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The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1946-04-01
MISS ELIZABETH MULFORD

Miss Elizabeth Milford, form
erly Of Wilmington, died Sunday
in Winston-Salem after a long i'll
ness.
She is survived by one sister,
Mrs. T. E. Lupo of Winston-Salem,
and by several nieces and ne
phews.
Funeral services will be held
in Winston-Salem today at 10 a. m
and interment will be in the Oak,
dale cemetery in Wilmington.
A short graveside service will
be held upon the arrival of the
body from Winston-Salem at S p
m. today.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1946-04-01

Announcement is made Of Il
opening of Royal jewelers., Wi
mington's newest Jewelry Stor,
with Herbert Shain as manage
Mr.. Shain is a local boy who hi
just returned from approximate
three years service in the arm
Several months of this time havil
been spent overseas. He was 3
ISOLATED with the jewelry busineI
prior to his induction into the arm
and is well equipped for the pc.
ton he now assumes. He is i,
graduate of New Hanover Hi,
school. The Royal jewelers. is J.
Gated at los N. Front Street in Il,
Peoples Savings Bank & Trust c,
and will carry complete line
diamonds, watches and yellow GO
jeWelry.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1946-04-01
HENRY E. LEWIS

STATESVILLE, March 31.-R)-
Henry E. Lewis, go, Statesville at
torney and a member of the local
bar association for the past IS
years, died at a local hospital
Sunday after a two-week illness.
Lewis was a native of Iredell
county. Funeral services will be
held here Monday.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1946-04-01
Obituaries
JOHN THOMAS FIPPS

John Thomas Fipps, 81, well
known farmer of Chadbourn, died
Sunday p. m. at his home after
long illness.
Surviving are his wife; three
sons, John, Hope Mills, c. Lee and
M. H. ,Fipps, of Chadbourn; and
one brother, W. P. Fipps, Lumber
ton. ..-.
Funeral services are to be held
today 2::3O p. m. from the Peacock
chapel with the Rev. A. D. Har-
relson officiating. Interment will
follow at the Fipps cemetery.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1946-04-01
City Briefs
MCCLURE CLASS

The regular weekly meeting
of the Mcclure Fellowship BIZ
BILE class will be held at the Y.
M. c. A., tonight at $50
O'Clock. Following the usual sup
per, the Rev. John r. Edwards,
pastor of Fifth avenue Metho-
dist church will teach the Inter-
national Sunday school lesson
for next Sunday.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1946-04-01
Whiteuille Man Dies
Sunday At Local Hotel

Police were summoned to the
Hotel Wilmington last night to in
vestigate the death Of one Of the
registrants.
The dead man was Clarence
George Richardson, of Whiteville
Examination showed that a cere
bral hemorrage had been the cause
Of death. Coroner E. L. Strickland
deemed no inquest necessary.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1946-04-01

MRS. ROBBINS GOES HOME
Mrs. Charles Robbins whs has
been a patient at Bullucks hos
pital for the r>st five weeks,
returned to her home in Leland
yesterday. Attaches said her
condition was improved" fol-
lowing a major operation.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1946-04-01

England's most famous writer,
Shakespeare. and Spain's most
famous writer, Cervantes, both
died on April 90, 1916. -
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1946-04-01
LARGE HOME HOUR

Charles E. Robertson, direct
or OF the Second and Orange
USO club last night reported
a large" attendance at the
clubs Home Hour service yes
terday. The group from the
First Presbyterian church,
headed by Mrs. ]. S. Crowley
served refreshments.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1946-04-01
LARGE USO PARTY

LARGE USO PARTY
Fifty-four boys and girls,
Marines from Camp Lejeune,
and Junior hostesses, Second
and Orange USO, visited Orion
plantation yesterday. Trans
ortation was furnished by the
camp.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1946-04-01

There are approximately 27Oo
pilots in the Royal Air Force of
Great Britain
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1946-04-01

Forest fires burn over an area
each year larger than the State
of New York.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-05-23
SoftboII Players
To Meet Friday

Several of the various team man
ayers and others interested in tht
Softban league met last Friday even.
ing at the City Hall where fur.
ther plans were discussed in con.
nection with the summer season
Paul Church was elected secretary
treasurer of the organization and E.
J, Driear was elected as Commits
sioner.
Thus far six teams haxe express
sed their willingness to take part
IN the league. Any other group
desiring to enter the competition
should notify either jim Christie
or Bill Erickson as soon as pos
sible.
The bats, gloves and balls will
be brought out next Friday even
ing. at the ball field where all in
terested are urged to be present to
complete the arrangements and dis
:uSs rules to govern the playing.
All wishing to do so will have OBJ
oortunity to loosen up their mus
les. The group will meet at $50
Friday, May "a.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-05-23
Students Receive
Proise for Play

Libby High School received high
praise on its presentation of the
fantasy MAKER OF DREAMS"
which was entered in the Inter
scholastic Meet at Montana State
University in Missoula last Satur-
day. Mrs. William Erickson directed
the play which was given by the
following cast: Pierrette, Marilyu
Neils; Pierrot, David Klehm; Maker
of Dreams, Gordon DeRosia. Miss
Inez Ratekin played the piano back
ground music.
The ten plays entered by B. class
schools were divided into two
brackets of five plays each and it
50 happened that the two superior
rlays, entered by Hamilton ard
Libby were in the same bracket.
From each series one play was
chosen for the finals AMI II lmilton
BY narrow margin won the de-
,ision. They also won the final
first place.
In the round table discussion by
;ritics and participants following the
performances, the judges spoke /
highly of Libby's play. During this
discussion Marilyn Neils was in
ormally rated as the best actress
# the series and in the evening
inals the heroine from Hamilton
Won this award.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-05-23
Poppy
Day Saturday

Saturday will be Poppy Day in
Libby and in thousands of other
cities and towns throughout the
United States.
Millions of Americans will nav
tribute to the nations war dead
by wearing memorial peoples.
Millions will make contributions
to aid wars living victims, and dis
abled veterans, and the families of
the dead and disabled.
Preparations for the observance
of Poppy Day here have been com
pleted under the leadership of the
Poppy Chairman of Austin Reedy
Post Unit of the American Legion
Auxiliary. Volunteers from the
Auxiliary will be on the streets
early Saturday morning with bask
cts of poppies which they will offer
TO be worn in honor of the dead of !
both world wars. They will con-
.inue to distribute the little Red
Flowers throughout the day, en-
ieavorina TO give everyone in the
.ity an opportunity to wear a pop !
~ in memory of those who gave
heir lives for America.
mo price Will be asked for the
'oppies, but contributions will be
olicited for the welfare and re-
abilitation funds of the Legion and
Auxiliary, All money received will
e used for the benefit of disabled :
eterans and families of veterans.
will be expended largely in aid
needy veterans and families in
lontana during the coming year.
The local poppy workers will
e part of an army of more than
10000 volunteers which will dis
ibute peoples in the United States
All will donate their
rvices for the day without pay.
ne only paid workers in the pop
7 program are the disabled vet
ans who make the flowers. The
'ppies to be distributed here to-
orrow have been made by dis
led veterans of both wars at Fort
Helena, Mont.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-05-23
Libby Wins
Class B Meet

Missoula, May 2O-Libby high
school again walked away with
the Class B high school track
championship last week at Inter
scolastic Track Meet at the state
university winning two champion
ship cups and placing its star athlete
=. Nelson in top position for in
dlvidual scoring in Cass B.
Nelson won gold watch as high
est individual scorer in the class.
His winnings included first in the
high jump, a first in the shotput
and a first in the discus throw. D.
klehm Of Libby won a first in the
44O-yard dash, a fourth in the 200
yard low hurdles and a fourth in
the l2O-yard dash. Rogers of Lib
by won second in the shotput. D.
Mar tin tied for second in the pole
vault, and D. Daggett, Libby, took
fifth in the broad jump.
Misoula won Glass A honors for
the fifth time, with Butte Public
nosing out Helena for second place. /
hamilton ran close second to Lib
by for Class B. championship.
Nlnety-two schools were entered |
or the three-day round of athletic, |
dramatic, editorial and oratorical
vents. in the first Track Meet held
It the university since 1912.
Libby won permanently the Ro-
airy cup, given by the Missoula
totary club, and won the right to
old for another year the five-year
Mercantile cup, to be a.
'arded permanently in 1947 to the
chool which shall have won the
lost points in five meets. II
Lincoln County high at Eureka
laced well, placing first in the pole
ault and second in the mile. D.
Leuli won the first and N. Korn
ok the second place. Korn also i
ed for fifth in the 88O-yard dash. '
Troy high school placed one man.
Dolan, who took a fourth place h
the Shotput. h
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-05-23
BereSfOrd lobe
Here May 70

Howard c. Beresford, Regional
recreation Representative of the
Federal Security Agency, from Dem
yer, Colo, will be in Lincoln county
the fore part of next week as q
conSultant on local possibilities. Mr..
Berestord is nationally known as an
expert IN his field and we are most
fortunate in securing his time ana
services. His trip to the county ig
being arranged by the Lincoln
County Library and the Montana
study Discussion Group. Several
members of the discussion gro1Ir1
attended the Montana Study dinner
IA MISsouIa some time ago at which
NJ Beresford was guest speaker.
In Libby the Chamber of Conn
merce VIII sponsor his stay here
and K: A. Klehm, Chairman of the
committee on Forestry and Recrea.
ton viii arrange for a field trim
around the city and vicinity and a
iuncheon meeting at which time
local possibilities will be discussed
and advice given by Mr.. Beres-
lord. This will be next Wednes-
DAY and it is hoped that all or
will try to have repres-
sntatlVeS at this meeting. Those
wishing to make reservations should
contact Mr.. Klehm as soon as pos
iible.
In Eureka the Tobacco Valley
Association. under the
direction OF Norman Korn, Presi-
lent, and the Rev. Father Delaney.
recreation Chairman, will arrange
or meeting on Monday night.
AT Troy there will be an even
ng meeting on Tuesday night called
y the Troy Development Associa-
ION with representatives from the
everal organizations and anyone
lse interested present. D. F. Few
eS and Ford Grippe, President of
le Association, will sponsor his
Islt there. From Lincoln county
II. Beresford goes to Spokane and
oeur d'Alene.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-05-23
BOySCOutDriive
Starts Saturday

Declaring that the 633 boys be.
tween the ages of nine and seven
teen years of age in Lincoln county
will be influenced in later life as
result of benefits made available
I through the activities of the Bow
Scouts of America today, o. L. Gil
lespIe, chairman of the Scout actiVi-
ties IN this district, urged all resi-
dents of the county to contribute
to the financial campaign for the
Scouts which will start Saturday,
May 25
Mr.. Gillespie reported that ST.
600 is needed to carry out the prog
ram for the Northwestern Montana
Council, comprising scout organi-
cations in Lincoln, Flathead, Ravalli.
Lake, Sanders and Misouia coun-
ties. Lincoln county scout groups
a scout troop at Euerka,
a scout troop and cub pack at Troy,
and scout troop, a cub pack, and
a senior air scout patrol at Libby. |
He also said that the approximate
cost per boy, in scouting, was $1,000
year and that the financial cam !
oaign would be based upon the plan
II contracting 10 percent of the people
n the county and asking their sup
port towards maintenance of the
scout groups.
Campaign workers for the drive
n Libby will meet at the Presbv-
erian church Friday, May "a. at /
80 p. m. to map out the Libby
Ernest Wood is chairman |,
4 the Libby group. The Troy Z
workers. also will meet Friday night.
nth William Kusner- heading acti- !
tiles there. Eureka workers will !
leet Thursday night, according to i
r. Z. T. Dickinson, chairman :
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-05-23
Robert Roy Mcclure
Passes at MissouIo

Robert Roy Mcclure was born al
Gaylord, Kansas, on May 2, 1884
and passed away on May IL, l946
Mr.. Mcclure had been i'll for about
ID months, and was in a Missoula
hospital for treatment at the time
of his death.
He came to Montana with his
family, from New Mexico, nearly
seven years ago, living on the Koo-
tenai River near Gateway for two
years, then purchased a ranch near
Ural, Montana, and moved there,
where he was living at the time
of his death.
Mr.. Mcclure was a kind husband
and father, and patient sufferer,
during his illness.
In 1915 Mr. Mcclure and Wilma
Carpenter were united in marriage,
and to this union were born three
sons Clarence, who is in the Mer-
chant Marine; Jack, who was fatally
injured near Ural on November Is, !
1913; and Doyle, who is ten years |
old. He is also survived by two
brothers, a sister, and a host of
Funeral services were held Thurs
day at 200 o'clock in the Eureka
Baptist church, with Arvid Erick-
son, of Fortine, in charge. The
hymns, Face to Face" and Saved
by Grace" were sung by a ladies
rio.
Interment was in the Eureka
cemetery.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-05-23
Johnston DePoto
NuptioIs Saturday

The marriage of Miss Judith NJ
Johnston of Libby and Lewis De-
Poto of Kearny, NJ j., was solem-
nlzed Saturday morning at o'clock
IN the st. Joseph rectory with
Father O'Malley officiating.
The bride was attired in a DOW
der blue suit with white accessor-
les and wore a pink rosebud and
lily OF the valley corSage. She was
attended by her sister, Janet who
wore a powder blue suit with coral
accessories and a corsage of tails
man roses.
The brides brother, Joseph, acted
as best man. Only the Immediate
sent. Pc
A wedding breakfast was served
at the Johnston home immediately
following the ceremony. The table
was beautifully decorated with a
bouquet of pink and white carna-
irons and IN front of the bride and
groom was a three-tiered brides /
cake, decorated with pink flowers
and topped by miniature bride /
and groom. -
MRS. DePoto, daughter of Mrs.
James w. Johnson, is a graduate of
he Libby schools and st. Lukes
school of Nursing, Spokane. She
'ecently returned from a year and
J. half overseas duty as an army
Nurse.
Mr.. DePoto has recently been dis
haarged from the army, having SER
ed eighteen months overseas
MIR. and Mrs. DePoto left Satur-
lay afternoon for Kearny, N. J.
where they will make their home
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-05-23
Worthy Grond
M0tron Here

Mildred Graeter, Worthy Grand
Matron of the Grand Chapter Or
der of the Eastern Star of Mon
tana, made her official visit to
Libby Chapter No SO on Friday.
May 10.
Mrs. Graetner and the other
members of her party, Alberta
Rowland, Past Worthy Grand Mat
ron, Serene Swanson of Whitefish
and Frances HalVorson of Cutbank.
Grand Committee members, were
entertained at an officers luncheon
at 100 Friday in the Masonic
Temple. The tables were cleverIv
arranged around the "Pot of Gold"
IN recognition of the Worthy Grand
Matron's program of the year which
IS dedicated to Youth; a program
bolic
In the evening about II East
ern Stars and their families at
tehded banquet in honor of the
worthy Grand Matron. The ban
quet was served by the ladies of
tne Presbyterian Church in the
church basement. Table decora-
tlons featured the rose, Mrs. Grae-
ters flower for the year. Mrs. AL
oerta Rowland, Past Worthy Grand
Matron, presided as toastmistress
and introduced the honored guests.
talnboW Girls, Pat GooselaW, Oar
cen Cole and Gretchen Gehrke en-
with musical selections
turing the meal.
After dinner a special meeting
II Libby Chapter No. SO was held
n the Masonic Temple for the ex-
of the degrees and the
york for the Worthy Grand Mat
on.
Ruby Daugharty, Worthy Matron
I Libby Chapter invited the Worthy
Irand Matron, Mildred Graeter.
asst Worthy Grand Matron Alberta
.owland, Grand Representative Vic
)rla Baney, and Grand Committee
Serene Swanson and Fran
rs Halvorson, Worthy Patron Lloyd
ePratu of Lillian Chapter No. "a,
be seated with her in the East.
Degrees were conferred upon
dalr Brunette and Daisy Hunter
an impressive candlelight cerc-
ony.
Mrs Graeter's lecture of instruc-
on was greatly enjoyed by all those
'ivileged to hear her speak. The
'acious manner in which she pre-
nted her philosophy of kindliness
Id the splendid ideas evident
roughout her talk, impressed all
no heard her.
After the meeting luncheon was
rived from atractively decorated
oles. Flowers throughout the hall
ded to the beauty of the meet
2
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-05-23
Fishing Season
Sun.

A large number of local young
sters were out bright and early
Sunday to bring the 1916 Fishing
Season "in with a bang" TheV
gathered at Granite Creek to try
their luck at the prizes offered by
the Rod and Gun Club. The prizes
were awarded at noon by Bill
Vaughn, Chairman of the Clubs
contest committee. Winners of the
various contests were as follows:
First fish caught Gail Sherman,
winning prize of Sc donated by the
Rod & Gun Club.
First Prize Best String Dick
Stevens, SIS, awarded by the Koo-
tenai Mercantile Company.
Second Best String = Alan Sher-
man, So, prize offered by George
Largest Fish Calvin Noble who
won the SIS prize given by George
Ripley, foreman of the Libby Fish
hatchery. The fish measured 1914
inches
Next Largest Fish Phillip Barr,
who caught l0-inch fish winning
the So offered by Jaqueth and
The Best Behaved Girl was Mary |
1endrickson who won a prize of |
% which was offered by DR.. Y. A. !
Iannigan.
Richard Leir received a prize of
i which was donated by Bill
iaughn for being the wettest hoy
n the group.
It was a great day and everyone
ad good time.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-05-23
McAIlister Running
For Sheriff's Office

Robert E. McAllister of Eureka
has filed for nomination to the Of
flee Of Sheriff of Lincoln County
and asks support of the Demo-
cratic voters of the county
McAllister has served his country
in the Navy for the past four years
and has had considerable exper-
fence in the enforcement of law
and order. He has had over three
years service overseas, in the Euro
pean, African and Pacific theatres
of war and feels that he is well
qualified to fill the office which
he seeks. His announcement appears
in this issue.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-05-23
Progress Is Made
On New Building

The new building on California
Avenue which will be the home of
the Fashion Cleaners when COM
pleted has been progressing nicely,
the brick and tile work being com
pleted the past week by Riley Cole
of Kalispell. It is now ready for a
roof and then will require flooring
and the finishing touches.
Mr.. Thompson, proprietor of the
Fashion Cleaners, states that he
hopes to be in the new building in
a month. The structure is a very
attractive addition to the business
part of the city.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-05-23
GARDEN CLUB TO MEET
AT FISH HATCHERY

The next meeting of the Garden
Club will be May % at the Fish
Hatchery. Those taking cars and
those needing transportation are
asked to meet at the home of Mrs.
Harry Chapman at 100.
Those who wish to contribute
flower seeds please take them to
this meeting.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-05-23
NEILS BOWLING TEAM
DEFEATS ZONOLTTE

The Neils Lumber Company bowl
ing team defeated the Zonolite team
IN challenge match, the total
scores being 1918 for Neils and
2694 for the ZonoIite team.
The teams played for a $25 prize
and the cost of the playing which
was 81. The match proved very
interesting and exciting and the
competition was very keen.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-05-23
RAILROADS GO OUT ON STRIKE
ON EASTERN SEABOARD "

Word received over the radio late
this afternoon reports that railroads
on the East Coast went out on
strike today No official word had
been received in Libby however as
we go to press.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-05-23
EARL LAWLOR TO BE
IN LIBBY MAY "a

Earl V. Lawlor. Veterans Admin
lstration contact representative will
visit Libby on May "a.
Veterans or their dependents who
have questions regarding pensions,
disqualification, education or any
other benefits administered by the
Veterans Administrator may con-
tact Mr.. Lawlor at the Department
OF Pubic Welfare Office in the court
house on May "a.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-05-23

Clarence A. Swadberg and Hazel
Mutt, both of Boomers Ferry, were
married May II. by H. B. Wallace.
John w. Curless of Copeland,
Ida, and Gwendolyn M. Baden, of
Boomers Ferry, were married May
18 by H. B. Wallace.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-05-23
Business Places Will
Close Memorial Day

AS has been the custom in the
past, all Libby business places will
be closed all day Memorial Dav
Thursday, May 80. ~
Merchants Committee.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-05-23

Mrs. Pearl Chappell and Mrs.
Bert Hubbs of Leonia were Libby
visitors last Thursday.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-05-23
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT
PROGRAM

Inc Commencement for the Libby Junior High was
held last evening in the Junior High Auditorium with large
attendance OF relatives and friends Following the program
list of graduates and honor students: - Fe
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-05-23


Baeth, Richard McCrory SheiIa
Barr Lester McReu, John
Beccari, Marchita Midyett Lloyd
Benedict, Dorothy Munsel Naoia
Bitterman, Peggy Olsen, Patricia
Brennan LyIa Parkinson, Donna
Burrell Harry Pearman Clara
Challinor Dolores Petersen Patricia
CombeSt Roy Peterson, Wayne
Conn, Robert Polette Arthur
Crotteau Frances Potter Robert
Decker, Mary Lou Rayson Gerald
Dennis, Joan Remp Ramona
Erhard, Herman Riddle Dolores
Fritz, Leola Rubard PHYLLIS
Garren, Eta Mae Shea Donald
Gillespie, Ardyce Slauson Jeance
GOmpf, Jacqualne Solem Norma
Goyen, Earl Switzer Roger
Hamln, Gene Teske Ilene
Harris Leone Thomson Dale
mutton, Ardlth Thomson Donald
Johnson, Beverly Thomson William
Johnson, Raymond Urdahl Mary Lynn
kesseL Patricia Venting. Margaret
hreyrner, Allen Vukelich, Edward
Larsen, Joan Walsh Keith
Larson, Charles Williams, Carrie
Madison, Dean Woods, Arnold
Honor Students
Beccar, Marchita Johnson Beverly
Benedict, Dorothy KesseI Patricia
Brennan, Lyla Larsen Joan
Chalnor, Dolores Mdyett Iloyd
Dennis Joan Petersen Patricia
Erhard Herman Rubard PHYLLIS
GlieSple, AFdyce SwitZer, Roger
11aITlS Leone TeSke, uene