The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1942-11-26

elect Koran. Governor Langlie of
Washington was then introduced |
and gave the address of the even
ing.
On Thursday morning officers
reports were given. During the al
ternoon a conference presided over
by the genial national lecturer.
James Farmer, was much enjoyed.
Many of the delegates spoke on
Grange responsibilities during and
after the way
On Thursday night the fifth and
sixth degrees were given, so that
all who wished would be ready to
take the seventh degree on Fri
day
Friday was given over to confer
ences and to the seventh degree
which was given four times to ac-
commodate those wishing to take
it. 17l2 received this, the highest
degree offered by the Grange, 70
| from Montana.
Saturday morning the convoca-
ton of the High Priest of Demeter
was held, at which time all the
secret work was exemplified and
explained. These ceremonies were
very impressive.
Sunday evening was the banquet
rendered delegates and state Of
ficers by the Idaho State Grange.
Brother Richardson, national chap
lain, gave a fitting talk during the
evening. This was followed by the
memorial services. Brother Sell
meyer of California gave the ad-
dress. Flowers were placed at the
altar for II who were or had been
voting delegates in the National
Grange. the largest number to be
SO honored in the history of the
Grange. Brother and Sister Goss
placed a wreath for all departed
patrons at the close of the service.
Saturday afternoon Montana del
egates appeared in cowboy costume
and sang several western songs.
Brother Sutherland presented the
delegates with plaques made from
clay found on Flathead lake, which
showed the Montana state flower,
the Bitter Root. Pins representing
steers head made from copper
were also presented Through the
courtesy of the forest service pic
lures of Montana wild life were
shown and enjoyed by those pres
ent.
Many have asked about the num-
Der of Changers IN the Unltee
States. : II you could sit in the
same place one year and count l0t
persons an hour day and night fol
that length of time, you would be
able to count all the Changers, who
come from 1000 Oranges
Excerpts From Talks Given
Brother Taylor from Idaho 'Mer
will die for rubber profiteers
greed IF we haven't learned tha
We should be Insufficient from
this war, we haven't learned any
thing
President Roosevelt called upor
the farmers to give even more il
their about fight to feed the world
THE National Grange he said
|. faces heavy responsibilities ant
great opportunities for service t
the nation as it meets in its annua
session"
A telegram was sent to the pres
ident saying, 1.-THE National Grang
in 10th annual session, pledge
anew to our commander-in-chie
and the American people our I'm
limited efforts towards achieving
victory
Margaret Caldwell of North Caro-
lima, National Juvenile superintend
: ent, said youth of today is Shout
> dering the greatest load in history
We know that we can never repa'
= our debt to the boys over there
Let us see that our children hav
the preparation they need for tn
great responsibilities ahead Whel
l we finally win the peace. The chill
: dren are the leaders of tomorrow
and must be physically and mental
! ly prepared for the great tas
ahead readjustment. Nor mus
they be made to suffer because o
rising prices and rationing of foo
supplies.
:, Col. CoatsWorth from the Ma
/ tional Selective Service director
| office, said THE army is only get
ting 30 per cent Of the man powe
/ leaving the farms, industry Is gel
ting the rest He made the start
ling statement that one-half tn
men available for the army in tn
| u. S. were physically unfit Don
forget that it takes the best me
| we have to win the actual fight
on the battle 'front.' "Agricultur
is ranked fifth in the war effort,
he said.
Issues effecting us all are farr
labor prices, and transportation,
said d. H. Agans of New Jerse,
+ rational overseer
| Said W. j. Neil of New Hamp
shire If we are to win this peac
we must begin to prepare now. w
cannot become mentally lazy an
expect to begin the morning afte
| peace comes. We must chart
course some day, some how, the
cooperate to carry it out"
From Mondayauntil Friday of tn
week the actual work Of tn
Grange was carried out. Many re:
olutions were given to committee
| and then presented on the floC