The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-29
North Dakota
Congressman
TalkSAt Rally
Makes Bitter Arrangement
Of Roosevelt and New
Deal Policies.
QUALIFICATIONS OF
COUNTY CANDIDATES

The republican county organization
held another rally in Woodmen hall last
Friday night, when the Hon. Pat Nor
ton, congressman from North Dakota,
was the principal speaker of the even
ing The meeting was called to order
by Elmer Switzer, chairman of the re-
publican county central committee.
Seated on the platform with Chair
man Switzer and Congressman Norton
were the republican candidates for
county office. These were first intro
duced by Mr.. Switzer with word of
praise for them as men and soliciting
the support of the voters at next Tues
days election.
In introducing Leo WEIGH, candidate
for state representative Mr.. Switzer
cited Mr.. Welch's qualifications. He
mentioned Mr.. Welchs education and
training, he being a graduate of the
University of Minnesota and having
much experience in meeting and mixing
with men. Also could be mentioned
Mr. WEIGHS many years of work in all
civic and community affairs. He has
been president of the Libby Com
mercial Club, the Libby Lions Club,
the board of trustees of the Libby
schools and is now vice president of
the Lincoln county high school board.
In responding, Mr.. Welch spoke only
briefly, saying that if elected he felt
he could give the county such repre-
sentation at Helena as would bring to
it the things it deserves.
In introducing A. H. Hoffman for
county commissioner, Mr.. SWitzer re-
ferred to the days when he and Arch
were boys together and how Arch
had often carried him across the old
swimming hole on Arch's back. He
recommended MIR. Hoffman highly for
the position he seeks. Referred to his
long years of activity in everything that
aimed at the development of the COM
munity and county and his willingness
to work for the public good. He cited
the fact that Mr. Hoffman had long
been chief of the Libby volunteer fire
department and said the weather was
never too cold or too hot to keep
arch from responding when the fire
alarm sounded He said he thought
those long years of unpaid service ought
to entitle Hoffman to the support OF
Libby voters. Mr. SWitzer urged his
election Mr. Hoffman responded brief
", promising to continue working tor
the interest of the community whether
or not he is elected to the office.
Samuel Carpenter, for county clerk
and recorder was introduced as long
time resident Of the county. taxpayer,
and a man who had had many years
of experience in the multtudinous
duties Of the office. Mr. SWitzer said
Sam" Carpenter was careful and
efficient public servant. Mr. Carpenter
responded with only few words but
pledged himself to an economical al
ministration of the office if elected.
4 Chairman Switzer referred to Marsh
all Murray's many qualifications for the
office Of county attorney, for which he
is a candidate, citing the good record
he had made during his present term
Mr.. Murray said he, like most other
candidates, sought the office largely for
selfish reasons, that he might better
support his family. but he said that die
not keep him from giving the people OF
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