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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-26
HOROSCOPE
MONDAY, AUGUST rs


Although this IL an unim-
portant day in planetary diree-
tion II Is a date for caution in
important activities. Adverse
aspects rule those who exercise
authority. Many obstacles viii
lie in the path of achievement.
Heart and Home: Women
should concentrate upon what
ever offers comfort and enjoy
ment to members of the family.
Memories Of days when peace
and prosperity ruled will be
more precious as the year closes
and time marches on. Girls
should look on the serious side
of life as they prepare for school
or college. Training for a voca-
ton now should be obligatory TO
daughters. whether they belong
to the prosperous class or TO the
less privileged.
Business Affairs: Interna-
tional banking will continue to
cause serious problems in the
world of commercial readjust-
ments. Secret plots among hos
tile nations may affect financial
conditions in this country. Taxes
viii be troublesome. but impera-
tive. II IL wise for men with
foresight 10 be exceedingly care
ful in promoting any ambitious
enterprise.
Persons whose birthdate 1t II
have the sugury of a year OF
activity along unusual lines OF
work or play. The months win
be memorable for young women.
Children born on this day
probably viii be energetic and
industrious. Discerning and log
ical. they may become critical
as they develop.
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PULSE OF
THE PU BLIC
so TIME FOR DEBATE

Editor, The Times: In the most
critical period Of our country's
history. politics should be laid
upon the shelf.
What would II matter whether
the Democrats or Republicans
won the election. If one Of the
cruel, goddess dictators put their
heel upon our neck.
President Roosevelt forgot
politics when he appointed Knox
and Stimson. both Republicans,
TO very important positions sim
ply because these two men were
best qualified to fiji the office.
The president did not want a
third term. but under the present
upheaval he was the best quail
fled man 10 steer our ship Of
state. and II possible keep us out
of war.
Every senator and congress-
man should be in his seat IN
Washington, and the president Of
the United States above all
others should be devoting all of
his time to the good Of our
country instead Of a cheap politi-
cal debate with Willkie.
LAURA MISKEY.
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SUNDAY. AUGUST IS

Benefic aspects dominate to-
day. Although there may be de-
pressing news in the early
morning. the day should be calm
and serene The clergy should
gain influence as religious in
terest has general awakening.
Heart and Home; This is an
suspicious date for starting 10
carry out plans for the autumn,
especially FOR the education Of
the young members OF the fam
lily. There should be clear vision
Of future contingencies that viii
affect the nation. Wise prepara-
ton for changing social and eco
nomic conditions Is urged by
the seers. Leveling OF bars di-
viding the rich and the poor VIII
be evident as wealth diminishes
and wage increases change con-
diuonS.
international Affairs: Jeal-
ousy and envy viii be manifest
ed BY southern neighbors Of the
United States. Offers Of CON-
mereial benefits from victorious
dictators viii affect relations
with certain South American
countries. but vigilance viii pro-
test the interests Of this coun-
try where complex diplomatic
problems must be solved. Naval
movements viii be sudden in the
Pacific ocean and viii test Uncle
Sans ability 10 maintain MS
authority over KEY islands.
Persons whose birthdats il Is
have the sugury Of q year Of
routine experiences Tempta-
ton 70 spend money extrsvs-
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twisted ribs. A wharf rat at
tackled him; he got a scar. In
1899, he wandered into a trap
and lost a toe. Dogs attacked
him. but he lived. He fell into
an oil stump hole. A humane so
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-26

stitution is mandatory and the
provision is self-executing. The
question naturally suggests it
self. il lotteries for charitable
purposes may be lawfully con-
Quoted and permitted. why not
lotteries for any other pur-
pose? We think that the con-
stitution provision admits Of
no exception in favor of lot
teries for charitable purposes
or for any other purpose"
1t is very plain therefore that
this patriotic organization has
no respect whatever for the laws
OF this state or the state eonsti-
tuition. BY its brazen conduct
it is saying in effect: ITO n II
with the law Look who we are
II any official dares to interfere
with US his head will be dropped
in the basket. We have the
votes and We vote as a unit l
recognize the weight Of this
argument in q community where
murders and entertainments and
other crimes are permitted to
90 unpublished. and that nothing
viii be done to stop this law
violation. Nero has been held up
to the scorn Of succeeding ages
as cold and heartless individ-
ual because he fiddled while
Rome burned. Maybe he figured
that Rome had become 50 NOR
ally and politically corrupt that
il ought to burn.
recognize the original noble
purpose OF this order-to keep
alive and burning the patriotic
impulses that naturally belong
or should belong to all our peo-
pie. But il II has reached a point
where its only purpose Is 10 cash
in on its patriotism. 10 set itself
Up as a holier than thou organ
iEation, special group who are
above the law. then II has
reached the END OF its usefulness.
and has become like the isw II
violates common nuisance
HARRY 4. JOHNSTON.
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gantly should be resisted.
Children born on this cav
probably viii be remarkably
brilliant Talents for scientific
vacations may be expected.
Keen intelligence viii marx both
boys and girls.
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OBJECTS TO VETERANS
AUTOMOBILE LOTTERY.


Editor, The Times: For a num-
Der of weeks we have had the
spectacle Of a truck carrying a
Studebaker car occupying for
the greater portion OF the day
one OF the most prominent cor
ners in our city-Eleventh and
Pacific ave. The car is the gilt
tering prize in lottery fathered
and carried on by the Ray F.
Roberts post Of the Veterans Of
Foreign Wars. Not only are
lottery tickets being sold on this
street intersection but the tick
cts are on sale in many Of the
stores and restaurants through
out the business district
The laws Of this state declare
all forms Of a lottery. no matter
by what name II may be called.
or for what purpose, to be UNI
lawful and a public nuisance,
and SAYS.
Every person who shall
eontrive. propose, or draw a
lottery, or shall assist in con-
irving. proposing or drawing
a lottery, shall be punished by
Imprisonment or by a fine OF
not more than one thousand
dollars. or by both"
The trainers Of our state con-
stitution considered lotteries so
dangerous To the welfare OF the
state that they made il provide
that our state legislature should
never pass law authorizing a
lottery. The legislature did pass
q Law authorizing lotteries for
charitable purposes. and our SUI
preme Court declared the law
unconstitutional DO not know
for what purpose this Ray r.
Roberts post has put on this
lottery. II matters not. The
Supreme Court Seattle VS.. Chin
Let 1e Wash. 4O) saws:
The language Of the con
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Experience of the past century to provide
dence that chronological improvements permanent
unemployment help bring about prolonged depressons
-Charles r. Hook. steeman. before the TNEC.
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by John Hix

and highest type gentlemen the
senate has known and highly re-
spected for ability and intellect,
is all over the lot. His political
curse is honesty, and smiling
Irish eyes that can't lie.
A quasi-New Dealer at best,
in vote-record rating, he has
inhibitions of party loyalty and
regularity Currently, while try
ing to be loyal to the New Deal,
he il unable to swallow the draft
bill, and becomes, paradoxically,
the spearhead of opposition to
the inner-circle New Deal crowd,
with the most acceptable draft
compromise.
In all probability he viii end
as he started-by being honest;
disagreeing with FDR where he
disagrees, agreeing where he
agrees. In the long run, prob
ably, the best vote-getting for
mula of ALL
The pathetic figure is Indi-
ana's Sherman SHAY" Minton.
loyal stone-faced wheel-horse Of
the New Deal. who has worn a
chain bit and double-blinkers
through most Of his senate ca
reer. Minton probably has never
disobeyed a White House vot-
ing suggestion. and has drawn
fewer real rewards from the
White House than most senators
who have been in and out
The laws of dramatic justice
and compensation clearly called
for q safe passage for him.
when Philadelphia popped up
Indiana Republican wendell
willkie. II wilkes doesn't prove
to be another Landon, which
seems improbable, Indiana is
overwhelmingly his: he is almost
certain to carry the full G. o. P.
slate with him. and Minton viii
be back in law practice.
Democratic scout reports from
Rocky Mountain states are glow
ingly optimistic, but strangely
enough cause easy pauses
among experienced Democrats
moguls for that very reason.
They like the cheering news.
but il doesn't gee with the pri-
vate apprsisals of senators from
those sections.
OF five veteran Democrats
senators who have won VIC
tories there, four predict pri-
vately that the Republicans will
carry every state, and the fifth
gives Willlie everything but
Montana. The story is essen
tally the same from Democratic
congressman. also past victors
They explain IL is a combination
Of anu-third term. anti-inter-
ventionism. and reciprocal trade
agreements.
The scout reports. Of course.
may be correct; the senators and
congressman wrong. But the
older vetera who have
learned the first Of all political
lessons: Don't kid yourself
find a disturbing parallel. symp-
tomatieally, between these Incl
dents and what was happening
in the disintegrsting c. o. P.
back IN 1892
In those days Republican field
scouts We're coming back with
roseate Hoover reports from all
parts Of the country. while
C. o. p. senators we're privately
telling Hoover ne was licked
The present experiences. they say.
Is strangely reminiscent
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PEEwEE's LUCK

A year or 80 ago Peewee the
cat was sprayed with fly poison
and licked himself. Result: ar
senic poisoning. Next, Peewee
tangled with a truck. Result:
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Mr.. FIXIT
He Fixes THINGS

70 receive attsnszon N this eel
unn letters must give neue and
address Of writer Only initials
vii - published uhsn reouea1sd-
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-02-08
BASKETBALL LEAGUE
STANDINGS.

Richard & Miller's team kept in
the league race as they defeated the
CCC team $500 The winners were
ahead from the opening whistle
Wayne Johnson swished the net
with is points for the winners,
while Stiff was most consistent for
the Gees, dropping in Ii.
The CCC b" class team won
from vastly improved Hi-Power
team by the score of 20-15. Napier
led the Gees with 8 points, while
Row SIGHTING made 8 for Hi-Power.
j. Neils Lumber defeated Troy,
who were minus two of their star
players, by the score of 47-31.
Hank" Katafzy accounted for IA of
his teams points, while George Hub
bard led Troy with IL.
The Eagles and the Merchants
were all tied up at the end of the
first quarter, but the Eagles went
on to win 1921. Gordon Daugharty
accounted for Is points, while Chris
Hanson scored IL for the Merchants.
Next week games will be between.
700, Merchants VS.. CCC; 800, Hi
Power VS.. Eagles; 900, Richard &
Miller, VS.. Troy; 1000, ]. Neils Lum-
Der VS.. CCC.
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Many New Members.
For Kootenoi Grange

The Kootenai Valley Grange held
its first regular meeting of the
month in the American Legion hall
on Friday, with large number
present. Five candidates were bal
loted on and ballots found favor
able. There were two proposals
for membership. Mrs. R. r. Beebe
read the bylaws which had been
prepared by the legislative COM
mittee
The first and second degrees were
given to class of twenty-three.
During the lecture hour that fol-
lowed, with Mrs. Hugh Slauson in
charge, several old-time patriotic
songs were sung in honor of two
great men whose birthdays are in
this month-George Washington and
Abraham Lincoln. Mrs. Lee Nixon
read the poem, Captain, Oh, My
Captain" Mrs. Slauson then gave
a demonstration on how to make a
chair from barrel, which was very
interesting. This was followed by a
quiz contest between six men and
SIX women, each to answer two
questions. The ladies won the con-
test.
The candidates then left the room
and the Grange was reopened in
the fourth degree, and the business
meeting was continued. After the
Grange closed, all joined in making
the new candidates feel welcome and
at home, while hearty lunch of
sandwiches, cake and coffee was en-
joyed.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-02-08
Top Court Says Oil
Firm Must Pay Tax

The state supreme court has held
unanimously that the Standard Oil
company of Indiana must pay the
state chain store tax, under the 1893
1aW, on the service stations the firm
leases to individuals in Montana
! The suit involved $l,674 in taxes
paid under protest. Lewis and
Clark county district court had ruled
previously that the company was
not bound to pay the tax when the
stations were leased to individuals
In its decision, the supreme court
held that the oil company controlled
the stations through the distribu-
ton of its own products, cooperative
advertising and consistent or dupli-
cative Identification of stations. The
decision also pointed out that the
tax is license levy, not property
tax
Was Enjoyable Party.
A party that escaped the notice
of the reporters was one given Tues
day night, Jan 80, by Mrs. J. A.
Krall, with Mrs. A. A. Wood assist
ing hostess 1t was regular meet
ing Of birthday club, the guest
OF honor this time being Mrs. A. E.
Blackwell. Advantage was taken of
the gathering to also honor Mrs.
Clay Morden with a stork shower.
The Krall home was prettily dec
Grated with yellow daffodils. Fa-
vors for each guest consisted of pa
per shoes in pastel shades filled
with candy and nuts.
Each lady had been requested to
bring baby picture with her and
these were used as the basis for a
guessing contest. Mrs. Chas. Bree-
den identified the most Of them and
won a prize. Refreshments were
served.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Jaqueth of
Missoula visited at the E. E. Jaqueth
home here yesterday. They left last
night on the Empire Builder for
Bellingham, Wash, where they ex-
pect to visit for ten days or so. They
will visit here when returning to
Missoula.
The Lunae Dies Bridge Club met
at the home of Mrs. Russell Little
on January 80. High score prize
was won by Mrs. Vernon Bessey
second high by Mrs. Everett Dunr
and the consolation by Mrs. Walter
Kemp. A delicious lunch was
served by the hostess.
Word has been received by Libby
relatives that Miss Frances Schnei
der and Mr.. Lester Oman were mar
ried in Everett, Wash, on Janu
airy 26. The happy couple are re
siding at 11l512 Walnut street il
Everett. Many Libby friends vii
extend congratulations and hes
wishes.
Mrs. Harold Miller and Mrs. c. w
Gildea were hostesses at a pleasan
bridge dessert Tuesday afternoon a
2 o'clock, the affair being held a
the home of Mrs. Miller. After til
serving, contract was played. Mr.:
Frank Warner took the high. scor
award while the consolation went
Mrs. Jack SWarens. The Valentin
motif was noticeable in the dec
orative scheme for the afternoon.
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Hospital Notes.

William Newton of Warland is {
patient.
February 2, born to Mr.. and Mrs
William Kennelty, a boy.
February 4, born to Mr.. and Mrs
William Smith, girl.
February 5, born to Mr.. and Mrs
Cole McDougal1 of Troy, a boy.
Mrs. Stuart Risley fell Friday ev
ening and broke her right leg. She
is being treated at the hospital.
The small son of Fred Munsel un
derwent an operationslast Thursday
Axel Rosenquist's Small son wa!
operated upon Wednesday.
Mrs. Albert Bitterman was admit
ted as surgical patient last Tues
day.
Ralph Roberts underwent minor
operation on his knee Tuesday ev.
ening.
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Firemen Enjoy Party.

The regular monthly meeting OF
the Libby Fire Department was
held last Friday evening at the Fire
mems quarters of the city hall. A
number of guests were present tc
enjoy the meeting and the social
affair afterwards which was the an
nual clam feed.
The CLAIMS were prepared by Chez
Al Richard-40 pounds of them
and placed before the hungry crew
who Wastsd no time in disposine
OF them. Every person present was
well pleased with the efforts of the
chef.
Cards were played by the boys
and fine time was had by all
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Leonia Young Man
WEEDS Bonners Ferry Girl

(Bonners Ferry Herald)
Miss Loretta Mesenbrink and
John Leonard were united in mar
riage at St. AIMS Catholic church
at 7:30 o'clock Monday morning,
the marriage vows being read by
Rev. FIR. Haegy.
Following the wedding ceremony
the nuptial mass was conducted by
Fir. Haegy, organ music for the
mass being played by Mrs. Regi-
maid Stubs, of Lewiston, Idaho.
A large. company of friends and
relatives of the contracting couple
were present.
Attending the bride and groom
were Miss Loretta Dunnigan, a
teacher Of the local schools, and
Francis Mccormack, a cousin of
the bridegroom. AT the conclusion
Of the nuptial mass the newlyweds
and relatives and immediate mem
bers of the wedding party were
served a wedding breakfast at the
M & l.. cafe. The host at the break
fast was ]. G. Leonard, father OF
the bridegroom, and prominent
resident of the Leonia district.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard left at
1890 o'clock on the Empire Build
er on their honeymoon trip, plan
ming to spend several days at Deni-
son, Iowa. visiting at the home Of
Mrs. Leonard's parents, Mr.. anc
Mrs. Frank Mesenbrink, and to at.
tend the golden wedding anniver
sary of Mrs. Leonard's uncle ane
aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Mesen
brink. From Denison the couple
will 60 to haywood, Ill, suburb
of Chicago, to make their futur,
home, Mr.. Leonard having EN-
ployment with Swift & Co., one 0
the largest meat packing firms Q
| Chicago.
Mrs. Leonard came here fror
| Denison, Iowa, in December, 1913!
| shortly after accepting a positio
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-02-08

A. A. Wood was business visi-
tor in Spokane last weekend.
New arrivals in silk dresses
Cheffs. 1t
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Fircmen Refeat Rinkeydinks.

A large number of fans enjoyed
the softball game on ice between
the Firemen and the Rinkydinks last
Sunday at the public rink. The
final score was in favor of the Fire
men, liz.
This is the second game of this
type to take place here and many
people came out to witness it. Rink
managers Davidson and Gompf state
there will be game every Sunday
if the ice is suitable.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-02-08
Rainbow Girls Entertain DeMolays

MONDAY evening at the Masonic
temple the Order of Rainbow enter
tanned the members of DeMolay al
a potluck supper.
Approximately SO young people
were present to enjoy the delicious
food. After everyone had finished
Ernest Staley took charge of the
affair and introduced a number of
people who responded with a few
words.
After the dinner the DeMolay
lodge met in regular session and
held initiation for eight candidates.
Those who were admitted to mem
bership are. Douglas Stickney, Tom
my Brinton, Gordon Ferguson, Mel
vim Heath, Edward Mooney, Jack
Midyett, Roland Powell and Bob
Adamson.
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va 10 CAL
IA s ! y FF

A. A. Wood was a business visi-
tor in Spokane last weekend.
New arrivals in silk dresses
Cheff's. II
| Perry Wilson of Troy was BUSH
ness visitor in Libby Wednesday,
Rev. A. ]. Stuart went to Billings
Monday, returning to Libby Thurs
day.
Just few more days of Clearance
sale prices,-Cheff's. 1t.
Mrs. Gene Crush Of Troy was
transacting business in Libby on
Monday.
The w. c. T. u. will meet with
Mrs T. A. Staudacher on Thursday,
Feb. is.
The w. O. r. M. sewing club will
meet at the home of o-Worker
Fraser on February g.
Reduced prices on Litening bat
teries. Litening Service. 1t
Mr.. and Mrs. Don Leach and Don
2Claypool motored to Kalispell Sat-
urday evening and returned Sun
day.
Rummage Sale by M. E. Junior
Aid on February "a at Community
Hail. 1888
Miss Adeline Bruyer and Darrell
Logan of Kalispell visited the w.
G. Seims home Tuesday and We'd
nesday.
The '06 club met at the home of
Mrs. Joe Kujawa yesterday. At the
games Mrs. Paul Stamschror came
out with high prize.
Miss LoDema Krebs left Monday
to return to Boise, Ida, after having
spent several weeks here with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Krebs.
Dreadnaught Tire Chains. 600xl6
and 55xl7 at Clearance prices. Liten-
ing Service. 1t
T. c. Cummings of Salt Lake City,
auditor for the Shell Oil Co, was in
Libby the first of the week on his
regular audit of Shell business here.
A. 0. U. w. Valentine dance Fri
day night, Feb. 8. Members and in
vited friends. 1t
Mrs. Gordon Cornell returned
during the week from DeadWood
S. D., where she had visited with
her daughter and little granddaugh-
ter.
To better serve its customers, The
First State Bank will not observe
Lincoln's birthday this year but will
remain open for business Monday
February 18th. II
The city council met Tuesday
night in regular session but had nc
business to transact aside from rou-
tine matters. 1t was the shortest
session held for many months.
Misses Alice Larson, Solveie
Ramlo and Vesta Knoke and Lee
Harmon, Robert Larson and Dicl
Hennessy motored to Whitefish las
Sunday to enjoy bit Of skiing
The w. 0. T. M. sewing club me
at the home of Mrs Chef Smith
February and made fancy worl
for the carnival. AT the close o
the afternoon pot luck lunch wa
enjoyed.
Senior Methodist Aid will hold
Valentine tea at the Methods
Church. Everyone cordially in
vited
\ The regular meeting of the Won
en- of the Moose was held at tn
Moose hall February g. After tn
business session and initiation of on
candidate, all enjoyed lunc
served by Co-workers Bitterma
and Downing.
Members of the Wood family SUI
prised Mrs. George Wood at he
home Saturday evening on the OF
casion of her birthday. Only tn
immediate family were present an
cards were enjoyed. Refreshmen
were served later in the evening.
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Entertains at Bridge.

Mrs. Joe Kujawa entertained a
group of ladies Friday night, three
tables of contract being in play. The
affair was in the nature of a valen-
tine party, with the valentine motif
carried out in the decorations and
refreshments. Prize winners for
the evening were Mrs. A. N. Rich
ard, with high score, and Mrs. Earl
SWitzer with low score.
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as stenographer for the First Ma
tional Bank, and continuing her
work until a couple of weeks ago.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard are well
and favorably known in the COM
munity and a host of friends join
with the Herald in extending con-
CALCULATIONS and wishes for life
time of happiness and prosperity.
Libby people will be interested
in the above news, as both the
bridegroom and his father are well
known here.
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Troy Pioneer Passes.

Cypress Mcdonald, rs, died at his
home near Troy January rs. He had
been a resident of that country since
1916.
Mr.. Mcdonnell was born at Sears
buro, Iowa. He is survived by his
wife, four daughters and two sons
Funeral services were at the
Methodist church in Troy, Janu-
airy 20.