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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-01-14
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(From the file of the Western News)
Clerk of Court Long issued during
1911, SO marriage licenses. During the
same year there were granted in Lin
coin county five divorces and five APP
plicants were given their certificates
of naturalization.
Manager e. w. Doe of the Libby
Lumber company states that the COM
pany will at once begin the construc-
ton of eight or ten cottages which are
to be erected on the company's land
northwest of the mills and adjoining
the yards.
William Z. Dawson has Just received
from the Carnegie hero fund bronze
medal in recognition of his bravery in
rescue work at the time of the Libby
ferryboat disaster, on June IS, 1910 In
addition 70 the medal Mr. Dawson was
awarded $1,000 in cash, while Marshall
and Kuphal were also given similar
awards for their part in the rescue
work
Miss Laura Paine gave party to a
number of her young friends on Sat-
urday last and all had most enjoy
able time
An interesting basketball game was
played on Friday night between two
local teams parading under the names
of Kuklinski's Colts and Christle's All
Stars, the latter winning. The game
was followed by dance, given for the
benefit of the athletic association.
L. r. Book, for over year past
clerk at the local forestry headquarters
left Sunday for Spokane, where he will
spend few DAYS and will then 60 to
New Orleans and probably to South
America later.
Two engineers were killed, a fireman
was fatally injured, Superintendent w
r. Smith was painfully injured and
Roadmaster John Clarity was slightly
hurt in snowslide at Java on Tuesday
night which swept a rotary snowplou
from the track according to informa-
ton received here.
Not an INDECENT child was taken from
Lincoln county during the past Il
months.
Ed Weidner Of Troy attended the
Masonic lodge Friday.
Thos Handley of Rexford was bust
ness visitor in town last Friday.
c. L. HOLSTER has contracted t.
build blacksmith shop on Front stree
for c. B. Remp. MIR. Remp has al.
ready leased the building. q
Mr.. and Mrs. James Hurley and Mis-
Ella Hurley left last Thursday for tn,
Pacific coast, where they will visit a
different points for several months.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-01-14
Montana Will Have
Big Sum For Highways

Montana's share of highway funds
for 1887 will be almost S15,000,000, ac-
cording to an announcement made in
Missoula by the bureau of public roads
last Monday, including federal and
state cooperative funds and excluding
park fund allotments.
This sum will include S2,621, 728 for
regular aid and s524346 for secondary
roads. These funds will be matched on
basis of A per cent by state or local
funds.
For elimination of grade crossings
there will be s671,204 and S137,774 for
new work on public roads, making a
total of S3,955052.
The projects on which this money
will be expended will be selected by
the state highway department. The
unexpected balance of state and fed
eral funds on January | amounted tt
1887 1851 The bureau of roads will
administer the funds.
For the construction of roads on tn,
national forest: highway system S700,0N
twas allotted More funds for road i'm.
provement in national parks, Indiar
reservations and parkways will be an,
nounced later, officials said
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-01-14

Miss Louck's pupils made snowmen
in art this week
Miss Carlsons second grade pupils
made E.skimos and snoWflakes in
art. They received new songbooks, and
new game. Playing hopscoteh in
arithmetic interested the pupils very
much.
Miss Reiger's second grade has start
ed as its new project the study of the
Eskimoes. Later, they plan to make
booklets. In music the pupils are
studying rhythm work.
Miss Olson's third grade pupils, in
art, drew original winter scenes. They
also studied the pictures, "Chums' and
@Sheepfold" Later, they told their own
stories of the pictures portrayed.
Mrs. Farris substituted for Miss Nc
Cannon Friday.
Mrs. Atkins substituted for Miss
Reiger Monday.
Mrs. E. Dunn taught in the place
Of Mrs. Stevens during the past week.
The Junior High basket ball team
has scheduled game with Troy to be
played at Troy. on Janufrrafe -
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-01-14

Old paper for sale at this office IT,
Big Chilli Feed at Gopher Inn Sat-
urday night It.
Mrs. Fred F. Clark went to Spokane
Sunday to consult doctor.
The w. c. T. U. will meet on Thurs
day, Jan. 81, at the Grandjean home.
Frank A. Nolan, government revenue
collector, was in Libby the first of
the week.
Mrs. Hans Westlnan was a passenger
to Spokane on Sunday for few days
in the city.
Mrs. Lief Johnson left during the
past week for Payette, Ida. for visit
with her parents.
P. E. Chef was confined to his home
the first of the week, being temporarily
under the weather
Old Time Dance, Cedar Greek Pavil-
ion Saturday, Jan. 16 Good Music,
good caller and a good time. 1t.
Clair Laffoon of Troy was brought
to the Libby hospital last week suf-
fering from an abscess on her neck,
which was lanced and drained.
We are now in position to take care
of your automobile needs-batteries,
tires, chains, frost shields, repairing,
gasoline and oils.--MANION'S. 1t
Mrs Ray Wollaston and two children
left yesterday to return to their home
in Seattle after visiting here with her
parents, MIR. and Mrs. Frank Pival.
Miss Ruth Shanahan came over dur
ing the week from Fort Peck, where
she is employed, for visit with her
parents. MIR. and Mrs. M. A. Shanahan
Why not start the new>year right by
purchasing a Maytag washer ASK
MANION'S for a free demonstration
If it doesn't sell itself, don't keep it
Phone COW IL
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs
Cecil Stallcap at the Libby hospital or
January ii. Mr. Stallcap is employed
at the j. Neils Lumber company log
ging camp near Leonla.
The Bridge Workers were guests q
Mrs. Leslie Leigh yesterday, when tht
afternoon was devoted to contract. High
score honors were won by Mrs. Ray
Rice. Mrs. A. N. Richard was non
member guest.
ou can repair your own tire chain
for Just a few cents by purchasing
small box Of self closing repair links
MANIONS. IL
A few friends gathered at the hom
If Mrs. John Recdy the night OF Janu
AIRY 6 in honor of Mrs. Reedys sui
birthday. The evening was spent a
cards Those. present were NF an,
Mrs. j. B. Lamey, Mr. and Mrs. W. W
Blew and Mr. and Mrs. James Reedy
Cold weather works hardship o.
your automobile battery. Let us re
charge it for you--MANION'S i
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-01-14
What? No Woman Haters2

Helen Brown, who came to JON the
present high and mighties in their jun
Tor year, was born in Glendive, Mont,
on November q. Libby is-well. it's
better'n the prairies, according ~I4zs
Helen. "As for our dear alma mater,
its all right, but the classmates who 90
to make it up are ideal" says Helen.
Helen is living in hopes for the
period following graduation. Having no
definite occupation in mind, she does
know that she has always been inter-
ested in commercial work. She doesn't
know yet where she would like to 90
after graduation, because that. ques-
ton requires thought, and, speaking
from experience, she says that think
ing makes her head ache
Well, some facts about Helen:
@. What is your favorite radio pro-
gram?
/ A. Aka Settler Barn Dance.
O. Who is your favorite radio come
dian?
Al. I'm not particular, but like that
guy who says, "oooh yeeeeeesssssssss,
Just like that"
@. Who do you. think is the most
famous person in America today?
A. The inventor Of kiss-proof lip
stick.
@. What do you think Of woman
haters?
A. They are far too few, and es-
pecially dislike people who talk SC
much / don't get "a chance. ! guess
! that's why like reporters, you know
they hardly ever say a word
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-01-14
THE
| anlaraCk
THE
EDITORIAL

Not long ago our instructor IN soci-
ology asked all of us 10 write philoso-
ply of life, what we thought life held
for us and what we were here for.
When they were read we found that
many students in the class had dark
perspective of life Some felt that they
were here as victim of circumstances,
some thought they were here, to make
happiness and success for others. One
or two of them went as far as to say
that they were fatalists. victims of all
that was planned for them and no mat
ter how hard they strived to avoid
thing it was destined to happen.
Most of these people, if they believe
in their own philosophy, have made
life something to be feared rather than
loved. The victim of circumstances
has nothing to look forward to; he has
lost all ambition and exists only be-
cause he was placed here. The fatal
ist lives in constant fear of the future.
because there is no way TO overcome
the things that lay in his path The
optimist, the person who is here to
bring happiness to others, has~tf1e most
to look forward TO. He lives for the
good of others and, therefore. succeeds
himself.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-01-14

if there were any girls who wished to
have work whereby they could earn
part Of their way through school or
earn spending money, they should write
applications and place them on the as
sembly desk.
These were few of the applications
he received.
Dear Mr. Hayes
would like to have work tending
babies. | am capable of tending chill
dren of two years of age or under.
With love,
Arnold Hanson.
Dear Sir;
would appreciate any kind Of fem
mine work. prefer light house-work-
Sincerely,
Dick Veldnan.
Gentlemen,
We are skilled in the art of splitting
and piling wood
Saunders & Manicke, Inc.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-01-14
They Tell Me That

George Krebs can't get his new class
I.ring off of his finger-good idea,
George
Bella Brown and Donald Shaurette
were seen together at the show last
Sunday night, but after the show Dom
aid was nowhere to be seen. SO Bella
walked home alone Where's the class
ring, Bella?
Keith Leigh not only robbed the
cradle, but he smashed the thing to
little bits, when he took Lois Pitcher
to the show the other night
The DANES in school are planning
slumber party, because they all got
pajamas for Christmas.
Bobby Racicot went on Mary Janets
sleigh ride last week When asked
how it was he said, 1T was cold going
OUT but, boy, it was warm CONT
back" Yea, we get it, Umpa.
Arnold Hanson went TO Eureka over
the week lend to look after his Interest
there--its first name is Ella.
Dick Richards has hard time put
ting on and taking off lady's coat
Too bad. Such a ladies man, too
| Bob Fowler is an excellent basket
ball player when he's asleep. He car
shoot baskets that count ten points. He
likes to 90 out and milk the goats, too
| Dick Veldrnan and Goose" Border
spent their own and everybody else's
money operating the slot machines II
Eureka last weekend.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-01-14
Civil Service Examinations Announced

The United States Civil Service Com
mission has announced open COMPETE
tive examinations as follows:
Associate home economist, $500 a
year, Office of Experiment Stations,
Department Of Agriculture.
Associate exhibits designer, 5000 a
year, assistant exhibits designer, $500
year Forest Service, Department OF
Agriculture, and Social Security Board.
Full information may be obtained
from Secretary of the U. S. Civil Serv-
ice Board of Examiners, at Ahe post
office in this city.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-01-14
Goods Prepare for Tournament.

The Girls physical education class
has started in earnest to train for the
coming inter-class girls tournament
Since the sophomores and freshmen
have the most number Of turn-outs,
the upper classes are very busily or
ganizing teams. All teams will be un-
der the leadership of Miss Eleanor
Williams.
The winning team will receive num-
erals as awards. Last year the present
seniors bagged these coveted prizes,
and competition to keep them from
winning again will be keen. The
tournament will be held the middle OF
February
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-01-14
Seniors Receive Rings.

The senior class rings have arrived
after d long delay due to the seamen's
Strike. The rings were handed out
Thursday, Jan. 7, having been ordered
earlier than usual this year.
The rings are unusual this year The
majority of them are set in stone with
an attractive lifted design. Ask any
Senior to show his ring to youl He'll
be only too willing!
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-01-14
ATTENTION
~ L -
Automobile Owners

Notice is hereby given
that all trucks and automo-
biles operating on the public
roads Of Lincoln County
must display 1897 license
plates on the front and rear.
Drivers of vehicles not SO
equipped by March |, 1887
win be subject to arrest.
T. r. BANEY,
33-39. Sheriff.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-01-14
BasketbaIIers Receive New Suits.

Libby dedicated new basketball out
fits at Eureka, as we'll as the County
Highs new gym. AS contrast to last
years suits, the new outfits are royal
blue trimmed in new gold. The trunks
are made of glossy jockey satin while
the shirts are of heavy rayon.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-01-14
X. v. T. A. Meets.

The Kootenai Valley Teachers As
ISOLATION met last Thursday, Jan. Z, in
the Junior High auditorium and were
presided over by their president. Sew
eral topics Of importance to teachers
were discussed here. The entertain
ment was furnished by the Girls Glee
Club.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-01-14

really admire boy that is womanv
hater, and can stick to his guns
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-01-14
General News.

Miss Rowes first grade boys won
the milk drinking contest from the
girls last week.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-01-14
l.. Fl. S. Drops Fast Game TO Boomers
Ferry.


The Libby basketball fans got lot
more than their two-bits' worth night
before last, January IL, when the Bon
ners Ferry Badgers worked like Turks
to squeeze out 4 point lead over the
Terriers. The two teams played heads
up basketball for exactly 3 quarters and
S minutes, but after that the Blue and
Gold got iittery and began to throw
their passes away, thereby giving the
game to Boomers.
Both teams played man to man
defense. This speeded the game up and
gave the offensive team better chance
to attempt close shots.
In case you don't know or haven't
heard who these Badgers are: they're
the outfit that has been causing all OF
the excitement in Idaho and eastern
Washington They went into Spokane
last week and took game from the
North Central Indians. They fell into
slump last weekend and lost to Wal
lace High.
Here are few statistics on this
game. The score was 1881, in favor of
Boomers; Libby shot $3.50 average,
Boomers shot 1929. hampton captained
the Terriers, Washburn led the Bad
gers; there were five time outs, two
on each team and one or the referee;
Smith was high point man for Bonners
Ferry, Richards and Borden were high
for Libby. The two teams will meet
again January 80, at Boomers Ferry.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-01-14
Civic Club Holds Monthly Meeting.

The Civic club held its monthly
meeting last Thursday Jan. 7, at 500
a. m. The club will install signs ON
the. lawns for the purpose of protect
ing the lawns during the winter
months. "A Lincoln's birthday program
will be presented to the student body
and faculty on February IL. The score
board in the gymnasium will be i'm
proved again this year by the Civic
club. The Boys Patrol organization OF
the school will aid the Civic club in
preserving the lawn this winter.
Following up their newly established
reputation as Virginia Reel dancers, al
the next banquet the club will prac-
tice on the dance after hearty dinner
Males Break Into New Fields.
Last Friday. Jan. s, Mr.. Hayes made
| the announcement ia the assembly tina
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-01-14
Libby Wins and Loses at L. c. II. !

Libby Wins and Loses at l.. I. IL. ,.
Libby Terriers again split two
game series, this time with Lincoln
County High School at Eureka, last
Friday and Saturday, Jan. s and 8.
In sloppy exhibition of basketball
full of wild shots and stray passes, the
Lions defeated the Libby boys 21-17.
The score was knotted ISIS four min
utes before the final gun. Mid-floor
bombardments were frequent, but IN
accurate due to tight defense by both
squads. West and Roholt held high
point honors for Eureka with six count
ers apiece. Borden, of Libby, also had
six, to be high for Libby.
In Saturday nights game the local
boys played better basketball and the
teams provided thrilling game. Mid
way in the third period the score wa:
I'LL, then Roholt and Nelson split The
cords with a field goal each. With three
minutes left in the final period ane
the count 1911 for Eureka Richards
dribbled in for setupo and Border
hung a marathon shot to tie the score
15-alI Just before the gun.
A five minute overtime decided tn
game. While holding Eureka scorel.ess
Borden connected from the hole, Lamp
ton sunk gift toss and Richards flip
ped in rebound to make it 20-l5 a
the final whistle. Borden took gam
, high with points.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-01-14

Rev. III. w. Woods Addressed PIT. A.
The local organization of the Par
ents' and Teachers association held its
monthly meeting last Monday evening,
January IL, in the Junior High auditor
Jun. After the regular business had
been transacted the members were en-
tertained by the Rev. H. w. Woods who
talked on "The Relations Between the
Home and the School" He said that
the home life of child influenced that
child's mentality and through the prop
er treatment at home and at school that
child could be made happy and eff
ficient He also said that he was very
much impressed with the school con-
ditions of this town.
Following Rev Woods speech Mr.
Hayes presented his own production
Lookout. The cast for this play was;
Mrs. Erickson, Mr.. Erickson, and Mr.
Hayes.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-12-24
MISS ELIZABETH MUNDY
ENTERTAINS EDUCATORS

Miss Elizabeth A. Mundy, Superin-
tendent of Schools, of Worcester coun-
ty entertained a group of Maryland
School officials at a buffet supper at
her home last Friday night.
The guests were Mrs. Albert S.
Cook, of Baltimore, whose husband,
DR.. Cook is State Superintendent
Schools, Miss I. Jewell Simpson. of
Baltimore, Assistant State Superin-
tendent Of Schools, Miss Lettie n.
Dent, Superintendent of Schools, st.
Mary's County, Miss Violet Young,
Supervisor, st. Mary's County, Miss
Grace Downin and Miss Anne Rich
ardson, Supervisors, Washington Coun
ty, Miss Julia Wetherton, Superinten-
visor, Anne Arundel County, and Miss
Hazel Fisher and Miss Evelyn John
son, Supervisors, DOrcester County.
On Thursday the group visited Wor-
cester County Schools and last Friday
visited schools in Wicomico County
and attended Supervisors meeting
at the office of the Board of Educa-
ton in Salisbury. They spent Friday
night in Cambridge and returned to
Baltimore Saturday morning.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-12-24
MARION is TO RECEIVE
NEW TELEPHONE SYSTEM

According to decision reached, the
progressive community of Marion is
to have a new and private telephone
system. The improvements will cost
more than $25,OOO.O0, according to
present indications.
The decision came about, after
progressive Marion business men had
been at work on the project for more
than two years. Finally, on Wednes-
day, telephone officials in q meeting
with practically every business man
of Marion, announced their company's
intentions of expanding the telephone
lines and services.
Marion is to have centralized, pri-
vate-line system of it's own, that is
assured. However, it was not stated
whether the new system will be of the
dial type, as is enjoyed in several
parts of the Eastern Shore, or a CEN
tai switchboard, such as is used in
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-12-24
SALISBURY ATTORNEY TO
GET $500 DAMAGES

A verdict by jury in the March
Term, Cicuit Court for Wicomico
County, awarding $4,000 to Lewis c.
Merryman, U. S. Commissioner anG
Salisbury attorney, was affirmed by
the Maryland Court of Appeals in q
decision handed down by that tribunal
The suit, in which Merryman asked
damages of $4,000 for injuries sus.
tanned in April, 1886, was against the
Universal Credit Company whose au-
tomobile driven by John B. McCray
an employee, according to testimony
backed into him at the curb in front
of the Wicomico Hotel.
Merryman sustained injuries to his
knee, was confined to his home fol
some time, was compelled to use
clutches for months and later, until
recently, was required to use a cane
Attorneys for Universal Credit,wert
Woodcock, Webb, Bounds and Travers
in the appeal, contended their client
was not guilty of primary negligence
an dthat contributory negligence or
the part of Merryman was responsible
for the accident.
Long and Robins were attorneys
for Merryman.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-12-24
or, Renna said that he saw about ten
boys leave the graveyard.
OLD BEVERLY BEGINS
RESTORATION OPERATIONS

On Monday of last week carpenters
began building scaffolds around the
remaining walls of ancestral Beverly,
that was Quilted by fire a few weeks
ago. This is the first step to be TAX
en- in an effort to make replica of
it's former ancestral granduer.
Mr.. Mark Cooper, manager of the
estate, said that the removal of a
great quantity of debris about 6 feet
deep that had piled up at the base
of the building consisting of fallen
bricks, mortar and ashes as a result
of the fire would be the first task that
would confront the laborers.
He further stated that there would
be no attempt to complete the build
ing during the severe weather during
the winter months, that only roof
would be constructed to keep out the
elements and protect the brick walls.
The windows too would be boarded and
covered with waterproof material.
The cause of the fire that des-
troyed the building still remains a
mystery, but according to Mr.. Cooper,
contrary to the general belief, it
started on the third floor in the north
east corner about 20 feet from any
electrical wiring instead of on the sec
ond floor.
Beverly was built by Nehimah King
in 1889. Mrs. Sydney Miller is one
of the oldest King ancestors remain
ing in this section, who ever lived in
Beverly. She is a sister of Samuel,
Gordon, and Henry Barnes, all deceas-
ed, who were children of Isaac T. and
Laura Barnes, who at one time owned
the estate. Mrs. Laura Barnes was
the former Laura Esther King, daugh-
ter of Major Robert Henry Jenkins
King.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-12-24
PRINCESS ANNE CAR
FOUND IN CAMBRIDGE

Acting on information received on a
Chevrolet Sedan, Maryland tags 255-
DAT, Officer J. C. Peroutka, Maryland
State Police, and Cambridge officers
located the car on Muir Street in Cam
bridge, where last week it had been
left abandoned about two weeks ago.
The car is owned by Clarence Leon
Byrd, of Princess Anne, who reported
it stolen to State Police about a month
ago. No parts were missing and an
effort is being made by police to ap-
prehend the thieves.