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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-02-22
Only Few
Accidents In
State WPA
Many Man Hours Worked
With Small Number OF
Disabling Injuries.
STATE RANKS goth IN
ACCIDENT PREVENTION

BUTTE, Especially Feb. 20.--Ac-
cident statistical reports just re-
ceived from the WPA's engineering
division in Washington, D. c., re-
veal that Montana has maintained
an accident prevention program bet
ter than that of the national av-
erage, Administrator Joseph E. Par
ker announced today. The state
now ranks twentieth in the nation
in accident prevention. 4
From the inception of the WPA
program to February l, Montana
WPA has worked approximately
&C, r72,O42 man hours and has ex-
perienced only 1l20 disabling inju-
ries. giving the state a frequency
rate Of 17.73 accidents per million
man hours Of work. According to
Parker this record is highly salts
factory after considering type Of
projects worked, project locations
and the rigid interpretations set by
the Washington administration with
reference to disabling injury
WPA regulations charge any in
jury to the state safety program
where worker has been disabled
SO that he can not return to his
regular occupation on the next cal
endar day. A record of this kline
can only be achieved through con-
certed safety drive under the juris-
diction of the state safety section
and through cooperation of the en-
tire supervisory personnel, Parker
stated.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-02-22
Political Kettle
Begins To Bubble

Montana's political pot, standing
over cold ashes since November
of 1898, was bubbling again last
week, with four contestants for pub
lie office already filed in the office
of the secretary of state and out
corraling votes in preparation for
the July 16 primary.
The name of Senator B. K. Wheel
er topped the list. Although he has
filed for reelection, his supporters
are working to get him the demo-
cratic nomination for the presi-
dency. Charles Heuswirth, Butte
mayor, was down in black and white
for the Republican nomination for
the governorship.
Two Missoula men had filed for
congress from the first district
Mike Mansfield and Washington J.
Mccormick. 1t was not known
whether Mansfield, democratic as
pirant, would be required to resign
his teachers position at the state
university before campaigning. Nc
Cormick, republican, is an at
torney.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-02-22
More Timber
Is Cut From
j. 5. Forests
Large Part of Increase Is
in This Immediate
District.
SUSTAINED YIELD
PLAN BEING FOLLOWED

MISSOULA, Feb. ia consid-
cradle increase in the amount OF
timber cut from the national forests
Of Montana, northern Idaho, and
eastern Washington in 1889 over the
preceding year, is shown in re-
port just made by Assistant Re
pional Forester Elers Koch. The fig
ure for 1889 is lis million board
feet, as against II million feet in
the calendar year 1888.
Sixty-eight percent of the cut
in 1889 was composed of valuable
soft pines, including SO million feet
of western white pine, and 8 million
feet of ponderosa pine. Most of
the white pine comes from the
Occur d'Alene, Clearwater, Kanik-
SUI, and St Joe Forests in Idaho, and
the Kootenai Forest in western Mon
tana.
Timber cutting on the, national
forests is done in accordance with
carefully worked out management
plans" says Mr.. Koch. "Only as
much timber is taken as will be re-
placed by normal growth each year,
WHICH AccuICc WAdt tIiC 4oA~otNA
calls sustained yield Our white
pine forests are at present cutting
about all the white pine allowable
on this sustained yield basis.
aThere are vast quantities of
Douglas fir, larch, white fir, hem
lock, and spruce on the national
forests of this region which cannot
be marketed profitably at this time
because there is no demand for
these species. If in the future lum>
Der prices 60 up enough because Of
increased demand, this timber may
be put on the market
Speaking further OF the value OF
the white pine timber on the nation
al forests of western Montana,
northern Idaho, and eastern Wash
tngtort; MI. Koch says, white pine
timber in private ownership is be
ing cut much faster than it grows
OF total Of II billion feet in the
Inland Empire Region, four billion
feet are included in national for
ests. When private holdings ap-
proach exhaustion the national for
est timber will help sustain the in
dustry through considerable pc
Rod before stands now in the sap
ling and pole stages reach maturity
on these private lands and are ready
to cut.
THE future of such stands, or
which the white pine industry mus
be supported, depends largely or
the continuation of control meas
ures against the white pine blister
rust. Under present appropriation!
the campaign is proceeding tor
slowly to save all of the importan
areas of white pine, and unless thu
job is speeded up by the applica
ton pf large appropriations, very
considerable losses of the future
white pine crop are inevitable"
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-02-22
Planning To Organize
Grange in Fisher District

The Pine Tree Club held its reg
uIar meeting Sunday, February Is,
at the club house. Twenty-six were
present. Sixteen members answered
roll call and enjoyed lively bust
ness session. Among other matters
discussed were further improve
ments on the club house and the
possibility of forming Grange in
this community. Several signed up
as willing to belong to the/Grange,
and at the next meeting the matter
will be settled.
1t was decided to have a card
party at the club house on Satur-
day, February "a. The previous
card party having been such sue
cess, there was a general wish for
another. The committee in charge
will be John Martisis, Nellie Way.
lett, and Harry Waylett.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Bothman were
host and hostess.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-02-22
Libby Inventor
Coins Recognition

John Knudson, local inventor, has
received national recognition for
his provinces in making labor saving
machines for the lumber industry
The National Association of Man
ufacturers had a banquet at San
Francisco February IA and present
ed % inventors with scrolls. Mr..
Knudson was unable to attend but
has been notified that he will re-
ceive his scroll in the very near
future. The presentation was
broadcast over national network.
Mr.. Knudson first patented the
lumber stacker which is in use at
the local mill at the present time.
He received his patent in 1885 IN
the United States and in 1886 IN
Canada.
His next invention was an auto
matte loader and lift for the planer
which was patented in 1887. This
machine is being used in Wash
ington.
He now has patent pending on
loader from the green chain.
Mr.. Knudson thinks of the in
MENTIONS, makes the model and his
son, Karl, then makes the drawings
and explanations. AT the present
time there is only one out of zoo
inventions granted to patent seek
err and Mr.. Knudson has received
patents on both Inventions he ha;
turned in 50 Libby should indeed
be proud OF one OF its citizens being
SO far advanced in inventive ability
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-02-22
Conducting Dental Clinic
For School Children

The Libby Woman's Club is spon-
soring a dental clinic for children
needing tooth extractions. The
clinic has been made possible
through funds from the Christmas
seal sale and the services of d. v.
A. Hannigan and DR.. c. W. Wiprud.
Thirty-six children from the first
to fifth grades that were in need
Of dental attention have been given
clinic services this week.
Plans are to continue the clinic
next week also DR.. Hannigan and
DR.. Wiprud are being assisted by
Mrs. A. A. Wood, Mrs. ID. O. Mount
and Miss A. Huchala
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-02-22


For the information of those in
terested, we give below the correct
answers to last weeks questions.
/. Which merchants ad suggests
Washington's Il cannot tell lie"
story? South Libby Purity Store
or Bolyard's, both advertising cher
ries. washington and the cherry
tree.)
2. Why does it pay to pay cash?
CANDLES.
8. Who has a fling? Kootenai
Theatre, advertising mystery thrill
Ter.
4. What will protect your eye
sight? Vision Aiders at Electric
Store.
What diet will help you lose extrs
weight? Kane's, advertising bread
s. Floating islands. In Libby
Creamery ad.
r. Z. Records broken by athletes
Blue Bird and Victrola records, il
Libby FURNITURE Exchange ad.
8. Company eager to help in you
home life Neils Lumber Com
pany, repairs >and building.
9. Trips from What town to Lib
by. Helphrey MoteE Freight.
; 10. Brighten up your little cor
/ ner of life. Curtis Hardware, ad
vertising paints, etc.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-02-22
Attorney General
Freebourn Indicted

Attorney General Harrison j.
Freebourn was indicted by fed
eral grand jury on Monday on a
charge of evasion of federal income
taxes.
Freebourn was ARRESTED at Town
send, Mont, Tuesday and at once
posted SIS 900 bond.
Freebourn has mailed letter
broadcast over the state in which
he says his indictment is the result
of a "frame-up" by mining and
power interests to get him.. He
says it is similar action to that of
a controlled investigating commit
tee" of the state legislature that
recommended his impeachment.
Freebourn says, Neither accorded
me the privilege of appearing be-
fore them before blackening my
name by charges that are absolute
ly false"
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-02-22
Several Fines For
Traffic Law Violations

Patrolman George Mourar re-
ports the arrest Of the following:
Tom Boothman, arrested on
charges of intoxicated driving and
was fined 500 last Monday. He also
had his drivers license revoked for
the period Of one month.
C. A. Hall of Libby was fined
four dollars for a license violation
last Monday.
Roy Sickle was fined two dollars
for not having a drivers license.
Fred anderson of Troy WI n
rested for driving VIII an 6vefload.
Mrs. Giles Severanson OF Troy
was given a $40 dollar fine for
falling Ito stop before passing q
school bus.
Joe Young, assistant supervisor OF
the patrol and immediate superior
of Mr. Mourar, was in Libby Satur-
day and patrolled with him at that
time.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-02-22
Results of KOotenai
Valley Bowling Tournament

Following are the results of the
Kootenai Valley bowling tourna-
ment held at The Play Bowling Al
leys and closing last Sunday.
5-Man Teams--1st, Richard &
Miller, Libby, 1850; End, Moose
Lodge, Libby, 1885.
Doubles-lst, Francis & Thomp-
son, Spokane, 1899; End, H. Sleizer
& w. Sleizer, Libby, 1916.
Singles-1st, Fowler, Libby, 658
End, LAMA, Spokane, 642.
All events, Kessel, Libby. 1911.
High single game, Kessel, Libby
269.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-02-22
American Legion Will
Show Baseball Picture

DR.. J. P. Campbell, commander of
the local American Legion post,
made the announcement early this
week that March 1st would be the
date for the showing of baseball
motion picture which shows national
league players in action.
This picture was made especially
for the Legion and will be shown
in many Montana towns.
The public is cordially invited to
attend this show which will be held
at the school.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-02-22
Power Shovel Now
On ID. Highway

County Commissioner Mahoney
reports that the power shovel that
arrived last week has now been
put to work on the Ilbby-Jennings
section of highway No. 81. The
machine will be working on a sec
tor just below what is known as
the Kennedy ranch.
'The power machinery will be Of
great help in the road improve
ment," said Mr. Mahoney, land we
confidently expect to make good
progress with it."
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-02-22
Recommend
Open, Closed
Waters Here
Two Libby Clubs Send
Suggestions to State
Officials.
COVERS LARGE NUMBER
OF LAKES, STREAMS

Monday evening a committee
from the Libby Rod and Gun Club
and the Fish and Game committee
of the Libby Commercial Club held
a joint meeting at the city hall to
discuss suggestions and recommen-
dations covering the fishing season.
The following recommendations
were approved and will be sent to
John w. Schofield, superintendent
of fisheries, this week:
Open season May 21st to No
vember 18th, both dates inclusive;
no fishing between the hours of
$50 p. m. and 500 a. m.
Creel limit fifteen (15) fish or
fifteen (15) pounds and one fish.
Kootenai River shall be open to
set line of fishing for ling only the
entire year, and that said river
shall be open to fishing for all spe-
cies of fish during the entire year,
in open water and through the ice.
The following lakes shall be open
to fishing for all species Of fish in
open waters and through the ice
during the entire year: Leone
Horseshoe, Bootjack, Lavon, Crystal
and afsi1ompson Lakes near Happy's
Inn, Mills or Mari Lake, Dickey,
Timber, O'Brien, Sophia, Moran, Car
penter, Rock, Glen and Frank or
Island Lakes in the Eureka district,
also Bull, Savage, Spar, Miner and
Schoolhouse lakes, in the Troy dis
trict.
THE following waters shall be
open to fishing for all species OF
fish in open waters during the en-
tire year. Yakt River from the
mouth to the falls, O'Brien Creek
from the mouth to the city dam
Star Greek, from the mouth to the
falls; Lake Creek, from the mouth
to the Power Company dam; Loor
Lake and Dudley slough in the Eu
reka district.
! That the following waters b.
closed to fishing during the entir,
year. Simmer Creek Ito protec
Logan Park water supply; Flowe
Creek, from the power dam to it
source including its entire waite,
shed, Ito protect Libby water sup
ply, O'Brien Creek, from dam t.
its source, Ito protect Troy waite
supply, Alvord or Cowells LAX
near Troy, Miller Creek from Fish
er River to its source.
That Kilbrennan Lake shall b.
closed to all fishing from Septem
Der Is to May 20, both dates in
elusive. =
That Rainbow Lake near Happy
Inn be closed to all fishing from
March 16 to December IA, both date
inclusive, and that fishing throug
the ice on Saturdays, Sundays an
holidays only be permitted.
That the following lakes shall b
open to fishing for all species Q
fish in open waters from July ! t
November Is of each year. Uppe
and Lower Geiger Lakes, Upper an
Lower Cedar Lakes, Minor LAX
Bramblet Lake, and Leigh Lake.
i The letter sent to Mr.. Schofiel
contained the signatures of Grahal
Caldwell, who is in charge Of til
local hatchery, VIM. j. Dorringtol
deputy game warden: Earl Switze
president of the Rod and Gun Gu
and E. M. Boyes, who is chairma
. of the fish and game committee I
the Commercial Club.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-02-22
District President Visits
Medorah Rebekah Lodge

A large number of Rebekahs were
present at the lodge meeting Mon
day night, the outstanding feature
of the meeting being visit from
the district president, Mrs. Louise
Youell. At the close of the meeting
Mrs. Youell gave a very fine adj
dress, which was followed by mu-
steal entertainment. Lunch was
served at the evenings close. Mrs.
Youell was presented with lovely
off
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-02-22
Gets Another Mountain Lion.

Ben Baenen was in the News of
flee last week and reported the kill
ing of fifth mountain lion in the
Fisher river country recently. He
was with X. A. Klehm and Bidy
Lamey when they killed the other
four but this cat he killed while
alone.
Mr.. Baenen says he has killed 2S
coyotes this season also.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-02-22
Relief Donations
Still Coming In

Donations for Finnish relief are
still being left with the Western
News. Those who would like to
help this brave nation in its fight
against terrible odds are requested
to bring donations here. The full
amount of the contributions-10O
per cent-will be forwarded to J.
G. Brown of Helena, Montana chair
man for Finnish relief.
Since the report of last week the
following donations have been
made.
Total at last report .......-...-$37. IS
f. e. Bateman .......- LOO
G. H. Ripley .-..-.-.....-..-......-..-.--- Loo
St. Joseph's Catholic Church 1880
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-02-22


The Eagles pushed the CCC ''B"
team down into second place. They
won by the score Of 30-l7. A.
Agather scored most for the win
ners, making 8 points. Smith and
Moak divided scoring laurels for
the Gees with each.
Troy moved into a second place
tie with Richard & Miller as re-
suit of their 1928 win over the
Gees. George Hubbard and Paul
Gilligan were outstanding for Troy,
getting IL counters each. Froome
scored most for the boys from the
camp making 8.
The Merchants now hold undis-
puted third place, by the fact that
they beat the Hi-Power 22-12. The
score was tied at all at halftime.
George Ulrich led the Merchants
with 6 markers, while Will Brew
ington took game scoring honors
with 5.
Next weeks game will be be-
tween: TOO, Hi-Power VS.. CCC
800, Eagles VS.. Merchants, 900
Troy VS.. j. Neils Lumber; 1000
Richard & Miller, VS.. lCCC.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-02-22
To Build New Home.

John Minde recently purchased
the r. r. Veldman home and will
move into that house as soon as
the Veldman's complete a new home
which they intend to build at the
corner of California avenue and
Lincoln Blvd.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-02-22
Many Interested
In Request For
ShoIe or Clay

The article printed in this news
paper last week. of California
company wanting to locate in this
district a deposit of shale or clay
with a high iron content aroused
a great deal of interest. A large
number of men have called at this
office to examine the sample of
shale sent. A number of them
have said they believe there are
large quantities of the rock to be
found near Libby. However, most
of it is now under snow, and it
would be difficult to obtain SAM
pies. 1t Is certain that many SAM
pies of rock and clay will be for
warded to the company as soon as
the snow goes.
An indication of the widespread
interest the article aroused is given
by the receipt of letters by this
newspaper asking about the article.
One letter came from a Eureka man
and another from man at Cope
land, Idaho.
CLAY Bank" Not Clay
In TINS cOnnectlOn a report U1l
what is locally called sthe clay
bank will be of interest. For many
years people have wondered If the
big "clay bank" east of the city or
Libby creek contained any mineral
OF value. This week information
was unearthed that helps to answer
that question.
When James Blackboard, Jr., was I
STUDENT at Stanford University hi
tdrned a sample Of that deposit in
| to the ceramic laboratory at the
university for a test. The ceramic
laboratory at Stanford is consid
cred one of the best in the United
States. It>is constantly working or
various types of pottery, electric in
sulators and similar products. Aftel
testing the Libby clay they re
ported the product was not true
clay but was, in fact, very fin,
ground flint sand, that it had M
binding properties whatever. How
ever, the laboratory did discove
1 that the Libby material would max,
an excellent glazing product sim
| liar to what is used in coating Ger
tain kinds of electric insulators ant
! in glazing some types of pottery
The Libby material fused or melted
at a very low temperature, when
/ flowed almost as freely as water.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-02-22
Hospital Notes.

February is, born to Mr.. and Mrs,
George Parker Of Ural, girl.
Thomas D. Long was operated
upon Monday morning and is re-
ported as getting along very well.
Mrs. Tom Pritchard was operated
upon last Friday.
February 81, born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Oscar Titman, a boy.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-02-22
Collect I'm Quiz
Still Going Strong

A large group of people gathered
at the Western News office last Fri
day for the 10 o'clock awarding of
the Collect I'm Quiz prizes, some
of them waiting for over an hour
SO as to be on the spot early enough.
Mrs. w. c. collars was winner OF
the $500 cash prize. Other prize
winners were Mrs. Harold Nelson,
Mrs. Clifford Hayden, Miss Jean
Turner, Mrs. Fred Carlson, Lewis
C. Buck, Mrs. Clara Woodruff
Howard Michael and Mrs. John Nc
Rell.
Another set of prizes are Offered
this week. Read about them in the
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-02-22

Carbon monoxide is colorless,
odorless, deadly-leave garage doors
and windows open when warming a
cold motor:
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-02-22

Collision is the commonest form
of rural highway accidents, while
pedestrian accidents occur most Of
ten in cities.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-02-22
Gives Recital of
Pupils in Voice

A number of guests gathered
Monday night at the home of the
Rev. and Mrs. A. Nj. Hart to enjoy
studio recital given by Mrs. Harris
pupils in voice. Six pupils were
to have appeared but two of them
were taken i'll with prevailing win
ter ailments which reduced the
number to four. Mrs. Hart was as
sisted by Betty Baker, who is a
pupil on the piano Of Mrs. Wayne
Kemper. Following the formal pro-
gram Miss Inez Ratekin was pre-
vailed on to give two piano num-
bers and Mrs. Hart sang, "The Holy
City" accompanied by Miss Rate
kin, both of which added much to
the evenings pleasure. At the close
of the musical numbers the host
ess served refreshments and social
period followed that was much en-
joyed.
Following is the program as pre-
sented by the pupils.
Little Boy Blue ............ Nevin
Four-Leaf Clover .Brownell
Joyce McRell
Alice McRell, Accompanies
Thou'rt Like Unto A Flower
................................... Rubensteir
! The Second Minuet ....-.......-..-..-Besly
: Gloria Mortenson
Alice McRell, Accompanist
, Nocturne, OPP. n, No. / Chopin
Betty Baker
! You Are My Song of Love -.-.
-..-.-...-.-----...-----------. noIiipei
} The Swallows Cove,
2 Alice McRell
t Betty Baker, Accompanist
4 Sylvia .................-........Ol Speak
The Sleigh ...-......................-..K ouni
Gordon Dougharty
Mrs. Hart, Accompanies
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-02-22
BASKETBALL LEAGUE
STANDINGS.

]. NeiIs Lumber Company's team
is now in first place in the "A"
league. They beat the Richard &
Miller quintette by the score Of
1890. The score was tied at 18 all
at half time Brad Phillips dropped
in points to pace the winners, while
Bill Erickson took scoring -honors
Evening star., 1940-03-17
Lynagh, Cody, Houck
|ntramura| Boxing
Stars al T.. j.

Gerry Strang, Catholic Univer-
sity's l65-pound entrant in the Ma
tional Collegiate Athletic Associa-
ton Boxing Tourney In Sacramento
next month, was assured of COM
Portable trip as 1000 spectators
turned out last night for c. us an
nual intramural boxing show. The
money collected will be used to de-
fray the expenses Of Strang and
Coach Eddie Lafond to the tourney.
The is bouts were interpolated
with laughs and thrills and while
not one knockout was recorded, the
spectators went away amply pleased
with the three hour show.
Standout performers were Buddy
Lynagh, welterweight, who knocked
Larry Boland down twice in win
ming the decision; Bernie Cody,
heavyweight who decisioned Jack
Diamond, and Leo Houck, jr., who
outpointed Bob Hickey.
Summary:
128-pound clsss-Joe ouirk defeated
5.rc. hsTry fsaen: Axei sehoyen outpointed
136: pound class-Don Miller outpointed
Ben Blast. Henry Johnston outpointed NicS
Ienee. Pat Bremen outpointed Bernard
Auth.
145.pound class-Buddy Lynash out
pointed Larry Boland
165-pound class-Mike Morrisey out
pointed Bill Woodward. Bob Heltzel OUT
pointed Joseph Neuland, Nell Croarkin de-
teated Gerald Eakle. Tom Roche outpointed
175-pound clsss-Prancis Aluisi out
pointed Paul TisdAle. Hll Reilly outpointed
Leo Kane.
AEesvyEsighiec Ho1sn sSo
bird. Bernie Cody outpointed John Dia.
mond, Bert Murphy and Frank Mcdonald
drew.