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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-01-13
Chef Hoisington is
Choirmon of Boord

Chef HoiSingtOn, chairman of the
Board of County Commissioners for
l949 has served for the past ten
years on that body. He assumed
his duties as commissioner from
the Troy district, January of 1899.
The position of chairman of the
board is not new to Mr. Hoising-
ton, he having served in that capa-
city back in l943 and 1914.
The entire board of commission
ers has a backlog of experience
equalled by few such organizations.
as it faces the year of l949. The
last years chairman, James Ma
honey is said to have served more
years as county commissioner than
any other man in Lincoln county.
Mr.. Mahoney was appointed in No
Vember of 1888 to fill an unexpired
vacancy He was reelected in 1914,
and was again reelected at the
election last November. He, too has
served two separate terms as chair
man of the board.
Commissioner Klinke from Eur
eka is serving his second term as
commissioners, being elected in 1910
and being reelected in 1946. MIR.
Klinke served as chairman of thea
board in, 1916 ard 40 The com
bined experience in county work |
by members OF the board is prac- |
tically 80 years-yearS, many of
which were trying for officials ser
wing in this capacity, and the length
If their service is in a way a meas
ire of their ability and integrity.
AS stated several issues back in
The Western News, Kenneth Bige-
ow was appointed County Treas
lrer, to complete the present term.
Leslie Leigh's appoint
nent as county assessor was CON S
irmed. Fred Clarke, ST., was in n
tailed for another term as Clerk I
+ the Court; and Smith McNeiIl
vas installed as county attorney. d
|. B. Wallace, who was elected f
administrator, was also appointed n
, serve as justice of the peace in r
libby township.
Other officials assuming their u
uties last week were Allen Good
anne, Lincoln County Representa- ii
We to the state legislature, and q
Judge Dean King who succeeds him If
Elf as judge of the district court. 81
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-01-13
March of Dimes
Chairman Tells
How Funds Work

Is our community prepared &c
meet an infantile paralysis epidem-
&c effectively? Or will the victims
of this dread disease suffer unnec-
esSarily and lost precious recovery
possibilities through lack of ade-
quate hospital facilities and trained
care?
The Western News has asked Mr..
Anderson, County chairman of the
l949 March Of Dimes campaign for
information on these questions
which will affect all our readers,
since polio strikes without regard
to geographic location, race or color.
Mr.. Anderson gave a Measuring
reply. He declared that a prepared
ness program is an integral part of
the work of the National Founda-
ton for Infantile Paralysis. II is
many-Sided and includes fighting
units such as epidemic aid teams
and pools of equipment for speedy
to any stricken area.
The equipment pools" Mr. An
derSon said, stand ready at six
centrally located points, fully out
rtted with iron lungs, hot pack
and special devices neces-
sary in hospital treatment in strick-
en- areas. The epidemic aid teams |
are located at four points and com
prise trained personnel for polio |
care"
Another side of the preparedness
program is educational, Mr.. Ander
son said. Thus the National Founda-
ion has distributed education PAM
ohlets to parents through the CO.
operation of the nations schools.
They list precautionary measures
or those in epidemic areas who are /
lot stricken as we'll as advice on
what to do if polio inVades the
lone. Mr.. Anderson stressed that
heSe services are financed through
art of the funds raised during the
larch of Dimes
The Importance of preparedness
1as brought home to local chapters
asst year, Mr.. Anderson stated.
Last spring, the National Foun- ;
alton sponsored a series of 300 T
oliomeyelitis conferences through :
ut the country to coordinate the :
fight against POLIO" Mr.. {
nderson said. "They were real :
raSs-roots' gatherings" 3
The present drive through Jan /,
airy 81 must be our most successful !
date" Mr.. Anderson declared, :
or the protection of the individual ,
'me, the community, the state and
Ie nation II
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-01-13
SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICER
IN LIBBY JANUARY 10

Cecil Cook, Field Representative
OF the Social Security Administra-
ton will be in Libby at the Lincoln
County Department of Public We'll
fare office on Wednesday, January
10, l949, from 100 p. m. to 400
p. m.
Have you changed jobs lately?
If so, are you sure your employer
has a record of your name and So
cial security number exactly as they
appear on your social security card?
He will be needing this information
to properly report your wages on
his quarterly social security tax re-
turn which he will be filing this
month. If he does not have this
information, see him, send him
postal card, or write him, and give
him this essential information i'm
mediately.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-01-13
The Libby Ski Club
Holds Annual Porty

Members of the Libby Ski Clut
held their annual midwinter party
at the club house last SATURDAY
night. It was a gala affair with
everyone joining in the fun which
began with a couple of chummy
games after which dancing to mu-
sic by Fred Vignalli and Soup Par
Iker was the merry pastime. Carl
Rawlings was the official caller.
President Thomas Robertson con-
Quoted short business meeting be-
fore the festivities began. The other
new officers for l949 are Bill Dor
rington, Vice-President, and Mrs.
Raymond Bleich, Secretary Treas
urer.
1t was decided to have an Execu-
tive Committee to take care of the
clubs business between club meet
ings consisting of the officers and
SIX other members. These will be
appointed soon.
Following are the appointments
for the new year:
Social Committee-Ralph Smith
berger, Chairman, Stella Reid, Mr.
and Mrs. w. j. Harris, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Coulter, Ski Activity Committee
John FINLAND, Chairman, Dick
1enneSsy, Inez Ratekin, Raymond
SLEIGH, Chris Ramlo, Carlton Jou
hin; Membership Committee -
Iladys Borgess., Mrs. Chris Ramlo.
Inn Christie; Scrapbook-Mrs. Carl
rawlings; Reporter-Inez Ratekin.
The President suggested a ski trip
o Zonolite Mountain in the near
uture and the Activity Committee
vas directed to plan it.
Plans were made in regard to
ne tow and the Reporter instructed
o put an item in the paper giving
ne hours, rules, etc. for pubic in
The poppy committees in charge
l the party were: Entertainment
llrs. Thomas Robertson, Chairman |
lrs. Bill Darlington, Mrs. Fred /
loutier, Carlton Joughin and Max
turn; Refreshments-Mrs. George |
NTH, Chairman, Mrs. Jim Christie |
lrs; Pete Ramlo, Mrs. John Finn
md, Snowy Davidson and Carl
awnings; Kickapoo-John Meyers,
.oncoctologist, assisted by Jim
-arrls and Jim Christie
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-01-13
John Eugene Lorson
Dies Jonuory 6

John Eugene Larson was born
October /, 1919 IN Libby and passed
away in the home of his parents
THURSDAY January s at the age of
3 months and DAYS
The infant is Irvived by his par
nts, Nj and t'r> Richard Larson
and one brot.e also four grand
parents, Mr. and Mrs Eugene Nc
CURE Of LIB and Mr. and Mrs.
Larson Of Portland
Funeral services were at the
Gompf Funeral Home Saturday.
Januarv at 200 p. m. Rev. W. c.
Stearns of the Libby Methodist
Church oficiated at the services.
Mrs. Stearns and Mrs. Pitcher sang
duets Safe In The Arms of Jesus
and In Jesus Care" with Mrs.
Pitcher at the piano.
Interment as made in the Libby
Cemetery.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-01-13
Rules for Libby
Ski Club Tow

The Libby Ski Club announce.
that the tow will run on Friday
evenings from 1880 to $50 and or
Sunday afternoons from l to S
Season tickets are S5.00-$250 and
day tickets 5Oc-25c.
SkierS are requested to leave
their dogs at home because they
are dangerous to have on the hill.
All children and young people I'M
der the age of eighteen must have
a signed permit from their parents
in order to use the tow. Blanks
may be secured from the Lincoln
County Library or at the Tow
Shack.
Only 4 should ride the tow at
one time.
Skiers are asked to observe the
rules of courtesy and safety that
are essential and obey the various
signs that are placed for the safety
Of everyone.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-01-13
HoIdCOIunbid
River Hearings
In -Four Cities

Business and civic leaders, local
government officials, farmers and
representatives of many organized
groups will present their views on
the Corps of Engineers Review Re
port on the Columbia River and
Tributaries at the coming hearings
Of the Board of Engineers for Riv-
ers and HarborS in four northwest
cities according to Colonel Theron
D. Weaver, North Pacific division
engineer of the Corps of Engineers.
With the help of district en-
gineers in Portland, Seattle and
Walla Walla, Colonel Weaver is
completing arrangements for the
hearings to be held at the Daven-
port hotel, Spokane, Monday, Jan.
81; Chamber of Commerce, Seattle,
Tuesday, Feb. /; Multnomah hotel,
Portland, Wednesday, Feb. 2; and
the Columbian club, Boise, Friday,
Feb. 4.
The board which reviews all
plans and survey reports of the
Corps of Engineers prior to their
submission to Congress, is composed
of the following engineer officers
Major General r. c. Crawford, |
deputy chief of engineers and presi-
dent of the board, Washington, D. |
c.; Major General Joseph c. Me
haffey, former governor of the |
Panama Canal and now division en-
gineer, Ohio River division, Cincin- |
natl, Ohio; Colonel Mason J Young,
division engioneer, South Atlantic
division, Atlanta, Ga; Colonel Clark
Kittrell, division engineer, Upper
Mississippi Valley division. St
Louis, Mo; Colonel Henry Hutch
lngs, Jr., division engineer, South
division, Dallas, Texas:
Colonel Wayne S. Moore, resident
member of the board, Washington,
D. c., and Colonel James H. STRAIT
.on, division engineer, New England
division, Boston.
Civilian engineers from Washing
on, D. c., who will participate in
he board hearings are: George /. |
Beard, Harold Kelso, Henry C.
Suyl, Samuel H. Gale, Charles H.
dcManuS, J. Ben Walker, and H. S.
public reporter.
The hearing in Boise Friday, Feb. {
!, will be the final opportunity for J
oral or written state I
nengS TO the Rivers and HaRb0rS / z
heard for consideration. Important b
meeting elsewhere, just before and
following the hearings v
q the northwest, make is ignpos- e
lble for the board to hold more :;
Extensive hearing on the Columbia n
liver Report, Colonel Weaver said. o
The crowded agenda will leave s.
tile free time during the five DAYS L
le board members will be in the u
but tentative plans in u
ude luncheonS or dinners where CO
me will permit so that members
i'll have an opportunity to become to
atter acquainted with the people al
the northwest states Local
vic groups in several cities are =
orking with Engineer Corps rep I
in making these ar :
Colonel Weaver said. IL
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-01-13
So. Lincoln Red
CroSs0ffiCerS

The South Lincoln County Chap
ter of the American Red Cross met
Monday evening at the community
room at the Court House to hold
It's annual election of officers. Fol
lowing are the officers for the com
ing year: Miss Isabel McGrade.
Chairman; Lloyd Burpee. Vice
Z h arm a n; Mrs. Ray Kujawa,
Treasurer and Miss Mildred Buck,
Secretary. The above are also on
the executive committee. Officers
for the Troy branch are J. B. Far
ris and D. F. Fewkes; for the War
land branch, Mrs. L. w. Lewis; and
the Pine Tree branch officer is Har-
~ Waylett-
Committee chairmen are Mrs.
bernhard SchlnnaHa, Production:
Mrs. Ed Olson, Knitting; Miss fnez
Rfatekin, First Aid; Miss Winifred
Handley, l949 Fund Campaign; ].
f. Fennessy, Jr., Home Service; Mrs.
Jessie Fagerberg, Accident Proven
ton; Mrs. H. S. Hepner, Publicity
and Don HargreaveS, Disaster
On the Sub. Com |
nittee are James Harris and Paul |
church for Libby; j. B. Farris Troy |
md D. A. Gilchrist at Warland.
Miss Ratekin said in her yearly
eport that seven classes were con
lucted in First Aid and 90 students
we're awarded certificates. Three
laSses we're given at the Libby
ilgh School, three at j. Neils Lum-
er Company, one of which was
ED at Troy, and one class in the
Usher River district was conducted
y John Horne. Miss Ratekins work
Or the past year was considered
outstanding by the area headquar-
srs representative from Helena. I
The South Lincoln County Chap
r bought Is triangular bandages j
.hich Mrs. Bernard Schlumm, Pro
uction Chairman, hemmed for the y
ass to use. II
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-01-13
Former Libby Man
Buys Doll Shop

Following are excerpts from {
story in The Spokesman-R Review
telling of a new business venture
in which a former Libby man, Wal
lace Mortenson and his wife are en-
gagged.
Going to one hospital in Spokane
is just as much fun for hundreds
of youngsters as seeing Santa
Claus. 1t is the doll shop and clinic
at E26 Third
Little girls have come crying be-
cause their dolls had lost an arm
or suffered a smashed head. The
preschool mothers sat down to a
miniature tea table in the corner
of the shop while the doctor, Leslie
W. Mortenson, patched up their
babies. They were always laughing
when they left with the success
fully treated dolls clutched in their.
arms.
The shop was sold recently by
Mrs. H. B. Bearden, its founder. to
Mr.. and Mrs. Mortenson.
Mr.. Mortenson does the repair
work, and his wife, a former doll
collector in California, makes cos
tunes and sews up split seams in
stuffed dolls.
Mrs. Mortenson has a collection
of about so bisque or painted China
dolls, and Chineses figures. They
will be on display after the first
of next year.
We're going to specialize in cos
tuning. Not one of our dolls will
wear the same suit or dress" she
said proudly.
BY Easter they expect to have
every doll in the shop costumed.
Mrs. Bearden the former owner
has gained acclaim throughout the
region with her models of every
Miss Spokane. She has carved in
wood the faces of the city's Official
after examining
their pictures and talking with them
Each figure is dressed in the ira
Indian gown of Miss Spo-
kane. All the beaded decorations
are authentic miniature replicas of
hose worn by the young women.
The clinic has been popular with
all its customers except one small
BOY, it's owner reported.
He brought his little sister down
With her injured doll. But he sent
Ter in alone and stood outside him
elf because he had been to other
hospitals and he didn't want to see
lnyone hurt
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-01-13
Report Christmas
Seal Funds Still
Being Received

Mrs. Chef Hoisington, chairman
of the Lincoln County T-B Sea
Sale reports returns from the
Christmas Seals mailed out in No
vember are still coming in. About
two-thirds of the letters mailed have
now been accounted for, and it is
hoped those who desire to contri-
butte will do so soon, as the final
check and accounting must be
finished and reports completed be-
fore February %.
Mrs. Hoisington is very grateful
for the fine response to the appeal,
and for the many notes enclosed
with contributions, expressing APP
probation for the work and the re-
greet that their contributions could
not be larger.
A complete report will be pub
lished at the close of the drive.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-01-13
P. T. A. Discusses
Legislation On
School Systems

The last meeting of the Libb,
r. T. A. was very interesting a
well as educational.
Bills prepared by the Citizen.
Committee dealing with Legislation
IN the State of Montana affecting
our educational system were read
explained and widely discussed. The
speakers of the evening were Paul
church, chairman, Supt. Gillespie
Mrs. Fagerberg and Harlow Stor-
dock.
Plans are under way for a card
party at the next P. T. A. meet
ing. Sandwiches and coffee were
served by the mothers of the fifth
grade
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-01-13
Forestry Ladies'
Honor Miss OerteI

The Forestry Office ladies gave
q miscellaneous Bridal Shower for
AiSs Dolores Oertel which started
WIN a a dinner at the Caboose at
o:5o Monday evening.
AIter the dinner they all went
10 the home of Mrs. w: G.. Guernsey
"here the gifts were arranged on
Table under an umbrella which
vas decorated with pink and blue
crepe paper. There were small
umbrellas for favors.
mere were "a ladies present for
the occasion and Miss Oertel re-
'eiVed many lovely gifts.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-01-13
Cpl. Bouton Cuts
Marine Birthday
Coke On Eva

Marine Corps Air Station, Eva,
T. H Marine Corporal Eugene
Miles Bouton, 20, son of Mrs. Mar
tin Patt of Libby, Montana is shown
cutting the birthday cake at the
Flying Inn, enlisted mems club
at the Marine Corps Air Station.
Eva in celebration Of the l73rd
Anniversary of the Marine Corps.
Corporal Bouton who is an ex-
per- in Judo graduated from the
Libby High School in 1916 and en-
listed in the Marine Corps in Sep
ten Der of that year He first
touched the sunny shores of Ha-
wall in October 1947 where he is
presently attached to Headquarters
Squadron at Eva.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-01-13
Terrier Hoopsters
Take Two Games

The Terriers walked off with the
winning scores Friday and Satur-
day when they played Big Fork
and Whitefish on the local basket
ball court.
The Terriers took the game from
Big Fork Friday with a score of
44-2S. They improved their per
Torrance Saturday when they play
ed Whitefish and the score stood
at 1926.
The Terriers go to Big Fork and
Poison this week end to play there.
The Junior High team will play
Bonners Ferry here Friday.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-01-13
LIBBY STUDENTS AT E.W.C.E.
PLACE ON THE HONOR ROLL

Eastern Washington College O.
Education, Cheney, January 10
Attaining places on the honor rol
Washington College of Education arc
two students from Libby, Fayetts
fisher and Mary Lou Role.
Students who qualified for tn
roll maintained grade averages o.
b plus or better during the quartz.
III students were included on the
honor roll for the quarter according
to G. w. Wallace. Registrar.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-01-13
TO SHOW NEW CADILLAC
THIS WEEK IN LIBBY

The new 1949 Cadillac sedan will
be on display this week in Libby
according to an advertisement APP
pearing on another page in this is
sue.
Jaqueth's Inc, has been appointed
dealer for the Libby area, and Mr..
Jaqueth hopes everyone interested
in good cars, will be in this week
end to look over the new Cadillac
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-01-13
FURNITURE SALE NOW
ON AT KENNEDY STORE

Kennedy Furniture Mart adver-
tises big reduction sale of fur
niture which has already started
and will continue throughout jan
uary. The page advertisement will
be found on Page Nine of this issue.
The sale is Offering substantial
price reductions on standard quality
merchandise If interested in fur
niture, don't fail to take advantage
of this sale.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-01-13
NOTICE

Mr.. H. p Weydemeyer will
handle the assessing Of Motor We
hicles in the east end of the County
for the Assessor and the Treasurer.
He Will be at P. V. Klinke's office
in the County Warehouse in Eur
eka on Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays between the hours of , a.
m. and p. m. beginning January
10th. lie
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-01-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Jerry Lincoln left
by auto for Los Angeles Sunday
for a weeks vacation While there,
Mr.. Lincoln will contact agents of
big name bands for Lincoln's Goph-
er Inn for the coming year.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-01-13
TO PICK JURY FOR
THE COMING YEAR

The County Assessor, the County
Treasurer and Chairman Chef Hois-
ington of the Board of County Com
misisonerS are making up a jury
list this week for the year of 1949
To complete the list it is neces-
sary to pick taxpayers who are citi-
zens of the United States from 81
through 20 years of age.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-01-13
EXAMINATION ANNOUNCED
FOR RURAL CARRIER

The United States Civil Service
Commission has announced an ex-
animation to fill the position of
rural carrier at Eureka, Montana
The examination will be held at
Libby, Montana.
Receipt of applications viii close
on January 81, 1919
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-01-13

The Pine Tree Club of Fisher
River is planning a basket social
and dance for the evening of Jan
uary q.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-01-13
WEATHER REPORT

The day by day weather report
for the week follows, furnished
through the courtesy of the Libby
Ranger Station:
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-01-13

S/Sgt. and Mrs. A. E. Speirs Of
Honolulu, T. H, are the proud par
ents of baby boy Dom January 4.
Mrs. Speirs is the forme. Miss Mar
ion Thompson Of Rexford.
, 1949-06-16
ATTY. QUINONES
HAS IMPOSING
Recon IN P. R.

Attorney Francisco Garcia
Quinones, associate of Alton
ney Almeric Christian in the
murder trial, has an imposing
record in his native Puerto Ri
co, and was also a former
classmate of Claude o. Mar
koe, principal of the Christian
sted High School.
A graduate of the University
of Puerto Rico, Mr.. Quinones
was at one time superinten-
dent of schools in San Juan, a
post he held for several years.
He then became prosecuting
attorney and served for six
years and later special prose
cutor for the entire island for
three years. He also served a
two-year term as District
Judge in Humacao.
Attorney Quinones said he
finds the people here unusual
~ friendly and likes the Is
land very much. Of Attorney
Christian he predicts a bright
future as a lawyer; he noted
the young attorneys sincerity
to his profession.
, 1949-06-16
Judge Moore Thunks
For Giving
Unselfish Service

After exhausting the two
jury panels that were called
Judge Moore requested the
Marshall to select % more per-
sons from among the specta-
tors and even then it was nee
cessary for some government
clerks to be pressed into ser
vice.
The following twelve were
finally decided upon: Owen
Schjang, Hilton Bryan, Marie
Edwards, Alfred Francis, Fran
ces Hutchins, Harry Thomp-
son, George Harley, Beulah
Anduze, Stanley Farrelly, To-
yer Merrill, Albert Nelthropp
and Alvin Jackson.
During the course of select
Continued on Page A,
, 1949-06-16
y,
SELECTED
FROM
TIA

Judge Herman E. Moore was
lavish in his praise of the SER
vice rendered by the jurors
in the Leguillou murder trial
which took place yesterday &
and throughout the night. Just
before dismissing them he said
he realized the ordeal they
went through, some of them
coming there with no intention
of becoming officers of the
Court. Added to the fact that
lack of conveniences and other
d~iscomforts thus forcing them
to continue through the night
until a verdict had been
agreed on.
, 1949-06-16
c ordinuting Comm.
Plans Restaurant
In New York City

The Economic Committee Of
the Coordinating Committee
of the American Virgin Islands
Societies has proposed the es-
Enlistment of a restaurant on
a cooperative plan to special
ize in West Indian cooking.
Plans are now being made
to raise funds during the next
ninety days for this purpose.
A large sum toward this ven
ture has already been pledged.
/, Victor A. Jackson is chair
man in charge of the Com
mittee.
, 1949-06-16
Bell In Steeple Tower
At Christiunsted
Undergoing Repdirs !.

The bell in the Steeple, To-
wer in Christiansted has been
under repairs by the Public
Works Dept. for the past
several days. The supports
for which are being renewed
and a crack must be welded
after which it will be back in
service again.