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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-01-25
Libby News

Lieutenant and Mrs.-Dick-V Weld
man will leave next week for
Great Falls after a couple Weeks
spent here visiting his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. r. R. Veldman. 1t. Weld
man will receive his orders fer
further assignment at Great Falls.
Harry Moe received a letter this
week telling of the death of Nels
Forsberg in Portland, Ore, on Jan.
9, who was about II years old.
Forsberg worked in Libby a few
years ago in remodeling the local
saWmill. For many years he had
worked for Horskotte, well-kaown
sawmill architect and builder. Fors-
berg worked here most of one sum-
mer and was we'll liked by every
one who came in contact with him
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-01-25
News From Those
In The Armed Forces

=AH-Air- Service Command Sta
ton in England.-Cpl. Ellsworth A.
Barr husband of Mabel P Barr,
Libby, recently completed an orr
entation course designed to bridge
the gap between training in the
States and combat soldering
against the enemy in Germany.
At this Air Service Command
Station CPL Barr attended series
of lectures given by veterans of
this command which included in
structions in chemical warfare de-
tense and pertinent tips on staying
healthy in a combat zone.
His next station will be one from
which Americas fighting planes
cover our advance into Germany
Before entering the Army Air
Forces, he was employed as main
tainance welder in Geneva, Utah.
Pvt. Richard Peltier has been
transferred from Georgia to Camp
Mackall, N. G.
Pvt. Bill Larsen has arrived at
Fort> Howe, Tex, after completing
his engineers training at Fort Lewis,
Wash Ehroute to his destination he
passed through Libby on troop
Mr.. and Mrs. Pete Larsen, Sr.,
received Christmas card from Sgt.
Everett Roose, who is with the
Twelfth Army Group in France. He
says in part: Il have travelled quite
a ways since | saw you last. But
guess that l have just begun &c
travel. Best wishes for a Merry
Christmas and Happy New Year.
Tell all hello, if you will please.
Marine Private First Glass Theo-
dore Fowler, %, of Libby, has been
given furlough after 26 months
overseas with the Second Marine
division. The leatherneck. who en-
listed in May, 1912, is the son of
Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Fowler, now OF
Peshastin, Wash.
A former store clerk, he last saw
action on Saipan.
Another member of the Secord
Marine division on furlough is Cor
poral Wayne Woodrow Johnson, %.
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis John
son. Overseas 26ls months, he last
saw action on Saipan and holds a
presidential unit citation. Johnson
attended Compton, Calf, Junior
college and was employed by the
J. Neils Lumber Co., when he err
listed in June, 1912.
Air Cadet Newton Cutler, Jr.,
suffered broken left arm from a
fall while on duty Cadet Cutler is
stationed at Minter Field, Calf, at
present.
Pvt. Albert Erhard and Cadet
Newton Cutler met quite by acct
dent in Bakersfield, Calf, recent
ly. The boys were close friends and
were very glad to meet ands have
long talk Of home. Pvt. Erhard is
stationed at Camp Roberts, Calf
and Cadet Cutler at Minter Field,
Calf.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-01-25
SERVICE MEN DINNER GUESTS

At the reguiar monthly dinner of
the American Legion and Auxiliary
on January l8 at the Legion hail
the hostesses were Mrs. Emil Voves
and Mrs. Bernhard Schlumm Spe-
cial guests were. Pvt. Amos Marcy,
who is spending a furlough at the
home of his sister, Mrs Vernon
Crotteau and will leave for a Cali
fornia rest camp about February /,
Mo. NJ. lie Kenneth Brown, visiting
his parents, Mr. and Mrs. ElWood
Brown, and other relatives, and who
will report to San Francisco for
reassignment on February /, and
Mo. M &c Gene Butt, who is spend
ing a furlough with his parents
Mr. and Mrs, Dick Butt, and sister
Lillian. Seaman Butt will report
for duty at Bremerton, Wash, about
February l.
After a delicious dinner the mem
bers enjoyed group of songs By
Darcy Schermerhorn, accompanied
at the piano by Betty Maurer. Grous
singing of old favorites, led by Mrs
Walter collars, completed the pro
gram.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-01-25
FOR SALE

Two small ice boxes; 2 trunks, +
"a bed springs and mattress,
stands. radio (cabinet). | heavy
duty trailer, no tires, ! Pontiac Sc
dan, good rubber; | grindstone, 2
tents, l4xl6, 3 #. walls, | black
smith blower; pair snow shoes;
gas iron, 2 gas lanterns, gas lamps;
| baby basket, baby bed.-M J.
Page, Troy 1t
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-01-25
CHARLEY ALLEN MARRIES

Charley Allen and Bertha Childs
applied for marriage license here
and were married by Justice Wal
lace Monday, January %.
has been employed in Spo-
kane for something but SILICON.
siders Libby as his residence Mrs.
Allen comes from Pittsburgh, Pa.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-01-25
FUEL OIL SUPPLY "TOUCH AND
coz

Harold L. Ickes, Petroleum Ad-
ministrator for War, cautions home
heating oil users that stocks are
below last years level and that
consumers should avoid excessive
consumption that will deplete stocks
too rapidly For the remainder Of
the heating season, meeting home
heating oil demands will be strict
~ touch-and go. Fuel oil supplies
are tight but adequate to meet cur
rent rationed demands Admins
traitor Ickes said. However, there
is not as much fuel oil available
this year as there was II months
ago What means that over-cou-
sumption will make the problem
more critical. Furthermore, mill
tary requirements have been step
ped up, placing further burden
on American refiners.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-01-25
DEMONSTRATION WELL
ATTENDED

EUREKA, Jan. 23-Beef cutting
demonstration was we'll attended at
the c. Y O. hall Tuesday, Jan. %.
Brother Mauritson gave very
detailed and interesting demonstra-
ton. We were pleased to see so
many men interested Now we know
who cuts the meat at home. A c.
Mackey donated the beef for cut
ting
rnhYr,T, Tr,Trurrn
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-01-25
HOSPITAL NOTES

James Kelly, Troy, was admitted
as medical patient Sunday.
Mrs b. A. Teske was admitted as
a surgical patient Tuesday.
John Ronning was admitted as a
mcdIcaf- patient January %
w. R. Num-, accident victim, was
released Sunday.
George Paulson, also victim of TIE
accident, was released Wednesday.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-01-25
TROY MAN DIES

James Kelly, for many years a
resident of Troy, died last night in
the Libby hospital. There are no
relatives here and funeral arrange.
ments are awaiting word from rela-
tives at distance.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-01-25

Bottles of blood plasma can be
dropped without a parachute from
10000 feet without breakage, thanks
TO a specially designed wood box
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-01-25

A baseball field abandoned 20
years ago is now densely forested
although no seeds were planted, 50
do trees spread seeds
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-01-25
TAKEN UP

Strayed to my place, III miles
from Fortine, ! iron gray, 2 yr. old
horse, branded reverse Lazy B on
left flank. Owner may have same
by paying for feed and this adj
Percy Pluid 1886
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-01-25
Libby School Notes
STAMP AND BOND SALE
FOR JANUARY II

The L. Fl. S. junior class spon-
sored dance in the gym following
the victorious basketball game with
Eureka, Saturday, Jan. 20 The
dance was we'll attended by stu
dents from three schools of Lin
coin county-Eureka, Troy and Lib
by. Music was furnished by Smith
Reeds orchestra.
The Libby high school Girls Club
held its first meeting of the year
Wednesday, jan II, in the high
school assembly to elect officers.
New officers include Pauline Pow
ell president, Fern collars, vice
president, and Marjorie Talsma,
secretary-treasurer. Mrs. Church
was elected to serve as adviser
: Cheerleaders informed the club
that cheering section for games
would be organized and yells were
practiced.
Evening star., 1945-08-08
DorIon Ordered Fleet ScuttIed
If N0zis Attempted to Seize 1t

for the protection OF its colonial
empire" 1t read, "the French Navy
must be assembled in harbors te
be designated. 1t will be demobil-
lied there and disarmed under Ger
man or italian control. The Ger
man government solemnly declares
to the French government that II
has no intention of utilizing for its
own war ends the French fleet
which will remain in harbors under
German control, except where units
are needed to watch the coasts end
sweep mines"
I said to the marshal: every
thing depends on Hitler's keeping
his word. What will the English do?
Will they believe Hitler's word and
consider that enough"
Petain remained silent.
said, Send for Darlan."
The admiral of the feet came. A
few days before he had told me
that he would sail away rather than
capitulate. This man, normally
ruddy, turned quite pale when ]
told him, Il have just read article
8. Are you satisfied with it?"
The armistice commission will
obtain some modification" he said
Besides, the order will be given
to the fleet to scuttle itself rather
than fall into the enemy's hands.
The order was indeed given the
next day.
Telegraphs Churchill.
On leaving the marshal, tele-
graphed Winston Churchill. This
was on June %. I was greatly con-
cerned lest the clash between our
respective navies should lastingly
Evening star., 1945-08-08
Memoirs Of Paul Reynuud
(1lth In a Series.)
BY PAUL REYNAUD,
war Premier of France.

North American Newspaper Alliance.
On the morning Of June Is, Pau
Baudouin came to see me ut thu
hotel where had taken a room thu
day before. Marshal Petain hac
received a telegram from President
Roosevelt threatening that France
would forfeit "the friendship ano
good will Of the American Govern
ment and people" If she handed over
her fleet.
Greatly concerned by the tone OF
this message, Petain wanted me to
become French Ambassador In
Washington.
I told Baudouin that I could
hardly represent Government do
ing exactly the opposite of what ]
considered necessary for the honor
and interest of France.
He returned after lunch to say
that the marshal wanted to have
talk with me.
Listens to Petain.
went, and listened to Petain, who
said very seriously: when you ap-
pealed to me, I came forward. To-
day appeal to you; and you refuse
your help. True, France has altered
her policy; but facts are facts and
France requires service. If I have
appealed to you, it is because your
help would be useful to France. You
cannot refuse to give it."
I knew that I had to avoid an
open break If I was to be still useful
on metropolitan territory; that is,
if, when the armiStice conditions
became known, the question of the
government crossing over to Africa
came up again. So I replied that
I must be allowed to wait until the
armistlce conditions were known.
Toward the middle of the week,
learned that Pierre Laval (who had
drawn closer to Petain and was
about to enter his cabinet as vice
premier), having heard of the offer
made me, was conducting a violent
campaign against this proposal. He
told Petain he did not realize the
sort of work would do in Washing
ton If I were sent there.
Roosevelt Telegram Cited.
An American friend told me that
my telegram to President Roosevelt,
sent on June 10 and intimating nv
resolve to carry on the war to the
bitter end, had won me considerable
personal credit in American, and
that this would facilitate my task.
What caused me most anxiety
as I knew it caused most anxiety
to the British government and con-
siderable concern to the American
Government-was the question OF
the feet.
On June 81 I went to see the mar
shall. I advised him to have Ad-
miral Jean Francois Darlan, the
naval commander in chief, give the
fleet secret orders to sail for the
United States.
Back in my hotel I wrote to him
to offset in advance the argument
that the Germans would take 1e-
venge on France If our ships left
or Scuttled themselves. I pointed
out that If we kept the ships we
ran the risk of the victor seizing
them, in which case we would never
receive any compensation, whereas
If the ships left or scuttled them
selves we would have a moral right
to reperations, with the assistance
of America, whose naval power
would be increased by our actions.
Conditions Become Known.
. When the armistice conditions be-
came known I went to see Petain
and asked him to show me the text
Of the clause relating to our ships
Except for the portion that will
be left to the French government
Evening star., 1945-08-08

poison relations between our two
countries. Let me add that, being
unable to listen to the wireless, I
had been told that the day before
Churchill had broadcast a most vio-
lent speech. I had advised the mar
shall not to reply, and I understood
him to promise to follow my advice
But, contrary to that promise, he
did reply, and his speech contributed
to make worse the relations between
the people Of France and Britain,
which seemed to me much more i'm
portant than the relations between
the two governments.
In my telegram to Churchill, I
told him Of the promise Darlan had
just made in Petain's presence, and
I begged him not to engage in po-
lemics with the marshal. Would I
succeed in avoiding conflict? Alas,
mo- The shelling at Oran occurred.
Evening star., 1945-08-08

Churchill had not believed in Dar-
lans words.
Yet 1t was Darlan's order Of June
"a, l940, that caused the French
fleet to be scuttled in Toulon in Mo-
vember, 1912, to avoid falling into
the hands of the enemy.
AS regards the Embassy in Wash
Evening star., 1945-08-08

ington. I thought 1t over and came
to the conclusion that, even In the
interests Of my country, 1t would
be impossible for me to be Marshal
Petain's Ambassador. j.
(Next Observation-Disclosures
tworld Serial copyrisht Reserved. Repro
duction in whole or in part forbidden)
Detroit evening times., 1945-11-24
Woods TO Entertain

TIE JACK BOYD Ell L
WOODS of the Parkstone will
entertain this evening at cock
tail party -. in honor Of Ohio
friends Mr.. and Mrs Gibson
Rradfeld MIR. and Mrs l..
a. Campbell and Mr.. and Mrs.
\. Q. Campbell who are
here for the Ohio State-Michi-
gan game tomorrow.
DetroitcrS invited 10 meet the
OhioanS include Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward Macauley the
George RenaudS Dorothy
Howard Arnold Hoffman 3.
Catherine Crowley DR. p.
w. Mason -. Barbara Frltchie
Carl Larson and Mr..
and Mrs. Richard Haynes.
After the game the Woods
will leave by plane for New
York where they viii cele-
bratc Mr. Woods birthday
anniversary as guests Of
Mr. and Mrs Guy Lombardo at
their Long Island estate.
Detroit evening times., 1945-11-24
In Mayfair
WHb
TIE CHAPERON

MR.. AND MRS. RALPH
SIMONDS enterlaied yesterday
afternoon at cocktails in
lhe rcSldcnce-!H lewiston road.
Crosse polnte .. for Betty
Crapo and her hance Maj.
Robert r. klomann. USAAS
who are 10 be married Dec. /.
Mrs. SlmondS exquisite table
laid with an Italian lace
cloth had an arrangement
of yellow chrySanthemumS in
the center ... and was lighted
by white candl les in silver
candelabra.
The hostess wore short
afternoon dress of dove gray
crepe.
The bridc-clcct was most at
tractive in "A Strcet-lcngth after
noon dress of dark green satin.
The Paul II. Tow sen d 5
Saturday night, will give a din
ner part at the University Club
for Betty and the major
and the Frederic LeiSenS,
Sunday. will entertain for them
at cocktails in the LeiSenS
residence in MoroSs road, Crosse
Pointe.
Detroit evening times., 1945-11-24
Rita Blank
Is Bride of
Vernon HoII

A WEDDING BREAKFAST
in the Whittier followed the
service yesterday morning which
united Miss Rita Blank, daugh-
ter Of Mrs. Frank Blank of Van
Dyke avenue. and Vernon Holl
of San Francisco. son of Mrs.
Louise femme and Carl Holl,
in st. Thomas Church.
Miss Sylvia Blank was maid
Of honor and Mrs. Leo Splnell
and Mrs. Arthur Andreshak
were bridesmaids.
eThe bride wore gown of
white satin with beaded neck
line, long pointed sleeves and
full hoop skirt. A headdreSS of
net and orange blossoms topped
her fingertip veil and she car
ried Gala lilies.
The attendants wore aqua
silk Jersey with matching ostrich
plumeS on their small brown
hats. Their flowers were bronze
chrySanthemumS.
Arthur Blank gave his sister
in marriage and acted as best
man. Guests were seated by Leo
Spinelle and Arthur Andreshak.
After an evening reception in
the Whittier, the young couple
will leave for San Francisco.
Mr. Holl is a former lieutenant
in the maritime service.
Detroit evening times., 1945-11-24
Coming and Going

MRS. A. BUEL QUIRk has
returned after jaunt 10 New
York and Washington, ID. {.
In the latter city Mrs. Qulrk
visited her daughter Alice
Ann Ritchie who has COM
pletcd her preliminary training
as a Red Cross overseas staff
assistant and IS awaiting
orders.
Mrs. Quirk, next week. will
whisk over to Chicago for three
days.
Helen PosSeluS who goes to
the Garland School IN Boston
came home TO spend the
holiday and Weekend with
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
ward J. PoSsclIuS OF Burns
avenue.
Mrs. J. Burgess Book III eN-
poets TO leave carly IN DecCm-
her TO visit 1t Book who
is stationed at san Diego,
She Will leave the children
with her m o other O.. Mrs.
Cramer Smith Of Pontiac.
Mrs. Alcnc Wright who has
been living at the Country Club
eXpectS 10 leave soon for
Florida and viii divide her
time between Miami and Palm
Beach.
Detroit evening times., 1945-11-24
Jack Sor+ors
New Orleans

MIR. AND MRS. JACK SOR-
TOR left on a wedding trip 10
New Orleans after their mar
riage Thanksgiving Day in Our
Lady Of Good Counsel Church.
The bride is the former Geral-
dine Safran, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Michael A. Safran of
Bradford avenue The bride
groom's parents are Mr. and
Mrs. Charles A. Sorter of Joann
avenue.
Virginia Carr was maid Of
honor in a gown Of pink net
with a tiny cap and bouquet Of
dubonnet chrySanthemumS
The bride chose a gown of
white satin, fashioned with
heart t-shaped neckline. bracelet
length sleeves and full skirt OF
net. Her fingertip veil was
fastened 10 a calot of orange
blossoms. She carried a mother
of pearl prayer book with
white orchid.
A wedding breakfast in the
Whittier followed the ceremony.
The young couple Will make
their home in Hurlbut avenue.
Detroit evening times., 1945-11-24
Parties for Miss Carey

BRIDE-ELECT MARY PA
TRICIA CAREY has been going
from party to party this week.
a luncheon and shower were
given yesterday for her AT the
DAG by Mrs. William J.
Bradley JF. a personal
shower and luncheon at the
Boat Club by Mrs r. Dale
Keiser o.. a kitchen shower by
Mrs. Vincent NJ. Thompson Of
Pleasant Ridge and a
lun heou and miscellaneous
shower by Mrs. J. La Wcrda at
the WomcnS City Club.
Catherine Carey VIII give the
spinStrr dinner for her sister
Tuesday evening. in the Carey
residence on Wildcmere avenue.
Detroit evening times., 1945-11-24
WA. Tarpeys
On Eastern
Wedding Trip

MIR. md Mrs WILLIAM
ALOYSIUS TARPEY left on a
wedding trip in the East after
their marriage " e d n eS ID a y
afternoon IN the brides parents
home. Mrs. Tarpey is the former
Elizabeth G. Harris daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs Emery r. Har-
riS Of Buckingham road The
bridegroom is the son of the
late Mr.. and Mrs. William j..
Tarpey Of Chicago.
The Rev. Lawrence MldWorth
performed the ceremony. The
bride wore an afternoon dress
Of slate blue crepe and a brown
Sequin hat with malne trim
ming. Her flowers were purple
orchids in a CorSage bouquet.
Mrs. Thomas L. Harris was
matron OF honor Her fuchsia
crepe costume was set of with
a corsage bouquet Of green
orchids.
The Misses Mary Louise Har-
ris and Jane Elinor Harris were
flower girls. They wore pink
dotted swiss frocks and hands
Of rosettes IN their CurlS. Their
tiny colonial bouquets were
comprised Of sweetheart roses.
Thomas +. Harris was the
best man
Mrs. Harris chose a rose
crepe dress and a Corsage of
tea roses and bebe chrySanthe-
NUNS.
Detroit evening times., 1945-11-24
Miss sCoughlin
To Wed Fier
In January

MISS WILMA COUGHLIA.
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. j. W.
Coughlin OF Courvllle road, IS
tentatively planning her mar.
riage for the latter part OF
January 10 T/Sgt. Chiffon DryS-
dale. son Of Mr.. and Mrs. James
{. Drysdale OF Lakepointe ave-
nue..
Sgt. DrySdale. in the south
Pacific with B-29 squadron.
expects TO be home the first OF
the year
Mrs. Coughlin entertained at
a luncheon at Huylers at which
time Miss Coughlin announced
her plans TO her friends. Miss
Florence Jackson will be her
maid of honor and Mrs. Claude
A Greiner. Mrs. Philip A. Wen
7cll and Mrs. James Danforth
Jr. will be the bridesmaids.
Yeoman ? c James DrySdale
Jr. will be the best man.
Detroit evening times., 1945-11-24

AT A QUIET ceremony today
in the residence Of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs William Totem of
Grayton road. Lillian Farmer
was married TO Charles Foster
Of Rome, Ga.
Attending the bride and
bridegroom were Mr.. and Mrs.
Lyman A. Woodman.
Detroit evening times., 1945-11-24

ris, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Harris of Macomb avenue.
The wedding will take place
in the B'Nai Israel Synagog in
Toledo at 7.30 p. m.
Detroit evening times., 1945-11-24
Eve FroEch-WaIter Harris NuptiaIs Set for Dec

MISS EVE FRoLICH, 'da1gh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Ssnuel
Frolich of Toledo. will be mar
ried Dec. 10 Walter w. Har-
Detroit evening times., 1945-11-24
Visits Son in Capac

MRS. MARY FLETCHER Of
Fisher avenue spent the
Thanksgiving holiday with her
son and daughter-in-law, Mr.
and Mrs. James LaVerc
Fletcher in Capac.
Detroit evening times., 1945-11-24

The bridegroom-elect re-
Gently received his discharge
from the army after serving 80
months in the south Pacific.
Smyrna times., 1945-05-17
WELL KNOWN
HOTEL BURNED
Chesapeake House, Oldest
Hotel at BettertOn, Gut
ted by Fire
$4,000 ESTIMATED LOSS

The Chesapeake House, the old
est and one of the largest hotels in
Betterton, on the Chesapeake Bay,
and well known to this community
as a summer resort, was Quilted by
fire of undetermined origin Friday
afternoon shortly after three
o'clock, with a loss estimated at
between $4,000 and $4,000, in
cluding much of the furnishings.
Fire companies from Chestertown,
Galena, Rock Hall, Millington,
Church Hill and Centreville aided
the Betterton firemen in fighting
the hotel blaze in the face of a
strong wind which threatened
other structures along the beach
front. M. B. Shriner of Lancast-
er, Pa, the new owner of the hotel
had begun active preparations for
the opening of the summer board
ing season around the last of the
The house was operated
for many years by the Owens fam
lily, but was only recently sold tt
Mr.. Shriner.
Smyrna times., 1945-05-17
NAME RED CROSS DIRECTORS
Directors For Branch Area No.
Elected Monday Night

With Miss Anna B. Beckett,
vice-chairman for the area, presid-
ing the following directors for
Branch Area No. of the Della
ware Chapter, American Red Cross
were elected Monday night: Dud-
ley Crossley, Mrs. Malcolm Bur-
ris, Mrs. Helen Walker, DR.. E. F.
Smith, Alex. Darrah, Mrs. William
Hollett, Reynolds Pratt, Mrs. Har-
vey M. Boggs, Mrs. Mary G.
Slaughter, Grant G. Garis, S.
Creadick Ennis, Anna B. Beckett,
Mrs. Cummins Speakman, George
Boehmler, George w. Wright,
Elizabeth Thornley,, Cummins
Speakman, Mrs. Henry c. Webb,
Harry Blendt, Frank Attix, Mrs.
Earle Carter. Reports were heard
from Mrs. Lee Deakyne and Mrs.
Harry Bostick, both Home Service
chairmen; Mrs. C. L. Harmonson,
Motor Corps; Mrs. Stewart, pro-
duction.