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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-03-21
New Homes Going Up
In the Community

While driving about town, it is
noticed that Libby citizens are al
ready busy, starting new homes in
various parts of the city. H. c.
Remp has begun work on a new s.
room frame house with full base
ment in the west part Of town. In
recent issues this newspaper has
mentioned the new residences which
are being built for Bud Adkins
and Gilbert St. Marie. Nice prog
ress is being made on these build
ings
The Dalton Cabin Camp is being
enlarged and made ready to better
handle their share of the record
breaking visitation of tourists ex-
pected this coming summer in the
7. w. Bolitho is re-
pairing the old Gree6 House build
ing in the northeast part of town.
Many other parties are only await
ing the easing of the present diff
ficulty in securing some of the sup
plies needed for new dwellings, be-
fore starting to build. Several fine
new business homes are in the near
offing, and Libby is on the eve of an
extensive building campaign.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-03-21
Troy Pack No. "a, Only Pack
In Montana 10 Receive Medal

On Thursday night at the Pacl
meeting held in the Moose Hal
when the Cub sponsors, the Moose
Lodge, were hosts to the boys, their
executives and parents, the chair
man of the cub committeeman, Wal
ter Morrison, had a big surprise
for the members of last years pack.
These boys energetically partici-
pated in the Waste Paper Drive
and for their unflagging zeal each
boy received an Eisenhower Medal
which it was Mr.. Morrison's pleas
ant task to formally present to the
boys.
This award coming from the
National Council of Boy Scout head
quarters is something the boys work
ed hard to secure and they realize
il is an honor for them to possess
it. ~
Pack No. "a, Troy. is the only
pack which qualified for this medal
in all the state of Montana To be
eligible each boy in the pack must
collect 1000 pounds of waste paper.
Troy Pack collected SIX tons of
paper and its membership was then
seven boys. Their names follow
Billie Basham, Robert Basham, Don
aid Johnston, Gary Thorn, Frank
Cummings, Dale Taylor, Beverley
Beebe. Some of these boys have
moved from Troy but their medals
are being sent to them.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-03-21
TO DISCUSS HOSPITAL
NEEDS AT KALISPELL

Hospital needs of the area COM
prising Libby, Eureka, Poison
Whitefish and Kalispen will be con-
sidered by representatives from the
five towns at a luncheon meeting
Friday noon, promptly at 1900 at
the Temple Tea Room in Kalispell.
The meeting is called by Governor
Sam c. Ford's Hospital Survey Com
mittee. This is an open meeting
and all interested persons are well
come. Reservations for the lunch
con are being made through the
Kalispell Chamber of Commerce.
Missoula is holding a similar
meeting on the 2lst and the speak
ers at Missoula's conference, who
will be present to lead the discus
sions in Kalispell will be DR.. Carl
F. Kraenzel of Montana State Col
lege, Dr. Herbert T. Wagner of the
United States Public Health Ser
vice, and Edwin Grafton, Chairman
State Hospital Survey Committee.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-03-21
II LIN IL l.
Hold Birthday


The twenty anniversary
+ of the organization of the Austin
Reedy Post No 81 of the American
. Legion was celebrated by members
of the Legion, members of the Vet
Grams Of Foreign Wars and World
War II veterans at a smoker Sat
urday evening, March Is at the
Legion hall
A Dutch" lunch was served to
the members and guests after which
the formal celebration was called
to order by Post Commander Roy
NJ Sherman Commander Sher-
mans first pleasant task of the even
ing was TO cut and pass to those
present the lovely birthday cake
baked and presented to the Post by
Mrs. Ed Holmgren
The Commander next introduced
Harold Miller who very efficiently
acted as POSTMASTER for the cere-
monies which followed All World
War II veterans were introduced
to the club and asked to make short
talks. Then members of the Legion
and members of the Veterans of
Foreign Wars were asked to talk
and many stories were told of the
very trying early days of the post.
Three members of the Post present
were veterans of the Spanish Ameri- I
can war. They were also intro
iuced, and were: Clarence Holli-
lay, Jack Harris and Dick Leigh. !
An outstanding feature of the
evening was the reading of the
names on the original charter of
he Post. Only two of the charter
members were present at the meet
ng. They were Vernon 7. Croft
eau and Harold Miller.
After many more stories past
experiences Of the Post the ccre- +
-onic5 were declared finished and
be remainder of the evening was
ncnt ia "songfest' with Mrs.
ryin V Fleshor presiding at the
lan0
The evening was very enjoyable
or all who attended and Libby
POST No 81 of the American Leg \
on is to be congratulated on their
many accomplishments during the
wenty-Seven- years of their exist {
nee and it is hoped the future may /;
rove even more successful. II
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-03-21
Mrs. Vene M. Ruud
Loid to Rest

Mrs. Vene NJ Ruudt was born
June S, 1891 in Atkins, Mimi, and
passed away March 10, 1916 in the
Sacred Heart Hospital, Spokane.
She had lived in Libby about
Is years. Surviving are Karl Ruud,
her husband; one son, Earl Lind
say; and three grandchildren, all
of Libby; three brothers, Herbert
Clough, Hibbing, Mimi, Earl Clough
TacomaS E. L. Clough, Tacoma;
three sisters, Mrs George Stoner,
Oleny, Mont. Mrs. Otto Seel, Balm
vile, Mont, and Mrs. Luther Hou-
gen, Alexandria, N. Oak.
Services were held Saturday at
2 p. m. from the Gompf Funeral
Home, with the Rev Leon H. Ayers
officiating. Mrs Irwin Flesher and
Mrs. Walter collars sang, with Miss
Inez Ratekin as pianist. Pallbear-
ers, Vernon Friend, John Ledum,
Al Lovick, Isak Ludvikson, Stef
Ludvikson and Sam Varantian
were members Of the v. F. w.
Members of the " F. w. Auxi-
liary attended the rites in a body
and were in charge of the con
service at the Chapel. In
terment was in the Libby cemetery
beside the grave of her father, who
passed away in February, 1945.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-03-21
uIti-MiIIion Rood
Program Storts

( Montana's multi-million dollar
postwar road program, involving
l,180 miles of construction and re-
pairs, will be technically launched
by the state highway commission
March 20-2l, according to reliable
sources.
The commission was scheduled to
take this initial step to get. a S46,-
100000 program rolling by authori-
zing sale of $l,500,000 in bonds to
retire outstanding debentures. The
action would validate the highway
treasury anticipation debenture act
of l945 and guarantee payment of
the $12,000,000 bond issue authori-
zed by the act to match federal aid
money
Retirement of the outstanding
debentures, which amount to So
100000 according to William Brown,
attorney, would auto
repeal the present five
cent gasoline tax law and substi-
tute another for the same amount
specifically for the purpose of re-
paying the new issues.
system lpI IepdylHB the pQnQ
issue was tested in the. state sup-
RENE court last month on GROUNDS
it would increase the gas tax to
l0-cents a gallon The high court,
however held the act valid declar-
ng it expressly provides for
repeal and re-enactment of the tax
evied under prior law, to repay
1888 debentures."
Although the path will be cleared
or the program, largest in Mon
ana's history highway department
,fficials were doubtful contractors
would be anxious to bid on projects
for letting in April. They
omitted latest figures showed IS
100 unemployed in the state, but
'ointed out there still would be a
heritage of critical materials.
They added that under new
ederal regulation the commission
ould not accept bid that was 35
er cent higher than the cost of
lmilar project in 1910.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-03-21
Vote row School
Levy April 10

The Board of Trustees of School
District No. decided at its last
regular meeting to ask the tax
( payers of the district for the CON
tinuation of the additional 5 mill
levy which was voted last year.
The need for this additional levy
arises from the fact that school
costs rave increased much more
rapidly than the increase of tax
able valuations in the district. IN
creased costs of operating the school
for the ensuing year are anticipated
for three reasons: First, teachers
salaries, which were increased last
year, will have to be maintain
ed or increased in order TO COM
pete successfully for the short sup
ply Of well trained instructors.
Second, prices of textbooks, equip
ment, and supplies needed for the
operation of the. school have in
creased and are Still increasing.
Third, it has been impossible to
replace many worn out or OBJ
Solete items of school equipment
during the war years and as these
goods again come on the market
their purchase will require a bud
get larger than usual.
The proposal for the continue
ton of the additional five mill levy
will be voted on at the school cleo
ton Saturday, April 9th. All who
are interested in the maintenance
Of an adequate school program are
urged to turn out and vote.
The Board of Trustees has ac-
luired six lots west of the gym
lasium and plans are under way
or levelling the area to provide ad-
iitional playground space. The need
or more playground back of the
is emphasized by the fact
hat the proposed route of the new
highway is Immediately in front. If
evelling operations are successful
he area back of the gym will pro-
'ide room for a Softball diamond
nd practice field for football.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-03-21
R. N. A. LODGE MET
FOR pal" NIGHT

On March 18th r. N. A. Lodge
opened with Oracle Mabel SoIem
IN the chair. Business for district
camp to be held in Kalispell in
April was discussed. About IL
Nelghbors are planning to attend.
After the business meeting Pal
Night was held After Pals had
received their gifts, new secret pals
for the year were drawn. This
proved to be an enjoyable time.
Afterwards the Neighbors retired
to the basement for a lunch with
the tables decorated in the st. Pat
rick's motif. The serving COM
mittee was: Neighbors Blanchard,
Beasley, Wilson, Lamori, and Holm
gren
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-03-21
.FIesher Heads
Y. F. W. Post

Irwin B. Flesher was elected last
Friday evening as commander OF
the Libby post of the V. F. W. The
post, with Gust Adamson as COM
mander has put in busy year dur
ing the past IL months having many
accomplishments to its credit. A
mong other outstanding projects
promoted and carried out during
this period have been the organi-
cation of the V. F. w. Club and the
successful management of the dist
riot convention which was held last
September in Libby.
Commander Flesher comes to the
head of the organization several
months after his discharge from the
U. S. Navy. Flesher is unusually
well qualified for this position, be-
ing a veteran of both the 1st and
End World Wars.
Other post officers elected Fri
day night include: Jack Collinson,
Sr. Vice Commander; Milo Miller,
Jr., V. c.; Edw. Smith, @. M; Char
les Noel, chaplain; Vernon Friend,
officer of the day; Sam Vartanian,
guard; Russell Whitefield, surgeon,
and Gust E. Adamson, 3-year trus-
tee.
On account of the need of more
room for the drill team, it was
voted to hold meetings in the future
at the Moose Hall.
The V. F. w Auxiliary also held
is election last Friday night, the
following officers being elected:
1res., Mrs. Clara Vaughan; Sr. V.
p, Mrs. Florence Collinson; Jr. v.
?, Mrs. Jennie Quien; treas, Mrs.
Alice Flesher; conductress, Miss
Charlotte Gael; chaplain, Mrs. Ella
Ayotte, Swear trustee, Mrs. Mabel
'olem; guard, Mrs. Clara Adamson.
Several appointive officers are yet
o be announced by the heads of
he two organizations.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-03-21
Haunting Strains
Will Intrigue You

Mrs. Martins Orchestra from
Bonners Ferry is to furnish the
haunting strains set to irresistible
rhythm at the Fireman'S Bali, sched-
uied for April % in Libby. This
is an annual affair and is looked
forward to by more Libby folks
than any other dance of the season.
BE sure to insure a pleasant even
ing for yourself and help our volun-
teer fire company, by obtaining
ticket and attending the Fireman's
Ball. Yes it is on Saturday night
Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Roark are
expected today from State College
at Bozeman to spend the spring
vacation with their parents.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-03-21
RUBARDS RETURN FROM
CALIFORNIA TRIP

Mrs. John Rubard and son, M/Sgt
James Rubard returned home Sat
urday, March Is, after a two weeks
stay at the Knickerbocker Hotel in
Los Angeles They stopped enroute
each way for a days visit with
Mrs. Rubard's sister in Portland,
and also visited Miss Bette Rubard
in Spokane.
The time in Los Angeles was spent
very pleasantly with many wonder
full sightseeing trips including Cap
istrano Mission, Catalina Island,
Noxbury Farm and a movie Prem
Ter where they saw most of the
current stars.
Sgt: Rubard left Monday night
to report to Fort Wright for re-
assignment
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-03-21
g. N. Dredging
Libby Creek
This Week
Heavy Run-Off Threat to
Railroad Grade; Also to
Other Properties
WATERSHED DRAINS
AREA OF DEEP SNOW

For many years during periods of
excessive run-offs, Libby Creek has
proved a menace to the county road
and bridge, to private owners and
to the Great Northern Railroad at
the mouth of the creek and lust
above its entrance to the Kootenai
River.
The stream drains a large ter
ritory of high country in its water
shed, which receives much of the
regions heaviest snowfall. Fol-
lowing the heavy snow of the past
few months, it is reasonable to ex-
pect an exceptionally heavy run
of with resultant high waters when
the spring thaw comes.
The matter has received much at
tentlon in past years from local of
ticials and the federal government
has also taken notice of the con-
dltion. However during the war
years it has been impossible to care
for the situation, so with this in
mind, and knowing the DELAY in
awaiting federal action started now.
Commissioner Mahoney sent the
following telegram Monday, March
IL, to V. c. Hawkins, Great North
ern roadmaster at Whitefish:
Due to deep snow, flood water
in Libby Greek is eminent, threat
ening to break through a fill on
Great Northern track. Would wish
to arrange a meeting with you here
at Libby any day this week"
Thursday of last week Nels Hoven
and Construction Engineer Brown
we're here to inspect the situation
With Mr.. Mahoney AS the result
If this visit, Great Northern bull
iozer from WhiN fish, was brought
'ver with two operators. Tuesday
morning dredging operations under
he supervision of Mr.. Brown were
begun in the old channel between
he J. Neils mill dam and the county
bridge. The work is being pushed
apidly and will control high waters
n the creek, preventing damage to
ne Great Northern right-of-way
nd other property owners in the
actiOn
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-03-21
Laugh & Enjoy
Night

1t will be unsafe to be inside
the Junior High School Auditorium
at 8 o'clock the evening of Friday.
March % unless you are not afraid
to laugh! This evening promises to
be the fun festival of the year when
the Kootenai Valley Grange springs
an original Stunt Night entertain
ment
The program contains fourteen
stunts put on by as many organi-
cations, and they do say there's
going to be some good looking gals
on the program as well as knights
of the burnt cork fraternity. hill
billies, an honest to goodness style
show and that Opportunity" will
be present-maybe to knock when
The Lamp Went Out" The Jun
Tor Women threaten to railroad"
some party or parties and for con-
trast there will be Garden clubs
and Ski clubs-or their represen-
tatives on the stage, not to mention
some Royal Neighbors and sweet
hearts.
OF course there will be readings
during the evening, plenty of music,
both vocal and instrumental, and
to add a spice of real excitement for
the more adventurous spirits. it is
even said there will be four real
live Lions on the stage at one time.
There is not space here to tell
Of all the marvellous and thrilling
entertainment planned to make the
fat laugh Themselves lean and the
lean shake themselves wide, so for
further information regarding this
event, hunt up the official announce
nent on page 5 Of this issu or
contact IL. 2. Weydemeyer, secretary
If the grange The main thing to
10 however, is not to let anything
Keep you from attending Sec you
Stunt Night
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-03-21
EnjOyVisifof
Lion Officials

The member is not alone in ow-
ing a personal obligation to his club;
the club also has an obligation to
each of its members" So spoke
District Governor Marshall Murray
Saturday evening addressing the Sc
Lions and their ladies who were in
attendance at the special Cover
norS' meeting called to greet CO.
Governors Murray, Kalispell, and
Gordon SorenSon of Red Deer, Alta.
There was not dull minute dur
ing the evening from the moment
that President Don Hargreaves cal
led the meeting to order until the
last strains of America and God Save
the King died away. The entire
meeting was given an international
atmosphere with the Stars and
Stripes and Union Jack occupying
prominent and equal positions in
the dining hall National songs of
the United States and Canada were
sung, the music being led by Song
Leader Lion Hepner assisted by
Miss Hanson from the High school,
with Bob LeFebvre presiding at the
piano, the latter adding to the en-
loyment of the evening with several
of his rhythm Interpretation of pop
ular airs on the piano.
Lion Gillespie of the High school |
was in charge of entertainment, and !
furnished a mixed quintette from |
the high school, consisting of Gret-
chen Gehrke, Anna Ronning. Jim /
Maurer, Dave Klehm and Fred
Brown with Pat Gooselaw at the
piano. This group sang several
numbers which were highly APP
and ably demonstrated /.
he efficient training Libby music
tudents are receiving from Miss
hanson. The three boys also sang
wo numbers which were well re-
eived by the assembly. Two melo-
Iicus numbers, "Oh va, va" and
Carnival di Venice" were played
n the piano accordian by another !
tudent, Edwin Edstrom.
The group of distinguished guests
resent included district Governor
lurray, formerly of the Libby club |
ut now of Kalispell; co-district q
Governor Gordon Sorenson, together c
18th Mrs. SOrenson and their daugh- I
er, Miss Audrey of Red Deer, Alta, {
Ir. and Mrs. Paul Moreland of Red F
eer; and Paul K. Church, zone
hartman of the Libby club. Mr..
nd Mrs. James Christie were also
resent and Mr.. Christie was called
pom to take bow. He has recently
'turned from the service, and is
asst President of the Libby club.
Tail-twister Jim Harris proved his
elief in democracy by impartially -
ming most everyone present from
e newest member of the local club
the visiting officials from the II
strict, both American and Cana a
an. ~
Short, interesting talks were given f.
2 the visiting Canadian officials b.
id the address of the evening was II
ade by Governor Murray. =,
Mention should be- made of the NJ
lie turkey dinner served by the
ladies. The local club Ct
fortunate in being able to have ~
CHI good dinners. It was the wish OF
all present, that more meetings NJ
this nature might be held by the If
Id, and it is hoped that the visi hi
s may all return to Libby many sh
nes in the future he
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-03-21
BRIDAL SHOWER FOR
MRS. BEASLEY

A shower was given for Mrs
Louis (Swede) Beasley, the former
Polly Boyle, on Thursday, March
ID, at the home of Mrs. Norma Will
son. About is ladies were present
and a great deal of fun was had by
all. Mrs. Beasley received many
lovely gifts.
Mrs. Wilson served refreshments
of ice cream, cookies and coffee
which were greatly enjoyed.
Mr. Beasley is a member of the
Merchant Marine. They were mar
ried about two weeks ago.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-03-21
J. B. ellington
To Make Address

May 81 will be the date when the
class of '46 receive their graduation
diplomas from Libby High School.
Sup't o. Lloyd Gillespie announ-
ces that the speaker for the oc-
casion will be II. B. Gillingham,
director of special student person
mel service at Montana State Uni
Versity. MissOula.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-03-21
Rod & Gun Club to
Have Rifle Rance

An interesting meeting of Libby's
Rod & Gun Club was held Tuesday
evening in the Community Room al
the Courthouse. President Dick
Powell presided.
The main business of the even
ing centered on discussion and plans
for the new rifle range which the
club is planning. The various com
mittees were named and plenty of
enthusiasm for the project was
shown.
- The club hopes to have in adj
dltlon to a fine range for army
rifles and other high-powers, skeet
and trapshooting grounds, a pistol
range and an indoor range for the
small bores. The plans also in
clude a club house and many con
veniences which when the project
is completed will give the Libby
club an outstanding range.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-03-21

Gordon Slauson. son of E NJ
Slauson, returned home Tuesday of
last week from Germany.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-03-21
GFNFR pE-RHFc INVITEa
TO TROY DANCE

-l'l4e- general public. rVEgrc ~
service connections. is invited t1 at-
tend The Smoker Boxing Bouts.
Basketball game and Dancing az
Troy. Saturday, March %.
Meet your friends in Troy SHW
day evening Dancing from l1
o'clock on The entire program is
planned to welcome Troy's new
V. F. w. Post.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-03-21

Mrs. Mary Naleeur of Wafland
was in Libby Monday shopping and
visiting with friends
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-03-21

Oliver Coryell of the Yakt neigh
borhood was a Libby visitor Mon
day.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-03-21

Mr. and Mrs. Fred OBrien of
LIBBY VISITED over the weekend in
Whitefish and Rexford.
The daily bulletin. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1942-1946, 1946-09-04

drinks and food in the Negro COM
munity. In the Negro section, a
"shot" often cost SO bucks. White
bars charged only 25 cents and 20
cents for beer. Negro restaurants
charged $3.50 for fried chicken
which sold for Is cents in white eat
ing establishments
A serious note was injected in the
convention by the three-day pre-
convention sessions of the Elks De
partment of Education, of which
Judge William C. Hueston is com
missioner, and an endorsement of
federal anti-lynching legislation to
combat the current reign of terror
against southern Negroes.
National Republican Chairman
Reece told the delegates last week
that they may expect the Demo-
cratic party to take no steps to curb
!ynching and other abuses against
Negroes in the south.