The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-02-21
New Members Initiated
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ship, Of sociability,. something that
takes your mind off the worries of the
day and that will send you away re-
freshed and rested You will find that
the association will break down that
crust Of reserve that So often grows up
between individuals. You will observe
this club brings the business men to-
gether in little band of harmony, that
by this association they work together
for the uplift and improvement of the
community. You are just as important
as anyone else in this club. Everyone
has something to do and everyone is
free to express himself What the club
is after is achievement and we don't
care who does it just so it is done"
Appoints Highway Committee.
Earlier in the evening. during the
business session, the chair announced
appointment of highway committee
following out the suggestion of the re-
firing president, Lion Billings. Those
appointed were w. F. Kienitz, chair
man, William Herbert and L. S. WEIGH.
The chair also named Lions Hamlet
and Bergstrom as a committee on enter
tainment for the next meeting.
j T. Brindley called attention to the
fact that there is no sign at the point
where the new highway cuts off from
the old road east of Troy, and that
many travellers continue on the old
route instead of coming down over
the new and safer highway He asked
Engineer Frank A. Small, who was
present as a guest, TO explain this
situation Mr.. Small stated this matter
had been taken up some time ago with
highway officials, that sign is now
being made in Kalispell and that it
will be placed as soon as it arrives.
Wants Twilight League.
Lion Turner introduced another
guest Valmore LaFebvre, who was
present as a representative Of the A.
f. Of L. and who spoke in favor of
organizing three baseball teams and
having a twilight league this summer.
He recounted some OF the difficulties
but said he would like to see the teams
organized and asked for the support of
/ the Lions A motion by Lion Brindley
was carried empowering the chair to
appoint a committee of three to look
after athletic matters. The chair re-
ferred this matter to the regular
athletic committee. ]. Driear, How
ard Turner, j T. Brindley
The non-member guests were then
introduced They were Murray Simon
of Spokane, son-in- law Of Lion Her.
ert. Frank A. Small. engineer Of the
state highway commission who is sta
toned here during the time Of high
way construction in this section. and
Valmo7e LeFebvre The chair stated
that Mr.. Small had been asked TO speak
on highway matters and Mr.. Small
responded
Engineer Small Speaks.
1T is my personal belief stated Mr..
Small in opening, that this part Of the
state will see much highway construc-
ton in the very near future" He then
took up discussion of the labor situa-
ton as it bears on highway work. He
remarked that frequent complaints are
heard regarding how employment is
handled, said some even 60 so far as TO
write to President Roosevelt or other
officials He said that all contractors
are bound by their contracts to pay
certain scale Of wages, which the
speaker stated, and also are held under
certain rules in selecting their work
ers. Furthermore, said Mr.. Small, all
employment on highway projects is
handled by the local employment
office, which has full control of it
under stipulated regulations Mr.. Small
closed by asking those present to refer
complaints to him and he would be glad
to explain the situation to the dissatis-
fled Lion Krall expressed the clubs
appreciation of the information Mr..
Small had brought to them
Carleton Joughin acted as tail twister
during the evening, substituting for
Lion Kemp upon the latters' plea Of
being indisposed He said he questioned
the truth Of that excuse, paid vigorous
compliments TO Lion Kemp and also
explained to the new members the
duties Of the tail twister. Lion Marshall
Murray also had little fun at the
expense Of Lion Kemp.
Explains Court House Status.
Later Lion Murray explained the
status of the new court house project,
told about no bids having been sub
mitted for the bonds when first offeredi
said they We're being re-advertised for
sale on March l6, and remarked he be-
lieved they could be sold at that time.
A motion was finally adopted-upon
the suggestion of Lion Murray-to the
effect that a resolution be forwarded
to Senator Wheeler, Congressman Mon
Afghan, to Lions International and to the
PWA, said resolution urging upon the
PWA favorable and speedy action on.
the county's application for a grant of
funds for new court house. Senator
Wheeler and Congressman Monaghan
will be asked to work for the grant
as will also Lions International. SO
Lion Welch explained that the coun-
tvs original application for grant for
library building had been approved
and that an amendment to this applica-
ton to include funds for a new court
house had also been accepted. That left
the application for court house funds