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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-11-25
Have Unusually
Interesting Program

A combination of an excellent
dinner, good attendance and a
fine program resulted in an un-
usually enjoyable time for the Lib
by Lions at their meeting Monday
night, IN the Presbyterian church
parlors.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Wollaston were
guests and generously took charge
OF the musical program. They first
played a beautiful violin and pi-
ano number and afterwards led the
Lions IN number of songs, all ct
which contributed greatly to the
unusual success of the meeting. The
committee in charge of the program
was composed of Harold Miller, r.
W. mithberger and Don Leach.
Other features of the evening
were the reinstatement of II. Z.
Alskog as a member of the organ
ization, he having formerly been a
member of the Lions club before
moving to Libby. Max Sturm was
presented with a golden key as a
reward for having secured three
new members. Plans were discussed
for the regular Christmas party, de-
tails of which will be announced
later. The meeting was presided
over by President James Harris,
who kept matters moving along in
lively manner.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-11-25
Couple Married
In Pretty Ceremony
In Virginia

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Neils ar
rived home the last of the week
from a trip to Petersburg, Va,
where they attended the wedding
of their son, Second Lieutenant Ed
ward Neils, to Miss Betty 10
Bouska.
The wedding took place at $50
0 clock on the afternoon of Nov II
in the beautifully decorated Meth
odist church of Petersburg, with the
marriage rites read by Lutheran
pastor, the Rev. Mr. Rodehorst. The
bride was lovely in floor length
gown of white net and chiffon tat
sfSla--.and with a shoulder length
halo veil. She carried bouquet Of
pink roses. Her only attendant was
a friend, Mrs. Pethill, who wore a
gown of pink orchid and carried a
bouquet of chrysanthemums TO
match. Mr.. Pethill was to have
been the best man but was called
away suddenly and the bride
groom's father acted in that ca
pacity. 1t is said the church was I'M
usually beautiful with d profusion
of ferns and palms, chrysanthe-
NUNS and white tapers. As feature
Of the musical setting, Mrs. Neils
sang Grieg's i Love Thee. The
wedding was very quiet one with
only relatives present, Mr.. and Mrs
Neils and the brides parents, Mr.
and Mrs ]. w. Bouska of Bridge
port. Wash, being among the group
Following the wedding ceremony
those at this pleasant affair re-
paired to a hotel in the city where
III an upstairs dining room an in
formal reception was held and re.
tfreshments consisting Of a wedding
cake and coffee were served. AT.
forwards the neWlyWeds left fol-
New York City for a short honey
moon trip.
The bridegroom has been in army
training at Camp Lee, located near
Petersburg, and on his wedding day
received his commission as second
lieutenant in the quartermastel
corps He has been returned to Camp
Lee until such time as he is needed
elsewhere. Mrs. Neils will secure
an apartment in Petersburg and re
main with him as long as he is sta
toned there.
This marriage is the elimination
of a romance that developed wher
the principals were both student.
! at Washington State College, Pull
man. Following completion of hel
college work, the bride has beer
employed in radio work in Oregon
Mr.. Neils was called into army
service and was in training at Har
ward University and more recently
at Camp Lee A large circle of Lib
by friends will wish him and hi.
bride every happiness and long lift
| together.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-11-25

Pvt. Thomas ]. Huchala is sta
toned at Fort Benning. Ga, where
he has qualified for army special
lied training with the engineers.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-11-25

are in fine fettle. Bob Becker and
Dobe Fuller are still enjoying their
furloughs; Walt Katarzy is improv
ing steadily gaining weight and
losing that washed out look; AL
Nelson is just the same as always
and Doug Saunders is okay too, but
working harder than usual, since
some of the important men of his
section are on furlough.
Last night, we were entertained
by Lanny Ross, who sang for the
regiment, and most of the fellows
enjoyed it immensely. However, it
rained, which is usual when some
thing of Importance comes up, and
many of them left before the per-
Torrance was completed This aft
ernoon, in town. two football teams
composed of former college players
from the States, are staging an ex-
hibition game, for the benefit of the
servicemen and the local townpeo-
pie. Right now, it looks like rain
again, but | don't imagine that will
deter the enthusiasm in the least.
1t is typical of the big games, even
Dack nome, TO nave good rain
storm at the crucial time.
Some of the fellows were asking
me if you had an Honor Roll" OF
the men in the service, and would
like to see it printed in the News
| They have read the one published
/ monthly in the Whitefish Pilot, and
are anxious to know all who have
gone from Libby too. Merle McCo-
mas was over to see us the other
day, and sends his regards to every
one back there He is still with the
ambulance unit, and driving stead
lily. -
We have no word, as yet, con-
corning our future, but are contin-
uing to hope for a break. It's bound
to come before too long, and II
keep you posted as to results.
Sincerely yours,
| S/Sgt. Kenneth Schooley, bet. CT
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-11-25

T. Sergt. Dean COPYRIGHT has
been transferred from Caspar. Wyo.,
TO the army air base at Pocatello.
Idaho
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| LOCAL |
HAPPENINGS

]. w. Daniel of Ural was a bust
ness visitor in Libby Monday.
]. R. Davis of Troy was transact
ing business in Libby Saturday.
w. M. Cady was in from his place
in the Fisher river district last Fri
day on business.
Joe Johnston is here spending his
furlough from Camp Hale, Colo,
where he is with the ski troops.
Roscoe Garrison reports that he
recently shipped out a carload of
scrap iron to the smelter at East
Helena.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Brown and
baby of Thompson Falls We're here
on business Thursday and Friday
of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs Robert Hess have
moved from Warland TO Troy for
few weeks, where Mr.. Hess will
be employed.
Mrs. w. (. Dexter returned Sun
day from Butte where she had
been the guest for week of Mr..
! and Mrs. N Eames.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Cada left Mon
day for Port Orchard, Wash, where
he has secured employment in the
navy yard at that place.
Frank L. Salter of Eureka was
in Libby Monday to attend meet
ing of the Selective Service Board,
of which he is member.
Word reaches Libby relatives of
the recent birth of a daughter to
Mr.. and Mrs. Williams at Vancou-
yer, Wash, Mrs. Williams being the
former Louise Gay.
Art Larson of Spokane was a
Libby visitor the past week. While
here, he cut Christmas trees and
visited at the home of his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs Carl Larson.
Mrs. Carl Wallace has returned
to her home in Boomers Ferry, af-
ter spending two weeks at the home
of her son-in-law and daughter,
Mr.. and Mrs. D. F. Paddock.
i DR. Fl. D. Higgins, of Kalispell
Montana, announces that beginning
December LIST, he will see patients
by appointment only Appointments
can be made by calling 81 or by
writing. 1928
| Frank L. Ayotte left Monday
night for Salinas, Calf, to see his
son, Marlin G. Ayotte. and family
Marlin arrived in the States Satur-
day. Nov. 90, and will be here only
a short time
/ Darrell Hafsted spent receni
weekend in Libby visiting with
his mother, Mrs. Honora McComas
and with his grandparents, Mr.. anc
Mrs, H. A. Hough. He is attending
Hill Military Academy, Portland
Ore.
Because of conflicting dates, The
] old time dance, advertised by the
Odd Fellows for Nov 27, has beer
| postponed to Saturday, Dec. 4. Al
! Odd Fellows, Rebekahs and hus-
bands are invited. Members invite
a couple. Ladies bring sandwiches
II
Mr.. and Mrs Gust Adamson are
in receipt of more encouraging news
from their son, Staff Sergeant Robt
.Adamson, who had been reported
wounded in action over New Gui
nea. Later information was to tht
effect that the plane on which
young Adamson was gunner, wa.
forced to crash land, from which
Adamson emerged with severe
bruises and a bad shake-up, bu
was otherwise uninjured
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-11-25

]. w. Daniel of Ural was a bust
ness visitor in Libby Monday.
J. r. Davis of Troy was transact
ing business in Libby Saturday.
w. M. Cady was in from his place
in the Fisher river district last Fri
day on business.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-11-25

Libby relatives have Gpeceived
word that Donald ShauIkyle. who
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-11-25
Soys Libby Men
In South Pacific
Are All Well

We are in receipt of another let
ter from S/Sgt. Kenneth Schooley,
who keeps us posted on our boys in
the South Pacific. 1t follows
Dear Friends and Parents of Libby:
Once more, there's plenty of time
to write a few lines to you although
there is a shortage of inspiration.
However, letting you know how
your men are getting along is most
important. and | can tell you that
Without exception, the Libby men
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-11-25
OBITUARY

Funeral services will be held at
the Gompf Funeral Parlors, Satur-
day afternoon, Nov. 27, for Anton
p. Moen, 81, Of Minneapolis, who
died Wednesday, Nov. II, at the
Libby Hospital from injuries sus-
tanned in a speeder accident near
Ural, on Tuesday evening, Nov. l6.
Anton Moen is survived by a
brother John Moen, Of Minneapolis,
and two brothers who live in St.
Paul and Anoka, MINI.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-11-25

is with the U. S. marines in the
Solomons, has recently been FRO
NOTED to technicaf sergeant.
Pfc. James Mahoney. Jr., who is
with the u. s. army air corps, was
in Libby few days this week Wis
iting his parents. County Commits
sioner and Mrs. James Mahoney.
Young Mahoney came here from
Sioux Falls. S. D.. where he had
been given instruction in radio
work, which he said 5he liked very
much. He left here Thanksgiving
day for Tampa, Fla, where he hopes
he will be put into an aerial gun
ner's school for training. He likes
the air corps fine and has done con-
siderable flying.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-11-25
TROY STUDENTS SING IN
ORATORIO

Two Troy students will sing in
the Montana State University wom-
ems chorus presentation of the Bach
Christmas Oratorio to be given Dec
2. They are Flora Mae Sagen, fresh
man, daughter of John Sagen, and
June Sanders, sophomore, daughter
of Henry Sanders.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-11-25
APPLE PRODUCTS TO COST
MORE

Consumers will pay more Tor APP
pie products because OPA has in
creased maximum prices for apples
in sales to professors. The amount
of the increase at the consumer
level will vary with the product
and the size of the package
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of Libby.
Kenneth Karnes, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. M. R. Karnes, has been pro-
NOTED to first lieutenant Lieut.
Karnes is stationed in Iceland
CAMP LEE, Va, Nov. ED
ward w. Neils of Libby Montana,
upon completion of the intensive
l8-week course for officer candi-
dates at The Quartermaster School
here. was commissioned today a
second lieutenant in the Army of
the United States.
Under rigorous conditions he IN
derWent The Quartermaster School
course of instruction in all Quar-
termaster activities, which empha-
sizes military training, physical
hardening and mastery of weapons
varying from a 80 calibre rifle to
the 81 nm. gun. Candidates at the
school are chosen by boards
throughout the Army. Selection is
based upon initiative, military ap-
titude, intelligence, civilian expe-
rence and Army record
Under the command of Brig. Gen.
George A. Horkan, The Quarter
master school instructs and trains
thousands of enlisted men, officer
candidates and officers. Upon re-
ceiving his commission as a fight
ing Quartermaster. 1t. Neils de-
parted with other new officers to
assume duties wherever the Army
fights.
Pvt. Leonard NJ. Spencer is home
on furlough visiting his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Spencer. Cpl.
Kenneth c. Spencer, who is sta
toned in the Southwest Pacific,
has been promoted TO Sergeant. He
writes that he has never been in
better health, but is anxious for the
day TO come when he dan come
home. Another son, Pfc. Ralph f.,
has just graduated from the B-24
Liberator bomber mechanics school
and is now ready for active line
duty
7. Sergt Dean COPYRIGHT has
been transferred from Caspar, Wyo
to the army air base at Pocatello
Idaho
Pvt Thomas ]. Huchala is sta.
toned at Fort Benning. Ga, where
he has qualified for army special
lied training with the engineers.
Libby relatives have cpeceivee
word that Donald shaurf1te. wh'
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-11-25
NOTICE OF PRICE INCREASES

Notice is hereby given that on
and after Nov |, the following
charges will prevail at the under
signed barbershops: Hair cuts, Csc;
shaves 35c.
GUS DELZER.
S. A. RASMUSSEN.
M. WARRINGTON.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-11-25
600 NEWS or ouR
X1X ~; "t .s!tos.

Cpl. Thomas Kitley, who is with
the Marine Corp in the South Pa
cific, has been released from the
hospital. having recovered from a
back injury Corporal Kitley is
the son of Mr.. and Mrs P V Kitley
of Libby.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-11-25

A 10 per cent reduction in con-
sumers' use of manufactured gas
would save 100000 barrels of fuel
oil a year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-01-03
Second 1t. Harvey A. Hunnewell,

Second 1t. Harvey A. Hunnewell,
Los Angeles.
Sergt. Earl A. Miller, Ellensburg,
Wash.
Four officers were injured Slight
ly when they parachuted to earth.
They were Second 1t. j. S. Preuss,
Glastonbury, Conn, co-pilot; First
1t. j. B. Kendall, Narwood, N. c.;
Second 1t. F. j. Washburn, Dover
Foxcraft, Me-. and Second 1t. v. C.
Miller, Bellingham, Wash.
1t. c. K. Jaffe of the Scott Field
public relations Office said the
bomber left its home base, Alamo
gordo, N. Mex, early today on a
routine training flight. 1t was head
ed for Topeka, Kans., but because
of inclement weather turned toward
Scott Field.
The Is surviving members left to-
night for Topeka.
A Scott Field board of officers
will investigate the cause of the
crash.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-01-03

with salvos. The German ship tried
vainly to escape by throwing up an
artificial fog. The fog temporarily
interfered with British marksman-
ship but a salvo soon hit the At
lantis, setting her af1re near the
bow.
Everything was done to blow up
the ship, but at last the men with
their captain jumped overheard and
started swimming toward their life
boats" the report said. Another
salvo from the Devonshire shattered
the upperstructure and fragments
flew over the heads Of the men in
the water. Soon the Devonshire
found her range again and the
swimming Germans could see their
ship sinking. When the Atlantis
magazine blew up, the men gave
a final cheer.
THE sharks did not appear to
be hungry that day."
After two hours, the last German
had reached a lifeboat and they
subsequently were reported found
by German and Italian submarines
which took them aboard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-01-03
Sunday Liquor Sales Curb
Supported by 0'Conor
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
BALTIMORE, Jan. 2. - Gov.
O'Conor and Baltimore's Mayor
Howard w. Jackson and Police
Commissioner Robert F. Stanton
today gave their support to recon-
mendations that Sunday liquor sales
be more closely restricted.
The recommendations, which
would affect Baltimore city in par
ticular, were made by the Governors
State Liquor Law Revision Com
mittee.
Gov. OConor said he preferred
to allow the commission to exhaust
its studies before making any for
NAL comment, but added:
II believe that further restrictions
are necessary, even If we have to
be circumspect about the details of
Sunday closing.
There has to be something in
the way of a general prohibition of
Sunday sales or the liquor boards
must be given more discretion and
wider authority in the establishment
of regulations to meet conditions. I"
Mayor Jackson said he favored a
Sunday ban on sales of liquors.
Mr.. Stanton said he favored cur
tailment of sales on Sundays, as
we'll as midnight closing on week
days,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-01-03
Three Die as Bomber
Crashes in Illinois;
Parachutes Save Is
Two Are Killed III Jump
And Third Is Found
In Filming Wreckoge
By the Associated Press.

BY the associated Press
GRANITE CITY, ILL.,, Jan. O.
Three men were killed today in the
crash of B-24 Army bomber, but
is others parachuted to safety be-
fore the airplane smashed nose
down and burst into flames in
field 6 miles east of Granite City.
Scott Field GllD authorities an
nounced tonight.
The body of one man was found
in the Wreckage. The other two
were killed in a parachute fall to
earth. At AlamogorGo, N. Mex, home
base OF the plane, officials identified
the dead as:
Second 1t. Edward @. Hadraba;
father, Joseph F. Hadraba, Platts-
mouth, Nebr.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-01-03
10 Major Issues
Incoming Congress
Faces Big Problems
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Ten major problems will pose
knotty issues for the new Congress:
Demands for economy amid the
need for new war appropriations.
The necessity of new taxes and
deficit borrowing.
Extension of rationing and price
controls.
Efforts to increase food production
and attendant demands for in
creased farm income.
Expansion of manpower controls
or attempts to enact universal serv-
ice legislation.
Demands for a statutory 48-hour
week in war industries.
Continuance of trade agreements
authority.
Extension of expiring lease-lend
authority.
Efforts to reorganize war produc-
ton controls.
Proposals to reclaim some of the
powers delegated to the Executive
and to curb the activities of execu-
tive agencies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-01-03
nazi Blockade Runner
Scuh|ed Crew Seized
By British Patrols
London Stoys Silent
On Berlin Claims of
Success in Sea Bottle
By the Associated Press

oy INC AeSOClACeO Press
LONDON, Jan. "A 10,O00-ton
German blockade runner was scut-
tied by her crew when she was
overhauled in the Atlantic by
British naval patrols and her per-
sonnet was taken prisoner, the Ad-
miralty announced today, but the
sea lords kept silent on unsupport-
ed German claims of success in a
running clash in far northern
waters.
The Germans declared they tor
pedoed four steamers, damaged
several cruisers and destroyers and
sank a destroyer on the Russian
convoy route north of Norway.
Berlin admitted the loss of
destroyer.
The Germans said the action took
place Thursday in foul weather
which made observation difficult.
They did not say whether the con-
voy was bound to or from the ice
free Arctic port of Murmansk.
On Thursday the Admiralty an
nounced that German cruiser had
been damaged heavily and forced to
withdraw and that Nazi destroyer
was left sinking in a continuing
battle.
No subsequent report has been
made here, probably because of ra-
dio silence in the convoy. The Ad-
miralty announced earlier this week
that conveys to North Russia were
proceeding on a timetable"
Nor were further details given
about the blockade runner. Even its
name was kept secret.
Nazi Cruiser Sunk.
The Germans also announced,
over year late, that their auxiliary
cruiser Atlantis had been sunk by
the British cruiser Devonshire. The
Admiralty told of this December /,
1941, and placed the victory in the
South Atlantic. The Devonshire
was unchanged after exploding the
Atlantis magazine.
Berlin's account said the Arctic
convoy battle was fought near Bear
Island, about midway between Spitz-
bergen and the tip of Northern Nor
way and that the engagement with
escorting British cruisers and de-
stroyers lasted several hours.
"One enemy destroyer damaged in
the engagement was sunk by a Ger
man destroyer" the German high
command said. "One German sub
marine torpedoed four steamers in
the convoy, but could no longer
observe sinkings owing to the sit
uation of the battle. One of our
destroyers did not return from the
engagement.
The Berlin radio said the Atlantis
was sunk off Ascension, a British
island in mid-South Atlantic, Just
below the bulges Of Brazil and
Africa. She had been stalking a
three-funnel steamer when the Dew
onshire appeared over the horizon.
There was no escape because our
engines were no match against the
great speed Of the man-of war"
said report from Dr. Hans Rein
hardt, war correspondent said to
have been aboard the Atlantis. For
some time, the antagonists ex-
changed messages as the British
cruiser sought to establish the
raiders identity. sending catapult
planes overhead.
The report said the Devonshire
lay about IL miles from the Atlantis
beyond range Of the German guns
and started pounding the NaN ship
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lar pay, allowing overtime only in
the period after that, but few be-
lieved Congress would take such &C
ton since it would amount, in ef-
feet, to a wage cut for war work.
ers who have been drawing over
time checks for work above 40 hours.
Two major delegations of author
ity to the Executive expire this year,
and Congress is likely to become
embroiled on controversy over their
renewal
Republican House members al
ready have announced they would
fight extension of Executive author
ity to make trade agreements with
other nations affecting adjustments
in tariff barriers. The Administra-
ton, with Secretary of State Hull
in the vanguard, will fight to the
last ditch to preserve this system,
contending that the executive
branch much have such authority to
deal speedily with postwar eco
nomic conditions as they develop.
The other authority is that rep
resented in lease-lend aid to other
nations, for which Congress has
made available a total of SIS, $685.
100000 and which most members
believe cannot be halted at least for
the duration OF the war. Investi-
cations of expenditures are likely
to be made. but there seemed little
doubt that this program would con-
tinue.
Court Appointment Up.
There has been talk in Congress
of retaining some of the authority
given the President in the First and
Second War Power Acts. This has
been mostly talk and probably will
remain so, except for some restric-
tons on various war agencies.
A half dozen minor issues will
claim the attention of the new Con-
gress. Legislation to authorize CEN
sorship of communications to and
from Territories and Possessions Is
certain to present some problems.
An investigation of conditions in
Puerto Rico is impending. and there
may be a Republican explosion
against the regime there Of Gov.
Rexford Guy Tugwell.
A bill to abolish State poll taxes,
laid aside in the last session, is to
be introduced.
Mr.. Roosevelt will send some i'm
portant nominations to the Sen
ate which could prove controversial.
There is a Supreme Court vacancy;
and the appointment of Prentiss
M. Brown, retiring Michigan Sem
ator, to succeed Leon Henderson as
Price Administrator is expected
shortly.
Congress is not likely to have a
quiet year In 1913.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-01-03
1910 Czechs Believed
Killed by Nazis in AZ

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON, Jan. Kissing the Ger
mans own announcements as a
basis for its figures, the Czech gov
eminent in exile reported today that
a total of 1910 Czech citizens, in
Guiding 1877 women, had been exc
cuted during the last year.
The number, it was explained, did
not include those killed in the viii
lagos of Lidice and Lezaky, which
were RACED by the Germans, nor the
many Jews slain outright or who
died of wounds received In anti
Jewish drives.
A total of $4,000 Jews have been
deported from Czechoslovakia, the
report said.