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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-07-07
Interesting Bit
Of Libby History

In announcing the visit of Mrs
Scott Anderson to Libby, ii was
lated that she was an early pioneer
nara and that her father was the
locator of the TOWNSHIP
Harry r. Howard states that the
item was in error, in one respect,
and in his desire to keep history
straight he recounts some interesting
bits regarding the early days.
1T is an assured fact" Howard
says, that and my father (the
late B. f. Howard), were the orig
inal locators and owners of the Lib
by toWnsite We posted the first
location notice and built the first
cabin ever built on the land, which
was located then where the G. NJ
cleared the first strip of ground
there, (the first land ever cleared
on it), between the river and the
depot We had the 800 acres en-
closed with good fence at the time
the railroad surveyors started
through. This calls to mind some
sweet "reminiscences.
I'VE placer mined at the Howard
placers Cup at the head of Libby
creek), in the good old summer time
and then fenced and cleared this 320
acre toWnsite in the winter time
when we could not mine. We rustled
hard, finally sold the toWnsite fol
So, 100000 cash, put the money ir
the G. p. Higgins Western Bank iI
Missoula, which was supposed tc
be the best bank in western Mon
tana in those days. But it proved
to be the weakest. We did no
have the money there six month,
when it went busted, and we lost i
all; never got ten cents on he dol
lar. There was a widow we knew
who had all her life's savings in tn,
bank and she lost all Of it.
All we got out of the Libb,
TOWNSHIP Howard continues, WA
three first-class tickets to the Chi
cago worlds fair for right-of-wa.
through our land. These tickets di,
not reach us in time for the fair
I but the railroad company made then
good by giving us passage to al
Pacific points, with all stop owe
privileges and without limit We en-
joyed a nice tour of the coast, ant
that is all we ever got out of on
townsite in payment for the har
rustling we had done"
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-07-07
Western Loon
And Building Co.
Affairs Improving

Many Libby people held invest
ments in the Western Loan and
Building Co. of Salt Lake City al
the time of its suspension and re.
organization They will be interest.
ed in the following report concern
ing the company's much improved
condition, as reported in the Great
Falls Tribune. -=
Improvement in California rental
conditions, is SO far as first class
apartment buildings are concerned,
has resulted in decided brighten
ing in outlook for the Western Loan
g. Building Co. of Salt Lake City,
III which Montana stockholders
have upwards of $l,000,000 invested
in class A certificates.
This was revealed here Saturday
by w. A. Brown, state examiner and
ex officio superintendent of banks,
following attendance at a meeting of
the company held at Salt Lake City,
at which he appeared as q repre-
sentative of Montana investors.
The company suspended payments
on all deposits during the trough of
the depression and for some time
past has been on a withdrawal
basis, Brown revealed.
Following a company reorganiza-
ton in 1884, members were given
class A certificates for IS percent
of their passbook balances and were
given what were termed first re-
covery certificates for the remain
ing 50 percent.
The class A certificates have been
on an interest earning basis for some
time, and at the recent meeting in
Salt Lake City ii was decided that
holders of the A certificates might
make their entire account eligible
for payment to them, by depositing
with the company an amount equal
to the face of their recovery GER
tificates
Thus, Brown explained, an in
weston who originally had $1,000 on
deposit, and who was given $3.50 in
class A certificates and $3.50 in first
recovery certificates at the time OF
the reorganization, may now, If he
wishes, pay in $3.50 in cash and
either withdraw 81 900, or may draw
interest upon the $1,000, instead Of
only upon $3.50 as at present.
The board also voted that as i'm
provement in condition of the com
pany continues, varying percentages
of the first recovery certificates may
be exchanged for class A certifi
Gates, at the discretion of the di
rectorS. sR
A. A. Smith of Salem, Ore, ant
c. J. Sumner of Salt Lake City
president and vice president of thu
concern, respectively, assisted by thu
board of directors, are entitled tt
much credit for the present favor
able condition of the company.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-07-07
JUST ONE MORE.

The telephone rings at the Cabinet
ranger station.
Voice on phone speaks: "One of
our men saw fire up the creek
two miles above camp"
Action starts at once.
Cabinet calls the lookout. Can
you see a small smoke in Section %,
T. 3d. r. 34?"
Lookout replies: mo"
In five minutes man is on his
way to check the report, Ia miles
by car, then two more on foot
through patches Of dense under
brush to the fire Four hours later
tired man calls by phone from
camp: Found the fire and it is
out, lucky found it SO soon; it was
Just ready to take off up the noun.
tain, How did it start? Oh, some
guys mind was wandering when ht
sat down On a log to ! smoke. LET
the cigarette butt lying on the log.
Just one more to swell the tota
number Of Smokers" fires to thu
l10,00l that adds to the enormous
area of.
GRAVEYARDS FOR TREES
Kootenai National Forest Smoke
\ chaser
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-07-07
Will Hold
Bond Election
On July 3
Libby Taxpayers Will Be
Asked to Authorize New
School Building.
PROPOSED STRUCTURE
TO COST $59,OOO.OO


The board of trustees of the Libby
school have completed arrangements
for holding a bond election on Sat-
urday, July 49, This is in further
ing the plans announced recently
for the building of a new grade
school building to take care of
crowded conditions in the Libby
schools, especially in the grades. The
voters will be asked to authorize
the sale of $$33 900 bond issue for
building and equipment. The bal
anoe of a $4,000 building, the est.
mated cost, will come in a grant
from the WpA, which has already
been allocated for that purpose.
The election will be held in the
grade school building and polls will
be open from IL o'clock noon to 8
p. m. All taxpayers within the dis
trict are entitled to vote.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-07-07
Snake Found
more, Depth
Of As Feet
Strange Reptile Unearthed by
WOrkmen at Vermiculite
Mine Near Libby.
CHANGED COLOR
WHEN EXPOSED TO AIR

Probably the strangest product
ever to be shipped from the Libby
country went out yesterday to the
state university at Missoula. And
If one were to guess q thousand
times, one probably wouldn't hit up
on what the product was 1t was
a snake of unknown classification,
and it was found under most pc
culiar circumstances.
Herb Mailman, working at the
vermiculite mine of the Universal
Insulation company near Libby, tells
the story. The snake was uncovered
at a depth of As feet in the usual
mining during the past
week. 1t lay curled up in the YER
miculite ore. How it got there is
a mystery There were. no. assures
or crevices in the ore through which
the snake might have made its way.
Apparently it came out of the solid
vernieulite.
The reptile was from IL to Ii
inches long and when unearthed
was of light yellow color. After
being exposed to the light and air
for few minutes it turned a dirty
brown. 1t has no eyes. 1t was live
ly when found and still is.
A number of questions naturally
arise regarding this mystery. How
did the snake get into its subter-
ranean bed? How long mad it re-
posed there? What did it live on?
Where did it come from7 No one
has yet been able to answer any Of
these queries.
Mailman was enough interested
to write to the zoology department
of the state university describing
the snake and asking if they could
classify it. He received letter
stating that the faculty had never
heard of such a reptile and asking
that it be sent to them. Mailman
complied with their request and
shipped the snake to the university
yesterday
We have all heard of live frogs
being blasted out of solid rock at
various depths below the earth's
surface. This is similar story.
Who will be able to solve the
mystery?
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-07-07
GOES TO ATTEND
BOY SCOUT CAMP

William Anderson left Monday
morning for the Western Montana
Conference Camp of Boy Scouts at
Lake Seeley. He was accompanied
by Jimmie Barkee. Mr. Anderson
expects to be gone two months. He
will have a part in the Boy Scout
work that is carried on there dur
ing the summer months. MIR. An
derson has been very successful in
the work with the boys locally and
has worked up thereby a reputation
that has called him to the attention
of Boy Scout executives. They have
induced him to help them in the
work at Lake Seeley.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-07-07
Entertains Group of Ladies.

Mrs. August Wichman entertained
a group of ladies Thursday afternoon
in honor of Mrs. Grace SWale, who
was to leave soon to make her home
in the Middle West, and also honor
ing visitors in the city, Mrs. r. N.
Strawn of Des Moines, Ia, and Mrs.
George Winchester, Oakland, Calf.
The ladies spent the afternoon with
their sewing and visiting Dainty
refreshments were served at the
close of the afternoon. The attrac-
tive Wichman home was especially
pretty with a profusion Of summer
flowers.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-07-07
Wants Beer License
At Libby; City Dads
Soy Town Is Filled

HELENA.-The Libby city council
apparently believes there are enough
beer parlors and cocktail lounges
in the city to supply the needs of
the thirsty.
Byron J. Mcintyre applied for a
beer license. The council said the
city's quota of drinking places is
filled.
The applicant asked the supreme
court to order the council to issue
his license. He said he can not af-
ford the loss of income he believes
would result from delay entailed
by litigation in lower court.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-07-07
empIeton Given
Strong Support in
Race for Congress

HELENA, July 6.-Back in Hell
ena after swing through the west
ern district, Payne Templeton, dem
ocratic candidate for congress, ex-
pressed pleasure and some surprise
at the response to his candidacy that
he has received from all classes of
citizens. Mr.. Templeton visited both
rural communities and cities
throughout the western district, and
met with groups who are voluntar
lily organizing to work for his NOM
lnation.
A spontaneous movement to or
ganize in support of Candidate Tenn
pleton has spread widely throughout
western Montana. Beginning in Hell
ena, his home town, where civic
leaders of both parties laid aside
partisanship in the interest of good
government, this movement is TAX
ing hold of popular fancy every
where.
1t is generally admitted in repub-
lican circles that thousands of
voters will 60 into the demo-
cratic primary, which votes would
not be in except solely to support
Templeton for congress, This move
ment OF people OF all political faiths
may well swing the balance of
strength in Templeton's favor and
insure his nomination.
1sTlrrE die Ilo palu WORKERS In my
campaign" Templeton said here to-
day. Il am not extorting anyone
to vote for me and neither am
intruding upon groups, picnics and
other meetings where am not
wanted In announcing my can
didacy for congress ] said that |
would make a rational campaign
just as I will be rational congress
man if | am elected.
THE problems that confront the
people of my state and of my ma
ton can best be solved, in my opin-
ion, by cooperation between all
classes of our citizens. Business, agri-
culture, labor and the government
itself, should use the American way
of settling their differences and OF
restoring confidence and better
times to this nation.
Il have been in sympathy with
much of the philosophy of modern
social legislation. However, no CON
gresham can tell in advance how
he should vote upon the complex
measures which will come before
congress. | shall exercise my indie.
pendent judgment after a careful
study of proposed measures.
Until private industry is able tx
restore jobs to those worthy people
willing and anxious to work VIZ
must have an adequate relief pro
gram The prosperity of the ma
ftion depends upon the Well-being 0
the farmer. 1t has seemed essen
tial for government to step int
this picture and endorse the theor,
behind these movements. | do fee
however, that farm aid must be ad
; pministered by the farmers them
selves in a cooperative, voluntar,
spirit.
''The right of labor to organize
tlegalized and cannot be denied. Tn
law of the land now provides min
imum wages and maximum hour:
am confident that labor, when
has been assured that it will be me
in the same spirit, will reveal
willingness to cooperate with bus
ness and industry"
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-07-07
To Let Another
Highway Contract Soon

Word comes from Helena that a
contract will be let before July Is
for five mile stretch of highway
between Happy's Inn and Libby.
That is the unimproved highway
running northward toward Libby
from the present Elk Hill section
1t is the only section of highway not
under contract between Libby and
Kalispell.
This substantiates the promises of
highway officials made some months
ago that all of highway No. 2 be-
tween Troy, Libby and Kalispell
would be under contract this sum
mer. The five mile stretch referred
to above is BPR project.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-07-07
I'm Honor OF Visitors.

Mrs. Jack SWarens was hostess to
group of ladies Thursday after
noon, honoring her sister, Mrs. F. T..
Voske, who was visiting here from
Hamilton. The afternoon was de-
voted to bridge. Mrs. Voske, the
guest of honor, won high score prize,
Mrs. Left johnson the consolation
and Mrs. Leonard Sleizer travel
ing prize. Refreshments were served.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-07-07

Honoring her two sisters, Mrs.
Robert CrQn of California and Miss
Hazel Monroe of Hamilton, Mrs:
Jack Swarens entertained group OF
ladies Friday night Contract was
the diversion of the evening. High
score prize was won by Mrs. c. W.
Gildea, the consolation token by
Mrs. Wilbur Davidson and q travel
ing prize by Mrs. Leo Becker. he
freshments were served.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-07-07
Home From the East.

Lamar Rowland arrived in Libby
Sunday from New York City where
he has spent the past year or two
in theatrical employment. He will
spend the summer here with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. M. d. Row
land
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-07-07
Libby Couple Are
Married i'm Kalispell

William Vanderwood and Mrs.
Mabel Nelson were married on
June % in Kalispell at the home Of
Rev. Frank Hills, who officiated
at the ceremony. The bride was at
tended by Mrs. Lilas WEIGH of Lib
by as bridesmaid, while the groom
was attended by his brother, Peter
Vanderwood
Present at the wedding were Mr.
and Mrs. Peter VanderWood, Mrs
Oral J. Evans, Mr.. and Mrs. Lilas
WEIGH, Mr.. and Mrs. Dick CARRIER
and the brides two children, Betty
and Patsy Nelson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vanderwood will re.
side in Libby and have started
housekeeping in the Williams house
on Dakota avenue. Many Libby
friends will wish long life and hap
lpiness to this estimable couple.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-07-07
Starting on Extensive
Campaign Trip

Harry E. Bauer, who is a candi-
date for the democratic nomination
for state railroad and public service
commissioner, six year term, will
leave in a few days on a statewide
trip in the interests of his candidacy.
He has made arrangements to use
the car and loud speaker owned by
Glen Boothman and Boothman will
accompany him.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-07-07
Summary

Summary
2-base hits, B. Reid, Kellett. Home
runs, Kellett Earned runs, Libby 3,
Half Moon /. Double plays, B. Reid
to A. Reid, Erickson to Gapsh to
Verbanac. 1st on errors, Libby |.
Balks, Kellett, |. 1st on balls, off
Kellett /, off Cummings, 4. Struck
out, Erickson 8, by Kellett 8, by
Cummings, |. Umpire, Keith.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-07-07
a. a. IT. w. Picnic.

The annual lodge picnic of the O.
O. u. W. will be held on July 10 at
Savage lake. See Harry Hartle for
transportation.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-07-07
Masonic Eastern Star Picnic.

nIc-Eastern star Picnic.
The Masons and Eastern Star
lodges of Troy and Libby will hold
their annual picnic at Savage lake
on Tuesday, July IL, at p. m.
+ All Masons, Eastern Stars and
escorts invited.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-07-07

Mrs I'D. Henrichs of Troy was
a Libby visitor Tuesday.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-07-07

Mrs. Earl Walker was in from the
Fisher river district on Tuesday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-26

Phil is perfect toastmaster He knows how to turn charm ing phrase. His humor is delight ful.
 Yet it's not many months since Phil made his first public speech. He practiced at home in front of the mirror to eliminate awkward gestures. He read a:oud to improve his enunciation.
 Marian, whom he is introducing iS new at speech making, too. She practiced on Dad, telling him all about her subject till words and phrases came easily to her lips. Then she wrote and revised her speech carefully.
 She isn't going to read her speech or repeat it from memory. She has made a few important notes, but she won't lean on them too heavily
 Take these tips on improving your voice: Practice tongue twist CTS, as "She sells sea shells" Gull tivate resonance oy singing, "Ah- An, An" To gain feeling of ease, speak naturally and slowly. Breathe deeply. Think of your audience as friendly.
 You, too can become outstanding in your group. Follow our 32-page booklet for pointers on public speaking. Speeches for all occa- sions. Radio, club, banquets
 Send 10c in coins for your copy of PUBLIC SPEAKING SELF TAUGHT to the Waterbury Demo- crat, Home Service, 635 Sixth Ave, New York, N. Y. Be sure to write plainly your NAME, ADDRESS, and the NAME of booklet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-26

alone much of the time, he dis while he establishes himself
 In the meantime, of course, Dad has to help foot the bills. And the son is bound to be discouraged at the slowness of getting into. the thing he wants to do.
 If he only takes four year course, he isn't ready for any kind of job-and has to undergo period of what amounts to Apprentice ship" The disadvantage for a girl is that the more educated she be- comes-the simmer her chances for marrying. And even in these modern times, 1t is rare girl who doesn't decide when she is thirtyish that trading marriage for an apprecia- tion of philosophy is a gyp.
 Then, too, while Father is trying to see the bright side of a picture that seems pretty dark to him, he might think of all the young people who go away to school and either funk out, get nothing in the world but good time out of their four years, or come home feeling super for to their families and their friends. All three groups are com mon in the grand mixture of a college campus.
 If it is the son or daughter who is feeling down over not getting the chance that friends are being given the sooner he realizes two truths the better. College isn't an insur- ance against failure. And there is i nothing learned at college that can't be learned from libraries.
 ] Both disappointed father and dis
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-26
STYLE CHATS
BY AUDREY AMES

United Press Staff Correspondent
 Paris (UP)-Jacques Heim's new 1939 silhouette, which is most com- pletely expressed in his evening dresses, is called the "Schweppes" silhouette because of it's resemblance to the famous English soda-Water and ginger-beer bottle.
 The waist is narrow and distinct ly marked. The hips are wider. The collar is little higher-a na- tural development following the brushed-up coifflIre. This new coiffure, which has aroused such controversy in Paris, nevertheless, has been enthusiastically adopted especially by the younger woman who is not afraid of looking older and who is always ready to be "off with the old and on with the new"
 For daytime wear Helm advo- cates the same silhouette as for evening with slight modifications. Tailored suits have slightly longer jackets and are sometimes bloused in back. There is a new two-tone note to tailleurs, particularly exem- plified by one suit which flaunts a violet skirt, a green jacket and violet sleeves to the jacket.
 Detachable fur collars and muffs are characteristic Helm suit &C., compartments. Buttons are an all- important decorative detail for sports-tailleurs, metal buttons; for afternoon tailleurs-ceramic but tons or buttons fashioned after an- tique jewelry.
 Tailored suits for evening wear are distinguished by spangled Har- | lequin blouSes often melanging green, blue and plum colored se- quins.
 Heims new "Schweppes" line is naturally less marked in afternoon dresses. Here we find skirts slight ly flaring, schoolgirl fashion. "Fon- tainebleau" is in brown and beige checked velvet; "Bergerac," an en- semble in pale blue pleated lame, worn with a navy blue velvet coat; "Tarbes," a raspberry lame, flecked with gold, worn with broadcloth coat in the same shade.
 Helm coats are either redingote in form or straight with little full ness. The former are extremely youthful with their white or colored passepoil stitching and their move- ment of wide vertical pleats; the latter often accompany a tailleur or two-piece ensemble made in the same material.