The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-05-02

and Montana as a thing making ior
better friendship III the Two Countries.
He talked Of the Lions club as a service
organization rendering service 10 the
community the state, the nation and
finally to the world. through its inter-
national organization with he resulting
growth of friendly relations and COM
mon. interests between the nations. He
stated that six new clubs had been
added to this district number 81 during
the year, making total of "a III the
district Troy, he said, chartered with
the largest charter membership OF any
of the &c clubs in the state.
In accepting the charter. President
Dean spoke briefly and 10 the point,
first remarking that it would be an
anticlimax if he tried to speak after
the soul-stirring speech Of the district
governor. "Lionism III Troy has al
ready left its mark, said Mr. Dean.
1T has been accepted as part 81
our community and its potentialitles
seemed to have met at definite need
for an organization Of its nature. By
united effort we know that cities have
proved a much fuller and richer lite
for their citizens. The examples are
multitudinous Lionism IS that cement
that ties together the efforts of better
builders which if divided would be
doomed to fall But by becoming a
member club of Lions International
well do we appreciate how the horizon
of our group is broadened. With those
great goals of Liberty, Intelligence and
Our Nations Safety as the motto OF
our club we note what limitless pos
sibilities are ours as an organization.
Joined with $4,000 other men whose
purposes are parallel with ours we
march onward together not single
handedly but united indeed But as we
work so do we play, for ours is club
that condemns the over serious, the
hong faced attitude which has caused
many, to forget that fun is healthy and
that comical relaxation Is the SAVING
grace of many a situation that might
otherwise be lost by over seriousness.
Laugh and the world laughs with you
is Just as true today as when first
uttered
Dean Makes Acceptance Speech
I'm accepting this charter tonight for
the Troy Lions Club in capacity as its
president" said MIR Dean, Il feel that
it is not only a singular honor but
responsibility which has been bestowed.
In keeping with this responsibility we
should fittingly pledge ourselves to
promote above Of our native land, our
flag salutes and in this to strive for
honesty, reciprocity. and cooperation IN
business, community betterment and
municipal growth.
Through all Of this good fellowship
is to permeate our entire group and this
is at no time to be married by giving
vent to political prejudices or religious
differences. In such an organization
we are linking together reservoirs OF
power which when turned loose in the
right direction can accomplish great
good for the community. Thus we are
here to serve We sincerely welcome the
hearty cooperation of all organizations
in achieving those aims for which all
Lions stand
"One voice raised alone may scarcely
be heard but when the Lions roar their
approval Vi AiSdppluFdl4 dS d group ~
must carry weight; it must be heard.
As an intergal part of the great or
ganization. which is comparatively
young but built on principles which are
as old as the ages, we do now dedicate
our club to those aims for which all
good Lions stand We believe that it is
not too much to hope that when the
results Of this club existence shall have
been surveyed down through the years
it may truthfully be said that Troy was
better place in which to live because
of its Lions Club
The clubs responded with a hearty
Lions roar for President Dean and
District Governor Ostlund
This concluded the program for the
evening, and after Lion Clay Parker Of
Libby had taken pictures Of the as
semblage, the floor was cleared for
dancing which was enjoyed until
shortly after midnight
The Lions wish to express their
thanks to those entertainers who were
not Lions and to the Libby and Spo-
kane Lions who so heartily contributed
to the success of their charter night.
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