The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-08-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Earl SWltZer and
son. Roger We're in Butte the first
of last week, where Mr. Switzer
attended directors meeting of the
Montana Retail Lumberman's As
ISOLATION of which he is a member.
The Switzers returned home We'd
nesday evening.
Miss Carol Kujawa and Miss Aud
reg Bitterman left Tuesday for
Great Falls where they will spend
the week. On their return they
will spend another week in Spo-
kane. Miss Katherine Church will
assist in the law office of j. F. Fen
messy during Miss Bitterman's
absence.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chef Smith were
Kalispell visitors last Sunday. They
report very heavy rain there
which resulted in flooding of the
towns main streets and the filling
of Easements with water. Severe
rains were also reported that after
noon in Missoula and Butte Libby
received only light showers but
heavy rains struck in the Yak and
Fisher River districts.
Two fires were reported in the
forest this week A class "A" (quar-
ter acre or 1ess) at Raritan Greek In
the Fisher River district and a class
"A" fire in the Troy district
Guests of the Orville Thorn's last
week were Mrs. Rose Butler of
Chesum, England, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Paul Skacko and children of Aber-
deem. Wash.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sherwood Branch
and family of Asotin, Wash, spent
Sunday and Monday at the Rickie
Palmer and OrVille Thorn homes.
Mrs. Esther Smith and three
children from Eureka are visiting
at the home of the chiidren's grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Tibbets.
Faust Evangelist of Trego came
to Libby Monday to spend a couple
of days.
Mrs. Mary CARRIER of Missoula
past three weeks. She has been
her son, John Ross, and
daughter, Mrs. Royce Olson, and
relatives in the Bassaraba, Zajanc,
and WEIGH families. Mrs. CARRIER
obtained employment in the Sur
prise Cafe and may make her home
in Libby Mr.. Gar
Der is employed in Missoula.
". F. w. Meetings the lst and 3rd
Wednesday of each month at the
hub.
Mrs. Margaret Olson and son Bob
RS in Libby the past week They
notored over, coming by way of
logan Pass in Glacier Park. Hav-
ng been here once before and hav-
ng been so entranced with our
Montana scenery, they could not re-
list a return visit. They said our
state Highway as a whole was in
EXCELLENT condition, but the Lincoln
ounty roads were needing repairs. |
Grs. Olson is sister of Mrs. Tillie |
Porter and an aunt of Mrs. Frank !
and Mrs. George Bas-
ARABIA, all of Libby.
Charles Haschke is spending the
1eek in Great Falls where he is |
listing his wife. Mr. Haschke plans
D take in the Rodeo before return
lg home.
Lumber and Sawmill Workers /
Jnion No. 1881 meets the End and !
tn Tuesday of each month.
Mrs Muriel Thompson, Mrs. Ag- |
es Bremen, Mrs. Emily Downing, ;
nd Mrs. Babe Warner returned |
rom the Moose convention at Lewis
On Sunday evening. While there
hey reported seeing Mr.. and Mrs.
,ud Burse in Great Falls. Mr..
nd Mrs. Charles Noel and William
.nderson, former owner of the
Terry Market.
Mr.. and Mrs. William A. West
nd Mr.. and Mrs. Glen Hanson
nd son of MiSsoula spent the week
nd visiting Mr. Vests mother, Mrs.
D.. H. West Mr.. Hanson is the
rother of Miss Ruth Hanson who
as been one of the Libby school
.achers for the past two years.
George Maurar returned to his
ONE in Missoula Monday after
the week visiting Kenneth