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Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1935-10-17
Dooley Players Give
Variety Program

Members of the Dooley Parent
Teachers association were enter
tanned at their second meeting of the
year Friday. with a variety program
presented by the Dooley high school
lawmakers. Included on the inter
talnment bill were several dramatic
readings. a one-act comedy and a
playlet offered by pupils of the grade
school.
Opening the social session, Bob
Reitan gave his impressions OF
Seeing Things at Night; then Mil
bred Bye of the Junior high intro
duced Our Hired Girl" The inter-
mediate grades entertained with a
comedy sketch Getting the Evil
dence". directed by the grade teach
er. Miss Emma Finlayson. The cast
was composed of Priscilla Anderson.
as the Judge; Irene Lerbeck, as the
lady lawyer: and Marcelle Reitan as
the witness. There followed another
defamation, The Sorrows of Wea-
Their" interpreted by Georgia Rebo, a
senior.
The highlight of the program was
the comedy burlesque. The Rip
Shorter representing a play being
directed before the eyes of the aud
fence. with director, stagehands and
cast. The parts were portrayed by
George Bye. as the raving director;
Oryille Leibach. as the inquisitive
student of the theatre; Neil Huffman
as the hammering stagehand; Leo
Clausen as the speech-making hero;
Helen Lerback as the cool heroine:
Kenneth Ekstedt as the pathetic ia
Their: Margaret Bye as the vehement
vamp: and George LeVerdure as the
deep-dyed villain.
Closing the first part of the pro-
gram, three humorous monologues
wert given, entitled The Twins"
Leo Clausen: THE Prayer of Cyrus
Brown" George Bye; and 'Why the
Dogs Nose is Cold" Margaret Bye.
After a short business meeting, part
of the crowd present adjourned to
the assembly and class rooms for an
hour of cards, while the remainder
stayed in the school gym for dane
ing. Refreshments were served just
before midnight.
The new president. Mr.. w. ]. Ehr-
hardt, presided at the business SEES
sion. while the social entertainment,
including the longer play and the
dramatic readings, were under the
direction of Principal Carver. Over
100 persons attended the function.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1935-10-17

Robert Weer and Frank Legge
were business callers In Plentywood
on Saturday.
Miss Doe who attended high school
In Plentywood spent the weekend at
her home here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thull from hear Old
Bonetrail and parents OF Mrs. Robert
Weer, Mrs. Erickson and Mr.. and
Mrs. Lon Myers called to see the
new boy on Friday at the Robert
Weer home.
"A large crowd attended the sale at
the Ole Doe farm Saturday.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1935-10-17
Wildcats 10 Play
Scobey On Friday

Two traditional ri,a,s meet FOR the
second time this year when the Wild
cats journey to Scobey Friday. Re-
CARELESS of what the two teams do
during the rest of the year a real
battle is assured when these two
teams meet. According to pre-game
dope the teams should be quite even
ly matched. Each holds a victory
over Crosby, and each has lost to
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1935-10-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Emil Hueth, Rev Bon
trigger. f. Harshbarger. Menn'
Harshbarger and daughter attende>
the funeral OF ID. c. Polling at Gre
nora Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Melby wer,
In Antelope on Tuesday to exchang,
wheat for flour.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Glen, Mr.. ant
Mrs. Adolph Stephens after
ded the show IN Plentywood on Fri
day evening.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1935-10-17

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Weer
Thursday October 10th a 9h pound
boy. Mother and baby r doing fine.
Rev. Shelter from the eastern
states held children's services oil
Wednesday evening. He visited at
the Young home as his sons wife
was formerly Miss Young. Rev. Bon
trigger vas In attendance.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1935-10-17

FACTORY REBUILT TYPEWRIT-
ERS-all exceptional buys can be
bought from The Herald. Ask us
about them.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1935-10-17

THE IMPROVED streamlning Of the front end Of the Ford vs TO,
1886 is we'll illustrated by this camera shot. Note the horn set into the
fender apron behind a chromium grille and the way the graceful con-
tour Of the fender is carried to the edge Of the new radiator grille. A
glimpse Of the new hood louvres is caught behind the headlamp. The
V8 insignia on the PROV of the car is Of new design.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-05-09
ATTORNEYS OPINION
SUSTAINED BY NAGLE

Because Of considerable criticism of
the Board of County Commissioners in
acting upon the opinion of the county
attorney relative to the selection of
site for the new Court House, Com
missioner Leslie c. Kensler reports that
he mailed copy of the opinion written
by Marshall Murray, county attorney,
to the attorney general for his ap-
proval. Mr.. Kensler has been advised
by Attorney General Raymond t, Maggie
as follows.
THE county attorney has advised the
board that unless the electors of Lin
coin county decide to change the coun-
ty seat, as provided by law, the county
commissioners may not build county
courthouse outside of the city limits
of the said county seat even though the
city limits of the said county seat are
extended to include the proposed site.
We have carefully investigated all of
the statutory provisions relating to this
matter and the authorities cited by The
county attorney as sustaining his opin-
ior end we believe that he has cor
rectly advised you concerning the law
in the premises"
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-05-09
DRIVERS LICENSES RECEIVED
BY TREASURES OFFICE

A supply Of drivers licenses was re-
ceived Saturday morning by County
Treasurer Vernon Bessy and rush
Immediately developed to secure them.
Under the new highway patrol law all
persons driving motor vehicles must
have a drivers license. The fees for
drivers licenses are SO cents for car
owners, taxi-cab drivers and truck
drivers and Is cents for additional
licenses for passenger car only. The
Is cent drivers license permits the
holder to drive only the car with the
license number shown on the drivers
license. The licenses must be signed by
those to whom it is issued for identi-
fication purposes.
The following information is required
when issuing the drivers license6 and
may be given for the purpose OF making
application for a license by mail
Name, address, occupation, age, sex,
weight, height, color Of eyes and hair
and race.
The county treasurer Is endeavoring
to place forms of application with the
stores, garages and service stations
throughout the county so that anyone
wishing to make application for driv-
er's license will not have to write to the
office for them.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-05-09
Relief Bill Work
Not Yet ID Sight

Up to the present time there has been
no allotment made from the work re-
lief appropriations for the conduct Of
work in the national forests.
In recent interview with local For
est Supervisor c. S. Webb he stated
that it was thought some time ago that
appropriations from this bill would be
available before this time However, up
to the present time there have been no
allotments to the forest service and
there is no indication as to when such
work projects may be started. Mr..
Webb states that he has no knowledge
with regard to the amount Of work that
may be carried on this season and that
possibly there may be no additional
work in the local forest by reason Of
the recent work relief bill which
PASSED congress.
Mr. Webb states that in the event
appropriations are made for the con-
duct Of work in the local forest. such
news will appear in local papers and
that there will be very little opportun-
ity to employ additional men before
such time as further appropriations are
made.
Original tentative plans called for
the establishment Of seven CCC camps
within the Kootenai National Forest
One camp will arrive at Sylvanite May
IL and one at Keller creek May IT,
Further than this local forest officials
have no definite knowledge as 10 when
other CCC camps may be established
in the local forest.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-05-09
THE THOMPSON-F1SHER
AUXILIARY MEETS

The Thompson-Fish River AuxiI-
larry met at the home of Mrs. Elmer
Phillips, on May l, with Mrs Helen
Batten co-hostess. This was record
meeting, every memer being present.
Three new memberss4ere added from
the five. visitors, bringing the total
membership up to %.
The committee on a new name re-
ported that they had chosen the fol-
lowing names from those handed in.
Social Farmers Club" Libby Farm
Women's Club" and Libby Creek VAL
ley Club" The name, Libby Farm
Women's Club" was chosen by the
members.
The club prepared petition to be
presented to the school board of district
No. q, asking that they require certain
qualifications of bus drivers.
The following program was presented
by Mrs. Helen Phillips, leader on can
ming fruits and vegetables:
Use OF pressure cooker y. Mrs. Manicke
Hot water bath method .... Mrs. Maize
oven and steamer .......~......... Mrs Rice
Steps IN canning ................ Mrs Beebe
Examination Of foods !. Mrs. Martenson
A lovely lunch was served at the
close OF the afternoon by the hostesses.
The next meeting will be at the
home of Mrs. Maize with Mrs. Carol
assisting. The date is June 5. Subject:
Disease and insect pests Of plants and
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-05-09
Nez Perez Battle d
Joke Wrote Trooper

Editors Note. The following inter-
esting article is from the pen Of Chas.
W. Hutton of Libby, historical writer
for the Great Falls Tribune. Mr.. Hutton
is well versed in the early day history
of Montana, having been d school
teacher in this state when distances
were far and inhabitants few
In 1877 the railroads had not as yet
penetrated any borderline of the ter
ritory Of Montana and the railroad sta
ton nearest to any line forming the
southern boundary of this territory was
Corinne, a regular stopping place FOR
trains of the Union Pacific in Utah 400
miles a way. On day in early July
Of that year the long, westbound, emil
grant train stopped at this station, from
which |, with feeling giving rise 10
doubt and fear, stepped down into 4
desert Of sand and sagebrush.
| watched the big engine as ii pulled
laboriously and moved onward, accel-
Grating motion at every turn Of its
drivers till it had gained its usual
travelling speed, at which time the rear
most coach was disappearing from my
sight in manner Of cold indifference.
| felt myself utterly forsaken and
alone in trailless, solitary wilderness,
where the world, as fan as the eye
coulH reach, seemed to look upon me
as an intruder.
Hearing voices some distance at my
back, | turned quickly about to dis
cover eight young men, all Of whom
were apparently my own age, each.
standing singly and apart from the
others upon spot Of desert where he,
Also had alighted, Each was stranger
to the others; all were strangers to me.
How extremely delighted was at find
ing myself not the sole being in a
region which had changed but little
since the days when Lewis and Clark,
journeying from the headwaters of the
Missouri to those Of the Clearwater and
the Clark Fork, traversed its northern
breadth ~ years before.
Immediately we drew together and
found that the whole body of youths
was headed in one and the same di-
rection--for the territory of Montana.
That evening we all huddled in the
stage company's haystack where for
the night our thoughts and worries
faded and where we slept dead to the
world till we were reused at break Of
day by three men armed with rifles. AT
sight of the awe inspiring weapons we
put ourselves to brisk action in rising
and placing sprselvse, with tufts Of hay
sticking to olA hair and clothing, be-
fore the three men, offering every
apology our wits could devise to de-
fend what might appear to them an act
OF entering upon premises without right
or welcome. But the three men mani
tested no displeasure; markedly diff
ferent from what we feared. they, in o.
spirit of iovial kindness, showed their
white teeth with smiles and It was with
a gush Of relief that we could now con-
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-05-09
Chain Letters Add
To Postal Receipts

Torn between desire to 90 to the
post-office and see If any dimes, quar-
tiers or dollars are coming in, and the
fear that when they 60 they will re-
ceive more chain letters, citizens Of
Libby are in quandry. The Prosperity
letters entered the town and overnight
the main topic of conversation at the
theatre, parties, in stores and on the
streets was the wonderful chance at a
thousand dollars.
The chains have been here only a
week but already fortunate persons are
receiving letters with donations in
them. Quite number have received
fairly large amounts as result Of The
investing Of q dime, quarter or dollar.
The post-office is doing a rushing
business. According to Postmaster Ked-
zie, the average mailing at this time
Of the year is 600 or 700 but on Mon
day it was 1900 Tuesday $500 and
Wednesday 2800. This triple volume Of
business makes the post office busy
place
Persons in public places are deluged
with letters, some of them receiving
iioHi : W - ddity lnlS makes III I'M
possible for them TO continue some of
them but most persons are willing to
invest little toward the return of
prosperity" Several have been heard to
remark IF / don't get a cent back I
have had my moneys worth of fun
One Of the amusing sides Of the stu
alton is the fact that persons receive
these letters from people they haven't
heard from for months and years. From
all over the United States these letters
are received, each place thinking that
perhaps the other place has not started
vet
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-05-09
MAYOR McCuLLy MAKES
NEW APPOINTMENTS

At the regular meeting of the city
council Tuesday night, Mayor McCully
appointed Bert Withee to fill the
vacancy created by the resignation OF
DIR. Ostroot who moved to Missoula.
Standing committees were appointed
as follows, the first named in each
instance being chairman.
Streets and alleys Shaurette, West,
Withee.
Finanle--Krall, West, Miller.
Health-Crotteau, Withee, Miller
Ordinance-Miller, Crotteau, Shaur-
cite.
Light and Water-West, Miller Krall.
Witbee, Krall, Shaurette
Park board-Carlton Joughin, r. r.
Veldman, Mrs. J. X. Dwinelle, Otto
Griep, Mrs. E. E. Jaqueth.
The Campfire Girls presented The
city with a beautiful flag Of size
suitable for the new flagpole which
will be erected soon. The presentation
was made by Miss Ruth Switzer and
Miss Shirley Brinton.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-05-09
Boy Scout Program.

The American Legion and Auxiliary
assisted by the school, are sponsoring
program to be given in the Junior
High Auditorium on Wednesday May
ID, at 5 p. m. for the benefit Of the
Boy Scouts
A varied musical program will be
presented assisted by the Scouts in
their regular opening and closing exer-
cises. There will be no admission charge
but a good will offering will be asked
All funds received will be given 70 The
Scout organization for the purchase Of
much needed equipment and the hearty
cooperation Of the public is requested
in this worthy endeavor.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-05-09
UNITED AIR LINES COVER
PACIFIC NORTHWEST

The boast of the British Empire is
that the sun never sets on the far-flung
territories of Great Britain. United
Air Lines matches this boast with a
claim that no matter where the hands
OF the clock may point, there are never
less than nine company planes in flight
on the routes between the Pacific
Northwest, California, and the East. At
certain times during the day there are
as many as twenty planes in the air.
With recent speeding up of the
united's coast-to- coast and intercity
schedules, the company now is flying
approximately 100000 miles month
with its fleet of fifty-five high-speed
tWin-engined Boeing transports.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-05-09
EDITOR ROWE WRITES
FROM SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS
Springfield, I'll. May 2, 1913

hibAACiNar Ills way 1907.
Dear j. D:
Well, here we are in the home of
Lincoln, after rather uneventful jour-
ney SO far although we have passed
through some wonderfully lovely coun-
try. Had a good time visiting all the
relatives in Minneapolis and Iowa and
early tomorrow morning we expect to
visit Lincoln's home here, which is
open to the public. Then we will head
on southwark to New Orleans. That
will probably take us into more inter-
esting territory as we will cross to-
morrow over the Mason and Dixon line
and get into the real South.
Going east from Libby we were able
to take highway No 2 around Glacier
Park. There we passed through snow
as high as the car in many places. Over
in eastern Montana and western North
Dakota we ran into a genuine dust
storm for about day. That was a real
experience. Then at Darlington, N D.,
we ran out of the dust and the next
morning it began to rain. We have been
travelling through rain much of the
time since-and how 1t does rain But
the good old bus is snug and dry and
sails along whether the going is wet or
dry.
Saw the Western News of April Is at
Blue Earth. You fellows got out a good
paper. Keep up the good work. So far
haven't felt like writing anything for
publication. The urge may come one of
these days and then again it may not.
Regards to Hal and Francis and don't
fail to send me the papers.
Yours truly,
CHAS. d. ROWE. |
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-05-09
Fire Season Near
In Some Forests

During the past ten days the strong
winds and warm weather have tended
to dry out forest material in many parts
OF the forest to great extent, according
to statements of local Forest Supervisor
C. S. Webb.
Last week two fires occurred and
during the present week there has been
one on the Kootenai National Forest.
These have all occurred on lower levels
along the Kootenai river and areas of
southerly exposures in open timber
where there is considerable dead grass.
The dead grass and light forest litter
have dried to such extent that fire runs
rapidly in afternoon winds.
Mr.. Webb states that this condition
is one that is rather difficult for per-
son to realize since there is so much
snow in the hills in sight of the city.
However, he warns that all who have
any occasion for use of fire in connec-
ton with camping or brush burning,
should be very careful not to set out
fires on dry, open, south slopes, and
when through with fire make certain it
is put out completely. Otherwise there
is danger of such fires escaping. which
has been demonstrated during the past
few days.
People who have brush to burn
should secure burning permit before
starting such burning SO that the local
forest officers may keep in touch with
all burning operations. This require
ment for fire permit is made in ac-
cordance with the state law and per-
mits may be obtained from local forest
rangers without cost. The public is
urged to be thoughtful and use care in
handling fires SO as to avoid the escape
of forest fires.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-05-09
Libby Diaries Pass Rigid Tests

Preparatory to enforcing the new
state milk control bill, the diaries
around Libby were recently subjected
to the most rigid tests ever undertaken
in this district. Many failed to pass.
Others were given SO days in which 10
meet requirements or close up How
ever, the larger dairies, which supply
most Of the milk for the town, all came
through in good shape. An examination
Of reports shows that the dairy owned
by Glen Oneal again won the highest
score for this district.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-05-09
SHOW OPENS
WITH OLD PIONEERS NIGHT

SPOKANE, May 7.-Spokanes big
Sportsmen's Show, May Is to 10, which
annually rebuilds the forest and calls
IN the animals and birds to help make
realistic its setting, is also going back
to the early days of the Inland Empire
for its opening attraction.
Monday afternoon and evening, May
Ii, the first day of the show, has been
dedicated as Pioneer, or Old Timers
Day. A number of contests have been
planned for the enjoyment of the old
settlers and spectators at the show in
Guiding an old-time costume contest,
which is open to pioneer contestants of
fifty years old and over There will also
be a mouth organ contest for men SIS
or over and for women so years old or
over. There will be hog-calling con-
test, and an event to find the oldest
continuous resident of Spokane county.
The events, however, which are sure
to bring the most fun and entertain
ment. will be the last three divisions
of the features for Old Timers Night.
One of these is jigging contest for
men IS and over and women of so or
more; square dance contest for
couples, the men IS and over, and the
women So The music will be furnished
by the show management The last
event. which drew crowds and much
praise during the 1894 show, is an Old
Fiddlers' contest for men over 60 and
women over So
Substantial cash and merchandise
prizes are to be awarded for all of these
events and full information and details
and entry blanks for each of them may
be obtained by communicating with
the Sportsmens Show management in
care of the Spokane Chamber of Com
nerce.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-05-09
FEDERAL HOUSING PROGRAM
TO BEGIN HERE SHORTLY

Sigvald L. Berg, architect for the fed
eral housing administration was in
Libby recently
Mr. Berg was appraising property for
loans.
A house to house canvass is to be
made soon to ascertain the needs of
home owners. The federal government
will guarantee 80eo Of loans up to
$1,000 for the purpose Of painting, re-
modelling and repairing houses
Mayor McCully is chairman of the
Lincoln County Federal Housing Ad-
ministration and the canvassing work
will be done by men furnished by the
FERA under his supervision
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-05-09
NEW BUILDING TO BE ERECTED
ON MINERAL AVENUE

Excavation work is being completed
tor the Parker building next to the First
State Bank on Mineral avenue on thu
property of j. W. Barrett.
II is reported that the new building
will be confectionery store to be con-
Quoted by Guy Parker, and will also
contain the real estate offices of ]. w,
Barrett.
The dimensions are 20x50 feet with
a one-half basement. Building tile will
be used with stucco finish and the
front will be of ornamental fancy brick.
Charley Johanson is the contractor.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-05-09
COLORED BAND TO PLAY
AT KIENTTZ HALL THURSDAY

AL Freeman's colored band Of ten
pieces will be in Libby Thursday. It
is understood to be one of the snappiest
bands ever to appear in Libby.
The colored entertainers will play at
Kienitz hall Thursday night. Libby was
selected as one of their stops on their
way to the Orient.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-05-09
Trd>ses to Libby
In Fast Bali Game

The Libby ball club won over the
Troy nine by the comfortable margin
of s to 2 in the seasons first game at
Troy last Sunday.
A large crowd, including many Libby
fans, witnessed the clash between the
two aggregations.
Both teams played good ball con-
sidering the short practice season, and
critics who saw the game predict that
in short time the ragged edges will
be worn off SO that when these rivals
meet again an air-tight brand of ball
will be the order of the day.
The ccora sheet cboY.yc.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-05-09
Fire Department Anwers Sunday Alarm

A fire broke out on the property Of
Mrs Jim Shelters in South Libby,
Sunday, destroying woodshed and
burning car owned by Clyde Conn.
The fire department succeeded in
checking the blaze before adjacent
buildings caught fire.
The extent Of the damage was not
revealed.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-05-09
BASEBALL MANAGER INJURED
In LIBBY TROY GAME

Marvin Kessel, manager of the Lib
by ball club, broke bone in his right
foot in the game with Troy Sunday.
He will 60 to Occur d'Alene to visit
his home there until he RECEIVERS from
the injury