate
Large Class
Commencement Week Full
To Overlooking with Close
Of School Year Activities
VARIOUS PROGRAMS
GIVEN IN DETAIL

The next two weeks will end the
present school year. Much remains to
be done in order that all the activities
of the school may be properly rounded
out and completed. The programs listed
below are parts of this program. Pa
irons are urged to study them and to
plan to attend as many of the COM
mencement exercises as possible, as the
school has some particular feature to
emphasize in each. Briefly the schedule
is:
Senior Examinations, May "a, Is.
Junior Prom, May 25
Senior Entertainment by Mothers,
May s.
Baccalaureate Service, May 27.
Instrumental and Vocal Music Re
cital, Nays.
Memorial Day, May 30.
Eighth Grade Commencement, May
81.
High School Commencement, June /.
Programs in detail follow.
BACCALAUREATE SERVICE
Sunday, May ~, Junior High
Auditorium, 500 o'clock.
Professionals Praise Ye the Father"
Gounod ....-...... School Orchestra
Thanks Be to God" Stanley Dickin-
son ...........--............... Girls Glee Club
Announcements
Intermezzo QArlesienne Suite) Bizet
Orchestra
Sermon ....................... Rev r. v. Crater
Solo-"Ave Maria" Schubert ............
Evelyn Earle
Perfect Day'-Carrie Jacobs Bond
........................... Orchestra
Doxology .............................. Audience
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1934-05-24
CLASS DAY.

May 81, 2:30 P. M, Outdoor Stage.
Senior Pilgrimage in cap and gown.
Farewell to Central and Junior High
and Athletic Field
The Washington times., 1934-10-13
Three Ship Lines Used on New
Around World Cruise

Two unique tours around the
world this winter leaving San
Francisco on November l and
December IL during which the
vessels Of three steamship lines
will be used, have just been an
nounced by Thomas Cook & Son
Wasons-Lts. Inc, general agents
for the cruises.
Vessels Of the Cunard White
Star, the Nippon Yusen Kaisha
and the Peninsula and Oriental
Lines will be utilized. The tours
approximate 80 days.
It is announced by Cooks
that members of the party from
all parts Of the United States
will depart from San Francisco
on vessels Of the N. Y. K. Line.
Among the ports of call will be
Honolulu, several cities in Japan,
Shanghai and Hong Kong in
China, Singapore. Penang, Co.
lombo, Bombay, the Suez Canal.
Egypt, Naples, MarSeilleS and q
side trip to Paris. The tour will
return to the United States on
The Washington times., 1934-10-13

tions, which visitors always find
highly entertaining.
Glorious Climate
In the mountain province OF
the island of Luzon lies Bontoc,
where five different tribes Of
people live.
This is reached from Baguio
by way of a road of glorious
scenic beauty, and the sight Of
the native customs and dress
proves most interesting to the
observer.
All the year round there is
something going on" in the
Philippines.
Social, sport and recreational
activities are always in full
swing.
Events turn from Manila to
Baguio, the gay summer CAPT.
tai, and down again to the sun
lit seas washing Cebu, noilo,
Zamboanga and Jolo.
The glorious climate makes
the days seem too short to en-
compass all the many delightful
things one may wish to do
and the night-life in Manila
provides gayety until dawn.
The Washington times., 1934-10-13

amount Of odd and charming
souvenirs Of this unusual land,
Filipino hats and fabrics,
silver and brass works of art,
and much Japanese and Chi
nese merchandise.
There are new and strange
edibles in the markets, to de-
light the palate, and tempt the
appetite.
There is much more to be
seen in the Philippines besides
lovely Manila, and one may
leisurely enjoy the beauty of
the archipelago Of thousands of
islands, Washed by tropic seas,
and extending for more than
1000 miles.
A ride up the wonderfully
built mountain road up the
Benguet Canyon to Baguio pro-
vides q breath-taking thrill.
On Sunday mornings, at the
Baguio market place, the peo-
pie from the hills and the people
from the lowlands meet, to Cos
sip, and to barter jokes and
wares. 1t is a great weekly holi-
day, of almost fiesta proper
The Washington times., 1934-10-13

The American Express Com
pany makes excellent arrange
mentS for travellers to stop over
in the Philippines on their way
to the Orient proper, and uSu-
ally those persons not pressed
for time gladly avail themselves
of such d delightful opportu-
nifty.
Others, Of course, sail to this
part of the world just to see
the islands and no more. In
either case, the trip is fraught
with beauty and pleasures from
beginning to end-there is SO
much to see and to learn there!
True Orient
The Philippines are the
farthest outpost of America in
the tropics and welcome the
voyager as the first breath Of
the true Orient.
They are peopled by an in
termingling of primitives from
the hills. Mohammedans and
MalayanS.
On every hand one sees the
modern American influences
in the broad streets. busy cities
and excellent sanitation and
water systems.
The capital. Manila. comprises
three different sections - the
Tondo or Filipino quarter on
the northwestern side, where
the natives live in huts just as
their forefa theirs did; Intramu-
ros, the walled city on the south
side, near the mouth of the
Pasig River, full of time
Spanish enchantment, and then
comes the modern Manila, whose
business sections run into the
exclusive residential districts
fronting on the bay and river.
Cosmopolitan
Here one finds one Of the
most cosmopolitan groups in the
world-just one Of the things
that makes Manila such 1 de-
lightful port.
It's other charms are its cool
and Starlit nights. it's colorful
and interesting native life, the
brilliant tropical flowers being
sold on every street corner, the
beauty of the scenery-and SO
on and on.
The churches and converts
OF the Walled City are worth
close attention and study, as is
also the Marble Hall Museum.
In a detached bastion of the
old wall is the Aquarium, in
which there is a fascinating
exhibition Of tropical fishes and
marine life,
Strange Foods
one may purchase any
The Washington times., 1934-10-13
P0peete Holds
Old Charm

It is now 145 years since the
sailors of the Bounty deserted
their ship to stay amid the
pleasures of beautiful Tahiti,
where they had been for six
months and had grown to love
the island to such an extent
that they riSked their lives by
deserving, thus creating the
foundation for that modern epic
Of the seas, 1.-THE Mutiny on the
Bounty"
Tahiti is the thing of beauty
that it was a century and a
half ago when Captain Bligh
and his small warship, the
Bounty, called there in search
OF breadfruit specimens. Resi-
dents claim Tahiti is still much
the same as it has been for
several generations and will con-
tlnue to be so for many more.
Papeete, the capital, holds
many delights for the visitor.
The old carefree attitude toward
life still prevails.
People who call there next
February on the Franconia
cruise around the world via the
Southern Hemisphere will be
able to see a great deal of
Papeete in the time allotted.
Next to the exquisite beauty of
the surrounding scenery, the ma
tlves will serve as a close rival.
The Tahitian girls, with white
flowers in their black hair, are
beautiful both in face and fig
ure.