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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-09-26
Many New
Members For Grange

The Kootenai Valley Grange met
in the American Legion hall last
Friday evening for another very
delightful meeting which was at
tended by an unusually large num-
Der of people.
Ballots were cast for two candi-
dates and nine proposals for men,
bership were read.
The decision was made to hold
another farm produce sale for the
benefit of the Grange September Is.
1t was announced that the Grange
won first prize of $40 for the best
float in the Fair parade and also
SIS first prize in the tug-o-war. The
ice cream booth Melted $3.50.
Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Rice were
elected as alternate delegates to
attend the state meeting at Poison
October II to 10.
The patrons of the Grange were
very sorry to learn that Mrs. Beu-
la Haase, master Of the state or
ganization, is patient at the St.
Patrick's hospital in Missoula
A literary program, conducted by
Mrs. Hugh Slauson, was enjoyed
thoroughly by all Songs were sung
and roll call was answered by each
member naming one way of making
sure of personal safety for one
month. Mrs. A. c. Herbst gave a
very interesting talk on Agriculture
as she saw it on a recent trip to
Alaska.
A reading, Brakes was given
by B. E. Mooney which was fol-
lowed by Accidents on the Farm
by Mrs. Arnold Wuest Fire Haz-
ards" was another very interesting
feature and was given by Mrs. Glen
Oneal. A lively game between the
men and ladies followed after which
lunch was served and a very sue
cessful meeting closed.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-09-26
Committee folks
Over Rood Matters

The road committee of the Libby
Commercial Club and delegation
of Troy men met Wednesday after.
noon to discuss late developments
in the campaign for improvement Of
Highway No. 2.
1t has been learned that No.
has been designated as a secondary
military highway. That, of course
gives highways OF primary military
importance precedence over No.
in the alloting of money. Discussion
was had regarding the best pro-
gram to- be followed to correct this
adverse condition as much as pos
sible, and to obtain the completion
of No. at the very earliest possible
moment. Kalispell and other Mon
tana towns to the east are working
toward the same objective and it is
understood Idaho towns to the west
are similarly occupied
The men from Troy attending the
meeting were P. T. Meter, J. B.
Farris, A. A. Brooks and Perry
Wilson.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-09-26

sided, expressed the thanks of the
club to the committee that had in
charge the parade at the commun-
| ity fair. He said the parade was a
great success and that he had heard
many compliments paid the Lions
for their successful management OF
it. Thanks were also expressed to
the committee that had charge Of the
Lions concession Ut the fair.
It was voted to pay the expenses
of District Deputy Jack Swarens
to meeting of Lion officials to be
held at Helena SOON The meeting
is to be in the nature of party at
which the district governor will be
host. Lion officials and their wives
will be guests.
An invitation was received for the
Lions to attend meeting at Eu-
reka on September 80, at which
Whitefish Lions will also be pres
ent. A number of Libby Lions will
attend.
Marshall Murray, as Boy Scout
committeeman, brought up a mat
ter that has been engaging the at
tention of Scout officers. Some boys,
if they have uniforms, must earn
the money to pay for them. Lion
Murray asked if the men would be
willing to give the boys occasional
jobs when they had work to be
done in order that the boys could
buy their own uniforms. The men,
bers unanimously agreed to help out
whenever they had jobs to give out.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-09-26
Bird Hunters Run
Onto Large Grizzly

Sunday afternoon, while strolling
through the woods in the Thompson
lakes area, two local men, z. M
Boyes and Fred Cloutier, ran smack
into ! grizzly bear =
According to the two men, Mr.,
Boyes was leading the way and all
of sudden looked up and saw an
enormous bear not far to the front.
He shouted to his partner, There's
a bear" Fred could not see the
animal SO just shouted back, Shoot
the ............." Soon Fred made his
way to Eds side and saw the size
of the bear and as each man was
armed only with .22's they decided
it best not to attempt to shoot him.
They started to back away and
the bear followed. After they had
gone short distance, they decided
to make desperate stand for the
grizzly might have charged them
with rush at any time.
The men stopped and each let out
a terrific yell and made all of the
noise they possibly could. The bear
stopped and slowly turned away.
Fred and Ed lost no time in get
ting as far away from that spot as
possible and in relating their story
said they lost all desire to continue
their hunting trip that day. They
returned to the car happy for hav-
ing seen such large bear yet hap
pier for not having had more m. a
personal encounter. "
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-09-26
Conservation of National Resources
Plays important Port in u. 5. Defense

Today, with our country and oul
democratic way of life menaced BY
totalitarian aggression, we face the
urgent need of uniting all our re,
sources in a gigantic effort tc
achieve national defense.
In such an effort the conserva-
ton of our basic natural resources
soil, water, timber, and minerals
is fundamental necessity. The task
of conservation in national defense
is two-fold. First, we must provide
the materials and goods necessary
to defense in ample quantity. Sec
ond, we must utilize these resources
in manner that will assure maxi
mum and permanent internal
strength.
Soil depletion, erosion, floods,
timber depletion, shortage of basic
minerals and human misery repre-
sent the forces of an unbeatable
fifth column that has permanently
defeated many peoples and many
civilizations. No country is stronger
than the basic natural resources that
sustain its people. The conservation
of our natural and human resources
should be our first line of defense
now and for all time to come.
Our strength will not be repre-
scented entirely by the number of
planes, the mechanical strength of
our army or the might of our navy.
Our real strength will lie in the
resources we have left after military
detectives have been reached. 1t will
be evident in such things as the fer
tility and stability of our soils; the
condition of our range lands, the
ability of our timber resources to
supply our wood requirements,
furnish forage for livestock, hold
back flood waters, provide water
for irrigation, provide opportunity
for recreation; and the extent and
availability of our mineral resources.
Last, and Of a much greater i'm
portance, the well-being and moral
of our people measured, not in
terms Of production of tanks and
guns, but in terms of. jobs, incomes,
security, human happiness, especial
ly among those now dependent upon
public assistance and those one jump
ahead of it.
The last war saw many abuses OF
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-09-26
Gives Dotes and
Regulations For
Duck Hunting

The duck season opens next Tues
day, Oct. l, and continues for so
days, closing on November %, both
dates inclusive.
Shooting hours will be from sun
rise to 400 p. m, daily.
l. Closed season will continue or
woodducks, swans and Ross geese
| Bag limits: Daily bag limit, 10
ducks, of which not more than three
; of one specie of canvasbacks, red
heads, ruddy or bufflehead ducks,
shall be included, nor more than
three in the aggregate shall be in
cluded of the above four species
named, canvasbacks, redheads, rud-
dy or bufflehead ducks, in daily
bag limit.
Daily bag limit on geese will be
three.
Daily bag limit on coot. (mud-
hens) rs. Possession Is.
Possession limit Two days bag
limit, or total of 20 ducks, of which
not more than six of one specie of
canvasbacks, redheads, ruddy or
bufflehead ducks shall be included,
nor more than six in the aggregate
of canvasbacks in the two days pos
session limit.
Two days limit of geese, making
a total of six geese.
Migratory birds may be possessed
for period of 20 days, after the
close OF the open shooting season
Final possession date limit in any
manner, for Montana, is Decem-
Der 10th.
All persons over 16 years of age
when hunting migratory waterfowl
are required to have with them, ar
unexpired Federal migratory bird
hunting stamp. This stamp shall
have written across the face in ink
the signature of the person in pos
session of the stamp.
Hunters may use bows and ar
rows, or shotguns fired from the
shoulder, not larger than 10 gauge
Rifles and revolvers are prohibited
Repeating shotguns, either hand
operated or automatic, shall have
the magazine plugged with a one
piece filler, incapable of removal
IIplll Lie lUduiilE Ciiu VI liiC maya
zine, so as to reduce the capacity
of said gun to three shells, lie,
shells in the magazine and one shell
in the barrel.
The use of a power-boat to rally
drive or concentrate migratory birds
or to shoot migratory birds there
from, is prohibited.
The use of live decoys or bait tc
lure migratory birds is prohibited.
These regulations apply to In
dams whether on or off reserva-
ton.
Hunters should obtain schedule
of the hour of sunrise for the dis
trict in which they are hunting, as
the hour of sunrise changes greatly
from east to west.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-09-26
Will Hold
Clinic 10
Aid Children
Doctors and Nurses t.
Be at Poison to Help
Those Crippled. !
RESIDENTS OF FOUR
COUNTIES ARE ELIGIBLE

1t has been announced by DR.. l.
Hawkins, director Of the Division
of Crippled Children, State Depart
ment OF Public Welfare in HelenA,
that the annual Crippled Childreu,1
Clinic will be held in Poison in IL
Civic League Rooms on MondaE.
October 7. Hours Of the clinic sIe
from $3.50 a. m. to p. m. Registr1-
ton will close at $3.50 p. m.
The State Crippled Children's Di-
vision OF the Department of Public
Welfare and the local County De-
partment of Public Welfare are
making available this service In
Western Montana.
Counties to be included for the
service of this clinic are Lake.
Sanders, Flathead and Lincoln
In addition to the medical exxm-
nation given at the clinic, voca-
tional guidance will be offered by q
representative of the Bureau Of Vo-
cational Rehabilitation.
Service is limited to persons un-.
der 81 years of age who are physi-
cally handicapped
ALI children not previously seen
at any clinic should be referred by
their family physician. Parents are
urged to accompany their children
Appointments must be made Nth
the local County Department OF
Public Welfare.
Miss Freda E. Miller, assistant
director of the Division OF Crippled
Children will be present to a1giSt
parents in planning care recon-
mended for their children. In I'M
stances where parents cannot At
ford the necessary care and treat
ment, arrangements may be made
for securing assistance through the
Division Of Crippled Children.
A representative Of the Bureau Of
Vocational Rehabilitation will be a4
the clinic 10 discuss pruhlelm II
education and vocational. rehan1l-
tation with handicapped children ct
|employable age.
The clinic Is for the benefit Of the
handicapped children OF Lake, San
ders, Flathead and Lincoln countiex
Many handicapped children of these
counties have attended similar di-
agnostic clinics held by the Di-
vision of Crippled Children. All
these children are urged to come
in to the Poison clinic for recheck
examination
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-09-26
World Wdr
Captain Talks
To Lions Club
Letters From Relatives
Picture Life in Britain
at Present Time.
BRITISHERS CONFIDENT
OF FINAL VICTORY

The members of the Libby Lion.
club enjoyed short talk BY one o.
their guests, at their dinner anc
meeting Monday night in the Pres
byterian church parlors. The CUES
was Captain G. F. Price OF Mis-.
soula, now a United States either
and with the Montana Public Vel.
fare Department but =, captain ir
the Canadian army during the
World War.
Captain Price has relatives living
in England and told of receiving let
tiers from his sister and her hus-
band. The husband had been In
the British army for many years
They wrote that Birmingham, their
home city, had escaped all airplane
bombardment by the Germans, uI
to 80 days ago despite the fact that
Birmingham is one of the great mu-
nitions manufacturing centers of the
British isles. Since about month
ago the Germans have been bonn
harding the city, the sister wrote
The destruction had not been SC
very severe, but it was hard or
the children because of the loss oi
sleep and nervousness.
Captain Price had asked that the
children be sent to him, but the
father replied that he was opposed
to separating the children from their
mother, and that they deemed it un-
wise for the parents 70 leave.
The speaker expressed the con-
viction that Great Britain might
eventually win the war. He said
bitter fighting was still ahead, but
that he believed Hitler had made q
supreme mistake when he failed tC
launch his invasion of Britain i'm
mediately after the collapse Of the
French. He believed the British
would eventually wear out the Ger
man enemy.
Captain Price aleo Npok4 in sup
port III our 66T1 cuY13cffiip tan law
He said it would prove to BE good
thing for great numbers of young
men. He told Of having heard a cou-
pie of young men in Thompson
Falls discussing the draft, and they
took it as a reasonable matter of
course, something that must be
borne, that might prove to their
benefit, and a service to their coun-
try. He said it heartened him great
ly to hear those young men give
expression to such convictions when
quietly talking over the matter with
no one else-as they supposed--lis-
tening in.
Two other guests were present
and were welcomed. They were
George Smith and Rev. A. NJ Hart.
Each expressed his pleasure over
the opportunity of meeting with the
club.
Richard Sargent, new music in
structor in the Libby schools, was
welcomed as a new member and
helped materially in leading the
singing
President Paul Church, who pre-
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-09-26

our natural resources. In our blinc
effort to help the cause, timber
resources were slaughtered with nc
thought given to replacing the re.
source and of keeping the lands
productive, or to the effect such
wholesale cutting might later have
upon the communities dependent up
on these resources for their ex-
istance. In the same manner mil
lions of acres of natural grassland
were plowed and turned into wheat
fields in defiance of natures laws
The aftermath was dust, erosion, and
human misery.
Lincoln County, to its own detri-
ment, contributed to this mad
waste OF resources. In 1918 we had
three mills cutting over 80 million
feet of lumber annually. Much OF
the lumber produced went into the
over-expanded farm economy OF
eastern Montana and the Dakotas.
The post war effects in the eastern
farm communities was no less Sc
we're than those sustained by the
communities of Eureka and War
land.
Orderly, planned use Of our re-
sources should go hand In hand
with the planning that will mobolze
and train our man power and har-
ness industry in the production of
ornaments; planning that will con-
serve and build up our soil and
timber resources and strengthen
them for the service that lies
ahead; planning that will enable us
to quickly return to the normal
use of our resources once the pres
ent emergency is over.
Human nature being what it is,
there is grave danger that we will
lavishly spend our heritage of nat
ural resources in the present emer-
gency with no thought of conserva-
ton. We must take aggressive &C.
ton now against the fifth column of
waste that threatens our internal
security. A national plan for con-
servation should be the key ram
part in the defense of America.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-09-26
Governor Promises
To Help No. z

daho was in Boomers Ferry
Idaho was in Boomers Ferry
Monday and while there the
need for funds for improve
ment Of Highway No. 2 between
Boomers Ferry and the Mon
tana line, was placed before
him by Boomers Ferry men. Al.
ter comforting over the matter,
the Governor made a definite
promise that he would do every
thing he could to secure funds
for the highway at the next
meeting Of the Idaho board that
has the alloting Of funds. The
board meets next December.
This information came direct
from c. w. King, editor Of the
Boomers Ferry Herald.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-09-26
Grows Excellent Pears.

George w. Van Dyke was in the
city Thursday from his ranch near
Kootenai falls and brought to this
office gift of pears that he had
grown on the ranch near the falls.
They were Bartletts and were as
fine specimens of pears as can be
grown anywhere-large, well col
ored, firm and delicious. The Van
Dyke ranch has been producing
high grade fruit for many years.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-09-26
DEMOCRATIC BROADCAST.

In connection with Democratic
Women's Day" on Friday, Septem-
Der q, q national broadcast on
which Mrs. Roosevelt will interview
authors and stage, screen and radio
personalities will be given from $50
until z p. m, Mountain standard
time A re-broadcast for Pacific
coast stations will be given from
800 to $50 Pacific standard time.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-09-26
RosDberries Give
Second Crop

The ]. G. McCallum family
has been much interested in a
development Of the past few
days in their garden. 1t Is
second crop of raspberries-
Many Of the bushes are covered
with a large number of green
berries and if the frost holds
off for few more weeks, there
will be a heavy second crop.
Some of the berries have al
ready ripened and they are
larger and finer than the first
crop, says Mrs. McCallum.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-09-26
ATTEND MINING CONGRESS

w. r. Wade and Mrs. Manuel An
duzia returned Friday from Colo
RADIO Springs where they attended
the annual meeting OF the American
Mining Congress. They say Will
kie Is very strong in that section
Of the country. They returned by
way4aof Salt Lake City.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-09-26

Paul Church of the Department
of Public Welfare is authority for
the statement that there will be an
enrolment of Gees on Friday,
Oct. 4. Lincoln county's quota Is
seven. Enrolment is to be made in
Libby at the court house.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-09-26
Gasoline Toxes
Set New Record

The state board of equalization
has announced August gasoline tax
collections, totaling $704,834.52, are
the greatest for any single month in
the boards gas-tax history. The state
collects a five-cents-a-gallon tax on
motor fuel sold.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-09-26
BRANNAGAN PARTNER HERE

Mr.. and Mrs, R. S. Rheem of San
Francisco and New York arrived
Tuesday to spend a few days visit
ing with MIR. and Mrs. w. r. Wade
at the Brannagan mine. Mr. Rheem
is partner in the Brannagan mine.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-09-26
Guernsey Sold to Clifford Bros.

S. S. Nichols of Libby reports the
sale of a registered Guernsey bull
to Clifford Bros. of Boomers Ferry,
Idaho. This animal is Broadstairs
Crumple's Cricket 289523.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-09-26
A Pioneer Property

Because of its pioneer history and
importance to the financial life OF
Libby, a little history of the Snow
shoe property is pertinent at this
time.
The mine was first located by
Bregg Parmenter and pardners in
1889. Later it was bonded by man
by the name of Walters who had
English capital back of him. After
a period Of what is now described
as mismanagement, the property
was leased to Boardman & Bow
ers It later went into receivership.
William Jennison, Libby man at
that time, was appointed receiver.
After taking out IS carloads OF con-
centrates, the property was shut
down permanently.
Russell Gibson, Harvard profess
scr who worked throughout this dis
trict q few years ago making a geo.
logical survey for the Government
during the summers, speaks OF the
Snowshoe in his preliminary report,
He says that lao, 900 tons Of ore had
been taken out Of the property dur
INK Tie IIIIIG Oh l8 ORGHNb4OH, Will
net smelter returns valued at ST.
O86, 600. So despite mismanagement
and according to reports, dishon-
est management very neat sum
OF money was taken from this prop
erty, and at time when lead was
as a very low price, ranging around
three cents Costs were also high
in. those days, as the concentrates
to be hauled to Libby by team
and all supplies hauled back by the
same method. 1t is said four
horse teams were common sight
in Libby those days, hauling ore in
from the mine and supplies back
to it.
Men who worked in the property
in the days when it was in full
operation have always maintained
that there are large bodies of ore
remaining in the mine. Many will
be interested to learn that this old
pioneer property is again in pro-
duction.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-09-26
Old Pioneer
Mine Again
In Operation
Ore Being Taken Out OF
Snowshoe After Many
Years of IdleneSs.
WAS BUSY PROPERTY
AT TURN OF CENTURY

The Snowshoe mine south Of Lib
by is again in operation. After an
idle period of many years, ore is
again moving out Of the mine into
the concentration and concentrates
will soon be going out to the smelter.
The present operators Of the prop
erty started taking ore out Of the
old mine on September 10. II pres
ent plans materialize, it is expected
to have the mill under 24-hour OPP
Grafton by October /, according to
reports reaching Libby. 4
Some time ago the Snowshoe peo-
pie purchased the Viking mill and
moved it to the Snowshoe. This
mill is now in operation and is rated
as a very good plant
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-06-16
MOHAWK VALLEY
PICTURE BILLED

Thanks to the direction of John
Ford, the photography of Bert Glen
non (who filmed "Stagecoach"), the
superb Technicolor and the excellent
performances of stars and cast, Oar
ryl F. Zanuck's production of
Drums Along the Mohawk" is one
of the most entertaining pictures
to reach Wilmington. Playing We'd
nesday at the Royal theatre, the
film is a saga of the settlement of
the West.
Nothing in the movies quite COM
pares to an action film well-done,
and this picture surpasses anything
done in this field. The romantic,
adventurous days when America was
young, with torch and tomahawk
spreading their terror in the beau
tiful Mohawk Valley, are depicted
with a zest that makes the film a
rare treat.
Claudette Colbert and Henry Fon-
da are starred as a pioneer couple
who with the other colonists of the
valley make a desperate stand
against the repeated attacks of the
fierce Iroquois. Featured in the cast
are Edna May Oliver, Eddie Coz
Inns, John Carradine, Doris Bowdon,
Jessie Ralph, Arthur Shields, Rob-
cry Lowery and Roger Imhof.
COmD11tino the nrOpra m iS q Sno,
cial short subject, "Leith Stevens"
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-06-16
LAUCHT0N film
IS BILLED HERE
Sidewalks OF London Also
Stars Vivien Leigh Of
GWTW Fame

Charles Laughton, who's run the
gamut of odd characters all the
way from the merry monarch of
Henry VIII" to the piece of hui
man driftwood of The Beach,
comber," undertakes his most nov.
ell portrayal of all in his latest We
hicle, Sidewalks of London. And
he's c%o-starred with the most IA
nous leading lady he's ever had
Leigh, who Git should not
be necessary to point out) current
ly rates as the four-star Scarlet
O'Hara of Gone With the Wind"
Sidewalks of London" which
opens next Thursday at the Royal
theatre, will show the great Laugh
ton as a 'busker," which, as you
probably don't know, is a London
street entertainer who sings, dances
and clowns for PENNIES donated
by strollers and theatre-goers wait
ing in queues outside box-offices.
Miss Leigh will be seer as a fem
mime "busker" and Laughton's
tempetuous sweetheart.
Once one of London's most popu-