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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-01-18
Large Number Enjoy
Installation and Program

A large number of Rebekahs and
Odd Fellows were present at in
stallation ceremonies last Monday
night of the newly elected officers
OF Medorah Rebekah Lodge No. So.
The newly installed officers were as
follows:
Noble grand, Eva Maize; vice
grand, Ruth hampton; recording sec
rotary, Minnie Lamey;@ financial
secretary. Fannie May Brfndiey;
treasurer, Grace Brown; chaplain,
Bernardine Bockman; right support
err to noble grand, Minnie Harms;
left supporter to noble grand,
Blanche Martin. warden. Cora Pad
dock; conductress. Mildred Buck,
outside sentinel, May thinner; in
side sentinel Esther Larson; right
supporter to vice grand, Irene Pet
erson; left supporter to vice grand,
Zella Britenbaugh; past grand, Hes
ter Dunn; musician, Ethel Pitcher.
After the business meeting love-
ly program was given. Two songs
by Carl Crane, accompanied by Miss
Inez Ratekin on the piano and Rob-
ert Bigelow on the violin. A sketch
of the life of Thomas Wildly, found
err of the Odd Fellows order, was
read by Miss Grace Day. ~
At the close of the program all
were invited to the dining room, to
partake of a delicious lunch.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-01-18
Commercial Club
To Meet Saturday

The regular monthly meeting of
the Libby Commercial Club will
take place next Saturday evening
at the Presbyterian church parlors
at $50 o'clock. The membership
committee, under the guidance Of
Gale Weidner, will be in charge of
the meeting. 1t is expected that a
large number of members and
guests will be present for those of
the committee have done bang up
job selling tickets for the affair.
The dinner will be served by the
ladies of the Presbyterian church
and will be aon the table" at ex-
actly the above mentioned hour.
There is no need to try to describe
the good points of dinners prepared
by this group for the points are all
good
Entertainment will be looked af-
ter by Wayne Kemper, musical di-
rector OF the local schools. Mr..
Kemper has promised not only fine
entertainment, but also music that
will bring great pleasure to both
the ear and sole.
Immediately following the above
mentioned features d short business
session will be held at which i'm
portant matters pertaining to the
good of the community and vicinity
will be discussed and voted upon.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-01-18

Talk Over
Fish, Game
Will Make Careful Study
Regarding Planting of
Sockeye Salmon.
TO LOOK INTO SEVEN
COUNTY ASSOCIATION

The Libby Rod and Gun Club
met last Friday evening at the city
hall. Approximately IS members
and guests were present and Earl
SWitzer opened the meeting on
scheduled time.
The first business taken care OF
was that of the Seven County As
ISOLATION" which has to do with
the procurement of better Wildlife
Legislation and protection through
organization.
President Switzer intends to at
tend the Wildlife meeting in Bill
ings January Il and % and while
there will secure more data con-
corning the. association and its
workings.
It was decided that a. thorough
investigation should be staged to
determine the logical places in
which to plant sockeye salmon. The
discussion ended by deciding to
plant some of the salmon in the
Kootenai river and some in land
lock lake and then determining the
best place in which to plant future
spawn.
The club went on record as be-
ing in favor of keeping all fish and
spawn Matched at the local hatch
cry in this vicinity
After the meeting those present
enjoyed refreshments and cards.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-01-18
.rocers' Overhead
Set At 10 Per Cent

The state railroad and public
service commission, after lengthy
hearings in the capacity of Montana
trade commission, has set the gro
Gerry store overhead for this state
at 10 per cent, and termed 1t the
probable cost of doing business. =
The ruling pointed out that add
ing 10 per cent to the invoice or re
placement cost of groceries would
not give merchants any profit.
Under terms of the unfair prac-
tees act, a merchant selling an ar
ticle below cost, and the cost of do
ing business as determined by the
board at hearings, is guilty of a
misdemeanor. The law was passed
by the 1887 legislature to proven.
the selling Of some items at cost or
less to stimulate trade.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-01-18
Presidents Boil
On Jonuory 80

Preparations are under way for
the annual Presidents Ball to be
given in Moose hall on Tuesday
evening, Jan. 80, says Alfred S.
Olson, Lincoln county chairman.
Dancing will begin at $50 and mu-
sic will be furnished by The Quin-
tettes.
This ball will honor the 58th
birthday of President Roosevelt. 1t
will continue the work started a
number Of years ago when some
one had the happy thought of hold
ing these balls throughout the ma
ton and devoting the proceeds to
the amelioration or the victims of
infantile paralysis and helping to
pay the costs of extensive research
into what causes that dread disease
and searching for possible cure.
Seven years ago the movement
started when President Roosevelt
himself a victim, began to surround
himself with people interested in
stamping out the battling disease
Two years ago the National Founda-
Itint was formed. This year, enc
half at the funds raised will be re-
tanned in each community to organ
ize chapters ready for instant action
whenever the terrible sickness ap-
pears. The other half goes to the
National Foundation for research
education, administration and emer-
gency uses.
Someone has truly said.
Nobody knows its cause, where
or how hard it will strike 1t car
appear right in your own com
munity, in your own neighborhood
right in your own home.
1T causes panic, despair ano
death; leaves in its wake a pitiful
causalty list of little children with
bent bodies, Withered arms ano
wasted legs.
1.-THE President believes it can be
brought under control only if every
man, woman and child unite in the
common cause. The entire country
is being organized. With the chap,
ters in operation, it is expected
that a great percentage of the vic
TINS of an epidemic will be saved
from becoming permanently Grip.
pled.'
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-01-18
Mrs. III. w. GRAY Passes.

Word was received recently by
Mr.. and Mrs. M. D. Rowland of the
death Of Mrs. w. II. Gray, we'll
known former resident of this city.
Mrs. Gray passed away at the home
of her son In Glasgow late last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gray were resi-
dents of Libby for almost 20 years
where Mr.. Gray was partner of
Mr. Rowland in the law and abstract
business. From here they moved to
Oregon where Mr.: Gray set up a
business of his own. He died some
time ago.
Mrs. Gray is survived by her son,
Charles, and his family and by a
daughter, Mrs. John Harberd and
family, of Council, Idaho. She was
laid to rest beside her husband at
Weiser, Idaho.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-01-18
Club Women
p AN Jubilee.
Celebration
Will Pay Honor to Out
Standing Pioneer Women
of Montana.
STRESS GOOD DONE
IN EACH COMMUNITY

The club women of Libby, Troy
and Eureka will be interested in
the news that swinging into the
final lap Of their club year, Mon
tana's 1879 federated women's clubs
are taking part in the General Fed
Grafton golden jubilee celebration
under the leadership Of Mrs. ]. H..
Morrow, of Moore, general chair
man for the state. Birthday parties
with cash gifts to the mother or
ganization hold the spotlight. Mrs.
Morrow reports. Numbers of clubs
are planning pageants in which both
local club history and that of the
national organization will be por-
trayed. Contests are being held in
each district of the state to select
an original march and song and to
choose a flower which will be sub
mitted in national competition.
Winning entries will be adopted as
official by the national federation.
In charge Of the various features
of the jubilee celebration are the
following Montana chairmen serv-
ing Mrs. Morrow: Pageantry, Mrs.
Vesta Robbins, Bozeman; flower
contest, Mrs. Max Zimmerman. Bill
ings, march and song contest, Mrs.
C. E. Sine, Bozeman; pioneer club
woman, Mrs. d. ]. Kane, East Hell
ena; junior participation, Mrs. j. Fl.
Schwartz, Anaconda; club extension,
Mrs. Howard Bogart, Poplar; birth
day parties, Mrs. ]. E Young, Fair
field; radio, Mrs. E.. G. Hall, Mis-
soula; publicity, Miss Nora E. Har-
Der, Fort Benton; speakers bureau,
Mrs. Oliver y. Smith, Anaconda,
state flag, Mrs. Dollie Dean Bur-
CESS, Helena.
Important in the jubilee is the
selection and honoring Of pioneer
members in every club in the state.
Honor the pioneer women in your
local club and in the state and ma
tional federation who have con-
tributed so much to the forward
march Of wpmGo, says Mrx. Nor
row. 4Delve into the history OF the
| federation and learn what prompt
ed the start Of this great organiza-
ton which has grown from SO clubs
to more than $4,000 clubs with q
membership of more than two mil
lion. Sum up the benefits derived
in your community, state and nation
due to the activities of club women"
From among the outstanding pio-
neer club women of the various
districts, choice will be made for
Montana's entries in the national
contest in which rs of the fedora
tons most illustrious women are
to be honored. Provision is made
also for tribute to leaders who have
passed beyond
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-01-18
Libby Youth Receives
Appointment to Annapolis

Word was received here recently
that Bob Nolop, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Glen Nolop OF this city, has
received the principal appointment
for this year from this state to
Annapolis. The appointment was
given by Senator Murray.
Bob took the civil service exam
ination last fall and received second
high. The young man who made
the high grade took advantage of
Senator Wheeler's appointment.
The fortunate young man will be
required to take minor examina-
ton at Bozeman, where he is now
attending college, before he will be
enrolled at the naval academy this
spring.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-01-18
Chamber of Commerce
Drive Brings in $4,000

The Chamber of Commerce bud
get campaign this week Melted
1921 in the canvass of the city
Tuesday and yesterday. Follow up
work is expected to bring in the
total OF at least $1,000 that had been
set rs the goal.
Several canvassing teams, using
the names of prominent basketball
teams, competed for honors in the
work. The Tennessee Volunteers,
led by Bonner Hooks, took first
place, Bill O'Hern's Grizzlies were
second, Roy Spencer's Huskies third,
and George Bryan's Trojans were
fourth, with Herb Lees Bobcats
folloWing-Park County News.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-01-18
Important Officials
Visit Libby Post

A $50 dinner, followed by spe-
cial meeting, was held Thursday
evening, January II, by Austin
Reedy Post No 81 and the Aux
THIS was 70 honor Legiionnair1e 60 o.
ficials who have been holding =
series OF post conferences.
Post commander, DR.. ]. r. Camp
bell, presided and introduced the
guests of honor who were greeted
individually by the Posts official
yell
Important matters were dis
cussed, relative to the Legion's pro-
gram on legislation, Americanism,
employment, and rehabilitation.
June w. Valient, of Denver, ma
tional field secretary, spoke on the
monetary benefits for disabled vet
Grams or their widows, and dis
cussed combat injury cases.
Robert Downs of Helena, state
placement officer, told of the fine
work being accomplished by the
Veterans Placement Agency, where
by qualified ex-soldiers or their
widows are obtaining employment.
Herbert KILLER, also of Helena,
state adiutant, said in part as fol-
lows: THE American Legion is the
finest organization to which anyone
can belong. Its members are real
ly doing things and they should be
proud of the work accomplished in
rehabilitation and child welfare"
THE Dies committee was the
baby of the American Legion, and
/ urge every Post to support this
work for a continuation of the in
vestigation.
4'The membership of the Ameri-
can Legion is larger this year than
at the same time last year. Last
years membership in this state was
approximately $500. To date there
are about $3.50 members. 1t is hoped
to reach 1000 by the end of this
year. The Auxiliary membership
/ was approximately 400 in 1899.
Today they have 5000 members. A
fine number to maintain and foster
Americanism."
Richard Hardie of Kalispell, COM
nander of district Me- who was
also present, said he would make his
official visit to the local post at a
later date.
Allen Hanson, of Kalispell, ex-
pressed his pleasure in being able
to attend this meeting.
The group left the same meeting
for Eureka, where another meeting
was held January IL.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-01-18
State Spends Less
Thon 1t Collects

Montana spent more and collect
ed more last year than it did in 1888,
but she still kept the outgo below
the income, according to a state
ment by State Auditor John J.
Holmes The state took in $38, 802,-
6431.8 during the year, and war
rants issued against the state to-
tailed So, 282, 356 88, the auditor said.
Receipts for last year were S.
004, 30574 more than those in 1888,
while 1889 expenditures were only
$2,452, 1888 above the 1888 mark.
January and December OF last year
were the months of highest income,
with the two bringing the state
about $4,000, 900.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-01-18
Two Libby Couples
Remove to MissOula

Two of Libby's most popular
young couples left for Missoula to
make their homes in that city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rudy Moholt re-
turned from that city Wednesday
to move the remainder of their per-
sonal belongings to their new home.
They left Friday morning. Mr.. Mo-
holt recently purchased the Clausen
Refrigeration company in Missoula.
The nature of the business requires
the employment of several men and
his territory will include MiSsoula
and all of the surrounding vicinity.
He is the agent for Kelvinator prod
ucty.
Mr.. and Mrs. Art Greeley Aft
Saturday and will make their hoGne
in Missoula for six month period
while Mr.. Greeley does special work
for the forest service. He will work
at the experiment station and II
detailed upon flood control
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-01-18
Must Have Auto Plates
Not Later Than Feb. |

Highway Patrolman George Mou-
rar wishes to announce that auto
mobile plates expire January 3lst
and February LIST must see 1910
plates on all cars. Drivers licenses
expire December 81, 1889, and all
persons driving cars should have
the proper license at this time.
February | Mr.. Mourar will be-
gin systematic surveillance and
will not hesitate to make arrests
when he finds drivers without the
proper licenses.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-01-18
To Hold Youth Meet

Prominent Montanans repre-
senting the state, the federal
government and business, labor
and religion will gather in Hell
ena January % for conference
with Aubrey Williams OF Wash
ington, d. c., national youth
administrator, in an effort to
find ways and means Of plac-
ing moresyoung people In pri-
vatc employment. Similar meet
ings are being held In other
states in an effort to reduce the
number Of unemployed youth.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-01-18
DEWEY MAY VISIT.

Republicans in Montana were
busy this week making preliminary
preparations for the expected vi1t
of Thomas E. Dewey OF New York,
candidate for the Republican NOM
ination for the presidency. Dedr
mite word regarding the visit s4Eas
not been received, but it wa9 OK
pected the Republican candidate
will visit in Helena while passing
through the state before the nation
al convention.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-01-18

Rural Schools Sell
Many Christmas Seals

The children of the rural schools
OF Lincoln county made very fine
showing in the 1889 sale of tuber-
culosis seals. The total amount
sold, s7l.45, is the largest amount
OF seals ever sold by students of
rural schools in this county.
Mrs. Jessie Fagerberg. county SUI
perlntendent and chairman of the
rural school seal sale, reports that
the largest sale before this year was
in 1887 when the sale amounted
to 1881.
Many of the schools win prizes,
such as health equipment for their
schools as rewards for their serv-
ices.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-01-18
Gets Forest Funds

The federal department of ag-
ricuIture has allocated $695,750
for construction and mainte-
nance OF roads in national for
ests In Montana this year, 1t
has been announced The de-
partmcnt also has set aside
S375,126 for truck roads and
trails through the forests.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-01-18
First State Bank
Elects New Officers

The regular organization meeting
of the First State Bank of Libby
took place last Thursday evening in
the directors room of the bank.
]. F. Fennessy was reelected
president and the following were
elected to new posts. r. w. Smith
berger, vice president, O. r. Tone
cashier, and Archie Minde, assist
ant cashier.
The same directors will hold their
positions. They are: F. r. Baney
Fred F. Clark, r. w, SmithberRer
L. ]. Olson, L. S. WEIGH, Walter
Neils and ]. F. Fennessy.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-01-18
FUEL BILLS CUT.

An outlay of $38,725 for modern
equipment at three institutions
saved the state $4,000 during the
last year, according to report by
w. L. Fitzsimmons, clerk for the
state board of examiners. The new
equipment was installed at the state
penitentiary at Deer Lodge, the
state training school at Boulder and
the state soldiers home at Column
bia Falls.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-01-18
Hospital Notes.

Junior O. Bennett, a CCC youth
from Ohio who is stationed at the
local camp, was operated on last
Thursday for appendicitis.
Pete Bessir was treated last Sat-
urday for a lacerated foot due to
an axe wound.
R. H. Pattie of Troy, an employee
of the ]. Neils Lumber companp re-
ceived treatment for an axe wound
on his foot.
Mrs. Manly Brandenburg Of Troy
was discharged Tuesday. =
Howard Eggert, son Of August
Eggert, was discharged Monday.
January Is, born to Mr.. and Mrs.
A. ]. Agather, a boy.
George Smith of Troy was ad
mitted as patient Saturday.
Louis Hawkins was admitted Sat
urday for treatment.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-01-18
Says Cupid Not Very Active.

Fred F. Clark, clerk of the dis
trict court, announced yesterday
that 30 marriage licenses had been
issued during 1889.
Mr.. Clark stated this was about
an average number and that Cupid
has not been overly active in this
section for some time.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-01-18
Petrol To Tighten Up

Supervisor Lou Boedecker OF
the state highway patrol has
announced that his organization
will conduct = vigorous cam
paign to rid the highways Of
drunken, reckless and careless
drivers this year. Strict en-
forccmcnt Of regulations and
safety educational campaigns
will be joined to make the high
ways safer, the patrol super
visor said.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-01-18
Vaccinating Students at Troy.

DR.. j. M. Cairns left this after
noon for Troy where he is attend
ing the vaccination of approximately
100 students for diphtheria. In
three weeks he will again go to that
city to perform the second innoc-
ulation.
Friday the students of the Libby
schools will receive the same treat
ment.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-01-18
Will Draw jury.

According to Clerk of the Court
Fred F. Clark the next session of
district court will be held Janu-
airy %. AT that time Judge j. E.
lockwood will draw a jury and set
a jury term.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-01-18
Warns OF Icy Highway

Patrolman George Mourar issued
a statement yesterday saying No 2
highway between Libby and Kalis-
pell is very slippery and icy. He
warns all motorists to drive very
careful on this section of road.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-01-18
Women at Work

In practically one-sixth of the ur-
ban families in this country the only
wage earners are women.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-01-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Andy Granmo of
Missoula visited at the John Minde
home last week.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-01-18

E. r. Mackey and small son mo-
tored to Standpoint Sunday and
spent the day visiting with relatives.
They returned Monday
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-01-18

Byron Pitcher, Mike Miller and
Bud Clark were visitors in Kalispell
Saturday evening and Sunday.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-01-18
OBITUARY.
Marie Lee Nixon

Marie Lee was born in Iowa,
January %, 1877. She passed away
here January 10.
At the age of six years she moved
with her parents to Cloud county,
Kansas. May 5, 1897, she was mar
-ried to Oscar A Nixon at Manhat-
tan, Kansas, where they lived un-
til 1903 when they moved to a
homestead in Colorado.
In 1912 they moved to Big Horn
county, Montana. The trip was
made III a covered wagon. 7+''''
1t was in 1922 when they moved
to Libby She was a charter mem
Der of the Libby Farm Womans
club and prominent in other COM
munity affairs.
She is survived by her husband,
three daughters, Mrs. Othel Bache,
Mrs. Maria Williams and Mrs. Ruth
Rice, and four sons, Lloyd H., Worth
H., Lee and Enos, all of Libby. One
daughter, Rebecca Mary, preceded
her in death in December, 1922.
She is also survived by 19 grand
children and the following broth
ers and sisters. Ellen Hammond,
Los Angeles, Rose Jane Gooding,
Winston, Mo-, Alice Lee Baker, a
resident of Kansas, Daniel Wesley
Lee Of Winston, Mo-, Louis Lee who
is now in California, and Clayton
Lee Of Idona, Kansas
Funeral services were held at the
Gompf chapel last Saturday after
noon with Rev. F. A. Dalton of
ficiating. Interment was at the
Libby cemetery.
Roycie Louise Wilkes ss
Roycie Louise Wilkes, four-month
old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Roy
Wilkes, passed away at the Libby
hospital last Monday morning.
Services were held at the Comp
funeral home yesterday at three
O'Clock with Rev. Freisen official
Ting. She was laid to rest at thu
Libby cemetery.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-01-18

These estimated increases in pri-
vate construction are, naturally
predicated on two assumptions in
addition to the expected improve
ment in industrial activity. The first
assumption is that the United States
will maintain its neutrality through
out 1910, that there will be no con-
demonstrating catastrophe in
Europe, and that there will be no
greatly increased RECOMMENDATION by
Government of our industry, bust
ness and construction during the
year; all these matters are very
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