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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-03-23
Officers School
Conducted
By Grange

The regular meeting OF the koo-
tenai Valley Grange on Friday ev-
ening last, was devoted mainly to
routine business. The lecture hour
was given over to Drill Master
Flovd Bowen for rehearsing degree
drills and work. Action in regard to
future plans for the Juvenile
Grange was laid over until the next
regular meeting. A birthday lunch
was served by the ladies consisting
of cakes, ice cream, and coffee. The
tables were prettily and approprl-
ately decorated for the months of
the year and members were seated
according to their respective birth
days.
On Sunday an officers school,
conducted bv State Deputy A. G..
Mackey, assisted BY Past Master
Howard Helms of the Eureka
Grange and Pomona Lecturer, Eliza
beth Oneal, was held In the Moose
hall. Those attending this meeting
derived much useful information re-
garding Grange work and methods,
which will be Of great benefit to
our local Grange.
GRANGE REPORTER.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-03-23

Pfc. Clarence (Jim) Shafer. Once
more the Red Cross is lauded Tor
the fine work it does.
Somewhere in England
Dear Sir:
Received a copy of your paper
today, and you may believe 1t was
surely welcome.
The people here are sure nice TO
the American soldier. They take him
into their homes for some very fine
dinners, and do everything posi-
BILE to make him comfortable
One thing we sure appreciated
was the fact the American Red
Cross served us hot coffee and
doughnuts. They served them to US
at our port of embarkation, at the
point of debarkation and the other
day when we were on hike. |
don't know of anything soldier
appreciates more than that, when
he's tired.
The sun has been out every day
except once when it rained. We've
had nice weather. At the present,
I'm five copies behind on your pa
per, but am expecting them any day
now. Keep them coming, as they are
the one thing | wouldn't want to
lose.
Sincerely,
p. F. G.. Clarence (Jim) Shafer.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-03-23
ATTENDS LUMBERMEN'S
MEETING

Earl Switzer, head Of the retail
department of the J. Neils Lumber
company. attended a tWo-day con-
vention Of the Montana Retail Lum-
bermen's Association held in Mis-
soula Friday and Saturday He was
elected one of the three-year di-
rectors of the association. A. A.
Kind of Helena was chosen presi-
dent.
A number of prominent men
were present for the program. J.
E. Mackie of San Francisco, west
ern manager Of the National Lum-
Der Manufacturers association,
spoke on Lumber Fabrication Ar
rives," and Charles E. Harmon Of
the Northwestern National Bank Of
Minneapolis on the topic, Postwar
Installment Financing Shaping Up
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-03-23
w. o. T. M. INITIATES

Mrs. James Parker, graduate re-
gent presided at the regular meet
ing Of the w. O. T. M. Tuesday
night.
A new member Mrs. DIN De
shazer, was initiated into our chap
ter. Mrs. James Brown sponsored
the candidate.
Following the business session,
the hour usually spent in enter
tainment was spent planning the
dinner that will be served by our
Organization to the Rod and Gun
Club on April l.
Many more finished articles were
turned in to Mrs. R. H. Brennan, to
be returned to- the Red Cross sew
ing room.
A delicious lunch served by Mrs.
Howard Thompson brought another
enjoyable evening to close.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-03-23
Review oToIstoyss
War and Peace"
Before Junior Women

Mrs. Raymond Bleich, vice presi-
den of the Junior Woman's club.
was in charge of the March meet
ing. Mrs. Gildea OF the Senior Wom-
ans club distributed citations to
several members for their outstand-
ing work in selling War Bonds dur
ing the drive. The members voted
their annual pledge to the Red
Cross drive. After the regular bus
mess, the meeting was turned over
to the Book Review division of the
club for the evenings program
In keeping with the theme of the
remainder of the sprogram, Mrs.
Walter Neils, accompanied by Inez
Ratekin, sang delightful selec-
ton of Russian ballads.
Mrs. Ned Joughin gave an un-
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-03-23
CIVILIAN FOOD SUPPLY
FAVORABLE

The civilian food supply for the
next few months appears to be more
abundant than for the same period
last year, the Department of Agri-
culture reports. Potatoes and cab
bage head the list of really abun-
dant foods over most of the country
Other products include carrots,
beets, spinach, peanut butter, shell
eggs, grapefruit and small oranges,
frozen baked beans. citrus MARINA
lade, lard, canned green and Waxed
beans, frozen vegetables, and can-
ned peas and tomatoes.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-03-23
HONORED ON BIRTHDAY

Mrs. Joe Baenen was the guest
of honor at the George Baeth home
Friday evening when number OF
her friends were asked in to help
celebrate her birthday. A delightful
evening was spent playing pinochle
with Mrs. Frank McClain claiming
high score and Mrs Smith Reid
taking the consolation prize, after
which the many nice gifts were
opened.
A delicious lunch carrying out the
St. Patrick's day motif was served
at late hour to the IA ladies'
present,
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-03-23

Pvt. Donald Stanley writes from
Camp Davis, N, c., requesting a
change in address of the Western
News. He says, Il enjoy getting the
Western News and reading about
all of the fellows. l like Carolina
all right, but it can't compare with
Montana
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pival have
received word that their son, DR..
Paul Pival, who is with the navy
at Bremerton, has received a pro-
motion from lieutenant junior grade
to first lieutenant.
Fort Knox, KY, Mar 22.-The
Red Cross blood bank is richer to-
day by 70 pints of blood donated
by an entire class of Armored
School students, including Pvt. Rob-
ert C. Mccain, Libby.
A committee of three men from
Tank Mechanics Class No. 119 pre-
scented. themselves to their company
commander and, on behalf Of every
member of the class, offered to do
nate blood The offer was relayed
to the Red Cross and was accepted
gladly
The 70 soldiers We're taken to
nearby Louisville, where they gave
a pint of blood apiece at the Red
Cross Blood Donor Center.
The following V-Mail letter was
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-03-23
Thursday, March %, 1914

usual review OF Tolstoy's War and
Peace, After presenting the in
dividual characters of the book, she
gave the outstanding points of the
story. To complete the Russian set
ting Inez Ratekin played selection
depicting joyous sleigh-ride,
which brought the evening to a
close. A lunch was served.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-03-23

Hot and spiced beets are good.
Lift the cooked beets out Of their
liquor. Mix the liquid with corn
starch, sugar, allspice, and vinegar
and cook slowly until it thickens.
Add the beets and butter, or mar.
qarine. and heat.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-03-23

The following V-Mail letter was
received by the Western News from
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-11
DEFERRED WORK

Although expenditures for main
tenance Sll25,925 during the
l2-month period, the company
took cognizance Of the fact that
certain jobs would have 10 be
postponed until materials and
manpower We're available and set
aside Sl92 900 in a reserve for this
purpose These funds are invested
in government bonds
During the year the properties
Of the Big Rapids Gas Co. Me-
costa Pile Line Co. American
Michigan Pipeline Co. and Ameri-
can Production Co were acquired
and S2.012 900 were expended for
betterment-of service and extern
Slons. the major part of this going
for new distribution facilities To
serve added customers.
During the year the long term
debt Of the Michigan Consolidated
Gas Co. was reduced by payment
at maturity on Aug. ! Of S790.000
principal amount of serial notes.
In addition. the company paid off
all Of It's short term notes. which
aggregated S1450,000 at the start
OF the year
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-11
Build Super-Bomber

Fisher Body today revealed
Secret which has been ont for
some time that il is producing
maior part OF the armys new
super bomber. the Bog In
Cleveland the connection Of
Fisher Body with the super
bomber IS well known II was
originally scheduled 20 be built
in The new Cleveland plant but
was ,infted away from there
20 make room for the all-Gen-
cral Motors super fighter de-
signed by Don Berlin
Fisher Is building major as
sem blieS ard parts for the
bomber and eight other Of ITS
plants IN Ohio and Michigan are
contributing 90 the program.
The B-29 rs described as the
dcadlicSt OF the long range
bomberS with FIRE power and
load capacity far greater than
the FLYING Forts or Liberators.
This is The fourth plane pro-
gram undertaken by Els or
Body. II builds parts for the
Forts. major assemblies and
parts for the B-25 Mitchell
bomber and is jooIung up for
the fighter Job 'in c. veland
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-11
Foreign Exchange
Detroit Livestock Market

Livestock prices generally
showed small gains during the
week Just closing az the Detroit
Stockyards. Demand was broad.
est for fat lambs. COWS and good
fed steers and heifcrS. while bulls
were hardcSt 10 sell late IN tine
week The hog market showed
little change, either in receipts OF
prices
CATTLE Week sslsble receipts 300
Trading was fairly active on slaughter
steers. heifers and COWS, With clearance
good as the week closed Fed steers and
heifers, rliei strouE to 25c higher COWS
fully 15C higher Bulls closed without
dependable outlet az CSC or more lowet
prices. Stocker and feeder cattle were
scarce firm Good 20 choice Oq5-lb,
Michigan fed steers topped AZ SIS 90,
several qf0-1 05Q-lh loads SIS %. bulk
eoof steers and heifers SifH15 common
20 medium grades. Sl1a13 so Beef cows
huiked ~ S. 25 ~ few best TO $40 80
Gamers ana cutters bulked al s. s.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-11
Gas Company
Nets 4 Millions
During Year

Tho Michigan Consolidated Gas
Cos net income for The year 1913
of S2,5332O6 was virtually I'M
changed from S2.529934 net Of the
previous year despite a sharp in
crease in federal taxes, President
William G. Voolfolk disclosed to-
day in his annual report
Although the provision for fed
eral income and excess profits
taxes had 10 be increased 10
S4026,417, up S1965 306, a sub
Stantial rise in the revenues from
the sale of gas 10 industrial GUS
toners enabled the company 10
maintain its earnings at the previ-
Gus years rate, he explained.
The gain in the industrial divi-
sion accounted for more than half
Of the overall increase in revenues
of S3.35S. 25l. During 1913 the
company sold 36. $40 500. 600 cubic
feet of gas for S31074 99l MS com.
pared with $1,000 f26 600 cubic
feet for -S2zzl6rz1Q IA year
1912
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-11
The Real Inside

Interested in knowing one
actly What Henry Kaiser plans
10 do IN Michigan
The purposes OF ihc Michigan
Kaiser Company were listed
with the state aS follows
To man1f7'ure handle deal
IN contract for or oiher"i-e
acquire import export adNer-
tiSc promote, Introduce 9l>irIb-
ute buy or otherwise dispose of
for itself or for any other or
others any and a'l anuiac-
tuTcd products merchandise.
personal property and subjects
OF trade or commerce of every
kind and. nature or any rights
or interests therein or thereto
and 10 create establish build
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-11

AAH'fI fhf'
The Evansville plant, which
jacobson took over from scratch
and built into one OF The biggest
ammunition producers IN the
country, was recently cat back
hard forcing The layoT Of about
80 Per cent OF us working staff
Each of those cut from the pay
roll received = personal letter
from the general manager, CIV
ing the reason for the layot1.
In addition. each was called 10
hi. departmental supervisor s.
office and told personally the
why's and whoreforcS Of reduced
production schedules
But that wasn't enough. Other
indu>trc, in Evansville and
surrounding areas We're informed
Of the layofS and invited 10 set
up hiring Offices right IN The
Chrysicr plant In this way,
the workers were able 10 get an
interview for a new job as soon
as they turned IN their badges
on tho old, Job Tho move is be-
letcd In many ot The employees
getting placed without much
DELAY
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-11
M. S. Rukeyser
M S. Rukeyser
Public Spending High
Inn EnratiOHled Fields

Of the distortion Of the national under
total warfare found the rush TO spend dollars IN
raOned activities.
Competition among buyers is keen from coast at all
escapist activities including movies legitimate plays, restaurants,
night clubs and tracks.
Initiation exists in mind we'll the mathematical
computations quantity of money existence
Those pay high for their diversions Society
inclined the long premiums 10 those who
buck the trend.
Thus generally speaking the invested dollar nowadays VIII
the dollar currently spent
theory make current funds available
spending deferred time usually with Increment
as a reward for the contemporary pains OF abstinence
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-11
Stocks Resume
.Uptrend; Rails
Again Feature

NEW YORK, Feb. II GNS)-
The stock market resumed its up
swing al the opening this morn
ing, with rails again the feature.
Trading was active and gains
ranged 10 large fractions.
Southern Pacific. the most ac-
tive issue on the board yesterday,
continued in demand opening frac-
tlonally higher on a 5,000-share
sale Rubbcrs, SteeiS, and avia-
tons were up fractionally, with
L. s. Rubber gaining a on rs
higher earnings report
North American was higher and
active in the utility group, while
oils and motors were steady to
firm
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-11
Auto
Nazi Science Fails
TO Make Tires
Entirely Of Buna S
BY SILER FREEMAN

Despite the claims Of German
science and the Nazis' long
study Of synthetic rubber. they
have not yet succeeded in maxi
ing an all-Sypthetic tire A
report Just submitted by four
scientists 10 the a m erie n.
Chemical Society on captured
goods reveals that the Germans
are using a varying amount of
natural rub Der in different
parts of tie synthetic rubber
tires. just as American manu-
facturers are doing.
The four scientists who
analysed the captured tires de-
velopcd special methods Ia de-
teruTuc- hOwmurh synthetic and
how much natural rubber each
contained. OF 10 tire trcads
analysed one was entirely PLAN
tation rubber and nine were
Buna s. on which the Nazis
depend principally IL IS pre-
sumed
or 10 tire carcdSSeS, all con-
tanned from 20 10 lee per cent
rubber. The tubes were 70 10
100 per cent natural rubber and
cushions also were largely OF
natural rubber With only two
years OF experience with syn
thei4c- rubber. American lire
makers have made aS much If
not more progress. than Ger
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-11
Natural Gas Use
Curbed in West

NEW YORK. Feb IL Sixty
natural gas distributing companies
in a siX-state area were forbidden
by Office of War Utilities 10 make
deliveries from Feb. IA 70 March
81 10 commercial or industrial
customers who have adequate
standby facilities capable Of burn
ing fuel other than natural gas or
hquefed petroleum gas
The companies affected, located
in Missouri Michigan. Illinois, In
diana. Ohio and Kentucky, draw
supplies from Panhandle Eastern
Pipeline Co. which moves sub
stantial quantities Of natural gas
eastward from Texas and Kansas.
Curtailment Of deliveries to
these states VIII make larger
quantities of gas available 10 APP
palachian area. where a shortage
Of natural gas is threatening war
production
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-11
Scarcity Whets the Appetite TO Buy

The spend unratoned places results IN part from
inability spend alternative activities such As auonoDe Joy
riding purchase OF cars washing rrgeraor other
household appliances variety Of other products
entirely ncrdcted for the duration ana "hch
are available n stricted quantities.
the appetite to buy, with ne"Sprnt restricted
advertisers 10 get newspapers
and periodicals accept account ct the
advertising Spiing competitive media
In various fields where the supply IS less than
the demand byers reversing procedure and
do Institutional advertising IN
trade publications manufacturers with the tact nat
desirable longterm outlet Tor necnandsc
for buyers 20 entertain statesmen
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-11
; State Executives
Named WPB Aides

The regional War Production
Board Of five has received word
that three Michigan men have
been named 20 WPB industry ad-
visory committees.
B A. Nagelvoort. Renown stove
Co. Of Owosso. and Leo 3 Grant,
Dow Chemical Co. OF Midland
have been named to the magnc-
stun sand casting industry adj
visory committee Ralph a Hay
ward Kalam azoo Vegetable
Parchment Co, Kalamazoo, has
been named 10 the vegetable
parchment paper industry adWs-
DRY committee
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-11
Illinois Power
Sells Bonds

DECATUR. H.. Feb. II CNS)
The Illinois Power Co has con-
Guided a private sale Of S63.000,-
600 first mortgage and collateral
trust per cent bonds, due 1873,
with 30 institutional investors, 10
was announced today by Allen
Van Wyck, president.
The bonds were priced az 10l
and the First Boston Corp. acted
as agent
The power company also has
negotiated the sale of S5000000
one 10 five-year serial notes with
the Chase n ational Bank and
Guaranty Trust Co. Of New York
City and the Harris Trust a. Saw
inpS Bank of Chicago.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-11
On the
business
Front
BY WARD SCHULTZ
Detroit Times Financial Editor

Thousands Of corporations
forced TO the financial wall dur
ing the depression will attain a
new tax basis under tax bill
now awaiting President Roose-
velt'S signature
II will mean a tax saving 10
these groups estimated IN some
government quarters 10 amount
to as much as S150,OO0000 in
1914.
Provisions are threefuici
accompanies emerging from
bankruptcy and reorganization
proceedings are permitted 10
use the capital structure Of the
predecessor company for TAX
purposes, that is. for computing
invested capital under excess
profits tax law. for figuring de-
probation and i'm computation
Of capital gains and losses
2-The tax laws Will not
recognize any gain or loss 70
new corporation resulting from
exchange of seeHrAie, between
new and old companies, except
that gain due 20 transfer OF
money or property IN addition
10 securities viii be recognized
and subject 10 tax
3 Similarly. gain on loss 10
stockholders and creditors par
ticipating IN the new company
is not 10 be recognized for TAX
purposes
'fFthc bIfft permits ttt1r--frrcftrSf0r1-
of the adjusted property basis
in computing taN liability only
for taxable years beginning
after Jan. l. 1913 II applies
however. 10 firms emerging
from bankruptcy or reorganlZa-
tion in fiscal year beginning m
1884
The amendment has tho effect
OF Freezing for tax purposes
the status Of security holders
involved In exchanges which
took place before Jan J. lai3=
IF tho question of "A security
holders gam 90 iosS has been
settled by court order or hy
other legal methods for termi-
mating such disputes Tho results
~ these settlements arc 40
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-11
HIT CITY TAX

Referring briefly TO the e1evying
of an excise tax by the City of
Detroit amounting 10 20 per cent
on gross revenues. but not TO eX-
coed the revenue which would
otherwise be subject 10 federal
excess profits tax. Voolfolk said
that in the opinion of the COM
pany'S counsel the tax was invalid
and unenforcihle and would be
contested in the courts.
At the close Of the year. the
company had 2060 I'm ployes.
Voolfolk said that 305 members
Of the personnel had entered the
armed forces, of which two have
lost their lives in the service of
the country.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-11
Dividends Declared
By u. s. Rubber Co.

NEW YORK, Feb y GNS)-
United States Rubber Co has
declared a dividend Of s. a share
on the s per cent noncumulative
first preferred stock Two of the
81 are TO be paid on March TO
10 holders of record on Feb p.
and the remaining s. on June 9
10 holders OF record May 26. Pay
mentS are TO be made from earn
ingS in 1913.
Directors also declared a divi-
dend of 80 cents on the common
stock from the earned surplus as
Of Dec. 81 1913 This dividend Is
payable March 10 10 stockholders
OF record Feb. - of TINS year.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-11
Dividends

Sausage bulls sold late st s. 10. a few
good heaVes t0 $40 so
CALVES Weeks salab's receipts I $50.
Broad demand az s'rong prices quickly
absorbed Vealers Choice brought SlI
sparugly huu good go choice Si6 So.
most medium Sl4rl5 So. common. S1tu
10. culs. s. no.
HOGS Weeks salahle h.teiAts Ne 800
Little chance developed throughout the
HOG market this week. Receipts were
about ike week Az, and prices steady
Pracrcsl top apo uuIk, for good 20 choice
2oo-300-lb, hogA was Sf3 Some $50
$50 ihs sold slowly az Sl2 ~ II so.
hulk 3S0-26p lbs active sis OF13.b5.
few Si3 30 most liO-t6n lbs SIT ~
II 90 sowY buiked az Si1 IL 90. some
medium down 20 $40
SHEEP Week salabie receipts 3 500.
Slaughter lamhs sold s'ropg to Csc higher
and sheep % soc up rs supplies dropped
to famine volume Good 20 choice fed
native lambs brought Sl5.75 Is so latter
price practical top Medium 20 good
lambs made So So 10 30. common 20
medium SIi 50at4 cuus S1dll; good
TO choice fat ewes brought $3.50 so. a
few u SS1j, top. Common snd medium
cashsd At 90 5T.5o sne euis At $3.50 8.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-11

graduate of Purdue is active in
engineering circles here He is
Secretary-trcaSurer OF the De-
troit section of the American
Society of Mechanical Engineers
and a member Of the Army Ord
nance Association He holds
many patents covering process
and machine developments IN
the rubber industry.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-11
Cost-PIus Philosophy Of Wartime Industry

HaeHaHy attitude deep seated, and u comes part
from the philosophy wartime industry.
vigorous runaway the charac
genuinely competitive appears TO be weak
ened in wartime
Contractors plus fixed fee for wartime prod
become compacent toward rising costs
Likewise. retailers OPA limitations 20 normal
legitimate marpS tend Al times 10 lose their
customary trying comb the marts Of the world
we'll pay for products
new augmentation legal 10 take normal markup
price Thus high wholesale tend to
swell the dollar volume retail.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-11
Shipments Of Steel
Plates Set Record

NEW YORK. Feb. IL Ship
ments Of steel plate from mills
reached a new high in January
totalinC 1.173l64 tons, against
4 1863 196 during the previous
record month of December. 1913
WpB reports However. steel
production during january fell
about 2600O tons snort of The
anticipated goal largely as a
result of strikes and SlowdownS
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-11
Lift Ban on Scales

WASHINGTON. Feb. IL The
War Production Board today re-
moved the ban on production Of
commercial scales for use in retail
trade and will permit production
of the scales up to 40 per cent of
1871 production.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-11
Airlines Traffic Gains

United AR Lines January
operations totalcd 81 1892 100 rove
nue. passenger miles. as against
20536. 800 for January OF last
year ATplanc miles We're ] sd
$50 as compared with 1903 35l.
"A gain of rs per cent.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-11
Plan Aids Workers
Charlie Jacobson former sales
manager Of Chryslcr division,

n as started
so IN @ I hing
new as gen
eral manager
Of the Chrys-
Ter Evansville
ord n anCG
plant II is
an idea that
should be
adopted a II
o y q r 7 h q
count try 10
help worker