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The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1936-03-26

The Kennewick bridge club met
at the home Of Mrs. e. @. Smith on
Wednesday with Mrs. j. II. Sieg-
fried winning honors.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1936-03-26

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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-01-16

Two parties were held in Libby Sat
urday evening" January II, in honor
of Mr. and Mrs Roger w. Billings, who
are moving to Standpoint, Idaho, to
make their home where Mr.. Billings
will be employed as assistant supervis-
or on the Kar1iksu national forest
At the home of MIR. and Mrs. Rich
ards, IL ladies, wives Of forest service
men and friends, gathered at o'clock
and enjoyed the evening at bridge until
midnight Mrs w. G. Seims won high,
Miss Letha Williamson the consolation
and Mrs. r w. Billings the travelling
prize.
At the home of Mr.. and Mrs. c. S
Webb, IL forest service men and friends
gathered at o'clock and played cards
until midnight, at which time all re-
paired to the home of the Richards
At this joint party of men and womer
very lovely parting remembrance was
presented to Mr.. and Mrs. Billings BY
Mr. Webb in behalf of the people Of
the forest service with whom the Bill
lings have been associated during then
10 years of residence. at Libby. A de-
licious lunch was then served to thu
"a people who were present
after which all present INDUCED il
visiting and singing for a time: tn,
party breaking up at 2:30 a. m. with al
present wishing Mr., and Mrs. Billing
success and happiness in their nep
home and future undertakings.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-01-16
RESPECTED LIBBY MATRON
PASSES TO FINAL REWARD

Death came to Mrs John T. Chappe
early last Sunday morning at the home
in Libby bringing relief from a Ions
period OF illness and suffering. Funeral
services were held from the Comp
chapel Wednesday afternoon with the
Rev r. W. Orr of the Presbyterian
church officiating The Rebekah lodge
OF which Mrs. Chapel was a member
assisted at the grave. Burial was in
the Libby cemetery.
Lois Alberta Chapel was born on
February 2, 1877. in Michigan, and
would have been SO at her next birth
day. She and Mr.. Chapel came to
Libby in 1909 and thus had lived here
rs years. She is survived by the hus-
band and one daughter and one son,
Mallie and Harold.
Mrs. Chapel was woman of fine
character. She was deeply religious
and got much comfort from her church
affiliations. having been a faithful
member of the First Presbyterian
church of this city and worker there
In for many years. The sorrowing
relatives have the sympathy Of the
community in the loss of a loving wife
and mother.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-01-16
More Work for Young People.

The NYA is planning to employ
young people between 16 and Is in the
solicitation and collection of books to
be used to circulate in districts of the
state lacking in library facilities. The
project is sponsored by the State
Library Commission and all books col
lected will be given into the custody
of the commission to circulate with the
books already in their possession.
Both books and files of magazines
will be solicited by the project in all
towns in the state of LOCO or more
population. The material SO collected
will be gathered at some Is points
where the books will be repaired and
prepared for circulation From these
points the books will be sent to any
point requesting a travelling library for
local circulation.
Local circulation rooms in as many
small town and rural communities as
possible will be opened These will be
in charge Of young people employed
by the project. Communities in
terested in securing such local circula-
ton rooms should apply to the state
NYA office in Helena
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-01-16

portunity for public service he
states, "irnpels me to be candidate
for the United States senate"
It is said that the State Board of the
Townsend Old Age Pension organiza-
ton has endorsed Monaghan for cleo
ton to the U. S. senate He has been
very active in securing the passage
Of an old age pension law, in social Sc
curity and unemployment legislation.
He also worked for the railway pension
act later declared unconstitutional
by the supreme court. Congressman
Monaghan has also been an advocate
Of the outright cash payment of the
soldiers bonus, and supported all farm
legislation, the 30-hour week and many
other measures termed progressive.
Mr.. Monaghan was born in Butte in
1906 He attended Carroll College,
studied law at the State University. was
admitted to the bar in 1881, and later
was elected to the state legislature
from Butte. He was elected to repre-
sent the First Montana district in the
73rd congress and has served in that
capacity since. He is married and has
young son.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-01-16
City Elections To Be
Only Every Two Years

A new election law was passed by
the last legislature in respect to city
elections Of which the general public
is probably ignorant. The law pro-
vides that all city officers whose terms
of office expire this year shall be
elected for a term of one year.
Their terms will thus expire in 1897,
In common with all other city officers.
A full set of city officers will then be
elected for two years and thereafter
city elections will be held only every
other year. This does away with the
yearly election and saves the expense
involved therein The only objection
IS that under this arrangement it will
be possible to elect an entire set of
new and inexperienced men to city Of
flee. Under the old plan half of the
city aldermen held office over each
election period
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-01-16
Farm Credit Association
10 Hold Annual Meeting

Stockholding members Of the West
ern Montana Production Credit as
ISOLATION will hold. their. annual bust
ness meeting on 5Jassaary % at Mis-
soula, it is announced by Secretary
Treasurer w. c. Cruise The meeting
will convene at 10 o'clock A. NJ. in the
Chamber of Commerce building.
Our directors urge every member
to be present" Mr. Cruise declares,
because the success Of any cooperative
enterprise depends a lot on how well
informed its membership is, the in
terest they take in its affairs.
Members will be well repaid for at
tending, and as stockholders it is their
privilege and duty to take full part i.
the proceedings. Complete reports on
our operation during the past year
will be given by President A. r.
Deschamps and by myself as secretary.
Two speakers from the Production
Credit corporation of Spokane, which
holds an investment in our Glass A
non-voting stock and is helping us to
make success, will be present also to
answer Questions and clear up points
OF confusion. We want to make this
real farmers business meeting with
100 per cent attendance
All farmers and others interested in
cooperative financing are welcome to
come, but only stockholders will have
the privilege of voting for directors.
Members have one vote each regardless
of the number Of shares OF Glass B
association stock they own. Two
places on the board are to be filled by
election this time, leaving three hold
over members
The Western Montana Production
Credit association is strictly farmers
business organization enabling it's
members to finance their seasonal OPP
erations comparatively at low actual
cost Ownership of voting capital stock
on the basis Of one SIS share for each
500 borrowed gives members full par
ticipation in the affairs of the associa-
ton and direct responsibility for elect
ing directors who will insure good
management and avoid losses.
The association borrows its loan
funds from the Federal intermediate
Credit bank at Spokane for per cent
at present and charges its members
per cent But whatever saving that
can be mde out of the per cent OPP
Grating margin will be returned to
members in the form Of dividends after
adequate reserves have been set up.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-01-16
Royal Arch Masons Install.

The following officers were installed
by the Royal Arch Masons Tuesday
night with the installing officer Pas
High Priest John F. McCully:
Robert |. Mahar, High Priest; Everett
W. Oylear, King; Darius 0. Mount
Scribe; Lloyd G. Sperry, Treasurer
John f. Skidmore, Secretary; Chas. 7
Young, Chaplain; Asa A. Wood, Captain
of the Host; Morris D. Rowland, Princi.
pal Soiourner; Malcolm K. Kedze
Royal Arch Captain; William w. Blew
Master Of the Third Veil; Fred F
Clark, Master of the Second Veil; Ir;
{. Miller, Master Of the First Veil
Frank A. Small, Jr., Seminal.
Refreshments were served after in
stallation-
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-01-16
JUNIOR WOMEN END
MEMBERSHIP CONTEST

The Junior Woman's club held its
regular meeting Tuesday evening al
the club building, with Miss Margaret
Sleizer, president, presiding. The mem
bership and attendance contest Of
which Miss Lee COPYRIGHT and Miss
Alice Boothman were leaders, came to
a close with Miss Boothman's side the
victors. The losing side has to en-
terrain the winning side with party
New members which have been adj
mitted to the club are: Mrs. Joe Shelf
field, Mrs Everett Dunn, Mrs. Charles
Luscher, Mrs. Buchanan, Mrs Frank
Warner, Mrs. Louis Baker, Jr., Mrs
Donald Hargreaves, Mrs. Richard Ray
ONE, Mrs. Charles Shelton, Mrs. Henry
Smith, Mrs. Ralph Tone, Mrs. Howard
Micheals, Mrs. H. c. Lower, Miss
Eleanor Stepens, Miss Mildred Buck
and Miss Cecilia Liebe.
When the meeting was adjourned
Rev. r. w. Orr gave a most interesting
and beneficial talk on International At
fairs. He covered three differen
phases, current events, foreign affairs
and international affairs, and brought
up several incidents under each head
ing which were very enlightening. Two
vocal numbers "Suwannee River" anc
Mighty LAX Rose" were effectiyel,
sung by Mrs. c. W. Wiprud and trit
consisting of Mrs. J. A. Krall, Mrs. n
r. Richards and Mrs Wiprud SAM
Honey Town. which was very mucl
enjoyed by everyone. Afterwards daint,
sandwiches and coffee were served b,
the hostesses, Mrs Harold Gonpi
Mrs. Harold Thomson and Misses Jeal
Switzer, and Lura Brindley.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-01-16
Farm Sales Set
New High Record

SPOKANE, Jan 13.--As barometer
measuring how farmers of the north
west have regained confidence in land
as an investment, the land department
of the Federal Land bank of Spokane
reports that three aII-time records
were broken in 1895 In the sale Of
acquired farm property.
Individual sales. numbering 1911,
represented Is per cent more buyers
than in 1884, and the dollar volume Of
So, 110, 900 greatest in the Is years Of
the Land banks operation-was APP
proximately 100000 ahead of last
years peak. Of even more significance,
cash down payments totaling in excess
of 100000 were considerably larger
than in any year before.
Naturally the Land bank is gratified
with this success in the liquidation of
the properties that have had to be
acquired in the normal process of con-
Quoting this cooperative mortgage sys-
tenn Ward K Newcomb, vice presi-
dent of the bank. declares But much
more important than new high record
in sales and dollar volume is the fact
that many tenant farmers and young
farmers have been given an opportunity
to buy places of their own at a reason
able price and on favorable terms Of
payment enabling them to share in the
upturn movement in agriculture which
now seems steadily under way.
in selling acquired farms the Land
bank values Land at its normal valua-
ton to produce the crops to which it is
best adapted, taking into account soil
and climatic conditions, distance to
markets, social advantages, etc. This
eliminates promotional and speculative
values which have cost farmers and
investors untold millions Of dollars in
days gone by, and tends to stabilize
land values at level which protects
both farmers and investors
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-01-16
LIBBY BANK ELECTS
SAME OFFICERS AND BOARD

The First State Bank of Libby held
its annual meeting Tuesday afternoon,
at which time all old officers and the
former board of directors were re-
elected, WITH the exception that RW.
Smithberger was elected to the vacan-
cy on the directorate caused by the
death of c. w. Millett. The newly elect
ed officers now consist of ]. F. Fem
messy, president; James NJ Blackford,
vice president; R. W. Smithberger,
cashier; 0. r. Tone, assistant cashier;
j. F. Fennessy, F. R. Baney, Walter
Neils, L. ]. Olson, Fred F. Clark, James
M. Blackboard, R. w. Smithberger,
directors.
Mr. Smithberger reports that the past
year has been very satisfactory one
for the bank considering business con-
ditions.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-01-16
Mrs. PoIberg Passes.

Mrs. SAMANTHA Elizabeth Polberg
wife of Hans Polberg, passed away in
Libby last Monday at II o'clock .. m
Funeral arrangements are not COM
pleted but services will be held rom
the Gompf chapel next Saturday
afternoon.
Mrs. Polberg was born in Gainesville,
Ga, in December, 1855. and was so
years old at her last birthday. She and
Mr.. Polberg removed to Libby 26 years
ago and had lived here much of the
time since then, except that pf late
years MIR. Polberg has resided at Hot
Springs for health reasons. There were
no children.
Mrs. Polberg was woman of kindly
disposition and has circle Of friends
here who will regret to learn of her
passing.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-01-16
First Meeting of New Year.

On Wednesday, Jan. 8. the Libby
Farm Women's club held its first
meeting of the new year at the home
of Mrs. E. Ostheller, Mrs. Carroll assist
ing hostess. The usual lovely dinner
was served at noon.
After the business meeting, Mrs Nan
Smith introduced the mystery box,
Mrs. Leila Nixon drawing the mystery
package
The program of the afternoon was
the beginning of the Kitchen Improve
ment Project. Mrs. Herbst, Geraldine
Nixon and Mrs. Manicke outlining the
first steps. A kitchen refnodeling con-
test is being planned
At the close of the afternoon, Mrs.
Martenson sang solo after which the
meeting adjourned to meet with Mrs.
E. A.. Rice on Feb. 5.
JULIA A. BEEBE.
Secretary.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-01-16
NEW COUNTY SNOW PLOW
MAKES GOOD RECORD

County Commissioner Hoffman re-
ports that the new road machine pur-
chased last year is showing up we'll in
the job of snow blowing. Tuesday rs
miles of highway were plowed in a
"a hour shift The pillow worked out
on the Troy road west of town, came
back and plowed through to Warland
and then worked south of town as far
as the Smith ranch. Three 8-hour
shifts are being worked, says Com
missioner Hoffman, one man to shift
on the main highways.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-01-16
Jewell Domitt Wedding.

Another one of Iibby's popular
young couples joined the ranks OF the
newly-weds last Saturday, Jan. II,
when Tom Jewell and Miss Rose
Domitt store march on their friends
by going to Bonners Ferry, where they
were married by the Methodist minis
ter, the RevgMr. Beatty. They returned
to Libby Sunday evening, where their
friends gave them royal welcome
They will be at home to their friends
at the G. c. Jewell home, where they
will reside for the present,
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-01-16
New Officers Installed.

The newly elected officers of Libby
lodge No. IS A. F. & A. M. were in
stalled last Thursday night, at ex-
ercises held in Masonic temple Those
taking office were:
]. W. Church, W. M; J. F. .IcCully
S. W., Byron Rouse,v w; w. w. Blew
Treas; Glen Nolop, Secy.; Rev. Orr
Chaplain; Don Williamson, S. D.; O.
r. Tone, ]. D.; Jas Blackboard, Jr., S
s.; w. ]. Harris, ], s.. Fred Burling-
ham, Tyler; Chas. Beardsley, Orgonist.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-01-16
Taxes Levied.
Little Daughter Dies.

Janet Phillips, two ear-old daughter
of MIR and Mrs. Elmer G. Phillips of
East Helena, passed away about 10
o'clock Friday evening at the family
home there.
Mr.. Phillips, who is superintendent
of the state fish hatcheries, had come
here with his family about two years
ago from Libby and had resided in
East Helena for only a short time.
Mr.. Phillips was away yesterday,
having been called to Billings on bust
ness. He was reached this morning
and was to return at o'clock this
afternoon.
The body is at the Opp and Conrad
funeral home Arrangements for serv-
ices and burial were not completed
this afternoon,-Helena Record Herald.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-01-16
Boy Scouts.

A modifying contest was won by
Richard Dale, who demonstrated his
ability to tie 20 knots and explain their
uses Several Scouts passed tests re-
quired for promotion in rank. A
demonstration night IS planned for the
time when all tenderfoot scouts shall
have completed the required tests.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-01-16
HOLD COMMITTEE MEETING
FOR BIRTHDAY BALI

Forrest DeRosia, local chairman. re-
ports that while there was not large
attendance at the committee meeting
Tuesday night, yet everything is NOV
ing along nicely in preparation for the
big Presidents Birthday Ball to BE-
given January 30 There will be an
other committee meeting on Monday
night, Jan n, and it is homed there
will be a large attendance at that time
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-01-16
Save Coffee Can Covers.

The American Legion and the Legion
Auxiliary of Libby are asking all
their friends to save the can covers to
Nash coffee cans. These may either be
left at any store selling Nash coffee Or
will be called for upon notification. The
Legion and Auxiliary are working for
a premium given by the coffee COM
pany. a beautiful coffee urn that will
be placed in their hall for use If they
are fortunate enough to obtain it. A
certain number of covers must be Sc
cured, evidence that the required
amount of coffee has been sold Help
the Legion and Auxiliary BY saving
the can covers for them.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-01-16
Monaghan Will Seek
Election To Senate

Congressman Joseph P. Monaghan,
who has represented the First district for
the past four years in congress, an
nounces in Washington that he will be
a candidate for the United States
senate to fill the regular full term of
the office made vacant by the death
Of Senator Walsh in 1888. Greater OBJ
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-01-16
Bonus Would Bring Much Money.

Representative Patrnan Of Texas,
one of the fathers of the soldiers
bonus bill, has given out figures show
ing the amount of money that would
go into each state in case the bonus
bill passes congress. The amount that
would come to Montana has been dis
tributed according to counties. which
shows that soldiers in Lincoln county
would receive S135,577.13, provided the
bonus bill becomes law.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-01-16

The weather observer at the fores
service office reports that snowfall thi.
month has totaled II inches, which
gives moisture precipitation OF %.
inches. The snow had settled SO tina
last night it measured SO inches on thu
ground at Libby. -
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-01-16
Taxes For
AreLeSS
In Montana
Millage Levies Over State
as a Whole Show Reduction
Over Previous Year.
TAXABLE VALUATION
IS ALSO LOWER

HELENA, JAN 13.-Millage levies
for 1885 against Montana property call
for reduction of $3.50, 1853 over the
previous year according to the official
books as turned over to the county
treasurers for collection, says the Mon
tana Taxpayers association
The amount levied for state purposes
is $35,9O4 less; for county purposes,
S73,050 less; and for school purposes
$178,2O4 less; but for cities and towns
the tax levy calls for a S23 ,989 in
crease. AS a general rule with the
exception of cities and towns the rate
of taxation remains about the same and
the reduction is due largely to the fact
that the taxable valuation for the state
dropped nearly $4,000 900, or to new
low of $330,998626 The total property
tax levied this year, 3,46l ,OO8, is
distributed s2,418, 100 for state purposes,
S8,986,911 for counties: S9.355,417 for
schools; and s2,700,5SO for cities and
towns.
Total property taxes levied in Lin
coin county for 1885 are s7,5Ol higher
than for 1884 The complet. figures
for the county are given hciaw
The Washington times., 1936-07-29

side on August 4, when AL Stern
opens the mammoth event.
On August 7, when Miss Wash
ington" is picked from battling
batch of beauties, Chevy Chase
Lake is slated to ring with the
awful walls of those who might
better have blushed unseen, for all
the good it did them. Blended
with the walls, however, will be
Lee Fields music-making, we
imagine, for Sizeable celebrations
by the victor, the vanquiShed and
those who came with them.
&A*
Came a session with the
SimOnS girl at the Ambassadors
Hi-Hat cocktail lounge, during
which she favored us with q
rendition of ITS Been So Long"
that fairly took our breath away,
rolled it into q quivering ball,
and sent it ScOOting under a
nearby table. From whence
there issued Immediately a
sharp staccatO blast, followed by
three long cheerS-and what's
more, nobody wondered.
$3.50
We found out while there all
about Islander Gordon st. Chad's
losing bout with the boys with
the badges who recently testified
against him on a speeding charge.
We specialized last week, if you'll
recall, on the things we thought
might have prompted the exceS-
Sive speed, but it's all clear now.
Gordon was going only half as
fast as the police commended and
he told us so. In fact. when the
cops pulled alongside, he was &C
tually backing up, he tells us.
and the whole affair was a tray
eSty of justice.
In court, Gordon pleaded guilty,
he says, to save the arresting Off.
Ger embarrassment. But he's still
just the least bit touchy about the
$40 it cost him and continues TO
take it out on his steel guitar.
And speaking of dollars and
things akin, reminds us to remind
you that Matt Windsor has les
sened the strain on his patrons
purSe7Strings by slashing his prices
all around. Matt gives as his rea-
son the fact that rumors Of his
DISCRIMINATING wealth have
brought huge bands of out-of-tow1
desperadoes to the city bent on
putting the bite on his bank-roll
in bandit-like fashion. All of which
inks Matt who hates bandits like
nobody's business.
He says he has chosen the easiest
method of discouraging them and