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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-10-13
Lions To Work
FOrCIedn-up

The meeting Monday evening OF
the Libby Lions was largely de-
voted to ways and means for pro-
noting cleaner streets for down
town Libby The discussion fol-
lowed a report made by Leo Kyser,
chairman of the Lions Civic Com
mittee which had held a joint meet
ing with the Civic Committee from
the Chamber of Commerce.
An appeal to the citizens of the
town for cleaner streets was read
to the club A copy of this appeal
appears in this issue of The Western
News Following Mr. Kyser's re-
port which also touched on the
proposed new hospital and the COM
munity's share in the new institu-
ton, a general discussion was held
on ways and means of obtaining
slightly streets. The concensus
seemed to be that trash containers
should be installed on the main
business streets, and should be pro-
vided either by various civic-minded
organizations or by individual firms
It was stated the city would care
for removal of the refuse from the
trash containers, but is lacking in
funds to provide regular sweeping
of the streets.
A petition is being presented by
the club to the city council asking
that body to make it an offense
punishable by a fine, to throw re-
fuse and litter on the streets Of
Libby.
The Civic Committee request that
all institutions willing to provide
trash containers and help in the
work of keeping Libby streets clean
and beautiful, contact either Leo
Kyser or George Wood.
Frank Nelson, Jr., won the Con-
vention Fund prize, desk pen set
donated by Hal Hepner. Second
prize went to Walt Partlow, and was
a package of Scotch tape. The at
tendance cash prise was lost by
Mrs. James Davidson, who husband
was not present at the meeting. Lion
L. j. Brown was presented an at
tendance pin for a years record of
perfect attendance.
Guests present Monday evening
were ST Mckenzie, Vancouver, B.
c., the guest of Lion Jerry Lincoln;
Lloyd Evans, attorney associated
with Smith McNeill, present as the
latter's guest; and Scotty Lancaster,
Spokane, guest of S. R. Smart
The next meeting of the club will
be Monday, October %.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-10-13
Sudden Death
Calls HOnOred
Libby Marion

NADIA Bell Berry was born in
Rochester, Minnesota, in 1874. She
was Joined in marriage to Walter
E. Dexter, May 2, 1894 at Minneap-
oils, MINI. She passed away at her
home in Libby, about i a. m, Mon
day, October 10, 1949, at the age of
rs years.
Although Mrs. Dexter has been
in poor health for several years,
her death was sudden and came I'M
expectedly. She had apparently
been in her usual health and was
doing her morning work at the time
of her passing. Mr.. Dexter had gone
into the basement on an errand.
Hearing her fall, he hurried up
stairs and found his wife's body
lying on the floor A doctor was
summoned and death was attri-
buted to a heart attack.
Mrs. Dexter is survived by her
husband Walter E. Dexter; two
grandsons, Dexter and Donald
Shaurette; and one great grandson,
Dale Shaurette. A daughter Dor
othy preceded her in death in 1927.
She was charter member of
Libby Chapter No. SO o. E. S., hav-
ing transferred membership here
from Cass Lake, Mimi, where the
Dexter family lived before coming
to Libby in 1914 She was a mem
Der of the Methodist Church and
took an active part in church work
until the past few years, when her
health did not permit much activity
Mrs. Dexter had sweet and cor
dial disposition, which endeared her
to her many friends. She was
prominent in social circles and will
be greatly missed in this com
munity.
Funeral services were held at the
Gompf Funeral Home at 200 o.
clock this Thursday afternoon,
with the Rev. w. c. Stearns, Pastor
of the Methodist Church, officiating.
Mrs. Oliver Phillips sang two
hymns, Lead Kindly Light" and
Abide With Me-" Mrs. Gleason Pill
cher accompanying on the piano
Pallbearers were George Neiis.
Walter Neils, c. D. Rowe, Earl
Switzer, Ed Boyes, and August
Wichmann
Interment took place in TIE Libby
cemetery where she was laid to
lCst beside her daughter.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-10-13
GOVERNOR BONNER
ISSUES PROCLAMATION

Accidental injuries in the State
and Nation are increasing. During
the year l948 some $4,000 workers
were killed, 100000 were manned
for life and over two million Suf-
.fered temporary injuries.
These statistics are convincing
proof of the necessity for accident
prevention work aimed at demon
strating proper safety precautions.
Accidents can be prevented, lives
can be saved, if, and only if, safety
rules and regulations are prescribed
and followed carefully.
In an effort to acquaint Montana
citizens with safety first principles,
a state wide conference on accident
prevention will be held in Helena,
Montana, on December End, and 3rd,
1949, under the auspices of the Mon
tana Section of the National Safety
Council and the Industrial Accident
Board.
AS Governor of the State of Mon
tana, l call upon all citizens TO
support this conference in every
way possible. sincerely hope that
Representatives of labor, industry,
agriculture, schools, government and
other interested organizations attend
and participate in the discussions.
l have directed that all agencies
of the State of Montana cooperate
in making this conference on In
dustrial Safety a successful one to
the end that Montana will be one
of the states in the union that can
show a decrease in accidents.
In Witness Whereof, I have caused
to be affixed the great seal of the
State of Montana.
Done in the City of Helena, this
18th day of October, 1949
JOHN w. BONNER
GOVERNOR
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-10-13
Season Opens
For Big Game
Sat, Oh. IS

The regular big game season
"Opens Saturday, October IS, through
out Montana. Big game which may
be legally hunted from that d@eR
to November Is, inclusive in Linz
coin county, includes buck deer and
bear, both black, brown and Grizzly.
During a portion at least Of Gae
season, antlerless deer may be taken
in the Fisher River open area rs
described in last weeks issue, and
as announced on another page IN
this issue by the State Fish & Game
department. The antlerless deer
season is subject to closure on tWu
days notice by the department
should it deem a sufficient number
of these deer have been removed
before the closing of the regulsr
big game season. All antlerless deer
taken in this section must be check
ed at checking stations in the area
before they may be legally removed.
In sections where buck deer only
are legal, the buck must have antlers
at least four inches long.
Montana's first section of the
waterfowl season opened at noon
last Friday. Many local sportsmen
drove over to the Flathead for good
duck hunting, while others hunted
along local waters. A number Of
bag limits were taken over the
week end, and the cold wave which
swept down from the far North
should insure good hunting in suit
able areas throughout the season.
The early season closes October
"a, remaining closed until Noon,
Saturday, November Is. From this
date, the season will remain open
until one hour before sunset, Mon
day, December S. Shooting hours
will be from one-half hour before
official sunrise each morning lex
cept November 1877 of the open sea
son until one hour before sunset
each evening. The daily bag is
four ducks and the possession bag
except November 10, is eight ducks.
Possession limit OF geese is two
Canadian or dark colored geese
and five altogether including at
least three light colored geese. Five
snow or light colored geese may be
included in the daily or possession
bag of five if no Canadian or dark
geese are included A 81 Duck
Stamp" is a requirement for all
hunters.
Once again: be sure you are shoot
ing at legal game; don't bag illegal
game, domestic stock or a MAN!
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-10-13
Form Women's Club
To Furnish Room
In New Hospital

Libby Farm Woman's Club is again
putting their shoulders to the wheel
to help their community get much
needed improvement. At a recent
meeting the ladies decided to make
an effort to put enough money in
the bank to furnish a room in the
hospital when built This will be
a memorial to the many fine wom-
en-, who it has been their pleasure
to have as members during their
fourteen years as a club.
The present fair is an outcome of
their first project. It was the Gus
tom of the Commercial Club to en-
terrain the farmers once a year.
lRealizing that few people knew
what fine farm products were raised
around Libby the club ladies Sug-
geSted to the Commercial Club that
they would gladly accept the respon-
Isibility of placing and caring for ex-
Ihibits. The offer was accepted and
the Farm Club ladies cared for this
part of the evening. The exhibit
was such success that for several
years it was mainly through the
efforts of these ladies that it was
continued.
The past few years the club has
been working for a public rest
room. With the cooperation of the
Modern Arts Club and the Libby
Woman's Club such a rest room has
been installed in the Red & White
Grocery Store owned by Bud Ad-
klnS
The ladies realize that the hos
pital room will take considerable
money. The proceeds from their
Annual Harvest Dinner to be given
this year on October 90 at the Moose
Hall will be used to start a hospital
room fund Plan to attend, have
good dinner, and at the same time
help an important community prof.
ect
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-10-13
Group Suggests Libby
Clean Up Streets

Wake up, People of Libby, to the
fact a certain nuisance exists here
which is robbing your city of its
natural beauty and neat appear
ance.
This is an urgent appeal for all
to cooperate in helping make Libby
a more clean and desirable place to
look upon. We are widely known
to have a beautiful place in which
to live. Tourists by the thousands,
and regular travellers too, visit Lib
by and go away with impressions
they form of the place. Without a
doubt, we are all concerned about
the welfare of our community
Therefore, it is time we realize we
are permitting certain conditions to
continue here which spoil its ap-
pearance, and give visitors an OPP
portunity to spread some damaging
publicity.
This appeal is brought about by
the diSorderly appearances of our
sidewalks, streets, alleys, lawns,
and vacant properties, particularly
in about the downtown business dis
trict, where waste paper, sacks, bags,
cans, bottles, boxes, and other I'M
slightly debris is scattered every day
by thoughtless people. The mef-
chants make a futile attempt to
keep their places clean, but they
cannot keep up with the constant
flow of refuse that is continually
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-10-13
Kennedy Furniture
Mart to New Home

The Kennedy Furniture Mart is
moving today into the rooms re-
Gently occupied by The Mountain
States Power Co., in the old First
National Bank building. Mr., Ken
'nedy states this will give him adj
ditional room for taking care of his
expanding business. The old bank
vault will be redecorated and used
as a phonograph record room.
The firm will continue to carry
nationally advertised products all
the way through, stated the pro-
prietor, who added that the year
and half during which he has been
operating in Libby, has convinced
him that the city has a bright fu
ture, the business he has enjoyed
here exceeding his expectations.
The announcement appears upon
Page Four of this issue.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-10-13
Miss Ruby Swanson
Addresses Club

Modern Arts met Tuesday even
ing in the Community Room, where
witches on broomsticks and Hal
lowe'en colors and decorations
greeted the large crowd. Agnes
Hafferman presided and Eileen Low
ick acted as secretary. Evelyn
Flemmer led the singing with
Gladyce Borgess. at the piano. The
Modern Arts song written by Vid
Maurer was sung and numerous
other songs were enjoyed.
Gladyce Boggess reported on the
heating of the swimming pool and
led the discussion on playground
equipment for children, supervised
play and clean sidewalks. A COM
mittee was appointed to talk to Mr..
Gillespie and Mr. Card in regard
to playground equipment Jean
Thompson, Sarah Weidner and June
Hileman are the committee. Motion
was made and carried that Modern
Arts meet with Mayor Parker and
arrange to buy a street container
for trash. It is hoped that other
organizations will cooperate with
the club.
Modern Arts promised to help
with the drive for the Red Cross
next spring as it has always done.
Lillian Ahlskog, chairman of pro-
gram for the evening, introduced
Merrill Partlow who played two
numbers. She played remarkably
well for one so young. Her selec-
tions were Spanish Gypsy Dance
by Mowrey and Flight of the
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-10-13
B. P. w. CLUB HOLD
MEETING MONDAY EVE

The Business and Professional
Woman's Club met Monday evening
in regular session at the City Hall
with the president, Miss Mildred
Buck in the chair. Business was
disposed of in a short session.
The president introduced Mrs.
Phillips as program leader. She gave
a short resume of the duties of each
committee chairman. Mrs. H. S.
Hepner gave a short talk on educa-
ton and vocations. The health and
safety program of the club was out
lined by Mrs. Ethel Lamorie.
The club will meet at 1900 noon
at the Surprise Cafe on Monday,
October "a.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-10-13
Womon's Club Holds
Health Program

Health was the theme of the pro-
gram, which was presented by Mrs
Luvia Craven at the October meet
ing of the Libby Woman's Club held
Tuesday afternoon in the Commun-
lily Room. Fall leaves and flowers
were used to decorate the room and
tea table to carry out the Halloween
motif Each member as she ar
rived received a dainty corsage
made of kinnikinic and strawberries.
The president, Mrs. Ed Driear,
opened the meeting in form and
conducted a short business session.
Before the program was introduced
few ice breaker games were play
ed Prizes were won by Mrs VIM.
Guernsey and Mrs. J. w. Johnston.
No doubt all felt better acquainted.
Libby ranks high for town of
its size in its health and community
welfare programs" stated Mrs.
Craven as she introduced her pro-
gram Miss Inez Ratekin played
group of three piano solos, Pas
toral and Capriccio by Scarlatti and
Romance by Sibelius.
Mrs. Claus Detjens reported on
her interview with the county
health officer who had outlined his
duties for her. He said he had
found those who had been required
to undergo inspection very cour-
teouS and cooperative.
Said Mrs. Craven in speaking of
nurses and the present situation that
it is conceded that this community
has only about one half enough
The Woman's Club could do its part
by urging young people to take
nurses training. Mrs. Guernsey read
a paper prepared by Mrs. o. L. Gill
leSpie on the school nurse and her
duties. One wonders how Miss
Huchala is able to do so much and
still find time for the extra kind
deeds which endear her to the
hearts of all the school children.
Mrs. Ed Olson gave survey of
the Red Cross and its work in
which she outlined the eleven SER
vices which it renders. The Libby
First Aid division of the Red Cross
chapter has been cited as first in
the state in its first aid work.
During the program one thought
seemed to creep out often, that was,
what the Woman's Club could do
to be of help when the new hospital
is begun. To show its willingness
the club took action and voted to
back the project both with finances
and with work.
Tea was served at the close of the
meeting to honor the new members
and enable them to become better
acquainted with the membership.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-10-13
REDECORATES MARKET

Something new and attractive has
been added to the Atkins Meat
Market this past week when the
back wall of the market was redone
The wall itself has received a new
finish of ivory enamel, framed with
a black border In the center of the
top wall is a new flexi-glass name
plaque in blue, red, and black on
white background. A long section
wall mirror framed in chrome ex-
tends 10 feet along the center of the
wall, dividing the top and bottom
sections.
These new improvements have
added greatly to the attractiveness
of the market.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-10-13
HODGES AND BAILEY MEET
WITH TRANSPORTATION
COMMITTEE

County Superintendent Robertson
states that Supt Ivan Hodges OF
Troy and Principal Ed Bailey OF
Eureka were members of the trans
portation committee which met last
week with the board of county
commissioners.
Supt. Hodges substituted for Wal
ter F. Morrison, Troy. Mr.. Bailey
represented the Eureka city schools.
Both men are in addition to the
members announced in last weeks
issue.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-10-13
Continued on Last Page
VIEW Post Asks For
Bids on Painting

The Veterans of Foreign Wars
Post No. 1548 is asking for bids
for painting the interior of their
building, according to John Ledum,
Club Steward, who is running an
advertisement to this effect on
another page in this issue of The
Western News.
All bids must be in by 1900 o.
clock Noon, October is, which is
this Saturday The bids should be
turned in to one of the posts trus-
tees. These are, Russell Whitefield
at the Postoffice, Harold Miller, Mil
ler's Clothing Store and Don Rob-
erts, Don's Mems Store.
The board is reserving the right
to reject any or all bids, stated
Ledum.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-10-13
CHAMBER HOLDS MEETING
AT SWANSONS LODGE

The Libby Chamber of Commerce
held its regular meeting last night
at Swanson's Mountain View Lodge
southeast of Troy. It is impossible
for The Western News to report
Wednesday meetings and go to press
on time, so a full account will ap-
pear in next weeks issue.
Plans were made for committee
reports and an interesting meeting
was assured for last night.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-10-13
FAIR BOARD TO
MEET TONIGHT

Don't forget the meeting of the
Western Lincoln County Fair-Labor
Day Celebration board, which meets
this Thursday evening at the City
Hall. President Lloyd Midyett
urges all who are members of the
board or who may be interested in
its management, to be present at
this meeting.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-10-13
BETTY MITCHELL TO REPLACE
co. TREASURER BIGELOW

At a special meeting Friday morn
ing, Oct. 7, the county commission
ers accepted the resignation of
county treasurer Kenneth Bigelow
Mrs. Betty Mitchell was appointed
to replace him.
The commissioners will meet in
their office in the court house next
Tuesday, October Is.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-10-13

Word was received here this
week that Miss Mary Maurer, who
is a freshman at the University of
Montana, studying dramatics has
been chosen for the lead role in
Home Town" the first of three
plays to be given this year at the
university. The play will be pre-
scented November 8.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-10-13
AUSTIN PLEDGES SIGMA NJ

The Sigma NJ House at the Uni
versitv of Idaho on September 20,
l949 pledged Dick Austin, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. Austin of SOB
Idaho Ave. Libby, Montana.
Dick is a freshman and is now
taking business but plans to later
20 into the law school here at the
university.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-10-13

Mrs. Elmer Stanley left Saturday
for few days visit with her moth
er. who lives in Spokane
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-10-13
Friday Night

FFluay Might
Honor Roll: Walt Kemp 6l5; Bob
Fowler 604; AL Austin 586; c. Lar
son $50; Howard Ahlskog and Les
Bloom 538.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-10-13
BOWLING SCORES FROM
KEGLERS LEAGUE TEAMS
Monday Night

WOmen'S League Tuesday Night
Honor Roll: Joan Runyan 4l9; Con-
ME Burpee 4l8; Joan Deist 1872;
Borgie Rolseth $50, Ellen Nelson
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-10-13

Wednesday Night--Seratch
Honor Roll: Butt SIT; p Baker SIS;
Miller 564; Shaurette SOL; Roberts
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-10-13
WedneedaY Nirht Handiean

Honor Roll: Bowen 500; Brewing
ton ssh; John Corbett SAL; r. Swim
lev 539. DelZer 485.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-10-13
CHOOSE LOCAL GIRL
FOR LEADING ROLE

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The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1949-06-28
Appointment Of
New Police Chief
Expected Soon
By Jimmie N. Jones

Ranking officers of the Day.
ton police department are anxious
ly waiting the selection of the
City Manager Russell Mcclure in
filling the post Of chief of police,
when Chief Rudolph Wurstner re-
tires July II.
The ruling of the city commits
sion on the opinion of City Attor-
ney Herbet Beane, as the right
of the appointment by the city
manager leaves it up to the head
of the ciyt departments as to who
shall head the various units in
accordance with the city charter.
The city commission voted
unanimous to comply with the
written opinion of Beane and to
leave it to Mcclure in the ap-
pointment which may take place
any day.
When asked if he would make
the selection soon, he said: "It
may come at any time now. but
I'm not ready to make it now"
Despite the authority of the city
manager in making appointment,
Commissioner Fred Speice said he
thought Mcclure should consult
the commission before making the
final selection on the man to be
appointed.
Gerald A. Young, president Of
Continued on page 81
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1949-06-28
Sport Flashes
By Jimmie N. Jones

Jackie Robinson, star second
baseman Of the Brooklyn Dodgers,
is a cinch to start the -949 ALL
Star game at the keystone sack
when it gets on it's way July IL,
at Brooklyn.
According to the latest tabula-
ton in the polling Of the fans Sc
lection the Bronz athlete is far
out in front of the pack with
953,264 votes for the second base
position. Ted Williams of the Bos.
ton Red Sox leads the field with
998,426 for the outfielders in the
annual classic.
NEW YORK.-Now that the
odor of the alleged heavyweight
'title" fight between one Joe Wal.
colt. the Uncle Tom of Camden,
New Jersey, and Ezzard Charles,
the reluctant dragon from Cincin-
natl. Has been cleared out of the
television sets of the east. It
might be well to take a look at
the third title fight which will
be offered the citizens of the ma
ton July II.
No matter how you look at it
the upcoming welterweight title
brawl between Sugar Ray Robin
Continued on page 81
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1949-06-28
Sex Discovery
Nav Halt Divorces

NEW YORK, June %. (ANP)
AS soon as DR.. Percy J.. Julian
produces his new and revolution
airy sex hormones, derived from
the soy bean, on a mass produc-
ton basis, the divorce cases flood
ing the country's courts may be
greatly decreased.
Known by the chemical name
as NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., this new
supplement to the biological urge
is the result of DR.. Julian's work
over a period Of years. Discussed
at length in the August issue of
Our World magazine by Jimmie
Peck, author of many scientific
articles, medical observers predict
great things TO rthese "sterols" in
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