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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-04-02
Kind Hearted Citizens
Feed Hungry Birds

One might suppose that the snow
storm and the unreasonable cold
weather of the past week would bring
suffering and death to large numbers
of our feathered friends who had ar
rived from the south for their sum
liner's soiourn here. This undoubtedly
would have been the sad result had it
rot been for the kind hearted citizens
of Libby. Investigation shows that
nearly every family in the city was
touched by the plight facing the little
summer residents and did all they
could to provide food for them. Scores
Of people placed out grain, apples, meat,
bread crumbs, cornnedl, oatmeal, suet,
letc., etc. Some bought grain and cal
ricd il home for that purpose. Others
went to, the trouble of grinding up
crackers and suet, thus making de-
Ilectable dish for the hungry birds.
Snow was shoveled away and bare
spots made for the setting of those
tables for the feathered tribe. And each
and everyone who thus provided food
for the strangers within their gates
was amply repaid for the trouble, re-
paid in the coin Of enjoyment derived
fr,rn watching the antics Of the birds
MS they swarmed arora1 the tables set
| for them.
There is one sad note, however, to
this pleasant story. Ling fishermen re-
port that they have noticed large num-
bers Of dead birds along the river
bank, among which are many blue
birds. II will be remembered that just
before the storm struck scores OF beau
tiful bluebirds were seen around the
town. 1t will be honed that most o.
them survived the cold weather.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-04-02
Men
PlansFor
Traffic Safety
Arrange for Patrol in School
Zone by Older Boy
Students.
TAKE OTHER STEPS TO
PREVENT ACCIDENTS

As the result of an editorial published
in this newspaper two weeks ago en-
titled Conditions Ripe for a Killing
plans are now under way to correct
certain traffic dangers that have grad
ually developed in the city. George
Hayes, principal of the Libby high
school, brought the attention to the
Lions at their meeting last week. This
resulted in the appointment of COM
mittee to wait upon Mayor McCully
and ask that safety campaign be
started. This committee was composed
of William Herbert, L. S. Welch and
w. F. Kienitz. They met with Mayor
McCully Friday afternoon, Superin-
tendent A. A. Wood of the Libby
schools also being present.
After careful discussion of the
problem. Mr.. Wood stated the school
would be glad to cooperate by organiz-
ing student patrol to assist in en-
forcement of traffic rules in the school
zones. 1t is understood the nucleus of
this organization is already formed
some 40 boys having volunteered.
While the details of the plan are still
being worked out, it can be said that
school zone signs will be erected and
the boys will take in hand control of
school pupils while crossing streets to
and from school buildings. 1t is
probable that they will also be sup
piled with warning tickets to be given
to auto drivers who are speeding in
the school zones. These will probably
be worded so as to request the CO.
operation of the public in preventing
deaths. If drivers persist in continued
violations of safety regulations, city of
ficials will undoubtedly see to their
arrest and punishment The school pa
troll will also see to keeping students
from walking down the streets where
sidewalks are available
The conference was a very harmon
ious one and everyone was anxious to
assist in this campaign to make the
streets safe for everyone.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-04-02

is preferable to manning. Aside from
the IS, 600 killed in action, the American
ferees -inDur last war suffered 224,-
1856 battle casualties. Sherman said,
war is hell In 1884 we had $4,000
motor vehicle casualties not counting
deaths. Sherman never drove car.
What toll to pay for lack of care,
courtesy and caution Think of the
suffering and remorse.
We all know the major cause, ex-
cessive speed, violation Of traffic rules
drink and sheer carelessness. We car
do something about it. Repeat each day
Il will be careful, courteous anc
cautious that may do no injury K
myself or others" Then practice wha
you preach and we will drive Death of
the highways.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-04-02
Libby School Selected as Laboratory
For Intensive Study Educational Matters

mates are Shelby, Libby, Dillon and
Hamilton. Hart says that the fact
finding study will serve as stimulus
to improvement and provide a flexible
basis for accrediting schools" About
200 schools of the entire nation have
been placed on the list for study and
Libby is honored by being included in
the list The study will probably consist
of an evaluation of the work of the
school, the morale of the student body,
the educational standards, the extent of
the extra curricular activities and other
school values.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-04-02
More Honor Students.

Dorothy Zawadke Of Libby is again
on the honor roll of Washington State
College for the winter quarter, accord
ing 10 news reaching this newspaper.
Dorothy's quotient for the fall quarter
was 800 on average of A and the winter
quarter 2.83. Only nineteen out of ESQ
freshmen were on the honor roll for the
winter uua ter
Phoebe LaMunyan, another student
from Libby, was also on the honor roll
fer the fall quarter. Miss La Munyan
was out for the winter term but is
again attending during the spring
quarter
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-04-02
4. G.. NJ LEADS m
PRODUCTION OF SILVER

The Anaconda Copper Co. was as
usual the producer Of rs per cent and
upwards Of the silver in Montana; the
increase of its silver output in 1885
from its copper and lead-zinc properties
at Butte represented two-thirds of the
state increase from 4,006, 468 ounces in
1884 to $4,000 ounces in 1885. Sub
stantial increases in silver production
were also made at the Trout, Emma,
Flathead, Comet, Quartz Hill, and
Granite Bimetallic properties. The out
put of these properties and the Ana
eonda Copper Co. represented 80 per
cent of the state silver total-North-
west Mining.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-04-02
WILL MEET
APRIL IN HELENA

On April the Young Democrat Club
Of Lewis and Clark county will be hosts
to the democrats of the state at big
banquet to be held in Helena. At this
time it is expected large number of
democrats will publicly announce their
candidates. for the offices to which
they seek election.
1t is said many prominent democrats
have signified their intention to be
present at the banquet Many note
worthy speakers will fill out a program
of interest to the entire state There
will be a statewide radio hook-up so
that prospective candidates may speak
to their friends who are unable to be
present
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-04-02

Among them will be four etchings
which have received the distinction of
being selected as among the best SO
etchings Of the year, and all of them are
by outstanding etchers whose work is
|representated in the permanent collec-
tons Of the leading art museums OF
the u. S. and Europe.
Each etching viii be an original and
signed by the artist Libby is fortunate
TO have an opportunity to see such an
exhibit. Watch for further announce
ments.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-04-02

Alfred M. Manicke, son of Mrs. Fred
Manicke Of this ~sity, was married in
Spokane the first of the week to Miss
Natalie B. Taylor Of Troy. The young
couple will make their home in White
fish where Mr.. Manicke has employ
ment In Whitefish creamery.
The groom is graduate of the Libby
high school and until recently was an
employee of the Libby Creamery. The
bride is a graduate Of the Troy high
school and has studied art since her
high school days. Many friends both
here and in Troy~wih Join i'm wishing
these fine young people long life and
happiness.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-04-02
A. l. A. NEWS

The regular meetings Of the Ameri-
can Legion and the American LEGION
Auxiliary will be held at Legion Hall
this evening.
The district flag contest at Kalispell
sponsored by the Auxiliary, has been
postponed to April 8. June Hunter and
RAYMOND Rubard are the contestants
and they will be accompanied by Mrs.
Irene Stevens Of the Junior High
faculty.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-04-02
LIBBY TO HAVE
FINE ART EXHIBIT

For the first time in the history of
Libby this community is to have a
public exhibit of original art Hereto
fore all the public exhibits have been
mechanical reproductions of noted
pictures. The civic club of the Libby
high school announces that during the
later part of April an exhibit Of etchings
of famous living American artists will
be held in the little gym of the high
,n1111
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-04-02
(Reported by Tamarack Staff)

The Libby schools have been recog-
nized by their selection on a list OF
schools designated as Laboratories" for
the intensive study of educational
standards and procedure. Henry NJ
Hart, president Of the Northwest As
sociation of Secondary Schools, an
nounces that 16 schools will be "hand
picked" from the seven northwestern
states for the study The regularly
named schools are Stevensville, White
hall, Poison and Whitefish; the alter
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-04-02

The members of the Bridge Work
ers club met at the home of Mrs. M.
X. Kedzie Monday afternoon, when
Mrs. Kedde was hostess to the group
Contract was played, Mrs. Ray Rice
receiving the honors Of the afternoon
for having high score.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-04-02
Highway Contract Let.

A contract is to be let today by the
state highway commission for the
graveling and oiling of 662l miles of
highway running westward from
Whitefish on highway No. SO.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-04-02
Sawmill Will Start Monday.

W. E. Dexter, superintendent OF the
IL. Neils Lumber company plant states
that the sawmill will resume operations
Monday after shutdown for repairs.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-04-02

In more senses than one, life is not
merry -go-round- You don't cover
the same course twice.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-04-02

Montana Highway Department Safety
Campaign.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-15
Action Needed Right Now

Although there has been nothing heard publicly recently about the proposed new home for feeble-minded, we sincerely trust that work is still proceeding apace along the lines indicated at the 1885 legislative session. At that time we were reliably assured that by the time the assembly had convened again site would have been chosen for new home and commission named to have charge of it's erection and maintenance From time to time the com mission named to select the site has made itself known in various ways.
 The last time we heard of it it was to read that the commission had limited it's selection of sites down to two or three and those not far distant from Waterbury. That, so far as we know, was the last public announcement. We do hope that before winter is upon us we will know more of the progress of the commission and also be assured that the new hospital and training school will be sure thing within the coming few years. There is no need any longer to argue it's need. The facts have proved this.
 Connecticut has been inclined to drag out these matters of expanding it's inSti- tutional holdings. It has often been necessary to go over and over the same thing before something definite would really come to pass, But in this day and age the best answer that the state can give is one of action in which political lines are left far behind and the welfare of the state and it's citizenry are consid- cred first and foremost. That is upper most in our mind now when we recall to readers attention the fact that the new feeble-minded school is near at hand, but has not actually yet come to pass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-15
A Thought for Today
Economy Seems Need

By the time November 3 rolls around it will have cost somebody close to $20,000,- 900 to give the American people preSi- dential election, and it is nice question whether the trusting gentlemen who put up all that money will get out of it any thing remotely approaching their moneys worth. The national committees of the two major parties, according to story in the New York Times, will have spent up- ward of $13,000,000. The various state, city, congressional, and Senate commit tees will have spent at least $6,500000 more. Altogether, we are getting the most free-spending campaign in An1eri- can history.
 An old-fashioned American to whom a million dollars still looks like great deal of money, could be pardoned for wonder ing if any large part of this enormous total was actually needed. It costs money to buy radio time, charter special trains, hire halls, and pay all the other bills incidental to sending the candidates around the country, of course, and both MT. Landon and MT. Roosevelt have been doing a lot of travelling. It also costs money = gobS of it to oil the local machines so that they can get the boys out to the polls on election day. But is there any reason under the shining sun why these things should cost $2O ,000, ,000?
 When money is poured out at that rate it can mean only that the rival campaign managers figure the electorate needs to be yelled at, written to, button-holed, cajoled, brow-beaten, and generally prop agandized until it will shamble off to the polls in stunned silence, obediently cast ing it's vote for the crowd that has made the most noise and put on the best show. But does the electorate need anything of the kind? Isn't it at least fair assump- tion that the vote November would be just about the same if the two parties had spent only quarter of what they actually are spending? Are all these millions actu- ally changing very many votes?
 In spite of what cynical political wise acres sometimes assume, the American people are not dumbbellS. They have had ample opportunity to size up the candi- dates, compare their records, mediate on the virtues and the defects of the New Deal, and decide whether they want to go along with the old management or install new one.
 It is important, of course, that MT. Landon and MT. Roosevelt get every op- portunity to appear before the electorate and expound their ideas. Since we have to take politics as we find it. it is probably equally important that the machinery of local politics be properly oiled. Beyond those points, it does look as if the repub- licans and the democrats are spending lot of money for nothing at all. We have heard much, this year, about economy in government. A little economy in politics would seem to be indicated, too.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-15

This is the latest autumn that Water bury and environs have experienced in quite a few years. We wonder if it is part of that weather prediction, calling for moist and humid winter. There are supposed to be a few cold snaps coming, but nothing to compare with the pro- longed cold spells such as we had last year and two and three years previous. If you don't place any credence in anna teur prognostications, then you'll antici- pate a long-drawn out winter. However, it took the foliage long time to change; once it did begin, though, the change was rapid. AS result we may not have the chance to view autumns red and gold splendor very long.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-15

Waterbury trusts the report that the Hotel Elton will be sold will not mean the removal of this hotel from it's midst nor it's closing. Everyone hopes that if sold it will still be managed and run as it has for the past three decades. It holds a proud reputation in New England. Of course, hotels today aren't the milestones that they were in the early days of motor ing. It was the automobile that first brought the Hotel Elton into national recognition as one of the leading hostel ries in New England We think that the trend is again in that direction and that hotels of the type of the local one will again enjoy both popularity and patron age that will enable them to carry on so gloriously as they did in the past. There is every indication that the future will find New England mecca for tourists and Waterbury is bound to get it's share of attention, winter and summer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-15
An Important Session

Fully as important as the approaching election and the 1887 session of the Gen. eraI Assembly will be the special session of the Legislature which Governor Wilbur L. Cross has just called. It is important because the legislation that it must pass before it can adjourn is of 8 vital nature. It is not something that can be postponed any longer than it already has. It can not be entrusted to the tender mercy of the legislators that will be elected Noven- Der 3 to transact business at the regular session of next January.
 What must be taken care of in this ex- traordinary session are matters that de- mand the immediate attention of the law makers, so that the proposed legislation will be set up and awaiting the events for which the laws are anticipated. There is two-fold purpose in the proposed ses- sion. We sincerely hope that this twp- fold purpose will be kept in mind and nothing foreign to it allowed to prolong or change the course of the session. We know that efforts will be made to intro dtzce many measures and bills, but the session is called to transact two import ant laws; the others can wait until Jan uary and a regular term of the Assembly.
 On November Connecticut will elect eiqkt presidential electors. As IS the custom they meet at a regular time and regular place, the results of this session then being transmitted to the proper federal authorities at Washington How ever. of recent years the constitution underwent change when the so-called Norris lame duck amendment was adopt ed. changing the meeting dates of Con- cress and the date of inauguration of the President Of the United States. The chanpe in this latter date necessitates chance in Connecticut constitutional law so that the electors may fulfill their obli- 0ati0ns on time.
 Secondly. Connecticut seeks to share in fle federal social security act. To do so $ must set up laws that will cnpfoF''s |"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-15

the standard asked by Uncle Sam of those who would share in his bounty and re- ceive back from the federal treasury cer- tain grants. Connecticut does not wish to miss out on this and our legislators should make every effort to provide un- employment insurance legislation that will measure up to the U. s. yardStick and thus cut the state in on national benefits. This is all that is asked of the legislator at the special session. It is quite suffi- cient; it should be taken care of promptly and willingly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-15

It doesn't seem possible that the foot ball season is on us. In fact, we're right in the middle of it with many times reach ing supposedly peak form this coming weekend. Important tilts have come and gone. It will soon be all over and bas- ketball and hockey will take the stage with spring baseball practice in the back ground ready to jump in at moments notice So runs the annual sports calen- dar, pushing and showing for front page space and just about getting all set when it's time to make way for the new; off with the old
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-15
L. HI. DRAGS RACE, RELIGION AND BIGOTRY OUT INTO THE OPEN AGAIN
 October 13. 1936

WaCerpury, conn. Editor Waterbury Democrat:
 Any Irishman or Roman Catholic who votes against his party, his re- ligion, by voting the democratic president back in power is just vot- ing against himself. Al Smith was defeated absolutely by the anti Catholic voters of the south. Wheth- CT he votes for communism, social ism, or republicanism, he will be better of than allowing this rotten party going from the Mason Dixon line to Miami to disfranchise the Negro, the white man, unless he reg iSterS as a democrat. It is almost impossible to get job unless one is cracker, which translated means ineficiency of every race except Jews who make monkeys of them. If majority of the crackers could create 8 war separating the north, or giving them control of the gov- ernment they would be for it 90 per cent. The best way to settle the democratic CD which stands solid against Catholicism in the South, is to get in with any party that will lick them to a stand-still. The Catholic breaches against bigotry and then votes to increase that big otry, proving what know has hap pened in various southern cities for the past 20 years. Vote for Father Coughlin, Al Smith candidates and kill this one party that disfranchises the poor man that cannot pay his poll tax.
 My brother, Bill Hampson, re- spected by democrats and repubi- cans in Waterbury, would probably write you better letter if alive. I'd rather take my chances with a Catholic than 8 fool "cracker." Con- fidential but true.-L. H.
 F. s. Remember a vote for Roose- welt and the solid South is vote against the Catholic Church. I am 72, able to earn my living and do. There are too many buns waiting for the great Roosevelt free lunch and old age pensions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-15

old age security but conveniently fail to specify where the money is to come from.
 But the worst and the most brazen fraud is contained in the Coughlin- Lemke plank dealing with the youth. We quote it in full: Con- gress shall re-establish conditions so that the youth of the nation as they emerge from schools and col- tleges, will have the opportunity to earn a decent living while in the process of perfecting themselves in trade or profession"
 The catch here is in the phrase: Congress shall re-eStablish condi- tions," What conditions shall con- gress re-establish and how? These are the basic questions: Shall congress adopt the Ameri- can Youth Act-the Benson-Amlie Bill-which is supported by the American Youth Congress? (This bill provides for jobs, educational opportunities, and vocational train ing for all young people between the ages of sixteen and twenty-five
 Shall congress continue and en- large the national youth admins tration budget? Shall free educa- tion and financial assistance to youth and children be guaranteed by both federal and state appro- priations?
 Coughlin and Lemke say nothing.
 Congress "shall re-establish con- ditions" reads the Coughlin- Lemke youth plank. But what do you mean re-establish? Re-estab- fish what-something that does not exist?
 Every word is another trick. Frau dalent and dishonest from begin ming to end.
 This is how fascists operate.
 Communist Party of Waterbury, 247 South Main street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-15
Selected Poem
WANTED: A NAVIGATOR!

Edward F. Bradley, Branford, in the New Haven
 Journal Courier) Listen, dear voter, and you shall hear Not of the ride of Paul Revere Not of that man and faithful Steed, But of one quite different, yes indeedl Of 8 would-be sailor, who puts to sea On the Ship of 2tate, in 'Ss. Pest shoals long charted to waters deep, These safer ways he would not keep. But once of shore in the open tide, . All of landsmans tricks he tried Til with twisting wheels and slatting sail But never a thought to roof or bail While of on his lee, heath troubled skies Comes the boom of the surf the waves mount high. There is one way to save our good Ship of State. That's by using your vote, ere tis too late Don't say, T don't care-this is nothing to me-" Let's head U. s. A. for the open sea. Away from the rocks let the white spurne high, To fairer breezes and strong, true tide, ~. CA Bowling along, with slanting keel A think of the past is this raw New Deal Throw over the rail this political hash, Ere loafers and grafters take all of the cash.