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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-11-28
Mayor Issues
Proclamation

Mayor Lloyd Burpee yesterday
issued a proclamation OFFICIALLY
designating the period from Novem-
Der 25 to December Is as Christ
mas Seal Month" and urged all resi-
dents of Lincoln Co. to support the
work of the Montana tuberculosis
Association by buying and using
Christmas Seals during this month. ,
The annual Christmas Seal Sale
sole support of the association in its
campaign against tuberculosis will
open Monday and continue through
Christmas.
In issuing the proclamation. Mavor
Burpee pointed out that tuberculosis
IS the greatest disease cause of death
among young adults and, because
OF its communicable nature. must
be recognized as a public health
problem. Let's all support Mrs.
Craven to put Lincoln County in
the front once more.
Mrs. Craven wishes to announce
% Lincoln County each envelope |
contains $500 worth of STAMPS i
which the Montana Association re
lulres her to do. She works under
hem.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-11-28
FISH & GAME COMMISSION
TO OPEN BIDS IN DEC.

Helena-U.P)-The Montana Fish
and Game Commission will open
bids Dec. IA on the construction
of six brooder houses at the Warm
Springs Game Farm and construc-
ton of additional raceway-type
ponds at the Anaconda hatchery.
A spokesman pointed out that
the group had advertised twice be-
fore for bids on the Anaconda hat
cherry ponds, bat no bids were re-
ceived because of the scarcity OF
some types of materials.
He explained that the bids on the
brooder houses were for labor only
since the department would furnish
all materials.
The construction of the brooders
will be part of program to in
crease production of pheasants in
Montana, it was reported. A spokes-
man said more buildings were plan
ned at the Billings game farm as
soon as necessary materials can be
bought, and that later there would
be other Improvements at existing
hatcheries.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-11-28
How Seal Sale
Money ISUsed

The Seal Sale dollars are spent
right here in Montana, protecting
all our citizens from tuberculosis
Nlnety-five per cent stays in Mon
tana and per cent is national fee.
The proceeds from our campaign
are used thus:
To teach the cause of tuberculosis
and methods of prevention.
To find cases of tuberculosis and
their contacts.
To make x-ray service available to
everyone
To diagnose the suspicious cases.
To examine those in contact with
tuberculosis.
To give all cases modern treat
ment in a sanitarium.
To give them the care of doctors
and nurses.
We solicit your help in this big
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-11-28
MYSTIC BANQUET OF GRAND
CROSS OF COLORS, NOV. Is

The following article was acci-
identity overlooked for last week.
paper.
The annual Mystic Banquet of the
Grand Cross of Colors which il
IS customary to hold November IS
took place at the home of Mrs. E. J.
Barkee last Friday night.
AS only Masters of the Grand
Cross of Colors are eligible to at
tend this banquet, those present
were. Mrs. Donald c. Hargreaves,
Mrs. +. j. Barkee, Mrs. Ray c. Rice.
Mrs. Arley Thompson, Mr.. and Mrs
Ira c. Miller, Mrs. Frank Baney,
Mrs. Harry Brinton, Mr.. P. v. Kit
ley, Mrs. Donald Olson, Mrs. Rob
ert Hileman, Miss Helen Swimley
and Miss Helen Church.
The long lace covered dining
table was appropriately decorated
with the customary cross in the
Rainbow colors with places marked
by cards containing names and
emblems made by Mrs. Olson and
Mrs Hileman.
The Mystic Banquet service was
read by Mrs. Hargreaves, Master Of
Ceremony, assisted by Miss Church
and Miss Swimley.
Plans for the banquet were made
by Mrs. Hargreaves, assisted by Mrs.
Rice
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-11-28
Hi-Jinx DruWs
Large Crowd

With all of the fanfare of the
ever attractive carnival, the Libby
Hi-JinX drew young and old last
Friday evening to the high school
where concessions, stage show, dan
cling, and the main attraction of the
evening, the browning of Queen
Norma Rae Pival took place
Although Superintendent Gillespie
reported the crowd somewhat small
Ter than that of last year, he stated
that gross receipts were as good,
with about $1325.00 being taken in,
there are a few minor de-
tails to still be taken care of.
Much forethough and work were
IN evidence and greatly appreciated
BY the patrons.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-11-28
SHIP SIX THOUSAND
TREES TO HOUSTON

Two carloads of Lincoln County
Christmas trees have gone to the
Lone Star State where they will
gladden. the hearts of many thous-
and Texans, both young and old.
The trees were bought by Scott
Shambaugh of Houston, who pur-
chased them from Lloyd Maize.
The two carloads number 5000
trees, and Mr.. Shambaugh expects
to clear profit of soc per tree, or
$4,000 from his Lincoln County ship
ment The first carload left Lib
by November Is, and the second
followed the Dist.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-11-28
LAWLOR IN LIBBY
DECEMBER 4 AND S

Earl V. Law1or, Veterans Admin
istration contact representative will
visit Libby on Wednesday and
Thursday, December 4 and S. He
may be contacted at the Depart
ment of Public Welfare office in the
courthouse on those dates.
Veterans are again reminded that
until February l, l947, lapsed Ma.
tional Service Life Insurance term
policies may be reinstated without
physical examination by paying two
premiums at the rate paid in SER
vice regardless of the time the pol
icy has lapsed. Recent legislation
has added many new features ia
National Service Life Insurance.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-11-28
Watch Out For Deer
On The Highway

Protect our deer herd from need.
less sufferingi
Thomas Robertson who makes
several trips a week with his truck
to Kalispell, informs us that on =
recent trip he counted dozen
bloody patches along the highway
where deer had been struck and
either killed or crawled away miser-
ably wounded Three of the ami
mails were still lying in the ditch
along the roadside
The deep snow has driven the
animals down into the lower country
IN search Of food and shelter. Driv-
ers on the highway should be con-
stantly vigilant especially at night,
both to save the deer and for their
own protection
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-11-28
X. v. GRANGE
ELECTS OFFICERS

At the last meeting of Kootenai
Valley Grange, which was held on
Friday, November Is, the following
members were elected for office for
l947: Master, Kyle Beebe; Over
seer, J. A. COPYRIGHT; Lecturer,
Mrs. Fred Robertson; Steward, Ray
Orsborn; Assistant Steward, Arthur
Sheldon; Chaplain, Mrs Louis Ole
rich; Treasurer, A. c. Grambauer;
Secretary, Mrs. George Bentley;
Gate Keeper, Lloyd Maize; Ceres,
Mrs. William Vanderwood; Pom
ona, Mrs. j. A. COPYRIGHT; Flora,
Mrs. Ray Orsborn; Lady Assistant
Steward, Mrs j. F. Bowen; Ex-
Comm, Swear term, J. F. Bowen,
Fred Robertson; Home Ec. chair
man, Mrs. A. c. Grambouer.
They will be installed in office
December 10th.
Lecturer, Sister Robertson is plan I
hing on very interesting Christ I
mas party for the children and /
adults. She wishes to start prac-
ice at once.
Business agent Lloyd Maize sent
word there would be 200 pounds
+ walnuts for the members, also
heese and prunes. If you wish
ny contact him at his home.
installations are always open TO
ne public and friends of the Gran !
ers are welcome.
Home &c. chairman, Ruth Sheldon
there will be handmade
hristmas gifts for sale at our next
leeting.
At the close of the meeting a low h
y lunch was served by the Bent o
y and Robertson families.-K. Y.
range reporter. Il
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-11-28
Mill Down Several
Days Lost Week

The heavy snow Sunday and Mon
day of last week made it impos
sible to bring in logs to the mill
which necessitated it being down
from Wednesday till last Saturday
Improved conditions made it pos
sible to put both day and night
shifts back to- work Monday.
Transportation of logs in the
woods was resumed Friday in spite
of the deep snow, which Elmer
Switzer, Sr., personnel director re-
ported as A inches in depth at the
Warland logging camp.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-11-28
Joyce McReII Weds
Spokane Man

Miss Joyce McRell, daughter n
MT and Mrs. John McReu of Lib
Dy, and Raymond J. Girnus. were
United IN marriage last Sunday
IBaoInIlng, November "a, at the
Presbyterian church at a beautiful
cGainolellght ceremony. The Rev
Layton M. Shotweu officiated at
me double ring ceremony.
G-Ven IN marriage by her father.
the bride was lovely in a gown
OF white embroidered marouisette
with long veil. She carrier a bon
quet of pink rosebuds and wnlte
foliage. O-''''ie ii
Miss Alice McRell, sister of the
bride, who was maid of honor
wore gown of pink embroiderod
nyIon and carried a bouquet of pink
ssLnapdragons and yellow chrysan-
Dorothy Ann Huffman, niece Of
the bride, acted as flower girl
Bestman was Donald Meron of
Spokane and ushers were CLAYTON
peterson and Merritt Dutton.
The brides mother carried pink
pun
-, Mrs $ Don Rice sang Because
and Il Love You Truly" accom-
panied by Miss Inez Ratekin.
The church was beautifully dec
rated by the Libby Florists with
basket of giant NUNS blended
WITH dagger ferns and white cbrv-
anthemums, Cedar roping above
ne sanctuary and a bouquet Of
elbow chrysanthemums on the
iano. Cedar sprays graced the
nds Of the pews, down the center
isle with the family pew being
larked off with ribbon
Following the ceremony, a we'd
ing breakfast was served at the
arents home.
The couple left for two weeks
'neymoon to Seattle, Portland and
alifornia. d
They will reside in Spokane a
here Mr. Girnus is auto parts 2
anager for the Hull RoedeH Auto
)mpany. CO
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-11-28
Award All Prizes
At Club Porty

At a All party held Saturday.
November Is in the Legion Hail.
Prizes were awarded to members of
the local All club. The presenta-
tions were made by Mrs. F. c. Rob
ertson. A So cash prize was made
to the team with the highest score.
A sack of calf pellets was pre-
sented to the boys of the club who
have beef raising projects. A. r.
Miller, Mrs. Art Sheldon, Mrs. Don
Slauson and Mrs Hugh Slauson are
the authorized leaders of the club
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-11-28
Lions Banquet
Football Team

The Libby Lions Club entertained
the 1916 Libby High School football
squad at a banquet Monday even
ing. The banquet was the seventh
annual affair of this kind which the
local club gives in honor of the
achievements of the Libby team.
This year the event was even more
interesting as the guests were a
championship team and also one of
the pest teams ever produced bY
the Libby school,
Lion President Barkee, after a
rev opening remarks, turned the
meetlng over to Lion Ernie Wood,
who acted as POSTMASTER for the
evening. Coach LaRoque was in
troduced and gave a resume of the
season, then introduced several of
the team members who made some
very good talks, followed by the
introduction of the squad. Most of
thelr talks had to do as much with
the fine turkey dinner, prepared
and served by the ladies of the
Presbyterion Church, which thew
mad helped consume, as it did with
football 1t may truthfullv be said
That the boys are also champions
at the table, one of the boys stating
mat the ladies were nearly as good
looks as his mother.
Lion Gillespie, superintendent of
ne Libby school made a very fine
ak as did Lion Erickson, school
and assistant coach of the
Joys. Several other Lions made
hort talks ending a very ENJOYABLE
venlng and very successful sea-
on of football for the Libby team.
One of the most important facts
rought out in many of the talks
,as an appreciation of the fine CO.
peration shown among the team
.embers, coaches and school off
ais and the people of Libby. This
operation IS sure to mark the start
an era Of 5~od teams in the school
I'd continued support from the
AS climax to the evening Lion
aul Church presented the Lion
Yard to the senior member of the
otb3ll squad voted the most val
lhle to the team Don Madison.
no was captain and quarterback
this years team was selected to
ce.Ve this Vaued aWl~l
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-11-28
LIBBY GARDEN CLUB
NET NOVEMBER 18TH

The Libby Garden Club met on
Tuesday, Nov. 10Th with Mrs. Rose
Robertson as hostess. Despite the
heavy snow, a gratifying number
of members were present.
Election of officers was held with
the result that Mrs. Rose Robert
son was reelected president; Mrs.
Carolyn Olson, vice-pres.; Mrs. Mar
gam johnson, secretary and Mrs.
Esther Knight as treasurer. These
ladies will take up their duties in
January
A delicious lunch was served at
the close Of the meeting
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-11-28
BAZAAR AND FOOD SALE

The members of the Senior Wom-
ans Society of Christian Service of
the Methodist Church will hold their
annual bazaar and food sale Satur-
day, December at the Kootenai
Mercantile. The sale will begin at
two o'clock in the afternoon.
Here you will find many lovely
things to help you with your Christ
mas shopping. There will also be
various types of food from which
to choose.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-11-28
MAKES "sCRIBBLERs CLUB"

A marked copy of The Western
Graphic, official school publication
OF Colorado Woman's College. Den
yer, gives the name of Miss Billie
J. Littell of Libby, as an initiate
IN the "Scribbler's Club"
The club encourages creative
writing and membership qualifica-
tlons are considered exacting. The
Libby student is also a member of
the French Club and the glee club.
Miss Billie returned home Mon
day evening, all Denver schools be-
ing closed last Saturday on account
OF the serious coal shortage The
college will not reopen till after
Christmas.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-11-28
PRENTICE breaches
SUNDAY EVENING

The Rev Russell J. Prentice of
Kalispell will preach this SUNDAY
evening at the Presbyterian church
in the absence of the Rev. Clayton
M. Shotwell. There will be Sunday
School at the regular hour of Gas
a. m, but there will be no morning
worship service this Sunday.
Mr.. Prentice Will come over for
an evening service which will be
held at 800 Presbyterians will
please note this change in services,
and everyone is invited to attend.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-11-28
Mrs. Mary Foust
Passes Awoy

Word has been received in Libby
of the passing of the former Mrs.
Mary Faust on October 2, 1916.
At the time of her death. she
was living with her daughter.
Helene, in San Francisco.
Many residents of Libby will re-
member her for she lived here a
good many years. She was a daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. M. ]. Brown.
who were well known among the
early pioneers of this community
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-11-28
MARRIAGE LICENSES
ISSUED RECENTLY

November 22:-Milton William
Anderson and Catherine Eloise
Cameron both of Cranbrook, B. c.
They were married by Justice of
the Peace, H. S. Hepner.
November 24:-Raymond T. Ger
nus of Spokane and Joyce E. Nc
Rell of Libby.
November 23:-James Stanley
Reed and Eleanor E. Effert both of
Wetashiwin, Canada.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-11-28
RANGERS OF KOOTENAI NAT.
FOREST TO HAVE MEETING

The Forestry Supervisor reported
that the Rangers of the Kootenaj
National Forest will have one
day meeting on Dec. 8, to outline
plans for the winter work and the
preliminary plans for next year.
Those that will participate are AL
Flint from the Yak, c. B. Hand
from Troy, Al Austin of Libby, Geo.
Wolsted from the Fisher, Oak Knapp
from Rexford and Fess Fox of For
tine.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-11-28
FOREST SERVICE HELD
PARTY AT LEGION HALL

The members of the Forest Ser.
wee held a successful party at the
Legion Hall Nov. Is, with rs present
Former Supervisor Klehm who is
now supervisor of the Occur d'Alene
National Forest was also present
along with others from the Koo-
tenai National Forest.
Bingo and dancing furnished en-
tertalnment for all who were pres
ent.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-11-28
ST. JOHNS LUTHERAN
HOSPITAL NOTES

Born:-To Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence
Hoyt Nov. %, girl; Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Nelson, Nov %, a boy.
Admtted-Nov. %, Anil Turner,
surgical
Released: %, Mrs. Darwin
Christianson; Nov %, Patsy Ruth
Anderson; and Nov 20, Mrs. Harve
@. Phillips.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-11-28
PICK BIG SIX ALL-STAR
HIGH SCHOOL TEAM

Butte-WP)-At the request OF
two Butte newspapers, Montana
gridiron officials have picked an
All-Big-Six high school football
team.
Players chosen were Tyler, Mis-
soula, and Cloidt, Great Falls, ends;
Newman, Billings, and Mckinney,
Helena, tackles; Rawles, Great Falls,
and Brown, Missoula, guards; Lep-
rowse, Butte, center; Buriss, Great
Falls, quarterback; Short, Helena,
left halfback; Hatcher, Butte, right
halfback; Walsh, Missoula. fullback;
Vucurovich, Butte, utility back.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-11-28
Corl Ernest KomDfe
Passes at Home

Carl Ernest Kampfe, former resi-
dent of Fortine and Eureka passed
away at his home in Kalispell Nov.
23rd after a lingering illness.
Mr.. Kampfe resided in Lincoln
county for over a quarter of a cen
tury and many of his old friends
will be saddened to hear of his pas
sing.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-11-28
The Weather

Wednesday evening saw the sur
plus of snow gradually going down
with only 1875 inches left on the
ground as measured at the Libby
Ranger Station against 1875 inches
recorded for last Friday. The
weather report as given through the
courtesy Of the Libby Ranger Sta
ton follows.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-11-28

well known sportsman in this Sec
ton. bat in early days of conserva-
ton, worked untireingly in the in
terests Of more game and fish and
the award met the approval Of all.
The meeting was concluded with
the showing of two fine outdoor
pictures in colors, which were lar
gely devoted to waterfowl. Red
Lodge and Medicine lakes in Mon
tana, were shown in these interes-
ting pictures.
The next meeting will be held in
February with the Mining Com
mittee in charge.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-11-28
WOMEN OF THE MOOSE
TO HOLD SALE, DEC. 10

Food and fanciwork sale by the
Women of the Moose on December
10th at Parker's Studio. Sale will
start at 10 a. m. 28-2c
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-11-28
A CORRECTION

In last weeks issue of the Western
News it was stated that there was
fire at Libby Motors. This was
a mistake. The fire was at Standard
Motors.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-11-28

Mrs. Ida Doxtater of Havre, came
Monday evening to visit over
Thanksgiving at the home of her
son, L. w. and family. Mrs. Dox-
taters daughter, Mrs. Don Petry
and son, Jackie of Longview. Wn.,
were expected yesterday to visit
over the holiday with the Dox-
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-11-28

w. c. Smith, Whitefish, from the
special agent department of the
Great Northern Railroad, visited
Tuesday night at the home of Sher-
iff Frank Baney and family.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1946-08-29
LEGAL NOTICES

tana, by appearing, executing
and verifying under oath, be-
fore a Notary Public Or other
officer authorized to administer
oaths, at any place within the
continental limits of the United
States of America, a %registra-
ton card in the form prescribed
in Section 554 of the Revised
Codes of Montana OF 1885, and
returning such registration card
So executed and verified, to the
county clerk and eX-Officio reg
istrar of the county in which
his Or her legal residence is To-
Gated in sufficient time to reach
such county clerk and eX-officio
registrar before the close OF
registration: provided. however,
such an elector shall not be
entitled to have his name en-
tered in the official register Of
electors until at least two o.
registered electors of the coun-
ty in which such an elector de-
string to be registered has his
place of residence, as stated Iii
his application for registration,
appear before the county CLERK
and ex-officio registrar and
make affidavit or affidavits in
writing stating they are pei :
sonally acquainted with the ap-
plicant for registration, are ia
miliar with and know his sig
nature, have seen him write
and that the signature sub
scribed to the application foc
registration is the signature OF
such elector.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1946-08-29
NOTICE OF CLOSE OF REGIS
TRATION - GENERAL ELEC-

NOTICE OF CLOSE OF REGIS
TRATION - GENERAL ELEC-
TON,
Notice is hereby given that
the registration for the Gener-
al Election to be held on Tues
day, November 5,1946 will close
on Saturday September 81, 194j
at 500 O'Clock P. M.
All electors are hereby mott
fled that if they reside within
ten miles of the court house in
Hardin, Montana, they mus
register by appearing before the
county clerk at his office on any
day except legal holidays, be-
tween the hours of 8 A. M. and
5 P. NJ.
Any elector living more than
ten miles from the court house
in Hardin may register by ap-
pearing before any notary pub
lie or justice of the peace with
in the county. or by appearing
before the deputy registrar ap-
pointed by the Board of County
Commissioners to register elect
ors in his own precinct, or be-
fore the county clerk.
Any elector who is unable W
make personal application for
registration to vote by appear
ing before the county clerk and
~eX-officio registrar of the coun-
ty of his or her legal residence,
by reason of being absent from
the county, may register to
vote prior to the close of regis
tration, before any election to
be held in the State of Mon
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1946-08-29
SOUTH HARDIN

Mr.. and Mrs. William ColStad
and son, Jack, returned to their
home here Friday after spend
ing the past six weeks visiting
relatives in Missouri and Wis
conSfn.
Miss Lois Hodgskiss and Miss
Edith Gustafson were visitors al
the Earl Gray home Wednesday
afternoon.
Mrs. James Sullivan and chill
dren were Hardin callers Thurs
day afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Tippie
and Mrs. Adam Tippie and Eva
were in Hardin on Thursday.
Mrs. Julius Zimmerman enter
tanned at a birthday party on
Monday night in honor of her
husband. Besides members of
the family, guests present were
MIR and Mrs. John Kirscher-
mann and family and Rev. and
Mrs. B. N. Nelson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jake Lackmaye,
were in Hardin transacting bus
mess Thursday.
Mrs. Harry Ross of Hardin
called at the Earl Gray home
Wednesday.
Ted Graft. Leo Colstad and
Earl Gray assisted Fred Dewalj
with some farm work a few
DAYS last week.
Among those attending the
All exhibit and program at the
Community room in the court
house Saturday afternoon were
Mrs. Arthur Randall. Mrs. Gler
G~ustafson, Mrs. J R. Paulsor
and Patricia, Mrs. Fred Dewald
and children, Mrs. Sam Kern
Mrs. Fred Greenwald, Mrs
James Sullivan and Mr.. ano
Mrs. Earl Gray.
E. A. Schaak was a Hardin
caller Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. William ColstaC
were Hardin callers Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Martel. Louie
and Ida returned home Sunday
after a visit with relatives ir
Idaho.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Gray anc
family mOtored to Lodge Gras.
creek Sunday where they visit.
ed with the Bill Gray family.
Mr. and Mrs. l.. I. Kingston
were Billings visitors Monday.
John Kirschermann was (