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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-03-20
H. S. Ski Team to
He'll Roaring Run

! The Libby High School Ski Team
participated in a Ski meet with the
team from Whitefish High School
last Saturday and Sunday at the
He'll Roaring Ski Run. The boys
accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Dick
Hennessy and Supt. Gillespie were
the guests of the Whitefish Ski Club
and the Whitefish High School.
A down hill run and two slaloms
were run by the participants and
the combined scores of a six man
team taken to determine the win
ner. Whitefish won the meet by
piling up a considerable margin of
points in the final slalom event
Sunday morning The Libby team
had margin in the points at the
end of the events on Saturday.
Boys making the trip and taking
part in the contests we're Robert
Clowers, Kenneth Miller, Tom Fen
messy, Bill Johnson, Allen Krey-
mer, Victor Mertel, Wayne Peter
son and Roger Switzer. Tom Fen
messy suffered the misfortune Mo
fracture a bone in his leg while
warming up Sunday morning and
his loss to the team in the final
event Sunday was a serious handi-
cap to the Libby team.
The visitors from Libby very
much appreciated the hospitality Of
the Whitefish groups and enjoyed
tremendously the opportunity to
participate in the meet.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-03-20
Legion Has Jolly
Birthday Party

When Post Commander Pau
EVins called Austin Reedy Post No
81 Of The American Legion to or.
der Saturday evening, the post was
prepared to enjoy the 28th birth
day of the organization in an agree
able and fitting manner.
Following the dutch lunch" SER
we'd by the post, community singing
was enjoyed with Mrs. Irwin B.
Flesher officiating at the piano. All
the old favorite war songs were
sung, together with later favorites.
With Harold Miller presiding as
master Of ceremonies, vets from
World War II; Jack Harris, a Span
iSh-American War veteran and the
Past Commanders of the Libby
Post, who were present, were called
upon and responded with short but
Interesting remarks.
Five Past Commanders of Austin.
Reedy Post were present, including
Dr. Roy NJ. Sherman, Harold MIL
Ter, Russell Whitefield, Gust Adam
son, and D. o. Mount. Harold
Lwang, formerly Past Commander
Of, an Idaho past, now belonging to
The Libby post was also present.
Much credit for the success of the
party belongs to the entertainment
Charles Noel Chairman,
assisted by Legionnaires Bob Ma |
lar, Clarence Karnes, Archie Minde, !
md Fred Clark. Members of the
libby post are now looking for
ward to the birthday party in '48.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-03-20
Death Claims
Loved Citizen

Jennie Ann Morrison was borr
July II, 1881 at Ontario, Canada
and passed away in her home al
Libby, Montana, March IA, 1947
aged IS years, eight months and
two days When an infant her fam
lily moved to Michigan, later NOV
ing to Rapid City. South Dakota.
Miss Morrison was united in mar
rlage November 2. 1898 to A. L.
Morris, the ceremony occurring in
Rapid City Mr. and Mrs. Morris
moved to Libby in 1912, and went
INTO the grocery business here in
1913. They owned several stores
during the many years of their bust
ness life here, retiring few years
ago. During the many years they
have made their home in Libby.
Mr. and Mrs. Morris have enjoyed
the sincere respect and high regard
of the entire community.
Mrs. Morris is survived by her
husband, Albert l. Morris of this
place; two sisters, Mrs. Eliza Boy
den and Mrs. Minnie Volen of Val
lejo, Calf; and one brother, James
Morrison of Boise, Ida, in addition
to seven nephews, four nieces and
a host of friends.
Funeral services were conducted
afternoon from the Gompf
Home with the Rev. Leon
H. Ayers officiating and the Rebekah
Lodge of which Mrs. Morris was
2 member being in charge of the
services. Mrs. Morris
was also a member of the Eastern
Star Lodge Mrs. Gleason Pilchepo,
Mrs. Elwood Brown, Mrs HaroRa
Miller and Mrs. Harold Gompf WIZ
Mrs. Pitcher at the piano sang IN
he Garden" and There Will Be
No Night There" The pail bearers
we're NJ. R. Karnes, E. J. Driear,
Orvilla Haines, Forrest DeRosia,
Howard Blanchard and Floyd Peter
ION. Interment was made in the
libby cemetery. Libby stores closed
n honor of Mrs. Morris's memory,
Turing the hour of the funeral,
which was attended by many friends
md neighbors. A large contribu-
ion Of floral offerings was also
made for the service.
Those from out of town, who
we're present for the funeral in
lude Mrs. Edith Jester, a niece
rom San Francisco, Mrs. Meryi
)ver, a niece from Oakland; Mrs
:. B. Morris a sister-in-law from
allah, Wash, and Mr.. and Mrs.
tito Maize and son, Bob, Moscow,
da
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-03-20
Hold Services For
Henry SbifIett
Sot., March 8

Henry Clifton Shiflett was born
in Brentwood, Texas, November 8
1881 and died at Libby on March
4th at the age of SIS years, 3 months
and "a days.
Mr. Shiflett went to Idaho at
the age of II years and was mar
ried to Dora Mortimore in 1904.
He came to Montana 33 years ago
and has resided at Fortine most of
the time since.
Mr.. Shiflett is survived by one
sister and three half-brothers and
sisters. He is also survived by 5
daughters, sons and Is grand
children.
Funeral services were held at the
Fortine Church at 2 D. M, Saturday,
March 9th with the Rev. Arvid
Erickson officiating. Mrs Ed Leon
ard sang two selections Pallbearers
were Ross Mckenzie, Alvin Curtiss,
Asa Curtiss, Lew Curtiss. Ed Leon
ard and Floyd Pomeroy. Tnterment
was in the Fortine cemetery.
Relatives present at the funeral
were Mrs. Roe Baker, Stibnite, Ida;
Marion Shiflett, Fortine; Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Morris and children,
Fortine; Mr.. and Mrs. Max Camp
bell, Eureka; Mr.. and Mrs. Keith
Shiflett, Columbia Falls, Dan Shift
lett, Havre; Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Mel
son, Libby; Calvin Shiflett, Libby;
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Houston, Big
Fork; William Shiflett with the
Army in Alaska; Mrs. Ed Moody,
Winifred, Edward and John Shiflett,
Fortine.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-03-20
GRANGE STUNT NIGHT
TO BE MARCH 18th

Plans are going ahead for the
Stunt Night for the Kootenai Val
ley Grange which is to be given
March 10Th at 8 o'clock p. m, at
the Junior High School Auditorium
Organizations have responded so
well that we are assured of a good
program made up of musical num-
bers, skits, dialogue and pantomine.
The admission price is SOC for
adults and Csc for children under IL.
The next Grange meeting will be
Friday evening, March 81 at the
Legion Hall.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-03-20
Pres. Lands
Gives Charter

Lincoln County Local No. SO:
Monday night became the frs
Teachers Union in Montana to re
ceive its charter from the hand Of
the national president of the A. F
of T. when President Joseph F
Lands, handed its charter to Presi-
dent Dean Vinal of the Lincoln
County chapter.
President Landis who has been
on a speaking tour in Washington
and other Coast states, was honored
at 500 p. m. Monday with a four
course banquet served by the Lin
coin County organization at The
Caboose. The teachers and their
husbands and wives, together with
the various civic and labor organi-
cations of the community and few
other guests were present at the
banquet Miss Kathleen Mcclure,
president of the Montana A. F. of
T., Anaconda; Doctor Clarke from
Montana State University, Missoula,
and Harry Melton, Secretary of
Kalispell's union organizations were
present as guests Of the local
Following the banquet at The
Caboose an open meeting was held
at the auditorium of the Junior High
School building William Shawl,
president of the Mill Workers IN
ion, presided, introducing President
Vinal of the Teachers Union. Fol-
lowing the installation of the Lin
coin County organization by the ma
tional president, assisted by Miss
Mcclure, President Lands was
called upon to give an address on
the difficulties affecting education
Mr.. Lands is an able speaker (
and held the interest of his audience
his entire speech. He
spoke on the economic difficulties
education, and gave ap- 4
palling statistics regarding the fall
ing away of high class teachers
from the profession. The only
remedy for this, he stated, is better
wages for better instructors. Sum
med up in a few words, his only
hopes for the future of education in
America is the ALLEGATION of more
and greater funds by states for this
purpose. II
Officers of the Lincoln County ]
Teachers Local are: Dean Vinal, [
Mrs. Jessie Fagerberg,
vice president; Mrs. J. C. Midyett, S
financial secretary, Mrs. Hilda Var
EFT, recording secretary.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-03-20
YOUNG-ROMANO UNITED
IN MARRIAGE

Bill Young of Ural and Libby
Romano of Libby were recently uni
ted in marriage by Justice Of the
Peace Fred Maurer. The couple
were attended by Mr.. and Mrs
Herb L. Taylor of Libby.
They drove to Warland and visi-
ted with the Austin Everett family
where a charivari was given them.
Those present were, the bride and
groom, Mr.. and Mrs. Bill Young,
Mr.. and Mrs. Austin Everett and
son Merle, Mr. and Mrs. Ham Leib
and children, Mr.. and Mrs. Mike
McAnn, Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Militaire
and son, Mr.. and Mrs. Art Bigier,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Baker. Mrs.
Everett served a delicious lunch
and wonderful time was had by
all.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-03-20
Music Dept Gives
Pleasing Concert

IN spite of the prevailing FLU cpl
demlc which cut attendance at the
High School Girls Chorus perfor-
nance Thursday evening of last
week, a good sized and appreciative
audience was present to hear the
ofganization's concert. The pro-
gram contained is numbers, five of
winch we're presented by the COM
oined first and second choruses;
and the remaining numbers by the
nfst chorus. In addition to cutting
down the attendance the prevailing
epidemic also prevented several
OF the girls from participating in
the concert.
The numbers were all well given
and reflected credit, both on the or
ganization, and its director. Dean
VlnaI who Is serving his first year
as music instructor in Libby High
School. Maybe the two outstanding
numbers presented, were Dvorak's
sToln' Home" by the combined
cnoruses, and the concluding num-
Der. When Day Is Done" presented |
1y the First chorus. The concert
throughout was noticeable for its
harmonious blending of the voices, |
mo attention given to interpreta-
hon Of the various numbers, all of I
which indicates efficient direction,
with cooperation on the
part OF the chorus members.
Mr. Vinal states a band concert
s planned for next April, probably
It a late date in the month. Music
overs interested in our schools will
watch with interest for this per-
ormance.
The free will offering given the
music department at last weeks per
ormance, amounted to S28.59, which
viii be used to help finance the
'prlng trip to Missoula, April IL
nd IL
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-03-20
.SpriingC|iniCs
Mon. March 81

The Director Of the Division Of
/ Services for Crippled Children OF
the Montana State Board of Health
DR.. Robert z. Madison, announces
that spring clinics for crippled
children of Montana will be held as
usual These clinics are held Ia
order that every child with a Grip
pling condition may be discovered.
4 diagnosed, and recommendations
made for treatment and correction
of the condition. Every child Vie
reports to the clinic is followed yxp
through the Public Health Nursing
Service to ascertain whether the
child Is under care or whether the
parents wish to make application for
assistance through the Division Of
Services for Crippled Children ia
order that recommended care May
be provided. These clinics also MAZE
possible supervision of patients wlho
previously have been under treaf-
ment as authorized through the
Division Of Services for Crippled
Children of the State Board of
Health.
The clinics will be held in ten
centers so that children from every
county in the state may receive the
benefits of this service. The clinic
in Kalispell will be held March 81.
l947 at the Kalispell General Hos
pital, and will be for those residing
in Flathead, Lake (NIs) and Lin
coin counties.
Arrangements for these clinics are
being made through the orthopaedic
consultant, Miss Sarah N.
Barnes; and the medical social con-
sultant, Miss Margaret Kerns, In
with local public health
nurses, and the Department of Pub
lie Welfare.
The orthopaedic surgeon present
10 make the examination and recon-
nendations regarding the orthopae-
lie condition will be DR.. J. K. Col
nan. The pediatrician present to
give the general physical examina-
ion will be Dr. o. NJ Moore.
Any persons under twenty-one
ears of age, having a physical
handicap resulting from a crippling
condition, are eligible for examina-
ion. The patient may be referred
through the family physician who
Iesires the patient to be examined
" an orthopaedlc surgeon, or who
wishes to refer the patient for care
y the Division of Services for
,rippled Children if assistance is
Ieeded in order for the patient TO
eceive care. If the patient has not
cen examined by a physician, he
ray be referred through a public
ealth nurse or the Department
Public Welfare
Diagnostic services are made avail
BILE for any patient, but only those
eeding financial assistance are &C
opted for care by the Division of
ervices for Crippled Children APP
ointment for examination should
e requested Immediately through
lie local public health nurse or the
apartment of Public Welfare.
There will be a representative of
lie Bureau of Vocational Rehabih-
tion present at each clinic for in
rviews regarding vocational train
g and other services of the bureau
r those over sixteen years of age.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-03-20
CHANGE IN MAILING
SCHEDULES FOR LIBBY

Postmaster F, L. DeRosia has
handed The Western News the fol-
lowing slight change in mailing
schedules from Libby. The hours
given are the closing times for the
various mails:
First Class East: 1905 p. m. and
$40 p. M; First class and all Air
Mails West: so p m. and $40 p. m.
Parcel Post:--East; $40 p. m;
West: $50 p. m.
The above schedules were effec-
tive Sunday, March Is.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-03-20
The Red Cross Drive
Makes Good Record

Mrs. H. S Hepner, publicity chair
man for the South Lincoln Red
Cross drive, announced last night
that the total funds reported in the
current drive includes 1908. $24
of this sum was brought by Mrs.
Lewis from Warland, representing
collections at that point
Mrs. Hepner stated that the drive
is being pushed successfully al
Troy, but she did not at that time
have figures from that place.
There is also still a considerable
amount of solicitation to be re-
ported from Libby, so workers are
certain that a fine record will be
established. -
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-03-20
RAY MILLS JOINS
STAFF OF WALLACE
REAL ESTATE AGENCY

Ray Mills, who for the past two
years has been manager of the
Hardware department of the Koo-
tenai Mercantile Co.,. has now joined
the staff of the Wallace Real Estate
Agency He is experienced in real
estate, having specialized in ranches
and farm property in the state of
Minnesota. He plans to devote his
time to ranches and farm istings
in Lincoln County as well as Libby
and Troy city property.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-03-20
WV TO GIVE DANCE

The VFW is giving a dance in
honor of the Libby High School
Basketball team Friday night, March
81, at the Moose Hall at 9 o'clock.
Everything will be free of charge
just come and have a good time.
The dance is open to high school
students and their friends.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-03-20
WORK STARTED YESTERDAY
TO CORRECT FLOOD PERIL

. Work began yesterday under sup
ervision of Pete Surzem, district
highway engineer to correct the
condition existing where Powder
House Creek intersects and crosses
u. S. No. 2, creating a flood hazard
during times of high water
This matter was taken up by the
county with the state several weeks
ago, and the work will be pushed
to rapid conclusion by the Highway
Department.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-03-20
COMMISSIONERS TO MEET
FRIDAY OF THIS WEEK

The meeting of the Board of Co.
Commissioners secluded for the first
of this week, has been postponed
till Friday, the 2Ist on account of
Commissioner Klinke and County
Surveyor Ira Miller caring for
county business yesterday in the
vicinity of Gateway.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-03-20
AMERICAN LEGION TO
ELECT OFFICERS TONIGHT

Austin Reedy Post No. 81 of the
American Legion meets this (Thurs-
day. evening at $50 o'clock. Fol
lowing the regular supper. a bust
ness meeting will be held at which
time post officers for the ensuing
year will be elected.
All members are urged to be in
attendance and take part in the cleo
ton.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-03-20

Grace BENTLEY of the Fisher
country is visiting with her sister,
Mrs. Shelly.
Mrs. Arthur Martin Sr. and son
Albert returned home from Kalis-
pell Friday. Albert had been in the
Kalispell hospital receiving medical
care.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-03-20
BUTTERCUP PATROL
ELECTS OFFICERS o

The Buttercup Patrol elected Of
ficers this week. They are: Presi-
dent, Susan LeDuc; ice-President,
Cora Lou Borgess.; Secretary, Wava
Jean Olson; Treasurer, Eleanor
Jewell; Scribe, Carmen Pondelick.
Scribe.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-03-20

Evangelist Peggy Bolam who has
been holding meetings at the As
sembly of God Church left Tues
day for Eureka where she expects
to conduct meetings.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-03-20
HOUSEWIVES ASKED TO
SAVE MAGAZINES
AND NEWSPAPERS

Housewives are asked to save
magazines and old newspapers,
found when cleaning house, for the
Waste Paper Drive which the Lions
Club will conduct in the near
future.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-03-20
THE WEATHER REPORT
FOR THE PAST WEEK

Following is a report of the
weather as furnished through the
courtesy of the Libby Ranger Sta
ton:
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