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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-04-24

a number of resolutions naming var
ious projects and recommending
completion of some and further
studies of others. All of these reso-
lutions were adopted with the ex-
ception of one, which was held over
for further investigation.
Sportsmen at this meeting all
spoke very highly of the newly APP
pointed fish and game officials. They
said that the representative from
the western part of the state on the
state commissioners. ]. w. Severy
of the Montana State University--is
an especially able man, thoroughly
informed on fish and game matters
and deeply interested in the work.
Similar high opinion was expressed
regarding DR.. Mcfarland Of White
fish, new state game warden. Most
OF the men were acquainted with
Elmer Phillips and his work and
said they expected an able handling
of fish matters under his admin
istration of the state fisheries.
About 40 men were present at the
Association meeting from all parts
of western Montana. AT $50 din
ner was served in the basement OF
the Salish House, at which time the
general meeting was held. The meet
ing convened at about 4 o'clock and
was very busy until about $40
when adjournment was taken.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-04-24
Rexford Veteran
Celebrates Tooth
Anniversary
Peter HammOns Reaches
The Century Mark on
Friday, April 25.

REXFORD.-Most people who
love ife-and who of us do not
count themselves lucky if they
reach the Biblical age of three score
years and ten. Not many are priv
LEGGED to pass the century mark in
counting up the years. But that
experience will fall to Peter Ham
mons of Rexford on tomorrow, April
Is, when he will celebrate his hun
dredth birthday.
Mr.. Hammons is still active and
is busy with the work around his
home. He is in good health, in full
possession OF his faculties, and Is
still enjoying life. Mr. Hammons
is 4 veteran of the Civil War, hav-
ing fought with the Confederate
army III one OF -<he Virginia Fegi-
ments. Mr.. Hammons has three sons
living in Lincoln county-CAarley
and Grover Hammo1s at Rexford,
and Hedge Hammons at Ural. His
wife is still travelling life's journey
with him.
There is no apparent reason why
this old veteran of hundred years
should not enjoy many more years
of active living, and that will be
the wish Of a large number of
friends who have known him in
recent years.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-04-24
Recalls Organizing of Libby PIT. A.
Six Years Ago; Enumerotes Some of
Outstanding Activities During Thot Time

On Sept. 90, 1895, Mrs. James
Scott of Helena representing the
State Association of Parent Teach
ers in Montana, presided at a public
organization meeting in the Libby
Junior High auditorium. After an
enlightening talk on the purposes
and ideals of the organization, Mrs.
Scott presented the group with its
charter and bylaws. Mrs. H. R.
Richards, who had had long exper-
fence in PIT A. procedure was
elected president; George Hayes,
vice president; Mrs. c. w. Gildea,
secretary and Mrs. H. w. Redfield,
treasurer. The register showed an
enrolment Of Is signed up MEM
bers.
A report by the school nurse,
Miss Tony Kessels on health condi-
tons and band music under the
direction of Chas. Beardsley COM
pleted the initiatory meeting. At
ter this enthusiastic inception, the
organization has continued to func-
ton and is now closing its sixth
year of service. Trying various
dates to avoid conflicts with the
many civic and fraternal organiza-
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-04-24
Grandson of Mrs. DOlan
Killed in Plane Crash

Warren Brooks, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. w Brooks of Spokane, met
his death yesterday when a plane
in which he was taking flying in
structions crashed.
The young man is the grandson
of Mrs. Pat Dolan of this city, his
mother being the former Gerry
Dolan.
The accident occurred northeast of
Spokane on Pleasant prairie at $40,
Pacific time. Both Brooks and the
instructor, Don Jones, died as re-
suit of the crash, their bodies being
badly mangled.
Young Brooks was a student at
Gonzaga and was majoring in me-
chanical engineering. He had often
visited in Libby and was well
known here.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-04-24
Urges Precoution
Against Fires

Saturday, while on a trip to Eu-
reka, Charlie Powell was observing
the general condition of the forests
and the amount of water that is
coming out of the mountains. He
stated that one stream, known as
Parsnip creek, was absolutely dry
ard most any other year at this
time it would be raging torrent.
Mr.. Powell said he saw a fire in
the mountains of Canada which is
very good sign that the woods are
dry at the present time and fire of
any kind is extremely dangerous.
He said citizens should observe the
requests of the forest service to be
careful with fire in the woods even
at this early date.
Burning permits are not required
until May l and Mr.. Powell stated
even if permits were not needed,
he would appreciate knowing where
burning is taking place in event an
accident might occur.
Mr.. Powell said he has made sew
Aeral trips through the high country
and finds most all Of the roads open
and in fine condition. A recent trip
into the Yak revealed the road
across country open except for a
short distance where snow was
quite deep in sheltered cove.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-04-24
Committee PIons
For Moy Meeting

Friday evening at the city hall
the members OF the Highway com
mittee of the Libby Commercial
Club met to discuss the meeting
which they will sponsor May Is.
The committee is in charge of Wal
ter Neils
After discussion of speakers and
entertainment the group decided to
ask AL F. Winkler, chairman of the
highway commission, to be the main
speaker of the evening. L. F. Mar
tin of Missoula, who is with the
Public Roads Administration, will
also be contacted. Various local
men will be called on for talks
also.
The committee decided to invite
guests from Standpoint, Boomers
Ferry Troy and Kalispell to par
ticipate in the meeting which will
be held at the Moose hall.
The suggestion of showing pic
lures having to do with road equip
ment was taken up and Ray Barnes
of Kalispell will be contacted con-
corning the matter.
NJ <. Tester was appointed ticket
sales chairman.
Members of this committee be-
sides Chairman Neils are r. r.
Veldman, M. D. Rowland, Chas. D.
Rowe, K. A. Klehm, NJ E. Tester,
Bill Seims and George Wood.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-04-24
To Organize
Baseball League

Notice of league baseball meet
ing was received yesterday by the
Libby team. The meeting is sched-
uled to be held at Standpoint, Ida,
Friday evening, April Is, at 8
o'clock
Those who have been invited to
participate and who will probably
make up the league are Libby,
Newport, Priest River, Sagle, Sand
point and Boomers Ferry
Libby will be represented at the
meeting by Martin Cormier, Brad
Phillips and Henry Katarzy.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-04-24

tons in Libby, the group have per-
manently selected the second Mon
day in each month.
Following its objective of pro-
noting child welfare in home,
school, church and community, the
Libby PIT. A. has an enviable rec
ord of accomplishments to its cred
it. Among the project sponsors by
this active organization have been
the health clinic and roundup of
pre- school age children, the annual
reception of the teachers, encourage
ment and assistance in the matter of
the School Highway Patrol, play
ground equipment, skating rink,
swimming pool and other child well
fare activities.
The formal acceptance and dedi-
cation of the New Central building
by the trustees was a feature of
the May 1889 meeting. OF outstand-
ing Importance should be included
the Inauguration of program of
visual education and a substantial
contribution toward the purchase
of a motion picture machine. Last
summer vacation dances for Libby
young people were chaperoned by
PIT. A. officers. Association funds
have been expended for eye correc-
ton and similar child welfare serv-
ices. Article II of the bylaws
states the object of the association
ito bring into closer relations the
home and the school SO that par
ents and teachers may cooperate in
diligently in the training of the
child and to develop between edu-
cation and the general public such
united efforts as will secure for
every child the highest advantages
in physical, mental, moral and spir-
itual education" The loyal par
ents and teachers who are engaged
in such worthy detectives should
have the hearty support of the COM
munity in support and in attend
ance.
The present officers are Mrs.
Harold Thomson, president; Ger
trude Zawadke, vice president;
Mrs. James Clowers, secretary
treasurer. Responsible for this
years varied programs is Mrs. Err
nest Davidson.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-04-24
Midas Mill To Be
Started This Week

Stenstrom Brothers, mine COM
tractors who have been operating
the Midas mine south of Libby for
the past year, have, had crew at
the mine the past two weeks and
expect to put the mill in operation
this week. These men have been
developing the property for over a
year.
Herbert Tunnel In 400 Feet
Report from the Herbert Gold
Mines is that the tunnel that is be-
ing driven to cut the vein is in a
distance of about 400 feet. 1t is
estimated the vein will be reached
at about 900 foet, rnttinf the ore
body that has been opGhed at high
err levels. The pre1nnt tunnel Is in
tended to be use1wanD 4 working
tunnel during later operations OF
the mine.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-04-24
RuiIrood Officials
Visit Libby

c. E. Finley, assistant general
freight agent in charge of industry
and industrial locations of the Great
Northern Railway, was visitor in
this city last Friday He was ac-
companied by A. J. Haley and w.
E. Nicholson.
Mr.. Haley is a mining geologist
in the employ of the railroad and
is making check-up on all mineral
deposits along the main line. The
idea behind this is to assist in the
developing of mining properties. Mr..
Haley expects to return this sum-
mer and will spend some time look
ing over various properties.
Mr.. Nicholson is the general
agent from Spokane who is in
charge of this territory.
While here Agent E. M. Boyes
took the visitors to the Universal
Zonolite Insulation company mine
and they were much impressed with
the mill and the product.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-04-24
Poston Bros. To
Mine VermicuIite

Property belonging to George
Wood, Mrs. A. X. Fleetwood, George
Ottawa and f. j. Townsend and To-
Gated near the Universal Zonolite
Insulation company property on
Rainey creek has been leased to the
Poston Brothers of Kalispell who
expect to start mining for vermic-
ulite.
A part of the equipment was
moved on the land this week and
it is believed that the company will
start work as soon as possible. AT
the present there is little talk of a
mill being constructed but this may
come into being in the future.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-04-24
Will Put
On Annual
Scout Drive
Sum of 5000 Wanted
From Libby To
Carry On Activities. :
VARIOUS CITY CLUBS
WILL BE IN CHARGE

Following its regular custom for
the past four years, the Boy Scout
Council announces its annual sub
scription roundup for the week be-
ginning April %. On that day the
drive will get under way with an
organization meeting at the City
Hail. The civic and service clubs of
Libby including the Senior and Jun
ior Women's Clubs, the American
Legion, the Legion Auxiliary, the
Lions, the Commercial Club and
Local Union No 1881 will send their
representatives Monday evening to
the campaign SO that the
drive can be carried out as quickly
and efficiently as was done last
year. On Tuesday and Wednesday,
April 90 and 80, the teams chosen
by the different clubs will solicit
pledges throughout the community.
A carefully worked out plan will be
followed SO that only one member
of each family will be solicited by a
team.
AS was stated last year, the West
ern Montana Council of the Boy
Scouts, of which council Lincoln
county is part, determines the
council budget for the entire year.
The total amount needed is then ap-
portioned among the several coun-
ties, according to population. In
the 1871 drive, the council has as
sessed Lincoln county with $4,000,
of which Libby will provide $4,000.
To this sum are added the estimated
local expenses of $4,000. Each city
or town in the district conducts its
drive in manner similar to that in
which it is conducted in Libby.
Field Executive Ralph Child is
now well known in Libby where he
has conducted several Courts at
Honor ami HIS been active in pre-
noting Cub Scout work. He will
have charge Of the combined Troy
and Libby scouts at their summer
camp at Spar lake from July Is
to 10.
The resident leaders of scouting
this year have been Rev. Albert
Hart and Don Roberts who meet
Troop Is at the Little Gym each
Tuesday. To the scoutmaster and
the experienced boy leaders fall the
responsibility of keeping up troop
and morale. The scouting
program provides for the growth of
reliable and manly qualities in a
boy. Beside building character, the
activities of the Boy Scouts have a
very practical side and teaches the
members to rely on their own re-
sources in normal and emergency
Scouts assume a very
definite place in large fires, floods
and other catastrophes.
The pledge response was immedi-
ate and generous last year allowing
the council to allot $50 to the Girl
Scouts and substantial aid to the
Cubs and the expense of the local
troop.
The local committee has placed an
advertisement in this issue giving
concise information on the drive and
also an opportunity to beat your So
licitor to the draw.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-04-24
SAYS Work To Be
Finished on New Depot

E. M. Boyes, Great Northern
agent, announced this week that
work will be started at once on
the sidewalk from the depot to
First street on Mineral avenue.
The next project will be the new
walk in front of the depot and
finally the finishing of the outside
Of the depot
Mr.. Boyes believes this work will
be completed before another month
is up.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-04-24
Will Hold Week S
Mission Here

The Rev. FIR. Edmond Taylor an
nounced this week that a mission
will be held at ST. Joseph's Catho-
lie church starting next Sunday at
the o'clock Mass and continuing
throughout the week. The mission
will be conducted by the Rev. H. D.
Costello, c. S. S. r., member of
the Redemptorist Order. Services
will be held each morning and ev-
ening, with Masses in the morning
at o'clock and services each even
ing, May 4, at 7:30 o'clock.
During the Mission, the Rev FIR.
Costello will explain the doctrines
and practices of the Catholic church.
The public is cordially invited to
attend these services.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-04-24
Former Libby Man
Passes in East

Word has just reached Libby to
the effect that r. Vaughn Tanner,
aged 81, died at his farm home near
Jackson, Mich, February oath. A
graduate OF the Michigan State
College, he was employed on the
Kootenai National Forest from the
summer of 1909 until 1911. He
taught in the Libby High School
during the year 1911-12 after which
he returned to Michigan.
He was married to Beatrix Skeels,
a teacher in the Libby school and
sister of Dorr Skeels, former super
visor of the Kootenai Forest He
was veteran of the World War, at
tanning the rank of captain of in
fantry. He is survived by his
widow, two sons and one daughter
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-04-24
Mrs. Stamschror's Father
Passes in South Dakota

Mrs. Paul Stamschror received
word Sunday evening that her ia
Their, Herman Thyen, had passed on
that evening at Waverly, S. d. The
gentleman was almost 88 years old
and had been sick for only short
while.
He leaves his wife and seven
children, Mrs. Stamschror being the
only one in this vicinity. She was
unable to attend the funeral,
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-04-24
Three More Men
Called Into Army

Three more men from Lincoln
county have been called for service
in the army. They reported before
the Local Board yesterday morning
at IL o'clock. They were Edward
Sidney Holiday of Libby, Eldon De
johnson of Eureka and julius Bind
er of the Yak. The board has re-
ceived another call for one man,
for May S.
Including the above three, Lin
coin county now has 20 men in the
army through selective service.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-04-24
Hoose Gets
OverDoss Contract

Frank ]. Haas was awarded the
contract on the Libby overpass last
week for the bid Of $80,702.92. At
the present time this contractor is
working on No. 81 near Rexford.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-04-24
Marriage Licenses.

April II, Arthur L. Summers and
Elsi Mae Gibson, both Of Vancou-
yer, b. G.
April %, Eugene A. Mercer of
Libby and Ruby Chappell Of Bon
rerse Ferry.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-10-31
Greenbackville

Mrs. Willard Northam of Newport
News, Va, spent last week with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John E. Pruitt.
Mrs. Northam was accompanied home
Saturday by Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy
Jester for a weekend visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Hancock of
New Church, Va, spent Sunday with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. r. l.. FL
lis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Taylor of Mill
fngton, Md, spent part of last week
with Mr.. J. w. Gladding.
Those on sick list this week are:
Mrs. Arthur Mills, Mr.. Will Chapman,
Mr.. John Hill, Mr.. Levi Ellis and
little Ronnie Matthews. We hope
to soon see them all out again.
Mrs. Ella Paradis has returned af-
ter spending last week with her
daughter, and son-in-law, Mr.. and
Mrs. Graydon Tull at Cape Charles,
Va.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Smith of Phil
adelphia, Pa, spent part of last
week with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
James Chapman, near town.
We welcome the Rev. J. H. Brit
tingham and family back for another
conference year as pastor of the I'm
ion Methodist Church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roland Lynch of Will
mington, Del, spent the weekend
here, and were accompanied back by
his mother, Mrs. Lula Lynch for the
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-10-31
le hearing and make recommends

the hearing and make recommends
tons.
Ross was convicted of perjury and
Methvin was convicted of subordina-
ton of perjury last March by jury
in Wicomico County Circuit Court.
Their convictions followed testimony
in civil suit brought by Methvin af-
ter an automobile accident in which
his son, Charles, was killed.
Southey Miles, who represented
Methvin, and Cornelius Mundy, coun-
sci for Ross, argued that the state
had failed to make out a sufficient
case against their clients.
They pointed out that Howard
Lundgren, now serving 2 IL years
in the case, was the states main wit
ness at the perjury trial. The attor-
ney's said Lundgren testified for the
state while he was under a perjury
Indictment.
At the trial, lawyers for the pair
objected to Lundgren's testimony but
the court overruled the objections.
Methvin's daughter, in testifying
Thursday, contradicted the testimony
of Lundgren as to the alleged CONVEX
sation between her father and Lund-
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-10-31
Marion News

Mrs. George Parsons, Mrs. Earl
Parsons and Mrs. Norman Whiting
ton, spent part of last week in Balti-
more.
Mr.. William Schaller of Greens
burg, Pa, is visiting his sister, Mrs
William Luettinger and family.
Marion Bundick, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Bundick has enlisted in the Navy
and is now at the Norfolk Training
School.
Mrs. Edward Hodges spent the
weekend in Baltimore, also her Sis
ter, Miss Virginia Carver, who at
tended the State Teachers meeting
Mr.. and Mrs. Vance Miles and Mrs
VIM. Hall, Sr., attended the wedding
of Margaret Blair Miles and Lieut.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-10-31

call from the DUPONT nylon plant a
bout II o'clock Sunday night that one
of their guards had seen the lights
of an automobile disappear from a
wharf at the John R. Kitchens, Inc,
dock, near the plant.
On investigation, police said they
could see the headlights of Mr.. Can
mons automobile still burning under
water, about 25 feet from the wharf.
After much difficulty, the machine
was lifted to the wharf. Police said
they could give no explanation for the
accident. When found the cars igni-
ton key was turned off and Mr.. Can
mons body was half out of the car.
Prior to his death he had spent the
evening visiting friends in Seaford.
Mr.. Cannon, who lived on one of his
farms four miles north of Seaford, at
Cannon, is survived by two sons, K.
Allen Cannon and Frank D. Cannon
of near Seaford; one brother, Harry
w. Cannon of Bridgeville, and sister
Mrs. Reuben Brown of Camden, N. j.
His wife died in 1910.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-10-31
Anthony Purcell in Baltimore on Sat-

Anthony Purcell in Baltimore on Sat-
urday last.
The Marion Kingston All Club
met at the home of Louise Byrd near
Kingston, on Saturday.
Mr.. Isaac Dryden has returned
from McCready Hospital. Mr.. Chest
er Sterling of Crisfield has been OPP
Grating the barber shop during the
illness of Mr.. Dryden.
Mrs. Grover Somers, Worthy Ma
iron of Chesapeake Chapter, Order
of Eastern Star, Crisfield, and Mrs.
Brice Wilmington, were among those
who attended the Grand Visitation in
Cambridge, on Thursday evening of
last week.
Mrs. Aurelia Day has returned af-
ter visiting her two sons and fami-
lies in Wilmington.
Miss Mary Horsey of Hyattsville,
spent the weekend at the home of
her father, Mr.. John c. Horsey.
Mr.. Jesse H. johnson Jr., son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Johnson of Reho-
both, graduated from the Rising Sun
Aeronautical School of Philadelphia
and has accepted a position as in
structor of Aeronautics. Mr.. john
son spent last weekend with his par
ents, who are former residents of
Marion.
The one hundred and sixth ses-
sion of the Maryland Baptist Union
Association was held at the Eutaw
Place Baptist Church in Baltimore.
last week. Some of the outstanding
speakers were DR.. Sparks Melton, DR.
Robert Gaines and Dr. Charles Mad
dry. More than five hundred Baptists
of the state attended. Among those
from the Marion Church were: Miss
ANNA Mae Adams, Mrs. j. Stanley
Adams, Mr.. and Mrs. j. Carver and
Rev. and Mrs. D. E. Willis.
Miss Doris Tull was among those
from Marion in Baltimore last week
VlSlClIlg uCT SiSCSI, NILS. -. ~. oiiAeAA
Mr.. H. Aldon Tull has been ap'
pointed as janitor at the Marion
School.
Mr.. Ralph Conner and Mrs. Aida
F. Conner were quietly married al
the home of the bride, by Rev. Bran
ford of Lewes, Del. on Friday eve
ming, October "a. Only the immedi
ate members of the family were pres
ent.
Mr.. Stanley Conner who has helt
a responsible position with the Du
Pont Company in Seaford, Del, ha:
been transferred to one of their new
plants in w. Va, where he and Mrs
Conner are now making their home
Among those attending the Teach
ers' Meeting in Baltimore were: Mr.
Dorsey Donoho, Miss Virginia, Car
yer, Mrs. Reba Long, Mr.. Robert
Mathews and Mr.. and Mrs. William
Lowe.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-10-31
FORMER SENATOR BROWNS
in NANTICOKE RIVER

Former State Senator J. Roy Can
no, 55, of near Seaford, widely-known
farmer and landowner of Sussex
County, was drowned early Monday
when his automobile, according to
State Police, dived into the Nanti-
coke River from the John Kitchens
wharf, second victim Of drowning re-
ported in the Seaford area within five
hours.
Mr.. Cannon was found in his car,
which was raised by state police from
10 feet of water at o'clock Monday
morning.
The body of Mr.. Cannon, who was
an active Democratic politician, was
found in the drivers seat of his car,
lifted from the river by crane.
Police were notified by telephone