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The Washington times., 1935-04-08
RESISTS
YEGG ATTACK

After breaking in a rear door of
the Firestone Tire and Rubber
Company, Third Street and Inde-
pendence Avenue, Southwest, early
this morning, thieves failed to
crack the safe of the firm and got
only So in nickels out of the cash
register.
Using tools of the company, the
thieves pried off the combination
and drilled holes through the lock.
William R. LansdoWne. service
manager, first to work al o'clock,
called the police. He said there
was about 81 900 in the safe.
The Washington times., 1935-04-08
Thin Man Hunted
As Boys Kidnaper

CHICAGO, April 8 U.N.S).
Hundreds of neighbors joined po-
lice today in a search for a tall,
thin man." believed by police to
be the abductor of four-year-old
Richard Max Perrot.
Abandoned houses and house
boats on the North branch of the
Chicago River were bein g
searched, investigators believing
the spindly derelict. may be hold
ing the boy prisoner. Fear the
boy has been slain was indicated
by an order to street department
workers to search all sewers and
manhOleS.
The Washington times., 1935-04-08
1000 Miners Push
Michigan Coal Bill

SAGINAW, Mich. April 8
1.NSO.-An army of more than
1000 union coal miners was
mohilizing today for march on
the State capitol in Lansing to-
morrow to lobby" for a bill which
provides for the use of State
mined coal in State institutions.
william Stephenson, of Bay
City, president of District "a,
United Mine Workers of America,
will lead the men, who plan to
pitch their tents on the capitol
lawn until the legislature passes
the bill.
The Washington times., 1935-04-08
Cav Will Become
Head of Exchange

NEW YORK, April 8 GN.sJ.
OptimiStically predicting better
business conditions with business
leaders anxious to go ahead"
Charles r. Gay, a governor Of
the New York Stock Exchange,
today announced acceptance OF
the nomination for the preSi-
dency of the worlds biggest trad
ing mart. Richard Whitney, in
Gu m bent president, also an
nounced acceptance of his NOM
nation for a post on the ex-
changes governing board.
The Washington times., 1935-04-08
Jimmy Nelson
Is Doing WelT'

FALL RIVER, Mass, April 9
GN.S0.-Jimmy Nelson, 13-year-
old San Jose (CalD boy operated
on Saturday for an inverted
stomach. fought bravely toward
recovery today with his condi-
ton "as good as could be ex-
pected." Alyce Jane McHenry,
1O-year-old Omaha (Neb.) girl
who successfully underwent a
similar operation a month ago.
anXiouSly awaited bulletins on
Jimmy's condition. The two have
become great friends.
The Washington times., 1935-04-08
Plane Sets New
East-West Mark

CHICAGO, April 8 Q.N.S).
Pilots had a new Eastto-West
record for commercial planes to
shoot at today.
Pilot Paul Reeder, Of United
Air Lines, flying a Boeing trans
port plane, established record
of three hours and So minutes
flying time from the field at
Newark, N. j., to Chicago yester-
day. The craft averaged 241
miles an hour for the 932 miles.
The Washington times., 1935-04-08
Young Weir Held
AS Drunken Driver

PHILADELPHIA, April 8 INS).
Ernest r. Weir. jr., 80, son Of E.
T. Weir, millionaire steel man and
arch foe of the NRA, was released
under 5000 bail here today on o
charge of reckless and drunken
driving. He was declared to have
been intoxicated by a police sur
geon after being arrested by mo-
torcycle policemen,
The Washington times., 1935-04-08
ILLNESS
!. FATEFUL IN i
WAR CRISIS
Unable to Attend Stresa
Farley and Push League
of Force" on Hitler

Emphasizing the Importance
of the European crisis, Great
Britain announced her Prime
Minister J. Ramsey MacDon-
aid, would head her delegation
to the tri-power conference at
stresa, Italy, to determine a
course of action in the face OF
German re-armament. De-
velopments in other capitals
included:
BERLIN-Germany, taken
aback by failure of Nazis to
win necessary twO-thirds OF
Danaig's parliament, prepared
to launch new drive to capture
the free city.
DANZIG-Parliamentary cleo
lions. giving Nazis so per cent
of seats hailed both as moral
cOndemnatiOns" of Nazi's foes
am as q set back for the NazlS
themselves.
LONDON-EurOpe more con-
fused than ever as result Of
weekend developments, HI. r..
KniCkerbOcker, famed rowing
correspondent, reports in COM
prehensive survey Of present
situation.
BY H. II. KNICKERBOCKER
world Copyright, 1885, by International
or part strictly probibite6l% &
LONDON, April 8 0NSoD
With two minor catastrophes, one
for Hitler and one for France,
Europe entered another of its de.
cisive weeks today in a state OF
greater confusion than ever since
Germany's denunciation Of the
Versailles treaty.
The Nazis' failure to win in
Danzig the two-thirds parliament
airy majority necessary to change
the constitution and establish a
dictatorship is a blow to Berlin
which, by curious chance, was
balanced by the news that Capt.
Anthony Eden is so i'll he cannot
go to Stresa.
Intrigue Fateful
On one hand, it is now possible
to argue that the Nazis, in the
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The Washington times., 1935-04-08
Wampler Loses
Plea to High Court
International News Service

The Supreme Court today de-
MED the petition of T. Morris
Wampler, of Washington, con-
victed of violating the income tax
law, for review of his conviction.
Wampler commended he was H.
legally tried in the Federal Dis
trict Court of Maryland when he
is not a resident of that State.
He is serving his term of Is
months in the Lewisburg pa
prison,
The Washington times., 1935-04-08
SUICIDE HALTS TRAINS

PHILADELPHIA, April 8 QN4S0.
Traffic over the Philadelphia sub
way and elevated systems was tied
up for 20 minutes today when an
unidentified man leaped to death
in front of a train, causing short
circuit.
The Washington times., 1935-04-08
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MEAN TEMPERATURES

weather Details on Page 20J
The Washington times., 1935-04-08
WASHINGTON FORECAST

Rain tonight, probably ending
Tuesday morning; not quite so
cold Tuesday.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-04-11
.CroonenberShs
OF
Patrol System
Two Patrolmen for Each of
The Twelve Highway
Districts.
DR.. H. j. McGREGOR
SUCCEEDS WARDEN

Mentana's new state highway COM
mission organized last week by electing
DR.. Harry ]. McGregor of Great Falls
chairman and lockwood Brown, Bill
ings, vice chairman. The commission
becomes the state highway patrol board
and elected the other member of the
highway commission, L. j. Croonen-
berghs of Missoula, as chairman of the
patrol board The patrol, with Croonen-
berghs as its chairman, will be conduct
ed by the maintenance department of
the highway commission. Maintenance
Engineer E. B. Donohue will act as
assistant to the chairman.
The IL highway districts of the state
will also be the patrol district, under
the provisions of the new law. The
patrol board starts the work of patrol
ing of the highways by appointing two
patrolmen for each district For district
No. l, comprising Lincoln, Flathead and
Lake counties, the board appointed
Robert Wright, Poison, and Ray E.
Bryan, Kalispell, as patrolmen
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-04-11
State Becomes
Active In Managing
Old Age Pensions
Law Passed by Last Legislature
Now In Effect-Lincoln County
Commission Named.

House bill No. 1875 passed by the 1885
Montana legislature is now the OLD
age pension law of the state. 1t repeals
the former law under which certain
old people have been obtaining pen
sions from the counties in which they
live.
Instructions to County Relief Admin
istrator Church state that at a meeting
of the State Relief Commission held
April l, a resolution was adopted
whereby all old person receiving old
age pensions from their respective
counties shall be entitled to such pen
sions and shall be paid such pensions
under the provisions of the new law.
Administration of the new law is
placed in the hands of the Montana
Relief Commission, with the board of
county commissioners of the various
counties ex-cfficio members for their
respective counties The law also stipu-
lates as members of the County Old
Age Pension Commission the members
of the. county relief committee, said
committee to be appointed by the state
relief commission.
County Administrator Church is in
receipt of instructions from the state
relief commission which state that for
the present the county relief commit
tees shall consist of the local county
administrator, the county attorney and
the county treasurer.
Section % of the new law provides:
If the County Old Age Pension
Commission shall deem it necessary, 1t
may with the consent of the State Old
Age Pension Commission, require as a
condition to the grant or continuance
of assistance in any case, that all or
any part of the property of person
applying for aid be transferred to said
County Old Age Pension Commission"
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-04-11
Judge c. W. PomeroY
: Passes In Spokane

Word was received in Libby Wednes-
>aay stating that Judge c. w. Pomeroy
of Kalispell had died in Spokane that
morning following an operation Of
about week or 10 days ago.
Judge Pomeroy was one OF the best
known attorneys of the state. He had
occupied position on the bench for
number of years and had frequently
been called on to sit with the supreme
court judges Not much is available
this week regarding his past life, but
friends here recall that when Flathead
county was created Al years ago. the
then young Attorney Po.neroy was ap-
pointed as judge of the newly created
judicial district, being n years old at
that time He was judge Of this district
for many years and had visited Libby
frequently. A more detailed obituary
will be published next week.
Funeral services will be held in Kali
ispell Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock,
with the Masonic lodge in charge. Sol
Hepner, grand master Of the order will
preside Mr. and Mrs M D. Rowland
Of this city plan to attend the funeral.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-04-11
Libby PIT. A.
Votes To Sponsor
Pre- Roundup
Will Arrange for Health Examination
Of Children Who Will Start to
School Next Fall.

Much interest was displayed at the
regular monthly meeting of the PIT
A., held Monday evening in the Junior
High auditorium, there being about $50
present. The meeting opened with COM
munity singing led by Mrs Blackwell
with Miss Fousek at the piano Mrs
DWinelle rendered two vocal solos in
her usual pleasing manner.
The regular business was transacted
A committee of three members was
elected to make nominations for the
officers for next year to be elected at
the May meeting.
The association also voted to sponsor
Pre-school Roundup to be held in
high school building Saturday, May IS.
Committees are to be appointed to
make survey of pre-school children
in Libby and arrange to have as many
as possible examined for physical de-
fects, such as bad tonsils, adenoids, and
teeth, SO that recommendations may be
made for corrections. Drs. Cairns and
Madden have kindly offered to con-
tribute their services, and our school
nurse, Miss Kessels, will assist Mr..
Wood states that there are over 70 al
ready enrolled for the first grade next
fall. 1t is therefore possible that only
these can be taken care of at the
Roundup this year, SO that they may
be ready to enter school in September
However, as many more as possible will
be examined. This seems very worth
while project, and the idea is being
worked out in many localities with
great success.
Mr. Wood then asked the parents 20
consider a suggested change in school
hours in Jr High School from 8 a. m.
to p. m. instead of $3.50, thus giving
more time to be devoted to extra cur
ricular activities, which he considers
very important, and obviate the neces-
sity of pupils remaining SO late after
school. He feels this extra half hour
will help greatly, although it will not
entirely solve the problem. He also
asked the parents to think seriously
concerning the idea of doing away with
report cards during the first three
grades. 1t is thought this might be a
wise thing to do.
Inez Ratekin played two beautiful
piano selections which were much en-
ioyed.
The president called upon Mr.. Wood
to tell of his contact with the secretary
Of the National Congress Of Parents and
Teachers at Spokane last week, and he
turned the subject over to Miss Nc
Grade who gave report of the adj
dresses given in the PIT. A. section.
The need of PIT A. s was emphasized
and their worthy detectives stressed.
Parent education is not the least of
these.
The meeting then adjourned for the
social hour at which time coffee and
cakes were served by the committee.
This portion of the meeting is con-
sidered by all who have had experience
with PIT. AS as very important, for
it is at this time that the parents and
teachers have an opportunity to be-
come acquainted.
Chairman Publicity Committee.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-04-11

roads committee explained provisions
of the bill require that the roads funds
be spent in the usual manner of fed
eral aid road funds, but sets up a diff
ferent basis for allocating the grade
crossing elimination allotment. The
chairman said these funds are to be
expended by the state highway de-
partments."
Grade crossing funds will be appor-
toned on basis, one-half on popula-
ton, one-fourth on mileage of federal
aid highway systems and one-fourth on
railroad mileage systems No portion Of
the funds needs to be matched by the
states.
The Hayden Cartwright amendment
to the work relief bill which established
the basis for allocating road funds also
gives preference in the unemployment
of labor to persons receiving relief, ex-
cept those in executive, administrative
or highly skilled positions and author
ICES the president to determine wages
and hours of work, SO that rates Of
pay for all highway work from federal
funds within state will be the same.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-04-11
American Legion
Sticks To Bonus

Following is the full text of a reso-
luton which was adopted by the ma
tional executive committee of the
American Legion, meeting in Indian
apolis on April 2, on the question of
obtaining passage Of legislation for i'm
mediate payment of the adjusted serv-
ice certificates:
1.-THE national executive committee of
The American Legion states.
THAT the national executive commit
tee Of The American Legion in special
session duly assembled at national
headquarters in the city of Indian
apolis, Indiana, on this the second
day of April, 1885, does hereby express
its full approval of the effort extended
and action taken by National Com
mander Frank NJ Belgrano, Jr., and the
national legislative committee in sup
port of and in endeavoring to carry out
the mandates of the Miami convention
and particularly that relating to the
payment of the adjusted service COM
pensation certificates.
T. That all World War veterans have
right to expect that their adjusted
service certificates will be paid in full
at this time at face value and with
cancellation of interest accrued and re-
fund of interest paid.
q. This organization is not concerned
with the merits or dement's Of initiation
or in any other controversial question
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-04-11
Moose Elect Officers.

At well attended meeting of the
Libby Moose lodge held Monday eve
ming, the following officers were elect
ed: F. D. Warner, dictator; Valmore
J. Lefebvre, vice dictator; VIM. L. Bae-
men, prelate; Glen E. Leckrone, secre-
tary; John FINLAND, treasurer; Fred
j. Carlson, trustee and H. T. Nelson,
supreme representative.
The Libby lodge and drill team was
invited to install the officers of the
Troy Moose lodge on April 20. The
installation viii be public and large
crowd from Libby is planning to at
tend.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-04-11
Respected Libby Man
Passes To Reward

Henry w. Nelson passed away at his
home in Libby last Saturday morning
after a critical illness of the past sew
eral weeks. He had been in poor health
for some time and had suffered much.
Funeral services were held Monday
afternoon at the Gompf chapel with the
Rev. r. w. Orr officiating. Appropriate
hymns were sung by Mrs j. K. Dwi-
nellie, with Miss Inez Ratekin accom-
PIANIST. Burial was in the Libby ceme-
terry.
Mr.. Nelson was born at Milan, ILL.,, on
Feb. 16, 1876, and was 50 years old at
his death. He was married to Miss
Maude E. Schuck at Milan on October
%, 1903. They moved to Taber Alberta,
in March, 1917, removing from there to
Libby in the spring of 1926 MIR. Nelson
was farmer. having followed that
occupation both in Illinois and Alberta.
Of late years he had spent most Of the
summers in Alberta where he and a
son conducted a wheat farm.
Mr.. Nelson is survived by the widow
and three children, Mrs. James Ostrup
and Edgar Nelson of Taber, Alberta,
and Mrs. j. A. Pondelick of Libby, and
by six grandchildren Also surviving
him are a sister and a brother Mrs.
Nah Chambers of Rock Island, ILL.,, and
Herbert Hokinson of Sherrard, Ill.
Mr., Nelson was man of sterling
character and highly respected by all
who knew him. The Borrowing rela-
tives have the sympathy Of the COM
munity in their bereavement.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-04-11
Troy Man Killed
By Falling Tree

TROY, April 11-John Kast of Troy
died last night in the Libby hospital
from injuries received when he was
struck yesterday by falling tree. Kast
and Henry Cole were cutting wood
and Kast had left to go home, Cole
continuing at work falling tree. After
being gone a short time, -Kast returned
for saw he had forgotten. Just as he
returned the tree fell and struck him.
One arm was broken in two places, a
collar bone was also broken and the
spine injured. He was taken to the
Libby hospital where he died.
Mr.. Kast was in his COS and has no
relatives here.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-04-11
SHOTGUN ROBBER SOON In TOLLS

COEUR DAL4ENE, Idaho. April T.
Edwin Smith, Is, Standpoint, was ar
rested near the municipal airport, three
miles north of town, soon after hold
ing up refreshnent stand on North
Fourth street about $50 tonight.
Threatening the proprietor with d
shotgun, Smith took about 81 from the
cash register and fled The alarm went
in to the police station and sheriff S
office and in stern chase the holdup
man was overhauled
A 80 caliber automatic was found
in Smiths pockets and high powered
rifle in the car.
Doris Running, "a, Libby, Mont, was
found with Smith. Both are in the
county jail.-Spokesman- Review.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-04-11
Montana Gets $13, 100000 For
Highway and Grade Crossing Work

WASHINGTON, April "a $780,
100000 appropriation for highways,
roads and streets, and $500, 0O0, 900
appropriation for grade crossing elm
ination today appeared to be lated for
the road programs SS0O,OO0,OOO share of
the federal work relief bill awaiting
the presidents signature.
Montana tentatively was allotted
S9,425000 for highways, roads and
streets, $4,284,OOO for grade crossing
elimination, a total of $13,709,000. Wy
omings figures were $3.50, 600; ST.
178,000 and $7,868,00O.
Chairman Cartwright of the house
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-04-11
Mrs. E. D. MADDEN
Elected Club President

The Libby Womans Club met Tues
day night with Mrs. Howard Miller in
the chair After the usual business
meeting the following officers for the
coming year were elected:
Mrs. Earl D. Madden, president;
Mrs. D. 0. Mount, first vice president;
Mrs. w. c. collars, second vice presi-
dent; Mrs. O. H. Nordstrom, secretary;
Mrs. W. H. Redfield, treasurer; exeeu-
tive board-Mrs. Earl D. Madden,
chairman, Mrs. D. o. Mount, Mrs. w
c. collars, Mrs. E. Erickson, Mrs. j
d. Harmon
The meeting then adjourned to par
ticipate in the annual joint meeting OF
civic clubs of the city.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-04-11

that is not within the scope of the ac-
tivities of The American Legion.
% Believing that the only bill which
is reasonably assured of final passage
is one which includes no other question
than the immediate payment Of the
adjusted service certificates, the ma
tlonal commander and the national leg
islative committee are directed to dill
gently pursue such a course as should
ultimately effect the passage Of this
type OF bill at this session of congress"
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-04-11
SHORT SESSION OF
DISTRICT COURT HELD

Judge J. EA lockwood conducted a
short session of district court in Libby
the first of the\ week The Federal
Land Bank of Spokane was given a
decree of foreclosure and sale against
the land Of Myrtle and Leon E. Hiatt,
ct al
The estates Of Agnethe Ludvikson
and Charles Wigren were closed and
administrators discharged.
Judge lockwood will conduct court
in Libby again on April %.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-04-11
School Election Calls
Out Large Vote

The school election in Libby Saturday
aroused considerable interest and called
out quite large vote, 422 ballots be-
ing cast. There were four candidates,
with two to be elected, Joseph Kujawa
and Mrs. Paul Church winning the
election. Mr.. Kujawa polled 308 votes,
Mrs Church 224 Mrs. w. A. Hills 1913,
and Ole Rolseth 1872 votes.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-04-11
$50 Auto Licenses.

Frequently one wonders how many
autos and trucks there are in Lincoln
county. Some light on this question is
given by the number of auto licenses
issued through the office of County
Treasurer Bessey. Up to Monday, April
5, 900 auto licenses had been issued by
the county treasurer's office. III
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-04-11
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT SIGNS
WORK RELIEF BILL

On Monday President Roosevelt
signed the huge work relief bill passed
by congress which appropriates $4880,
100000 The president issued at the
same time two ALLEGATIONS of the fund
SIPS, 100000 for maintenance of direct
relief and 100000 900 for continuation
OF the civilian conservation corps.
Now that the money is available it is
expected there will be more activity
in respect to forest service, highway
and CCC work
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-04-11
Superintendent Wood Honored.

Superintendent A. A. Wood of the
Libby schools was again elected 10
office at the annual convention of the
Inland Empire Education association
held in Spokane last week. Mr.. Wood
was reelected member of the execu-
tive board Of the association.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-04-11
NEW PLUMBING, ELECTRIC
SHOP OPENS FOR BUSINESS

Loren Gompf and Mac Petrusha an
nounce in this issue that their new
plumbing, electric and general repair
shop is now ready for business. Quar-
tiers have been opened in the building
formerly occupied by the Libby Furni-
ture company. The two men will
specialize in plumbing and electric
work but will also do anything in the
way of general repairing. Read their
announcement elsewhere in this issue.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-04-11
Entcrtains at Bridge.

Mrs. w. N. Curtis entertained group
of ladies at her home Saturday after
noon, bridge being the. diversion and
with four tables in play. Mrs. Chas. j.
Martin won the honors Of the afternoon
and the high score prize, while Mrs.
Timothy Miller won the prize for sec
ond high score. Refreshments were
served.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-04-11
CAN GET DRIVERS LICENSES
FROM COUNTY TREASURER

According to County Treasurer
Bessey, no definite information has yet
been received governing the issuing of
auto drivers licenses under the new
Montana law. However, Mr. Bessey
states it is known that application for
the licenses can be made either to the
county treasurer or direct to the regis
trar of motor vehicles at Deer Lodge.
Mr.. Bessey also is of the opinion the
new law will become effective not later
than May |.