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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-10-30
EMPLOYMENT IN MONTANA
IN NONAGRICULTURAL
INDUSTRIES

The total number of wage anc
salary workers employed in non
agricultural industries in Montana
IN mid-August was 1875, 400, accor.
ding to report issued today BY
the Unemployment Compensation
Commission of Montana.
Commenting on the report, Mr.
Barclay Craighead, Chairman of the
Commission said: After four sue
ceSsive months of increase, August
employment dropped 200 below
July. In the manufacturing group
small declines in the number of non
ferrous metal workers were nearly
OH set by slight rises in the num-
Der of workers in the food in
dustry."
In numbering, employment in
august was maintained at the July
level of 1900 which was 800 higher
than year ago.
Nonferrous metals employment
in August was 500, or 1872 per cent
higher than in August 1916. The
food industry employed 500 more
workers than year ago.
In the mining group metal min
ing fell of 400 in August from July;
coal mining resumed the normal
level of about 1000, as workers
came back into the mines after the
July vacation period.
COntract construction employed
200 more workers in August than
July 1947 and 500 more than a year
ago.
Interstate railroads employed I5,-
200 in July, and August 1947 was
700 higher than year ago The
utilities industry had 100 more per-
ions employed in August than July
md 400 more than last year.
n the trade group employment I
vas substantially on the same level .
n August and July l947. falling of |
in general merchandise I
ND apparel, restaurants, and auto
motive and filling stations being
iearly Offset by small increases in
wholesale trade. food and drinking
ouses and other trades.
Wholesale trade employment in
August l947 was 1913 per cent high
T than a year ago and restaurant
declined 40 per cent
rom last year.
Government employment in Aug
st was stabilized at 26,500 with
500 in the Federal agencies and
1900 in the State Agencies.
Federal employment was down
400 from last year and State en-
lovment rose by 400.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-10-30
.COmpIetePIdns
For HdIIOwe en-
Party Fri. Eve:

A bigger and better community
Halloween Party for the children
and young people of Libby is fore
cast by the committee which has
had charge of the arrangements for
the second year, The response Of
the merchants and community or
CARNATIONS to the appeal for fl
nancial and other support has been
most gratifying.
The pre-school children, and those
in grades l, 2, and 3, are asked to
come to the school at 4:3O D. m.
for the judging of their costumes.
The parade, scheduled for 5 D. m.
will follow, weather permitting, and
all age groups interested in parad.
ing win do so at the same time.
After the parade, the younger grolp
will adjourn to the Jr. High. Audi
forum for a show and the distri-
button of their treat and then e@
directly home.
For the older groups, the even
ing'S festivities will start at TOO
p. m, instead of $50, as announced
last week. Those in grades 4 s.
and 6 will meet in the Junior High
the Junior High group
will hold forth in the New Central
and the High School
and post-High School group will
assemble in the Gym.
The committee announces that
that they will make an accounting
IF the party in the near future, and
will at that time announce plans
or the carrying on of this tradi-
ion in future years.
Mrs. Roy Sherman, was has been
appointed chairman of the prizes
committee for the Halloween party.
tates: Il have purchased all the
,rizes and | have spent Sl75.OO.
they are really worthwhile prizes
With the price range not less than
loo and up to $500. The prizes
lave been divided equally in each
Iroup, so each will have its share
f the prizes Because of the
plendid cooperation of the mer-
hants and people in the community,
We were enabled to spend that
much money. So you see, it's worth
While, Kids. See you at the Hal
0we'en party"
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-10-30
LUTHERAN DAUGHTERS
MET WITH PATSY KESSEL

The Lutheran Daughters of the
Reformation of the First Lutheran
Church met at the home of one Of
its members, Patsy Kessel Sunday
afternoon October 10. The pro-
gram centered around the topic,
Investing Ones Life Wisely" Each
member of the LDR presented a
part of the topic. A short discussion
followed. At the business meet
ing, Claradell Kessel was elected
president, Patricia Peterson, vice
president, Shirley Bauer, secretary,
and Patsy Kessel, treasurer. The
group decided to sponsor a society
similar to their own for the children
of the congregation. This group
will be known as the Lutheran
Children of the Reformation.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-10-30
Attend Fellowship
Group in KoIispeII

Twenty-three members of the
Presbyterian congregation attended
the New Life Rally in Kalispell
last Sunday afternoon and evening.
OF those attending twelve were
from the young peoples Westmin-
ster Fellowship Group.
DR.. Lautenschlager an interna-
tionally known missionary and lee
turer was guest speaker and at the
evening service gave the same adj
dress which he delivered at the ma
tional Westminster Fellowship con-
ference at Grinnell, Ia, last sum-
mer. He has spent many years in
China and is a very able speaker.
His challenge to American youth
to make theirs a better world was
inspirational.
The ladies of the Presbyterian
Church of Kalispell gave a dinner
for the delegates who came from
Poison, Whitefish, Hot Springs, Lone
Line, Coram, Dayton, Martin City,
and Libby.
Those attending from Libby were
Catherine Church, Carol Brennan,
Ruth Hepner, Virginia Rice, Bar
bara WEIGH, John McRell, Roy
Roger Switzer, Bud Zol-
lars, Kenny WEIGH, Howard WEIGH,
Billy Sheldon, Mrs. Leo Kyser, Mrs.
Robson, Mrs. Walter FOL
lars. Mrs. H. W. Redfield, Mrs. Claus
Detjens, Miss Inez RatelSin, Donald
Rice, Mr.. and Mrs. John McRelI,
and Mr.. and Mrs Otto Griep.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-10-30
Sudden Death
Claims Libby
Marion Mon.
Mrs. A. N. Richards Passes;
Appears in Normal Health
Day Preceding Illness
lis LIBBY RESIDENT
THIRTY.EIGHT YEARS

Friends and neighbors were stun.
ned to learn of the death of Laurs
Ann Richards Monday night at her
home. Mrs. Richards, who had been
down town that afternoon and at
tended mission services that even
ing appeared to be feeling well upon
retiring. Her husband, Al Richards,
was awakened by her soon after
retiring when she experienced diff
ficulty in breathing. A physician
was called and she passed away
shortly after, about 11:55 p. m. A
sister Mrs. Sam Tefeau as we'll as
her husband was at her bedside
and Reverend Father O'Malley was
called to administer the last Sacra-
ments before she passed away.
Laura Ann Crotteau was born in
Rudolph, Wis, March is, 1888 She
became the wife of Allan NJ Rich
ards at Merrill. Wis, in 1902 They
came to Libby to make their home
38 years ago.
Mrs. Richards was a devoted MEM
Der of St Joseph's Catholic church.
Surviving besides her widower
are three sisters, Mrs. Sam Tefeau
of Libby, Mrs Charles WEIGH, Ia
coma, Wash; Mrs. Frank Crimming,
Berlin; Wis; four brothers, Ernest
Crotteau, Tacoma, Wash; Eugene
Crotteau, Mosinee, Wis; George
and Jim Crotteau, Libby
Rosary will be said at services at
the Catholic Church, tonite, Thurs
day.
Funeral services will be from St.
Joseph's Catholic Church, Friday
morning at 10 o'clock with the Rev.
Father John O'Malley officiating
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-10-30
Four IS to Observe
Anniversary Nov. Y

Just ten years ago this fall the
-Four L Study Club" was organized
under the sponsorship of Mrs. H.
W. Woods. AT the time the mem
bership was limited to the single
women affiliated with the Metho-
dist Church of Libby Since that
time the membership rules have
been changed to include the young
women of other churches, both mar
ried and single An effort has been
made throughout the years to keep
in touch with former members
whose residences have been changed
and who are now living in almost
every corner of the United States,
by sending them greetings at Christ
mas time. The club has lost con-
tact with the following: Mrs. Esther
Denman, Mrs. Baber, Mrs. Olson,
Mrs. Lynn Conitz and Rosetta Idso
Gresham.
There are AZ members, including
the five above listed, who have
left Libby since the club was or
gained. Only nine persons, not
included in the AT, have dropped
their membership in the club dur
ing the time they lived in Libby.
The club has voted to have an
dinner on November
22nd and invitations have been sent
out to all the former members whose
it has been able to secure.
Those who will be unable to at I
Tend the dinner have been asked
to send letters to the club and they
will be read at the meeting on
that date.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-10-30
GARDEN CLUB REQUESTS
HELP IN BEAUTTFYTNG

We want to take this way of in
forming the public that due to many
difficulties encountered and adverse
weather conditions we have been
advised not to plant the garden plot
that was given us by the city to
beautify on Montana Ave, this fall
However, it is in good condition for
planting in the spring.
The City kindly gave us some
saw-horses to protect it from be-
ing walked on or driven over by
cars but in some way it has been
driven over and walked on.
We are asking the public for their
kind cooperation in keeping it in
good condition. We thank you
Libby Garden Club.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-10-30
RECRUITING OFFICE
HERE DISBANDED

The recruiting office in Libby
was abandoned the first of the week
when M/Sgt. Keith Leigh was trans
ferred to the Adjutant General de-
partment of the End Infantry at
Fort Lewis. The sergeant left for
his new assignment Tuesday.
Here to help Sergeant Leigh close
the office we're S/Sgt. James Scalise
of Missoula and Recruiting Sergeant
Reveich of Kalispell
Sergeant Scalise spent this sum-
mer here in the capacity of Recruit
ing officer.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-10-30
Libby Gorden Club
Meets October y

The Libby Garden Club met at
the home of Mrs. Rose Robertson
for the October meeting.
The meeting was called to order
by the president, Mrs. Robertson.
Roll call was answered by naming
ideas for new club projects.
The Club decided to have a food
sale and fancy work bazaar on
November is. Club members will
take their fancy work to Chapman's
sc to $l.00 Store any time on Fri
day, the 14th, or before, and COM
mittee will mark and tag the work.
The Club voted to have a Sur
prise. Package at each meeting to
help swell the Club funds.
Mrs. Caroline Olson was appointed
as chairman of a committee to get
the new Year Books ready to be
printed. Mrs. Irene Peterson, Mrs.
Nina Barkee, Mrs. Rose Robertson,
Mrs. Marion Johnson and Mrs.
Kappa Rice are on the committee.
Mrs. Jean Thompson reported on
the Halloween Party to be given
for the younger children.
Mrs. Eta McCalIum reported
that work is progressing slowly but
surely, owing to the rainy weather,
on the new Garden Club project
The plot has been partly seeded
to grass and when the weather per
mits, the seeding will be finished.
II is hoped this can be. accomplished
this fall.
Mrs. Chapman gave a very in
and instructive talk on
how and when to plant fall bulbs.
A very delicious lunch was served
by Mrs, Robertson at the close of
The meeting. Co-hostess was Mrs.
The next meeting will be at the
nome of Mrs. Littell on November
18th.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-10-30
Kootenoi Krobs Hold
Koboret Night

Sixty couples of Forest Service
personnel donned their finest Fri
day night before going to Cedar
Creek Club where the Kootenai
Krabs from Libby, Fortine, Troy,
Rexford, Eureka and the Sylvanite
gathered for their annual party.
Refreshments, dancing and meet
ing of all the other Krabs made
up an evening of enjoyment for all
present
Guests were Mr.. and Hrs. Ker-
NIT Miller of Standpoint. Mr., Miller
was formerly Ranger at the Raven
ranger station.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-10-30
EPISCOPAL GUILD MEETING

Eureka:-The Episcopal Guild met
at the home of Mrs. Vernie Peltier
Friday afternoon. There were
members and 2 guests present.
After a tasty dessert luncheon,
the regular business meeting was
held, with Mrs Moseby presiding,
due to the absence Of the president.
Mrs. Evey had charge of the pro-
gram. Several interesting articles
were read and discussed.
The next meeting will be Nov.
14th, to be held in the Church. It
will be a social and business meet
ing in the evening.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-10-30
KESSELS HAVE FAMILY
REUNION ON SUNDAY

Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Kessel of
Occur d'Alene and their three sons
and families, Mr.. and Mrs. Ted
Kessel, Mr.. and Mrs. Marvin Kes-
sci of Occur d'Alene and Mr.. and
Mrs. Herb Kessel enjoyed dinner at
the Caboose Saturday in celebration
of the 43rd wedding anniversary Of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. =. Kessel.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-10-30
Building Rest
Troy

I Troy:-The regular meeting of
the Troy Business and Professional
I Mems association was held Wednes-
day, October 22nd, at the M E,
church parlors. Ire Friendly club
served delicious meal.
P. T. Mettler was appointed as
a committeeman from the organi-
cation to meet with the central com
mittee of the county on the pro-
posed state experimental station to
be established in one of the nine
northwest counties of Montana The
club went on record as highly ia
voring the movement.
Roger Kensler was appointed as
IA committee of one to meet with
representatives of other organiza-
tions of the town relative to the en-
tertainment of Troy's young folks
on Halloween eve.
Miss Myrtle Swanson was spec
tally invited guest, to talk to the
club and explain just what she and
her sisters and brother are doing
at their fathers ranch near Savage
lake. Miss Swanson stated that the
family had planned for over two
yers to establish a rest home. These
plans were perfected in New York
state by the three sisters and one
brother, and the project, on which
work started last July LIST, is to be
a memorial to the memory of the
Swanson children's mother, who
was one of the pioneers of this
section.
After their plans were perfected, !
all four of the Swanson's. who at /
that time were living in the east. |
resigned their positions and came
west in order to be closer to the |
scene of operations.
Following the perfecting of plans
and making of blue prints, Miss
Swanson stated, a contractor, Mark |
House, of Hayden Lake, Ida, was
who agreed to construct
the home. This home in size II x A
feet, to accommodate 80 to IS per-
sons at one time, is now nearing
completion. The roof will be com
pleted this week, and Miss Swan
son stated, she and her sisters had +
been informed lit was the largest
log building of its kind in the north
west.
Answering question of why come
10 Troy with such an enterprise
Miss Swanson said that Montana
was the home state of the Swanson
family; that Troy was their home
own; that such an undertaking
meant a lot to her family: that .
he enterprise would be nronu- =
nent to their mother.
Their plans of development call
or the project being a rest home
Tot a sanitarium - where their
friends and their friends friends in ,
he east and all over the world
.ould come and rest. Her sister.
Dr.. Florence Swanson, plans TO send
from Seattle, who are in il
reed of rest, and they expect the }
Jlace to attract writer's and artists ,
md become more or less a cultural !
enter. When in complete opera
ion the Swansons expect TO be able
o do much good for the better L
nent of the community, through (
heir project, by attracting GROUPS (
# business men 10 come to Troy 4
or rest and recreation Miss swan II
on said that plans also caE1 for al Is
Ioh course, a swimming pool andtr
ennis courts 10 be installed AT the IA
property. II
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-10-30
THIRTY MEMBERS AT
LODGE MEETING

The r. N. A. lodge met at the
Moose hall Wednesday of last week
with Oracle Mabel Solem in the
chair
A lovely lunch was served the
thirty members present by Neigh
bors Quinn, Engle, Baeth, and Bur
rington.
1t was decided to give a misceI-
laneous kitchen shower to Neighbor
Marie Solem Nichols November IL
with entertainment included.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-10-30
NO GRAVES WERE WASHED
OUT BY RECENT FLOOD

Authorities inform us that there
were no graves washed out by the
recent high water at the Libby
cemetery as was rumored last week.
Although the water came danger
ously close, the stream was diverted
before any graves were touched.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-10-30
Coolies TO HOLD
INITIATION

Degree teams from Kalispell and
Whitefish Military Order of Coolies
will be in Libby next Sunday to help
members of the local club initiate
new members into the Libby or
ganization
The Coolies are an honorary de-
gree of the Veterans of Foreign
Wars.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-10-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Anon Rrom left
for Portland Wednesday morning
after a two months stay here. Mr..
Krom, engineer Of the General cleo
trio company, has been supervising
rebalancing Of fhe turbines in the
y. Neils Lumber company's engine
room.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-10-30
STORES 10 CLOSE
FROM 10 TO II FRIDAY

The Merchants committee, of the
Libby Chamber of Commerce, E. J.
Barkee, chairman, has asked The
Western News TO announce that Lib
by stores will close Friday from
1000 a. m. 20 HOO a. m. during the
funeral service for Mrs. A. N. Rich
ards.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-10-30

She stated that it was a tremen-
dous undertaking on their part, but
that they had been successful in
the past, and were confident they
would be successful with this prof
ect Miss Swanson said she and her
aisteTs and brother had received
mEach encouragement from their
Trey friends, which was highly ap-
preciated.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-10-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford Ragland of
Warranton. Ore, were guests at the
chris Jensen hoEne Sunday. Mrs.
Raalspd and Mr.. Jensen are brother
and sister.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-10-30
ROBSON IN CHARGE OF
EMPLOYMENT NEXT WEEK

ID. o. Mount, in charge of the To-
cal employment office will be alb
sent all of next week. The work
viii be cared for during Mr.. Mounts
absence by Ross NJ. Borison.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-10-30

Mr. and Mrs. J. c. Midyett re-
ceived work that a daughter was
born to their niece and nephew,
Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Westbrook, of
Billings. Mrs. Westbrook was the
former Shirley Fuller.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-10-30
METHODIST YOUTH
ENTERTAIN

The Methodist Youth Fellowship
entertained Friday night with a
scavenger hunt, Weiner roast, and
games. Those present were: Jean
Cole, Joan Larsen, Joan Dennis,
Leone Harris, Jackie Hiatt, Carrie
William, Patsy Volkenand, Beverly
Nelson, Ardyce Gillespie, Bob Pot
ter, Bob Volkenand, Bill Luscher,
Jack Kyser, Dean Madison, and Rev.
and Mrs. w. c. Stearns.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-10-30

Mr. and Mrs. Ted Kessel were
Spokane visitors over the weekend.
Evening star., 1947-07-06
Current Exhibitions

NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART, Con-
Stltut1on avenue and Sixth street
Paintings and sculpture by great
masters. Chiaroscuro prints. In
digenous Art of the Americas,
through September 15.
NATIONAL MUSEUM, National COL
lection of Fine Arts, Constitution
avenue and Tenth street-Ameri-
can paintings from private collec-
tions and other gifts and loans.
ARTS AND INDUSTRIES BUILDING,
Jefferson drive and Ninth street
Decorative arts collections.
SMITHSONIAN BUILDING. Division
Of Graphic Arts, Independence ave-
nue. and Tenth street-Wood blocks
by Emma Bormann.
FREER GALLERY OF ART, Twelfth
street and Jefferson drive-Oriental
and Far Eastern arts. Paintings
and etchings by Whistler and other
American artists; changing ex-
hibits.
CoRCoRAN GALLERY OF ART,
Seventeenth street between New
can paintings and sculpture and
the w. A. Clark collection. Water
colors by. artists of Washington
and vicinity. Sculpture by Heinz
Warneke.
PHILLIPS MEMORIAL GALLERY,
1900 Twenty-first street-Chang-
ing exhibitions, paintings and
prints. Small paintings. drawings
and prints. Arthur Dove retro
spective
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS. East Capt.
tol and First streets-Division of
Prints. Fifth annual print exhibi-
tion. Recent accessions to Rosen-
wald collection. Utah centennial.
ARTS CLUB. SO17 street NV
Summer show of members work,
to September.
BARNETT ADEN GALLERY, 1877
Randolph place N.W.-Six WASH
ington painters, extended through
August.
WATKINS GALLERY, American Uni
versity campus-Watkins memorial
collection and student works. Sun
days, 2 pm. to pm: weekdays,
10 am. to B pm Drawings by
Pierto Lazzari, through July.
streets N.W.-Exhibition of prints
by John Rogers. through July
HOWARD UNIVERSITY GALLERY
OF ART, Founders Library. Sixth
street and Howard place NV
DUMBARToN OAKS COLLECTION.
Byzantine art. Tuesday throuEh
Saturday. o to 4: Sunday, 2 to s.
PAN AMERICAN UNION. Constitution
avenue and Seventeenth street
sN.W.-Exhibition by candido Por-
ARTIsTis' COOPERATIVE, 1920 M
street N.W.-Chaneing exhibits by
members through July 21; week
days and Sundays, 1 tos6 pm.
Evening star., 1947-07-06
Young Photographer
Offers Tips on How
To Make Pictures
Prize Contribution
By janet HiIferty
HyuttsvIlIs High School

Photography is very interesting
and practical hobby. There is only
one disadvantage in liking TO take
and develop your own pictures
the cost! Since 7 couldn't afford
to keep my darkroom fully equipped.
I now send my snapshots to my
neighborhood drugstore.
All you need is a camera-any
kind will do. Buy one type Of film
and use it until you know every
thing it is capable of producing.
The expression, There aren't any
pictures here" is foolish! There are
pictures everywhere.
A good picture must be a picture
of something. If it's picture OF
a boy you're showing. eliminate the
things behind him which are more
attractive, larger or clear. Keep
it simple. Keep the main object
away from dead center; for greater
interest, divide the picture into un-
equal divisions. Try taking objects
from odd angles. Never let line
cut the picture in half, horizontally
or vertically. Show people doing
things, not just posing. To test the
composition of a picture. turn It up
side down. These are few things
that make prize winning photo
graphs. It takes time and lots Of
experience to produce q blue-rib-
bon picture every time.
Last Christmas. while I was in
Daytona Beach, Fla, was deter
mined to get a picture of the sun
rise over the Atlantic Ocean. I
got up about $50 a.m.>and walked
along the beach. After walking
about a mile, I found a pavilion
with which to frame my picture.
1t was worth all the trouble. 1t
won the grand prize in our Hi
Sci Photographic Contests at school!
You are lucky living in Washing
ton, because there are good pictures
everywhere. Expert photographers
come hundreds Of miles to snap
the scenes which are at your door,
step. 80 why don't you start tax
ing real pictures now?