The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-04-07

Ted Crater to Whitefish Friday
where they participated in the ex-
temporaneous speaking contest held
there. Randall Ruchelle of Kalis-
pell took first place, Jack Christen-
son of Whitefish second and James
Mitchell of Whitefish third. Medals
were awarded the winners and they
will 90 TO the state finals at Boze-
man. Mr.. Dean was appointed dis
trict director of the contest.
Lee Meister of Missoula is spend
ing this week in Troy doing some
repair work on his property here.
Mrs. Grippe and Mrs. Forman en-
tertained the Ladies Aid at the
Methodist church on Thursday af-
ternoon.
The Teachers Professional and
Social club met Monday evening at
the Charles Curtis home. Miss Hell
en- Shull gave very interesting
report on her attendance at the Mon
tana Educational Delegates Asssoci-
alton, and Miss Lewis told of her
interesting experiences in Italy sew
eral years ago Mrs. P. A. Peter
son and Lester Coffman were guests
Games were played during the ev-
ening with many prizes given.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Leahn enter.
tanned IA guests at dinner Saturday
evening at their home.
The high school is taking the Mon
tana every pupil standard test this
week and also working on their
new music for the music meet The
stage curtains at the gym have been
cleaned and dyed a maroon color
with a white border This will
make the stage appear more attrac
tive. The Senior play is to be held
April %
Quite few cars going to Kalis-
lpell Saturday to take the Boy Scout
tFcop to Kalispell to attend the Boy
Secat circus there Saturday. Boys
from all over the western part of
the state will be present.
Mrs. v. A. Sather and daughter
Marzella spent the week end Wis
iting in Spokane.
John and Mike Joy spent the
weekend visiting their parents at
Nimrod, Mont
A. l.. Dean and Gene Pattie left
Wednesday morning for Spokane
where Mr. Dean will attend the In
land Empire Teachers Education
Association.
Miss Dolores Joy arrived Wednes-
day from Cheney to spend the spring
vacation with her parents, MIR. and
Mrs. Anthony Joy. Miss Ruth John
son of Sweetgrass, Mont, accom-
panied Miss Joy home and is house
guest at the Joy home.
Lester Coffman arrived home Sat-
urday from Pullman to spend the
spring vacation with his parents,
MIR. and Mrs. Bert Coffman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Henrichs enter
tanned a few friends at their home
Saturday evening. Pinochle was
enjoyed by the guests after which
the hostess served delicious lunch.
Percy Goodwin of Melville spent
the past week in Troy.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. F. Dixon returned
last week after spending the past
two months touring the southern
states.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. F. Powers spent
about 10 days in Kansas City on
business.
Walter WOLF of Libby was Troy
visitor on Sunday.
The Kalispell bus came through
by Happys Inn Sunday for the first
time in a month.
The school election held Saturday
resulted in 1873 votes cast, with Har-
ny Ford receiving 100 and Al Will
liams 100.
Bill Farris Of Libby was in Troy
Sunday and took quite few people
up in his plane for rides over the
town
Mrs. Lee Kensler entertained the
Neighborhood Sewing club at her
home Wednesday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. A. Hosea and
son Robert spent the week end in
Spokane and returned with a new
Pontiac car.
Mrs Maurice Nelson spent the
weekend visiting in Missoula.
Mr. and Mrs. V. A. Sather enter
tanned a few friends at their home
Monday evening. Pinochle was
played after which the hostess
served delicious lunch.
Mrs. Josephine Sandford and
daughter, Patricia Bartlett, of Occur
d'Alene are visiting relatives and
friends this week. 4
Weekend guests at, the E. J.
Weidner home were Miss Sara
Floetke, Miss Virginia Lou Fike of
Shelby and Preston Hall of Sunny
side. Miss Fike and Mr.. Hall went
on to Shelby Monday and Miss