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Smyrna times., 1937-12-16
JOHN BASSETT
MOORE SCHOOLS
Prof. Alton O'Steen of Ohio
State University, Visits
Smyrna Schools
FAVOR RADIO IN SCHOOL

Professor Alton O'Steen, profess
sor of Ohio State University, who
is doing special work on study to
determine school use of the radio,
visited our school on Thursday
with Mr.. Glenn Gildersleeve, State
director of Music. He showed a
great interest in the use that the
radio was being put in this school.
After the study in which Professor
O'Steen is interested gets under
way, the John Bassett Moore
School expects to cooperate with
his committee.-A motion picture
will be shown at the Roxy Theatre
tomorrow, December IL, beginning
at 3:45 p. m. This entertainment
is being provided by the manage
ment of the theatre in order to as
sure every child of a Christmas
gift. The price of admission is
merely the presentation of toy
at the door. The toy need not be
a new one. Please help those un-
fortunates to have an enjoyable
Christmas season A motion pic
ture will be shown each week in
the school auditorium, usually on
Wednesday. Interesting programs
are being planned which are to be
presented in the noon periods dur
ing the winter months.-The sec
ond of the series of Christmas pro-
grams, under the direction of Miss
Graham, Miss Shatz and Mrs. Har-
rington was presented in the school
assembly on Tuesday, December
IA. This program dealt with the
Roman Contribution to the Birth
of Christ Charlotte Everett, read
er, introduced the four scenes
which followed. The actors were:
Donald Ennis, Alvin Nickerson,
Marie FAIRIES, Bernie Grier, Daisy
Darrell, James Diacumakos, Viii
liam MacLucas, William Bodley,
Maude Darrell, Robert Deakyne
and Robert Derrickson. Music was
furnished by the high school Glee
Club. The program was complet-
ed with the high schools singing of
Christmas carols. Senior din
ner of Friday, December 10, was
truly successful The money rails
ed will increase the Trip-to-Wash-
ington Fund. The members of the
Senior Class are most appreciative
for the support of the merchants
and the other people who helped to
make this worthy activity a sue
cess.-To complete their study of
the Hebrews the fourth grade
classes have made two murals rep
resenting the Virgin Mary and the
Christ Child, and the flight of the
Hebrews from Egypt. These draw
ings will be hung in the hallway
The grammar schools assembly on
Friday, December 10, was under
CONTINUED on Pare Five1
Smyrna times., 1937-12-16
STOCK LAKE COMO WITH BASS
Smyrna Pond and Four Other
Town Ponds Get 2,50O Fish

During the past week more than
2,70O black bass, averaging about
8 pounds apiece, have been releas-
ed in five Delaware lakes by Della
ware Game and Fish Commission
agents as the annual fish stocking
program of the commission got un-
der way. It is expected it will re-
quire about $4,000 fish to stock the
so pounds of the state before the
program is completed. The five
ponds stocked are: Silver Lakes at
Middletown and Dover, Lake Como
at Smyrna; Sunset Lake, near
Cooch's Bridge, and Beauford Lake,
near Christiana. The ponds are be-
ing repIenished at the rate Of one
a day, about 900 fish being placed
in each. They are netted in tribu-
taries Of the Chesapeake Bay and
brought here in tanks by truck. 1t
is hoped the early stocking pro
gram will give the fish an oppor-
tunity to spawn for next season.
The state hatchery ponds opposite
Moore's Pond on the DUPONT Boule-
ward, one mile south of Dover, were
to be about 25 per cent
completed by Clarence S. Foster,
chief game warden. Work on the
ponds was started about two years
ago as a WPA project, but for a
time was discontinued. Three of a
group Of five ponds are nearing
completion. The commission is con
structing the ponds in the event
that other states refuse to sell
game fish in several years. A
of states have passed leg
Station prohibiting the sale of
game fish.
Smyrna times., 1937-12-16
KENT GASOLINE
UNIT MEET
Organize by Electing w. E.
Holt, Chairman and Nj.
Gerrold, Secretary
ASK CUT IN GASOLINE

w. E. Holt was elected chairman
OF the Kent County Division of the
Associated Petroleum Industries of
delaware at an organization meet
ing In Dover. New Castle and Sus-
sex divisions were organized earlier
IN the week. w. D. Mckee was
elected vice-chairman and M. Ger
rod, secretary. The platform
ADOPTED at the previous county
meetings was read and unanimous
~ approved. 1t asks for a cut in
gasoline tax to three cents, seeks
relief from federal taxation, oppos-
es diversion of tax funds, and en-
aorses safety measures. Commit
tees appointed were: Public rela-
tlons, c. j. Murney, Vromm Ros-
coe, !. F. Camper, Leroy Honey;
legislative, Charles Paradee, Fred
erick Johnson, Gordon Smith, Char
les Matthews, and Harry Crawford.
Local affairs, Jesse H. Harmon, E.
W. Buchanon, Paul Stewart, Fred
erlck Ennis, and Edward Rash.
among the speakers were II. ".
Daniels, Wilmington, state chair
man; A. p. Dilahunt and Grady
Forgy of New York; Harry Bots
loro and Purvis Taylor of Philadel-
pnia, all connected with the Asso-
clated Petroleum Industries.
Smyrna times., 1937-12-16

hides caught so far this season.
Early catches ordinarily include
many small "rats'' and the price is
generally low during the first few
weeks. BY the end of December
the muskrats run considerably
larger and the price begins to ad-
vance proportionately. Sixty cents
compares favorably with the price
paid last year at the start of the
season, by mid-December, however,
the price last year had advanced to
81, and later In the season advanc-
ed to an average of $1.50. Trap
pers are anticipating better prices.
Smyrna times., 1937-12-16
DIPHTHERIA IMNUNIZATION

To Be Administered at Smyrna
Schools by DIR. Smith, December 81
DR.. E. F. Smith of the State
Board of Health will be at the John
Bassett Moore School, Smyrna, on
Tuesday, December 81 at 10 a. M,
to give diphtheria immunization
(toxoid). He will be at the Smyr-
ma Colored School the same day at
9:15 a. m. This will be given to
all children in the first, second and
third grades who have not had it
before, and whose parents sign a
consent slip for them. It is also
urged that all pre-school children
in the community over six months
of age be brought in for immuniza-
ton.
Smyrna times., 1937-12-16
COLD WEATHER AND ICE HINDER
'sRAT' TRAPPERS ALONG MARSH

Continued freezing weather since
the first of December has badly
crippled the trapping activities
throughout this section, from Leip-
sic to Delaware City. Some trap
pers have not been able to reach
more than a small fraction of their
traps since they were first set out
November 20 or December /. A
few rats have been caught, how
ever, and during the past week the
first sales were reported made to
buyers who visited this vicinity.
Sixty cents Is said to have been the
opening price paid for the run of
Smyrna times., 1937-12-16
TO LIBERATE $4,000 RABBITS
Delaware Game and Fish Commits
sion to Stock State in January

y
Starting in January the Della
ware Game and Fish Commission
will stock the state with rabbits,
about 1000 having been purchased
in western states. They will be dis
tributed in the three counties, pre-
ference being given to those sec
tfons open to the public for gun
ming. AT a meeting of the Della
ware Game and Fish Protective
Association in Dover Thursday
night a platform was adopted that
suggested a survey be made of Del
aware's hunting and fish resources
to determine if additional efforts to
conserve and advertise the resourc-
es would be justified. It was point
ed out that an initial study made
last year showed that wild life re-
sources resulted in about S2,000,000
being spent in this state by sports
men, while another preliminary
raised the estimate to 3d.
10000. A public school course to
teach the value of wild life resourc-
es and the preparation of a text
book for such a course were in
cluded in the recommendations. S.
r. Richards, association president,
said the present hunting season
was satisfactory, with quail and
rabbits numerous and pheasants on
the increase.
Smyrna times., 1937-12-16
SMYRNA GRANGE MEETING
interesting Program Rendered at
Regular Meeting Thursday Night

Smyrna Grange, No.2 1, Patrons
of Husbandry, held their regular
meeting Thursday evening with a
large attendance. The Grange took
action upon the designations of the
Lecturer and Chaplain presented
at a previous meeting and elected
in their stead Brother Heinold, lee
turer and Sister Corrie, chaplain
for the coming year. The follow
ing program was rendered: Solo,
"Cau Me Back, Pal of Mine, >"
Brother Arthur Mofitt; stunt song
by all, led by Sister Helen Dea-
kyne; remarks by Sister Deakyne
on the State Grange meeting held
recently at FELTON,.
Smyrna times., 1937-12-16
JERMAN CHAPEL SERVICES
Rev. j. E Compton, Pastor, An
nounces Services for the Week

Jerman Chapel, Rev. J. E. Comp
ton, pastor, announces regular SER
vices for the week as follows:
prayer service Wednesday evening
at 7:30 o'clock; Sunday School on
Sunday at 2:30 p. M; preaching at
$3.50 p. m. and again at 7:30 p. m.
The Christmas services will be held
the Sunday following Christmas,
December 26, at 7:30 p. m.
Smyrna times., 1937-12-16
SMYRNA GUN CLUB SHOOT
VIII Take Place tomorrow After
noon at Their Club House

The Smyrna Gun Club will hold
their annual turkey shoot Friday
afternoon, December 18th. Traps
will be in operation from 2 o'clock
until 4:30. While the price of
turkeys are higher the entrance
fee will be same as last year. All
members and friends of the club
are urged to attend and get their
Xmas turkeys.
Smyrna times., 1937-12-16
Toys For Xmas Gifts

The Movie Benefit at the Strand
Theatre as well as old toys left at
Fire Hall are being repaired and
painted and will be presented on
Xmas Eve by the Firemen who
want to remember poor and needy
children. Another movie benefit
will be given Friday night at the
Roxy Theatre for the same purpose
Smyrna times., 1937-12-16
WILLING WORKERS DINNER
Held Delightful Fellowship Dinner
Thursday With Many Present


The Willing Workers Bible Class
held their annual fellowship dinner
last Thursday, December 9th, at 6
o'clock. Dinner was served to
about one hundred members and
guests. The business meeting was
called to order by the President,
Mrs. Ernest Mattiford, who vel
coined the members of the bible
class and their guests. The music
al program, in charge of Mrs.
Ethel Magill, consisted of two vo-
cal solos by Mrs. Theodore Hyn-
son, piano solo, by Mrs. Marian
Coverdale, and singing by the
class. This was followed by the
exchanging of Xmas gifts. A good
time was had by all present.
Smyrna times., 1937-12-16
MAN SUICIDE
Ill., n I, I'M Medders Found in His
ny With Bullet IN Haar4

IN, WIN y Bullet in Heart
TISa NJ 4. Aledders, 80, Chester
H., ~; attorney, was found
|cS...y rSaay in his automobile
1 : Ss S.sltown, Nd, a bullet let
! : ms als heart. He had been ,
,.ra1, snce Wednesday. A %
y l'TOLVer Na was found in the he
/ |cn-.,e' d. Frank W. Smith sI'
/ Eoqa'y y 9.I.t coroner, returned ned >
4 i i,osatt osata by suicide and held Z
& us't s.s was not necessary
s,al I's s. evidently been dead y
L ~ 'ays, y the coroner said said
b i1,a Nsatiy they knew Of no I%la. res-
ksptIv Soers to take his life
Eidatsy /. announced himself -Ie, T.
|ccso.,if |a,s for states attornev ,l7Sn as as
! oa W.,l The lawyer disaD- =
rsnt. Wednesday, after ta,1;-
Z j.. with whom he residag ssLlng
\. '1o T! going for a short orfiuea' ueo
sv.v,a When he failed 2I',t to ret11..', mo
|ssSu ,Su,ag police were y n0sier1 fstar1
! !, :. wide search. Eo Eo'.lled
4 II t Ii 4. the chestertoT11lee we Sn was
/ t.e,ts' i he chestertsorvcp0" cp"h b.a,a bar
ssa sss5,ty By men in %d al banks, @nI1.
I. Dssldes bis nax az walks
be leaves sn Aedders Of stjli
: Cara Mo- y Westminster
FuuersG1 asGders Of New
a'e NondssTSAal !. and 0,t interment
- a. Chestertnnr,
Smyrna times., 1937-12-16
Fire Alarm Sunday Night Is False

The alarm of fire Sunday night
calling the Smyrna Fire Company
to George Gardner's residenceway
out west South Street, proved to be
false. The siren drew not only fire
men but a large crowd. When they
got there the family seemed sur
prised. 1t seems a boy gave the
alarm which is being investigated.
Smyrna times., 1937-12-16
kCE RETAINS RETAINS
kcH POST
h chief Engineer OF
/ delaware State High
way Department
nm cOSBY'S JOB

i : v,,k was reappointed
v, ,inasr maSA Of the state High
1ass.-tment 'as rtpl by the highway
Ds9n, ..sio- Friday in Dover. Mag
'i,sa cSalncey P. HOlcOmO' New
G.n n.mocrat. was named to
!, JolllYC Josn Cosby, Dover, Repub-
r ! ''-a commission secretary
I continents are for a one
~, beginning January l.
! 's,r pavsrd A. vandegrift, Dem
4 !, Gordon Heights, was ap-
h succeed E. Earle Down
p.n,bIican, \ of Wilmington, as
III engineer Of New Castle
q elective January l. TINS
:',tmsrt is for no specified
/. .nnointees ,--,r to this and other
IN n the department, save
H. chief engineer and secre-
rersin in Office at the pleas
y ~ commission. Frank M.
/ Democrat Of Georgetown,
',DDOiuted associate counsel for
4 County to succeed Howard
pban, Republican Of George
| sDd John B. Hutton, Demo
1 Dover, was named associate
u for Kent County to succeed
y N. Fisher and Frank Hall
/ sRsuubIicans Of Dover. Josiah
n Jr., previously appointed
ney for the department, is
attorney for New Castle coun-
rhonas N. Stayton, Democrat
[lford, was appointed to sue
Howard Stewart, Republican
kOrgetOwn, as state Inspector
eOlne revenues. The question
kplacng Superintendent 2. 2.
MI or other members of the
] police did not come up for
ksratiun. No changes were
J ii the Office Of resident en-
h for Kent County held by
bm McWilliams or in that Of
hi engineer for Sussex Coun-
u by John R. Kitchens. Both
sre Republicans. There were
pplCations for these Offices,
kcunbents Of which may be
Fed at any time by the com
rl, a member explained. The
engineer was instructed to
tse with the services of Frank
fett, head Of the testing lab
~ Of the department in Do
M. Pritchett's salary Is paid
january 10. Applications will
feiVed for this position BY the
neer ana presented to the
'iSaon at the next meeting on
'ry Y. The names of each Of
republican incumbents was
n nomination BY ]. Henry
republican, but in the cases
'aey failed to be reappoint-
sFe vas no second to his nom
4 i was learned after the
1g that none Of the elections
nanlnous. Magistrate Hol-
Eno has already resigned as
I 'l0er Of the House Of Repre-
l!'s' will forward his resig-
y y magistrate to Gov. Rich |
hcAullen before January /. |
NIX whose position he takes. |
'a'lve ! Of North Carolina, but |
y y delaware from Cambridge |
lVonhnued on pao. II
Smyrna times., 1937-12-16
ST. PETERS CHURCH NOTES
Rev. Frederick Marx Barton, Rec
tor, Announces Services for Week

Rev. Frederick Marx Barton, hee-
tor, Announces Services for Week
st. Peters Episcopal Church,
Rev. Frederick Marx Barton, rec
tor, makes the following announce
ments: Sunday next, the fourth in
Advent, 7:30 a. m, celebration of
the Holy Communion; 10 a. m,
Church School; IL a. m, morning
prayer and sermon upon the ques-
ton of Priests and Levites to John
the Baptist, Who art thou" Wed
nesday, 7:30 p. m, short service
followed by the final practice of
the choir for the Christmas Eve
service to be given on Friday, the
oath, at 11:30 p. m.
Smyrna times., 1937-12-16

AZ the Colonial For the Winter
Inc Rev. Frederick Marx Barton,
rector of st. Peters Church, has
taken up residence at the Colonial
Hotel for the winter months.
Smyrna times., 1937-12-16
Appearance of New Auto Licenses

The new 1888 auto licenses are
on automobiles. The
color changes from blue and gold
of former years and for 1888 win
be red letters on an aluminium
background.
Smyrna times., 1937-12-16
.eaIs aGIisa'ng sl.a. on Lake oo-.

~ Weather = ae Como
!, Y made ] of ot the last two
IKE Como sDS Or ; inches Of
\ &atiasSa - a,S.! Young ENJOYING 5. me
lae teuDerppeor rport Of the seae
eag anT Tpesature g has besn "a,
pes. Where from y oeen
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-11-11
Will Sponsor
Cooking School
Continued from Page -

tured faithfully through series of
fascinating close-ups.
This will be no direct-from-the-
oven sample of speed or trick pho
Biography, but thorough, real-life
camera study of scientific methods,
designed to be helpful, even while
the story entertains.
So realistic is the atmosphere of
the modern kitchens, with their
cleaning, convenient equipment and
cherry informality, that the audi
ence really feels part of the scene.
Soon the deft worker seems to be
talking directly to each person in
the theatre, rather than to the puz-
zled bride.
Every listener will find harvest
of practical ideas among the sug-
gestions for more efficient home
making, covering such daily prob
lens as laundry, refrigeration, up
to date entertaining, beauty secrets,
news of modernized home equip
ment and tips on making these me-
chanical servants yield the highest
degree of usefulness.
The picture will be absolutely
free. The Western News and par
ticipating firms are joining forces to
make the unusual entertainment
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-11-11
NEW CAR TAX LAW UPHELD
BY COURT

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. new car
taxing procedure was upheld by
the state supreme court the past
week, following an attack upon its
legality by the county commission
ers Of Cascade county. Hereafter
all case will be assessed January
and personal property taxes on autos
must be paid before county treas
urers will release license plates for
them.
Tax experts claim the new law
will increase the cost of counties
about 100000 a year. The bill
passed by the legislature is de-
signed to prevent the trade in oil
autos on which personal property
taxes are not paid, its proponents
claim. Opponents of the bill said
ii would enable auto dealers IL
avoid paying taxes on new cars
bought after the first of January
and sold throughout the year.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-11-11
Is Years Ago

! (From the file of the Western News
There is every indication that the
season which is now opening will
be the most active in logging operz
atoms of any in the history of this
section of the country.
Jack Sheldon, alias Frank Will
son, is in the county Jail charged
with having held up and robbed
Jos. Carriveau of the sum of SIS.
Albert Pier, promoter of the Lib
| by Telephone Co., expects to have
the phone system completed by De-
cember |.
Great Northern surveyors are at
work running lines between Koo-
tenai Falls and Troy for a revision
of the line. The revisions include
tunneling of the hill one mile east
of town and eliminating a sharp
curve at this point.
Rev. D. O. McColm arrived in
Libby last week from Portland, Ore,
to become pastor of the Methodist
church here.
The direct primary law and its
associate measures, for which there
/ has been an insistent demand in
Montana for number of years,
were adopted by an Overwhelming
majority in the state.
/ Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Jefferson
left last Thursday for Victoria, B.
/ G., where they expect to visit for a
month or more.
Vim. Templin is spending the week
IN Spokane, where he is taking in
the apple show and visiting friends
A surprise party was given or
Miss Margaret Christie at her home
| Tuesday night in honor of her six.
teenth birthday.
Forest Assistant j. c. Ketridge
with Ranger James Logan. Arthur
McNanney and Howard McGill, ha.
gone to Silver Butte-F Fisher creek
where some forest homestead sur.
veying work is being done.
Mrs. L. G. Klenck went to Spo,
kane Saturday to visit the apple
show.
William Upham came in Monda,
from Jennings and spent the day
in town.
Fl. c. Koob is the new proprietor
of the Club cafe, having purchased
the place recently.
Jack Mccarthy has taken a posi-
ton at the Fleek & Fleek hardware
store.
There seems still to be a scarcity
of residences in Libby, notwith
standing that many have been bull
during the past year.
Miss Alice Fraser entertained thu
members of the Girls Sewing c1ut
on Saturday afternoon.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-11-11
Registration of Unemployed
Starts November 16

A national census of the unem-
ployed will start next Tuesday
Nov. l6, and must be completed by
midnight November 20. The census
is to be taken by the u. S. postal
department and local postmasters
are to have it in charge. Cards will
be given out on Tuesday to all un-
employed
All persons who are totally un-
employed, able to work, and want
work should register.
All persons who are partly en-
ployed, able to do more work, and
want more work, should alse reg
lister.
All persons working full time or
part time on projects of WPA,
NYA, CCC, or other emergency
work projects which are supported
by public funds should register.
If you are unemployed and do
not receive census card, you should
make inquiry at your nearest post
office.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-11-11
(0(A[ STUFF

Mrs. w. A. Hills left last week
for Yakima, Wash.
DR.. F. II. Keller, optometrist OF
Kahspell, was a professional visitor
in Libby yesterday.
c. c. Strong was in the city the
latter part of the week visiting with
Mrs. Strong and daughter.
E. ]. Barkee was at Kalispell
Monday attending meeting of J. c.
Penney Company managers.
Vernon Crotteau is confined TO
his home this week with what ap-
pears to be an attack Of flu.
Buy Hi-Power Gas, Heccolene
Oils, Prestone, Prestolite Batteries,
at the Central Service Station. It.
P. E. Chef and sister, Mrs. John
son, left today to drive to Ana
conda, called there by the death OF
the wife of their brother.
Frank w. Kenyon and Mildred
Mabale Hutchinson of Copeland
Ida. were married in Libby on
November by Justice of the Peace
Haiglerr.
The Senior Ladies Aid of the
Methodist church will give bazaar
gifts, aprons, food and candy-al
the Kootenai Mercantile Store or
Saturday, Nov. 27. 2426
A. o. u. w. Dance at Legion hal
Friday night, Nov. IL. For mem
bers and invited guests. 1t
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Buy Winter oils and greases al
Central Service Station. It
Duane Moody of Chicago is in the
city visiting with his father, Roger
Moody.
Martin and Hilmer Swanson OF
Leonia were business visitors ir
Libby yesterday
Mrs Betty Taylor came over from
Browning last Sunday for visit
with her mother, Mrs. Amzel Temp
lin.
Earl Hilliker, Lee Zahn AND
Thomas Hugill went over into San.
ders county last Saturday on ar
elk hunting trip.
George E. Churchill left last nigh
for Bremerton, Wash. He is an uncle
of Mrs. Ted Graham and has beer
in Libby for some time.
Food Sale next Saturday, Nov. 13
at the Variety Grocery, sponsored
by the Presbyterian ladies. 1t
| Mr. and Mrs. James Phillips came
in Sunday from Spokane for I
visit with Mrs. Phillips parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Israel Crotteau. While
here Mr. Phillips took advantage
OF the opportunity to enjoy a deel
hunt.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter. Powell ar
rived in Libby Friday from theil
home at Morton, Wash, for visi
with relatives here. Richard Powell
of Libby is their son, and Mrs
Powell is sister of A. NJ. Richards
and Mrs. Eli Rayome,
Forest service employees are ar
ranging for party to be given OF
the night of November 20 in homo
of Mr.. and Mrs. G. r. Byers. Mr.
and Mrs. Byers had been employee
of the forest service here for man,
years up TO few months age
when they were transferred, to Mis-
soula.
Mr.. and Mrs. Krogman of Hell
ena have been in Libby the past tw,
weeks. Mr. Krogman is supervis
ing the setting out of trees at tn
court house. Native trees are bein
dug up and transplanted on tn
court house grounds. Mr.. Krogmal
was sent here to do the work b.
the WPA.
Il Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Krall and MI
and Mrs. Chas. d. Rowe spent las
Sunday on motor trip to Kalis
pell, returning home via Whitefis
and Eureka. When they started OIL
in the morning they were surprise
to run into about an inch of sno,
four or five miles south of tn
city, the snow continuing to with
in few miles of Kalispell. How
ever, there was no snow -on tn
Kalispell- Whitefish-Libby route.