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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-08-28
Gruenhogen-PoweII
oke Vows Sunday

Miss Lucille Caroline Gruen-
hagen, daughter of Mrs. Richard E.
Clarke, and Donald Paul Powell,
son of Mr.. and Mrs Roy c. Powell
of Kalispell, were married at the
Methodist church Sunday afternoon,
August "a. The Rev. William G.
Stearns performed the double ring
ceremony. Mrs. Oliver Phillips
played the wedding music and Fred
Maurer accompanied by his daugh-
ter, Mary, was soloist.
The bride, given in marriage by
her stepfather, chose a wool gabar-
dine suit of wedding blue with an
autumn-rose roll brim felt hat and
cherry coke accessories. Her cor
sage was of white shattered car
nations and pale yellow roses. Miss
Beulah Johnson, maid of honor
wore a suit of wedding blue similar
to the brides and shell pink ac-
cessories. He corsage was of shell
pink and dark pink shattered car
nations. The bridesmaid, Miss Leona
Becker of Kalispell, was attired in
a brown suit with brown accessories.
She wore corsage of peach colored
gladioli The brides mother chose
a street length aqua afternoon dress
and aqua and brown accessories.
Her corsage was of pink gladioli
and matched the lace handkerchief
she carried The groom's mother
was attired in white and wore black
accessories. Her corsage was of red
baby roses.
Ira Mics of Kalispell was best
man and ushers were Richard Crit
fifth and Frank Nelson, Jr.
The church was decorated with
pastel flowers, large baskets Of
Continued on Page Six)
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-08-28
Vets Burn The
Mortgages

The burning of the mortgage by
Harper Erdman Post No I548. Lib
/ by drew large attendance Satur-
day evening of last week. state WV
officials and visitors from other
posts being present to enjoy open
house" with the local post and help
them celebrate the cancellation of
their indebtedness which was ac-
complished ii months before the
mortgage fell due, being paid Just
two years and one month from the
time it was written.
Jack England, past State Com,
lmander presided as master of cere-
monies at the Moose Hall. The
main speaker from the post was
Post Advocate Joe Fennessy, Jr..
who spoke on what the Veterans of
Foreign Wars stand for in the com
munity. state and nation. Bill Pill
grim, Helena, state quartermaster,
who with Mrs. Pilgrim was in Lib
by for the occasion, was introduced
and discussed the status of VFW
posts throughout the state. He high
" complimented the local post for
its enterprise and being able to pay
up its mortgage almost a year be-
fore it fell due.
Ernest Burns, Whitefish, legis-
lative officer, addressed the gath
ering on the need for informa ion
being broadcast regarding need of
veteran legislation and other issues
of vital Importance to the public.
An interesting history of the Lib
by post was given by Post Com (
Fred Metzger, who outlined
the history of the organization from /
its first organization over IS years
ago, on down to the present. Metz I
ger paid tribute to the older Of
ficers and members of the post,
who laid the foundation work for
the present strong organization.
A small casket made by Bert
complete with glass top
and silk covering was ready for the
ashes of the mortgage, which was
burned by Post Commander Metz
ger while taps was sounded by Fred
Clark, Jr. Included in the casket
was also an envelope containing
the following obituary written by
John Ledum:
Here lies the mortgage and sales
between Peter o. Larson
and Harper Erdman Post No. 1548
IF the Veterans of Foreign Wars,
Libby, Montana. This ocument
passed away IL months before its
allotted time of life. This is one
funeral at which the Veterans gath
er not to mourn over a departed
but to rejoice over get
ing rid of heavy load IL months
sooner than we expected"
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-08-28
Log Church Scene
OF NuptioI Rites

The Log Church of Libby. beauti-
fully decorated with gladioli and
other summer flowers was the set
ting for the marriage August 23rd
of Miss Betty Lois Miller, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Miller,
of this city to Edwin John Isaak,
son of Mrs. Dorthea Isaak of Spo-
kane. The Rev. Raymond Bache of
Poison officiated at the double ring
ceremony
Musical numbers were furnished
by Mrs. Raymond Bache who sang
Il Love You Truly" Because" and
Living for Jesus" accompanied by
Mrs. Marvin Bauer of Troy who
also played the wedding march.
The bride, given in marriage by
her father, wore a gown of heavy
ivory white satin with tulle yoke.
Her finger tip veil was lace trim
med. She was attended by the
bridegroom's sister, Miss lone Isaak
who was maid of honor
Kenneth Miller, brother of the
bride was best man, Diana Nelson
the flower girl, and Lloyd Bache
and Clayton Nelson, ushers.
Following the ceremony a re-
ception was held in the church par
lor The four-tiered wedding cake
formed the centerpiece for the
brides table. Mrs. Carl Radoon-
osky, cut the cake and Mrs. Ray
mond Bache served the punch.
Out of town guests were Mrs.
Dorthea Isaak, Gordon Isaak, Mr..
and Mrs Carl Radoonosky and
daughter, Grace Swift, and Mar
garet johnson of Spokane, Mr.. and
Mrs. c. Finn of Opportunity, Wn.,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Cary of Hart
line, Wn., Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Mil
Ter of Salem, Ore, and John Mac
Cullah of San Francisco, Calf.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-08-28
Robinson Is Full
Time County Agent

The County Commissioners met
Friday of last week, at which time
they appointed Franklin Robinson
full time county agent for Lin
coin County The County Agent
will have quarters in the Court
House, and receives a salary of
$4,000 annually, $1,000 of which is
paid by the state and the remain
ing $l,l00 by the county.
The commissioners awarded the
Industrial Equipment Company of
Billings, an order for new tractor
equipped with a bulldozer. The
new machinery is to be delivered
within two weeks
The next meeting of the Board
is scheduled for Tuesday, Septem-
Der 2.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-08-28
BRIDAL SHOWER HONORS
MISS ALICE LARSON

Miss Alice Larson was hOnored
with bridal shower given by Mrs.
Ray Patterson, Mrs. Gunnar Lar
son and Mrs. Owe Larson Friday
afternoon, August 22nd, at the Owe
Larson home. Thirty-two guests
were present.
The table was beautifully dec
GRATED with bride" in white gown
and veil A large blue and white
crepe paper covered umbrella was
suspended over the table in an et-
fective arrangement
Several appropriate games were
played, Mrs. Hjortholm, Mrs. Clar-
ence Brown, Mrs. Del Williams and
Miss Dolores Joy being prize win
ners. AS a climax the guest of
honor entered to the wedding march
played by Mrs. Hjortholm. She was
dressed in mock bridal finery from
which dangled numerous kitchen
utensils. She then opened her many
lovely gifts
A delicious luncheon of crab
salad, heart shaped canapes. cake
and coffee were served. Individual
trays were used with a sweet pea
corsage decorating each.
Miss Larson is being married to
Vernon Ingebretsen, of Cambridge,
Ida, at the First Lutheran Church
Sunday Immediately following the
morning services. Friends, rela-
tives and the congregation are in
vited to the wedding ceremony and
also to the reception at the Carl
d. Larson home.
After brief honeymoon trip the
young couple will live IT. Moscow,
Ida, where both are attending col
lege.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-08-28
MARRIAGE LICENSES
ISSUED THIS WEEK

Following is list of marriage
Licenses issued from August 20 thru
August 26:
August 20-Donald P. Powell and
Lucille c. Gruenhagen, both of Lib
by. They were married on August
"a by Rev. w. c. Stearns.
August 23-Edwin Johnny Isaak
of Hartline, Wash, and Betty Lois
Miller of Libby. They were mar
ried on August % by Rev. Ray
mond A. Bache.
Aug. 23-Sumner Joseph Frank,
Jr., of Deposit, N. Y, and Virginia
Mae Putnam of North Hollywood,
Calf They were married on Aug
ust "a by Rev. w. c. Stearns.
August 26-Vernon F. Ingebret-
sen of Cambridge, Ida, and Alice
S. Larson of Libby.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-08-28
JUNIOR LADIES AID
MET LAST THURSDAY

The Junior Ladies Aid of the First
Lutheran Church met in the social
room of the church on Thursday
of last week. Mrs Oscar Field and
Mrs. Ed Myrhang were co-hostesses.
Mrs. Karl Knudson conducted the
devotion and Mrs. Hjortholm pre-
scented the W.MF. topic, BLESSED
Are The Peacemakers."
After the business meeting the
hostesses served apple pie with ice
cream and coffee. The visitors were
Mrs. Ed Olson, Mrs. Karl Larson,
Mrs. Magma Patterson, Miss Alice
Larson, Mrs. w. J. Anderson and
Mrs. Ingvar Ronning.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-08-28
All GARDEN CLUB
MET AUGUST %

The All Garden Club met at the
DeShazer home August % at 500
o'clock p. m. There were nine
members, one leader and two visit
ors, Raymond and Garry DeShazer,
present. The club discussed plans
for the float which is to be started
on Wednesday or Thursday. The All
clubs will have a booth at the fair
and will sell balloons and popcorn
At the close of the meeting deli
cious refreshments we're served by
Mrs. DeShazer after which games
were played.
The next meeting will be held at
the Sheldon home September 9th
at 1870 p. Interpreter, Forest Mar
tell
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-08-28
Fly From Bozemon
For .HuckIeberries

A Bozeman doctor and a business
man from that city, Ilew over tc
Libby last Sunday, lured By the
fine hIckleberrying in The West
Fisher country Thu Western News
reporter has been dnabls to learn
the names of the two gentlemen,
but has discovered that they came
over on the recommendation of pst
Nolan, one time Libbyite now on the
Aggie College staff tt Bozeman.
Incidently Nolan IS visiting lib
by friends here, though no one
seems to know just which one of
his many friends are the hosts. Any
way, it speaks volumes for the
slopes of the Branagan
Mine country when men will fly
that far for two or three hours
berrying. The results are supposed
to have been entirely satisfactory.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-08-28
WOMEN OF THE MOOSE
MET AUGUST n

The Women of the Moose held
their regular meeting Thursday,
August q at the Moose Hall with
only ten members present. A re-
port on the Greater Libby Associa-
ton was given by coworker Bren-
nan and plans were made to begin
sewing club again soon. A deli
cious lunch was served at the close
of the meeting by co-workers Made
line and Ida Wilson.
There is a correction to be made
in last week paper. Cornelia Conn
served instead of Marguerite Par
ker.-Publicity Comm.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-08-28
Libby TOHave
ADude Ranch

A deal has just been closed. ac-
cordlng to the Maurer Realty, by
which Burton c. "Slim" Hemphill
has become the owner of the old
MunSel Wood Ranch four miles
northwest of Libby on a branch of
Palmenter creek Hemphill bought
the property from Thomas Robert
son, who has owned it for the past
year CT so.
Mr. Hemphill plans to operate
the property as a dude ranch with
a riding stable and pack string.
He expects to cater to tourist and
duoe trade in the summer, offering
scenic saddle trips, trail riding and
fishing trips. Pack-in trips will be
featured during the hunting season.
Hemphill, who comes to Libby
from Marion, is a former rodeo rider
and experienced trainer. He is
bringing with him 35 head of pure
blood Arabian horses and plans TO
olfer the public the finest service
II his line.
The Libby country offers the best
deer and bear hunting obtainable
al the West, and splendid fishing
3 also available for the hiker or
angler on horseback. The scenery
5 second to none and there is no
reason why the dude business
should not be one of the most pros
porous enterprises in the community
rs well as doing much to advertise
he natural attractions of the sec
ion. With so large a field for this
npcipocc fhara &c liffla doubt 4Lof .
she next few years will see a num-
per of dude ranches located in var
Gus sections.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-08-28
Lorge Crowds See
"Cornzopoppin"

"Cornzapoppin" the three-act hill
billy comedy of life in Montana
! presented Thursday and Friday
evenings in the Junior High Audi
forum brought out a capacity
crowd both nights The Libby bust
ness men who made up the all
male cast did not disappoint their
many fans and were at their acting
best The cast included Robert
Bedard, Willard Hiatt, Don Olson,
Duane Sturm Brad" Phillips, Will
liam Anderson, Tom Robertson.
Turk hampton and Don Leach.
Added attractions throughout the
show were the girls chorus, tap
dancing by Cara Lou Boggess and
Miss Shirley Riese, singing by Miss
Gretchen Gehrke and several selec-
tons by the Five Aces orchestra.
Willard Hiatt added zest to the
program with his ad-lib and E
act melodrama of the farmer, the
daughter, the squire and the william,
acting all four parts himself.
Preceding Friday evenings main
performance the King and ouean
of Toyland, Gary Roberts sponsored
by the South Libby Purity Store,
and Sandra Durham sponsored BY
Bolyard's Grocery, were crowned
in the coronation ceremony by Mas
ter of Ceremonies, Harold Gmmanf
and presented with gifts from &C.
ious business houses. Crowned -
prince and princess were RonnieI
Mitchell and Barbara Jean Bow
ker. In third place as Duke and
Duchess were Albert Urdahl and
leila Mae Boothman.
"Cornzapoppin" was put on for
the benefit of the American Legion
Fund.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-08-28

Wed August 20

Miss Lillian Olson, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Olson, and
Darrell Leckrone son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Glen Leckrone, ST., were united
in marriage August Goth by Rev
Hjortholnf at the First Lutheran
church parsonage. Attendants were
Miss Helen Gompf and Glen Leck-
rome, Jr.
Following the ceremony a dinner
was served at the home of the
bridegroOm's parents. The couple
left for few days honeymoon re-
turning homie Saturday. Darrell is
employed by the Zonolite Co.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-08-28
School Age To
BeSdnneAS 40

Due to the lateness of announcing
the change in the age requirement
for entering the first grade this fall,
the Board of Trustees decided to
leave the requirement as it has been
in the past, for this year. However,
starting in September l948, a child
must be six years of age on or be-
fore December / of that year to be
eligible for school.
For this fall the age requirement
is as it has been in the past-six
years of age on or before January
1, 1913.
All first grade children who were
not born in Libby are requested to
bring birth certificates to school
when they enroll Tuesday morning.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-08-28
Rod and Gun Club
Moy Sell Lond

A request has been received by
the Libby Rod & Gun Club from
certain aviation officials connected
with the Libby Flying Club, for the
use of approximately two acres on
the west end of the Rod & Gun
Clubs grounds.e The land is de-
sired for the purpose of erecting
shops, hangers and clubrooms for
the Libby Flying Club.
The matter will be brought be-
fore the sportmen's club at their
regular meeting which will be held
evening. September is.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-08-28
OPENS LOCKER SYSTEM
IN NEW STORE BASEMENT

This week Art Atkins announces,
the opening of the new $50 box
locker plant in the New Adkins
Super Market building. The plant
is equipped with a cutting room,
quick freeze unit and will furnish
custom cutting Information as 10
latest methods of handling frozen
foods is shown in posters and handy
folders for the convenience of the
patrons.
The lockers are open from 8 a. m.
to p. m. week days and plans are
to be open from II a. m. to p. m.
Sundays.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-08-28
NOTE OF APPRECIATION

We wish to express our sincere
appreciation to J. Neils Lumber Co,
the Forest Service, Kootenai Val
ley Grange, Uraland Grange, Libby
Farm Woman's club, Pine Tree club
Mountain View club, the Red Cross,
Miller's Clothing Store and all
others who assisted at the time of
the fire which took our home and
all farm buildings on August 18th.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. R. Beebe
and family.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-08-28
Red Cops Win Lost
Monday from BPOK

The softball game scheduled for
last Friday evening between the
Keglers and Union teams was rained
out and postponed until last night.
Monday nights game between the
BPOK and Red Caps team resulted
in victory for the Red Caps. who
won to 4. Another good crowd
was present at this game.
League standings as of Tuesday
morning were.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-08-28

This Is the last notice for your
dues. The yearbook committee and
program committee would like TO
begin work and they cannot if the
dues aren't paid at once. Will you
please pay them to Mrs Marlin Adj
kins or Stella Reid.
Mrs. Clarence Brown, Pres.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-08-28
GALE WEIDNER LEADS
IN FISH CONTEST

Gale Weidner is leading in the
BPOK big fish contest, going to the
top of the list when he entered a
bull trout which tipped the scales
dressed at 13-lbs. He also caught
a second big lunker of the same
variety Sunday, which dressed out
at l0-lbS.
Weidner caught the two fish in
the Bull River
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-08-28
POOR HEALTH CAUSES
TEACHER TO RETIRE

Mrs. Irene Stevens was obliged
TO resign her position this year as
a teacher in the Libby Junior High
School on account of her health.
Mrs. Sevens has taught for "a years
in the Libby schools, and will be
missed by both faculty members and
the. scholars.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-08-28
STORES TO CLOSE
LABOR DAY, SEPT. 1

All Libby business houses will
be closed on Labor Day, Monday
September l.
Merchants Committee
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-08-28

Mr.. and Mrs. r. w. LeDuc made
a business trip Thursday of last
week sto Spokane. They returned
home Sunday.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-08-28

Miss Gwen Homann began en-
ployment in the treasurer's Office
Tuesday.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-08-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Dedman of
Billings, visited over the weekend
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. E. E.
Jaqueth.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-08-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Nelson were
ia Kalispell yesterday.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-08-28

The Farm Woman's Club will
inset September 10 at the home Of
Mrs. Bill Vanderwood, with Mrs.
L1aie Burrell ss eo-hostess.
Evening star., 1947-04-06

the years! What picture!
Hurrayr sings out an ex-dog-
face. Nov you're talkin'. Ray. The
greatest tree in the world is the
inJan-tree"
There didn't seem to be no unani-
nous decision on that But. by golly.
l think these Harrisburgers have
started somethin' with their tree
plantin' ideas.
Shucks. if us boys had planted a
few million trees back in 1919 or
1920 an they'd only grown at the
same rate as our rsisfifnes. we'd We
had some pretty sizable timber
by now! WMlY DOREN
Evening star., 1947-04-06

ugly fakes and scales begin 10
disappear. And, most important
Kills Bottle Bacillus"
Lsterine Antiseptic kills millions
of the stubborn bottle bacillus"
(Pityrosporum ovale) which. many
great dermatologists say. is causa-
tive agent of this trouble.
Don't try TO whip this stubborn
invader with lotions and messy
saIves devoid of germ kilIing
power. Attack it with Lsterinc
Antiseptic and its killing
action.
Evening star., 1947-04-06
HARRISBURG. PA.

HARRISBURG. PA.
W7HEN Ray Taylor takes me into
the clubhouse of the American
Legion. the first thing We see is a
group o serious thinkers in their
twenties-with a couple of Of buffers
lookin' over their shoulders kibitzin'
the meetin'.
Can cold, hard stone. for exam-
pie of comparison" one o the young
bucks reads from a paper. can cold
stone compare with a tree? Can man.
made art compare with livin' ma
tme?"
We edge up where We can help
Evening star., 1947-04-06
The Legion Starts Somethin'

n,ander Ogilvie agrees. I'VE better
60 right to work On il" >"
Then everybody begins thinkin'
of what kind of trees they ought to
have. I guess nearly all kinds was
mentioned except japanese cherry
an German linden.
Ought to be tail. straight pines
for heroes" one guy offers.
AN gnarled an knobby Of oaks
for bsst heroes" a young fellow
Erins at his ol' man, from the First
World War.
yeah, an some birches an grace
full willows to represent the nurses
Evening star., 1947-04-06

So they are talkin' about a
Memorial Forest" The idea is to
60 up in the mountains an plant an
develop big, beautiful forest -
somethin' the whole State of Penn
sylvania an its visitors can enjoy
an play in an get healthy from.
WHAT do you think of the
scheme?" ask Hugh McNeill, who
gets out the Posts magazine.
Swell" he says. William Penn
named this state a forest - Penn
syivania. or Penn's Woods. 1t fits
right inr'
Sounds good to me-" Post Com
Evening star., 1947-04-06

Make Listerine Anfisebfie q Part
Of Yonr Regular Hair-Wasbing
Roxfine as 50 Many Easfidioxs
Women Do.
THEY know and 50 do you
l. that infectious dandruf is
a constant threat thar its ugly
fakes and scales can rob hair of
its beauty. and affect the health of
the scalp.
And they know also that Listerine
AntisePtic . famous for over 60
years in the field of oral hygiene
is wonderful precaution.
You simply douse Isterine Anti
septic On the scalP p and hair and
follow it with vigorous hngertip
massage for a few minutes. That's
all there is to it.
How wonderfully clean and cool
your scalp feels! How wonderfully
fresh your hair looks! How quickly
Evening star., 1947-04-06
Use it Regularly

oSS ~ NSSuA@Ay
For your own protection. and that
of your husband and your chill
dren, use Lsterine Anriseptic reg
ularly every time hair is washed.
It's delightful habit that helps
people to look their best.
If infectious dandruf should get
a head start, increase the treatment
to twice day which usually brings
prompt improvement in a
clinical test it brought marked i'm
provement to 76% of dandruf suf-
ferers within a month.
LAMBERTPHARMACALCO 20. s.. Lsxn. No.
Evening star., 1947-04-06

an waves an other gals,
a romantic-type guy sug-
gests-
KAY TAYLOR gets warmed
up an crates, Il can see
the project already. in my
minds eye - thousands
of baby trees. planted to
90 marching in great, long
columns down through
Evening star., 1947-04-06

decide, if necessary. You
know. seein' this new crop
of veterans. outnumberin'
the old boys here IN Harris
burg Post by two. to one.
it gives you n feeiin' Of
jet propulsion in a 1913
chassis. If the War II boys
decide memorial arches an
statues in the park are
old fashioned - whoosh!
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1947-03-27
TRINITY LUTHERANS ARRANGE
PALM SUNDAY, HOLY WEEK SERVICES

by Palm Sunday, will be obSerV-
ed with two special services. The
first will be held on Thursday
evening beginning at 8 p. m. and
will be marked by the celebration
of the Lords Supper, the institu-
ton of which is commemorated
on this Holy Thursday. The Rev.
A. M. Daenke, of st. Marks Luth-
eran church, of Delaware, will
assist Pastor Goedeking at this
service. The latter will deliver
the communion meditation for
the occasion on the theme, "Peter
Remembered"
The second service of the week
will be held Good Friday after
noon, beginning at l p. m. and
will last for one hour. This SER
vice will commemorate the death
of Jesus Christ on the Cross. Pas
tor Goedeking will again occupy
the pulpit, delivering the Good
Friday sermon on the theme, BE
hold, the Lamb of God" Trinity's
senior choir will beautify this
service with several anthems. All
are cordially invited to attend all
the services of Trinity church.