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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-04-04
Seniors Stage Production
Is Successful

Friday night the senior class pre-
scented its annual class play entitled
THE Eyes of Tlaloc." As a result
Of the sincere efforts of the adver-
tixing committee and of the reputa-
ton the senior class has for COM
mendable dramatic work, large
crowd attended.
Orchids 90 to Doug Stickney for
his excellent portrayal of Nawa,
the Indian, and to Edward Wood
ruff, who SO capably took the part
OF Fudge" Vera Jean Vinion, as
"Amandy," really stole the show
supported by her dominant hus-
band, Ezra, whose part was taken
by Magyar Ronning. Russell Allen
and Priscilla Frank, as the Spanish
brother and nster, enacted admir-
ably rather difficult character parts,
while Betty Baker gave very real
istic rendition of a southern girl
from Georgia
Richly Neils, as Tommy, the pug
ilistic young archeologist, by far
surpassed his own records in past
performances and was capably sup
ported by Mary Cornell as Nancy.
Lenore Martin took the part of a
typical Western girl, and played as
well as looked the part Of perfec-
tion-even to the extent of con-
Stunning vast quantities of steak be-
forehand and nibbling candy bar
while she conversed with the Pro
1emor'-none other than Forrest
Potter, whose beard and glasses and
scholarly attitude will soon become
! habitual part OF his daily make
up-sp often does he don them for
dramatic productions.
George Stasviken, who moved
cautiously about behind the secret
panels, proved to be the rightful
owner Of the ranch--John Wayne.
To oil the stage managers, prompt
ers, designers and makeup direc-
tors 90 credit for making this years
senior play one that will long be
remembered.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-04-04
Musical Assembly Features
Mixed Chorus

Last Tuesday Mr.. Kemper pre-
scented another musical assembly for
the junior high and high school in
the junior high auditorium.
The mixed chorus sang "As Tor
rents In Summer" and To-day There
n Ringing" Next GeOrEi1nna
eims played Prelude in c Sharp
inor" by Rachmaninoff. Then the
rlS' sextette sang Chinese Lula
= and I'm SilApt Night" The
f1ed chorus Nlheated a medley
\ Montana soM hid, to end the
fuBram, they xang the Libby high
(hool "AfAa Mater which was
Imposed by Mary Cornell and Bet
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-04-04

creased taxes ON the other.
Important in these White House
discussions were the future activi-
ties of the Federal Works agency.
The rate of disbursement on its
present program is S248, 600, 900 a
month but will drop to $4,000, 900
by December.
In this connection there was much
discussion of the proposal of Sen.
James M. Mead of New York, to
make $500, 900 available for long
term government loans for hospital,
water and sewerage construction
about 20 per cent of PWA's 1888
program.
Sen. Robert F. Wagner of New
York is willing to combine this with
the proposed $4,000. 900 hospital
construction subsidy. This hospital
item, incidentally, is the only excep-
ton the President seems willing to
make in cutting off direct grants
He has been much interested in the
problem of small communities
which apparently cannot afford to
finance their own hospitals.
Up ON Capitol Hill there has not
been an equal interest in the Presi-
dents public health ideas, but for
such small amount, and in con-
nection with the bigger spend-lend
scheme, the reaction may be diff
foront
NO CUT IN WPA FUNDS
Under the circumstances it is be-
coming extremely dubious whether
congress- will accept or that the
White House will insist on cut in
WPA funds to one billion dollars for
the next fiscal year, as tentatively
proposed in the Roosevelt budget
message. Already definite lines are
forming in congress to boost this
figure should F. D. R. himself not
do SO when he submits definite
estimate. Farm bloc members,
pleased with the big boost N their
appropriation, have been much in
conference with the pro-PWA spend
ing bloc, and an understanding is
in the making.
The President probably took a
good deal OF quiet satisfaction In
questioning congressional leaders
about the tax situation. He asked
if, in view OF the boost OF the farm
appropriations, anything had been
done about his suggestion for taxes
to meet extraordinary national
defense appropriations. The lead-
ers told him they had been too busy
with other matters to consider 1t.
This was far from the truth, unless
the word consider" Is taken to
mean formal consideration In .
committee, There il scarcely sen
ator or q representative who has
not thought and talked lot about
it. And the answer is still mo. =
No new taxes will be imposed this
year.
BURY LAST SENATE RATCHET
Feuds seem to be old-fashioned--
threafpninr to pass into htStOry-SC
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-04-04
Happy Birthday:
Barbara Luxa ......-......April
April Z
Communications to the Editor.
Libby High School
1871 Style?

Looking ahead for one full year
to picture that may not seem SO
fantastic and yet may be practical
for our own local situation, suppose
we were to find an additional high
school teacher. taking care of some
of the activities desired but not
now feasible. Over a period Of 10
to Is years, the high school faculty
has remained the same in number,
despite the fact that our enrolment
has doubled during that time. Mod
ern education is trending toward a
more complete schedule of vocation
al subjects, particularly designed
for the great majority of students
who do not 60 on to college. We
are beginning to realize that our
college preparatory program does
not fit the needs Of the majority Of
our students.
To be specific, one more year OF
manual training, for the sopho-
mores, thereby providing an oppor-
tunity for the students to become
efficient in the handling of tools,
cabinet making, furniture making,
etc, would be provided. In addition
to the present one-half year Of cook
ing and one-haH year of sewing, an
additional half-year OF each could
be provided. One additional course
in junior business training and COM
mercial arithmetic would provide
information for our present-day bus
mess world A corrective and pre-
ventive physical education program,
giving to all students individual at
tention and exercise would correct
this years deficiency wherein all
the high school girls and a goodly
percentage of the boys are without
physical training of any kind. Pub
lie speaking, debates, and dramatics
we recognize as an art that all Of us
desire, but few of us realize. Our
musical department, somewhat as
the mother hen trying to cover 9
large brood of chicks, has a gi-
gantic job trying to provide the
needs Of the entire music system
An additional part-time teacher, al
least for the grade school, would be
help to provide more adequate
program.
To sum up, one teacher additional
for the high school, by taking four
or five courses, could relieve other
teachers of the system to care fol-
its practical program. And a full
time secretary for the office is al
most imperative, to relieve the adj
ministration of the greater amount
of detail
! Many recognize the need for these
adjustments and some move will un-
doubtedly be made.
CARL CRANE.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-04-04

stop federal grams
to state and local
communities, but is
willing for the gov
eminent to lend
C o n S i d e r a b | G
a m Gun S. T h u S
would be avoided
the two horns of the
die m m a W hich
forced the drastic
budget cuts in the
bud get me SIS age
last January in
ere ased debt limit
on one hand and in
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-04-04
Let's Check Up On:

Sally Hunter, 80, who Is attend
ing the Cheney Normal School in
Cheney, Wash;
Andrew Spranger, '33. who is now
teaching school in Roy, Mont;
Mildred Buck, 80, who il doing
office work in the Lincoln County
court house;
Frances Keller, 80, who is teach
ing music In PASADENA, Wash,
Isabel Kienitz, 81, whD is now
Mrs. A. J. Agather of Libby;
Betty hampton. 80, who is Mrs.
Charles Luscher OF Libby.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-04-04
Ye Sch0Ole Nerves
( Biased on Ye Truthe)

Does Duane have trouble with his
eyes, or does he just wink from
force OF habit7 "Oh, Ma, he's making
eyes at mel"
Flashl Bob Flesching. having
nothing else to do, counted hangers
for Mr.. Rounds last week. Bob has
announced that he has begun his
career as a professional counter.
For a nominal sum, he will count
anything from the number of bricks
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-04-04

Judge What is the defendants
reputation for truthfulness?"
Witness-"Excellent, your honor
I've known him to admit he had
fished all day without getting a sim
gle bite"
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-04-04
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
Reported by the Lincoln County
Abstract Company.

ABSTRACT Company
Wyman H. Heweitt to Walter III.
Kessell, W. D. lot 3, block 10, South
Libby.
Marshall r. Karnes to Clifford
Anderson, w. d. lots IL and Is,
block /, Karnes Addition, Libby.
Carl E. Franklin ct al to A. ].
Thomas, w. D. W1kNEMNW14,
HWMNWA, Sec. rs. Twp. 81 n,
Rye. 81 w. NJ M. and Tract Nv be
ing parts of lots 3 and 5 in SEA-
NWA, Sec. 3, Twp. 80 N, Rye. %
w. M. M
Jennie Z. Jewell to Lloyd Pom
eroy, w. D. lot l, block 3, Pival Adj
dition, Libby.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-04-04
EDITORIAL

Spring vacation time is here
A glorious time memorial,
And who, for gosh sakes, want to
stop
And read an editorial.
So here's the thought we now ex-
tend
Though neither new nor clever
Make the most of it right now,
Cause it won't last forever.
ELEANOR RODGERS.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-04-04
tBell syndicate-wNU Service,

tHeU Syndlcate-WNU StTHct.I
WASHINGTON.-Hot arguments
at the White House in the last few
DAYS have revolved around the ex-
pediency of renewing heavy spend
ing. President Roosevelt is willing,
but wants the expenditures outside
the budget. In short, he wants to
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-04-04
Reserve District No. 8
REPORT OF CONDITION OF
FIRST STATE BANK OF LIBBY

Libby Montana member the Federal Reserve System the
Uni States Government obligations,
obssns e States and political subdivisions ssssss
Other bonds notes ---..-s.-.- $4,000
Corporate stocks, {ncuding sl,l5ooo stock of Fed
balance and items process Q Collection 2sssa3os
fixtures $500
os aa es assets owned 0nef IMAM 0anN slas
Total Assets - ss786423o
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits of individuals, partnerships and
Time deposits of individuals partnerships
D as ssa sSS. Ss5s
oNe' Nsp Total D Deposits N'0 1880 s.~ ss1o soe72
Total Liabilities (not including subord-
mated obligations shown below --. $6l5,90872
CAPITAL ACCOUNTS
Capital 100000
1 5'eRa profits - 25 ssSs
Total Capital Accounts - S e273s58
Total Liabilities and Capital Accounts se7se42so
Common with par Q .----.-.-----s 100000
D,..uoa ....4. MEMORANDA
G. s Government obligations direct guar
liabilities ~~e~~ $loeo75oo
Total --...- .----.---.------ slooo75oo
to requirements s74l5oss
Total s74l5o35
hereby certify the
A'oN'e's' s''1 DeAei R. W sMrTHBERGER
ceF r. F FssNEssY
FRED F CLARK
"a snd e me- this so day
Notary Public of Residing Libby
My Commission expires May H. le4s
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-04-04

far as the senate IS
concerned. With the
cordial handshake
and actual political
cooperation b &c
tween Pat n 1rrison
and Theodore @.
(The MANI Bnbo,
the laxt Of the
hatchetx Between
colleagues has been
buried.
There II nothing
resemblinG-tor the
mon1ant ~ kasf-
the old hatred be-
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-04-04

Have you some Christmas misfits
that you'd like to sell? Advertise
them in the Western News Want
Ads. 1t
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-04-04
NATIONAL
AFFAIRS
Reviewed by
CARTER FIELD

Rene,cal Of heavy spending
is topic Of White House dis
cussiion =. Harrison and
Bilbo bury the last senate
hatcher.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-04-04

of Libby Montana. member of the Fe
close of business on March 26th, 1910, pub
made by the State Superintendent of Banl
Reserve Bank of this district
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-07-18

Grace, who was unusually silent
during the evening. "You don't
appear very clipper. Feeling all
right?'
Her answer was, I saw Mother
today. They've made the first
move toward reconciliation. They
have asked us both out for the
weekend"
He frowned. "You know I don't
get off until ten on Saturday
night"
Couldn't you possibly get the
afternoon?"
'I'll ask"
IF it can't be arranged we'll
leave early Sunday morning"
Sunday. Sunday.
''Mind if I speak frankly,
Oracle? I don't want to go. I'd
feel uncomfortable after the way
they've been acting toward me
and about our marriage. It's only
natural, I suppose, and I don't
hold any resentment against
them. Just the same I'd fell out
of place, embarrassed"
II see," her voice was soft and
small. I'll suppose you're per-
fectly right from your point of
view, but I thought that for my
sake perhaps you'd try and see
it through. After all, it would be
only one day."
"Now," he replied, "you put
me on the spot. You know I'd do
anything in the world for you,
sweetheart. Even go out there
with you if you're absolutely set
on it. But just put yourself in
my place"
mean. Well just forget about it.
ly disappointed. Il see what you
eyes," she said softly, evident
I'll make some excuse"
Now, damn it all, he was on
the spot. How would he be able
to make it clear to- her that the
matches Sunday afternoon had
nothing to do with his not want
was true that he did not care to
ing to go out to Easthampton? It
visit her family. But would she
understand that Or would she ac-
cuse him of wanting to stay home
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-07-18
because of the game?

because of the game?
In any case it would be foot
hardy to say anything about it
to Grace now. In her present
mood she would not understand;
she would misinterpret every
thing. I twould be best, he final
ly decided, to postpone mention
ing it until the last minute. It
might rain. Playing then would
be impossible and the situation
saved all around. Yes, that was
best. His mind was eased and he
gave it no further thought.
Friday evening they walked
over to Riverside Drive to view
a huge steelgray warrior of the
sea not far from where they
lived, one of the Atlantic Fleet
anchored in the Hudson after an
nual maneuvers in the South.
'Mother," Grace said as they
stood at the stone wall that over
looked the river, twas really
quite upset at our not coming
out. I believe they're honestly
sincere about accepting my black
sheep into the fold"
He shrugged. II know good
way to find out. You go out there
Sunday and determine their at
titude. Lay your cards on the
table; make them do the same.
Ask them point-black how they
feel about our marriage now that
we've made success of it,
Her hand pressed his arm
gratefully. IF they're still wor-
ried about it." She murmured,
''Tll tell them to go to the devil
and to find another daughter"
They turned back toward
home. ''You will go out for the
weekend?"
She shook her head, looked up
into his face. II don't want to be
away from you any longer than
I have to-especially overnight"
When he arrived home Satur-
day night Len found the house
strangely dark and quiet He
the smell Queen Anne secretary
switched on the foyer light. On
was note. He picked it up and
read:
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what time did I get homer
Manlike, his concern over he1
safety expressed itself in anger
And he was hungry. what time
do always get home when
work overtime?"
Something snapped inside her
Lien Rollins" she returned even
ly, her breathing nearly normal
now, don't stand there yelling al
me like that. And furthermore
don't keep on telling me lies.
went to meet you. Where were
your"
He took a step forward. $50 it's
like that" he stormed. cts reac-
he'd the point where you're spy
ing on me. Well, I won't have it.
do you hear? I won't have il"
Every WE'LL" she said softly.
Every we'll"
He crossed the room in long
strides, shut off the radio. He
hadn't meant to let go the way
he had-lose complete control of
himself. But the combination of
worry at her absence and Grace's
discovery of his deception had
caused him to lose his temper.
Now he wanted to- retract his
words and it was too late.
She was crying-and it was all
his fault.
"Stop crying" he said gently.
Lets forget all about it."
"You lied to me-" she managed
between sobs, you lied to mel"
ooh, it really wasn't lie; hon.
estly it wasn't, Oracle. Sit up and
dry your eyes and I'll tell you all
about it. It wasn't really a lie,"
he repeated with some heat. 'I'm
trying to tell you that, but you
won't listen. I had an opportunity
to earn a little extra money-and
took it. I didn't tell you anything
about it because I wanted it to
be a surprise.
''You see, Mr.. Richmond-he's
a very wealthy sportsman-has a
son, and he asked me to give
young Bob some tennis lessons.
I wanted to talk to you about it
before agreeing, but then I figu-
red if I took this job I could give
you something you wanted" He
paused, glanced at her bent head
hopefully.
'But you know very well I
don't like you hanging around
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-07-18
Birthday Dinner
Given In Honor
OF Witherspoons

Mr.. and Mrs. Graham Wither-
spoon, of Jefferson, were hon.
ored with a surprise birthday din
ner Sunday, July 7, both having
birthdays the previous week. The
children gathered and served din
ner while they attended church
service and it came as a complete
surprise to them.
A large table was arranged in
the dining room where Mr.. and
Mrs. Witherspoon, their nine sur
viving children end Rev. Arthur
Ashley were served.
A double birthday cake in
white and pink served as a CEN
ter piece.
Those enjoying this delightful
occasion were: Mr.. and Mrs.
Presley Miller and family, of
West Jefferson; Mr.. and Mrs.
Gordon W1therspoon and family,
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Goodman and
daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Witherspoon and son, all of JEFF
ferson; Mr.. and Mrs. Sid Wither-
spoon and family and Pauline
Caudill, of Reddies River; Lar
kin Wade, MILFORD and Dora
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PAGE SEVEN

Witherspoon, of the home; Mrs.
Charlie Hurley and Thurman
Hurley, of Helton.
After dinner the devotional
service was led in the living
room by Mr.. Ashley. Members
of the family participated in
singing hymns.
Those arriving after dinner
for the service were: Mrs. Har-
vey Goodman, Mrs. Thurman
Hurley and children, Mrs. Chas.
Marsh, Louise Marsh, Lush Cold
iron and Guy Shatley.
The honorees received a num-
Der of attractive gifts.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-07-18

Len:
decided after all to 60 to East
hampton. I'll be back tomorrow
or Monday. Tuesday at the lat
est.
found the enclosed in the
coat pocket of the suit you asked
me to send to the tailor.
Grace.
He had never experienced be-
fore and hoped never to expert
ence again the all-gone feeling
that he knew now. His heart was
like lead. "The enclosed' was a
carbon copy of the tennis sche-
dule or Talbot's team.
(TO be cOntinued)
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-07-18

Starting with nine ducks two
years ago, L. E. Chenault, Buies
Creek, Harnett County, marke-
ted hundreds of the birds this
year, saying there is more money
in ducks than in chickens.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-07-18

''Is Mr.. Rollins working late?"
she asked. I'm Mrs. Rollins. He
should have finished an hour
ago."
He gazed at her out of pale
eyes, a puzzled expression on his
face. working? No, no one is
working here, Ma'am. No one at
all; they all cleared out at five
thirty. I was comm in when he
was goin' out. He went home"
. what time was that?"
''Five-thiry. I come at five
thirty every day."
"Thank you," she said, panic
gripping her, and turned abrupt
ly away.
The cab had to stop for three
red lights, but at last it braked
sharply to a halt before the build
ing. She thrust some money at
the driver, ran through the hall
and up the four flights of stairs,
unlocked the apartment and fell
against the inside of the hall
door. The radio was playing.
''Len," she cried out in relief,
where have you been?"
'I?" His voice was icy cold.
''Where have you been? You
might at least have left note
to say You'd be late. I've been
spending my time worrying about
you"
''Why," she stammered, "I was
- went for a walk. What time
did you get homer"
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-07-18
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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-07-18

CoNs1DER what a magnificent
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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-07-18
CHAPTER Nv
SYNOPSIS

Len Rollins, tennis ace, is torn
between two desires. He dreams
OF going to Europe to help win
the Davis Cup for America, and
he is i'm love with the rich Grace
WOrthington, who is willing to
defy her family and marry him
If he will give up tennis. Fate
takes a hand when he Injuries an
ankle so seriously that the doc
tors say he can never play again.
He gets a job at TalbOt's sport
ing goods shop and he and Grace
are married. Len finds that his
ankle will stand up while he tu-
tors a rich mans son at tennis.
But on a Tuesday evening, Grace
decides to meet Lem at the store,
only to have a wizened old man
open the door of a closed shop.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-07-18

Prices subject to change sOithOut notice!
Evening star., 1940-01-28

which they brought to the Holy
Babe of Bethlehem and the star by
which they were guided to His
birthplace. PRO Juventude," signl-
flying For Children" is the inscrip-
ton. The color is deer. blue gray.
A specialized study of the stamps
and postal history of Puerto Rico,
prepared by R. B. Preston OF San
Juan and Mac H. Sanborn of Wash
ington, both members of the Wash
ington Philatelic Society, is appear
ing in serial form in the American
Philatelist, official organ Of the
American Philatelic Society.
Exhibition material from all parts
of the United States have been in.
vited for Holpex, the national CEN
tennial philatelic and hobby exhibi-
ton, to be held at Hollywood, Calf :.
next month. Headquarters have
been established at $685. Sunset
boulevard in that city, and those
interested are invited to write to
the secretary of the Committee of
Sponsors for detailed information.
Lee Tibbals of Kansas City, Mo-,
has appealed to Deputy Third As
sistant Postmaster General Roy M.
North to change the release date
for the 10c James Whitcomb Riley
stamp from February "a to Febru-
ary 20. He argues with more than
a little plausibilty that collectors