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Evening star., 1941-10-19

trend of events at present would
seem to bear it out. However. the
issue is not yet certain. The Wehr-
macht obviously Is extending itself
to the limit, and Russian morale
still seems 'to be intact. There is q
distinct possibility that a moment
may come when the invaders will
reach the end of their offensive
strength and will crack first. Then,
the Russian high command would
be sensationally justified.
Evening star., 1941-10-19

Hitler is to be left to develop his con-
quests as best he can while this country
tries to escape from test of strength
with him, there still will have to be this
RECOMMENDATION and this disruption. The
reason is that the world cannot exist
two-thirds totalitarian and one-third
laissez faire. 1t has to be pretty much
one or the other.
If there is to be planning in the world
Of the future, the United States prob
ably will do well to have the planning
powers In its own ha7Hs.
Evening star., 1941-10-19

A graft of a tomato and a potato
is said to have produced a new veg
etable, called the topato. The next
step will be an endless argument
over whether to pronounce it to-
pah-to or to-pay-to.
Evening star., 1941-10-19

1t must be annoying for a work.
man on the job of clearing up the
wreckage in the 500 locks to go home
and have to start all over again on
his children's toys scattered all over
the house. a
Evening star., 1941-10-19
Unmerited Space

Prom the Toeeka (Kans) Daily Capital.
Hitler isn't worth the Iebensraun he's
getting in the papers.
Evening star., 1941-10-19

Fifty years ago the United States be-
came embroiled in an international Incl
Evening star., 1941-10-19
Member of the Associated Press.

Entered as second-class matter post Office,
Washington, D. c.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-01-16
Is Young Men Sign
For Training Courses

Necessary preliminary arrange
ments are being made for the open
ing of the training school for young
men, said Superintendent A. A.
Wood while discussing the matter
this week The enrolment is linn
tied to fifteen said Mr.. Wood, and
dozen or more young men were at
the school very soon after the West
ern News appeared last week, all
interested in acquiring more in
formation regarding the course. The
full enrolment was soon signed up.
1t requires quite little time to
secure quarters and arrange other
details, but it has been definitely
decided to 20 ahead with the school
and 1t will be opened just as soon
as possible, stated Mr.. Wood.
The school is defense measure
and Is to train young men for en-
ployment in defense industries
Eight weeks courses will be given
in auto mechanics, welding, wood
work and electrical work. The gov
eminent will provide tools and in
structors.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-01-16

the state. Several boys spoke brief
ly of their experiences.
Mrs. Detjens collected statements
of members as to whether or not
Libby needs an ordinance on jay
walking.
Mrs. Charles Powell, program
chairman, presented Mrs. Ralph
LeDuc, who gave reading, II Like
to Bake" Mrs. A. Brock read a
paper, kitchens of Long Ago" and
Mrs. M. X. Kedzie one on Modern
Kitchens. Mrs. Powell read a
recipe, "On How to Cook a Hus-
band" Helpful household hints
were given by the members.
The program concluded with Miss
Ruth Loucks singing BLESS This
House." by May H. Brake. She was
accompanied at the piano by Miss
Helen Robertson.
All numbers were we'll rendered
and much enjoyed by the members
! Hostesses were the Mesdames
Charles Powell, M X. Kedzie, M
F. Gay, w. E. Dexter, l.. S. WEIGH
S. Nichols, ]. M. Blackboard anc
Alice Farris-
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-01-16
Fight lnfantile Paralysis
By Buying 1oc Button

Postmaster Forrest DeRosia an
nounced Monday that Infantile
Paralysis Buttons are now on sale
at the post office. This is a part
Of the national drive and postmas-
ters al over the United States are
working along the same lines.
: The buttons are small objects
with q picture OF a crippled girl
and boy on them and the words,
Fight Infantiie Paralysis" at the
bottom. They sell for ten cents
each, so per cent OF the money 60
ing to the state and county and the
remainder to the National Founda-
ton.
This plan was started in Ohio last
year by postmasters and was found
to be exceptionally well accepted
by citizens.
Funds received will be sent to the
national president who will present
the entire amount, received from
the entire country, to President
Roosevelt on his birthday.
Anyone interested in securing a
pin may do 30 by asking Nr. De
Rosia. Nina c. Woodward OF War
laud - county chairman.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-01-16
Respected Matron
Found Dead at Home

Mrs. Mary L. Blackwell died
suddenly at her home in this CITY
last Sunday evening. During the
early part OF the evening she WIS.,
tied with neighbors and left for
home about 10:l5. Her son, Connie.
came home about II o'clock and
discovered her lying on the floor of
the dining room. He Immediately
summoned his father and q doctor
but the lady had succumbed.
She was born In Morris, Penn.
January 30, 1885, and with her fam
lily moDed to Libby In 1908. -
Mn. Blackwell is survived by her
husband, A. E, Blackwell; one son,
Connie; brother, John Brooks Of
Headquarters, Idaho; and = sister,
Ahbte Woman OF New Brunswick.
She was loyal member Of the
Methodist church and had been
activc in its work for many years.
fneral services will be held
from the Gompf Funeral home this
afternoon At 2:3O with Rev. E. Roy
Fort officiating. Interment will Be
made at the local cemetery.
Mr. Brooks and his daughter,
Frances, are here for the funeral.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-01-16
ESQ Cars Of
Xmas Trees
From County
All Records Broken in
104O-187 Carloads From
Eureka Alone.
MOST SHIPPED TO
MIDDLE WEST MARKETS

A new peak was attained in
Christmas tree cutting In western
Montana with an estimated produc-
ton for 1910 OF 2,338,35O trees COM
pared with 1857 $50 in 1899, the
previous banner year. The princi-
pal producing areas were Lincoln
county which contributed l,z76, 500
trees, Flathead county with 1884,
$50, and Missoula county with 245,-
600. The leading shipping point
was Eureka, in Lincoln county,
from which 1877 carloads originated.
Eureka has been called the Christ
mas tree capital of the world and
it is probably true that the title is
deserved.
Practically all of the trees shipped
from the state were Douglas fir.
Shipments went to all parts of the
United States but the bulk found
markets in the Middle West. OF
the trees produced in western Mon
tana, "a per cent came from private
lands, II per cent from national
forests, and per cent from State
Of Montana forests. The average
stumpage price paid for trees from
national forests was 28 cents each,
and for trees from State of Mon
tana forests, 3.4 cents each. Prices
paid for trees cut from private
lands varied greatly and no aver
age is available.
Although no one knows the ex-
act number Of Christmas trees used
in the United States, an estimate Of
12,OOO, 900 for 1910 would not miss
the mark widely. II the estimate il
correct, Montana's production fol-
1910 amounts to one-fifth of the ma.
| tional consumption.
/ In Christmas tree shipments from
Lincoln County, there were 18i
cars from Eureka, 81 cars from
Libby, II cars from Fortine, /.
cars from Rexford and cars from
| Troy.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-01-16
Libby Ski Club
Elects New Officers


With the weather cooperating 4
little better the Libby Ski Club II
getting more enthused about the
prospects of good ski season. Last
Friday night the members met at
their Club House and elected the
officers for this coming year. The
nominating committee composed Of
Jim Christie, Lee Harmon, and Mrs
John Mass, presented names which
were accepted with much good
feeling. John FINLAND succeeds
Snowy Davidson as president. Mr.
FINLAND has been an active men,
Der since the beginning Of the Club
and the members are anticipating
the continued success of the Club
John Ronning is the new vice pres
ident and Mrs. Pete Ramlo, Jr., the
new secretary-treaesurer- Inez Rat
ekin WAS appointed to continue as
Club reporter.
There have been several new
members this year, among them
Dorothy Hough, Chris Ramlo, Jack
Raymond, Eugene Butt, Magyar
Ronning, Amer Fjeseth, Ralph
Tone, and George Stasviken.
A committee was appointed to
plan for the party the. Club is to
have in the near future. These
events are always extra-special.
Sunday afternoon about 80 of the
members met at the Blew place
south of town and spent the re-
mainder of the day practising turns
and posture. For many it was the
first time out this year and few
stiff muscles that had been forgot
ten became apparent. Ney.. Sunday
il there rs enough snow the MEM
bers will stay home on the local
hill but unless more OF the feathery
stuff comes floating .earthward ev-
eryone is to meet at the same place
as last Sunday.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-01-16
Senior Club Studies
Kitchen Hints

The regular monthly meeting of
the Senior Woman's Club was held
Tuesday afternoon in the commun-
ity room, Mrs. Otto Nofdstrom pre-
siding. Members joir1ed In the
pledge OF allegiance to the flag, a
song was sung and the Collect was
recited In unison Various commit
tee reports were given.
Mrs. Walter Neils reported that
the first community concert featur-
ing Mr. Bell, cornetist, will be given
on February S. AT the recommends
ton Of Mrs A. c. Herbst and Miss
Inez Ratekin, the club voted that
the secretary write our state sem
ator and representative endorsing
the proposed food, drug and cos
metic law, and the five point pro-
gram Of the Library Association.
Mrs. A. A. Wood outlined work
accomplished by the welfare depart
ment, and asked for donations OF
clothing and underwear for the
needy. The home economics de-
partment Of the Libby school will
remake and alter the garments.
Mrs. Claus Detjens, public safe.
ty chairman, introduced Superin.
tendent A. A. Wood and member.
OF the Libby school patrol. Kenneth
Neils gave the history of the pa
troll, requirements for becoming !,
member, and reported that no ma
lor accidents had happened sine,
the patrol started. The state patro
board has complimented the boy
for being one Of the finest patrols il
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-01-16
AsksFeWkes To
Act For Club

The January meeting Of the Rod
and Gun Club was held Friday ev-
ening at the Moose hall with a large
portion Of the membership present
The main discussion of the evening
concerned the club going on record
as being in favor of the Pittman-
Robinson bill.
Considerable discussion was had
on sending representative to the
Montana Wildlife Association meet
ing in Helena. 1t was finally de-
cided that the club would ask Rep
resentative Dell Fewkes to act in
this capacity
Marshall Murray gave report on
his efforts toward the formulation
of an amendment to the Montana
code whereby the first day OF fish
ing season would always fall on a
Sunday. He declared that the sole
change in the present law would be
to insert the words, Saturday next
preceding the Third Sunday in
Nay in place of the 10th day OF
May. This motion was carried by
the membership. Secretary David
] e61eE< waEs ipEfetad ~. eDntael
Other clubs In the state concerning
this important change.
The matter OF the 1941 barbecue
was taken up and 1t was decided
that as long as Kilbrennan lake had
received SO much publicity and a
goodly fish supply was always as
sured that that would be the logical
place to hold the barbecue again.
Marshall Murray, who had a great
deal to do with the success OF the
affair last year, was the spokesman
for the group on this matter
After business matters had all
been cleared up the group enjoyed
an excellent oyster stew and then
played cards. Those on the COM
mittee who were in charge of this
'fneetiDs were Earl 8witzer, Vern
BeSs&y, j. F. McCully, Harold Mil
Ter and Mel Paulson.
President J. P. Campbell received
letter from d. f. Fewkes yester-
day stating that he would be very
glad to act as representative at the
Wildlife Association meeting in
Helena for the local Rod and Gun
Club.
Mr.. Fewkes states, 1.-THE meeting
at the Placer Hotel last evening
was very interesting and instructive
and 212 were present from all parts
of Montana.
No doubt there will be reor-
ganization of the fish and game de-
partment in this session. However
no bills have been introduced to
date. | have planned to keep you
informed when we are furnished
this information"
Mr.. FeWkes stated he would be
unabel to attend some Of the meet
ings Of the association due to the
fact that they conflicted with leg
islative sessions.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-01-16
Fine Program
For Mine Meeting

This evening the Moose hall will
be the scene of the January meet
ing of the Libby Commercial Club.
The Mining Committee, in charge
of Joe Kujawa, will sponsor the
meeting and will be responsible for
the unusually fine program which
is slated to follow the dinner which
is being prepared by the Women of
the Moose.
1 A round table discussion conduct
ed by A. "A. Wood and including
several old timers who have spent
years in the mining game in this
vicinity will be one of the attrac-
tons.
A motion picture, the title to be
announced tonight, will be the sec
ond section and Prof. O. A. Ding
man of the School of Mines at
Butte will be present to. deliver an
address ON Common Sense in
Mining"
This is the first time in several
years that the School of Mines has
had a member of their teaching
staff present. The speaker is well
known for his speaking ability as
well as his general knowledge OF
the business OF mining .
Mr.. Kujawa stated that the high
school band, in charge of r. w.
Sargent, will provide fitting music
during the banquet.
Tickets have been on sale since
last week and Mr. Kujawa says he
is very. pleased with the number
sold Apparently there will be a
full house to enjoy the fine dinner
and meeting.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-01-16
Findn(es.Irl
Fine Shape

City Clerk r. r. Veldman made
the statement early this week that
the City of Libby is in the best fl
nancial condition that it has been
in for some time. -
AT meeting of the city council
last week Financial COMMITTEES
Chairman George Wood announced
that all OF the affairs of the city
were now on cash basis.
All warrants issued in 1910 on
the general, fire, park. sprinkling
and light funds were paid with 1910
taxes. There are no warrants out
standing. The budget was main
tanned throughout the year.
Mr. Veldman also said that the
city is two years in advance on the
payments of the city hall.
The remainder Of the meeting
time was taken. up with routine
matter and discussion and review
Of the workings of the council dur
ing the past year.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-01-16
Judge King Holds Court.

Judge Dean King of. KalispelI
held his first session of court in
this county Monday of this week.
The only case to come to his atten-
ton beside probate matters was
the case of A. c.: Mackey, plaintiff,
against Elsie A.. Renda and others.
The plaintiff was granted q decree
quoting title to certaih lands in
the eastern part OF the county.
According to Judge..King. A. ID.
Macdonald will continue to serve as
court reporter and M. r. Wood will
also continue his post as proba-
ton officer until April when per-
manent appointments will be made
The next term of court is fixed
for January "a.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-01-16
Patrolman Thanks Public
For Excellent 1910 Record

Il should like to extend word
OF thanks to the automobile divers
OF Lincoln county for the courtesy
and good driving sense which they
displayed during the past year. The
majority OF them have obeyed high
way department rules and reg6la-
tons very well and have thus avoid
ed much trouble and 6rief, not oaly
for Themselves but TT other div
ers," said Patrnlman George MOI
rar recently - he spoke Of *
periences on the highway dur
Ing 1910.
Mr.. Mourar said there were no
highway death fatalities in Lincoln
county during 1910, which Is q fina
record.
He 4lso stated that he would be
available at any Tina in the future,
as in the past, to help motorists
with problems concerning rules and
regulations Of the highway commits
sion or trouble on the highways.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-01-16
January 31st Dead-Line
For CCC Enrolment

The State Supervisor of CCC Sc
lection reports that Montana needs
more junior selectees to completes
the January CCC enrolment. Any
youth, unemployed. b.
tween the ages OF IT and = md
who is an American citizen, can
make application for selection b.
applying to q local CCC selecting
agent whose office y located with
the county welfare department. The
enrolment will be completed On
January 3lst SO applications Shouts
be made at once. =.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-01-16
FLATHEAD SENATOR Is HEAD
OF COMMITTEE.

Sen. Robert P1ulire, Kalspeu,
dean Of the Montana senate, viii
lead the senate's finance and claims
committee-the powerful groap
which studies Ill sppropriatinn
measures-and declared that unless
revenues are assured no appropfia-
ton bills viii receive favoran1g
consideration.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-01-16
Named on Five Committees.

Senator +. E. Baker Of Lincoln
county was named on five COM
mittees for the present session OF
the Montana legislature. He is
chairman Of the diaries and dairy
ing committee, and a member OF
federal relations, fish and game,
horticulture, and new counties and
divisions,
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-01-16
Recovering From Infantile Paralysis

Word was received by MIR. and
Mrs. Thomas D. Long yesterday
that Kenny Sahr is recovering very
nicely from an attack of infantile
paralysis.
He is living at Rosalia, Wash, and
is receiving treatment there. In
his letter Mr.. Sahr stated that he
is now able to walk without the
aid Of clutches although he must
have braces.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-01-16
Fcwkes Introduces Bill.

D. F. Fewkes of Troy, state repre-
sentative from Lincoln county, was
one OF the first to introduce bill
at the present session Of the legis-
lature. On January 10 he intro
duced House Bill 7, bill that
would allow state and county Of
ficers to hold their positions while
serving in the army.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-01-16
New Depot
Now Ready
For Use
VIII Be Occupied As Soon
rs New Furniture
Arrives.
BEAUTIFUL, MODERN
IN EVERY PARTICULAR


to the soul is the new Great North
ern depot 1t Libby which is ready
for occupancy now and will be &C.
cupied as soon - the new furniture
arrives.
With the exception Of the finish
inG touches on the outside the build
ing Is complete. Platforms will be
built IN the spring and the old de-
pot will be moved to Troy Is soon
as the local crew can vacate. ' =
The walls of the waiting room,
rest rooms and office are finished
in knotty and clear pine. The coli
ors are not the usual Great North
ern steel gray but rather are deli
cately blended light colors which
leave no harsh reaction. The cell
ings are of hubbard and are ex-
ceptionally attractive. Throughout
the building the new fluorescent
type OF lighting has been installed.
The waiting room, which is large
and spacious, will, according to
Agent E. M. Boyes, have three 20
seat benches OF modern style. This
room is located on the west end Of
the building. Rest rooms are to the
south "A drinking fountain is pro-
vided and directly above this I'M
provement has been placed the
mountain sheep head which was OBJ
tanned by William ]. Darlington
and purchased as a gift to the
Great Northern by the A. f. OF L.,
the Libby Commercial Club and the
llons Club. The head is very large
and beautiful. Below this interest
ing object will be placed plaque
OF bronze upon which will be in
scr10ed the legend. !.
In the center Of the building is
located the spacious office. A ticket
wln00 A1d0ctOk1e window md j
autch door connect tins room WIN
the waiting room. Al 1eW equip
menf mas been lnstaind frum teleg-
rapners Key % the intricate sig
MAJ Doaro Plenty OF cupboard
space mas Deem provided and mas
ter switch board IS here for con-
troI o. ngnu m the building.
10 tne east OF this tine room is
Sinan heated room IN which per
isnaoles may be kept. Directly to
the north IS the hall. basement in
winch the large Crane oil furnace is
located. ms piece "A equipment is
reeuIsseo g = tns1a ~ ne
Office Outside $500 gali0F7 tax
IS buried in the ground md Will
supply the oil to the furnace. Rad
lators N the various rooms provide
Inc escape LOT the heat. Visible
pipes carry the heat to the rad
lators-
AZ the extreme east end OF the
pulldlng the large baggage room is
located. This room is not heated
ana wlu De used for the non-per-
1snaoie Items received and sent.
LooIs On domino south and north
ments e easier. nan0'ns o sAs snip
Mr.. Boyes said the crew that will
nave charge of moving, the old do
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-01-16

Jack Lillevig went to Missoula
last week where he will remain for
some time on work at the forestry
headquarters.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-01-16

Walker Wells was visitor to
Libby on Wednesday.
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1941-08-12
Armada Lays Plans
for 10Th Annual Fair.

OThe strong civic spirit Of Ar
mada IL manifestiH6 itself ct the
moment In two projects. The first
Is the; Armada Fair which will be
held August, u ia, ~, and the
second IL. the weekly street
dances that the merchants of the
town are sponsoring.
Under the Leadership Of Eli
Kent, president Of the Armada
Agriculture Society, plans are
going forward rapidly for the
SEVENTEEN annual fair whichswill
be held at the fair grounds on tn
edge OF town. Livestock, produce
needlework. art works, canning,
and the like will be exhibited
and Judged. Baseball games and
other athletic contests as well Is
band concerts will augment the
attractions Of the fair. u
STREET DANCES Id.
ArmadA's street :. dances are
held every Tuesday evening
when Main street II closed to
traffic, q band establishes itself,
and the dance is on. The whole
town turns out, and many OF the
families from the surrounding
farms put In their appearances.
Every week, the carnival spirit
reigns q the dancers alternately
60, through the PAGES Of modern
and old-time dances. ~
The towns chief function eco
nomically Is to serve a. q trading
center for the prosperous farms
which surround It. Truck crops,
srain, dairy products, and fruit
are the chief products. Of the
area. Armada's busy little bust
ness section supplies the needs of
thu farmers.
FOUNDED m 1888
4 The first settler came to Ar
madi In the person Of Elisha
Bunk, who brought his family to
the site IN 1888. Within . few
months OTHER settlers arrived,
ana the settlement was named
Burk's Corners in honor Of it,
first resident.
Armada soon became q. luIn-
bering center by virtue Of the
rich forests which surrounded It,
and q long period Of prosperity
was enjoyed by the town. II was
among the last numbering centsrs
OF the southern peninsula TO stay
in operation, the last log being
shipped out In 1918. !.
ONE SCHOOL SERVES
One school serves the children
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1941-08-12

SEvBleTY FIVE -YkAR :
OLD Charlie mot Charles, II
you please) Beal, Armada viii
lage and township clerk, is one
Of the yillsEe's oldest resi-
dents. He was born on farm
nine miles north Of the town.
and he has lived In Armada
ever since. He has been act
lively engaged In civic affairs
md private business.
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1941-08-12

Of the community. It Is 4 two
story brick structure which hous-
es all grades up to the twelfth.
II was built IL years ago at a
cost Of $50, 900. and the people of
Armada are justly proud of it.