The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-02-13

Miss Mary Lennon was week
end visitor in Hissoula.
Mr.. and Mzke K. w. LeDuc were
Spokane vi6tors last weekend.
Miss Martha Van Haverbeke Wis
tied friends in st Ignatius Saturday
and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph D. Riley are
! rejoicing over the birth of daugh-
ter Tuesday night. the 18th.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Agather are the
proud parents of daughter born
Saturday morning, Feb. 9th.
Miss Helen Robertson was at
Somers last weekend where she
visited with friends
Fred Wilfong from the regional
office OF the forest service, Mis-
soula, was in Libby this week.
r. r. Veldman left for Helena
Monday on business visit to the
state capital. He returned today.
/ Valentines in cut flowers or pot
ted plants. Send flowers! Libby
Greenhouse. 1t
Mrs. A. A Wood left Thursday
/ for East Helena to spend some time
visiting with her daughter and hus-
band, Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Kane.
Dick Richards, ST., and Field
Preston returned Thursday evening
from Missoula where they attend
ed to forest service business.
Mrs. Mary Martin and daughter,
Marjorie Mae, of Whitefish were in
Libby during the past week visiting
with Mrs. Martins parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. r. Gibson
Mrs. E. J. Hughes of Tacoma,
Wash, arrived last week to visit
with relatives and attend the old
timers party held last Friday ev-
ening.
F. r. Hewett and Anne Young,
both of Boomers Ferry, received a
license to wed from Clerk Fred f.
Clark and were married February
II by Rev. Albert M Hart.
Mrs. w. N. Curtis received tel
egram Saturday bringing the news
that Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Curtis OF
Chicago were rejoicing over the
birth of six and a half pound
daughter born to them on that day.
The soft winter has been very
hard on Libby's streets and num-
Der of thern are deeply pitted with
ruts. One of the worst has been
California avenue. Workmen this
week have been covering the street,
in front Of the court house, with a
deep coating of sand, also in front
of the Libby Creamery.
To women, jewels mean lot Of
things but most of all, we think,
they mean pride of possession. Call
and let us show you our stock.
We also have a complete line OF
bridge accessories for the discrim-
mating hostess.--Welchss Jewelry
and Gift Store 1t
Word has been received in Libby
of the marriage of Mrs. Louise Rowe
and F. c. Carter. They were mar
ried January Ia at Wheeling, w.
Va, and were attended by Mr. and
Mrs. Allan Campbell of Akron,
Ohio. They motored to Buffalo and
Niagara Falls on a short honeymoon
and will be back in Libby about
March ! to make their home.
Miss Inez Ratekin went into Spo-
kane Monday night to attend con-
cert by the world-famous pianist,
Horowitz. Miss Ratekin returned
home Tuesday greatly enthused over
the wonderful musical treat she had
enjoyed and deeply impressed by
the artistry of the famous pianist.
Il never imagined such marvellous
tones could be brought forth from
a piano." said Miss Ratekin.
Word has been received here by
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Vanderwood
that their daughter, Lena, now holds
the position Of chief nurse in the
United States army which is equiv
alent to the commission of first lieu
| tenant AT present she is located
\ at the Fitzsimmons hospital in
Denver but will be transferred
shortly to some other hospital of
which she will have charge. Miss
Vanderwood is a graduate of the
local high school, class of rs, and is
well known in this community.
Another one of a series of parties
was given Saturday night at the
Catholic rectory for the benefit Of
ST. Joseph's Catholic church. Host
ess on this pleasant occasion were
Mrs. c. w. Gildea, Mrs. Joe Ku-
java, Mrs. George Earle and Mrs.
Bertha Crotteau. Seven tables of
pinochle were in play High score
prizes were captured by Mrs. Ber-
tina Kienitz and Elmer Switzer, Sr.,
and low score prizes went to Mrs.