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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-11-19
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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-11-19
Tells Purpose Of
National Book Week

This week, Nov Is to %, is the an
nual Children's Book Week, sponsored
by Libraries, book publishers and book
stores.
In 1919 these agencies cooperated to
promote book week in order to bring
to the public consciousness the change
and growth in the field of juvenile
literature.
Previously children's books had Hen
more or less of side line but now
some publishers were beginning to
emphasize them.
Each annual Book Week has had a
different theme and this year the theme
is Books to Grow On The Modern
World for Young Readers
In addition to the fairy tales, poetry
and stories always included, young
readers are being urged to read books
of history. science and travel which
give them an idea of the world.
Times are SO chaotic that the more
knowledge these future citizens have
of conditions in the world the better
equipped they will be to progress.
To celebrate Book Week the Lincoln
County library is having an exhibit of
the new juvenile books this Friday and
Saturday during the regular library
hours.
Parents, as we'll as children, are in
vited to come in and see this new
reading.
On Friday afternoon from $3.50 to 600
o'clock school children of the 5th to
9th grades, inclusive, are invited to
participate in a library scavenger hunt.
Digging out bits of information will
give the children better acquaintance
with their department
A Book Week Contest for the rural
schools is also being sponsored by the
library.
Results of the hunt and contest will
be announced later.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-11-19
NOW SHIPPING CHRISTMAS
TREES FROM LIBBY STATION

The Hofert company has begun the
shipment of Christmas trees from Lib
by. Men are cutting the trees at vari-
GUS places throughout this district.
Some are coming from Swamp Creek,
others from the Pipe creek area. 1t is
said Hofert expects to ship out about
Is carloads from Libby, and so car
loads from Lincoln county.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-11-19
Comment
WORTHWHILE AND OTHERWISE,
ON MATTERS IMPORTANT AND
UNIMPORTANT.
A WISE DECISION

Now that the national campaign i
over, the thing of greatest Importance
to the people of Libby is a decision re-
garding enlarged school facilities.
Shall new wing be built onto the
present high school building, or shall
the old grade school structure be RACED
and new, modern one erected in its
place?
That question has been debated not
only by the school board but by at
least three civic organizations-the Lib
by Commercial club, the Libby Wom-
ans club and the Libby Lions club.
All have finally agreed that the wise
thing to do is to support the school
board in whatever its members decide
is the best thing for the children of the
community. That is wise decision
There are good arguments on both
sides of the question. It appears tina.
both high school and grades are badly
crowded At first some took the posi-
ton that the congestion must naturally
be In the grades and therefore a new
grade building would be the answer to
the problem. But study of the real
situation seems to bring out the fact
that the high school is also badly in
need of more room. And as Prof.
George Hayes stated in the Lions meet
ing Monday night, statistics of late
years show that the greatest increase in
school attendance has been in the high
schools. This is also true in Libby The
growth in grade attendance has been
only nominal; that of the high school
has been exceptional
One side argues that the present
auditorium is not large enough to ac-
commodate those who would like to at
tend commencement exercises and
similar school programs. Many have
therefore gotten into the habit of stay
ing away. They say the present gym
nasium is also inadequate. They argue
further that the need for new room, a
larger auditorium and more salts
factory gymnasium can all be taken
care of by building new wing and
remodeling part of the present building.
Slight improvements could also be
made in the grade building, they say
Another strong point made by this side
is that while wing could probably be
financed, it is very doubtful if the tax
payers would favor a bond issue of suf-
ficient size to construct an entire new
grade building.
Those who take the opposite stand
believe that the old central building
has outlved its usefulness, that it does
not meet modern requirements, that it
houses fire danger They believe a
new grade building can be financed
and is what is needed
And in this manner the argument
goes back and forth.
The people Of Libby have elected the
members Of the school board to have
charge of and manage school affairs
1t is therefore natural that they are
the ones who will make a more care
full and detailed study of the problems
that arise, assisted by the superin-
tendent and other members of the fac
ulty. Because of that study. they must
have better understanding of the
factors entering into any school prob
lem. Therefore, the decision to sup
port the school board in whatever plan
it finally adopts is the wise thing to do
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-11-19
Will Call Election
For School Bond Issue

Discussion regarding the nature of a
new building for the Libby school sys-
tenn has aroused much interest the past
two or three weeks Numerous civic
organizations as we'll as individuals
have taken part in the discussion. As
is always true under such conditions,
there is wide difference of opinion
Recognizing the need of complying
with what the public really desired, the
board called meeting some time ago
for general discussion of the matter
Several citizens were present and it
soon developed that there was spirit
ed difference of opinion. Some stood
out for a new wing to the high school
building; others desired an entirely new
grade school building 1t was appar-
ent there could be no agreement at that
meeting.
In the meantime, the board had en-
ployed Architect Brinkman of Kalis-
pell to draw tentative plans for new
wing These plans were submitted to
WPA and application made for fed
eral grant, based on wing and re-
modelling of the present building that
would cost $4,000. After this request
for federal grant had been filed, word
was received from Washington that no
more applications for such grants would
be received There are now those who
therefore claim that if any WPA aid
is to be obtained. it must be for new
wing.
A meeting of the school board will
soon be held for the purpose Of calling
an election for voting on whether or
not the district shall issue bonds for
the building of new wing to the high
school building.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-11-19
Mrs. Curtis Is Hostess

The members of the Entire Nous club
were entertained last Thursday after
noon by Mrs. w. NJ Curtis at a bridge
dessert, after the serving of which the
afternoon was devoted to contract.
Honors for the afternoon and high score
prize fell to Mrs. M. K Kedzie while
Mrs M. d. Rowland captured the con-
ISOLATION
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-11-19
Big Bucks Entered in Contest

The close of the hunting season
brought the end Of the big buck con-
test staged by the Peters Ammunition
company under the local sponsorship
of w. N. Curtis. Mrs. William Brad en-
tered the largest blacktail buck, which
weighed 253A pounds L. j. Olson
brought in the largest Whitehall, it tip
ping the scales at POT pounds. The
cards of every entry must be shipped
to the Peters headquarters and the final
awarding of the prizes will be made by
them.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-11-19
Kills Doe with Horns

Frank Warner bagged freak Of
nature while deer hunting the first of
the week on Cowen creek He shot
what he thought was buck but later
found the animal he had bagged was a
doe with horns-two horns about sew
en- inches long. 1t was a blacktail
deer Vernon Bessey was with War
ner and helped him drag out the doe.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-11-19
Honors Prospective Bride and Groom

Mrs. Eric E. Erickson was hostess to
a party Of friends and relatives Satur
day evening at her home in South Lib
by. Miss Mary Stuhlreiter and Mr..
Stephen Kircus were honor guests the
wedding of this young couple having
been announced for the following Mon
day.
A delicious dinner was served with
covers laid for ten and the rest of the
pleasant evening was spent at pinochle
and other games.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-11-19
Entertains at Contract

Mrs Ned Joughin entertained few
ladies Saturday afternoon at an after
noon of contract, two tables being in
play. Mrs. L. S. WEIGH captured the
high score prize and Mrs. w. G. Seims
the consolation. Refreshments were
served.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-11-19
STORES CLOSED THANKSGIVING

Notice is hereby given that Libby
stores will be closed all day Thanks
giving
MERCHANTS COMMITTEE.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-11-19
POSTPONED ONE DAY

Because Thanksgiving Day falls on
the date of our next publication, the
Western News will not be published
next week until Friday, the 9th.
WESTERN NEWS.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-12-23
TRIPLETS BORN AS
X-RAY F0RETOLD

Boston, Dec. 23.-tUP)-As fore
told by X-ray examination, trip
lets-all girls-were born to Mrs
Margaret Nickerson, 81, Of Jamaica
Plain, at City Hospital today.
Premature by two months, the
babies were born five minutes apart
Doctors said that whereas X-ray
examination had revealed that Mrs
Nickerson was TO have triplets, theil
birth today came as surprise.
The babies, weighing four pounds
10 ounces, four pounds seven ounces
and three pounds 10 ounces, were
placed in an incubator. The mother
was reported doing nicely.
Mrs. Nickerson Is the wife OF Ed
ward Nickerson, a WPA tree sur
geon. They have two other daugh'
tiers, aged o and 4, respectively.
DR.. Louis N. Schwartz OF the City
Hospital staff said IL was the frs
time the X-ray had been used al
that institution to forecast multiple
births.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-12-23
FRENCH TRAINS
CARRY CABARET

Paris--(UP)-Dancing, Montmar-
tire night life and excellent wines
can now be enjoyed while travelling
at 60 miles an hour by train.
through the chateau and wine dis
tricts Of central France.
This especially equipped train
leaves Paris early every Sunday
morning and the first stop Is at
Vouvray, quaint town enjoying
worldwide fame for its piquant
wines. There the passengers are In
vited to partake In the wine harvest
and taste the news wines. Various
vineyards and wine cellars are WIS.,
tied and ut noon the passengers
meet for siimptuo,is luncheon.
After lunch, the tourists are taken
to several other towns in the Tour
aine district, where they are ac-
corded the opportunity to see and
admire the prosperous wine country.
After dinner, the humorists and
song writer's from Montmartre who
accompany the tourists provide a
cabaret show with dancing which
keeps everyone In good spirits until
the train reaches Paris about mid
night.
This Omar Khayyam Special" Is
an extension Of the already existing
Sunday popular trains, which cover
great distances accompanied by a
lecturer who describes the country.
his voice being transmitted TO every
coach by a loudspeaker.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-12-23
MENTAL PATIENT
HAS DISAPPEARED

Greenwich, Conn, Dec. 23.-(UP)
Police today believed that Eliza
beth Butterfie;d, 38. Minneapolis,
MINI, a mental patient at a Cos Cob
boarding estate who eludcd her nurse
and disappeared late yesterday, had
made her way TO New York City.
She had been convalescing at the
estate of Whitney Eckart and was
given permission yesterday to go TO
New York with nurse TO visit her
mother over the holidays. On the
way to the railroad station she
stopped at store, leaving the nurse
in parked automobile. Attendants
at the store said she left by a rear
entrance.
Local police and state police from
the Hawthorne, N. T., barracks,
serached for her throughout the
night with bloodhounds but lost the
trail as 1t led to main highway.
They said she probably hitch-hiked
TO New York.
New York State Trooper William
Horton said there also was a prob
ability she might have taken the
5:45 p. m, train out Of Port Chester,
N. Y, for New York.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-12-23
FORTY KILLED in
Mine EXPLOSION

Nueya Rosita, Coahuila. Mexico,
Dec. 23-UP)-A death toll OF 40
in the gas explosion and fire in the
Rosita coal mine was feared today.
Thirty-four bodies mad been re-
moved, but deaths were feared
among the IS survivors, some critic
ally burned.
Five men were unaccounted for,
but it was believed they had es-
capped. The mine shaft was thor
oughly explored and all bodies were
believed to have been removed.
Company officials expected to
question the less seriously injured
today for some clue to the cause
Of the disaster The officials believed
that many died because Of a panic
rather than from the explosion or
of gas.
The explosion occurred shortly
after the day shift went TO work
yesterday morning. When the shock
rocked the town. womenfolk rushed
the mine property and gathered
about the mine head. Many became
hysterical and retarded rescuers as
body after body was brought TO the
surface and the dead and injured
were recognized by wives, sisters
and sweethearts.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-12-23
YOUNG BANDITS
ARE ARRESTED

Worcester, Mass, Dec. 23.--(UP)
Two youthful bandits, one OF
them wounded, were arrested at
Springfield today and allegedly
confessed an attempted holdup at
a filling station here during whihC
the proprietor was shot.
The youths identified themselves
as RUPERT Monder, 81, Of Auburn
and Richard p. Pierce. 20, Of Wor-
ccSter. They were arrested when
Mondcr applied for treatment for
a leg wound at Springfield hos
pital.
Charles Bergtst, 90. was about
to close his filling station for the
night when the bandits entered and
demanded money. Bergist grabbed
his gun from a desk drawer, and
battle cnsuod.
Bergust was treated for a leg
wogund It a hospital.
Springfield police said they found
a revolver ON Pierce with one cart.
ridge exploded. The youths con.
fessed the holdup, police said.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-12-23
CONTEST PRIZES
AWARDED TODAY
M r S. Frederick Peasley
Takes First HOnOrs in
Doorway Competition
CHESHIRE NEWS
Hubert RiEney
Cheshire Phone $50

Cheshire, Dec. 23.-First prize In
the doorway decoration contest for
members Of the Garden club was
awarded Mrs. Frederick M. Peasley.
Mrs. Dewitt Teliff won the first
award for non members. Second
honOrs were won by Mrs. John r.
Freeman, Jr., Mrs. Robert Latin,
who decorated Mrs. Everett Par
dee's doorway, won tn irdplace. Mrs
Steven Clark received honorable
mention.
Schools Close
The local schools closed for the
Christmas vacation at 12:45 today.
Mrs. Ira Warren has been
Ill at her home on the Walling-
ford road for the past few days.
Move TO Waterbury
Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace Cheney and
family have moved TO Waterbury
from the old Doolittle place on
Maple avenue. Mr.. and Mrs. VIM
cent Guarino and family will move
into this place after the New Year.
Sterling Jewett Is spending the
holiday vacation with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Jewett Of
South Cheshire. Mr.. Jewett is q
student at Granville college, In
Granville, Ohio.
Warren Jones is spending the
Christmas recess with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester r. Young Of
Maple avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-12-23

in 1895, but was 25O,00O,0O0 below
the 1928-32 average.
Wheat 10 Be Imported
Despite three years Of below
normal wheat production, supplies
are adequate for domestic require
mentS, Wallace said. Imports OF
milling wheat, he estimated, will not
exceed 26,000, 900 bushels. Increased
paintings of winter wheat plus
spring planting intentions indicate
large 1887 crop If weather condi-
tions are normal
Cotton production In 1885 will
total about 12.407,O00 bales, consid-
erably more than in 1885 and 1884,
but the carry-over Is the smallest
since 1880 and the world supply is
the lowest in IL years. With prices
at about IL cents pound, income
from cotton will be the largest since
1929, Wallace estimated.
Cattle and hog production, set
back by the 1884 drouth, received
another jolt in 1885. Small produc-
ton plus higher feed prices Will
raise prices this winter to approx
mately the 1934-35 peak, 1t Is esti-
mated. Beef cattle on farms Jan.
/, 1887, will be about 100000 less
than the 32,300,0O0 on farms last
January.
Dat Crop Reduced
Production of oats fell from
five-year, 1928-32, average OF l,2l5,-
100000 and 1885 production OF
l96,O0O,OOO bushels to 783,750,0Oo
bushels In 1896. Rye production de-
creased from 58,928,000 bushels In
1885 to 27095, 900 in 1886.
The tobacco crop was the smallest
since 1921, with the exception OF
1882, but higher prices have more
than offset the decreased production
to 1852, 637, 900 pounds In 1896. The
potato crop was somewhat smaller,
decreasing from 1877 $4,000 bushels
in 1885 to 1892, PA, 900 in 1896. But
here, too, higher prices more than
made up for decreased production.
Sugar beet production Is esti-
mated at 9,505,000 tons, compared
with 100000 tons in 1885. Sugar
Gallo syrup hOWSFOAb N'%>N S']~
from 26,226 gallons In 1885 TO 22,-
AL In 1886
Fruit Production Hit
Fruit and vegetable production, 1t
Is estimated, decreased about IL per
cent from 1885. In fruits the de-
cline was principally in apples,
peaches, cherries and grapes. Poul-
try on farms Is about the same as
a year ago.
Dairying suffered relatively less
than other livestock industries. Milk
production decreased about 6 per
cent from 1885. The reduction in
the number of milk cows, however,
Is likely to continue the decrease
well In 1887. Prices Of milk prod
ucts increased slightly.
The market values Of the princi-
pal crops, based on Nov. Is prices,
were; corn, $1,434, 1912; wheat,
1858 O03. Jas; cotton, $744,000 900;
hay, 1855 900 900; oats, $346, AIT 500;
barley, $88,9l8,000; rye, $4,000, 1926;
potatoes, 1925 100000, and tobacco,
$26, 74O,651.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-12-23
ONE THOUSAND
MAY HAVE DIED

San Salvador. Dec. rs (UP)--
Latest reports indicated today that
the earthquake disaster Of last
weekend was more serious than
first thought with a possible even
tual death toll Of over 1000.
Relief workers searching the
ruins Of San Esteban reported that
village totally destroyed with only
about so out Of 1000 inhabitants es-
Gaping alive. There was no verb
fication OF their count.
About 100 dead had been report
ed from San Vicente, the Oldest
town In the republic, whose popu-
lation Of $4,000 Was made homeless
by the temblor which left only Q
clock tower In the center Of the
city standing.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-12-23
INAUGURATION
ORDERS GIVEN

Hartford. Conn.,, Dec. 23-(UP)--.
Adjutant General William F. Laid
today Issued orders governing the
duties Of the staff Of Gov. Wilbur
l.. Cross, the Governors Foot Guard
and Horse Guard, on Jan. 6. inau-
guration day.
The Inauguration parade for the
first four-time democratic chief
executive since the Civil War. will
start at 1:i5 p. m, from the Hart
ford club, the governors local resi-
dence.
Plans were made by Capt. Ashley
J. Grimm TO fire q salute to the
governor on the State Capitol
grounds as the executive party ar
rives for the inaugural ceremonies,
preceding the converting Of the
general assembly.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-12-23
PRINTER HELD
ON HEAVY BOND

New Haven, Conn, Dec. 23-(UP)
Frederick Frankes. 80, a printer,
was held under $4,000 bond on q
technical idleness charge today as
a suspect in the distribution Of
counterfeit beer tax stamps in this
section.
-Four others are in custody, James
j. Delohery. 40, Danbury; Frank N.
Carbone, 80, East Haven, and Louis
q. Gillina, 43. and Paul l.. Grolms.
81. both Of this city.
The arrests were made by postal
inspectors and special agents Of the
alcohol tax unit from Boston.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-12-23
MUCH SILVER IN
MERIDEN LOST

Meriden, Conn, Dec. 23-(UP) -
Two men were held today for ques-
tioning in connection with the
theft over a period of years of 3d..
900 worth of pure bar silver from
railroad shipments consigned TO tn
International Silver Co.
Detective Sergt. Francis J. Hig-
gins said six tons of unrefined sill
yer had been recovered from the
yard OF one Of the men. Their iden-
titles were not disclosed.
The thefts were said TO have oc.
CURED while the railroad cars were
held at a siding.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-12-23
HITLER CONFERs MEDALS

Berlin, Dec. 23.-(UP)-Adolf
Hitler conferred the German
olympic medal Of honor" ON l07
foreigners today.
The entire Berlin diplomatic
corps. except the Russian represen-
tatives. received them. Former
United states Ambassador Jacob
Gould 0churnan. and Benito Mus
solini's two sons. Vittorio and Brunr
were included.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-12-23
Market Had Moderate
Gains At First Starr
Business Turned Very Quiet Bonds Mixed Up-MO'
tors, SteeIs, COppers, Utilities, Oils Advanced

moved in o narrow range In tho
early trading. Bonds were mixed.
Cotton futures firmed , TO 8 points.
Motors, steels, Coppers, Utilities
and Oils advanced.
Steel Common opened 1000 shares
at n up 7-8 and extended its rise.
Bethlehem opened at "A 6-S UP 1
1-8. Texas Corporation and Barsn-
dali made new highs. Inspiration
Copper made q new high at 20 l.4
up 7-8 on 1900 shares. q. 8. Smell
ting was at SO Ia up / IA.
Railroad issues were firm. Atci1i-
son opened at SO Ia up 30.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-12-23
SIMPSON ON WAY HOME

Hamburg, Dec. 23.-UP).-Law-
rec Simpson. American seaman
who spent II months In German
prisons on treason charges, sailed
for New York today on the liner
President Roosevelt. serving as q
member OF the crew. Simpson wa
sentenced recently to three years
imprisonment, after q long wait IN
Jail Tor trial. He was charged With
smuggling communist literature into
Germany. Fuehrcr Adolf Hitler or
dered his release on parole.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-12-23
MASON HONORED
AT YALE AGAIN
RidgewOOd Avenue Boy to
Share in Scholarship
Stipends
OAKVlLLE
Correspondent: Mae villa Rabis
1877 WATERFOWL Avenue

Oakville, Dec. 23.-Ellsworth G..
Mason, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
erick j. Mason Of Ridgewood ave-
nue., Is among the many Connec-
ticut Students who will share in
the $327,676 offered In scholarships
and beneficiaries for the current
year at Yale university.
Mason prepared at Watertown
high school and held a Setrling Me-
mortal Connecticut high school
scholarship in his freshman year at
Yale. He Is member of Say
brook college.