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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-11-23
HERE AND THERE

Mr.. and Mrs. E. N. Snyder, Bull
river, drove over to Libby witt
their son, Lester, who left for in.
duction Monday. They were accom-
panied by his two little sons.
Mr.. and Mrs E. v. Koch and fam.
lily were in Bonners Ferry on Sat
urday attending to business mat
tiers.
Anita Sagen and Betty Russell
arrived home from the University
of Missoula on Wednesday to spenc
the holidays with their parents
Flora Sagen came in on Thursday
Continued on page 81
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-11-23
No Time To Let Up

Those citizens who are inclined
to think the war is almost won ans
that therefore they can Legin &c
let down on their war work should
take to heart statements made dur
ing the past week by 1t Gen. Will
liam S. knudsen, director of the all
technical service command and up
TO the outbreak Of the war head OF
General Motors. Gen. knuison was
in Spokane on an inspection trip
and made some vigorous statements
In a press conference. Among other
THINGS he said
THE war is moi over yet. There
is still Job to be done here. but
some Of LIS Got overentauSlastic a
while back and some Of Us though,
there was nothing more 10 10. Gen.
Anudsen pounded his desk With
both lists in his ea-neStGe.Ss as he
insisted thai WIS wholly mistaken
idea He SAID ttse-e IS urgent need
IL continued about effort ii
ua- work
i vas ii New Guinea last year,
he related. ,ard after seeing what
ol- boys go through over there |
can. understand how anyone can
lay of over here until the job is
done.
The jungle is hell Of d place.
/ saw one of our boys there run
ming bulldozer UP and down an
airstrip All he wore was pair Of
trunks, shoes and a crash nat and
the temperature was l04. And that
boy was singing
And some Of US grippe because We
have to get aong with little less
gasoline, sugar and butter.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-11-23
Flight Instructor Drury
TROY WOMAN'S CLUB

Troy Woman's Club met IN tic
church parlors Tuesday evening
The meeting opened by p.edgine
their allegiance to the flag. The
president Mrs. Cobbledick, was in
the chair. On behalf of the USO in
Spokane, Mrs. Graybill thanked the
members of the club who sent in
cookies for October - Mesdames
Francis Hosea, Rufus Cripe, Mitch
ell, Cobbledick and Miss Lodde vol.
unteered to supply the cookies fol
November.
1t was decided that the Woman
Club would sponsor the Sixth War
Bond Drive.
That Christmas is fast approach :
ing was brought home by the read
ing of letter from the Veterans
Hospital suggesting suitable gifts
and suggesting further the individ
ual purchase of these gifts when
ever and wherever possible. Club
members have long sent their an
nual Christmas package to the hos
pital SO this year it was decided
that these gifts should be brought
to the next meeting in order that
the committee in charge can get
them in the mail early.
The president introduced Mrs.
Dean King from Kalispell who is
president Of the Montana Fedora
ton of Woman's Clubs She is a
very interesting speaker and her
audience were much interested III
her explanation of the work of the
Commission Of Higher Education to
which she was appointed by Gov
ernor Ford. Mrs. King lad Just
returned from meeting of oil state
presidents in New York and she is
quite enthusiastic about the future
influence the Woman's Clubs will
WELD
During intermission between the
speakers, Barbara Laehn played a
piano selection and an encore which
was much enjoyed
The hostesses for the evening"
Mrs. Sather and Mrs. Zimmerman,
served a lunch from a table attrac-
lively arranged with huge bou-
quet of&'mums in beautiful autumn
shades.
Ed. Fanslow, who still has bust
ness interests in Troy was here over
the weekend.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-11-23

Dec. 2-Troy versus Libby. both
High School and Junior hign teams
Game to be played in Libby.
Dec. 8-Troy VS.. Boomers Ferry
game to be played in Troy
Dec. 15-Troy VS.. Boomers Ferry
game to be played in Bonners Fer
~.
Dec. l6-Clark's Fork, Idaho VS.
Troy, game to be played In Troy.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-11-23
STUDENTS ARRIVE FOR
HOLIDAYS

Miss Betty Russell arrived in
town on Wednesday to spend the
Thanksgiving holidays with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Rus
sell.
Miss Anita Sagen came Wednes-
day and Miss Flora Sagen arrived
on Thursday The girls will spend
the holidays with their parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Sagen. These
three girls are students at the
State University at Missoula.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-11-23
COLLECTS 1870 POUNDS FAT

Mrs. Farris at whose nome waste
fat has been collected, on behalf Of
the Womans Club reports that she
sent into Kalispell recently 1870
pounds of waste fat that people
have brought in. This is the sum
mer collections. Mrs. Farris is to be
commended for her efforts. She
states that she will continue to take
in waste fats from any who cares to
bring it to her.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-11-23
JESSE EGAN RETURNS

Jesse Egan, who has been on
leave visiting relatives and friends
in Troy, left Saturday evening for
California. He was accompanied as
far as Spokane by his sister. Mar
garet Egan, and his friend, Harold
Gatzke.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-11-23

he will again stand for election
provided his health permits it.
It has long been our conviction
that the only thing that will ever
remove the New Deal is another de-
pression-a financial crash on ma
tional scale A fifth term for the
present occupant of the White
House is very much of possibility.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-11-23
SATURDAY NIGHT CLUB

Mrs. Sagen entertained the Sat-
urday Night bridge club at her
home. The table decorations were
tastefully arranged and the hostess
served delicious lunch to tile
gathering Mrs. A. V. DunkIe wen
high prize for the women and Bert
Thomas won high for the men.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-11-23
LEAVE FOR INDUCTION

Two more of Troy's young men
left for induction on Monday. Phil
lip Redeye, and Robert Cohenour.
Phillip was in his senior year in
high school, and was active in
sports. Robert had discontinued
school and was helping his father,
who is interested in mining. Lester
Snyder also left the same day. He
has been doing woods work with
his father in the Bull Rive. district
since leaving other defense work
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-11-23
OBITUARY

Ellsworth McComb was born No.
vember l, 1863, in Fort Madison, la.
AS child, he made his horne with
an aunt in Saltwater, MINI. He
started west as young man, cross
ing the Dakotas and Montana to
Butte where he worked in the
mines for some time. In 1907 he
homesteaded in Marcus, Wash. He
operated as a freighter fror, Mar
Gus to Canada for some tine. He
came to Troy to make his home
with his sister, Mrs. Jesse Martin,
in 1911. Later they moved to Spc-
kane where Mr.. McComb Was en-
ployed by the Western Pine till his
retirement when he returned to
Troy to make his home.
Mr.. McComb and Mrs. Lena Coff-
man were married October Ia, 1880.
He leaves his widow, a nephew.
Harold Martin of Spokane, and sev-
eral stepchildren.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-11-23
HAS TONSILS REMOVED

Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Darling vert
to Spokane last week. They took
their little daughter, Patsy, who I'M
derWent tonsilectomy white there
Mr.. Darling came home Sunday but
Mrs. Darling and Patsy remaned
until the middle of the, week. While
in Spokane they, were the guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Jonr~A indholn. Jr
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-11-23
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to extend our heartfelt,
thanks to our many friends who sc
kindly assisted us, sent words oi
sympathy and beautiful floral Of
ferings when our dear mother anG
grandmother Mrs. S. K. Helmer
passed away.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. r. Lille.
Halle E. Helmer.
Belden E. Helmer.
Mrs. Ruby Girogosian.
Mrs. Winifred Todd
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-11-23
BRIDGE

Mrs. Helen Laehn entertained
the Wednesday Afternoon Bridge
Club during the past weal,. Her
decorations carried out the Thanks
giving theme. John Alden and Pri-
scilla were there as well as a flock
of turkeys all in miniature. She
served pumpkin pie Mrs. Victor
Hutton won high prize and Mrs. Z.
E. Drury low.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-11-23
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to take this opportunity
to thank all our friends and neigh
bors for their kindnesses and under
standing in our bereavement.
Mrs. E. McComb and Family.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-11-23
MRS. DOLAN'S BIRTHDAY
HONORED

On Sunday last, Mr.. and Mrs.
F. E. Walker honored their daugh-
ter, Mrs. William Dolan, with a
birthday dinner. Those present
were the William Dolan family.
Francis Walker and Eddie CASTOR
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-11-23
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TROY NEWS
WITH OUR BOYS IN SERVICE
IL Smith McNniII

1t Smith McNeill writes from a
hospital base somewhere in
France" that he is progressing ia
vorably. He is able to stay up some
of the time, and he is Learning tn
use crutches. 1t will be remembered
that 1t. McMeill was wounded IN
Belgium on October 10.
Corporal Morris Camus
Corporal Morris Camus sends
word to his mother, Mrs. Margaret
Camus. that he is still in England
Recently he flew to France within
short distance of the firing line.
Corporal Camus has been in Great
Britain for nearly Is months. HIS
last letter was % days reaching
here.
Flight Instructor Drury
Mahlon Drury, flight instructor,
who has spent the past weeks with
his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. E. f.
Drury. left Friday noon for his new
assignment at Norman Air Base y
Norman, Okla. He feels fortunate
to be again with Dean Murphy with
whom he trained and with whom he
has been associated ever since be-
ing in the training school at Waila
Walla
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-28

In the Navy he's a leader of men
but you should see how proud he
feels when he's with his wife,
especially when she's wearing her
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-28

"That Is a lie out OF the whole
cloth. IL il one Of the several
red herrings Hearst and Berthe
Mccormick have lOOsed against
me and the only thing that hap
pened was a loss OF Sleep"
CALLED LIES
Asked fatty by a reporter:
Are you now or have you
ever been a member of the ku
KIux klan?" Truman replied:
"Why should 1 deny cookies
lies: Hearst and Mccormick
will spend the rest Of their time
figuring out lies, and 1 will not
have any time to contravene
them"
Admitting he knew Harry Hoff'
nan, former klansm an who
linked him with the followers OF
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-28
Says He Squared
Truman with XXX
BY DAVID SENTNER and
GORDON SCHENDEL
Special % THE DETROIT TINES

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27-How
Harry S. Truman denounced the
khan for political reasons-and
then allegedly had a friend square
him with his fellow klansmen, is
recorded in letter written by the
man who allegedly prevented the
khan from rolling" Truman.
Humans membership and ac-
tivities in the Ku KluX Klan in
MISUNDERSTANDING his role as a
principal speaker at a big rally
of klansmen in Crandall'S pasture
in the shadow Of fiery cross
is attested to in sworn affidavits
by the eyelops of the khan unit
to which he allegedly belonged
and by other former high khan
officers.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-28
Truman Denies
ku kIuX Link

PEORIA Oct 27-Branded former Ku Klux Klansman in
series of adavs by ex-Klansmen Senator Truman Demo-
presidential candidate exposvey voiced his denial
here al a press conference He declared:
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-28

the fiery cross, Truman ex-
claimedl
IL was attacked by the same
crowd i'm 1922 when 1 cam
paigned for judge Of the eastern
district of jackson County.
That came when the khan was
at Its height and we whipped
them I'm no uncertain fashion"
Hoffman, Democrat, is a for
mer marshal of Jackson, Mo. He
is now living in Oxford, o. His
affidavit states that he was one
of the khan members who swore
Truman into the robed order in
June, 1922.
WOULD BAR xxx
In supporting his contention
that he was never a khan men,
Der Truman said that as a Mason
he worked for a resolution in Sep
TENDER, 1921, to exclude klans-
men from membership in the
Grand Lodge in Missouri.
speaking later at the Shrine
Mosque he again denied that he
had ever been a klansman.
"Gov. Dewey still refuses to
repudiate the eight isolationist
senators running on the same
ticket with him." he said. eff
these men should be elected
with Dewey, his words on In
ternatiOnal policy mean moth
ing.
"Isolationlsts are desperate to
win this election. The Hearst
papers have gone so far as to
call me member of the Ku
Klux Khan. That charge 10 a
complete falsehood. I never be-
lOnged to the Ku Klux Khan
and 1 never attended any Of It's
meetings"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-28
SPARKLY DRESS 1885

Your twinkle dress-gold-color metal bubbles
sparkle all around your tiny waist, on shout
ders. Talon fastener. Wool jersey in aqua,
light blue, flame, green. Sizes from to IS.
JUNIOR Observation-Disclosures BAsE-WooDwARD
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-28
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OFFICERS COAT BIZ.

Manufactured coat in all-wool officers beaver
cloth-you know how warm that isl Wool
interlined, too. Big disc buttons. Chesterfield
collar. Midnight black. Sizes for you, 9 to IS.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-19
Gay oo's'
At Masonic
Nv CHARLES GENTRY

IF YOU have nostalgia for the
"ninctieS" then you can reminisce
10 your hearts content at the
Masonic Auditorium where the
corn is really green for the next
two days.
The Gay NineueS Radio Re-
vue opened last night TO a small
but enthusiastic crowd OF handle
har mustache and hustle lovers
who evidently listen with an eager
ear TO this companys weekly
broadcast.
Unfortunately, like so many
"a Ito shows which appear in per-
son. the characters lose their illu-
sionary qualities, Without benefit
Of sound effects. such a show as
this becomes. 10 the average OBJ
server, just another old time
vaudeville show
This is not Just true OF this par
ticular Offering. which is an
entertaining one. but of all that
we've ever looked at. rather than
simply listened 10.
Stars Of this particular produc-
ton are Joe Howard, the wonder
full S0-year veteran of the last
show circuits.
Lillian Leonard is a lovely girl
with a delightful voice. but she
should dress the part a bit more
for her visual audience, and lay off
the arias.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-19
Bergen S Secretary
Wed 8 Hrs, QuarreIs

HOLLYWOOD. May 10 QNS)
- Edgar Bergen's pretty secre-
tary. Toni Leland-St. John, knew
her second marriage was not 60
ing to be a success. A fortune
teller once told her.
Miss Leland-St. Johns mar
riage to actor Rod Cameron in IT,
juana. Mexico, Wednesday lasted
only eight hours. They separated
following a quarrel over a ham
and egg sandwich.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-19
Cabin Stars
At Adams
Nv RMENGARD PoHRT

WITH THE IMPOSTER,"
which opened al the Adams yes
terday, Jean Cabin, French star
of "Pepe le Moko' and "Algiers. 80
returns to the realistic type Of
role which suits him best.
The story. itself, is not novel,
being one of that well known class
which finds an escaped convict
making a new man of himself
under an appropriated name. This
type of thing possesses enough
adventure, however. TO provide
exciting entertainment. and with
new embellishments and setting is
quite pleasant to swallow except
for one over-wrought speech of
loyalty, by Richard Whorf.
This time Cabin is represented
as working man who has been
convicted of killing a policeman in
a strike and is sentenced 10 be
guillotined. He escapes during an
air raid on the prison, changes
Identity by taking the papers and
uniform of a dead French army
sergeant and makes his way to
Africa.
Here he joins De Gaulle, is re-
generated through the intense
fighting spirit of the Free French
and becomes a thoroughly accept
able and loyal member of army
and society even if his fraud is
disclosed and causes his loss of
officers ranking.
Cabins likeness Of the reform
ing but bitter victim of society
carries necessary air of outer
impassiveness and aloofness from
ma. dnc,rn fnr fr.,nndck.n
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-19
Modernized Film
At Cinema

"SEEDS OF FREEDOM, " an
English modernization of Eisen-
STEMS film classic, 'Potemkin, "
opened at the Cinema yesterday.
The story finds its locale in the
1871 last-ditch defense Odessa
when a guerilla leader seeks to
entertain some boys by telling
them a story which dates back TO
1905. The story he tells is that of
the crew of ship, the Potem-
kin. who rebel against the czarist
officers when they are fed decayed
meat.
The second film is Soviet From
tiers on the Danube" a docu-
film of the present war.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-19
Music Guild Concert

JOHN WINNER, flutist, will
be presented as the soloist in a
post season concert of the Detroit
Music Guild in the Institute of
Arts May % at $50 p. m. Mr..
Wummer will be assisted by Mil
dred Hunt Wummer at the flute
and the piano.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-16
NEW HURRICANE
 WARNING OKAYED

State War Administrator Henry D, M0sle announced today that the Air Raid Warning System Of ciyil- ian Defense in Connecticut will help disseminate warnings of any hurFlT cane actually believed to be ap- pr0aehing Connecticut The sery- lee has been requested by the Unit cd States Weather Bureau Mr, M0sle said,
 In his letter to local civilian de- fenRe officials MT M0sle said' While this information already reaches the public in a variety or ways the Weather Bureau IS anxious tO make dissemination of huFTieane information more extensive, Our communications and air raid warnF in, system are peculiarly wellssuit- cd t0 meet this demand, we nave therefore, told the Weather Bureau that we would endeayOf to assist them on the understanding that We will not be called on 10 do SO unF less in their judgment a real e'oeF- gllcy exists"
 m the event hurricane Yarplngs are 10 be sent out over the Air Raid Warning system the same pfoee' dure that Is used to alert the elyllr ian defense organizations VII De followed. However, each local war n0nneid has been asked 10 deter mine how hurTleane information IS tO be disseminated locally after ile information Is passed on from uhe state level,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-16
CITATION FOR
 DONALD SEARS Pond Hill Sergeant Radio Gunner on Flying Fort.
 ress in England

Naugatuck. Aug. le-Word has been received by Mir. and Mrs. Nah. lon Sears of Pond Hill that the unit in which their son. Tech. Sgt. Don ald Sears. is serving recently rec ceived a unit citation from the Pres ident of the United States. Sgt. Sears is a radio-gunner on a Flying Fortress. stationed In England.
 The citation reads: For excep- tional meritorious achievement while participating in sustained bomber combat operations against the en- emy occupying continental Europe. The courage, coolness. and skill dis played by these officers and enlisted men upon this occasion treference Is to the invasion of the continent) reflects great credit upon them and the armed forces of the United States"
 The unit also received a European theater of operations ribbon with two large stars. one for a group commentation by Gen. James Doo- little. and the other star. for the participation in the invasion.
 Sgt Sears also possesses the Air Medal with two oak leaf clusters and also a Good Conduct Award.
 He is the brother of Pfc. M. Rob- ert Sears. who was earlier this sum- mer reported missing in action by the War Department but later re- joined his unit somewhere in Italy. actually before the report of his being missing reached his parents.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-16
SCHOOL BUDGET
 UPPED S3,OOO
Appropriation of $92,OOO Submitted to Finance
 Board for Approval
BARBARA BRENNAN

Naugatuck. Aug. l6-The monthly session of the school board will be held Thursday at D. m. in the Futile house, after weeks delay. The delay was brought about to al- low all members Of the board to be present at the meeting.
 The main event at the meeting will be the appointment of a new high school teacher. Elizabeth Mee- gan. principal of Central Avenue school and Elizabeth Cass. high school librarian, are the two most prominently mentioned as candi- dates for the job.
 Transfers in the framnar school circuit are also expected to be dis- cussed and approved.
 Routine business, including the monthly financial report of the superintendent of schools. Harold E. Chittenden, will also be taken care of.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-16

The commissions recommenda- tions will be presented to the Beard of Warden and Burgesses at later date. Mir. Brophy said.
 L. Theodore Scott-Smith. engineer of Waterbury's planning commis- sion, will address the meeting. He will speak on zorling. which. War den Brophy said. is something the borough needs considerably.
 Listed in the completed-prepara- ton stage are a bridge to replace the present one on Union street, and a sewage disposal plant. Tn the de- sign stage is a new proposed bridge to replace the present Union City span on Bridge street.
 Since the Gem Theater and pos sibly other parts of the town hall structure are unsafe for public ass sembly. the possibility Of a new town hall has increased.
 A recreation building for Nauga' tuck has in the opinion of many residents been a crying need hers for years and enthusiastic support for such a structure appears prob' able.
 The two school buildings are be- lieved listed to replace some pres ent structures which are well ovel 50 years old. Ironically enough registration at the newest grammar school building here. Hop Brool school, has been the lowest amonl schools of its size here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-16
Borough Funerals

Naugatuck. Aug, i6-The funeral of Hugh W. Burns. 66. of 6l Pleas- ant avenue. factory inspector for the state labor department. who died Monday morning in St. Mary's hospital. Waterbury. will be held Thursday at 8:30 a. m. from the residence to st. Francis chuTcL where a solemn high Mass of re- quiem will be celebrated at Q o'clock, Burial will be in St. James eeme- tery. Friends may call at the resi- dence,
 The funeral of Mrs, Catherine lFerronel Nardello, of 499 South Main street. who died Saturday night at St, Mary's hospital. Water bury. was held this morning in Chi cago. H.. with burial in Mount Carmel cemetery, that city,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-16
JOAN p. OWENS
 GUEST AT PARTY

Naugatuek, August i6, - A birth day party was held Saturday after noon fo FJOan P, Owens at her home on Wooster street, Attending were: Mary Jane Burke. Milton Potter, Francis Morrow. Inga Raap, Arlene and Lou K0ska, Patricia chuyala, Elaine and Peter Rybinskl. Lorraine Shirley, Edna, Joan Howard and Jimmy Chapman, Wllm, Blanche and Bernard Raap, Joseph and Blanche Beekling Mrs. Chapman, Samuel and Edith Wa0d, Mary Kos- k0, Mary Ryblnski, and Clifford Fma and Norman owens,