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SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1945-07-19
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Is gibt aud) Necner, Die nid)t
ld'reigelt. aber oenncd; pieI Der.
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ANSWERS
Questions will be found on page 5

l. France.
2. The United States.
5. New Zealand.
4. Australia.
S. Britain.
8. Navy Department, U. S. A.
7. The Netherlands. AZ
8. Britain.
9. Japan.
10. Navy Department, U. S. A.
Under military or enemy oc-
cupation- normal administration
suspended
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-11-29
Mayor Endorses the
Sale Of 7. B. SeoIs

Mayor Ed Boyes today endorsed
the l945 Christmas Seal campaign
of the Montana tuberculosis Asso.
citation through which money is
raised to fight tuberculosis in this
State during the coming year.
i earnestly urge the people OF
Libby to buy as many of these Seals
as he possibly can.
Everyone in Lincoln county
must realize that the purchase and
use Of these Seals is an investment
on behalf Of our boys and girls,
What finer heritage can we pass on
to them than a healthy community?
These Seals are a shield against tu-
bercuolsis which kills more young
people III the productive years of
life than any other disease"
Mrs. Craven, through the News.
wishes to make the statement that
The Montana tuberculosis Associa-
ton, not the Couny Chairman. re-
quested two sheets of Seals be
placed in each envelope.
Hear Fro TacMurray's Christ
mas Seal I. Al the theatre this
week.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-11-29
Junior High Will
Present Plays

Last year the Junior High play:
were well received by the public
and this year they promise ever
more enjoyment. For full evening
Of laughter don't miss the three
one-act plays which are scheduled
for p. m. Friday, November 30.
In the play, THE Dummy" Mrs
/ Hitchcock dolores Challinor), left
at home every evening by her hus-
band because of his club duties, is
so Lonesome and afraid when she is
alone that she stuffs a dummy and
places 1t in the parlor window to
brighten off possible marauders.
Emma (Jean Cole), the maid, helps
to plant the dummy in chair.
While they are getting it ready the
husband (Harold Comply returns
and assumes his wife has a gentle
man friend. You will roar with
laughter at the interesting turn of
events. A "sure-fire hitlv Other ac-
tors are Allen Kreymer and Gene
Hamlin
Among Us Girls" is a scream
ingly funny play. Mrs. Evelyn OAR
ling Dorothy Benedetti), 90
year-old bride, who entertains
few of her friends (Ardyce Giles
pie, Joan Dennis, Patsy Kessel) at
tea. They give their advice on men
and matrimony until they have the
happy girl on the verge of leaving
her husband rather than face the
"terrors" of marriage. Mildred Nc
Elroy, the maid, lightens the plot.
This play alone is worth the price
of admission.
Just A Little Mistake" and what
a mistakel Mrs. Ball (Lyla Bren-.
nam hires new cook phyllis Ru-
bard) the same day an unknown
friend (Marchita Beccari) of her
sisters is due to arrive. The friends
Of Mrs. Ball barbara Rawlins.
claradell Kessel, and Margaret
entertain the cook, Ugh!
The comedy is fast and furious.
One will get you ten that you'll
enjoy the plays
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-11-29
Lincoln Wafer
Now Open

Through courtesy Of deputy war.
den O. ]. Nollar I'VE furnish the
following information.
The following waters shall be oper
to fishing for all species of fish ir
open waters the entire year
kootenai River, Yak River from
the mouth to the falls, OBrien
Creek from the mouth to the City
dam, Star Creek from the mouth to
the falls; Lake Creek from the
mouth to the Power Company Dam,
Loon Lake and Dudley Slough in
the Eureka district.
The following lakes shall be open
to fishing for all species Of fish in
open waters and through a hole in
the ice during the entire year.
Leone, Crystal Lavone Horseshoe.
Bootjack and Rainbow, near Happy's
Inn. Dickey. Timber, O'Brien, So
phla, Moran, Carpenter, Rock and
Frank or Island. Lakes in the Eureka
district, Bull, Savage, Lower Spar
and Grouse Lakes in the Troy dis
trict.
Winter Fishing: Schoolhouse in
the Troy district, Thompson and
Loon Lakes near Happy's Inn, Loon
Lake at the head Of Pipe Creek and
Tom Pool Lake on Pipe Creek,
shall be open to fishing for all spe-
cles OF fish from December |, 1945
to March Is, 1916, both dates inclu-
slve, through hole in the ice only.
All other waters in Lincoln county
are closed to fishing, until their
opening Of the 1916 season.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-11-29
'Krd||s Moved
To Spokane

Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Krall movet
yesterday to Spokane where the,
expect to make their future home
With the leaving of these folks
Libby has lost family which ha:
been active in many of the worth
while enterprises of the community
Mr.. Krall came to Libby in 1922, a
which time he bought the Greinei
Bros, Grocery. In 1926 he bought
the Guy Walker Dry Goods Store
combining the two businesses.
In 1896 he sold the dry good de-
! paTtment to Pete Chef and in 1914
/ the grocery store to Leonard
Sleizer. Mrs. Krall first came to
Libby to teach in the schools. The
two were married in 1924.
Mr.. Krall has been especially ac-
tive in community affairs, serving
for / years on the city council. He
was president of the Commercial
Club two years, president of the
Lions Club three years, served Aus
tin Reedy Post of the American Le-
gion one term as post commander.
He also served the post as chaplain
and the local VFW as officer of the
day.
With the coming of war days, he
was chairman of the preparedness
and advisory committee for Lincoln
County, and was appointed COM
mander Of civilian defense for
Libby and Lincoln county. He was
chairman of the Libby committee
for the 7th War Loan drive. and is
a member of the local Masonic and
Moose orders. He was chosen at the
last election to represent Lincoln in
the safe legislature, where he esta-
blished good record.
Mrs. Krall in addition to being
active in church circles and the
Eastern Star, has taken an active
part in other club work and many
community enterprises. Tuesday
evening of last week the Methodist
Choir entertained at the Littell
home in honor Of Mrs Krall. A
jolly evening was enjoyed and the
guest CT honor was presented with
q gift from the organization. Tues
day evening Of this week the Past
Presidents and Past Secretaries Of /,
the Chamber of Commerce the pre-
sent officers and board Of directors
met in honor of Mr.. Krall and after
a dinner at the Caboose, repaired I
to the j. Neils Office where most
pleasant evening was enjoyed. At /
this time Mr.. Krall was presented
with the Chambers Citation for
Service.
The Kralls have purchased an
apartment house in Spokane which
hey plan to operate. The best
wishes of their many Lincoln County
friends will accompany them.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-11-29
CorI Morrison
Loved By Men

| Carl Henry Morrison was born
january 27 1911 in Troy, Montana
lie died in the line of duty for his
country in Yokohama, Japan Oct. s.
lo45. Military burial was made at
the Yokohama Army Military
Cemetery No. | on October g
| Carl graduated from Troy High
School In 1919. He was captain OF
the basketball team and active in
all school activities.
He entered the Army March Il,
1912 and went overseas as First
Sergeant with the 16lst A. A. A.
Gun Bn. in August. l943. He spent
over a year on New Guinea and
from there went to the Philippines
and was also in the Luzon invasion.
The following paragraph taken
from a letter received by Walter
Morrison from Captain Bruce r.
Salisbury expresses the respect and
admiration his men had for him.
Over here, you get to know
man inside and out. All, and es-
pecially those who have been
through combat with Carl, will tell
you that they don't come any finer.
AS First Sergeant, he was top man
IN our Battery He wasn't selected
for that job overnight and he didn't
continue to hold it because Of some
outstanding achievement in the
past. Day after day, in a hundred
ways, he showed that he deserved
to be top man. He could organize,
and lead, and still maintain disci-
pine and respect from every man
in the Battery. Why? Because, not
only was he cool headed and prac-
teal IN combat and out, but because
he always thought of the other fell
low first, he would always 90 all |
out for his men; he never be-
trayed a confidence or let a man
down and no ones problem was too
small for his attention. Without fell
lows like Carl the American Army /
could not have done what it has. He
came all the way to the end with
Us. We know.
Left to mourn his passing are a
sister, Dorothy Rynn of Salinas.
california and brother, Walter
Morrison Of Troy. His mother and
father, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Nor
rlsqn preceded him in death several
years ago
Carls genial personality and
friendly smile will always be re-
nembered by the host of friends
who mourn his passing The entire
community extend their sincere
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-11-29
Fish and Game
Com. Present
Program
Sen. Moss from Flathead,
And State Fish Hatchery
Supt. Are Speakers
RICHARDS RECEIVES
SPORTSMAN'S AWARD

You can't dance without paying
the fiddler was the gist of Senator
G. M. Moss's address Saturday
evening at the annual meeting and
banquet sponsored by the Fish and
Game committee of the Libby
Chamber of Commerce.
Following fine dinner served in
the basement of the Moose Hall by
the ladies of the Presbyterian
Church, the 1870 sportsmen assem-
bled in the lodge room, where the
program was opened by Pres.
Agather Of the Chamber. Mayor Ed
Boyes, chairman of the Fish &
Game committee, was introduced
and took charge of the program. The
chairman stated that the Libby
Chamber of Commerce stands for
the best and most modern methods
of game and fish conservation for
Lincoln county and Montana. He
expressed the desire for more in
telligent research projects in this
work including the fertilization of
lakes. He also stated that his COM
mittee desires to see the water
level of the Thompson Lakes
raised and duck food planted; and
expressed the desire that out of
state licenses for use in the county
be purchased locally to make the
problem Of enforcement easier to
handle.
Deputy Fish and Game Warden.
O. J. Nollar was introduced and
made several pertinent remarks
concerning hunting and fishing in
Lincoln county, Foreman George
Ripley Of the Libby Fish Hatchery
was also presented to the assembly
and highly commended for his good
work in providing fish for our
streams. Karl Klehm, supervisor of
the Kootenai National Forest was
introduced and he and his assistants
thanked for their excellent cooper
alton in all the work pertaining to
fish and wild life. Mr. Boyes dur
ing his opening remarks touched off
the theme Of the meeting, the need |
Of more game and fish to meet the
heavy drain of the post war years
at hand
A. G. Stubblefield, superintendent
of state fish hatcheries was intro
duced and lost little time in getting
down brass tacks. The Superin-
Continued on page five)
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-11-29
Libby Lions 10
Sponsor Cubs

The Libby Lions Club voted Mon
DAY evening to contribute $25 to the
Libby Fire Department for use in
paying for the new resuscitator
which the department has recently
purchased for use over the county.
a good attendance of the member
ship and seven guests were present
and enjoyed the excellent musical
program presented by Lion Tracy
McElroy. These numbers included
several characterization selections
played by Edwin Edstrom who is an
able performer on this instrument.
Three vocal selections by Miss Mil
dred McElroy with Miss Pat Goose
law at the piano were also well re-
celved and the club men. will be
pleased to have the three entertain
ers with them again on future pro-
grams.
The matter of sponsoring the local
Scout Cub Pack was brought up
and unanimously adopted. This
organization takes boys too young
for regular Boy Scout work and
prepares them for the same on at
tanning proper age This project is
IN accordance with the clubs policy
Of sponsoring all good community
projects
Guests present at the meeting
were Bill Erickson basketball coach
at the high school. Edwin Edstrom,
Ross Hibbs Jack White, j. c. Whit
man and w. W. Waltermire. Miss
oula and Geo. Markham, Kalispell
Boy Scout executives.
In passing, mention should be
made Of the improvement in the
singing with Jack O'dell at the
piano. Also the fact that Jas ].
krall, a long time member of the
CLUB, was present at his last meet
ing as a local member, and received
the best wishes Of the club which
VIII 60 with him to his new home
in Spokane.
President Don Hargreavcs an
nounced the next meeting Of Lions
Tor December 10, at which time the
CLUB will entertain the high school
football squad.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-11-29
Rogers Veteran Of
Many Battles

Ivan G. Rodgers was born in
Clear Lake Wisconsin, October /
1888. When he was six months old
his parents came West in covered
wagon, entering Montana in 1889
They lived for short time on the
Milk River near Harlem, later set
ting in the Flathead Valley at
Rogers Lake which was named for
Ivan's father, the late c. B. Rogers.
The family lived here until Ivan
was. six years old, then moved to
Kalispell where Ivan attended
school for three years
They came to Libby in 1899 where
he grew to young manhood, attend
ing the public schools here. He later
matriculated at Bellevue College m
Omaha.
He was member Of the Presby-
terrain Church.
a large part of Ivan's life was oc-
cupied with military career. He
served. with Company L of the Ma
tional Guard and with this same
unit as Company L l63rd Infantry
III LIE -. .. ARMY he was engaged
in the punitive expedition into
Mexico, during the uprising of Pan
cho Villa in 1916. He was later
stationed at Butte during the criti-
cal perod of that mining camp.
Because of these experiences and
his good conduct as soldier, he
was sent to Officers candidate
school in France during the First
World War, and was commissioned
Lieutenant of the Infantry. He was
with one of the first units to land in
that country from the II. S. He
completed his overseas duty in COM
bat service with the 18th division.
On his return from overseas in
1919, he worked in the shipyards at
Vancouver, and later for the Port
land, Oregon Gas Company. He re-
turned to Libby in 1921, where he
was employed by the ]. lNeils Lum-
Der Co, The South Libby Store and
Continued on page ten)
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-11-29
Libby Organizes
Aeronoutic Club

A group of men interested in the
local furtherance Of flying and
aeronautics. met last week and
organized a chapter of the Montana
State Areonautic Association. The
purpose of the club is to further
the interest in private flying and
improve local flying facilities.
Clay Parker was chosen to serve
as temporary chairman and Emmons
Hampton as temporary secretary
treasurer. The board of directors
consists of w. ]. Harris, Bud Adkins,
r. r. Veldman, Glen Thoms and
Al Austin.
AL Austin and Emmons Hampton
left yesterday for Helena to repre-
sent the club at the meeting of the
state association.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-11-29
SHOT BOB CAT AT
kOOTENAI FALLS

Last Sunday evening while
bringing in load of Christmas
trees, Stanley Reedy and Howard
Thompson saw bob cat scurrying
over the rocks near the highway at
Kootenai Falls. As the cat ran up
over large rock, it stopped to look
back and Reedy shot it through the
head with a % rifle, killing it
instantly.
While not large cat, it was
beautifully marked and the News
understands that the men plan to
have it mounted.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-11-29
A Worldwide Bible
Reading Program

Beginning on Thanksgiving Day
last week and continuing through
Christmas Worldwide Bible
Reading program is being sponsored
by the American Bible Society.
During this time there is selected
passage or chapter from the Bible
for each day and the millions of
people throughout the world who
are participating in this program
Will all read the same Scripture
each day. All of these passages
were selected by members Of the
armed forces as their favorite pas
sages from the Bible. The Western
News is cooperating with the
churches that are participating in
this Worldwide Bible Reading pro-
gram by printing each week the
readings for each day of that week.
There are bookmarks available at
the churches participating, from
the ministers, from some of your
friends, and some have been placed
in various business places. There
are also V-Mail forms which have
the passages for each day already
printed on them so that you can
send a letter to loved one OF
friend overseas.
The passages for this week are.
Observation-Disclosures 20:l-l7 and
Timothy 2.l-8; Friday--James /.
Saturday -Ephesians 6. Sunday
December2-I Corinthians 10; Mon
day-Psalm "a Observation-Disclosures
IL and II: IL. Wednesday -
Matthew 6; and Neutrality-suspicious.
s.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-11-29
SERVICE OFFICER HERE
DECEMBER IL AND ri

Service Officer /. J. Meeker will
be at Libby in VFW Club on Dec.
IL and n and will render service to
Veterans on Pensions, Insurance,
Employment, Vocational Rehabili-
tation and Education, and other
beenfits afforded Veterans under
G. |. Bill of Rights and other veter-
ans legislation. Please bring your
papers with you. f