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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-05-02
Passes Away At Home Of
Daughter In Eureka After
Short Illness.
HELPED ORGANIZE
FIRST STATE BANK

Honorable James E. Leary, state rep
resentative, died Saturday morning at
the home of his son-in-law, Prof. E. E.
Price.
Born March IT,, 1860, James Edward
Leary came to Libby in April, 1906.
Before coming west, he took an active
part in political and business affairs
in Wisconsin. He served as county clerk
of Lincoln county, Wisconsin, and as
city treasurer of Merrill, Wis. When the
late governor, Bob Lafollette, changed
the system of assessing, Mr.. Leary was
appointed supervisor of assessments.
For number of years he was en-
gagged in the lumber business and when
he came here in 1906. he was one of
the organizers of the Dawson Lumber
company, later purchased by Shevilin
and Hixon and now owned by the ].
Neils company.
He was also one of the organizers of
the A. L. Thompson Banking company,
now known as The First State Bank
After selling his lumber interests, Mr..
Leary became active in developing
mining properties.
1uIlilE tile L1ouDlCd sadJS AL LDlut
when Lincoln county was organized,
Mr. Leary ably represented his consti
tuents as the first state senator from
the new county At the last election,
the people of Lincoln county once again
honored him by sending him to The
legislature as state representative,
where he made fine record in voting
for and supporting the interests Of the
people Of Montana.
The news of his untimely death came
as a great shock to his multitude of
friends who knew him affectionately as
Jim" and loved and respected him
for his ready wit and kind heart.
He is survived by two daughters,
Mrs. E. E. Price of Eureka, and Miss
Grace Leary, Idaho Falls, and by three
sons, A. r. Leary of Bend, Ore; Ray
Leary of Portland. Ore, and Ed Leary
of Libby, all Of whom were present at
the funeral. The sympathy of the people
of the entire county is extended to the
sorrowing relatives.
Funeral services were held at st.
Joseph's Catholic church, the Rev. Fir.
Kelley. officiating Burial services were
conducted at Libby by the Rev. Frs.
McCrory and Kelley. Pallbearers at
Eureka were: Wave Brown, Frank
Sabin, Lou Fetterly, Frank Thomas, Jay
Sailing and George McGlynn. Pallbear
ers at the services held in Libby were.
w. N. Curtis, Doctor Boyle, William
Applequist, Frank Baney, M. D. Row
land and Vernon Crotteau.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-05-02
CONTRACT AWARDED FOR
REMOVAL OF SLIDE

The Oconnor Construction company,
has been awarded contract to remove
the rock slide on the highway six miles
west of Libby.
The presence Of this slide makes it
necessary for users of this highway to
detour over the old goat trail" known
as the Libby Troy switchback.
1t would seem that immediate steps
should be taken to prevent blockade
of this sort next spring as people Of
this vicinity are becoming thoroughly
disguested with the annual pilgramage
they are forced to make over the noun
tain. The removal of this slide will be
a boon to those who are forced 10
travel this road
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-05-02
FEDERAL LAND BANK MAKES
SECOND INTEREST REDUCTION

SPOKANE, May 1.-The Federal
Land Bank of Spokane has announced
second interest rate reduction, and
since April 10 new loans made through
and endorsed by the Farm Loan As
ISOLATION are being written at Az per
cent interest, the lowest in 18 years of
the land banks history.
Passing on to farmers the benefits
of an improved market for its bonds,
the bank on April / began making new
loans at. Az per cent The reduction
: to Az per cent followed when a new
issue of bonds was marketed on 3A
per cent interest basis. The bank is
allowed margin of | per cent for
!, operating expenses
Loans made directly through the
bank, without guarantee by local bor-
rower-owned associations bear II to /
per cent higher rate, or 4A per cent at
present. The interest rate on land bank
commissioner loans, made out Of a
special fund for emergency refinanciag
purposes, will remain at per cent per
annum.
While old borrowers do not share
the newly announced reductions, they
have been granted a temporary reduc-
ton to Az per cent until July 1888,
with the privilege of deferring pay
ments on the principal portion of their
insta11neIits@ II their mortgage is not
otherwise in default.
THE land bank was organized to give
farmers dependable source of funds
for mortgage financing at the lowest
possible cost" says President E. M
Ehrhardt, and it has steadfastly full
filled this mission, operating on the
cooperative principle for constructive
service"
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-05-02
CONFRATERNITY LADIES
HAVE PLEASANT MEETING

The Confraternity Ladies Of the
Catholic church were delightfully."- en-
tertained at the home of Mrs. William
Nelson. There were six tables of bridge,
the high score being won by Mrs. Susan
Carlton, and the low score went to
Mrs. Pete Shea. The average score was
received by Mrs. E. Racicot
The hostesses were Mrs. George
Stoltz, Miss Frances Schouweiler and
Mrs. William Nelson. At the close of the
evenings entertainment a splendid
lunch was served.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-05-02
J. A. ROCKEFELLOW
DIES AT HAMILTON

]. A. Rockefellow, for many years
a resident Of Libby, passed away We'd
nesday, May /, at Hamilton, Montana
Funeral services will be held at that
place Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs Rockefellow left Libby
about two years ago for California,
where Mrs Rockefellow died year
later. Mr.. RockefelloW moved to Hamil
ton short time after her death, where
he has since resided
His many Libby friends will be
grieved to learn of his passing.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-05-02
BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL
WOMEN'S CLUB MEETS

Twenty-Five members attended The
monthly meeting of the Business and
Professional Women's club at Turner'S
Tavern, April a.
A song fest was held before and after
dinner, after which committees for The
coming year Were appointed by the
president, Miss Letha Williamson.
The question of sending delegates 10
the state and national conventions at
Bozeman and Seattle was discussed and
a decision will be reached at theGaext
meeting at the New Model cafe on
May 20
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-05-02
JOHN QUIRK NEW VENDOR
EUREKA LIQUOR STORE

The Eureka liquor store was moved
last Thursday from the Montana hotel
to room Of the building occupied by
the Eureka Mirror.
Martin G, Hoffman, chief accountant,
Bill Mulholland, travelling auditor and
F. w. Mccormick, vendor from the
Libby store, assisted in the transfer Of
the stock.
John Quirk, we'll known resident of
the Eureka district was appointed
vendor.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-05-02
CHIEF OF PLANTING
INSPECTING WORK

Percy Metis chief Of planting from
the Missoula forestry office is inspect
ing the Seventeen Mile creek job. There
are so men employed on this work. The
camp will be run for about three weeks.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-05-02
CHARLES BEARDSLEY.
LINCOLN COUNTY MEET TO BE
HELD SATURDAY.

AS nearly as the records can be
traced the Lincoln County Meet was
organized in 1916, when the Libby
High School won the initial meet, the
next two years went to the County
High School and from then on it has
been a see-saw affair with the honors
about even. The local high school has
an enviable record in scholarship hav-
ing won that part of the meet for the
past six. years without break The
relay, on the other hand, has been
consistently taken by the Eureka teams
SO that every meet offers a chance for
some upset In the grade meet, which
is scored separately from the high
school, the Roosevelt School has taken
the athletic features with aggravating
regularity while the Libby Junior High
has cantured the scholarship end OF
the battle in the same manner.
Last year Troy was strong con-
tender and with the Iron Man" Coff-
man they will be favorifes in the Sat
urdav's affair. Unfortunately the loss
OF time and equipment by the County
Hiuh School has caused them to drop
track and commercial contests for this
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-05-02

George Hayes, in the direction Of The
play. Tiger House. for the Junior
class scored a decided dramatic sri-
umph when it was presented last
Thursday in the Junior High auditor
ium.
The success of the mystery play can
be judged by the reaction of the audi
ence. Small children climbed under the
chairs and women gripped the arms
of their escorts when, in particularly
thrilling moment, the tiger reached
from his hiding place for new victim
or principal disappeared with terri
flying screams into darkness. The play,
in addition to entertaining and mystify-
ing the audience, provided opportunity
for the bringing to light much undis-
covered talent.
Vava Dicken (the leading lady, Erma
Lowrie), moved and spoke with natural
grace and feeling Marguerite Reedy in
the minor part Of Mrs. Murdoch gave
the most consistently human drama
tization in a play where the majority
of the players lived and felt their parts.
Harold Martin, as Arthur Hale, did ex-
IGilCIlL WOlh Ill LIE POI u dJdl vi ~ iiicli
with two distinct personalities. His sec
ond identity remained mystery until
the climax.
Dorothy Sleizer as Aunt Sophia with
and without teeth and Billy Mann
(the bugologist) added the necessary
comedy elements.
Carol Sterling, in the role of Peggy
Van Ess, gave evidence Of superior
dramatic ability. She spoke her lines IN
a realistic manner.
Fred Metzger the "Yami," Sheldon
Thomson as Thompson, and Gordon
Lusher as Macintosh, supported well
the other members of the cast.
An interesting and attractive stage
gave evidence to the efficient and ar
tistic work of the stage crew. Sounds,
lights, and effects contributed to the
success Of the Tiger House mystery
play.
This work was done by Margaret
Redfield, Stella Stolarczyk, Paul
Gehrke, William Stolarczyk, and jim
mic Rubard.
George Hayes deserves much praise
for the selection Of play CT varied
type and good dramatic quality wherein
the players grew and developed and the
audience was pleased and diverted. The
play was finished performance worthy
Of any amateur group.
CHARLES BEARDSLEY.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-05-02

Birds Like Hairy Caterpillars
Fifty-three different species Of birds
have hae- -l-.s as.HQd feeding on hairy
caterpillars
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-05-02
Junior HIGH HONOR SOCIETY

The Junior High Honor Society were
presented with pins Tuesday.
To enter the society a pupil must
have at least rs points and that en-
titles him to one-dot pin. Betty
Baker, Jean Maize, Mary Martin, Louise
Moore, Glen McComas and Oscar Fields
were presented with one-dot pins.
To wear the two-dot pin seventh
grade pupil must have earned at least
IS Sc points by the second semester. Celia
Nolop, Gloria Mortenson and Richard
Neils each won 40 points or more their
first semester, SO they each won Two
dot pin.
The torch is the highest honor in the
society and calls for 100 points. Borghild
Rolseth, Jeannette Richardson and
Continued on page ~
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-05-02
Spokane Man Present.

Guy Hollister, present president of
the Spokane Lions club spoke a few
words. Members of Miss Viola Bessey's
tap dancing class were next on the
program, giving some very entertain
ing numbers. Miss Harriet Haaland and
Miss Lorraine Mallick danced the first
number and the Misses Viola Mason,
Lorraine Weidner, Irene Coffman and
Dolores Joy the second. Little Frances
Sanders danced a solo number. Virgil
Warren of Spokane immediate past
governor of District Number 10, was
next called upon Next upon the pro-
gram was Miss Margaret Clay who
played one of Fritz Kreister's compost
tons as violin solo, accompanied at
the piano by Miss Lura Fewkes.
District Governor introduced
jim Krall, president Of the Libby
Lions Club, then introduced the dis
trict governor, Hal Ostlund Of Leth-
bridge, Alberta, who addressed the
club and its guests in forceful, i'm
pressive way before presenting the
charter to the Troy club He dwelt on
the good will existing between the
United States and Canada, stating that
they were the Nonly two nations IN the
world whose borderlines are not forth
fled. remarkable thing in view OF the
conditions in Europe.
Mr.. Ostlund spoke Of the north and
south dominion Of -Lionism in Alberta
Continued on page 81
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-05-02
THE
JUNIOR PLAY OUTSTANDING
SUCCESS.

George Hayes, in the direction Of The
play, Tiger House." for the Junior
class scored decided dramatic tri-
umph when it was presented last
Thursday in the Junior High auditor
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-05-02

year but the meet will be plenty hot
with Troy in both lines. The Eureka
grades will compete as usual.
Below are given the records of the
county meet from 1926:
Typwrtting l, Irene Griffiths (LC)
Sd words, 1888
Typewriting II, John Curtis, Ul
TIA words, 1927.
Shorthand l, Mildred Larson, (LC),
so words, no mistakes, 1928
Shorthand II, Edith Jewell, (L), 30
words, no mistakes, 1890
Shorthand I, Viola Bessey, o., 70
words one mistake, 1892
Shorthand H.. Margaret Rouse, I),
80 words, two mistakes, 1882.
Shot Put, Williams, IL, as 1924
1881.
Pole Vault, Hubbard, (T),, 1913, 1929
100 yard dash, Katarzy, I), 1914,
1884.
Mile, Rusher, O), 4-571a, 1888.
High Jump, Roholt, LC), SIS. 1884.
High Hurdles, Minde, U), 17-3, 1884.
Discus, Williams, (L), 1924, 1881.
440 dash, Elliott, (LC), So, 1882.
Low Hurdles, D. Elliott, (LC), %
1888.
Javelin, Williams, (L), 1898, 1881.
go DASH c. Elliott, LC), %, 1882.
$50 yard run, Rowland, I), 2-13-1,
1882.
Broad Jump, Mccarthy, (LC), 20
feet, 1882.
Relay, ICl, D. Elliott, c. Elliott,
Genre, Marin, 1-38, 1882.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-05-02
SENIORS TRIUMPH.

The seniors have for the fifth time
proven themselves superior to the
other classes in scholarship with the
average of GA The frosh came second
with an average Of SAB, the juniors
third with $50 and the sophomores
fourth with 489. The seniors as this
years winners Of the scholarship con-
test will have their class numerals
engraved on the silver loving cup. This
contest is conducted by the Honor
Society,"
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-05-02
HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLL

Clair Borden Edward Neils Martin
Neils, Dick Richards, Ruth Holiday
June Miller, Dorothy Rasmussen, May
nard Carlson, Kenneth Karnes, Alfred
Measure. Paul Moody, Donald Whit
man, Luella Fowler, Elizabeth Huchala,
Phoebe LaMunyan, Gertrude pival,
Dorothy Zawadke, Violet Becker, Dor
othea Crater, Joyce Daggett, Marie
KuiaWa, Jean Mooney, Helen Zaianc,
Gordon Leigh, Robert Neiis, James
Rubard, Shirley Fuller, Mary Margaret
Gildea, Betty Mann, Gladys Rolseth,
Stella Stolarczyk, Lucille Syverson.
ROUND RY ROUND.
Home Economic Notes:
Is Marion losing her grip? Dorothy
Rasmussen now seems to be keeping
the girls in stitches" But maybe
Marion is saving her excess spirits for
the sixth period Who can tell?
The Home &c. Expert saw.
Bean Corbet hugging the register
]. Norma Beasley expounding on the
merits of her project -. Vada Roestel
really working (not as on cleanup day.
Helen Parker and Dot Rasmussen
with their minds made up the same
way . . Helen Martin wearing the
dress she made ). June Miller saying
Mother doesn't like green on me but
papa does" (She wears blue) !.
Miss Sonner laughing J. i. Clara
Schneider saying Swamp Creek styles
are very chic !. Edith getting the
low-down on Lyle Tsk! Tsk! ). Ruth
Holiday doing the girls Latin while
teachers back is turned . While The
girls Of the class are studying colors,
Madeline Lucas coming to school with
red stockings, green and brown dress
and a yellow sweater She's been
watching Paul Gehrke lately The
schedule on the front board in the as
semblfh still very neat and CLEAN!
junior meH HONOR SOCIETY.
The Junior High Honor Society were
presented with pins Tuesday.
To enter the society a pupil must
have at least Is points and that en-
titles him to a one dot pin. Betty
Baker, Jean Maize, Mary Martin, Louise
Imperial Valley press., 1935-07-26
Engineer Assigned
To Beautify Canal
In Calexico Area

WASHINGTON, July 26. U.P)-
DR.. Elwood Mead, reclamation COM
missioner, today assigned a depart
mental engineer, r. B. Williams, to
go to Calexico, Calf, next month
to present his proposal for land
scaping the All-American canal at
that point.
Calexico citizens had protested
against routing the channel half a
mile north, asking that it be run
under the city.
Engineers held that plan unfeas-
ible. Mead then suggested land
scaping.
IT believe the canal can be made
an outstanding feature of the city,
and a direct asset" he said.
although it has never been at
tempted in this country I have seen
canals in Australia that formed
beautiful parks without impairing
their usefulness"
Mead asked Robert Gordon
Sproul, president of the Universe
ty of California 20 provide IAN out
standing landscape architect" to
supervise the work.
Meads plan calls for grading OF
the banks to make gentle slopes for
a flat-bottomed artificial river.
Boat landings and swimming
pool would be constructed.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-07-26
Declares Wife Had
Four Ex-Husbands

LOS ANGELES, July 26. U.R)-
Lieut.. Edgar t. Neale, navy avia-
tor married Doris D. Neale in the
belief she was a widow but learned
later she had four ex-husbands, all
alive, he charged in suit for di-
vorce on file today.
Claiming his wife misrepresent-
ed herself before their marriage as
having had only one husband who
died, Lieut. Neal asked the divorce
on ground of cruelty or an annul-
ment on the ground of fraud.
He also accused Mrs. Neale of ad-
vertising prior to their marriage II
San Diego, Calf, newspaper fol
husband, declaring she was will
ing to marry any man who Woulc
endow her with $4,000 on their we'd
ding day.
In a cross-complaint, Mrs. Nealt
charged her husband had once re-
fused to take her to a naval off
GERS ball, attending with anothe
! woman.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-07-26
Women viii Seek
National Lottery

WASHINGTON, July 26. U.H -
Lobbyists headed by Mrs. Oliver
Hartman of New York, arrived to-
day, prepared to do almost any
thing-even to kissing Speaker Jo-
seph w. Byrns-in their campaign
to legalize lotteries.
Byrns, standing front of news
reel cameras on the capitol steps,
said Mrs. Hartman was a beautiful
and charming lady, but that a
street corner was no place to kiss.
Mrs. Hartman, president of the
national committee for legalizing
lotteries endorsed bills introduced
by Rep. Edward A. Kennedy (DemO &,
New Jersey, for establishing ma
tional lottery to raise money to pay
the soldier bonus and provide gen.
eral funds for the treasury. She
was escorted to Byrns by her con-
gressman, William I. Sirovich.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-07-26
Refrigeration
Talk Giuen At
KiuDonis Meeting

Modern automatic refrigeration
and cooling systems formed the sub
ject of an interesting talk at the
meeting of the Ell Centro Kiwani9
club today by Robert H. Parker.
He emphasized the need of keep
ing foodstuffs in safe condition
during hot weather and declared
comfortable working quarters dur
ing the summer season are great
aids to the efficiency of workers.
Cooling systems are a compara-
lively new phase of modern engi-
neering, he said, and while great
accomplishments have bene mace
in this line improvements are also
continually being made and retr1g-
Grafton engineers are making con-
slant study of methods to increase
the efficiency of refrigeration.
President Raynor Clemons an
nounced a joint meeting of the Ell
Centre, Calexico, Brawley, Yuma
and Banning clubs in the latter
city on the night of August 7. This
meeting, suggested by the local
chamber of commerce, hopes 70
bring about an agreement for CO.
operation of the people of Banning
and Beaumont in routing east
bound tourist traffic through I'M
perial Valley.
Aubrey Moody acted as chairman
of the day
Imperial Valley press., 1935-07-26
.LAGUARDIA To
STAND FAST
ON DECISION
Continued from Page One)

of discrimination against Ameri-
can citizens in GEfmany," LaGuar-
dia said he was unaffected by pro-
tests because "I am concerned only
with enforcement of a city ordin-
ance." The ordinance prohibits
grant of occupational licenses to
aliens except Orientals for laun-
dry purposes" A 1923 treaty
pledged the United States and
Germany to reciprocal licensing of
members of professional, scientific
and other classes, but the mayor
said he didn't believe 1t nullified
New York otdlnances.
Two German groups, the Friends
of New Germany and the Steuben
Society of America, sent protests to
LaGuardia from meetings. Joseph
Schuster, alien president of Friends
of New Germany, recommended
that "if the mayor thinks he's ma
yor of the Jews he should go to
Palestine"
The Jewish labor committee Is
sued a statement lauding the may
or for "a courageous stand
Washington dispatches indica-
ted the German government viii
recommend to the frustrated mas
seur that he exhaust resources IN
American courts before seeking
diplomatic aid.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-07-26
Another Board In
"NeW Deal" Set-Up

WASHINGTON, July 26. (U.D -
Harry L. Hopkins, works progress
administrator, today announced ap-
pointment of a works progress ad-
Yisory board of five TO seven mem
berS intended to present an out
side viewpoint" on the $4,000, 900, 900
works program.
Three members have already been
named: George Creel, San Fran
cisco author and Democratic lead
er; Ernest Klein, Chicago German
language publisher, and Edward A.
O'Neal, president of the American
Farm Bureau federation.
The board will serve without SAL
airy.
THE works progress advisory
board" said Hopkins, has been
established so that the Works
Prograss administration may re-
ceiYe benefit of advice of qualified
people representing important seq
ments of American life"
Imperial Valley press., 1935-07-26
Rogers And Post
In NeU Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE, N. M, July 20.
WP)-Wiley Post, his wife and VIII
Rogers, the actor, were here today
after an unannounced flight from
Los Angeles in the new plane in
which Post hopes to fly to Russia.
The trio arrived last night and
retired to a hotel without announc-
ing plans for today. Reports from
Los Angeles were that they intend
ed to fish in New Mexico.
Post has invited Rogers to ac-
company him to Russia and when
the comedian arrived at the Los
Angeles airport yesterday after
noon, stocking up on chewing gum
and bought couple of magazines,
the report spread that the Russian
junket was on and that Post was
flying to Seattle on the first leg OF
the trip.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-07-26
BY WALLACE CARROLL
United Press Staff Correspondent

GENEVA, July 26.-Italy won q
tactical victory in preparation for
the impending council meeting on
the Ethiopian dispute as the secre-
tariat prepared today TO forward
President Maxim Litvinov's tele-
gram to council members, suggest
ing the session open next Wednes-
day.
The council will be convoked on
the basis of the resolution Of May
25, as Italy desired, instead Of on
the basis Of Ethiopia's appeal for
an immediate meeting.
The May 25 resolution dealt sole
ly with the submission of frontier
incidents to arbitration. II provid-
ed the council would convene if the
four arbitrators were unable 70
agree by July 25. Consequently,
conyocation on this basis may ia
cilitate Italy's plan 10 restrict the
councils work and prolong arbltral
procedure, instead of intervening
directly in the dispte.
That would give Italy another
month to complete her military
preparations before the council in
teryened again. On the other hand,
if the council were convoked on the
basis of the Ethiopian appeal, IT
might prove more difficult to keep
Ethiopia from asking for complete
league intervention.
The league published Ethiopia S
appeal today. II said the efforts
OF the four arbitrators had ended
ia complete and final disagree
ment" and asked Joseph Avenol,
secretary general Of the league. TO
summon members Of the council TO
an immediate meeting.