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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-04-22
Says Many Lincoln
County Farmers Join AAA

Glen Oneal went to Eureka Saturday
to attend the meeting of the county
board of directors of the Agricultural
Adjustment administration. The meet
ing was called for the purpose of work
ing on the budget.
The farmers in the vicinity Of Libby
have signed up almost hundred per
cent for cooperation with the govern
mention the soil conservation program.
Compliance with this good farm prac-
tice' program will not only bring a
large sum of money to the farmers of
Lincoln county, says Oneal, but will
also result in wise management of soil
that will prevent the land in this area
from ever becoming worn out as it is
In SO many parts of the east. Accord
ing to Mr. Cneai, the new program is
very different frop~tffe old AAA. he
clared unconstitutional by the supreme
court 1t gives the little fellow a
chance to earp~his share Of the $780,
100000 appropriated by congress for
this work, he says.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-04-22
PROMINENT HORTICULTURIST
TO SPEAK AT JOINT MEETING

A number of Libby home owners
have expressed desire to have George
L. Knight state horticulturist, visit
their homes and advise with them in
regard to landscape problems during
the time he has for that work while
in Libby this week. 1t will be re-
membered that Mr.. Knight, who is a
horticulturist with the state depart
ment of agriculture, will be the speak
err at the annual joint meeting of the
civic clubs of Libby, to be held Friday
night in the junior high auditorium.
Mr. Knight will illustrate his talk with
pictures, treating of trees and tree di-
seases. He will also show scenic views
from Glacier park and other well
known beauty spots.
Mr. knight has kindly consented to
advise Libby home-owners regarding
landscape problems during part of Sat-
urday This will be done without
charge, by previous appointment.
Libby people should remember the
annual meeting of the civic clubs Friday
night and should plan to be there anc
hear MIR. Knight.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-04-22
Fords River Without Difficulty.

The big Acton power shovel shipped
in last week by the Universal Insula-
ton company forded the Kootenai river
at the Ripley siding without difficulty
last Thursday. The water was only a
little over two feet deep at that point,
there was hard gravel bottom and
the big machine walked right across
with ease An old shovel that has
been at the mine was on the opposite
side of the river ready to help with a
cable had any trouble been encoun-
tered, but its assistance was not need
ed. This older and smaller machine
also forded the river after the new one
had made the crossing, and was loaded
on flat car and shipped out.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-04-22
Shalt StuCCO
Be Used On
Old Buildings
Difference of Opinion as To
Allowing It on Structures
In Fire Zone.
CITY COUNCIL
CONSIDERS PROBLEM

The Libby city council will soon be
called on to settle a matter that has
been discussed more or less of late on
the street 1t is the question whether
or not owners of present buildings
within the fire zone that are badly in
need of repairs shall be permitted to
remodel them and cover them with
stucco.
In the laudable endeavor to make
business buildings within the fire zone
comply with the requirements of fire
Insurance underwriters, the city faith
ers have passed an ordinance that
prohibits the stuccoing of present
buildings The ordinance also prohib-
its the building of any new structures
within the zone except such as are fire
proof. 1t now develops that that part
OF the ordinance which prevents old
buildings being succeed is really
working against the improving of the
business district
There are two buildings that will be
vastly improved in every way if the
council will modify the ordinance
to permit the use of stucco on old
buildings. One is the Clay Parker
building, the other one the George
Smith building Parker is now engaged
in remodeling his building. He says
is will be succeed if the council will
SO permit. Otherwise the exterior of
the building will remain much as it is,
so he says. He plans to install a new
front and refinish the interior into d
nice room, using Celotex freely in the
decorative scheme. Stucco on the ex-
terror would make very presentable
building of this structure Mr.. Smith
states that he will remodel his build
ing. will put in modern front and
will cover the building with stucco il
the ordinance is modified to permit thai
type of construction.
II is being argued ON the street thaf
this type of repairing of old buildings
should be permitted inasmuch as moth
ing would be lost thereby. Such build
ings would not be made more OF lire
hazard by such work, 50 it is said, but
on the other hand would be made
somewhat less Of fire risk by the
stucco, and the appearance of the bust
ness district would be much improved
thereby
There is practically no objection Il
! the prohibiting of new stucco build.
i ings. That is considered probably ;
/ wise provision in view of the need 70
/ fire proof buildings and a lower in
i surance rate. But many are of tn
opinion that improving the appearance
Of the business district will be retarde
by refusing to let old buildings b
succeed.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-04-22
To Serve as Trial Jurors.

On April 20 in district court, Judge
J. Z. lockwood drew the names
of 80 persons who are to serve as trial
Jurors at the term of court beginning
May II. The list follows:
Trego-M. Fl. Palmer.
Fortine-Bert r. Wilke, Chas. Holly,
senior.
Gateway Harry Butts, Gilbert
Street.
Eureka-Clarence J. Rich, Gordon
Lyons, Oscar f. Teel, George McGlenn
Rexford-John Wenzler, Thomas Z
Burch.
Ural-Frank Cada.
Warland-Ed. Woodward, VIM Ka-
kuschke.
Jennings-Erwin Miller.
Libby-A T.. McComas, John F. Nc
Culley, w. Fl. Kemp, George P. Cor
bett, John McRell, Harry Bergman
RI. Fl. Snodgrass, Clarence Daggett
Everett Downing, B. B. Withee, Harolt
c. Thomson, August Sleizer, Ra.
Hampton, Ivan c. Rogers, Fred Mum
sci, John Minde, John e. Brobst, JOIN
A. Stout. RI. A. Hough, L. c. Ohlerich
George r. Rouse, Raymond U. Shelley
John FINLAND, A. P. Staley.
Troy-Logan r. Davis, John N
Baggs, Henry Sanders, l. A. Hosea, z
l.. Dean, D. F. Fewkes, Elgin Murph,
j. B. Carson, Frank w. Swanson.
Yaak-Carl Cummings, Henry {
Wagner.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-04-22
Figures Tell
Lucid StoryOf
School Costs
Libby's Glasses Larger Than
Average, and Tax Levy
Is Lower.
EIGHTEEN SCHOOLS
IN COMPARISON

The accompanying table is one COM
piled by the Parent Teacher Associa-
ton Of Conrad this winter and pub
lished in their local papers. As may be
noted the survey Is of IL schools with
approximately the enrolment of Con-
rad and Libby The first column in
dictates the average number of pupils
taught by teacher in both grades and
high school The other two columns
refer to the tax levied on the district
and to the total school tax. The Con-
rad paper says, Vital interest attaches
itself to the table. 1t shows what other
Montana towns are doing to provide the
teachers their children need There
are IL schools ON this table which
would have a very poor school indeed
if they were paying the low school tax
that Conrad people pay
A comparison here is of interest to
local patrons and taxpayers. Since
adding the third first grade teacher,
Libby's teacher-pupil ratio is about 30
children to teacher, favorable show
ing as far as the opportunity for care
full instruction goes but it is being
done at minimum cost. Conrads
district levy is 15.3 mills; Libby runs
for 12-3 The average for the Is schools
is total of 40 mills; Libby operates
for 27.3. In the high school the faculty
meet on an average Of 25.7 pupils in
every class and Conrad the number
is 275. Both schools, 1t will be noted,
are carrying much larger teacher
pupil ratio than the average. In other
words, the high school classes are
larger here than in most OF the other
schools of our size In the state. Again
the cost of operation is of interest,
Libby has district levy of mills,
Conrad of 81 with the average 1913.
The Conrad paper goes on to say that
"Conrad's grade school has teachers
that are over worked, classes that are
over crowded, children that are re-
tarded No citizen can point with pride
to Conrads unique position in this
table, as the one town that pays lower
school taxes than any other at the ex-
pense of the children Satisfaction
with ones position is definite sign
of slipping backwards and yet the COM
parison of the schools of the state with
our own shows many places where the
local parent can heartily support the
policy of the trustees of the Libby dis
trict in providing not only workable
number Of teachers in the grades but a
full time nurse and this at less than the
average cost per district
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-04-22

As=Libby people are becoming better
acquainted with the Kootenai canyon
in the vicinity of the falls west of the
city, they are growing more enthusiast
tic over the marvellous beauties Of this
scenic spot. They see great possibili-
ties Of developing there one Of the most
beautiful recreation sites in the north
west.
Some work has been done clearing
the park grounds at the Kootenai falls
site but much remains to be done.
Therefore, this newspaper has been
urged to extend request to all the
people Of Libby, to civic organizations
lodges, etc. to turn out next Sunday
for a general cleanup Of the falls site
Brush and debris there should be
cleaned out before the fire season, says
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-04-22

There Is evidence that rustIers are
at work close to Libby. Today the
stealing of the cattle is done ina mod
ern way, much different from the
method pursued in the days of the
open range. A short time ago Sheriff
Baney found evidence that yearling
beef belonging to John Boothman had
been butchered in the timber about
800 yards from the north end Of the
Libby bridge. The entrails OF the ami
NAL had been partly buried. 1t is be-
leved the butchering was done Al
night The officers are working or
the case.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-04-22
PLANNING BIG TIMES
AT SCAVENGER HUNT

The Junior Women's club is planning
an enjoyable time for their guests at
the scavenger hunt party, to be spon-
sored by them on Saturday night,
MAY l. Everyone is requested to reg
ister at s o'clock at Moose hall, and
from there groups of not more than six
persons will be sent out on the hunt
The hunt will last from s to 10. The
winners Of the hunt will receive Z
prize Of $40. Dancing will follow from
10 to IL, with refreshments served a
midnight. There will be charge of q
cents per person.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-04-22
Libby People Asked To Help Clean
Up Park Grounds at kootenai F alls

X. A. Klehm. If a fire should start
there in the timber, it would largely
destroy one of the most beautiful spots
in this district This work is designed
to avoid such a mishap and also to
permanently improve the park.
II the public will turn out next Sun
day and help in this work, they will be
developing something that already is
being enjoyed by large numbers OF
Libby people and that will provide
pleasure for many more in years tc
come. 1t is local asset.
Mr.. Klehm will be in charge to di-
rect the work 1t is hoped large
nNnber will volunteer a few hours o.
labor on this park that is being de-
veloped for the enjoyment Of the com
munity and for tourists.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-04-22
Go to Attend State ConcIaye.

Gordon McComas, Bob Hampton,
Bob Saunders and George Krebs, &C
companied by Don Hargreaves, left this
morning to attend the state conclave
of the De Molay, to be held in Butte
from April 81 to %. The Libby party
will join other groups at Whitefish,
from which station two private cars
will carry them to their destination.
1t is expected there will be about 100
De Molays in the party, coming from
Libby, Whitefish and Kalispell. The
four Libby young men are the ranking
officers Of the Libby lodge.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-04-22
Will Absorb Increased
Cost of Bridge Steel

That the forest service will stand all
the expense of building bridge at
Warland with the exception OF supply
ing the steel was the assurance given
this week to Supervisor K. A. klehm
Of Libby by Major Evan Kelly OF Mis-
soula, regional forester. The forest
service is willing to go even further
than that, states Mr.. Klehm.
Will Stand Extra Expense.
Plans for the building of the bridge
at Warland by the forest service and
the county were first drawn up several
months ago. At that time it was esti-
mated the cost of the necessary steel
would total approximately $4,000. But
in recent weeks the price of steel has
gone up in leaps and bounds. That
means the steel for the bridge will
cost much more than $4,000 at the
present time. However, Major Kelly
wrote this week to Supervisor Klehm
that If the county will contribute
$4,000 for the purchase OF steel tor
the bridge, the forest service will take
care of any increase in the cost thereof
and villas has heretofore been said
stand all other expense of building the
bridge.
Major Kelly also wrote to Supervisor
Klehm that If he could be assured the
county would raise the $4,000, he
would have set aside from this fiscal
years forest money, sum large
enough to build the bridge.
County Commissioner Kemp says un-
uuestionably q bond election will be
called SO as to settle the question as
far as the county is concerned and
thus be able to give Major Kelly his
answer. 1t will take several weeks to
hold an election, and still more to sell
the bonds If they are voted. But it is
hoped that work on the bridge can be
started right after the high water
period.
Very Little Opposition
So far very little opposition has de-
veloped to the building of the bridge.
AS has been explained, the $4,000 bond
issued can be carried without any in
crease in taxation One mill taken from
the bridge fund will more than pay for
the bonds. Eventually the two fer
ries, one at Warland and one at Ural,
would be done away with by the build
ing of the bridge. The county is spend
ing about $500 a year for the running
and up-keep of those ferries. In an
other year or two says Commissioner
Kemp, new ferry boat will have to be
built for Warland That would mean
an expenditure of about $4,000. The
$500 yearly up-keep and the cost OF
building new ferries can all be elimi-
mated by the building OF bridge. And
the public would have so much greater
safety and convenience, so 1t is argued
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-04-22
TWO CLOSED LAKES
NOW OPEN TO FISHING

AT recent meeting of the state fish
and game commission, two lakes that
had been closed for number of years
were thrown open to fishing during the
regular fishing season, states Deputy
Game Warden Darlington Little Spar
lake in the Troy district and Loon lake
in the Libby-Pipe creek district are
the lakes SO opened.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-04-22
Shortening County Road.

County Commissioner Kemp ispmak-
ing an improvement in the county road
d short distance north of town. Start
ing near the Blackboard place. new
right of way has been cut through the
timber so as to do away with an un-
necessary curve in the present high
way. Grading of the new road was
started Tuesday.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-04-22
Returns to Warland

MFR and Mrs. Warren Ensign, who
have spent much of the, winter in
Libby, left this morning for Warland
where Mr.. Ensign is employed as
ranger for the forest service.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-04-22
Power Shovel on Road Work.

A power shovel was unloaded at Lib
by Monday and taken out to the
Swamp creek district A section of the
highway at the line between the Huff
man and Mcclellan ranches is sinking
somewhat in the swamp and an at
tempt will be made to correct that
trouble with the shovel The B. P. r
il doing the work.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-04-22

Supervisor K. A. Klehm and c. ].
LilIyveg of the local forest office were
in the Yak district Tuesday on forest
business.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-04-22

Mrs. j. c. Lindholm of Warland
transacted business in Libby Monday
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-04-22
TABLE OF TEACHER PUPIL RATIO AND TAXES

Compiled from reports covering eighteen Montana towns)
SECTION Teachers Pupils and Taxes OF the Grade Schools
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-29

was wounded at Meuse-Argonne, oc- tober, 1918.
 He was among the first veterans to receive the Purple Heart decora- ton.
 He was e veteran of l7 years ser- vice on the fire department being appointed January 28, 1920. Sta- tioned at headquarters on Engine 10, he narrowly escaped fatal injury in the Walton apartment block on North Main street, December 16, 1924.
 Private Calvin was the son of the late Daniel F. and Bridget (pendy) Calvin and a brother of Detective Lieut.. John J. Calvin. He also Is survived by three sisters, Miss Nellie Calvin, public school teacher, Miss Katherine Calvin and Mrs. Joseph Hartnett, all of this city.
 The funeral will be held Wednes- day from the home, at 8:S0 o'clock to the Church of the Immaculate Conception where e solemn high mass will be celebrated at 9:30 o. clock. Burial will be in old St. Jos- eph's cemetery. Friends may call ct the home this afternoon and eve- ming and tomorrow afternoon and evening,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-29
SUICIDE VICTIMS
 FUNERAL TUESDAY
Algerd Makarewich, P, to Be Buried in New Haven
 Cemetery

Funeral arrangements were com- pleted today for Algred Makarewich, a. of 238 Alder street, who com mitteed suicide Thanksgiving day by drinking metallic mercury and shooting himself In the head with e .22 caliber rifle. Coroner John T. MonSani termed tho death, "defl- nitely suicide"
 The body was found Saturday in the dense woods near the Water- bury Country Club property on Oronoke road. Stark naked, and lying in e brook, the body lay be- side the gun, c butcher knife, Q box of cartridges and c pair of glasses. pr. Edward Kirschbaurn, medical examiner, said the youth had been dead about two days. He had been reported to police as missing since Thanksgiving morn- ing.
 He was the son of Mir. and Mrs. Charles Makarewich, and besides his parents is survived by two brothers. Able and Charles, Jry and seven sisters, Mrs, Ruth Alberts, and the Misses Eleanor, Vivian, Alma, Evelyn, Milda and Aldona Makarewich. Ills grandparents, MT. and Mrs. Sylvester zigma also sur- vlve.
 The funeral will be held Tuesday morning at e:30 o'clock from the home, 236 Alder street to St. Jo. seph's church at 9 o'clock, With burial in St. Lawrence's cemetery, New Haven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-29

quiem music was rendered. Mrs. Mi- chael Galullo, solodst, rendered "The Prayer Perfect.
 The esteem In whcih Mrs. piorio was held was shown by the numer- ous floral tributes which had been sent to the home. Prominent people in civic and fraternal circles throughout the city and state were in attendance at the funeral services.
 Burial was in the family plot in Calvary cemetery with committal services by Rev. Patrick W. Flynn.
 The pallbearers were: Michael Toma, Charles Richards, A. P. Var- anelli, Michael Place, Primo Jamele and Michael Croce, Jr.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-29

collapse the Eian Angeles may obated for a me explored seeking the truth of legends of buried treasure sube ntrgues of Spanish settlers imminent from water falling rock and the grooming mountande
  before entire hillside
 Q highway
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-29

aided by Private Timothy J. Hori- gan.
 Bearers Chosen
 Chief Thomas F. Cavanaugh and Acting Deputy Chief Martin Cam- pion will attend as honorary pall- bearers. Active pall-bearers, ell members of the same company as
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-29
Friends Pay Tribute
 To Mrs. Rocco Diorio
Funeral Services Today Largely Attended-Many
 Beautiful Floral Testimonials in Evidence

Citizens from various walks of life gathered to pay their final respects to Mrs. Emma Diorio, wife of Rocco Diorio, one of the city's most prom. inent Italian residents, when her funeral was held this morning at 8:4b o'clock from her home, 370 Washington avenue to Our Lady of Mount Carmel church ct Q o'clock.
 A solemn mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev. Dennis Blarrelli, assisted by Rev. Patrick Flynn, dea- con and Rev. Joseph Valdambrini, sub-deacon. Rev. P. A. Mccarthy Of Cheshire wss seated in the sanc- tuary.
 During the mass Q program of re-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-29
. q c


 day morning at 8:S0 o'clock from the Belleville funeral home, 68 East Clay street, to St. Ann's church where e solemn high mass will be celebrated at Q o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at tho funeral home from to II o'clock tonight and tomor- row afternoon and evening.
 MOsKOVITZ - Solomon Mosko. vitS, 66, died suddenly at his homo, 49 Bronson street, at midnight Saturday of heart attack. Born in Odessa, Russia, he had been c resident of Waterbury for 36 years and was widely known in Jewish circles.
 He is survived by his widow, Es- ther; two daughters, Mrs. Dora Straus and Sylvia, of Waterbury; four sons, William and Norman of Waterbury, David of Des Moines Iowa, and Reuben of New York; two brothers, Samuel of Los An. geles and Boris of Waterbury, and two grandchildren.
 He was e member of the Beth Israel synagogue, the Hebrew Bene- At association and the Judah Ha. machdi camp. He was @ respected member of the community, active In synagog and institute affairs and in other Jewish organizations.
 The funeral took place yesterday afternoon ct 2 o'clock from his home, 70 Bronson street, Rabbi Moses sheinkopf ofticiating.
 JACKSON Mrs. Laura Jackson died Saturday night at the home of her niece, Mrs. Mabel Emanuel, 46 Graves avenue, Springfield, Mass, after Q brief illness. She was born in Rockingham, N. O., and for merly lived here.
 Mrs. Jackson Is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Harriet Perkins, Mrs. Isabella Foie, Mrs. Laura Travis, all of Middletown, and Mrs, Jessie Price, of this city; three sons, Charles and Samuel Jackson, of Middletown and William Jack son of New Brunswick, N. J.
 The funeral will be held tomor- row afternoon at i2:30 o'clock from the Reyes funeral home, 60 Pearl street. Burial will be in Pine Grove cemetery, Middletown.
 ARCHAMBAULT-Miss Mary Ar- chambauit, i8, daughter of Joseph and Mary (scanlon) Archanibault, of iib Elliott avenue, died Saturday night at her home after long ill., ness.
 Besides her parents, Miss Arch- ambault Is survived by c brother Robert.
 The funeral will be held tomor. row morning from the home, llB Elliott avenue, at 0:l6 c. m. to the Church of sS. Peter and Paul where a high mass will be celebrat- cd at 10 o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot. new St. Joseph's cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-29

silk cocoons produced in France this year weighed 1,409,0 pounds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-29
PRINCE CONSORT
 BADLY INJURED

Amsterdam, Nov. 20 - (UP)- Prince Consort Bernhard zu Lippe- Chesterfield, husband of Crown Princess Juliana, was injured in an automobile accident today. He re- ceived @ slight concussion of the brain and though his condition was not considered critical, physicians maintained constant watch over him at the nursing home where he
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-29
GREAT BRITAIN,
 FRANCE CONFER

(Continued from Page D
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-29

was taken.
 The accident occurred on the out skirts of Amsterdam. Police imlne- dlatsly telephoned Princess Juliana who Is expecting a baby in January and his mother-in-law, Queen Wii- helmina, reassuring them that his condition was satisfactory.
 The Prince was driving a small roadster, accompanied by Q game keeper. He crashed Into the rear end of Q truck loaded with sand.
 Bernhard was thrown through the windshield, receiving the con. cussion and cuts on the face. The gamekeeper received minor cuts about the face and legs.