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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-10-12
Remarkable Results
In Muic Test

Wayne Kemper musical director
Of Libby schools, said yesterday that
the recent survey of students to as
certain their musical ability has
brought marvellous results. To date
70 students have been signed up to
start the way toward the goal of
a 50-piece band Mr.. Kemper said
he expects more as several have al
ready signified their intentions of
taking the band training.
Students, or parents, who wish
their children to avail themselves of
this fine training are asked to con-
tact Mr.. kemper for full explana-
ton and demonstration.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-10-12
Opens Season On
Morten and Fox

Of interest to trappers is the in
formation that after many years of
closed season, the state fish and
game commission has opened the
season on marten and fox. Both
these animals are we'll known pred
ators. The marten undoubtedly is
the cause of the scarcity of blue
grouse, both ranging high in win
ter. The marten is member of the
cat family, so enough said. Every
one knows the fox and his liking for
birds.
Trapping season December to
April Is for fox, mink and musk
rat
Trapping season December | to
February for marten.
General trapping license, $1,000;
land owners license, $l.00.
Shipping License Needed
Shipping permits are required on
all fox, marten, mink and rat furs
shipped out of the state. The fee
is SO cents. Game Warden Dor
rington says that when making APP
plication for shipping license give
your trappers' license number, num-
Der and kind of skins to be shipped
and address of party to whom the
skins are being shipped. When
application for trappers'
license, give the number of your
fishing and also the number of your
big game licenses.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-10-12
Grass Fire Burns Lumber.

A fire, of no serious consequence,
was. quenched by the fire depart
ment Tuesday at 1890. The blaze
started in a pile of weeds and is
thought to have been set by some
youngsters. II quickly came in
contact with a pile Of humber
which was destroyed but the de-
partment arrived in time to keep
it from spreading to nearby build
ings and thus causing any further
damage. 1t occurred in the lot
across from the Bernard Schlumm
home.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-10-12
$4,000 Pheosonts
Ready For Hunters

Exceeding previous estimates, the
state game farms at Galen and Bill
ings will have liberated more than
$4,000 Chinese and Monaghan
pheasants throughout Montana be-
fore the l2-day open season begins
October 20, according to Joseph
Henricks, game farm supervisor.
Hendricks said the birds are be.
ing liberated in the various coun-
ties in proportion to feed supplies
and the number of hunters, in an at
tempt to plant birds where they
will have the best chance to propo-
gate and still give hunters the best
shooting possible. About 10000
birds were liberated last year.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-10-12
Young Burglar
Finally Apprehended

The recent series of burglaries
IN this city is at an end according
to Sheriff Frank Baney, for the
young culprit, a lad of IL winters,
has confessed to breaking into eight
local residences and plundering the
cake and cookie jars and pilfering
money and cigarettes which hap
pened to be lying around loose.
The home of Mrs Alice Farris
was ransacked twice and the fol-
lowing entered once: Miss Helen
Hargreaves, Mrs. Nina Curtis. OAR
rel Shaurette, Clarence Spaulding,
A. r. Richards. Tom Brindley and
Mrs. A. c. Herbst.
According to the story which the
youngster gave the sheriff he would
go to a house, if some person
answered he would ask if there was
any work he could do and if no one
answered the door he would try
his luck at entering the house. He
claims he did not break into any
house other than through screen
doors, but entered through win
doWs or doors left open by occu-
pants.
The young burglar worked in the
daytime exclusively. 1t was with
the aid of several citizens who saw
him in their neighborhoods that
Sheriff Baney was able to pick the
thief up and place him in the Gus
tody of proper officials.
The boy has a destructive nature
for at two homes he poured boxes
of face powder all over the beds
and messed things UP in general.
Residents are breathing easier
now that the officers have found
the confessed party but perhaps it
would still be good idea to take
a little more precaution in locking
doors and windows and not letting
every person know where you leave
the key when you 60 out.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-10-12
Buys Incinerator
For City Dump

The city council announces the
purchase of boiler from the J..
Neils Co. which will be used in the
construction of an incinerator for
the city dump. Construction on the
project will begin this fall and the
new feature will be ready for OBJ
Grafton next spring. This is a dis
tinct improvement for the dump
grounds where previously rubbish
has been burned in the, open. This
practice is dangerous due TO the
fact that ii il likely to start forest
fires in the surrounding timber.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-10-12
Club Women
Enjoy Reports
On World Fairs

The Senior Womans Club held a
most interesting meeting in the
community rooms Tuesday after
noon with good attendance. The
program with Mrs. Clay Parker as
chairman, was an imaginary visit to
both fairs through descriptions by
club members, who had made the
trips.
Mrs E. E. Jaqueth, in speaking on
the Art at the Fair, used the pub
licity statement, "A place of myth )
ical beauty with pageantry and
grandeur in the very texture of
architecture, and as never, new
er land or the land of changri-la. ;"
Art, Beauty and Culture with cap
ital A, B, and c make the San
Francisco Exposition the most
beautiful ever recorded in history.
In describing the Cavalcade of the
Golden West, a western historical
pageanf, Miss Inez Ratekin spoke
of the magnificent build-up OF
events with realistic properties, and
concluding with the voice of the
Golden West, I'VE have shown you
the Yesterdays of the West, the To-
morrows are your sacred trust"
A paper by Mrs. j. M. Cairsn on
the New York Fair, was read to the
club by Mrs. Walter Neils. Mrs.
Cairns wrote of the wonders of sci
entific achievements, describing the
visible action of the artificial heart
invented by Charles Lindbergh and
the Westinghouse Immortal Well,
the copper capsule containing evil
dence of our mode of living, our
languages, and vocal recordings, to
be buried with the anticipation of
its being discovered 5000 years
hence.
Mrs. Frank George then told of
seeing the New York Fair and dis
played souvenirs and pictures ac-
quired there.
The business session was called to
order at 2 p. m. Mrs O. HI. Nord-
strom presided. Following the sec
retary's report, donation was voted
for Father Flanagan's Home and
for the Shodair Crippled Childrens'
Home at Helena. Mrs. w. G. Zol-
lars was appointed to be in charge
of the Chinese rice bowl parties for
Chinese relief.
A letter from the state president,
Mary Mussigbrod, in appreciation
of the hospitality during the con-
vention was read. Mrs. A. A. Wood
read the final financial report of
the tuberculin test submitted by
Henrietta Crockett, executive sec
rotary for the Montana tuberculosis
Association. Mrs. Wood reported
on the work being done locally and
in the rural districts for the under
privileged children, by the civics
committee. Mrs. Herbst, the legis-
lative chairman, read an editorial
from recent Western News to the
club members. Mrs. James Black
ford, Sr., reported on the sale of
the peony bulbs. A ten minute
period of parliamentary drill was
voted for each meeting, with Mrs.
Rowland in charge. 1t was voted
that the club assist in the collec-
ton of toys and dolls for the Christ
mas season. Mrs Clay Parker was
awarded recognition of her state
Craftsmanship of Crafts in the Fine
Arts department.
The committee for the month in
Guided Mrs Clay Parker, Mrs. Paul
Church, Mrs. L. ]. Olson, Mrs. c. J.
Martin, Mrs. Walter Neils, Mrs. J.
S. Peay, and Mrs. S. Nichols.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-10-12
Unusual Exhibit
For Mining Meet

Sharks teeth, fossilized bits of
prehistoric animals and geological
oddities will be the main part of
the Commercial Club program to be
held next Wednesday evening at
the Moose hall. This meeting is in
charge of the mining committee of
which Joe Kujawa is in charge and
]. L. Reilly, John Myers, DR.. Paul
Campbell and Lloyd Montgomery
are members.
The dinner will begin promptly
at $50 o'clock and Mr.. Kujawa
promises it to be on an even par
with the excellent program he has
prepared
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-10-12
Drunken Driver Fined.

VIM. E. Harris of Troy was ar
tested by Patrolman George Mourar
yesterday on charge OF drunken
driving. He was fined 500 and
had his drivers licence revoked for
the remainder of this year in Justice
Paynes court.
Andy Severson of Libby was ar
rested last evening by Mr.. Mourar
because OF faulty lights. Justice
Haigler's court will try the case
today.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-10-12
HnSnitaI Notes

Mrs Pete Peterson was taken
into the hospital October 6 as a
surgical patient
James Duffy's small daughter
had needle removed from her leg
last Saturday.
October 8, born to Mr.. and Mrs
Ellis Cole, a boy.
October 9, born to Mr.. and Mrs
Walter Johnson, a girl.
Mrs. George Blackwell under
went an operation Tuesday morning
Frank Stanley of Troy was dis
charged from the hospital yester-
day.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-10-12
EntertaiuS Large ErotIn.

A large number of ladies gathered
Monday afternoon as guests Of the
Order OF Eastern Star at bridge
dessert. The afternoon was devoted
to contract with high score prize
won by Mrs, Wayne Shanahan and
the consolation by Mrs. Max Sturm.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-10-12
More improvement
On Highway No. z

The state highway commission
has announced that bids will be
opened in Helena on October 10 on
-seve1 highway construction and i'm
provement projects. One OF them
will be for 1926 mile project on
highway No. 2 in Flathead county.
1t is said this work will be for i'm
provement of what is known as
Idaho hill few miles west of Kali
ispell.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-10-12
viii Continue Story Hour.

The Libby Junior Women's Club
announces that beginning next Sat
urday two members of the club will
be at the community room, Court
House, to read stories to children
for the younger group at 2 o'clock,
the older group at 3 o'clock This
will be done each Saturday after
noon
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-10-12
Had Faulty Lights, Fined.

Joe Ritzman of Troy was picked
up by Patrolman George Mourar
Sunday evening on charge of faulty
lights. He was fined two dollars in
Justice Gibbs court.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-10-12
Marriage License.

October z, Walter Howard James,
Bonners Ferry, and Miss Leona Har-
die, Naples
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-05
SECOND COUSINS
 NEAREST OF KIN
Late James H. Bradley Left $15,OOO Estate;
 Died Intestate

An estate of nearly $15,000 was left. by the late James Henry Brad ley of Middlebury, who died without leaving a will June 26, according to an appraisal filed yesterday with Probate Judge Patrick Healey.
 No known heirs other than second cousins have been discovered, and unless closer relatives are found, the second cousins, of which there are nine, will share the estate.
 According to the appraisal con- ducted cash left by the late MT Bradley in Waterbury and Naug- atuck banks totals $7,753.98. The house and land in Middlebury were appraised at $4,250, another lot in Middlebury was valued at $250, and 25 acres in Naugatuck were given a value of $1,O00. A mortgage of $l,- 900 on the property of Lawrence Hayes, Naugatuck, plus farm tools and equipment valued at $420.30, brought the total appraised value of the estate at $14,674.36.
 The nine second cousins, who, unless closer relatives are dtscov- cred, will share the estate are Sarah Hubbell, of Shelton, George Burr of Sandy Hook; Mrs. Kenneth John son, of Quaker Hill: Clifford Burr, of Derby; Hanford Burr, of Union- vile; Jessie M. Bogie of Whining ton, Del: Nellie M. Wheeler, of Naugatuck; Hobart Hubbell of Shelton, and Flora Hurd. Monroe.
 Attorney James P. Sweeney, oi Naugatuck. is the administrator.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-05

Block dances at which music will be furnished by the Waterbury Federal Ensemble under Michael Mancini are scheduled five evenings next week under the supervision of William J. Derwin, recreational su- pervisor of the park department sponsoring these popular gatherings. Monday night Lafayette street will be the scene of free dance, Tues day night the WPA unit will go to Waterville, Wednesday evening Congress avenue will be host and on Thursday the group will play at Oakville while Friday night the resi- dents of Fuller street and the sur rounding sections will enjoy block party. All -"ograms begin at 2 o. clock and continue until 10:30.
 The Town Plot girls volley ball team met defeat yesterday at the hands of the girls from Wash ington Park in very close contest, scores being l5-14 and 15-13. The junior softball schedule for next week is as follows: Tuesday, Cadet Juniors vs. Tigers: Wednesday, Brownies vs. Cubs; Thursday, Dukes vs. Rangers. All games start at 9:l5 a. m.
 The toy show, postponed from yesterday because of the storm, will be presented Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Pageant practice will also be held on Tuesday. There will a handicraft class Monday at ? p. m.
 Summer School
 Several young members of the local Lithuanian Chamber of Com merce Radio chorus, and the Cath olic Students organization took part yesterday in the Yale University Summer school program dealing with racial backgrounds. Exhibits, recita- tions, history, folk songs, dance, and music were given by the young people of the group.
 Anthony Kataiva furnished some colorful and interesting exhibits; Rev. J. Kripas told some stories from Lithuanian history; Valeria Yaksta gave a recitation in Lithu- anian and in English; Brone Rasims told something about the history of music in Lithuania; and folk danc- es, music, and songs were present. ed by the whole group.
 Those who took part in the pro- gram were Anthony Kataiva, Rev. J., Krlpas, Rev. A. Pliqunas, pr. Wil- liam Bulevich. Brone Basins, Bea- trice cukanskas. Olga Pavilaitis,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-05
VETERANS DISCUSS
 JOB PLACEMENTS
Connecticut Represented at Boston By State
 Placement Officer

Hartford, Conn.,, Aug. 5.-Con- necticut Veterans Placement Officer Arthur V. Geary is in Boston today to attend a conference called to dis cuss employment of veterans. The conference, which Is being held in connection with the national con- vention of Disabled American Vet erans, also is being attended by vet erans' placement officers from eight other states in the New England and Middle Atlantic area, all are representatives of the United States employment service. The group is headed by o. D. Hollenbeck of Washington, chief of service, and Hugh Kerwin, also of Washington, principal assistant.
 MT. Hollenbeck will address the group and all placement officers will participate in a discussion on em- ployment of veterans in their re- spective states. Also slated for dis cussion Is the problems developing from the recent reorganization at Washington which transferred the U. s. employment service from the department of labor to the newly organized federal security agency.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-05
STORM IMPROVES Y. M. C. A. POND
Heavy Storm Resembling ClOudburst Sends Water
 Up to Normal Level

A cloudburst at the YMCA camp at Smiths pond, Watertown, yester- day raised the level of the pond al- most two feet, which brings 1t near ly up to normal. Another storm of the same proportions and the boys will be able to begin diving activities again. For the duration of yester- days storm, however, the boys had to content themelves with an indoor program. Among other things, a series of boxing bouts was staged, in which the results were as follows:
 Charles Farrell and Bernard Cof- fey fought to draw; Jerome Griner and Morton Schweitzer, draw; Ern- est Blum defeated Eugene Bross: James Stack defeated Richard Wa ters, Thomas Heating beat Bruce Raymond, David Schwartzman de- feated Peter Schatski, Richard Gel gud defeated James Niver, Allen Dunphy defeated Richard Clark, Wallace Palmer defeated Richard Tucker and Joseph Reilly defeated Bruce Johnson.
 The annual camp minstrel show is scheduled for SIS o'clock tonight in the mess hall. The show is open to all parents and friends. J. Will liam North and Arthur Charpentier are in charge of the program, which will be an old-fashioned sing. J. Millerick will be accompanist.
 The chorus consists of Jerome Griner, Ernest Blum, Richard Tucker. John Cronlin, George Reichenbach, Richard Gelgud, J. Albert, Ambrose Egan, Franklin Farrell, Robert Sage, Morton Schweitzer, Richard Waters, James Ahearn, Ray Pidge, Andrew Carroll, Robert Baldwin, Allan Silverman, David Schwartzman, Allan Lichten- stein, Eugene Bross. The end men are James Hodson, Jack Platt, Christopher Kelley, Edmund Bleich and William Bourmolini Raymond North will be the interlocutor.
 Specialties will be given by Lem- uel Bowen, Howard hornley and France Brice.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-05
GIRL SCOUTS OPEN
 LAST CAMP PERIOD

The final two-week period at Camp Wequapauset, the Girl Scout camp in Waterville, begins tomorrow when a new group of girls will ar rive in addition to those who plan to stay over from the period just completed. The new arrivals tomor- row will be: Janet Bowen, Ann Far ist, Lois Jaenecke, Jean LaLiberte, Mary Lou Perry, Rosemary Riley Fay Schandelmaier, Susan Schatzki Elaine Shea, Mary Driscoll, Joyce Bartholomew, These girls are join ing Happy Hollow unit. Girls whc will go in Tip Top unit are Jeanette Allard, Jane Comstock, Eleanor Di- Blasi, Muriel Elwin, Helen Gueble and Priscilla Henchel.
 In Sky High unit will be Carol Bengston, Marilyn Gade, Betty Card Clarice Claps, Lou Edwards, Dorsi Elsdon, Janet Field, Barbara Rebil- lard, Mary Reilly, Judith Suarez and Lois zehnke. At Trails End will be Barbara Bowen, Betty Donahue, Peggy Flynn, Mildred Karcher, Catherine Masse, Eleanor Snyder and Betty Woodland.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-05
SOCIALITE FINED
 ON TWO CHARGES
Judge Conway Pleads for Leniency in Hit-Run
 Drivers Case

Miss Audrey Gray, 21-year-old debutante, was given a suspended jail sentence of six months and fined $200 in the city court at Put nam, Conn.,, today by Judge Will liam T. Barber. She had been ar- raigned on a "hit-and d-run" charge after an accident in which two young boy bicyclists were critically injured.
 Counsel for Miss Gray was Judge Theobald Conway of Waterbury. He urged that the court be lenient with her, considering the fact that she has had no previous police record, and that she is only q now. The prosecuting attorney, Archibald Mcdonald, told the court he felt that fine in itself would not be a sufficient sentence.
 The judge fined Miss Gray on two counts, reckless driving and evading responsibility, $l00 each. The suspended jail sentence was imposed on the latter charge.
 The Philippines will organize a reserve bank.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-05

No one was injured. fortunately, and damage was relatively slight in each instance.
 Repair crews of the Southern New England Telephone Company, were busy today restoring disrupted serv- ice. Company officials said the re- pairs would probably not be com- pleted until late in the day. The Connecticut Light and Power Com pany reports scattered trouble in the city, but nothing serious, and repair crews were on the job last night.
 The animal kingdom fared less fortunately in the lightning attack, two COWS on the East Mountain being struck by bolts and hurled more than 100 feet, landing dead on their backs The beasts were owned by William Purdy, of Hamil- ton avenue, and Peter Slater, of Farrell Road.
 Telephone troubles resulted also in Cheshire, Naugatuck, Thomaston, and WatertoWn.
 Although the deluge raised the hopes of drought stricken farmers in the state, and will help to save some crops, it came too late to save the hay crop, which has been cut in half, at an approximate loss Of over $2,500,000.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-05
Measuring Reports
 Issued By Officials
 of Water Department
Nine Million Gallons Consumed Here DaiIy-NO Cur. tailment of Consumption Found Necessary;
 Reservoirs in Excellent Condition

Waterbury need not worry about its water supply until we experience drought of considerably greater proportions than any we have seen this summer, according to Frank Cassin, assistant superintendent of bureau of water. The system of reservoirs which supplies Water bury with its drinking water is able to furnish much more water every day than 1t has been called upon to do this summer.
 Million Daily
 The average consumption of wa ter during the summer about g mil lion gallons day. And about ten million gallons flow into the Morris reservoir alone every day, which is a clear surplus of a million gallons accommodating day. The reservoir at Morris stores 12 billion gallons, and from this reserve comes con- stant supply to keep the Wigwam reservoir up. If the Morris reservoir itself gets low, and its storage amount dwindles, water can be brought from Shepaug-this is where the 10 million gallons a day
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-05

Another assuring sign that Con- gress is about to adjourn was witnessed here today. Jerry Har- rngton, secretary to Congressman J. Joseph Smith arrived home for tsie weekend to do a little shop ping. Mrs. Harrington and other members of the Harrington fam- fly are expected here over the weekend. They will remain in Waterbury or vicinity for the re- mainder of the summer. .. =.
 Jerry plans to return to Wash ington Monday and dispose of all pending business for Congressman Smith.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-05
General Committee


 by 8 committee comprised of team captains, headed by President Ed ward GogginS.
 Present and past priests of the parish have been invited to attend, and are expected to be present. The outing will open at Il o'clock tomorrow morning and continue until late in the afternoon. A chicken dinner will be served at 3 o'clock climaxing the food program. The sports events will include 8 softball game, quoit pitching, "45" and swimming. Special busses will run near the grove for the conven- fence of the members. Private cars will leave the parish house at 10:30 o'clock.
 Committee members include: John Fitzmaurice, Jerry Greaney, Dan O'Neill, James Cusick, Robert McHugh, John Whalen, Thomas Coughlan, Arthur Frageau, Michael Donlan and Edward O'Donnell.
 Drum Corps
 The Washington Park Fife and Drum corps departed from the Community house early this morn-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-05
ALDERMEN
 APPROVE B|NC0
Official Vote Legalizing Popular Pastime Expect.
 ed Monday Evening

Bingo may be legalized in Water- bury at a session of the board of aldermen Monday night. Action on petitions for the sanction of the game is expected to be taken in ac- cordance with the enactment of the 1899 general assembly.
 More than 2,600 signatures have been affixed to petition now in possession of Clerk John T. Fitz- maurice of the board of aldermen. The passage of the bingo bill for Waterbury is mere formality on the part of the aldermen.
 Only accredited organizations will be allowed to conduct the games.