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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-05-23
John P. Harmon Becomes
Air Conditioning Expert

John P. Harmon, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. D. Harmon Of Libby, has
accepted position with the w. G.
Lewis Heating Company of Spo-
kane. Mr. Harmon, who is well
known to- many friends and ac-
quaintances in Libby, graduated
from the Libby High School. Believ-
ing that air conditioning is the COM
ing industry insofar as opportunities
for advancement are concerned, Mr..
Harmon enrolled with the Indus
trial Training Institute of Chicago,
the largest air conditioning training
organization in the United States,
from which he recently graduated.
He made connection in the new
business which he has adopted, al
most Immediately following his
graduation. According to Profess
sor F. O. Jordan, Director Of the In
stitute's Resident Training Shops,
Mr.. Harmon demonstrated unusual
aptitude for engineering subjects
and made grades well above the av-
erage in all his studies and shop
work.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-05-23

The worlds most patient man,
as well as some of the most thrill
ing aerial performers, IA rides and
$50 acts, entertainers and people,
according to advance notices, is
with the American United Shows
which will be seen in Libby under
the sponsorship of the American
Legion May u to 30
The shows. which also feature
"a death defying 10 foot dive
through flames into a small tub
of water" as free act accord
ing to an enthusiastic advance pub
licity man, will set up equipment
near the Great Northern depot,
But, to get back to that most
patient man. he is Professor" j
A. Ruhl. He spends hour upor
nerve-wracking hour teaching flea:
to- juggle and dance and cavort II
answer to his commands.
/ IF you think that isn't a job
just remember how your previou.
attempts to catch an errant file;
made you ready to shrek witt
nervousness, the publicity maj
said. (The very thought made tn,
entire Western News staff start t.
scratch } Then think how yol
would squirm with the filters
your task was to put fine gol'
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-05-23
RAILROAD
GRANTS WISH
OF CITIZENS
Veldman Receives Official
Okey From Merritt This
Morning.

This morning B. S. Merritt, west
ern traffic manager of the Great
Northern Railway, gave information
to r. r. Veldman, Libby city clerk,
that authority had been granted to
build a new depot in this city.
Although information concerning
the details are still very indefinite
it is thought that the new building
will be erected on the present site.
No definite date has yet been set
for the beginning of the work but
it is believed that the depot will be
almost fully constructed by the end
of the summer.
The new depot proposition has
been hanging in the air for num-
Der of years. 1t is easily seen that
personal pride of both officials Of
the Great Northern and citizens OF
Libby was at stake for the present
depot is becoming very shabby and
outmoded.. 1t is expected that the
new building will more than stand
up to all expectations.
The Great Northern Railway is to
be congratulated upon their coop
Grafton on this matter and undoubt-
eddy Libby citizens will reciprocate
in proper and fitting manner.
A more complete outline will be
carried next week as detailed in
formation is received.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-05-23
Poppy Day Is
Saturday, Moy Is

Tribute Win be pa4d by millions
of Americans Saturday, May Is, to
the nations World War dead The
day will be Poppy Day throughout
the country and little red poppies
symbolic of patriotic sacrifice will
be worn in thousands of cities and
towns
Women of the Auxiliary will call
on you next Saturday with baskets
of the memorial flowers. No price
will be asked for the peoples, but
in exchange for them contributions
will be received for the welfare
and relief work of the Auxiliary
among disabled veterans and needy
families of the veterans.
This year when world events have
brought home forcefully the value
of our American heritage, the poppy
will have increased meaning to
America. Contribute for your flow
err as literally as your means will
allow and help make the poppy a
symbol of hope for the living as
well as of honor for the dead.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-05-23

With six men either playing the
first game of their careers or at
new positions, the City of Libby
baseball club definitely served no.
tlce Of their potentialities when they
lost a heartbreaker to the strong
Half Moon nine to z.
Brown, Libby chucker, held the
Kalispell city league leaders to 6
hits but costly errors and inability
of the rockies to connect in the
pinches spelled defeat.
However, at all times the team
displayed such quality of pep and
fire that the Kalispell fans have
asked for a return game in the near
future. Next Sunday the team will
again be on the move and by that
time Libby will be at its full
strength as three of the main string
were left home last week
The following Thursday Memo
rial Day. the team will make its
first appearance meeting the strong
/ Thompson Falls club headed by
Lefty Wright. The game will cul-
inmate the opening of the season
ceremonies which will start with a
parade from the high school to the
ball grounds featuring the A. F. of
l.. Union en- masse, the soft ball
league represented by the entire z
teams, the 2 opposing hard ball
teams, the American Legion Junior
baseball team, and the American
Legion bugle corps. All this will
be headed by the American Legion
color guard, the new Libby band
and baton twirlers. Upon arriving
at the ball park various dignitaries
will give short speeches, the baton
twirlers will give an exhibition and,
to start the game off right, Mayor
Parker will pitch the first ball. Dur
ing the game clowns and performers
[ from the United Shows carnival
: will do their best to distract the
, crowds attention from the field.
Below is the box score of the
! Half Moon-Libby game.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-05-23
Hollis Youngs
Opens New Dairy

Wednesday saw the introduction
of new business enterprise in this
Vicinity. Hollis Youngs, we'll known
local young man, opened a dairy at
his ranch west of Libby.
The new dairy is to be known as
the Holly Dairy. Mr.. Youngs has
erected new building and pur-
chased a complete new pasteurizing
outfit. The complete set-up cost
$4,000 and according to authorities
is one of the most modern available.
Mr.. Youngs, assisted by his wife,
will run regular milk route in
Libby.
The pasteurizing equipment is the
same type that is used in sanitar-
iums and in all modern diaries. 1t
is 100 gallon size.
Mr.. Youngs invites the public to
visit his new plant and make a
complete inspection.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-05-23
Senior Standings Announced.

The 10 students who stand high
est in grades in the class Of 1910
were announced by A. A. Wood yes
terday. Those who have the high
grades are as follows:
Gloria Mortenson, Celia Anne
Nolop, Betty Baker, Mary Lenore
Martin, Evelyn Morrill,, Magyar
Ronning, Richard Neils, Alice Hetle,
Edward Woodruff, Eleanor Hugill.
Gloria Mortenson made a four
year average of 95.75, which sets
new record in the Libby high
school.
Miss Mortenson will receive a
years subscription to the Readers
Digest through the policy of that
magazine to give complimentary
subscription to the high ranking pu-
pill in each High School graduating
class.
The Joughin Award, established
some years ago by Ned Joughin to
encourage scholarship and general
dependability in the Senior Glasses,
this has been continued by the
Joughin family. One senior boy
and one girl are selected by faculty
vote each year as representative
citizens of the student body Re-
cipients of the 1910 Award will be
Celia Anne Nolop and Mary Cor
nell (tied) for the girls and Richard
Neils for the boys.
Jr. Hi. VIII Graduate Glass of 81
Tonight.
Junior High Commencement viii
be held tonight at 800 o'clock, ir
the Junior High Auditorium, a
which time Rev. Fl. E. Baber vii
give the address.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-05-23

Attend Catholic Conference.

Rev. Father Edmond Taylor and
Vernon Crotteau attended the Cath
Ole Action Conference at Kalispell
Tuesday.
Priests and representatives from
Flathead and Lincoln counties were
present and much business was
taken care of. Bishop Gilmore OF
Helena and ]. W. Bowen of Wash
ington, D. c., field representative
of the National Council for Catholic
Men, were the main speakers.
The object of the conference was
to revive Catholic activities in the
diocese
Father Taylor announced yester-
day that the annual vacation school
opens Monday at the grade school
building. The school lasts for two
weeks and two Sisters from Kalis-
pell will be in charge. The first
communion class of 10 children will
take place June in preparation
for the confirmation class next year
when Bishop Gilmore will be
present.
Last year 65 children attended the
school and this year it is expected
that 70 will be present. Youngsters
between the ages Of five and Is are
eligible for entrance.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-05-23
Romantic Drama of
Good Old Days

That matchless producer-director
combination of Daryl f. Zanuck
and Henry King which gave to the
screen such unforgettable produc-
tons as in Old Chicago" and AL
exander's Ragtime Band" offers a
spectacular film to date in Zanuck' S
production of Little Old New
York" the Goth Century-Fox pic
ture, which opens Sunday and Mon
day at the Kootenai theatre with
Alice Faye, Fred MacMurray, Rich
ard Greene and Brenda Joyce shar-
ing top billing. 81,
A robust, romantic drama of the
good old days when the Astors and
the Roosevelts were just starting
on their way, Little Old New York
tells wildly the story of a fiery
belle of the waterfront who fought
for the love of handsome Robert
/ Fulton, while the whole boisterous
| little old town cheered her onl
Andy Devine, Henry Stephenson
and Fritz Field are also prominently
featured in the cast.
Also showing is the latest March
of Time-The Philippines: 1898
1916 with pictorial attention to ia
pans spreading imperialism and the
Philippines independence from thu
United States. Also shown are tn,
efforts made to build up nationa
defense and army personnel.
James Rubard, local young man
now serving in the army in tn,
4 PHILIPPINES. is in the March o
Time.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-05-23
Annual Forestry
Dance Is Success

Saturday evening the Moose hall
was the scene of the annual for
estry party at which the Kootenai
Krabs of the Kootenai National for
est were hosts and hostesses.
Approximately 100 people attend
ed the party at which Kemper's
orchestra furnished the music and
several skits and songs were given
as entertainment.
Out-of-town guests included Fred
Theme and Ralph Childs of Mis-
soula, MIR. and Mrs. Don Williamson
of Great Falls, Mr.. and Mrs. War
rem Ensign of Lincoln, Mr.. and Mrs
Art Greeley, Miss Helen Har-
greaves, Miss Evelyn Blaser ano
Miss Edith Mcintyre of Missoula
MIR. and Mrs. r. w. Billings of Sand
point, Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Jen.
kins and Mr.. and Mrs. Glover o.
Noxon, Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Hughe:
and Mr.. and Mrs. Harrison of Kalis
peff, Neil Rice of Trout Creek afe
Captain and Mrs. Seickerman O
Spokane.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-05-23
Bridal Shower for Miss Keller.

Misses Edith Detjens, Lois Pill
cher and Norma SWitzer were host
esses at a bridal shower at the Det-
jens home last week honoring Miss
Ardyth Keller.
Miss Keller received many beau
tiful gifts and the best wishes of her
many friends.
This Work Pays Your Community
Week.
Catherine Orr, supervisor of the
local WPA Sewing Room, announces
that the hours for open house or
Thursday, May %, will be from
100 to 600 p. m. and from TOO tt
900 in order that those who worl
through the day may have an op
portunity to visit. On Friday tn.
hours, as usual, will be from 9:0t
a. M until 4.30 p. m.
Since the week of May 20 to "A ha
been set aside for the open hous,
program, Miss Orr is especial,
anxious to have as many as posi-
BILE visit the project during tina
time
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-05-23
Legion Memorial
Services Thursday

Appropriate services will be held
by the local post of the American
Legion to observe Memorial day
Thursday, May 80. The services
will be at the cemetery but in the
event of rain they will be in the
Kootenai theatre. The public is in
vited to attend.
The Legion, Auxiliary, Junior
Drum and Bugle Corps will assem-
BILE at the Legion hall at 8 a. m.
and will arrange to be at the Sold
Ter Monument by 1890 a. m. All
other organizations are cordially in
vited to join the march to the GENE
terry.
The Rev. F. A. Dalton will de-
liver the address. This will be fol
lowed by Salute to the Dead" by
the firing squad, taps" and the re-
turn march to the Legion hall.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-05-23
Swimming Pool
Opens June IS

June Is has been set at the tenta-
tive date by the members of the
park board as the opening date for
the swimming pool
The evening of that date a dedi-
catory service will take place and an
official name will be gwen the en-
tire park. The city will be the spon-
sor as they have been the ones to
permanently stand behind the ven
ture and see the thing through.
Various organizations will be
called upon in the very near future
and program arranged
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-05-23
R. & G..C|ub
Barbecue Is
Big Success
Approximately 500 People
Attend. Many Prizes Won,
Many Fish Caught.
FINE COOPERATION
APPRECIATED

No community enterprise in re-
cent years, possibly ever, has
brought to Lincoln county the pub
lie attention that was given the
Midnight Barbecue at Lake Kill
brennan. From the standpoint of
publicity for Natures Playground,
the party was an entire success. The
fishing season is now officially
opened and the barbecue is over,
but not forgotten. With perfect
weather, an abundance of delicious
food, and keynote of gayety, over
500 sportsmen, from 10 p m. May
20 to a. m. the next day, made
the mountains ring with their roll
licking laughter and songs as they
sat around dozen camp fires. Wis
itors were present from points as
far west as Spokane and as far
east as Billings.
Concerning its frolic, the Bar
becue Committee made the follow
ing statement.
in our endeavor to place Lincoln
county on the Sportsmen's Map, no
fair account of our small success
can be given without an acknowl-
edgement of the whole hearted CO.
operation of the Troy Rod and Gun
Club. In the trials of steering such
an initial venture through the five
weeks period since it was con.
ceived, it has been gratifying nc
end to have such wholesome bursts
of enthusiasm greet our meager eff
forts as the proclamations of the
mayors of Eureka, Troy and Libby
declaring the first day of the fishing
season holiday (and incidentally
resolving the doubts of those who
wished to attend the barbecue but
feared heavy eye for the next
day.. The public spirited attitude
of the ]. Neils Lumber Company
officials, the merchants of the coun-
ty, the commissioners, the WPA
officials, and last but not least, the
Libby schools, indicated unity OF
purpose among our people of which
we are justly proud.
Uncle Sam put his shoulder tc
the wheel and, under the Public
Relations and Game Conservation
Programs of the Forest Service, has
done immeasurable service in aid
ing our campsite and chuck com
mittees by the loan of innumerable
articles of equipment.
Nor should we overlook the in.
fectious enthusiasm and untirine
efforts of many who cannot ever
claim kinship. as a Dodge and Run.
ne" fear the feminine touch
has more importance in our effort:
than we are willing to admit-ane
we doubt the results had we dis
dained the painting on the poster.
announcing the assistance of loca
contributors, as supplied by Joyce
Daggett, Catherine Orr, and jamie,
Mourar. Our dependence upon tn,
aid of Mildred Buck, Tillie Orr
Peg Shanahan, and others, prove
their abilities, and we challeng'
our neighbor clubs to produce col
lectively for one occasion, in eithe
number or quality the poems ant
songs written by our Janice.
"As we leave, may we give yol
the thought-the fishing season
should always start on Sunday-th
third Sunday in May-think it owe
tell your Legislators. See yol
next wear. barbecue Committee
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-05-23
CLEMENTS IN SUIT.

As the state political conventions
opened in Helena this week tn
state supreme court was consider.
ing a petition asking the court tt
compel a Helena justice of thu
peace to hear a suit brought agains
J. Burke Clements, charging him
with violating the corrupt prac-
tees act. The complaint, on which
Justice of the Peace A. j. White
did not act, contended Clements vi
olated the state act by being presi-
dent of the, Wheeler-for-president
club, by being a precinct committee
man and by being a member of the
state committee.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-05-23

Junior Girl Scout News.

The Junior Girl Scouts met on
the usual day and very important
business session was held. Plans
were begun for Scout camp. The
Woman's club generously held a
canned food shower for the Scouts
and plans for a lawn ice cream So
cial to raise money for the Scout
camp were made. The social will
take place May rs from 3 o'clock
until at the George Mourar resi-
dence. The public is invited. Mar
gerry Hunter, Reporter
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-05-23
j. I. HkIdnem.

Jens l. Hjeldness, resident of Lib
by for the past IL years, passed
away May Is at the Libby hospital.
He was born in Bellbiew, Mis-
souri,, 1877. Mr.. Hjeldness was an
employee OF the J. Neils company
and had worked up until very
few days of his death.
He leaves five sisters and q num-
Der OF nieces and nsphews, most q
whom Fe1kNk In thA east.
Funeral services were held Ut III
Gompf Funeral Home Saturday o.
ening with Rev. Raymond Olson Of
ficiating. Interment was at the Lib
by cemetery.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-05-23
CYO PARTY

TIE. CYO hall was the scene Of a
jovial party on Monday night in
lieu of charivarai honoring Mr..
and Mrs. Keith Plund. After dane
ing for several hours the guests
departed with treats of cigars and
candy bars.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-05-23
Scout Leader Praised.

Mrs Earle Little, vice president
of PIT. A., who was present at the
meeting, praised highly the work of
LaMynuan, Girl Scout
leader In four years under Miss
LaMunyan's leadership, Girl Scout
membership has grown from Is
to 8.-LevenWorth, Wash. Echo.
Evening star., 1940-06-02
Beauties Will Join Cruise

Girls entered in the Miss Wash
ington contest on the Wilson Lines
new streamliner next Sunday night
will be guests of Manager Harry
Baker on the moonlight cruise to-
night at $50 o'clock. Entries for the
contest will be received during the
week until Saturday at the Wilson
Line or sent to Regional Director Al
Stern at the Press Club.
Evening star., 1940-06-02

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Evening star., 1940-06-02

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to chiffon for yo1r ioyeiiese Aanea fsoeks.
The chronicle-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1920-1941, 1940-10-18
AcKsoS COUNTY FAIR

By the time this paper Is mailed next week the
annual exposition Of the jackson County Agricultural
and Industrial Fair viii have begun. and the snoN
wanoow o. the county viii be open for the inspection
and admiration o. the many visitors who viii begin
% assemble tn the fair grounds on Thursday and
Friday. October - and ..
The fair Is one institution Of the county IN which
al citizens take pride. and It ID one Of the evidences
Of the enterprise and progress Of ctr citizenship. II
Is a fair b. the people for the people. more especial
y for the people Of the rural and farming sections.
However, It Is enjoyed by all alike. city and rural.
ard for TIC days In the year many lay aside their reg
nlar buslns1 or work and assemble al the fair grounds
to We with each other in presenting the products OF
tneir farms. shops and stores In friendly competition.
Aside from the exhibits offered and the eompeti-
ton for prizes. the value Of which is not near CON-
uensurate with the satisfaction Of having something
wuTtnwhiie to show. the social features Of the fair
art not ~ be overlooked. II Is : great eet-togesher
occasion Old friends meet and discuss their prob
lens and successes. new acqaaiatanees are made and
new ineas acquired. and a general sir Of good FELLOW
snip pesyades the community as : result Of the fair
These, and many other things that might be mention
su. are the results Of this annual event.
The jackson County Pair is a free fair. free to
everyone 70 see and ~enIoy-there Is not even a charge
FOR exhibition space-and 1t is purely educational and
instructive, As no side shows or catchpenny devices
are allowed within tine grounds or On the streets
adjacent 70 the grounds, and nothing h allowed sold
on the grounds or In the BUILDINGS save food ana
refreshments, and those only by church and benevo-
lent organizations which have booths on the grounds.
In These respects the jackson County Fair ID unique
q being the first county fair In the state 50 con-
Quoted. and Il has been : gratifying success from the
oay 4 first opened its gates TO the public seventeen
years ago.
The chronicle-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1920-1941, 1940-10-18
mrLER's rIor AGAINST THE 0. ).

The United States today Is faced with 3 different
proposition from what Il was twenty-three years ago.
Htuers ideas Of conquest are considerably different
from those OF the Kaiser The new German leader
easlarea the people he eonauers-aas even systematic
aAg goea about tne business OF destroying them. IIs
~nnw ORDER strikes al every theory Of ethics and eco
nnfnscs upon which the United States Is built.
For THIS reason. the ~apatheac attitude OF some
Americans Is tnoomprehenzable to many observers. BY
MS ovn voice and action Hitler eonyicts himself OF
plotting TO destroy not only Great Britain. but the
United States. His xell-laid schemes to undermine
American institutions are already in operation. His
ideas Of vorid conquest dwarf the plans Of the Kaiser
into insignincance.
Yet many Americans. Sin bitter about the last
war, not only try 70 keep from being Influenced BY
propaganda, but bury their collective heads in the
sand and refuse to listen 10 evidence based on tn
diSpuEanie fact.
Many are waking np 70 a realization Of the threat
Of Auer-to the fact that England Is The sole remain
ing friend OF the United States among the Important
world powers. Blu there Is a smaller element that, If
Britain falls, vii stu b screaming propaganda
when Htlers bonbers sweep over American cities