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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-12-10

Miss Lillian Minehart left Saturday
evening for Spokane, where she will
make her home.
H. A. Hough went into Spokane The
first of the week to attend to business
matters in the city.
The Misses Helen and Betty Har-
greaves spent from Thursday to Sum
day visiting in Spokane
Percy King of Eureka was brought
to the Libby hospital during the week
and is now a patient there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gordon Cornell and
Miss Barbara visited in Troy Saturday
with Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Henrichs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Ratchford of Troy
visited in Libby Sunday guests of Mr.
and Mrs VIM. Trippett. Mr. Ratch-
ford is employed in highway work at
Troy.
News reaches Libby that Charles
Woodwork, student at Washington
State College, Pullman, has been
pledged to Scarab, architectural en-
cheering fraternity.
E E. Jaqueth arrived home Sunday
from trip TO Cutbank, driving home
new Oldsmobile sedan. He said he
encountered blizzard in Glacier Park
and the going was none too good for a
time.
Mr. and Mrs. Dayton Phanco are re-
cent corners to Libby from Browning.
Mr.. Phanco will be employed in the
G. n depot here. He takes the posi-
ton vacated by Leo Livingston who
has been transferred to Walton. Mont
Mrs. L. s. Welch and Mrs. M. D.
Rowland were hostesses Monday after
noon to the past worthy matrons Of
the Eastern Star at The Woodlands, the
home of Mrs. WEIGH. The afternoon was
devoted to cards, with dainty refresh
ments served at the close of the games.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Church will move
this week into their lovely new home,
which has just been finished. Their
former residence building has been
purchased by w. F. Kienitz and will
be moved to the corner of California
and Boulevard avenues, where a
foundation has been built for it.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-12-10
W(A[ STUFF

Mrs. John Grove left Saturday for
Kalispell for visit with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs, Ed Henrichs of Troy
were business visitors in Libby the last
of the week.
Undersheriff and Mrs Hoisington
spent Sunday at their home in the
Leonia district
Mr.. and Mrs. James Harris drove in
TO Spokane Monday TO spend three oil
four days in the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Hitler of Troy
are the parents of daughter, born al
the Libby hospital on December 3.
Order your Christmas cards now. Ar
excellent line of new designs to selecl
from at the Western News office. If
The W. c. T. U. will meet on Thurs
day, Dec. II, at the home OF Mrs
George Stout. A welcome is extended
to all women of the community.
The J. & c. Garage reports the sale
of new 1887 Oldsmobile Six sedan te
Lawrence Conyers who is employed as
shovel runner on highway work by
Clifton Apologize.
Announcement is made that the
Women of the Moose have postponed
their card party which was to have
been given December IS to a date tc
be announced later.
Mrs. r. W. Orr was treated to two
pleasant surprises Tuesday, both ar
fairs being in honor of her birthday
The Lamplighters, an organization oil
young women, gave dinner in the
church parlors in her honor and that
evening Circle 3 of the Aid Society
gathered at the manse Mrs. Orr re-
ceived lovely gift from both of the
groups
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-12-10
Entertain Two on Birthdays

The West Libby Birthday Club staged
surprise party on Mrs. Bertha Kie-
nitz and Mrs. E. r. Rusher last Thurs
day afternoon, the party being given
to honor the ladies on their birthdays,
The pleasant affair was held at the
home of Mrs. A. H. West, with Mrs.
West and Mrs. Nellie McGrew the host
esses. The party was most delightful
one, with the ladies spending an enjoy
able afternoon The two honor guests
were presented with gifts in honor Of
the occasion. Refreshments were
served.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-12-10
The Presbyterian Church
r. w. Orr, Pastor

AT this season of the year most folks
are thinking about Christmas, but how
many are thinking with informed minds
about Christ? Wherefore consider
Jesus Christ" The worship service at
eleven o'clock on Sunday morning will
have this as the inspiration for medita-
ton. The Bible school and the young
people will meet at the usual hour.
Bettynay Warrington is leader for the
evening devotional hour,
Circle A of the Aid Society is meet
ing with the president, Mrs. c. {. Jew
ell on Friday of this week
The High School group gets to-
gether" on Tuesday evening at $40.
The Bible school will present its an
nual Christmas entertainment on the
evening of December "a.
The last meeting of the Wranglers
club for 1886 will be held at the usual
time and place, Wednesday evening
the 10th.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-12-10
Ski Fans Organize Club

A number Of enthusiastic ski fans
Of Libby met in the Community hall
at the court house Monday night and
organized a club TO be known as the
Kootenai Ski Club. Mrs. John Finn
land was elected president. Lee Har-
mon vice president and Mrs. Fred
Cloutier secretary and treasurer Dues
will be so cents a year.
Everyone who enjoys skiing is in
vited to join said Mrs. Cloutier, "anc
instructions will be given to beginners
if they desire it. We plan to provide
slide for the holder ones who enjoy
ski jumping. We have great winter
season here continued Mrs. Cloutier
and we ought to develop and enjoy
more winter sports
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-12-10
Surprise Birthday Party

Mrs. E. B. Rogers was the honor
guest at surprise party given last
Friday night by the West Libby
Birthday club The ladies surprised
Mrs. Rogers in her home and then
spent very pleasant evening with
games that provided much amusement.
Mrs. Chas. Johanson and Mrs. Timothy
Miller were hostesses on this occasion.
Mrs. Rogers was presented with fine
gift to help her remember the affair.
Dainty refreshments were served at the
evenings close.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-12-10
Transferred to Thompson Falls

Announcement was made this week
by Supervisor Klehm that effective
January |, Rolf Fremming will be
transferred to Thompson Falls where
he will have a position in the forest
service office at that place, headquar-
tiers Of the Cabinet range. Many will
regret to learn Of Mr.. and Mrs. Frem-
mings departure, as they have made
many friends in the few months they
have been located here
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-12-10
Gives Pinochle Party

Mr.. and Mrs. j. W. Barrett were
hosts to a number of friends Tuesday
night The evening was devoted to
airplane pinochle, and at the conclu-
sion Of an enjoyable evening it was
found that high score prizes had been
won by Mrs Forrest DeRosia and Hans
Westman while low score prizes fell
to Mrs. E. w. Oylear and Joe Kujawa.
Refreshments were served.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-12-10
Young Couple Married

Miss Dorothy Hoefner Of Libby and
Roby E. Nelson of Eureka were mar
ried in Libby last Saturday. The bride
is a popular young woman Of the city
while the groom is resident Of Eu-
reka. AT present he is employed on
highway work south Of the city The
many friends Of the young couple are
extending congratulations and best
wishes.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-12-10
Big Yield of Potatoes

BOHEMIAN, Dec. 8.-An Average
yield Of 500 bushels Of potatoes per acre
from &c acres with one IS acre field
producing nearly 600 bushels to the
acre. rs the record chalked up this year
by r. j. Rosback and Glen Allen Of
Whitcall, according to Francis Niven,
county extension agent for Jefferson
and Madison counties This yield is
believed to be one Of the largest in the
state this year.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-12-10
Christian Science Church

The Subject for the Sermon
Sunday, December ID, God the Pre-
server of Man"
Wednesday evening meeting at 500
o'clock.
Sunday school at GAS a. m.
The public is cordially invited to all
of these services.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-12-10

Mrs. L. G. Klenck returned home
last Thursday from visit with her
daughter and family in Missoula. On
the way home she stopped for visit
with friends in Kalispell.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-12-10
ST. Luke's Episcopal Church

Holy Communion and sermon next
Sunday at 7:30 In the evening. You
are cordially invited to attend.
Sunday School every Sunday AZ
GAS q. m e
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-12-10
First Lutheran Church

Divine Services HOO o'clock.
Sunday School GAS o'clock.
The choir will practice Thursday ev
ening at 7:30 o'clock.
REV. w. LOWELL JACOBSON.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-12-10
Church Of Ged

Sunday School, 10 a. m.
Morning worship, II a. m.
Young Peoples Society, z p. m.
Evening services, s p. m.
Prayer meeting, Wednesday, s p. n
REV. FRED DECKER, Pastor.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-12-10
The Churches


In Legion Hall
Sunday School 9:45 a. m.
Preaching IL o'clock.
Evening service 7:45 p. m.
THE Whole Gospel for the Whole
World Come and bring your friends.
RICHARD PHILIP, Pastor.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-12-10
Is Hostess to Fortnirhtly Club

Is Hostess to Fortnightly Club
Mrs Ellen Nichols was hostess to the
Fortnightly club last Thursday night,
the evening being devoted to contract.
Mrs. George Smith captured high score
prize and Mrs. G. r. Byers the con-
ISOLATION. Dainty refreshments were
served
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-12-10

ST. Joseph's Catholic Church
Sunday Masses at s and 10 a. m.
Sunday school at 9 a. m.
Baptism after 10 a. m. Mass.
Confessions Saturday evening at 80.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-12-10

Mrs. John Grove left Saturday for
Kalispell for visit with friends
Mr. and MrS Ed Eenriche Of Tro,.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-12-10

Undersheriff and Mrs Hoisington
spent Sunday at their home in the
I,eonia district
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-03-19
80 RESIDENTS OF COUNTY
BENEFIT BY AID FOR AGED

This March, the second anniver-
sary of the start of the Ohio di-
vision of aid for the aged of the
state welfare department, which ad-
ministers the Ohio old age pension
law, finds 80 residents of Morgan
county benefting under the law by
the receipt of monthly pension
checks from the state, according to
Margaret Curran, the administrators
in charge Of the local pension office.
The total of these monthly pen
sion payments in this county is
now approximately $4,000. she said.
The local pension office was open
ed May %, 1884, and the first pen
sion checks were received in this
county July Is, 1884. Reviewing
the history of old age pensions in
Ohio, Administrator Margaret Cur
ran said: "Ohio's old age pension
system during the last two years
has probably been the greatest sin
gle factor in helping to solve the
tremendous problem of relief fac
ing the local officials and taxpayers
of the state. Without the pension
system, every pensioner today
would be a relief client. We are
caring for $40 persons, and pour
ing $4,5OO month into the county
from the state treasury. or about
$4,000 year. This is all saving
to the local treasury and the local
taxpayers"
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-03-19
SECURE HANDS THROUGH
MRS OFFICE

An intensive educational program
to acquaint farmers with advantages
accruing to them by securing their
farm and dairy hands through the
Morgan county office of the Ma
tional Accomplishment Service, will
be conducted this spring. Newspa-
pers, radio broadcasts and agricul-
tural organizations will be the
media utilized to prosecute the
campaign. w. f. Kirk, master of
the Ohio state grange, has extended
the cooperation of the group which
he represents. Likewise, the Ohio
farm bureau will devote portion
of it's noon day broadcasts, from
station WAIU, of Columbus, to the
movement. County agricultural ex-
tension agents also have been re-
quested to participate, and have
agreed to do so.
Kate G. Miller, in charge of the
Morgan county MRS office, explain
ed farmers, as we'll as other private
employers, may use her office to
solve their labor problems, at no
expense Also, she added emphati-
cally, only experienced, qualified
workers are referred to prospective
employers.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-03-19
MRS. BYRL FERGUSON DIES

Mrs. Elva Ferguson, wife of Byrl
Ferguson, near Otho, died Monday
at 10:45 p. M, at her home. She
had been ailing all winter, and for
the last two weeks had been very
i'll, suffering with gall bladder
trouble and complications. She
would have been AZ years of age the
coming May.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Fer
guson leaves a son Galen and a
daughter Eloise; her parents George
and AIDA Morrison Garvin of Rein
ersville; three brothers, Willard
Garvin of Adena; Dallas of Zanes-
Vile, and Bryce near Reinersville,
and four sisters, Mrs Anna Picken-
paugh, near Sharon; Mrs. Minnie
Green, of Jackson; Mrs. Myrtle
Drummond, near Reinersville, and
Mrs. Ella Alexander Of Blue Rock.
One sister is deceased. Mrs. Fer
guson was a member of the Church
of Christ at Reinersyille. Funeral
services will be held this Thursday
at p. M, at the church. Burial
will be made at Reinersville.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-03-19
CALLING FOR HEARINGS
ON STATE ROADS

Elsewhere in this paper will be
found legal advertisements calling
for hearing on two roads which
have been recommended to be taken
over by the state. One of these
roads begins in Manchester town
ship, beyond Reinersville, thence to
Woodgrove, a distance of 3,2 miles,
and terminates on route No. 76.
This hearing will be held here at
the court house, Wednesday, April
Is, at $3.50 O'Clock a. m.
Another hearing will be at Ma
rietta court house on April 8, at 8
p. M, concerning placing on the
state system the Little Hooking
Bartlett -Chesterhill road, a distance
of % miles. 1t is stated that by
July 1, approximately 5000 miles Of
roads will be placed on the state
system. Each county of the state
is allowed on an average about SIS
miles, and the Morgan county COM
missioners have recommended a
number of roads to be placed on the
system, but before allowed, hearing
will be held, and any alternate road
in the same general location may be
considered at these meetings.
After the above was in type, an
other legal notice came, calling for
a hearing on the ChesterhiliWa
town. Marietta road, April 8, at 10
a. M, at Marietta court house.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-03-19
NJ. & Nj. BOARD OF EDUCATION
REDUCES SCHOOL LEVY

The lta-McConnelsville exempt
ed village board of education passed
a resolution at their last regular
meeting, asking the county budget
commission to reduce for the COM
ing year the voted operating levy
outside Of statutory limitation by
two mills, and the bond and inter
est levy by one half mill. This
makes a total reduction of two and
one-half mills over the total school
levy of last year. The board of ed
ucation took this action because
they felt that the Malta-McConnels-
vile schools would receive sufficient
additional funds from the new state
foundation school program to main
tain the schools on at least the
tained over a period of years. Then
too the board of education prom
ised the public that the two mill
additional levy voted last Novem-
Der a year ago, would be dropped
just as soon as the state legislature
met the provisions OF the tounda-
ton program. The resolution adopt
ed, therefore, makes good this
promise. The school levy for the
coming year, as set by the county
budget commission is as follows:
Operating levy inside the ten mill
limitation three mills, and the oper-
ating levy outside the ten mills lin
itation will be three mills, thus
making a total of six mills for the
operating levy. The bond and in
terest levy inside of the ten mill
limitation is 13 mills, and outside
the ten mill limitation mills,
which makes total of 33 mills for
the bond and interest levy. The
operating levy plus the bond and
interest levy makes total school
levy of 9.3 mills.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-03-19
JOHN ANDERSON DIES

Mr.. John A. (Jack) Anderson
SO, died suddenly of a heart attack
last Thursday afternoon at his
home in GAINESVILLE. He had appar-
emily been in good health, and
death came unexpectedly He suf-
fered the attack shortly after he re-
turned home from work, and death
was instantaneous. Mr.. Anderson
had been employed for many years
as machinist by the B. & O.. rail
road. He was son of the late C.
T. and Sarah J. Anderson, residents
of this place. He was native of
Morgan county, but had made
GAINESVILLE his home for Is years.
He was a member of the Fair Oaks
Baptist church. His wife, Leila An
derson, survives. A brother,
Charles, preceded him in death.
Funeral services were held Mon
day afternoon at the Dean funeral
home, GAINESVILLE, and burial was
made in Woodlawn cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-03-19
MRS. j. Il. SHILLING DIES
AFTER TEN DAYS ILLNESS

Tuesday morning at 8:15 O'Clock,
the earthly life of Mrs. Eva Shill-
ing, aged 76 years, wife of j. l..
Shilling, was brought to it's close.
Her passing followed a ten days ill
ness with pneumonia and heart
trouble.
Mrs. Shilling was daughter Of
the late James and Lydia McHenry
Stewart, and was born Nov. 8, 1859.
in Muskingum county, Ohio, near
Rural Dale. On Nov. 9, 1882, she
was united in marriage with J. l..
Shilling. Their early married life
was spent in East Bloom township.
For the last 35 years McConnels-
vile has been their home Besides
her husband, the deceased is surviv-
ed by one son, S. Earl Shilling of
Plainfeld, N. j.; two daughters, Le-
ora, wife of Atty H. H. Webster of
Cleveland, and Lydia, wife of John
Brooks of Columbus, and one grand
daughter, Sue Webster of Cleveland,
adopted daughter of II. H. and Mrs.
Webster. Surviving are also three
sisters-Mrs. Matte Weber of Nc
Connelsville; Mrs. Sadie Lyons of
Rix Mills, and Mrs. Lulu Huffman
of GAINESVILLE. One sister, Mrs. Belle
Lyons, and two brothers, John and
Elmer Stewart, are deceased Mrs.
Shilling was a member of the Meth
odist Protestant church. Her life
was spent quietly-her home at all
times being her first consideration.
She was a good woman, a devoted
wife and mother. She was unselfish
and was kind to everyone. She and
her devoted husband were passion
ately fond of young people, and in
the years past when young people
came from the country districts to
attend high school here, Mr.. and
Mrs. Shilling took many of them in
to their home, looking after them
with the same care and devotion
that good parents exercise in look
ing after their own children. These
students, many of them now useful
citizens, cherish highly Mrs. Shill-
ing's memory, and the kindness and
motherly care shown them by her.
Funeral services will be held this
afternoon at the residence on Ken
nebec hill, and interment will be
made in McConnelsyille cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-03-19
CHANGES IN MANAGEMENT
AT FINLEY PACKING PLANT

Changes In the management Of
the Finley packing plant have been
made, which became effective Mon
day morning of this week. Mr..
Raymond Finley, who has been
manager of the plant, has purchas-
ed the six retail stores, and has
severed all connections in the man
agement of the packing plant, which
management has been taken over
by Mr.. Finley's father, Mr.. Frank
Finley, and brother, James Finley.
Mr.. Raymond Finley's wife who has
been bookkeeper will assist her hus-
band in the bookkeeping of the re-
tail stores, and her work at the
plant has been assumed by Russell
Richardson and Mrs. Elson Bran
deberry who have been assisting in
the office work at the plant.
Mr.. Raymond Finley, in addition
to the management of the plant, has
all of which has made the work too
heavy for him. He has two retail
stores in GAINESVILLE, two at Barnes
vile, one here, and one at Caldwell,
and he plans to open two other
stores soon. While these stores are
with the M. & X. groceries, that Or
ganization has no financial interest
in the Finley stores, Mr.. Finley en-
ploying his own men to run them,
and they are two separate organi-
cations.
The Finley packing plant here
has grown to be quite an establish
ment. 1t has II regular employees;
operates five big trucks, and the
past year handled more than 1885,
900 pounds of goods.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-03-19
LEGION MINSTREL
PIlEASES GOOD AUDIENCES

The unfavorable weather Tuesday
and Wednesday nights failed to pre-
vent good attendance at the Amer
ican Legion minstrel. This was the
twelfth annual minstrel the Legion
here has given. 1t is a big task tG
get up these attractions year after
year, and make each one different
and just as good-if not better thar
the previous one.
The minstrel was under the di-
rection Of Pat White, who conduct.
ed the orchestra, and Harry Betz
who trained the singers. DR.. M. w
King was interlocutor, with Dale
Perkins and Vic Jaynes premier
ends. The auxiliary ends were Geo
Shinn, Glenn Pennell, A. G. Nc.
Bride, c. N. Snow, Pearl Savage
and Dwight Miller. Members of the
chorus were j. Scott, T. Ball, D.
Donehoo, K. Dulaney, D. Scott, B.
Spung, d. Bell, j. Matson, X. Long
ley, d. Van Fossen, NJ Sears, S.
Dearth, r. Thomas, C. Thomas.
The personnel of the orchestra:
Pianist, Mrs. James Finley; violin
ist, Ruth Spencer; clarinet, Albert
Miller; trumpet, Dewey Woodford; !;
trombone, S. M. Humston; bass,
Benjamin Hubert; drums, w. D.
Danford. The opening choruses
were the Rangers Song" MARY
land" and 'Hallelujah.'' George
Shinn sang "Goody Goody," fox
trot; Warren Knox, "a Beautiful
Lady In Blue" when Irish Eyes
Are Smiling Bob Hall; Lover
Come Back To Me-" Frank Gray;
Come After Breakfast, Bring On
Your Lunch, and Leave Before Sup
per Time" Arthur Mcbride. Con-
rade White sang "Alone," from ga
Night at the OPERA" 1.-The Music
Goes Round and Round, and Where
She Stops Nobody Knows" Vic
Jaynes; "Song of Songs" Harry
Betz; Gle Wooed Her." Dale Perk-
ins. The entire chorus rendered
Coin Home"
Part two of the program was a
county fair grounds with it's var
ious attractions. Those having a
part were Atty F. S. Doudna, who
played xylophone solos; c. N. Snow,
Harry Betz. Frank Gray, Donald
Danford, DR.. Russell Sears, DR.. NJ
w. King, Dale Perkins, "Mme. Ro-
Lou Roberts, and
Buster Dew, Billy Link, James and
Gerald Vanoster and Leroy Grand
staff.
The members of the committee in
charge of the minstrel were: Vic
Jaynes, C. T. White and A. C. Nc
Bride. Harry w. Torbert was pub
licity manager, and he also design
ed and painted the attractive and
unique stage settings. The pro-
grams of "A pages, were printed at
the Democrat office. This booklet
carried advertisements from 1928
business firms, professional men and
political candidates.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-03-19
RALPH C. ANDERSON DIES

Ralph C. Anderson, 80, died Sun
day at his home in Fleming, fol-
lowing four weeks illness with
chickenpox and complications, which
developed into pneumonia. The de-
ceased was son of James H. and
Edith Childers Anderson of Dale
His wife survives; also two chill
dren; his parents; his grandparents
Mrs. Anna Hadlow Childers of
Dale and Mrs. Margaret Belle An
derson of Roxbury; three sisters,
Mrs. Raymond Anderson of Barlow;
Mrs. Pauline Creighton of Stock
port, and Miss Gale Anderson at
the family home.
Funeral services were held Tues
day at the Barlow M. E. church,
with burial in Barlow cemetery.