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White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1935-12-19
DRUMS OF DEATH"
PLEASES AUDIENCE

s'Drums of Death" a three-act play
given Monday night by the White
Bluffs high school, was well received
by large audience, who pronounced
it one of the best ever given here.
The cast gave a brilliant perform
ance and created many creepy feel
ing along with the laughs they pro-
duced. Fred Gilhuly, who portrayed
the part of country sheriff, was the
outstanding character, and caused
many laughs by his funny actions and
speeches. Mr.. Harley, the main char
acter, was we'll taken by Leroy Cod
ding. Jules, the Negro attendant OF
Mr.. Harley, was enacted we'll by Ray
Broughton. The octaroon servant
played by Nina Griffith, lent to the
mysterious atmosphere of the play
Alma Walker. playing the part Of the
housekeeper, Mrs. Oakley, gave a good
performance. The doctor, who turned
out to be Thompson, the enemy, was
we'll portrayed by Edward Ponsat. Ruth
Stoddard, who played the part Of
Paula Bailey, the granddaughter
solved the mystery by returning the
stone. The distant relative, Eugenia
played by Betty Mae Austin, by for
ever getting into trouble, added touch
Of humor and mystery.
Helen Meeker, the grandma, pro-
duced laughs by her sarcastic remarks
and also by getting into difficulties
Amelia, Mrs. Gillette's granddaughter
played by Aloha Meek, also by sar.
| castle remarks and fainting spell!
heightened the tempo. The ghosts ant
shades who put the finishing touche!
to the mystery were played by Blu
Meek and Bob Grif1ths.
The play was well produced and wa
both financially and entertainingly
success.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1935-12-19
Christmas (Sue In 4 Little Church

seemed it couldn't be true-he hadn't
left-it was only hideous nightmare
from which they would awaken to find
him with them once more. But gradu-
ally they had to accept that he was
gone. And his toys were gathered up
and locked away with their dreams
for his future.
The audience rises and sings Joy
To The World, The Lord Has Come.
And, somehow, the song sounds just a
little finer and sweeter than ever be-
fore K. the solemn hush as the white
haired minister offers his prayer.
Then the program itself. The drill
of little girls, each carrying golden
cardboard letter and spelling out
merry Christmas" The little boy who
forgets the recitation so patiently
taught him. The tiny girl who rattles
through her verses at top speed. The
song by the high school choir, their
voices clear and fine as they softly
sing the immortal Silent Night"
A hushed silence while the lights
are turned low and three young boys
simply and graphically tell the age-old
but ever new story of the Three Wise
Men and the birth of the Christ Child.
The toothless little scamp in the
front row of the children's chorus who
grins from ear to ear as he loudly
sings Jingle Bells" The girls In white
robes softly singing 20, Little Town
of Bethlehem"
Suddenly there is an interruption
From behind tht church there comes
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1935-12-19
By HERBERT JENKINS

It is Christmas Eve and the Little
Church is filled with cheerful confu-
sion. The big cannon ball stove in the
corner glows reilly. The ceiling is hung
with great red bells, and the tree,
set in wagon wheel, is glorious With
ropes of tinsel, brightly colored balls,
and tinsel angel at the top.
The children are sitting on small
red chairs down in front They are
nervous and excited and their Sunday
school teachers are vainly trying to
keep order. Grade school girls hustle
up and down the aisles with important
messages. High school students work
hard to appear bored.
And the rest of the people-can't
you Just see them? The young couple
radiantly happy in their first Christ
mas with each other the old
couple smilingly witnessing their 53rd
Christmas together each secretly Won
dering if perhaps this will be the last
yet facing the future calm and una
fraid, serene in the knowledge that
if forced to part they soon will be
reunited for eternity over here is
young man and his wife smiling with
misty eyes at the children down ir
front. Last year their boy, a sturdy
little chap of four, had spoken his first
piece. A few days later he was sud-
denly stricken. A day and night Of
anxiety followed-and suddenly they
awoke to the knowledge that he wa.
gone from this life forever. At first i
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1935-12-19
PIONEER IN VALLEY
DEVELOPMENT DIES

Another pioneer in the development
of the Priest Rapids valley was called
by death when E. F. Benson passed on
in Tacoma hospital Monday night.
For more than thirty years he had
been in charge of state development
work for the Northern Pacific Railway
company and at one time was receiver
for the Hanford Irrigation and Power
company. Mr.. Benson owned great
deal of land. in this valley and had
extensive stock ranches in Kittitas
Chelan and Douglas counties as well
as here.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1935-12-19
Pomona Grange
Hears Officers
Annual Reports
Subordinate and Pomona
Officers Installed At Vale
Saturday

The annual meeting of Benton coun-
ty Pomona Grange was at Vale SAT-
urday with Master Gilbert Clodfelter
presiding. In the officers annual re-
ports it was stated that Kiona-Ben-
ton was the only honor Grange IN
Benton county. In Master Clodtelters
report he said he felt one important
achievement of the year had been that
the Grange had been indirectly re-
sponsible for bringing about lower
truck rates.
A resolution requesting the county
commissioners to take immediate steps
to make available from county funds
the sum of $500 as a part of the SOU
assessed by the Inland Waterways AS
ISOLATION against the regional organHa-
ton of Benton county in support OF
the 1886 budget was approved by the
resolution committee and adopted by
the body. A resolution of sympathy
for the family of Brother Knute Lar
son of Vale one of the Oldest Po-
mona members, was passed.
The annual reports of the subord-
mate Oranges included the following
White Bluffs has an average atten-
dance of 25; entertained Hanford July
18th, made $27 at their carnival, S25
at dances; built stage in the hall
initiated twenty new members, have
seventy three in good standing, hello
Booster Night, organized drill team
have full regalia now, will have
Christmas tree for all children in the
valley and will initiate eight at thel1
next meeting.
Hanford held all meetings except
through summer vacation, held car
nival, card party, etc.; have lost tWe
members by death, and have A IN gooe
standing; Grange in excellent condl'
ton and hopes to have a better hal
next year.
County Agent Skuse explained thu
rural recreational project, saying Ben
ton county has $4,000, Is per cent O
which must be spent for material ant
the rest for labor.
The invitation of Kennewick High
lands to meet with them January IL
q day before the usual Pomona date
was accepted. State Deputy Ira She's
gave a splendid talk on Grange activ
tiles. He stated that 38 Grange suppl,
stations had paid 100000 in the las
year to it's members in dividends. HI
concluded with this thought: IF yo1
are going to get any help you VII
have to help yourself"
Thirty members were initiated int
the fifth degree by the Columbia Val
lev Grange of Franklin county Tn
new Pomona officers are: Master,
M. Hartman; overseer, Maurice Nc
Bee; secretary, Gilbert Clodfelter
treasurer, G. E. Morgan; chaplain, MIR!
Chris Puderbaugh; lecturer, Mrs. @.
Morgan; steward, Harry Jones; gate
keeper, r. Stafford; assistant steward
Guy Storey; lady assistant stewart
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1935-12-19

Voting for director of the Benton
County Public Utility district last week
exceeded expectations, county officials
said Tuesday after the official canvass
showed 439 ballots were cast, Guy j.
Storey of Kennewick receiving Ala.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1935-12-19

There will be community Christ
mas party for the up-river people at
the Vernita schoolhouse Saturday eve
ming. There will be Christmas tree
and short program put on by the
children.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1935-12-19
THE WEATHER

Temperatures during the past week,
as recorded at the Hanford weather
station, were:
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1935-12-19
Events of the Week

Friday, December 20
Basketball; Richland at White Bluffs,
7:30 pm.
Saturday, December 81
Christmas tree and program, White
Bluffs Grange hall. 8 pm.
Sunday, December %
Church-see notices.
Tuesday, December "a
Christmas tree and program, Lutheran
church, 7:30 pm.
Hanford Sunday school Christmas pro-
gram, 1880.
Wednesday, December rs
Christmas Day.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1935-12-19

John H. johnson is leaving tomor-
row, Friday, for two months visit
in West Virginia with his two sons
and two daughters He expects to be
with them by Christmas Day.
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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-06-06
State Board
TestingCattle
Around Libby

Many cattlemen are aware that the
federal government and the State Of
Montana are carrying out program to
eradicate cattle reacting to the aglutin-
alton blood test for Bangs disease.
Bangs disease commonly known as
contagious abortion has been taking
a tremendous toll from cattlemen all
over the nation and the program for
eradication of abortion reactors is be-
ing carried out all over the United
States.
The loss of premature calves is not
the only damage caused by the bac-
terial organism known as bacillus Of
Bang, but this organism also causes
undulant fever in man. In humans the
disease is contracted through drinking
milk carrying the organism.
If cow has never had an abortion
1t does not signify that she does not
carry the organism. Many cows are
carriers and "spreaders" and even
though they may never abort yet they
are spreading the organisms.
In many districts-Lbby appears to
be one-an abortion is a rare occur
ence, however, every few years there
is a flare up" and huge percentage
of the calf crop is lost. In other dis
tricts flare up does not occur but
regular loss is noticed.
At this time the government is pay
ing an indemnity on reactor cattle, to
those cattle owners who sign the agree
ment to establish and maintain an
abortion free herd
The meat from an abortion reactor
is perfectly edible and fit for human
consumption.
When reactor is taken out Of
herd she is sold to a butcher and the
owner receives the salvage plus $50
from the government if she is a grade
COW or $50 is she is registered animal,
however, the salvage and the indemnity
shall not exceed the appraised value.
1t is gratifying to note that many of
the Libby diaries have signed the
agreement to have their cattle tested
but everyone who can carry out the
agreement should have their cattle
tested, whether they have one COW or
more. Beef cattle are also accepted.
The government and state are giving
the first two tests free and after that
the owner (if the state can not afford
to- must have his cattle tested at his
own expense.
DR.. ]. S. Mcfarland from the Mon
tana Livestock Sanitary Board is in
Libby testing cattle now and to cattle
owners who have not already signed
for the test, he requests that if they
are interested they can secure applica-
tons from him at the Hotel Libby be-
tween and 7:3O o'clock evenings APP
plications should be made at once as
they must 60 to Helena for approval
and be returned before any testing is
done
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-06-06
NEW LIBBY MERCHANT
PLANS ENLARGED STOCKS

i am more than busy since my
arrival in Libby checking over the
stock, rearranging and rebuilding de-
partments and getting hold Of things
in general said Mr.. r. E. Chef to The
Western News editor when approached
yesterday for the purpose of becoming
acquainted. The editor had been absent
on seven weeks vacation and Mr..
Chef had moved to Libby during that
time ard engaged in business here.
Mr.. Chef is accompanied to Libby by
Mrs. Chef and their little daughter
and they plan to make their home here.
Mr.. Chef is engaging in the dry
goods and ready-to-wear business, he
having recently bought those depart
nents from J. A. Kral, Mr.. Krall re-
tanning the grocery department Mr.
and Mrs. Chef come here from Occur
d'Alene, Ida, where he was in business,
he also having had extensive business
experience in Spokane in the lines
which he is now handling. 4 have
heard lot of good things about Libby
and Mrs. Chef and are glad to move
here and make this our home," said
Mr.. Chef. The stocks Of some depart
ments are already enlarged and Mr..
Chef expects to enlarge others from
time 10 lime.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-06-06
MUST SHOW CAPACITY
FOR SELF GOVERNMENT

PORTLAND, Ore, June 3-Follow-
ing the Supreme Court decision in The
Schechter case, the effect of which is
to terminate all codes heretofore issued
under the Recovery Act, the executive
committee of the Western Pine associa-
ton, meeting in Portland on May 10Th,
was of the opinion that the Western
Pine Industry must now demonstrate
its capacity for rational industrial self
government and accordingly adopted
the following resolution for the consid-
Grafton of the members of the Western
Pine Industry:
THE Western Pine Industry is urged
to continue its observance of the Forest
Practice Rules drawn up and adopted
by the industry in June, 1884, and
recommends that the Western Pine as
ISOLATION continue its activities in con-
nection with the promotion of conserva-
ton and sustained production of forest
resources.
1T is recommended that the Western
Pine Industry maintain at least the
minimum code hourly wages and that
it continue to observe the principle Of
the eight hour day.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-06-06
Pioneer Of
Many Years
Passes Away
J. G. Van Dyke Had Lived
In Montana Over so
Years.
HAD PART IN
MUCH EARLY HISTORY

A man who had lived in Montana for
over 50 years and in this district for
approximately 40 years, in the person
of j. G. Van Dyke, passed away at the
Libby hospital at $50 o'clock Wednes-
day morning, following a paralytie
stroke. Funeral services will be held
from the Gompf chapel Saturday after
noon at Q o'clock and burial will be in
the Lakeview cemetery six miles south
of Troy
Mr.. Van Dyke was IS years old last
April. He came to Montana when a
young man and had part in many OF
the stirring events of those early days
being messenger carrier for the U. s.
forces in the early Indian wars He
resided in the Livingston district about
10 years and then moved to this part
of the state where he had since resided
Further data regarding the interesting
life of this pioneer is not available at
this time, but will be published in a
more detailed obituary next week.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-06-06

definitely for home at 10 o'clock last
Sunday morning, arriving in Libby
Tuesday night about 11.30
That | must admit is a sketchy ac-
count of journey all of us will re-
member with much pleasure all our
days. We consider it time well spent
and saw its close draw near with feel
ings of regret although it also seemed
good to get home again. 1t would be
easy to become gypsy and very easy
to answer again soon the call of the
road if conditions would only permit.
4 have come home to do what many
vacationist does--recuperate from his
vacation. This week | feel in no mood
to attempt anything resembling de-
scriptive article of the trip. Next week,
however, | expect to start series OF
short articles touching lightly few Of
the highlights Of the journey, dealing
with some of the points OF interest
visited and chatting about the many
little incidents that one encounters on
journey SO enjoyable as this one has
been to us. And this much we are ready
to say at this time: After encircling a
goodly part Of the United States we re-
turn home better Americans, more
deeply impressed than ever with he
richness and greatness Of our country.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-06-06
WILL ROGERS LATEST
ALSO is HIS FINEST

Described in advance accounts from
Hollywood as the finest to date Of Will
Rogers notable series of American
character portraits, THE County Chair
man." will be seen here at the Kootenai
theatre Sunday, Monday, Tuesday
The County Chairman" is a screen
adaptation of the famous play Of the
same title, by one Of Americas fore
most humorists, George AIDE. Opening
on Broadway in the year 1902, 1.-THE
County Chairman ran there for year
with Maclyn Arbuckle as it star and
then toured for the next three seasons.
In addition to the celebrity which it
brought to Arbuckle, the play created
another star of the era-Willis p
Sweatnam, who appeared in the ia
nous role Of "Sassafras,' colored man
of-all-work In the screen play, Stepin
Fetchit is seen in this notable part.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-06-06
HERBERT GOLD MINES
REFLECTS ITS OFFICERS

In Libby, Mont, Monday, the Herbert
Gold Mines reelected William Herbert
president; Sam B. Holbert, vice presi-
dent, and T. M. Johnson, secretary
treasurer.
On the new lower level, the vein
had been cross-cut for 81 feet, which
was probably little greater than its
width Mr.. Herbert reported. The foot
and hanging walls were occupied by
silver-gold ore of a superior quality
running about $35 and $40, while the
material between was regarded as mill
able ore.
Drifting has advanced 100 feet on
the footwall and is being continued
at the rate of six feet day The face
lacks 600 feet of being under the portal
of the level 800 feet above.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-06-06
LIBBY LOSES GAME
TO KALISPELL TEAM

The Kalispell nine proved too fast for
the local players, and took an easy
victory with score of Is to on The
local field last Sunday
Libby will play at Eureka next Sun
day in a return game with the Eureka
club.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-06-06
CIVIL SERVICE EXAM.

The United States Civil Service COM
mission announces the following open
competitive examination.
Meat Cutter.
Applications must be on file with the
Secretary, Board of II. S. Civil Service
Examiners, u. S. Engineer Department
at Large, Fort Peck, Montana, not later
than June "a, 1885.
This examination is for the purpose
Of filling existing and future vacancies
in the Fort Peck Engineer District, with
headquarters at Fort Peck, Montana
Competitors will not be required to
report for examination at any place.
but will be rated on their experience
and fitness.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-06-06
LIBBY COUPLE WE'D.

Two we'll known Libby young peo-
ple-Everett Dunn and Miss Hester
Stevenson--were married on Memorial
Day by the Rev. R. w. Orr at the
Presbyterian manse. The bride has
taught for the past two or three years
in the Libby schools and is popular
among a wide circle of friends The
groom holds a good position as filler
with the ]. Neils Lumber company. The
many friends Of Mr. and Mrs. Dunn will
extend congratulations and best wishes
for long life of happiness and pros
perity.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-06-06
Mrs. c. w. GiIdea Hostess.

Mrs. c. w. Gildea entertained group
of ladies at her pleasant home Wednes-
day evening in honor Of her sister-i in
law, Mrs D. Rankin, Of Portland, Ore
Three tables of bridge were in play
during the evening, Mrs. George Stoltz
capturing the high score prize, Mrs
Lee Sleizer the low, while Mrs. Rankin
received guest prize. The hostess
served delicious luncheon at the close
Of delightful evening. The house was
beautifully decorated with spring flow
erS
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-06-06

PEELED in a measure to think in terms
Of modern ideas, advanced principles
Of invention and science, and inter-
locked necessities Of great and widely
scattered, although collective peoples.
forward is the cry Of America. For
ward" is the cry Of the new deal;
forward is what the American people
want; and forward they will get to a
larger extent when the congress of the
United States exercises its power under
the Constitution to curb the Supreme
Courts power to void its acts.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-06-06
FOUR CCC WINTER CAMPS
TO BE IN LINCOLN COUNTY

During the summer, four additional
CCC camps will be established in Lin
coin county. 1t is planned to locate one
camp at Warland about the first of
August In October camps will be es-
tablished at Fortine, Pipe Creek and
south of Libby.
Of the six camps that will be in the
county, four will be maintained during
the winter.
The camp at Sylvanite is quarantined
due to the breaking out of scarlet fever
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-06-06
FORMER LIBBY GIRL DIES
AT BONNERS FERRY

Mrs. Leonard Wyatt, nee Margaret
Cresswell, died at the. Boomers Ferry
hospital recently. Besides her husband
she is survived by baby daughter,
her father, Logan Cresswell and a
sister, Ruth.
Mrs Wyatt graduated from the Libby
high school with the class of '27. Before
her marriage she was employed with
the J. c. Penny company here.
The entire community extends sym
pathy to the breaved relatives.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-06-06
Mrs. Calvin Jewell Entertains Circle A

On Friday, May 80, II members and
visitors met with Mrs. Jewell at The
regular meeting.
1t was planned to have food ex-
change at our next meeting, each mem
Der bringing something to sell and the
you buy. mine and I'll buy yours
method used and the proceeds turned
in 10 The treasury
After tasty lunch the meeting ad-
journed to meet in two weeks with
Mrs. Orr.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-06-06
WOMAN'S CLUB TO HOLD
POT LUCK LUNCHEON

The Libby Woman's Club will meet
Tuesday for pot-luck luncheon on
the lawn at the home of Mrs 0. G.
Gompf If rainy or cold the luncheon
will be served in the club room. The
chairman Of the luncheon committee is
Mrs. 0. FL Nordstrom Mrs. M D. Row
land will have charge Of the program
the title of which will be the Last
School Day"
This will be the Last meeting Of The
club until next September
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-06-06

in view OF the fact
that without design
or generalization my
remarks on the floor
of the house oc-
Cured at the same
time the Supreme
curt h G | d the
Frazier Lemke and
MIRA acts unconsti-
tutional.
We're | to propose
t O d ay that nine
men in this con-
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-06-06
Lions Elect Officers
For New Year

AT the Lions club meeting, June 3rd
the following officers were elected.
James Krall, president; c. D. Rowe
first vice president; E. ]. Driear, sec
ond vice-president; James Harris, Jr.
third president; James Christie
secretary-treasurer; Paul K Church
tail twister; Bill Kemp. lion tanner; and
musician, Clay Parker.
The board of directors are w. A.
Herbert and Dr. Church, one year term
and Leo WEIGH and Clyde Webb, two
year term
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-06-06
OUT TOWN SPEAKER TO
ADDRESS TOWNSEND CLUB

The local Townsend club is arranging
to have speaker from Spokane to
address the members and their friends
at meeting to be held Tuesday eve
ming at o'clock. The place Of meeting
will be announced in few days.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-06-06
APPOINTED
STATE GAME WARDEN

Kenneth F. Mcdonald of Helena has
been appointed state game warden. Mr..
Mcdonald is widely known throughout
Montana and has been identified with
the game department for a number of
years. He still retains his position as
superintendent of fisheries.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-06-06

Recently an editor inquired what had
become Of the old-fashioned merchant
who gave you cigar when you paid
your bill Next day voice called over
the telephone: I'm still here; come in
and pay your bill"