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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-03-06
Sc0uting

| scouting
On Friday evening the Moose
! Lodge entertained the Cub Scouts
and their parents. Primarily the
occasion was for the presentation
of the charter for the incoming
year, but there were many boys
who received badges at this time
also. The chief objective of cub
bling is to draw the parents and
children together in interesting and
pleasant occupation that has educa-
tional value as we'll This has been
of considerable value to families and
helped many young boys over the
period of waiting till he is old
enough to be a Scout.
Compton, Kalispell District Elk
ecutive Of Boy Scouts of America
was present to make the awards
which were accepted by the par
ents on behalf of the Clubs and
then pinned on their Scout shirts.
Following is the list of awards:
Den 3:-Newly formed to accomo-
date boys who go out on the bus,
in charge of Denmother Mrs. James
Savage with Forrest Gilchrist as
Den Chief Boys initiated and re-
ceiving Bob cat badges were: Larry
Perry Jack Frazier, Forest Movers.
James Fisher, Gladstone Caronav.
and Robert Pattie.
Den Mrs. Glen Maddox Den
mother Bob Laffoon, Den chief,
frankie Cummings, Lion Badge and
Gold Star, Bobbie Maddox, Bobby
Bower, Larry Laffoon, Laten Laf-
foon and Billy Molyneaux received
Bob cat pins.
Den S:-Mrs. Westover, Den
mother, Herb Coffman Den chief.
and Billie Basham, assistant Den
chief; Alan Hodges graduated with
three years service and his Weblos
Badge with gold arrow; Kenneth
French, Lion badge and gold ar
row; Donald Johnston, Lion badge;
Wayne Cooley, Wayne Wallace,
Larry Chimenti, Wolf badge and
gold arrow each; Bobby Westover,
Bear badge with gold arrow; Gene
Lyle, Bob Cat pin.
The Cubs had an exhibit of ar
ticles of handicraft that they had
worked on this year. Games were
played and the hosts served ice
cream and cake.
There are sponsors AND spon-
sors. From this evening and others
1t IS apparent that they Boy Scouts
are luck to be chosen by this at
Rustic group
The boys know this and all Joined |
in giving three lusty Cub cheers
for the Moose.
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gehOOI News Items

School News Items
The Troy Junior High basketball
team took part in tournament at
Whitefish Feb. 18th and March lst.
THE team lost its first game to
gomers by a score of % to IA, but
came hack the next day to take
4 close decision from Libby by
score of 81 to 20. Saturday even
ing they lost to Columbia FAILS
1921. Those making the trip were
Gene Cohenour, Robert Taylor. Mel
win Smith, Keith Jensen Jack Min
neman. Robert Peterson, Walter
Pearson, Howard Hurd, and Coach
Raymond Jensen.
Achievement Test Given
Stanford Achievement tests were
given to all grade pupils in the Troy
school last month and the work OF
grading the papers and graphing
the individual scores has been COM
Melted. Ten tests were given TO
the pupils in grades four to eight
and five in grades two and three,
and they cover the major fields
of learning taught in these grades.
Scores on the tests have been stand
ardlzed on a nationwide basis, max
ing it possible to measure each
pupils mark as compared with the
average mark made by thousands
of other pupils in the same grade
Pupils who ranked high on the
tests are as follows: Grade 8-Joan
Waychoff, 80; Billy Doyle, 70; jan
iel Wallace, 76; David Robine, rs;
Mildred McElroy, 70; Walter Pear
son, 70. The standard average score
for grade 85 is SO.
Grade Fern Thomas, 80; Don
ma Pattie, SO; Luella Kovar, So;
Donld Grippe. So; Myrna Basham,
SO: Lois Carr, 81. Standard average
score for grade rs is "a.
Grade 6-Donald Johnston, 49,;
Allan Hodges, So; Rhea Dolan, g.;
Jack Arensmeyer, So; Billy Lensing,
81. Standard average for 6.5 is 3D.
Grade 5-Bobby Westover, So;
Joey Collagon, 81; Gail Sloan, 60;
Larry Chimenti, go; Gerald Grippe,
So; Barbara, Ellis, So; Ruby Cara
way, 81; Sylvia Hodges, Sc. Standard
average score for grade SIS is 81.
Grade 4-Robert Bowers, 81;
Wayne Wallace, 81; Robert Laird,
81; Leona Baeth. 81; Walter Steph-
enson, so. Standard average score
for grade AS is 43.
Grade 3-Evelyn Peterson, a.;
Jacqueline Thomas, As; James Cob
enour, 40; Johnna Ole, 40; Johnny
Gutierrez, 38; Jack Frazier, 81
Patricia Cassidy, 35. Standard av-
erage score for grade 35 is 81.
Grade 2-Judy French, o.; Ar
della Smith, 25 Standard average
score for grade two is 10.
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Troy Red Cross Lays
Plans for Canpaign

On Monday night at the city hall
the executive committee met with
the officers of the chapter and dis
cussed the Troy branch's part in
the nationwide effort to maintain
the peacetime status of the Red
Cross. Harry Ford is chairman of
the drive. It was decided that this
year there would be no house to
house canvas, but that parties wish
ing to renew their membership or
make further contributions would
call at the city hall where either
Mrs. Mason or Mr.. Ford would re-
'ceive them. Mrs. Cobbledick at
the Drug Store is also authorized
to receive membership fees or con-
tributions. Any wishing to mail
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TROY NEWS

that the elements are struggling for
supremacy with the result that for
the first few days of March we
have experienced a greater variety
of weather than generally. A warm
sunny day, ushered in the month,
then followed biting cold, carrying
"a chill no coat however stout, of
homespun stuff could quite shut
out" Snow was next on the pro-
gram, this giving way to rain, then
snow again, and on March 4th old
Troy found herself blanketed with
approximately six inches Of new
snow. Such was the scene upon
which a glorious sun shone. Many
are asking did March come in like
a lion; will it 60 out like the pro-
verbal lamb?"
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PinochIe Club

The Pinochle Club held regularly
in the afternoon was postponed till
Thursday evening Mrs. Leo Rub
Ter entertained. This meeting was
a dual purpose meeting for it also
was a surprise on Mrs. Bob Rubber
whose birthday it was. A little
novelty was introduced in the man
ner in which the prizes were given,
and each guest was a winner. A
TERED birthday cake was served
with the refreshments, and a won
derful evening was much enjoyed
Congratulations to Mrs. Bob Rub
Ter who is a comparative newcomer
to our town.
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WOman'S Society of
Christian Service

In the church parlors the Woman's
Society of Christian Service held a
public luncheon on Thursday. This
was well patronized. The regular
meeting followed with the presi-
dent, Mrs. Sagen in the chair. Little
new business except that pertinent
to church affairs was taken up. Rev.
Mr. Stearns led the devotionals.
Mrs. Stearns read a paper on racial
prejudice as it affects the Negro.
The next meeting will be held
March Is.
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TROY CALENDAR OF EVENTS
TROY CLUBS, LODGES AND
ORGANIZATIONS

Troy Development Association
meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday of
each month in Moose Hail.
Chairman, Ford Grippe; V. Chair
man, Joseph r. Devich; Secre-
tary, J. B. Farris; Treasurer, Jack
Brown.
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Rummage sale 10 be- HeId

The Troy Woman's Society is
planning to hold a Rummage Sale,
Bazaar, and Food Sale in the
Methodist Church Parlors on March
29th. They are anxious to obtain
as much clothing as possible. es-
Jim Costich returned Wednesday
from several weeks vacation visiting
friends and relatives in Washington
pecially that which is practical for
summer wear.
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Mrs. Thomas HOnOrs
Husbands Birthday

A birthday anniversary party
honoring Bert Thomas was held at
his home when Mrs. Thomas enter
tanned several friends on Saturday
evening at card party. High score
for the women went to Mrs. Roy
Afaness while Jack Sagen won the
honors for the men, A delicious
lunch was served.
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subscriptions may send them to
Mrs. Walter Morrison. This year
we are not asked for as large
quota as during war time and the
officers feel that by making it pos
sible to attend to this matter in the
business district of the town it will
facilitate matters for all concerned.
Will you cooperate and leave your
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red Cross donations with any of the
above mentioned!
Here and There
Clark Hubbard. visited at his home
over the weekend. When he re-
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turned he was accompanied by his
wife and children as far as the
E. M. Snyder ranch at Bull River
where they will remain till Friday
Mr.. and Mrs. Eddie Walden. and
Continued on page nine
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Troy Woman's Club

At the last meeting Troy Woman's
Club decided to hold a card party
on Friday, March 7th in the Moose
Hall. Refreshments will be served.
This is the first money raising de-
vice the women have had this year
and they hope the public will
patronize it. The time is March
7th at 7:30 p. m.
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Junior Woman's Club-Pres.,
Evelyn Bissell; Secretary, Doro-
thy Landon. Meetings LIST and 3rd
Wednesdays of each month.
In case of changes in officers,
or errors in listings, proper Of
ficials should notify The West
ern News of Same.
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Harlem Team Unable to Come

Harlem Team Unable to Come
A record breaRinR house was dis
appointed Sunday night when word
was received that the colored basket
ball team had met with an accident
and while none was injured it would
be impossible to play in Troy
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-03-06

. Ladies' Aux. to John E. Free
man Post, v. F. w. No. 5514
meets on the End and 4th Tues
day of each month. Mrs. VIM.
Purcell, acting president; Doris
Mcdonald, sec'y; Faye Jones,
Treas.
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st. Patrick's Dance

A benefit dance sponsored by the
Catholic Ladies Guild will be held
in the gym on Saturday, March is.
It will begin at $3.50 and the SER
vices of the Libby Orchestra have
been secured.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-03-06

"John E. Freeman Post No. 5514
V. F. w. meets LIST Thursday of
month, 800 p. m, Moose Hall.
Eddie Cady, Pres; Doris Nc
Donald, Sec'y; Faye Jones, Treas.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-03-06

Troy Boy Scouts meet each
Wednesday in School Bldg. Scout
Master, Hadley Sullivan; Cub
master, Walter Morrison. Cub
Pack meets weekly, Master Nor
rison. Pack No. / meets Tues
days after school, Mrs. Robert
Westover, den mother; Pack No.
2 meets Thursdays after school,
Mrs. Glenn Maddox, den mother;
Den No. 3 meets Friday at 2:15,
Mrs. James Savage den mother.
Troy Girl Scouts meet Fridays
at 3:15 p. m. Leaders Mrs. Har-
old Nelson and Mrs. Roy Sales.
Troy Woman's Club meets LIST
and 3rd Tuesdays of month. Pres.
Mrs. Maurice Nelson; Secretary,
Mrs. J. B. Farris.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-03-06

A. F. & A. M, Troy Lodge No.
1875 meets End and 4th Tuesdays
of month at the Masonic Temple.
w. M, Maurice Nelson; Sec'y,
Frank Frye.
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To Our
Water Heater
Customers

On January "a, 1916 the Mon
tana Utility Commission APP
proved the Ell schedule for
Water heating and which is
intended to replace the ex-
isting Flat Rate water heating
schedule and was to have
been discontinued September
LIST, 1916. However we have
not insisted or complied with
the new schedule until the
present time; we are now
compelled to make this change
to Metered service and the
hew Ell schedule. Your pres
ent heater and tank may be
used and should have a Their
mostat for control and econ
omy. We will be pleased to
offer assistance or suggestions.
Entrance Service where neces-
sary will be made on all chan
ges to comply with the Ma
tional Electric Safety Code,
and regulations for Utilities,
as approved by the State Com
mission. What ever changes
that may be required will be
made at the time of the ser
vice change. A copy Of the
State Regulations for service
installations and metering is
available at our office for
Your inspection 49,.
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Cabinet Grange meets End and
4th Saturdays of each month.
Master, Dorothy Perkins; Sec'y,
Mrs. Sig Anderson.
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me WeatheF

March, so say some historians,
was named for the god of war,
Mars. This l947 verifies the fact
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-03-06

Troy o. E. S. meets End and
4th Wednesdays of month. Worthy
Matron. Lorraine Brown, Sec
rotary, Edith Mason.
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Episcopal Guild meets End and
4th Fridays at homes. Mrs. J.. B.
Farris, Pres; Mrs. Perry Wilson,
Vice-Pres.; Mrs. Thomas Smith,
Treas. Phone 62F4.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-03-06

Troy churches:-Holy Trinity
Episcopal, Methodist, st. Mary's
Catholic, Sevents Day Adventist,
Assembly Of God.
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The Moose Lodge meets LIST
and 3rd Mondays of the month
at the hall. Governor, Lester
Coffman; Secretary L. S. Dillon
Troy Volunteer Fire Dept.
Pres, r. M. Russell; Secretary,
r. R. Peterson; Fire Chief, VIM.
]. Dolan.
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The Friendly Club meets every
other Thursday. Mrs. Marge
Bennett, pres; Mrs. Wesley
Cooley, secretary.
" Dorcas Society meets LIST and
3rd Tuesdays. Mrs. Jack Reid
linger, Pres; Mrs. Edwin Grippe,
Secretary.
. w. S. c. S. meets alternating
Thursdays Mrs. John Sagen,
President; Mrs. Roger Kensler,
Secretary.
The Nome nugget., 1947-02-21
Skimping The Necessities
Anchorage Daily Times)

(AnchOrage Daily Times)
 TT IS EASY for those who somehow manage to live within their incomes to find fault with the government for not doing the It is little presumptuous also since the problems of the national budget not simply the problems of the family budget on large scale
 For one thing, few family budgets would exclude any of the necessities of life But the planners of govern expenditure often faced with the choice of do- ing Sometimes they take it. in point is that of our postwar operation of transocean passenger ships recent article the subject reveals that the United States today has only ship the America, in the and-up class of liners Great Britain has 34 in this class and six luxury liners are nearing completion
 Meanwhile, our passenger ship construction has slow
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ALASKA SHIPPING

The probability of partial and indirect government subsidy for the next IS months in the opera ton of vessels in the Alaska trade received impetus this week through approval by the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee of the Jackson-Herter joint resolution authorizing the Maritime Commission to enter into contracts, charters and other ar engagements to supply such service until Juyl l, l948.
 Action by the House is expected the week of February IT.
 The contracts will allow govern ment-owned vessels under the control or jurisdiction of the Com mission to be qualified to supply such service" including charter hire at nominal rate, with neces- sary marine insurance to be pro- vided by the Commission on ves- sells either made available by that agency'or on other ships to be op- erated in the Alaska trade.
 The resolution further provides that the operators will retain up to 10 per cent, before taxes, of op- cation receipts, and any amount in
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excess will be applied, first, to meet the insurance expenses of the Commission, with any balance to be applied as may be provided by the terms of the contracts However, the Commission will re- ceive no less than 75 per cent of that balance, as additional char hire.
 Senator Magnuson also plans to introduce a similar resolution for action by the Senate.
 The Maritime Commission will enter into contracts upon approv- al of the resolution by Congress.
 The House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee has also approved Chairman Bradley's res olution which provides for con- tinuation of government operation of vessels until July 1, 1947, seek ing to extend by four months the authority given the Maritime Com mission to operate ships until March l of this year.
 These legislative actions will in no way preclude hearings on any proposed tariffs which must be submitted to the Maritime Con- mission by the operators who may enter into the interim contracts
The Nome nugget., 1947-02-21
DISABILITY COMPENSATION ON THE ALASKA RAILROAD

Tn Interior Department has saken action looking toward in creasing the existing maximum of Sll6.66 per month which is per mitted under existing legislation for totally disabled employees who are entitled to benefits under the United States Employees Compen- sation Act.
 Following conferences with Col onel J. P. Johnson, General Man ager of The Alaska Railroad, Act ing Secretary of the Interior Gard ner has urged that remedial steps be taken to correct what he terms inadequate compensation"
 Such remedial steps, according to Administrator Miller of the Federal Security Agency, whose counsel has been sought, cannot be taken through administrative ac- tion but must be taken through legislative relief. The matter has been referred for report and rec concentrations concerning amend ments to the present rates.
 Delegate Bartlett heartily en- dorses any proposal which will en- large disability payments and will do all he can in support of any proposal advanced.
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provided in the resolution.
ALASKA DEFENSE

Declaring Alaska may be to- morrow's Pearl Harbor-with far more disastrous consequences" Congressman Robert Sikes of Flo rida spoke recently on the floor of the House urging strong defense installations in the Territory for the welfare of the whole nation.
 MT. Sikes is a member of the Armed Services Committee and was member of a sub b-committee of the former House Military Af- fairs Committee which inspected a number of Pacific military es- tablishments last summer, includ- ing Alaska.
 Stating that 5000 American air planes were delivered to the Rus Sians through Alaska to the east ern front, Congressman Sikes said, They can come back the same way. But let us consider tomor- rows war. l am not one of those who anticipates early conflict or who feels that another war is in evitable, but decry the habit of hiding our heads in the sand and refusing to admit its possibility or its consequences Alaska and the AleutianS offer sites as i'm portant as any in the world. There are powers which appreciate the importance of these sites. Appar- ently we are not one of these, for we are doing little or nothing tow ard their development. Yes: Alas ka is now one of the key points in Americas defense, a key point which is thinly held and easily isolated. Ii may be tomorroW's Pearl Harbor-With far more dis astrouS consequences"
 Declaring that the supply lines, such as Ladd Field, Fort Richard son and the Alaska Highway, are barely adequate for comparative ly light peacetime requirements" ,", MT. Sikes urged that a study be made of the possibilities of devel- oping facilities at Teller, stating his belief that there is located the best harbor on the entire Arctic Coast.
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George Washington

(AnOnymOuS)
 . IRRESPECTIVE of an individuals brackgrOund all courage is great.
 There is the glorously flaming courage of who in desperate moment risks his life to that of other; there is the indomitabe herosm of the invalid who smiles while being carried into the tiny, white walled where only he realizes that Deaths years of stalking approach their fnale there the icy courage of standing alone upon deck watching the last rescue boat pull away from his ships side
 The pulse beats faster and the blow to jingle in veins vision such of inspiring brav cry; in there to vbrate the buges stir ring blast of Charge And yet there is another order of heroism that is likewise great although it does not flash forth in feetng second but great just because it exacts toll of endurance and vital energy by day and by night for nterminable years
 Such ENDURING courage it was that made WASH INGTON great
 Recall his heartbreaking retreat New Jersey The British forces had left Boston and sailed New York, with the Colonial army following by land Then ensued that series of unsuccessful encounters about New York and Long Island with the result that Washington finally found himself riding at the head of an army in full retreat It winter Food and clothing supplies were inadequate Militia units began desertng by hun dreds; veterans refused to re-enlist the proud army had dwndled to pitiful handful of desparing men. Yet Washington carried on, admitting by look or word the agony that pierced his heart.
 But an even greater trial in store-Valley Forge His followers were living in wooden novels, sleeping on straw spread on the icy ground weak from hunger and exposure that whole days passed without guard mount because enough well men could not be mustered Smallpox broke out and added it's horrors the sick and dying lay unattended without blankets to them. Had Washington wavered and quit the glorious pages of our history might have been written. But like tower he stood forever fighting off defeat Great that he was, nothing could force him from his indom- able purpose.
 COURAGE, ENDURANCE, FAITH IN THE FU- TURE-THESE TOO, MUST BE THE ATTRIBUTES
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ed down almost to stop. Two new President liners are being fitted for Pacific service, and the George Wash ngton may be for passenger duty after one for the government Beyond that there is al most nothing.
 Construction has been stopped six of nine postwar
 liners authorized by Congress for sale or lease to Amer ican operators President Truman took this action on the advice of ReconverSiOn Director Steelman In addition he has ordered that further construction be under taken except commitment to sell This order is likely to frghten off good many operators since American Shipbulding costs far above those of British competitors
 also promises to good deal of business and lot of jobs We shall almost all passenger business for Eu rope going to foreign ships and we shall be in poor condition to compete other routes. This is no small oss for ship travel promises to be quite consid erable item in spite of the airpane.
 Further, this virtual sOppage of passenger ship con- struction, along with the drastic showdown in Navy construction, is going to shutdown number Of ship yards and put good many people out of work,
 There also security angles involved. Many Navy officers and shpbuders ee not without reason, that it is risky to diss pate Shpbudng skllls to such ex tent that research and engineering progress cease Like wise they believe that 1t would be we'll to have Der of fast liners which could be converted quickly to troop carriers in emergency.
 Permanent peace is not on tomorroWs horizon. Nel- ther, apparently, is pus-button It prudent meanwhile to keep all the nuclei of our complex na- tona defense system in working order capable both of progress and of expansion.
 That is quite order Add it to the problems of sti- ulatng business, efectng economics, promoting eff ciency reducing the national debt balancing the budget and lowering taxes and begin to get idea of budget ugglers job There dozen places at least where every dollar might be spent in todays govern ment as well as household budget.
 We householders can't offer too much helpful advice But since taxpayers, have the right to ask the maximum possible security and prosperity contingent with economy, might put forward the suggestion that the budgeeers do not exclude of the necessi ties of safe life in their admirable zeal for cutting penseS.