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The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-12
Senior Ball On
 Friday Features
 A(quatit Theme

Tomorrow evening at 9 o'clock in the high school gymnasium, seniors and their invited guests will dance to the melodic tones of Wes Bar retts Royal Alaskans amid gaily colored fish in an acquatic wonder land.
 Work was begun last night and already the gymnasium is taking the appearance of a fisherman's paradise with cardboard fish, sea- shells. king salmon and other under sea life attractively arranged along the walls. Novelties of the evening will be three punch bowls, instead of the usual one, representing the mouths of whales and the unique arrangement of the orchestra who will be pretruding from the opening of a giant sea-shell Surprises of the evening will be the false ceiling and fifteen minutes of entertain- ment coinciding with the theme.
 Advised by Miss Phyllis Poulin, the senior class is headed by Lee Lucas, with LeRoy Vestal. Vice. President and Betty Reed, Secre- tary-Teasurer.
 Patrons and patronesses invited to attend the ball are Mir and Mrs. H. | Lucas, MT and Mrs. Ernest Parsons, MT. and Mrs. Ray c. Day, MT. and Mrs. R. w. Marshall. MT. and Mrs Wallis s. George and Mir. and Mrs. Trevor Davis.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-12
NICK pETIEVICH
 LEAVES JUNEAU

Nick Petievich has packed in mine clothes, lamp, rubber boots, in fact everything and is leaving Juneau on the North Sea.
 Petieyich has been resident of Juneau for 20 years and Is years of that time has been spent under ground, in the employ of the Alaska Juneau Gold Mining Company. Petievich is going to Tucson, Ari- zona, to join a relative engaged for years in the poultry raising in- dustrv His family preceded him three months ago.
 Petievich says if he does not like his shift" in his new position, back to Juneau he will come.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-12
By RAY PEACOCK Ap EpaSure Service Writer

Americans are pig-headed in some ways. Tell them they can't have a thing, and they practically make 2 career out of having it.
 So it is with the ancient and slightly dishonorable native pastime of poker. The game has been re- viled. scorned and legislated against, and it thrives. A general air of furtiveness is as much a part of poker as cards, chips, overflowing ash trays and the spilled glass.
 The game can be played with chips or matches alone. But in order
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-12

more jolly. generous fellow.
 Of course, the Old Man vaguely resents the necessity of being se- cretive about his poker games. He doesn't think it is fair for the neighbors to give him that do-you- still-beat-your-wife look.
 It also bothers the Old Man be- cause some folks think it is a crime to bluff in poker but consider it one of the fine arts to finesse in bridge For the Old Man played bridge in '32 and '33, when he didn't have any money to play poker with, and to him they add up to the same thing.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-12

 to pursue his hobby of peeking at hole cards. the Old Man saves nickels and dimes out of his lunch allowance He is vague and evasive about the exact aims and purposes of the Friday Evening Discussion and Marching Club. and departs for it's weekly sessions with .apologetic mumblings aimed in the general di- rection of the kitchen.
 Should the Old Man lose, he is luite cheerful. He expected to con- tribute-yea, even pay baksheesh-- for the joy of several uninterrupted hours with kindred spirits. Should he win, you wouldn't want to know
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-12

eport for the period ended August 31. no audited comparison for a ike period is available, the report
 aid, but referred to the annual
 eport for the calendar year 1939 ,howing sales of $73. 3.867, ,529 in that 2 months period and net profit Jf S4,129,o8O after all charges, equal, after preferred dividends cf $953, ,425, to $252 a common share. The company's fiscal year has been changed from a calendar year basis, the report said, to conform more closely to the natural business yeor of the industry.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-12
WOODEN MAN
 S0EvES CRIME
 Al CAPITOL
Charlie MeC arihY Does Some Fancy Shopping
 in Society Mystery

When Charlie Mccarthy starts ano0ping around-criminals beware!
 And Charlie is snooping all over the place in the Universal offer ine, Charlie Mccarthy, Detective" !" now at the Capitol Theatre, for it presents the wise-cracking wood- en wonder as a night club enter
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-12

ing, Mccarthy and Bergen per- form several new comedy routines
 The picture was produced and directed by Frank Futile from an original story by Robertson White and Darrell Ware.
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and surprise the eye He must be a philosopher who disguises his profundity in slang in order not to appear pretentious.
 Howm I doing, boys?
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-12

Admitted to St. Ann's, Nick Oka- golf is receiving surg.cal attention
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-12

After receiving surgical care, Eddie Metz was dismissed today from the Government Hospital.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-12
HOSPITAL N oTEs

Arvid Hallick is a medical pa tient at St. Ann's Hospital.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-12

 0f0ne Cop
 Soon Ended
Guarding Roosevelt Home in New York City, Ted
 ious, Tiresome
By GEORGE TUCKER

NEW YORK. Dec 12.-The man with the lonelitst Jon in New York is the policeman on duty in front of President Roosevelt's town house. The lieutenant in this district has wainei him never tc take his eyes off his charge" To see that this order is obeyed, the lieutenant drives naSt the Presidents house several times day.
 The cop Cn duty never knows wheN the chief will be by on one Of his cruises. The summer suns and the winter. winds may bake and chill him, yet he dare not sneak into a corner tavern for quick drau2ht of beer or into a neighbor- ing lobby tc warm his hands. It has been this way sice 1933, ever since the President went to Wash ingtcn. It is enough. when you ana lyze it, to make a solidly Tammany Irish cop turn Republican.
 If he reads the newspapers he must have been cheered by a story in the real estate section of the Sunday New York Times At long, long last, the Presidents house is tc be sold When it passes into the hand of private parties, heavy re- epcnsibility will be lifted from the police departments shoulders. Com missioner Valentine will have one less thing to worry about. The po- lice lieutenant can end his cease less, unscheduled tours of inspec- ton. The lonely cop can fetch a relieved sigh and sneak into the corner bistro for his glass of beer without fear of consequence All will be well.
 All neckties aren't the same length. When tied and of the correct length ties should hang about one inch above the trouser top. We have the word of Monsieur Briallofl, world famous designer of neckties. for this.
 This is. of course, assuming that the top of the trouers is worn around the waist, not up under the arm pits.
 "A great columnist," says Louis Nizer. New York lawyer, in his book Thinking on Your Feet" must be satirist who reveals the truth by casting a beam of bitterness upon it He must be a humorist whose wit is as current as the news of the day. He must be an ironist who reveals the inconsistency between sentimentality and brutality in which the world is steeped :. He must be dramatist who can crowd into the compactness of a few lines a complete plot and sometimes add tc it the surprise ending of a short story =. He must be wrist whose poetry is unmusical and whose prose is musical He must be bio grapher who gives to the loneliness of teeming millions the intimacies of neighborhood gossip He must be Photographer who can invent new words which tickle the brain
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-12
Ladies' Auxiliary
 |nstdIls Tonight

To install new officers. meeting of the Juneau Ladies Auxiliary will be held tonight at 8 o'clock at Un- iou Hall. Regular business will also be discussed and social will follow the lodge work.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-06-06

William ]. Anderson is now work
ing at the Libby Furniture Ex-
change.
Mrs. Bill Cady and Mrs. Horace
Cady of Standpoint Idaho, were Wis
itors in this city Memorial day.
J. McCulley of the Pleasant Val
ley Fisher country was a visitor in
Libby last Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Mccarthy Of
Kalispell were here on Memorial
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. j. Barkee and
son, Jimmy, are mentioning in Min
neSOta.
Mrs. Leo Becker went into Spo-
kane last week for a few days in
the city.
Wash and silk dresses. Also those
shower gifts you are looking for.
Close-out prices on hats.-Libby
Art Shop. 1t
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Sheffield drove
to Missoula Tuesday, returning
home Wednesday.
Miss Monica Hobe returned Sun
day after spending two weeks visit
ing friends and relatives in Mis-
soula.
Mrs. Hester Brinton is here from
Des Moines, Iowa, for an extended
visit with her son, Harry Brinton,
and family.
Miss Frances Brooks is visiting in
the city with relatives, coming in
from Spokane where she is taking
nurses training.
Mrs. A. r. Gibson left Monday
for Whitefish where she planned to
spend a few days visiting with her
daughter and family
Mr. and Mrs. Don Leach motored
to Kalispell last Sunday and Mrs.
Leach will spend some time visiting
with her parents.
Mrs Fay Dickey came over from
Colfax, Wash, last Monday for a
visit with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
H. Nj. Smith. She returned home
Wednesday.
John Hall, on his way home from
military school in Portland, Oregon,
stopped off here yesterday to spend
a few days visiting with Mr.. and
Mrs. Hal Hall.
The Rev. F. A. Dalton returned
last week from vacation in Mich
igan and Illinois. He was accom-
panied by the Rev. ]. r. Edgar and
Mr., and Mrs. Steele of Cut Bank.
The members Of the Les HUT
club. were guests Of Mrs. Mary Har-
| greaves at an enjoyable 1:30 bridge
/ dessert Tuesday, followed by an at
ternoon Of contract. High score
prize was won by Mrs. Hans West
man, second high by Mrs. ]. T,
Brindley and guest prize by Mrs.
George Earle.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-06-06
National Forest Timber For Sale

Sealed bids will be received by
the Forest Supervisor, Libby, Mon
tana, UP to and including July 8,
1910, for white pine and cedar pole
timber designated for cutting on an
area embracing about 10 acres with
in Sections "a and %, T. 81 NJ,
r. "a W., M. p. M, Callahan Creek,
KoOtenai National Forest, estimated
to be SO M Fl BIN OF white pine and
100 cedar poles, 7T-30' and longer.
No bid Of less than 800 per M Fl
BN for white pine and 500 per lin
ear foot for poles Of all lengths will
be considered. The sum of $3.50.
mlist be deposited with each bid, to
be applied to the purchase price,
refunded or retained in part as
iquidated damage according to con-
dition of SALE The right to reject
any and all bids reserved. In adj
dition to the above stumpage $1.00
per M TT BM on white pine and
IN cents per linear foot for all
cedar poles must be covered into
the treasury as part of the cost Of
slash disposal A bond Of $3.50 as
evidence of good faith will be re-
quired Of the successful bidder. Be-
fore bids are submitted full informa-
ton concerning the timber, the con-
ditions of sale and submission Of
bids may be obtained from Forest
Ranger, Troy, Montana, or Forest
Supervisor, Libby, Montana.
jn6-202i
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-06-06
LOCAL
HAPPENINGS

Harold Gompf was business Wis
itor in the Eureka district Tuesday.
L. E. Trip of Eureka was bus
mess visitor in Libby Wednesday,
James Reedy was business Wis
itor in Troy Tuesday evening.
Thomas D. Long attended to bust
ness in Troy justice court Tuesday.
Mrs. Frank Schmalz of Warland
was shopping in Libby yesterday.
Myron Moe of Seattle is visiting
at the L. B. Kemnis home. Mr..
Moe is brother of Mrs. Kemmis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Byron Wilkerson
and small son of Boomers Ferry are
visiting here this week.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-06-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Brown drove In
from California recently and were
in Libby Wednesday attending to
business matters. They have prop
erty at Eureka and came to look
after il.
A letter from Clarence w. Baker,
who has spent the past two or three
years as teacher at Rexford, says
that he plans to spend the summer
attending the summer session OF the
state normal at Dillon.
The regular meetings of Lumber
and Sawmill Workers Union No.
258l will be held the second and
fourth Tuesdays, at 7:30 O'Clock
sharp. 1t
Miss Ruth McRell came home
Friday from Spokane where she is
attending business college, on sur
prise visit to her mother, Mrs. John
McRell, because of the mothers
birthday. Miss McRell spent the
weekend here visiting with her
parents.
Miss Isabel McGrade was called
to Bothel, Wash, two weeks ago by
the serious illness Of a niece, who
had undergone an operation made
necessary by ruptured appendix.
Word now comes from Miss Nc
Grade that the niece is much i'm
proved.
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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-06-06

]. c. O'Connor of Great Falls
was visitor in this city yester-
day campaigning for Julius ].
Wuerthner for governor. Mr..
O'Connor will be remembered by
many local people for he was in
charge of the construction of the
oiled highway three miles east of
the city in 1885.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-06-06

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-25
WOMAN,S REALM :
GlOriNing Yourself
RY AHcla HaT1
NEA Service Staff Writer

NEA service StatI WfIter
 "Year after year, thousands of words are printed about how to lose weight" writes a girl who.signs har- self "Scrawny."
 T wish you would write more often about the problems of the too thin woman. After all, it's no more fun to be dreadfully underveight than I imagine it is to be over weight. Still I must say I've just about given up hopes of ever know ing definitely about the latter matter"
 Start Living By The Clock
 Well, unless there is something organically wrong, in which case medical, not beauty, advice should be sought, it ought not to be so difficult for anyone to take on few pounds.
 If she has made up her mind to gain 8 little weight, the too-thin girl ought to see her family doctor at once and have a complete physi- cal examination. The doctor will prescribe tonic If one unnecessary, discus diet and so on.
 The next step is resolution to get at least nine hours of sleep each night. She. ought to be in bed at the same time every night and get up at a certain hour each morning. This is most important.
 Furthermore, she should eat breakfast, lunch and dinner at the same times every day. If you doubt that this kind of regularity will achieve results, consider what hap pens to thin young men who sud- denly become subject to the inflex- ible eating and sleeping schedule of military academy. Or to a student nurse, who must, of necessity, live by the clock.
 Try What The Overweight Dread
 Step number four is a careful study of calory chart. She'll try to eat more of them, leaving light salads and clear soups to her overweight friends. Certainly, as the Would-be reducers have to be told time and time again, there are no two ways about it: if you consume more calories per day than the body burns up in energy, you will gain weight. Providing, of course, that you are healthy and that you get enough rest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-25

Here's gay proof that good things come in small packages! Claire Til- den's versatile Pattern 93O can make both a jumper-blouse outfit and colorful sun-frock. The straight panelled lines are easy to stitch up and so becoming! Active young arms get plenty of free play" with the smooth fitting side panels of the skirt making a high waistline. There's plenty of jaunty, crisp flare for action. The back view shows you how the straps are made in one piece with the back pa nel. Why not have smart pointed pockets to match the buttoned points of the front straps? Ruffling or ric-rac makes gay trim. Add a long or short sleeved blcase to the jumper and give it a round neck or a trim little collar. Tucks hold in the sleeves smoothly in either length. Order your pattern today. Then select a cheery nursery print in, say, chambray, seersucker, pique or gingham.
 Pattern 930 is cut in children's sizes ?, 4, 6, 8 and 10. Size 6, sum- dress, requires 5-8 yards 35 inch fabric and l 1-2 yards ruffling; jumper, 1 5-8 yards 35 inch fabric aad 2 5-8 yards ric-rac; blouse, 7-8 yard contrast.
 Send FIFTEEN CENTS (15c) in coins for this pattern. WRITE CLEARLY SIZE, NAME, ADDRESS AND STYLE NUMBER.
 Send orders to the Waterbury Democrat Pattern Department.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-25
MODERN TREATMENT OF
 HERNIA .s

quote from a letter written Jan. 6, 1940 by a reader who is one of the thousands of patients who have been cured of hernia by the ambul- ant or injection method:
 e.. first thing my doctor ad- vised was to write you, which I did, and you recommended Dr. I cannot speak too high ly of him. Before hearing
 from you I had gone into the
 matter pretty thoroughly and had
 hard time trying to decide
 whether to undergo the regular operation or take a chance with ambulant treatment Objections to the injection method as in- pressed upon me by various phy- sicians consulted were as fol- lows:
 CD danger of peritonitis
 (2) results not lasting - it is not a CURE
 (3) statistics from treatment of large groups (such as insured employees) prove that better re- suits are obtained by the radical operation.
 (4) filling a hole with scar tissue is not anatomically cor rect.
 (5) there have been some ser ious results from the injection method of treatment. Asked to specify what results, this doctor said that sometimes the operator had pierced the intestine with the injection needle.l"
 Manifestly the objections raised by the purblind practitioners are hypothetical-not their own hy- potheses, perhaps, but those con- jured up by the Great Thinker fol the organized medical profession ot Yankeeland-you know, the Pooh Bah and his clique of omniscient boys who run the A. M. A.
 Every one of the objections rais- ed against the modern method oi treating hernia (rupture, breach) applies, with Insignificant modif1ca- tions, to the radical operation. Sc far as danger is concerned, the pa tient must take far greater risks il he undergoes operations than are involved in ambulant treatment. Sc far as results are concerned, the prospect of a cure is fully as gooo with ambulant treatment as it is with herniotomy. In every instance of course, I refer to treatment by a physician skilled in the method be it radical operation or ambulant treatment. Incidentally war;, readers to bewcre of charlatans who canvass the public for custom CTS for any kind of treatment. The old rule is still good-if 8 doctor is honest and competent his satisfied patients see to it that he is kept busy. If he is not so honest or cap able, he has to resort to other means of attracting new victims.
 Finally, and without fear of con- tradiction from any source, I be- lieve that any doctor who attempts to frighten hernia patients with such hypothetical objections tc modern treatment as those above quoted is either ignorant or dishon- est, and unworthy of confidence ill either case.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-25
WE, THE WOMEN
-WE, THE WOMEN Now Is the Time for AlEGOOd Women to Come to the Aid of Their Country, Says This Man

has a decent home. The whole housing problem is logically wom- ans problme. But women haven't accepted it.
 T would like to see women be- come more and more active. They can do us nothing but good. HE'D VOTE FOR MRS. ROOSEVELT
 q don't think their job now is to fight for 'women's rights Women are no minority - and they shouldn't act like one. They should pitch in and fight for the good of everybody. Then when they have proved that they can take over,' have demonstrated their superiority, they can write their own ticket - have anything they want
 Why I'd vote for Mrs. Roose- welt for president tomorrow. I'd even vote for her against her hus- band. And why not? She has everything the president of this country needs - intelligence, un- derstanding of human needs, tact, integrity, physical stamina.
 Let other women show us men as she has done-and even the most reactionary man will admit That woman is good.'"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-25

Does your figure make you look ten years older-or ten years younger than you are?
 No matter how young, the Wo- man with weak abdominal muscles may have middle-aged faults-sag- ging shoulders, curved back, a protruding stomach.
 But with the right exercises you can strengthen your middle mus cles, and be youthfully trim and lovely, though you may have long passed forty.
 Here is an exercise that works wonders for weak abdominal mus cles.
 1-Iie on back with arms at sides, pull both knees back to chest. 2+Stretch legs straight up in the air, lifting hips a little. Slower hips. bend kles, then stretch legs out straight. Repeat 3 times. Rest. Do g or 10 times in all.
 With just as simple exercises you can also lift and firm a dropping bust, slim heavy legs and thighs, and make other magical changes.
 Our 32-page booklet gives exer- cises to correct faults of waiSt-line, shoulders, arms, bust hips, legs and feet. Also has exercises to correct constipation, relax tired nerves, im- prove posture. Has a daily routine to tone up the entire body.
 Send 1Oc in coin for your copy of BEST EXERCISES FOR HEALTH AND BEAUTY to the Waterbury Democrat Home Service, 635 Sixth Ave-, New York, N. Y. Be sure to write plainly your NAME ADDRESS, and the NAME of book let. .
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-25
Of Interest to Women

Have you a household problem
 to solve? Write your question
 clearly, sign your name and ad
 dress, enclose a three -cent postage
 stamp and mail to The WOman's
 Editor, Washington Service Blu
 reau, The Democrat. 1913 18th
 Street. Washington, D. G. tor
 personal reply.
 O. What liquid, is best for quick breads, cakes, and cookies?
 A. Whole milk, skim milk, and dried or evaporated milk diluted to the proper consistency, give prac- tically the same results. Since skim milk lacks the fat of whole milk, ex- tra fat may be added. In some cases a mixture of milk and water, or even water alone, may be used with not great loss in flavor or texture For pastry, water is preferable. If cream is used as the liquid, 1t, is not necessary to use so much other fat
 e. How much does an infant in-ss crease his weight at birth in one year2
 A. An average year old child weighs three times his weight at birth. Z
 c. HOW can . dustless dustcloth1 be made?
 A. Saturate suitable piece of cloth with kerosene, and lay 1t aside until the surplus oil has evaporateds
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-25

women today have more time than men. Earning a living keeps mems noses so close to the grind stone they become astigmatic.
 But women have some leisure. They have time to read and think and gain perspective the aver age man doesn't have Because of that the average woman today is far superior to the average man. She is more intenngient, has more cultural background, reads more, is more subtle.
 But she must put this advan- tage to some practical use. One thing women must do is broaden their concept of home making. h. stead of confining it to making a decent home for one man and one family-they must take it on their shoulders to see that everyone
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-25
BY MRS. GAYNOR MADDOX NEA Service Staff Writer

50 you WdnC to DuQgeC your 1OOQp
 Saving pennies isn't enough. You must also use every item of food you buy. You must also combine your low cost meats, vegetables and fruits with cereals, eggs, fats and milk into menus that will nourish the family and keep them protected" against illness. And a very, important ALSO-the dinners must taste good and be interesting.
 To help you plan meals for family of four on an allowance of $7.5O week for three meals day, this list of typical dinner menus is given. Vary according to your taste and the local markets.
 Lamb FTicassee with Dumplillgs. Boiled Potatoes, Carrots and On ions, Bread and Butter, Whipped Cherry Gelatin.
 Shepherds Pie with mashed po- tato crust, cole shaw, bread and butter, applie pie.
 Fried Kidney Beans with crisp