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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-09-23
ST. LUKE'S. LIBBY
fEpiscopal)

(EplScOpdIJ
Sunday, Sept. 26. =,
Church school 1000 a. m. The
Shurch school meets every Sunday
morning at 10. If your children are
not attending elsewhere we vel
come them to worship and study
with us
On the fourth Sunday Of every
month there are no regular sched-
uled services. The next service
will be Sunday, Oct 3. at 8 P. m.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-09-23
UNION DANCE

The local branch Of the Loggers'
Union No. 1862 will sponsor dance
at the school gym Saturday, Sept.
Is. A four piece orchestra will
furnish the music. Admittance will
be Sl00 per couple and soc for
minors.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-09-23
BRIDGE CLUB

Mrs. Edw. Dixon was hostess TO
her afternoon bridge club Wednes-
day. A dessert was served at 30
after which bridge was played. Mrs.
d. f. Fewkes won high honors and
Mrs. John Sagen the travelling prize.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-09-23
AUTUMN ARRIVES TODAY

Autumn will begin IN the north
ern hemisphere and spring IN the
southern hemisphere at 6:l2 p. m,
Eastern Wartime, September %, the
u. S. Naval Observatory announced.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-09-23
ABOUT THOSE FREE MATCHES

II your tobacco dealer gave you
free matches-the wood or the book
variety-during March, 1912, when
he sold you your tobacco products,
he must continue to give them %
you now. Sales through vending ma
chimes are included in the new OPA
ruling on matches.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-09-23
NO GRADE SCHOOL SEPT. 2s

There will be no school in the
grades Tuesday, September % be-
cause of state department insti-
tute at Libby for grade school
teachers.
High school classes will continue
ae usual
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-09-23
FIRST CHURCH OF GOD
Sunday

10 d. ~, Sunday school for al
ages.
II d. m, morning worship.
7 p. n, Young Peoples meeting
S p. m, evening services.
Wednesday
8 p. m. Prayer meeting at the
church.
Everyone welcome to our serv-
ices.
REV. B. H. APPLICABLE,
Pastor,
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-09-23
DURATION CLUB DANCE
OMITTED

Owing to the Union dance Sat
urday night the Duration Club
dance scheduled for that night will
be omitted. Next date for the
Duration club will be Saturday,
Oct. at the Moose hall
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-09-23
THE LITTLE CATHEDRAL In
THE PINES
st. Johns Ev. Lutheran Church,
Mo. Synod
Rev. Fl. Hasskamp, Pastor
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH

The subject for the Lesson-Ser-
mon Sunday, Sept. rs, Reality.
Wednesday evening meeting at
300 o'clock.
Sunday school GAS a. m.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-09-23
ST. JOSEPH'S CATHOLIC
CHURCH

Sunday Masses 500 and 1000 a.
m. Baptism after 1000 a. m. Mass.
Sunday School after 1000 Mass.
Confessions Saturday evening
al 7.30
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-09-23

Late casualty lists carried the
name of Edwin L. Bundy as being
severely wounded. Private Bundy
was one of the last men in Libby 10
get into the army under the old
volunteer system.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-09-23
THE LITTLE CATHEDRAL IN THE
PINES
st. Johns Ev. Lutheran Church
Mo. SnOd

Rev. H. Hasskamp, Pastor.
No services September 26.
Sunday school at GAS as usual.
St. Johns welcomes youl
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-09-23

Miss Belle Huson resigned her
position at the local postoffice. Her
place is being filled by Miss Ro-
sella Christie. Miss Huson has &C
cepted the position of teaching the
Fall creek school and left TO as
sumo her duties Wednesday.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-09-23
Is Years Ago


Fred Olsen left Sunday on an ex-
tended business trip TO Seattle and
other coast points
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-09-23

DR.. H. L. Chadwick made bust
ness trip to Spokane during the
fore part of the week.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-09-23
FOUR YOUNG PEOPLE LEAVE
FOR COLLEGE

The young people who left this
week for college are Marilyn Cone,
who will attend Pullman college
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-09-23
HOLY TRINITY, TROY
{ Episcopal,

The next service at Holy Trinity
will be on Monday, Oct. q, at 8 p m
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-09-23
THE ASSEMBLY OF GOD
TABERNACLE
Log Church

Log ChuTch
Sunday school at 10 a. m. Glasses
for all ages.
Sunday morning worship at II
o'clock.
c. A. Young Peoples service at
$50 p m.
Sunday night service at 7.45
Tuesday evening c. A. prayer
meeting at 730.
Thursday night cottage Bible
study in the home of r. Albert,
Troy, at 7:30.
Friday evening regular Bible
study and prayer in the church Al
7.45.
We welcome you to attend
REV. F. A. DALTON. Pastor.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-09-23
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Sunday school at TO O'CLOCK. Bee
that YOUR children attend regularly.
Preaching services at 7:3O o'clock
D. m. conducted by the Rev. Rus
sell J. Prentice of kahspell.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-09-23

a, ,,oot;r,o of hanEerc and ms
a. a inee - ;saaI,, aannty calIaa
mess 81 ii n' =. i = a WI and hal9
" E Si. M monaa. afternoon some
~ !. a. n.e,.
tionments of the sl25.00 Fourth
Liberty loan allotted to Lincoln
county. Libby and Eureka's quotas
s43.750.
John P. Bowen was re-appointed
postmaster of the Libby postoffice.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-09-23
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Church News
THE METHODIST CHURCH

Choir this Thursday evening.
Church school Gas a. m.
Worship service IL a. m.
Troy worship service 7:30 p. m.
E. ROY FORT. Pastor.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-09-23

Bargains for youl Lots of them in
the advertisements in this news
, paper. You are losing money ii you
do not read them. ii
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-09-23

Frank Baney was placed on sew
eraI important committees at the
democratic convention
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-09-23

John P. Bowen was re-appointed
postmaster of the Libby postoffice.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-09-23

According to reports the appor-
tionment for Lincoln county III the
October draft call has been placed
at nine men.
Evening star., 1943-05-15
Mildred LedfOrd
And Mr.. Sparrow
Are Married
Falls Church
Home Is Scene
OF Weddiue

An improvised altar of palms,
ferns and white flowers and baskets
of garden flowers formed the setting
for the wedding last evening of Miss
Mildred Blanche Ledford and Mr.
Henry R. Sparrow, jr.. which took
place in the home of the bride
groom's parents in Falls Church.
The bride is the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. j. C. Ledford of Hayes
vile, N. c., and in the absence of
her father she was escorted and
given in marriage by Mr.. D. H. Rol-
Inns. She wore a dress of white
crepe with white halo holding her
finger length veil and she car
ried an arm bouquet of brides roses
and lilies of the valley.
Miss Myrtle Bradley was the
brides maid of honor and only at
tendant and wore blue crepe with
corsage of pink roses. Seaman
Charles Padgett was best man.
The Rev. Alton B. Altfather of the
Presbyterian Church officiated at 8
o'clock and Mrs Blanche Scott and
Mr.. James Foster furnished the we'd
ding music and also gave selections
during the reception which followed
the ceremony.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sparrow will make
their home with Mr.. Sparrow's par
ents at Cos Great Falls street in
Falls Church.
Evening star., 1943-05-15
Catho.ic Daughters
To JON in Mass

Members of Court District of Co.
lumbia. Nc 2l2, Catholic Daughters
of Americt, will participate in the
annual, soemn military field mass
sponsored ~ the Washington Gen.
eral Assembly. Fourth Degree
knights ofColumbus at 10 am. to-
morrow a the amphitheater in
Arlington Rational Cemetery. After
the ceremmy, the court will join
other organizations in placing a
wreath at tle Tomb Of the Unknown
Soldier.
The 41st anniversary of the ma
tional organization of the Catholic
Daughters of America will be OBJ
served on June 10. One of the fea-
lures of tie observation will be a
~mile-of- dimes" campaign to raise
funds to purchase motor trailer
chapel car to be presented to the
Paulist Fathers for use In missionary
work in tlr South. The chapel car
will be clristened, The Queen OF
Peace"
The senpr and Junior members OF
Court District of Columbia have
contributed their quota to the cam
paign, ard the contributions from
all the junior courts will furnish
the vestnents and the sacred ves-
sells that will be used in the chapel
car.
Evening star., 1943-05-15
Miss Downey Heads
District Branch
OF Woman's PARTY

Miss Mary Elizabeth Downey has
been elected chairman of the
District Branch of the National
Woman's Party. according to an an
nouncement. Miss Downey. who is
in charge of the library at national
headquarters In Alva Belmont
House, is connected with a number
OF women's organizations in the
city. Last year. she served as presi-
dent OF the Chevy Chase Branch,
League Of American Pen Women,
She is well known as 4 lecturer and
has written articles for national
magazines and book symposiums.
Other officers elected are DR.,
Miriam Oatman, second vice chair
man; Miss Naomi Wheeler, treas
urer; Miss Lurlene r. Hicks, record
ing secretary; Miss Ann B. Mitchell,
corresponding secretary; Mrs. May
F.. Rhoads, congressional chairman
Mrs. Clara Isabelle Boon. publicity
chairman, and Mrs. Karl w. Greene,
hospitality chairman,
Evening star., 1943-05-15

F-crisp, eavoer ruffIe. Of royon norqusette,
for eet and cuffs Of polka dotted suit frock.
Of heh-in- fashion n-fovor shontung- -weove royon-
brown, lime, red or neutral. Cool -ond- calming for
the office, captivating for dinner ofterword
Misses sizes 2o5
MISSES DRESSES, THIRD FLOOR
Gwen q beruffed pump-Pondoro's BLOSSOM"
Of perforated white suede. Open toe, open heel to
make It lighter on your feet (weII worth Coupon
17-remember to bring Rotion Book I--$l6.o5
woanNs SHOES, SECOND FLOOR.
Evening star., 1943-05-15
KKG Alumnae Plan
Supper on Monday

A supper meeting will be held by
the District Alumnae of the Kappa
Kappa Gamma Sorority at $50 pm
Monday at the home OF Mrs. Bern
ard Grove, 1888 Stephenson place
NV.
Miss Marian Pedrazza of the Civil
Service Commission and a Kappa
from Swarthmore College will speak
on interviewing at the War Trans
fer Board"
Mrs. Terrence Wolford, who has
been reelected president, and Mrs.
Bank Ceilings, newly elected vice
president, will be installed.
Those in charge of reservations
are Mrs. Wolford, 6311 Georgia
street, Chevy Chase, Md, and Mrs.
E: A. Norton, $500 Livingston street
NV.
Evening star., 1943-05-15

in France, where she received her
masters degree in 1917.
Judge Florence E. Allen Of the
United States Circuit Court Of Ap-
peals. Sixth Circuit, who also is q
member Of the sorority. will como
from Cleveland to conduct the cere-
monies.
About $50 women lawyers and
their guests are expected to attend
the initiation and the reception.
The program will include several
piano solos during the reception,
played by Miss Autilia Berliner Of
San Antonio, Tex, who Is now at
tending the Georgetown Visitation
Convent.
Ambassador Wei and Justice
Wiley Rutledge of the United States
Supreme Court, who has been q
patron Of Omicron Chapter, Kappa
Beta Pi, are among the notables
who will attend.
Both Nine. Wei and Judge Allen
have written books and each has
published a volume on the Consti-
tuition Of her own country.
Judge Allen will stay at the WASH
ington Hotel during her visit in
the city,
Evening star., 1943-05-15
Mrs. Pouch Urges
All to Observe
American DaV

Calling on Daughters of the
American Revolution to observe u
Am an American Day" tomorrow
Mrs. William H. Pouch, president
general of the national society, OAR,
declared today that the victory on
the Tunisian battle front should in
spire every citizen to participate.
In message to the $500 OAR
chapters in the society, Mrs Pouch
said:
I'VE are all proud that we are
Americans, but how do we measure
up in American citizenship? We
are proud of our boys on the fight
ing fronts. but would they be proud
of us in what we are doing at home?
Sunday, May is. proclaimed by
our President as 7 Am an American
Day Is not alone for those who have
become naturalized and have taken
the oath of citizenship. 1t is for
everv citizen.
1--WE who are native born should
begin our good neighbor policy
right here at home, in the natural
ization courts, in our community
centers and in our schools and
churches
"Americanism is not something
which was brought to us from an
other country-it developed right
here In this land we love. We must
demonstrate this Americanism. We
must teach it to those who have
come to our country seeking liberty
and freedom.
But. before we can assume the
role of teacher. we must first learn
to he good Americans.
Il trust and pray that in every
church in the land this Sabbath, on
I Am an American Day appeals
will be made for a new conservation
Of our patriotism and for a rekin-
ding of the fires of our American
ideals"
Evening star., 1943-05-15
Miss Marshall
Bride Today Of
1t. Edwards
Ceremony Held
In Arlington:
Reception Given

The marriage of Miss Virginia
Lloyd Marshall, daughter of Mrs.
Millen o. Stout, to 1t. Corwin Vane
Edwards, son of Mrs. Caspar Ed
wards of Oklahoma City, took place
this morning. The ceremony was
performed in the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Stout in Arlington and Mr..
Stout gave the bride in marriage.
The Rev. DR.. Alton B. Altfather off,
ciated at IL o'clock and an informal
reception for those who witnessed
the ceremony followed.
The brides gown was white mar
quisette, the fitted torso eyelet en-
broidered and trimmed with lace.
Evening star., 1943-05-15
Mrs. J. J. Hannie
Back in Arlington

Maj. Joseph J. Hannie, who re-
Gently came to Washington for duty
from his former post at Tampa, has
been Joined by Mrs. Hannie, who be-
fore her marriage last year was Miss
Helene Oglevee of Washington.
Mrs. Hannie has been visiting her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Ogle-
wee in their home in Bloomington
ILL.,, en- route to Washington from
Tampa.
Maj. and Mrs. Hannie are living
in Arlington,
Evening star., 1943-05-15
Nine. Wei Slated
For Membership
In Legal Sorority
Judge Allen
To Come Here for
Rites TOmOrrO,p

An occasion of unusual interest
to women In legal circles here will
be the initiation Of Nine. Wei Tao
Ming, wife Of the Chinese Ambas-
sador, into the Kappa Beta ri In
ternational Legal Sorority at a spe-
cial ceremony to be held tomorrow
at the OAR Chapter House, 1882
Massachusetts, avenue NV.
Nine. Wei was the first woman
lawyer to practice in Shanghai,
China, and the first woman to be
elevated to the bench in China.
She was nominated as president of
the Shanghai District Court in 1927.
The Ambassador wife studied law
Evening star., 1943-05-15

Her shoulder length veil was held by
clusters Of orange blossoms and she
carried . prayer book bound in white
moire with a white orchid on the
cover, from which fell q shower of
lilies Of the valley. The prayer book
is the one which was carried by the
brides mother and her maternal
grandmother.
Miss Ruth Loutetia Bowie of
Hyattsville was maid of honor and
the brides only attendant. She was
dressed in pale blue mousseline de
sole and carried an arm bouquet OF
spring flowers and clusters of similar
blossoms In her hair. 1t. Francis
Eugene Jones, U. S. NJ, was best man.
Evening star., 1943-05-15
SPG Dance Toniaht

The annual spring province dance
for District members Of Sigma Phi
Gamma, international sorority, will
be held tonight at the National
Press Club Auditorium. There are
seven chapters comprising the
Epislon Province, all OF which are
located in the city. Mrs. Robert
B. Poole. province vice president, is
general chairman of the affair.
Evening star., 1943-05-15

Announcement is made of the
marriage of Miss Jane Louise
Ke.,4er, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Cy is keiser, jr., to Mr.. Richard
Paul Petty, Army Air Forces, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. M. R. Petty of
Winona, MINI.
The Rev. Joseph E. Williams
officiated at the ceremony, which
took place May 6 in st. Johns
Episcopal Church in Chevy
Chase.
Mr.. Petty is now serving at
Barksdale Field, La.
Evening star., 1943-05-15
Party for Officers

The Junior Council OF the Ma
tional Council of Jewish Women
will resume its series of informal
parties for officers In the armed
forces at 8 pm. tomorrow at the
Fairfax Hotel, 2l00 Massachusetts,
avenue NV.
Evening star., 1943-05-15
Ambassador and Nine. Hurban
Entertain for DR.: Eduard Benes
Brilliant Reception Also Marks
Elevation of Legation TO Embassy
Ry Katharine Brooks.

BY Katharine BROOKS.
appointed
slovak Ambassador Nine Hurban
the visit their President
elevation of the legation embassy
Vladimir will present per-
representative President both
welcome additions growing group
the Capital
reception last
President and Henry A. Wallace among
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-12
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-12

INTERVIEWER
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-12
Train at Rouge Hits
Street(dr, DeraiIed

A Diesel locomotive drawing
five freight cars was deralled
when II collided with a DSR street
car inside a gate AZ the Ford
Rouge plant early today. No ono
was injured
Police said the rear of the
train, when the impact occurred,
was without lights, and DSR con-
ductor William Smaka and motor
man Gary Leroy said they neither
saw nor heatd the train approach.
There was no Waterman at the
crossing,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-12
Baby ScdIded
Fatally as Sister
Plays in Bath

Mrs. Georgia lie Blanc. 1044l
Mack, today was in a state of col
lapse after the death OF her To-
months-old son, Larry, Of third
degree burns in East Side General
Hospital.
Mrs. lie Blanc told police she
was giving the child and her
daughter Patricia. a bath together
when she was called downstairs
TO answer the phone.
When she returned, she found
Patricia Ann had turned on the
hot water and climbed out Of the
tub. leaving the baby scalded.
Mrs. lie Blanc'S husband Is a
soldier IN North Africa. Police
were unable to discover his exact
whereabouts TO inform him Of his
child's death.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-12

Mrs. Mary Smith, 10, of 2l49
Hart. today was in Receiving Hos
pital with a broken collar bone
after she had succeeded in pro-
tecting her baby, Roy ArthurH20
months old from serious injury
when both fell to the ground in
the collapse OF second-story
porch railing.
A neighbor boy, Charles Ho-
sang. IL. suffered minor injuries
when the railing gave way. Mrs.
Smith reported 10 police she was
carrying Roy Arthur IN her arms
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-12
UMWA Victory Upheld

WASHINGTON. Oct II (INS)
The War Labor Board unani-
mously upheld a decision today of
a regional board in Detroit, which
granted maintenance OF member
ship 10 the United Mine Workers
of America, District 50. in its con-
tract with the American Agricul-
tural Chemical Co. Of Detroit.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-12
Infant Dies in Crash
Fatal 10 His Mother

Charles Miller, 10 months old,
of 22517 West road, Trenton. died
today IN Wyandotte General Hos
pital of injuries suffered in an
automobile accident early Sunday.
His mother, Virginia. died yester-
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-12

day Of injuries sustained in the
same crash.
They were riding in a car
driven by Mrs Alice Wendell Of
the Trenton address, when il
overturned on Van Horn between
Fort and w Jefferson. The hus-
band and father, Clarence. is in
the army.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-12
Food Supply Of 7 Pet.

WASHINGTON, oct. u QNS)
The nations 1913 food supply
will be about 7 per cent below
LAST years level, it was disclosed
today. with less milk, peaches.
pears, apples, wheat, corn and
oats available 10 the consumer.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-12

Heartbreaking DilemmAs Of a
Modern King Solomon. Would
You BE willing 10 Swap Jobs
With the AllOcator of Life
Saving Drugs Who Decides
Whether One Person Must Die
so That Others Can Live? How
This Physician Determines the
Fate Of Many II Told I'm The
American Weekly, Famous
Magazine Distributed with
Next Sundays Detroit Times.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-12
261st TO leave Times .

-. 261st 10 leave Times -.
Sam J. Aiello, %, Detroit Times
district manager, joined the army
today. A Times employee for the
last II years. Aiello, who lives at
1888 Chalmers, was this news
papers 26lst worker 10 enter the
armed forces.
Aiello and his wife, Tressa,
have A 6-month-old son. Donald.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-12
Thief S Nemesis
Quits Post0ffi(e
After So Years

A man who has seen the post
office grow from a hundred mil
lion 10 a billion dollar business,
who has seen horse cart deliveries
speeded by trains and airplanes
and is alone responsible for I'M
travelling hundreds of battling mail
theft cases is leaving the Detroit
Post Office this month after SO
years Of service.
Quiet and friendly Dale Peter
son, the postal inspector. who got
his start peddling mail in North
ern Michigan, viii be greatly
missed by hundreds Of fellow en-
ployes with whom he has worked
for q years.
PROMOTED IN 1914
when I started out" Peter
son reninisced after announcing
that he had applied for retire.
ment al the age of SO, deliver
ing mail was simply a matter
OF tossing letters In your bag
and tramping through 3-foOt
snowdrifts. That was In New
aygO. around 1907.
an 1914, rose % the impos-
ing position OF assistant post
master, still In Newaygo. The
town was small hut the mail
was heavy and was kept
pretty busy.
"FrOm NewsygO. I moved 10
Clare, and. In 1920, started ON
my career a. post office In
spector."
For the last % years. PeterSon'S
Job has centered mainly around
mail thefts and though he's
cracked many a case. the cause Of
the thefts still remain mystery
20 him.
PLANNED POSTAL DISTRICTS
N "The temptation Just seems
~ be too great" Peterson COM
mented That's why I always
ask that no one send cash
through the mails. Use = money
order"
During his years Of service In
Detroit, Peterson laid out a good
portion Of our city delivery sys-
tenn. The BEDFORD system and the
Seven Mile and Gratiot district
are twe examples of good pfan-
ming and management
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-12
Mother Saves Baby
I'm Fall Off Porch

when the miShap occurred, and
that her own body protected him
from injury.