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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-29
Fortiae News Notes

Mrs. Chester McGlenn and daughter
Kay spent the weekend in Whitefish-
H. P. Weydemeyer was home from
Libby over the week end.
Mrs. Arvid Erickson, daughter Anna
and sons Arvid and. Harold of Libby
were visitors at the Lew Curtis home
for several days last week.
Mr.. and Mrs Tom Long Of Libby
were guests at the A. E. johnson home
last Saturday night
Perry Armstrong has been entertain
ing friends from Missouri for several
days.
Mrs. A. c. Herbst of Libby spent the
weekend with Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. P.
Weydemeyer and family.
Christmas tree cutters are working
busily all over the country, under con-
tract with the Thomas, Kirk, and Hof-
ert Christmas Tree companies. Fred
Clark and Cliff Sherman are also put
ting out few cars.
Rev. Omer Idso of Whitefish will
conduct services at the Community
church next Sunday at o'clock p. m.
The Sunday School meets at 2 o'clock.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-29
Entertains Three Fours Club

The members Of the Three Fours
club were entertained last Thursday
night by Mrs E. E. Jaqueth at a unique
and very enjoyable party. The home
was beautiful with decorations of fall
leaves and the tally cards called to the
minds Of the guests that the nation is
in the midst of vigorous political
campaign. The cards were in the form
of the donkey and elephant, long time
emblems Of the two great parties. They
were the work of the hostess and We're
very artistic. Bridge was the diversion
of the evening, at which high score
prize was won by Mrs. j w. Farris,
second high by Mrs. Paul Church, con-
ISOLATION by Mrs. G. W. Gildea Dainty
refreshments were served
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-29
RIOTOUS MIX-UPS IN "AND
so THEY WERE MARRIEDv

Fire and water mix in judicial con-
coction Of gay sophistication and up
roarious romance in Columbias "And
So They We're Married. the new at
traction scheduled to show at the
kootenai Theatre next week.
The water in the case is Mary Astor
and Edith Fellows, mother-and
daughter combination surpassed only
by each other in their aversion to men.
The fire eaters" are Melvyn Douglas
and his communicating, 11-year- old son,
Jackie Moran.
With their preconceived ideas of the
uselessness of the opposite sex, these
interesting pairs are brought together
at a winter resort where they have
gone, separately, to give their children
white Christmas in the snow.
Against their will, Aston and Doug
las discover themselves falling in love.
Although they can't help themselves,
their children determined to end the
romance. Amusing situations continue
to develop as the children do every
thing in their power to achieve this end
Nothing happens until Douglas by ac-
cident happens to give Mary's young
daughter a sound spanking Furious,
Mary breaks the engagement.
From there on "And SO They We're
Married swirls in series of hilarious
episodes to laugh-filled climax.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-29
LOCAL STUFF

E. w. Oylear returned the first Of
the week from a business trip to Spo-
kane.
John w Goats and Robert Chappell
of the Leonia district were transaeting
business in the city last week
D. Gordon Rognlien, county attorney
of Flathead county, and ex-Sheriff VIM.
Martin were in the city Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs Ivan Dyer were in Lib
by Monday and Tuesday from their
ranch home in the Fisher river district
Mrs. James Reedy left Monday ev-
ening for Portland, Ore called there
by the illness of her daughter, Mrs. W.
W. Whitcomb.
Free lecture on Christian Science by
Judge Samuel W. Greene, c. S. b., in
Kootenai theatre on Sunday, Nov. |, at
p. m. 20-21.
Mr.. and Mrs. Halsey Remp and Mrs.
James Reedy spent a few days last
week in Spokane and Kellogg, Ida
They returned home Saturday
The directors of the Granite Creek
Mining company held meeting in
Libby Saturday night H, ]. Aske-
void of Boomers Ferry, secretary Of the
company, was here for the meeting.
Word has been received by Mr.. and
Mrs c. w Gildea that their daughter,
Miss Mary Margaret, has been pledged
to Alpha Gamma Delta at the Montana
State College at Bnzeman, where she is
a freshman
Dorothy Zawadke has been elected to
the Key honorary scholastic society at
Washington State Normal, Cheney,
Wash, which requires a grade point
average Of more than two for four con-
secutive quarters.
Mr.. and Mrs. Maynard lie Due ar
rived in Libby Monday from Portland,
Ore. They will make their home here.
Mr.. LIE Due is a cousin Of r, w LIE Due
of Standard Motors and will have
charge of the repair shop at that garage.
He is an experienced Ford mechanic
and Mr.. LIE Due considers that he is
fortunate to obtain his services.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-29
LIBBY YOUNG MAN MAKES
FRESHMAN FOOTBALL SQUAD

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Oct 26.-William
Henry Mann, Libby, Mont, is a mem
Der of the freshman football squad at
the University of Chicago this fall
The first-year squad at present con-
sists of thirty-two players, the group
having been cut down from an early
season high of fifty-one.
AS among the varsity, virtually every
section of the country is represented
in the freshman group. Freshman
mentor Nels Norgren has the assist
ance of Jay Berwanger. who joined the
Maroon coaching staff this season after
three years of exceptionally brilliant
play on the Chicago varsity
Head Coach Clark Shaughnessy is
counting upon the frosh to provide The
major part Of the opposition to The reg
ulars in pre-game scrimmages.
The Junior squad as whole has dis
played excellent spirit; and is expected
to produce several likely candidates-for
varsity berths next year.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-29
Junior Women Hold Two Parties

The members Of the Junior Womans
Club were hostesses at two successful
card parties last Friday evening, Bridge
was played at the home of Mrs. Ned
Joughin amid the glowing atmosphere
of lighted candles and the fireplace.
Mrs. Erford Jaqueth and Mrs. Wilbur
Davidson won first and second high
score prizes During the course of the
evening some pies disappeared from the
back porch which, although it did not
make shortage Of refreshments, Gre
ated some excitement.
The pinochle party was held at the
home Of Mrs. H. c. Lower, which also
was a very pleasant affair. The high
prizes were won by Mr., and Mrs. Eric
Erickson. The committee in charge of
the two parties consisted of Mrs. Har-
old Thomson, Mrs. Louis Baker, Mrs
Leonard Sleizer, Miss Lee COPYRIGHT,
Miss Margaret Sleizer and Miss Solveig
Ramlo.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-29
The Presbyterian Church
r. w. Orr, Pastor

The Bible School will hold the regu-
lar session on Sunday morning at 10
o'clock. On account of the absence of
the pastor there will not be service
of worship at II o'clock.
The National Preaching Mission is
holding its session in Seattle on Oc-
tober 10Th to November 1st The pastor
is attending the meetings.
Pershing Gooselaw and Dick Richards
are serving dinner for the Young Peo-
Piles Group on Tuesday evening, the
third
The Wranglers have dinner together
on Wednesday evening and will be led
in the discussion following, by Bob
Byers.
Circle 81 will hold food sale on
the 18th.
Circle "A meets at the Grandjean
home on Friday afternoon Of this week.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-29
Entertains for Guests

Mrs. E. A. Rice entertained in honor
Of her sister, Mrs Elmer Baker, and her
friend, Mrs. Anne Kapish, of Sheridan,
Wyo., on Thursday Oct. q. Mrs. Baker,
who is recent bride, will make her
home here.
Halloween decorations were used
about the living room. A punch board
revealed various fortunes for the
guests.
Cards were the main diversion of the
afternoon, Mrs Earl Buckingham anu
Mrs. Harvey Carroll receiving the
prizes. Gifts were also presented to
the honor guests.
Places were found at the table by
means Of skeleton place cards. A de-
lightful lunch was served.
Those enjoying the affair were Mes
danes Earl Buckingham. Harvey Car
roll Lee Nixon, Floyd Williams, Paul
Phillips, Ray Beebe, the honor guests,
Mrs. Baker and Mrs. Kapish, and Mrs.
Rice,
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-29
FEED LARGE NUMBER
AT HARVEST HOME DINNER

The ladies OF the Methodist church
reaped harvest at their Harvest Home
dinner. served in Kienitz hall last Mon
day night It is estimated that OVER
400 people were fed. Gross receipts
from the dinner. candy booth, fish
pond, etc. were s31500.
Considerable amusement was provid-
ed following the dinner in an auction
of goods and merchandise contributed
by Libby merchants, with ] A. Krall
as the witty auctioneer. Music consist
ed of a group of songs by Miss Ruth
Loucks who sang as an encore. My
Wild Irish Rose, with the audience
joining in the choruses. Miss Evelyn
Earle also sang a group of songs. Mrs.
Gleason was accompanist for both
singers.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-29

A number Of Libby people spent the
most of last week on trip to Bozeman
where they attended grand lodge
meetings of the Rebekah assembly, in
session there Monday, Tuesday, We'd
nesday and Thursday. Mrs. Jennie
Breeder went as delegate to the Re-
bekah assembly, and while there Mrs.
j. w. Barrett was elected vice presi-
dent of the Ladies Auxiliary of Patr-
archs Militant Mr.. Barrett went as a
delegate from Cabinet Lodge, l. O. O. f.,
and Of Granite Encampment of Libby
and Flathead Canton No. 10 of Kalis-
pell. Mrs. Mary Peterson was also a
member of the party.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-29
ass Asft---s-
Silver Club Entertained

The, Silver Club spent an enjoyable
Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs.
f.. M. Boyes, contract being the d.
version Of the evening
Upon approaching the Boyes home
the guests were created with weird
means and shrieks, and were met at
the door by two ghosts.
The house was prettily decorated in
the Halloween idea and also with bou-
quets of autumn foliage.
Honors at contract were won by Mrs
Geo. Smith, Mrs, Fred Cloutier anc
Mrs. Leslie Leigh, respectively. Mrs
Gordon Cornell was a guest
Dainty refreshments were served a
the close Of the evening.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-29
Democrats Meet Saturday Night

Chairman Barrett of the Democratic
County Central Committee has called
meeting of the full committee, their
wives, husbands or sweethearts and all
county candidates to be held at the
Woodmen hall, Saturday night, October
3lst, at 8 o'clock P M Entertainment
will be provided and lunch will be
served
This meeting is in the nature of a
combination social and business one at
which time plans for the winding up of
the campaign will be discussed and pre-
pared and the candidates and members
OF the committee given a chance to get
acquainted
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-29
Carol Sterling WEEDS

The former Miss Carol Sterling re-
turned to Libby during the week and
disclosed to friends that she had been
married in Spokane on October IS to
Wayne Cannon Of Roman, the pastor
Of the Second Methodist church of
Spokane officiating. Mr.. Cannon is at
tending a barber school in the city and
Mrs. Cannon plans to remain in Libby
until he has finished his course.
The bride was graduated from the
Libby high school with the class Of '36.
She has a wide circle of friends here
who are extending best wishes for long
life and happiness.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-29
Special Service Tonight

A special service will be held tonight
at the Calvary Pentecostal church The
Rev. Jones. Montana district superin-
tendent for the Assemblies of God. will
be present, according to arrangements,
and will bring the evening message.
Western Montana was formerly in
the northwest district Of this religious
body until recently when it joined with
Eastern Montana in forming the Mon
tana district This will be a chance to
meet the district superintendent. You
are invited. Come and bring your
friends
REV r. H. PHILIP.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-29
Suffers Bad Fracture

Lawrence Renfro suffered bad
fracture Of the right leg between the
hip and knee yesterday evening while
working for Frank Pival building ce-
ment sidewalks at the court house.
Renfro was helping move large block
of concrete from the old walk and had
it lifted on edge. 1t started to tip, he
could not hold it and it fell on him,
breaking his leg in two places.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-29
Popular Books at Library

The Jalna books by Mazo De la
Roche have been very popular since
the first one, Jalna, won the Atlantic
prize in 1927. The Whiteoaks have be-
come real friends to many through the
series of books published about this
remarkable family. The sixth and lat
est one brings the story up to date,
and is titled "Whiteoak Harvest"
Copies of this have recently been added
to the Lincoln County Free Library
and branches.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-29
Club Members Entertain Husbands

The members of the Dinty Moore
club met with Mrs, VIM. j. Darlington
last Thursday night, with their htis-
bands as guests. An elaborate dinner
was served at $50, after which the ev-
ening was devoted to cards, with four
tables in play, High score prizes were
won by Mrs. Ben Larson and j. T..
Brindley while consolation tokens were
won by Mrs. Darlington and J. F.
McCully.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-29
Boy Scouts Have Party

The Libby Boy Scouts enjoyed them
selves at party Tuesday night at
Legion hall. The boys bobbed for APP
pies and different patrols put on stunts,
the prize being won by the Bears.
Lunch was served. Seventeen boys are
passing their Tenderfoot tests at this
time.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-29
Free Lecture on Christian Science

The Christian Science Society Of Lib
by announces a free lecture on Christ
ian Science to be given in the Kootenai
Theatre Sunday afternoon, Nov. /. at
3 o'clock. The lecture will be given by
Judge Samuel w. Green. c. S. b., and
the public is cordially invited.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-29
Redccorating Hotel Throughout

Landlord Gay is giving the Hotel
Libby a complete redecorating and
renovating. The walls throughout are
being cacimined and new rugs and
carpets are being placed The beds
are being equipped with new mattresses.
Workmen are papering the office this
morning. Office Maize is doing the
work.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-29
Secret Marriage Disclosed

TROY-Friends Of Miss Ruby John
son will be interested to learn of her
secret marriage TO Mr.. Dave Thompson
on August !, at Boomers Ferry. They
are making their home for the present
IN one Of Mrs, l. Rives' cottages.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-29
The Methodist Church
II. w. Woods. Pastor

H. w Woods, Pastor
Sabbath School 1000. Glasses for all
ages. Beginning our contest, Be on
time.
Morning Worship HOO. Sermon
topic, THE Hands of Jesus" Special
music.
Epworth League at 600.
Cordially inviting all who so desire
to worship with us
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-29
Has Colonial Records OF 1850

One file In the archives division OF
the state library In Richmond. Va,
are official documents Of the Colonial
government that date hack to 1850
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-29
Attention Voters

The story is being told to the farmer
that business houses and others are
not listing all their property, and to the
merchant goes the story that some of
our farmer stockmen are not listing
all their cattle with the present as
SCISSOR.
i have taken from the records, the
total value of merchandise and fixtures
and the total number of cattle assessed
in 1882 by the former assessor, as COM
pared with my year of 1886.
Matanuska Valley pioneer., 1936-03-06
SPRING. COlIN' UP

First sign of Spring: l4r Irwin breezed into the PI0MlER office with a pocket-full of seed catalog and an enthusi iastic gleam in his eye. Ee was gazing historically at an advert s ement for a hardy var iety of corn. Ws.at' Il you bet we have some roastin cars this fall?
Matanuska Valley pioneer., 1936-03-06
SPRING SEED SHE

MT. Irwin announced that there will be seed sale at the Comnis- sary next week. It won't De so very long before the drills wi Il be get ing their exercise up and down the rows.
Matanuska Valley pioneer., 1936-03-06

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Matanuska Valley pioneer., 1936-03-06

II you have any such photos, send them in. Tie Alaska Weekly will guarantee safe return of them Address ->Alaska Weekly, 5th at Leaora, Seattle. Washington.
Matanuska Valley pioneer., 1936-03-06

---CHIEF ACCOUNTANT { cont. from D .
 Mir. S1eely recieved a letter fro Mr. Botts re cently. lEr. Betts said that he spent couple of pretty tough days, but he's on the road to recovery now.
Matanuska Valley pioneer., 1936-03-06
RESULTS OF ORCHESTRA
 CONTEST

CONTEST
 Al Ter mu ch burning of midnight IL Judges S,.lzman, Don Irwin and Iacl: :.ll1aezl decided after due del- io.srct tioA that Palmer Pioneers .yl>.,.G b th5 Ian?e Of the new Colon- 7A CIc les tra.
 c-re77eT=, ,,::.z~ subnli tied the winning oit:-5 ind is entitled to tal1o her boy Friend in free to all dances where the nPalmer Pioneers" 1Aaye m Keeo you eye open for year.
 At the next affair the coruni ttee bets on Jack S:Aoely.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-06-16
ACRICUL EXPERIMENTS
 WILL BE MADE
Bill Finally Passes Both Houses of Congress
 Up to President
SUM OF $7,5OO TO BE
 ALLOTTED FIRST YEAR
Increase Will Be Graduated Until Permanent Sum,
 SAY, ,000, Reached

WASHINGTON, June 16. - The bill authorizing Federal appropria- tions for agricultural experiments and extension work in Alaska has been sent to the White House by Congress. The House passed the bill last night and the Senate had acted previously.
 Delegate A. J. Dimond said the bill authorizes s7,500 for Alaska for the first year with graduated increases thereafter until a permanent an- nual total of $47OO0 is reached at the end of ten years.
 Most of the initial appropriation will probably be expended for ex- perimental farms in the Matanuska Valley and Fairbanks section.
 Delegate Dimond said he antici- pated Presidential approval of the bill which has received favorable reports from both the Department of Agriculture and Department of Interior, also the Budget Bureau.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-06-16
SEEKING THIN MAN" IN DEATH NOTED INVENTOR
New Jersey City Detectives Take Up Trail Into
 Brooklyn, N. Y.

EAST ORANGE, N. J., June 16.- Seeking to trace a thin man" is perplexing problem in the staying of D. McFarlan Moore, aged 67, electrical engineer and inventor, who was shot to death early yes terday morning.
 Detectives have gone to Brooklyn, New York, on new lead. The information was given to the auth critics by the slain engineers daughter, Beatrice, 25 years of age,
 Miss Moore said soft-spoken thin man, called to see her father Sunday night, nine hours before he was found slain She said the man left and her father retired.
 Later she saw a man pacing up and down in the rain on the lawn, awakened her father and told him. He did not glance out of the window but remarked: "Oh, that is the nut from Brooklyn
 DllC lCOdlIeu blldt ilCl ldIllel adiu the Brooklyn man talked of inVen- tions to him three years ago.
 Moore was a former associate of Thomas Edison and he had devised an important gaseous conduction lamp and other inventions in the electrical radio and television fields. He held more than 100 patents.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-06-16
TACOMA TOUR
 PARTY LEAVES
 ON WEDNESDAY
Mayor Will Visit Alaska Cities with Thirty
 five Others

TACOMA, Wash, June 16.--Led by Mayor George Smiley, thirty five Tacomans will leave tomorrow of an official Chamber of Com merce Tour to Alaska.
 The tour party will board the steamer Baranof at Seattle on that vessels maiden trip to the north. The party will cover 4,5oO miles and will visit Ketchikan, Juneau, Seward, Anchorage, Matanuska Val ley, Mckinley Park and Fairbanks northbound, then return via Cor dova, Juneau, Petersburg, Wrangell and Ketchikan southbound.
 c. c. Garland, Manager of the Tacoma Chamber of Commerce, an- nounced the party will broadcast three times on the trip from Alaska stations
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-06-16
LEGION POST TO PUT ON FOURTH
 OF JULY EVENTS
Chamber of Commerce Fi- nancing Annual Celebra-
 tion-Kiddies' Sports

Afford John Bradford Post An IT, ican Legion, again will sponsor Ju- neals Fourth of July celebration, it V decided at a meeting of the p last n.g't following invitation frofl the Chamber of Commerce Vine finances the event annually.
 Alter a meeting of a committee from the Legion and the Chamber Executive Committee this noon, the Chamber agreed to guarantee the Post $650 for putting on the cele- bration and it will endeavor to raise an additional $100 to go toward the event.
 A Fourth of July committee head ed by Commander E. M. Policy and including Department Commander A F. Karnes, Department Adjutant J. T. Petrich, John H. Newman, J R. Elliott and Ralph Martin was named by the Post last night to handle the celebration and was giv- en full authority to proceed as time is getting short before the Inde- pendence date falls.
 Tentative plans of the csommittee are understood to include the usual ball game, band concert and fire works, but stressing events for the children. Races and other sports for the youngsters, with prizes for the winners, will be one of the main features of the annual celebration, the Legionnaires plan.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-06-16
MRS. FISHER
 PASSES AWAY
Alas "a Yu kon Pioneer Woman Dies Tn Fair
 banks Hospital

FAIRBANKS, Alaska, June 16.- Mrs. Charles Fisher, Alaska Yukon pioneer who came north B years ago, died yesterday as the result of heart trouble. She recently flew here from her home in Ruby where she and her husband long conduct ed hotel He died here last win ter.
 Mrs. Fisher is survived by three daughters, Mrs. w N Growden, wife of the United States Commis- sioner here; Miss Polly Fisher and Miss Mildred Fisher, both of Ruby, where the latter is postmaster.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-06-16
D. D. MUIR, JR., WILL INSPECT \ MINE CLAIMS
Vice-President of Big Com pany Flies to Interior
 from Juneau

D. D. Muir, Jr., Vice President of the United states Smelling, Re- fining. and Mining Company, in charge of western operations, arS rived this morning on the Yukon, and left for Fairbanks this after noon aboard the PAA Lock,1eed Electra transport plane.
 MT. Muir, who is on a routine tour in the interests of his com pany, expects to spend about two weeks in Fairbanks, where he will inspect operations of the Fairbanks Exploration Department, and will visit the H am mon Consolidated Gold Fields in Nome for about one week. Both mining developments are the properties of the United States Smelling, R defining and Mining Company
 G. w. Rathjens, Chief Engineer for the same company; Mrs. Rath- jens and their two children, Jack, Jeanne, and G. D. Rathjens, Jr., are passengers on the Yukon en- route to Fairbanks, where MT. Rathjens, who was formerly in charge of operations of the Fair banks, Exploration Company before he was transferred to Salt Lake City will also make a routine inspection.
 Mrs. Roy B. Earling, wife of the present manager of the Fairbanks Exploration Department, and her children, Barbara, Mary Lou and Nancy, are also passengers on the Yukon, enroute to Fairbanks.