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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-29

Presidential campaign, we were inter
ested in learning which party the ma
jority of the students favor.
We found that there are 1T Demo-
Gratis and 36 Republicans Four peo-
pie did not answer the question. We
also have one Socialist, one Non-Par
tisan, and one Communist.
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!
Celebrate Paper Wedding

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frost entertained
at dinner in honor of the second we'd
ding anniversary of their children. Mr..
and Mrs. Ben Frost, on Thursday even
ing. The table was cleverly decorated
to carry out the paper idea with a
lovely bouquet Of paper flowers in the
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-29
They Tell Me


Betty Baker declares that Shadow
Nelson has nothing to do with that
suspicious looking bandage on Ardith
Keller's eye. Your guess is as good as
mine
Norma Beasley is driving a blue
Ford VS. coupe
Ted Fowler is too, too fond Of draw
ing pictures.
Marie Kuiawa refused to 60 home
Saturday nieht. until a certain Dodge
sedan was backed to certain SPOT.
Earl Lovick's favorite expression is
want to make anything Of it,
Mary Cornell prefers to be "iust
nails" with everybody. and she thinks
Calvin Harley looks 'awfullv frail'
Nothing like being frank, Mary
Edward Nels is fast becoming quite
the ladies' man. he even makes up ro-
mantle noetry in his spare time
That Frederick Francis Clark Jr, is
enamored Of a YOUNG lady named Jean
cite. who lives in Fortine. We never
thought it of YOU Freddy
That Dick Richards had to give
Pershina Gooselaw the last half Of his
dance with a certain good looking miss
in Eureka last Friday night. Was Dick
burned up
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Ricky Palmer were up
from Kila to spend Sunday with rela-
tives here.
Matt Smith of Standpoint spent sew
eral days with his friend, John Buh-
miller and family, the first of the week.
Mrs. Juanita Peltier is convalescing
at the home Of her brother, John Nc
Clure.
Mrs. Joseph peltier is i'll at this
writing.
Mr.. and Mrs Paul Morrison motored
to Spokane on Sunday and spent sew
eral days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Darrell Roose went to
Libby Monday on business.
Russell Campbell of Cut Bank IS
home for a hunting trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Cook Mrs. Thatcher
and Bob Holstein enjoyed hunting
trip up Edna Greek several days re-
Gently.
The Full Gospel church is undergoing
many improvements these days a new
coat of paint on the exterior, window
coverings and thorough vanishing
inside are in process.
Mrs. A. c. Herbst Of Libby spent sew
eral DAYS with Mrs. G. B. Hamilton
this week.
Rev. Marsh was down from the South
Fork on Monday evening to get morse
feed for the pack string used by his
hunting party. Lawrence Kins came
down with him and brought an elk
and goat Mr. Marsh and. Merle Mel
son went IA miles farther up. He states
that elk are very scarce up there now
over 100 having been taken out by the
500 hunters who have gone IN. Mr.
Nelson succeeded in getting huge
grizzly and goat
Rev. Philip Of Libby is here helping
Rev. Dalton do repair work on the
church.
Jimmy and Howard Hobert were
weekend guests of the Ray fros'
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-29
Politics In Libby High School

Are you Democrat or Repub-
lican7' read question Of the ques-
tionnaire recently answered by the pu-
pills Of Libby High During this period
Of 50 many political speeches and the
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-29

center This. together with the vase.
was given the bride" Ben received a
lovely scrap book in answer to his hob
by of collecting clippings. I'd love to
describe the dessert but | promised
wouldn't - uestsiorfhe evening were
Mr-and- Mrs. Ben Frost and Mr.. and
Mrs. Chad French. This was an ex-
tremely enjoyable affair and much APP
preciated by those present
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-29
Frank A.
Haze|baker
Republican
Candidate
FOR
GOV F. r NO r

is one Of the keenest stu
dents Of state govern
ment in Montana. In a
long public career his
honesty and integrity
have never been ques-
toned. His character is
above reproach.
He and his running
mates for public office
are abundantly quail
fled to give Montanans
the high type of ad-
ministration we should
have.
Don't be /misled by
last minute attacks on
them. They would have
been made long ago if
they could be substan-
tiated.
d. Pol. Adv. by Republican State
ommittee.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-29
McComas to Head Boys Club for
Coming Year

On Tuesday evening, October ~.
tradition and all previous manner OF
form were disregarded when the Boys
Club elected Gordon McComas as its
president for the coming year. This is
the first year that this organization has
chosen an under classman as president.
Upon his election, McComas- promised
the club to carry out the duties OF his
position to the best of his ability. The
day following his election, however,
McComas said, II myself think that II
we as an organization wish to flourish,
we should be led by a person more ex-
perienced than | am
/ Gordon defeated Arnold Hanson,
Harry karnes. and Keith Lelgh-ali
Seniors win his exalted position.
Arnold Hanson was elected secre-
tary and treasurer.
Pepto- Misses
Everyone knows the Peptomists, their
cherry smiles. flashing colors, clever
skits, and school pen But let's see
when and how these Peptomists origi-
mated and why they visit in Libby high.
The Peptomists' society was formed
in 1929 by Miss Ruth Melby, and has
been in existence ever since. Miss
Melby chose the first members from the
/ Girls Glee Club. They were Margaret
Fennessy. Carol Wood Elizabeth Mar
tin. Jean Kienitz, Isabel Kienitz, PHYLLIS
Boyes, Edna Karnes. Genevieve Weld
man. Frances Keller, Viola Bessev,
Frances Jefferson, and Geneveve Hall.
They then wore white Stacks and
blouses with purple sashes and purple
and white caps. The school colors at
that time were purple and white. Both
the Commercial Club and the Masonic
Lodge requested them to give a short
program before their assemblies.
y Since then Miss F'ousek, Mr.. Boards
ley. and Mr. Haueland have sponsored
the girls. Each year they change THEN
costumes. and present some very unique
sl1its
The Peptomists this year at present
are working very hard on a skit anc
tap routine which they plan to take
to KalispelI to present before a meeting
Of the Montana Education association
Mrs. Erickson is directing them.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-29
General News

The Junior high was very highly en-
tertained last Friday, when Mr.. Hutton.
who is well known to the school and
city alike. talked from LIS until 800 on
the subject Of Early Education in Al
der Gulch.' An interesting phase of his
subject was his naming the characters
little grandmothers" and little grand
fathers" which is what they are at the
present time. Mr.. Hutton did not in
tend to speak so long, but the insistent
demands of the students compelled him
to finish his story.
Geraldine Brewington has enrolled IN
the IA grade.
The GA history class entertained the
6B history class last Tuesday with a
dramatization OF incidents in early
Greek history.
A masquerade will be held by the
junior high on Wednesday. April Is, III
the big gymnasium There will be
prizes for the best costumes of the boys
and of the girls. Lunch will consist Of
apple cider. doughnuts, and cup cakes.
The entertainment committee has
worked very long and hard to outline
program that will take care of 1T ar
dent "Hallowe' from 7.30 to 1890
when the band will play Home, Sweet
Home"
Marie Kuiawa and Ruth Holiday, ac-
companied by Cliff Haugland, director,
will leave Thursday to attend the state
music meet at Kalispell. Mr.. Haug-
land will assist in the direction Of the
wood wind section of the orchestra
Many different schools of the state are
represented at this meet it being in
collaboration with the convention of
the Montana Education association
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-29
Little Theatre Production

Work on the next Theatre Club pro-
cfuctiofi, Hiilbilly- Geuftship,n is
progressing rapidly. Among the good
" number who reported for the try
out held last Sunday afternoon the fol-
lowing were chosen as members of the
cast in the order of their appearance.
Luke Stilsby. Jim Hammond; Emmy
Peppin, Eva Hammond; Ma Peppin,
Mrs. Hileman. Lulu Triffett, Robette
Rogers, Seedie Triffett, Blossom White,
Wash Jeddo, Pat Campbell Sol Siler-
stein. Ambrose Gael; Louis Caters,
Cecil Elliott; Pappy Stilsby. Sterling
Schagel; Bridget O'Flannigan. Hazelle
Osmond; Rev. Boswell, Otto Olt
December 2 and 3 are the dates set
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-29

pd. Pol. Adv by Republican State
Committee.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-29

Winners of first places in the Farm
Products contest.
Sewing. Mrs. Harry Bolen.
2-Squash. Mr.. Bliss.
3-Angel Food Cake, Mrs. Ann
Eberth.
Pumpkins, George Evins.
5-Dark Cake, Aileen Cuffe.
Pop Corn, Mr., Bliss.
Canned Vegetables, ]. 7. Moore
s-Rutabagas, Mrs. Veon.
9-Potatoes, Mrs Veom.
10-Canned Fruits, j L Moore.
11-Canned Jelly, ]. 7. Moore.
12-Beans, Mrs. West.
13-Apples. ]. T. Moore.
14-Canned Jam, Mrs. Veom.
15-Mince Meat, Mrs. Veom.
16-Beets, Mrs. w. E. West.
The Washington times., 1936-01-13
NOW READ ON

It was only promise Of seeing him on Friday that got
her through that day without screaming going completely
to pieces The solemn music the pompous usners the ava
lanche flowers the words of the clergyman VINO acteo
he were on the closest with Dad and God ana
certainly had had speaking acquaintance with
The Washington times., 1936-01-13

MOTHER! If you could see
how you're Just CHOKING me, BY
all this! Don't you see that L
Oh, if you'd just really listen once
instead Of thinking your own way
and looking at me as If I was the
only one who was ever wrong, just
because I don't think the same
as you dol" 80,
Christie, dear, viii you tell
Rose I'd like some more not
water?"
And so she escaped.
Upstairs in her room the silence
was almost as oppressive as the
ouarreling downstairs. It wasn't
a real home. Just q house. In
spite Of the way Adele and Aunt
Nettie stuck together there wasn't
anv easy restful feeling between
them. Aunt Nettie sat like the
Rock Of Gibraltar, wearing every.
body down by her very bulk ana
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS would never
escape! She'd just wear herself
down, struggling. In the end they'd
still be together, Aunt Nettie and
her girls"
And what about her, Christine2
She didn't look very cheerful,
for one thing. She lifted the cor
ners of her mouth with her fin
gers, tried to smile. Fascinated
She stared back at her image.
Gould this be she, Christine
Cooper? This bedraggled-loohng
girl with skin the color Of skim
milk and eyes like two burnt holes
in a blanket?
What would Gene think Of her?
He'd he shocked horrifiedI He
thought she was so lovely. Talked
about her pink-satin skin, and her
honey-colored hair.
Frightened she took the pins
out of her hair, decided to wash
it. At least her hair couldn't have
changed much. With q good
washing and a brushing.
But next day when it was time
to dress to meet him she was still
dissatisfied. Her hair was all
right, but she looked tired, and
plain. The freckles showed 50,
now that she was pale. Could
anyone find her lovely? Would
Gene?
She pulled the smart little hat
back the way the SaleSwoman In
New York had shown her, slipped
into the Jacket Of her expensive,
beautifully fitted suit. At least
she was smart looking, she'd
learned how to wear clothes.
II do look nice!" she thought
almost happily.
with q last look at the little
gilt travelling clock by the bedside
she hurried downstairs to the
door, for Gene, who had waited q
month and three days to see her,
mustn't wait today.
Now that she was really going
to meet him, her knees felt weak.
It was the excitement, the strain
Of waiting. It would have been
better to have met him at home
that is, at Aunt Nettie's, or even
at q nOLSI LII OAAI&A0' 0UO AS
said he'd be in San Francisco
Friday at 1890, waiting at the
corner of Powell and Market.
She was warm and out Of breath
when she got there. and Of course
he wasn't there, because she was
so early.
So she waited. standing well
back against . drug store window,
to be out of the way. The cable
car. where but in San Francisco
do they have cable carS?-bumped
down the hill to Market, turned
around on its absurd turntable,
changed its bell, and bumped up
the hill again. Up and down Mar.
ket Street the four parallel lines
of surface cars whizzed cease
lessly. People jostled by her.
Something within her said. "He
isn't coming"
But Of course he was comingl
CTo Be Continued
Copyright. 1885, ~ King Features
Syndicate. Incl
The Washington times., 1936-01-13

Aunt Nettie sobbed softly un
der her black widows veil, and
Adele and Isabelle cried a little,
too. It seemed to Christie that
hers was the only dry eye there
She had lost her father. she was
desperately afraid Of facing the
future without him. the future
that she hadn't quite dared to
think about. but she had no
tears.
Twice during the services Aunt
Nettie looked at her reproach'
fully, and Christie knew that het
conduct wasn't just right. She
couldn't help it. though-she
couldn't cry.
But after the funeral was over
and they came back to the big
white house on the knoll in Pied
mont, Aunt Nettie ordered ctn-
namon toast and tea sent into the
sun-room, and after she was no
Of her black crepe, and her
plump body was relaxed In a
shell pink tea-gown, with cush'
ions behind her and the tea table
in front of her, she said:
Nov, we've all been through q
very sad experience. and we've
lost a very, very dear one. But
we all know that he wouldn't
want us to-Isabelle. DEAR,
s..o1IoarSe foIkinUl"
Isabelle turned another page OF
the thick, black book on her lap
'.Pm listening"
please, dearl After all, I'm
merely trying to consider you
giris! I was Just about to say,
that . that sad as am. I won't
selfishly impose a period Of mourn
ing on three young girls, with all
their lives to live. and-uh-gen'
tlemen friends, and
Then If it's all over, please eX'
cuse me. Lacking a gentleman
friend, I'll just go back to my
book. And, mother, while were
in the midst Of one Of our little
heart to heart talks, may ask
that YOU stop referring at least
to NE as a young girl? It Just
makes Us ridiculouS!"
Out came Nettie's handkerchief.
She bowed her head.
With q little cry Adele was on
her knees, her arm around her
mothers waist, poor ILL Oh mons!
Is. you make me SICK! Picking
on her, on a day like this! Don't
cry, dear-here-have a cake Is
didn't mean it, sugarplum!"
Sorry" Isabelle said Stiffly.
Nettie wiped her eyes and &C
cepted the tiny frosted cake that
Adele held out to her coaxingly.
The sisters exchanged hostile
glanceS.
"If could Just TELL you how
] loath being called young girl
at my age!-and being poked, and
prodded, and patted. and advised!
I'm going to rent a studio some
place, that's all. I've got Ito be
alone sometimes. Certainly there's
no chance in this house"
"StudioI"
with q 14room house, the love
Hest place could find. Your
very own suite-I,m sure that very
few young girls"
The Washington times., 1936-01-13
S'LOVe'S Litany''
Detrauded of Inheritance
Christine Fights Way
To Social HEIGHTS
WHAT HAS HAPPENED
BIZ HAZEL LIVINGSTON

Christine Cooper II and 1ovey is the daughter OF the
rich and eccentric Adophus Cooper Who made has money
in the Konde never speaks of the past and hates cities
While he dreams of the great things he @ do for Christie
bv and by she becomes secretly engaged to childhood
ssceehear Gene Dubois 'Oho promptly breaks her heart
to the citv svithout bidding Christie good-by.
Crushed at first BY GENES seeming dG 1 M Of net;
mental poe from him. Aunt Nete Adolphus second wte
and Christies late mothers sister, returns from trip 'th
her daughters Isabelle and Adele Christie does NOT care
for Aunt Nettie but tries to hide her feelings:
AS to the gtrs she does not pretend to like them nor
then her, Uas said that Isabelle the der 10aS about 49,
ears older than Adele 4Oho is blond and pretty and G0Gys
Rpeaks of herself as girl
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-06-04
NEY-CAMPBELL RITES

Mr.. Frank Matheney and Miss
Mamie Campbell were united in
marriage here Sunday morning at
eight O'Clock, at the Methodist Epis-
copal church, with Rev. Russell H.
Hoy officiating. Mr.. and Mrs. Ma
theney are we'll known and highly
regarded citizens of the county Mr.
Matheney for many years farmer
of York township, served two terms
as county commissioner, and his
wife was deputy recorder of Morgan
county for 13 years. She is an ac-
tive member of the local Methodist
Episcopal church They will reside
here in their property on North
Fifth street, recently purchased of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Scott.
The many friends of Mr.. and
Mrs. Matheney extend best wishes.
Mr. and Mrs. Matheney were the
recipients of a handsome floor lamp
from their former associates in the
court house. Wednesday evening
several of the court house people
and number of other friends gath
cred at the Matheney home as sur
prise, for greeting and general
social time and serenade, and
truck ride for the bride and groom,
all of which created lots of merri-
ment
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-06-04
JOHN Q. WHITE DIES AT HIS
HOME NEAR STOCKPORT

The death of John O. White, aged
about IS years, occurred at his
home near Stockport, Wednesday
morning at O'Clock. His death
came rather suddenly though he
had been in failing health for some
time. Mr.. White resided alone, but
his son Herschel White resides in
the same locality, and was situated
so that he could look after him. Be-
sides the son, Mr.. White leaves a
daughter, Kate White, who is To-
Gated at st. Petersburg, Fla.
The death of John @. White came
only five days after the death of his
sister, Mrs. Henry Hook, which is
reported elsewhere in this paper.
His wife died some years ago. He
leaves besides the son and daugh-
ter named, two brothers-Orb White
who is located in Virginia, and Thad
White who resides in Kansas, and
three sisters-Mrs. AIDA Miller of
st. Francis, Kan; Mrs. Ora Lyons,
a resident of Lawrence, Kan, and
Mrs. Mary Hollett of Salem, Ore.
Funeral services will be held this
Thursday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, at
the Van Fossen funeral parlors,
by Rev. Walter Clark, and
burial will be made in the Stockport
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-06-04
ELDRIDGE-DANIEL WEDDING

Surrounded by vases of white
peonies, Miss Mildred Eldridge of
Oak Hill was married Monday morn
ing to Mr.. Milford Danielson, Ma
rietta, in single-ring ceremony
read by the Rev. w. e. Campbell,
Wellston, pastor of the Oak Hill
United Brethren church. The bride
is the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. j.
J. Eldridge, and the service was
conducted in her parental home.
She attended Ohio University, and
has taught in the Washington coun-
ty schools. TIE groom is the son of
Dayton Danielson, Marietta, and is
connected with a Sinclair station in
Marietta.
For the wedding, Mrs. Danielson
wore a blue silk crepe gown with
passamenteria shoulders, then dress
ed in a navy blue wool crepe en-
semble before the couple left on
their honeymoon trip of two weeks
in Florida. Attendants were Miss
Edna Erwin, Gallipolis, and William
Eldridge, brother Of the bride. The
parents were present at the wedding,
and the brides sister, Mrs. Harold
Zumbro, with Mr.. Zumbro and their
four children of Dale. When Mr..
and Mrs. Danielson return from
Florida, they will reside in Mariet-
tax
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-06-04
MRS. HENRY HOOK MEETS
TRAGIC DEATH AT HER HOME

Mrs. Kate Hook, rs, wife of Hen
ry Hook, passed away Friday night,
May 20, at ten o'clock, at her home
burns she sustained about three
hours before. Mrs. Hook had been
| in poor health for about two years.
| Friday evening she had supper serv-
/ ed her from tray in her room,
and was alone, the other members
eating supper in another room. She
| had been alone but few minutes,
and when members of the family
returned to her room, they found
her clothing in mass of flames.
Just how she caught fire is not
known, but it is thought that she
sustained stroke and fell on an
open gas stove, which ignited her
clothing. She was on the stove
when found The fact that she did
not scream, or appear to suffer
from the burns, leads the family to
believe that she was paralyzed.
Mrs. Hooks maiden name was
White. Before her marriage she
taught school for eight years She
was a member of the Methodist
Protestant church at Stockport, and
was a most excellent, homeloving,
kindly woman-an ideal wife and
mother, with wide circle of warm
friends and acquaintances. Mr.. and
Mrs Hook were the parents of sew
en- children, of whom but two,
with their father, survive-Mary,
wife of Leonard Blind of Chicago,
who was at home at the time of her
mothers death, and Harry Hook of
Newark. She leaves seven grand
children, three brothers, John @.
White of Stockport; Orb White who
is located in Virginia, and Thad
three sisters, Mrs. Mary Hollett, |
whose home is in Oregon, and Mrs. |
Ora Lyons and Mrs. AIDA Miller, !
both of Kansas. The late Mrs. Mar !
tha Sheridan of this place was |
cousin of Mrs. Hook
Funeral services were held Mon |
day afternoon, at the Stockport |
Methodist Protestant church, with |
the pastor of the deceased, Rev. |
Walter Clark, in charge, assisted by |;
Rev. S. r. Martin, of GAINESVILLE. |
Several hymns were sung by Mrs. |
Pearl Williams. The pail bearers
were Herschel White, A. D. Blind,
Ivan Ball, Kenneth Dulaney, Gale |
Gage and Clarence Bishop. The
body was laid to rest in Stockport |
The way in which death came to
Mrs. Hook, made six tragic deaths
in the immediate family of mother
and children. Herman Hook was fa-
tally injured in the Walker Bros
garage explosion, and died here |
at the home of his aunt, Mrs.
w. E. Wilson; Byron, a World war
veteran, was killed overseas. (The |
American Legion Post at Stockport |
was named in his honor). Bryant,
his twin brother, met death in CO.
lumbus, when struck by an auto,
after stepping from a street car;
Homer was killed in an auto acci-
lent near Columbus, and Herbert,
heir oldest child, choked to death,
during an attack of diphtheria.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-06-04
OHIO UNIVERSITY GRADUATES
FROM THIS COUNTY

Among the approximately 400 O.
U. students who will receive degrees
or diplomas June s, at exercises
bringing to a close the 132nd year
of 1.-The oldest university west of
the Alleghenies," will be Eldon
Zane Drummond, Star route; Ber-
nice Adrian, Chesterhill, Bachelor
Of Science in Education; Louis c.
Gibbons, Chesterhill, Bachelor of
Science in Chemistry; and Nicholas
Joseph D'Ziamba, Stockport, Bach
elor of Arts in Commerce. Activi-
ties engaged in while in the univer-
sity are as follows: Drummond,
Radio club, Phi Sigma Upsilon fra
ternity, and Tau Kappa Alpha, hon.
iorary forensics organization; Glib
bons, Chemistry Society; D'Ziamba,
orchestra, and Lambda Chi Alpha
social fraternity.
Included among those seeking di-
plomas for completion Of the two
year courses in education are Mar
tha Elizabeth Calendine, Chester
hill, who took the kindergarten pri-
mary course, and Lauribel Jean
Hawkins, Stockport, who special
lied in elementary education. Miss
Hawkins is a member of Theta Up
silon social sorority.