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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-03-22
Hddden Finch
Is Member Of
Famed Unit

WITH THE FIFTH ARMY, Italy.
Pfc Hadden j. Finch, son of Mrs
Gulda Christine Finch of Eureka
is member Of the 348th Field Ar
tillery Battalion, which has taken
an impressive toll of German armor
in its l57 days in combat on the
Fifth Army front in Italy.
With $4,000 we'll placed shells
(6,9l5,000 pounds of ammunitiorl)
the battalion destroyed % artillery
pieces, IL tanks or self-propelled
guns, - trucks and four German
ammunition dumps. It has de-
stroyed twice the number of its
own cannon. The figures include
only confirmed damage
The 348th, which fires 155-milli-
meter hoWitzers in support of the
9lst Powder River" Division, has
at a range of $500 yards stoppeda
counterattack 200 yards in advance
of friendly infantry and has fired
missions from in advance of infan-
try elements. The battalion helped
pierce the Gothic Line at Futa Pass.
The 348th entered the line last
y Aiy iACui lC1AliG SilG LII Cd Ito
first mission the following day. The
battalion moved ahead, smashing
guns and buildings, and ran into a
German counterattack in battalion
strength. Within few minutes, a
better than 400-round concentration
Of shells was falling among the at
tackers and, although friendly
doughboys were only 200 yards
from the bursting shells, not a
round fell short
Battery B successfully diverted
the enemy when it moved two of
its howitzers up in advance of the
infantry and fired few rounds
from the northerly side of an in
fantry battle. The battery moved
away just in time to escape German
shellfire it had drawn.
The 348th fired more than 1000
shells day on the average in the
offensive against the Gothic Line
and fired as many as 1000 rounds
on some days. The entire battalion
went to the support of the 362nd
Infantry Regiments 3rd Battalion
as the doughboys knitted through
Futa Pass.
Advancing up Highway SIS, the
Florence-Bologan road, the big how
tiers pulverized Pietramala, Mon
ghidodo, Loiano and Livergano and
worked up to within range Of the
Pc Valley
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-03-22
y. F. ". Plan a
Club Home

A movement begun by the Libby
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post re-
suited in meeting last Monday
evening in the cafe at Pete's Tav-
ern. The meeting was presided over
by Vice Comm. G. E. Brick" VOL
laston, and was for the purpose of
discussing plans for the ownership
and operation of Pete's Tavern as
a servicemen's club. All service
men interested, and representatives
from various civic and community
groups were invited to attend.
The address of the evening was
given by Vernon Kelley, Kalisrell
Commander of the state depart
ment, who explained the purpose
of the proposed club. Other out of
town speakers were Owen Olson,
district commander, Kalispell and
Bill Hilberde, ST.. v. c. Of Kalispcll
post and manager of the Kalispell
post club, who gave a financial
report on his club.
1t was pointed out that the pur-
pose of the club will be to provide
club home for all servicemen and
to provide banquet room for the
free use Of all non-profit organiza-
tons. The club will be run as non
profit organization, the net proceeds
going to benefit needy servicemen
and their families, and for civic
welfare use.
1t is also desired to have a service
office at the club to assist veterans
of all wars.
Representatives from local or
CARNATIONS who spoke Monday ev-
ening were Mayor Boyes who gave
the project his personal endorse
ment and recommendation Fire
Chief George Wood who also spoke
favorably Of the project, and DR..
Mossman, representing the Lions
Club and Rod and Gun Club heart
lily endorsed the plan Ed McCalla,
Spanish American war veteran also
spoke and the talk by Ranger A.
G. Austin Of the Boy Scout set-up
was greatly appreciated by all pres
emit
The v, F. w. has taken an option
on the Tavern and if the plan
goes through as it now appears it
will, it is thought the club home
will be open for use within the
next six weeks.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-03-22
AMERICAN LEGION DINNER

At the regular monthly dinner
of the American Legion post and
Auxiliary at the Legion Hall on
Thursday evening delicious repast
was served by the hostesses, Mrs.
ElWood Brown, Mrs. Gust Adam
son, and Mrs. w. C. collars. About
IS members and friends were pres
ent.
Special guests were the service
men home on furlough, lst 1t. Fred
Clark, S. Sgt. Kenneth Baeth, Ma
rine Pfc. Billy Williams, and Pvt.
Franklin Warner. Mr.. and Mrs. w.
r. Littell, new managers of the
Western News Mrs. Fred Clark, Mr..
and Mrs. George Baeth, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles E. Frazier, and others.
Mrs. George Baker sang two
beautiful songs accompanied by
Mrs. J. A. Krall at the piano.
Mrs. Krall also led the group in
singing several Irish songs.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-03-22
Overseas Veterans
Proise Red Cross

Sunday evening at the Kootenai
Theater Mr.. A. A. Wood intro,
duced to the public LIST 1t. Benia-
min Samuel who has been in the
African, Sicilian, Italian, and South
ern France campaigns. 1t. Samuel
highly praised the American Red
Cross for the great work they are
doing, such as bringing hot coffee
and doughnuts to the fighting boys
at the front, which was served by
smiling Red Cross girl In Rome
the Red Cross took over a large
Government building where the
boys felt free to come at any time,
they liked the honey atmosphere
where they had the privilege Of
taking off their dirty clothes and
having a hot bath, then clean
clothes waiting for them. Upstairs
was lounge where they could
read books or magazines or hear
the latest 1--WE. Downstairs a good,
tasty meal was waiting for them.
He also stated that the Red Cross
could contact the families back in
the States much faster than any
Otiitl OllilG Vi OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
A collection was taken up shortly
after 1t. Samuel's plea for contribu-
tions to the Red Cross and the re
Spouse was very gratifying.
In an interview with 1t. Fred
Clark we find that he feels as so
many of our boys do, that the
South Lincoln County Chapter of
the Red Cross is doing marvellous
job. He also stated that the Red
! Cross is the only means of direct
communication between the service
man and his family in cases of an
emergency. He has known instances
where the service man has had a
reply concerning his family within
"a hours from the time that he had
contacted the Red Cross Field Rep
resentative. The Blood Plasma dis
tribution alone is a life saving item.
The wounded are given the best Of
care, their personal problems are
| taken care of such as. letters writ
ten home for them, news of a baby
in the family, the things that ease
their minds. The Red Cross furn-
ishes all kinds of reading material
and recordings, besides emergency
clothing and other necessities. In
fact the Red Cross is the one true
link between you and your service
| man
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-03-22
Local. Pastor
Home
Bride

The Rev. Clayton M. ShotWell,
minister of the Presbyterian Church,
Libby, returned to Libby with his
bride Of March. 10, on Saturday
Of last week, to make their home
in the Presbyterian manse.
The Rev Clayton Shotwell, son
Of Rev. and Mrs. DeForest Shot
we'll Encampment, Wyo., and Miss
Lorraine Fulton, daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. John c. Fulton, Sr., Chey-
enne, Wyo., were united in wedlock
in double ring ceremony at 7.30
p, m. on March 10 at the First Pres
byterian Church, Cheyenne, Wyo.,
with his father, the Rev D. N.
Shotwell performing the ceremony,
assisted by Rev. John NJ. Pattison,
pastor of the church at which Rev.
C. M. ShotWell was assistant min
lister before coming to Libby.
The ceremony was performed be-
fore the altar banked with cedar
spray, Gala lilies, white snap
dragons and stock. White tapers
in candleabra decorated with fes-
toons of simlax cast a soft light
on the bridal party, as the bride
resplendent in gown Of white sat-
in, with sweetheart neckline end
waistline, and long cathedral veil
falling from crown of tulle and
orange blossoms, and carrying a
cascade bouquet of pink camellias,
daffodils and pink carnations, was
given in marriage by her father.
Attending the bride were Mrs.
Horace M. Jenkins, Jr., sister, as
Matron of Honor, who wore blue
satin gown with tulle skirt, and cap
Of blue satin and tulle; Mrs. Robert
Chandler, who was dressed in a
pink tulle dress with sweetheart
neckline, and cap of pink satin
and tulle, and who carried cascade
bouquet of daffodils. Miss Shirley
Monnier, who was also attired in a
pink tulle dress and cap, and car
ried a cascade bouquet of daffo-
dis was brides maid.
Corporal DeForest N. ShotWell,
Jr, of the Army Air Base at Brown
wood, Texas, brother of the bride
groom, was best man.
The brides mother wore black
crepe with black and white access
series and corsage of gardenias.
The mother of the bridegroom wore
old rose with matching accessories
and a gardenia corsage.
Mrs. Mae Fern Hames sang %
4 Perfect Love-" and Because "
After the ceremony, reception
I for 500 guests was held 10 the
\ church parlors. The table was. dec
Grated with smilax and pink sweet
peas and centered with large
! three TERED wedding cake trimmed
i in white with pink and white roses
1 topped by miniature bride anc
\ groom.
The newly married couple left
/ Cheyenne Immediately on wed.
ding trip to MacGregor Lake, Wnert
they remained until February II.
Mrs. c. M Shotwell is gradu.
ate Of Cheyenne High School, while
the Rev. ShotWel1 graduated from
the Hastings College, Hastings. New.
and the San Francisco Theological
Seminary at San Anselmo, Calf.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-03-22
To Close for
Good Friday

The Merchants committee from
the Libby Commercial Club has APP
proved the closing of all business
institutions in Libby on Good Fri
day, March 80, between the hours
Of II p. m. and p. m. This decision
has met the unanimous approval Of
all business houses in the city.
The purpose for this closing is
not alone as gesture of respect
for the churches and what they
stand for, but is to give all business
people of the town the privilege
Of joining with other citizens in at
tending services during these hours
at the church of their choice. We
understand that the schools also
will close during the services.
Delivery service from the stores
on Good Friday will be as usual but
in order to receive service, all Gus
toners are requested to have their
orders in not later than II o'clock
Noon and better still on the pre-
ceding day.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-03-22
O. f. S. MET

A regular meeting of Libby Chap
ter No. 50, Order of the Eastern
Star, was held Tuesday, March s,
with Victoria Baney, Worthy Ma
iron, presiding.
After the regular business meet
ing, a delightful musical program
was presented under the direction
of Dexter Shaurette and his com
mittee. Mr.. Bert Skakoon announced
the program which consisted of
three violin selections by Mr.. Ska
koon and three choral selections
by the Girls Chorus. The entire
program was greatly enjoyed.
Sandwiches and coffee were
served by Cecile Rice and her as
siStants.
A regular meeting of Libby Chap
ter No. SO, Order of the Eastern
Star was held Tuesday, March TO-
with Victoria Baney, Worthy Ma
tron, presiding. The new year books
for 1945 had arrived and were dis
tributed to members present. Re-
ports were made by special and
standing committees and the regu-
lar business of the evening was
transacted.
After the meeting Quizz Contest
was conducted under the direction
of Esther Oertel with Margaret
Hepner acting as Mistress of Cere-
monies. Cecile Rice and Marjorie
Mossman representing the losing
side, sang "The Daring Young Man
on the Flying Trapeze.' Lnglis
Sturm and her committee served
lunch at the close of the evening.
PUBLICITY CHAIRMAN.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-03-22
SCHOOLS TO CLOSE FOR
GOOD FRIDAY

The Board of Trustees announces
that the Libby Schools will not be
in session on March 80, Good Fri
day. Schools in many parts of the
country observe this occasion and
this fact together with the greater
emphasis put upon the day by the
local churches and Libby business
houses caused the Trustees to an.
nounce the school observance of the
day The Inland Empire Education
Association will not meet this year
and consequently school will be in
regular session until May Is ex-
cept for the Good Friday vacation.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-03-22
p. r. GIFT ROUNDSOUT
RED CROSS QUOTA

Mrs. Russell Collier, treasurer of
the new inactive P. T. A. found
an excellent place to dispose of a
S26.50 balance that the organization
had when it closed its books two
years ago. 1t completed the last gap
between the Red Cross quota and
the top figure of the $4,000 share
that is to be raised in the Libby
community. Mrs Collier feels con-
fident that the former P. T. A..
membership will approve of her
action and Mildred Buck, War Fund
Chairman says that she will be glad
to make out receipts for any or
ganization that wishes to write off
an unused balance.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-03-22
UNION HOLY WEEK

The Presbyterian and Methodist
Churches of Libby will hold two
union services during Holy Week,
with the Reverend Clayton M.
Shotwell, Presbyterian minister,
and the Reverend E. Roy Fort,
Methodist minister, officiating
At 8 o'clock on Thursday even
ing the Sacrament of the Lord
Supper will be administered in The
Methodist Church.
From | o'clock until 2.30 on Good
Friday a worship service will be
conducted in the Presbyterian
Church. The sanctuary will be open
during the noon hour on this day
for those who wish to worship prl-
vately.
The public is welcome to attend
both these services.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-03-22
RECEIVES TROPHY

George Driear, son of Mr. and
Mrs. E. j. Driear is an aerial main
tenance man with Consolidated Ar
craft, San Diego, Calf, having
been with this company for the past
three and one-half years.
He has received trophy award
Of beautifully mounted replica of
a Liberator. He has sent the trophy
to his parents in Libby, where it
has been the pleasure of a Western
News reporter to see and admire the
replica. Mrs. Driear is also en-
ployed in the same department and
the couple drive 38 miles to work
every day--
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-03-22
FERN STOUT MARRIES CPL.
JAMES w. MULKEY

Miss Fern Stout, daughter of the
late Mrs. John Stout. and Cpl
James w. Mulkey, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. M. Mulkey, of Portland
were married March at the Meth
odist Parsonage in that city. The
Rev. Duvkelberger read the service
which was double ring ceremony.
The wedding music was played my
Miss Ida B. Minde.
The bride wore a white sheer
gown and floor length veil. She
carried bouquet of white sweet
peas, rosebuds, and gardenias. Mrs.
Gene Smith, sister of the groom,
was the maid of honor. She wore a
rose taffeta gown and a corsage of
rosebuds and carnations.
A. M. Mulkey, father of the
groom, acted as best man.
A reception followed the cere-
mony. The three tier wedding cake
was decorated with white and
silver.
The couple left for Beach where
they spent three days. Upon return
ing to Portland, Cpl. Mulkey re-
sumed his duties in the M. P. De-
tachment of Transportation Cor
poration at St. Johns Army Base.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mulkey are temporar-
lily at home at 1889 North Melrose
Drive, Portland II, Ore.
A surprise shower was given for
the bride at the home of Mrs.
Maurice Read. Mrs. Read and Miss
Ida Minde were hostesses.
Mrs Mulkey was formerly en-
ployed in the j. c. Penney Store in
Libby resigning two years ago, to
accept a position at the Kaiser Ship
wards in Portland
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-03-22
Bob Roberts Received Schropne Wound
While Fighting Nips on Two Jimo;
Writes Parents from Filed Hospital

Word was received Tuesday
morning by Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph
Roberts from their son, Bob, who
has been in the Two Jima fighting.
Bob wrote that he had been wound
ed by schrapnel in the right shout
der. He adds in the letter, not to be
worried, for though his wound is
painful, it is classified as super
ficial
Bob, who was in the hospital be-
hind the front lines when he wrote,
has been overseas since last No.
vember Two Jima is his first bat
tie contact with the enemy. Douot-
less letters from his old friends will
be welcomed by the young soldier.
His address may be obtained from
his parents.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-03-22

Word has been received Of the
birth of a son, Monday, March 10.
to Mrs. H. D. Torgerson at Fort
George Wright, Wash. Mrs. Torger-
son is a daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
P. v. Kitley of Libby. Her husband,
Capt Torgerson, who was sent back
to the States after IA months &C
tive duty in the South Pacific as
marine flyer, was killed last sum-
mer in plane crash at Cherry
Point, N. c. Mrs. Torgerson has
named her son Harold Thomas.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-03-22
AN APOLOGY

Owing to rush of last minute
advertising matter, we were obliged
to carry over page of interesting
news items until next week. If your
item was among them, please accept
our apologies.
The shortage of help and scarcity
of paper make extra pages impos-
sible.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-03-22
BIRTHDAY CLUB MET

The West Libby Neighborhood
Birthday Club met Monday even
ing, March 10, at the home of Mrs.
Nelly McGrew. The meeting was in
honor Of Mrs. McGreW's birthday.
a very enjoyable evening was
spent with cards and games. De
licious lunch was served at the
close of the evening. Sixteen men,
bers were present
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-03-22
SECOND TREATMENT

On Friday, May %, the second
treatment for diphtheria immunixa-
ton will be given at / o'clock at
81. Johns Lutheran Hospital DR..
J. M. Cairns, city health officer will
administer the serum to school and
pre-school children that are being
lmmunlzed for diphtheria.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-03-22
TWO ALARMS ANSWERED
BY FIRE DEPARTMENT

Two fire alarms were answered
Last night by Libby firemen The
first occurred about $50 p. m at
the home of Mrs. Jennie Hall, where
chimney fire was extinguished
with no damage resulting.
The second call was at 2 a. m.
when the Bert Napier garage, which
was housing car, was saved by
the efforts of the firemen. All evil
dence present indicated that a fire
bug is working in the vicinity.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-03-22
UNIVERSAL ZONOLITE MOVES

The Universal Zonolite Insula-
ton Co. moved to their new office
location next door to the Mountain
States Power Co. last Saturday,
March II.
They had temporary quarters in
the Libby Hotel after their office
room burned out in the First State
Bank building on January %.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-03-22
Winners in City
Bowling Tourney

The following were the winners
and winning scores in the City
Bowling tournament held last week
in Libby.
Team Event: 1st-J. Neils, 1854
2'd--Libby Motors, 2906.
Singles. 1st--R Roberts, -652, I'd
j. Lovick, 633.
Doubles: lst-Beasley & Petrusha,
1870. 2'd-Eggert & j. Roberts, 1851.
All Events: Beasley, f841.
High Single Game. r. Roberts,
233.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-03-22
MONTANA LIGHT & POWER
TO BEGIN WORK SOON

The Montana Light & Power Co.
is working on plans to reconstruct
the flume on Lake Creek near
Troy. The actual construction work
IS expected to begin in the near
future.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-03-22

Mrs. f. l. Racicot left for San
Francisco Monday to visit her
daughter, Marion. She will be gone
month.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-03-22

VIM. Belzer of Missouia, was a
business visitor Monday in Libby,
where he is we'll known.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-03-22

Mrs. Garth Kenelty was in town
on business Saturday from their
ranch south of town.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-01
Job Bill PIonnina

Washington, Sept. I-(Up)-Sen- ators considering the admlnistra- tions jobs-for.ail bill today hear ReconyeEsion Director John w, Snyder, Federal Works Adminis- trator Philip B. Fleming and Sen, Sheridan Downey. D.. CaIif,
 These three men will close the Senate Banking Committees open hearings on the measure which Is designed to set up machinery for government planning against de- pressions and unemployment. The Senators will then go Into executive session to study the thousands of words of testimony put before them by more than half 6 hundred wlt- nesses in the last two weeks,
 Chairman Robert ?. Wagner, D., " X., told reporters today he hopes he will have the bill ready to slib. init to the Senate within two weeks, He said there will be changes but no cFippling amendR4ents."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-01
JAP SURRENDER CEREMONIES TONIGHT
Peace Weapon May DeDelop From Bomb
May Reveal Atomic Bomb Secrets to World Council

London, Sept. 1-(UP)- The United States is consid- ering a proposal to place the atomic bomb in the hands of the World Security Council to enforce permanent peace, former Secretary of State Ed ward R. Stettinius, Jr., re- vealed today.
 World Police
 GtettiniuS, now chief American delegate on the executive committee of the United States Preparatory Commission, admitted ct a press conference that control of the atomic weapon might be trans ferred from the United States and Britain to the world police organ- ization.
 A decision on that question, he said, now Is being studied by both the executive and legislative branch- es of the government In Washing. ton.
 Remains in London
 Stettinius said he would remain In London until the work of the Preparatory Commission was fin. 1shed and possibly until the first meeting of the world assembly.
 T have dedicated myself to the United Nations" he said. T have no other plans"
 Stettinlus conferred this morning with U. S. Ambassador John c. Wi- nant and with pr. Benjamin Gerig, alternate delegate and principal American adviser on the Prepara. tory Commission.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-01
Gen. Donouar,, O.C.L Espionage Leader

Tn England shortly after Dunkirk the British showed Donovan their defenses, their resources and the workings of their Secret Service and psychological warfare.
 Donovan saw the United States was greatly handicapped by lack of facilities for gathering information clandetsinely and for cOordinatlng the information from various gov- eFnment agencies.
 set-up OCT
 He outlined his views to the pres. ident. with the result that the Ogflce of coogdinator of information, serv. ing thes chief executives ofIice, was set up in iD4i. Donovan began gathering experts of various kinds about him to gather and interpret information on armed forces, inter- nal economic organizations, supply channels, moral Of troopS and the people and relations with other countries Of the various potential enemies.
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