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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-04-24
The Yook Makes
The Air Sunday

"One Mans Family" is coming
to Lincoln County! At least accord
ing to last Sunday afternoons pro-
gram over the air, the family has
decided to enjoy real vacation
in the Yak country of Northwest
ern Montana next to the Idaho Pan
handle. To quote the head Of the
family, they plan to vacation where
there are no dry gulches, such as
abound in Califoria, and where
thev can step from their cabin dooi
and catch a string of fish beside
the dwelling.
AS an after thought: County Clerk
George c. Earle states that Tuesday
following the broadcast, he received
an airmail letter from Santa Ana.
Calf, from a party desiring TO
know if the county holds any tax
sale lands that may be bought In
the Yak country. The sender even
enclosed a return airmail envelope,
ard was doubtless disappointed
when the clerk answered that the
county owns few lands, and none
in the Yak.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-04-24
Gonzogo Men S Glee
Club Sings Here

An outstanding musical treat, was
the verdict of Libby music lovers,
in commenting on the work of the
Gonzaga Mems Glee Club, which
appeared here Thursday evening of
last week in a formal concert. The
organization is under the direction
of Lyle w. Moore, who recently
returned. to Gonzaga after three
years of service in the air trans
port command. Eldon Williams,
who toured with the glee club on
many trips before the war, is ac-
companist for the male quartet and
glee club.
Added attractions to the regular
chorus numbers on the program,
were the tenor solos by Thomas
Skeffington, and the appearances of
the Gonzaga Male Quartet COM
posed of Frank Mcdonnell, Gordon
Bissell, David Masterson and Char
les Hayden. Skeffington made two
appearances, the first time singing
a group of compositions from the
Masters, and on his second appear
ance, using Irish and Old English
numbers. The quartet gave num-
Der of selections, varied in style but
all highly appreciated by their
audience. Barry Lamont, piano
major at Gonzaga, also gave several
numbers which were well received.
Bill Carly with his popular songs
was another popular feature of the
program.
Throughout the entire evening
the excellent harmony of the choir,
its versatility, both in variety of
music sung and extremes in pianis-
simos and fortissimos was notice
able and pleasing. From the clas
sizes of Mozart and Bach 70 the
weird but impressive Negro Spiri-
tuals, and the novelty numbers,
their information, pitch and blending
produced excellent interpretations.
The concert was concluded with
the chorus singing the Alma Mater
songs of the various Northwestern
States colleges and universities. A
large and appreciative audience was
present to greet the group, which
in its tour begun Easter Sunday, sang
in 10 Montana cities before coming
to Libby, and was to conclude its
tour with concert Friday evening
at Wallace, Ida.
The Libby Lions have been high
ly commended for bringing this good
organization to LIBBY, ana in secur-
ing so fine an audience at the con-
cert
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-04-24
Red Cross First
Aid Course, Libby
Apr. II TO Moy z

The South Lincoln County Chap
ter of the American Red Cross IS
sponsoring an instructors Course IN
First Aid from April 18th to May
End in the Community Room. The
classes will be from 1880 to 1880
each evening and anyone qualified
and wishing to take the course IS
requested to contact Miss Tnez Rate
kin, First Aid Chairman. Mr.. Carl
Ross, First Aid, Water Safety and
Accident Prevention Field Repre-
sentative of the American heo
Cross in Montana win conduct the
classes.
Ross is a native of Miles City,
Montana. He has been in the enc.
ploy of the American National Rec
Cross since 1910 as a First Aid.
Water Safety and Accident Preven~'
ton field representative. He is 3
graduate of the University Of Mon
tana where he majored IN physical
education and business administer
ton. His fraternity is Sigma Alplaa
Epsilon. Prior to joining the Red
Cross staff, Mr.. Ross was an athletic
coach in Montana schools, For =.
years before his Red Cross employ
ment, Mr.. Ross has been volun-
teer teacher of Red Cross water
safety and lifesaving techniques.
His overseas experience for the.
Red Cross began in August, 1895
when he left the United States g.
duty in the China Burma-lndia
theater. There he set up SWIM
ming programs for the Army ir
Bombay, Calcutta, Karachi, Del1k
and Agra. In addition, he insti-
tuted programs of Red Cross water
safety for the Indian Boy Scouts.
He left Calcutta by air in Feb
ruary, 1916, on special assignment
to Germany where he was assistant
to Melvin Buzzard in setting up
first aid and safety programs Tor
American occupation armies. Most
of Ross work was conferred in Ba-
varia and Austria. He maintained
headquarters in Munich. Among
his accomplishments in the Euro
pean Theater of Operations was the
coaching of the Air Corps swim
ming team that won the European
swimming championship over the
Third Army which had previously
won ii championships. The AIT
Corps teams victory took place nj
Nurenburg in ne summer Of 1895.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-04-24
Senior Plays Will
Be Thurs. and Fri.

This evening and tomorrow
evening. the seniors will present
three one-act plays in the junior
high auditorium. The first of the
PLAYS is a comedy, Elmer" with
Dougald Gilchrist in the title role,
and Mary Lou Role, Marjorie 10
Talsma. Bill Hafferman. Wilma Nc
Rel, Patsy Boomer, Ruth Hepner,
Gwenyth Holman, Ralph Swimley,
and Rusty Daugherty.
The second play is an adoption
of Oscar Wilde's bitter portrayal
of a scene of Spanish court life. A
dwarf from the woods is. bought
from his father to be brought to
the palace for the heartless amuse-
ment of the princess on her birth
day. For the first time in his
happy woods life, the dwarf en-
ters a house, discovers a mirror and
the truth about his appearance. The
play is not really q story, but a
psychological picture Of the time.
The cast includes GwEnyfh Homan,
Pred Brown, Ralph SsginnaeYs Dick
Austin. Dean Madison. Lyla Areu
rwn. IA a69 led. Tayeeta
fisher and nafsy Beamer
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-04-24
Soil Conservation
Hearing A Success

A hearing was held in the COM
munity room of the courthouse at
Libby at 200 p. m. Thursday on
the proposed addition of all of Lin
coin county to the Tobacco Valley
Soil Conservation District. r. B.
Tootell. Director of the Montana
State Extension Service and MEM
Der of the State Soil Conservation
Committee conducted the hearing
and was assisted by Truman c.
Anderson, State Conservationist for
the Soil Conservation Service and
secretary of the State Soil Conser-
walton committee.
Much interest was shown at the
meeting on the clearing Of ground
suitable for agricultural purposes,
in land irrigation and drainage
problems and in general how a
farm income might be increased
on existing acreages. Mr. Ander-
son considered the hearing to be a
success. He told the group that
he had been to many hearings
where there was a larger popula-
ton in the area concerned, but in
which the turnout at the hearing
was no greater than the present
one.
Arthur Sheldon was elected to
position of election supervisor for
the coming referendum to be held
the first part of June. Mr. Sheldon
will appoint two election judges
for each of the following polling
places: Libby, Troy, Leonia, War
land and the Pine Tree Community
Hall. At the referendum a vote
of the land owners and renters will
determine whether the proposed adj
dition will 60 through. II will be
necessary for IS per cent OF the
vote at the referendum to be IA
vorable in order to have all of Lin
coin county in the Soil Conserva-
ton District
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-04-24
Libby Chamber
Request

The following letter relative 20
regular stops for mail and passen-
gers by Great Northern trains. was
written by the Libby Chamber Of
Commerce, Dexter Shaurette, sec
rotary, under date of April IL, and
mailed to the Great Northern Rail-
way Company.
Gentlemen: The Libby Chamber
of Commerce recently went on
record through its Board of Direc-
tors and members, to urge the
Great Northern Railway Co. to
make Libby a regular stop for its
number 3 and 4 trains.
This move was decided upon par
tally because of the fact that the
new Streamliners are now in OPP
Grafton and, of course do not stop
in Libby, thus making Libby a
regular stop for only the number ~
and % trains Number three and
4 make Libby a stop on by far the
biggest percentage of their runs, but
it would be much more satisfactory
in all ways if they were switched
to a regular stop.
Local businesses as the j. Neil2
Lumber Co, the Universal Zono-
lite Insulation Co, and many other
smaller ones are also vitality in
terested in seeng this change made.
We would greatly appreciate any
assistance you might give us in
helping to make this a successful
project. 1t is one which Will
directly effect our entire community
and place the name and town of
Libby where it justly belongs on
the schedule of the Great Northern.
We thank you for your cooperation.
Very truly yours,
Libby Chamber of Commerce
L. Dexter Shaurette, Secy.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-04-24
Rod and Gun Club
Will Give Prizes

The member of the Libby Rod
& Gun Club who catches the largest
trout in Lincoln county on opening
day, Sunday, May IS, is to have
possession of the Prize Cup for one
year and in addition viii receive
a second prize of $40. Bull trout,
sometimes known as char are not
eligible to be entered in the contest.
The fish entered for contest must
be weighed in at any of the LIBBY
hardware stores before 6 p. M, May
&c.
There is also a possibility states
the clubs secretary, George c.
Earle, that various hardware mer-
chants will offer extra przes for
the largest fish weighed in each of
their stores. The loving cup Cor is
it a fishing" cup) may be seen IN
the window at the First State Bank.
The Rod & Gun Club member
ship drive is now on. Prospective
members will be interested in
knowing that the local club has now
affiliated with the National Rifle
Club. It has also bought additional
land adjoining the rifle range,
which now gives it a total Of Is
acres. The range is being i'm
proved, new ranges laid out at the
various lengths, and safe and ample
backstops and butts are planned. An
indoor range for the devoteeS OF
this type of shooting is being equip
ped in the metal building back Of
Art Brooks Libby Motors.
Membership cards may be OBJ
tanned from Evan Yaples, Brad
Phillips, Tom DeShazer or Art
Brack.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-04-24
Roymond Carlson
Weds Polish Girl

The Alte Kapelle Church in
Regensburg, Germany. was the set
ting Saturday morning, February
is, i947 for the marriage of Miss
Steffi Petruch to T/Sgt Raymond
Carlson, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Carlson, of Libby.
The bride wore a long sleeve
white satin gown. with a train OF
white net and carried bouquet OF
carnations and roses. The bride
was attended by Matron of Honor,
1t (Nurse) Sally Mitoray and two
bridesmaids.
The groom was attended by best
man 1t. Doctor Joseph Hill, a
close friend of the groom, with two
other Army staff as attendants.
A reception followed the cere-
mony at the 250th Station Hospital
Enlisted Mems Club. They received
many lovely gifts. They will make
their home at the Station hospital
until his enlistment is up. He plans
to bring his bride back home with
him and make their home In Libby.
The bride is a Polish girl working
at the U. S. Army Base Hospital
in Regensburg, Germany
Raymond is a graduate Of the lad
by schools, and served four years
with the Army, most of that time
being spent in the China, Burma
and India theater of war. he IS
now stationed with the Army OF
Occupation in Germany.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-04-24
Cleanup Week
April 21-26

The annual city cleanup week
will be from April 81 to April goth
inclusive.
All rubbish should be placed in
boxes, barrels or bags so that It
may be picked up by the city trucks
gratis. The hauling will begin on
Monday April 18th up to and in
Guiding the 30th.
The City Council and the Health
Officer request that all property
owners do a thorough job of clean
ing. Remember your rubbish can
not be hauled away unless It is IN
suitable containers.-By order of
the City Council and City Health
Officer. 48-2t.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-04-24
Services For Mrs.
Ralph Need, Today

Mrs. Ralph Mead passed away at
st. Luke's hospital in Spokane Sun
day, April 18th. Funeral services
will be held Thursday at 2:30 at
Gompf's Funeral Home.
Mrs. Mead is survived by her
husband, Ralph Mead, four daugh-
tiers, MRS. Russell Caudill Of Bon
ners Ferry, MRS. Allen Toal Of Troy,
Mrs r. b. McNeai of Oakland, Mrs.
r. d. Butter of Project City, Calf,
snd one son, William Clifford Pear
son Of Troy.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-04-24
LARGE Attendance Present
AT KOOfenai Dam Hearing

Strong opposition was expressed
by various civic and civil organi-
cations at the meeting held for the
purpose of discussing the popularity
of the proposed Kootenai River dam
sites to be considered in the future
by the u. S. Government.
The meeting, which was held in
the County courthouse, April II,
and opened by Colonel L. H. Hewitt,
was very we'll attended by inter-
ested community folks, as well as
by many from other communities
outside Of the county and state,
which would ultimately be affected
by the construction of such dam
as is contemplated.
Colonel Hewitt read the notice
of hearing before explaining simply
and thoroughly what the object of
the proposed dam was, emphasizing
the fact that it was not the inn
mediate future nor even the next
decade or two, which was being
considered, but that plans were be-
ing formulated which would yield
the greatest economic reward in
the next fifty or even one hundred
years.
He stressed that as far as &C.
onomy in cost is concerned, the
five different plans later submit
ted, are of slight Importance as
there is very little difference, but
that the meeting was held to give
people affected a chance to express
their opinions and to, thereby, have
greater satisfaction achieved when
the project is completed.
In making their plans, the War
Department has taken into view
the rapid depletion of fuels which
accelerate. our present modes of
transportation, the rapidly chang
ing economic conditions. and pos
sible other. resources which will
have their place in the future, said
the Colonel The War Department
hopes to derive all benefits to
the entire Northwest possible thru
building up the Columbia Basin, he
said, as well as all the tributaries
of the Columbia River, which would
draw Eastern firms TO this area.
The National Defense angle has
been in the plans with the view
in mind of having some power and
industry utilities located internally
and not all on the two coasts as
has been the practice in the past.
Opportunity for diversification in
casa Of another war would there.
by be more easily attained, the
War Department feels.
Having pointed out the main
facts, Colonel Hewitt introduced
Mr.. B. P. Thomas, civil engineer
from the Seattle, Wash, office, who
also touched on the ACCESSIBILITY of
developing all remaining possible
sources and tributaries of the Col
umbia Basin, utilizing every benefit
to be had from the waters of this
area. Not only irrigation is con-
sidered, Mr. Thomas said, but also
flood control, navigation. hydro
electric power, recreation possibi-
lities. pollution. abatement, etc.
Mr. Thomas pointed out the rec
reational rewards which would, the
Continued on Page Three
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-04-24
Approve The
Timber Plan

Missoula-April is, l947. The
timber management plan for the
national forest lands included in the
kootenai unit has been approved,
p. d. Hanson, regional forester, an
nounced today The plan embodies
the inventory of the Troy and Lib
by working circles. It also shows
the estimated growth potential of
state and private lands if they were
correlated with federal lands and
managed on a sustained yield basis.
The plan provides for a budgeted
sustained annual cut of 81 million
board feet of saw timber and l78
thousand poles from a merchan-
table timber stand estimated to be
81 billion board feet and Is million
poles. All these volumes are
contained on Ia million acres of
forest lands within the
unit. The large proposed cut
from relatively small acreage can
only be reached through the main
tenance of a high order of forestry
practices, Mr.. Hanson said
The volume of sales in the past
5 years has maintained a cut from
national forest lands about equal
to the allowable cut now approved,
so no large increase in production
IS contemplated, Mr.. Hanson pointed
but.
This is the first of several tim
Der management plans being pre-
pared in the northern region, Mr.
Hanson stated. The st. Joe Ma
tional Forest plan is under way and
may be completed this year.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-04-24
Kootenoi Service
Opens Libby Shop

The Western News this week an
nounces the opening of The Koo-
tenai Time Service by Earl Du-
Pent. I he new watch repair shop
has been opened in the Old Rich
ards Hotel just south of Jaqueth
& Charnholm's, and is we'll equip
ped to care for your time troubles.
Mr. and Mrs. DUPONT have re-
Gently arrived in Libby from PORT
land, Ore, and Mr.. DUPONT re-
marked the Western News may tell
the public he is a "darned good
watch repairman" and that he will
back up the statement.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-04-24
BOTH SIDES OF SAWREILL
BACK AT WORK AGAIN

The Iong-side at the J. Neils Saw
mill began operations again Mon
day Alta being down for over, two
weeks, secodine 20 a statement by
Elmer Swisae8, gr., PRsemne1 Man
asser. who saink O. was neeeg-
sarx tfse FIRST hkss2A@ weaik 90 ssas-
D6asH 0eaSicns in the war
a. BAD rcad chhai-
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-04-24
WV MEETS TONIGHT
AT MOOSE HALL

The regular meeting of Harper
Erdman Post No. 1913 will be held
this Thursday evening at the
Moose Hall. A full attendance Is
requested.
rs Aaaxiiiary also meets this
evening ~.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-04-24

The third play is an adult comedy
of errors. centering about the Of
flee of a psychiatrist and involving
Jewel thieves, insane patients and
fast moving action. The cast m
cludes Fayetta fisher, Ia Moe
Whitefield, Dick Austin, Hodger
Baker and Fred Brown
Music between acts win be fur
nished by the high school music
department a complete hs8 OF
stage crew, ether coaEalttee9 ana
aclSnowlee aenta win he published
next wae
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-04-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Peter De6ens re-
turned home Wednesday from San
Mates, Calf. where they have been
gpemding the winAer w11h their son
axsd family 8d8s aasd 1drs.- Pal1t
&c.,. -. =
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-04-24
THE WEATHER REPORT
FOR THE PAST WEEK

Following is report Of the
weather as furnished through the
courtesy of the Libby Ranger Sta
ton:
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-04-24

Z The Esfs win give Food Sale
SatuRda ne ~. Of Aprl &C $50
o'cIsck &C The asaesg Gsocesy- L.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-04-24

sAs3ss TlgFtg l6h.& a0a n E.ai-
spell M5haay wis6
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-11-18
r,,rspAY, NOVEMBER Is, 1s47

ject to foreclosure, the uneers,,n.s
MORTGAGE will offer for sale at nnb,c
atc,lon az nor TO the highest bidder for cash
N North M caro1ins soT1nouse Sc door in Wilmington,
OF December. 1s47. the property co~, 10y
veyed in said mortgage, the same lyin, virg
ana nelne in Glen Arden, New Hanover
county, North Carolina, and more nar.
llcularly described as follows
!5 Being ei. al Of Lot No. 50 according to
the official map of Glen Arden recordsS
IN me registry of New Hanover Countv
IN BOOK No. at Page "a.
Dated Ian and posted this 9th day of oc-
Carl Meares, Mortgasee
J. F. Hacker, Attorney.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-11-18
EXECUTORS NOTICE

ExECUTOR's NOTICE
having this day qualified as Executor
OF the Estate of Maggie T.. cone1.no
deceased, this is to notify ali nereons
having claims against this estate to
file the same, duly verified. with the
undersigned on OF before the 2nth
day OF October, 1913, at No. 24-25 Tr,,st
Building, Wilmington, N C., or this
notice will be pleaded in bar of re-
covery on same. Any one indebted to
payment.
This the 18th day of October. Is47.
James w. Copeland
Executor of the Estate of
o, Maggie L. Copeland
Clayton c. Holmes,
Attorney.
Evening star., 1947-11-07

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druff quickly-leaves hair
radiant, shining clean, free
from dull film. A favorite
of the whole family. Handy
tube, easy to use, no spill.
no waste! A richer lather
than ever before. Wonder.
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Evening star., 1947-05-11
VFW Department
Memorial Services
At Cedar Hill

The department Of the District of
Columbia, vFW will hold its annual
memorial service at Cedar Hill
cemetery at 10 am. on May Is.
Department Chaplain Robert e.
Lee will be in charge Of the cere-
monies. He will be assisted by
Past Department Chaplain William
Smith. The honor guard, under
Capt. Charles NJ. Holmes, will turn
out with their new summer uni
forms. ALI posts and auxiliaries,
with their colors are expected to
participate. The speaker for the
occasion has not been selected
A joint banquet of the department
and auxiliary will be held at the
Burlington Hotel, on June II. Serv-
Ice Officer Joseph Began is chair
man Of the arrangements. AS the
capacity Of the banquet and ball
room is limited, 1t will be necessary
to make early reservations.
The dinner viii be held in honor
of Department Comdr. Charles
O'Malley, and Department President
Grace Fields and their staffs.
The VFW Baseball League will
open its season on the Monument
Ellipse next Sunday. Six teams are
expected to take part thes first day,
although it is hoped this will be In
creased to eight teams.
Players with posts, who do not
have team. and who wish to play
may do so by contracting Athletic
Chairman John Looney at depart
ment headquarters. There they may
be assigned to other teams.
All-Araerican Post will hold q
boatride Thursday on the steamer
Mount Vernon. Tickets may be OBJ
Evening star., 1947-05-11

Lock in Drumutics
Bockfires on Boy, 4
~ ,he As.ociotsd Press

.
PHILADELPHIA. = Four -year-old
Stuart Greenberg had learned the
trick Of locking himself In the bath
room and then waiting until the
family got excited.
When his parents we're on the
verge Of calling for police assistance,
Stuart would proudly unlock the
door and let himself out. Then
Stuart got tired OF the setting Of his
escapes and moved into the spare
bedroom.
However, when the time came to
open the door Stuart found he
couldn't manage the trick on the
new lock. His mother finally called
police who released the boy with a
pasSkey.
Evening star., 1947-05-11
VFW Auxiliaries'
Department Dinner

Mrs. Martha Reynolds. senior vice
president of the VFW Department
Auxiliary, is chairman Of the COM
mittee for the dinner to be held at
$50 pm. tomorrow at the Fairfax
Hotel.
Plans for the department en-
campment. to be held June Is, is
and II, are being made.
Mrs. Grace Fields, department
president, will participate in the
program at pm. today of the
American War Mothers, by placing
a wreath at the Tomb of the Un-
known Soldier at Arlington.
Tomorrow is national hospital
day and a program has been planned
by the various patriotic organiza-
tions to be held at Mount Alto Hos
pital at pm. A talk will be given
by Chaplain Burgess. From 2:30 to
$50, music in the hospital circle;
from 8 to 5, tea in the recreation
hall. Music for the tea and the
programs for the day will be fur
nished by the Department of the
Veterans of Foreign Wars. The
Grey Ladies will escort the guests
through the hospital.
At the meeting Of Potomac Aux