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Evening star., 1941-06-01
Dutch Bergman Will Head
Judges of Soap Box Derby
Director Hamilton
Urges Careful
Building Of Coasters

Arthur Dutch" Bergman. former
football coach at Catholic Uni
versity, will be the chief judge at
the finish line of the 1941 Wa~r-
ington Soap Box Derby on Satur-
day, July II.
Derby Director Zeb T. Hamilton
announced yesterday that Mr.
Bergman had agreed to again act
as chief judge in the coaster race
for boys. Last year Mr.. Bergman
and Charlie Malone and Bob Mas
terson of the Washington Redskins
football team picked the winners of
each heat in the 1910 Soap Box
Derby. The assistant judges for
this year will be named at a later
date, Mr.. Hamilton said.
Louis and Alan Beaupre of 3705
S street NV, one of the sets of
brothers entered in the 1941 Derby,
and Allan Tanner, IL, were guests
on the Derby radio program over
Station WRC yesterday at 1890
pm. The boys were interviewed
by George H. Haddock, Soap Box
Editor of The Star, which is spon-
soring the fourth annual coaster
race with the cooperation of the
American Legion.
Inspection to Be Strict.
Derby Director Hamilton yester-
day emphasized the necessity for
careful building of Soap Box
racers.
"The Inspection Committee for
the race will work strictly accord
ing to the regulations outlined in
the 1941 rule book" he said. In
1910 the inspection of the home
made cars was strict, but fair. AS
q result we didn't have a single
mishap on Derby Day.
Every car entered this year will
be gone over thoroughly before it
will be allowed to run down the
race course. Those cars which are
not built according to the rules will
not be permitted TO race"
The Derby Director called atten-
tion to the fact that there is still
plenty of time to enter the Derby
and complete racer.
There is six weeks of building
time left" he said. That's plenty
of time to complete Derby car
Those of you who are already reg
istered should keep right on going
and work on your racers until they
are finished. I know you won't
want to miss out on those prizes
and the big thrill that's due to you
on July H."
Urged to Register Promptly.
He urged those boys who have
not yet registered for the race to
do 50 al once.
II know there are some boys
building racers who have not even
registered yet Don't forget that
before you can be officially entered
on the Soap Box Derby rolls, you
must be registered properly he
warned.
The Derby is open to boys living
In the Washington metropolitan
area who are II to Is years of age
inclusive. To register and receive
an official rule book. boy must &c
to the Chevrolet dealer nearest his
home and there sign one of the
official entry blanks and the Safety
Pledge. He should be accompanied
by one of his paretns, or guardian
So far, more than 180 youngsters
from Washington and the nearby
communities in Maryland and Vir-
ginia have signed up for the 194l
Soap Box Derby. Last year at this
time there we're only 116. OF this
years total nearly so are from
Maryland towns, and 80 are from
Virginia communities.
watch The Star for Derby NeWs.I
Evening star., 1941-06-01
Alumni Banquet Honors
Western Maryland Man
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
WESTMINSTER, Md, May 31-
An alumni banquet honoring Dr.
George Stockton Wills, head of the
Western Maryland College English
Department, was held tonight as a
feature of the institutions list COM
mencement.
After the dinner, a portrait of the
75-year-old educator, long identified
with Western Maryland, was un-
veiled. George S. Wills, I'd. a grand
son of Dr. Wills, unveiled the por-
trait which was painted by Lloyd
Embry of Washington.
Roger ]. Whiteford, Washington
attorney and member of the college
Alumni Associate made the pres
entation, and the acceptance was by
DR.. Fred G. Holloway. president of
Western Maryland. The portrait was
a contribution from the hundreds of
former students of DR.. Wills.
Quito. Ecuador, will hold a grand
exposition of American products.
Evening star., 1941-06-01
Six Wellesley Graduates

Six girls from Washington and
nearby will be graduated from We'll
lesley College at exercises at Welles-
ley. Mass, June Is. They are Eliza
beth Golze Adams, Carol Baer, Jean
Cromelin and Elizabeth Sheffield of
Washington; Marv Cutler Marsh of
Chevy Chase and Ann Van Horn OF
Glenn Dale, Md.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-06-05

leges to ride through red lights,
stunt all over the road. ride on the
left side of the street. hook onto
trucks and automobiles. ride two
on bike, and so on. Your bike is
legally classified as a vehicle, and
you must observe the traffic laws.
3. Try to avoid riding at night.
If it is necessary to do so, have
your bicycle equipped with head
light and tail-light or reflector.
Keep to the extreme right of the
road.
4. If accompanied by another BIZ
cycle, ride in single file.
S. Avoid careless acts when an
automobile is near. The average car
travelling at moderate speed cam
not be brought to halt in less
than half the length of football
field-quite a distancel Don't COM
NIT unsafe acts and then depend on
the motorist to save your lite
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-06-05
Prominent Man to Speak
On Strike Situation

A telegram received by the Com
mercial Club from l. N. Tate, vice
president of the United States
Chamber of Commerce, this morn
ing states that Albert w. Hawkes.,
president of the Chamber and pres
ident of Congoleum-N airn, will
speak over the Blue network of the
NBC Saturday, June 7, 4:45 o'clock.
The subject upon which Mr..
Hawkes. will dwell is Moratorium
In Industrial Strife which has to
do with calling off of work stoppage
during the present emergency.
The attention of Libby CONNER
cial Club members is especially
called to this speech for this is the
first public address which MIR.
Hawkes. has given since he became
president of the United States
Chamber this spring.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-06-05
Mrs. Brock Treasurer
of Kalispell Deanery

The semi-annual meeting of the
Kalispell Deanery of the National
Council of Catholic Women was
held in Whitefish on Sunday.
June LIST.
Delegates and members attended
Mass at ST. Charles church. A 1890
luncheon was held at the Reeves
Cafe with 80 officers and delegates
present. Eugene Vederine, Jr., en-
tertained with group of piano
numbers. His closing number.
Starlight was his own arrange
ment.
The meeting was called to order
at 100 at the parish hall, with Mrs.
H. c. Karow presiding. AT the an
nual election of officers, Mrs. H. c.
Karow of Kalispell was re-elect-
ed president, Mrs. M Sterling of
Roman vice president, Mrs. A. L.
Brock of Libby treasurer and Mrs.
Dale Edwards of Kalispell secretary.
Mrs. Carl Walters of Whitefish was
appointed press correspondent. Rev.
Father O'Shea was the speaker, and
spoke briefly on the aims and OBJ
jects of the Deanery. AT the close
of the meeting tea was served by
the members of the Whitefish Coun-
Gil. The tea table was beautifully
arranged with a lace cloth, white
cut flowers were used as a center
piece, silver candelabra with tall
white tapers gave soft light and
the tea service was also in silver.
Dainty sandwiches and cakes were
served Mrs. A. Strom and Mrs. w.
B. Avery poured and were assisted
by the Misses Jean Brittell and
Mary Strom. During the tea Chas.
Saparano gave group of accordion
numbers, closing with God Bless
America" The meeting closed with
the singing of Holy God We Praise
Thy Name
Delegates were in attendance
from Kalispell, Roman, D'Aste, Lib
by and Whitefish. More than SO
members were present for the
meeting. The next meeting will be
held at Libby in September.
Those attending the meeting from
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-06-05
Many at Vacation
Bible School

Those in charge of the vacation
Bible school being conducted by
the Presbyterian and Methodist
churches are greatly pleased with
first results. Over 100 were en-
rolled Tuesday morning and full
corps of instructors are busily at
work. A great deal Of interest is
being shown by both the children
and those who are doing the work.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-06-05
A LOT OF WATER.

When the weather department an
nounces that an inch of rain fell
during the last shower, how many
really know just how much water
fell2 An acre of ground covers
6.272,640 square inches of surface
An inch Of water on an acre is,
therefore, 6,272,640 cubic inches
That amount, at 227 cubic inches to
the gallon, equals $4,000 gallons, or
220,000 pounds, or 100 tons. An inch
of rain is, therefore, rain falling
at the rate of 100 tons of water to
the acre.-Rays of Sunshine.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-06-05
Pedestrians Too Often
Walk to Own Deaths

Two of every three pedestrians
killed by motor vehicles were either
violating a traffic law or otherwise
acting in an unsafe manner. ac-
cording to the National Conserva-
ton Bureau More pedestrian re-
spect for the automobile and its
driver is necessary if we are to re-
duce our 1910 toll of $4,000 pedes-
TRAN dead this year!
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-06-05
COMMISSIONERS MEET.

Lincoln County Commissioners
Mahoney, Hoisington and Klinke
met in regular session this week,
beginning Tuesday. Routine bust
ness matters were discussed and
passed upon.
Work began on the repair OF the
Libby bridge last evening, with a
WPA crew and a crew of county
employed men on the job. The
bridge is closed to traffic from
1000 p. m. until $50 a. m.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-06-05
Do Your Meals Talk Back?

This is often symptom of acid
indigestion. Sour, gassy stomach
and heartburn frequently follow
unwise eating and drinking. ADA
Tablets relieve quickly Get ADA
from your dfuggist-Libby Phar-
macy
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-06-05

Libby were Mrs. Bernard Schlumm,
Mrs. Sidney Peterson, Mrs Irene
Stevens and Mrs. A. L. Brock. The
ladies made the trip by car.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-06-05
CHANGERS ATTENTION

All Changers please remember
the annual picnic at Big Creek, 10
miles west of Rexford on Sunday.
June 9th. Come and bring all the
family.
JULIA A. BEEBE,
Secy., Lincoln County Pomona.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-06-05

James A. Krall has now risen
to the ranks of Class A fisherman
=. according to associates of the
large class of Isaac Walton follow
ers in this locality
Friday evening the dedication of
one of the finest small depots along
the Great Northern line will take
place -. 1t was long hard strug-
&c to convince G. N officials that
we should have a new structure,
but now, at the time of dedication
III " are just as proud of 4 as we
Whether you believe it or not, the
appearance Of the depot to q person
travelling through town on the
train has great deal to do with his
n Of Wilt tic town l. like !.
What We az getting a. by this
the fact In / our depot Is first
{. s. and frrn travellers may fairly
ll}le the saF., by it, they may also
lqs Le the prosperity of the place
anu Dy iOohll6 just OVGI liie Iuol
may see the beautiful scenery which
speaks for itself
TIE trouble with residents of this
place is the fact that the scenery
and natural surroundings have be-
come SO familiar that they are no
longer noticed =. 1t takes an
outsider to come in here and tell us
what we have and now much it is
worth to us If we were to get dol
lars from it!
At any rate turn out for the dedi-
cation which will begin at 7:30
sharp. with Mayor Clay Parker as
M c. There will be short talks, a
hand concert and refreshments!
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-06-05

John, is it true that money
talks"
That's what I've always heard"
We'll, then, I'm rather lonesome,
so you'd better leave some here
to talk to me during the day"
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-06-05

Gal: 'sWould you come to my aid
in distress?"
Cob MY dear, it wouldn't make
any difference to me what you
were wearing. ~. S. S. Ranger.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-06-05

CUFF
By Hal


With reference to the Italian sea-
men who are being kept under sur
veilance at Fort MissouIa Re-
ports are that they are very jolly
and happy and appear moi to care
whether or not they are being kept
under close guard
Why should they! They are OBJ
tanning excellent food, have a clean
place to rest their none-to- weary
heads and are safe from guns of
enemies in Europe ). They will
be alive and fat long after many of
their comrades in the old country
have met with bullets, hand gre
nades, bombs or what have you.
These men are the luckiest in the
world today for they are safe un-
der the protection of. the United
States government.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-06-05

Good printing; reasonable prices;
home industry. Order your sta
ti0nery from The Western News. II
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-06-05

Buy a subscription to this news
paper. How could you spend $500
better?
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-06-05
Sure Thing.

I'm a very busy man, sir. What
is your proposition
Il want to make you rich"
We'll, leave your plan with me
and I'll look ii over later. Just
now I'm engaged in closing up a
little transaction by which l expect
to make five dollars in real money"
Typo Graphic.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-06-05
Bike Dogs Coll
To Fun, Health
and Safe Riding
Parents Urged to Caution
Children to Observe
All Traffic Laws

With the return of longer days
and milder weather the possibility
that bicycle accidents this year will
kill more than 100 persons and in
jure $4,000, the majority of them
children between the ages of S and
IA, assumes impressive importance,
says Kenneth N. Beadle, education
director of the National Conserva-
ton Bureau.
This estimate is based on the
toll for 1889. the latest year for
which complete statistics are avail
able" Mr.. Beadle states. However,
it is probably low, for there will
be perhaps 100000 bicycles on
our streets and highways this year,
the greatest number in history
Whether or not 1941 casualties can
be kept from equahng and possibly
exceeding the 1889 totals depends to
a great extent on increased vigilance
and observation of traffic laws by
cyclists, particularly those of school
age
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-06-05

Mrs. McTavish Cooking out win
dow: Mack, here comes company
for supper"
Mr.. McTavish: Quick, everybody
run out ON the porch with tooth
pick!'
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-06-05

Proof that bicycle accidents are
largely preventable is found in the
facts that ee-fourths of all per-
sons killed or injured while riding
bicycles are disobesing a traffic
law at the time of the accident, and
that one of every four Of the BIZ
cycles involved is found to be in de-
fective condition.! If parents of chill
dren who ride bicycles will see to it
that bikes are kept in safe oper-
ating condition, if they will take
pains to instruct their boys and
girls in few simle rules for cycle
safety, and make certain that those
rules are obeyed, thousands of ira
gic crashes between automobiles
and bicycles will be avoided in the
pleasant, sunny months just ahead
Rales for the Rider
Here are some common sense
suggestions for safe bicycling:
|. Keep brakes and steering mech
anism il good working order at
al times.
Z Obey traffic rules and regula-
tons You have no special priv
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-06-05

For Sale-8O acres, NE-NE-SW-
NE. Lot %. Twp. 36, Range g.. Es-
timated 10000 feet of merchanta-
BILE timber.-G. E. Reed, Paines-
Vile. Ohio. rs
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-06-05
WANTED

Wanted to bdy: Aspen logs or
stumpage. Write or call Cole NC
Dougall, Troy, Mont. II
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-06-05
Bicycle Killings Avoid2ble

bicycling IS healthful recrea-
ton. 1t can also be safe. No
thought is here expressed to de-
prive boys and girls Of the ex-
hilAration Of stepping on the
pedals Of their bike and set
ting off, on excursions Of JOY
and imaginary exploration That
is good for the body and mind.
When it is made safe, the bene-
fits are increased many times.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-06-05

For Rent.--Six room house. Chas..
Johanson. Phone 3l-R. IL
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-06-05

For Sale-Used 2h hip. Sea King
cupboard motor, in very fine condi-
ton, $25, also slightly used Elto
Pal 1a-hp. cupboard motor, substan-
tial discount.-The Fountain. 1t
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-06-05

For Sale--Kalamazoo range and
51a foot used bathtub and new
cribbing. Bargain prices.-Amzel
Templin 1t
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-06-05

Sacrifice! $40, also 100 acres land,
half tillable, on river north OF Rex
ford. Open, level land $l.O0 per
acre. Some five and ten acre tracts
near town.. C. Friend. 1t
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-06-05

S lots corner Sixth and California,
opposite Court House; Groom resi-
dence, full basement, and six furn-
ished apartments, all rented; 2
garages. Will sell for $4,000 5000
cash, balance like rent Abstract OF
title to date. w. Haigler. 49-tf
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-06-05

room house with bath; 6 lots,
fruit trees, call evenings.-Mrs. N.
Johnson, 514 Minnesota Ave. "a
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-06-05
FOR RENT

Furnished apartment for rent.
Phone LOT. ~
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-06-05

lots for sale, reasonable price,
excellent location. See Harry Noel.
1t
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-02-13

Mrs. Dickson Dies
Mrs. Mary Dickson, n years
old, widow of the late Irwin Dick
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-02-13
Arms Spending May Reach
800 Million Monthly, Soon

New York. - Like a great adj
vancing tide, defense spending IS
higher and higher and filling the
hooks and crannies Of business
with extra dollars.
Month by month since the Uni
ted States set out last spring to
arm to the teeth, treasury figures
have registered the rise Of the
tide. Army and navy outlay has
Jumped from about $50, OOO, 600
monthly to approximately $780,
600, 000. The monthly rate leaped
500, 000, 900 In January. II
;, And the crest remains to come.
Business analysts figure month
" arms outgo should approach
$500, 600, 900 by summer, possio-
ty top that if Congress continues
to authorize appropriations for
ships, housing and expansion OF
factory capacity to widen supply
DOCIleNeCkS.
On the surface, industry and
wholesale markets have settled
down to a steadier pull, the first
flush of buying excitement over
the $4,000, O00,0 defense pro-
gram has subsidized since the turn
of the year. Business indices have
levelled out around the peaks OF
the war upswing. SIS:
Purchasing agents seem to: be
moving more cautiously in pIac-
ing orders for forward delivery,
apparently taking warning from
recent forecasts of a spring crisis
in the battle. of England. Priority
control by defense planners has
begun to act as a restraint on
some vital supply lines, mostly
metals. The rise in basic comn1o-
dity prices noticeable in the final
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-02-13

son, was buried at the Dickson
graveyard Friday evening, Rev.
Edgar Denny officiating. She had
been confined to her bed for
some two or three years at the
home Of her son, Delos, OF JEFF
ferson.
She leaves three sons, tGeorge,
of Virginia; Delos, of Jefferson;
Roscoe, of Pa; and two daughters,
Mrs. Arthur McLower, of Jeffer-
son; Mrs. Charlie Stuart, of Va;
one brother, Hort Blevins, Of
Sturgills,, and two sisters. Mrs. w.
F. Barker and Miss Easter Blew
ms, of Silas Creek, besides num-
Der of grandchildren and other
clatives and friends.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-02-13
Grassy Greek News

Clarence Robinson, Garland
Baldwin and Chalner Phipps
have gone to Holly Ridge where
they hope to secure employment
Virginia Carolina high school
now has skating ring in the
gymnasium every Thursday night
The public is invited.
Mr.. Charlie Haynes, who has
been in West Va, for some time,
is at home now.
Mr.. Russell Godsey, of New
port, Va, visited Miss Ruby
Blackburn the past week end.
The Young Peoples Association
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-02-13
Snas Creek News

Mrs. Oscar Blevins gave birth
to q child Saturday morning, but
the child lived only a few min
utes. TWAS laid to rest in the
Dickson cemetery Sunday morn
ing.
Rev. J.,F. Startling filled his
regular appointment at Baldwin
church Sunday.
Former Citizen Dies
News has just been received
here that Frank Blevins, age
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-02-13
Jefferson Life. 81.
Insurl'alic CO. Has
Good! ear z $40
Julian Price, Preside Urges
Preparedness for Future
Be on Sound Basis.

Greensboro, N. C. Especial -
s'Present prosperity of our coun-
try is largely due to- the tremen-
dous sums of money being spent
by our, government on defense
measures" reports Julian Price,
reelected president of the Jetfer-
son Standard Life Insurance Com
pany. -. ~.
In his annual statement to
stockholders here recently, Presl-
dent Price admonished that
while we can reasonably expect
prosperity in this country for the
next few years whether the war
continues or whether it comes to
an early end, we must prepare
for the future by continuing to
build on safe, sound and conser-
vative basis"
In addition to the declaration
of the regular dividend of 70
cents share on stock payable
JANUARY 81 to stockholders .sof
record on January IT,. the direc-
tors, following last years pro-
cedure, declared a five per cent
bonus on the earnings OF all
home office and branch office
employees:
From the standpoint of earn
ings and progress, Mr.. Price sta
ted in his annual report. "the
year 1910 has been as satisfactory
as the: year 1882, when we ex-
perienced an outstanding year"
One evidence, Of that is the $751;
00Q,O0O worth of new life insur-
ance sales made during the year,
an average of almost 81, 100000 a
week, with mortality ratio des-
cribed as "very satisfactory"
During 194O," Mr.. Price fur
Their reviewed, "our assets in
creased $7,264, 900 and now stand
at $94,764,607. The unassigned
surplus and contingency funds in
creased to $4,73O,0O0, making a
total of $6,730,O0O in the capital,
unassigned surplus and contin-
gency funds"
The jefferson Standard contin-
ued to maintain its leadership in
the interest earning field among
life insurance companies by earn
ing 5.11 per cent on invested as
sets during the year.
During the year just ended the
company paid policy-holders and
beneficiaries total Of $1,000, 900,
bringing to more than $118,OO0,-
900 the total amount paid out by
the company in policy benefits
since it's organization in 1907. -
Officers Reelected -. :;
The reelected officers are Mr..
Price, president; c. Elmer; Leak,
vice president; julius c. Smith,
vice president and: general coun-
sci; Joseph M. Bryan, vice presi-
dent; Howard Holderness, vice
president; Ralph C. Price, vice
president; H, P, Leak, secretary;
L. NJ. Johnson. treasurer; Ralph
B. Colt, actuary; apd D z. Buck
ner,' associate actuary.
Paul Perkins, who is the Ashe
county representative for the JEFF,
ferson Standard, said that he ex-
pected to sell much new insur-
ance during the coming year. He.
pointed out that a company with
the record of Jefferson-Standard,
and with the many advantages it
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-02-13

We extend our best wishes to
Mr. R. M. Parker in his chick
en- hatchery business. This IS the
first undertaking of the kind IN
the county and we wish him ev-
cry success.