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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-04-24
Troy WOman's Club

Troy Woman's Club met at the
home of Mrs. Charles Budina with
Mrs. Schotz assistant hostess. Some
of the ladies from town had quite
difficult time reaching there as
their car broke down. Responding
TO their S. o. S. Mr.. Budina came
into town for them and from there
on the hospitality of the hostesses
amply repaid them for any diff
ficulty encountered. The business
part of the meeting included dis
cussion Of the cancer control move
ment in the town. The local chair
man Mrs. joy was called out of
town so Mrs. Zimmerman was OBJ
liged to make other arrangements.
The Boy Scouts have agreed to can
vas the residential section under the
management of their leader, Had
ley Sullivan.
A tea honoring the High School
Seniors and their parents will be
given under the auspices of the
Woman's Club on Class night. 1t
has long been the custom of the
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SCHOOL NEWS

The last National Assemblies pro-
gram of the year will be held in
the High School Auditorium Mon
day evening, April 18th. The en-
tertsiner will be the Dutch humor-
ist Roeland Van Cavel.
Salaries
The Board of Trustees of School
District No. / has adopted a salary
schedule which follows closely the
recommendation of the Montana
Education Association, the main
difference being that the M. E. A.
schedule calls for annual raises over
q period of ten years while the
Troy schedule gives annual raises
for only five years. The schedule
provides for salaries based on ex-
perience and training as shown be-
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No credit for experience prior TO
1910 will be allowed, except that
veterans, who left teaching positions
to enter the service. will be allowed
up to five years of credit for teach
ing experience, including years i'm
mediately preceding 1910
The schedule may be increased in
certain cases for teachers with spec
ial qualifications or with additional
duties.
Poster Contest
A poster contest on the subject
of safety practices for pupils at
school and on the way to and from
school was held the second week
in April. Winners in the upper
grade division we're Frank Myers,
first; Florence Koch, second;' and
Diane Pluid, third In the lower
grade division the winners we're
Dixie Basham, first; Richard Sui
livan, second; and Velma Hurd,
third A cash award was given the
winners of first and second place
in each division, and the winners
of third place received blue ribbons,
Track Meet
The Lincoln County Grade Track
and Field Meet will be held in Troy
Saturday afternoon, May 10th.
Schools participating in the meet
are Libby, Eureka, and Troy. Con-
testants will be divided into A and
B groups, with boys weighing over
100 pounds in the A division and
up TO 100 pounds in the B division.
Ribbons will be awarded the win
ners of first, second. and third
places in each event and a trophy
will be awarded the winning
school.
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club to recognize the Senior class
in some especial way.
Mrs. BUdina and Mrs. Schotz con-
Quoted the program on this occasion
and gave a very descriptive and
entertaining review of the practical
work involved in maintaining an
American home from a structural
viewpoint In their work on their
homes they showed that one should
be discerning and select the best
picturesque setting for a home and
then make the most of it. Il was
very fine program and one much
enjoyed by those present
To round out the evening an
abundant and delicious lunch was
served buffet style.
Installation of officers was sched-
uled for this meeting. Only two
were present. Mrs. Joy Installed
Mrs. Walter Morrison, incoming
president and Mrs. John Sagen,
vice-president. To these and to the
outgoing officers carnation corsages
were presented.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-04-24

Hamil's theme song. Il mighta been
a Star, Coulda been a Star, but
heusekeepin's profession / SEE.
so she chose the better part and
busted and worked for the erratic
professor and his family.
An amusing, entertaining even
ing was spent In the Home &c.
room after the play some of the
mothers of the Junior class served
the cast, and all who assisted in
any way with the preparation of
the play as well as the director,
Mrs. Hanson and her husband, Miss
Norwood, Miss Breslawn, and MIR.
and Mrs. Hodges.
A large cake with Junior in
scribed on it furnished by Mrs.
Siebenforcher and Miss Verna, sand
witches, salad, and coffee, was IN
cluded on the menu The young
people enjoyed the evening very
much.
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TROY CALENDAR OF EVENTS
TROY CLUBS, LODGES AND
ORGANIZATIONS

Troy Development Association
meets lst 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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HAaFEIou az D988HkkAN
Mrs. Vera Emerson, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Kortee of this
town was married April fifth, to
Samuel Spring. Mrs. Emerson
spent a great part Of last winter
with her parents here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kortee have re-
Gently purchased the property ow-
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Mrs. Garrison Passed Away
Last week Mrs. Sherman Carl
son had the misfortune 10 fall and
besides severely iniuring her side.
she broke her arm in two places.
She was removed to the Libby hos
pital where little hope was enter
tanned for her recovery. She pas
sed away Sunday evening. Funeral
services will be in Libby ON We'd
pssday. She IS survived by her
husband at the home.
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Mrs. Ralph Mead Passed AWAY
Mrs. Ralph Mead who has been
III for some time passed away on
Sunday at a Spokane hospital. She
is survived by her husband, a son.
Billy Pearson, and two daughters.
Mrs. Russell Cauddle and Mrs. Bud
Toole, all living in Troy. Funeral
services and interment will be in
Libby
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ned by F. E. Benefited. II is adj
jacent to the Ed CASTOR home. The
Kortee's will take possession as soon
as Mr.. Benefited can move to his
ranch in Iron Creek which he plans
to improve.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-04-24

Jensen were IN charge. Bobby Laf
foon, Billie and Bobbie Basham anC
Alan Hodges were the Scouts at
tending
Cub Scouts
A bountiful weiner supper wa.
served the Cub Scouts and theil
dads on Friday evening. Nearly
twenty cubs with their dads anc
den mothers partook. There were
several guests. School House Lake
was the site chosen for the feast
Attend Dam Hearing
On Thursday morning an es.
timated fifteen persons from Troy
attended the hearing on the de-
veIopment of the Columbia River
and its tributaries. Among those
attending were: Senator D. F. Few
kes, Dr. Dixon, Mrs. Fred Perkins,
Mrs. Shields, Mr.. and Mrs. Archie
Pattie, Commissioner Hoisington,
Alan Goodgame, Smith Mcneil,
Mrs. Earl Redeye, Joe Devitch, Gus
Kentris, Anton Tetrude, Larry Bel
lows and Mrs. Cole .McDougal.
If there were Others who took
the trouble to 60 up we apologize
for not getting their names. There
were in the vicinity of $50 regis
tered attendants.
While our editor has promised
full coverage of the meeting there
are a few points that feel are
pertinent to Troy, and
while I was present l have quite
a collection of notes that would
give a fairly accurate concept of
the proposition should you like fur
ther information.
While Libby went on record as
dams on the Kootenai 100
per cent, Troy had three speakers,
Senator Fewkes who does not feel
that the resources of the Columbia
should be developed at the expense
Of Montana; Joe Devitch who said
he was for the dam for without
National Security money would be-
Of no help. and Larry Bellows,
Manager of the Montana Light and
Power Company who was anxious
to obtain information that would
TROY TWO ............ .... &C.,. 49, $1,000.
help his company determine how
far they were justified in carrying
ut the present plan of rebuilding
the Troy distribution system.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-04-24

Junior Class
Star Crazy starring all charac-
ters was presented by the Junior
Class in the auditorium on Friday
evening. To acquit themselves
as the the cast did requires much
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-04-24

Episcopal Guild meets End and
4th Fridays at homes. Mrs. ]. B.
Farris, Pres. Mrs. Perry Wilson,
Vice-Pres.; Mrs. Thomas Smith,
Sec'y-Treas. Phone 62F4.
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Jr. WOman's Club
Installs Officers

The Junior Womans Club in
stalled its new officers at a lovely
banquet at the Methodist Church
on April 18th The banquet table
was beautifully decorated with car
nations and daffodils. Mrs Roy
Maness acted as Mistress of cere-
monies for an original program she
had planned. The program con-
sisted of several songs and humOr-
Gus stunts. and toaSts on the even
ing's theme. "A Tree Grows in
Troy" The Tree" was a symbol
for the Jr Woman's Club Toasts
were given by Mrs Roger Kensler
on The Roots symbolizing the
root of the club and its former
president, Mrs. William Bissell
Mrs. Lester Coffman gave a toast
on The Trunk, symbolizing the
members Mrs Leonard Roth toas-
ted The Branch" the old officers;
and Mrs. Art Downey gave a toast
to The Leaves" the new officers.
AT the close of the banquet, the
following officers were installed for
the l947-48 club year, and were
presented . with flowers: President,
Mrs. Roger Kensler; vice-president,
Mrs. Harry Higgins; secretary, Mrs.
Leonard Roth; treasurer, Mrs. Vir-
gil Koistinen.
The retiring president, Mrs. Bis
sell, was presented a lovely gift
by the club in appreciation for her
work as club president.
Boy Scouts
On Saturday afternoon the Boy
Scouts enjoyed a hike with over
night camping at Bull Lake. They
pitched their tents in a wooded
area and enjoyed the time very
much. Ivan Hodges and Raymond
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-04-24

Troy Boy Scouts meet eacn
Wednesday in School Bldg. Scout
Master, Hadley Sullivan; Cub
master, Walter Morrison. Cub
Pack meets weekly, Master Nor
rison. Pack No. l 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 1st
and 3rd Tuesdays of month. Pres
Mrs. Maurice Nelson; Secretary,
Mrs. J. B. Farris.
Episcopal Guild meets End and
4th Fridays at homes. Mrs. J. B.
Farris, Pres; Mrs. Perry Wilson,
Vice-Pres.; Mrs. Thomas Smith,
Sec'y-Treas. Phone 62F4.
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.
: Troy Churches:-Holy Trinity
Methodist, ST. Mary's
Catholic, Sevents Day Adventist,
of God.
Cabinet Grange meets End and
ath Saturdays of each month.
Dorothy Perkins; See'y,
Mrs. Sig Anderson.
Junior WomRn's Club-Pres.,
Evelyn Bissell; Secretary, Bore
ny Landon- Meetings fss and srd
Wednesdays of each mSn1h.
In case of changes in officers,
" errors in nsttngs, proper Of
icials should aotf&y TAe West
I'm News Of Same.
John E. Freeman Post M. ,a81A
7. F. w. meets LIST THsNws of
month, 500 p. IN. ia Ahe oaaR
faA Frank Ersnch, : Gomxxaan-
Ter; Leo Starr. 0uartermaster;
lay Lindsey, Adiusant
Ladies' AUX. to John r. free
nan Post, V. F. w. No. 6S14
aeets on the and snd eth Tues
ay of each month. Ehzabeth
iurns, president; HELEN Llnaaey,
Alice C0ffman, treas
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. The Friendly Club meets every
other Thursday. Mrs. Marge
Bennett, pres; Mrs. Wesley
Cooley, secretary.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-04-24

Ladies' Aux. TO John T. Free
man Post, v. F. w. No. 6s14
meets on the and end eth Tues
day of each month. Ehzabeth
Burns, president; HELEN Llnaaey,
secretary; Alice Ccfman, treas
urer.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-04-24

A. F. & A. M, Troy Lodge No.
1875 meets End and 4th Tuesdays
of month at the Masonic Temple.
w. NJ, Maurice Nelson; Sec'y,
Frank Frye.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-04-24

Troy o. E. S. meets End and
4th Wednesdays of month. Worthy
Matron. Lorraine Brown, Sec
rotary, Edith Mason.
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TROY NEWS

Jensen were in charge. Bobby Laf-
foon, Billie and Bobbie Basham and
Alan Hodges were the Scouts at
tending.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-04-24

: Troy Churches:-Holy Trinity
Episcopal, Methodist, St. Mary's
Catholic, Sevents Day Adventist,
Assembly of God.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-04-24

: w. S. c. S. meets alternating
Thursdays Mrs. John Sagen,
President; Mrs. Roger Kensler,
Secretary.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-04-24

: Dorcas Society meets LIST and
Bird Tuesdays. Mrs. Jack Reid
linger, Pres; Mrs. Edwin Grippe,
Secretary.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-04-24

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.
j. Dolan.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-04-24

Troy Woman's Club meets 1st
and 3rd Tuesdays of month. Pres.
Mrs. Maurice Nelson; Secretary,
Mrs. J. B. Farris.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-04-24

. John E. Freeman Post M. a81A
v. F. w. meets LIST TfmRws of
month, 800 p. IN. ia Ahe casB
HaH. Frank Ersacla, GoxnxAaIa-
der; Leo Starr. 0uarteTmaster;
Ray Lindsey, Adiueant
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-04-24

Troy Girl Scouts meet Fridays
at 3:15 p. m. Leaders Mrs. Har-
old Nelson and Mrs. Roy Sales.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-05-02
Kiwanis Observe
Canada And u. S.
Good Will Week

The Pascagoula Kiwanis Club,
together with 1900 othert XII
wants Clubs in the United Stat
es, Canada, and Alaska, this week
celebrated United States Canada
Good VIII Week, sponsored an
nuallv by KiWanis International
and observed this year from
April q until NAV 3.
The theme was not followed
at Tuesdays meeting, however,
in order to allow DIR. Andrew
Hedmeg to speak in the inter
est of tie cancer campaign now
underway. DIR. Thomas f. Stout
presided at the meeting.
Trygve Lie, secretary general
of the United Nations, declared
this week the friendship of the
United States and Canada ''serv-
es to strengthen the hope tsat
all nations, everywhere, may
come to enjoy the benefits of a
similar understanding with one
another
Close and cordial understand
ing between neighbors, Lie as
serted, can lead progressively to
the development of similar feel
ing around the globe
The fact that the governments
and the peoples of United States
and Canada have found it pos
sible, and mutually advantage
Gus, to live side by side in har-
mony over a period of genera
tons, serves to strengthen the
hope that all nations may come
to enjoy the benefits of a SINH
lar understanding with one an
other" Mr.. Lie concluded.
At Tuesdays meeting here
Miss Emily Green and Miss Mary
Alice McRae were guests from
the high school and were intro.
duced by r. B. MeIlwain. Jos
Smith was a guest of Oscar Al.
ford.
George Lowell spoke at tbs
meeting in the interest of tbs
Y.M.C.A. membership campaign
which will get underway here
on MAY 7, and asked the sup.
port of all KiWanians.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-05-02
Miss Allen Talks
On Child Welfare
Before Auxiliary

At the monthly meeting of the
Woman's Auxiliary to the First
Presbyterian Church of Pasea-
goula at the church Monday af-
ternoon a forceful talk on Child
Welfare from the Christian Point
of View" was given by Miss
Bertha Lee Allen of the JACK
son County Public Welfare of
flee.
Other fine talks were made by
Mrs. Robert Gulley who spoke
ON "Slm.larities in Science and
Religion" and Mrs. D. J. Sim
mons whose subject was "Choos-
ing a Vocation from a Chris
tian Viewpoint"
The program was directed by
Mrs. Arthur Allen who led the
devotional at the opening of the
meeting, which was presided
over by Mrs. R. G. Wingfield who
was serving for the first time
since her recent election as pres
ident.
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trance exactly timed. Much of
the success of the show will be
due to her untiring efforts.
Ed Holder and his trusty crew
have completed a very difficult
stage setting which will do much
to make Laura the outstand-
ing play of the season.
Tickets may be obtained from
any member or at the several
places Offering them for sale in
downtown stores in Pascagoula
and Moss Point, and the school
tickets may be obtained through
the three high schools. Tickets
will also be available both nights
at the door. Curtain time will
be 8:l5 p. NJ, and no seats are
reserved.
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for the cut prize. Mrs. Sweeney
was also the recipient of a love.
~ gift IS a souvenir of the af-
ternoGn.
The players we're Mesdames
Leavltt. Grassick, Morris, j. Il
Carver, Easton King, NJ. l..
Funkhouser, lie More Kleisner,
George Briggs. Charles w. Smith.
Joseph Och. William Pelan and
David peattia
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-05-02
Mrs. Dontzler Is
Hostess At Bridge
For Mrs. Sweeney

Tuesday afternoon at 1870 o.
clock, Mrs. A. F. Dantzler ex
tended pleasant hospitality to a
group OF friends at a dessert
bridge party honoring Mrs. jam
es A. Sweeney.
After the arrival of the guests
Mrs Daltzler served a dessert
course and when this had been
enjoyed the remainder of the af-
teacher. will give the assembly
tables.
The high score was made by
Mrs. Clyde Leavitt and the next
highest by Mrs, A. Il. Grassick
who each received a pretty "a
cor, as DID Mrs, j. H. Morris
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-05-02
Glorio CorleY Has
BirthdoY Party
Saturday Afternoon

The third BIRTHDAY of Gloria
Corley was fittingly celebrated
with d party given by her father
and mother. Mr.. and Mrs. j. b.
corley at their home at 1904
Taylor avenue at 2 p. m. Satur-
day.
The small guests were enter
tanned with games. not the least
exciting of which was the pin
ming of q tail on the donkey in
which Al Eubanks carried off
the prize.
The cutting of the birthday
cake after the candles were
blown out while the guests sang
the traditional birthday song,
was an important part of the at
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ternoon as was the serving OF
ii with other refreshments. The
presence of Gloria's grandpar-
ents. MI. and Mrs Jim Miller
added greatly to the pleasure of
her and her guests. Other adults
attending were Mesdames FLOYD
Hollis and Joe Stanard, who as
sisted Mrs. Corley in serving.
Gloria was the recipient of
many gifts. Children present
We're Kathleen Detrio. Helen,
Bucky ad Anna Frances Smith,
Peggy Wright, Gale and Caro-
lyn Haygood, Viola Jacks, Louise
Detrio, Linda Saucier, Michael
Detrio, Ronnis and Danny
Stanard, Buddy and Stanley
White, AL Eubanks, Latain and
Mabel Hollis, Tommie Richard
SON, Donnon knight and Billy
Windham.
Did Danny kill Iaura2
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-05-02
PLAN CANADA TOUR

DIR. Harold Patrick of Camp
J~unshuska, N. c., will be here
Monday, May 5. Monday evening
beginning at seven o'clock he
will show moving pictures of
Camp life. in the Moss Point
High school auditorium. All par
ents and children are invited to
attend. No admission will be
charged Several girls from Moss
Point attended the Camp Adj
venture this summer. This sum-
mer DR.. Patrick will take the
camp on tour of Canada. All
reservations for this trip have
been filled. Miss Joyce Armi-
stead and Polly Franklin will
be ON the tour.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-05-02
UNUSUAL DINNER

Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Nance re-
Gently entertained a group of
friends and relatives at an un-
usual dinner of Italian dishes
served Chinese style, in their
new home on Buena Vista street,
Pascagoula.
The group was entertained
with selected pieces of South
American music.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-05-02

Smoke from burning poison ivy
car carry enough poison to be
harmful.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-05-02

Galley and Lord woven sheer check a
washable daytime frock with shirred
shoulders, a tucked midriff and an eight
gore skirt-was created to make large women
appear TALLER and SIMMER. With de-
tachable collar of finely embroidered pique
and brilliant crystal buttons to the waist. In
blue, brown, green and black and white
checks. Sizes 1852.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1947-03-20
Victim OF The SpoiIs?

ITO the victor the spos" has be
accepted thing in Montgomery County politics The "spos
system" originated in the United States about
major parties their permanent Names Andrew
Jackson elected president and sup
porters with political jobs time Democratic
victory has meant the oustg of Republicans Republicans
when in have removed
possible.
We predict however that the replace Judge
OF the Juvenile Court Alfred Noyes Republican
going to with protests had the backing of
the League of Women Voters many organizations for
the post Judge Noyes has been interested
Tor many He has admittedly been doing outstanding
job as head Of the Juvenile Court
We believe in majority rule but do think important
position like that OF Judge of Juvenile Court should
by change in political leadership in county
1t is not wise to make change when experienced
guidance for juveniles is badly needed
Montgomery County sentinel., 1947-03-20
Negros Aware OF Health Needs

Jerusalem Methodist Church and congregation to be
conpimened its service to the Negro Montgomery
County
For the second the church Lane Rockville
has invited all interested county people A. M DIP
conference on family relations The date is next Sunday
With Washington speakers obtained by Montgomery County
Faed Parenthood League meeting Of will be con-
Quoted The pastor of the church. Walter E. Williams will
preside and excellent choruses will furnish inspiring music
Recently coored individuals groups contributed gen.
erouy to both Montgomery County General Hos
pas The eagerness with which Negro committee carefully
planned this Sunday conference another these
citizens receptvenss to health services and the opportunity do
something about their problems 3e siSst