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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-12-24
Give Shower to Honor Bride

The Misses Betty and Helen Har-
greaves were hostesses at shower in
honor of Mrs. Keith FRESHMAN last
Thursday night at the Donald Har-
greaves home Bridge was the di-
version of the evening, with high score
prize going to Mrs. M. D. Rowland and
also travelling prize. Mrs. FRESHMAN
captured second high. The rooms and
tables were picture in pink and white,
with pink candles and miniature brides
and grooms on each table, During
lunch the lights were all turned out
and soft glow Of candles prevailed in
the pretty scene. Refreshments were
carried out in the same colors, includ
ing rounds of white ice-cream with
pink Wedding bells. A feature OF the
evening was a recipe box filled with
cards, on which each guest wrote her
favorite connection on one side and a
bit of good advice to the bride on he
other--the reading Of which AFFORDED
much merriment. To the strains q
soft music two courtiers came in, bear
ing huge receptacle filled with beau-
tiful gifts for the bride. Mrs. FRESHMAN
thanked the honors in a few gracious
wopd@ Altogether il was delightful
evening which old time friends Of the
bride spent with her, before her depart
ufe for Washington, ID. G. on January
3, where Mr.. and Mrs, Freseman will
make their future home.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-12-24

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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-12-24
Celebrate Christmas Party.

A lovely Christmas party provided an
evening of enjoyment for the members
of the Three Fours bridge club last
Thursday night when Mrs Leo Becker
was hostess to the club at her beautiful
new home. The house was prettily dec
Grated for the occasion, with the
Christmas atmosphere made real by
decorations of green boughs and colored
lights. The ladies brought gifts which
were exchanged. AT the bridge games
Mrs. Ruben Hamann won high score
prize, Mrs Chas. w. Gildea captured
second high, while the low score token
fell to Miss Cecilia Liebe.
Lunch was served at long table
beautifully decorated in keeping with
the holiday spirit Here guessing
contest was carried on with Mrs Ha-
mann and Mrs. Gildea again winning
first and second prizes respectively
Guests report the party an unusually
pretty one in all particulars.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-12-24
HeatroIa for sale. Call c. w. Gildea

For Sale or Trade-1936 Odds Eight
touring sedan, with radio, electric fan
de-froster, electric clock, heater and
seat covers; run 10000 miles.-C. V.
Manion. 1t.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-12-24
Many Social Affairs
Continued from page u


always uses. The new silver cups and
saucers were used. These complete a
service to serve 80 now owned by the
ladies.
AT the conclusion of the dinner Mrs.
Rice, club president, introduced Mrs.
Beebe as toastmistress of the day.
Z In fitting little talk Mrs. Beebe
gave as the subject Christmas Mrs
Maria Nixon as the oldest mother
spoke beautifully and touchingly on
My Early Christmas Memories Mrs
Martenson was then introduced as one
of the members who is always happiest
when giving to others. She spoke on
Christmas Gifts" in a very fitting
way. As fitting close to the Christ
mas festival, Mrs. Phillips spoke on
The True Christmas Spirit" telling
how some peoples souls were "zippered
up SO tight no expression of Christ
mas could get out; but others, hearts
were flung wide open and they were
filled with an Astounding Christmas
spirit which returned to them a thou
sand fold.
A short business meeting was held
at which time the club thought it fit
ting to honor two especially faithful
members: Mrs. Monte Carroll, who has
not missed meeting since joining in
April 1884, and Mrs. Geraldine Nixon,
who had not missed until the present
meeting, being detained at home to
welcome a new little daughter, during
1885 and 1886.
II was decided to make rolls to hold
club silver, the club to bring material
and Mrs Martenson to make the rolls.
After the business meeting numbers
were drawn and each guest received
a lovely gift from the tree. Games and
stunts were played until time to go
Everyone declared it was the very
incest party Of grand parties, the Libby
Farm Women's club has been privi-
|eged to hold at the Rice home.
JULIA A. BEEBE, Secretary.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-12-24

Chester Brees arrived in Libby dug
ing the past week for a visit with his
parents.
Mrs. Susan Carleton spent from Fri
day to Tuesday on shopping trip tc
Spokane.
A marriage license was issued last
Friday, the 18th, to Ford b. Grippe and
Edith Slice Of Troy.
Mrs. j. NJ Kennedy left yesterday for
Havre to spend the holidays with her
daughter and family, Mr.. and Mrs
James Nemetz
Don Olson arrived home Friday from
the state normal at Cheney, Wash, to
visit over the holidays with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. L. ]. Olson.
Harold Martin has returned from his
studies at the state university, Mis-
soula, to spend the holiday vacation
with his parents, DR. and Mrs Chas. j.
Martin.
Mrs. Jack Hafstead and young son
Darrell arrived from Spokane Sunday
to spend Christmas under the parental
roof here. Mr.. Hafstead is expected
to come in today.
Miss Jean Kienitz arrived home the
first of the week from her studies at
Washington State College, Pullman, to
spend the holiday vacation with her
father, w. f. Kienitz.
Miss Jean Houck arrived in Libby
Sunday to spend Christmas with her
grandmother, Mrs. VIM. Erdman, and
with other relatives. She is student
at St. Paul's school for girls at Walla
Walla, Wash.
The many friends of Lillian Meinhart
will be pleased to hear that she has
secured fine position in Spokane with
the Washington Water Power company,
in their home economic and lighting
service department.
Robert Neils arrived Saturday from
his university studies at Valparaiso,
Ind, to spend the Christmas vacation
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Neils. Coming through Chicago he
stopped for brief visit with Billy
Mann, who is now student at Chicago
university in that city.
Mr.. and Mrs M A. Shanahan are
leaving this evening for Spokane tr
spend Christmas with their sons and
their families, Mr.. and Mrs. Ware
Shanahan and MIR. and Mrs. Wayne
ShanahAn Miss Ruth Shanahan, who
is working at Fort Peck, will not come
home for Christmas but will be here
New Years when a longer visit j.
possible.
This newspaper is in receipt Of {
letter from Russell E. McCormic, who
writes that he was formerly residen
Of Libby and asks for copy Of thu
Western News so that he can get some
news from the old home town He wa,
a member Of the class Of 1928, Libby
high school He writes Sunshine Il
my old friends in Libby" McCormic Il
now AT Whitehall, Mont, and In en-
ployed by the 500 Line.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-12-24
Surprise Party,

Last Thursday group of ladies
gathered at the Mrs. John Reedy home
in surprise. party in honor Of the
birthday of Mrs. E. ]. Hughes. The
time passed rapidly at cards, with
lunch. which had been brought by the
ladies, served at the conclusion Of the
games. A number of lovely gifts
were presented to Mrs. Hughes, while
a lovely plant was given to Mrs. Reedy.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-12-24

Lost-North side Of river, yearling
Holstein steer, branded on left ribs
Glen Oneal 29tf
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-12-24
Santa Claus Presents Gifts.

A Beautiful Christmas tree over
which Santa Claus presided held the
rapt attention of the children of the
Catholic church, who gathered yester-
day afternoon in Legion hall for their
annual Christmas party Santa Claus
handed out gift to each child, and
Father Taylor added to the pleasure by
also giving each child a nice present.
Lunch was served and games were
played, all uniting to provide a perfect
afternoon for those present.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-12-24
Enjoy Christmas Party.

The young people Of the Catholic
church joined in the festive spirit of
the holidays last night by gathering at
the home of Vernanne Crotteau for a
few hours Of games and Christmas
iollity. A beautiful Christmas tree was
the chief decorative feature. The young
people exchanged gifts. A fine lunch
that was contributed by the participants
was enjoyed. Games and various other
forms of entertainment helned TO pass
the time rapidly. The party was one of
the incest of the season.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-12-24
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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-12-24
Give Dinner to Choir Girls

The mothers of the girls Of the two
Junior choirs of the Presbyterian church
honored them with a dinner in the
church parlors Monday night Twenty
seven guests were seated around the
long table to partake of the good things
provided by the mothers. Later the
evening was enjoyed with a program of
games led by the Misses Eleanor and
Ruth McRell and Shirley Brinton.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-12-24

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-03

ager of the world champion Detroit Tigers, proved the most popular catcher, getting 30 votes. Roger Bres- nahan, the old Baltimore and New York Giant backstop, was next with AZ.
 Gehrig Second
 The best first baseman since 1900, in the opinion of the sports writers, was George Sis!er, former St. Louis Browns star. He received 77 votes, 26 more than Lou Gehrig and 56 more than Jimmy FoxX.
 Jimmy Collins, who played with both Boston clubs and who unques- tionably was the greatest third base man in the history of the American league, was accorded 58 votes. Har- old (Pie) Traynor of Pittsburgh re- ceived 16.
 All those selected for the Hall of Fame except Mathewson played 20 years or more in the majors. But "Matty" probably was the most popu- lar figure the game has ever known. He was brilliant pitcher and led the National league in 1909 and 1910. g.
 Cobb spent 24 years in the big time, 22 of them with Detroit. His lifetime major league batting aver age was .367. Wagner, the best of all shortstops, was with Pittsburgh 20 years, averaging .33o at the plate. Johnson was with Washington 2l years, winning 414 games and losing 276. Ruth needs no introduction.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-03
Present Day Stars Snubbed h Basebas 7aLl Zoe
TO-day:S Sport Parade

. and Daffy have got some help. You watch that Parmalee go. That Ter " didn't give him Q chance. Hell win 20 for us, Daffy he'll win 22 or 9, and I'll take 26. Yeah, 26, that's the number I want. I decided on 26 because I won 30 two years ago and 28 last year. This year I'll figure I'll get two less"
 Did he figure he'd win two less because he was losing his stuff a bit?
 Nav, not that. I got more stuff than I ever had. can still fog lem through just as fast as I want to. People said all that work did last year had whipped me down for good, and that wouldn't be so hot this year. They're crazy. l got tired as the devil last year, cure, cause l was working all the time. But I'm rested now, and my arm never felt better. I just picked 26 as a number because I like 1t. I might do Q lot better than that"
 Through the locker room window Dizzy spied Q big crowd moving up the fairway-the signal that Ruth was coming up the last fairway. Grabbing his coat and tie he head ed for the door, bound to collect his debt. At the door he pulled up quickly and called back:
 "When you write about those Cubs say 8 good work for that kid Cav- aretta who plays first base for 'ern. He's hard guy to get out, even if he wasn't so hot in the series with the Tigers. He's just kid, and he'll get a lot tougher" M
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-03
DUFFY, COMEDIAN |OF THE ICE, TO SHOW AT ARENA
Big Indoor Winter Sports Carnival Opens Up
 Tomorrow

New Haven, Feb. - He's Nick Altrock, Charlie Chaplin, Jimmy Durante all rolled up in one. He bears the mysterious monicker of Two and One Half" Duffy but there is no mystery about this com icality. Duffy, born Douglas J. Duffy in the frozen wastes of Digby, Nova Scotia, where children learn to skate before they learn to walk, has long since earned the undisputed title of Comedian of the Ice"
 A headliner on the New Haven Arenas first annual Winter carni- val program Tuesday and Wednes- day night. Duffy earned his nick name through his speciality, a dar- ing double-spin-plus, in the air on skates and in full dress. He earned his title by inventing an act that has been pilfred many times in vaudeville and f1lmdom. It is like this.
 He has Q dancing act on skates in which he has blonde female dum- my, tagged Jean Harlow, whose feet are fastened to his skates and whose arms are clasped in his, thus enabling them to move as @ unit. What Duffy can't do with Jean Harlow in his arms isn't worth try ing on skates. He vowed more than 100000 people at the Worlds Fair in Chicago and thousands of others in exhibitions from coast to coast.
 Duffy is one of the few con- scious, deliberate comedians who are still funny. He interprets Mae West, He initiates an inebriated play boy returning from a night club. He has been building up his repertoire since he was three when he began skat- ing and now at 28, he has all the finesse in his art that Chaplin, Du- rante or Altrock has in his. He knows the tricks figure skaters em- ploy in seriousness and he burles- ques them into absurdity.
 His comedy has found its way in- to three movies at Hollywood where, when he was drafted to perform, he taught Mary Pickford and Louis Stone to figure skate. In off seasons he is Q better than average golfer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-03
FIVE OF FAMOUS DIAMOND STARS
 WILL BE IGNORED
Cobb, Ruth, MathewsOn, Wagner and Johnson
 Draw Writers Acclaim
BY WINTHROP LYMAN

|
 Chicago, Feb. 3.-(UP)-Five great stars, Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, ChristS Mathewson, Walter Johnson anc Honus Wagner, will represent the 20thc entury in baseballs' hall oi fame.
 They were the only players who received sufficient votes to be me- morialized in the museum planned by Cooperstown, N. Y, birthplace of the national pastirne.
 Ten players who have stared since 1900 would have ben accepted had that many received 75 per cent fo the total vote. There were 226 votes cast, making it necessary for each player to get 169 to win.
 Members of the Baseball Writers Association of America did the vot- ing and their most popular choice was Cobb. He received 226. Ruth and Wagner were next with 2l5 each, Mathewson received 205 and Johnson 189.
 Variety
 Except for the leaders and few others, the vote was widely split. Na- poleon Lajoie, the graceful, hard- hitting second baseman who spent 21 years in the majors, was kept out of the Hall of Fame because there have been so many other stars at that position. He was forced to divide the vote with Rogers Horns by, Edide Collins, Johnny Evers and Frankie F.risch. Lajoie received 146 votes, Hornsby 105; Collins 60; Frisch IA and Evers 6.
 Iris Speaker, for 9 years a bril- liant fielder and heavy hitter, was another who missed out by 8 small margin. He received 133 votes. Willie Keeler, the former Brooklyn and New York outfielder, was next to Speaker with 40 votes. Keeler, how ever, will be nominated from the stars who played before 1900.
 Few of the present day heroes re- ceived consideration.
 Lifty Grove, the great Boston southpaw, received only 12 votes, and Al Simmons of Detroit got but 4. Jerome (Dizzy) Dean drew one. Mo- body voted for Carl Hubbell or Lon Warneke and only nine chose Bill Terry. "Shoeless" Joe Jackson, who received two votes, was the only member of the Black" SoX given consideration.
 Gordon (Mickey) Cochrane, man.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-03
By HENRY McLEMORE

Limited Press Stan COrrespOndent)
 Sarasota, Fla, Feb. 3-(UP)-A war-hoop which shook the palm trees two fairways away suddenly came from the nineteenth green oi the Bobby Jones golf course.
 "Dizzy must have sunk a long one" drawled Wes Terrell, and con tinued his long pull on the glass oi milk on the clubhouse porch.
 We weren't long wondering, for a moment later Jerome Herman Dean the dizzy one, his shirt tail waving in the wind, his face split in @ grin as long as a mashie pitch, came laundering into the clubhouse.
 "FTot damn, did you see that one?" he yelled, I'm as far off from that cup as second base, but kissed 1t in. Waitll that Babe Ruth hears about 1t. I hope he heard me yell- it'll break his heart. Gimme beer, boy"
 The Winner
 Over his beer, Dizzy explained his jubilation. The putt had given him an S5, which wasn't nearly good enough for the halfway lead in the tournamnet for baseball players this city is running, but plenty good to take Ruth for $190 in bets.
 "Ee fixed me tip playing level yes- terday." Dizzy explained. And was so cocky today he bet me nearly two hundred dollars he'd come clos CT to 75 than I would to a 95. That putt, which was longer than you can throw, Wes, made me just 85. Babell have devil of a time get- ting anywhere near IS. He was out in more'n forty and I saw him take @ seven on the tenth. He was cuss- ing something awful"
 Later, when Q shower had cooled him of, Dizzy forgot golf long enough to talk baseball: of the com- ing season, of his chances, tke Car dinals and the chances of the other clubs.
 "The National race," he said, yanking on 8 sock, lis going to be between us and the Giants. You can throw those Cubs out. They won't like that, because they're champions, but go ahead and throw 'em out just the same. What they got? A one-man pitching staff in Warneke, Q fair infield, and a punk outfield. You can't repeat in our league with that. They wouldn't have won last year if they hadn't pulled one of those things that hap pen every hundred years, and won those twenty-one games in a row. Don't go around betting on clubs that have to do that to win."
 On the Hop
 Did he think the Cards were good enough to lick the Giants?
 Sure we are. We only missed the pennant by 8 game last year, even with Medwick and Collins, a coupla 1850 hitters, batting under .175 for the last 30 games. Our pitching is bound to be better. Now that me
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-03

you roll your Roll yourself 30 swell cigarettes from Prince Albert If you don't find them the finest. tastiest royourown cigarettes smoked return the pocket tin with the of the tobacco in it to at any time within . month from this date, and
 will refund full purchase price, plus postage (Sgnsd) R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, Winsten-Saem. NC.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-03
MINUTE HOOPS WIN FOR ST. JOSEPH BOYS
Worcester Club Drops 24- B TiIt-LOcaI Girls
 Win 6-5
Special to The Democrat

Worcester, Mass, Feb. S-Basketa in rapid succession in the last 90 seconds of play by Joe Frank" Griska and Coach Joe Boley en- abled the Waterbury St. Joseph's Big to come from behind to nose out Our Lady of Wilma quintet 24 to g, in a brilliant game here Sat- urday. The thrilling contest was staged before one of the largest crowds of the season, and although the local boys led throughout the three periods of play, the visitors came through with flying colors for their second important victory in their second road engagement in as many nights. The box score:
 St. JOseph's Biz Five.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-03
SPEEDBOYS BEATEN

Hartford, Feb. 3-The crack Hart ford YMHA basketball team main- tained its unbeaten pace last night at the Jewish Community Center by rifling out a 52 to 34 win over the Middletown Speedboys.
 Playing smart basketball that took advantage of most of the scor- ing opportunities presented, the Jewish team outplayed the visitors by Q wide margin and ran away from them in the third quarter after the Speedboys had rallied sev- eral times in the first half to keep things interesting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-03
Local Girls Win

Eddie DiNapoli's St. Joseph's Alumnae quintet won their fifth consecutive game rosing out Our Lady of Wilma girl quintet by score of 6 to 5 in another thriller. Girls and boys basketball rules prevailed throughout the contest. The score stood out 3 to 2 at half time in fa- vor of the home team, but the Brass City lassies under the leadership of Miss Nora Jenkins and Miss Focus enabled the visitors to push through with @ win.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-03
ENDEES WIN

Meriden, Feb. 3.-The Meriden Endees basketball team came nearer their goal to claim the state semi- pro championship by scoring 8 vic- tory over the West Haven Red Devils, 40 to 26 at the state armory Saturday. It was the third and rubber" meeting of the teams and althought the final score showed the locals won by IA points, the game was close until the final three min- utes of play when the Endees tossed in five field goals in rapid suc- cession.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-03
Has his own ideas about Smokin' Tobacco!

THE HAWKINS BOYS, Roy and Jesse, in a cozy corner of the kitchen. They're cleaning up the rife for 8 little shooting. And they're having some fun right tnow-b because do you know what's in those pipes? Prince Albert! "I'm here to tell you that there's only one national joy smoke e'-Prince Albert" says Roy. "The PA. cut is different each PA. pipeful burns slower and tastes cooler. I'd advise any pipe lover to take up that Prince Albert proposi- tion of money back if not satisfied. Me, I'm pleased as can bel"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-03

Baby buggies are being built in England to resemble automobiles, having streamline bodies, balloon tires and sliding roofs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-03

score py perlodS: St. Joseph's Big B.. 3 g 3 e-24 Wrter. O. L. of Wilma 6 4 6-23
 Referee: Zinkus. Time: Four To- minute periods.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-05-22

DEVERLY HILLS, CALF
1.-the more I ponder on Italy's
sacrifices in Ethiopia, as balanced
against what she gains, the more
I'm reminded of the old story of
the Confederate who was released
from northern prison camp after
the surrender. Skeleton-thin from Jail
fever and debility, he started on tot
terry legs for the Ohio river, deter
mined to die on southern soil. One
night this poor rack-o'-bones crept into
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-05-22

Helena lifted her head, to survey the
blue Of the sky. The eager look In her
face would have made sick man
well.
II wasn't" she said. II was a wom-
an all right. But I think-it's all your
own doing, you know-but I think, my
dear, you'll have a child for a wife"
There is not much more to be told.
My cousins reception Of the truth
was more than handsome: and really
believe that Barley would not have
exchanged the knowledge that I had
caused Pharaoh's death for all the
gold that lay in the cellars Of Yorick
or anywhere else But old Florin's
simple tribute would have warmed any
mans heart.
"Sir, you have done my duty. And
that, by the grace of God; for / my
self could never have done it so WELL"
1t was he who said at once that Blu
giles body would be found held down
by the grill which kept foreign matter
from passing into the waste-pipes that
led from the moat Sure enough, there
it was. Its removal and the subsequent
rites were grisly enough: but the four
of us did the business without any
help, because, having got so far, 1t
seemed pity that we should explode
a theory which Yorick-and Yorick's
neighbors-had been at such pains to
digest.
When my cousin preached the ques-
ton of getting rid of the gold, Helena
made no objection, but only begged
his assistance to carry through trans
action she dared not attempt alone.
This to our great surprise, till we
learned that her solemn trust was now
at an end, because her father had said
that on her marriage the gold must