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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-03-28
Meeting Was Success.

The PIT. A. met Tuesday evening
at the new school auditorium and a
fine crowd turned out for the en-
tertainment. The lower grades gave
several skits which were very much
enjoyed by those present.
The rhythm band played several
selections which were very well TAX
en- by an appreciative audience.
Dutch dances, cowboy songs and
other entertainment took up the ma
jority of the evening.
Ralph Child, Scout executive from
Kalispell, gave very interesting
talk on scouting.
A nominating committee was APP
pointed to select candidates for the
offices for 1940-194l.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-03-28
Announces Change of Date.

The date Of the spectacular Lions
Club carnival has been changed
from May 10 to May II to comply
with the wishes of the high school
Junior class who are having their
prom May 10. The date, May II,
has been set and will not be
changed. Therefore Bill Farris, sec
rotary of the Club, asks that those
who have questions to turn in for
the contest may rest assured that
these questions will be used not
later than May IL.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-03-28
Thrilling Play
Will Be Presented

Friday night the seniors of Libby
High School will present The Eyes
of Tlaloc" at 8 o'clock in the Junior
High auditorium. 1t is an enthrall-
ing mystery-comedy in three acts
involving the priceless treasures of
an. Aztec god. Tlaloc, and strange
routes to Mexico used in amateur
bootlegging. Those seniors in the
cast are: Jean Vinion, Magyar Rom
ming, Priscilla Frank, Russell Allen,
Edward Woodruff, Mary Cornell,
Richard Neils, Lenore Martin, Betty
Baker, Doug Stickney, and George
Stasviken. This group of students,
who will make their final appear
ances on a high school stage, do
some splendid acting.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-03-28
FINAA LEAGUE STANDINGS,

Inc team sponsored by j. NelIs
Lumber Company in thrilling fin
ish won the "A class title by de-
feating Troy 1928. They proved
to have more fight, and were able
to protect their first half lead.
In 'B' class the Eagles were Civ
en- a scare by the Merchants but won
the game 1924, and the class cham
pionship. The Merchants were the
most improved team in either
league
Troy scored SGT points in II
games for a 36l average. Richard
& Miller dropped in $50 counters
for 1913 average. ]. Neils Lum-
Der was third with 348 points and q
3l.8 average The Gees made 231
points in games ard averaged 25.7
per game The highest number OF
points made in one night were made
by Troy in 62-34 decision over the
Gees.
In individual achievements Bill
Erickson was the leading scorer hav-
ing 1l3 points for 1913 average
Shy Callaghan made go points
and a 1871 average. Paul Gilligan
had SO points which averaged $50
per game. Brad Phillips scored 81
for a 81 average. Wayne Johnson
had 83 which averaged 1914 per
game. High scoring for one night
went to Wayne johnson when he
rang up a total of II points against
Troy
Ray Lindsey was the bad boy of
the "a league with % fouls. Bill
Erickson and Wayne Johnson had
II each. George Hubbard had Is
while Royal Rounds had IA fouls.
In %" class Gordon Daugharty
was the top scorer with 86 points
for a IL average. Walt Katarzy
dropped in 70 for 81 average per
game. Chris" Christensen had II
markers for a 65 average.
Will BreWington made 56 which
averaged At per game. Smith of
the Gees scored SIS counters for S
point average.
Dutch" Diester had 33 fouls to
lead the league in that department
Moe" Borden had rs fouls. Chris"
Christianson had 20 personals, and
Moak was fourth with Is. Gordon
Daugharty, Sid Brown, and Smith
each had IA fouls.
The Eagles scored 341 points for
284 average per game. The Gees
had 297 markers which averaged
247. The Merchants made $50
points for 1872 average. Hi-Power
totaled l48 points and had 1913
average.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-03-28
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In our opinion the fellows of the
local DeMolay chapter have a vote
of thanks coming from the entire
community During the past
two weeks they have been busy on
Pipe creek. road north of Libby
clearing land for rifle range
this is merely start on definite
program for civic improvement
which they have mapped out
AS 1910 goes by we are sure a
great many of their ideas will be In
evidence as completed work for the
good of every citizen in this city .
Keep your eye on their progressl
There was plenty of steam blown
off at the Firemen's Ball last Mon
dav evening .. AS a matter OF
fact so much was blown off that
some of the boys were slightly I'M
der the following day . (Please
notice we didn't mention what they
were under) =.
Definite information has been Civ
en- out by our Mayor that the street
signs will be put up in the very,
very near future!
The Easter egg hunt was ire
mendous success Commercial
Club President James A. Krall, not
being eligible for competition did
his part by picking out an indi-
vidual and roofing for his choice as
loud as possible Most fire.
quently used the phrase, He never
dropped an egg"
Sheriff Frank Baney is on the
lookout for person with slnged
hair and eyebrows or burns on the
hands and face They might
have something to do with the fire
on the WPA power shovel as a re-
suit of gas stealing
Fun for everybody Saturday ev-
ening when the annual spelling bee,
sponsored by the Farm Woman's
Club, takes place at the Moose hall
1t was good last year and
promises to be even better this
time
One week from tonight, April 4,
the annual joint meeting OF Libbys
civic clubs is scheduled At
torney John G.. Brown of Helena
will be the speaker and according to
those who know him, his talk
should be above excellent. -.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-03-28

An interesting Scout meeting was
held Tuesday The meeting opened
with the usual ceremonies. Ralph
Childs, of Kaispell, Scout executive
gave short talk suggesting vari-
Gus ways to vary the meetings. The
members of each patrol were then
Strengthened out. A jolly O'Grady
game was played under the able
leadership of Norman Cormier. The
Court of Honor was discussed, and
1.-THE meeting ended in the usual
manner.
THOMAS HUCHALA,
Scout Scribe.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-03-28

The annual meeting of the Gene
terry Association will be held at the
City Hall Tuesday, April 9, at 8
O'Clock. All lot owners are mem
bers of the association A good at
tendance is requested.-A. K. Fleet
wood, Secretary. 44-45
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-03-28
CARD OF THANKS

The expressions of sympathy and
kindness received from friends since
the passing of our aunt, Mrs. Ellen
Henphill, ere deeply appreciated.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. G. Ratekin
Inez Ratekin.
Jack Ratekin
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-03-28

Now is a good time to sell those
lots you have been wanting to get
rid of. Advertise them through the
Western News Classified ads. II
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-03-28

To Trade-Purebred 2-year-oldv
White Rock hens and 1-year-old
Rhode Island pullets for COED fam
lily mich coW.-Box 1854, City. It'll
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-03-28

Small house for rent, 3 rooms and
kitchenette; semimodern.-Mrs. Al
Hamel 1t
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-03-28

Two rooms for rent, with or with
out board,-Mrs. Otto Davidson.
44-45
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-03-28
PIANO BARGAINS,

Several style show samples, re-
possessed and used pianos to be
closed out from $50 up. Unusual
opportunity. Low terms. Fully guar
anteed by responsible house. Can
be seen in this city. Write or call
the Mcintosh Music House, Kalis-
pell, Montana. 44-47
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-03-28
WORK WANTED.

Housework by the day or hour.
Plain sewing or mending Caring
for children. Mae Pomeroy, Libby,
corner of Mineral and Oak.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-03-28

Garage for rent.-Mrs. Minnie
Walker. Call 58-J. 1t
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-03-28
WANTED

Wanted to buy-Used showcase
about five feet in length. Inquire
Western News office. tt
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-03-28

Five room house, partly furnished,
for rent Inquire this office. It
Evening star., 1940-01-12
Former Trooper on Stand
In Girl Staying Trial
By The Associated Press.

BY .he Associated Press.
MAUCH CHUNK, Pa, Jan. 12-
Benjamin Franklin, suspended State
police corporal, took the stand in
his own defense today at his trial
for the Staying of Joan Stevens, a.
last June 5.
Franklin's 70-year-old mother and
his wife watched intently as the g.
foot former trooper began his story
of the shooting He pleads self
defense, contending he fired when
the girl threatened him with a
pistol, which later proved to be
toy.
Testimony that State police for
three days pursued will-o-the-Wisp
gangster clues given by the Stevens
girl preceded Franklins appearance.
Pvts. Roger L. Spence and Ed
ward j. Swatji said it was the
schoolgirls story of racketeer con-
facts that led them to a darkened
Nesquehaning street to meet her
and resulted in the shooting.
The two troopers related that for
three days before her death they
were checking on impending hold
ups by 25 New York and Philadel-
phia gangsters, who, the girl told
them. were known to a Lee
French" Pvt. Spence said the girl,
unknown to him, turned over let
ter signed by Lee French" which
claimed knowledge of underworld
movements.
When the defense tried to prove
by Joan's teacher and hand-writ-
ing expert that the letter actually
was written by Joan herself, Dis
trict Attorney Albert Heimbach
said the prosecution conceded that
assumption was correct.
Evening star., 1940-01-12

Harrison-bilbo Amity
Report Causes Stir
In Mississippi
Almost Overshodows
Inauguration Plans
For New Governor

BY the Associated Press.
JACKSON, Miss, Jan. 12-Interest
in the report that Mississippi's two
Senators, Pat Harrison and Theo
G. Bilbo, shook hands in Washing
ton, almost overshadowed today the
approaching Inauguration Tuesday
of Governor-elect Paul B. johnson.
Senators Harrison and Bilbo have
long been on opposite sides in
politics. The report came yesterday
that they met in an elevator. and
chatted pleasantly. Jackson officials
were amazed.
Outgoing Gov. Hugh White, Har-
rison supporter, apparently surprised,
said he had mo comment to make.
Maj. Frederick Sullens, editor of
the Jackson Daily News, wrote in
his column:
Deep in their hearts, the two
men will probably never have any
use for each other, but with personal
relations outwardly friendly they
can accomplish much by working
together, and friends of both men
here at home are rejoicing that it
has taken place"
Senator Harrison, shortly after
Senator Bilbo was elected, urged
the appointment to the Circuit
Court of Appeals Of Judge Edwin
r. Holmes. Bilbo, once put in Jail
by Judge Holmes for refusing to
testify in a case, opposed. Harrison
won Harrison later prevailed over
Bilbo in the reappointment of E. O.
Sykes to the Federal Communica-
tions Commission.
Bilbo retaliated by casting the de-
Gliding vote which made Alben Bark
ley of Kentucky, not Harrison,
Democratic leader of the Senate.
Bilbo supported M. S. Mike Con-
ner when Harrison successfully
sought reelection in 1896. Last year
Bilbo supported johnson for Gov
ernor and Harrison the losing candi-
date, Conner.
Evening star., 1940-01-12

held Mr. Phillips had written the
board saying the independent union
had quite an aura of company
union support and I'VE probably
will have" a charge of unfair labor
practices growing out of its organ
iZation.
What did he mean by 'we?'"
Mr. Halleck asked.
Il don't know" said Miss Farmer.
While Miss Farmer, the fourth
feminine lawyer in the boards re-
view division to be called, continued
testimony she began yesterday
Other woman attorneys awaited
summons to the stand.
There are only IA women among
more than 100 review attorneys, but
Committee Counsel Toland sub
poenaed them all and indicated
every one would be questioned How
many of their male colleagues he
planned to interrogate he did not re-
veal. but Mr.. Toland said he had
about 100 witnesses to call. virtually
all employees of the board, and he
hoped to complete this phase of
the investigation by February l or
by February Is at the latest.
While Miss Farmer was on the
stand, Mr. Toland submitted docu-
mentary evidence intended to show
the board was solicitous of the c.
I. O's attitude during labor troubles
at the Sorg plant.
Early Decision Urged.
In July Mr.. Phillips wrote the
board urging an early decision,
pointing out that the C. l. O. feared
if there were further delays its
ranks would be so broken it could
not win the election.
Miss Farmer identified memo
randum she wrote asserting that
the Sorg Co. was "stalling for
time
Didn't that mean" the witness
was asked, that the petition Of the
independent union would not be
considered?"
mo" she said, Il was somewhat
provoked, but that did not mean 1t
would not be considered"
The board, it was brought out,
Evening star., 1940-01-12

| dismissed without a hearing the
petition Of the independent union
and held that the C. I. o. was en-
titled to plant election. At this
election the C. I. o. won, 265 to 257
with certain other ballots contested
When Miss Farmer took the stand
Mr.. Toland read into the record
minutes of the board showing that
she was appointed a review attor-
ney March II, l938-three days be-
fore she was admitted to the bar.
Takes Office March FL.
Miss Farmer said she was ad-
mitted to practice in New York
March ID, but added that she had
not been notified of her appoint
ment at that time and did not enter
on her duties until a number of
days after her admission. The rec
ords produced by Mr.. Toland showed
she took office March 81.
L applied for the position in the
review division. first, I think, the
latter part of December" the wit
ness recalled. AT that time 1 had
taken the bar examination, but did
not know whether I had passed.
was told by both Mr.. Emerson (as-
sistant general counseD and Mr.
Fahy general COUNSEL that I was
not eligible for position in any
legal division of the board until
had passed my examinations and
been admitted to the bar"
But it is fact, is it not" asked
Mr.. Toland, that on the date you
were appointed and on the date you
entered into the performance of
your duties. that you had never en-
gagged in the active practice of law?''
That is correct"
Evening star., 1940-01-12
Wife of Trapped
Refuses to
Relax Vail
BY the Associated Press,

by tpe hSSOCldteu fIeSS.
BARTLEY, w. Va, Jan. 12.-Mrs.
Alonzo Barnett, 81, stopped serving
in the soup kitchen at the blast torn
BARLEY mine just long enough to
dash home and care for her 4
children and II boarders.
I'm going back" she said at
home. II can't stay away. My hus-
band is down there with the Others -
Barnett was one of 81 miners
trapped two miles back in the Pond
Creek Pocahontas Coal Co.'S No. l
BARLEY mine by an explosion.
Mrs. Barnett ladled out soup and
served sandwiches all night in the
miners lamphouse to grim-faced
rescue men as they came up from
the 620-foot shaft.
At noon yesterday she thought
about her other duties-the direc-
ton of the boarding house. She
hustled home and prepared supper
for her boarders, tried to quiet the
quavering voices of the two oldest
children. and then trudged back to
the soup kitchen.
Mira Elizabeth, 6, and Mary Jane,
S, knew that Daddy" should nave
come home but they didn't under
stand what kept him.
Evening star., 1940-01-12
Labor Board
Continued From First Page

'COnIlHueO fTOI1 fdSe.)
"it's high time we were changing
those duties
I'm not ready to decide that"
Mr. Murdocka aretorted.
We'll, 1 am said Mr.. Routzohn.
That's what the committee is
here for Representative Healey,
Democrat, of Massachusetts. pre-
siding in the absence of Chairman
Smith. pointed out. He suggested
further discussion of the matter be
deferred, and the committee quieted
down.
Queried on Use of "We.'
Earlier Miss Farmer was asked
whether Regional Director Phillips
referred to himself and the c. I. o.
when he wrote that I'VE" would
soon have a Wagner Act violation
case against the Sorg firm for al
legedly sponsoring an independent
union.
Miss Farmer said she did not
know.
The two Republican members of
the committee, Representatives Hal
leck of Indiana and Routzohn,
brought out that the c. I. o. had
protested vigorously against allow
ing the independent union to inter-
vene after hearings had been closed
in the c. I. o. demand for an en-
ploye election at the Sorg plant.
These two committee members
also emphasized in questioning Miss
Farmer that Mr. Phillips had urged
the board not to reopen the case,
declaring the independent union
should have appeared when the
hearing on the petition of the c. I.
O. was held.
Mr.. Routzohn suggested the re-
gional directors I'VE" might refer
to the board and the c. 1. O."
Miss Farmer said she had no idea
what he meant
Representative Halleck asked:
"From your conversations with the
board, could you say to this COM
mittee whether or not the board and
Evening star., 1940-01-12
Convicts Identified
By Farmer in
Staying Of Three
Says Prison Comp
TRUSTEES Forced Him
To Drive to Home
8y the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
FORT TOWSON. Okla, Jan. H.
A Sawyer. Okla, farmer identified
two prison camp convicts today as
the slayers of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer
Rogers and their son, Dean, 4. Bodies
of the Rogers family were found in
the burned ruins of their home New
Year Eve.
Sheriff Roy Harmon said the
farmer, Houston Lambert, %, signed
a statement that the convicts, Frank
Wellman and Floyd Carpenter,
forced him to drive them to the
Rogers home
While he waited outside in the
car, the farmers statement con-
tinued, the convicts went into the
house and two shots were fired.
Then the frame dwelling burst into
flames.
Warden Exonerates Convict.
Wellman, serving a 30-year term
for the murder of his bride in 1926,
was arrested for questioning in the
case 10 days ago. He was eXonerated
by Warden Jess Dunn, who said his
inquiry indicated the convict was
attending church services at the
time of the slayings.
Warden Dunn said he had dis
charged Joe Adair, sergeant at the
prison camp, because he gave the
convicts too much freedom"
Although Gov. Leon c. Phillips
expressed belief that Wellman was
innocent, he said his inquiry showed
conv;cts at the Fort ToWson camp
were given too many liberties"
They were given shotguns to go
hunting he said, "and some, at
least, got out and got drunk. We
are doing our best to stop them" p"
Mr. Lambert's statement related
that he drove the convicts back to
the camp after the slayings and
had been afraid to talk until now,
fearing for the safety of his wife
and children.
Carpenter, 33, is serving a 3-year
term for burglary. Both were TRUSTEES
in the nearby prison camp.
Evening star., 1940-01-12

the people working down there in
the important positions frequently
refer to independent unions as
'cleverly devised or having an aura
of company domination about
them?"
mo, I certainly would not
Mr.. Phillips, board files showed,
suggested it deny the petition of the
independent union on the ground of
unjustified delay. The board did
deny it and held the plant election,
which the C. I. o. won by narrow
margin.
Fahy Says Notice Was Served.
Charles Fahy, general counsel for
the Labor Board, said, in reply to
point raised by Acting Chair
man Healey that the decision OF
the Sorg case reported an old
employe-re group had
been served with notice of the
c. I. o. hearings, but had not ap-
peared. Committee Counsel Ed
mund NJ Toland said there was
llolii1liS III Az. -. ~ L. AiACo w oAAoW
such notice had been served.
Questioned on Ballots.
Representative Routzohn ques-
toned Miss Farmer in detail re-
garding the ballots cast in the Sorg
plant election.
The committee member brought
out that the regional director rec
commended six challenged ballots
and one contested ballot be counted.
The board juggles some of these
figures, does it not?" he asked
mo, we do not juggle figures"
Miss Farmer replied firmly.
She said the C. I. o. had a ma
jority regardless of the preference
expressed in those six challenged
ballots"
Representative Murdock elected
from the witness that the counting
of ballots under board supervision
and certifcation of results "is
simple mathematical procedure"
Dangerous Precedent?
Miss Farmer was questioned close
ly by Representative Halleck re-
garding the policy of the board
toward reopening cases and going
outside the record of regional hear
ings.
do you think" he asked, "the
board should 60 outside the record
and seek additional information in
one case and refuse a respondent
tan employeD permission to submit
additional evidence in another
case?'
mo, I do not" she said.
Don't you think it is rather
dangerous precedent for the board
to determine when it will 60 out
side the record and when it will
not?"
Perhaps. In some circumstances
I think information not in the rec
ord becomes important and can be
obtained without damage to any of
the parties involved"
But who would decide whether
the parties might be damaged or
not?"
ne DOdTQ.
do you know of any court cases
where, when the record is closed,
additional evidence is admitted
without notice to all parties involved
and their consent obtained?"
mo"
Then the board isn't, strictly
speaking, carrying on a judicial
proceeding?"
The witness said that was prob
ably true.
what Did We Mean?"
Mr.. Halleck referred to the Sorg
case, in which the board refused to
allow the employer to present new
case for the independent union
after the c. 1. o. had asked for an
election and hearing had been
Evening star., 1940-01-12
Aiux Leaves Rio

RIO DE JANEIRO, Jan. 12.-The
British cruiser Ajax, one of three
warships which engaged in the De-
cember 13 battle with the German
pocket battleship Admiral Graf
Spec, sailed today for an undis-
Evening star., 1940-01-12
Stanley Tukes New Office

LONDON, Jan. Il (P).-Oliver
Stanley, i'll of influenza since his
appointment a week ago as war
minister, assumed his duties today.
Evening star., 1940-01-12

closed destination after a 24-hour
stay here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-12

It is picturization of the Sidney Howard stage play which won the Pulitzer prize few years ago.
 A powerful and stirring drama, it recounts the story of a wealthy California grape grower who falls in love with San Francisco wait ress, wants to marry her. and is faced with heart breaking situa- tion which builds dramatically to a terrific climax.
 Besides Laughton and Lombard the cast includes William Gargan, Harry Carey and Frank Fay.
 On the same big show is the hilarious hit Mexican Spitfire Out Vest co-starring Lupe Velez and Leon Errol. Lupe and Leon pick llp where they left off in Mexican Spitfire" with the same big fun cast; the same whacky characters but an all new story and all new laughs. Others in the cast include Elizabeth Risdon, Cecil Kellaway, Linda Hayes and Lydia Bilbrook.
 Coming to the Strand on Sunday is Moon Over Burma" with Dor othy Lamour, Preston Foster and Robert Foster topping a huge cast; on the same show will be 'The Quarterback" with Wayne Morris, Virginia Dale and Lillian Cornell. Coming soon to the Strand are such outstanding productions as Arise My Love-" Cherokee Strip" "The Mark of Zorro" Little Nelly Kelly Escape" and anon. others Bit l terSWeet."