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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1942-03-26
Wood Fuel
May Be Used
For Gasoline Vehicles

WASHINGTON. March &c A.
threatened wartime shortage of
gasoline as fuel for the 30,000.000
American automobiles, tractors,
buses. and trucks may lead to
widespread use of gas manufactured
from the waste products of the for
ests. especially on farms where
abundant quantities may be OBJ
tanned from the wood-lots
More than 100000 vehicles desig
mated for gasoline power are now
using gas made from wood ia sew
oral European countries. and while
Americans probably would consid-
er the use of wood gas only as an
expedient of wartime, such use IS
lust as feasible here as it is abroad.
zone advantage of drawing on
trees for motor fuel according to
Harris CollingWood, Chief Forester
Of American Forests Products Indus
tries. is that trees being a crop
are constantly being replaced by
new growth.
Moreover. although most people
don't know ii. there are more than
6l3.000.000 acres Of forest land in
this country, and largely as re-
suit Of conservation and other good
forestry practices of the forest in
dustries. the annual amount Of new
wood growth is steadily increasing
not decreasing as so many people
mistakenly believe
Describing the use OF Wood-gas
Mr. CollingWool explained that the
gas is produced in compact convert
ing devices attached to the engine
Small chunks Of wood. charcoal
or saWdust may be burned within
the converters while the vehicle it
self is in operation.
Only slight adjustments are need
ed on an automotive engine to utll-
ize wood gas, and European users
report that on a basis Of American
prices, wood-gas costs less than gas
oline and will operate an automobile
engine at approximately 80 per
cent of its normal power.
There are several styles of tht
converters manufactured in ELL
rope some Of them no larger thar
an ordinary suitcase Similar con
verters could be manufactured il
America if wartime problems ere
ate a need for them
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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1942-03-26
Americas Greatest Novel

The greatness of novel is, as a
rule. judged by people of the period
in which it was written. But which
is the greatest American novel, or
has il yet been Written2 This ques-
ton IS asked frequently. The an
sWer may surprise you. An author
ity says HaWthorne's Scarlet Let
ter has been ranked as the first, if
not the only great American novel.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1942-03-26

An Ill Wind?

Mabel sSSmce | moved into this
neighborhood I've been buying the
most expensive silk panties.
Alice: "Ah, prosperity around the
cerner?"
Mabel mo, but the wind is"
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1942-03-26
The Brier Patch
By L. NJ. B.
BY Z. NJ. B.

According TO those in the know
the story about a local unioa tan
kicks being fined for sending his
clothes to a non-union laundry is
untrue
Suppose you noticed Richard &
Miller removed their dog display
from their window Someone has
said il will be put away until the
next dog ordinance comes up. Gould
be
It has been pointed out that local
subscribers to out Of town dailies
should not be too cross with the de-
livery boys for being tardy at times
sometimes in the spring the roads
ARE muddy and motor freight
rucks DO get stuck
It has also been pointed out that
tie above delivery BOYS are max
ling themselves unpopular BY riding
heir bikes over residential lawns
How many Of you heard the
wide open spaces conversation
maintained by two young srug-cut-
ters" across several lots until Chief
Bryant called Why don't you use
! a telephone2'
That's a nice brush you have
doesn't seem to be the most vel
come thing to say to the proud own
CT of carefully tended hedge.
To those who are crying to have
the streets washed. experienced
persons are saying Its too early,
yet"
ii-~In the crowd that gathered Sun
4 day 80 bid farewell to II more
| boys leaving for the army, were
heard complaintive murmurs. Why
isn't the band here to send them
off,
How many Of you have noted the
| spine chilling sign on the door oil
the forestry Offices In big. drippy-
red letters the sign starts off The
ENEMY is listening He wants tc
know what YOU know. Keep it tc
YOURSELF
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1942-03-26
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that on
and after this date, | will not be
responsible for any bills contracted
by my husband
MRS. JACK ARNOLD
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1942-03-26

any parent or guardian, having Gus
tody or charge of any minor under
the age of rs. years. to permit such
minor to have; own or operate a
bicycle without having such bicycle
licensed as provided by this ordi-
nance. The chief of police is hereby
authorized and directed to seize all
bicycles used, operated upon or on
any street in violation of any pro
vision of this ordinance and to hold
such bicycles for such period OF
time as may in discretion of 9such
officer be necessary for the en-
forcement of such provision or the
prevention Of further or other viola.
lions of the provisions hereof.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1942-03-26
Other Penalties

Any person violating any of the
provisions of the above ordinance
shall, upon conviction thereof, be
punished by a fine not exceeding
$1,000. or the court may prohibit
such person from riding bicycle
for period not to exceed six
months and may order such per
sons license plate and registration
card confiscated Any applicant for
a license for any bicycle shall be
responsible for all damage caused
by or through the operation of such
bicycle and shall further be re-
sponsible and subject to punishment
provided for any violation of this
ordinance"
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1942-03-26

Our boys at the front need a
steady flow of supplies. You can
assure this by systematic purchase
of u. S. Defense Bonds and Stamps.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1942-03-26

We've got Axis to grind Buy
Defense Bonds and Stamps.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1942-03-26

To those who are crying to have
the streets washed. experienced
persons are saying It's too early,
yet"
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1942-03-26

It has also been pointed out that
tie above delivery boys are max
ing themselves unpopular BY riding
their bikes over residential lawns.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1942-03-26

That's a nice brush you have
doesn't seem to be the most vel
come thing to say to the proud own
CT of a carefully tended hedge.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1942-03-26
FOR RENT

For Rent-Clean, furnished cab
i ms, cheap. East Libby Cabins. 1t
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1942-03-26

Two places to rent. Modern, furn-
ished. Inquire Mrs. Al Hennessy,
156-W. 1t
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1942-03-26
LASSIF|ED
FOR SALE

For Sale - Bills Hamburger
Stand. Best offer takes 1t. 1t
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1942-03-26

According to those in tho know"
the story about a local union tan
kicks being fined for sending his
elothes to non-union laundry IS
untrue
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1942-03-26

For Sale Mohair davenport and
chair.-George Bitterman 44-45
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1942-03-26

For Rent--Modern house. 3
rooms, furnished OF unfinished,
close to mill Inquire at this Of
flee. 44-45
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-12-05
M0SLEM FACES
Is YEARS AS
DRAFT DODGER
Self-Styled Leader Failed
To Register For Draft
Last Year

WASHINGTON. LAMP A local
grand jury heard the case OF Gu
lam Bogans, self styled Moslem. on
a charge OF draft evasion. If con-
victed. he faces a l5-year Jail term
as do six others, all Moslems. with
the abb they owe no allegiance to
America, and that they can be tried
and judged only in the courts of
Allah.
Forty OF Bogans' followers sat In
the court room here and listened
intently as Counsellor Westbrooks
OF Chicago attempted to defend his
client.
He is accused specifically Of fail
ing TO register for the draft last
year. or failing to keep a draft card
on his person and of failure to ex-
hibit it. He admits all these charges
but says his is the word of Islam,
which means peace" This, he says,
was the doctrine he preached in his
temple on Ninth street before the
FBI began trailing him in March.
After his trial here. Bogans is
slated TO be removed 10 Chicago
where he faces trial on a sedition
charge, Bogans official inspector"
David Jones, will also be tried on
charges of draft evasion on his own
part and of melting others to avoid
military eerv+rr
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-12-05
APPRECIATION

God has two dwellings-one In
Heaven and the other in a meek
and thankful heart.-Izaak Walton.
1t is most gratifying to know that
so many church organizations civic
and social clubs, friends both white
and colored cheered me by their
thosghtfulness during my shut-in
days.
This note of thanks is Just a
token of what c9h be felt but never
spoken. For my heart overflows
with gratitude to all. The DAYS
were not lonely because they were
filled with messages of love and
cheer from you.
For the fragrant and beautiful
flowers, the useful shut-in gifts and
the beautiful sentiments expressed
through cards, letters and tele-
grams, shall be forever grateful.
Your friendly visits and your sim
cere prayers renewed and strength
ened me and for these benefits and
you, / pray heavens richest bless
ings upon you all.
ROSA L. GRAGG.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-12-05
Chaplains To
See This Is
America Film

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - CAMP
Second in a This is America" Sc
ries, the short film, Sky Pilot now
being made by RKO at the Har-
ward Chaplains school will depict
the work of the average chaplain.
The first picture in the series was
Private Smith," the diary OF the
average soldier; that picture caused
dissension among many colored for
throughout its entire sequence not
the first colored soldier was shown.
IN the present picture now in the
making. Sky Pilot it will be
probably different since 10 OF the
325 chaplains now enrolled in the
Harvard Chaplains school are Ne
groes. Included in thai number
taking the month course is 1t.
Charles Fisher of the 366th Infantry,
Fort Devns.
After winding up a weeks shoot
ing at the chaplain school and the
life OF the typical chaplain in train
ing, the location moves to Fort
Blanding, Fla, for action shots. A
duplication Of Guadalcanal has
been built there for the more mar
tial scenes. The 325 chaplains
marched, sat nervously in their
classes. and carried out their work
under the grinding cameras and
shouts Of directors last week, After
two week stretch in Florida, the
| picture viii be finished after total
Of three weeks on location.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-12-05
ST. JOHN CINE. CHURCH
Maple at st, Aubin Streets

We began another years work
on November 8. 1912 with Rev. J
R. McClain returning to serve as
our pastor for another year.
The following members will aid
him in his services: assistant pastor
Rev. Charles L. Roundtree; presi-
dent OF presidents. Mrs. Essie Boyd;
president Of local preachers, Rev
R. B. Wright; class leader OF lead
ers. Rev. Robert Taylor; assistant
class leader OF leaders, Mrs. ]. R
McClain.
Courtesy committee: Mrs. NJ. H
Craig, president; Cordelia Crowder
vice president; Grace williamson
secretary; Lillian Shaw. assistant
!, 5 rotary; Mrs. Purnell, treasurer;
Marie Pillars. chaplain; Mr.. S
Woodson, Herberline Ware. Lois
Tabor. -Charles -W. Underwood
Charles Jackson, Joseph Boyd
The burial of Mrs. Lucy Perry
was held, Saturday, November %
1912. She was a faithful, young
Christian worker while in good
health.
Dorothy Jones was wed Sunday
afternoon, November 30, 1912 to 6
young men from Ecorse. Mich.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-12-05
SchooLMLk
Program Is
In Demand

The School :ii,k program Of the
Agricultural Marketing Admins
tration is becoming more popular
as child health insurance in Michi-
gan as parents md school authori-
ties make increasing use Of this
program.
Many Michigan children are not
drinking all the milk they need for
sound health and strong bodies.
Parents and school authorities who
recognize this fact are becoming
actively interested in the operation
Of School Milk and School Lunch
programs which aid in assuring
adequate nutrition for Children St
Louis stated.
School Milk programs are increas-
ing rapidly in number throughout
the states OF the Crest Lakes re-
g!on. According to ST. Louis, the
programs now are being conducted
in 2,626 schools in Illinois. Indiana,
Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin. A
total Of over one half million child
ren are being served with a half
pint Of nutritious milk every day
by Sc programs. New projects
are being started at a rate Of about
200 every week. Special attention
will be directed toward operating
School Milk and Lunch programs
in defense areas where employment
Of parents in W. industries is Gre
ating a serious nutritional problem
among school children, St Louis
stated.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-12-05
Urges Church Crusade To
Help Minority Groups

CATION OF the forces in the army, at
least in those divisions made up OF
northern troops who have no objec-
ton to mixed forces and resent the
present arbitrary rules of segrega-
ton.
He said: an great wars the
church rouses itself to special cam
paigns, During the first World War
the churches made an aggressive
drive for prohibition. Whatever
ones attitude on temperance, a cru
SADIE for prohibition or for any kind
of repression is alien to the rich
human, expansive teachings OF
Jesus. Truly Christian churches will
not devote themselves to any curb
on human freedom. In this war the
natural. Christian crusade Of the
churches is for the central teaching
OF Jesus; the golden rule and the
brotherhood of man."
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-12-05
Fresh Grapefruit
On Blue Stamp List

Fresh grapefruit, produced this
year in record quantities, has been
added to the December list OF blue
stamp foods, George ST. louis, state
supervisor, Distribution Branch,
ANA, announced this week.
The December blue stamp list in
cludes a number of fresh fruits and
all fresh vegetables. thus offering
stamp users a healthful and varied
diet.
Estimates Of the current seasons
grapefruit crop indicate production
in excess Of IS million boxes, an
increase Of II percent over last
seasons supplVand 10 million boxes
in excess Of the average production
in the previous five years Grape
fruit and tangerines will be fcatur-
ed as a Victory Food Special from
December 3 through December IL,
St Louis stated
The complete list OF blue stamp
foods for December announced by
the Agricultural Marketing Admin
istration Of the U. s Department OF
Agriculture, includes. Fresh grape
fruit, fresh apples all fresh vege-
tables, including Irish and sweet
potatoes, shell sss, corn meal
hominy (Corn) grits, dry edible
beans, wheat flour, enriched wheat
flour, self-rising flour, enriched
self-rising flour, and whole whea'
(Graham) flour.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-12-05
Thomas And
HUI gh e S In
WOLectureS

The Lecture Series Committee
OF the Plymouth Congregational
church is presenting two outstand-
ing speakers next in its sixth annual
series OF lectures.
b. On December g. Norman Thomas,
leader OF the Socialist Party and
brilliant student Of economic and
international affairs will be able TO
bring a comprehensive approach 10
the problems which are fundamen-
tai in any fsr-reaching and lasting
peace.
On December 10, Langston
Hughes, one Of the most popular
contemporary poets will read and
interpret a group Of poems on the
general theme Poetry, Negroes and
the War" Mr.. Hughes writing:
have been largely concerned with
depicting Negro life in America and
are expressions Of social problem,
and a strong philosophy Of the so.
eial destiny of the Negro.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-12-05
The Church And
National Defense
BY E. A. Miller. for AMP


All our thinking and planning
today are influenced by me tragic
world conditions neraIoea by inc
press and radio. II is an hour oil
extreme danger - Inc American
way oil living ana Chrlsuah elVlllza-
uoh are oeihg ehallehgeo' Alhelsllc
leadership win powerfully OF
ganized ana mecnahlzed FORCES are
oFcTruhhlhs uhsu5pectihs Chr4sllah
Democracles ana enforcing tneir
VIII upon mem repeat Chrlstiah
clvlilzatloh Is oelhg cnsllengeo!
( Let US lot a moment contrast tne
methods OF the iounder Oh Christian
te41s!on-ala- Inc neaos- Oh lnese IN
Shrisuah 10 lotal'lar!an leaders.
Inc followers oil Jesus nave carried
nus message around the Wor4a' m
iIuehelhs the hVes OF multlpileo
mllhohs OF people. NO ioree-ho
violence-no shedaing OF olood' ou'
sentie nanuS uio spirit Oh human
service ana welfare characterized
80. 'ouu'
IN STRIKING contrast enforce tneir
ioealogies win guns tanks, aDLaze
win flames oomolng pianes!-
hutnIess destruction!
"hat shall De Inc answer OF
Chrlstlan CIVILIZATION OF Goo-iear-
ing democracy 10 organized tyranny
10 mechanlzed hendlshness, TO un-
Chrlstian ldeology! Inc answer Is
cooperauoh' voluntary and en-
forced! cooperation IN the educa-
ton oil the masses oil the people as
10 the nature OF the emergency is
me hrst essential. rms must be
zone oy tne leaders OF our Christian
educational institutions and our
Christian churches. This is no small
task. II is difficult for the average
American who loves peace and
aohors strife to comprehend the
true situation. Cataclysmic move
ments irf>recent weeks have done
much TO apuse the thinking Of the
American PEOPLE. This must be
taken advantage OF. This readiness
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-12-05
AMELavnan
In Accord In


On the 7th day of November,
1912, the laymen of the 4th Episco-
pal District, A.M.E. church, met in
indianapolis, Ind, at Bethel church
Of which Rev. J. A. Alexander is
pastor
A most inspiring and helpful
meeting was hcll and the laymen
representing the 4th Episcopal Dis
trict were very enthusiastic in heir
anxiety to promote the cause OF
Richard Allen.
Several resolutions were introduce
ed and passed which we believe will
be beneficial to the 4th Episcopal
District and the A.M.E. church as a
whole; the most important being the
resolution calling for the strict,
rigid and unrelenting enforcement
Of the law passed at the last General
Conference, TO wit, the retirement OF
Bishops who have reached the age
Of seventy-five T5) years.
Attorney Herbert L. Dudley OF
Detroit, Mich, delivered the key
note address and stressed many
points which were OF vital interest
to the laymen. The following dis
trict officers were elected:
william Entzminger. Detroit
Mich, president; Albert Williams,
Detroit, Mich, vice president; F. B.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-12-05
THE PEOPLES CHURCH

The Peoples church IS a monde
nominational and non-rac.al church
1t holds services each Sunday al
70 o'clock in the auditorium of the
Association OF Women's Clubs
Brush and Ferry. The church is
under the direction Of Rev. John
NJ Miles and Rev. Virgil Wander
burger.
The weekly service is divided in
10 three parts: l2-l2:30, Informal
Bible discussion under the leader
ship Of Mrs. S. Jenart. an expert in
modern Biblical Interpretation
From 1920 to /, Worship service
Following the worship service,
members Of the church assemble in
conference on some practical
current social problem.
Next Sunday Rev. Miles will
preach on the subject. praying for
Victory" The topic for conference
discussion will be National Morale
and the Negro Service Men"
The public is cordially invited to
attend these services.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-12-05

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES R.
Embree, president o; the Julius
Rosenwald fund of Chicago, speak
ing at conference of the woman's
division of Christian service of the
Methodist church at the % Hotel
Cleveland Friday urged that the
churches take as their special cru
SADIE during this war help to the
minority groups, especially Negroes,
so that America may become a
truly democratic" and Christian
nation.
He prophesied vide extension of
voting rights in the next few years
10 Negroes in southern states in
both national and local elections
and primaries: the use OF federal
funds to equalize educational OPP
portunities not only among the
several states but among all groups
within the states; the end Of segre-
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-12-05
ALL FAITHS TO
HONOR DEAD OF
PEARL HARb0R
100000 To Offer Prayer
At Special Services
December 6

cHIcAGo-(ANP)-Local minis
tiers estimated that more than 100000
men, women and children would
offer prayers at special services
December 6, honoring the heroes
who died in the battle OF Pearl
Earbor.
The services VIII be part OF the
city-wjde movement Of all faiths
and denominations to honor the
Pearl Harbor dead in special victory
services. Jewish synagogues are
preparing services for Saturday
Dec S, their Sabbath. and Christian
churches will observe the occasion
on Sunday. Dec. s.
Special sermons and programs
have been prepared for houses OF
worship stated the ministers. Work.
ers on duty in war plants will on
those days be allowed to partici-
pate through special service con-
Quoted for them at the plants.
Among participating churches are
the African Methodist Episcopal
church. Church of God in Christ,
the Colored Methodist. the Roman
Catholic and other denominations.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-12-05
Girl K eserDe
Committee To
Show Uniforms

The Girl Reserve Committee OF
the Lucy Thurman Y.W,C.A. is pre-
senting a. fashion parade Of the
women engaged in various forms of
war service Sunday December 6 at
the Y.W.CA., 500 E. Elizabeth, g.
8 pm.
Uniforms OF the AWVS. the Mo-
tor Corps, the Gray Ladies, the Red
Cross, the Air Raid Wardens and
the WAAC will be modelled.
A friendly get acquainted tea will
follow the fashion parade. The Ford
Dixie Eight will render several mu-
steal numbers.
Mrs. Clancy Matthews is chair
man OF the Girl Reserve committee
and Mrs. Geneva Mercome is in
charge OF the tickets.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-12-05
SENTENCE
ERMONS
By REV. FRANK CLARENCE
LOWRY for AMP

/. II it's truth. and you tell it.
what need you care about who likes
it?
2. The poor souls who are quick
to take everybody's advice, suffer
about as much pain as those who
taking anybody's patent medicines
3.'When a mans worst enemy is
himself, there is only one fellow
he needs to watch.
4. There are men who boast OF
never taking snap judgment, but
constantly take a chance with their
souls.
S. Don't get into your head you
can out-smart Satan; all he wants
with you is the very last round.
6. Before you come into your own,
you must really go somewhere.
7. Remember when the dark days
come, God is only preparing a back
ground for real heavenly sun,
8. Some men live by rules? others
by faith. Y
g. The simple reason why some
men are not going TO heaven, is be-
cause they can't take-off from some
evil things down here.
10. Satan's hands may be very
dirty, but there are plenty OF poor
souls who seem to enjoy eating out
OF them.
IL. To those who plan on going to
heaven. honesty must be practiced
down here; too many golden slip
pers laying Around up there, for
any chances to be taken.
IL, At the end of each day, be
sure you can sing "rve done my
best"-and not a thing less