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H rALM DOWN YOUR
CURVES" It's done
with scientific exercise, use of me-
chanical apparatus, and skilled mas
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" THE HOUSE THAT
JACK BUILT" is the
place to go for luncheon or dinner
these warm balmy evenings. Just
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i" DO YOU LOOK AHEAD
JUST A BIT?" Do
you foresee how, all Of . sudden,
your chief aim is to look crisp
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BURST INTO COLOR

Put more color into your
clothes. Put more color into
your home. Put more color on
your children. Put more color
into your husbands life.
Get renewed sporkIe and ap-
peol from q session at the
hcirdressers. Try . new COM
foStoble feother hcircut oad
light up your face with q new
bonnet. Set off your ankles
with the new non -rotioned
eoIorful pIoy shoes Z. /. ond bok
as brilliont as q bird Of pora-
disc in striped cotton.
You'll soon be dining IN the
doylisht--sotherins GROUND in
garden, terroee and roof cofes.
This charming Washington Gus
tom is completely continental
--ond if you read on you'll find
listed shops thot feoture the
foshions thot reflect this leis.
urely spirit Of dining.
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6 TIME TO GET DOWN TO
EARTH l.. with your
country and seashore mainstays.
l.. FRANK COMPANY has the
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I" r UN-DON'T WALK
to the nearest bus,
taxi or phone!" One of them will
put you in touch with HEADS OF
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most COL
orful COL
lection of
p ! a y
cloth@
Helene e
has seen
r o u n d
Washing
ton. Play
suits with
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hat collection you'll find at $3.50.
Open evenings til 8.
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now til La
Dor Day-all
Tempt n 6 ly
priced. And
best Of all,
II you need
. hem rails
ed or q
tuck taken
in there's
n rhar0a
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I" WEDDING BELLs'"
Whether you are send
ing out invitations or announce
ments-go to BREWOOD, who
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Gated right down town, in the
heart of the shopping district. You
will be assured the ultimate in
style and quality if you entrust
your paper trousseau" to them.
There is an old-fashioned notion
that "the best comes high"-but
that certainly doesn't apply to
BREWOOD'S exquisite workman
ship. Their fine stationery and en-
craving departments are at your
service at all times. And so see
the wonderful assortment (the larg-
est, Helene believes, in town. OF
greeting cards for all occasions.
1877 G. STREET NV.
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starts promptly at l p.m.-so do
be on time. You'll enjoy the beau
ttful fashions, the stunning manne-
quins, the soft music, delicious
foods, and relaxing atmosphere.
For reservations-call Mr.. Arthur
INA. 1910.
" NO MORE COILEC-
TTONS OF USELESS
"ODD STOCKINGS" Not when
you take them to the STELOS
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COMPANY W hi C h
eradicates huns and
snags and m a k e
them precious again.
They also do inweav-
ing and reweaving,
repairing moth holes,
cigaret burns and
snags in silks, WOOL
ems and fine linens.
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" IT'S GETTING WARMER
49,. but you'll be cooler
in the lovely summer dresses, play
clothes and bathing suits that will
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O'DONNE ELLIS
SEA GRILL uses
but it's the
taste alone that
tells the differ
ence. Plan to go
for luncheon, din
ner or late supper.
Go while shop
ping or after the
theatre. It's a
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thickest, juici-
est mea tiest
hamburgers
d definitely a
mans dis h
You'll like this
delightful lit
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I" RINGS ON YOUR FIN
GERS :. and Ring
lets" on your toes" Yes, the shoe
illustrated here Is called the Ring
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Tie eating spot, too. It's fun. You
sit in high chairs and are served
the specialties of the house--by
swift barboys. They're open from
IL am. to 2 a.m.--so you can stop
IN for luncheon, dinner or supper.
It's particularly popular between 8
and IL pm. Folks who've stayed
too long at cocktail parties and
have missed their dinner-can get
piping hot foods-like sizzling ham
burgers, homemade fresh vegetable
soup, country-fresh eggs. Then add
The Top Rounder's famous tossed
green salad and yllmmy chocolate
cake to the order-and VOLTA! it's a
meal for the gods. THE TOP
FOUNDER is located just west of
Connecticut avenue-at 1735 L ST.
NV. Phone Elk. 0279.
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" IMITATION IS THE SIN
CEREST FORM OF
FLATTERY." Foods may be de-
scribed In the same words that
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must on your list if you enjoy
deliciously prepared seafoods. Go
alone-if you are alone. Or take
the whole family. This wonderful
restaurant occupies two large build
ings in the same block-with din
ing rooms galore. Ask the head
waiter to sit you at the Captains
Table. or in the Ships Cabin, or in
any Of the other Marine Rooms
Located at 1921 and 1907 E
STREET NV.
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Glove cleaning and repairing, too.
And pearl restringing. 6l3 18th
ST. NV.
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for alterations. FAY BROOKS is
located on 3rd floor Of the Ma
tional Press Bldg, 14th and r
SITS. Phone ME. 7144.
+" YoUR BEST BEAU
WILL LIKE THE TOP
FOUNDER. Every strong man
does because they serve the
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9@e..mAIvn !.
&~,st@@ HE-E"E

IS TOTHESLINE SOPHIS-
TICATES." You'll find
them at FAY BROOKS. Cool and
crisp cottons you'll wear from
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-09-14
Lieut.. Lompton Given
Military Funeral

Funeral services for Lieutenant
L. D. hampton, the first Libby "a
tality to be sent home for burial,
were held on Thursday, September
7, at the Gompf Chapel with Rev
e. Roy Fort delivering the address
and Major Chaplain Idso, who &C.
companied the body home from
Muros Field, Calf, conducting the
services. Music and singing were
by members OF the Methodist choir.
Members Of the Austin Reedy Post
Of the American Legion were pail
bearers.
The color guard and the firing
squad led the, funeral procession to
the Libby cemetery, where the fir
ing squad, under the direction Of
Gus Adamson, gave the salute.
Chaplain Vernon Crotteau said the
graveside prayer, and taps were
sounded by Harold Gompf.
AS is customary at military serv-
ices, the post commander and chap
lain folded the flag which had
draped the casket and presented it
to the nearest of kin, which was
Lieutenant Lampton's wife, Arlene.
The huge gathering Of friends and
relatives, many Of them from Eu-
reka, which could not begin to get
INTO the chapel. as we'll as the great
abundance Of floral offerings, was
significant of the admiration and
affection the community felt for the
young man and his family.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-09-14
Gives Health
Clearance Rules
For Libby Schools

The Board of Trustees in coopera-
ton with the City health officer
announces the continuation of the
policy under which children enter
ing the Libby public schools after
September is, 1914, will be required
to complete a clearance period Of
two weeks after their arrival in
Libby before being admitted to
classes. Such admission must be
accompanied by health clearance
statement from the City health Of
ficer, DIR. J. M. Cairns.
The plan Of isolating from the
school for two weeks period new
pupils who might bring various
forms of contagion into the COM
munity has proven its value and
effectiveness in a very definite
way in the local schools. The new
conner is also protected by health
clearance when he is admitted to
school, thus eliminating him as
suspect if an epidemic should APP
pear. The school nurse, Miss An
gela Huchala, has been instructed
to remove from rooms or classes any
child that may develop any symp-
toms Of unnatural physical condi-
tons. Such pupils will also be re-
CURED to present a health clearance
before readmission to school. In this
manner the school and health au-
thorities are better prepared to pro-
tect the community health
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-09-14
P| Ian Many
improvements
For City Park
Supervisor Submits Long
List of Suggestions
To Libby Council.
5000 PATRONIZE
POOL THIS SEASON

The children and older people of
Libby made 5000 visits to the mu-
nicipal swimming pool this season,
according to report submitted to
the city council by the Rev. H.
Hasskamp, who had charge of the
pool this summer. At the close OF
the season, Mr.. Hasskamp submit
ted a concise report Of suggested
improvements for the swimming
pool and athletic park. His sug-
,gestions are given below. In this
connection, it is timely to state that
city officials were highly pleased
with the manner in which Mr.. Hass-
kamp performed his duties during
the season. He gave the work care
full attention with gratifying results
to everyone concerned.
1t can be said that the city has
IN mind many Improvements for
both the pool and the athletic field,
these to be worked out from year
to year. Some Of these are recon-
mended in Mr. Hasskamp's report.
Others contemplated are a seeding
OF the athletic field and the build
ing of a cinder track for field day
meets Others will be made from
time to time.
Mr.. Hasskamp's report follows:
/. General repairs on swimming
pool and bathing house.
(a) Paint pool
(b) Install new cotton rope across
pool with floats.
(c) Elongate ladders coming out
OF pool Do not extend far enough.
I'D Paint bathing house inside.
(e) Purchase new pins with num-
bers for baskets. Many are missing
now. Perhaps can get these from
Jersey City Basket and Wire Co.
where baskets are purchased.
(f) Repair or install new locks on
dressing compartment doors.
(g) Install small cement wall on
floor between boys shower and foot
bath to keep shower water from
running into foot bath
CHI Install new instruction signs
for bathers. (See DR.. Cairns for
these).
Gil Other necessary signs should
be installed. paint better than pa
peri.
% Repair small screens in front
Of doors leading to girls and boys
showers. They are loose now.
(k) Install new CRATES in water
heater in basement. They are
Continued on page ~
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-09-14
Sophs Win Frosh
Week Contest

An easy victory was won last
Friday afternoon by the Sophomore
class at Libby high when Soph
teammates pulled the freshmen team
through water barrier arranged as
a part Of the freshman initiation.
Winning of the tug-of-War by the
second year students completed the
welcome" to Libby high Of the
newcomers.
Initiation of the freshman began
Friday morning with all of the first
year boys dressed as girls and the
girls attired as men, Stunts were
presented in the afternoon at an
assembly period, and was followed
by the tug-o f-war. Loss of the rope
pulling contest made it necessary
for all frosh class members to wear
some article of green color for one
week.
The annual mixer was held Fri
day evening with the majority Of
high school students and faculty
members present.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-09-14
Made
For Russian
Relief Work
Schools Organize to
Collect Old Clothes
To Go To Soviet Allies.
BERT SKAKOON NAMED
CHAIRMAN OF GROUP

Families of Libby will be asked
to share their clothing with the peo-
pie of war-torn Russia as outlined
by plan sponsored by various state
agencies including the office of The
State Superintendent of Instructicn.
The drive is to cover a period Of two
weeks beginning September n
Bert J. Skakoon is the newly up
pointed chairman of the Russian
War Relief drive.
The local drive was undertakes
following receipt of informatioQ
from Edward c. Carter, president a
the Russian War Relief, that tle
need of the Russians for every type
of apparel is mounting enormously
with every military victory. Soviet
relief officials, following up the Red
Army's swift westward advances.
find that the bulk Of the population
in the recaptured villages has been
reduced by German destruction ana
plumber to state of utter destito-
ton.
In letter to the local Russian
Relief Committee, Mr.. Carter said.
THE average American, who de-
spite wartime shortages today en-
joys life of luxury compared with
that of our Russian allies, finds II
difficult to comprehend the hard
ships and privations that they have
uncomplainingly endured to sustain
the brilliant accomplishment OF
their armies in the field"
Clothing and shoes are needed.
Mr.. Skakoon will be assisted by the
high school Civic Club in collect
ing, packing and shipping the mate
rial collected. One point stressed by
the Russian War Relief is that the
clothing must be such that it can
be worn without extensive cleaning
and mending. Dirty or completely
worn out material cannot be used.
Lincoln county's assignment is 3,255
pounds OF clothes and $50 pairs of
shoes.
Mr.. Skakoon asks that you begin
now to sort the material that you
wish to contribute and that later
notices will tell the people of Libby
how and when the collectors will
make their rounds.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-09-14
Tells Why
Charges Made
By Red Cross

Regular business was cleared
Monday evening at the South Lin
coin County chapter meeting Of the
Red Cross. Mrs. Kessel reported
only six navy kits were left to 60
out. Mrs. Noel reported 10 cases
served in the Home Service depart
ment which took 16 hours of work
She suggested that it be called to
the attention of the public that wives
and children Of navy men might
have medical care at Farragut, with
the exception of dental work
Some questions regarding charges
by Red Cross clubs have come to
the chapter and letter from
Charles A. Soaring, regional direc-
tor Of Chapter Service writes US
the following. "As you know, the
only charges for any service of the
American Red Cross are made in
the Red Cross clubs. These are NOM
inal charges for meals, snacks, and
lodging which are substantially be-
low actual cost. The Red Cross does
not wish to make even these charg-
es, but has done so at the specific
request Of the army, who felt that
this practice was desirable, because
our soldiers are comparatively high
ly paid and better provided for than
those OF other countries
You are probably aware that
u. S. O. clubs in this country oper-
ate on similar basis to Red Cross
clubs overseas; that is, charges are
made for items obtained in the
snack bar and for lodging facilities.
Entertainment, refreshment, and
other items are without charge"
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-09-14
Jury Frees Indian
Charged With
Killing Deer

Ike Buckskin, the Indian who had
been held on charge of having il
legally killed doe and faWn, was
tried before jury in Justice Wal
lace's court Friday. He was found
not guilty.
Buckskin admitted killing the doe
and faWn but set up as a defense
that he and group of Indians who
were picking huckleberries south of
the city were hungry and had no
other means of procuring meat. He
also set up as further defense the
claim that under an ancient treaty
the Indians have the right to hunt
and kill deer at any time
1t is admitted that under treaty
signed between the Indians and the
u. S. government back in the sos,
the Indians were given the right to
hunt as claimed on the headWaters
of the Kootenai, Columbia, Flathead
and Clarksfork rivers. All of which
poses a problem in law. There are
Montana statutes that prohibit an
Indian hunting at any time off the
reservation and also a statute pro-
hibiting an Indian to carry gun.
Those who oppose such a freedom
for the Indians contend that if it
is granted there will be nothing to
prevent them from slaughtering the
deer at any time of the year. These
people hold that Indians should be
obliged to observe the state game
laws the same as the whites.
All Of which brings to mind a
case of several years ago in the state
of Washington. An attempt was
made to keep certain Indians from
fishing within designated distance
of dam in the Columbia, such fish
ing being prohibited by state law
The Indians produced a treaty
signed in early years by a repre-
sentative Of the United States gov
eminent and the Indian tribe
whereby they were assured the
right to fish the Columbia at any
time for all time to come. The case
was carried to the supreme court
of the United States and the Indians
were sustained in their contention
by the supreme court.
1t is said that the Indians have
a fund Of several thousand dollars
set aside to eventually carry test
case to the u. S. supreme court to
determine their rights under this
treaty.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-09-14
SALVAGE PAPER BURNS

The salvage paper which had been
stored in the concrete building be-
longing to Mrs. Cliff Clay Of Troy,
in the downtown section of Libby,
went up in flames last Thursday
afternoon, completely destroying
the building
The fire department stayed there,
for several hours keeping the sur
rounding areas dampened while the
fire burned itself out, as it was use
less to try to save the building.
Although the origin of the fire
has not been determined, it is
thought, said Fire Chief Wood, that
a grass fire east of the building
which was presumed to have been
set by some careless smoker, aided
by the strong wind that day, jumped
to the building and ignited the
paper.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-09-14
Smoker
Causes. Bad
Yak Fire

What was unquestionably a
smoker-caused fire broke out at 2.26
Monday afternoon on the Yak
highway about 80 miles from Troy.
It was in cedar slash at the mouth
of Spreak creek and fairly explod-
ed, its spread was SO rapid. AL
though men were on it in a short
time, the heat was so intense that
at first little progress could be made
in fighting it. A pump was used
for time but the fire soon spread
over too large an area to make that
method of fighting effective.
200 Men Fight It
Part of the j. Neils logging crew
at Troy, the Drury logging crew at
Troy, the J. Neils planning mill crew
from Libby, and some of the tie
mill crews from the north end of
the county were moved onto the
fire. In all, there were 200 men
soon fighting the fire, of whom so
were German internees. In this con-
nection, it should be said that this
man-caused fire was responsible for
the calling OF $50 men from an es-
sential war industry in which the
largest possible production is
Two bulldozers were used on the
fire, one from the j. Neils plant
and one from the forest service.
z5o Acres Burned
The fire was brought under con-
troll by 10 o'clock Tuesday morning
after having burned over an esti-
mated $50 acres. During its raw
ages it burned a barn and garage
on the Palmer place. the house be-
ing saved. Mr.. and Mrs. Palmer,
original owners of the place, are
buried on the ranch and the fire
burned over their graves.
Late Tuesday afternoon another
smoker fire broke out on the J..
Neils logging operations in the Troy
district. Ten men were put on it
and it was soon under control
AAether Scar
This Yak fire leaves another
ugly scar along the beautiful Yak
road" said Supervisor Klehm I'VE
contemplated, as one Of the forest
SERVICES pest war projects, con-
struction Of u camp ground just be-
low where this fire burned--in a
beautiful cedar, park-like area. The
proposed site was within 200 feet
of where this fire started.
The men of the forest service
are concerned about another matter.
The bird season of two days opens
next Sunday. This fire shows what
can happen. We are wondering if
the people will use the utmost care
while in the timber or will we have
another bad fire started by care
lessness over this week end2'
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-09-14
Democrats Choose
Lester Lobe as
Stote .Choirmun

The democrats of Montana per-
fected their organization for the
1914 campaign and adjourned their
convention Sunday night at Lewis
town.
Lester Lobe, Helena lawyer, was
elected without opposition to sue
coed Arthur F. Lamey as state chair
man. Lamey had held the position
for six years. Mamie Nance Birney
was elected vice chairman and Mrs.
r. r. Purcell of Helena secretary
Randall SWanberg Of Great Falls
presided as permanent- convention
chairman and Congressman James
+. O'Connor acted as temporary
chairman and delivered the key
note address.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-09-14
Harmon Saw
Fighting
In So. Pacific

LIST Lieutenant John P. Harmon is
spending few days visiting his
parents, having recently returned
from the New Guinea area after q
years service Of navigator In the
Air Corps.
Lieutenant Harmon wears the Air
Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters
which is significant of the type OF
service he has seen, the medal be-
ing awarded for long or hazardous
missions He was a member of the
crew Of Liberator B-24 operating
off New Guinea, and although he is
not allowed to say what his assign
ments were, they operated entirely
at night and always over water,
against Japanese shipping. The
night operations were extremely
dangerous, because of the tropical
storms which are very severe at
night, thunderstorms often shaking
the wings of their plane, and be-
cause they were sometimes forced
to fly over forbidden areas by a
shortage of fuel or such, and as a
result were often unidentified and
had to combat their own anti air
craft fire as well as that of the
enemy
Theirs was the only heavy bonn
bardment outfit operating out of
that territory, and their missions,
which sometimes lasted IL and 10
hours, took them up to Truk, Ra-
baul and the southern Philippines.
Each plane operated on its own,
teamwork being impossible in the
sort of operations they undertook.
The maximum bombing altitude Of
their planes is 1000 feet, which is
mighty low, when it is common for
most bombers to unload at 10000
to 10000 feet.
One instance when the crew of
The Powers Girl, as the plane was
called because the co-pilot was a
Powers model from New York, felt
they were fortunate, was on a re-
turn flight with a load OF water
melon and fresh eggs (great delica-
cies to group Of men who existed
on dehydrated foods entirely, with
the exception of fresh mutton,
which they could not eat, and oc-
casionally a can of SPAN which
they would get from the Navy
docks) The plane was forced to
make crash landing which
smashed it up completely, as we'll
as the Watermelons and eggs. AL
though the crew bemoaned the fact
that their highly priced fresh foods
were destroyed, they were thankful
that they came out of the wreck I'M
hurt, although it was necessary to
chop two of them out with axes as
they were pinned underneath.
Since returning to the States,
Lieutenant Harmon read where The
Powers Girl collided in mid air
with a Japanese plane.
Lieutenant Harmon said the ma
tives of that region are not far re-
moved from the cannibalistic state,
still wearing bones in their noses,
etc. and wearing very few clothes.
They are extremely black, and it
is impossible to tell their age. One
oddly that he never found the rea-
son for, was that the single men all
seemed to dye their hair red As far
as taking sides in the present con-
flict, the natives appear to favor
who ever is occupying their terri
tory. The most cherished trading
piece" is deck Of cards, for which
they will work two or three days.
They know how to use the cards, al
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-09-14
HOUSE ALMOST TOTALLY
DESTROYED

The house on Montana avenue,
belonging to Fl. B. Wallace, which
burned yesterday, is almost totally
destroyed. Mr.. Wallace believes it
to be beyond repair. The building
was covered by insurance The fire,
the origin of which is unknown, got
a good start before the fire depart
ment was notified, no one being
home at the time.
Mr. and Mrs Warren Num- had
just moved into the house about
two weeks ago, Mr.. Num- being on
the local school faculty.
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hough their games are peculiar to

though their games are peculiar to
us.
The climatic conditions are such
there, that the tents is which they
live have to be replaced every six
weeks because they rot from mil
dew.
The Lieutenant will leave Monday
for Santa Monica, Calf, where he
will report to a rehabilitation sta
ton, prior to entering a rest camp.
He expects to be assigned to some
camp within the States for short
period at least.