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The Daily Inter Lake from Kalispell, Montana • 14

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Kalispell, Montana
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14
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2 Sunday May 1 1977 The Dally Inter Lake Kalispell Montana Open house features new weavings old buildings mu 0 TiiiiM 1 I 4 ft iBBNMnbL' I BNbiIH BH I zBUfcB i i fl id 1 ItWwfcKH Imp In K''''''vW 7 B4jU pUm £ja BHJMS Mrnv vl flH BMM tr mV'1 BMTurMLU PjanrSjjRj A 6' Bp Bww i SX 'j Zz 1 jSbBLM Ik ul JU Bn bl' 'SB's? Bf Bs' 1'' bmh i Ml BlBKMIHw 'S 1 ffr mm I 7' 1 1 I IM i ibhmmMBMU KiflB JMH I bBBMWMBPISB'WIB BwMMMM CREATIVE INGERS Ruth White weaves on the four harness floor loom which is located in her house By DANINI BURRIS Inter Like amily Editor BIGORK Whether it's winter weavings wall hangings rya rugs or just the old log buildings which encompass the area the annual open house of Jack and Ruth cabin and Loom Home is bound to in terest young and old alike Ruth has been an avid weaver since 1948 and last year decided to start an annual tradition of showing her work during an open house Today lathead Val ley residents will be able to participate in the second open house from 2 6 pm at their cabin and Loom House located at 1235 Swan River Road east of Bigfork A tour through the various buildings emphasize the talent which Ruth has acquired through the years The Loom House is filled with Mexican tapestry' pillows wall hangings with peacock feathers and rugs woven with an old knotting technique used by the Scandina vians called A two harness floor loom used for rugs and various other weavings occupies another room Other buildings include a guest house which is decorated with curtains a bedspread and various bags which are created from bright orange and yellow fibers The tour concludes in the main cabin where Ruth and Jack live The cabin is rustic with original log walls a wood burning stove and of course the beautiful effect of Ruth's weavings which highlight the floors and walls Also in the cabin is a four harness floor loom which has the memories of weavings which Ruth has made during thousands of hours at the loom The area surrounding the buildings is as beautiful r' 111 social scene Parents of seniors meet Parents of senior students of lathead High School will meet at 7:30 in Wednesday in the conference room of lathead High School Parents should enter the building from the east side door to the main office Purpose of the meeting is to organize the senor party which will take place after graduation as Ruth's weavings with huge trees flowers and the Swan River which flows gently along their property Even though the Whites have owned their home since 1940 they have only actually been able to reside in the valley for seven years Two years after purchas ing the land they moved south so Jack could work for the orest Service rom 1942 until 1972 they rented the house and made trips to Montana every three or four years to check on the place During the 30 year period the house deteriorated and when they moved back in 1972 it was necessary for the Whites to completely restore the buildings The restoration wont well and now the Whites live comfortably in the location where they always wanted to be They portray their happiness now by inviting valley residents into their home to see a touch of new combined with a bit of the old AT 'C 1 BMGiMMrtii Bkc' I BrT i i L'U IX IB Wi I LA iMMtel I vJGZtaCTKI jwraBK XBbIBMEBBb THE WEAVER'S NEST Ruth White sits In the Loom House which is filled with Mexican tapestry pillows a rya knotted rug and various wall hangings Photos by Dadene Burris Walkathon needs support Newcomers plan potluck luncheon The Newcomers Club will have a potluck luncheon at 1 pm Tuesday at Elaine home 770 4th Ave WN Being only a week away the 1977 lathead County March of Dimes Walkathon is gaining momentum "The response we have had especially in the schools has been tremendous" says chairman Diane Slobojan The 15 inile trek will begin at 8 am Saturday at the National Guard Armory in Kalispell Any walker still on the route at 5 pm will be picked up and brought to the armory by the Crossroads CB Club who is help ing with the march The County Parks Department and the National Guard also will assist and nurses from the Kalispell Regional Hospital and the Licensed Practical Nurses course at lathead Valley Community College will be stationed at each checkpoint Lunch will be served at oy's Lake Several businesses in the area are sponsoring walkers and some of these are going as a group like the employes of the Coors Brewery Larry O'Neil and a group of other area walk runners will be covering the route or students from lathead High School a half a day off from classes awaits the class with the greatest number of participants in the Walkathon Kalispell Mayor Norma Happ has proclaimed May 7 as Walkathon Day and urges Kalispell residents to walk or sponsor a walker The mayor will give a send off speech to the walkers at the beginning of the trek at the armory only do prizes await the walkers at the finish" says Mrs Slobojan also the knowledge that they have helped fight the battle against birth defects This will be the last regular monthly meeting of the Newcomers until September All new residents to the area are invited or further information call Bula Chick 755 9207 Evergreen PTO meets Monday Evergreen PTO will have its last meeting of the year beginning with an open house in the West School from 7 7:30 pm Monday Parents are invited at that time to visit various classrooms The PTO meeting will begin promptly at 7:30 and will feature Dr Bruce McIntyre county health of ficer who will speak on childhood immunication An election of officers will take place ourth grade students will give a square dance presentation and uture farmers plan annual banquet refreshments will be served by parents of third fourth and fifth grade students TO THE WOMEN of KALISPELL and the surrounding area: STORE YOUR URS OR THE SUMMER AT BECKMAN'S! in the largest finest safest facilities in the Northwest HUMI COLD" UR STORAGE STORE NOW PAY NOTHING 'til all '77 (nearly 6 months from Now) LOW SUMMER RATES ARE NOW IN EECT or Our Expert ur Repairing Cleaning and Glazing or the furt you may with remodeled and updated No charge for Estimate PLEASE SEE OR WRITE RED POLGLASE DECKMAN'S REGARDING THE ABOVE! Your fun do not go out of the state They're stored at IN STORE ACILITIES 309 Central Downtown Great alls Only skilled hands of our master furrien handle your fun through every step of ovr fur storage program 'til hung in our spacious scientific "HUMI COLD" fur storage vaults Come to Great alls come see where your fun are stored! let our staff explain the details of the specialized equip ment 7 POINT UR STORAGE PROGRAM 1 Compressed air dusting 2 Pehry Vibramover Revitolizer 3 Mothproofing Treatment 4 Sterilized Mclium Gas umigation Specific Moth and Vermin insurance 6 Summer cold storage in Humidity ond Temperature controlled vaults 7 Mester urrier "Beckmoniztd" Core ALL AT ONE LOW COST Any ur All Season (Pies 1 ef Appraised Vehntiee 6 BRING OR SEND YOUR URS TO 309 Central Great alls Mont 59401 The lathead Chapter of uture armers of America (A) is busy planning for the annual parents and member banquet Purpose of this banquet is to bring the parents and members together and let them in the A action Some of the special awards to be presented in clude the Jellison Award $100 worth of too!" Gamma Award $75 to send a sophomore to Kansas Citv: Conrad Bank Award $500 scholarship for a senior and ederal Land Bank Award $50 donated for the most outstanding record book Also Star Greenhand outstanding freshman Star Chapter armer for outstanding junior or senior: and 19 proficiency awards ranging from agricultural sales and service to swine production The banquet will begin at 6:30 pm Tuesday in the Outlaw Inn About 300 people are expected to attend the banquet which is the last function for the senior vo Ag class TwEHAVE: ONLY 24 HOURS BaiikAmekicabo VITH THIS COUPON CE1 CARPET CARE SYSTEMS Spot RemoversScented Odor KillersCarpet 4 urniture Stain GuardPrompt Courteous Service Wa Still Cieari Carpets Upholstery Too We Remove Spots Stains irst Wnen We Leave Your Carpets Are Really Clean Not Just Surface Cleaned! 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ANYWHERE In The Kalispell Whitefish Columbia alls Bigfork Area OUR MACHINES EATURE The Only Method Recommended By Every Major Carpet Manufacturer Exira ast Cleaning Time Deep Cleaning RESULTS: CARPETS STAY CLEAN LONGER EXTRA ASI OKTIRW HKX ap direct or collect 90 AND iAVEEVEN MORE RfMfAISR 2 Couple celebrates anniversary WHITEISH Mr and Mrs Robert Smith will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary during an open house from 1 5 pm Saturday at 1585 Voerman Road in Whitefish All friends and relatives are invited and the couple requests no gifts Wide 4 Cotton lannel WWI Sale Good Today Thru May 7th Warm and Soft ashion abrics ASHION pY THE YARD Sew or Summer Plisse 1 22 Prints as A Yd Yards Yards of NEW Shirt 4 aa Prints 54" Wide or Mother's Day Thread 095 RaCkS rom 149 Machine Washable Yd Large Selection 4 run Notions QQc Values to 69 Wide inter 1 99 Jock Polyester HWY 2 WEST KALISPELL 257 258S 'vogue Simpfidty MH ill BuiX IM OPEN 9:30 4:00 MONDAY RIDAY 9:00 6:00 SATURDAY NOON TO 5:00 SUNDAYS TkebeH Hection I ftotionz I onyudtere! 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225,440
Years Available:
1909-1977