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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-10-26
Poles Being Set
On Power Line

Manager A. v. Dunkle of Troy,
Of the Montana Light and Power
Company, was in Libby the first of
the week and reported work pro-
crossing nicely on the power line
from the Lake creek plant to Libby.
About five miles of poles have been
set this way from the power plant,
poles are being erected out from
Libby, and crew of expert line
men, who arrived Friday, are equip
ping the poles with crossarms, in
sulators and braces. In some places
holes for the poles are being shot
in rock. A sub-station at Troy has
been set and one at Libby will soon
be under construction, said Mr..
Dsnkle. Wire for the line is ex-
pected to arrive soon.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-10-26
Gives Dinner in
Honor Of Two
Forest Officials

Major Evan w. Kelley, who re-
Gently retired as regional forester
Of Region No. of the U. S. ma
tional forests, and his successor, P.
D. Hanson, were in Libby Tuesday
comforting with Supervisor Klehm
of the local offices of the service
and going over parts of this district.
Tuesday evening the two visiting
officials, Supervisor Klehm and
from II to Is local men were guests
of Walter and George Neils Of the
J. Neils Lumber Company, at din
ner served by ladies Of the Presby-
terian church in the church parlors.
The dinner was fine one and after
its serving the group gathered be-
fore the fireplace in the parlor and
spent most enjoyable evening in a
social way and in discussing many
phases OF the forest industry.
Major Kelley expressed himself
as very much Of the opinion that
there are to ~. far-reaching de-
velopnfefSs ii Numbering and allied
industries following the war. Be
cause the cream of the timber crop
has been cut off, he is convinced
there will be gradual but increas-
ing use OF timber species that have
been more or less neglected because
they were not so popular with the
public as some other types. This
brought for the conclusion in the
discussion that eventually there
would be an increasing demand for
larch, of which there is large local
supply.
Another point mentioned by Ma
jor Kelley and others during the
conversation referred to the in
creasing use of lodgpole pine fol-
telegraph and telephone poles anc
similar uses. 1t is said they are dis
placing cedar poles in some districts
| The pine poles are first treated be-
fore being put into use and there
after have comparatively long life
That is another specie of which
there is an unlimited local supply
all of which means another resource
for this district eventually.
Major Kelley also referred to the
heavy demand for plyWood and be-
lieves more of that should be man.
ufactured in this district. He sees
no reason why it should not be. Ret.
erence was also made to the need o.
finding new sources Of pulpwooc
j timber. The major is inclined to The
belief that that will become a flu.
ture industry here; the pulpWooe
being produced from local forest.
and probably shipped to papermills
Major Kelley stated that the fores
! service had received numerous in
| quiries from important papermil
interests inquiring in respect to thu
possibility OF procuring pulpWoo1
from this district
| Many other phases Of forestry
were brought out during a couple
of most interesting hours, all o
which gave those present glimpse
INTO development that may posi-
bly, come to pass throughout Thu
area in the not-distant future.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-10-26
erriers Win
Over Troy Trojons

Libby high school Terriers sank
their teeth into the Troy football
team ALA in game played We'd
nesday afternoon on the Libby field.
The first half of the game was
played six-man style with the Libby
gridsters taking the period 81 to 8.
The second half Of the game was
played with LINEN teams, with Lib
by adding 20 points to its score,
and Troy adding six points for a
touchdown.
The Libby Terriers will leave Sat
urday morning for Poison where the
annual grid classic with that school
will be held under the lights that
night.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-10-26
Libby Youth
On i. 5. Ship
That Is Sunk

Mr.. and Mrs. H. B. Wallace were
saddened Wednesday morning
when they heard over the radio that
an aircraft carrier on which their
son Joseph is stationed had been
sunk in battle with the Japanese in
the Pacific. The sinking OF the ship
was definitely admitted but there
were conflicting reports as to the
loss OF life from the sinking.
Joseph is pharmacists mate and
had been in the service over 16
months. He is 10 years old.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-10-26
Judge Erickson
Pays Libby q
Short Visit

Following lunch at the First Ev.
Lutheran Church, Judge Lett Erick-
son, democratic candidate for gov
ernor OF Montana, was introduced
Id "a audience Of about 20 possooa
by James Mahoney, chairman, yea
terday afternoon at the Moose Hall.
He said that the thrift practiced
by Governor Ford during his admin
istration was often thrift placed in
the wrong places. The savings in
state expense created by the cut
ting of the 2-mill levy from the
general fund was passed by the leg
islature despite opposition by the
present governor, said Erickson.
Thrift, as practiced at the state in
stitution at Warm Springs, said
Judge Erickson, was criminal. II
elected, Judge Erickson said he
would work for decent appropria-
tons for the institution. 1t was not
because Of lack of cooperation from
the legislature that Governor Ford
failed to supply the necessities of
the institution, said Erickson. He
said the legislature provided Gov
rnor Ford with $4,000 more than
he asked for 1t was because Gov
ernor Ford was trying to enforce
savings in the wrong places.
The present state game commits
sion came under attack by Erickson
for their attempt to solve wild game
predatory animals, ETC., by research
and feeling only contempt for the
practical knowledge of those who
| live with the wildlife at their back
doors.
| When asked to comment on the
truth of the matter concerning his
absence from court and being in
the employ of the National Media
ton Board, Judge Erickson said il
is true that he was called by the
National Mediation Board in the
years 1941 and 1913 to serve on q
board of referees, which can be
comprised only Of judges of SUI
preme courts. He said he felt hon
ored at the request of his services
and made no secret of going at those
times, calling in reporters and tell
/ ing them of his return each time
Lac dlSo d0liiiltGd tiidt dullilS llls
absence in l943, that court was ir
session for three weeks during hi;
absence, but that no hearings came
up at that time. Judge Erickson
said that at the same time he was
serving as referee, Chief Court JUS
4 tice Johnson, republican, was also
serving as referee. The only en-
dorsement that Judge Erickson has
is that of the Montana Council for
Progressive Political Action, the
same endorsers of Governor Ford
four years ago, according to Erick-
son. Judge Erickson stated that the
PAC does not endorse state candi-
dates, only national, and so the
propaganda about him, Judge Erick-
son, being endorsed by the PAC
is purely propaganda.
Following Judge Erickson
speech, Mr.. Mahoney presented Vic
let M. Eastman, who is the demo
cratic candidate for state suprin-
tendent of public instruction. Miss
Eastman spoke briefly on the pub
lies privilege of condemning the
schools and said she believes con.
nemnation to be a good thing, ir
that that is the only way in which
we can correct what may be wrong
She said that if and when elected
she would be working with Judge
Erickson, and she knew that Woulc
be working for the fundation of ths
American way of life and its bet
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-10-26
RECEIVERS STOLEN CAR

The 1889 Ford coach belonging
to Stuart Risley, which was stolen
some time ago, was caught up with
by the sheriff at MADEIRA, Calf Cor
don Hugh Reynolds, 18-year old
youth of Pasco, Wash, is being
held in custody there, and the F.
B. |. viii take care of prosecution
for exporting vehicle across the
state line.
1t will be up to Risley to get
the car back here himself.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-10-26
FINED FOR KILLING MOOSE

Walter Wuest was tried in Justice
Of the Peace Wallace's court Friday
charged with the illegal killing of
a bull moose in the Wolf creek dis
trict on the opening day Of the deer
season. Young Wuest pleaded guilty
and was fined $500 and costs. He
gave as an excuse for his action the
belief that the animal was a deer,
and the court was of the opinoin
that Wuest was telling the truth
Game Warden Wiley Of Kalispell
made the arrest.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-10-26
Libby Club Is
Now Chamber
Of Commerce

After having borne the name of
the Libby Commercial Club for
many years, that organization will
hereafter be known as the Libby
Chamber of Commerce, following
action taken to that effect at
business meeting of the club held
Friday night in the Community
Room.
The new president, Merrill Test
er, presided in an efficient manner.
He called on Secretary Dexter Shau-
rette for a financial statement,
which showed several hundred dol
lars In the club treasury He also
reported present membership As an
even hundred, the peak membership
having been l42 before the war.
This is considered good record
and President Tester complimented
his membership committee for their
good work. He said they went out
with list Of 20 prospects and carne
back with 18 new members.
Historical Notes
One feature of the program was a
report by committee chairmen of
historical features of the clubs life.
Walter Neils, reporting for the high
way committee, said he had run
through an old minute book and
found much of interest. The present
club was organized on Sept. 8, 1919,
and good roads committee named.
One of their first requests was for
the erection of a sign at the Gran
tie creek road intersection directing
tourists. The mention of tourists in
those early days was humorous but
now and then one wandered into
this district even then and on 0.
casions had lost his way and ended
up in the Cherry creek district
Hence the need for sign.
Mr.. Neils recounted experiences
in contributing $75 one year to the
National Parks highway, $50 the
next year to the same organization
and $25 the third year to the Theo-
dore Roosevelt highway organiza-
ton without deriving much benefit
First Real Money
Then along in 1922 this district
began to see its first highway re
suits. At that time, VIM. M. Cady
a Libby resident and a member Of
the state legislature, obtained ar
appropriation of 100000 for high
way between Rexford and Libby
Later, in 1927, came the first gaso.
line tax, cent tax, which was
later raised to cents. In working
to put over referendums and other
highway legislation, Lincoln county
always stood high in support of airy
Such legislation.
Mr.. Neils then recalled that pres
ent highway plans call for the fol
lowing construction as soon as wal
conditions make it possible:
To complete the highway to thu
Idaho line, with the expectation tina
Idaho will complete its part Of th'
highway to junction; new bridge
at Libby and also a new one a
. Rexford, and completion of highWa,
) No. 81. This work has been prom
Used by Governor Ford and the pres
, ent highway officials.
Discusses Indian Problem
E. M. Boyes spoke on game mat
tiers. He brought up the Indian qucs
Continued on page 81
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-10-26
Libby Is
10 Have New
Hospital Bldg.
DIR. c. ]. Martin Releases
Contract To New
Corporation.
PLAN TO BUILD
AT END OF WAR

On May Is, 1928, contract wa1
entered into with DR.. Charles ].
Martin for the medical, surgical and
hospital care and treatment OF J.
Neils Lumber Company employees
and for which each employee paid
$3.50 per month. That contract has
continued in force until October
Is, when DR.. Martin asked to be
relieved of those obligations after
having served the employees Of the
company and other people Of the
community for nearly is and hall
years; in fact, longer than that be-
cause DR.. Martin was in practice
here before the contract was en-
tered into.
A new corporation has been
formed to take over operations OF
the hospital-St. Johns Lutheran
Hospital, Inc, and articles OF incor-
poration have been filed for that
purpose All of the trustees and of
ficers Of the corporation are men,
bers of st. Johns Lutheran church.
DR.. ]. M Cairns, who has been con-
nected with the hospital for several
years, will now have complete man.
agement of it. The Rev. H. Hass-
kamp will be secretary of the cor
poration and will handle its busi-
ness affairs.
A new contract has been entered
into between the new hospital cor
poration and the ]. Neils Lumber
Company for the care and treat
ment Of the lumber company EN-
ployees at $3.50 per man per month,
lin compliance with the provisions
Of the Workmen's Compensation Act
Of the SKATE of Montana.
An additional physician will be
secured just as soon as competent
man can be found, probably not un-
til after the war. For the present
DR.. Cairns expects to handle all the
work alone with the assistance OF
secretary to take care of the Of
flee work. The new secretary ill
arrive within a short time.
VIII Build New Hospital
| st. Johns Lutheran Hospital, Inc.
will build new hospital just as
soon as possible after the war.
While WPB limitations now prohibit
such construction during the al,
it is hoped that progress of the war,
especially in Germany, will permit
lifting of those restrictions to such
extent as to permit beginning Of
construction next spring. That, Of
course, remains to be seen.
The hospital will be modern in
every respect and suitable to the
needs of the community and county.
Dr. Cairns says present plans con-
template hospital with capacity
OF about % beds. The building VIII
be about story and a half, with
most of the hospital equipment such
as wards and private rooms, sur
I gerry and solarium on the first floo..
The kitchen, heating plant and sim
liar features will be in the base
ment with a ramp leading onto the
upper floor. Plans also include
grounds of about block in extent,
which will be Handicapped and with
drives and other utility features.
Several sites are under considcra-
ton.
Plans for the building will bc
drawn by one of the outstanding
hospital architects of the country. It
is understood he is already work
ing on them.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-10-26
HARMON-NELSON

Miss Eleanor Nelson, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Nelson of Scobey,
Mont, and Lit John P. Harmon, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. John d. Harmon OF
Libby, were married at Scobey on
October IA. They left for Muroc.
Calf, where the bridegroom is with
the Army Air Force.
The bridegroom is son of Mr..
and Mrs. John Harmon of Libby and
grew to manhood here. Many friends
will wish him and his wife much
happiness.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-10-26
Troy Man Missing
In Action Is
Prisoner of War

Mrs. r. E. Clay just received this
telegram from her son, Earl Bart
lett, in Portland, Ore.
Telegram
Mrs. R. E. Clay, Troy, Mont.
Richard prisoner same camp as
sergeant just returned prisoner
ship.
Signed Earl.
Richard Bartlett has been miss
ing since November IL, l943, and
this is the first word she has had
from him.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-10-26
EXCELLENT PEARS GROWN
LOCALLY

This newspaper is indebted to
Elwood Brown for four of as fine
pears as we have seen in a long
time. They were grown in Libby
by Mr.. Brown and have a fine
flavor and color. The four pears
weighed not quite three pounds
Which shows conclusively that this
district can assuredly produce fine
quality pears.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-10-26
Contempt
Case Again
Postponed
Reason Is Desire
To Avoid Turmoil of
Political Campaign.
is ATTRACTING
NATIONAL ATTENTION
BY HARRY L. CARLSON

BIZ HAIRY l.. CAHLSON
United Press Staff Correspondent
HELENA-W.R)-With less than
two weeks remaining before tie
1914 general election, Montana 3
political pulse quickened today a.
national, state and county candi-
dates intensified their campaigns
toward final appeals to the voters
Various nationwide polls were in
dicating the closest electoral vote
for President in history, and Mon
~.ssosssssss.s.sssssss.sss
POSTPONED AGAIN
HELENA, Oct. 25.-The Montana
Supreme Court has ordered post
poned until November 20 the con-
tempt prosecution schedule for
next Monday, of George Niewoeh-
ner of White Sulphur Springs so
that it will be "unaccompanied by
the heat and conflict of a political
campaign
tana's normally insignificant four
electoral votes rose to the impcr-
lance of possible deciding margin
for either President Roosevelt or
Challenger Dewey.
NewsWeek's October poll of lie
political experts throughout the
country showed a decided trend t.
Dewey, with Montana still in the
doubtful Roosevelt column. T. e
magazines survey gave Roosevelt
$50 electoral votes to DeWey's 272,
with So toss-up. A presidential
nominee needs 266 to be elected.
The extent to which both parties
were wooing sman-vote states was
displayed in Montana. which has
had visits from both Dewey and his
running mate, Gov. John w. Brick
er OF Ohio, and the Democratic vice
Continued on page 81
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-10-26

terment, since the schools are that
foundation.
They left Immediately following
their speeches, as Judge Erickson
had to make radio address later
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-10-26

Wood blocks-a different shape
for each candidate-Were used re-
Gently in voting for officers of an
association of blind workers.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-10-26

Establishing typical Tree Farm
may require an investment of as
much as 100000 for BODYBUILDING
alone.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-10-26
Harvey Person
Rescued From
Philippines

In the Post-Intelligencer, Oct "a,
is an article concerning the rescue
of Harvey Person, a former Libby
young man, who had been reported
missing about 2l2 years ago. He
was one Of the SO Americans first
to be rescued from the Philippines
after surviving the sinking Of an
enemy prison transport, General
Mas Arthur's headquarters an
nounted in dispatch.
Mrs. Louis Person, Seattle, mother
of Harvey, who has not seen her son
since September, 1941, when he left
for the Philippines with the air
corps, said she received one letter
from him written enroute and a
second sent out by the last nurses
to leave Battan. Since then she has
received only two prison cards.
1T seems as if everything good
has happened to US just lately" she
said.
Saturday my husband and / took
our oldest son, Ernest, an air corps
private first class, to, the railroad
depot. He's stationed at La Junta,
Colo, but he'd just had a furlough
at home.
1--WE were standing together just
before his train left when up walked
my second son, Stanley, an appren-
tice seaman just through training
at Farragut The two boys hadn't
seen each other for eight years.
Stanley just had few minutes here
between trains, and when he could
not get us he called my daughter
on the phone and she told him
where we were. 1t was SO lucky.
"And Of course, the first thing
both of them asked was, What dc
you hear from Harvey?' / wish
there was some way of wiring them
today"
Stan Person was home about two
weeks ago to see his wife and family
before being sent out. Mrs. Star
Person received a telegram from the
War Department Monday telling hel
unrVroxy vryoc cofo in -
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-10-26
COURT HELD

District court was held last Fri
day with Judge Dean King presid-
ing. Only probate matters were TAX
en- care of. Judge King will be here
again November 8 to hold court
Evening star., 1944-04-16
|Agnes CnHeen,
@. ". Harmon
Are Married

Miss Agnes Emily Culleen, daugh-
ter OF Mr.. and Mrs. William Ellis
Culleen, became the bride last eve
ming of Mr.. George w. Harmon OF
Charleston, w. Va, son OF Mrs
Harmon and the late Mr.. George w.
Harmon Of Silver Spring.
The candle light ceremony took
place at 8 o'clock in the Woodside
Methodist Church, with DR.. Ralph
D. Smith of1iciating, assisted by 1t.
Ernest r.. Bryan, u. S. N. r.
White flowers and palms were
used effectively in the church, and
program Of music was given pre-
ceding the service by Mrs. j. N.
Shauck, organist, and Mrs. Maxwell
Adams, soloist.
Escorted to the altar and given in
marriage by her father, the bride
wore a gown Of white satin and
mousseline de sole, with a bertha
effect of lace. Her veil Of illusion
was held in place by rosebuds and
she carried white roses.
The brides attendants were her
two cousins, Miss Marie Biting and
Mrs. H. Rudolph Williams, and Miss
Norma Harmon, cousin of the BRIDE
groom. They wore dresses Of tafIeta
in shades Of dusty rose, yellow and
light green, respectively. Their
Dutch hats matched their gowns
and they carried arm bouquets OF
roses to blend in color with their
costumes.
Mr.. Reginald F. Alexander Of
Bethesda was the best man and the
ushers were Mr. Lloyd Harmon,
cousin of the bridegroom, and Mr..
William B. Cullen, brother of the
bride.
After reception at the home of
the bride for the families and
closest friends, the couple left for
wedding trip. They will make their
home in Charleston. The bride
attended Wilson Teachers College
and the bridegroom is a graduate of
the University of Maryland. He is
employed as a chemical engineer.
Evening star., 1944-04-16

nee served In the army In 1889 and
1910. He has published many In
teresting books and has contributed
much to art and history In French
and foreign reviews.
Friends of the members Of the
alliance and students Of French
who desire to attend the lecture
may communicate with headquar-
ters, telephone North 6823.
Evening star., 1944-04-16
Concludes Vacation

Mr.. Hugh Herndon, Sd, who has
been spending the spring holidays
with his parents at their home in
Virginia Forest, has returned to
Warrenton, where he is attending
school. Arriving the last of the week
for visit at the Herndon home was
Mrs. Herndon's father, Mr.. William
Wallace Farley, who is en- route to
his home in Albany, N. Y, after
spending the winter in Palm Beach.
Evening star., 1944-04-16
Lecture Tomorrow
|Af Sulsrave

The Alliance Francaise Of Wash
1ngton will have its seventh and
last lecture Of the season tomorrow
afternoon ut 4:30 o'clock at the
Sulgrave Club, when Prof. Jean
Seznec of Harvard will talk on
"LEnfant dams la Literature Fran
caise."
M. Seznec, being q prix dc Rome,
has taught at the Institut Francois
in Florence and later was appoint
ed director Of that institution. He
previously had taught in the Uni
versities Of Marseille, Cambridge
and Santander. AS q lieutenant
In the Chasseurs Alpins, Prof. Sez-
Evening star., 1944-04-16
Given

Mr.. and Mrs. Paul A. Stuart en-
tertained at musicale Friday night
at their home in Falls Church spon-
sored by the Music Study Club. The
proceeds were for the benefit Of the
War Mothers.
Evening star., 1944-04-16
Returns Home

Mrs. Helen L. Brashears has re-
turned to her home at 44O0 Six
teenth street after spending the
Easter season in Atlantic City and
New York.
Evening star., 1944-04-16
MISS NORRIS.

MISS NORRIS.
Foster Photo, Richmond Va.
Betty Banks Norris, to 1t. q. g.
Harry Lee Arrest, jr., U. S. n,
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Arrest OF
Arlington.
The bride-elect is a graduate
of the Marjorie Webster Junior
College. 1t. Arrest attended
George Washington University
and was graduated from the
United States Naval Academy in
the 1943 class. Since his gradua-
ton he has been on active duty
in the South Pacific.
Evening star., 1944-04-16
Betty B. Norris
Is Engaged

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter D.
Parks Of Kinsdale, Westmore-
land County, Va, announce the
engagement of their niece, Miss