The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-10-20

Huge Su((eSS
District Adjutant Praises
Local Commanders for High
Standard of Work.
PROGRAM OF CHILD
WELFARE IMPORTANT
EUREKA, Oct. 18.-The regular
annual fall business session of the
American Legion and Its Auxiliary
convened here ON Saturday The
sessions were we'll attended with
the Legion meeting being one of
the most enthusiastic yet held. I'm
like many previous. meetings at
which the local toWnsfolk were
aware of the presence of the boys
by their fun and frolic, this session
was devoted almost exclusively to
business with no parade.
r. r. r. Luncheon
The ladies opened their meeting
with Past Presidents Farley
luncheon at the Methodist church
at | o'clock. Representatives from
Renan, rWhitefish, Bigfork and Lib
by were present. Following this
delicious repast served by the Meth
odist Aid the business of the dis
trict was transacted
Auxiliary Business Session
Mrs. Russell Whitefield of Libby,
district president, presided over the
business session. Mrs Lulo Olson
spoke few words of welcome spiced
with her usual good humor and
Mrs. Morton Elliott of Whitefish
gave gracious response. After the
business had been transacted, skit
was presented by the Girl Scouts
under the supervision of Mrs. ]. III.
Fleming. This was much enjoyed.
Mrs E. W. Popham of Glendive, de-
partment president, accompanied by
Mrs. Herbert Kib1er of Helena ar
rived at Late hour due to nearly
impossible roads across the noun
tains Mrs. Popham gave very
complete outline of the Auxiliary
years work She urged the men,
bership to 60 to the polls and vote
for candidates who will uphold and
support Americanisnn, regardless of
party. Mrs. Popham then. gave,
vivid wprd picture III the national
convention which she attended in
Los Angeles, which was greatly ap-
preciated by all. She was present
ed with gift of linen ON behalf
of District No. 4
Legion Business Session
AT o'clock the men convened at
the newly decorated and repaired
room in the Legion building with
Morton Elliott, of Whitefish, dis
trict commander, presiding The
meeting was animated and very har-
monious. Two matters provoked
much discussion. 1t was decided to
have only three district meetings a
year, dispensing with the midwinter
, meeting and holding spring fall and
! midsummer meetings hereafter. A
representative of the Veterans OF
Foreign Wars and Disabled VeIer-
/, ans, of Whitefish, was present anc
solicited. the cooperation of the LIE
, gion in District No 4 to help then
in financing camp on Whitefisf
, lake known as Rest Haven. This
posts of the district had an oppor.
tunity to act on it and until the de
, parment's attitude could be deter
, mined
Banquet
: The banquet was served i'm the
! dining room of the Masonic Tenn
pie by the Farm Women's club
The food was delectable and served
in generous helpings. Harry Owens
! local commander of the Legion, with
!, Mrs. Owens, president of the local
unit at his side, served as toast
! master. All unit presidents, post
commanders, and district officers
, were introduced Morton Elliott
voiced the wish that the neglected
: section of the Legion's preamble
: ITO preserve the memories and in
cidents of the Great War" be more
: closely observed (Reminiscing, Nor.
ton? That means old age, you know
Mrs. Popham spoke briefly pledglnt
the support of the department to the
Legion. Len Larsen, district ad
jutant, urged ex-serviee men to stieF
together at this time. Herbert Kib
Ter, department adjutant for the
: past ten years, was then introduced
1 and gave a very enthusiastic adj
= dress on the work of the Legion
Y Mr.. Kibler reported many of tht
S large posts of the, state had already
: exceeded their quota of member
!, ship and signified that this was tn,
T usual report coming in from othe
G departments. He congratulated tn
i local post upon their fine home ant
It their generosity in giving it to 10
: cal organizations for use. He praises
y Russell Whitefield and Morton Ell
n lott, past and present district com
n manders, for the fine work thi
c district has done in the past year
l. Mr.. Kibler reminded the assembl
c that Montana gave the largest per
n centage of men and the largest pro
y portionate amount was subscribe
TO the Liberty Loan drives OF an
state in the union. He spoke wit
feeling of the ultimate purpose Q