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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-09-25
.N.E.A. tOMeef
.InLibby, Tues.
October 7

one of twenty-six meetings thru
out the state of the Montana Educa-
ton Association is being held Eu
Libby, Tuesday. October z, in the
high school building.
The meet starts at 400 D. m. with
invitations extended to all Lincoln
county teachers, civic organizations.
and the general public. Matters an.
be discussed will be those uri1n-
clpafly concerned with organization
taking up such matters as settfn@
up cooperative committees between
teachers, and other aruups of the
community, as well Is work on such
matters as salary schedules, tenure.
retirement, teacher welfare. COM
munity relationships, taxation. and
certification. Stress win be given to
the need for strong, working, ac-
tive MEA local, not as something
apart from the community, but
working comparatively with it.
A "dutch-treat" dinner will be-
gin at 500 p. m. Due to lack of
Accommodations admission to the din
ner will be by special invitation
only. Anyone desiring to attend the
dinner may contact w. J. Anderson
DeIore september so.
The public meeting will continue
at 7:30 in the high school. Included
IN the discussion at that time will
be the following suggestions for
coming legislation, revision of the
salary schedule, new certification
rules, and other matters pertain
ing to teachers welfare. The meet
ing is scheduled to end at 9 D. m.
There still exists a critical teacher
shortage, not only in this state, but
throughout the nation. The short
lge exists mainly because of I'M
teaching conditions. In
'rder to correct these conditions and
'elieve the teacher shortage, there
S still much to be done.
With this in mind, members of
his MEA Local urge the public to
ttend as much of the meeting at
200 and 7:30 as possible.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-09-25
Moyor H. H. Gompf
Makes Proclamation

! The week of October S to IL has
been designated under Congression-
81 action by the President as Ma
aaonal Employ the Physically Handi-
apped Week. Governor Ford of
Montana has appealed for hearty
cooperation with the objective Of
employment for the handicapped.
an fun agreement with these hum
anitarian detectives I urge the
people Of Libby 10 join In the ef-
4ort % provide suitable and con-
sinuing employment to persons who
nave suffered physical handicaps.
Il Is universally recognized That
'kaae quality of service rendered by
|nandieapped workers who are urup-
|erly Prepared and adapted to their
tasks Is equal or even superior to
mat "a those possessing full nhy-
sicai qualifications. Under enliahk-
ened policies of state and nation
these handicapped persons are eli.
gible q training, counseling, mechan-
zeal aids and prosthetic appliances
and finally 10 selective placement
IN suitable jobs.
Fulfillment of that obligation re-
quires readiness on the part Of en-
ployers 10 adapt the handicapped
applicants qualification to their |
Jobs II further requires a coopera-
tive spirit on the part of other en-
rloyees. These, believe, are forth
coming in the Libby circles of en-
oloyment.
Efforts of public agencies devoted
o rehabilitation and suitable en-
2loyment of handicapped applicants
merit the confidence of all good
citizens It is to the best interests
If this community that such efforts
'eceive cordial support and coopers-
ion.-Harold H. Gompf, Mayor of
he City of Libby.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-09-25
State Replies to
Rood Work Request

In response to a road petition
presented by residents of the Nc
Ginnis Meadows section, the board
of county commissioners accom-
panied by the county surveyor
viewed the Elk Hill road last Tues
day. Following their trip to the
section, County Surveyor Miller
was instructed to survey a suitable
route for an improved location of
the present road.
County Clerk Geo. c. Earle re-
ceiVed a letter written under date
of September 10, 1947, from R. H.
Willcomb, administrative aid and
commission secretary. The letter is
regarding the recent road resolu-
ton sent by the Board of county
commissioners of Lincoln County
asking for a highway project on
Montana Highway No. 81 to be
undertaken in the near future by
the state, between Jennings and
Warland
Summed up, the information con-
tanned in the typewriter full page
letter, is to the effect that the COM.
mission will not consider further
road work on 81 between Libby and
Rexford until it is able to pu. an
oil surface on the 1928 miles of
gravel road which was completed
some years ago between Libby and
Jennings.
The letter gives the impresii IN
that oil surfacing of the afore men
toned 1928 miles of graveled high
way may in time become a reality.
Lincoln County is in great need of
a modern highway between Libby
and Rexford, and until it becomes a
reality, travel between the north
and south ends of the county viii
remain severely curtailed, and prac-
tically impossible during severe win
yer weather.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-09-25
WOMEN OF THE MOOSE MET
THURSDAY, SEPTENFBER Is

The Women of the Moose met
September 18th at the Moose Hall
After the regular business session
the War Relief chairman and Pub
licity chairman sponsored their
chapter night program which was
a bingo game which everyone en-
joyed.
The surprise package was won
by coworker Mona Parker. Cowork-
er Emily Downing is with us again
after being gone for several years.
At the close of the evening a
delicious lunch was served by CO.
workers Brennan and Polda.
The next meeting viii be October
and. Members please remember
this date.-PubIicity chairman.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-09-25
Man Dies From
Suicide Blast
In Tavern
Emil Nelson, Age 70 Warns
Occupants of Paddy's
Place to Get Out
WAS THE POWDER MAN
FOR NYBERG COMP ANY

In a spectacular suicide attempt
Emil Nelson, age 20 received wounds
which resulted In his death and
seriously damaged Paddy's Place,
Troy tavern operated by Bill Lind
sey.
Nelson, who was a powder man
with the Nyberg Construction Co,
which has the contract for the road
work on u. S. west of Troy, had
been in the tavern several times
Friday. When he came in between
4:30 and 500 p. m, and sat down
in the rear booth, nothing was
thought of it until he began scream
ing that everyone had better get
out if they didn't want to be hurt.
The bar tender. thinking the man
was drunk, had started over toward
him when a violent explosion &C.
Cured. Though there we're five men
in the parlor in addition to Mel
son, no one else was seriously in
jured. Both of Nelson's arms were
terribly mangled and both eyes
were blinded, his face being torn
to a pulp. The man doubtless sus-
tanned internal injuries Had he
lived, the amputation of both arms
would have been necessary.
He was given first aid by DR..
Dixon of Troy, and rushed in
Nyberg truck to the ST. Johns
Lutheran Hospital at Libby. Sat-
urday he was flown to Spokane by /
an ambulance plane, and died at I
St Luke's hospital
Undersheriff o. A. Anderson from +
the sheriff's office in Libby, was
in Troy at the time of the accident,
being at the home of Troy's Chief .
of Police Gordon Maxim. Both
peace officers went at once to the
scene of the explosion where they
made thorough investigation Of
the accident
Nelson apparently had charge
Of powder in a bag which he set off
with the use of "a flash light bat
terry. The man had clutched his
makeshift bomb in both arms. hold
ing it close to his abdomen. The Il
was declared a clear casel
Of suicide. Nelson had been a resi- Il
dent of Spokane for 40 years, and 1
has a brother living in that city.
Injuries to the tavern include the |
out of the three front win ;
lows of the building, the tearing !
If hole in the wall and the COM
1lete demolishing of the booth and |
able where Nelson was sitting.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-09-25
The Western News
Adds Valuable
Mon to Stoff

This week for the first time since
last July, The Western News has
operated with a full force. Good
printers are scarce and very diff
ficult to obtain at any price, and
since Ross Hibbs left the force to
enter the wholesale confectionery
business in Kansas, this Office has
been waiting the arrival of a capable
and reliable printer and newspaper
man..
Monday evening Carl Wiedenheft
arrived from Plains to fill the va
cancy. Mr.. Wiedenheft is a life
long printer and newspaperman, and
for the past five years has operated
the Plainsman at Plains on a lease.
Last July when the Western News
publisher learned that he was con-
sidering a change, he Immediately
contacted the Plainsman editor and
secured his promise to join The
Western News staff. The entire
staff is pleased to have the new
member with it, and if he likes The
Western News and Libby as well as
the office force is learning to like
him, the latest member is apt to
be in this community for a long
time.
Mr.. Wiedenheft expects to return
tomorrow to Plains and will move
his family to Libby over the week
end. Mrs. Wiedenheft and daugh-
ter, Miss Ramona will move here,
a second daughter going to Missoula
where she has employment. There
is also a CT son, who lives at Butte.
Only the loyal support and faith
full work of the other members of
the Office force have made it pos
sible during the past seven weeks
to keep The Western News up to
its usual standards of service.
The news department has also
been fortunate in securing the part
time services of Mrs. w. r. Baeth
as society reporter. She will take
Miss Billie Littell's place while the
latter is attending the University at
Missoula
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-09-25
Libby Vets Attend
Dist. Convention

Post Commander Fred Mefzger
| Vernon Friend, Claire Schneider,
Dick Miller, and Isaac Ludviks0sl
drove over to Dillon Saturday
where the representative Of the
Libby post attended the seni-an-
nual district convention Of the Vet
Grams of Foreign Wars.
Commander Metzger stated that
State Commander Bonner Of Hell
ena, was present and gave an in-
teresting report of the orders ma
tional convention which recently
convened in Cleveland, Q. Bonner
stated that he plans 20 double tbs
membership OF the WV ia hanKAs'
tana during the coming year He
also outlined plans for 1913.
A statewide council Of ve4Grana1
is planned for the future. Present.
plans call for the establishment IN
every community where there are
several veteran posts Of a council
to be set up with from one TO khrea
members from the various veteran
The plan win enable all veterans
regardless Of organization afxitia-
ton to unite in working for issues /
which are deemed beneficial for
the nation and in support Of vet-
eran legislation
The State Commander also COM
plimented the report of Harper-
Erdman Post No. 1913 Of Libby, and
stated that the posts community
activities are to be commended as
an indication of its high standing
IN the community.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-09-25
NINE OF TEN FIRES
ARE PREVENTABLE

President Truman has proclaimed
the week of October 5 to ii as Fire
Prevention Week. The National
Fire Protection Association reports
that: 1.-THE need was never as great,
as fife losses are looming to an
an-tiTpe high, and threaten TO ex-
coed $500 million this years per
cent higher than in 1916. This loss
is about equal to the value of every
productive acre and every farm
building in the State of Warrington. I"
If you value your life, your fam
lily, your home and your farm, be
constantly on the alert TO the causes
of fire and how 20 eliminate them.
Ninety per cent Of all farm fires can
be presented -
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-09-25
Visiting Forest Men
Are Shown j. NeiIs
Woriond Project

The ten men from the Cabinet
National Forest who were in Libby
over the weekend were taken on
a "Show-me" trip by members Of
the Kootenai Forest staff Monday
according to Superintendent Guern-
sey.
The visitors who were not Forest
personnel, but interested merchants
bankers, farmers, etc, looked over
the Neils logging area at Warland,
the plants in Libby and the plants
and logging area at Troy.
They were accompanied to Libby
by Supervisor Sutliff Of the Cab
met National Forest, returning to
their home in Plains and Thompson
Falls Tuesday afternoon.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-09-25
/ empeToture Rises
In This Territory

For the past week the Libby
country has been enjoying typical
fall weather following a period Of
rain and snow in the foothills. The
clearup came Friday evening and
each day since then has been warm
with the sun shining every after
noon. The warmest day recorded
was yesterday, September Gath, the
reading being 30 maximum and So
minimum.
The following is a report Of the
weather as furnished through the
of the Libby Ranger Sta
ton.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-09-25
TueSddy0pen
For Bowling

Persons interested in bowling will
have an opportunity to bowl wheth-
er they are on a league or not on
Tuesdays, Ralph Roberts said. He
asks that anyone interested call The
Keglers and make reservations.
The grand opening of the Kalis-
pell Keglers is to be held Saturday,
September q at which it is expected
a number of Libbyites will be pres
ent.
Standings of the Monday night
bowling teams is completed and
tallies up as follows:
Monday NiRht
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-09-25
MISS BURKE HONORED
WITH BRIDAL SHOWER

Miss Geraldine Burke was honor
guest at bridal shower given by
the Catholic ladies at the George
Smith home Monday evening.
Embroidering of tea towels oc-
cupied the women during the even
ing preceding opening of the many
gifts. A very tasty lunch was SER
we'd by the hostesses, Mrs. Leo Clou-
tier, Mrs. Robert Becker, Mrs. Err
nest Wood, Mrs. John WOLF and Mrs.
George Smith.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-09-25
COMMITTEE WILL MEET TO
PLAN HALLOWEEN PARTY

The committee for the Community
Halloween Party will meet some
time next week to make plans for
this years party. They would APP
'preeiate any suggestions for ways
of lettering last years program.
Anyone having suggestions contact
Rev. w. G. Stearng, Mrs. Ed Olson
or Mrs. Harold Thomson.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-09-25
ANNOUNCES MARRIAGE
OF JANET JOHNSTON

Mrs. James w. Johnston an
nounces the marriage Of her daugh-
ter, Janet, to Mr.. John NJ. Laws,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. John P. Laws
of Maravia, Iowa, Saturday, Sep
TENDER 20 at st. Marks Cathedral,
Seattle, Wn. Mr.. and Mrs. Laws
will be at home in Seattle where
Mr.. Laws is an accountant for a
Steamship company.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-09-25
PARKER STUDIO HAS
INTERESTING DISPLAY

Photos of various floats partici-
pating in the Labor Day parade
are displayed in the window of the
Parker Studio. Libby folks who
were not fortunate enough to view
the parade, as well as those who did,
are enjoying the scenes.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-09-25
EXPRESS THANKS 10
C0RNZAPOPPIN CAST

The American Legion Auxiliary
wishes to thank the cast that was
in the Cornzapoppin home talent
program.-Mrs. Vartanian, Presi-
dent.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-09-25
REBEKAH EOOn IL

The Rebe1ah h0dge wild have
food sale Saturday, epseznber 9th
at o'clock az Bna Adkins store
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-09-25
HOSPITAL NOTES

Mr.. and Mrs. Ned Decker are par
ents of daughter born Sept. Is.
Admitted: Mrs. Douglas Ruther-
ford, 23rd, surgery.
Discharged: Mrs. Vernon Kimber,
oath; w. H. Kemp, goth; Mrs. A.
MACPHERSON, 23rd; Mrs. Bill Will
liams, 22nd; Mrs. Clyde Smith, 2lst
coin High School, Tacoma, and the
groom graduated from Libby High
School
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-09-25

Thomas and Gene Huehala left
Sunday for Miss0ula where they
viii attend the University of Mon
tana.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-09-25

!
End High Single Game (Individ-
uaD-Don Anger 243.
High Three Games. Bags, 674
End High Three Games-Guern-
sey-668.
High Single Game (Team) For
est Service, 1914.
End High Single Game (Team)-
Miller's Clothing, 1912.
High Three Games (Team LIB
by Flying Service, 1869.
End High Three Games (Team)-
Forest Service, 1864.
Wednesday night not complete.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1947-10-17
Milton ROsen,
Frank Madden
Boost FEPC

Frank Madden. speaking a. q
private citizen. told q fourth dis
triet FEPC meeting Tuesday night
at Halle Q. Brown that he has "an
inherent feeling" that FEPC II
right.
Mayor MeDonough's secretary
told the group not TO be discouraged
by defeat Of FEPC on national and
state levels. This effort gAins pub
lie understanding Of the issues In.
volved. he said.
Rev. Benjamin Moore, who pre-
sided, also introduced Milton RoSen,
former city council member.
"The bigoted few are In the min
GRITTY" ROsen said. The city coun.
ell 10 the place 10 start. Then take
FEPC to the state legislature and
then TO Congress"
The group resolved 70 coneen.
trAte their efforts on getting an
FEPC ordinance In 81. Paul. II was
also resolved TO cooperate with the
Minnesota FEPC council TO obtain
favorable state and national legis-
lation.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1947-10-17
Alexander Jordan
F'OrfeitH Hall on window
PeeplnR Charge

Alexander u. Jordan. 30 years
old, 662 g. Anthony Ave, was
accused Of psepinR In . window In
the rear % the home Of Irving
Quist, e7s Marshall Ave, early
Thursday, Oct, ., and was charged
with disordsTly conduct and for.
fsitsd $50 bail Friday. Oct, 10.
Quiat had complained 10 police
that some one had been posring In
the window from time 20 time. 20.
troIrnan Leonard Peterson was
posted al the scene and caught
Jordan. A. police headquarters
Jordan said no thought something
unusual was going on In tho alley
and went IN a. investigate,
Wednesday Jordan denied the
police statement that he was found
In an ailsy. lie said the officers
Aecostsd him on the stTsst NJ he
was on the way homs from work.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1947-10-17
st. Paul People Too
Smart, Con Suspect
Saws AS Cops Nab 3

Gladys johnson, alias Mattocks.
81, ycAr-eld swindliug suspect who
admitted 30 years In the racket" "
as arrested by ST. Paul police
Friday. Oct. 10, She blamed her
rrest on smart" ST. Paulites,
] Il guess ST. Paul people are just
too smart" she said. There's
nothing TO being a swindleT, All
you have to do Is find people with
larceny In their hearts"
Mrs. Johnson told Detective
L. Ray Mccarthy she has lived
By her Wits Tor two decades 81.
though unable 20 read o. write.
she signed only an *" when
booksd az police headquarters.
Also backed with her we're John
Lewis Thompson. "a, and MATGls
johnson, ~. held o. suspicion 81
attempted grand larceny,
Victims Of recent swindlSs In
st. Paul will attempt 20 identify
the trio ~ the uwindlsrs whom they
face . police show-up,
The three were arrested on =
StreetcAT at Fourth aud wAbAshA.
after Mrs. Alma Fort SlIN, Grotto
ST.. and Mira, Harrison Davis, l0s
Il, Fairfield Ave. complained the
trio were attempting 30 work the
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1947-10-17

lost wallet" swindle, requiring the
posting 81 5000 In good faith"
money.
Mrs. Johnson. with oAly thres
arrests during her 2O.yeAT career,
told Mccarthy her blEEese tnko
vas t2,I00 and that was rs yoars
aga A former cotton picker n
the SS1lh, ahs said she received
= probation sentence after her
aTHt arrest At IsSulsVillN ulx
months In New YSEk and IN lSA1
was sentenced 90 Eve 10 10 years
az Los Angeles. she h now %
probatioa. she said.
According 10 MrA, johnson, tho
trio came 10 81 Paul last WSdnas-
day 10 make y fast touch and plan.
ned TO 70 back 60 Chicago imme-
dlAtSly, She said she had q hunch
that they should have gone back
to Chicago, after MFH. Fort rS-
fused 10 take the bait, but John and
MArEis talked her out Of L.
Among victims Of recent Hwindlss
who viii attempt 20 identify the
trio are Mrs. Leila wellington, liza
Virginia Ave-, who last July 10
lost s2.Sep and Mira. CAsSis Davis.
ala Rondo Ave-, loser Of S7SS
May ~,
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1947-10-17
Ives Bill Goals
'Detestable,' Says
Ex-NRA Head

WASHINGTON, y. C.-~-(NNPA)
Donald RiehberR. formerly head
Of the National Recovery admin.
istration, branded the objsctivsl
81 the Ives bill TO ban race and
religious discrimination In employ.
msnt ~ mot admirable but dstsat-
able"
In a brief hlsd with the nenaLs
labor committee, where the bill ID
pending, Mr.. RichberE said u ths
lsgiElAtion IL enacted, Ia results
would DO 20 deny the Essential
liberty" Of selecting employees.
The plain fact h that tAs
function Of the smpleysF In
private enterprise and the aya.
ten itself would a0oR disappear
90 the hlGh-souRdiRH obIse.
owes Of aHtidiasrimInatloa
we're logically developed"
There was nothing wrong, Rich.
berg declared. In having q prefer.
SRce 90 work with "psFs0nA 81 q
particular race, religion, color, ma.
tionAl origin or ancestry"
Human brotherhood may he q
beautiful ideal. but II the eanRoniai.
ity Of Chinese 10 Chinese an
French to French and Irish 20 Irish
IL n natural feeling. and not . vice,
how absurd II In 10 argue that the
outRr0winR uHcOnKeniallty toward
other nRtionalitles and races Ia 40
wrongful that sction based upon Il
should be forbidden by law"
He agreed that "hIl unrsasoninR
prejudice and Intolerance may be
assumed 10 be evil" but added that
bad thinking cannot bs leeisiatsd
nut ~ the human mind"
rs II wrong" he inquired, "for
q free lndiyidualist 10 object 20
enforced association with a fanatic
Communist who seeks 10 shslavs
himf"
n the bill becomes IAw. HIch.
berg said. the management u
. religious publication would
BE- foEblddsn 20 discriminate
against hlEiag siksists % hos
tile rsliEioaIsts. This, Ne as
serted, WOuld sbTIdEs the con.
sutHtiORaI guarantee II
religious freedom.
Editors note: The Ives bill sS-
smptS from lie provisions "Sny
religious, ehaTitabls. fratsrnal, So
ciAl, educational. or Ssctarian cor
p0TStion or association, not or.
CANNED for private profit, other
than labor orEsniEatlona."D
RiehbsTK fled bis brief with the
information that he had mot been
paid by Anyone" 10 oppose the
measure but that his views had
best sought by the COMMITTEES.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1947-10-17
Negro Isn't Good Cook
Any More, Distiller Says

HfS@ NE les AaMessa IHss"s
LOUISVILLE 49, Negroes got an
ld-fashionsd. pRtsrnaiistie lecture
here last Wssk from u. " WIllkis
(brothsr Of the late WsndsllJ, who
IL viss presldsnt u the Jossph ".
SsaKrAm and B0nS DiStillsTy, one
Of the biggest businesses In these
paTta.
In the best tradition 81 the great
white fathsF," Wllkis, whose
speech was reported with admir-.
able matter -0f.fAetness BY tho local
Negro papers, cautioned Negroes
20 develop thsiF natural talents, /"
whIeh he said were chlsfiT cooking
and Industrial sanitation" the
latter being apparently the NsKTo'E
old friend. JAnit0rinR.
WIiikis further ssatIOasd Ne
KTOSs sEsinst needless IRVslKhlnE
against . hSAdissP which "yOu.
- Q Fsss, can do nothing about
within year own lifstimss. That
10 the plEmSat In your skiRS."
An educated people, hs said. win
prosper despite prevailing eco
RSmIS conditions, despite racial
o. SsllKiSSs PFsIsdleSa. despite
DhJslssi SdVsEslty IN any form.
The Negro has lot his highly.
Vsuntsd reputation - . cook 20
BY the board. the liquor distlllsT
said. Where are the excellent res
tsBTants owned and run by Ne.
Rrcssi" he asked.
Similarly. the Negro IL no longer
u much consequences In the "pro'
fssslonE" d laundering. hSuseW0Tb
and jHnitorinE, WIlikis went on.
what NsGFo." ~ asksd,
has sSatYibutsd anything 10 the
advancement u . VSofsuuisa upoa