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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-03-23
TROY TID-BITS

Walter Mason returned Wednes-
day Of last week after spending a
week in Spokane on business.
Superintendent Norman Korn
spent from Thursday until Sunday
at Helena where he attended the
state convention of the M. E. A.
Mrs. Thomas Smith left Sunday
to spend several days in Spokane.
Martin Swanson went into Spo-
kane Sunday to visit his mother
who has been ILL.,
Mrs. Don Eckoff of Whitefish was
a week end visitor at the Russell
Baeth home.
Mrs. Russell Anderson returned
Monday after visiting her sister in
Spokane for two weeks.
Mrs. Ernest Gilchrist and daugh-
ter, Connie, spent from Friday I'M
til Tuesday here from Kahspell Wis
ting relatives.
Mrs. James Wiesman of Whitefish
visited here with her daughter,
Mrs. Gene Carr, and her family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Henrichs of Lib
by visited friends in town Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. Stirl Thornton re-
turned last week from Los Angeles.
Mrs. Luther Wilcox left last week
for Spokane to visit her daughters,
Mrs. Hazel Seamen and Mrs. Pearl
BerPeSOn
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-03-23
ST. PATRICK'S DANCE

The annual ST. Patrick's dance
given Saturday night by the ladies
of the Catholic church was well
attended, the total proceeds being
s16170.
Door prizes were won by Mrs.
Jack Burns, Mrs Nick Tune and
Mrs. Richard Smith The 5-lb. beef
roast was won by Mrs. Melvin Hol-
brook and numerous other prizes
from the Victory Grab Bag were
won by those present.
Mrs. Loren Hamil and Mrs. D. L.
Jackson served on the dance COM
mittee.
The Gym was most attraetively
decorated with st. Patrick's theme.
Assisting Mrs, Hamil and Mrs. Jack
son with the decorations were Jim
and Paul McCracken, Walter Ma
son and Floyd Darling.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-03-23

to the military, which is as it must
be for victory
In the military service they live
for this present day, this present
hour, the immediacy of a moment
which may be the last.
It is for us, then, left safely here
at home, to be thinking of their fu-
ture 1--WE can do little enough about
their present)-for the future be-
longs to those who prepare for it.
The Truman Committee Of the
Senate, diligent fact-finding body
which is demonstrably unbiased,
has once again pointed the way to-
ward the most effective solution OF
postwar production and employ
ment problems. 1t finds that even
in wartime it was the flow of pri-
vate initiative that made possible
the success of the war program.
This flow must be. encouraged in
the future"
With the objective clearly de-
fined, then, it is the obligation OF
each one of us at home to project
this encouragement, to the end that
there will be an economic environ
ment which is not hostile to bust
ness, prompt liquidation of war con-
tracts, and a reasonable tax pro-
gram which will encourage individ-
lual initiative and incentive.
Let it be remembered that lust
talking about the future will not
bring the results desired. Affirm
alive and continued action by our
lawmakers is of vital Importance
to safeguard the future.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-03-23
B. w. r. ORGANIZED

A special meeting of the Troy
Women's Club was held on We'd
nesday evening, March IS, at the
home of Mrs. J. B. Farris with Mrs.
Cole McDougall assisting hostess.
Mrs Ada Jenkins of Great Falls
gave an exceptionally interesting
talk on British War Relief max
ing those present realize more than
ever before the dire need Of our
British allies Pictures were shown
depicting the work done in Eng
land by the organization. Mrs. Jen-
kins stressed that it in no wise
means to take the place of the Red
Cross.
A chapter was organized with
Mrs. EdW. Laehn as chairman and
Mrs. David Wilson secretary. A
vice chairman and treasurer will
be chosen later Troy at present will
work on the knitting end of the
project,
At the close of the evening de-
licious cake and ice cream were
served from a prettily decorated
buffet table.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-03-23
Liquors Now
PIoced Under Quote

HELENA, March 2l.-The inn
portation Of all types of alcoholic
beverages produced from cane sugar
has been placed under strict quota
controls beginning March Is, it was
announced bv Oscar Al Baarson,
WPB District Manager, today. Rum.
gins, cordials and Whiskies of cane
origins are affected
: Customs officials and coast guard
representatives have been advised
of the new order SO that they may
be prepared to assist in enforcing
the restrictions, WPB officials said.
The order is designed to prevent
further excessive diversion to the
beverages of the molasses vital to
war; essential alcohol production in
the United States, WPB officials ex-
planned.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-03-23
Those Four Freedoms

1t is interesting to note what one
of our allies who was not consulted
in the promulgating of the -four
freedoms thinks of them. Most of
us accept the four freedoms as prin-
ciples of unquestioned value. But
here is what DIR. Lin Yutang, an
eminent Chinese philosopher, has
to say regarding them. Said DR. Lin.
Two of the four freedoms are
not freedoms at all. Freedom from
fear is not freedom, but political se-
curity. Freedom from want is not
freedom, but economic security.
Both may be achieved at the cost
of human freedom, and PROBABLY
will, if we think too much about
animal security
Nothing gives such feeling of
perfect freedom from want and
fear to dog as a collar around its
neck. Its next meal is guaranteed. A
bird in cage has exchanged it's
freedom on the wing for freedom
from the ,preying hawk and free
dom from starvation in the snow.
But a bird which deliberately flies
into cage cannot be said to be
fighting for its freedom except by
the most caustic caslHstry.
I'VE may, if we like, easily add a
few more freedoms, like freedom
from disease which is health and
freedom from dirt, which is clean
illness, and freedom from the tele-
phone which is peace and rest
ad infinitum
And SO when we speak of free
dom we must stick to the original
meaning Of the term, just plain good
old freedom-human freedom. 1t is
possible for man to have all the four
freedoms-to talk and think as he
pleases and to be fed and sheltered
in security-and yet be slave"
That's quite a new and interest
ing slant on what we have consid-
cred unbeatable truth. However,
we are inclined to differ slightly
with the Doctor in one respect. He
says, 1T is possible for a man to
have all the four freedoms-to talk
and think as he pleases and to be
fed and sheltered in security-and
yet be slave" That might posi-
bly, be true with some men. But
when men talk and think as they
please, they do not long remain
slaves. Freedom Of thought and
speech and slavery do not thrive
together
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-03-23
Are Missing
Something Good

Many Libby men missed most in
teresting programs by not attend.
ing the last two meetings Of the
Libby Commercial Club. While the
attendance was quite satisfactory in
view of the absence of large mum
Der from the city because of wal
conditions, yet there are many still
here who should have been present
but who were not
The meeting in January brought
out great deal Of information with
which probably only a few are ac-
quainted. This program dealt with
timely fish and game problems.
Much Of interest in late develop
ments in the lumber industry was
also discussed. Plans for postwar
employment in forest development
came in for attention.
An unusually interesting report
was given covering the growth OF
the Universal Zonolite Insulation
Company. This report told of new
products the company is now put
ting out, discussed many uses for
the Libby mineral unknown to most
local people, and indicated de-
mand for this company's products
that is becoming world wide.
The meeting last week held a
great deal Of interest for everyone
who has a real, live interest in Lib
by's future. During this program
detailed and most instructive in
formation was given showing prac-
tees now used in the selective cut
ting of timber-why certain trees
are cut why others are left for q
later logging. The rate of growth
was graphically shown. Much 9th
er information Of this vital industr,
was given In most entertaining
and instructive manner.
The forest service and the men
at the head of the lumber industry
here are planning carefully for 9
longtime lumber industry in this
county. Nothing could be of greater
Importance to the industrial future
of the entire county. 1t is something
that will affect the livelihood, the
standard of living, the homes OF
thousands Of people for many years
to come. When such matters are
discussed by men who are versed in
the problems and possibilities Of
this Industry. it should call out ev-
cry man who has stake in the fu-
ture of the community.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-03-23
- NHNHNNHNNNNAX&
TROY NEWS
OUR BOYS In SERVICE

Word has been received by his
parents that Martin Farris is at
Camp Crowder, Miss. where he is
in the signal corps.
Sgt Ray Lindsey is on furlough
here from Buckley Field where he
is an instructor for the mountain
troops.
First Class Petty Officer CLYDE
Thornton has finished his boot
training at Farragut and is here on
furlough.
Cecil Murphy from Fort Lawson.
Wash, and Mrs. hurry and son of
Standpoint visited at the Art Barker
home.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-03-23
BRIDGE CLUB

Mrs. Earl Drury was hostess to
her bridge club on Wednesday. A
tasty dessert course was served at
100. The afternoon was spent play
ing contract at which Mrs. v. A.
Sather won the prize for the high
est score and Mrs. John Sagen the
travelling prize. A lovely st. Pat
rick's theme was carried out in nut
cups, napkins and talleys. Jonquils
made the room especially attractive.
Mrs. Ralph Drury, Mrs. William Bis
sell and Mrs. EdW. ,Iaehn were
guests other than the regular mem
bers.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-03-23

Sho,cn at left is E. c. higgins.
Nheaf farmer Of Gregory, 5. D.,
an early settler loho "sag the land
come up from nothing" higgins,
,uho is 81 years old, doesn't ike to
be told hoiU much uheat to raise
and iUiaf to do. He believes that
many Of the farmers around Greg
DRY are spreading themselves too
far, buying too many steers, sheep
and hogs at prices that are too
high. They are putting them
seiues on the spot for the coming
defafion, higgins believes
counting their chips too soon.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-03-23
CHARIVARI

Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Osborn were
entertained on Tuesday evening
with a charivari followed by dane
ing at the Moose hall on Wednesday
evening. Music was furnished by
Mrs. Leland McNeill, Roy Mossey
and jim Lyle. Lunch was served at
late hour.
The young couple are enjoying a
honeymoon to points in Oregon.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-03-23
Prepare Their Future

The men and women OF our armed
forces cannot, by the very nature
OF things, do much about their flu
ture. Individually they, have sur
rendered a one time free existence
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-03-23

Public wa Dv.af
AMERICAN DOUGHBOYS GUARD CLASSIC TEMPLE-More
than 200 this Greek Temple Of Neptune
Paestem Italy and stands today untouched by the
T. S. soldiers from the Union have
mood studies Of ancient architecture their visits shrine
The Greek The senres Uncle Sans khaki
their daydreams visualize the soldiers annbas
lime who performed similar duty All is not fighting II ned
.or American troops in Italy.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-03-23
SCHOOL ELECTION

The annual school election will
be held April ! at the school house.
Two board members will be elected
and renewal of the mill levy
will be voted on. Mrs. Lee Kensler
Mrs. Ella Savage and Mrs. Jennie
Bags will act as judges.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-03-23
SCHOOL CALENDAR

County Track Meet, here, Apri
10.
Junior Prom, April %.
Senior Class Night, May 10.
Baccalaureate, May Ia.
Graduation, May Is.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-03-23
JUNIOR PLAY

Members of the Junior class will
present their play, Gabriel Blows
His Horn, on Friday evening,
March 81, in the school auditorium.
Mrs. Roy Maness is directing the
production.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-03-23
EASTER, PROGRAM UNDER WAY

The Easter program to be pre-
sented Sunday morning. April 8, at
the Methodist church is under way.
AS IN former years, each teacher
will be responsible for her own
class.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-03-23
INNOCULATION TO BE GIVEN

One hundred students have signed
UP for smallpox innoculation and
slightly under that number for diph-
iberia. These will be given free Of
charge by DR.. Cairns about April /.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-03-23
Produce More Apar-Aqar

The United States is helping Mex.
leo produce more agar-agar. This
is jelly-like substance derived from
sea weed, and needed for production
of antitoxins to innoculate troops. !
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-03-23

Like fish or fowl, rabbit has a
good store OF protein. Broil or fry
the younger ones, cook the older
ones longer.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-03-23
Wing Filler

Less than three-quarters OF q
pound to cubic foot, a new plastic
foam is being used as wing filler
for airplanes
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-03-23
LUNCHEON SUCCESSFUL

The luncheon put on Tuesday,
March IA, at the Methodist Church
parlors by the Troy Women's Club
was social as well as financial
success. Meals were served from IL
noon until 6 o'clock. The sum of
S57.23 was cleared on the affair.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-03-23
NOTICE
CHICKENS MUST BE
CONFINED

The town council has decreed that
all chickens within the city limits
must be confined in yards.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-03-23

In this final article of Lyons staff
pendent of Western Newspaper Union he gives the graphic
suits of his swing through the gather impression
political and economic thinking rural America All of these
pictures taken by Mr. Lyons and opinions expressed
quoted either those of pictured the writer's They
are not necessarily those of this newspaper
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-03-23

Sentiment in Benton, Arkansas, is
strongly divided. Business men and
farmers deeply resent the many con-
froIs and restrictions imposed BY the
Net0 Deal, and assert " ashington has
bungled badly. The baurite miner,
support the administration. Section
OF Benfon's business district is sho,cn
at right.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-03-23
HOLY TRINITY, TROY
(Episcopa

Friday. March "A, Women's Guild.
Palm Sunday Holy Eucharist, 9
a. m.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1944-12-30

Says Tom Caveriy in recent Is
sue of the Valerian:
eff the cigaret boys could Just
change the name of their brands
like the distillers have and get out
from under the price ceiling, we're
betting you'd have a lot of new
brands on the market and there
would be plenty of cigarets to go
around"
To which we might add that If
the cigaret makers were allowed to
put out sawdust instead of tobacco,
then they'd have an even break
with the distillers who are now Civ
ing us mostly grain alcohol and
colored water. and calling it whisky.
A policeman came home late and,
undressing in the dark, slipped into
bed. His wife woke up and said,
Clancy, would ye mind runnin'
down and gettin' me headache
powder? My heads splittin'."
Clancy fumbled into his clothing
and complied. The druggist served
him and said, by the way, aren't
you Officer Clancy?"
Clancy nodded.
Well, then" asked the dispenser,
Whcse a. JOu uOA1AS III lildt Int
mans uniform?"
A girl and boy were walking
down country road. Said he: Win
ter draws on.
Girl: us that any of your bust
ness?"
The bachelors a crazy guy,
And has lot of fun.
He sizes all the cuties up,
But never Mrs. one.
Room: Hey, there! Don't spit on
the floor"
Mate: Why not? Floor leak?"
The girl who knows all the an
swers must have been out with an
the questionable men.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1944-12-30

gram.
Discussing this years exploratory
activities, the deputy administrator
said:
Principal discoveries during the
first six months of 1914 were made
in Texas, southern Louisiana and
southern Mississippi Alabama be-
came an oil producing state for the
first time. Discoveries, this year,
may exceed those made during 1913
of approximately three quarters of
billion barrels of crude oil, but,
the new discoveries likely will not
offset the 1914 production of almost
1,700,000,O00 barrels.
Zone of the most significant de
velopments in oil exploration dur
ing 1914 was the extension of Ellen
burger production in West Texas
and into New Mexico The produc.
tive potentialities of this area can
not be fully estimated without fur
Their exploratory and development
work.
discoveries of oil and extensions
of fields in Mississippi opened up
an important oil producing area
east of the Mississippi river Inten-
sive exploration activity is being
continued in this area but, as yet,
the extent of the reserves of the
region cannot be estimated re-
iably."
Davies also revealed the follow
ing facts about total petroleum pro-
duction in the continental United
States:
In the first nine months of this
year, 1910, 464, 900 barrels of pc
troleum liquids, or an average of
about 4,805, 900 barrels daily, were
produced. Of this quantity, there
were / ,243, 129, 900 barrels of crude
oil and 1885, 900 barrels of natural
gasoline and allied products. Low
est production was 4,632,000 barrels
a day in January, and peak produc
ton was 5,048,000 barrels daily in
September.
II is estimated that production fol
the IL months of 1914 will be almost
1,700000,0O0 barrels of crude oil anC
101 900, 900 barrels of natural gasO
line and allied products.
In 1913, U. S. operators produced
1908, 1854 600 barrels of crude oil ant
S8,179,00 barrels of natural gaso
line, an average of 1880. 900 barrel
of petroleum liquids daily.
For the prewar years, 1913
through 1910, the daily average o
all liquid petroleum produced wa
3,641 900 barrels. This included
daily average production of 8, 490, 90
barrels of crude oil and 142 900 ban
relS of natural gasoline.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1944-12-30
GAS AND AIR BOOSTS
sTRIppER WELL FLOW

Forcing gas and air into under
ground oil reservoirs-one method
of secondary petroleum recovery
has brought a 80 percent increase
in production in recent years from
some of the oil wells In the Illinois
"stripper" fields. according TO a re
port of a survey released by DR.. r:
r. Sayers, director OF the bureau OF
mines. A "stripper field Is one
where most of the oil obtainaDle by
primary methods has been extract
ed. and where continued production
becomes more economically 1mprac-
teal.
Information on 80 Illinois opera
tions is contained in the bureaus
engineering report, with details on
how gas and air Is injected into the
wells to provide the artificial force
needed TO drive oil from the sub
surface sands to the wells.
The Illinois report is the fifth In
a series of bureau of mines reports
on secondary oil recovery-r1oW
vitality important as a war measure
to increase the supply of petroleum
in the United States. The other re-
ports dealt with water-floOding OPP
erations in Kansas, Oklahoma and
Illinois, and with air-gas injectors
and oil well reconditioning in the
Appalachian region.
Containing 20 illustrations, the
summary discusses in detail 4 of
the 80 projects In Illinois, provid-
ing factual information for guild
ance of other operators contemplat-
ing similar secondary oil-recovery
projects.
A copy of the publication. Report
of Investigations 1888, "Air and Gas
Injection Operations In the Oil
Fields of illinois," may be obtained
by writing the bureau of mines, de
partment of the interior, Washing
ton %, D. G.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1944-12-30

Record production is necessary,
the administrator pointed out, to
meet modern, mechanical wars
enormous demands for petroleum
products.
Administrator Ickes said that the
gain in crude oil production is &C
companied by an even greater per
centage increase in the production
of natural gasoline, condensate and
liquefied petroleum gas from nat
ural gasoline and cycling plants.
Deputy Petroleum Administrator
Ralph X. Davies said that this years
production of natural gasoline and
products from cycling plants will
be some 101 100000 barrels, or an
average of 274,000 barrels daily.
This is an increase of 81 percent
over the daily average production
of $4,000 barrels of natural gaso-
line and allied products in 1941. The
increase in the production of these
products is of special significance at
this time because of their import
ance in the manufacture of high
0ctane aviation gasoline, he said.
Commenting on the present high
rate of production, Davies said:
It has been possible to meet the
AEihNAAQOAc 1AtOASdSEc III pCNA
requirements for war because the
American petroleum industry built
up a substantial volume of oil pro
ductive capacity above require
ments during the Is years preced-
ing the outbreak of hostilities. But,
this cushion has now been almost
completely absorbed and with few
minor exceptions, the nations oil
fields are now being produced up to
the limit of maximum efficient pro-
ductive capacity
Currently December, 1944) there
are more than 100000 producing oil
wells and almost 10000 producing
gas wells in the United States,
Davies said. In 1915, minimum OF
$1,000 new wells must be drilled to
meet the anticipated requirements
for petroleum. PAWS 1915 drilling
program calls for 5000 exploratory
or wildcat wells and $4,000 develop
ment wells in known oil, gas anC
condensate fields.
Despite the dislocation in man
power and continuing shortages o.
some important materials anC
equipment, the petroleum industry
viii probably fulfill PAWS 1874.
program of 1900 new wells, Davie.
said. During the first nine months
of 1914, 1879 new wells were com
pleted, of which 2,844 were exploI
atory wells. Davies estimated tina
some 5000 new wells will have beel
drilled during the last quarter o
the year to complete the 1914 pro
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1944-12-30
Gage Dome
NORTHERN ORn..I. nj MnRRra 70

NORTHERN ORD..L. II. MORRIS BE-
C.NW Sc 13-eN-28E
COMPLETED July g. 1914 Now re-
working: I'd. 6173. Wen had small
initial. Cleaning out after acidizing and
shooting. Gazing at 6161.
Q NV NV 22-0N-26E
COMPLETED June 2, 1874. Now ne
WORKING and testing after re-acfdizinR.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1944-12-30

Unto the hat the girdle said,
Proceed, my darling dear,
While you, sweet hat, go on ahead,
| shall bring up the rear"
A strip-tease artist woke up fully
dressed one morning and cried:
Good heavens, I've been draped !"
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1944-12-30
Oil Demand to Remain High
Regardless of German Outcome

Production of crude oil in the United States must continue
throughout 1915 at approximately the present high of 10000
barrels regardless of when Germany surrender Petroleum
Administrator Harold L. Ickes has announced.
the United States entered the Administrator ckes said
crude oil production increased to record high of 466000 barrels
daily September 1914 In the last 194 the
ducon of crude oil averaged $4,000 barrels daily Last years
average daily production 4118.OOO barrels.