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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-12-01
Libby Chamber
Opposes eva

The Libby Chamber of Commerce
with only three voting No" &C
cepted the report of the eva com
mittee and went on record as OPP
posing the Columbia Valley Auth
ority.
The meeting which enjoyed an
attendance of 81, was held in the
Moose Hall and following the ban
quet served by the Women of the
Moose in the basement, adjourned
to the lodge room where President
Stordock opened the business ses-
sion. An interesting report of the
public utilities committees meet
ing last Friday evening, was given
by the committee chairman, Ollie
Coburn. Mr.. Coburn gave a sum-
mary of the meeting which is COW
cred in another column in this issue.
He also reproduced recordings made
during the meeting which proved
both novel and interesting to the
Chamber members. His remarks in
Guided a favorable comment on the
work now under way
between Libby and Spokane by
work crews for the Interstate Tele-
phone Co
Members of the eva committee
consist of Fred Maurer, chairman,
Fred Clark, Jr., Arlie Thompson,
Russell Anderson and o. Lloyd Gill
lespie. In the absence of the chair
man, o. Lloyd Gillespie gave the
report, which was con-
firmed by d few remarks from Fred
Clark, Jr The committee report
was so forceful and complete that
after a few remarks pro and con
by several members from the floor,
the question was put and the recon-
accepted.
A short report was given for the
committee by the chair
man, Harold Zwang.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-12-01
School Gym Nearing
It's Completion

Many questions have been asked
as to the progress of the new school
addition and the Memorial gym
nasium. In an interview with Mr..
Gillespie, superintendent of Libby
schools, Mr.. Gillespie states that all
possible work has been completed
as far as possible with materials on
hand. The remaining work is de-
pendent on hardware and supplies
long ordered and yet to be received
such as the bleachers, basketball
standards, some of the stage equip
nhent, although this is practically
complete at this time; window
shades, lockers (the shades were
received but due to an error at the
factory had to be returned), and
numerous other articles necessary
to the final completion and eventual
use of these structures.
One of the many questions often
asked lis will the gym be read
for basketball season." This again
will depend on how soon these
items arrive. The school
has constantly done
everything possible to hasten de-
livery, even to the point of heck
ling these companies and their
representatives. Consequently the
only comment that can be made at
this time is that it should not be
too long before we will be enjoy
ng the gym.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-12-01
Libby Womon's Club
Propose Miss Inez
Rotekin AS Entry

Miss Inez Ratekin has been
selected to represent the Libby
Woman's Club as the Club Woman
of the Year" in the national radio
Queen for a Day" contest.
In recognition of the valuable
efforts of clubwomen of America,
Queen For A Day." a national pro-
gram of the Mutual Broadcasting
System is seeking a Queen of Amer
lea from among local clubwomen.
Nearly 5000 finalists and nearly 500
local queens will be chosen from
clubs all over the United States and
honored by Mutual and its stations.
The letter entering the Libby
Woman's Club choice follows:
''The Libby Woman's Club choice
for QUEEN OF AMERICA" Con-
test is Miss Inez Ratekin, County
Librarian because:
She is THE outstanding woman
civic leader in Libby, a past District
President of Federated Women's
Club and now a state officer; ac-
complished musician and teacher,
church leader, sole support of par
ents and invalid brother; unselfish
with her many talents, young and
full of humor, hospitable and grac-
ious; a truly Christian character.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-12-01

distance calls to Kalispell from Lib
by travel to Spokane over the local
company's wires. From there the
call is relayed over the Bell System
/ to MiSsoula, and from there over
Mountain States to Kalispell Libb
spokesman stated that it was easier
and quicker to get calls through to
Seattle or Chicago and other far
distant points than to our neigh
boring county seat, only SO miles
distant by auto road The spirit of
the meeting was that something
must be done by someone to i'm
prove telephone connections be
tween the two towns, and must be
done soon.
Following the telephone discus
sion, Power officials were asked
questions regarding Libby power
service. Among these, the question
was asked, does Libby have many
leaky transformers. The answer
was, that any leaky transformer
would burn out within a very few
minutes after the leak developed.
The matter of radio disturbance
in Libby was discussed with many
questions asked regarding the or
igin of the same and ways of con-
trolling it. 1t was stated authorita-
lively by Engineer Jacobson and
Chairman Coburn that less than
five per cent of the interference
can be blamed to the supplying
company, but it originates from the
hundreds of household appliances
and gadgets contained in Libby
homes, the reason for the trouble
frequently being worn out or in
adequate house wiring. Maybe the
words of Chairman Coburn will
offer the best solution to the situa-
ton.
1T sums up to this gentlemen: if
the people of this area want noise
free reception, they will have to
become their own policemen, and
insist upon corrective measures be-
ing taken wherever an offender is
detected. This naturally, does not
fall within the immediate province
of those responsible for the distri-
button of power"
Members of the Kalispell Cham
Der present in addition to Secretary
were, S. N. HalVorson,
Equity Supply Co., Jean Riley, Gla-
cier Dairy, Eddie Furlong, Sunset
Carbureter & Electric Co., Art
Smith, Kalispell Motor Supply, Art
OVERLY, Kalispell Grocery Co., and
Manual Miller, Miller Auto Freight
Members of the Libby public utility
are: Ollie Coburn, chair
nan, Don Roberts, Dexter Shaur-
cite, Ted Kessel, E. E. Jaqueth, Dr.
and H. c. Hepner
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-12-01
Continued on Page Six
Libby School Head
Commends Patrols

The Libby Schools have for some
time used the school patrol boys as
a means towards furthering safety
among school children, as they go
and come to and from school. Supt.
o. Lloyd Gillespie states that this
method of caution is paying off re-
markably we'll, there being a def
mite and noticeable improvement on
the part of the pedestrian and
driver problem. The youngsters are
becoming more and more cautious
about crossing the streets and driv-
ers of vehicles more observant of
the safety of the children.
The patrol is captained by Dick
Riddle The first lieutenant is Gary
Rasmussen, second lieutenant, Billie
Smith. Patrol members are Wayne
Olson, Roy Thompson, Duane Ha-
mann, Charles Pilney, Kenneth
Doxtater, Danny Deshazer and Don
Rawlings.
These boys have various duties.
They instruct the youngsters in the
grade schools on the angles of safety,
intersections and along the streets,
put out and take in street school
signs, and do numerous other tasks.
Mr.. Gillespie states these lads
are doing a good job, and likewise
so are the children in their coopera-
ton. They cross at corners, show
less inclination towards jay-walking,
and have learned to look both ways
before crossing. / am pleased with
the results we have gained through
this effort"
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-12-01
Hospital Drive
Monday
In So. Lincoln
Everyone Will Be Asked
To Contribute to This
Community Project
CITIZENS TELL WHY
THEY PLAN TO GIVE

Remember that our primary OBJ
jective is to get new hospital but
there is to be no embarrassment
because of the size or lack Of a
contribution" were the final re-
marks of DON Hargreaves, Drive
Chairman, to the solicitors and other
workers who met at the New Cen
trail Auditorium Monday night 60
receive pledge forms and instruc-
tions for the Hospital Fund Drive
December $40. There was
splendid feeling of good will and
cooperation shown by those present
and an atmosphere of optimism was
apparent, They felt there was a
necessary job to do and they were
here to help get it done.
R. w. Smithberger explained that
the town had been divided into
thirty-six districts and that a team
of two solicitors would be asked
to take a district and plan it so
that everyone within that area will
be contacted. AS he outlined each
one of the districts a team volun-
teered from the audience and the
were so quick that it did
not take long to have all of them
assigned. Kyle Beebe named the
eighteen rural districts and most
of them were taken by rural resi-
dents present.
Paul Apologize of the Loggers
Union reported that the Logging
of the J. Neils Com
pany had agreed to furnish four
Saturdays work at the
time and one half, rate to the men,
bers of this Union who agree to the
plan and this money, which will
to an average Of a little over
2% per worker, will be donated 10
the Hospital Fund Drive.
During a question and answer
period conducted by John Myers,
of the Executive Com
mittee, the question was asked as
10 how much each person was being
asked to give. Mr.. Myers responded
that the Committee is not recon-
nor asking for any par
ticular sum or percentage Each
knows what he can give
and should make his own decision
n regard to his contribution The
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-12-01
Wind Storm
Strikes County

Lincoln County, together with
many other sections in the Pacific
Northwest suffered damage from
Sunday mornings WindStorm which
claimed the lives of IA persons in
Washington, Oregon and British
Columbia, as well as doing many
thousand dollars worth of property
damage.
Maybe the greatest damage in
Lincoln County was done to power
and telephone lines. In comment
ing on the effects of the storm, Geo.
B. Amas, district telephone manager
for the Interstate Telephone Co.,
said: This is the worst wind storm
ever experienced in the territory.
Practically every plant mainten-
ance and construction plant man
was called out late Saturday night
or early Sunday morning, and
worked around the clock until ser
vice, both toll and local was re-
stored. 1t is impossible at this time
to even guess at the amount to be
expended due to this emergency
but it will be a staggering sum. !"
Amas also gave special commenda-
ton of the work of E. E. McDevitt
and his helpers in Libby.
Mgr. Driear of the Mountain
States Power Co. reports over 20
electric power poles broken in and
around Libby. Power was off part
of Sunday morning, but due to the
prompt and efficient service of Mr..
Driear and his crews, service in
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-12-01
Continued on Page Seven
Dolly UrdohI Is
Queen OF Hi-Jinx

We regret that due TO everyone
being so crowded for time both at
the paper and the school ii was i'm
possible TO publish a story on the
Hi-Jinx activities of Nov 49, II
seems that this affair proved highly
successful this year, and was rated
high in the field of local entertain
ment. There were 1853 paid admis-
sions which was just IL less than
last year. The stage show and con-
.cessions were enjoyed by the large
attendance.
Miss Dolly Urdahl, sophomore
candidate, was chosen to rein over
last year with Miss Joan Edstrom
as candidate. Miss Claradell Kes-
sci, junior candidate, was a close
runner-up for queen. The other two
ladies-i n-waiting were Miss Mar
chita Beccariy senior candidate, and
Miss Edith Jaros, freshman candi-
date. Johnnie Thompson was crown
bearer and George Wood, Jr., and
Rodney Hall were the queens train
bearers. Miss Eta Mae Garren
was solist.
Gross receipts were over $1,000
and the school expects to clear
around $500 after all the bills are
paid.
Prizes awarded for the queen con-
test included: Lloyd Bache, steam
iron; Ralph Alberts, electric blan-
ket, and Bill Thomson, electric per-
colator. The door prize winners in
clude: Elwood Brown. wool car
robe; Mrs. Pete Vanderwood, rev.
ere ware skillet; Shirley Kins, rev.
ere ware sauce pan; Art Lindsay,
fishing tackle box; Margaret Karnes,
pair Of boudoir lamps; Bill Shell
don and Emma Rubard, mems bill
folds; also 4 cameras were given
away to grade and high school stu
dents.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-12-01
Business Women
Present Hose To
erode Schools

The Kootenai Business and Pro
fessional Women met Monday even
ing at a six-thirty dinner at the
Surprise Cafe. Each lady brought
a pair of child's hose to be pre-
sented to Miss Huchala for use in
her work with the school children
in promoting better health.
1t was voted on, and decided that
the club would hold only one meet
ing in the busy month of December.
This meeting will be on the second
Monday, Dec. II, and will be in the
order of a benefit party at the home
of Mrs. Dexter Shaurette. All mem
bers are urged to be present and
each is to bring some useful small
gift or toy to send to Warm Springs
Asylum. Also a new or used toy
to give to local needy children.
To add to the fun of the party
each lady was asked to bring with
her a snap shot or picture of herself
as a child or young woman. The
pictures will be returned to owner
after the party.
Health and Safety chairman re-
ported on what had been done per-
tanning to safety measures for child
rem bicyclers. This has been
chosen as one of the clubs civic
projects.
At the close of the Business Miss
Mildred Buck gave a very interest
ing talk on her vocation, Relief and
Welfare Work in Lincoln County,
and Child Welfare Work.
-Four new representatives of the
club were sent to the hospital soli-
citors meeting at the New Central
auditorium.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-12-01
POLICE COURT NEWS

Last Friday night a disturbance
on lower Mineral Avenue resulted
in the arrest at midnight, of Ralph
Byran and Joe Wallace. The two
were taken into custody and en-
tered in the Jail after considerable
struggle against the officers, and
held for trial in City Police Court
before Judge J. T. Brindley on Sat-
urday morning at nine.
Byran was found guilty and fined
500 for resisting an officer, $50
for disturbing the peace, and 80
days in Jail for drunk and disorder
ly conduct and setting their cell on
fire.
Joe Wallace was fined $50 for
resisting an officer and $40 for dis
turbing the peace as an accomphce.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-12-01
MRS. WILLARD ZWANG
HONORED AT SHOWER

A Pink and Blue shower was
given for Mrs. Willard Zwang of
Missoula at the home of Mrs. Rob-
ert Chapman. Canasta was played
and the honor guest received many
lovely gifts.
Miss Edith Baeth was co-hostess.
A lovely lunch was served the
guests.
Mrs. Zwang will be remembered
as the former Miss Florence Fen
messy of Libby.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-12-01
STUDENTS HOME
FOR HOLIDAYS

Quite few of the Libby young
people were home from college over
the Thanksgiving holidays. Among
those reported or called to our at
tention were: Buck Nelson, Ray
mond Remp, Bill Gotfredson, Helen
Church, Katherine Church, Bill
LuScher, Shirley Bauer, Albert Roll
seth, Thelma Rolseth, la Moe
Whitefield, Wilma McRell, Mary
Maurer, Jimmie Maurer, Bill Half
ferman, Jim Brown, Peggy Damon,
Bill Shawl, Fred Brown, Phyllis
Bellmore, Jim and Bob Roberts,
Kenneth Jaqueth, Jim Brown, Jim
Smart, and Mary Harris. If there
were any we missed or did not
hear about we would be glad to in
clude them in next weeks issue.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-12-01
Continued on Page Twelve)
VISITS HERE FROM NORWAY

Rev. Edwin Sorensen of Oslo,
Norway, is visiting at the home of
an old schoolmate, S. r. Rasmus-
sen. 1t has been 43 years since
they have met. Rev. Sorensen is a
missionary to the U. S., trying
to raise funds for a hospital near
Norvick, Norway. The Germans
burned and destroyed everything
there.
A sister of Mr.. Rasmussen's lives
close to Rev. Sorensen's home, and
provided him with Mr.. Rasmussen's
address.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-12-01
INVITE FRIENDS TO
WEDDING, DEC. 6

Miss Joan Dennis and Al Ayers
have planned their wedding for
Dec. g. All friends of both the
bride-to-be and groom are cordially
invited. The wedding will be held
at TOO p. m. in the Log Church.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-12-01
ATTENDS DISTRICT
CONFERENCE

County agent Frank Robinson
left Wednesday night to attend a
district conference of county agents
of Northwestern Montana, being
held at Missoula. He expects to be
gone about a week.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-12-01
LIBBY STORES REMAIN
OPEN TILL $500 P. Nj.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER %

The Merchants Committee of The
Libby Chamber, announces that
stores viii remain open until 900
p. m, Friday, Dec o. This is done
to make it possible for these work
ing days, to get in last minute
Christmas shopping.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-12-01

Mrs. Louis Gamache and brother,
Walter Anderson, went salmon
fishing Monday on the Clarks Fork.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-12-01

To the Organizations contempla-
ting cooperating on Stunt Night
If you haven't already written in
your answer to John F. Bowen,
chairman on Stunt Night please do
so by the 10th of December.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gordon Leigh of
Rexford, spent Thanksgiving with
Mr.. Leigh's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Leslie Leigh. While here they were
also guests Sunday, of Mr.. and Mrs.
Hilnar Hansen, of Troy.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-01-20
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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-01-20
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Courier-herald. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1949-1950, 1949-11-19
Dewitt Mackenzie
Life Is Sfuked
On Compromise
Dewitt Mackenzie

THERE'S MORE than appears the surface in the
British Socialist governments sensational compromise
with the Conservatives whereby naturalization of the
great steel industry will be delayed until after the next
general election.
This steel project top item in the naturalization
program and the had been anxious to achieve
it before facing the voters again. Their sudden backfop
means, Conservative leader Winston Churchill points
out, that the election will be almost referendum" ON
the proposition of Matchmaking steel.
Naturally this development has inspired the thought
among observers that represents of those pa
rotc gestures which John Bull characterizes playing
cricket that u.s. good craftsmanship and Democratic
willingness to leave the decision to the people. 1t may
indeed be all of that and don't need to rob 1t of its
glamor when suggest that considerably more is in.
voved.
believe Prime Minister Attlee has made this gesture
mainly because he longer is sure that his party
control a majority of the voters. Z.
HE APPARENTLY was confident few months ago
that he could win But the economic crisis has become SO
complicated and uncertain that public sentiment today
can't be accurately gagged And the Conservative pros
poets So we find the government max
ing the sweeping gesture of saying to the voters in effect
"We had intended to take the steel industry
before entering another general election However, since
this is the most important item in program and is
controversial one have decided to submit the matter
to proceed with the program Meantime Parliament will
have approved the measure authorizing naturalization
you want it." I
little bird IAN English sparrow, to be exact has
whispered to that Deputy Prime Minister Herbert
Morrison probably inspired this move. He is powerful
figure among the Socialist leaders and is credited with be-
ing ShreWd politician What he is angling for appears
to be the big mddecass vote of the nation and
the Conservatives this is the unpredctable ee
ment in the forthcoming general election
That middle-class vote represents the balance of
power. And the middeclass will know exactly what it is
voting for. IF it votes yes it will ensure continuation
of the sweeping Socialist program.
This of course that Socialism will be on trial
for its life in England