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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-11-15
Visit in Troy

On Friday Mr.. and Mrs. Wall
from San Francisco stopped in Troy
to visit Mrs. John Lindholm, Mrs
Cora Fife and Mrs. Cole McDougall
The Walls came north because oil
the illness of Mrs. Wallis mother
Mrs. Eta Pickering, former resi-
dent of Troy but who now lives ir
Spokane, Wash. Mrs. Pickering was
hospitalized for eleven days with
pneumonia. Her many friends are
pleased to note that she is feeling
better.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wall visited Mrs
Walls brother, Lester Backus WHIT
is located at Kalispell since his re
lease from the army.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-11-15

H0ugh's
KoOtenai Theatre
Gamble Store Dealer
Libby Transfer & Storage Co.
Kootenai Laundry e. Cleaners
The Model Cafe
The Fountain
Gompf Funeral Home
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-11-15
Carnival to be Held

December is a date the high
school is asking the people Of Troy
to set aside for the Annual Carnival.
This has been we'll patronized il
past years and it is hoped this year
will be no exception. While there
are new faces in the different roles
the principals remain the same, and
the funds garnered il are put TO the
usual use, namely to defray eX-
penses in the General Student Aeti-
vities Fund.
The fore part of the evening will
be held in the auditorium where
the first part Of the entertainment
will be carried out. There will be q
one act play and some additional
numbers given here
The concessions this year WI
follow along the line followed If
previous years Tie Sophomore
have Bingo, Nail Driving and Bias
ket Ball Throw The Juniors have
Boxing, Telegram and Dart Throw
The Seniors have Lunch Stand
Fish Pond and a Mystery Conces-
sion. The Freshmen have a Shoot
ing Gallery. Ball and Pin and Mig
ger Babies. .
The Queen candidates for the dit
ferent years are as follows: Senior
Marjorie Carr; Junior. Barbara
Drury; Sophomore, Virginia Smith
and Freshman, Grace .McDougall.
We will have more Information
on this as time goes on,
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-11-15

Variety Grocery
Geringer's Hardware
First State Bank
Bolyard's Grocery a. Market
Libby Motors
Universal Z0noIite Insulation Co.
j. Neils Lumber Co.
Pats Carter Service
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-11-15

Partl0we Electric Co. ~
j. C. Penny Co.
Miller's Clothing Store
Geo. Woods Hardware
WeIch's Jewelry & Gift Shop
Libby Pharmacy
Jaqueth & Charnholm
Burgan's Food Store
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-11-15
Boy Scouting

Boy Scouting
A reorganization meeting de-
signed to activiate Scouting IN
Troy for the l945 -46 period was held
Friday evening at the Troy Ranger
Station in Mr.. c. B, Hands ofllce
at the Troy Ranger Station. Mr..
George Markin, field executive OF
Western Montana Council came
down from Kalispcl To meet with
the troop committeemcn.
All were in favor Of carrying on
the Scouting for the boys IN Troy
and agreed to file an application iol
a renewed charter.
The troop committee to serve fol
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-11-15
Girl Scout Meeting

The Girl Scouts met at the nome
Of Edna Sales for their regular
meeting. The girls continued the
work begun at previous meetings
and did some especially interesting
work on place cards for Thanks
giving which will be sent to the
veterans hospital at Fl. Harrison.
Mrs. Sales served cocoa and BIRTH
day cake which was made in honor
of Edna's birthday
The meetings are held on Friday
directly following school dismissal.
Imperial Valley press., 1945-03-30
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT

cable Federal statutes. rules, and
regulations will apply to such work.
The attention of bidders is parti-
cularly directed to the provisions of
Section Z, article Ia, subsection (6) q,
of the Standard Specifications re-
garding the use of domestic mater
,als: and also to the provisions Of
Section 8, articles oa) and tb), OF
the Standard Specifications, regard
ing subcontracting ard assignment
of the contract. respectively.
Plans may be seen, and terms of
proposal, bonds, contract. and speci-
fications may be obtained at the Of
flee of the State Highway Engineer,
Public Works Building, Sacramento,
California. and they may be seen
at the offices of the District En-
gineerS at Los Angeles and San
Francisco, at the office of the Dis
trict Engineer of the District in
which the work is situated, and at
Imperial Valley press., 1945-03-30
HERE IS APPEAL THAT
ALL CAN ANSWER

Ell Centrans are reminded that a ma
tion-wide appeal takes concrete form
starting SUNDAY. 1t is an appeal all may
answer it strikes close-it should have
instant and generous support.
The call is for clothing Of all kinds to
be sent to the millions of innocent vic
Tins of wars horrors in Europe. The call
should touch the heart. for today there
are an estimated 80 million children in
the strife-torn European nations who
have neither shoes nor clothing and few
of all these youngsters have bedding.
The condition of millions of adults is
little better, if any. than the children.
but the hope of the United National
Clothing Collection is to care for the
children first. This horrible condition has
been present from the beginning of occu-
patton, but until now it has been difficult
to get the needed articles through. That
difficulty practically has been removed
and within short time after you have
donated all you can, ships will be on the
way and well+ostablished channels ready
to speed the final delivery.
Responsible persons have made COM
plete survey of all the nations and the
Imperial Valley press., 1945-03-30
RAIL REORGANIZATION
(RiverSide Daily Press)

(RiverSide Daily PreSS)
The Hobbs bill has passed the house.
Small investors with holdings in railways,
bought modestly to secure their old age.
may now take hope that their investments
will not be lost For railway circum-
stances are vastly different from what
they were during the depression, when
railway reorganization plans were set in
motion.
These would have wiped out entirely
the stock in several roads which seemed
permanently on the rocks, and turned
properties over to bondholders to recover
what they could. The Hobbs bill takes
account of the changed situation and pre-
vents the wiping out of railway stock.
After consideration for two years. the
house judiciary committee reported un-
animously to recommend it. The senate
has still to consider it, but it seems likely
that its Interstate Commerce committee
also will desire 20 see the railways put on
their feet more soundly and hopefully
than earlier plans contemplated.
The railways, with wobbly rails and
dodGering old rolling stock, have done
magnificent Job for the war Their
chances of future business are good.
Their hope now is for boos. from the
nation, not knockout.
The railways serve the nation in war
and peace, in boom and depression and
the nation should now stand by with
little well-deServed assistance.
Imperial Valley press., 1945-03-30
USING COMMON SENSE
AND HEADWCRK

Whatever comes of the recent get
together of top labor and industry lead
ers to map charter for these two hu-
man elements to follow when the world
emerges from the maze of war and to es-
tablish industrial peace. there is much
food for thought in the outcome.
Offered as practical partnership
the three leaders, Eric A. Johnston. pres
ident of the u. S. Chamber of Commerce,
and Philip Murray and William A. Green,
representing the two major labor groups,
have found solid ground upon which to
progress.
The preamble, if it may be so termed
tersely and explicitly recognizes 'the
right of labor to organize and engage in
collective bargaining" and "the inherent
right and responsibility of management
to direct the operations of an enterprise.
There also is the declaration that both
these rights shall be preserved"
These declarations are strong enough
to stand alone and preclude interference
and meddling by power-seeking govern
ment administration.
The interests of labor and industry are
one. 1t is logical and essential that they
approach all problems and mutually
beneficial moves unmolested and unre-
stricted.
The charter writers see eye to eye on
the cardinal and fundamental processes
leading to an insuring and continued
progress and prosperity including,
increased prosperity for all involves
highest degree of production and employ
ment at wages insuring an advancing
standard of living; the rights Of
private property and free choice of action
under a system of private competitive
capitalism must continue to be the foun-
dation of prosperous expanding
economy; . independence and dignity
of the individual and the enjoyment of
his democratic rights are inherent in :.
free American society; =. reasonable
assistance to the economically shaken
war countries to encourage in
creased foreign trade and -. estab-
lishment of international security organi-
cation to prevent aggression forever.
None of these charter declarations
permit room for bureaucratic rule and
political intrusions. The charter reflects
a growing conclusion that all of these as
pirations long ago could have been ac-
complished but for too many compulsory
edicts and too much legislation; too much
pandering for political favors and too
much usurpation of prerogatives that be-
long alone to the two great divisions of
our economy.
Here is one sign of return to normal
thinking and normal performances.
Imperial Valley press., 1945-03-30
PATTON ON TANKS
CLOS Angeles Times)

Nos Angeles Times)
AS the man whose success in using
tanks has been most conspicuous, though
others also have done we'll, Gen. George
S. Patton Jr. may be considered the ex-
pert of experts on the subject. His flat
declaration that American tanks are far
superior as tactical units to the German
Tiger and Panther models seems thus to
be full answer to the complaints of
military commenta. tors that they are in
sufficiently armed and armored.
He admits that the Sherman and
Stuart tanks cannot stand and slug it out
with the Nazi land battleships; but he
points out that they are not supposed
to and are so maneuverable that in most
cases they can take the Tigers and Pan
theirs in the rear where they are vul-
nerable. The point is we'll made; fight
er planes cannot stand and slug it out
with bombers either, or PIT boats with
battleships. The comparative figures
which Patton presents, showing the num-
ber of German tanks lost in ratio to
American losses, are convincing
1t no doubt would be nice to have
tanks as we'll armored and gunned as tie
Tigers and as fast and as durable as the
Shermans, but mechanical ingenuity has
certain limits and a choice has to be
made. That the American Army has, in
general, made wise choice seems to be
evident from the facts that Gen. Patton
cites.
Imperial Valley press., 1945-03-30
Editorials and Comment

picture they bring back tells of misery
and suffering with death stalking and
claiming its victims.
This is not call for just old clothing.
1t is for serviceable articles of all kinds
and sizes. All articles should be washed
before being sent to collection points
Ironing is not necessary.
Already there is strong evidence of
wholesale response to the appeal in Ell
Centre and throughout the Valley.
Collections will be made through all of
next week.
Let's all have a full part.
Imperial Valley press., 1945-03-30
Four Cadets Die
In Air Collision

PAMP1-. Texas, Mach 80. up
Less than a month before they were
to receive their wings and commits
sions as secocd ieutenants, four
aviation cadets at Pampa Army Air
Field Gied late Thursday as result
of a mid-air collision Is miles
southwest OF tie s.eld.
The cadets, slated to graduate
April Is. were on a routine combat
training flight when their ship col
lided and fell approximately 100
yards apart.
Imperial Valley press., 1945-03-30
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT

the office of the Associated General
contractors in San Francisco.
No bid will be considered unless
it is made on blank form furnish
ed by the State Highway Engineer
and is made in accordance with the
provisions of the Proposal Require
ments and Conditions annexed to
said blank form of Proposal. Each
bidder must be licensed and also
prequalified as required by law tSee
said Proposal Requirements and
conditionel.
The Department of Public Works
reserves the right to reject any or
all bids.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
WORKS, DIVISION OF
HIGHWAYS.
c.. T. MCCOY,
State Highway Engineer.
Dated Mcrch 20. l945.
mo. 49) (M3C-A6-13
Imperial Valley press., 1945-03-30
HITS HER STRIDE 1T ~

ST. CHAE-GS. MINI, Lpril a
That the st. Charles Red Cross
Chapter carries Gn quite ably is at
tributable in large measure to tbs
work of Mrs. Minnie Robbins. n
serving as executive secretary fol
her second year and as home SER
vice chairman. Mrs, Robbins also
operates a beauty shcp, sells an
liques and works as a newspaper
correSpOnGl.-..
Imperial Valley press., 1945-03-30
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT
STATE or CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
WORKS
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed proposals will be received
at the office of the State Highway
Engineer, Room sos. State Build
ing. Los Angeles, California, until
2 o'clock pm on April 10, l945. at
which time they will be publicly
opened and read, in the same build
ing IN a room to be designated on
the day bids are opened, for con-
struction in accordance with the
Specifications therefor, to which
special reference S made OF por-
tons of highway rs follows:
Imperial County. between south
gate of Seeley Airport and Route II
tGI-Imp- -Seeley Airport, about one
l.O) mile in eng ii to be surfaced
with road-mixed surfacing, and be-
tween Route 1877 and Holtville Air
rort (XI-Imp-H Holtville Airport,
about five and four-tenths t5.4
miles in length a bituminous surface
treatment to be applied to shoulders.
Bids are required for the entire
work above dezcIiced. ''
THIS IS A NATIONAL DEFENSE
CONTRACT UNDER THE DE-
TENSE HIGHWAY ACT OF 194l.
PRIORITY NOTICE-This prof.
ect has been assigned preference
rating of AA-2 for rated materials
ana an allotment symbol MRO-5A
lor Controlled Materials.
Before submitting bids on this
project. Contractors are required
either to own or have access to suf-
ficient equipment to complete the
project.
In accordance with the provisions
of Section 1170 of the Labor Code,
the Department of Public Works
has ascertained the general pre-
vailing rate OF wages applicable to
the work TO be done to be as fol-
lows: 4a..tr. t.. r.r-os -
Imperial Valley press., 1945-03-30

EDITORS NOTE: The following edit
oridls are presented as interesting Opin-
ions UOiced by editors eiseWhere. They
do not necessarily reflect the opinion of
this paper.
Imperial Valley press., 1945-03-30

The crux of the present military situa-
tion Les in the fact that only those bel
ligerents will lose and forego victory who
are first to lose the ground under their
feet-GOebbels.
Imperial Valley press., 1945-03-30

definitions which appear in the
special provisions, as interpreted IL
the light of this classification.
The minimum wage paid TO al
skilled labor. for which rates are
not shown above, shall be not les
than s100 per hour.
The minimum wage paid to al
intermediate labor, for which rate.
are not shown above. shall be not
less than 95 cents per hour.
The minimum wage paid to all
unskilled labor, for which rates are
not shown above, shall be not less
than 87l2 cents per hour.
Overtime-one and one-half 1h)
times the above rates.
Sundays and holidays texcepi
watchman, guards and flagmen)-
one and one-half Ql2) times the
above rates.
The rates of wages, including over
time, holiday or Sunday rates, above
specified are subject to the effect.
if applicable hereto, Of executive or
ders of the President of the United
States No. 9240, dated September
q, 1912, and No. $3.50, dated october
3, 1912, and TO any modification
thereof and to any and all lawful
orders Of the President or any other
authorized Federal officer or agency,
insofar as the same may be ap-
plicable to this contract. In case Of
any Inconsistency, the rates fixed
by any such applicable Federal or
der. whether higher or lower, shall
control.
In accordance with the provisions
OF Section 17775 Of the Labor Code.
a. amended by Chapter 97l, Statutes
Oh 1889. and in accordance with the
regulations of the California Ap-
premiership Council, properly in
dentured apprentices may be en-
ployed in the prosecution of the
work.
The attention of bidders is direct
ed TO the fact that the work herein
proposed to be done will be financed
in whole or in part with FAderal
funds and therefore all Of the appli-
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1945-03-28
359th Q. N. Service
Company Moves to
Vancouver, Barracks

The 359th ON Service Com
pany (colored), upon it's departure
today from Fort Lawton, received
a warm commentator from the
Area Commander. Colonel p. b.
Parker. The 359th has been sta
toned at Fort Lawton for the
past seven months and has estab-
lished a very high record of eff
fieiency in performance of duty
The companys new station is
Vancouver Barracks, Vancouver,
Washington. In his letter to Capt.
James Myers. Company Command
er, Colonel Parker said in part:
Your organization has set a
standard for others, both here and
elsewhere. which is difficult of at
tainment. 1t is my hope that the
absence of the 359th ON Service
Company will be only temporary
and that we may, in the future,
look forward to its return"
The members of the 359th ON
Service Company take with them
the thanks and good wishes of
the personnel at Fort Lawton, for
a job we'll done.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1945-03-28
PORTLAND WEEKLY NEWS

gratifying to see the Y. w. c. A.,
as democratic organization not
only in theory, but in practice
practieing democracy in its policies
towards women and girls regard
less of race and color.
Support of the Civil Rights Bill
(Which was defeated 24-6) was a
major item of business for the
Public Affairs Committee in Janu-
airy and February. involving study,
letters. kilograms and attendance
at the hearing in Salim. Since this
is a legislative year, other inter-
est for study and action have in
eluded the Equal Rights Amend
ment; and active participation in
plans to assist the japanese
Americans returning to this area.
The next subject of study planned
by the Public Affairs Committee
will be the Dumbarton Oaks pro-
posalss. Most of us "Y'' members
can spare enough time to get a
toehold on world problems. A din
rier forum is planned; watch for
date.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1945-03-28
Education and Health
Program Planned

Mount Tacoma Lodge No. 142
and Lilly of the West Temple $50
have completed plans for a grand
program for Sunday afternoon,
April Sth, at the Bethlehem Bap-
fist church, covering the two great
ventures of the Elks throughout
the nation; education and health,
DR.. E. E. Gilmore, local physician;
along with Maj. Shumate, now
connected with Fort Lewis, will
handle the health part and very
able lady speaker will present the
educational side in the joint pro-
gram. The meeting will be open to
the public and the entire COM
munity will be greatly benefited.
Further data will be given in the
next weeks issue of the Enter
prise. Good music ISIS assured.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1945-03-28
SPEAKER.
W. S. OF S. C.

Through the Y. w. C. A., yours
truly was the speaker for the Wo-
mems Society of Christian Service
at the Methodist Church in the
Dalles. Oregon. last Wednesday.
The theme, Advancing Towards
Race Relations" brought forth ref
erences of many experiences in
present day problems affecting
peoples, as we observed and point
ed out. that one of the challenging
problems to be faced now and in
the post war world building pro-
gram lies in the field. of race re-
lationship that peace is being
written in the attitudes of the peo-
pie; and we cannot have real de-
mocracy without a Christian solu-
ito nto this tremendous question.
We proceeded to think with the
group of 40 women assembled, on
the most discussed topic of the
day. the question about Negroes.
America is deeply concerned about
the Negro problem, and is pitt
fully blind to the Negro POSSIBLE
ity. We had them know that aside
from a global war, there is in
America. battle being waged for
decent race relations, on several
fronts: LIST. EMPLOYMENT - If
any people have economic securi-
ty, they have the basis of a good
life. Many Negroes, even today,
are kept from skilled jobs and
foremanships, not for lack of abil-
ity-but for lack of Wilderness.
End, HOUSING-No people can
live decently unless they live free
ly. In practically every American
city, Negroes are confined to re-
stricted areas. They are confined
to these districts by an atmosphere
of prejudice and discrimination
Srd, SCHOLASTIC problem here
is not only to make sure that
equal facilities are provided for
all the people, but to provide
school texts and daily procedure
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1945-03-28
OREGON CONFERENCE

Last Friday, Mrs. Bernice E.
Allen, Mrs. Mary Brown, Mrs. Let
tie M. Polk, Mrs. Beatrice Graves,
Mrs. Lula Gragg and Mrs. Mary
M. Duncan. all from Bethel A.M.E.
attended (via invitation) the An
nual Meeting of the Oregon Con-
ference. Portland District, held at
First Methodist Church, in down
town Portland. The Rev. Ennis NJ.
Whaley of Vanport City, was a
contributor ON the program. At the
luncheon hour (250 reservations
the prayer for grace, and at the
afternoon meeting gave the invoca-
ton. The District President in
her talk ON I'VE Hear, Oh Lord,
Thy summon s." emphasized
Three Open Doors" Spiritual
Experience; End Evangelism; 3rd
Quietude. Books, she said, regard
less of their authors, tiles or con-
tents. are second bests; the Bible
is first.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1945-03-28
CIVIL RIGHTS BILL
CONTRIBUTORS

The Tacoma Branch of the
NAACP announced this week that
thanks should be given those who
made contributions toward the
Civil Rights Bill which was pre-
sented to the last state leglsla-
ture, and authorized the partial
list of contributors which fol-
lows:
Rev. ]. f. Roberts, $40: Mrs.
Mason, $40; Mr.. Lewis Jones.
$40 Mr.. Robert Jones. $40; Mr..
Benny Brown. $40; Mrs. N. ].
Asberry, $40; Mr.. Lewis Scott.
$40; Lieut.. and Mrs. w. Lewis.
$40; Rev. Blackwell, $40; Mr..
Hugh. $40; Mr.. and Mrs. Gibbs.
$40; Elder Davis, $40; Mrs. Hell
en- Stafford, $40; Mr.. and Mrs.
Hamilton, $40; Mrs. Mary Pryor.
$40; Mr.. A. L. Hayes, $40; DR..
l.. C. Bowling, $40; Rev. e. B.
Wilson, $40; Mr.. j. l.. Beck. $40;
Mr.. Clarence Martin, $40; Rev.
A. B. Fuller. $40: Corporal Alex
ander. $40 Sgt. GUN. Whining
Don, $40; Mrs. F. b. Ray, $40;
Mrs. l.. Ray. $40; Friends of Ell
der Davis, $3.50; Mrs. l.. Coving-
ton, $500; Miss j. Raspberry.
So; Mrs. VIM. Mason, $3.50; Mrs.
J. L. Beck, $40; Mr.. and Mrs.
Grogan, So; Mr.. Madison. So;
Mr.. Charles Scurry, $3.50; Mr..
Banks, $3.50; Mrs. Walter Hou-
ston, $3.50; Mrs. Maud Leonard,
$3.50; Mr.. w. P. Stafford, IS;
Sgt. Needam, soc; Mrs. Mary
Duffle, SIS; Mrs. Harry Nelson.
So; Mrs. Katy Vernon, IS; Mrs.
Mary Tunlin, IS; Mrs. Walker.
$3.50; Mr.. Pearsall, SO; Mrs. L.
Buck, SIS; Mrs. Eliza McCabe.
$3.50; Mrs. Clara Coleman, SIS;
Mrs. Ruth Branch, 81; Mrs. Lau-
ra Buck, So; Mrs. Ethel Wood.
SIS; Mrs. Eliza McCabe. $3.50;
Mrs. Sara jenkins, $500.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1945-03-28
N. A. A. P.

The Annual membership drive
for the Portland branch was
launched at the February meeting.
The goal, 1000 members plus 500
renewals. Miss Juanita johnson,
general chairman, with Mrs. Janice
Lewis, Mrs. Cleo Cooper and Oil
yer Smithver Smith, contracting
all business places and Mrs. Mary
M. Duncan, contracting all clubs,
church, civic and social, believes
the goal can be reached. As a sup
plement each church will have a
representative responsible for col
lecting memberships. Enthusiasm
is soaring at Giles Lake where a
kickoff meeting of citizens was
held in the rental office, result
ing in 81 new members. Another
staunch worker in the drive is
Henry Taylor of Vancouver. Wash,
has reported So new members. The
newly elected recording secretary
is Miss Gwendolyn Davis of Van
port City.