The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-06-20
Libby S New
Play Park Is
Dedicated
Interesting Program Given
at Official Opening of
Swimming Pool.
STATE WPA HEAD
TELLS OF WORK DONE

TELLS OF WORK DONE
Libby Recreatipnal Park was of
ficially dedicated Saturday evening
when large crowd of citizens gath
cred in and about the grandstand
to hear various notables expound
upon the manner in which the park
had been begun. the amount of ma
terial used and the manner in
which the park should be treated
The ceremonies began when Miss
Ruth SWitzer raised the flag, ac-
companied by the city band, under
the direction of Wayne Kemper,
who played the Star Spangled
Banner
Mayor Clay H. Parker then in
troduced Miss Switzer who read a
letter from Mrs. r. W. LeDuc per-
tanning to the Woman's Club par
ticipation in the building of the new
and modern swimming pool.
Mr.. Parker then thanked the cit
liens and clubs on behalf of the
city council for the great help and
moral and financial support. He
then called upon Joe Devich of the
WPA who gave some very interest
ing statistics on materials that went
into the construction of the pool.
Three carloads OF cement were used
which produced $50 yards of con-
crete, 1000 cubic yards of sand and
gravel, eight tons Of reinforcement
steel, $4,000 board feet OF lumber.
The excavation required the re-
moval Of 10000 square yards Of dirt.
Mr.. Devich explained that the total
cost to the WPA was 81, 10000 and
the city paid 5000. the total cost
of the swimming pool being $50, 900.
Andrew Bristol, district engineer
OF WPA, was introduced b the
Mayor.
Joseph E. Parkar, VITA. admins
tsa1nxv -4Eas- thonNintpaAueod by The
mases< a oertInani lsyor fAr1t>
". Gr Parker spoke briefly Of the
things that the VIA has done for
Lincoln county. I'm this county we
have built or reconditioned lat
miles of roads and reconstructed -
bridges. Improvements to streets
included laying 6,746 feet Of side
walks and 1877 feet Of curbing and
putting up 4740 feet of guardrails
Building work included the con-
struction of residence and repair
to a garage at the fish hatchery and
improvement OF recreational facin-
ties consisting OF laying out this
beautiful park which includes swim
ming pool, wading pool, grandstand,
athletic field and drinking fountain"
Mr.. Parker stated it was his opin-
ion that the WPA has done more
toward promoting national defense
in the past five years than any other
organization. BY this he meant the
number Of miles of highways COM
pleted and the building of numerous
airports and the promotion OF pub
lie health.
Bathing beauties consisting Of
seven small girls and life guard
paraded before the grandstand and
Miss 10 Ann Caldwell sang a solo
and was accompanied by her moth
er on the accordion. Miss Joy St.
Marie and Miss 10 An Manion gave
fine exhibitions OF tap dancing also.
The mayor spoke briefly on the
part which Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
D. Long have played in making the
park possible. He said these fine
citizens had refused to sell, but had
donated great many lots to the
city 80 the grounds Of the park
might be made more beautiful. Mr..
and Mrs. Long were then present
I'd to the audience and were given a
large hand. Mr.. Long spoke for a
few minutes stating that he was
sincerely glad that the people OF
Libby have such q fine park. He
said no other city Of this size had
such a park and urged citizens to
realize that the park belonged to
them and to treat it in the best pos
sible manner.
In dedicating the park Mr.. Long
said, Il hereby. dedicate this beauti-
full place to the citizens OF Libby as
Libby Recreational Park"
Mayor Parker then announced the
opening Of the bath house and swim
ming pool for inspection. The band
gave q concert on the oval In FROM
of the swimming pool and crowds
gathered around that place to also
inspect the beautiful crystal bal
which was mounted there last week
by the city. The ball is gift tt
Libby citizens by Thomas d. Long
It is Is inches in diameter anc
shines and reflects to the delight o.
MI who look at it.
Tho City Of Libby expresses theil
great appreciation to Mrs. S. N
Plummer, the J. Neils Lumber
company and others for the tine co
operation received in the buying O
materials.
CCC Quota h Six.
Paul Church, Of the Department