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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-02-27

Increase your savings by buying for
cash. The position of your coopera
tive is also strengthened. When
spring time work comes don't be
seriously hampered bv fuel and oil
shortages, place your coming needs
in reliable hands. Use Coop pro-
ducts. For better service and closer
cooperation try the able hands of
the manager of the Eureka Far
mers Union Exchange 36-tf
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-02-27
MARRIAGE LICENSES
ISSUED RECENTLY

February 81, Lloyd G. johnson
and Frances H Stanwood both OF
Occur d'Alene were married by Jus
tice of the Peace Fred II. Maurer;
February q, billiard W Simpson
and Elizabeth Janet Barnes both of
CranbroOk, B. c.; February 20, Geo.
Saylor and Lola Fay Nelson both
of Boomers Ferry; February "a,
Lloyd A Mayo and Cynthia J.
Perry both of Spokane; February
Is, Richard K Brinton and Kath-
ryn E Neils both of Libby.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-02-27

For Sale.-Story and Clark piano
In Al condition, $500 See Mrs.
T. W DOxtster 40-2c
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-02-27

Housekeeping cabins Trailers-
Mountain View Park Mr.. and Mrs.
J. " Post, Props. 35-13x
I VIII no longer be responsible for
debts incurred by anyone other than
myself F. ". Pierce. 39-3x
II you have a paint job to be done,
q or water color, drop a card to
John COnley. Box 262, Eureka,
Montana 4O-4c
Brick work Of all kinds, fireplaces
and chimneys. VIII arrange meet
ing upon communication John
Whitman, 336-2nd Avenue West.
Kziispe1l. Mont Union Work L.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-02-27

For Sale.-1935 Chevrolet lOz =
II #. stake bed, angle iron rack.
spare tire and chains, for sale rea-
sonable E. A. Lien, Troy, Mont
Al-2c
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-02-27

For Sale:-Wood Heatrola in good
condition, $500 lll2 Dakota Ave
TX
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-02-27

For Carpenters. cali n. S. Cutler,
I76-W; Roy Tiffany, 43-W-I. Local
2225-
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CLASSIFIED

Classified advertising running In
iris column Is charged for at the
rate Of 2e per word per issue with 2
minimum charge Of zoe for the ad.
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WANTED

Wanted to Rent-HOuse or Apart
ment Ross Hibbs. Inquire at The
Western News.
For Sale:-Single bed with mattress.
book stand, coffee table, In excel
lent condition Cabin No. new
Neils cabins on Highway No. a
Phone 223-M. Ic
A c. Blackeh left Monday for
Lima, Ohio, where he viii purchase
a new school bus from the Superior
Bus Corporation.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-02-27

Expert Cabinet making and car
penter work. Furniture and gun
repairing. The Fix-It Shop. Phone
176-W. 36-tf
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For Sale.-l937 Ford. new motor
five new tires. Call 73W3 or writ
Box 1853. u
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-02-27

For SaIe:-I935 Chevrolet, Ado.
sedan, 5 new tires, motor and boo 5
in fair condition, $3.50. Arthur Bar
Libby i
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-12-25
REGARDING SUPPORT OF THE
PROPOSED EXPERIMENT STA.

The Lincoln County Finance Com
mittee has reported that there is
some confusion as to how the pro-
posed Northwest Branch Agricul-
tural Experiment Station will be
supported after it is once established.
A few individuals have expressed
fear that it would increase their
taxes too much.
After the Station is once estab-
lished, money for its operation will
be appropriated by the State Legis-
lature. In other words, there will
be no more drives for funds. The
Northwest counties will not bear
the full burden of taxation for the
support of the Station; instead the
tax load will fall upon all of the
taxpayers in the State. The in
crease in the individuals tax would
be negligible
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-12-25
Libby Form Woman S
Club Meets Dec. II

The Libby Farm Woman's Club
was entertained in the home of Mrs.
Nell Slauson on December II, at
their annual Christmas party.
At 1890, 81 members found their
names on place cards in the form
lof Christmas wreath encirchng a
little booklet, which included the
menu and program. Before they
were seated, Ruth Sheldon asked
the blessing. The two long tables
were beautifully decorated and the
sumptuous dinner was thoroughly
enjoyed from the delicious turkey
and dressing to the ice cream and
cake. One cake represented a
Christmas tree and one was a birth
day cake for Dolly Bowen, whose
birthday happened to be on that
day.
The program for the afternoon
was prepared BY the entertaiube
Sally Courtrigfat, Ruth
Sheldon and Kappa Rice. Two
games were played, Wreath Ring
er" and Wrapped and Tied"
Mabel Vanderwood proved to be
the best tosser of cotton snowballs
in the first game and our club
twins. Evalyn Burrell and Mabel
Vanderwood, won duplicate prizes
in Wrapped and Tied" Nell Slau--
son and Dorothy Slauson sang a
duet, Songs of Praise the Angels
Sang" and Ruth Vanderwood sang
white Christmas" with Nell Slau-
son accompanying her on the piano.
THE Legend of the Poinsettia" was
read by Julia Beebe and 'Mistletoe
Myth of Scandinavia" was read by
Sally COPYRIGHT "Her Christmas
Gift" a one-act play, was the last
item on the program. Those taking
part in the play were Marie Beas-
ley, Sally COPYRIGHT, Iona Nc
Callum and Helen Grambauer, with
Nell Slauson furnishing music on
the piano.
Gifts. which had been piled high
under the Christmas tree, were dis
tributed and duly admired. Pic
lures were taken of the entire
group, as is the custom at the annual
Christmas parties
! The party broke up about SOC
o'clock, the ladies being reluctant
to leave such a delightful scene
All voted Mrs. Slauson most
( gracious hostess.
The January club meeting will
be in the home of Mrs. Violet Madi-
son, Ruth Sheldon co-hostess.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-12-25
W. o. t. M. CHRISTMAS PARTY

S. R. Cole presided over the reg
ular meeting of the w o. T. M.
last Thursday, December 10, at the
Moose Hall, with good crowd in
attendance. A short business ses-
sion was held. Reports on the ban
ouet and fancy work were read and
accepted. The Christmas program
was discussed and it was decided to
ioin the L. o. o. NJ. with the pro-
gram again this year. The auditing
committee appointed were co-work-
ers Mona Parker, Alice Preston and
Babe Warner. Christmas greetings
were sent to all our out-of-town
members.
The rest of the evening was en-
joyed with a bingo game, our an
nual Christmas party and exchange
of gifts. This was followed with
big pot luck lunch.
Next meeting will be January /.
Pub Comm.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-12-25
MoriIyn Johnson
Hos Bod Fright

Marilyn Johnson, daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Walter Johnson escaped
serious injury, but had a bad scare,
last week while playing at the
school grounds.
Marilyn was attacked by two
large dogs while she was performing
on the giant strides, the dogs pulling
her down and dragging her until
she was caught on tree. The
youngster called for help several
times, the dogs chewing on her and
tearing her clothing badly in the
meantime. Mr.. Dexter was at
tracted by her call for help and
succeeded in driving the dogs away.
Several bites on her legs and
lower body and torn clothing was
the result of the ordeal, heavy
clothing being credited with saving
her from more serious injury.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-12-25
Sigurd Anderson
Come to America
From Old Country

Sigurd Andersen was born in
Egersund, Norway, February Is,
1899, and died at his home in Troy
on December IS, 1947.
He was one of ten children, five
of them still living in Norway His
father and mother in Norway and
2 brothers in this country preceded
him in death.
He came to America in 1914 and
made his home with his. brother,
Torkel Andersen at CooperAoyYn,
North Dakota. During the depT Z
sion in Dakota, he came to Montafh
to work in the mines. He was so
impressed by the mountains that he
decided this was where he wanted
to live.
On September 20, 1884, he was
married to Eva A. Brown in Coop
erstown and they come to Troy on
October !, 1884, The next day, they
bought the land where they built
their home and have since lived.
He was very quiet person and
only wanted to live in peace.
He leaves to mourn his death. his
widow, Eva, at the home; three step
sons, Ben, Jack and jim Brown,
Troy; brother Torkel Andersen,
Cooperstown, North Dakota; sis
ter, Mrs. Lester Fogderud, Moor
head, Mimi; 8 brothers and 2 sisters
of Egersund, Norway.
Funeral services were held at the
Gompf Funeral Home on Wednes-
day, December ~, with the Rev. H.
&c. Hjortholm, pastor Of the First
Lutheran Church, officiating. Mr..
Andersen's favorite hymn, A Mighty
Fortress is My God was sung by
Mrs. Carl Knudson. Mrs. Theodore
Kessel and Mrs. H. c. Hjortholm. In
torment was in Libby cemetery.
PaIbearers were: Archie Pattie,
Clifford Thomas, James Sloan, Ed
ward Weidner, Henry Weidner,
Leon DeBorde.
Out-of town relatives here for the
funeral were Torkel Andersen,
Cooperstown, No. OAK, and Mrs.
Lester Fogderud, Moorhead, MINI.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-12-25
The RipIeys Extend
Seasons Greetings

After eight months absence from
Libby, we find our thoughts con-
tinually turn to Lincoln County,
where we made our home for ap-
proximately eight years, and while
there enjoyed associations and made
friends whom we could never, and
would never forget We enjoy our
new home but nothing can take the
place in our hearts occupied by the
memories of friends made during
that period from 1899 to 1947. That
place belongs to Libby and Lincoln
County
In order that we may not miss
any of our good friends whom we
wish to greet at this Holiday Sea-
son, we are taking this means of
wishing each and every one of you
right Merry Christmas, a Happy
New Year, and may 1913 and the
succeeding years, bring to each one
that which you wish for most and
will bring the greatest benefit to
you and to Lincoln County.
We would also, IN addition to
greeting our personal friends, extend
our Good Wishes to the Libby
Chamber of Commerce, the various
sportsmen's organizations with
which we worked and all the other
groups with which we affiliated or
came in contact--Merry Christmas
and Happy New Yearl
GEORGE RIPLEY AND WIFE
Arlee Montana.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-12-25
YuIe-tide Lights
Make Libby Bright
And Cheerful

One of the outstanding holiday
features newcomers to Libby have
noticed and commented on, is the
abundance Of decorated Christmas
trees to be seen on the streets dur
ing the holiday season. Most towns
and cities have a large per cent
of their homes decorated for this
festive season, but such extensive
outdoor decorating is not so COM
mon in towns of this size.
This year the decorations had
Just begun getting well under way
the first of the week. By that time
several houses In West Libby either
had decorated trees in their yards
or decorations over the doors and
windows. In all sections Of the
town gay holiday decorations were
found, and a large per cent of the
homes have beautifully trimmed
Christmas trees in the windows.
The largest privately owned tree
observed Monday evening was the
21-foot tree belonging to Mr.. and
Mrs. o. A. Anderson, SCI Louisiana.
In addition to the trees size, il is
tastefully ornamented with colored
lights The two business houses
noted down town, with elaborate
decorations were the Hargreaves
Store. with lights covering its front,
and L. ]. Browns Clack Service
station, which displays a fully trim
med tree above the driveway. All
the stores have attractive window
displays, carrying out the Christ
mas motif and suggesting the
tempting gift offerings within. Sew
eral strings of lights over the
streets add to the festive air of the
business section.
Maybe the largest number Of
decorated lawns and houses in any
one section will be found on Cali
fornia Avenue extending south from
10th street. Here residences on
both sides of the street for several
blocks have gone all out for at
tractive and UNIQUE Christmas lawn
and house displays and in driving
at night, it is especially interesting
to swing down this street where the
many decorations may be seen and
admired. The City's tree in front
of the CITY Hall was on last week
and is a beautiful sight.
A discordant note in the scene
is the work of some thief whose
tracks would indicate the one who
made them is an adult man. This
fellow has been about stealing bulbs
from the trees. 1t is not SO much
a matter of the pecuniary loss,
though Christmas lights cost plenty
these days, but the worst feature
from the standpoint of those who
are robbed. is the impossibility of
replacing the stolen lights.
Doubtless by the time this article
is printed there will be many more
decorated trees adjoining Libby
lawns, for much interest has been
shown in the contest which the
Libby Lions are sponsoring, award
ing prizes for the best decorated
homes and lawns
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-12-25
Gorden Club Meets
In Chopmon Home

The spacious new home of Mrs.
Harry Chapman was the scene of
= delightful Christmas party when
she entertained the members of the
Libby Garden Club Guests were
Mrs. Griep, Mrs. Westman, Mrs.
Hamor. Mrs. Fox, Mrs. Parker and
Aunt. Mrs. L. E. Andregg, Mrs. Tur-
ner, Mrs. DeRosia and Mrs. Stearns.
A short business session was held
before the program. Roll call was
answered by each member showing
an original Christmas tree orna-
ment. Several letters of interest
were read by the secretary, among
them being an individual note to
each member from Mrs. May Gompf
thanking them for the Round Robin
letter written to her at the Novem-
Der meeting Mrs. E. M. Slauson
held the lucky number for the sur
prise package.
Games were played around fire.
place where a cheerful fire was
burning. Members and guests were
delightfully."- entertained by Mr. Clay
Parker who showed beautifully
colored slides of pictures he had
taken in and around Libby.
When gifts were opened, the
secret pals" names for the year were
disclosed. Three guests joined the
Garden Club roll-Mrs. Fox, Mrs.
Hamor and Mrs. Parker.
The hostess, who was assisted by
Mrs. E. M. Slauson, served a most
delightful lunch.
The next meeting will be held at
the home of Mrs. Barkee January
20. Mrs. Elizabeth johnson will be
co-hostess.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-12-25
SHOWING OF SLIDES is
HIGHLIGHT OF STAG PARTY

Scenes in and around Libby werS
enjoyed by the Libby Lions at theii
stag party Saturday evening in the
City hall. Lion Earl Barkee showed
a number of slides belonging to Clay
Parker and himself which revealed
the splendor of scenery in this
vicinity.
A great deal of credit is extended
Paul Church, chairman of the en-
tertainment committee and those
who worked with him. The Dutch
lunch and refreshments were con-
sumed with the usual zeal that
guests at a stag party are generally
worthy of.
The next meeting of the Lions will
be January IL.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-12-25
Kootenoi Valley
Grange Program

The Kootenai Valley Grange held
their Christmas party and program
in the Community Room at the
Court House on Sunday evening,
December 81.
The lecturer, Mrs. Kappa Rice,
had charge of the program, which
began by singing Christmas carols;
recitation, Carols" by Kenneth
Sheldon; solo, Christmas Candles,
Jeanice Slauson; recitation. Christ
mas JOY" Della Orsborn; quartette,
whispering Hope" and I'VE Three
Kings of Orient Are" by Kyle
Beebe, Art Sheldon, Floyd Bowen
and Fred Robertson; recitation "The
Eastern Star" by Lorraine Rice;
recitation IT'S Christmas" OAR
lene Orsborn, and a one-act play,
Her Christmas Gift" played by
Mrs. Patricia Slauson, Mrs. Sally
COPYRIGHT Mrs. Helen Grambauer,
and Mrs. Ruth Sheldon.
Christmas carols were sung by
the entire group, being interrupted
by the appearance Of jolly Old
Santa Claus, who led in singing
Jingle Bells"
Treats of oranges, popcorn balls
and nuts were distributed by
Santa's helpers to all children of
the Grange members and their
families.
The program ended by all join
ing hands and singing God Be
With You Till We Meet Again"
then turning to their neighbors and
wishing them Merry Christmas.
About fifty people attended this
party.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-12-25
sEEN TN THE LIBBY FLORAL

A trip to the Libby Floral during
the holiday season has been well
worth the time of any lover OF
flowers. The present stock, while
greatly depleted by the Christmas
trade, is still a pleasing sight with
lovely lilies, chrysanthemums, car
nations, African Violets and many
other beautiful flowers and foliage
plants.
The office has been attractively
redone in knotty pine by the ow-
ners, Mr.. and Mrs. E. D. Winfrey
and with large bouquets of poin-
settas and other Christmas flow
ers, is beautiful and has distinctive
Christmas air.
The first of the week a beauti-
full stock of mammoth NUNS, roses
in white, red and pink; and both
orchids and baby orchids were ir
stock to delight the flower fancier
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-12-25
A. D. Morton Opens
Shop on California

The opening of a new Body Re
pairing and Refinishing shop on
10th and California has been an
nounced by the proprietor, A. D.
Morton, this week Mr. Morton.
who will operate the shop, has had
nearly 90 years experience in this
line, several years of which have
been spent in the shops Of Brock
Libby Motors and Jaqueth and
Charnholm.
The shop, which is one block
south OF Highway No. 2, is COM
pleteIy equipped for painting, glass
work and complete upholstery in
addition to the regular body work.
Mr.. and Mrs Morton are well
known in Libby having resided here
the past nine years, and will receive
the best of wishes for success in
their new venture
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-12-25
FIRST LUTHERAN SIR. LADIES'
AID HOLD CHRISTMAS MEET

The Senior Ladies' Aid Of the
First Lutheran Church had their
Christmas meeting at the church
last Thursday afternoon. The re-
freshments were potluck but they
were delicious. Many Norwegian
delicacies were brought. The pro-
gram was dispensed with to give
time for the annual business meet
ing. The following officers for l94S
were elected, president, Mrs. John
Knudson, vice-president, Mrs. John
Minde; secretary, Mrs. John Solemi
treasurer, Mrs. Hans Westman. The
reports for the year 1947 indicated
a very successful year.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-12-25
Bob Lyons Cutters
Injuries Monday
In The Woods

Bob Lyons was seriously injured
Monday while he and his partner
Woodie Bowen, were saving logs
for the J. Neils company at War
land
A nearby log which was not rest
ing securely on the ground toppled
over striking Lyons, causing con-
cussion, a broken jaw, and a
fractured leg. He was taken 30
the Libby hospital where il has
not been determined just how SER
iously he has been hurt.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Lyons az
Seattle came to Libby Immediately
upon being notified of the accident
to their son.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-12-25
CONTATA DRAWS
GOOD CROWD

The Christmas Cantata held at
the Methodist church Sunday NOR
ming featured the choir Mrs. Oliver
Phillips as director and Mrs. Glea-
son Pitcher at the piano.
Solos were sung by Mrs. Oliver
Phillips, Mrs. VIM. c. Stearns, Mrs
"A. q. Blackwell, Mrs. Emmons
Hampton, Miss Carol Johnson and
Gleason Pitcher.
A aa0d amsdieazae enjoyed the pro.
duction VERY much..
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-12-25
CARn OF THANKS

We wish to thank the many
friends who have been so kind and
thoughtful during the long illness
and since the death of our beloved
husband and father. Your kind acts
and sympathy are a source Of COM
fort to us. We would also thank
those who contributed mass offer
ings and floral offerings. Among
others we wish to thank Austin
Reedy Post 81 of the American Leg
ion and the Order of the Moose.
Mrs. Vernon Crotteau and
family
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Roberts
and family.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-12-25


AL Hennessey came over from
Coram during the weekend, ex-
pecting to spend sometime here.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Oriear Of
Kalispell and her parents, Mr.. and
MRS. Grover of the DakC tas visited
with Mr.. Driear's parents, MI. and
Mrs. Ed Driear, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Anderson are
spending the holidays at her home
in Sidney
Miss Germaine Schlumm is home
from Holy Names College, Spo-
kane, spending the holidays with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Bernhard
Schlumm.
Miss Octabec, school principal,
left for her home in st. Ignatius
on Saturday TO spend the holidays.
Mrs. Yarlett left Wednesday or
last week for Georgia where she
will attend the wedding of her son.
AL Lovick returned last Thursday
from Spokane where he had been
managing the selling of Christmas
trees.
Joe Boberg of Harvard, Ill. is
spending the holidays with his par-
ents Mr.. and Mrs B. H. Bobergs
at Ural, and with other relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Douglas F. Stick
ney are here from Portland for the
holidays
Mr.. and Mrs. Melvin Paulson left
on Friday for Phoenix, Ariz., where
they will spend the holidays with
their son, Kenneth, and wife.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. w. Atchley of
Spokane are spending Christmas
with his sister and husband, Mr..
and Mrs. p " Kitley.
Miss Marianne Strong is home
from Spokane to spend the holidays
with her aunt, Mrs. Leo S. WEIGH
Word received from Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry A. Hough, who are now at
Fort Jones, Calf, where Mr.. Hough
is in a drug store. They like Fort
II Jones. among other reasons, for the
similarity to Libby of its location.
A Holiday greeting from the Houghs
appears in this issue.
Miss Arlene Barr, who is at
tending Northwest Bible Institute
at Seattle, arrived last Saturday to
spend the Holidays at the home Of
sHMr. and Mrs. John Thede. Mrs.
fThede is Miss Bars mother Miss
Lorraine Parker, who is also at
tending the Institute and is Miss
Barr's roomate, is expected home
today.
Miss Betty Pat Switzer, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Switxer,
Jr., and her mother returned from
SPOKANE last Saturday where Betty
Pat UNI arwent another operation
on her st. Patrick's hospital.
This is the second operation the
little lady has had within the past
year in an effort to clear up am
infection.
Miss Carolyn Rice, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. David Rice has re-
turned from the Shriner's hospital
Spokane, where she has been re-
ceiving treatment for an infected
foot.
Bob JaQueth returned Sunday
from bEisg6ula, where he is q sbph0.
more at Montana State Universiey,
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-12-25
X. v. T. A. ENJOYS THEIR
CHRISTMAS PARTY

Members OF the n. V. T. A. en-
joyed a Christmas tree and party
in the Home Ec room last week.
Entertainment was furnished by
Miss Carol johnson and Miss Ruth
Hanson who sang two numbers and
Dean Vinal who played two selec-
tions.