The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-04-18
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Crowds Attend
Variety Fair
Two Night Show by Junior
Woman's Club Proves
Unusual Success.
MUCH OF INTEREST
IN EXHIBITS

When the doors of the high school
gymnasium opened last Thursday eve
ming at o'clock Variety Fair started
with an enthusiasm and interest that
kept up until the close at 10 o'clock
Friday evening. Well over 1000 persons
were in attendance the two nights, over
500 coming the first night and many
returning the next. The Fair was spon-
sored by the Junior Woman's Club with
Miss Inez Ratekin, Miss Lee COPYRIGHT,
and Mrs. Harold Rose in general charge.
Each department had one or more per-
sons in charge who we're in place to
give information and show their ex-
hibits.
Entering the gymnasium door, i'm
mediately to the left the, handicraft
section started Miss Greta Krause and
her helper, Mrs. John FINLAND, had
many lovely and interesting objects 10
show. Hooked and woven rugs, lunch
con sets, pillows, needlepoint, PLAQUES,
embroidery work and cut work articles
formed collection that showed how
artistic and capable our Libbyites are.
The model department under Miss
Margaret Sleizer claimed its share of
attention With its handmade violin,
airplane model, book ends, ship model,
Alaskan flowers and other interesting
models it had great many admirers.
History Exhibit Interests.
The rendezvous of the men and boys
was the historical department under
the capable direction of Mr.. A. A. Wood.
loader guns to Colts AS was constant
delight to those gathered around. The
old spinning wheel, Indian arrows,
ivory pieces, swords and sabres, stamp
collections, old historical maps, and
many others too numerous to mention
kept the close attention of the spec
tators. Mr. William Herbert had min
eral exhibit with the historical depart
ment that contained many interesting
minerals.
The end of the room was covered by
an attractive picture collection. Mrs.
Harold Rose and her helper, Miss
Laure Botchek, artistically arranged
the collection against background of
light green Included were original oil
paintings, etchings, PLAQUES, prints
and others.
The china department contained
many varieties and types of china and
porcelain ware. Wedgewood, Lennox.
Haviland, Beleek and beautiful hand
painted china were included in the .ex-
hibit Miss Marjorie Stevens was in
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kept china lovers in constant attention.
Mrs. Vernon Bessey had her lace
collection arranged with pink paper
underneath to show off to good adj
vantage the intricate designs. Table
cloths, bedspreads, luncheon sets, and
shawls were very pretty and many en-
vious eyes were cast on them.
Oriental Treasure Chest.
The southwest corner of the gym
had been transformed into an Oriental
treasure chest Oriental rugs, screens
and paisley shawls comprised the walls
with an opening for the crowd to enter.
AT the entrance were too hall candle
sticks with burning candles. Mrs. James
Blackboard, Jr., Junior president and
this department chairman, was dressed
in beautiful Chinese costume of Law
ender silk jacquet and skirt Of many
colors. Assisting was Mrs. Ikeda, who
explained great many OF the treasures.
Incense burned in a lovely burner
placed between two groups of candles.
The many lovely Oriental treasures
were too numerous to be given in de-
TAIL
In the balcony, around the entire
room hung 40 quilts and coverlets COL
lected and shown by James Blackboard.
Jr. Intricate quilting patterns, very old
quilts and coverlets made this group
very popular. A hand loom was on dis
play in one corner Of the balcony
Fashion Show Great Success.
The first of-the two programs con-
nected with Variety Fair was the
Fashion Show on Thursday evening at
o'clock. This show would have been
a. credit to much larger place than
Libby and many favorable comments
were heard.
To the accompaniment of appropri-
ate music played by Miss Blanche
Fousek, the models came in the side
door of the auditorium, up to the
decorated stage, displayed their gowns
and proceeded down on the opposite
side of the stage This gave ample time
ITO see the details of the garments.
The first group consisted Of the home
economic girls who had made their own
clothes under the direction of Miss
Sonner. Miss Ruth Switzer announced
the groups which were: Shocks, by
Carol Sterling, Helen Zajanc and Bon
ME Simpson; sports shorts by Norma
Ganache, Shirley Brinton and Madeline
Lucas; waists by June Miller, Airline
Klinger, Clara Schneider, Lucille Tur-
ner, Dorothy Hoefner, Edith Dorring-
ton; dresses by Gretchen Kienitz, Helen
Martin, Ruth Baeth, Vada Roestel;
afternoon dresses by Carol Sterling,
Lucille Spencer and Marjorie Keller.
Some Of the girls wore hats furnished
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