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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-05-18

STATE NEWS BRIEFS

Condition of winter wheat gained
during the past week, according to
reports. Present estimates indicate
crop of l7808,000 bushels from
1,113.000 acres. Last year the win
ter wheat crop was 24,58l 900 from
1,046,000 acres.
After a one-Week lay-off 1000
Montana soft coal miners went back
to work Monday on orders from
Joseph Hunter of Billings, district
president Of the United Mine Work
ers of America. They had struck
in an attempt to aid eastern miners
secure contract concessions.
The West Kelvin Community
Lease, Inc, and its bondsmen have
been ordered by the state railroad
and public service commission to
plug an abandoned we'll that is
leaking gas.
County commissioners and dis
trict judges have been urged to
have insane patients taken care Of
locally whenever possible as the
asylum at Warm Springs is badly
oVercroMded. There are 189 more
patients at the asylum than it is
equipped to handle.
Governor Roy E. Ayers has asked
the federal department of agricul-
ture for funds to combat grass
hopper hordes which promise to be
of greater menace this year than
last. Hot dry weather in l3 east
ern and southeastern counties has
resulted in an early hatch of hop
pers and in extremely large num-
bprS
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-05-18
Farm Club Plans Improvements.

The Pine Tree Club will hold its
May meeting at the club house
Sunday, May 81 All members are
urged to be present as there will
be election of officers. Pot luck
dinner will be served.
The club has been having some
very interesting meetings AT pres
ent, baseball is the amusement pre-
ferred for the recreation period,
both men and women playing.
Many improvements on the club
house have been planned Already
new windows have been installed.
The improvement committee have
decided that the next work shall
DC to provide a good water supply.
The dance given by the club
May 6 was we'll attended. 1t was
in honor OF Miss Ruth Knutson, a
member who is leaving, and whom
we are sorry 10 lose.
EVELYN M. WALKER,
Secy. Treas.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-05-18
BACK SCRATCHING
BY CLAYTON Rand

The West Concord Mimi En-
terprise has a new solution for the
out-of-town printing peddler which
it recommends to its community.
When the peddler tries to extract
an order out of you if you be mer-
chant, try to sell him suit. If
a grocer, sell him some sugar.
If a banker, the editor suggests
soliciting him for an account. If a
dentist, ask him to show his teeth.
If an undertaken, the out-of-town
solicitor might be asked where he
expects to be buried
The Scribe has never seen a COM
munity yet that didn't make lot
of business where its citizens had
enough local spirit to do little
reciprocal Understanding.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-05-18
Forest Service
Party Big Success

The annual Forest Service party
held at the Moose hall last Satur-
day evening, carried on the reputa-
ton established in the region as
being one of the finest parties to
be put on by any forestry group.
Many officials from neighboring
forests were present to enjoy the
fun and all who found it possible
to attend from this forest were
present Approximately 135 peo-
pie enjoyed the party.
Bonner Hooks was general chair
man of the affair and Gordon Cor
nell acted as master of ceremonies.
Dancing was enjoyed during the
early part of the evening, the music
being furnished by Snoose Brown
and his orchestra. Soon the song
concerning the Kootenai krabs'
was sung by the entire group.
A fine lunch was then served af-
ter which the Flower Dance, beau
tiful thing, was portrayed by Dick
Richards and Company. This enter
tainment was the high spot Of the
evening, Charlie Fem and Jack
Lillevig receiving honorable men
ton
A large number of guests were
present for the festivities. They
were: Mr.. and Mrs c. S Webb, Mr..
and Mrs. c. r. Byers, MIR and Mrs.
Ralph Fields and Sidney McLaugh-
lin, all of the regional office in Mis-
souIa; Mr.. and Mrs. Don William
son from the Lewis and Clark for
est at Great Falls; Mr.. and Mrs.
Warren Ensign from the Helena
forest; MIR. and Mrs. Rolf Frem-
ing, Fred Brown. Jean Edmonds,
and Audrey Edmonds from the Cab
met forest at Thompson Falls. From
the Flathead forest at eKalispell
came Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Ferguson,
Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Blake and Neil
Rice.
This get-together is becoming
known all over the region for the
good times which those
present have
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-05-18
Poppy Day Will Be May II

Saturday, May 81 will be Poppy
day. Members of the Austin Reedy
Post Auxiliary will appear in or
ganized teams throughout the city
of Libby all day offering Americas
flower of remembrance for the
World War dead and receiving con-
tributions which will be used in
welfare and relief work among the
disabled veterans and their de-
pendents.
These poppies are veteran made
in the occupational therapy depart
ments of government hospitals.
1t is fitting that once each year
we should put on poppy to show
that we still remember those dead
and are still devoted to the ideals
for which their lives were given
Libby will be one of the hundreds
of towns throughout THE United
States and Britain to share in the
commemoration of the sacrifice of
those who fell in the ranks of the
democratic powers.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-05-18
SPORTSMEN GET SPACE.

The publishers of the Rocky
Mountain Sportsmen, hunting and
fishing magazine printed in Den
yer, have arranged to devote two
pages free monthly in their Mon
tana edition to carrying news of
Montana rod and gun clubs. The
news will be either edited or writ
ten by State Publicity Director L.
r. Babb at the capitol in Helena.
Sportsmen's club secretaries or 9th
er officials can send notes or stories
of their organizations affairs to Hell
ena by the eighth of each month
and they will be forwarded to Den
yer. The magazine has more than
1890 subscribers in Montana, ae-
cording to the publishers circulation
manager.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-05-18
Man Killed
When Car
Hits Freight
Troy Railroad Worker Meets
Death in Accident
Near LeOnia.
OTHER WORKMEN
JUMP TO SAFETY

LEONIA, May ia serious ac-
cident occurred between Crossport
and Katka on the Great Northern
railway which resulted in the death
of George Herman.
Herman's death resulted from
head-on collision between a freight
train and motor car. All the &C.
cupants of the car jumped except
Herman, who was instantly killed
when he struck the pilot of the en-
CINE.
The body was removed to Leonia
and later taken to Bonners Ferry
by Undertaken Crouch
The motor car was completely de-
molIShed.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-05-18
Missionary Visits Sister.

Miss Bernice Steed, who has spent
the past II years as missionary to
India, is visiting her sister, Mrs. c.
A. Clark. While here, Miss Steed
gave interesting talks on her work.
the people and their customs to the
Episcopal Guild, the Baptist con-
gregation and to the grade school
children. Miss Steed returns in
September to her post for another
six year period before receiving an
other furlough of one year.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-05-18
SHEEP COMING IN.

More than 6l,000 sheep have been
shipped into Montana this spring
to fatten on the states rich grass
before going to market, and 10000
more are expected before the sea-
son ends, according to DR.. w. j.
Butler, state veterinarian. Most of
the sheep are coming from Washing
ton and Oregon. The incomers are
at the state line for dis
eases, are branded as disease free
when they enter, and are quar-
antined on their own leased land.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-05-18
All Set To Go
Fishing? Who Ism t?

Sunday, May 81, fishing season
will be legally open.
Practically the entire populace of
Libby and vicinity have been await
ing this day impatiently. There has
been much talk about favorite fish
ing holes but the one in demand
the first day of the season is Kill
brennan lake. It seems that every
body and his brother plans to cast
"a line in this spot early next Sum
day morning.
Some folks will pack up Saturday
night and go to the shores to be
sure to be ready for the first thin
streak of dawn. Others will rise
shortly after midnight and drive
to the lake while others will not
go to the bother of hitting the
hay" at all.
Local meat markets are putting
in an extra large stock of hambur-
ger and shrimp to meet the de-
mand that will surely take place
Saturday afternoon. Reports have
1T that fishing licenses are and have
been going like hot cakes. This
means that tackle is being sold
which means that business is better
and that makes merchants happy.
Everyone likes to see happy mer-
chant.
If angle worms had any sense
they would burroW farther into the
ground to escape meeting their
Waterloo at the hand of some anxi-
Gus angler. But then, if the worms
60 down, boys will not make so
much money peddling them as they
might. On the other hand scar
city of worms would make them
more valuable, therefore the price
could be boosted.
But-We are wandering from our
intended subject. This issue of the
Western News is dedicated as 1.-THE
Anglers Edition" On the differ
ent pages you will notice advertise
ments from folks in Libby who
have merchandise, necessary in the
fishing racket, for sale
Of course the first thing you will
need is a license and plenty of the
proper tackle. There are several
places that these necessities can be
bought at very nominal figure.
Better check with the tackle ads in
this edition just to be sure your
outfit is completed
Now some fellows say that once
they get started fishing they for
get about everything else and just
fish. Well, there comes time
when the old appetite begins to
sharpen and even the most ardent
fan must eat. The food stores are
having some mighty nice specials
on lunch meats, etc. Plan your
meals right now by looking over
the food advertisements.
How about clothing Have your
old rubber boots worn out or are
those old fishing pants too dirty
and ragged to be worn another sea
son? How about Milady's attire?
Is she properly clothed for the oc-
casion? Of course, clothing is the
essential of essentials. Now, that
we have ourselves all bedecked, how
about the car? Are the headlights
in good working order, is there a
flashlight there and remember the
gas and oil must be taken care Of
If you don't have a car and want to
get one cheap take peek at those
used car ads in this issue.
Well sir, you are now all ready
to 60 fishing We hope that you
catch your limit and have worlds
of fun. Do try not to come home
skunked won't youl
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-05-18
Eureka News
Liquor Store Changes Vendors.

Alex Donaldson took over the To-
cal retail liquor store last week, re-
placing F. p Carey who had had
charge for the past two years. Upon
hearing change was contemplated,
before learning who was to be the
new vendor, a petition was circu-
lated and signed by practically all
the business men indorsing Mr.
Carey. A few days later it was
found Mr.. Donaldson was the lucky
democrat who had received the
plum. Best wishes for an equally
successful service is extended Mr..
Donaldson
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-05-18
IDENTITY UNKNOWN.

For weeks Helena has been used
to seeing bearded and partly beard
ed males as menfolks of the COM
munity prepare for the Diamond
Jubilee celebration to be held in
July celebrating the discovery of
gold in Last Chance gulch. The 9TH
er day stranger in town confided
to friend i've never seen SO
many well dressed buns, must be
prosperous town.
Another stranger went to three
or four cafes before he decided
he'd eat anyway" He had begun
to think all the cafes were full of
beWhiskered buns.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-05-18
Electric Power Turned
On i'm New Farm Line

Manager Driear of the Mountain
States Power Co. reports that cleo
trio power was switched into the
new circuit yesterday that will
hereafter serve the Howard Acres
tracts and farm homes lying south
of that district. Just how far the
line will be extended is not yet
known but it is expected that a
number of ranches lying between
the city and the state fist hatchery
will eventually be served.
The making available of electric
power and light to the ranches will
not only bring a great convenience
to the ranch homes but will add ma
terially to the value of the prop
critics.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-05-18
Live Fish Display
Attracts Much Attention

Jaqueth & Charnholm added an
unusual attraction to their sport
ing goods department this week
when an aquarium was placed in
the window. Bill Ferris built and
installed the fish pond and is
responsible for the wide assortment
Of the finny tribe which he obtained
through the kindness of Graham
Caldwell at the local fish hatchery.
AT present there are Eastern Brook,
Grayling, Rainbow and Natives on
display. In the near future Mr..
Ferris expects to have pair Of
albinos as an added attraction.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-05-18
Results of Postmaster Examination.

Those who participated in the re-
cent civil service examinations for
the position of postmaster at Libby
have received the result of their
examinations this week. 1t is known
that M. x. Kedzie passed with the
highest rating, Clay Parker second
and Forrest DeRosia was third, 1t
is understood that the civil service
is required to certify to the Presi-
dent the three who pass with the
highest marks and the President is
supposed to appoint one of the three
to the position.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-05-18
Says Libby
Building Is
One OF Best
Architect Speaks in High
Praise of New Structure
at Dedication.
CAPACITY CROWD
ATTENDS EXERCISES

Seats were provided for 3ll peo-
pie at the dedication of Libby's new
grade school building last Monday
evening but even then it was neces-
sary for part of the audience to
stand up. The program, under the
joint direction of the board of trus-
tees and the PIT. A., was exception
ally fine.
The meeting was opened by col
orful salute to the flag given by the
Boy Scouts of Libby. The business
meeting of the PIT. A. was next on
the program Officers for the COM
ing year, elected at that meeting,
are. Mrs. George Blackwell, presi-
dent; Mrs Harold Thomson, vice
president; Miss Gertrude ZaWadke,
treasurer and Mrs. w. ]. Ferris, sec
rotary.
Harold Whitehouse, Spokane, rep
resented the firm of Whitehouse &
Price, architects. AS first speaker
on the program he said, For its
size this building is the most mod
ern building in the northwest"
w. l.. Graham, contractor, spoke
briefly upon the contractors re-
sponsibility. He commented prin-
cipally upon the unusual coopera-
ton which he has received from the
public of this city. He spoke highly
of respect for property displayed by
the school children of Libby. He
said there was very noticeable lack
of vandalism here as compared to
some of other schools upon which
he has worked.
THE Government as Builder"
was the subject used by Roy Traver,
P. w. A. resident engineer Mr.
Traver spoke very Interestingly of
government projects and expressed
satisfaction at the number of
people present for the dedication of
this project.
Glen Nolop, chairman of the
board of trustees during the con-
struction of the building, accepted
the structure on behalf Of the board
MFR. Nolop said, 1T is the response
bility of the public to keep their
school plant up to modern stand
ards and at a high point of eff
ficiency. | would also like to men
ton the fact that it is only through
active cooperation with the public
that the trustees are able to func-
ton at all"
Joe KujaWa, chairman for the
board Of trustees, accepted the
building on behalf Of the present
board of trustees.
Mayor Clay Parker in speaking Of
civic pride said the new building
added one more improvement to
Libby that could be regarded with
civic pride
Several musical selections were
given by students.
After the program those present
made a thorough inspection of the
building and were enthusiastic over
the design and capacity for use
fulness. There were many COM
ments made on the exceptional color
scheme used in the auditorium. The
art exhibits by several grades re-
ceived much favorable comment.
1t has been announced that it will
be the policy of the trustees to make
the auditorium available to all civic
groups of the city
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-05-18
CROPS, STOCK GAIN.

Livestock continued to gain in
condition, winter wheat sprang up
satisfactorily and spring grain peep
ed from the ground at a good rate
during the last week, according to
a report by Jay G. Diamond, agri-
CULTURAL statistician. Local show
ers throughout the week were of
little value over the state, and winds
continued drawing moisture out of
the topsoil, increasing the need for
immediate and generous rains, the
report said.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-05-18
Lights At Tennis
Court For Night Players

Tuesday evening Loren Gompf,
Walt Kemp, Dexter Shaurette, Lee
Harmon and Don Orr erected four
light poles, two on either side, at
the tennis court. Each pole is
equipped with three 1900 watt
globes which will provide plenty
of light for those wishing to play
the game after dark. A small fee
will be charged after the lights are
turned on so that all receiving the
benefit of the added feature will
also help defray the expense.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-05-18
OBITUARIES.
Mrs. John Erickson.

Mrs. John Erickson, resident of
Libby since 1915, died at the Libby
General Hospital May l6. She was
born in Milwaukee, Wis, May II,
1870, and married her husband, who
survives her, in Spokane in 1910.
After living in British Columbia
for five years they came to Libby
and have been residents since that
time. Mrs Erickson was well
known, local music teacher and for
that reason was known as Madame
Erickson.
Services will be held at the
Gompf Funeral home this evening
at 7 o'clock. Rev. III. w. Wood will
officiate.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-05-18
Will Observe Memorial Day.

The American Legion is laying
plans for the proper observance of
Memorial Day May both. A pro-
gram of the activities for that day
will appear in the next issue of
this paper. All ex-soldiers, Boy
Scouts, Girl Scouts and all fraternal
organizations are urged to take
part and properly observe this day
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-05-18
MasOns Meet.


Libby lodge No. IS A. f. & A. M.
met at the Temple last Thursday
evening to confer the third degree
on A. E. McKane and Blaze Echo.
Postmaster f. Nj. Boyes and Wor-
shipful Master O. H. Nordstrom
officiated. Postmaster Glen Nolop
gave a very interesting talk on
the benefits of Masonry.
Thursday May IS, Oscar A. John
son, grand master for the state of
Montana, and Herbert f. Hosfeld,
grand tyler, will make their official
visit to this district A special pro-
gram has been arranged for this
meeting and all Masons are invited
to attend.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-05-18
Be Cautious About Fires.

Supervisor Karl Klehm asks that
all fishermen exercise unusual care
next Sunday when out in the woods
on fishing trips SO as not to start
any fires. He said, With the long
dry siege which we have had it is
up to everyone to help eliminate
fires. A small fire can become very
serious at the present time. We
ask every persons cooperation.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-05-18

TO PAY PROMPTLY.

The Montana unemployment COM
pensation commission will begin
paying benefits promptly to COW
cred employees out Of work when
the state act becomes operative
July /, Barclay Craighead, board
chairman, announced In Helena.
Craighead said some states have
Jagged in getting their payment sys-
tenn in operationN but that the Mon
tana board will s'paX on the due
date"
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-05-18
Rebekahs Go to District Convention.

A number Of Libby Rebekahs
drove to Big Fork for the district
convention Wednesday, May 10. Mrs
Emmons hampton was the official
delegate from the Libby lodge. 9th
err Rebekahs going were Mrs. Ever
EFT Dunn, MRS. George Blackwell,
Mrs. Chas. Breeder, Mrs. 4. J..
Driear, Mrs. Harold Miller, Mrs.
Nora Williamson, Miss Zella Briten-
baugh, Mrs. G. j. Martin and Mrs.
Linnie Pitcher. The ladies drove
over in three cars, most Of them
returning the same day.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-05-18
Baccalaureate Sermon.

The Rev. G.. E. Harms preached
the baccalaureate sermon at the high
school Sunday night. Mr.. Harms
spoke on the authenticity of the
scriptural version of creation, es-
pecially the origin of man as OPP
posed to the theory of evolution.
The gym was filled with an attent-
i've audience.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-05-18
Libby Gets
Large Sum For
Streets. Alleys

kilograms from both Senator
Wheeler and Senator Murray
brought the news that Presi-
dent Roosevelt on Monday ap-
proved a WPA grant of S26,982
to improve Libby streets and
alleys and sidewalks along pub
lie thoroughfares. The project
is now eligible for operation at
the discretion of Joseph E. Par
ker, state WPA administrator.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-05-18
Lewis w. LaFoe

Lewis w. LaFoe of Troy passed
away at the Troy hospital May is,
He was born August 2, 1869, at At
water, Mimi, and came to this sec
ton of the country in 1897. For
most of his life he followed the min
ing business and in the past few
years he has acted as caretaker for
a ranch near Troy.
There are no known survivors.
Services were conducted at the
Methodist church with Rev. r. ".
Crater officiating Mr.. LaFoe was
well liked by all who knew him
and many people were present at
the funeral to mourn his passing
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-05-18

This project will include general
of the streets and al
leys of the city, said Mayor Parker.
There is to be some filling and
considerable grading of streets, and
some work at the city dump. The
work contemplated will require
about a year, said Mr.. Parker
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-12-25
Ecc|es May Keep Post
On Month-to-Monih Basis

B, the Associated Press.
Believing that the next President
should be free to make his own
choice, Mariner 8. Eccles, whose
term as chairman of the Federal
Reserve System expires in February,
may remain at his post on month
to-month basis rather than accept
appointment to a full 4-year term
as chairman and a 14-year term
as member of the board
Friends have reported Mr. Eccles
is now considering what course to
take. It was said he might be APP
pointed for full 14-year term with
the understanding he could inform
the next President that he would
like to step aside to permit the
appointment of another man. In
that case, it was pointed out, the
President might ask Congress for
an exemption under the Federal
Reserve law which bars member
of the board who fails to serve
full term from returning to private
banking until two years after leav-
ing the board
In Mr. Eccles' case, such an ex-
emption would permit him to return
at once to his extensive banking in
terests in Utah, his home State.