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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-12-08
Three Arrested By
Highway Patrolman

Patrolman George Mourar reports
that he arrested three people re-
Gently for disobeying the state law.
A. c. Payne of Troy was arrested
November 8 on a charge of hav
ing improper license plates. He was
released on bail of $40 but forfeited
1t when he did not appear to face
charges.
On November % Guy E. Beldon
of Leonia was arrested for having
improper license plates and was
fined $40 in Justice Gibbs court.
Justice ]. w. Haigler fined Ern-
est Wunderlick So for driving a car
with faulty brakes.
Patrolman Mourar wishes to warn
drivers further on taking their time
when driving over slippery roads.
"All roads in this section are pass
able at the present Time" he said
sbut driver is very wise to take
his tiue anfs net take chances,
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-12-08
7 O Talk Over
important Matters

The Libby Rod and Gun club is
planning for one of the largest
meetings of the organization ever
held here. The club will put on a
dinner Friday night, Dec 8, at $50
o'clock in Moose hall, and sale OF
tickets indicates large attendance
The dinner will be followed by q
musiness meeting, says Earl Swift
ger, president. One thing to be dis
cussed will be program of pro-
posed legislation favored by the
club, to be used by Senator f. r.
Baker at the coming session of the
legislature. Senator Baker has
asked that such a program be given
him. Another matter to be consid-
cred is the ACCESSIBILITY of forming
an organization of the sportsmen
from the counties in the northwest
corner of the state. These district
organizations are being formed
throughout the state. Many favor
a similar procedure in this part of
Montana.
Whether or not to have an open
elk season next season will also be
discussed. Some favor an open sea-
son, while others do not. The mat
ter will be threshed out at the Fri
day night meeting.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-12-08
Buildings Almost Half Done

Eric c.. Rising, travelling engineer
for the PWA for the regional office
at Omaha, spent last Thursday and
Friday at Troy and Libby comforting
with Roy o. Traver and J. B. Farris
concerning progress being made on
the new school buildings in the two
cities.
Mr.. Rising found everything per-
tanning to the buildings in a very
satisfactory condition and was we'll
pleased with the progress Contrac-
tors A. R. Elliott and Graham &
Sons have made. Both schools are
expected to be near the half mark
or fifty per cent completed by the
middle of the month.
The Troy school will be dismissed
for the Christmas holidays Deem
Der l6 This will mean that the
plumbing and heating contractors
will have a week longer in which to
dismantle the old heating plant and
install new one
L. S. Dillon has resigned as a
member of the Troy school board of
trustees and will have charge of
the painting of the new building
under MIR. Elliott.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-12-08
BOARD CAN FIX SEASON.

According to a decision of the
state supreme court, the state fish
and game commission is empowered
to shorten open or closed seasons
if investigation discloses such &C
ton is necessary to assure the main
tenance of an adequate supply" of
the game in question. The action
was begun by group of sports
men who brought suit in district
court to prevent the commission
from fixing longer than normal
season on elk in the Sun river coun-
try. The district court issued a
write prevent the long season, and
the game board appealed to the SUI
preme court The high court up
held the game board. The long sea-
son was ordered to reduce the elk
herd.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-12-08
Humon Limitations
In Auto Drivino

Safe Driving, Human Limitations
IN Automobile Driving" is one of
the first books that has set forth the
fundamental cause of most of our
many highway accidents. With all
OF the interest and discussion this
little book is most timely and should
be read by everyone who drives. 1t
is a recent addition to the library.
An advertising man, j. r. Ham
ilton, is noted for studying present
day problems, getting at their fun
damental basis, and Analysing them.
After studying automobile accidents
and causes for two years, Mr.. Ham
Ilton took his research findings to
Louis L. Thurstone who is pro-
fessor Of psychology at the Uni
versity of Chicago. All the find
Ings were checked scientifically and
at the end Of the experimental work
this statement was made. THE
basic cause of most automobile ac-
cldents is definitely established,
and the human limitations in auto
mobile driving can be stated with
considerable accuracy. The indi-
vidual variations were very slight.
but small as they were, I have de-
voted as high as fifty hours to
single experiment in order to make
assurance doubly sure
1t was then Mr.. Hamilton's lob
to write these findings in simple
language and DIR. Thurston's Job to
give scientific background of the
statements. The book is unusual,
logical, and appeals to ones sense of
reason. The different chapters deal
with the human eye, concentration
and speed, focal point of vision
space perception, reaction time of
pedestrians, the ear, night driving
and vision, and other related topics.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-12-08
Legion Christmas Tree
Exercises On December 16

Thursday evening, Dec. |, at $50
fifty diners gathered around the
tables at the American Legion hall
consisting of Legionaires, Ladies of
the Auxiliary, and their sons and
daughters. A sumptuous dinner was
served during which time there was
much merriment and fun. Miss
Mary Boyle sang two lovely solos
accompanied at the piano by Miss
kemper, which was followed by
community singing of several Lee
gionaire songs. The commander an
nounced the Legion and Auxiliary
annual Christmas tree was to be
on the night of December 16, and
that Santa Claus would arrive some
time later in the evening.
After the meeting the Legion and
Auxiliary retired to their respective
rooms and conducted the business
necessary for carrying on the work
of their organizations.
Much routine business was con-
Quoted by the Legion and number
of reports were rendered A plan
was suggested for the purpose of
raising funds to carry on important
activities of the Post and according
ly Comrades Paul Campbell, Rus
sell Whitefield and d. O. Mount
were appointed as a committee 10
study the proposition and report al
the following meeting.
Comrade Vern Crotteau, Comrade
Ralph Smithberger and Comrade
Kuklinski were presented by the
I commander, accompanied by a few
appropriate remarks, with Four
Star insignia symbolic of 90 years
continuous membership in the
American Legion
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-12-08
To Build Two Units
OF Rogers Pass Road

The state highway commission has
decided to build two units of the
Rogers pass road in Lewis and Clark
county as soon as possible. Put ON
the seven per cent system by the
federal government. the read must
be Constructed, psssssAa aakinG part
in the controversy have pointed out.
Previous plans called for con-
struction Of eight miles of road atop
Rogers pass at cost of approx
mately $252,000 : The commission
decided to build eight miles of road
at Lincoln and eight miles at the
bottom of the pass, for approx
mately the same cost.
The new system will give resi-
dents of that area l6 miles of high
way that can be used as soon as
completed, while the eight mile
stretch proposed on the mountain
top would not have been useable
until connected with new construc-
ton from both sides.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-12-08
Libby Young Man
With Bobcat Orchestra

Andrew Spranger of Libby, from
bonist for the Montana State col.
lege Bobcat band, has also been Sc
lectedAby Director L. E. Opp to play
in the orchestra concert at Boze-
man Dec. III. The concert will be a
joint program by the orchestra and
chorus, both directed by Mr.. Opp
Mr.. Spranger is a senior student
of applied science and a member of
Omega Beta fraternity. Before
coming to Montana State college he
played two years in the Libby high
school band and in the city band,
four years. Since coming to Mon
tana State college, he has played
nearly four years with the Bobcat
band and is on his third year play
ing with the orchestra.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-12-08
Santa Claus
Needs More
Broken Toys
Work Shop Destitute of Toys;
Asks That Folks Sc0ur
Homes for More.
QUOTA rs NOT
YET QUITE FILLED

Helpers of Santa Claus are fast
running out of toys which may be
repaired and used to make some
youngsters eyes sparkle this Christ
mas.
Bill Anderson, scout master of the
local Boy Scout organization, is
broadcasting a call to all residents
of Libby to take second look in
the backroom and hunt around for
any type of toy. Even if you think
the toy is beyond repair or If there.
are some parts missing let the Boy
Scouts have it. Parts are needed to
mend other toys SO anything you
may have in the toy line will be
greatly appreciated.
We find we are running very
short of the number of toys needed
for gifts in this community. AL
though all people co-operated with
us splendidly the first time we asked
for broken toys we find that we
need more" Mr. Anderson said.
1.-The scouts are anxious to do this
work but find themselves short of
material SO once again we are ask
ing your help to make some young
ster happy December U.s.
A coat of bright paint will do
wonders to most anything and es-
pecially to toy, SO no matter how
decrepit the toy may look to you
let the Scouts have a try at fixing
It up.
Toys may be left at Richard &
Miller's store or with Bill Ander-
son at the school.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-12-08
Stars Eject Officers.

The Libby chapter of the o. E. S.
held election of officers Tuesday
night. Louise LIE Due was chosen
worthy matron; William Blew, wor-
thy patron; Alma Mount, associate
matron; M d. Rowland, associate
patron; Marie Jaqueth, secretary
Kate Young, treasurer, Fannie May
Brindley, conductress; Ruth Nord-
strom, associate conductress.
The next meeting of the Star will
be on the goth, which will be q
Christmas party, with an exchange
of gifts.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-12-08
YOUTH

These mountains are not high
enough
My soul is made Of sterner stuff
Than clay and silica and sand,
Soon on yon highest peak I'll
stand
And gaze afar Ger land and sea
These mountains are but hills to
me!
4 shall attain 4 shall attain.
These hills to me are like a plain.
AGE
These mountains are too high for
me!
| climbed all day till set Of sun
Till all my climbing days were
done.
BY feet of mortals still untrod
leave yon mountain peak with
God;
The distant view I ne'er shall see
These mountains are too high for
mel
On this low bench | stand and cry
u God, you made the hills too high
JACK WESTERN.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-12-08
Little Girl Passes.

Katherine Louise, little three year
old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Baeth of Libby, died on December |
at the Deaconess hospital in Spo-
kane. She died Of complications
which set in after a mastoid oper-
alton, and was i'll only II days. The
little girl was born on Deem
Der 27, 1885.
Funeral services were held Sun
day afternoon at 2:30 from the
Gompf Funeral Home, with the Rev
H w. Woods officiating. Miss
Ruth Loucks sang two beautiful
solos. Interment was in the Libby
cemetery. The sorrowing relatives
have the sincere sympathy of the
community in their bereavement.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-12-08
Leghorns Average 231.6
Eggs Per Hen For Year

BOZEMAN.--Winding up the fis-
cal year for poultry demonstration
farms in the state finds the flock
Of Mrs. Lois Slanger of Great Falls
IN top place for production among
flocks of more than 100 hens.
Mrs. Slanger's flock of 200 white
leghorns produced an average OF
231.6 eggs per hen during the year.
In top place for the year among
flocks of less than 100 hens was
that owned by Robert t. Smith of
Havre. His 40 hens laid an average
Of 1851 eggs for the year. Among
breeding flocks that of Left Erick-
son of Sidney was high with an av-
erage of 249.8 eggs per hen for his 95
white leghorn hens.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-12-08
Blanket PeddIer Arrested

Deputy Sheriff Chef o. Hoising-
ton apprehended one. William N
Tibbs, in Troy last Friday. Tibbs
was charged with selling under
false pretense. The racket which
he was playing was that of going
from door to door and taking or
ders for blankets. He would re-
quire down payment or would
take old gold or some other article
of value as down payment. The or
ders were never sent in to the COM
pany headquarters.
Justice Skidmore sentenced Tibbs
to 30 days in Jail and fined him $40
The prisoner pretended to represent
the Neal Blanket Company of
Spokane.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-12-08
Libby's Young Men
Much Taller Than Average

1T is said on good authority
that only one American male
i'm two hundred grows as tall as
six feet.
That is surprising state
ment when one takes a look at
a gathering of Libby young
men. Here six footers are very,
very numerous. I'm fact, many
OF them are not satisfied with
six feet but keep right ON
growing until they add an inch
or two or three thereto.
The unusual height of many
Libby men is a matter of COM
mon remark. Libby truly is
the land of high mountains,
tall timber and tall men.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-12-08
Ski Club Pleased
With New House

The Libby Ski club held their
first business meeting of the sea-
son last Friday evening in the new
club house next to the hill. After
the exclamation of surprise and de-
light by the gals Of the club over
the excellent work done by the male
members this summer, the members
started taking stock of their many
jobs done and yet to be done. The
walls are of vanished knotty pine
and the floors are oiled. Benches
and chairs have been made and
furnished, and stove provided.
The curtains and other articles of
decoration are being planned by the
girls and it promises to be a club
house to be admired. The members
have worked long and faithfully,
and donated generously. so they
should be proud of their efforts.
The ski hill is in perfect condi-
ton, much work having been done
on it this summer, and all it needs
is little more snow for all the
city's ski enthusiasts to wax their
skis and start out.
President E. NJ. Davidson appoint
ed a nominating committee for this
years officers with Mrs. Jim
Christie as chairman, assisted by
Alice Larson, John FINLAND, and
Dick Hennessy. At meeting this
Friday the committee will give their
report.
MIR. snd Mrs. Bert Erickson yHare
voted honorary membership be-
cause of Mr.. Erickson's very gener-
GUS donation of time and work.
Much enthusiasm is being shown
and the first good fall of snow will
be received with open arms, as it
were
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-12-08
Football
IL
Squad Again
Honored
Lions Club Entertains Team
At Seventh Annual
Banquet.
PROMINENT PLAYERS
ARE INTRODUCED

The annual Lions Grid Banquet
held at the high school in homo
of the football team Monday even
ing, was huge success APPROX
mately so people were present Il
enjoy the delicious dinner prepared
by the domestic science department
of which Miss Dorothy Markus i.
the head.
The evening was started off witt
the usual good cheer and fellow.
ship that is common among Lions
Singing was led by Jack Swarens
and Wayne Kemper with Mrs. KEN.
per at the piano.
After dinner Max Sturm was
called upon by President James
Christie to give a report on the
findings of the committee which
was appointed to investigate the
plausibility of giving prizes for the
best decorated yards during this
Christmas season. After a discus
sion the club passed a motion to
award prizes. Clay Parker an
nounced that he too would give, to
the winner, framed picture of his
yard decoration. Mr.. Parker then
took pictures of the gathering.
The first speaker of the evening
was Coach Bill Erickson. Coach
Erickson expressed his appreciation
of the Lions continued interest and
high regard for the Libby football
team. He told several stories about
the members of the team and end
ed by saying that he was proud of
the performance of the team this
year. :
Gene Novel;, captain of the SO
squad, announced that he and his
team mates would sing few num-
bers for the Lions in appreciation
of all they had done for local foot
ball. After the songs the team gave
a yell for the Lions. The Lions re-
sponded with roar. Mr.. NOVEL;
introduced several of his team mates
all of whom expressed their thanks.
They were. Fred Clark, Karl
Klehm, Clarence johnson, Bob Mol
op, Doug Stickney, Wayne Johnson,
Bill Seims and Bud Cormier. Dur
ing the introductions Miss Marcus
and her class filed into the gym
where they were thanked whole
heartedly by the entire group for
the fine cooperative spirit and de-
licious dinner
Superintendent A. A. Wood said,
THE school, boys of the team, and
faculty all appreciate these banquets
and all the other courtesies and
thoughtful gestures extended by the
Lions"
Marshall Murray spoke of the
first banquet which took place sew
Ell years ago.
Mrs. Wayne Kemper played a pi-
ano solo as the next feature Of the
program An informal bit of sing
ing by Carleton Joughin, James
Krall, Max Sturm, Marshall Muir
ray and Jack Swarens produced the
comedy effect for the evening
James Krall and Bill Seims, Sr.,
spoke briefly on the grid banquets.
President James Christie closed
the meeting by saying, I'm sorry
you five seniors can't be back with
us next year but sometime in the
near future | hope that you will be
able to join us as full fledged Lions"
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-12-08
HIGHWAY FUNDS CUT.

The bureau of public roads has
announced Montana's federal high
way aid allotment for 1910 has been
reduced from S3,717,400 to approx
imately S2,600,000 The reduction
was necessary, the bureau said, be-
cause the appropriation for the 48
states was reduced from S195, 000,0 600
to $l35, 100000. The money allotted
by the bureau is not granted out
right, but merely is available when
matched by state funds.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-12-08
Idaho People Want
No. 2 Completed

AT a meeting of the North Idaho
chamber of commerce, held in Mos
cow last week, the convention
adopted a resolution presented by
the Bonners Ferry commercial club,
urging completion of highway No. 2
eastward from Boomers Ferry. Ray
L. Wombaeher4of Bonners Ferry was
reelected vice president from
Boundary county.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-12-08
13,056,200 Fish
Eggs Are Taken

The state fish and game depart
ment has taken approximately 13,
056,200 fish eggs this year at its
spawning stations, and the final
figure is expected to equal that OF
last year, according to John w
Schofield, superintendent of hatch
cries.
Approximately 100000 eggs
were taken of each, sockeye, Loeb
Leven trout and eastern brook
trout, with the balance comprised OF
rainbow trout eggs. The eggs are
cultured at the state hatcheries and
distributed in lakes, streams and riv-
ers throughout the state.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-12-08
Deductible From Taxes

Money subscribed for Christmas
Seals and Health Bonds may be
deducted from income taxes" This
statement was made today by the
Christmas Seal committee.
THE Christmas Seal Sale comes
under THE class of permissible de-
auctions described as contributions
to religious, educational and chart
table institutions" said the state
ment. 1T is very important when
making deductions on such sums
of money to specify on the report to
what organization the money was
given and for what purpose"
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-12-08
MINE TAX PAID.

State Treasurer Ray N. Shannon
last week received a $399,610.44
check from the Anaconda Copper
Mining company as the firms metal
mines tax payment on 1887 metal
production. The tax is collected
annually by the state board of equal
ization.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-12-08
Woman's Club Will
Have Christmas Program

Christmas will be the theme of
the senior Women's club meeting
to be held next Tuesday, following
the regular business session. The
Rev. H. w. Woods, will read 1.-THE
Dust of the Road" Mrs. r. w.
LIE Due, who is chairman of the
program, is requesting each member
to bring a l0cent gift to be placed
on the Christmas tree for exchange
Christmas music will be featured
at this meeting
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-12-08
win Close Street Temporarily

The city council has decided to
close the street between the two
school buildings from a. m. to 4
p. m, on school days only. This
action is taken because of the dam
ger to pupils who are required to
pass back and forth between the
two buildings, and where there is
much congestion at the times when
school lets out.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-12-08
Big Improvement at Plant.

James Harris, Jr., announces that
the Shell Oil company has men at
work erecting a structure that will
cover and enclose the com
pany's yard and plant here. This
will be great improvement and
will put the barrel oil and other
stock under cover and away from
the weather.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-12-08
VIII Hold Basket Social.

The Libby PIT A. is planning
basket social for next Monday night,
in the junior high auditorium. The
ladies are requested to bring bas-
kets, which will be sold to the men.
Not many basket socials are held in
Libby and this one should result in
good time. There will be other
entertainment, and business will be
transacted.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-12-08

MIR. ARONSON WILL CONDUCT
PRESBYTERIAN SERVICES.

Next Sunday morning at III
o'clock, Mr.. A. IT, Aronson of Kal-
ispell will again conduct services
at the First Presbyterian church,
Libby Mr.. Aranson is an elder Of
the Presbyterian church, Kalispell,
and has spoken on two former oc-
casions in the Libby church. His
addresses are excellent. "A large
number of the members and friends
OF the church should plan to attend.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-12-08
I3 PRISONERS FREED.

Thirteen first term prisoners at
the state penitentiary at Deer Lodge
have been freed by action of the
state parole board and will be re-
leased from the prison this month.
First termers are eligible for par
ole at the end of half their sentences.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-12-08
4 shall attain. \ shall attain.
These hills to me are like plain

Compound interest and advertis-
ing are very similar; the longer
they are continued the better are
the results.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-12-08

High three games, one man, r.
Roberts, CTS.
High team, one game actual pins,
Universal Ins. Co, 1896.
High team, three games actual
pins, Universal ms. Co, 2978.
High team, one game with handi-
cap, Universal ms. Co, 1889.
High team, three games with
handicap, Western News, 1904
Hllmer Hanson holds high total
pins, one game, played this season
to date with 277 actual pins, but not
in tournament play.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-12-08
CITY LEAGUE BOWLING
STANDINGS.

high singles, one game, K. Voves
264.
High three games, one man, r
Roberts 675