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The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-12-22
Georgetown

Sunday, the Missionary Sisters
will have a program at l o'clock
to which the public is invited. The
program will be given at the New
Hope M. B. Church.
Losia Mallard is confined to her
bed because of illness. Her friends
wish for her a speedy recovery.
Funeral services were held at
Brushy Creek Sunday for the son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Catchings.
GOSSIP
Well / guess you know this is
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-12-22

for Detroit was with her. Who was
that looking so cute Saturday night
was it BIT? CD would look better
if she would stop wearing furs on
her dresses. owe and RDB really
looked nice in their biege and
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-12-22
attling Tess

ta AS this goes to press, all the sleek
Sinks and Clrk Gables are making
read yfor simple gaga holiday
season-a season filled with good
times, parties and dances.
For a smooth evening of fun dur
ing the holidays, you gals and guys
are invited to come out to the Coke
and Snack Bar located at the New
Colored Skating Rink. The Coke
and Snack Bar will be open every
day and if you want to stay ace
high with your slick chick, man
you, had better bring her out to
the Rink, let her enjoy an ice-cold
Sscoea-cola and dance to the tune of
your favorite dance orchestra on
the. luke Box No use to hold sway
with your sweet one on the corner
and up and down the streets, bring
~@F her on out to the Coke and Snack
Bar, sit down where its is comfort
able and enjoy an evening of clean,
wholesmome fun.
Of course the main TRACTION Off
the dance and music lovers during
the holidays will be the CHRIST
MAS EVE DANCE AND THE
CHRISTMAS NIGHT DANCE,
both at the New Colored Skating
Rink and the sensational, sizzling
hat CAROLINA COTTON PICK
ERS playing for both dances. Doors
will open at 8; dance begins at 9
p m. Admission Christmas Eve,
$1.50. Admission Christmas Night,
$1.75 No advance tickets either
night Special attraction CHRIST
MAS NIGHT. ON NEW YEARS
NIGHT, January l, 1946 MUSIC
!. apGWILL . BE PLAYED BY THE
RHYTHM ACES from Bogalusa.
3 Both of these bands are chuced full
sszssef iumpipssjiNe and they will send
you, ,brQtheE yea, they'll send you.
So dqnt Sea SAD sse5 81. a dim drip.
drape your shapes INTO WOur hOll-
day finery, grab your teen-queen
and trip ON out to the frolic pad.
Now a word to Maggie Ruth Smith
do you intend to be, square the rest
of your life? Get hepped, you amt
from Delaware, so being a square
g} don't Cget you anywhere. We are
not angry with you and you are
RdH our ffiend, that's why we ask
you to remember that the war is
over and everybody is sick and
tired of fighting Being on the
scene we know you were largely
responsible for what happened Sum
day night Sorry you lost your
glamour, sorrier that the cute chick
Elnora Boliver, from Texas who
has absolutely no need for it, found
it, instead of US who could use a
bit more hair @
Robert Mechanics is strictly the
man about town. He and Vera Eat
IS mon were cutting rug at the Rink
Sunday night. Wonder what his
b other five or six chicks were doing?
I Well Darlene is on the sceneagain
]. and she's all in love with her sail
or boy. She says there's not even
T a teeny weeny spot in her heart for
any one else We wonder.
1. 1t seems that eek is kinda sweet
(. on Tonnmie Lee and Lucy Miller is
fding out of his picture.
4 Your friends seem to think, Ora
I. Lee Til1man, that you had better
8 wake up nd get hepped because
( certain chick out west is dynamite
I and she will blow up things for
/. you. What's your story, j. D.
Thompson?
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-12-22
PRICE CEILINGS ON
PACKAGE GOODS
SAME THIS YEAR

Rules in effect during the 1912,
1943 and 1914 Christmas seasons
governing retail and wholesale
charges for Christmas gifts special
ly packaged by manufacturers of
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-12-22
brown suits.

Twelve of the fourteen clubs have
active adult leaders who assist
them with their program and activ-
tiles throughout the year.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-12-27
Lighted Trees
.AddBeauty

Many beautiful Christmas trees
have made Libby streets attractive
during the holiday season. Most
of the business houses showed light
ed Christmas decorations in the
evenings and the large city tree in
front Of the City HalKis especially
There are few homes in the city
that do not show some Christmas
lighting. either outside or in a
window, and throughout the town
are many beautifully lighted
Christmas trees growing in attrac-
tive lawns. Libby is especially for
tunate in having SO fine a natural
setting for Christmas lighting, and
many of our citizens recognize and
take full advantage of this oppor-
tunity.
While the entire town is well
decorated, maybe the greatest num-
Der of lighted trees are found out
on South Louisiana, where for sew
eral blocks well decorated trees and
other Christmas lighting effects are
seen outside the residences on both
sides of the street.
An outstanding snow man which
has drawn considerable attention
from many Libby citizens, stands
on the east side of Montana Aven-
ue just south of the highway in
front of the Herman Seidemasnr
home. Here Mrs. SeidemanD/fh
former Betty Erhard has modelled a
huge 7-foot Santa Claus for her two
children. Old Kris done in snow
with bright red packet, stocking
cap and long flowing whiskers
stands resting in front of the resi-
dence with his full toy pack rest
ing in the snow at his feet, a benign
smile showing on his face.
Mrs. Seidemann states that it
took her about two hours to do her
snow sculpturing, and she used cake
coloring for tinting effects.
Another Christmas tree which
The Western News wishes to men
ton. is found in our neighboring
town of Troy, where each year a
90-ft pine tree is beautifully decor
ated with many colored Christmas
lights. This tree has in years past
received national recognition, which
it is we'll entitled to, for a more
beautiful Christmas tree would be
impossible to even imagine.
In conclusion, if you have not
driven over Libby streets at night
and enjoyed the Christmas light
ing, it will be well worth your time
to do so while all the lights and at
least part of the snow still adds to
the Yuletide beauty of the city.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-12-27
w. O. T. M. ENJOY
CHRISTMAS PARTY

In the absence of Mrs. Durewood
Preston. Senior Regent, Mrs. r. H.
Brennan, Junior Regent, presided
at the regular meeting of the
w. O. r. M. held December ID at
the Moose Hall
Following the business session,
Christmas Greetings were signed
by all co-Workers present, to be
mailed to all out-of-toWn members.
The hall itself was resplendent
in that it has recently been thor
oughly cleaned and redecorated. A
beautiful Christmas tree added the
holiday touch, and gifts were ex-
changed by all who attended.
A bountiful pot luck lunch was
served at the close Of an enjoyable
evening.
The next meeting will be We'd
nesday, January 2 since the regular
meeting night falls on the holiday
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-12-27
Stote industrial
Exhibit in 1916

Plans or the Montana industrial
exhibit to be presented in Helena in
conjunction with the opening of a
new addition to the Federal Reserve
Bank are progressing rapidly, Of
ficials said today, and a number Of
exhibits already have been sub
mitted
Tom w. Oster consultant engineer
for the Industrial Development
Division of Montanans, Incorpor-
ated the state chamber of com
merce, said today exhibits have
been proposed in each of three
general divisions of the display
but more are needed
Broadly, the exhibit will show
Montanas industrial wealth and
potential in the classifications OF
agriculture, mineral and forest
products. The exhibit is being
sponsored jointly by Montanans
Incorporated, and the Federal Re-
serve Bank of Helena.
Oster also announced new
three-color map showing distribu-
ton of Montana's mineral wealth
would be available for distribution
in connection with the exhibit
which is expected to be opened
either late in January or early ir
February.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-12-27
Fire Company Make
Several Runs

The Libby Fire Department was
called Saturday morning to the
home of Oliver Phillips where a
fire originating from trash burn
err in the basement had spread to
the wood pile. BY the time the
company could reach the scene Mrs.
Philips had put out the fire, but
had it been discovered few min
utes later than it was, the residence
would have been destroyed
Yesterday "wednesday noon a
run was made To the VFW Club
where the fire proved to be small
blaze under the kitchen stove. II
was easily handled with but slight
damage resulting
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-12-27
s. Men Return
From Service

Libby Walter Ralph Kammeyer,
Army; Keith B. Leigh, Army; Clar-
ence w. Johnson, Army, Dexter r.
Williams, Army; Raymond E. Dedi-
titus, Army; Robert L. Neils, Army
Edward A. Hostetter, Army Ernest
H. Staley, Coast Guard; Robert r.
Beebe, Army; George R. Price,
Army; Bennnie Osborne, Army,
Leroy M. Carlson, Army; Theodore
E. Coleman, Army; Ace P. Metcalf,
Army; Arthur Henry Nelson, Navy,
Charles f. Fletcher, Army; Owe
Larson, Army; Arthur P Martin,
Jr., Army, Raymond A. Bleich,
Army
Willis B. Elliott, Army;
Sidney L. Workman, Army; Roy c.
Hoffman, Army; Wayne Richmond,
Army; Cecil L. Bernhard, Navy,
Amer H. Garvin, Army; August F.
Rambosek, Army.
Troy-Francis w. Carr, Army:
Harry T. Pritchard, Army; James
B. Lyle, Army.
Homer T. Davis, Kila, Montana,
Army; William c. Pearson, Bon
ners- Ferry. Idaho, Army; Ralph
D. Riley, Moscow, Idaho, Army;
Robert w. Stanley, Fargo, North
Dakota, Army; Marion w. Grams,
Seattle. Navy; Herbert L. Zawadke,
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Navy; Quin-
tin Philip White, Longview, Wash,
Navy, Francis w. Jacobson, Cando,
North Dakota, Army; Frank Ma
gera, Oakland, Calf, Navy; George
L. Ulrich Standpoint, Idaho, Coast
Guard, Robert w, Fowler, Peshas-
tin, Wash, Navy; Merrill A Phan-
co, Wash, Army; Murriel G. Bos-
sard, Craig, Montana, Army; Dol
ply O. Pohlman, Hall. Montana
Army John j. McCaffery, Rexford,
Army; Floyd r. Fredcrichs, North
Dakota, Army; Lido j. Vinsutti.
Ansonia, Conn, Army; Gerald r.
Osler, Trego, Army; Troy E. Book
struck, Grandview, Wash. Army;
Harrison l. O'Brien, Kalispell,
Army; Robert Voorhees,, Belt, Mon
tana, Marines; John S. Katarzy, Jr
Seattle, Navy; Andrew H. Johnson
Cavalier, North Dakota, Army,
Omar w. Zingleman, Wexford City
North Dakota Army.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-12-27
Christmas Cuntdtu
Pleased Many

The Christmas cantata, Chimes
of the Holy Night" was presented
by chorus of between Is and 80
voices from the combined choirs of
the Presbyterian, Assembly of God
and Methodist churches of Libby.
The cantata which was under the
direction of Mrs. Oliver Phillips
with Miss Inez Ratekin at the piano,
was given Saturday evening in Troy
and Sunday afternoon before full
house at the Junior High Auditor
ium in, Libby. Several choruses
were also given at the Union church
services held Monday night at the
Presbyterian Church.
The production showed the faith
full work of director and partici-
pants and drew much commenda-
ton from those who heard it, both
in Troy and at home in Libby. The
various solos, duets and choruses
were well given and the cantata
demonstrates something of the
community's musical possibilities.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-12-27
Invite Libby Man
To Stote Meet

Postmaster Forrest DeRosia has
been invited by President Anderson
of the Montana Wild Life Fedora
ton, to attend the state meeting
January and in Billings. and
take part in the panel discussion
regarding the transplanting of deer.
Bob Cooney is chairman Of the
panel.
DeRosia states he would like to
attend the gathering but is some
what doubtful of his ability to get
away at that time from his duties as
Postmaster. 1t is a considerable
honor to be invited to appear on
these programs, and the invitation
is not only a mark OF honor to MIR.
DeRosia but to the Libby Rod and
Gun Club as well.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-12-27
UNEMPLOYMENT
COMPENSATION BENEFITS

To All Affiliated Local Unions.
A meeting was held with the
Montana Unemployment Compensa-
ton Commission at Missoula, Nov.
5, at which time wide variety of
questions that have come to our
attention were discussed with the
Commission In practically all Of
the questions involving types or
classes of workers unemployed by
virtue of the labor dispute in the
Lumber Industry, the Commission
takes the position that the worker
is denied Unemployment Compen-
sation benefit payments under the
law We do not believe that the
fault lies in the Commission. as it
appears to interpret the law strict
ly in accordance with past court
decisions. In the many cases where
there appears to be an unfair or
unusual discrimination against in
dividuals, it seems to be clear that
the wording Of the Law itself is re-
sponsible and that the law should
be amended to provide more flexi-
bility in unusual circumstances.
The Commission does interpret
the law to allow them to pay bene-
fits in the following instances:
/. Persons who have accepted
bonafide employment in other occu-
pations and have since been laid
off in those occupations. This en-
ployment must be in occupations
governed by the Unemployment
Compensation Acts and the Com
mission is inclined to feel that the
employment must be of a duration
of at least two weeks, but claims
of those who have been employed
in such occupations less than two
weeks will be examined by the
Commission and benefits paid il
unusual circumstances warrant the
payment.
g. Persons employed in establish
ments in the Lumber Industry in
which no labor dispute exists and
who are laid off for reasons not
connected with the labor dispute.
This wifi include operations that
have been released from the strike
action, but which have failed to
resume operations for reasons of
their own or which shut down or
reduce forces after resuming opera
tions.
All members of our organization
who fall within those two classes
and who have become unemployed,
or are now unemployed, should be
advised to file claims for Unem-
ployment Compensation immediate
i ly.
All other members who feel they
should be entitled to benefits be-
cause of unusual circumstances
surrounding their unemployment
should file claims and demand a
hearing if their claims are denied
This should particularly include
watchmen and plant protection en-
ployees who are required to work
under our contracts, but who are
laid off by the company. The Com
mission has taken no definite stand
on these employees and we think
| the issue will have to be determined
by formal hearings; but before a
hearing can be obtained, claims
G must be filed by the employees
and denied by the Commission and
an appeal taken by the employee.
Local Union Officers should
make it a point to advise every
member who might have benefits
coming to file claims immediately
Fraternally yours,
A. G.. ROLE.
President Local 1881
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-12-27
Planned Robbery
Of Libby Store

A would be burglar of unusual
nerve attempted to rob the Germ
ger Hardware Store Saturday night
at 1910. The Geringer's had re-
tired early and Mr. Geringer was
sleeping soundly when he was
awakened by his wife who had been
reused by man attempting to en-
ter the store through the window of
the living apartments in the rear
of the building.
The merchant saw the man clear
ly in the day like light Of the moon
shining on the snow; and ordered
him to leave. The man, who evil
IDENTIFY had thought the store and
apartments deserted, left but took
his time in so doing.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-12-27
Death Takes
jas. A. Krd||

AS the Western News goes 10
press late Thursday evening. word
comes from Spokane Of the sudden
death Of Jas. A. Krall, well known
and highly respected citizen, who
within the past month has moved
from Libby 10 Spokane.
No details are available other
than tirar Mr.. Krall became sud
denly Ill this evening, and Is min.
utes later passed away at about
$50 p. M which would be $3.50
Libby time.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-12-27
Libby Folk Mail SO, 1865 Letters And Cords
During the Fifteen Day Period Before
Christmas; 887 Packages Mailed

''The employees of the Libby
Postoffice are very grateful to the
patrons for their splendid display
of understanding and cooperation
through this l945 Christmas rush."
states Postmaster DeRosia, who
goes on to add: 1.-THE force especial
ly enjoyed the boxes of select cam
dies presented by several of the
patrons"
The Postmaster tells The Western
News that 50,865 letters and cards
were put through the cancelling
machine in the Is days preceding
Christmas which shows the amount
of this type Of mail sent by the
patrons of the Libby postoffice. An
equal amount of mail was received
through the office for delivery to
local folk.
There is no record of the NUM-
Der of packages handled through
the postoffice, but records do show
there were 887 packages sent by
insured mail during the holidays,
and 1894 insured packages were re-
ceived There also were 1913
C. 0. DIS received
1t might not be amiss to add in
passing, that patrons of the Libby
postoffice receive outstanding
courtesy when dealing with Post
master DeRosia and his force. Mr..
DeRosia has had experience in pre-
war merchandising business and
apparently feels that the same
methods of thoughtfulness and
courtesy considered SO necessary
for good business practices, are
equally appreciated by patrons of
Uncle Sans postal service.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-12-27
Mercury Rises
Past Week

Rising temperatures have been
the rule during the past week in
readings have been prevalent in
many Montana regions, and have
been common throughout the
Rocky Mountain district, extending
on East in the Northern section of
the country to the Atlantic Sea-
board, the only near Zero tempera-
ture reported during the past week
by the Libby Ranger Station, was
December 20 with low of / above.
Since that reading the mercury has
not fallen lower than Is degrees
above, and days and nights have
felt almost balmy.
During the period the records
show a total of .54-inches of preci-
pitation, most of which fell Friday,
the 21st. Last Friday there was a
total of IL inches Of snow on the
level in Libby. During this period,
the street force has been out keep
ing the city open for cars. and
sidewalks have been plowed out,
and kept open for pedestrians.
During the past few days the snow
has melted and packed till the Of
fetal measurement at 5 p. m. yes
terday showed a level of As
inches. Out of town readers will
be interested in knowing that snow
lies absolutely level with no sign
Of drifting.
Following is the official report
for the past week:
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-12-27
UNION WATCH NIGHT
SERVICE TO BE HELD

Three Libby churches, the As
sembly of God, the Presbyterian
and the Methodist, will hold a
Watch Night Service Monday even
ing, December 81. in the Methodist
building.
Beginning at ten o'clock, an hour
of fellowship and entertainment will
precede the hour of worship which
will begin promptly at eleven
o'clock.
One may attend at any time dur
ing the hour of fellowship or may
come in time for the worship SER
vice only at eleven, closing within
the first minutes of the New Year.
The public is welcome to attend.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-12-27

home OF his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Forrest DeRosia. This was the
first Christmas since 1885 that the
entire family had been together for
the holiday. Sgt. Metzger expects
to leave Wednesday of next week,
and is scheduled to be sent to
Dutch Harbor, Alaska
Pfc. Raymond p Munro came
Monday from Camp Roberts, Calf,
for a two weeks furlough with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Hubert
Thomson. This is Raymond's first
furlough home. He will be in the
air corps and thinks the army is
very interesting.
Daryl Petrusha, W.T. BIC arrived
last week from San Diego, Calf,
where he is stationed at the Naval
Repair Base He spent Christmas
with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mac
Petrusha and family, and expects
to leave January 2, to return to his
station.
Word has recently been received
that Gene Huchala, who is sta
toned at Camp Roberts, Calf, has
been assigned to an army band.
Gene is expected soon to be home
on Through.
Joseph G.. Wallace. Phm. M-2/c,
arrived home last Friday night to
visit over Christmas with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs H. B. Wallace.
Joe is stationed in hospital at
Fallon, New, and expects to leave
New Years Day for his camp.
Major Earl Smith arrived Sunday
evening from Randolph Field, Tex,
to join Mrs. Smith and her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. John McRell Mai.
Smith expects to leave January 8,
| to rejoin his outfit.
1t. Col Melvin Knudson arrived
home in time to spend Christmas
with his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. John
Knudson and family. Col. Knud-
son, who is one of the youngest men
in the U. S. Army to attain his pres
ent rank, has seen many months OF
hard fighting with the air force
against the Japanese.
S/Sgt. Raymond Bleich Thursday
of last week, reached Libby after
two years of overseas service in the
Pacific area. He received his dis
charge the preceding day from Fl
Lewis, Tacoma, Wash.
Robert 1Gillispie of the U. S. Navy
1 VS. is home on leave over the holt
days visiting his parents, Mr.. anc
Mrs. O. l. Gillispie. Robert is at
tending school at the University Of
| Colorado at Boulder and will return
there at the end Of his leave.
S/Sgt. George Fischer recently
received his discharge from the
u. S. Army Sgt Fischer has beer
4 overseas for 10 months and spent
considerable time in the Korea's
He recently arrived ia Libby
First Lieut. Keith B. Smith O.
Libby, Montana has been processec
for separation from the Army at tho
War Department Personnel Center
Fort Douglas, Utah, and is now OF
terminal leave
Sgt Tom Kitley arrived Friday
to spend the holidays with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. P. ". Kitley
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-12-27
Remove Shipping
Restrictions

Restrictions now in effect on Ind
class matter sent through the 'lails
to Navy, Marines and Coast Guarde.
including copies of publications
sent in fulfillment of Subscriptions
initiated by the addresses through
Fleet Post Offices New York and
San Francisco, arc being removed
effective January !, 1916.
The foregoing is in conformity
with bulletin received by Post.
master DeRosia, and will be OF in.
terest to many Of our readers.
Miss Mavis Boyce Is spending the
holidays al her home in Hayre.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-12-27
NAMES CHAIRMAN FOR 7
RED CROSS FUND DRIVE

Miss Isabel McGrade. chairman Of
the local Red Cross chapter, an
nounces that Mrs. III s Hepner has
consented To act as chairman of the
Red Cross Fund drive TO be staged
next spring.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-12-27
MOOSE DANCE AT CEDAR
CREEK NEW YEARS EVE

The Annual Moose Dance which
is- usually held at the Moose Hall
wsll be held al Cedar Greek Deem
Der 81, New Years Eve, due To the
cooperation of the Cedar Greek
management after miSunder-
standing in regard 10 the music.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-12-27
SENIOR ALUMNI BALL

All alumni and seniors of Libby
High School are cordially invited
to attend the annual Senior :
Alumni Ball to be held December
%, 1945 at the Junior High Audi
forum. Admission will be go cents
per person.
This will be the first peace time
alumni ball. Let's make it gala
OCCASION
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-12-27

Geo Maurer drove out Friday
from Missoula, remaining in Libby
till Sunday. Maurer is "a former
highway patrolman here and has
many Lincoln county friends.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-12-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Leon II. Ratzlaff
Of Missoula, came Friday I'd visit
over Christmas at the home Of Mrs
Ratzlaffs parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Give Roark They returned home
yesterday,