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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-06-13
Former Libby Resident
Dies Suddenly Here

Charles w. Woodwork, 83, father
of E. P. Woodwork, passed away
very suddenly at the Libby hos
pital June s. Mr.. Woodwork, a
former citizen of Libby, was visiting
here from California and had beer
with his son and family for almost
a week.
While living here Mr.. Woodwork
worked in the woods as scaler.
He was a member Of the Masonic
lodge In this city.
He is survived by two sons, E. p,
Of Libby and N. D., of Little Falls,
Mimi; two daughters, Mrs. Gilman
and Mrs. DeMarais, both OF Mime
sofa and Is grandchildren. Mrs
Harrison OF Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
another relative, was here for the
funeral also.
Funeral services were conducted
Tuesday evening at the Gonpf Flu
neral home with Rev. A. M. Hari
officiating. Masonic services by
members of Libby lodge No. IS A
r. & A. M. were also held at the
funeral home. The remains were
shipped to Spokane for cremation
and then to Little Falls, Mimi, fol
burial beside the remains of hi
wife.
Mrs. Hugh Slausson accompanied
Mrs. A. M. Hart and Mrs. Waite,
collars in a duet and Masons actes
as pail bearers.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-06-13
They Must Feel Proud!

They must feel proud who win
their fame and admiration of their
peers by setting villages aflame and
drenching fields in blood and tears.
All, how exalted they must feel to
know that by their terse command
the weight Of wars relentless heel
is pressed upon peaceful land!
And how the chieftians must be
thrilled with pride and glory when
they know the cottages that peas
ants build are burning in the sum
sets glow. The work that humble
men have wrought with thrift and
toll in bygone days, it must be such
pleasant thought that in consum-
ing flames they blaze!
II must be such a source of pride
to all the martial overlords to know
that in some countryside the home
less flee advancing hordes, the vic
TINS OF their awful might who suf-
fer hunger, dread and woes, 8
thought to cheer the chiefs at night
and one to bring them sweet repose
! The news must bring uplifting
thrills and make them hold on high
their head that folks are fleeing tt
the hills and little children cry fol
bread. 1t must be fine to 60 to sleeI
and dream Of greater feats in stor'
while through the night the home
less weep for loved ones who vii
come no morel
CARLTON FITCHETT.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-06-13
Fire DESTROYS Barn.

Tuesday morning at approximate
ly 2 o'clock barn belonging to Ferd
Boothman caught fire and was de-
molished. The barn was located on
Dakota avenue between Lincoln
boulevard and 9th street. The orr
gin is unknown.
According to E. M. Bitterman
Morris Tinker was the person re-
sponsible for turning in the alarm
The Libby fire department with
their usual promptness, were on the
job shortly after the siren was
sounded. They succeeded in keep
ing the fire from burning a nearby
house although the blaze was sc
hot that it burned the paint off an1
broke three windows.
The barn, two story affair, wa.
a store place for several beds ant
mattresses trunks and a stove.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-06-13
Red Cross Official Says Smaller Chapters
Falling Short on War Relief Quotes

situation. as we have many times
the number of small chapters as we
have large chapters, and these
smaller chapters are SO far-flung
that it is both difficult and ex-
pensive for us to plead the cause of
those we seek to help.
THE large majority of the Amer
lean people live in the jurisdiction
of our smaller chapters. There is
no question in our minds but that
the American people whole-hearted-
ly endorse the efforts the Red Cross
is making to sustain lite and health
among the innocent victims of the
ravages of this terrible war. To
the Red Cross humanity stands
above neutrality, hatred, political
and economic detectives OF bellig-
Grant nations. Our concern is that
of saving the lives of helpless chill
dren, women and noncombatants.
This is a cause in which every
American can join, regardless OF his
personal opinions on other ques-
tons that relate to this conflict.
If the American people place at our
disposal the funds we have asked
of them, we can save the lives OF
ten persons for each life that war
destroys.
MAY it never be said that the
worlds Wealthiest nation turned a
deaf ear to the cries of the sick and
hungry who, through no fault OF
their own, have lost not only their
loved ones but also the means OF
sustaining life. These children
these women, and these old men
will either live or die, depending
upon our willingness to give small
portion of our substance No blame
can be attached to us for those who
fall on the battlefield, but we can
not escape condemnation of the
world if we ignore the mute plead
ings of millions for the food anc
medicine needed that they nigh
live.
Wont you and your chapter
committee redouble your efforts t.
raise your relief quota without fur
Their delay"
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-06-13
Will Open
Swim Pool
Next Sunday
New Civic Center Will Be
Dedicated Saturday
Evening.
WILL ASK NOMINAL
FEE FROM ADULTS

r. r. Veldman, DR.. ]. M. Cairns,
Marshall Murray and Clay H.
Parker, members Of the city park
board, met Tuesday evening to
choose the name OF the park where
the swimming pool and athletic
grounds are located. Upon re-
quest Of the Mayor the name Is
being withheld until the dedication
which will take place Saturday ev-
ening at 7.30.
All citizens are invited to attend
this ceremony which will be very
short and to the point. Mayor Park
err will deliver the main address OF
the evening and will act as master
of ceremonies. Flag raising by the
Girl Scouts will begin the program
after which the mayor will talk
Thomas D. Long will speak as will
representative OF the WPA. Short
remarks will be made by members
OF various civic clubs and there will
be few community songs.
After the program the city band
under the direction of Wayne Kem-
per will present a concert. The
pool and bath house will then be
opened for inspection by the public
Swimming will not be permitted
Saturday evening but the pool will
be open for use Sunday.
The hours of the pool will be
] from des30 to 600 and from TOO
until $50 daily. Two mornings a
week, Tuesday and Thursday, the
pool will be open from 1890 until
/ Z M - l. u
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-06-13
Class of Eleven
Take First Communion

An appealing and impressive sight
greeted worshipers at st. Joseph's
Catholic church Sunday morning
when first communion was admin
istered to class Of II young folks.
The little girls were lovely in white
dresses and the boys wore white
suits. As the group marched into
the church, they were preceded by
two little flower girls, Rosalie John
son and Shirley Baenen. The al
tars were beautifully decorated in
honor of the occasion.
Those composing the group were
Norma Rae Pival, Dorothy Baenen,
Dolores Challinor, Patricia Gamache,
Phyllis Rubard, Marchita Becarri,
Richard Kenelty, Gerald Kenelty,
James Brown, John Crotteau, James
Crotteau.
This was the elimination Of the
annual vacation school, which closed
on June 6. Immediately thereafter
the two sisters who had been in
charge of the school, Sisters M.
Adrian and M. Chrysostom, left for
Cedar Rapids, Iowa,
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-06-13
Boys Leove
For Scout Circus

The annual Boy Scout camp will
begin this year on June q and will
be held 1t Schoolhouse lake. All
Scouts who wish to participate in
the camp are asked to be sure to at
tend the regular meeting June ID 50
the proper number may be ascer-
tanned
The, camp win be 1hdndled by
Ralph Child of Kalispell. Accord.
ing to Charles Powell, member Of
the local executive board, Mr.
Child will have some new and in
teresting work for the boys this
year. Leathercraft will be one of
the new subjects which will be
taught
1t is hoped that approximately Is
boys will be able to attend the
camp If more would like to come
there is always place for them.
This morning a group of Libby
and Troy Scouts left by bus from
Troy to attend the Boy Scout cir
Gus in Missoula. The Troy school
bus is being used for transportation
and will take the young men to
Missoula via Thompson Falls. They
will return by way of the east
shore Of the Flathead and Kalispell.
Scouts from Libby who will make
the trip are: Dale Adams, Norman
Cormier, Tom Huchala, Bob Rod
gers, Jim Woodwork, Harold
Blanchard, Keith Powell, Grant
Kreymer, Harry Moe, Calvin Brown
Bob Jaqueth, Bob Bitterman, John
ny Richards, George Earle and BOZ
Brinton.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-06-13
Planning Work
At Herbert Mine

Members of the board of directors
of the Herbert gold mine met last
Saturday at the Libby Hotel. ]. w.
Doughty, president of the company,
was present.
A large amount Of business was
transacted. However, the officers
stated that they did not wish any
Of the matter to be published be-
fore next Saturday when another
meeting will be held, possibly in
Spokane. At that time definite plans
will be made and it is almost posi-
tive that work will begin in the
near future.
S. B. Holbert, Spokane, mining en-
gineer, is expected to arrive in this
city today to go to the mine. He
will return to Spokane for the stock
holders meeting.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-06-13
interested in
improving No. 81

County Commissioner Mahoney
has taken much interest in i'm
provement Of highway No. 81
through the county, inasmuch as he
considers it of great importance to
the county. In view OF present great
interest in improving the nations
defense, Mr.. Mahoney thought il
might be possible to have this high
way degiRs1 = layy high
way and thereafter APPROPRIATIONS
made for its rapid development. Ac-
cordingly he wrote Senator Murray
regarding the matter and received
q letter from the Senator which
said, in part.
my dear Mr.. Mahoney.
Il have received your letter 81
May II regarding highway No. 81
note what you say regarding the
importance OF improving this high
way and want to assure you thai
you will have my wholehearted CO
operation in your efforts to obtain
assistance from the federal gov
eminent.
Il am submitting your request t.
the War Department in the hope
that Highway No. 81 may be desig
mated as military highway. /
such action should be taken by tht
War Department, we will probabl,
| be able to obtain money from tn.
Army to assist in making improve
ments on the road.
1T seems to me that it would alst
be advisable to submit the matte
to the Bureau of Public Roads ant
/ am sending that agency copy 0
your letter.
Il recall my last visit to LIB,
and remember that I went through
Whitefish on my way to Eureka
Perhaps It will be possible for m
to visit your county this year and
would certainly enjoy making tn
trip over Highway No. 81 with yol
appreciate your interest in writ
ing to me about these matters
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-06-13
Talk Over
P dns For
New Depot
To Be Combination O.
Lumber and Stucco with
Modern Interior.
MUST BE FINISHED
BY NEXT WINTER

A group of Libby men met last
Monday evening in Libby with |. E.
Manion, division superintendent of
the Great Northern railway, and dis
cussed with him plans for the new
depot the company plans on build
ing here. The plans as proposed by
Mr.. Manion met with full approval
of the depot committee and work
will be started on the structure as
soon as possible.
The new depot will be 40x80 feet,
and of design very similar to the
depot at Cut Bank. Wide siding
will compose the lower portion of
the outer Walls-some four or five
feet high-with a strip of colored
stucco extending to the caves. The
roof will be of colored fireproof
shingles The building will be in
sulated with a local product-Uni-
versal Zonolite company insulation.
It was suggested to Mr.. Manion
that fitting tribute to another To-
cal product would be to have the
stucco colored with Zonolite This
was done with many of the build
ings at the San Francisco World S
Fair and attracted worlds Of atten-
ton because Of the beautiful eff
feet. Mr.. Manion said he had never
heard OF such use of the material
but would forward the suggestion
to the architect.
The interior of the depot will
contain main waiting room, with
an inner rest room for ladies. This
will contain plush overstuffed furni-
ture and will be a modern and love
" room. The main room will con-
tain center-type settlers very SINH
lar to those in the G. n depot in
Spokane.
A central hot water heating plant
is planned, with an oil burner I'm
der consideration. Floors will ~ Il
maple and lights will be of the new
florescent type.
A new platform of Amasite will
be laid. This material Is frequently
used for the paving of streets
The old depot will be moved
across the street to the west and
used while the new structure is be-
ing completed, on the same sight az
the present one.
Mr.. Manion reported he had re
ceived orders to have the building
completed by next winter.
1t is said the plans provide fol
a very attractive building archi
tecturally.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-06-13
R. 8 G. Club
Offers Suggestions

The Libby Rod and Gun club held
a special meeting last evening to
talk over important matters and
wind up the reports on the bar
becue. President ]. P Campbell
said a financial report was read
but Was not quite complete, so will
be taken up at later date.
The club asks the cooperation OF
citizens in not fishing in the beaver
dams this side of Granite creek as
this place was originally planned
for use by the youngsters of this
vicinity.
The club further asks parents to
inform their youngsters not to place
their bicycles on the bridge or to
fish from the bridge as there is
much danger of being struck by
passing autos.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-06-13

While County Commissioner Hoi-
sington was elected official delegate
from Lincoln county to the COM
missioners' convention to be held
in Havre next week, the other two
county commissioners are planning
to attend. Commissioner Mahoney
and Mrs. Mahoney will leave next
Monday for Havre to be present at
the meeting. A large number of
the wives are always present at
these assemblies. Mr.. Mahoney
says that the conventions are al
ways profitable, that Governor
Ayers and other state officials will
be present, and prominent men will
discucss taxation and other matter.
OF great Importance to county gov
eminent.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-06-13

Harold Lutes, chairman of the
South Lincoln County Chapter of
the Red Cross, is in receipt of a
letter from headquarters which says
the smaller chapters throughout the
nation are falling down in their
quotas to the European relief fund
The letter follows and needs no
further comment.
My dear Mr.. Lutes.
For the first time in the history
of Red Cross national appeals to
the American people our smaller
chapters are tagging behind our
larger chapters. This is serious
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-06-13
|nsta||s New
Officers At
Club Picnic
Pleasing Annual Affair
Attended by Both Tro,.
and Libby Women.
LOCAL ORGANIZATION
WINS STATE PRIZE

All GVGIlt always iOOhcu lOl W 81 VI
to with pleasurable anticipation by
its members is the annual picnic by
the Libby Woman's Club. Tuesday
afternoon this affair was held at
the beautiful home of Mrs. James
Blackford north of the city, Mrs
Blackford having graciously extend
ed an invitation to the club to hold
the picnic there. At this lovely
affair, a number of members OF the
Troy Woman's Club were present
as guests of the Libby organization.
The Blackboard home and grounds
provide one of the most beautiful
settings in the northwest corner
of the state. Advantage was taken
of the lovely surroundings and view
to set the long tables on the lawn,
from which a fine picnic lunch was
served. The presence of profusion
of flowers added to the decorative
scheme.
After the serving the ladies wan
dered around the spacious grounds
and home for an enjoyable period
Of informal visiting. Later the
group again assembled on the lawn
where seats were provided and
where a program was presented, ir
charge of Mrs. D. Q. Mount.
Miss Margaret Hellweg gave ar
excellent reading and was called or
for an encore.
Mrs. J. A. Krall gave an inter
esting description Of Mr.. kraHs
and her recent trip to Alaska She
described incidents on the boat AND
gave highlights concerning thu
places visited. On the boat was thu
Rev. FIR. Hubbard, well known =,
the Glacier Priest, who spoke K
them in a most interesting vein O
his explorations and work II
Alaska.
| An informative paper on bird
4 that Ind been written by Jd8al
Blackboard was read by Mrs. E. Z
Jaqueth.
This was followed by question
and answers contest, 10 questions
being propounded. Three ladie
answered all correctly-Mrs. Waite
Neils, Mrs. II. c. Bolyard and Mrs
Ed. Laehn of Troy. Whereupon thu
two Libby ladies graciously with
drew in favor Of the Troy guest
who was presented With a ur<e
Mrs. Gordon Cornell and MIS-
Fred Cloutier then presented
quiz" contest, dividing the ladie
into two sides. The winning sid
was presented with bag Of candy
which was passed among the group
! Mrs. Lou Joughin at this time IN
stalled newly elected officers, wit
Mrs. Otto Nordstrom installed as tn
incoming president. In this cere
mony both the retiring president
Mrs. J.. A. Krall, and the neWl
elected president, Mrs. Nordstron
were presented with corsages Q
full-blown roses. All other officer
were given rosebud corsages.
Mrs. Nordstrom, who had been
delegate to the club convention hel
last week, then presented to tn
Libby club fine oil painting OF a
Indian girl, "Corola' This was
prize that had been awarded to tn
Libby club by the state federatio
for first place for work done
art for the past two years, in toWr
Of the size of Libby and by club
of from SO to 100 members. III
painting is a fine one and is sal
to be the portrait Of an Indian 81
i who spends her summers each yes
+ in Glacier park.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-06-13
Protests WPA Reductions.

Ray c. Frost, chairman of Lincoln
county commissioners, sent tele-
grams Tuesday to Senators Wheeler
and Murray protesting the WPA
quota reduction, effective June Is.
The telegram protested the cut and
said. County out of money and no
work available in county to>> take
care OF men cut Off"
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-06-13
Unusual Sight For
Visitors at Thompson Lake

An unusual sight grccts pco-
pie who stop ut the Lloyd A.
Bower cabins on Thompson
Lake. 1t Is an aIbinO robin,
snOwwhite in color.
The bird was pointed out to
w. ]. Darlington when he stop
ped there this week. He reports
that 1t Is q male robin and,
with its mate, Is nesting in a
tree near the cabins. 1t has all
the characteristics Of m ordi-
nary robin, sings Justify, and
buSily hunts worms and bugs for
its mate. Darlington says H Is
= beautiful sight.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-06-13
Hospital Notes.

Johnny Hughes, small son of Cap
tain and Mrs. E. ]. Hughes, under
went a tonsilectomy early this week
June 8, born to Mr.. and Mrs. Gale
T. Weidner, son.
June 8, born to Mr.. and Mrs
John Hebert of Troy, girl.
James B. Spencer, Waterman a
the Midas mine, was admitted Mon
day as a medical patient.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-06-13
May Visit Mexico City.

r. w. Smithberger left last week
on a vacation trip that will take
him to various places in the South
west. He made the trip by plane
from Spokane, stopping first at Sar
Francisco. He had in mind q trlE
to Mexico City before returning t
Libby.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-06-13
On Campaigning Trip.

A. T. Aronson Of KalispelI, who IS
seeking the nomination for Judge
Of the district court, was in Libby
this morning on his way to Troy
He is calling on the voters OF this
district in behalf Of his candidacy
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-06-13
Summer Heat Brings
High Mark of 80

During the past few days the
thermometers in this vicinity have
been taking a wee bit of exercise
and sliding further toward the top
as each day passes. Following is a
chart showing how it has increased
during the daytime and at night the
temperature stays about the same.
Evening star., 1940-02-03
WHITE MEN.

81 years Of age. with one year residence
in D. c. or nearby Md. or Va. with D. G.
operatOr'S permit to drive
Evening star., 1940-02-03

Repairing . Renovizng Modernizins Home
This Is the Answer
AS patron wrote us after we concluded
arather intricate piece of undermining
"Your work with such confdence-wth
of time No wonder your estimates
are always reasonable"
There is no waste motion. Whatever
the work we are going to do for YOU
just fixing something; giving the home
thorough going.over; or a complete
modernization- plans are carefully
laid before they are submitted for your
approval. And then every man engaged
upon the work knows just what to do.
Thus there is an economy of time; an
economy of material; and, of course,
only ONE modest overhead. That is
why our Estimates are so reasonable"
Do what so many Washingtonians have
been doing for 81 years-send for The
Eberly Plan to do what is to be done in
repairing, renovizing or undermining
the home.
Evening star., 1940-02-03
Rotion Cards

Temporary ration cards are being
issued by the British food ministry
for people who are away from home
for week or more.
Evening star., 1940-02-03
FOUND.

BRING OR REPORT deserted. stray animals
to the Animal Protective Association. 5000
Wheeler rd. Sc. Atl 7142.
FRATERNITY PIN. Pi Kappa Alpha, at
Union Station. North 0109
GLASSES silver trimmed, oval lenses. case
from Edmonds Optical Co.: corner of
Franklin and Colesville rd., Silver Spring,
Md Chan AQRC~I
Evening star., 1940-02-03
ATTENTION.

Man not under 25 with good education and
pleasing personality Must have good exp.
in selling either business, commercial or
financial. who's accustomed to actual con-
tact with the public. II qualified, write
stating age. married or single, number OF
dependants, business experience. If not
now employed, state how long since en-
ployed. If employed. state length of time
with present employer. how many member
ships or ORGANIZATIONS In how many do
you hold ONCE? State net worth, also min
imum current living expenses required.
State amount OF life insurance owned Give
phone number. We are only interested in
man at present employed or in a re-
sponsible position or unemployed for rea-
sons beyond his control This opening is q
good opportunity for the right man who
can afford to take position at low earn
ings at the start Position permanent. op-
portunities for future advancement excel
lent. II your letter indicates that you will
At into our organization We will phone and
arrange an appointment at our Office All
REPLIES CONFIDENTIAL Box Q-Z. Star
Evening star., 1940-02-03

1404 CAFRITZ Dist. 90s0
Evening star., 1940-02-03
MISCELLANEOUS FOR RENT.

BOSTON TERRIERS. puppies little beau-
ties: priced for quick sale. At stud. 14-lb.
proven sire. Woodley 6S16.
COCKER PUPPIES. black. very curly.
A. K. c. Call Kensington 179.
THE CAPITOL DOG TRAINING CLUR IN
vites you to attend the training class sun
dav at 11:30 in Silver Spring Armory.
Bring your dog. No obligation.
COCKER SpANIELS, red. black. bun pup
pies Studebeker 104 Eastwood ave,
Northwood Park. Md Shepherd 5ss0-W.
FOR GOOD SUBURBAN HOMES police
PUBS. part Schnauzer: young. females:
black and tan long haired terrier. l
white and brown collie-shepherd males.
Atlantic 7142. Saturday only.
COCKER SPANIELS, fine specimens. sturdy
bone. low-set ears; champion stock: regis
tered A. X c. Phone Shepherd 4437.
Evening star., 1940-02-03
INSTRUCTION COURSES.

SPANISH-Native teacher. conversational
method: beginners advanced students.
small groups Senoy Ramos, Decatur 5633.
FORMER VIENNESE professor of psychol-
ogy teaches German conversation and
grammar Call Michigan 6565. Ext. 500. A.