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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-12-26
Getting Ready To
Put New Pension
Law In Operation

Ex-Governor ]. E. Erickson, who was
appointed commissioner in charge of
the operation of Montana's Old Age
Pension law, is whipping the situation
into shape in Montana to make the law
effective the minute congress passes the
necessary appropriation.
The feeling is widespread that the
effect of the special election in the
Michigan district, where Werner W.
Main, running on a platform adj
vocating the Townsend plan was
elected by two to one plurality, will
be to spur congress to act without de-
lay
If the appropriation is made, which
Huey Longs filibuster blocked at the
last session, all that remains to make
the measure effective in this state is
for the county commissioners in each
county to act
The law is plain There is a pro-
visions that there shall be taken from
the state relief funds, which receive
money from the liquor and beer in
comes, an amount which with the ad-
dition authorized by the federal gov
eminent will make IS percent Of the
allowance made by the county COM
missioners for all over IS years of age.
Under this arrangement, county
that fixes the old age pension at SAC
per month, will receive $50 back from
the state and federal fund administered
by the State Old Age commission. Oh
this $50 the federal government would
supply SIS and the state SIS
If the county commissioners fixed
the pension at $50, it would receive
$3.50 from the state and federal gov
eminent. Of this the state would give
$3.50 and the federal government SIS
The latter would match the join
amount of state and county in thai
event. In Butte and Great Falls nearly
1000 are already listed in each com
munity.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-12-26
Farm WOmen'S
Club Enjoy Lovely
Christmas Party

One of the most delightful parties of
the holiday season was given at the
Manicke home on Thursday, Dec. 10,
when the ladies OF the Libby Farm
Women's club were entertained by Mrs
Manicke, Mrs. Rouse and Mrs. Smith
After all the guest had gathered,
they were ushered into the living
room resplendent in its Christmas
decorations, the fireplace with its row
of stockings filled with nuts and candy
for the guests, the beautiful Christmas
tree with its colored lights Ever
greens and red and silver leaves
furnished a pleasing note on the piano
and mantle.
The light of many candles on the
long tables gave perfect setting for
the large cake used as center piece.
The afternoon was spent singing
carols, Mrs. Phillips assisting at the
piano. Mrs. Herbst told Christmas
story and many delightful games were
played. After which each guest chose
basket of minis and found a place at
the table. A lovely lunch of salad.
cake and coffee was served Numbers
had been placed in each basket mhich
correspondent to numbers on gifts
brought by each guest. When every
one had her gift they were opened
and enjoyed by all.
Just at the close Of the afternoon
Mrs. Manicke announced that Santa
had left box there and would Mrs.
Herbst represent him. This she very
graciously did, by saying that in ap-
probation of the work of the secretary,
Mrs. Beebe, they each and everyone
wished to present the gifts in, the box
she held Much fun was had while
Mrs. Beebe opened the many packages
which held lovely table cloth, many
tea towels, bath towels and wash
cloths.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-12-26
Urge Western
Loan Holders
To Beware
Say Slickers Making At
tempt To Trade Holdings
For Worthless Stock.
WORKING FOR 100
PER CENT RECOVERY

The offices Of Attorney General Ray
Nagle and State Bank Examiner Frank
A. johnson have issued warnings to
holders of stock in the Western Loan
and Building company against sIckers
who, it is reported, have been seeking
to get them to part with their holdings
in exchange for stocks alleged to be
worthless -
Assistant Attorney General Enor K.
Matson and Mr.. johnson have just re-
turned from Salt Lake City where they
attended meeting Of the stockholders.
A 10 percent dividend declaration
for all Glass A" stockholders, it is
estimated, will give 5000 to Montana
holders.
Mr.. Matson in a statement issued on
his return said:
Il have had an opportunity to OBJ
serve the personnel of the directors,
selected from all of the western states
in which the company did business.
and | am confident that these men are
not only capable but are conscientious
ly working for the benefit of all the
stockholders equally.
1uCy dIC ill SuIIGSSl III dItu WlQGty
respected in their own states as are the
two directors from Montana, Oshey
Devine of Great Falls and Dick Tobin
of Helena | believe the directors are
working energetically to accomplish
a 100 percent recovery.
Including Mr.. johnson of Montana,
the state commissioners of five other
states were present at the meeting at
Salt Lake City. The commissioners, all
able and earnest business men, are
determined to protect fully the interests
of every investor. They will insist upon
a speedy and equitable liquidation of
the company. The weight of their in
fluence as well as that of the board of
directors is being used in behalf Of the
investors
The meeting was attended by be-
tween 200 and 800. President Smith of
Baker, Ore, who presided warned the
stockholders not to dispose of their
stock until they have investigated rhe
prospects for the return of their money
Superintendent of Banks Johnson
talked with the commissioner of loans
of California who said the increased
value of the real estate of the COM
pany in California alone will exceed
S1,00O,000 in the coming year in addi-
ton to the great increase over the OPP
praisements in the last year.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-12-26
Christmas Eve.
Helen Parker

One December oath / shall always
remember. That was the night
came home from sleighride party all
alone
The moon was up in a frost clear sky
and the frozen world below was silver
bed of sparkling stars. could see gilt
tering Christmas trees in all parts of
the town. When | passed the dance
hall found it to be wreathed in glad
ness and cheer. Everywhere there
was happiness. All the windows were
decoratsd-with holly and wreaths.
Christmas carols were echoing from
many homes, and as looked into the
cloudless sky at the bright eastern star,
| was reminded of all the Christmas
stories had read long ago. That night
before retiring, looked out from my
window upon a world rooted with a
clear, blue sky, scene Of replendent
beauty which seemed to lie in profound
silence, while the crescent moon seemed
to sail above like beacon sent to
keep watch over a velvet blanketed
world went to sleep to dream of the
gifts of love that lay waiting for me
under our Christmas tree.
On Being Santa Claus.
well, you might as well tell me, is
it going to be worth my while to be
good until Christmas or isn't it?"
looked up from my paper and there
was my brothers five-year-old daugh-
ter standing in front of me with pout
on her face.
what you get is up to Santa, isn't
it," / said How do I know what he
will bring your"
well, I'm asking Santa, aren't yor
Santa?" Here Bills wife stopped US
for supper.
| usually had to be Santa for Bill be-
cause his stomach wasn't as fitted fol
the job as mine was. After while
Bill and went and had look at tht
old suit that had served for the las
two years for Santa We pulled on
the whiskers and there was a small
bunch Of whiskers left in the box
evidently the moths had got in few
Continued on page ~
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-12-26
W.P.A. Projects
Started at Troy, Eureka
For Winter Work

According to Paul Church, former
relief administrator, a WPA project is
to start at Troy on December g. 1t
will consist of improvements on the
Bull lake road About 20 men will be
employed
Another project either has been or
soon will be started at Eureka. 1t will
consist of connecting the improved
highway with the city streets, with
the new entrance to the town back Of
the Mosby hotel. This will also employ
about 20 men. Church says more mer
will undoubtedly be employed if they
are available from relief rolls.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-12-26
New Courses.

The students Of the Libby High
School will be interested to know that
several very popular courses of study
will be offered next semester due to
the popular request of the students
themselves. Sociology will be replaced
by psychology instead of economics and
debate will be available under the able
direction of Miss Thompson. Mr.. Crane
is substituting commercial arithmetic
in place of the second half year Of
junior business. Students who are
undecided about what they may take
to fill out their schedules next semester
should keep these changes in mind and,
if possible, take advantage of some Of
these excellent opportunities to be-
come acquainted with these valuable
subjects.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-12-26
Horse Is Coming Back.

That Montana may yet have chance
to boast Of its horse raising industry
is the belief of many of the live stock
raisers who congregate around the
capitol The evidence they point to
was the high prices brought at the
auction held at Independence, Iowa,
where 120 horses taken from Montana
were sold on the block.
Top prices for a team Of three year
old mares was $272. A bay gelding
four year old brought $137 More than
30 percent of the sales were for better
than 500 per horse.
Reports from the dude ranch owners
are that they are in the market for
good saddle horses that will be needed
during the coming year if the increase
in tourist traffic in Montana continues.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-12-26
TWO LODGES WILL
HOLD JOINT INSTALLATION

The Odd Fellows and Rebekah lodges
of Libby will hold a joint installation
of newly elected officers on the night
of January l. The officers to be install
led by the Odd Fellows will be:
Edwin Kemp, N. c.; Howard Blanch-
ard, v. G.; E. ]. Driear, secretary; Leo
Oelrich, financial secretary; M. X.
Karnes, treasurer
The Rebekahs will install the follow
ing Mrs. Minnie Pitcher, N. c.; Mrs.
Nora Williamson, v. G.; Mrs. Fred
Gooselaw, secretary; Mrs. Irene Peter
son, financial secretary; Mrs. Grace
Brown, treasurer
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-12-26

commended for opening to settlement
by the local forestry office
Harry Bubb, a. rancher at Bull lake
while demented, shot and killed himself
Sunday morning after having attacked
and seriously wounded his neighbor
Robert Wheeler.
A. H. Bnrns has been in KalispeIl
this week.
Ashley Roche is home from Idaho to
spend the holidays.
1. l. Barr came in Saturday from his
logging camp near Jennings J.,
VIM Kienitz returned Friday from a
two weeks visit at his old home in the
east
Hon. HI G. Pomeroy, B. w. Hennings
and P. V. Klinke of Eureka were In
Libby on Tuesday
Skating on the mill pond has been
popular diversion with the young
folks during the past week.
| Out of $4,000, the total amount OF
taxes to be collected in Lincoln county,
the sum of $4,289.49 is delinquent
George Gladwyn came in from Troy
Friday, having urgent business with
DIR. L. z. Montgomery, the dentist.
Miss Freda Hutton has been occupy
ing position at the Benedict pharmacy
since this new store started in bust
ness.
| Chas. Ordish and Fred Bockmar
have been out in the hills north of towr
hunting mountain lions this week, bu
have been unsuccessful.
Ranchers living across the river from
Libby have been engaged during tn,
past week in building a road to tn,
ferry from the east along the rive
bank.
Howard H Caldwell will be in LIB,
on December 80 and 81 when he will
. give lectures on Socialist subjects.
Mrs. Gus Shoberg came in from War
land the latter part of last week for
| few days visit with Libby friends.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-12-26
commercial Department Has New
Equipment

The commercial department has a
fine Burroughs adding machine which
is gift from Forrest DeRosia. This is
the first adding machine the depart
ment has had and is a great addition
to the equipment. Although slightly
used, it is in fine working condition
and will be used to advantage by the
bookkeeping students next semester
Mr.. Crane, the commercial instructor
and the High School wish to thank Mr.
De Rosia for the gift
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-12-26

pleted their study of the drama, which
ended with the presentation of the
original plays. These were very in
teresting and exceptionally clever.
They covered a wide variety of sub
jects and settings and resulted in the
revelation of some very outstanding
dramatic ability Miss Witt was sur
prised and very much pleased with
the results of the assignment and the
students themselves enjoyed the work
immensely
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-12-26
Building New Service Station.

Joe Kuiawa started construction this
week of a building on his residence
property, on Ninth street highway
No. q, that will be used as service
station and where he will continue his
auto repair business. The building
will be IF .sstuceo construction. Tt will
be modern in every way, says Mr.
Kujawa, with attractive driveways and
with ornamental shrubbery, flowers,
etc. Frank Pival is doing the con-
struction work.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-12-26
General News.

Mr.. and Mrs Hayes and Norma Jean
left Saturday morning for Hamilton,
where they will spend Christmas with
Mr. Hayes parents.
Miss Sullivan will spend her Christ
mas holidays with her family in White
fish
Mr.. Crane, MIR. Wood Mr. Anderson,
and Miss Witt will spend their vaca-
tions in Libby.
The Senior class received an invita-
ton to the alumni party, to be given
December %.
Mr.. Anderson's sixth grade room has
been attractively decorated for the
Christmas season.
The Junior class has begun work on
their class play, "Oh, Professor
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-12-26
BRIDGE CLUB PARTY
FEATURED BY CHRISTMAS MOTIF

The members of the Fortnightly
Bridge club enjoyed an evening during
the week as guests of Mrs. E. l. Racicot,
with pleasant reminders of the Christ
mas season providing the motif for the
decorations. When scores we're COM
pared at the close of an enjoyable eve
ming, it was found that Mrs p E. Chef
had won high score. prize, Mrs. A. N.
Richard the consolation and Mrs.
Leslie Leigh a guest prize. Refresh
ments were served
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-12-26
Recommends Children BE Vaccinated.

In view of the prevalence Of smallpox
in neighboring cities, it is suggested
that Libby parents have their children
vaccinated, says DR.. ]. M. Cairns, city
health officer. This is recommended
merely as prophylactic, or pre-
ventive measure, says the doctor, and
parents can use their own judgment
as to whether or not they wish to take
that precaution against the disease.
There is no further spread Of scarlet
fever, says DR.. Cairns. and it is prob
able those now under quarantine will
be released about the first of the year.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-12-26
Beaver Are Increasing.

w. E. Dexter is authority for the re-
port that a number of beavers are
taking up their abode on the mill pond
at the sawmill. He hopes to be able
to protect them. At various times these
interesting little rodents have shown
up at the pond but always heretofore
they have been either trapped or shot
by boys. Of course, that is contrary
to law and the culprits, if caught, would
be subject to fine.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-12-26
Is YeafsAgo InLibby
From the files of the Western New

From the files of the Western News
Governor E. l. Norris and Hon. j.
M Kennedy have let a contract for the
clearing of go acres Of land adjoining
the TOWNSHIP on the south. The timber
and brush were cut from the land last
summer and the stumps are now to be
removed. thus fitting the land for the
pillow. H. S. Boyle has the contract for
doing the work.
Eleven Of the tracts Of agricultural
land in the Kootenai national forest
which were surveyed and examined
last summer have this week been rec
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-12-26
Junior "Tatler.r

The ambitious class of Juniors pub
lished their class paper last week under
the name of the "Tatler' and received
the admiration of the whole student
body when the excellent little maya.
zine came forth with the newsy low
down on school life and the students
written in commendable style. The sale
OF the paper was successful from the
financial point Of view and the Juniors
deserve all of the many congratulations
extended to them
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-12-26

The Boy Scouts Of Libby helped to
carry the Christmas spirit into many
home this year. For weeks they had
collected and repaired toys and had a
great array on hand to deliver when it
came time for Santa Claus to visit the
city. Numerous organizations had con-
tributed money for the purchase of
candy and thus toys and candy went
to gladden. many little heart that
otherwise might not, have experienced
very much of Santa's generosity. AS
the result of all this good work, $50
packages were distributed by the Boy
Scouts this Christmas.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-12-26
Townsend Club Meeting.

There will be meeting of the Libby
Townsend club in Legion hall on Sat
urday night, jan 4. A large attendance
is desired as there will be election of
officers.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-12-26
Two Rest ESSAYS.

The following two essays were writ
ten by two members of Miss Wits
Sophomore class. They were picked
from about 80 essays as the best.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-12-26

The Tarnarack Staff wishes you the
merriest of Christmases and the Hap
piest Of New Years.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-12-26

VI hiatt father would like most to get
out Of his new car is the rest of the
family
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-12-26

The lazy man is bad enough, but the
man who tries to do it all is the limit
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-12-26

We can all find something to boast
of-with some, it's chronic ailment
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1935-06-27

Continued from page u
head attended the state Grange meet
ing at Everett and spoke on the pow
er question; his address of about half
an hours duration was listened to
with much interest by the power users
who afterWard had general discussion
with him.
A very interesting event followed in
the form of mock wedding. Mrs. w.
j. jenkins, the shortest Grange mem
Der, was the bridegroom; Mrs. Virgil
Kern, the tallest member, the bride;
Mrs. Percie Bruce, the maid of hon
or; Mrs. Lille Robinson, the groom's
mother; Mrs. Ed Ponsat, the flower
girl; and Mrs. Frank Hensley, the ring
bearer. Mrs. Harry Smith was the
preacher and Mrs. I. B. Burns sang a
parody on 20 Promise Me-"
Everyone had a good time and the
depression was entirely forgotten for
one afternoon. Many Of the baseball
fans then went to the ball game and
witnessed the defeat of the crack Top
penish team by the local team with
a score of 10 to S. 49,
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1935-06-27
CAUTION RECREATIONIsTs NOT
TO HANDLE WILD CREATURES

Recreationists are cautioned by the
Washington State game department
not to pick up faWn deer, cub bears,
or other game animals for pets, or be-
cause they appear to be lost in the
woods.
Taking of such animals is violation
of the state game code. Only in rare
instances, game officials say, are the
young animals orphans, usually being
found while their parents are off in
search of food. Predatory animals sell
dom kill the older animals first, find
ing the young much easier prey.
Fondling of the fawns or cubs by
human hands probably will result in
the offspring being abandoned by the
parent animals.
In case of exceptions to the general
rule, such as when the mother deer
is killed by a train or automobile, the
fawn should be turned over immedi-
ately to the nearest state game pro-
tector.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1935-06-27
COMMITTEEWOMEN
HEAD CONFERENCE
Continued from page y

ties of Vice-C hairwomen, Mrs. M.
Mahoney and Mrs. Hill Williams;
What About Precinct CommitteeWo-
men? Open Forum.
1916 :0O-Luncheon picnic, Mrs. Ann
Shell Mahoney presiding. What
Washington is Doing for Women in
Industry" Mrs. E. Catron; "The
Democratic Digest" Mrs. Gamer;
Finance, Mrs Marie Proctor.
1904 GOETHE Reporter Plan Demon
strated, Mrs. Frank White presiding;
topic: Economic Security, Mrs. L. O..
Root; Unemployment Insurance, Mrs.
w. T. Davis; Old Age Security, Mrs.
j. T. Ransley; round table discus
sion.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1935-06-27

r. D. Barge, who was taken to Our
Lady of Lourdes hospital in Pasco last
Thursday with badly mangled hand
is much improved and his doctor hopes
to save his hand, although there is
still the possibility that the thumb may
have to be amputated. While working
on sprayer his hand was caught by
the belt and carried around the gear
wheel. He was rushed to the hospital
Immediately by his son, Alvin, and
Byron Lowe. Mr. Barge was under the
anaesthetic for more than two hours
while his surgeon worked on the hand.
L. A. Codding, clerk of the White
Bluffs school district, announces that
all pupils who plan to take typewriting
next year and who must buy type
writer's should get in touch with him
as soon as possible.
A. w. Campbell, Fred Gilhuly and
James Miller were in Yakima on bust
ness Monday.
+ 4 X
Tom and Ray Wade are now work.
ing in box factory at Peach. Their
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. Wade,
took them to Peach a week ago Sum
day, returning the same day. Both boys
plan to continue their education this
fall.
X X Y
Mrs. O. L. Barrett of Eugene, Ore
gon, Mrs. F. M. Barrett of Portland
and Mrs. j. M. Chalmers and her two
children of Baker, Oregon, drove in
Wednesday evening to visit with Mrs.
G. F. Barrett.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Walker and
Dicky, Miss Louise Walker and Miss
Beryl Baer of Seattle, spent the week.
end at the D. O. Walker home. Miss
Baer is a niece of Mrs. Walker. Louise
is completing her course at a Seattle
beauty school.
d. S. Wilkinson attended the con-
vention of the Independent Telephone
Association held in Spokane Friday and
Saturday of last week. Mr.. Wilkinson
was elected vice-president of the group
for the coming year.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1935-06-27

FINGER WAVES, Marcels. Mani
cures, Facial and Scalp Treatments.
Jane Remlinger, White Bluffs.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1935-06-27
UNIQUE WEDDING
ENLIVENS PICNIC

Continued from page u
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1935-06-27

Pleasant news to her many friends
in the valley is the recent announce
ment of the marriage of Miss Flora
Montgomery, daughter of Mrs. Cordelia
Montgomery, to Mr.. Joe Durand on
June 6.
Mr. and Mrs. Durand are now living
in Shelton, the bridegrooms home,
but expect to come to White Bluffs to
visit sometime during the summer.
Mrs. Durand graduated from the
White Bluffs high school in 1890, later
attending Ellensburg Normal School,
where she recently completed her
third year.