The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-07-11
Prominent.
Lodge Official
Visits Libby
Head of A. o. U. w. Lodge
Present Here at Special
Meeting of Order.
MANY ORGANIZATIONS
ARE REPRESENTED

1t one were to ask what was the out
standing characteristic of the meeting
sponsored by the A. 0. T. w. lodge
Saturday night, in the American Legion
hall, very proper answer would be
the traternal spirit. The Libby chapter
OF this organization had arranged a
special meeting to honor the visit of
two Of the orders chief officials. To
emphasize the spirit of fraternity and
sociability, they had invited delegations
from other lodges of the city to be
present as their guests. This provided
spirit and an atmosphere that aided
greatly in making the gathering an
outstanding success.
The visiting officials were Bradley
c. Marks of Fargo, N. D., the national
head of the lodge, and Glen T. Davis,
state manager for Montana Mrs. Marks
and Mrs. Davis accompanied their hus-
bands. Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. Shipley Of
Fargo unexpectedly dropped in during
the day and were also present. Mr..
Shipley holds the position of conser-
walton officer and works throughout
the entire field.
The evenings program opened with
an. initiation of a class of thirteen
These were Lloyd Baeth, George Baker,
Morris Croucher, Mrs Sarah Croucher,
Edward Dutton, Harold Dutton, James
Evans, Demmin Parker, Clarence Park
err Forrest Manicke, Orville Saunders,
Mrs. Ida Lindsey and Halfstead Remp.
Another pleasing feature of the en-
tertainment was the presentation of
medals to two Libby Workmen for long
years of membership in the order. M.
E. SchouWeiler was presented with
medal for having been loyal member
for 40 years and j. A. Krall for a
membership of Is years The presenta-
tons were made by Mr. Marks, who
spoke very eloquently in his remarks
preceding the awarding
Representatives from each of the
organizations present were called OH
for few remarks and all responded
But the outstanding addresses of tho
evening were those delivered by Mr..
Marks and Mr. Davis. Both officials
have ability as speakers, which, COM
bined with pleasing personalities, made
it easy for them to hold the interested
attention of their audiences The gen
eral theme of their remarks was that
of fraternity.
Several musical numbers also added
to the enjoyment. Mrs Gleason Pitcher,
Mrs. Ralph Spain, Hans Westman, Geo.
Baker and Gleason Pitcher rendered
several selections, duet and quartet
while Vernaann Crotteau
played a number Of piano selections.
An item of interest to the gathering
was the announcement that Montana
had won the state prize for most new
members obtained during June. and
that Libby had won the similar dis
tinciion within the state.
The gathering was presided over In
an able way by C. j. Dennis as Master
Workman and by Vernon Crotteau as
secretary
The pleasant affair closed with the
serving of an appetizing lunch
Delegations present from other lodges
were from the Odd Fellows and Re
bekahs, Moose and Women Of the
Moose, Royal Neighbors, Legion and
Auxiliary, the Masonic orders and
Eastern Stars, and the Woodmen. Also
present was Mayor ] F. McCully
Officials of the host lodge wish to
extend thanks to those who provided
the music for the occasion and to the
Moose lodge for the loan Of benches
and tables.
Mr. and Mrs. Marks, Mr.. and Mrs.
Davis and Mr.. and Mrs Shipley spent
Sunday camping and fishing on Pipe
creek with Mr. Crotteau and other
Libby friends. They left Monday morn