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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-12-09
Old Age Pensions
Reach $2,64O,352

Payments of old age pensions dur
ing the first year of operations OF
the law will total $2,640,352, |. M.
Brandjord, public welfare admin
istrator announces. The Montana
fund will be approximately $40, 900
short of the amount, but the money
will be taken from unexpected bal
ances in other welfare funds, Brand
jord said.
Checks to II, 400 persons will be
mailed during November, totaling
S233 ,58l SO. Dependent children will
receive S44, g14.85. The department
will distribute 1895 blankets to
needy Montana families.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-12-09
Greet Northern CO. Pays SIS, 1913. 10 to =
Lincoln County as Half of Current Taxes

by the state, counties, cities and vii
lagos,
Operating property taxes levied
against the Great Northern in 1897
totaled 1881, 210.l2; other taxes and
assessments were $6,051.33 and lev
les on subsidiary companies, includ.
ing Glacier Park properties, totaled
$82, 1920.
Largest payments were to Roose.
welt, Flathead, Lincoln, Cascade, Val.
ley, Hill and Phillips counties.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-12-09
Libby People Attend
Big Party at Missoula

Mr.. and Mrs. c. ]. Lillevig, Mr..
and Mrs. Fl. r. Richards, Mr.. and
Mrs. M. y. Rowland of Libby and
E. A. Woods of Troy drove to Mis-
soula last Saturday to attend fare
well party given there by the for
est service to Glen Smith, who is
being transferred to Ogden, Utah.
About 400 were present at the par
ty, state the Libby people, the at
fair being held in the Loyola GYM
nasium.
A big banquet started the festivi-
ties and then a lively program OF
plays, skits and stunts amused the
large gathering. Something was do
ing all the time, say the Libby peo-
pie. Forest people were present
from all over Region One and IN
addition there were few special
guests, consisting of Kenneth Nc.
Donald, former state game warden
Dean T. c. Spaulding and Professor
Fay Clark of the state university
In this connection it is interesting
to note that Mr. Smith and Mr.
Woods started to work for the for.
est service at exactly the same tins
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-12-09
Ski Club Getting
Ready for Winters Sport

A number of Libby's ski enthus-
lasts have been out at the sand hill
the past few week ends getting the
ski slide into condition for the win
ter's sport. The slide has been
cleared of all trees and stumps for
a width of a hundred and so feet.
This will make more room than was
available last winter and will give
plenty OF space for jumping and 9TH
er ski stunts at one and the same
time. Much of the work was done
by the use of a bulldozer, loaned
by the forest service. A new jump
is also being built.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-12-09
School Children On
Increase in Lincoln County

Miss Jessie Staudacher, county
superintendent of schools, reports
that there has been an increase in
the number of children in Lincoln
county. The census report of 1886
shows 2169 children between the
ages of and I'll, and 1853 under 6
years of age. The 1887 report shows
2202 children between the ages of
and 81, and 799 under 6 years OF
age. The school census IS taken
each fall by the clerks of the school
districts.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-12-09
Commercial Club To Hold
Business Meeting Dec. LIZ

President Klehm Of the Libby
Commercial club announces that the
regular meeting of the club will be
held Thursday night, Dec. l6. The
meeting will be devoted entirely
to business Delegations from Eu-
reka and Troy are expected TO, be
present at that time. A large at
tendance Is desired.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-12-09
Choose Site
For Libby S
Swim Pool
Will Be Erected ON Tract
West of the City
Athletic Field.
CONVINCED PROJECT
is NOW ASSURED

Plans for a municipal swimming
pool for Libby have now reached
a point where it can be said the pool
is practically assured. That is the
verdict of city officials after meet
ing of the city council Tuesday night
when the matter was gone into quite
extensively.
The council definitely chose site
for the pool. 1t will be built on lots
directly west Of the city ball park.
Through the generosity OF Mrs.
Thomas D. Long, number OF lots
there have been donated to the
city which will result in extending
: the present athletic park west to
the Mrs. Long property. Whether
or not the pool will be sunken one
or one above the surface of the
ground has not yet been determined
Present figures indicate it will cost
approximately $4,000.
The site for the pool will be land
scaped and beautified and will result
in decided improvement. It is
understood new grandstand for
the athletic field is included in
plans, with dressing rooms within
llidt sti 0AtAAG.
Calls Joint Meeting
Mayor Parker states joint meet
ing of the city council, the school
board, the Libby Woman's club, the
Libby Commercial club, the Lions
club, and other interested organiza-
tons has been called for next Tues
day night at the city hall to 60 into
this matter further.
Because the city sewers are be-
coming overloaded, the council en-
ployed Engineer Ira Miller to make
study of the matter and to recon.
mend proper steps to be taken
Attorney Marshall Murray was in
structed to look up the law relative
to tourists parks, with the object II
view of preventing, If possible, theil
erection within residence districts
The swimming pool project wa
sponsored by the Libby Woman!
cub and its present. favorable con
dition is the result of work startet
by them. 1t is believed the neces
sary funds can be raised, with thu
WPA taking care of labor costs
which will be quite substantial
assistance.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-12-09
METALS MINES TAX

Greater activity in the mines OF
Montana is reflected in the pro-
ceeds from the Metals Mines tax this
year. Proceeds so far total $3.50, 1863
compared to $l80,799 in 1896 and
$4,000 in 1888. Peak year was 1890
when the tax was $550,000. The
Anaconda Copper Co. paid the larg-
est sum, its check being s242,28l.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-12-09
Smallpox at Kalispell.

Several cases Of smallpox have
appeared in Kalispell and the state
board of health advises that Libby
people be vaccinated as a precau-
-tionary measure, states DR.. j. M.
Cairns, <eity health officer.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-12-09
Boy Scout Demonstration.

Monday evening, the 18th. will
occur an unusual feature for the
community, a demonstration by the
Boy Scouts of their activities, lee
by their leader, Bill Anderson.
This program is part of the De.
cember meeting of the PIT. A. anc
will include special music, and the
community sing. this time led by
Rev. H. w. Woods
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-12-09

a number of years ago. Forest men
coming back to Libby are chuck
Sing over the introduction accorded
Paddy Rowland, when he was in
troduced as Ranger Rowland from
the Absorkee.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-12-09
FIRST WINTER WEATHER
STRIKES

The first winter weather struck
this section Tuesday night, when
the mercury registered 8 above.
Last night the record was 2 below
zero
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-12-09
Biological Survey Men Here.

Two men of the u. S. biological
survey are in Libby today and Q
meeting is being held this after.
noon to consider steps for the con.
troll of coyotes in this district.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-12-09
Entertains Pinochle Club.

The west Libby AS You Like L
Pinochle club met with Mrs. Mallie
McGreW last Wednesday, A very
enjoyable time is reported First
prize was won by Mrs. John Reedy,
and second high by Mrs. w. w. Blew.
A delicious lunch was served.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-06-12
MAKE TT A GLORIOUS FOURTH

Indications are that Juneau will have a good oldfashioned Fourth of July celebration of the best in years The Chamber of Commerce has raised sizeable amount of money the Alaska Juneau is offering $500 for prizes in first aid contests to be put on by the miners and the American Legion which has general charge of the affair has tentative pro- gram which shows great prom!-a.
 Few places have the enjoyment these modern days Paved roads and the automobile has virtually elmin- ated the old-time celebrations in the States. Not enough people stay in town for the holiday to make it worth while. But up here, where our roads for the present have an end conditions still remain favorable for a real celebration AS progress in the modern trend and development brings increased population and vast stretches of highways the time will come here too when the Fourth of July is just another holiday for most people. But today we can still all join in community observance. It isn't so far out the road by plane to the fishing spots but that those who like to enjoy the outdoors cannot do both They take in part of the celebration and go fishing or out to their cabin all the same day.
 crowd makes a Fourth of July celebration. You can help putting the celebration this year by planning now to take in at least part of the program Lots of people coming from out of town for the affair the soldiers are coming down from the Bar racks and joined with the residents of Juneau, the Fourth this year be real one here.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-06-12
Make Every American Family a Going
 Concern
Philadelphia Record)

(Phlladelphla Record
 It is against the interests of all of us for any of us to receive less than living wage.
 That is the great economic discovery have salvaged from the depression.
 That is the thought underlying the Presidents for a national minimum wage and maxi mum hour law, to provide $16 for 40-hour week.
 Sixteen dollars is not living wage, in the sense that it cannot in this country, maintain physical and mental wel-being for the average family.
 But it is a start along the road to the living wage
 It is the first step toward cashing in the truth we have learned in the last seven years:
 Of all questions affected with public interest,", the national wage scale easily stands first
 When this country fully realizes the importance of maintaining a living wage for all, we shall have made as great step forward in practical economies as Newton made in physics with his discovery of the law of gravitation.
 Just as Newton's discovery clarified all thinking physics this discovery will clarify all think ing in economies.
 We at last coming to recognize that wage below the level of decent living for one family puts a burden on every other family in the country.
 We are at last coming to realize that less than living wage not only increases the public'S burden of relief and charity but that by denying family the right it's fair share of goods it strikes at the heart of the producing distributing mechan- ism which our prosperity depends.
 Our mechanical progress has killed the old con- cept that it best to produce goods at the lowest possible cost in wages.
  which one worked for another and made products that his employer used only for himself.
 It is a concept that falls to ground in an industrial age in which products made to be sold-and in which products can only be sold to buyers with money
 We are on the brink of discovering the principle that more wealth for the richest depends constant and increasing consumption of goods by all.
 Nine -tenths of wealth is in productive ma chnery. That machinery has value only when it's wheels turning
 The Presidents plan is to to it that those wheels continue turning by seeing to it that the owners of the machines have customers for their goods.
 Today our good citizens mortified if they is considered public disgrace.
 Tomorrow it will be considered an even greater disgrace to find family in bad repair, a married couple sliding downhil for want of money with which to buy food and clothes-and food and clothing in- dustry sliding downhi for want of families to take what the wheels endessy pour out.
 The Presidents plan is start We shall have to go on from that bare start We shall have to find of adjusting wages and hours according local conditionS-addng percentage for where costs are higher than elsewhere.
 But the goal is and must be the living wage, the wage that life for business well for the wage -earner.
 every family in America is going concern.
 This week take a historic step toward that great day.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-06-12
Under The Wagner Act
great day
(NeW York Times

tNew York Times s
 The poll of the employees of the Jones & Laughlin Steel Corporation the question of union recog milton is the most important action which has been taken under Section of the Wagner Labor Rela- tons Act. To 27,000 employees eligible to vote, question submitted: Did they want MT Lewss CIO to act as their exclusive" representative in collective bargaining with the company? On that question 1000 employees voted No. Nearly 5000 appear not to have been sufficiently interested to exercise the right to vote The remaining l7000 voted Yes Under the Wagner act the spokesmen chosen by somewhat more than 60 percent of the employees become the sole spokesmen of 100 percent of the employees and the company has agreed to sign contract that basis.
 In this case the closed shop was not immediately an issue the union achieves the right to exclusive representation but the company does not agree either to require all it's present employees to join the union or to hire in future who is not union mem- Der There is, however, little to doubt that the CLIO. will attempt to the Wagner act to force recognition of the closed shop whenever and wherever it believes that it do A in point occurred the day preceding the election in the plants of Jones & Laughn. In this officials of a CIO. union in Michigan presented demands to the Consumers Power Company, operating in the Saginaw Valley The company proposed election under the Wagner act in orded to determine the ap propriae agency for collective bargaining. The union refused, unless the company first would guarantee closed shop and the checkof system in the event that the union the election Under the Wagner act
 
 election The employer may not do The situation was thus deadlocked Thereupon a group of ployes seized the plant which the key to the electric power supply of the Saginaw Valley, barri- caded the gates shut down production and parayzed industrial activities in a of neighboring munites. At this point Governor Murphy was forced to intervene
 There is nothing in the Wagner act which calls for the establishment either of the closed shop of the check-off system. Nevertheless, the union made the granting of these demands prerequisite to an election of representatives for the purpose of coec tive bargaining, and refused to permit the Wagner act to be nvoked-for its stated purpose of diminish ing the of labor disputes burdening obstruct ing interstate commentaries il received in advance that the process of bargaining would lead to settlement it's terms. And the union had the whip hand in the matter, since the company was poweress under the law to appeal for election This sequence of events explains reason why many employers believe the Wagner act must be amended before it can operate in an impartial manner
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-06-12
MODERN ETIQUETTE By Roberta Lee

Q. Why shouldn't husband and wife be seated together at a dinner table?
 A. Because seating them next to others promotes conversation, eX- change of ideas and opinions, and allows the guests to become better acquainted. A husband and wife have enough opportunity to con- verse at home
 Q. Would it be all right for a di- vorced woman, who is going to be married to a friend of her former husband, to invite the latter to the wedding, if they are still friendly?
 A. No It would be very tact less to do so, and would be sure to cause much unpleasant comment.
 Q. When business woman signs her name Ethel Walker, shouldn't she place Mrs. or Miss in front of her name?
 A. Yes, in parenthesis. Other wise the person who answers the letter is unable to determine wheth- CT to address Mrs. Ethel Walker or Miss Ethel Walker.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-06-12
DAILY LESSONS IN ENGLISH
 By w. l.. Gordon

Words Often Misused: Do not say, T was so happy So requires a clause of consequence to com plete its meaning. Say, T was so happy that I went to see him at once"
 Often Mispronounced: Ethyl. Pro- nounce eth-il, as in bet (not as in be), as in i'll.
 Often Misspelled: Per cent should always be written as two words.
 Synonyms: Eulogize, praise, ex- tol, laud.
 Word Study: Use word three times and it is yours" Let us in- crease our vocabulary by mastering one word each day. Today's word Indispensable (noun) that which is absolutely necessary. The three indispensables Of genius are under standing, feeling, and persever- ance'-Southey sss4
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-06-12

mean that public funds will be spent all over the lot just for the glory of the spending or even to keep money in circulation. Money will be spent for relief and kept in circula- ton, but when there is no longer any unem- ployment there will no longer be any basis for relief.
 It may be theoretically possible that unem- poyment some day may no longer have place in our economic picture, But that day won't happen in your lifetime or mine That might seem a pretty broad statement and to paint a rather blue picture but it's true just the same and there is no use quarreling with the facts
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-06-12

be disturbed by many great prob |lems that may make the British lion |roar. The government will meet Supreme difficulties before the end lof summer, it is foretold. In the United States there will be Ia spirit of unrest which finds sur cease in travel Persons in all walks of life will spend money for transportation in various forms. Trailers will multiply.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of year of much pleasure through romance as well as journeys. New experiences will be much enjoyed by many
 Children born on this day prob
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-06-12
LOOK and LEARN
 By A. C. Gordon v a.

L What U s. President served only one month of his term?
 2 From what is newsprint paper made? si' 3. How many years is the legal life of a U. S. patent? 4 What are frozen assets? 5. What state of the Union was called Franklin for four years?
 ANSWERS
 l. William Henry Harrison, dur ing 1841.
 2. Wood that is ground and mix ed with water and certain chemi- calls, to form pulp
 3. IT years. 4. Property or investments that cannot be turned quickly into cash. 5 Tennessee. ..
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-06-12
MONDAY, JUNE IA. 1937

Stars smile today upon dwellers on the planet Earth. According to astrology this is an suspicious rule for recreation.
 Women are well directed under this planetary government which augments energy and inclines to- ward revival of oldtime handicrafts Sewing and knitting now will gain popularity.
 This is read as happy wedding day Those who plight troth under this configuration may look forward to successful partnership.
 All the arts should flourish this month when there will be a desire to forget realities by turning to the contemplation of beauty. Little theatres will flourish amazingly.
 Although this is the beginning of a business week it is not lucky day for starting any ambitious en- terprise. Dim portents suggest great caution regarding investments.
 The evening is favorable time for intellectual pursuits. The as- poets encourage serious thought and widespread discussions.
 The King of England now will
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-06-12
Horoscope "The stars incline
 but do not compel"
SUNDAY, JUNE IS, 1887


 Benefic aspects dominate through today, according to astrology, but there is sign supposed to indicate |extreme sensitiveness on the part of both men and women.
 Quarrels on triyialities may be easily started under this sway which foments family irritability and unpleasant domestic scenes.
 The planetary government ap- pears more favorable to employers Ithan to employees. Labor leaders now may meet unexpected difficult lties.
 This is not a promising rule for Ithe clergy who may find their con- lgregatiions hard to reach at this time when there are so many out door lures.
 The wise will be careful regard ing writings today. It is very un- lucky for those who pen love mis- sives.
 Sensational news which concerns the navy or a steamship company has been prognosticated. This is a day to be cautious in swimming or sailing.
 London astrologers prophecy sim ister influences which affect fi- inancial matters in Great Britain. Repercussions are foreseen for the United States. Money frauds may be numerous through the summer when clever variations of old schemes for cheat ing on a large scale will be discov- cred
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of year of benefits and good fortune. Quarrels are foretold, in both domestic and com mercial relations.
 Children born on this day prob ably will be exceedingly clever Subjects of this sign usually know how to make the best of their tal- ,ents and opportunities. General Winfield Scott, army of ficer, was born on this day 1786. Others who have celebrated it as a birthday include Dwight Bryant Waldo, educator, 1864; Frances Bur ney d'Arblay, English novelist, l752.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-06-12

ably will be independent and serious in character. Subjects of this sign usually have the courage of their convictions.
 Roswell Morse Shurleff, artist, was born on this day 1888. Others who have celebrated it is a birth day include Robert M. LaFollette, statesman, 1855; Harriet Beecher Stowe, author, 1911; Richard Realf, poet, 1884.
 Copyright, 193D
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-06-12

There may be more picturesque scenes but we know of none inspiring than Aux Bay at o'clock of June morning, the Chilkat range in the distance and porpoise cavorting off shore. There s another thought for the WPA artists.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-06-12
20 Years Ago
 From The Empire
JUNE 12, 1917.

JUNE 12, 1917. Charles E. Hooker of the J B. Caro Company had left on the City of Seattle for the south. Because of Flag Day exercises scheduled by the Elks, the usual baseball game between Juneau and Thane had been postponed. The first roofing boards were be- l ing placed on the new school build ing. Concrete for the third story was being poured and forms for the lower floors were being torn off.
 Photographer Ed Andrews had returned from Glacier Bay where he had spent the week.
 Deputy United States Marshal Harry Morton was back in Douglas after having escorted a party of prisoners to Federal institutions in Oregon and Washington.
 William Milligan, Thomas Will liams, and Thomas Donovan, who had been working at Chichagof, had arrived in Juneau to join the army or the navy.
 Mayor Valentine had appointed H. R. Shepard, Gunnar Blomgren, Sim Freiman, Jack Wooward and Frank Sargent as an executive committee to plan for celebration of the Fourth of July
 Propositions for propagation of fish for the purpose of stocking the barren lakes and streams were to be discussed at a meeting at which A. J. Sprague, fish hatcher expert, was to be speaker.
 H. L. Faulkner, who had left re- gently to visit in Washington, was a Juneau bound passenger aboard the Princess Alice.
 Mrs. Crystal Snow Jenne, wife of Dr. Jenne, was returning to Juneau aboard the Princess Alice.
 Rev. James H. Condit, accompan- jed by his daughter, was a Juneau bound passenger aboard the Prin- cess Alice.
 Brig Gen. E. H. Crowder, Judge Advocate General of the United States Army and Provost Marshal in charge of registrations, had wired Federal authorities to vigorously search for unregistered men eligible for service.
 Agents for the Curtis and Wright Aeroplane factories had been trav- cling through Alaska. contracting for clear spruce. lumber. 4 q. @. From authentic news sources had come confirmation that Russia s long awaited activity on the Eastern front had begun. Both German and Austrian newspapers were pre- dieting that the Russian offensive was imminent.
 Juneau temperature had ranged from Al to 52 degrees The day was clear.