The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-10-19

Eureka schools. He held this posi-
ton till illness compelled his resig-
nation last August. 1t was during
his superintendency that Eureka
fine grade school building was con-
structed.
On September rs, 1912, he was
married at Libby to Miss Frances
Leary, who survives him.
In addition to his school work,
Mr.. Price, who was Mason, was
/ active in various local organizations.
For a number of years he was chair
man of the Eureka Red Cross. Dur
, ing the first World War he was
one of the dollar-a-year men, posi-
ton in which he took great pride.
No teacher was ever more beloved
by his students than was Earl Price.
The following we'll illustrates the
love and esteem his pupils felt to-
wards him. As stated above, his
birthday was October II, Column
bus Day Columbus Day is one of
Montana's school holidays and the
day is observed by special exer-
cises. 1t is a common custom for
many teachers to ask the pupils
what the holiday Stands for. In
variably many pupils would answer
the question by shouting, Mr.
Prices birthday" On the day of the
funeral the students of both the
grade0 and high schools filed past
the bier, and many burst into tears
as they cast last look upon the
stilled features of their beloved
teacher.
Earl Edison Price will be long
remembered by the Eureka people
and by his former pupils now scat
tered throughout various parts of
the United States Many of his
former students are members of the
armed forces in the present World
War, some having attained high
rank in the service.
GRANGE LOSES A BROTHER
Tobacco Valley Grange met in
regular session in the G. Y. O. hall
Tuesday night with Master Orval
West in the chair. Due to Christmas
tree harvesting our attendance was
smaller than usual.
Sister AlversOn gave favorable
report on the lunch served at the
harvest dance. She also urged we
patrons to collect every bit of schap
paper for the new drive. Several
sandwich suggestions were given,
emphasizing vitamins. Easy, eco
nomical Christmas suggestions were
given.
The Janitor committee gave re-
port. We voted to pay Mrs. Morgan
her desired amount.
Brother Lyn Purdy reported the
Harvest dance as being very sue
cessful. Brother Klinke gave ia
vorable report on the Harvest sup
per. Sister Elsie Helms reported on
the ice cream and pop sales.
After some discussion we de-
cided to elect building committee
to take charge of any propositions
that might arise in regard to OBJ
tanning y Grange hall. BY paper
ballot we elected Bros. Mackey, Le-
narz, George Shea, ST., Erickson
and Klinke to serve on this com
mittee.
Master West announced that the
State Grange planned lengthy dis
cussion of the cooperative.
A communication from Little Bit
ter Root Grange. was read pertain
ing to radio programs. Brother Mac
kew announced that Clarence Dier-
man was sponsoring demonstration
and program on Victory Machinery
at C. Y. O. Friday night, Oct. Is, at
800 p. m. The Grange agreed to
serve the lunch that Mr.. Dierman
was preparing.
We were saddened by the death
of Brother Murray, Mr.. Price and
Dolores Green. We extend our sym
pathies to the families. The Grange
voted to sponsor the school lunch
funds as they did last year with
Sister Swing taking charge.
Due to absence of candidates, the
comforting Of degrees was post
poned. The literary program opened
with the Grange singing Darling
Nellie Gray Brother Mackey read
a poem, "Oh to Be Mule" Lecturer
Elsie Helms announced that the
week Oct. 8'to IA is fire prevention
week. Sister Drake reported on
Care Of Chimney, Stove Pipes,
Lamps and Matches
Sister Roose read an article on
Care Of Rubbish and Trash" Care
of Electrical Wiring and Equip
ment" was presented by Sister Al
verson.
For bit of humor, the men were
instructed to sing Long, Long Age"
while the women sang, "Springtimc
in the Rockies"
Two teams were chosen fOrAthp