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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-12-29
Past Week Has
Added 10 In.
To Snow Fall
Temperature Lows" From
Four Above to % Above;
Highs" to "a Degrees
1913 TO MINUS Fl
SUN, DECEMBER 26

Snow and more snow has been the
verdict of the weatherman in Libby
during the past week. However he
has been kind enough to send mod
Grating weather with the Is inches
of snow which fell over the week
end, so Libbyites and all Lincoln
County citizens have occasion to feel
well satisfied with local weather
conditions.
Total inches of recorded snow in
Libby during December until the
reading of the 18th amounts to 291z
inches, there being a record of l01z
inches from December S to 20, in
elusive. Fridays snow of three in
ches in addition to the Is inch fall
over the week end making up the
total. There have been several eX-
tremely light SHOWS in Libby dur
ing October and November which
raised the total to bit over 80 in
cheS for the season to date.
Rain yesterday melted much of
the snow, especially, on streets and
heavily travelled highways. There
were no readings made Dec. "a,
25 nor 26 but the reading of Dec.
q showed a precipitation of 80 OF
an inch, which in addition to that
of Fridays reading, gives the week
a total recorded precipitation of Ito
inches.
In comparison with last years
weather at this time, the files of
The Western News show that on
Sunday, Dec. 26, 1948, the mercury
dropped down to a minus 81 de-
grees! The entire last week of
December, with the exception of the
29th which had low reading OF
five above, had lows" below zero,
two nights falling to minus 8, the
running from l6 to 81 be-
low. Snowfall by December 30,
1913, totalled trifle over Al inches.
The present winter season is yet
young, but there are few if any
who care to experience another
winter with cold equaling the rec
ords of the last week in December
of AZ. and the months of January /
and February of 40.
Following is the past weeks read.
ings as given through courtesy OF
the TibbU Ranger Station:
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-12-29
W. 7. HOmdnn
Passes Dec. "a

Walter Theodore Homann was
born at Waverly, Iowa, October 5,
1903. He passed away at his home
in Mill Row at Libby Montana, on
Saturday, December "a, l949, at
about 1880 p. m, aged As years, 2
months, and - days He was united
in marriage October S, 1928, to
Myrtle Carmen of Spooner, Wis,
at Ironwood, Michigan.
Besides his widow he is survived
by two sons, Gene and Jack; one
daughter, Norma, all of Libby. His
father, August W. Homann, of Wat
erloo, Iowa; two brothers, Theodore
of Kalispell, and Leonard of Lib
by, and one sister. Mrs. Conrad
Badt of Libby His mother pre-
ceded him in death in 1946, while
here at the home of the daughter,
Mrs Badt.
Mr.. Homann had been employed
by the j. Neils Lumber Company as
a pipe filter for about the past
seven years. He had previously
worked for the company some years
ago when first coming to Libby.
Mr.. Homann had been i'll for quite
some time prior to his passing.
The funeral was held today,
Dec 20, at p. m. from
the Gompf Funeral Home, with the
Rev. A. o. Werfelmann, pastor of
the st. Johns Lutheran Church Of
Internent was in the
Libby Cemetery.
Those from out-of-town attending
the funeral were Mr. and Mrs.
1 Z ~.
August w. Homann of Waterloo,
Iowa: Mrs. Cora Carmen and Mrs.
Joe judi of Ironwood, Michigan;
Mr. Herbert Carmen Of Spooner,
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-12-29
Vows Unite Local
Couple Dec. "a

In a candlehght ceremony, Miss
Dolores Estella Hunt, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Corrado Fantozzi, Lib
by, and Roger Hardy, Libby, were
united in marriage, December "a at
700 p. m. in a single ring cere-
mony The Rev Leon H. Ayers
officiated. The service was held in
the brides home.
Miss Hunt chose a Winter-White
dress with gold sequins and long
peplin for her marriage. Her cor
sage was of pink rosebuds.
The bridesmaid was her sister
Mrs. Marvin Nellis. She wore a
gray and blue suit with corsage of
French carnations.
The bridegroom was attended by
Harvey Noble.
The living room was beautifully
decorated with cedar boughs and
baskets of chrysanthemums, small
NUNS, and a basket of aZeleas.
The brides mother wore black
crepe dress with corsage of red
camelias.
A reception was held Immediately
after the ceremony. Ice cream and
a two-tiered cake, decorated with
a bride and groom, was served to
all the friends and relatives present.
About thirty guests were pres
ent. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Cada of
Ural, the brides grandparents, were
the only out-of-town guests.
The couple left the next day,
after a Christmas dinner at the
home of the brides parents, on a
wedding trip to eastern Montana to
be with his folks for New Years.
They will return January 2. For
her going away costume, Mrs. Hardy
chose a silk satin light blue dress
with sequin roses. Her corsage was
Of pink rosebuds.
Mrs. Hardy is well known in Lib
by while Mr. Hardy came here only
last summer from eastern Montana.
Re is employed by the Zonolite
The happy couple plan to make /
their home in Libby
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-12-29
CONTROL THE BOBCATS
SAYS DEPUTY WARDEN

Deputy Game Warden Vernon
Friend states that there is a $500
bounty on bobcats and urges ranch
men, sportSmen and all who have
opportunity to trap and hunt these
predators which he states, are very
numerous this winter.
Bobcats. Friend remarked, are the
worst enemies our native grouse
have and if Lincoln county is to
enjoy good grouse hunting, the cats
must be kept under control. They
also prey on rabbits and many other
kinds of small game as well as be-
ing arch enemies to barnyard fowl.
Don't forget, the deputy con-
Guided that the mink season closes
December 81.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-12-29
LIBBY BOYS TAKE LONG
HIKE IN SNOW

On Tuesday of this week, Ray
mond Remp and Bob Conn delivered
much needed supplies up TO Andrew
McNair at the mouth of Blue Greek.
This is a distance of about IA miles
which the boys covered, going by
truck as far as the roads permitted,
then going on skis for a distance
of three or four miles until they
were within about a mile of the
cabin, when they had to continue
without skis on account of thawing
snow. Each boy carried a pack of
80 pounds of provisions.
They found McNair was well al
though about out of supplies, he
having only a few days supplies left.
He expressed his deep appreciation
to the boys for their consideration.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-12-29
HOSPITAL NEWS

Admitted. Dec. Chopper Wood
son of Ernest Wood, tonsils and
adenoids; Sharille Hayden, daugh-
ter of Clifford Hayden, tonsils and
adenoids; Mary Frost, daughter of
Mrs Elsie Frost, Eureka, tonsils
and adenoids; Don Cook of Troy,
medical Dec. %: Howard Orr, son
of Edward Orr, surgery; Jack Reed,
surgery.
Born: to Mr. and Mrs. Willard
Ernesti, Dec. 81, a girl; Mr. and Mrs.
Robert McAllister, Dec. %, boy.
Released: Pete Samicuk, Troy,
Dec. 26; Mrs. Edward Hall and baby
Dec. 81; Mrs. w. Ernesti and baby,
Dec. %.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-12-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Waters
visited relatives and friends in Kali
ispell over the holidays, returning
to Libby Monday evening.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-12-29

Pete Vanderwood returned to
Spokane to the Sacred Heart Hos
pital last week to have his injured
arm reset.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-12-29
PARKING NOTICE ON
STREETS OF LIBBY

No parking will be allowed on
the streets of Libby from midnight
until 800 o'clock in the morning
Cars parked before midnight must
use parking lights.
BY Order of Mayor and City
Council
George Bryant, Chief of Police
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-12-29
EMPLOYMENT OFFICE
ANNOUNCEMENT

D. O. Mount announces that Mon
day being New Years Day, the en-
ployment office will be closed.
Clay Parker spent Christmas in
Kalispell visiting relatives.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-12-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Give Roark visited
day with relatives at
returning home Mon
1aV.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-04-21
Navy Intends
ToRclocale
lommiSsary

asaiei bias. endorsed 'llcloca.
80 - commisaary store. u. s.
H#Nal station. Key West. Flori.
Ga Specification No. 2l067.v will
- leceived until N m, Nav
> lbtA "a me Public Works OF.
Iff. y 8 Naval Station, Kew
esA and publicly opened for
u'F feiocation Of the naval COM
nitHsafy store.
the work consists OF the con.
xNIsion 81 the former Cato Dorm
asay and includes new steel
ashes. new floor In sales room
e'.nerets rcceiving platform. car
ptnirf, plumbing, painting. etc.
Specification No. 2i967 and
sillNf bidding information may
~ obtained upon application 10
t'An oificcf charge OF construc-
uqn Y $. Naval Station, Key
West. Deposits Of check or money
oItpF IN the amount Of $40, paya-
bie Ia The Chief Of the Bureau of
Yards and Docks. is required as
Meuriiy ior the safe return of
each 80 81 bidding data.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-04-21
TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS
(Know America)

Arthur Stanwood Pier, author
teacher, born in Pittsburgh, rs
years ago.
Prof. Georgia F. Hardness of
Garrett Biblical Institute, Evans
ton, ILL.,, famed woman theolo-
gian, born in Hardness, ~. Y, SO
years ago.
Agianzd UaikW eq M L
DR.. Alphonse R. Dochez OF
New York, noted physician, born
in San Francisco, 81 years ago.
DIR. Winifred Overholser of
Washington. d. c.. eminent psy-
chiatrist and hospital head, born
in Worchester, Mass, 81 years
ago.
DR.. Percy w. Bridgman of
Harvard, physicist, Nobel prize
winner, born in Cambridge,
Mass, 81 years ago.
Prof. Max r. Grossman of
Bramdies University, Boston, pro-
vost, born in Russia, AS years
ago.
DR.. Francis P. Gaines, presi-
dent of Washington and Lee
University. Va, born Due West,
S. c., 81 years ago.
Frank Altschul of New York,
banker, president of the Wood
row Wilson Foundation, born in
San Francisco, So years ago.
Princess Elizabeth of England,
heir-apparent to throne, born %
years ago,
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-04-21
TO-DAY IN HISTORY

s3e-The Eliminates battle Of
san Jaeinto establishes the in
dependence Of Texas.
ta4&~Cowboys and rustlers
hatir len Montana.
ieaB-A system Of temperature
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-04-21

control patented by William p
Powers of Chicago.
l898-United States declares
war on Spain.
l9l9-Italy quits, the = Peace
Conference when denied Fiume.
l920--Defeated Germany asks
permission TO maintain an army
of 100000 instead of prescribed
100000.
l930-Ohio Penitentiary fire
over 800 die.
l9S6-The New Jersey Assem-
bly, Chamber taken over by UNI
employed.
l94l--BritiSh fight their way
TO Southern Greece and Mediter-
Tanean.
l942-United States seizes all
enemy patents here.
l945-Russians enter outskirts
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-04-21

of Berlin as American armies
stand waiting some 40 miles from
city.
A548-John l.. Lewis ordered
by court to end coal strike inn
mediately. A
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-04-21
Interesting Notes

Some IS states are served to.
day with natural gas.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-04-21

In 1913, about % million U. S.
families were using gas for cook
ing.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-04-21

The first natural Gas we'll drill
ed IN this country was at Ere.
donna, N. T., in 1921.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-04-21

The total capital invested in
the U. S. gas industry totalled
nearly six billion dollars in 1948.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-04-21

The United States flag did not
get its finishing touches until
1912 when the last two stars,
representing Arizona and New
Mexico. were added.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-08-12
THREE MINNESOTA NA.AcP BRANCHES
ORGANIZE STATE CONFERENCE GASNNS
NAMED PRESIDENT or GROUP

Members OF the st. Paul. MIN
neapols and Duluth, Minnesota
branches Of the NAAcP recently
formed a NAACP state confer
ence.
Delegates from the three
branches met in Duluth Saturday,
August 9. Delegates from St
Paul were Mrs. John c. Few, Or.
A. M. Butler and J. ID. johnson;
from Minneapolis, Ashby v, Gas
kins and william Cratic.
Mr.. GaslIins was elected preai-
dent of the state conference; r. ].
Simmons Of Duluth, vice presi-
dent, Mr.. Cratic, secretary; MIR.
johnson, treasurer.
The board Of directors consisted
Of the officers, Mr.. and Mrs
George Dozier OF Duluth: Mrs
Ruth Blumberg, of Minneapolis
DR.. Butler and Mrs. Few Of ST
Paul.
The next meeting Of the state
conference win be held in Min
neapolis September II.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-08-12

Ser For WheufIey
Showing Aug. 1870
BY HELEN SMITH

Follow through comedy, drama
and murder mark the hectic ex-
periences of six unemployed male
and female actors TOUCHING it out
in hard-boiled New York City.
For economic reasons they live
together in one small apartment.
The anticipation mounts after a
big play producer moves directly
under the actors apartment.
In trying to impress him, their
acting becomes too realistic and
havoc prevails when one stiff
stays dead.
The director of "Out Of the
Frying Pan" Miss La Vonne Stay
Dough, is a talented member Of
the University Theater and Uni
versity Radio Guild. This play
brings back such favorites as
John Maxwell (of de Lawd"
fame); Sylvia Booker and Mat.
thew Little, all from the Expert
mental Theater Players first hit,
''Three's a Family"
Bob Mcclure and Gretchen
Hostermann (the mad medium)
appeared in the Players second
comedy, 'BHthe Spirit"
For fast action, a laugh a min
ute, a corpse in every act, see
"Out of the Frying Pan" The
time and place is Phyllis Wheat
ley auditorium Friday, August 10,
and Saturday, August 20, at $50
p. m.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-08-12
Sfufe Hospital
ReVeFseS Position;
Offers Men Jobs

According to Carl Jackson, d.
rector, Division Of Public Institu-
tons, st. Peter hospital, which
three weeks ago refused to hire
two Negroes who had passed
Civil Service exams for work
there, had offered to hire both
the men Immediately.
This reversed action came after
pressure and investigation by the
st. Paul Urban League, Gov. Luz
ther W. Youngdahl, Clifford
Rucker Of the Governors Inter-
racial Commission, and Mr.. Jack
son, concerning alleged charges
of discrimination in hiring at the
hospital
The situation was made public
q week ago by this paper when 1t
reported that several Negroes
who passed the Civil Service ex-
aminations had reported for work
at the hospital.
They were told to return the
next day. Upon doing 80, they
were told the hospital had hired
its full quota and did not need
more help.
When the situation was report
ed to Governor Youngdahl he inn
mediately designated Rucker to
make an investigation.
Hospital officials stated that,
prior to the investigation, they
had not had time to study rec
ords Of the applicants.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-08-12
Chicago Trouble
Quiefs Down
Police on Guard

CHICAGO = amp = Peace
reigned in the heretofore turbulent
Park Manor area this week. but
police protection for the Negro
family is stin being maintained,
the Chicago Mayors Commission
on Human Relations announced.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roscoe johnson,
whose home was attacked by
white hoodlums and neighbors
when they moved into the former
restrictive covenant area, are
safe, and have been the victims Of
no further uprisings.
Despite the apparent peace In
the neIghborhOod. Thomas II.
Wright, executive secretary Of
the commission, warned that
certain radical elements stin
could cause trOubIe II allowed 10
gain sway. He warned;
Action and propaganda by ex-
tremists in this situation are a
continuing danger. Meetings Of
people from the Park Manor COM
munity are being held in which
the police are being condemned for
protecting the johnson home, The
people want the police to leave so
they can continue their un-Ameri-
can lawless and dangerous attacks
on the property and persons Of the
Johnsons.
@Other extremists are distribL-
ting leaflets and holding meetings
condemning the police for lack OF
action These groups are fabrica-
ting stories designed only TO in
flame and keep the disturbance
going.
THE action of both Of these
groups is a threat to the security
Of the Johnsons and the city as q
whole and the commission calls
upon all responsible individuals
and groups to give aid and en-
enlargement to their activities"
Some rs persons have been
arrested IN this case and win
come 70 trial Immediately,
Wright said. Most Of these are
charged with violating the city's
antl-riOt ordinance passed last
year after the FeFnwOOd riots
here.
The law declares such action q
clear and present danger to the
security of the city and punish
able by law"
Speaking Of the police accom-.
plishments in this disturbance
Augustine ]. Bowe, chairman OF
the commission, said:
"since last Wednesday night the
whole action of the police has
reached the level of efficiency OF
which the citizens of Chicago can
be proud"
Throughout the case the COM
mission has worked with a group
Of so local civic groups through
the Chicago Council against Racial
and Religious Discrimination
Among these groups are the ma.
ACP, the Chicago Urban league
the Church Federation of Greater
Chicago, the American Brother
hood, the Catholic Interracial
council, and others.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-08-12

Elinersl arrnnR cnients await tho
arrival Of a niece. carmen WA.
liama 81 81 L0uia. No., Arthur
crlgsby told thIs newspsper ~
phone Wednesday morning.
Mrs crigsby and her husband
built up a reputation Tor prepar-
ing chicken and steaks IA such
dalectahle fashion that psopis
drove Cor miles 70 pAtronl3s thasr
establishment.
opais h . fayurile weekend
dining place for numerous Twin
citons who =aka the hour drive
70 enjoy the restaurant's remark
able food.
Tha couf.s he'd planned 10 spond
q month n Canada 81 vacation
between Sept. Q ard October j.
They had oely last week ordered
ada inserted 10 the Minneapolis
SPOKESMAN ana the st Paul
RECORDER announcing tic cioa-
Inc o. me roskanant for she
period Of thsir planned vacation.
Mrs crlgsby he'd told me paper
that her husband planned o %
aaomo flshing' and that ahe WIS
going - rcst'
Monday night the Cngsbys
served 4 special party which ~
cludsd pr J. "a. Whito prsnieant
o. Lana College Jackson Tenn.
AifhoueA Nm. 0Ileaby wa her
usual chsernil solf ahe complained
Of not feeling very wei
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-08-12
Credit Union Gets
Resulfs From New
SCvo-by-AlolI Plan

William Seabron, president Of
the Associated Negro Credit Un.
ion, revealed this week that Ia
vorabIe reaction was received
from the questionnairea sent to
members Of the Union several
weeks ago.
The queStionnaires were sent
out TO ascertain the effectiveness
Of the Union In It's service 70
members; to inform members Of
the new save-by-mail plan Initial
Cd for their convenience; and 20
solicit suggestions Of other areas
the Credit Union might serve.
According to whitney Young,
secretary Of the Credit Union, the
chief suggestion received was
that the Union could be helpful
in financing home loans.
While this Is an excellent sug-
gestion, Mr.. seabron explained,
the Union, at present, does not
have sufficient funds 10 finance
first real estate mortgages.
However, he continued, the I'M
ion "a more than anxious 20 rem
der this service. Efforts are now
being made to re-stimulate inter-
est so that members win increase
their shares.
In appealing for new member
ship in the Union, Mr.. Young em-
phasized the fact that the Credit
Union is not only an avenue Of
saving, but also a good resource
in the event Of emergency. Loans
are granted TO members Of the
Union at a rate Of one per cent,
q much lower rate than can be
obtained elsewhere.
Those persons who have not ~"
turned their cards are asked TO
do 30, along with their sugges-
lions. For further information,
contact W. B. DAD Walker. 1167
sherburne Ave-, EllLhurst 1884, or
Talmage Carey, s7O4 5th Ave. g.,
Regent 252s.
The next board meeting Of the
Union win be held August 10 at
the home OF Mr.. Carey.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-08-12
Group Health Completely
S4uR Joins NAAcP

For the third time since NAACP
has been active in st. Paul, the
complete staff of the executive
board of Group Health Mutual
disqualification Insurance COM
pany has taken out membership
in the organization.
Members Of the executive board
are Russell Wilson, chairman;
George Jacobsen, general mana
ger; Louis L. Lermap, secretary;
Horace Hansen chief counselor;
Arnold Lindquist, office mana
ger; DR.. M. Levine, ex-president.
Group Health is to be remem-
bered as a pioneer in giving en-
ployment to Negro office workers.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-08-12
CARRIE Brown 70
PRESENT SIX YEAR
oLD PIANO STUDENT

Carrie N. Brown win present
Jacquelyn Anita cobbs in . piano
recital at Zion Baptist Church
Sunday, August q, at 4 p. m.
Miss cobbs is six years old and
has been studying music for one
year.
ENROLMENT for fall and winter
classes under Mrs. Brown win be
held August "a thru September 3.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-08-12
WIDOW NO. l, LOSES IN
COURT PROPERTY DISPUTE

Marie declared to be entitled TO the home at
$2o0 bank account which she held
jointly Burton until his death February TO- 1s4s
Judge this decision last week. In settling
wherein Lydia Brown 75 Of Chicago claimed she married
him eight until he left
seeking property and because Of widows right
10 q homestead.
Brown in 1915. It brought
had helped her husband for
the held together
purchased years left Lydia
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-08-12

plies for old age assistance or re-
lief their atile house win Be taken
away fresq them.
People IN the community are
asked to DO what they can %
make lie more pleasant FOR this
couple, and 70 enable them 70 en-
Joy their 49th wedding anniver-
sary. Anything that can be done
IN their behalf win Be appreciate
ed.
hit IL found 70 Be- inconyenlent
70 get 70 me couple At ISIS Cum
bertrand st.. supplies tgrooeras)
or aid can Be left with Miss coree
Thomas at 900 Harrington 81.
Enlhurst 7b4I.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-08-12
SUMMER BAND CONCERT
PLANNED FOR SUMNER
FIELD AUGUST IATH

A public band concert win be
sponsored by the American Fed
GRAFTON Of Musicians Local No. Is
at Sumner Field. 1t is to be an
inter-racial concert to be given
Sunday, August II, at 2 p. m.
This concert is the first in a ser
les which they hope to have this
summer. The concert is being fl
nanced by the recording and
transcription fund Of the union
and it is free to the public. Every
one is cordially invited to attend.