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Evening star., 1948-04-28
AAA Pedestrian Safety
Award Given District

Washington is the grand award
winner among 1882 American cities
in the American Automobile Asso-
cations 1947 Pedestrian Protection
Contest, it was announced today.
In addition to the grand prize,
the Capital also placed first among
cities of 100000 or more population.
The awards were based on Wash
ington's low pedestrian death rate
and on measures taken to prevent
accidents, the AAA said.
A rs per cent reduction in pedes-
trian deaths below the average of
Evening star., 1948-04-28

party movement yesterday rs she
arrived from Europe on the Queen
Elizabeth.
She said she has not yet decided
whether to continue her work with
the United Nations, but that 1t Is
possible she will resign as chairman
Of the U. N. Commission on Human
Rights and as a member of the
United States delegation.
II will not and cannot 60 into
politics while I am in U. N. work" >"
she said.
Mrs. Roosevelt, who went to
London a month ago, participated
in the unveiling of q statue to her
late husband there.
Evening star., 1948-04-28
Mrs. Roosevelt Returns;
Sees Big Vote for Wallace
BY the Associated Press

By the Assoeiofed Press
NEW YORK, April % (P.-Mrs.
Eleanor Roosevelt predicts Henry A..
Wallace will get "a substantial vote"
for President because
ANY one who promises peace, but
never explains how you are going to
make good on your promise, will get
a large vote. All the world wants
peace"
Mrs. Roosevelt made the state
ment when asked about the third
Evening star., 1948-04-28
Preacher 81, Gets Term
After Marrying Girl, 13
BY the Assoeiofsd Press

WINCHESTER, Tenn, April 3D.
A 61-year-old self described preach
er was convicted yesterday of vio-
lating the age of consent law in his
relationship with a 13-year -old girl
and sentenced to three year in
prison.
A Franklyn County Circuit Court
jury deliberated three hours before
returning the verdict against r. S..
Holt. The charges grew out of
Hollis relations with Aline Rollman,
whom he married last May. The
marriage later was annulled.
Evening star., 1948-04-28
Death Quoshes Cases

DALLAS, April % A).-Two per-
sons, one accused of speeding, the
other OF being an habitual traffic
offender, failed to appear in court
yesterday. Both had been killed in
separate traffic accidents since the
citation was issued
Evening star., 1948-04-28

Vehicle Administrators, and Pyke
johnson of the Automotive Safety
Foundation, all of Washington.
Evening star., 1948-04-28
washington gets supply Of
famous new discovery for
AIR SICKNESS

- " Mver known such relief az YOU get
.IcA nP-ezel 1t contains an amazing new
psrshon developed during the war. Il
- 70 work instantly to relieve motion
I' ZONES IN chewing gum form. The
medicine 10 absorbed as YOU chew HeIns
quiet nerves. Thousands report amazins
rehef nom discomfort, caused by pressure
changes In the ears and ain,,se~
Evening star., 1948-04-28
otieiaIiy Adopted by 80 Airline.

We bsiisvs you'll find Trip eze the most
smcient medication thus far discovered for
both the prevention and treatment of motion
ecknes. To get this miracle" relief for all
lorms OF motion sickness, remember to ask
Tor 1rp-eze. Now on sale at all druggists.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-09-16
Boys and Girls
State Report

Legionnaires and members of the
Libby Auxiliary this evening, Sept
Is, will be given opportunity to
learn first hand at the Moose Hall
what their representatives, William
LuScher to Boys State, Dillon. and
Kathryn Church, representative to
Girls State held in Billings. have
to pass on after attending these two
schools of citizenship held this sum-
mer for Montana high scohol Jun
Tor students.
Boys State is an annual institu-
in l948 by the American Legion
department of the state. Girls
State is a similar institution under
the auspices of the Auxiliary of the
Montana American Legion
This year 308 boys attended Boys
state as compared to 237 last year
The program is held on the State
Normal college camus, Dillon. Sew
eral new features were lnaugurated
this year, the boys being able TO
choose the specialized course they
desired. including law, the press,
music and others The theme thru
out the 10 days program in all the
courses was Americanism.
Among outstanding speakers who
before the boys were Eu-
gene F Maggie Helena. the new
commander and Glen
L. Denton immediate past com
Of the organization Viii
liam G Ferguson Of Helena chair
man of the Boys State committee
spoke at various sessions as did
other members of the committee
The citizens of Boys state were
honored the final night of the SEES
SION by the presentation of the tan
and gold awards by John (. Cor
cite, vice president of the Mon
lana Power company, and the visit
Of Miss jamie Brennan of Mis-
,oula, governor of 1913 Girls State
at the first annual Governors ball
The boys left for their homes
after the final session with a better
knowledge of both the theories and
practical practices of American
politics and their privileges as cit
zens of this, the greatest nation
IN earth.
The MaSons, Harper Erdman Post
No. l546 Cootie Pup Tent No II and
he Libby Lions all helped finance
he sending of the two Libby Jun
ors to these schools Following the
Inner tonight at the Moose Hall
which will honor these two young
people, the Legion post will hold
Is regular September meeting
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-09-16
COP Speakers
Address Libby
Audience Fri.

MY opponent voted against the
measure known as the federal en-
ployeeS loyalty bill and later, after
the bill had been passed, he also
voted against any appropriation for
the bill said Judge Albert H.
Angstman in a short, opening add
ress at the Republican rally in jun
lor high auditorium at Libby Fri
day night. Judge Angstman IS
Republican candidate for congress,
First Montana district and is run
ming against the present incumbent,
Representative Mike Mansfield.
Therefore, continued Judge Angst
man, If Mansfield had had his
way there would have been no in
veStigation of the serious penetration
.of Communists into high places in
our federal government, an inVeS-
tigation that has proven beyond
doubt most dangerous condition
of affairs.
1t doesn't make sense, continued
Judge Angstman, ito spend billions
of dollars to hold the spread of Com
munism in Eureka and then pro-
vide sanctuary for those enemies of
our nation in high positions in our
federal government. It is therefore
very evident that my opponent is
opposed to investigation of Com
munists in our federal government. >
Differ Fundamentally
My opponent and l differ funda
mentally in our concepts of govern
ment,' said Angstman. He has
voted consistently against any re-
duction in the heavy tax burden
now weighing down every citizen.
l believe taxes should be reduced
and the heavy tax burden lightened-
The Democrats are constantly max
ng the charge that the tax reduc-
zion bill passed by the late congress.
brought no relief to the poor man,
that it was rich mans bill The
falsity of that charge is shown by
the well-known fact that that bill
absolutely removed from the fed
eral tax roll, 100000 people of
low income. and there is the further
fact that II per cent of the reduc-
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-09-16
Fatal Accident and DROWNING
Take Libby Lives Yesterday

Two deaths occurred yesterday af-
ternoOn, one resulting from a log
ging accident and the other from
drowning
Arthur Martin, Jr., age Is, son
of Mr.. and Mrs Arthur Martin, Sr
died last night from injuries re-
ceiVed during the noon hour. Ar
thur who drove a logging truck for
the mill, was starting to unload logs
at the mill pond, and when he un-
geared the binder, two logs fell
from the load, one striking him in
the back and punctured the lungs
He was taken to the hospital i'm
mediately but passed away about
500 o'clock p. m.
Arthur, who was a veteran of
the late war, is survived by his par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Martin,
who live on South Main Avenue,
also by two brothers and a sister.
Funeral Services will be at 2 p. m.
Sunday from the Gompf Funeral
Home, Rev Apologize officiating.
One of the 19-months old twin
daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd
Siefke, who live near the mill pond
in Southeast Libby, was missed a
bout 300 p. m. last night. When
the parents were unable to locate
the child the fire company was
notified at 600 o'clock and found
the body at 7:l5 The little girl
had fallen off the bank into Libby
Creek in 80 inches of water and
her body was found by the fire
men in grass under the bank about
80 feet from the house. The time of
the funeral services has not been
announced as The Western News
goes to press
Obituaries of Arthur Martin and
the little Siefke girl will be pub
lished next week.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-09-16
Wallace Trading
Post Opens Mon.

September 20 is when the Wal
lace Trading Post opens Tor pusl
ness in the old Geringer Hardware
building north of The Fountain
Cafe. Mr.. Wallace IS tanliIlaI Il
Libby business circles, having es
tabliShed the Lincoln County, Credl
Bureau. and later being in the rea
estate business for nine years.
During his business career IT
Libby Mr.. Wallace has always con,
Quoted his business along sound
business principles, making many
friends He has served during the
past three years as public admins
traitor for Lincoln County and toI
six or seven years was justice
of the peace in Libby.
An announcement on another page
in this issue invited the pubic to
visit the new business opening DAY
and to continue coming back there
after
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-09-16
Womon's Club Holds
First Foil Meeting

The new club year was opened
Tuesday afternoon by members OF
the Libby Woman'S Club as they
met in regular session in the Com
'munity Room under the Leadership
of Mrs. F. c. Robertson, the new
president. The club room was DEC
GRATED with huge bouquets OF noun
tain ash. A flag salute, a verse
sung from the National Anthem,
the collect and the club was opened
for a short business session.
Miss IneZ Ratekin, membership
chairman, announced that seven new
members and five re-instatements
had been added to the membership
list New members, Mrs. j. w. Fox,
Mrs. Elmer Stanley, and Mrs. Leo
Kyser were introduced and given a
lovely rose cOrsage. Mrs. George
Ripley of Arlee, was also intro
duced and presented with a cor
sage The beautiful bouquet OF
large asters had been brought by
Mrs. Ripley as a gift to the club
from her garden.
Miss Inez Ratekin, only delegate
from the Libby club to the state
federation convention at Billings
this summer, brought to the club
highhghts from its sessions. She
stated that speakers mentioned how
we talk about changing our think
ing but we don't do it, and what
the world needs in those who do.
We must get away from pre-atomic
thinking and put ourselves in mnse-
ments, not just push them alongg
AS Mrs. Craven introduced the
club program for the year, she re-
marked that it used to be when
one saw women going somewhere
they thought of the three G'S, Go,
Cad and Gossip Now the mean
ing of the G's is changing to mean
Go, Get and Give Thirty million
women belong to women's clubs but
all too little is being done with this
strength. Using a chart drawn as
a courtesy by Raymond Bleich,
Mrs Craven explained how wom-
ans influence reached out from the
home to the community and the
nation to become global. A good
club member can weld public opin-
ion into a new arm to reach out
and embrace the whole world.
Mrs. Craven conducted a mixer
10 acquaint old members with new
members and guests. So, in the end !
1 movie invitation has been ex-
ended to someone new and the old |
and the new we're chatting merrily |
as they waited for the show to be-
gin.
Miss Billie Littell entertained
With the two solos "Oh Fair, Oh
sweet and Holy" by Cantor, and
'Smilin' Through" by Penn.
W. E. Partlow and T. W. Lantree
If Spokane, gave a camera slide
description of washing and how It
S done by G. E. automatic wash
r.
HostesseS Miss Inez Ratekin, Mrs.
Mrs. George Neils and
1rs. D. A. Bollinger served refresh
nents to the members and guests
fter the program.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-09-16
Lions Hold First
Meeting of Season

Thirty-four clubmen and guests
were present Monday evening when
president w. j Erickson called the
| Libby Lions to order after their
summer vacation. The club met
in the basement of the Presbyterian
Church, where an interesting pro-
gram was presented.
Lion Welton reported the win
ming of prizes by Cub Scouts in the
Northwest Montana Fair at Kalis
pell President Bill gave a short,
snappy report of the annual Lions
convention which was held in Cal
gary. He also reported the cabinet
meeting held last Friday in Kalis-
pell
Katheryn Church and William
Luscher, representative from LIB
by High School at the recent Mon
tana Girls State and Montana Bows
State camps held respectively in
Billings and Dillon were present and
gave interesting discussions of their
experiences. The schools are spon-
sored by the American Legion and
its Auxiliary and give practical in
in city, county and state
Katheryn learned there are more
women voters than there are men
voters in the United States, only
the women don't turn out so well
to vote. She served in the school
as county attorney and also won
supreme court office in the state
election
Bill stated that over 300 register
ed at Boys State. He was APP
pointed city attorney and made the
house of representatives in the state
election Interesting trips were en-
ioyed by the boys to Bannock, first
state capitol of Montana, and the
Butte mines. Bill also served as
captain Of one OF the volley ball
teams.
The next meeting Of the club
will be held September 81
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-09-16
Modern Arts Club
Meets Lost Tues.

The first Modern Arts Club meet
ing of the year opened with a short
business meeting conducted by our
new president Lillian Morton.
1t was suggested that club mem
berS and their families take advan-
tage of the x-ray unit that will be
in Libby for five days beginning
September 30.
Some discussion took place con-
corning the reorganization of the
Brownie and intermediate Scout
Troops and the need for additional
leaders, troop committee members
and financial assistance.
Since the Fair Board has de-
.cided to begin planning for next
years Fair at a much earlier date,
Wanda DUPONT was appointed TO
work on that committee.
The Committee for the float
which made such a fine showing
at the Fair was congratulated and
the Yearbook Committee was given
a vote of thanks for the early dis
tribution of very fine yearbooks.
Agnes Hafferman introduced Mr.,
Partlow and Mr. Lantry from the
General Electric Supply of SpO-
kane who presented film and in
formation concerning the new Gen
eral Electric Automatic Washer.
This washer was perfected after a
poll was taken to determine what
features most women looked for in
an automatic washer
After the program the hostess
committee under the Craftsmanship
of Jeanette Hagerty served luncn
of salad and coffee from tables
beautifully decorated with fall
flourorc
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-09-16
Many Visit New
Business Home

Between 1900 and 1900 persons
attended the two days opening Fri
day and Saturday of last week of
the Geringer Hardware Co. and the
Kennedy Furniture Mart which was
held in the new Geringer building.
People from all over Lincoln County
were in the store which reported
a good business far in excess of
what the two companies had ex-
pected.
The entire store was festive with
many beautiful floral congratula-
tions furnished by friends and bust
ness houses of the community. The
swing rocking chair was presented
to Mrs. Elaine Rayson.
Representatives from the National
Lead Company and from the Kalis-
pell Mercantile Co. were present
both days assisting in caring for
the large crowds.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-09-16
Appear Tonight in
Concert at Junior
High Auditorium

Music lovers Will have the op-
portunity of hearing the concert
sponsored by the Libby Woman's
Club presenting Inez Ratekin, plan
list and Raymond Riese. violinist
and baritone tonight at 8 p m in
the Junior High Auditorium
Although Miss Ratekin has played
on number of programs this is her
first concert appearance for several
years. Mr. Riese has participated
in many musical affairs in other
cities but this is his first concert
appearance in Libby
Last night these two musicians
appeared before an appreciative
audience in Eureka under the spon-
sorship of the Eureka Study Club.
There being no advance sale,
tickets may be obtained at the door
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-09-16
Libby Vet Has
National Honor

Mr. and Mrs. Jack England re-
turned Tuesday evening of last
week from ST. Louis, where they
attended the national convention of
the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Jack
represented Timber Pup Tent No.
II of the Libby Coolies and also
Post No. 276, of the Whitefish Vet
Grams of Foreign Wars. Mrs Eng
land was delegate from the Ladies
Auxiliary 1913, Libby
All 48 states, the Canal Zone,
the Philippine Islands, Hawaii and
Alaska were represented at the con-
vention, which elected Lyle T.
Beggs of Michigan, National Com
mander for the ensuing year
Montana received considerable
recognition when England was cleo
ted as a member of the national
council of the Veterans of Foreign
Wars, and Mrs. Betty Boyer of Deer
Lodge was elected as a council mem
Der for the auxiliary. Both Jack
and Mrs. Boyer have held all the
state offices in their respective or
CARNATIONS.
A further honor taken by repre-
sentatives from The Land of the
Shining Mountains" was the win
ming of first by the Great Falls Drill
Team from Post No. 1887 in the
Pageant of Drums, one of the con-
vention highlights each year. This
contest lasted from ZOO D. m. to
100 a m. and the valuation of in
struments and uniforms used in the
competition was 81 100000
Another honor came to the Mon
tana delegation during the NAM
moth parade which contained 10000
participants, extended for Ia miles,
contained over 100 bands and drum
& bugle corps, lasted four hours and
As minutes and was viewed by 300
900 spectators. The guest of honor
in the reviewing stand was Pat Cal
lahan, Commander in the u. S.
Navy, who was born and raised in
Butte. Noting the Montana insignias
of England's and some of the other |
Montana men during the parade, !
Callahan Immediately called to Eng |
land and invited him and his com
panions to view the remainder of |
the parade with him from the re- |
viewing stand.
It was a worthwhile convention |
and we enjoyed it, said Jack in dis
cussing the big affair He further !
added that he expects to 60 to Kan
sas City next month to attend the |
Veterans of Foreign Wars council |
meeting held in that city, October
$40
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-09-16
Exhibit Over One
Thousond Articles

Following is a brief report fur
nished by County Agent Robinson
regarding the exhibits entered in
the Western Lincoln County Labor
Day Fair & Celebration. The County
Agent was chairman Of the Fair de-
partment of the big event His re-
port follows:
At the Western Lincoln County
Fair and Labor Day Celebration 203
individuals entered exhibits 1908
articles were exhibited. 216 linear
feet of booth space was used, not
including the livestock pens. This
amounted to 816 feet of shelf space.
$8O9.5O in premium money was paid
for each individual that exhibited
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-09-16
LIBBY YOUTH LEAVING THIS
WEEK AND NEXT FOR SCHOOL

OF the many Lincoln county men
and women who will return to col
leges and schools of higher educa-
ton, only a small percentage of
them have been listed below We
would appreciate it if our readers
would notify us of the others so
that they, too, may be listed in the
Back to School" column next
week.
Miss Fayetta fisher, third quar-
ter freshman at E. W. c. S., Cheney,
Wash, is majoring in sociology,
Miss Mary Lou Role, sophomore
at E. w. c. E., is majoring in SOC
iology.
Miss Nadine Whitefield, senior at
E. w. c. E. is majoring in educa-
ton
Miss Ferne collars, sophomore at
E. w. c. E., is majoring in educa-
ton
Mr.. and Mrs. Gene Novel;, fresh
men at E. w. c. E., are majoring
in education and history and bust
ness administration respectively
Miss Patricia GooselaW, freshman
at E. W. c. E., is taking medical
secretary work
Bob Roberts, junior at Gonzaga
University Of Spokane, is major
ing in law
Tom Fennessy, sophomore at
Gonzaga University, is majoring in
pre-dentistry
Don Madison, sophomore at the
University of Montana in Missoula.
is majoring in education.
Elmer Stevens, senior at the Uni
versity of Montana, is majoring in
business administration
Miss Marilyn Neils, junior at the
University of Montana, is majoring
in dramatics
Miss Marjory Hunter, junior at
the University of Montana, is ma
joring in journalism.
Miss Ruth Hepner, freshman at
the University of Montana, is ma
joring in pre-medicine.
Roy Davidson, freshman at the
University of Montana, is majoring
in pharmacy.
Robert Jaqueth, junior at the Uni
versity of Montana, is majoring in
business administration.
Kenneth Jaqueth, freshman at
the University of Montana, is TAX
ing a general course preliminary
to choosing major.
Miss Billie Littell, senior at the
University of Montana, is majoring
in English.
Albert Rolseth, freshman at the
University of Idaho in Moscow, is
in chemical engineering
Miss Helen Church, freshman at
he University of Idaho, is major
no in Dra- NURSING
Miss Patricia Cairns, junior at
Northwestern University in Evans
on, ILL.,, is majoring in political
science.
Ed Edstrom, freshman at North
western University, is majoring in |
science
Miss Peggy Rawlings is a fresh
nan at the Sacred Heart Hospital
school of Nursing in Spokane.
Miss Gretchen Gehrke is attend I
ng Dental Technician School in
san Francisco.
Miss Marjorie 10 Talsma is at
ending the Deaconess Hospital
school of Nursing in Spokane
Mis- Anna Ronning, freshman at
Gontana State College in BoZeman,
5 majoring in Commercial Educa-
ion.
William Hafferman, sophomore at
1ontana State College, is majoring
n business administration.
Miss Charlotte Becker, freshman
t Northern Montana College in
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-09-16
HOSPITAL NOTES

Births.
Sept. ll-Mr and Mrs. Leonard
Julum of Warland announce the
birth of son, Sept. 12-Mr. and
Mrs Brad Phillips announce the
birth of son: Sept l4-Mr and
Mrs w c Johnston announce the
birth of a son.
Admitted
Sept. 1O-Mrs. Harold Berg, Troy,
surgical: Sept. IA. V. Kreymer,
medical; Sept i3-George H. Coen.
Eureka, medical; Sept. 14-Mrs.
Delvin G. Larson, surgical; Sept.
l5-Arthur Martin Jr., surgical.
Released:
Sept. lI-Mrs. N. v. WEIGH.
Sept. l2-Mrs. Albert Votland.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-09-16
LIBBY CHAMBER TO
MEET WEDNESDAY, SEPT. %

A general meeting of the Libby
Chamber of Commerce, to which
all are urged to attend has been
called for Wednesday, September
% at 7:30 p. m. in the New Central
Auditorium.
All members and others interested
in the work of the chamber are
urged to attend. A lunch will be
served, stated Earl Lovick, secre-
tarY.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-09-16
NOTICE TO LINCOLN
COUNTY PUBLIC

I have taken over the manage
ment and business of Seigmunds
General Repair, and will specialize
in welding, both Acetylene and
Electric of all types, Truck and
heavy equipment repair, Lathe and
Machinist Work of all kinds. and
all types of general repair. | will
appreciate the patronage of Mr.
Seigmund's old customers and in
vite all new customers to come in
for free estimates. Stuart RIsley
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-09-16
MARRIAGE RECORDS

The following marriage licenses
were issued this week according to
the records of clerk of court, Fred
Clark:
September 11-Kenneth E. Greer
of Fortine and Goldie M. Fillmore
of Eureka. They were married on
the 18th by Justice of the Peace,
Fred II. Maurer.
September 13-Charles R. Speed
and Patricia R. Anderson, both of
Libby.