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

eral chairman Of the parade and
Dale Adams assistant. Tiny tOtB
from the lower grades .rcsaed in
clown attire, and with many Of
theh exhibiting their pets were of
special interest to the onlookers and
made selection Of winners an ardu-
GUS task for the judges. as all Of
the youngsters were worthy of
commentator. Winners Of the con-
tests as selected by Chas D. Rowe,
Walter Neils, Merrill Tester, the
Rev. John OMalley, Fritz Mauer,
Paul Church and A. A. Wood, pa
rade judges, included: float, Queen
float, first, and Jaqueth & Charm
holm exhibit, second; in the pet
contest, Donald Patt placed first,
Richard Sheldon, second and Dor
othy Morrison, third.
Bob Brinton placed first in the
clown contest, Shirley Baenen, sec
ond, and Eleanor Jewell third. In
the poster contest entered by the
grades, Suzanne O'Dell, first, and
John Crotteau, second captured
awards for the sixth grade, Norma
Hafferman. first and Dick David
son, second in the fifth grade; Ida
Garrison, first, and Ali.e Martin,
second, for the third grade. Charles
Pilney, Danny Waylett, Donna Chal-
linor, Jackie Sahr and Eugene Ros-
enquist were winners in the second
grade, and Richard Anderson and
Margine Reid took first grade hon
ors for their posters.
Stage Show Successful
Seven acts participated in the
stage show directed by Bert Ska
koon in the junior high school dur
ing the Hi-Jinx evening events.
Crowded conditions made it impos-
sible for all visitors to attend the
show and it is planned to polish up
the acts and add several new num-
bers for public showing in the
near future. According to specta-.
tors, the acts presented displayed
marked talent on the part of both
students and faculty members who
were members of the cast.
Midway damned
Clearly indicative that Libby high
school gymnasium is inadequate to
handle a large crowd, was the mass
OF people who thronged the mid
day" to visit the sideshoWs and to
participate in the many concessions
arranged for entertainment. Among
the activities in progress in the
gymnasium were the freshman con-
cessions-ringing the goose, cane
toss, and roll wheel; the scphomores
sponsored the popcorn and confetti
counter, string pull, and African
dodger: members of the junior class
were in charge of the basketball
throw, the dart throw, and the
baseball throw; seniors sponsored
Mrs. Jack Midyett as the card read
er. and Mrs. Hal Hepner in the rcad-p
err, and the fish pond. A freak show,
originally planned by tie seniors,
failed to materialize due to the abb
sence of bona fide freaks in Libby.
A war stamp booth also was main
tanned
Alumni Active
Headed by Forrest [ DeRosia
the alumni horse racing attraction
at the carnival was concession
we'll patronized by adult visitors as
well as youngsters. Dexter Shau-
rette performed perfectly as COM
bination barker and starter" and
shared duties with Dwanc Daugh-
arty Lbs alumni now serving with
Continued on page 81
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-11-23
DEER CAUSES ACCIDENT

A car was completely wrecked
Tuesday evening, when Pfc. Myron
Moe sWerved to AVOID hitting
deer west of Cedar Creek. A front
wheel locked, throwing the car
around and rolling it over. Moe and
his companion suffered decorations
and cOntusionS
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-11-23

lose that old Christmas spir Here
who put in the full at Hoes
Libby tying sorting balng
ped all Of the country This Of the Hofrt yards
About so carloads Of Christmas trees shipped of Libby this
Ho their 18th Tuesday which
They had 80 and
here besides truckers contractors and their cutters
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-11-23
Obituary Of
Libby Youth Who
Died in Belgium

Paul Stuart Risley, subject of
the. following obituary, recently
gave his life in the service of his
country. He was wounded when as
a sapper, he was helping to clear a
mine field on the fighting front in
France. He died from his wounds a
few days later
Pfc. Paul pStuart Risley was born
January Is, 1924 in Lake Delton,
Wisconsin. The next year the fam
lily moved to Wisconsin Rapids
where Paul spent his childhood and
attended the elementary schools of
that place. During his school years
he was very active, contributing
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-11-23

Miss Eloise Ballinger of Whitefish
was a weekend guest or Miss Fern
collars.
Evening star., 1944-07-08
AIexandrians Asked
To Cut Use Of Water
SprinkIing Is Bonned
Due to Drain on Supply

For the first time since 1890, the
Alexandria Water Co. has asked
customers to conserve water by dis
continuing at once the use of water
for lawn or garden sprinkling until
further notice.
Howard Richards, company man.
ager, said yesterday that an all.
time high in water consumption wa.
reached Thursday when 1900 ,0O(
gallons were used, and that al.
though there is no lack of raw
water, the company is unable tt
treat sufficient amount to supply
the enormous demand created BY
the long period of dry weather.
The city's increased population, ir
addition to the large number o.
Victory gardens has created an un.
preceoented demand for water, Mr.
Richards said. The restrictions
might be removed in a week or II
days if sufficient reserve can bt
built up, he said
Mr.. Richards expressed conidenc,
that customers would cooperate ir
saving water, but recalled that ir
1880 it was necessary to enact ar
ordinance making it unlawful t.
use water for other than absolutely
necessary purposes. He said he ha!
been assured by city officials tha,
the ordinance can still be enforced
il necessary.
Evening star., 1944-07-08

showing he would return to an es-
|sential war Job. For some reason
the papers never caught up with
him. They followed him from camp
to the point of embarkation, tc
North Africa, to Sicily, Italy. and
finally back to hospital in this
country after the man was wounded
He returped to work, eventually
but couldn't get adjusted to the
comparative calm of the shop. He
wanted to work but couldn't and
so was told to take all the time he
needed and to come in whenever
he felt ready. He took of a couple
of months, and when he returned
he was his old self and quickly de-
veloped into one of the company
best men.
Milton Russell, 27, of 2l4 Tenth
street Sc, who lost leg at Kas-
serine Pass, operates a drill at the
plant. He worked for Briggs be-
fore going to war, but 1t was the
Briggs meat packing company
where he made sausages. John B
Farris, 5l08 Forty fourth street
NV, an inspector, was a sigma
Corps sergeant who saw service in
the Southwest Pacific. David Dinah
Is. of 1888 Fourteenth street NV.
who made orthopedic appliances fol-
the Army before getting medical
discharge, is another. You can't
move five feet in any direction with
out humping into an ex-seTvice
man. Most of those who aren't vet
erans of this war saw action In the
World War.
Those fellows don't give me a
minutes trouble" said Lube L.
Porter, plant superintendent
They're conscientious and like
what they're doing. I can use a lot
more like them
All of the service men are legion
naires and Mr.. Hardy makes it his
business to inform them OF the
rights and privileges they and their
families are entitled to in educa-
ton, disqualification and othe,
benefits. 1t is surprising, he said
how much they would miss If they
didn't get that advice.
Evening star., 1944-07-08
0PA Completes Plans
For Start Of Used
Car Ceilings Monday
Offers to Assist Buyers,
Dealers to Comply
With New Regulations

The District Once of Price Ad-
ministration stands ready to assist
individual buyers and dealers
affected by the new OPA ceilings on
used automobiles effective through
out the country Monday, District
OPA Director Robert K. Thompson
said today.
Mr.. Thompson, who yesterday re-
ceived pledges OF cooperation from
the Washington Automotive Trade
Association and the Keystone and
American Automobile Associations,
urged all car buyers to consult the
OPA used car lists available in all
local ration boards.
The two automobile associations
actively aided the OPA in final plans
for the new ceilings, Mr.. Thompson
said, and are ready to supply mem
bers and non members with in.
formation.
Meanwhile. the National Automo-
bile Dealers Association said the
national OPA considers the first 80
days OF the new ceiling trial period
and is prepared at the end of that
time to consider changes or modifi-
| cations in the regulations.
At a recent meeting of association
officials and Price Administrator
Chester Bowles, it was agreed to
hold another conference August IS
to study results of the first month
OF price ceilings on used cars and
draw up revisions If necessary.
The association pledged its 60.
operation and that of its dealer
groups.
Evening star., 1944-07-08
Frank Shomo Named
To Auto Price Panel

G. c. Wall, chairman OF the Fair
fax County Ration Board, today
announced the appointment OF
Frank Shomo, Vienna, to the board S
price panel in charge of administer
ing used car ceiling price regula-
tions.
The board chairman said Mr.
Shomo, a contractor, will assist both
buyers and dealers affected by the
used car price regulations when
they become effective Monday.
Mr.. Shomo urged prospective used
car buyers to follow these steps:
Get the facts about the car, such
as make. year. model. body type
accessories and specially built-ir
|overdrive or transmission. Give
these facts to the rationing ad.
ministrator who will determine the
ceiling price.
To get a certificate of transfer
from the ration board, since these
certificates must be presented In
applying for gasoline rations.
Meanwhile, Bernard C. Goodwin
director of the Roanoke district o1
the Office of Price Administration
said the auto ceiling prices are ex-
pected to place used cars within the
reach of more persons whose work
Is essential to the war effort.
Evening star., 1944-07-08
Alexandra Criticized
For e Bond Sules Loo

Calling the failure of Alexandrians
to purchase their quota Of "E" bonds
in the Fifth War Loan drive a dis
grace" William G. Illch, chairman
OF the drive, said yesterday active
campaign work will be continued
through July in an effort to meet
the quota.
Returns to date show SO per cent
OF the gross quota of s2,450, 900 pur-
chased. The "E' Bond purchases
amounted to $378,8 1862 so, or 42.l per
cent of the $900,0O0 quota.
The A.. B. & w. Transit Co. has
purchased $150,0O0 in bonds, and
other local and outside firms have
been making large purchases, but
the individual buyers are not doing
their part, Mr.. Illch said.
Evening star., 1944-07-08
lsNRatonmiq
&Remiinder5@,

Canned Foods, Etc.-Book No. 4,
blue stamps A-8 through Z-8 and
AS good indefinitely. Each stamp
worth 10 points.
Meats, Fats, Etc.-All meats except
beef steaks, roast beef and choice
cuts of lamb point-free. Red
stamps A-8 through Z-8 continue
good indefinitely for 10 points
each. Until further notice, three
red stamps will be validated every
four weeks instead of every two
weeks.
Points for Fats-Your meat dealer
will pay two ration points for each
pound OF waste kitchen fats you
turn in. The fact that lard, short
ening and cooking oils have been
removed from the ration list does
not mean fat collection is less
essential.
Sugar-Book No. 4 stamps 80, 81 and
80 valid for S pounds indefinitely.
Book No. 4 stamp 40 good for 5
pounds for home canning through
February %, 1945.
Gasoline-No. 10-A coupons good
for 3 gallons each through August
8. B-3, B-4, C-3 and ca coupons
good for S gallons each.
Shoes-A1rplane stamps / and 2 in
Book No. 3 good indefinitely for
one pair Of shoes each.
Fuel Oil-Periods No. 4 and S cou-
pons good for 10 gallons per unit
through September 80. Period l,
1944-5 fuel oil ration good now
for 10 gallons per unit.
Evening star., 1944-07-08

Extravagant spending of money
at home results in an extravagant
spending of blood in battle. Buy
extra War Bonds today to keep our
casualties to a minimum. Let's all
back the attack.
Evening star., 1944-07-08
Save This Newspaper

Many paper mills are shut
ting down for lack OF waste
paper to convert into cartons
for Army and Navy supplies
shipped overseas. Every pound
Of old newspapers and maga-
zines is needed. Telephone your
nearest school or notify some
school child In your block to
have your paper picked up.
Evening star., 1944-07-08

Apsenteeism at the Briggs Clari-
fer plant, one of Washington's real
war industries, has been reduced to
maximum Of 2 per cent, largely
through the influence of returned
servicemen who comprise about Is
per cent of the personnel, but there
are some headaches in getting the
GI-Joes back into normal stride
of civilian life.
veterans are good influence on
our men," said George c. Hardy,
personnel officer and a World War
veteran. Their experiences still are
so fresh in their minds they're glad
to have job with regular hours at
decent pay, to be able to eat lunch
without gun in one hand, and to
spend their leisure time as they
please. An employe who is dis
satisfied gets over 1t quickly after
talking to a veteran"
Fifteen per cent Of Briggs ATS
employees are veterans of this war,
and of that number 20 per cent
hold executive positions, which
seems to indicate that servicemen
are going back to their old way of
life without undue difficulty. Mr..
Hardy wishes the transition was as
simple in all cases as it has been
in the majority, but some troubles
go with his job.
A former employe of both the
Veterans Administrations opd IIpitod
States Employment Service, Mr..
Hardy also is assistant adjutant of
Fort Stevens Post, American Legion,
and is thoroughly familiar with
veterans problems. They have
plenty, many arising from ignorance
and others from trying to cut legal
corners. Some, for example, alter
discharge papers in hope of making
better impression on a prospective
employer. Others are emotionally
unstable, and this group constitutes
a complex problem.
Mr.. Hardy has handled a number
of psychiatric cases and some sim
ply couldn't straighten out their
mental twists. although the COM
pany policy is to make extensive
efforts to help them.
But the majority slip back into the
groove without hitch. There was
the one, for example, who was eligi-
BILE for discharge after reaching the
age of 38, and who asked the COM
pany to prepare the necessary papers
Evening star., 1944-07-08
Virginia Democrats
Meet; Fourth Term
IsPrincipaI Issue
Organization Leaders,
Headed by Byrd, Favor
Uninstructed Delegation
~ the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
ROANOKE, Va, July 8.-Virginia
Democrats met for their State con-
vention here today with interest
centered chiefly on whether or not
there would be an Endorsement of
the Roosevelt administration.
State organization leaders, headed
by Senator Byrd, are known to be
in favor Of an uninstructed dele
CATION which might be used for
bargaining at the national conven-
ton In Chicago. Also they are re-
ported not to be In favor of blanket
Endorsement Of the national adimis-
tration whose domestic policies fire.
quently have been opposed by Vir-
ginia representatives in Congress.
The State manager of the Com
mittee of 10O," Louis Reynolds,
Richmond, announced earlier this
week that his organization, formed
for the reelection of President
Roosevelt, had no plan to bring a
fourth-term resolution before the
convention.
Mr.. Reynolds indicated, however,
that he would be glad to see such
resolution"
No mention has been made by
members of any faction OF oppo-
sltion to the reelection Of State
Chairman Horace Edwards of Rich
mond, National Committeeman E.
r. Combs or Mrs. John Garland
Pollard, the national committee
woman. The convention must also
elect "a delegates to the national
convention-18 of them to be nomi-
mated in district caucuses.
At brief meeting last night. the
Democratic State Executive Com.
mittee proposed an amendment to
the party's plan for an executive
committee that would provide for
two members from each congress
sional district. one of whom shall be
woman. This amendment, which
would double the size of the execu-
tive committee, was to come before
the convention today.
The important Resolutions Com
mittee will complete the draft of
the Virginia party platform before
the convention is called to order this
afternoon.
Senator Byrd arrived here yes
terday and held conferences in his
rooms with numerous party leaders.
Among the other arrivals yester-
day was Speaker of the House of
Delegates Thomas B. Stanley, who,
II custom Is followed, will be named
chairman of the convention after
the keynote address which will be
delivered by L. Preston Collins,
| Marion. temDOrarv chairman
Evening star., 1944-07-08
Silver Spring Rotary Elects

Paul M. Coughlan has been elect
ed president Of the Silver Spring
Rotary Club, succeeding Admiral
Adophus Station. Other officers
elected were DR.. Claude Mitchell,
vice president; Sherman Stokes, sec
retary. and DR.. Frank E. Parker.
treasurer. Elected to the Board of
Directors were Admiral Station, Gra-
ham Hill and DR.. w. N. Mehring.
Evening star., 1944-07-08
Group Is Appointed
To Draft Bill 10 End
Dual Park Authority
Present Set-Up Does Not
Serve Best Interests
Of Toxpoyers, Is Finding

In response to a suggestion OF
the House Subcommittee on District
Appropriations that dual authority
over q public park system does not
serve the best interests of the tax
payers" the Commissioners yester-
day named q committee of city Of
ficias to prepare legislation to
remedy the situation.
The committee is headed by As
sistant Engineer Commissioner Jo-
seph D. Arthur, jr., and composed
Of Walter L. Fowler, budget officer;
Vernon E. West, principal assistant
corporation counsel; Capt. H. c.
Whitehurst, director of highways,
and Edward A. Dent, assessor.
Report Cited.
The subcommittee report, which
prompted the action, follows:
The appropriations con-
tanned In the District of Columbia
Appropriation Acts for this purpose
tparks) represent approximately SO
per cent OF the cost of operating
and maintaining the public park
system in the city and environs, the
remaining 40 per cent being con-
tanned in the annual Department of
Interior Appropriation Acts.
1T is the judgment of the COM
mittee that this dual authority
over public park system does not
serve the best interests of the tax
payers and accordingly suggests to
the District Commissioners that
legislation, which would in some
degree provide for a more definite
line Of demarcation in authority, be
sought through the proper legis-
lative channels"
The District budget for the fiscal
year l945 carried more than ST.
100000 for the National Capital
Parks, part of the National Park
Service of the Interior Department,
which Is responsible for the ad-
ministration, maintenance, opera
ton and improvement and protec-
ton OF the District park system. 1t
also has been designated by the
Recreation Board as the planning
maintaining and developing agency
on recreation units used by the rec
reation department.
No Others Like 1t.
The Interior Department appro-
priation for parks here is about
$45O,0O0. During the recent House
appropriations hearing, Chairman
Coffee brought out that this was
the only set-up in the country
where the park service is paid for
by the local taxpayers and not by
the Federal Government"
rs there any comparable situa-
tion anywhere in the United
States?" he asked Arthur . E.
Demary, associate director of the
NPS.
No, sir; not so far as the Park
Service is concerned
Mr.. Demary explained that the
Interior appropriation covered "the
areas which are really strictly ma
tional In character-for instance,
part of the Mall, Lincoln Memorial
and other memorials.
Evening star., 1944-07-08
Six Acres Of Pasture
Are Swept by Flames

Fire yesterday partly destroyed
approximately six acres of pasture
and woods on the Lowell Frazee
farm just of Central avenue neal
the Patuxent River In Prince
Georges County.
State Forest Patrolman E. w
Brickerd said the blaze started wher
a farmland attempted to burn 9
nest of bees. Fire companies from
Seat Pleasant, Capitol Heights. For.
estville, Upper Marlboro and Boule.
ward Heights fought the flames fol
more than three hours.
The Valley settler., 1944-12-29
Fire Destroys I)ui1
 Barn ot Ekl'Itno

The Dairy Barn at the Eklutn / Vocational School was comp le tel destroyed by fire 1t was loarnee to- day from Mr.More lander, the Super n- Itendent. The COWS however, were saved before the blaze got alon. too far, but all the hay and f cd IT. the loft was burned; whi ch incl ed many tons of chi cken, hog, and dairy feed as we'll as first grade IA Alfalfa.
 The smoke was first noticed at 5:l5 a.m. at which time the Super intendent rushed over and ilurrioly opened the stanchi ons so that the COWS could run free. About 800 bales of Alfalfa hay from adjoinini hay sheo were saved also.
 According to Mir. More lander, he nero will be placed on bid: next Iri- cay. There are Is mi lk COWS, 5 yearlings and l bull in the herd, also. whatever dairy ration, all fla nay, end baled straw that is le4 vi Il be placed on bid.
 The herd will be sold ot Fkl na and. II those who wish to make spection can see them at. the sc ol. There are some gopS producers g ng CEMS X 3g = S1N> Q DR G5I5S STR 4 e.lol.M. " HALL
The Valley settler., 1944-12-29
Ueddlng Bells

Mrs. Alice Swenson and Harry E. were united in marriage at the N0tanuska Valley Lodge in Candle light Ceremony cn December 23, at Dom. The Rev. Victor k1fsen of U . United Protestant Church off ciatee. The bride wore a browr crepe street dress with eccessorte es to match, and was attended by her sister Mrs. Blanche Strom who wore a green suit. The groom was attend e by Captein Frank Meyer of Fort Fichareson Only close fri ends attended the ceremony.
 Hrs. Alice Swens on came to the valley from Minneapolis over year ago. Harry E. Ryan came here from Wallace, Idaho. They plan to make their home in Palmer where they have a new house under con- structi on.
 
 NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR INFANTILE lIRALYSIS TO MEET THIS WEEK.
 The almer Chapter of the Infan- tile Paralysis Assoc. will meet wi tn Miss Ruth Havenor. at her apartment No. on next Wednesday :. Jfnuary 3,le45 at pom. NEW YEARS DANCE D! |O-- BUD .f.KEENAlrS <
 COMMUNi'
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-29
Detroit To Keep
Faith ID BaGaam

The story of BataaH +, Amcrt
can history written In the blood
of American youth.
II was just two years ago This
April 9 that Bataan fcll OK
hauSted and conquered. after %
days Of continuous pounding from
the numerically superior ia p
hordcs.
Many are tho eyewitness ac-
counts of that siege Outstanding
among these Is the story OF. Ii
Col Warren J. Clear, who os-
capped 10y submarine with the
army's confidential documents.
EXCERPTS FROM STORY
Here are a few Of the excerpts
from that story;
"Never in all military his
tory had men fought more
magniiicentlY than had our Own
soldiers, sailors. marines and
scouts in this desperate strug-
gle winch every mothers son
NJ them KNEW WAS IN inc enu,
hopeless
'In this fighting. many a sol
dier came 10 realize that self
conf dence alone was not
enough 10 sustain the human
spirit. They were all praying.
one sergeant remarked, with
out batting an eye, There are
no atheists IN foThOteS -.
SUCCUMBED TO DISEASE
"0He thing was never de
batcd their loyalty 10 the
United states and its institu-
lions. To them, their country
had their own virtues and vices,
their own spirit and aims. It's
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-29
Merit Medal Granted
John FaItonbridge

John Falconbridge. son of Mr.
and Mrs. l., Falconbridge l0054
Ward. today received a medal for
mcrltofiouS service from Director
Ernest +. Davis OF the safety and
traffic division of the Automobile
Club OF Michigan
John, who is l3. posted two of
ms patrol members 10 guard a
broken power transmission line on
his way 10 the Parker school
l27fl Elmira some weeks age
and warned other children 10 stay
clear Of the wire.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-29
Still tho Baby at 20

WAYLAND, Mas, March %
CUPb-M Mrs Martha Clifford Is 80
years old, hut she's still con
Sidered the baby Of the family
by her sister, Mrs. Hannah vii
iarug loo
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-29
likes Fried orasshoppers

CAMP COOKE, Cal, March %
CUP)-Cpl Lucio b Munar OF
the 11th Armorcd Division has a
taste for fried grasshoppers, a
great delicacN served on the Luz
zon islands. his home.