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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-03-09
End of Legislature
Shows Constructive
Work of Law Making

HELENA.-A survey of the ac-
complishments dof the Goth Mon
tana legislature shows a large num-
Der of sound, constructive laws were
ground through the legislative mill
during the 60-day period.
The usual number of bills affect
ing only one or a few persons APP
peared this session and as usual were
defeated in most instances. Laws
to clarity portions of existing laws
also appeared in the usual number.
One striking phase of the legislature
was the defeat of virtually every
tax bill that came up.
Many senator's and representa-
tives were disappointed IN the
amount of labor measures killed,
especially the wage-hour and labor
relations measures. but inaSnuch
as majority of the lawmakers were
against such laws. they were de-
feated by the majority rule.
The new grass conservation bill,
passed to replace the unWorkable
one put on the state books two
wears ago. is one of the most I'M
Dortant bills of this session 1t will
permit ranchers and stockmen to
form grazing districts SO Montana'S
grasslands will not be overgrazed
and become soil blown.
A long felt need can be fulfilled
by the people if they SO desire
through the 100000 referendum
DILL passed by the Legislature Tht
money would be used IN construct
ing an additional building at Tho
over crowded mental hospital a
Warm Springs.
Of importance to the states new
s30.000,000 a year tourist bushes
were bills appropriating $4,000 al
nually to be spent in tourist adj
vertising and $4,000 to pay 70
maintenance of Montanas exhibi
at the -World-fa at San Francisco
One bill regarding actual highWa,
building, specifies that go per cen
Of all federal aid money must b.
spent for new construction and III
remaining 40 Der cent for recon
struction.
Merchants in the state were III
terested in the bill giving the stat
railroad and public service commits
sion power to enforce the fair trad
practice act passed by the last leg
islature, and appropriating money I
be spent in making investigation
under the act. They also were be
hind the bill creating board c
food distributors to have charge {
inspecting all food stores and res
ulating the quality of retail food
Many sportsmen were gladdene
when the legislature passed tW
bills and killed another The tM
passed increase the prices of toul
ist fishing licenses and prever
hunting big game animals wit
rifles of caliber smaller than the {
high-poWer. The bill killed w;
one that would have permitted fist
ing with salmon eggs.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-03-09

Laugh loud and long when Top
per Takes A Trip" is unreeled at the
Kootenai Theatre Sunday and Mon
day.
With this sequel to the vastly
successful Topper of last season,
Hal Roach has again rung the bell,
and provided us with another nine
ty minutes of transparent enter
tainment, for much of the hilarlty
depends upon the magic Of the cam
era which allows characters to dis
appear at will.
Roland Young is back as Topper
still harassed by the ghostly Marion
Kerby, again portrayed by saucy
Constance Bennett. Billie Burke anc
Alan MoWbray have their old roles
of Mrs. Topper and Toppers man
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-03-09

is week The second of two small
Is especially designed for West
nj Fcmes Foundation by Howard
Riley, architect, is offered to the
lie Of six northwestern states.
Riley plan EOS has been named
TIE Electra" by w. G. Bell, chair
Of Western Homes Foundation.
In the Foundations survey Of
.a the northwestern public wants
" small home field" Bell stated
was found that modern young
eunles are quite satisfied 10 start
y small, one bedroom home,
ded it is modern in appearance
design. and particularly if it Of
them means to own fully
led home.
q young couple Of my own ac-
lance had decided to begin
married life in an apartment
.se they believed that they
! afford no more OF home Of
own than a simple shelter
ling. The Electra home plar
nises 10 solve their problem
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-03-09
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Reported by the Lincoln County
Abstract Company.
Jennie E. Jewell to Clifford T.
Hayden, w. D. lot 5, Block 3, Pival
Addition, Libby.
Antonette Kenelty to Ethel Shell
ley, w. d. land in SWA. Sec. 81
4.p. u NJ, Rye. 20 w. M. NJ
bel Campbell to Church Of Goo
of Eureka. w. ID. lots and S, block
90 Eureka.
J. r. Pattie to j. f. Pattie Lum
Der Co, w. d. tract of land in SEA-
Sec. u, and in NEA. Sec. ID. TWP
81 NJ, Rye. 34 w. Nj. NJ
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-03-09
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior, u. 5.
Land Office at Great Falls, Mon
tana, March 2, 1889.
Notice is hereby given that Will
liam r. Hahn, of Troy, Montana,
who, on August 20, 1881, made
Homestead Entry, Serial No. 0772l4,
for List-1- 1902, Fl. E. Survey No.
1884, in Sections 10 and 30, Town
ship SO NJ, Range SO W., Prin. Mon.
tana Meridian, has filed notice Of
intention to make three year Proof,
to establish claim to the land above
described, before Earl B. Angel, a
Notary Public, at Troy, Montana,
on the 18th day of April, 1899.
Claimant names as witnesses;
Mike Martin, Leslie c. Kensler, Will
liam Fleming and Robert Brown, all
Of Troy, Montana.
THOS. F. CORDIALLY,
mr9- asst. Register.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-03-09
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
LE0NIA
Montana Idaho Line
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Happy Hour Club Meets.
Montana Idaho Line


The Happy Hour club met at the
home of Mrs. Harriet Hoisington
Thursday, March q Mrs. c. w
Todd was hostess. The meeting
came TO order with the president,
Mrs C. w TODD, conducting the
meeting. The lesson on home furn-
ishings was read and discussed by
the members A special report ON
Luther Burbank was given by Mrs.
VIM. Chappell.
A birthday shower was given for
Mrs. Rose Manning.
Refreshments were served at the
close of the meeting.
The next meeting will be with
Mrs. John Coates.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Sundvik and
son, Mrs. E. f. Bergsieker and Mrs.
Rose Manning were Troy visitors
Wednesday. March /
Joe O'Brien. John O'Gallagher
and Frances Mccormick were Wis
tors in Bonners Ferry Tuesday,
Feb. %.
John Leonard and George Fetch
er were attending to business in
Boomers Ferry the first of the week.
Mrs Juanita Barron and George
Barron were Leonia visitors Thurs
day March 2.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chef 0. Hoisington
were Libby visitors the first part
+ of the week.
Lawrence Johnson is hauling logs
to Leonia this week.
Mrs. Ted Lazier was visitor in
this district the first part of the
week Her husband is logging If
this district
! Mr.. and Mrs. Arvile Bartlett o.
the Sylvanite district were Leonis
visitors last Sunday.
George Croker was a bushes.
visitor in Leonia last Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs VIM. Chappell Wee
business visitors in Libby last Fri
day
The past week has brought sew
eral new blankets of snow At thi
time of the year most of us ar
looking for signs of spring, but b.
the looks of some of our snow bank
winter is just beginning
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-03-09
Entertain Episcopal Guild.

Mrs. M. K. kedzie and Mrs Cath
crime Houghton were hostesses 10
the Episcopal Guild Friday after
noon. Following the business SEES
sion an interesting and instructive
talk on Lent was given by the
Rev. Arthur B. Ward. Lunch was
served during the afternoon. The
next meeting. A Lenten Tea will
be held March IT at the home of
Mrs. Ned Joughin.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-03-09

Jest. but | will not jest por JOY at
a tale disgracing an inn0ncent per-
son.-A. Warwick.
Malicious gossip is the deadliest
of weapons.
For the past week there has been
circulating about this city one of
the most malicious pieces OF gossip
that has come forth in some time
The story started, the good Lord
knows where. 1t was carried
from lip to lip until ii grew to great
proportions in defense OF the
truth officials investigated and
found the whole story to be moth
ing more than hearsay $50.
The death of George Johnson was
most unfortunate thing -. we all
agree to this and everyone has the
deepest sympathy for his family :.
the county and the state employ
men whose job it is to investigate
such things, we are proud OF the
men who represent the law in this
county, they are conscientious anc
capable In the city and coun
tryside, reside some people who be
iieve their mission in life is nothing
more than to talk about other folks
To make long story short w,
absolutely vindicate Dexter Shau
rette OF any blame in the death o
George Johnson by hit-andrul
driving At the time of the &C
cident the writer was in the com
pany of this young man and we cal
absolutely vouch for his where
abouts Sheriff Frank Bane
and Patrolman George Mourar hav
investigated the gossip thorough
and have found it to be With0u
foundation =.
We hope that this settles thi
talk, talk which has grown to giaI
proportions, once and for all i. :.
III any OF the readers of this column
want to substantiate the above mer
toned statements concerning MI
Shaurette we urge them to conta,
the sheriff or the highway patro
man
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-03-09
PRESBYTERIAN Church.

Regular preaching services Sun
day morning. March Il, at l
o'clock. by Mr. A. T Aronson of
Kalispell. Sunday school as usual
at 10 O'Clock.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-03-09
Car Salesman Locates Here.

Mr. Fred Rongstead, formerly en-
ployed as salesman for the Gary Mo
tors in Kalispell, is now in the en-
ploy of the Standard Motors in ca
pacity of salesman Mr. Rongstead S
family will move to this city as
soon as school is out in Kalispell.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-03-09
SMALL, THOUGHTS

Gossip is always personal con-
fession either of malice or imbecil
ity; it is a low, frivolous, and too
often a dirty business.-There are
neighborhoods where it RACES like
a pest; churches are split in pieces
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-03-09

warned to steer clear of professional
Tom Brindley for further in
formation on this subject contact
Emil Turner at Richard & Millers
Last week we witnessed the Libby
fire department put the young folks
of the school through their PAGES"
At the old court house the fire
drill was executed with unusual ex
actness At the high school
Fire Chief George Wood rang the
| fire alarm and Immediately the ex-
EXCEPTIONALLY quiet building was alive
with student firemen rushing to
their posts In a few seconds
the student body, in good order,
was filing down the stairs and out
the doors The sight was very
impressive, to say the least +. :.
The student firemen and the city
| fighters met after the students had
returned to their respective rooms
and discussed the phases of the
drill which could be improved up
on Any person present was
free to make criticism nothing
is perfect, but the manner in which
these particular drills were execnt-
ed we believe is as perfect as
will be found in any other school in
the country ..
Two interesting features are be-
ing planned for next week. March
Ia and Is at the Kienitz Hall the
J. Neils Lumber Co. will have a
CeIotex show j.. March IL at the
Moose Hall Manion Service will
stage an International show /. both
free we hope to see large
crowds turn out
Nav we congratulate Wayne
Johnson, Sally Hunter, Marjory
Moody, and Betty Erhard, high
school journalists, on the honor re-
Gently bestowed upon them u adj
mittance to the national honorary
high school journalistic society
Quill and Scroll !. !.
Ed FaIkner has re-christenec
sauerkraut it is now Hitler:
Lettuce"
: Birds are beginning to reappeal
in the locality -. This seems to bt
a sure sign of spring Il. Il. A. Rice
; says that Tuesday morning Red
} wing Blackbird returned to its fav
J orite haunts at his ranch III
also said that this bird or on.
{ of similar species has returned
to his place just about this same
time for the past seven years
{ They must like the surroundings
: w. Il. Dexter reports three robin
: arriving at his home we hop,
. the birds are right and spring i
: almost here.
: We urge you to see Dick Powell
: and purchase your sheet of Wild
S life Stamps! They are excep
r tionally beautiful this year
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-03-09

by it, and neighbors made enemies
for life.--Let the young avoid or
cure 1t while they may. G. Hol-
land
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-03-09

Amateur poker players are
warned to steer clear of professional
Tom Brindley for further in
formation on this subject contact
Emil Turner at Richard & Miller's.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-03-09
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
CUFF
BY Hal
t..18.&&.&t.s.t..t.t*ttst
BY Hal

| may hear tale with delight
and perhaps smile at an innocent
Jest. but | will not jest por joy al
tale diseracing an innoncent per
son.-A Warwick
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-20
Women

dleweight champion by knocking out Fred Apostoli In October. Henry Armstrong retained his welterweight title but lost his lightweight crown 10 Lou Ambers in August when i0.Found decision went against the little negro. Joey Archibald became undisputed feather weight cham. pion by defeating Leo Kodak in April. Eixto Escobar retired as bAils tafnWeight champion because Of df. ficuity lh making the weight. The New York commission recognized Lou Baiica as champion and the NBA gave the title to George Pace Of Cleveland.
 Racing --. Challedon, Maryland- bred colt owned by William Brailn, was hailed as the horse Of the year. Top money winner Of the season with ei84 ,63b, chaliedons most nos table victories were in the Freak ness, the Arlington classic, the Hawthorne gold cup, tho Narragabs sett special aflc the Pimlico special. Early in the year Belair studs J0iinstoWn dominated racing. He won the Kentucky derby, tho Wood Memorial, the Woodhayen, the Dwyer and the Belmont stakes, but slipped from tic throne when he developed a whistle" The king Of the tWo-syearsolds was Mimelech, undcfeated, winner Of Si3b,000 and winter book favorite for the ie40 Kentucky derby The outstanding horse along the suiky circuit was Peter Astra, winner Of the Hambles tOniasl in straight heats.
 Best Runner
 Track and heid-The man Of the year was c Finn who now Is in the army-Taisto Maxi, who broke five world records in distances from two miles to i0,000 meters. Rudy Habig Of Germany set 6 record Of 40 gecs onds for the 400 meters and made q record Of li4e.e in the 800 meters. American performers bettefed D nation indoor records asid three out- door marks, but the outstanding event il this country wab the mile of the century" at Princeton. 1n that race Sydney Wooderson, Great BritainB crack runner, stumbled when Blaine Rideout tried to pass him and there was much argument over whether the Driton had been fouied. Chu"k Tenske won tho race. Others competing were Glenn Gun. ninghaiii and Archie Safi Nomani'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-20
Chavez, Champ of South America To Test Scalzo
Special to The Democrat)

New York, Dec. 20.-The secret of Simon Chavess success as fighter iS his tireless energy, his seemingly inexhaustible supply of reserve strength which enables him to main. tain the same fast pace throughout ten, fifteen, or, If necessary, twenty rounds of hard competition.
 Tomorrow night, ct Madison Square Garden, the Caracas, Vene. zueia, featherweight makes his first U. S. appearance, opposing Pete Hcalzo, hard-hitting West Slider, in c contest scheduled for 10 rounds. It Is 6 return event, Chavez having taken Q close decision from Scalzo in CaracaB last october ib.
 Local boxing men who have seen Chavez perform in his home city and others who have watched him going through his training paces at Htillman's gymnasium ere label Chavez c member of the perpetual motion" school of fighters, the same type as Henry Armstrong, Harry Breg, Jackie Kid Berg, Ace Rudkins, Bruce Flowers, Phil Mcuraw, Maxie Rosenbloom, tsanley Loyaza, Can. nonball Martin, Pepper aMrtin, Pete earmiento, Bat Battalino, Glen Lee.
 Clever
 Chavez is, too, c master ring gen. erai. Even Ecalzo comedies he is livery smart" The South American does not look for c ofie.punch knockout victory nor does he take unnecessary changes. His aim k ale ways to wear down his man from the start, to remain busy throughout every round, crowding the opposi- ton, throwing countless punches, in. flicting 50 much damage during the first Ave or six rounds that the op- ponent is ready to wilt under the strain.
 That his method is successful is proved by his record. Chavez boasts victories over four world champions in eixto Escobar, Kid Chocolate. Freddie Miller, and Svey Archibald. He twice took the measure of Miller and his triumph over Archibald, ifi aSi overweight bout, was registered several months ago In Caracas.
 Chavez's present goal, of course, is to win the world championship. 4 victory over ecalzo ct the Garden will virtually assure him if q title opportunity though the Venezuelan has also expressed c keen desire to face Lew Jenkins, recent ccnqueror Of Billy Marquart.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-20
Just e Few Lines

field of 742 golfers n New York Hole en.one Tournament failed get single ace n 30 shots Sun Beau holds the oil. time winning Of tracks with total Of S378744 10 his credit EderieB English Channel swim time Of 4 wonanB record Enad soren Cincinnati most valuable Three.Eye Leaguer last stealing 4 Last championship knucke bout Sullivan Jake KFan in 7
 Captain Matthew English Channel conqueror, a training seasons start Irving Hade who Charles Riecke i03 of Cynthiana, Ky, the baseball pest years William w. Clark for 10 years Dodger man. Rockville N C., club the Bstate this Andrew Payne okahoman hked from Los Angeles B73 the 1928 Derby
 conskey iS-year-od heavyweight developed his powerful punch by working his father foundry
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-20
Pittsburgh Hornets
 Next For Eagles

New Haven, Dec. 2O-HotteF than a three alarm fire, the raimpaging New Haven Eagles, leaders Of the eastern division Of the Internations ai.AmericaH Hockey league, are to- day being acclaimed the greatest club evefe to wear tsle gpangies Of the Battle Birds.
 Seeking their eighth straight vic. tory, the charges Of Gentleman Jim Ward take oR the Pittsburgh Hors nets ct the Arena on Sunday night, With 6 six-day rest under their belts, the Eagles viii Dc aii set to claw the Hornets whom they caught in the fuiI fury of their current winning streak last week at Pitts bifgh.
 New Haven leads Providence by four points, and as the Reds only play once this week, they cannot tie or pass the locals. Springfield trails by seven points, and although they play three games, also are not in question to catch the Birds. h addition, Springfield plays aii three games on . tough western trip.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-20
SPORTS WRITERS TO
 HONOR ATHLETES
Mammoth Dinner to Be Held at New Haven
 January %
By Art Rrenz
lspeclal to the pemoeraN

New Haven, Dec. 20-plans were progressing for Q memorable event sponsored by the Connecticut Sportswriters Alliance on Monday, January 20 at the Hotel Taft, ct which time four outstanding sport figures will be honored with gold medal awards. Those selected, some of whom have attained national prominence had their background sports in Connecticut. Some 300 to 600 men from all walks of life are expected to attend ths first dinner of Its kind sponsored by tho news- papermen of the state who special ize in sports.
 Chosen as Q reception commit toe for the four men to be hon. ored were Bob Wilson of The Bridgeport Herald, chairman; Dan- iel ?. Mulvey and W. F. L. Lush of The Register, Louis c. Black of The Associated Press and Bill Harding and Frank Reyes Of the Journial. Courier.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-20
White "Hot" 478
 Tops Dusty Loop;| |Garfano Good

Industrial league bowlers were In rare form last night ct the Matt tatuck alleys, many of the teams hitting well over 600, one of them, Chase Metal having Q 676 first game, during which Nick White roleld Q high single i72, and fol- lowed with i66, l4i for 0 478 high three tha tis very apt to stand as Q season record,
 Tn winning two of three games from Blake and Johnson, Chase had to hustle, though the lowest Chase team score was 6i7. darfano of the H-J outfit also had Q nifty night with . l6e single plus il3, i30 for c 420 total that would be high three most any night in any league. Scores:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-20
NORTH END TIGERS
 CLAW COWBOYS

The North End Tigers defeated the Lltchiield Cowboys by Q SS.lS score last night at the Boys cluo gym. Getting of to c fast start the North Enders piled up Q huge lead of 22.i0 by aif-tirie. Tn the second half the Tigers bolstered . strong defense and held Litchield to one fieid goal to coast in to 3o.lS victory, Tony Guerrero and rom santa Lucia featured for the Tigers with i3 and il points, respectively, while Del Knox played well for the lasso artists. The Tigers will play the Bridgeport Walnuts next Tues. day at tho Boys club. The score:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-20
7hiSSpOvting- World
Darlington to Washington
BY JOHN A. CLUNEY

Waterbury graduates the cheSy little college chescrOwn arynd where tho and the corn does not come on Che oh were sorry to the decision Of Coach Tom kDer 10 give up his beloved basketball It Of delayed decision eeded p by the wced Washington coach has heart should not be aggravated by the excitement po- duced by basketball games
 will be best remembered aS member o the greatest group of to show Connecticut court You Original Ccs and Colored Renaissance teams which played other fiji the yMcA back in lDSO That was the ola Kaey team Carroll George McNamar Frank Borden and Billy sheh DlmScho liked athletics much that he
 made it his going Washington College which him the opportunity earned he graduate manager of the ns
 tuition and member of the faculty happily married and the father of q year old miss, Lucille E
 may well be that his current duties VIII prevent him from continuing aS coach that another Waterbury Dmscho may bc given post basketball He George Gimp Caring football played up way had marked athletic director at CrS6ed Frostbrg Teachers College Duschott may Darlington the break that eaay and waiting for someone continue coaching the Washington which include Waterbury Howc Baoml