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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-04-10
Easter Contoto
Well Attended

Easter worshipers filled the Lib
by Methodist Church to overlooking
for the cantata THE Story of Easter
According to St. Matthew" which
was presented at the II o'clock
hour by the combined choirs of the
Libby and Troy Methodist Churches.
The same group also gave the can
tata at 300 p. m. Sunday in the
Troy High School Auditorium to a
crowd of about two hundred, bring
ing to we'll over 500 the number
who enjoyed the ably-performed
musical program.
The cantata was directed by Mrs
Oliver Phillips, with Mrs. Gleason
Pitcher as the pianist The earlier
practice sessions of the Troy group
were supervised by Mr.. D. c. Dun
ham, director of the Troy Methodist
Choir. The many solo, duet, and
trio numbers served to uncover a
wealth of musical talent. The per-
sonnet of the special choir, in ad-
dition to the director and pianist.
was: Sopranos, Mrs. Richard Clark,
Mrs. A. E. Blackwell, Mrs. Cliff
ford Hayden, Mrs. w. r. Littell,
Mrs. VIM. G. Stearns, Misses Gret-
chen Gehrke, Wanda Norwood, Ruth
Cole, Jacqualine Gompf, and Joan
Dennis; Altos, Mrs. Fred H. Maurer,
Mrs. ElWood Brown, Mrs. M. II.
Knight, Mrs. Roy Maness, Mrs.
Eileen Logue, Misses Carol John
son, Darlene Cole, Mary Maurer,
and Jean Yaple; Tenors, Fred H.
Elwood Brown, w. r. Lit
tell, Fred Brown, Ivan Hodges;
Bases, D. c. Durham, Gleason Pill
cher, Byron Pitcher, Richard Grit
fifth, Delbert Cox. Trios which sang
the several "a capella" numbers
were: first trio, Mrs. Clark. Mrs.
Maurer, Mrs. Knight; second trio,
Misses Getchen Gehrke, Mary Mau-
rer, and Jean Yaple; third trio.
Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Blackwell, Miss
Darlene Cole.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-04-10
Gorden Club Storts
Home Contest

The Libby Garden Club is spon-
sorlng a contest for all gardeners
who in any way make improve
ments of their home grounds. The
club feels that such a contest will
stimulate interest and the final
results will make Libby even more
beautiful than it already isl All
citizens of Libby and members of
the surrounding community are
eligible to enter this contest which
viii begin with the appearance of
this announcement in the Western
News and close at midnight April
Identical prizes will be given in
two divisions, Division A for those
with new grounds who are starting
from scratch and Division B for
those who make improvement of
their old grounds. Prizes will go
To- those in each class whom the
judges believe have made the great
est improvement Money outlay
will not be considered but the
thought planning and ingenuity
nsed in achieving the final result.
Z A contestant must enter two and
may enter as many as four snap
Shots of his grounds to show the
before and after effects of his work.
Color photos viii receive no more
than black and white.
All picture entries will be dis
played to the public at the close of
the contest.
Entry blanks can be procured
Ikssa4
who will also try to explain any
of the rules and regulations you
may not understand.
Names of the judges will be an
later. Be sure to watch
this paper for further announce
ments and do not delay in entering
this contest.
The following prizes will be given
in each division:
LIST prize rose bush Peace
End prize peony, early Towering
Bird prize dozen tulip bulbs,
named and assorted.
There will also be three honor
able mentions in each division.
Following are the contest rules:
Application blanks must be
in by midnight of April 81.
AT least two and not more
than four snapshots or enlarge T
ments must be taken during the
contest and handed to the judges. I
3.-The first picture must accom- [
pany your application and be
picture of the grounds before i'm
begins. Other pictures !
can be sent in as taken which show I
but the final one must I
show final results. All pictures to
be taken from one spot.
Anyone is eligible to enter
This contest who is a citizen of Lib
BY or a member of the surrounding /
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-04-10
Modern Arts Club
Elects Officers

The Modern Arts Club met Tues
day evening, April 9th with the
President Jean Thompson and Sec
rotary Lois Brown presiding.
The following officers were cleo
ted for the new year: President,
Lois Brown; Vice-President, Jean
Croy; Secretary, Stella Reid; Treas
urer, Ethel Adkins.
The Club installation dinner will
be held at the Moose Hall in May.
Further plans will be made by the
committee in charge and there Will
be an advance ticket sale.
It was announced that there will
be an adult sewing course April
10th with Miss Mcintosh in charge.
The Club was asked for volunteers
to help with the Cancer Drive.
Gladyce Borgess. volunteered to
help.
The program was an interesting
and educational film on the freez-
ing and serving of fruit, vegetables
and meat The film was shown by
Mr.. Gillespie and Mr.. Partlow. Mr..
.Partlow then gave an interesting
talk on frozen food and explained
the advantages of quick freezing
He also talked on electrical APP
pliances.
A delicious lunch was served by
Inez Ratekin Chairman, Ada Flat
Ruth Crush, and Agnes HaffermaIi.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-04-10
Libby Hi-Woy Comm.
Holds Dinner Meet

Walter Neils, Chairman of the
Libby Chamber of Commerce High
way Committee. states that the COM
mittee will hold a meeting and din
ner at $50 p. M, April "a in the
school gym. The dinner will be
served at the Presbyterian Church.
AL Winkler, chairman Of the
State Highway Commission will be
present. Highway committees from
Troy and Boomers Ferry are ex-
peeted to be present, and a repre-
sentative of the Idaho. Highway
Commission has been invited. Rep
resentatives of the Public Roads Ad-
ministration and highway engineers
Of the Forest Service are also ex-
pected to attend.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-04-10
Reflect George
Wood Fire Chief

George Wood was reelected Fire
Chief at the annual fireman's cleo
ton held Thursday evening of last
week Ray Pival was reelected lst
assistant; Walter Kemp, I'd assis
tant; Loren Gompf, in charge Of
hose; Mac Petrusha, in charge OF
chemicals. Harold Chapel was
elected sec-treas.
Harold Miller, former sec. treas.
Did not choose to run" again, and
is retiring from this office which
he has held with the organization
COR q years. He has a record of
faithful and efficient service in
handling this important work for
the organization.
E. J. Driear, who also has served
for over Is years as president of
the Fireman's Relief Association, re-
fused to consider reelection last
week, thus closing a long period
as head of this organization. Harold
Miller was elected president of the
organization; Harold Chappell, secy,
and L. J. Brown, treasurer.
An exceptionally large crows
attended the Fireman's Ball whicA
was held last Saturday at the Moose
Hall Many tickets were purchased
by people who did not plan to at
tend but wish to support the fire
men, who receive no salary foS
their work Many others have
made cash donations, which l. ].
Brown, treasurer, says are con-
tinuing to come in this week. All
such thoughtfulness on the part of
Libby citizens means far more to
the men than the mere cash value
Oh the contributions, welcome IS
these are.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-04-10
EASTER SERVICES
WELL ATTENDED

The Easter Services at the First
Lutheran Church were very well
attended. An appreciative audience
enjoyed the singing of the chorus
from Handles Messiah, II Know
That My Redeemer Liveth," and the
singing of the twenty-third psalm
by the church choir. The two
songs by the girls chorus, Christ
The Lord Is Risen Again" and
Beautiful Savior" were also well
received. The singing of the song
20 Sacred Head Now Wounded" by
a mixed quartet, consisting of Ruth
Hansen, Helen Roberts, Gunnar
Larson, and Archie Minde pleased
the audience. Much of the credit
for the good singing of these groups
goes to Miss Ruth Hanson who
directed each group.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-04-10

waiting piping and fittings, pres
ent reports indicating that this ma
terial will probably not be obtained
and installed until May or June.
Prospects now indicate that the new
peeling plant may be in operation
as soon as the treating plant
Melvin Knudson was introduced
as a member of the research depart
ment. Melvin discussed saw mill
waste and its use in the future. He
defined the waste as that part of
the logs that normal machinery can
not make use of, and stated ap-
proximately 500 of the timber
felled in the woods is listed as
waste. This includes tops, resin,
shavings, etc. The J. Neils
Company is interested in saving all
of the woods products possible, and
keeping its products in line with
modern production, so Knudson has
made an intensive study of the var
ious types of fibre-board and re-
lated products. He had many samp-
les from the large speciality mills,
and while the group inspected these
specimans, he discussed their com
position, use and possibilities from
a local production standpoint. Press
board was shown composed of 756
shavings and $50 saw dust, and
other specimans made entirely from
saw dust were passed around, as
well as one sample produced from
mill floor sweepings Melvin also
stated that this section has the best
larch poles in the country, and that
lodgepole pine and larch are now
becoming popular for this use.
Questions and answers completed
a very interesting and instructive
which doubtless win pro-
duce good results in 1947 through
greater safety and less accidents.
Guests Of the company included:
George ITCHY, secretary labor rela-
tons for Timber Products, Spokane;
Dexter Bright, Missoula, also in
labor relation department Of Tim
Der Products; Larry Bellows, man
ager of the Montana Light g. Power
Co. Troy; Jake Boteheck, retired
mill foreman: Ed Boyes, Libby
Agent for the Great Northern: Or.
]. IA. Cairns Of ST. Johns Lutheran
Hospital, and w. n. Idtteu Of The
Western News.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-04-10
Marble Tournoment
Will Be April IS

The third annual Libby Marble
Tournament begins play on April
IS Fifty-four boys and girls were
entered last year with more expec-
ted to enter this year.
The champion may be sent to
Great Falls to compete in the State
Marble Tournament. He also re-
ceives a gold medal. Five dollars
in prizes are again offered to the
first four places by Hal Hepner.
Any boy or girl who is not over
10 years Of age on May is is eli
gible to compete. Previous cham
pions were Billy Thomson in 1915
and Danny DeShazer in 1946.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-04-10
COLLARS AND JEWELL
ELECTED TO BOARD

Walter c. collars was reelected
as a trustee on the board of school
district No and Thomas Jewell
was elected to the Board at the
school election held last Saturday.
The men are elected to fill a three
year term.
A total of 3Os votes were cast,
collars receiving 274, Jewell 287,
and Mrs. Grace Davidson 81 There
were four ''write-in" votes. Mrs.
H. w. Redfield, MRS. Harry Moe
and Mrs, Joe Kujawa served as
election judges
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-04-10
Cancer Control
Drive Begins

Troy, April 9-Cancer Control
drive for Lincoln County this
month will be in the hands of the
Troy Woman's Club. They have
selected Mrs. Marion Zimmerman
as county chairman of the drive
and her appointment has been APP
proved by the state officers. Due to
unavoidable circumstances the Lin
coin County drive is late getting
under way. But with many willing
hands to assist it is hoped the work
will be completed according to
schedule. At present the chairman
has tentative plans to carry out
this work and even as you read
this your district may have its chair
man who has already gotten his or
her plans under way.
When one thinks of the great
number of people suffering from
cancer in our community each year
it is appalling and surely we are
anxious 70 do our part TO eliminate
this scourge. It is no respecter of
persons and with its deadly fangs
can strike fear and suffering into
the very hearts of humanity.
In Troy in very recent years an
infant of less than two years was
taken by this malignant disease.
Last autumn a little girl who was
her parents pride and JOY succumbed
with a cancer on her brain. She
was a lovable bright little girl in
July and August and in October
the little life had been snuffed out.
People of other ages were also VIC
Tins and today one of our number
lies on a hospital bed without hope
of recovery.
While all around us everywhere
we see the results of this wastrel
of human life yet science knows
relatively little about the cause and
cure. Here is where the money you
give or I give is put effectively to
work to combat the disease. Give
to the drive and help the cause
as generously as possible.
The District Chairman. Mrs. Dean
King, says:
April ushers in Cancer Control
month. l am sure everyone will be
interested in the new phase Of work
for which part of our gifts will go.
In the past the money has been
used for education and research,
and has accomplished much. We
are not afraid to talk about cancer /
any more than we are afraid to
mention tuberculosis. Each year
the research study brings our scien- I
fists nearer to the understanding OF
the cause of cancer, and the dis
covery of its cure.
Now we are ready to 60 a step
inaugurate a new SER
vice program in Montana. SO per .
cent of the funds raised will stay
in the state and will 60 to spread
knowledge and to help finance the I
service program.
This service program covers
to INDECENT and medically
INDECENT cancer patients. Funds are
available to hospital patients and
10 patients outside the hospital for
both diagnosis (including biopsy)
and treatment. All applications 7
for aid must come thru the pa
tents physician to the Executive
of the Division on forms
10 be provided each doctor in the
state. The Case-aid project will be
carried out in cooperation with the
State Department of Health, in the
same manner that the educational
program is developed in conjunction
with the State Department of Edu-
cation"
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-04-10
Cleanup Week
April 21-26

The annual city cleanup week
will be from April 81 to April 26th
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. 47-3t
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-04-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Sherman Noel ac-
companied Mr.. and Mrs. Dean Vinal
20 Missoula last Friday where the
Vinal's visited with friends and
relatives and Mr.. and Mrs. Noel
visited at the home Of their daugh-
ter and son-in-law, Bar. and Mrs
Melvin Heath. they returned home
Sunday evening. ~ .....
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-04-10
Harold GOmpf
Mayor Elect

Harold H. Gompf was elected
Mayor of the City of Libby at the
regular election last Monday. A total
vote of 257 ballots was cast. J. T..
Brindley had no filed opposition
for police magistrate, and Mrs
Mount also ran without opposition
for city treasurer. Bud Adkins and
Lloyd Midyett were elected alder
men in the LIST ward, Dick Butt
and John Ledum in the I'd ward;
Arlee Thompson and Thomas Rob
ertSon in the Sd ward. Butt had no
opposition and was in need Of a
running mate in the I'd ward. Nine
names were written in, receiving
from one to five votes, John Ledum
receiving five votes and the cleo
ton.
The new council will assume their
duties Tuesday evening, May 8. FoI-
lowing is break down on the vote
for candidates whose names were
filed for the election:
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-04-10

Mrs. A. z. Blackwell left yester-
day morning by bus for San Diego.
where she was called by the serious
illness Of her father, John A. Pint
Mrs. Blackwell was accompanied By
her son, Alvin Nichols who came
out Sunday from Bozeman where
he has been attending Montana
State College.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-04-10
HARPER ERDNGAN POST
VFW MEETS TONIGHT

Harper Erdn1an Post Of the Vet
Grams OF Foreign Wars viii hold
their regular meeting tonight Of
the Moose Hall starting at e:00 p.
m. New officers win be Installed
nd rewsslar hsaain&sa oarad Tor.
Members ne azesa y s pFp&
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-04-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Ted Kessel and
their two children, Claradell and
Teddy, drove to Spokane last
Thursday TO be present ct the fun
eyal OF Mrs. Kessefs grandmother,
who passed away unexpectedly last
week. They returned on Sunday
afternoon. ,--.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-04-10
NOTICE

The annual clinic for immune
cation against Diptheria and Whoop-
ing Cough and vaccination for
Smallpox will not be given by the
school in a clinic group this year.
However, these services are avail
able at my office in the st. Johns
Lutheran Hospital at any time on a
private basis.
NJ CAIRNS NJ D.
Evening star., 1947-02-20
County Court Weighs
Administrator Choice
In Gregg Estate Fight

Montgomery County Orphans
Court today considered appointment
of an administrator for the con-
tested estate of the late Wallace E.
Gregg, who willed his entire fortune,
variously estimated between $250,00o
and 100000, to his secretary.
Chief Judge Millward c. Taft, tod
John F. Lillard, executor of the
estate, and opposing counsel James
H.. Pugh and Joseph Malloy, after
the hearing at Rockville yesterday,
the court will render a decision
soon"
Philip L. Sykes, Baltimore attor-
ney, who represented both Mr.. Lii
lard, a Hyattsville attorney, and
Mrs. Elise Jones We,den, the secre-
tary, asked the court to name them
as administrators.
Mr.. Pugh and Mr.. Malloy, chal-
longing the right of either Mr.. Will
lard or Mrs. Welden to act as
administrators pending litigation,
requested the court to appoint Mrs.
Bessie Ghiselli as administrative.
Mr.. Pugh said Mrs. Brillena M
Swanson, 96-year- -old aunt of Mr..
Gregg, had requested appointment
of Mrs. Ghiselli, who is'her daugh-
ter, as administrative.
According to her attorneys, Mrs.
Swanson is the nearest surviving
next-of- kin of Mr.. Gregg.
It was stated Mr.. Gregg's resi-
dence, at 5000 Western avenue,
Chevy Chase, said to be worth
$4,000 is the only property of the
deceased in Montgomery county. Mr..
Lil.ard said Mr.. Gregg had real
estate holdings in washington at 10
different locations, and that his cash
is in the Riggs Bank of Washington.
The attorneys contesting the will
maintain the document is IAN un-
natural deliverance of his property" /"
and that Mrs Welden employed
undue influence" in causing the
will to be prepared.
Mrs. Welden declared under cross
examination she "did not know def
initely' if there was will until two
days before Mr.. Gregg's death.
Mr.. Gregg, retired Washington
dairy owner, died January rs, 1947.
at Suburban Hospital, Bethesda
The will was dated in March, 1912.
A saleswoman in Australia has
reported that Australian men shy
at perfume.
Evening star., 1947-02-20
Hearst Radio Wins Round
lin License Renewal Fiqhf

Hearst Radio, Inc, yesterday won
a round in it's District Court suit to
require the Federal Communications
Commission to consider the corpora
tion's request for renewal of its
license to operate Station WBAL in
Baltimore without reference to the
FEC "Blue Book"
Justice T. Alan Goldsborough
issued preliminary injunction
which prevents the FEC from taking
adverse action pending trial of the
suit brought by the corporation.
At the same time, Justice Colds
borough ordered the case advanced
for trial for some time in the neal
future.
The suit, which was filed last
Saturday, claims the Blue Book,
otherwise known as an FEC report
entitled Public Service Respon.
sibility of Broadcast Licenses" con-
Evening star., 1947-02-20

Oscar Winn. that the charges were
dismissed and added: "You may
institute a suit in civil justice
court if you see fit."
The attorney general ruled there
was nothing in Virginia law making
failure to pay cab fare a criminal
offense.
Evening star., 1947-02-20
Virginia Ruling Causes
Dismissal of Fare Case
By The Associated Press

RICHMOND, Va, Feb. 20-The
first case under a recent opinion of
the attorney general came up
yesterday and Police Justice Carle-
ton E. Jewett dismissed Bernard E.
Jones, 81, on charge of not paying
a $3.50 taxi fare.
Justice JeWett told the taxi driver.
Evening star., 1947-02-20

tains statements which are prejudi-
cial to the station. WBAL now is
being operated under a temporary
authorization, it was said by counsel.
Evening star., 1947-04-15
Gen. Gruenther Discusses
TWo-foId Soviet Purpose

The two-fold purpose of Russia is
to build up her own military ma
chine and to weaken those nations
not in her orbit, Maj. Gen. Alfred
M. Gruenther, deputy commandant
OF the National War College, told
members of the Washington Build
ing Congress yesterday.
Gen. Gruenther said he and other
American commanders were very
friendly with Russian leaders in
Austria and elsewhere after the war
ended, but no amount of friendship
on our part ever changed the ideo-
logy OF the Russians in any way"
He said the present stand taken
by Henry Wallace is sad" because
it gives other nations the impression
the United States has no firm for
eign policy.
"Firmness," he said, makes a
great impression on the Russians. /"
The failure of the United States
to have political as well as military
objectives in the past war is respon-
sible partly for the present difficulty
in international affairs, Gen. Gruen-
ther stated. j.
One purpose of the war college is
to help develop political objectives
in event of another war, he added.
There are 100 students at the col
lege-3o each from Army, Navy and
AAF and 10 from the State Depart
ment.
A. W. Lee, president of the con-
gress, conducted the meeting in the
Mayfiower Hotel.
Evening star., 1947-04-15
West End Group Opposes
Fort Drive Burden Now

The West End Citizens Associa-
ton today was on record as being
opposed to any immediate ex-
penditure" Of District funds for de-
velopment Of the Fort Drive plan
for an artificial highway system
fripging the city.
A resolution adopted last night
declared that, while the proposed
drive is desirable, the cost would
place too heavy burden on local
Government finances.
There are more immediate needs
such as improvement of recreation
facilities" declared Walter F. Was
son, association president.
mot long ago q group of boys
who were playing ball in my block
came to me and offered me S. to
cover the cost Of any windows they
might break during their game,
That Is . pathetic situation"
The association met In No. 8 police
precinct station.
Evening star., 1947-04-15
Firearms Bill Indorsed
By Forest Hills Group

Endorsement of the firearms bill to
give police the right to arrest and
search persons they suspect of carry
ing deadly weapons was voted by the
Forest Hill Citizens Association last
night.
The bill, which passed the House
yesterday, was criticized by some
members of the association because
of the wider powers it would give to
police. The majority, however
agreed that it is necessary to pre-
vent crime here.
A motion asking additional police
|patroling in Washington residential
areas after dark was passed by the
group. Members of the association
declared the Forest Hills section had
little crime compared to other parts
OF the city, but that additional police
there would maintain the areas
good record.
A committee was appointed to in
vestigate the police situation in the
neighborhood. Members are Mrs.
Leslie Wright, Joseph A. Kaufman
and George T. Bowman, president of
the association.
The group reiterated its opposition
to present plans to carry the Fort
drive to within feet of the Ben
Murch School grounds.
Support of the cleanup drive
soon to be held here was pledged by
the association.
The meeting was held in the Ben
Burch School.