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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-12-08
O. FOR THOSE WHO WANT THE BEST"
Tf rs TEXACO FUEL OIL
y City Service Co. oil Main

Monday morning the street force
was on the job, sanding the main
business streets which added much
to safe driving in and near the
shopping district.
John McReI who has been i'll
for the past week, is in a Spokane
hospital receiving treatment. No
word has been received here about
his condition.
Mr. and Mrs. John Cummings,
Spokane, and Mrs. Anne Cummings,
Troy, were callers at the Harry
Hartle home
Lumber ane Sawmill Workers
Union No. 1881 meets the End and
It'll Tuesday of each month.
Kalispell shoppers last Friday,
were Mrs. F. L. DeRoSia and son,
Bob, Mrs. Loren Gompf, Mrs. Fred
Metzger, and Mrs. Gordon DeRosia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Orville Thorne and
Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Cassel visited
over the week end with their moth
er, Mrs. Lee Cassel, at Sisters hos
pital in Kalispell.
The Libby Rifle and Pistol Club
start their match shooting Tuesday,
Nov. 6. The juniors start shooting
tonight (ThurSday). They would
like to have all interested juniors
turn out
". F. w. Meetings the LIST and 3rd |
Wednesday of each month at the
club.
Mrs. Emile Downing returned |
from Standpoint, Ida, where
she has been visiting the past sew
eral days.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-12-08
Libby News Items

DO you watch the thermometer
for the Hospital Fund Drive?
Have you made your contribution
to the hospital drive?
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Veldman were
Spokane shoppers Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernie Grambo, for
est ranger of Rexford, visited over
the week end in Libby.
Mrs. Ruth Baenen and Mrs. Dor
Othy Walker were Kalispell callers
Monday.
John Appelgren won the turkey
drawing at the P. T. A. dance last
Saturday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie Williams of
Havre, were callers at the DeRosia
home last Tuesday.
Mrs. Earl D. Lovick will be chair
man of the 1850 Red Cross Fund
Drive held in March.
Mrs. Roy Howell who has been
visiting trends and relatives in
Seattle, returned home last week.
American Legion Auxiliary are
having a FOOD SALE December
10 at Parker's Studio. 29-2c
Miss Ellen Norris is assisting dur
ing the holidays at the WEIGH Jew
elry and Gift Shop.
Mrs. Henry Hamann and Mrs.
Walter Katarzy spent the week end
in Spokane.
Mrs. Ed Holmgren returned home
Sunday from a. weeks visit at the
home of her daughter in Spokane.
Mrs. Margaret Brewington and
son were in Spokane on business
last Friday.
Judge H. B. Wallace was in Spo-
kane the first of the week on bust
ness.
E. E. Jaqueth was in Great Falls
last week attending a Chevrolet
dealers meeting.
PETER MELOY CERAMICS.
1917 9th Avenue, Helena, Mont
25-25x
George Stanley, Great Falls arch
itect and James w. Stack of Cut
Bank were business visitors the first
Of the week in Libby.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bob Baker were
visitors Friday and Satur-
day in Spokane. They returned
home Sunday.
Donald Hutton is working at
Falls, where he is en-
oloyed on the new court house con-
'truction job.
Mrs. Fred Blair ST.. left Tuesday 4
ior Spokane where she will visit
'ew days with Mr.. and Mrs. James
i. Hartigan.
Episcopal Guild Bazaar, at DR..
office, Dec. 10. All pro-
leeds go to Guild pledge on new
aoSpital. 29-2c
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-12-08
Dome in Helena Illuminated.

Dome in Helena illuminated.
Jaycee officials said that the or
ganization is making every effort
to raise the necessary funds to have
the work completed by Christmas.
DR.. Kennth f. Johnson, chairman
of the campaign, said that the cost
of lighting the dome is estimated
at about $1,000 This amount, he
said, represents the cost of materials
alone. since labor will be donated
by electrical workers of Helena.
Gov. John w. Bonner praised the
dome-lighting plan because he said
It will eliminate future dangers to
night-flying aircraft
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-12-08
COMBINED KITCHEN SHOWER
.H0USEWARNIING GIVEN
MRS. MUELLER

A surprise kitchen shower and
lhousewarming party was given at
the new home of Mr.. and Mrs. Joe
Mueller in honor of Mrs. Mueller
Saturday afternoon. The hostess re-
ceived many lovely gifts
Among the guests were: Dot
Crisnell, Ida Gehring, Opal Knip-
rsth, Helen Dolphemire, Margaret
Lindsey, Mary Chapel, Cauzet
Sindt, Donna Dee Wittlake, Lorna
dilbird, and the hostess, Marie
Mueller.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-12-08

Luscher, surgery; Dec. 6-Mrs. Har-
ry Collinson, surgery; Michele Bart
mess, tonsils and adenoids.
Released: Dec. 3, Mrs. VIM. Beck
and infant; Dec. 4, Robert Peterson;
Dec. 5, Mrs. Frank Simurdak and
infant, and Mrs. Charles Fletcher
and infant
The County and City health Of
ficer. DR.. J. M. Cairns, states there
has been no contagion in the city
or county so far this winter.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-12-08

r. G. Miller, Dec 6, a boy.
Admitted: Dec. 5, Mrs Charles
Lumber and Sawmill Workers
Union No. 1881 meets the End and
4th Tuesday of each month.
D. o. Mount states that the claim
load is increasing rapidly, at the
local employment office.
Mr.. and Mrs Bob Chapman and
Mr.. and Mrs. Gene Chapman and
son, visited friends and relatives in
Spokane Sunday.
FOOD and FANCY WORK SALE,
Saturday, Dec. 10 at 1000 a. m. at
Adkins Super Market. Jr. Aid of
First Lutheran Church. $3.50
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Stamschror
entertained Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Bar
kee, Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Tefeau, and
Mrs. Edith McDougall at $50 din
ner Tuesday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Polda and
daughter, and Mrs. PoldaS mother,
Mrs. Frank Warner, were Spokane
callers over the week end
Mr.. and Mrs. R. R. Bauer and
daughter, Gloria, Oakland, Calf,
visited the past week at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Flemmer.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Clarke
spent Sunday in Eureka where they
were dinner guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Withycombe.
MIR. and Mrs. Frank O'Gallagher
If Leonia, Ida, we're Libby visitors
.oday, caring for business matters.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-12-08

Age OF q. S. Presidents
Average age Of United States
presidents is Just a little over 81.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-12-08
PLAN TO ILLUMINATE
DOME OF STATE
CAPITOL BUILDING

Helena W,p-The Helena Junior
Chamber of Commerce has launched
a campaign to have the Capitol
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-12-08
HOSPITAL NOTES

Born-to Mr.. and Mrs. Joe John
son, Dec. /, a boy; to Mr.. and Mrs.
r. G. Miller, Dec. 6, a boy.
Admitted: Dec. 5, Mrs. Charles
The Wrangell sentinel., 1949-01-07
NO BIDDERS ON MILL:
 REVERTs BACK TO COURT

Wednesday came and went this week with no bidders showing for Wrangel1's saWmill -- the Alaska Asiatic Lumber Mill.
 Col. o. F. Ohlson, receiver for the mill, went to Juneau Wednes- day to confer with Judge George w Folta and attorneys represent ing the owner and the Bank of Wrangell
 The owner F. V. Wagner, through Attorney R. E. Robertson had applied through the U. S. Dis tpict Attorney in Juneau for an extension of 60 days in which the receiver could not sell. A previous extension ended Wednesday. That request was denied. so the Wran- gell sawmil1 reverts to the courts
 4 bid was opened Wednesday on one of the three parcels - dwelling house - awaits approv- al or disapproval of the court.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1949-01-07
WRANGELL HI AND PRIEST RIVER SPLIT
 TWO GAME SERIES

The transforming Priest River, Idaho high school alumni basket ball team played two games here last week end with Wrangell high school, each team taking a game.
 Wrangell high school won the first game. close bard-fought contest that went into overtime, by one point 36-37. The local boys trailed all through the game with Priest River leading 17-10 at the half and 29-25 at the end of the third period. At the end of the game the score was 34-34. Bob Stokes of Wrangell went out on fouls in the overtime and Marian Newman came into the game and sank a field goal Then, with a foul shot by Arnold Bakke. the local boys maintained a one-point lead, in spite of a field goal fol Priest River
 Leading scorer for Wrangell was Felix Villarma with 15 points. Stokes and Charles Berg each scored '; Alfred oglend 4 and Bakke and Newman each.
 For Priest River J. Kriznesky and D. Brudie tallied 10 each: N. Moriniti T. M. Brown 3, B. Kelly 5, and J. Low l.
 The second game was Priest River all the way with a half time lead over Wrangell 30-17. The third period the visitors scored s points to Wrangell's four, and in the last quarter put the ball in from all angles to end the game on the long end of a 55-26 score. The local boys couldn't seem to find the range of the basket and Coach Shert substituted freely.
 Leading scorer for Wrangell was again Villarma with points, Stokes and Berg each 6, Hofstad f Bakke 2, and Newman 1.
 Kriznesky jed the visitors with 14, Low 13, Brudie and Moriniti each Il and Brown and Kelly each 2.
 Coach Try Morgan and his Priest River boys played clean ball and displayed excellent sportsmanship during their visit, which ended a whirlwind game-a-night week in Southeastern Alaska. They played in Juneau, Douglas, Petersburg, Wrangell and Metlakatla.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1949-01-07
GENATE IN SPECIAL SESSION IN DEADLOCK ON
 OPENING IN JUNEAU
l Bv Associated Pressl

JUNEAU - The special session Of the Alaska Territorial legisla- ture, which opened here Thursday, promptly ran into a head-on inter- party deadlock in the Senate after the House had quickly organized and named committees to clear the decks for action. James Nolan of Wrangell was elected Speaker of the House.
 The Senate hit a snag over it's presidency, resulting in a stale mate which brought postponement to Monday of the Governors mes sage on tax program for the Territory's present emergency. It had been scheduled for Friday morning.
 The Democratic-dominated House quickly elected James Nolan as Speaker for the special session. Stanley MeCutcheon, of Anchorage. is expected to get the post for the regular session.
 In the Senate stalemate. two sec cessive ballots for presidency gave flClOI hlNefS Ol A0clOfdSe, edSlI votes. Rivers is a Democrat. Frank Jones, Nome Republican. got six votes and Gunnard NJ Engebreth Anchorage Republican, got two. Although outward indications were for q possibly prolonged deadlock. Rivers predicted an early break Meanwhile, Engebreth was serving as temporary president.
 Governor Gruening said his tax suggestions will embrace main pro- posals which he had made in pre- yious sessions, with income and property taxes the main points of business. Uniform business licens- es would be secondary.
 Up to today, five Representatives are. still missing from the House due to snow-bound flying condi- tions. Weather delayed the arrivel of Governor and Mrs. Gruening on their homeward bound flight from the states They left Seattle Tues day and were stranded at White horse Tuesday night and at Gus tayus Wednesday night, arriving in Juneau Thursday morning.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1949-01-07
HOSPITAL BOARD H0N0RS
 JOHNSONS AT MEETING

Mir and Mrs. M. O. Johnson, who are leaving Wrangell to make their home in Juneau, were honored as guests of the Hospital Board at its regular meeting Monday Mrs Johnson, who has served many faithful years on the Beard was presented with a farewell gift.
 Mrs. Johnson will be replaced as chairman of the Board by Peter Mccormack. Olaf Hansen is the newly elected vice-ehairman and Mrs J. c. Johnson and the Rev Hall retain their offices of Seere- tary and Treasurer.
 The Johnsons are expecting to get away Monday on the Denali for Juneau where they will make their future home. Their house in Wrangell has been bought by the Missionary Society of the Episco- pal church and the Rev. Hall and his family will move into it upon the Johnsons" departure.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1949-01-07
ST. PHILIPS CHURCH HOLDS
 FIRST ANNUAL DINNER

The first annual dinner and par ish meeting of the St. Philips Episcopal Mission was held Thurs day evening at 6:30 in Civic Gen. ter Reports of officers of the St. Mary's Guild, St. Philips Guild, Sunday School and church were read and approved. The Rev. Hugh Hall. Priest in charge, also gave his personal report to the congre- gation. Building of a parish house was one of the most important matters discussed and tentative plans for the erecting of the build ing were made.
 The dinner, which is the first of it's kind to be held by the Episco- pal mission in Wrangell, is to be- come an annual affair of the par ;sh and is held for the purpose of discussing and reporting on the years business.
 Preparation of food and tables was ably handled by Mrs. Neva Coulter, Mrs. Lillian Grant, Mrs Helen Angerman. Mrs. L. T. Camp bell and Mrs. Frank Webb. High school students serving were: Ethel Lund, Henrietta Bradley Alice Camazine, Alora Petticrew Daisy Lewis, Carolyn Lewis and Emma Anderson.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1949-01-07
WRANGELL COOP ELECTS
 FOR COMING YEAR

The annual meeting of the Wran- gell Cooperative Association was held last night, January 6, at ANB hall.
 Four Councilmen were elected for two-year terms. They are Will Liam Smith, new member, and re- elected Walter Rudolph, Peter Casey and Marcus Daley. Four Counoilmen who have yet to fin ish one more year are Herbert Bradley, William Willard, Mike Lynch, Jr., and James Bradley.
 At a Council meeting following the regular meeting of the Associa- tion. the Councilmen elected the following officers: President, Her. bert Bradley; Vice-President, Will liam Willard; Treasurer, Walter Rudolph; Secretary, Mrs. Martha Bradley and Sergeant-at-Arms. AL bert Rinehart and Ralph Jackson.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1949-01-07
ORDER OF EASTERN STAR
 HOLDS INSTALLATION

At a public meeting held Tues day evening the following officers were installed into offices of the Order of Eastern Star.
 Mrs. May Campbell was Install ing Officer, assisted by Installing Marshal Lempi Fykerude and h. stalling Chaplain, Irene Coulter.
 New officers for the year are;
 Worthy Matron, Dorothy Otte son; Worthy Patron, o. R. Haynes; Associate Matron, Bertha Hansen; Treasurer, Marjorie Thornquist; Chaplain, Helen Angerman; Con- ductress, May Gartley; Associate Conductress, Virginia Hay; Mar shal, Lempi Fykerude; organist, Lanore Campbell; Adah, Irene Coulter; Ruth, Neya Coulter; Esther, Glenna Opsata; Martha, Val Coulter; Electa, Inga Carlson; Warder, Helen Wells Sentinel, Leonard T. Campbell.
 The Associate Patron and a Sec retary are still to be installed.
 Mrs. Val Coulter and Mrs. Lam ore Campbell furnished a program of music and at the close of the meeting refreshments were served
The Wrangell sentinel., 1949-01-07
SHORTY" BRADLEY AND NEIGHBORS HAVE NARROW
 ESCAPE WITH ELEMENTS

Word was received here recent ly of a narrow escape from death in the snowbound interior of AL aska of Shorty" Bradley, Mrs Bradley and two of their neigh bors, Mir. and Mrs. Cal Reeves. The word was received by Mrs. Garnet Myers, relative of the Bradleys.
 It seems the Bradleys have mining camp on upper Cache Creek, 45 miles from Talkeetna. Winter snows came, covering the ground to an unprecedented depth which was all right for the Bradleys in their snug home but it was a little tough on their three pack horses, Old Daisy, the mare and Button and Pat. Each day the horses grew more gaunt as their range lay deeper in snow under an icy crust. Finally Brad ley knew he had to get his horses into Talkeetna and food or they would be dead
 He hitched them to a wagon, took the neighbors, his wife and nine sled dogs and three bird dogs, what food they had - con- sisting mostly of corn meal for man and beast, and set out through wintery blasts for Tal- keetna.
 Their three-day journey, before they reached the town was an epic of struggle, with the dogs helping the horses pull the wagon and all on short rations after the horses one night broke into the corn meal and ate most of it.
 As a finale, it was necessary to have the horses swim the racing Talkeetna river. Button and Pa swan across willingly, probabl! sensing food and warmth on tho opposite shore, but Daisy was wild with fear. A blindfold and every other ruse failed and, just when Bradley was about to give up and leave her behind. Daisy, for some unaccountable reason, plunged in to the river, nearly swamping the boat in which Bradley rowed, and swan across.
 Shorty" Bradley, former Wran- gell man, lived in Wrangell unti few years ago when he went Ill 1 into the interior to mine.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1949-01-07
S5 FSHERMEN AND BUSINESSMEN ATTEND
 FISH HEARING HERE

Last Friday afternoon d meeting was held at Red Men Hall with D. W. Bates, Fisheries Management Agent here for the U s. Fish and Wildlife Service, Roy Lindsley, Enforcement Agent, F&WS, and eighty-fiye fishermen and business men of Wrangel to discuss the regulations proposed by the Fish and Wildlife Service for the 1949 and 1850 fishing seasons and to make any recommendations on the regulations as proposed.
 The F&WS has proposed making preserves of the Rocky Pass area, Wrangell Narrows, and the Shakan Bay-El Capitan Pass area. with the traps effecting these areas eliminated.
 MT. Bates pointed out that preserve is a comparatively large area wherein all fishing is pro hibited. but, unlike a closed area, a preserve could temporarily be opened if it happened to receive an undue quantity of fish. When asked who would determine when a preserve could be opened. MT. Bates said the fisheries agent in that immediate area would recom- mend the opening of a preserve.
 James Csillen and other fisher men persent suggested that the entire Sumner Strait be made a preserve and when a vote was , taken, it was voted unanimously to close Sumner Strait thus eliminat- ing the traps.
 Jorgen Roaming suggested that the fishing season run from July 1, to September 1, and fishing be allowed only four days a week at that time. After a two week clo- sure in September, that fall fish ing season be opened to run as long as the weather permits.
 On the proposal of F&Ws of closing the Stikine river to king salmon. fishing in 1850, Ben Eng dal, spokesman for the gillnetters, expressed the opposition and ask ed, instead, that trolling be cur 
 have already sacrificed a great deal of their season.
 Joe Conant, representing the trollers Union opposed any further recommended changes in the troll ling season as the trollers had al- ready presented their views to the Fish and Wildlife Service
 Several trollers, however, felt that new recommendations cur tailing their operation in the in- terest of conservation should be made.
 The F&WS has proposed closing the Stikine river to fishing be- tween July 20, and August 10 1850. The gillnetters recommended that the dates be set July 25, to August 10. The proposal opening the river to fishing June 20, in- stead of June 25 was generally ap- proved by the fishermen.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1949-01-07
SNOW FALL FAR
 AHEAD OF LAST YEAR

The 194S-49 winter has started out with a good lead on snow fall as compared with the winter of 1947-4S. From November, 1947 to April of 1948. total snow fall was 76.9 inches.
 This year, the month of Decem- Der nearly equalled the grand to- tai of last year when I'll inches of the white stuff covered the ground - on top of Z7.0 inches which fell in November.
 So far in January 13.O inches has fallen. Over last week end a warm Chinook wind and pelting rain promised to take most of the snow and ice down the drains, but Old Man Winter again got the up- per hand Wednesday night and it looks like cold, clear weather for some time to come.
 Lowest official temperature dur ing December this year was on De- cember 8 hen the mercury slid down to 2. The highest for the month was 4 above on December IS.
 Just as a pleasant memory - lowest December temperature dur ing 1947 was 30 above on Decem- Der 2S and highest was 46 on De- cember 22, g and 12,, 1947
The Wrangell sentinel., 1949-01-07
MRS. CHAs. BENJAMIN
 MARRIED IN MINNEAPOLIS

Lloyd Benjamin, proprietor of Benjamin's Store, received word yesterday of the marriage of his mother, Mrs. Charles Benjamin, at Maple Plain, Minnesota, to Mir Verne Lockwood. The marriage took place on New. Years Day at the home of Mrs Lockwood's brother.
 MT. and Mrs. Lockwood are now in St. Paul where they will re- side for the next few months.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1949-01-07
CITY COUNCIL FAVORs PROPOSED TERRITORIAL
 SCHOOL AID PROGRAM

At it's regular meeting at the City Hall, called to order by May or George Gunderson at 2 D. m. yesterday afternoon, the Town Council instructed City Clerk Rob- ert Wickman to write letters to Territorial Representatives James Nolan and Mrs, Doris Barnes of Wrangell, asking their support for l the proposed two million dollar school aid budget to be put before the legislature. This was done af- ter School. Superintendent George Fabricius appeared before the Council and discussed what action, if any, could be taken toward en- larging the present school building in Wrangell. The townspeople last year approved the floating of an SS5, 5,00Q bond issue to enlarge the present school facilities but the Council found that it would cost at least S125,000 to construct the addition as planned. Council mem bers felt this amount was more than they could at present stand. Further action on the school mat ter has been referred until after the Territorial legislature and Congress act this spring on school and housing aid bills to be pre- scented to them.
 Pat" Patterson appeared before the Council representing the ANB asking what action that body would take on the city sales tax petitian which the ANB and ANS had placed before it, favoring a local 1 per cent sales tax to aid the hospital and school Council members and Mayor Gunderson favored the tax but felt that it should be ? per cent tax for public health and education as Sitka used to collect s60,O00 last year They felt that Wrangell would derive twenty-five to thirty thousand dollars a year from such tax. MT. Patterson was asked to approach the members of his or ganization to get their opinions and was assured that if enough people in town favor the measure and sign the petition accordingly, the issue will be put on a special ballot for the municipal election ill April The City Clerk was in structed to write the ANB and the ANS regarding the matter.
 Councilman Lee Ellis reported that the small warehouse endan- gering the city ramp to the float across the bay will be removed by Cliff BIoige. He further asked that the Council approve a power schedule graduated to 1000 watts, the present schedule going only as high as 200 watts. On a motion by Councilman Peter Mccormack and a second by Councilman George smith, the rate schedule to 1000 watts was approved The rate schedule was made Up by Light Superintendent Ralph Devenny based on the present city power rate ordinance.
 Councilman Ellis reported that the Boy Scouts and Sea Scouts would like to obtain the use of the room in the City Hall which was allotted to the Teenagers and nevere used On a motion by Me. Cormack, seconded by Smith, the Council approved the loaning Of the room to the Scouts provided 1 they pay the expense of the heat and lights and the Scout Commit tee of the sponsoring organiza- tions assume the responsibility with the Scouts.
 On a motion by Councilman L. Engstrom and seconded by Coun- cilman Smith the claims were vot- ed paid and the meeting adjourn ed
The Wrangell sentinel., 1949-01-07
sADLER UNDER KNIFE

Charles Sadler, well known local man, underwent an emerg- ency appendicitis operation the day after Christmas at Bishop Rowe Hospital. He's proudly talk ing about his operation and hop ing someone will ask to see the scar. Sadler denied .it was a mat ter of too much Yuletide. Dis charged from the hospital New Years Day, he is again at home
The Wrangell sentinel., 1949-01-07
MARSHALL RESIGNS

WASHINGTON Secretary of State Marshall and Undersecretary Lovett resigned today.
 President Truman named Dean Acheson to head the State Depart ment and named Budget Director James E. Webb as Undersecretary
 Changes become effective Janu- ary 20 when Truman is inaugur- ated as President for the new term.