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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-02-27
Asphalt for House

Asphalt is used in the average
house from cellar to garnet. 1t is
used to waterproof the basement
against ground-water, and to protect
the roof, in the form Of mineral sur
faced asphalt shingles, against
weather and chimney sparks
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-02-27
Man, Donkey Defenders

John Perrio, 70 years old, and his
donkey form the defense unit of
Brecqhou island, eight miles from
Guernsey. With only six miles of
island and a dozen inhabitants, Per-
rio and Clarabelle, his donkey, find
they can manage quite well to keep
guard.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-02-27
Cleaning PLAYING Cards

Playing cards will last longer and
look better if well cared for. AS
soon as any spots or stains appear,
wipe them gently with cloth dipped
in warm water. Pat dry with a
clean cloth and lay on a flat sur
face until the cards are perfectly
dry.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-02-27

To defrost your mechanical re-
frigerator quickly, turn the unit off,
empty the ice cubes out of the
trays, fill the trays with boiling wa
ter and replace trays in the super
freezer. You are able to defrost in
about rs to IS minutes by using this
method.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-02-27
Beauty and Simplicity Run
Through All Art" Saws Speaker

Speaking on art appreciation be-
fore the Troy Woman's Club at
Mrs. Henry Weidner's home, Mrs.
Ned Joughin of Libby showed that
in all art simplicity and beauty are
found. AS a prelude to her talk,
Miss Inez Ratekin, also of Libby,
played Beethoven's Moonlight So
natar Mrs. Joughin then explained
that the purpose OF her talk was to
show how to determine what was
good and what bad art.
Life without art is hardly worth
living she told club members. She
then went on to explain that the
purpose of picture was to please
the eye and she showed what
methods were used by the artist to
make the picture pleasing. She IL
Illustrated her remarks by showing
a collection of reproductions of ia
nous paintings.
Mrs. Anthony Joy, club art chair
man, arranged the program. In adj
dition to the program on art, Mrs.
Ralph Drury played two flute Sc
lections accompanied by Mrs. ]. B.
FarriS.
Mrs. Weidner assisted by Mrs.
Marie Divis and Mrs. Maxine Peter
son served a delicious lunch at the
close of the evening program.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-02-27

lled
Lenten Ideas for
Meat Substitutes

Whether or not you observe the
Lenten season you'll find these
meatless dishes of value from a
standpoint of menu variety as we'll
as economy. Fish, cheese, eggs and
vegetables all provide pleasant
change from meat as the high point
of the meal.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-02-27
Bread and Cheese Custard.

A slices bread buttered, cups
scalded milk, lisp. salt, 3 eggs, Y
cup grated cheese, pepper.
Put buttered bread into baking
dish and sprinkle each slice with
grated cheese. Beat eggs slightly
and add salt, pepper and milk. Pour
over bread and bake, setting dish in
pan of hot water, until custard is
done.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-02-27
Spanish Rice

2 tbsp, butter, cups canned to-
matoes, | cup unpublished rice, tsp.
salt, "a tsp. pepper, "a cup minced
onions, 2 minced green peppers, 2
cups boiling water.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-02-27
REXF0RD
Pinochle Party at School House.

Pinochle Party at School House.
A most enjoyable affair was the
pinochle party given at the school
house Thursday evening, Feb 90.
Six members of the Women's club
were the hostesses. There were nine
tables of pinochle in play.
The high score prizes went to
Mrs. VIM. Griffiths and Laurence
Kins. low to Mrs. Tom Deshazer
and VIM. Griffiths.
Chill, crackers and hot rolls and
several kinds of cake we're included
in the delicious lunch spread at
midnight.
Glen Knudsen struck his right
foot with an axe, almost severing
his large toe The accident occurred
last Saturday while he was splitting
wood at the Lyons garage.
Brock Martin, Jr., left Friday ev-
ening for Havre where he was call
ed to work as relief operator.
A shipment of 38 books arrived
recently at the Rexford Branch Lii
brary. This shipment included
Song of Years, by Aldrich; Heart
Has Wings by Baldwin; House of
the Opal, by Gregory; Sunset Pass,
by Grey; Contraband, by Kell, and
April Gold, by Lutz; also mystery
stories by Van Dine, Christie, Carr,
and other stories by popular writers.
c. H. White was Whitetish call
er the latter part of the week.
T. w. Bolitho Jof Kalispell was a
business caller here Friday.
Henry Wenzler went to- White
fish last week where he has found
employment working for the Great
Northern.
Mrs. VIM. Knapton Of Whitefish
was a visitor here Wednesday Of
last week.
Several small friends Of Joline
Wenzler helped her celebrate her
sixth birthday Friday, Feb. 81.
Myrtle Shenefelt, Marvin Thomp-
son, Gwenith and George Ross were
among those who attended the bas-
ketball tournament in Whitefish
Saturday.
County Commissioner James Ma
honey of Libby, Chef Hoisington OF
Troy and P. v. Klinke Of Fortine
were business callers here Friday
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Baker and
Won Rose were weekend guests al
the ]. T. Stevens home in White
| fish.
Clyde Smith had the misfortune tc
bruise his foot quite badly while
skidding logs at the James Butts
place.
Miss Mildred Fewkes left fol
Spokane the last of the week.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-02-27

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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-02-27

Cook onion and pepper in melted
butter. Add tomatoes, water and
seasonings, and bring to boil. Stir
in rice and cook until tender.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-02-27

Don't keep your business sta
ti0nery In the same old rut. Try
something new In design and type
faces. Ask us for ideas and sug-
xcstions.-The Western News. Il
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-02-27
Baked Eggs

Break desired number of eggs in
baking dish Cover with cream, dot
with butter, season, and sprinkle
with cracker crumbs. Bake 10 min
l1fpc
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-02-27
Adult Class I'm Home Economics
Taught by Miss J. Hansen.

Miss Jessie Hansen, high school
home economics teacher, is conduct
ing class for adults Thursday ev-
enings. The course consists of 10
lessons. Clothing renovation is the
first subject to be studied. Later
textiles, color harmony, and meal
planning will be considered.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-02-27
RAMBLING FACTS.
About
AGRICULTURE
BY Montana Extension Service

In answer to inquiries from grow
ers on the age pullets are classified
as hens, Harriette E. Cushman, ex-
tension poultry specialist. advises
that bird that was Matched in the
spring of 1910 and came into pro-
duction in the fall of 1910 remains a
pullet until October /, 194l. In
other words, the first year of laying
is the pullet year.
Out of every dollar the Ameri-
can housewife spent for food in
1910, an average of AZ cents went to
the farmer, compared with Al cents
in 1889 and So cents in 1913,
The federal bureau of agricul-
tural economics reports that do
mestic supply and demand condi-
tons are favorable for the market
ing of the l94l clip. The carry over
of domestic wool into the new sea-
son, which begins April l, is expect
ed to be the smallest in recent years
Mill consumption is expected to be
larger than in 1910, with most OF
the increase in the first half of the
year. Wool prices, the bureau re-
port says, are expected to av-
erage higher this spring and sum
mer than they did year earlier
War conditions have destroyed
from 40 to so per cent of the nor
NAL export market for farm prod.
ucts from the western hemisphere
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-02-27
Specific Duties Assigned to Scout
Committee.

Thursday night.
Health and safety will be handled
by Glen Savage. A. l.. Kensler and
j. B. Farris were appointed finance
man and advancement man, respec-
lively. Out-of-door activities are to
be directed by Ed Henrichs and G.
E. Severance.
Troy Masons entertained with a
card party Friday night in honor Of
the birthday OF George Washington,
who was member of the Masonic
order. Wives of Masons, Eastern
Stars, and their husbands were in
vited guests. Pinochle and bridge
were played by guests. Arrange
ments were directed by V. A.
Sather
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Henrichs, Mr.
and Mrs. Ed Laehn, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Glenn Thorn attended the for
NAL Washington's birthday ball
given by Masons in Libby Saturday
night.
Student government is on trial
this week at the high school and
is effective in halls and study hall.
Monitors and judges to handle the
discipline were appointed by Ray
Callaghan, student body president.
The home of Mr.. and Mrs, Henry
Weidner, with a cheerful fire burn
ing in the fireplace, was an attract
i've setting for the benefit card par
ty given by members of the Episco-
pal Guild last Tuesday evening.
Fourteen tables of bridge and pi-
nochle were in prograss during the
evening, with prizes going to Clark
Hubbard, Ed Weidner, Miss Emily
Tyson, Miss Dorothea Smiley, Fred
Glass, Mrs. Tunis and Mrs. Clayton
Armentrout.
Mrs. George Strom entertained the
Wednesday afternoon bridge club at
her home last week. Favors for
scores were received by Mrs. Grover
Smith, Mrs. Ed Laehn, Mrs. l.. A.
Hosea.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Strom were
hosts for the evening bridge club
Wednesday. A two course supper
was served to the guests. Washing
ton motifs predominated in the dec
Grafton used on the tables Mr.. anc
Mrs. Ed Laehn and Mrs. Ed Hen
richs received prizes for cards.
Mrs. Emma Doonan received wore
Of the marriage of her grandson
W. E. Mahar, to Miss Jean Winter.
on Jan. at st. Patricks church il
Spokane. Mahar was graduated
from Rogers high school. The yount
couple are making their home il
Spokane.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-31
Diocesan Party
 At Local School

St. Margaret,s School will be the scene of @ diocesan house party for national and state leaders of the Women'S Auxiliary of the Episcopal Church on June 5-7.
 It will open with 8 conference on June at { o'clock presided over by Miss Mary Louise Pardee, dio- cesan president. On the same eve- ming Miss Edna Beardsley will begin a course on United Parish Pro- grams"
 The program June 6 will open with communion at a. m. in the school with Rev. Francis O.. Ayres of St. Johns Church officiating. The morning discussions will be led by Miss Avis Harvey, national educational secretary on next years study topic, christianity and De- mocracy." Sister Elspeth, All Saints Sisterhood, will begin two lectures on Worship and Meditation" In the afternoon Miss Harvey will lec- ture preceding a discussion of the Malvern Conference by Rev. c. Lawson Willard of New Haven.
 Motion pictures taken by Miss Katherine Mathies of Seymour, of the church work in Alaska. and pie lures of the general convention in Kansas city will be shown in the evening.
 The lectures will be concluded June ' SO that the conference may close at noon, Reservations for meals must be made in advance with Miss Emily Sophie Brown of 2o2 Hillside avenue, NaugaEuck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-31
DUane -Marrone
 Nuptials Today

Sts. Peter and Paul church was the scene of a wedding this morning when Miss Mary constance Mar rone, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Vir- gilio Marrone of Atwood avenue be- came the bride of Vincent Jeremiah Dillane, son of Mrs. Mary A. Dil- lane of Summer street,
 Palms and spring flowers deco- rated the altar for the ceremony which was performed at 9 o'clock by Reverend Michael Heating. Dur-
 the nuptlal Mass solos were render ed by the Misses Ann and Sophie
 Stulginski, classmates of the bride at St. Mary's Hospital Training school.
 Escorted to the altar by her father, the bride was attended by her aunt, Mrs. Dominick Ferlucci as matron of honor. Mrs. Alice Dil- lane, a sister-in-law of the groom and the Misses Cadida Palo and Betty Prill, classmates as brides- maids, Geraldine Dillane, niece of the groom and Beverly Ferrucci a cousin of the bride as flower girl. Joseph Dillane of Watertown acted as best man for his brother and William Dillane another brother and Donlinich Ferrucci, an uncle of the bride, as usherS.
 The bride was gowned in white silk marquisette with lace bodice having high neckline and long sleeves, The full skirt fell into Q long train. A tiara Of orange blos- sons held her full length veil of tulle. She carried a bouquet of white roses, with sWansonia and sweet peas.
 An orchid chiffon gown was worn by the matron of honor with matching hat and Q bouquet of yell low roses.
 Miss Palo was dressed in coral chiffon with a corresponding hat and a bouquet of spring flowers. Miss Prill wore yellow chiffon with a yellow hat, and a bouquet of spring flowers, Mrs. Dillane was in aquamarine chiffon with an aqua hat and spring flower bouquet.
 A blue redingote with rose access sories and an orchid corsage was the ensemble of the brides mother.
 A reception followed at Concordia hall, from which the couple left for m unannounced wedding trip. The bride travelled in q navy blue crepe wool suit with matching accessories and rose corSage.
 Upon their return MT. and Mrs. Dillane will reside on Atwood ave- nue. The bride is a graduate of Crosby High school, and St. Mary's Hospital Training School for Nurses. The groom is an alumnus of Cros- by High school, and is affiliated with the Howland-Hughes Company.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-31
ADMINISTRATOR

Miss Johanna Rosali Kropa of North Main street became the bride of George Francis Morrissey, son of MT. and Mrs. Harold Morrissey of North Main street yesterday morn- ing.
 Reverend Joseph Valentiejus per- formed the ceremony at 2 o'clock at St. Joseph's church. He also cele- brated the nuptial Mass. Miss Mary Kropa attended her sister as maid of honor, with Joseph Belle as best- man.
 The bride wore an aqua crepe in street length, with full sleeves and skirt, and black velvet weSkit. Her large black hat was of straw, and her corsage consisted of white roses with sweetpeas.
 The maid of honor was dressed in navy blue, prinoesses style, with Q navy hat and white accessories.
 Guests from this city and New York attended the reception at the Copper Room of the Hotel Elton, from which the couple left for a trip to New York. The bride trav- elled in q yellow dress with Q beige hat and white accessories,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-31
Albertus Mag1us
 Comm encenae ent

Climaxing Q week of commence. rnent activities, the commencement exercises of Albertus Magnts Coi- lege will take place on tho campus at 6:30 on Thursday, June i2. The graduation address will be given by George Shuster, president of Hunter College, who will speak oil "Shall Conscience Make Cowards of Us All?" The baccalaureate sermon will be given by Rev. Walter Farrel, Q. D., author of "A Companion to the summa."
 These two addresses are the high points Of Q week of festivities which will start on Friday, June 6, with Q dance. On Saturday the athletic association will hold @ field day. The baccalaureate mass will be held In St. Mary's Church on Sun day, ct which time Father Farrel will give his address. Tn the after. noon the graduating class will join the alunnae for luncheon and . meeting.
 Other important events are the commencement play, Euripides' "FieCtra," which will be given Mon- day night, and entertainments which each class sponsors for the seniors.
 Miss Grace dremaine Bradley, daughter of Mrs. Edward F. Bradley of 10 Elmhurst avenue, Is Q nem- ber of the class of 1e4l. Miss Bradley majored in biological sci- ences. She transferred to Albertus Magnus from the College of Notre Dame in her sophomore year. She has been active in the athletic as- sociation for three years and in her senior year she was elected presi- dent of the club. As senior she served as secretary of the Catholic Literature Club and as chairman of Q resident students tea-dance.
 For three years she has been member of the Social Science Club and the Guild of Our Lady. Miss Bradley prepared for college at the Waterbury Catholic High School.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-31
Personal
Thomas Studio

Mir. and Mrs. Peter Carroll of Wilson street announce the birth Of Q daughter, Kathleen Imelda, on May g at st. Mary's Hospital. Mrs. Carroll is the former Helen skipp.
 Mrs. Ernest Clark of California is visiting with MT. and Mrs. Albert c. Clark of Middlebury.
 Mrs. Nora Sheehan of Highland avenue has with her for the week end, her daughter, Kathryn, of New York.
 MT. and Mrs. Lawrence. Fraser of Harker aevnue have been enter taining Mrs. Fraser's sister, Miss Mary Brown of Boston.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-31
Federated Garden
 Club Summer School

Mrs. William 2. White of New London, chairman of the Summer School of Horticulture announces the following courses for the 9th annual meeting of the Summer School to be held, as usual, at Connecticut College in New London from June 18th to 20th.
 June is-2:00 p. Ta., Registration ct Knowlton House; 400 ?. m., Field Trip to Botanic Garden, The Aboretum and Greenhouse; 6:S0 D. m., Dinner at Knowlton House; 800 p. m, Lecture by pr 0. J. Hylander, Subject, Plant Famllies".
 June io-7:30 Q. m., Breakfast at Knowlton House; 8:30 Q. iii., Glass in Families of Trees and Shrubs; Laboratory and Discussion; l0:l5 0. m., Outdoor Identification of trees and shrubs; il:30 Q. nl., Laboratory Use of plant keys; i2:30 p. m, Luncheon ct Knowlton House; i:46 p. m., Class: Families of Flowers" i, Laboratory, Greenhouse and Gar den; 4:30 D. m. Tea ct Caroline Black Garden; 6:30 p. m. Dinner at Knowlton House; 800 ?. m., Lee. ture by Dr. c. s. Avory Jr, Subject: Plant Parents.
 June 20-7:30 Q. In., Breakfast at Knowlton House; s:30 a. m, Proper uses and care of trees and shrubs, including tree surgery, grating, etc., l2:30 p. m., Luncheon at Knowlton House.
 Optional Field Trip.
 Over thirty garden club members attended the summer school last year, and nearly all of these are re- turning this year. As the class is limited, anyone desiring to attend should register immediately with Mrs. White, 802 Ocean Avenue, New London.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-31
Coming Events

June 2-Notre Dame academy golden jubilee.
 June 1 to 3-Ahepa district con- vention, The Elton.
 June 3-Dr. William Lyon Phelps, St. Johns parish house.
 June and 4-Royal & Select masters session, Temple hall.
 June 6-Girls' club, dance festi- val. Temple hall.
 June 6-Casper Davis post, revue, Sprague school.
 June s-Childrens day, Mil Plain church.
 June 9 to 14-East End club, Mardi Gras, Hamilton park.
 June l0-Crosby senior class play, Women,s club.
 June l2-Santa Maria annual banquet. The Elton.
 June l4--Chicken and strawberry supper, First church.
 June 2i-Lithuanian Catholic dance, The Elton.
 June 2l--Martones dance recital, Mill Plain Grange.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-31
Bride-To.Be Honored
 By Friends ShosUer

Miss Elsie Radke was feted with Q miscellaneous shower given by Miss Sadie Dowie.
 Those present were: Misses Doris Colby, Martha Ratushni, Anna Mae Radke, Victoria Larson, Florence Hageman, Mrs. John Brown, Mrs, William Linda, Mrs. Erwin Haase, Mrs. Ralph Benson, Mrs. Raymond Snyder, Mrs. Franklin KirSch, Jr, Mrs. Gustav Radke, Mrs. Henry Johnson, Mrs. Gustav Gohs, Mrs, Walter Johnson, Mrs. Eric Ulrich, Mrs Thomas Dowie and Mrs, Irving Rice.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-31
Local Students
 70 Broadcast

The Glee club of the College of St. Elizabeth will broadcast a con- cert this afternoon from 4 to 4:S0 o'clock, under the direction Of Fred- eric Joslyn, conductor.
 Miss Marie ?. Nesbitt Is presi- dent of the club, and Miss Marie McKenHn, accompanist.
 Among the Waterbury girls to participate are Misses Clara Malsch, who will sing q solo; Loretta O'Brien, Mary Jane Hayes. Polly Fleming and Mary Hosey.
 Groups of alumnae in various sec- tions of the country will gather to listen to the program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-31
Catholic High Dane
 Conay,aittee Named

The Waterbury Catholic Hlgt School Alumnae has chosen June 27 as the date of It's annual for- nal dance to be held ct Seven Gables Inn.
 Miss Gertrude McGrath is gen. eral chairman, and will be assisted by Julia Wrenn, Nancy McGrath, Joan German, Anne O'Neill, Helen Coon, Jeanne Doran, Kaye Ro- chon, Kay Bobbin, Rita Deco niack, Murlal McDuff, Mary Kil- Han, June Gaug and Georgette Brodeur.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-31
Trinity College
 Opens Program
oficchio Studio

Trinity College, Washington, D. c. opens Its commencement week ac- tivities today with production by the Dramatic society of Ferber and Kaufman's ''The Royal Family"
 At l0:30 o'clock tomorrow nlorn- ing the Most Rev. Joseph M. Corri- gan, DID,, rector of the Catholic University will celebrate the solemn Pontifcal Mass, after which the Right Rev. John A. Ryan, DID,, will deliver the baccalaureate sermon.
 On Monday class day exercises will be held at 3 o'clock, followed by a faculty reception for the par- entS.
 The Most Rev. Michael J. Curiey, D.D., archbishop of Baltimore and Washington, will confer the degrees on Thursday afternoon. At this ceremony John A. Matthews, A. M, LID, K. M, judge of the court of chancery of New Jersey will ad- dress the graduates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-31
Pre-Nuptial Party
 GiUen Bride-EIect

Miss Mildred Vail was the guest of honor at a personal and linen shower recently given by Mrs. Les- ter Vail and Mrs. Clarence Johnson.
 Those attending were: Mrs. John Saunders, Mrs. Merton Sullivan, Mrs. Kenneth Alderman, Mrs. Ed- ward Mansfield, Mrs. Francis Ross, Mrs. Frank Santora, Mrs. Edward Loftus, Mrs. Thomas Herman, Mrs. Wilbur Vail, Mrs. John Burrows, Mrs. Ralph Anderson, Mrs. Hilda Johnson, Mrs. Louis Sarni, Mrs. Fred Anderson, Mrs. Clarence John- son, Mrs. Lester Vail, Mrs. Paul Ferry, Mrs. Julius Kulhavick, Mrs. Fridolf Nelson, Misses Florence Kulman, Florence Santora, Arlene Seely, Mrs. Raymond Dolan, Mad cline Coppello and Jennie Coc- chiola,