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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-12-05
Many Predatory
Animals DESTROYED

BILLINGS. Dec. 2. --Up. A re-
port by R. E. Bateman, district
agent for the federal predatory ami
NAL control, disclosed today that
1921 predators were killed in Mon
tana during the four-month period
ended Oct. 81. At the same time,
the report disclosed. predatory ami
mails killed 2,798 domestic and 9TH
er animals.
Included in the list of predator<
killed were 1,840 coyotes. 50 bob
cats and 40 ck-killing bear.
The bear were credited with kill
ing 588 sheep and one sheep dog,
while the bobcats killed rs sheep.
Coyotes killed l,279 sheep, 303 tur-
keys, SOB chickens, two calves, 20
domestic goats. % pigs, five tame
geese. six deer, 10 antelope, and
scores of gamebirds. The bears
also were credited with raiding and
destroying 70 camps.
Highest average for any govern
ment hunter during the four-month
period was that Of Alvin Jordan,
stationed in the Lake basin county
near Molt. He trapped or killed 81
coyotes. Other high records were
those Of Charles Harms, rs coyotes,
Pete Harms, rs. f. K Beebe, rs;
Alfred Stephenson, 81. and Chester
Arthur, IS.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-12-05
Most Persons Die
By Fires In Homes
In Coy December

II Americas death toll from burns
this December equals that of pre-
vious years, more persons will be
burned to death in the Christmas
month than in any other month of
the year. Four-fifths of the fatali-
ties will occur at home and the
dead will number almost 1000 for
the one month
d This Christmas time destruction
of life by fire is largely prevent
able states Kenneth N. Beadle,
director of the education division
of the National Conservation Blu
reau. accident prevention section of
the Association of Casualty and Sur
ETY. Executives. During the shop
ping weeks preceding Christmas and
the holidays that terminate with
New Year, parents should be par
ticularly vigilant to guard against
a tragedy that would make all the
Defenders to come months of Bit
ter regret. instead of seasons of
joy"
Fire Safety no Killioy
The Christmas month may be
made fire-safe without detracting
in any degree from its enjoyment
Many families who guard against
the hazard of tinder-dry Christmas
trees fail to observe other, less ap-
parent, fire precautions Here are
some suggestions, says Mr.. Beadle,
which may help them this Decem-
Der.
ID Cartons and wrapings from
packages should be disposed of
promptly and not allowed to col
lect around the house. Those not
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-12-05
Plumbers Wanted for
West Coast Jobs

The State Employment Service di-
vision of the Unemployment Com
pensation Commission yesterday re-
ceived It's largest national defense
order foraworkers.
The Washington State Employ
ment Service asked Montana to sup
ply Is journeymen plumbers for
employment in coast army canton
ments, John w. Nelson, director of
the Montana State Employment
Service. said.
Such unemployed plumbers in
Montana desiring such employment
should register with their nearest
state employment service office at
once" Mr.. Nelson said.
plumbers should not leave direct
for the coast, as preference in hiring
is through the state employment
service offices. Unemployed work
ers in other occupations also should
register at their employment of
fices.''
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-12-05
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR
TAX DEED.

Notice is hereby given that the
undersigned will on the 5th day of
February, l94l, apply to the County
Treasurer of Lincoln County, Mon
tana for a tax deed to the following
described property, to-wit.
The NhSEA, the SWANEA, and
the NEASWA Of section Is, Town
ship 36 North of Range rs West,
M. M
Amount due. $19479.
Dated: November Is, 1910.
PHILIP F. WINkLEY,
d5-12-2t. Applicant
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-12-05

as important to one man as another
mans support of his wife.
Local boards should always con-
slider this fact in carrying out the
Selective Service policy of preserv-
ing the American home as a unit
They should remember also that
the theory of the dependency de-
ferment is that Selective Service
should not make public charges OF
dependents nor even reduce their
support when it has been reasonable
and where the support was bona
fide. Director Dykstra said.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-12-05
Aliens Must Register
By December &c, 1910

Alien registration will end on De-
cember 26 and all non-citizens who
have not yet registered are warned
that severe penalties will follow
failure to comply with this federal
law.
All aliens, IA years of age and old
er, must register in person and be
fingerprlnted.
Alien children, under Ia, must be
registered by their parents or
Registration takes place at the
post offices.
There is no charge of any kind
connected with alien registration.
The department of justice warns
aliens to beware of racketeers.
The post office department and
the department of justice will will
ingly assist the alien in every pos
sible way.
Earl G. Harrison, director of Alien
Registration of the department. sug-
gests that those aliens who have not
yet registered do SO as soon as pos
sible and avoid the Christmas rush
at the post offices.
All aliens are also warned that
having registered, they are required
to report any change in their perm
anent residence address within five
days to the immigration and natural
ization service of the department OF
Justice in Washington. Forms FOL
this purpose. are obtainable at al
post offices.
No alien need be unprepared fol
the questions he will be asked. Sam
pie registration forms which show
him exactly what information he
will need at registration are avail
able in all post offices.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-12-05
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Reported by the Lincoln County
Abstract Company.
]. H. DeGroot to Frances Nc
Clure, W. D. lots 8, 10, IL, IL, block
3, Marvel Townsite, Rexford.
Dewey Madison to Karl Ruud, w.
D. lots 10. IL, IL, Is, block Is, South
Libby
Fred E. Hannah to Andrew E.
McWhirtes, w. D. lots l, 2, 3. Sec.
6, Twp. IS NJ. Rye. n w. M M.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-12-05
Hunters Are Asked
to Turn in Cards

]. w. Carney, chief deputy game
warden, has asked all Montana
hunters to turn in the information
cards attached to big game tags.
The cards advise the commission as
to kill. conditions on range and 9TH
er data Carney asks that all hunt
ers, whether successful in quotas or
not, please submit their cards as
they are of great value to the game
department in compiling big game
data.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-12-05

Industry in this country produces
well over 90 per cent Of all the
molybdenum in the world. This par
ticular product is of great defense
value in making ornaments tough.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-12-05

Two pounds Of dry Douglas-fir
or larch wood give the same amount
of heat as one pound OF coal.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-12-05
Thursday. Friday, Saturday

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December S, 6,
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with
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Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-11
Court Rules Ship
Not Liable When
Strike Ruins Load

WASHINGTON, Dec. II. CUP)-
The supreme court this week sus-
tanned a lower court decision hold
ing that a steamship operator is
not responsible for damage TO a
cargo which deteriorated as result
of delay in the 1936-37 Pacific
coast maritime strike.
The request for review was filed
by John Demartini Co.. Inc, San
Francisco, whose shipment of fruits
and vegetables spoiled aboard the
Matson steamer Maui at anchor
in San Francisco bay from Oct. 81
1886, to Feb. 5, 1887, the duration OF
the strike.
The ninth circuit court of ap-
peals allowed exemption for dam
ages on the provision of the bill
of lading which disclaims liability
for damage caused by labor troubles
or resulting from the inherent ma
ture of the goods"
The Demartini firm contended
the exemption should not be allow
ed unless it could be shown the
steamship company took all steps
to make the ship seaworthy. No
such evidence was submitted. the
firm argued. and the vessel was un-
seaworthy throughout the period
because of the absence of the ade-
quate crew.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-11
hit|ers Speech
Reassures Turkey

ANKARA, Dec. II. (UP)-Chan-
cellor Adolf Hitler's Tuesday speech
today strengthened Turkish con-
fidence in the remoteness of any
Nazi drive to the southeast and the
probability of peace in this region
at least until spring.
AT a meeting of the peoples par
ty it was decided to call off the
Turkish blackout effective today
because international tension has
Slackened."
Political spokesmen said Ger
many would be extremely reluctant
to risk general Balkan conflagra-
ton and trouble with Russia mere
ly to help Italy in a campaign of
secondary military Importance. In
addition, the difficulty of winter
drive through such rugged terrain
as the Balkans was viewed as a
major factor in present Turkish
safety.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-11
Influenza Still as Big a Riddle
To Health Authorities as in World
War Days; No Sure Control Known

the public at large. People have to
go to stores, they have to go to
shops or offices to work, they have
to ride on street cars and buses
they cannot avoid all contact with
their fellows.
Even the wearing of masks, fa-
miliar during the 1918 epidemic, is
believed to be of doubtful value
again, for the simple reason that
no one can possibly keep his mask
on every minute through the weeks
that an epidemic lasts.
All of which, of course, does not
mean that the picture is entirely
gloomy. The big thing is that the
influenza virus has been isolated.
which means that there is now
a good chance (Which was not true
in 1919 to develop a protective vac
cine. In addition, the various Sufan-
llamide derivatives have yet to be
tested thoroughly on influenza. They
will get such a test the moment
real epidemic appears: it is quite
possible that one or another of
these drugs will be found effective.
The Public Health Service is keep
ing in constant touch with the in
fluenza conditions throughout the
country through daily reports from
local and state health officials.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-11
Army Units Sent
To New Stations

WASHINGTON, Dec. II. UP)-
The war department announced to-
day that 80 regular army units have
been ordered to new stations.
The movements will start as soon
as corps area commanders certify
that facilities are adequate.
The following units will go to
March Field, anti-aircraft training
center, California.
Seventy Eighth Coast Artillery,
March Field.
Sixty Fifth Coast Artillery, San
Francisco harbor defense.
The following units will go to
Fort Lewis, Wash:
Seventh Infantry, Vancouver Bar
racks, Wash.
The following units will go to
Vancouver barracks:
Eighteenth Engineers, Fort Logan,
Colo.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-11

MOTHER, during an epidemic you owe
it to your family as we'll as TO yourself
to observe the following rules:
l. Get at least eight hours sleep
tehidren ten) every night. 2. Open
windows wide at bedtime to assure
fresh air, but avoid drafts. 3. Don't
permit overcsting, especially sweets.
4. Guard against constipation. s. En-
courage plenty of exercise in the open.
6. Hands should be washed frequently
so as to keep them free as possible Of
germs. 7. Avoid overheating. 8. See
that eveyone's nostriIs are kept open,
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-11

Mr.. and Mrs. j. F. Tuttle of
Imperial were dinner guests of Mr.,
and Mrs. G.. E. Tuttle and family
OF Alamo Sunday.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-11

Mrs. H. B. Ross is in San Fran
cisco ON business. She expects to
spend several weeks.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-11
SULFANILAMIDE
YET TO BE TESTED

An indication that complete iso-
lation would give protection is given
by an experience of the U. S. Navy
in 1918. The navy succeeded in CIV
ing absolute isolation TO a group of
men stationed on an island in San
Francisco Bay. All communication
with the shore was cut off. When
supplies were taken to the island
they were left on the dock; only
after the boat which brought them
had left did the men on the island
come down and get them.
The sailors on that island escaped
the flu. Yet Public Health Service
officials point out that isolation of
that kind is simply impossible for
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-11
Bank Of America
Paws YuIe Bonus

Los ANGELES, Dec. IL. tUP)-
Bonuses amounting to about one
third of a months salary will be
paid to the 5000 employees of Bank
of America as a Christmas present,
the board of directors announced
today
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-11

5. TREE LIGHTING SPECIAL-llA
#. 8 Mozdo bulbs with fastening
clips. Underwriters Ap- = O.
proved. 59c Value. E24sl y 0C
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-11

Flying to command to which
he had been appointed less than
a week before, Air Marshal
Owen Tudor Boyd, above, De-
putty Commander of the R. A. F.
in the Middl. East, was captured
by Italians when his Wellington
bomber was forced to land in
Sicily. Four officer companions
were also seized.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-11
Alamo Verde
Home Dept.
Gives Party
-AlamO-Verdc Notes

The Alamo-Verde home depart
ment will hold the Christmas Heart
party at the home of Mrs. F.. w
Leng Friday, 1890 a. M, Dec. 13
in the Verde district. Pot lucl
lunch will be enjoyed at noon.
Mrs. H. B. Ross is in San Fran
CISCO on business. She expects tc
spend several weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. F. Tuttle of
Imperial were dinner guests of Mr.
and Mrs. G.. E. Tuttle and family
OF Alamo Sunday.
T. r. Hall called at the home O.
his daughter and -in-law, Mr.
and Mrs. Fred Strauhun, on Sun.
day. Mrs. Strauhun and baby are
doing fine.
Callers at the home of Mr.. anc
Mrs. T. r. Hall of Date City Sun
day were Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Elder
and daughters, Doris and Johnnie
Sue, of Alamo, and Mrs. John Ped
dicord and daughter, Mrs. Dewey
Briston, of Ell Centre.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Kumberg OF
Verde visited with Mr.. and Mrs
Charles Pilgrim Of Oceanside Thurs
day and Friday.
Mrs. T. r. Hall has received word
from. Lubbock, Tex, that her bro
ther-in-law. T. S. Wood, was over
come by gas fumes from his gas
stove. He was discovered by neigh
bors and taken to a hospital, where
he is recovering satisfactorily.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-11
lIl!llzIlHE(I]
51I,,,1!!,',3,uUEj |, I! I; /

so as TO permit breathing through the
nose whether awake or asleep. Your
nose filters germs from the air you
breathe.
To open stuffy nostrils due TO a cold
insert MenthoIatum in them. This will
help to avoid mouthbreathing, which Of
fers no barrier against germs, and will
restore nosebreathing with its safeguard
against inhsIing germs. MenthoIatum
also relieves shifting and sneezing, and
lessons the need for noseblowing, all Of
which wear a delicate system down and
weaken resistance during epidemics.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-11

For Christmas I94I start
a Bank of America Christmas
Club account now at any
branch. Save SOC or more
each week and have ready cash
for Christmas 1911. Bank of
America National Trust and
Savings Association, member
of the Federal Deposit In
surance Corporation, pays
regular savings interest on
completed Christmas Club
accounts.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-11
THEN HERE, ARE
TWO SUGGESTIONS: :

For Christmas 1910 let a
Bank of America 7Im4bAax
personal loan tide you over.
The loan costs only Sc per
year for each $lOO borrowed
and may be arranged quickly
at any branch in any
amount from $50 to $1,000.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-07-04
Mrs. Sam Davis
Was HOnOred Sat.

Mrs. S. w. Diggs was hostess at
a lovely afternoon tea and bridal
shower at the West Jefferson Ho-
tel on Saturday afternoon, June
% from three to five o'clock, hon.
oring Mrs. Sam Davis, recent
bride.
Guests were greeted at the door
by Mrs. Diggs, Mrs. Wade Van
noy, Mrs. Rufus Coward, Mrs.
George Oliver, and the honoree,
and tiny corsages were presented
to them by Elizabeth Ann Diggs
and Mary Diggs Doggett. After
registering in the brides book
the guests were shown the many
lovely gifts which were arranged
on three lace covered tables in
the dining room. Three other Ia
bles, also covered with lace
cloths, held lovely refreshments
carrying out a color scheme of
pink, green and white. Mrs. Col
ward presided at the punch bowl
and Mrs. Vannoy and Mrs. Diggs
served from the other tables.
After delightful social hour
goodbyes were said to Mrs. Diggs.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-07-04
Civilization Has
Not Failed, Says
Rotary Speaker
Arthur Tilley Addressed LO.
cal Club. No Meeting To
Be Held Tonight.

The world is now facing the
darkest hour in civilizations his
tory, but, like the great spirit of
God, right will win out, Arthur
Tilley, prominent Mt. Airy attor-
ney and former resident of Ashe
county, told members of the JET
Persons Rotary Club last Thurs
day night.
Speaking on the subject of, ''Has
Civilization Failed?" MIR. Tilley
declared that in spite of the sad
outlook at the present time, that
in his opinion civilization has
continuously marched forward
and that it will survive the great
crisis now existing.
The speaker also praised the
county upon the progress that
has been made in recent years.
He was introduced by w. B. Aus
tin.
Because of the holiday today,
the club also decided to take a
holiday tonight.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-07-04
Clifford Elected
AS President Of
Press Association
Ed M. Anderson Reelected
Director And Sec'y. Of
Circulation Bureau.

Hendersonville, June 3D.. c.
Clifford, Of Hickory, was elected
president of the North Carolina
Press association at a business
meeting here, this morning.
Other officers elected are:
Vice-president-W. C. Manning,
Jr., Williamson.
Secretary-t reasurer-Miss Bea-
trice Cobb, Morganton.
observation-disclosures Griffin, of
Forest City.
Executive committe - w. E.
Horner, of Sanford, retiring pres
ident; DR.. Julian Miller, Char
lotte; Mrs. E. F. Mccullough,
Elizabethtown; Ed M. Anderson,
West Jefferson and Sparta; w. H.
Hoyt, Winston-Salem; and Her
bert Peele, Elizabeth City.
DR.. Clarence Poe, of Raleigh,
editor of the Progressive Farmer,
spoke on the ten-year plan for
balanced prosperity in the south.
Committee Reports
The report of the resolutions
committee was heard.
So far as journalism is con-
cerned, North Carolina will have
its own Pulitzer awards next
year.
The association is offering 500
prizes for the best editorial, best
news story, best feature story and
best news picture.
The awards will be made at the
press institute at Chapel Hill in
January. Employees of all associa-
ton members will be eligible for
the awards.
Service is the Every keynote"
of the Fourth Estate, especially
for small weeklies and dailies
which are closer to the people.
Porter Carswell, of Waynesboro,
Ca, attorney, editor and humor-
list, told a large number at the
banquet Friday night.
On Thursday night, Hon. j. M.
Broughton delivered an address
on the subject of "The Press and
the Present Crisis.
Ed M. Anderson was also re-
elected secretary of the Circula-
ton Audit Bureau of the state
press association. AS he is presi-
dent of the Midwestern Press AS
ISOLATION, he was also one of the
presiding officers at the weekly
group meetings and served as
chairman of the auditing COM
mittee.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-07-04
Miss Kathryn Bell Becomes
Bride OF Joseph A. Martin

Of much interest here and else
where is the marriage of Miss
Kathryn Bell, of Hamptonville,
and Joseph A. Martin, of Cycle
and Lansing. The vows were
spoken before the Rev. J. P. Nc
Cabe in the first Baptist church
of Martinsville, Saturday after
noon, June %.
After wedding trip to Wash
ington, D. c., Niagara Falls, and
the New York Worlds Fair, Mr..
and Mrs. Martin will be at home
at Cycle during the remainder of
the summer and in September
will come to Lansing, where Mr..
Martin is principal of the Lansing
school.
For her marriage the bride
wore dress of Alice blue lace,
with high neckline and short
sleeves. Her hat was rolled
brim white straw and other cos
tune accessories were white.
Mrs. Martin is the daughter of
Mr.. Don Bell and late Mrs. Bell,
of Hamptonville. She was educa-
ted at the Union Grove high
school and at Pfeiffer Junior Col
lege at Misenheimer. She IS an
accomplished musician.
Mr.. Martin is the son of Mrs.
A. J. Martin, of Cycle, and is a
younger brother of Sanford
Martin, editor of the Winston-Sa-
lem Journal. He is a graduate OF
Wake Forest College and for two
years was a member of the fac
ulty of the Union Grove High
school. For the past five years
he has been principal Of Lansing
high school.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-07-04
Camp Meeting Is
Now In Progress
Large Crowds Hear Inspiring
Sermons Delivered by
DIR. b. r. Lakin.

Because of the great attendance
and keen interest shown in the
excellent sermons delivered at
the Fig Tabernacle Tuesday and
Wednesday nights by DR.. B. R.
Lakin, of Indianapolis, Ind, it
was decided to continue the re-
vival and make it the annual
camp meeting, Rev. w. T. Whit
tington stated yesterday.
DR.. Lakin will preach his final
sermon tonight at the Tabernacle
and Rev. Herbert Caldwell, of
independence, Va, will conduct
the camp meeting.
This morning DR.. Lakin will
preach at the West Jefferson
Baptist church at II o'clock.
The camp meeting is non de-
nominational and every one is in
vited to attend. A Bible school is
also being held.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-07-04
Livestock Are
Almost Free OF
Bangs Disease
Around 5000 Animals Exam
ined So Far and Only IA
Have Been Killed.
ABOUT HALF THROUGH

A sotal of 5000 head of cattle
in Ashe county have been ex-
amined by DR.. c. w. Wilder and
his helper, Gene Oliver, for
bangs disease and out of this
number they found only IA ami
mails that were infected by the
disease and had to be butchered,
it was reported this week.
This program, sponsored by the
state through the cooperation OF
county governments, is designed
to eradicate this dreadful disease.
Dr.. Wilder, who has been work
ing in the county for the past
several months, reports that he is
about half through with the job
in Ashe.
His expenses are paid by the
state and federal government and
the only expense on the part of
the county is carrying out the
program is to provide helper.
In commenting upon the health
OF the livestock in the county, DR..
Wilder is quoted as saying that
the animals are in exceptionally
good health.
When animals are found to be
suffering with the disease and
have to be slaughtered, the own
ers receive compensation for loss.
All farmers are said to be CO.
operating splendidly with the
bangs disease eradication pro-
gram.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-07-04
LOCAL /. o. o. F. HAD
PICNIC ON SUNDAY

More than 100 members of the
Jefferson order of Odd Fellows
and their wives gathered at Buff
falo on Sunday for the annual
fish fry and picnic which was
greatly enjoyed. An informal pro-
gram was carried out.
Short talks were made by Rev.
Hoyt Wood and Carol Burkett.
Special music was also feature
of the occasion.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-07-04
CELEBRATED BIRTHDAY

Elizabeth GRAPHICAL, second
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Ber-
nard GRAPHICAL. was honored by
a surprise party on Saturday af-
ternoon, the occasion being her
twelfth birthday. -~.
A small group of special
friends were invited. Following
games the guests were directed
to the dining room where the
decorated birthday cake was cut
and refreshments served. The
honoree received a number of
attractive gifts.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-07-04

and Emma Mullis, of West Jeffer-
son, were charged with public
drunkenness. The first three were
fined S.. and the cost Emma Null
lis was sentenced to a penal in
sutton but the sentence was SUI
spended up on the payment of
SIS. and the cost.
Preston Lambert, of West JEFF
ferson was sentenced to six