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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-03-03
Once OFFICE BOY,
NOW IS PRESIDENT
E. G. SCHUBERT Heads Standard
Oil Go. Of Indiana

Whiting. Ind. March 3 UP)-
Another romance Of modern bust
ness was written today when +. G..
SCHUBERT. who started TO work for the
Standard Oil company OF Indiana as
an apprentice boy. was elected presi-
dent OF the company. which this
year declared net profit Of 63,471.-
c57.
Simultaneous with the announce
ment OF the new president came
word that the company announced
an earning OF 5000 on each share OF
outstanding stock. The dividend
represented an increase of IS per
cent over the amount declared last
year.
Soubert, the new president. suc-
cseds DR.. William NJ. Burton. who
remains on the board OF directors OF
the company. r. II. McElroy, traf-
fic manager, and +. J. Bullock. pur-
chasing agent were made vice
presidents.
The new president joined tho COM
pany as an apprentice boy in the
early '90's and has worked through
successive stages to the presidency.
He has been a vice president for the
past six years.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-03-03
MEYERS FOUND NOT GUILTY
Judge Aubrey in Mcridcn Court
Discharges New Britain Man Ar
rested After Car Hits Pedestrians.

Albert w Meyers of I4G Green
wood street, this city, was found
not guilty on charges OF reckless
driving and evading responsibility.
in Neriden police court this morn
ing. by Judge A. +. Aubrey, who
discharged him after a hearing at
which Meyers was represented by
Attorney Cornelius j. Danaher Of
Maridcn.
Meyers was arrested at his home
carly in the morning on February
Inc Mcriden police into the running
down Of John Passig. aged 80. and
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-03-03
Electrical Inspector
To Be Named FRIDAY

A special meeting Of the building
commission has been called for to-
morrow evening at O'Clock for the
purpose OF naming an electrical in
spector.
Notices OF the meeting went out
today from the office of Chairman
A. =. Leavitt. The commissioners
had planned to allow c. w. Cowles
10 act as inspector for two more
weeks and in the meantime the nine
applicants for tho job We're schedul-
cd to take an examination to de-
terInine their qualifications for the
post. The shift in plans was made
by agreement among the commits
sioners who wish to have per
manent inspector placed on duty
rs soon as possible.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-03-03

generally favorable situation
among the young people but that
the church cannot remain silent"
He suggests that the church provide
youth with attractive church pro-
grams and wholesome recreation.
In reply to the question what
proportion OF your girl friends
smoke" 1873 stated they didn't know
any girl who smoked. 80 stated
very few" and "a said none that
/ know one question asked if
petting was the order of the day
among young people and % answer
cd yes" while 60 qualified an af-
firmative answer, and 40 answered
no.
The question if the students want
ed dancing in the church received
a large affirmative vote. Should
girls smoke" brought 256 negative
replies. four"yes' votes and 30 quail
flied alternatives.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-03-03
Law SCHOOL PLAN
FOR ENROLMENT
Cornell, Syracuse and Buffalo
May Change Requirements

Ithaca. " Y, March P'-Two
y....s of college work, or a substan-
tial equivalent, as a requirement for
entrance to law school is endorsed
by the law schools Of Cornell. syria
cuse and Buffalo universities.
Representatives II the three in
stitutions, acting together will APP
pear at a hearing before the court Of
appeals at Albany tomorrow to sup
port proposed amendment 10 the
rules for admission 10 the bar Of
New York state which would make
college work, or its equivalent
mandatory, it was announced here
today.
Dean Charles X. Burlick. OF Cor
nell Law School, explaining the at
tilude Of his institution said:
The lawyer OF today is not mere
~ an advocate, he is also the adviser
OF his clients in all their important
affairs, and is turned to by his COM
rnunity for leadership in the making
and in the administration of law. Il
Is the duty OF the bar TO-DAY 10 see
that laws are intelligently made. TO
play a principal part in adapting the
law 10 our changing economic and
social life and TO lead in those re-
forms Of the laws administration
which are being so loudly demand
I'D That the practicing lawyers
agree with those engaged in legal
education that a broader education
foundation is needed for the study
OF law than is afforded by the high
school is shown by the fact that two
years of prelegal collegiate work
have been urged by the American
Bar association, the New York State
Bar association and by the local Bar
associations in New York city and
in various other parts Of the state
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-03-03
BUILDS PYRAMID
TO warn future
Arkansas Man Plans to Leave
Big Monument

Montene, Ark, March AT the
side Of a hill up in the Arkansas
Ozarks, not far from here. a huge
pyramid is rising 20 hold MESA &c
for another civilization.
As each stone falls into place,
an invalid builder watches. He is
W. II. fCoin") Harvey. &c, who
as the author OF Coins Financial
school, was an international figure
30 years ago. The world. in his
opinion, Is in a pretty bad way and
his one ambition is TO live until the
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-03-03
GO Within"


After the walls are finished, a
year will elapse before the openings
are sealed. so that they will have
thoroughly dried. Harvey already
has spent in excess OF Sle,000 on
the pyramid. but has no estimate Of
the final cost. Several years will
be required to complete the work.
There is only one remedy for the
present condition OF the world in
his opinion. This masses, proper
dissemination of the wealth now in
the hands OF few and a complete
change in the political situation Of
the entire civilized world.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-03-03
Few Girl Smokers Are
Found, Minister Asserts

Kansas City. Mo-. Mar. 3 (UP)-
AS a result Of a questionable on the
habits OF 800 students o. nearby
denominational colleges, Dr. John
Benjamin Magee, pastor Of the Trim
ity Methodist Episcopal Church,
feels that the answers would indicate
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-03-03
STANLEY WORKS BILL HEARD

Hartford, March 3-Attorney A.
before the judiciary committee Of
the legislature this afternoon in the
interest of bill allowing the trans
fer OF rights and rights Of way hold
by the American Tube and Stamping
Co. OF Bridgeport to the Stanley
Works of New Britain.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-03-03
Shams Blindness But
Is Given Shelter Here

An aged transient who was given
lodging at the police station last
night was too i'll to proceed on his
wandering way. he told the police
today. and the charities department
was notified. DR.. Carl J. Hart OK.
amined him. reported that blind
ness complained of was sham. It
is probable that temporary lodging
will be given the transient at the
Town Home.
READ HERALD CLASSIFIED ADS
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-03-03

tNEA Service, New York Bureau
Independence sought by kasia Ma
honey. 10. daughter OF II justice OF
the Suprem" Court OF New York.
lasted Just five days. While police
oomb"d the city under the personal
direction Of Commissioner McI.augh-
lin, word was received from Cohoas.
that kasia had been found by the
prococions child, who was believed
10 bay" left home to convince her
parents that she could make her
own way in the world.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-03-03
SWEATER.SU|T IS
POPULAR COSTUME
Already Finds Vogue at Winter
Resorts Of Fashion

New York, March 3 (UP)-The
vogue OF wearing sweaters with
tailored suits is already an accept
ed style with Palm Beach fashion,
ables and as spring advances We
shall see evidence of this sweater
suite combination UP north. Sweat
ers in light shades with graduating
colored stripes are favored above
plain types. Dressy suits use silk
blous"s made on sweater lines with
colorful horizontal stripes.
The collarlcss vogue IS approach
ing and by springtime the dress with
a collar will be a thing Of the past
Round, square or I-shaped neck
lines are being used on nearly oil
of the smart spring dresses Of both
sports and dressy type.
With the collarloss vogue at hand
one wondcsr whether sleeveless
frocks will also return when warm
weather approaches. Already we
see instances of sleeveless blouses
and ycs'ees designed for wear I'M
der jacket suits.
White or purple corsaEos are the
layord ones Of the moment. Violcts
IN white or purple shades, sweet
peas, white Earl"nias and small
cluster flowers in white or purplish
tones are being worn on Fifth Az
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-03-03

The funds Of 80 Kansas counties
are in the hands OF women treas
urors.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-03-03

Jersey sport frocks with zippor-
like front closines ARC new addi-
ton to sport attire, The metallic
fastening is an elective finish for
the N-shapeI nerklin".
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-03-03

READ HERALD CLASSIFIED ADS
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-03-03

The bow vogue is invading the
lingerie world, Shoulders Of night
gowns. hips Of WASTED chemiscs,
panrios ana petticoat hounces use
large bows Of self material or insets
o.! lace bows.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-10-27
YOUNG WOMAN NEAR
FRIESLAND SUCCUMBS

The funeral of Mrs. Peter Christian
son was held Sunday, services being
conducted by Rev. ]. G. Reinhardt of
Pine City, and the remains were laid
to rest in the Friesland cemetery.
Mrs. Christensen was born in Swe-
den May 9, 1890, and came to the
United States with her parents while
in her infancy, making Cambridge
their residence for three years. Later
the family moved onto a farm in Pine
county near Grindstone lake
In 1911 she was married and for
two years lived in Duluth, later re-
turning to Sandstone for seven years,
after which she lived on a farm about
five miles west of Friesland. Her
health was not good the last year and
she gradually grew weaker and passed
away on Friday, Oct. 21st.
Besides her husband she is survived
by four sons, ranging in age from
to IA years, and one brother, Louis
Bergman, of Short Line Park.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-10-27
LOVE-CHRISTENSEN

Two young Askov folks stole a
march on their friends and were
married at Carlton on Wednesday of
last week. They were Emil Christen-
sen and Mrs. Verna Love. The good
news did not leak out till day or
two after the wedding.
The bridal couple was accompanied
to the Carlton county court house
by the groom's father, Thue Christ
ensen, and brother-in-law and sister,
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Jacobsen of Tulsa,
OKLA, who were here at the time.
Both of the contracting parties are
we'll known to Askov people and need
no Introduction. Emil, as he is known
to all, was for some years drayman
in the village in partnership with his
brother, Chris. He is at present road
boss for Partridge township and is
farming north of town where the
young couple went right to house
keeping. He is a good worker and
will provide we'll for his chosen mate.
The bride is a daughter of Mrs. c.
P. Nielsen and has grown to woman
hood here. Nearly a year ago she
lost her husband and was then living
in Minneapolis. Friends are glad to
learn that she is again established
in a home of her own.
The American joins friends in
wishing Mr.. and Mrs. Christensen
happiness and comfort through life's
journey.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-10-27
OMAHA TO HAVE 1928
POSTMASTERS' MEET

Mr.. and Mrs E. B. Linsley returned
from the Postmasters' convention at
Louisville, KY, Sunday morning and
had a very delightful trip. Besides
attending the convention every day
the committee had made plans for
the delegates to visit 1.-THE Old Ken
lucky Home, an old plantation that
had been given over to the state by
it's owners. 1t was in this house that
the song, "Old Kentucky Home, was
written. 1t was beautiful spot sur
rounded by large maple trees. The
house was furnished in Antique ma
hogany with old fire places and rag
carpet rugs, beautiful paintings of
masters and mistresses and a short
history covering a period of $50 years,
Other visits included the Lincoln
Memorial at Hodgensville, the birth
place of Abraham Lincoln, and the
cabin in which he was born and lived
in until he was eight years old and
the same spring that the Lincoln
family used for their water supply
The last visit on the program was
the Mammoth cave. This was the
most wonderful of all and the only
way to get any idea of it's mammoth
proportion is to visit it.
Officers of the National Postmast-
ers' League elected are:
E. A. Meeks, Nichols, Ca, presi-
dent; o. R. Porterfield, Lott, Texas,
first vice president; Charles A.
French, Brentwood, Cal, second vice
president; Ralph K. Russell, Gushing,
Ia, third vice president; Victor H.
Stonsifer, Washington, D. c., secre-
tary, and Charles A. Benner. Far
randsville, Pa, treasurer.
John T. Clapp of Beech Grove, Ind,
was elected a three-year member of
the executive committee. Omaha,
Neb., was selected as the 1928 conven-
ton city
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-10-27
FISHERS CELEBRATE
SILVER WEDDING

A happy silver wedding annivers-
airy was celebrated by Mr.. and Mrs.
Bertel Fisher at their farm home
southwest of town, Saturday, when all
of their nine children were home for
the event, and the house was filled to
overlooking with friends and neigh
bors. The neighborhood had dubbed
together and presented them with
some silver presents. A good social
afternoon and evening was spent in
talking of "reminiscences.
Mr. and Mrs. Fisher were married
at Tyler and spent the first ten years
of their welded life on farms in the
Tyler and Ruthton neighborhoods.
They came to Askov in 1912 and have
since lived on their farm southwest
of town. They are among the sub
stantial farmers of this community
and have reared a large and happy
family. Mrs. Ben Dietz, daughter,
who lives in Minneapolis, and their
son and daughter, Eiler and Hansine,
who are employed in the Mill City,
were home for the celebration as were
all the other children who are in
this community.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jens Lykke of Hop
kins, and the John Fredericksen
family of 'Arco, were among the
guests at the celebration. The Lyk-
kes attended the original wedding
twenty-five years ago.
Friends and neighbors join in wish
ing for Mr.. and Mrs. Fisher many
more years of happy welded life.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-10-27
KROGH- SWANSON

The marriage of John Swanson and
Miss Viola U. Krogh, two young Askov
people, took place at st. Paul Satur-
day. The bridal couple left from
there on honeymoon trip to Chicago
and other places.
The bride is the oldest daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. ]. Krogh and came
here with her parents at the age of
four and has grown to womanhood
here. The groom is the second oldest
son of Mrs. Mary Swanson and has
also grown up here. He is a sturdy
young man and has a 120 acre farm
of his own just north of A. P.
Jensen's, where he has erected a large
barn and other buildings and where
they will later reside. For the win
ter they will likely stay at the home
of the bride while her parents are on
a journey to Denmark
The American joins with friends
in extending congratulations and best
wishes to Mr.. and Mrs. Swanson for
happy welded life.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-10-27
HOW SHE GOT 1T

A little girl was sent by her mother
to the grocery store with jug for
a quart of vinegar. But, mamma,
said the little one, 81 can't say that
word"
"But you must try" said the mother
"for must have vinegar and there's
no one else to send.'
So the little girl went with the
jug and as she reached the counter
of the store pulled the cork out OF
the jug with a pop, swung the jug
on the counter with thud, and said
to the astonished clerk:
There! Smell of that, and give me
a quartz"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-10-27
WILLOW RIVER

Miss Louisa Jarchow, high school
teacher, attended the home coming at
the University over the week end
Miss Kriesel visited at her home in
Saltwater. They both returned Sun.
day.
Mrs. Frank Poferl and son, James
came Wednesday to visit her daugh-
ter, Mrs. M. Weinberger They went
back Wednesday evening.
High mass at II o'clock Sunday;
after mass there will be a dinner
served at the Parish by the Rosary
society," After dinner there will be
rattle and there will be dancing
in the evening at the parish house
Everybody welcome.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-10-27
A THOUGHTFUL HUSBAND

The train was racing along at about
sixty miles an hour and Brown was
snoozing in corner of his compart-
ment when he was disturbed by fell
low passenger rushing along the cor
ridor.
Excuse me-" gasped the excited
individual, "but is your wife a rather
stout woman wearing a brown cos
tune and a red hat?"
EYES," replied the astonished Brown
whats all the excitement about?"
Excitement" exclaimed the I'M
known passenger. 1.-The excitement
is that she's just fallen off the train
"Good heavens" shrieked Brown.
Don't stand there doing nothing
Pull the communication cord. She's
got the tickets. Walton Messenger.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-10-27
JACOBSON SPEAKER
AT NEXT P. T. A. MEET

The next meeting of the Askov
Parent-Teacher Association will be
held at the school house on Thursday
evening, Nov. 3. The meeting will be
addressed by M. L. Jacobson, director
of rural education from the State De-
partment of Education. Inasmuch
as rural education comes in Mr..
Jacobson's line of work, it will be
interesting to hear him and good
attendance is desired. There will
also be some music and singing on
the program. The meeting will COM
mence at o'clock and the usual re-
freshments will be enjoyed after the
meeting.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-10-27
ASKOV MARKETS.
corrected Thursday Forenoon

Corrected Thursday Forenoon)
Butter, creamery, per ID. so .48
Eggs, per doz. 81
Eggs, Askov Brand Selects,
per dozen ............. AZ
Chickens, over d lbs, h.. Is
Chickens, 81 to AZ lbs., ID. 10
Chickens, small, per Id. -. .09
Potatoes, per 100 lbs. =. 10000
Rutabagas, per ton. 49,. $500
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-10-27
Pleasant Hill NeighbOrhOod

John Mach visited his wife at the
Sandstone hospital Sunday.
Frank Mach is doing some breaking
for Joe Slater
The Cow Testing Association will
hold its annual meeting Nov. 9Th at
the Kerrick school house. A chicken
dinner will be served by the Union
Ladies' Aid
Don't forget about the Halloween
party at the Pleasant Hill school
Friday evening" Oct. 2Sth.
Want Ads only 1c per word.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-10-27
PROPOSED ORDINANCE CHANGE

Sec. 2. Licenses for conducting a
circus or show and for peddling and
hawking shall be issued by the viii
lage clerk upon payment of the fol-
lowing fee therefor:
A. For show or circus under can
vas, $1,000 per day.
B. For show in a building, $500
per day.
1t has been proposed to change Sec
tion B of this ordinance at the coun-
ellis next regular meeting, Nov. 3,
1927, to read as follows: All travel
ing shows to pay a fee of $500 per
day and all home shows under roof
to pay a fee of $1.OO per day.
LOUIS OLSEN, Pres.
GEO. LINDEGAARD, Clerk.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-10-27

81 love you more than 1 love any
body" said a fellow to his sweetheart
over the phone. After a moments,
silence the operator broke in and said.
Have l your number, sir" NO." he
replied, you haven't listened long
enough yet"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-10-27
WANT ADS

For Sale-About 100 S. c. white
Leghorn yearling hens. These are
all good layers. Price soc per hen
if taken soon-Albert ]. Stepan, Will
low River, MINI. 25w7-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-10-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Johannes Miller of
Luck, Wis, visited here Sunday at the
homes of his brothers, Carl and Niels
B. Miller.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-10-27
PROCEEDINGS OF
SCHOOL BOARD
Dist. No. II.

School board meeting was held
Oct. II, 1927.
All members were present
Minutes of the last meeting were
read and approved.
Complaint was brought before the
board stating that the driver on route
No. 6 had been violating his contract.
Fred Degerstrom and r. Petersen
were appointed to investigate.
The superintendent was instructed
to discharge any driver that violates
his contract.
The clerk was instructed to send an
appreciation to the congregation for
books received.
The purchasing committee reported
that A. Henriksen was the lowest bid
der on delivering coal for the school
at $7.45 a ton.
The following bills were allowed:
Askov Variety Store, supplies--$1 490
st. Paul Book & Stationery Co.,
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-10-27

supplies and books --------1O2.1
A. Henriksen, coal briquettes- 24.44
Standard Oil Co., oil--------- sos
D. c. Heath & Co., books------ 5.54
Peter Bovbjerg, labor --------- 31.90
Carl Miller, supplies --------- 1887
Peyton Paper Co., supplies---- 2.59
American Nature Association,
magazine 800
V. Justesen, census - SIG
V. Justesen, stamps ---- 500
First State Bank, int on bonds $50. 90
Askov Telephone Co., service 2.65
Mimi. Power & Light, service 1891
Askov Dray Line, drayage and
freight 500
Askov Harware & Garage. Co.,
building repairs ------- 1854
Peter Linn, labor ---------- 1900
Chris Hyldahl, labor -------- 200
H. C. Hansen, lumber ---- 9.S5
y There being no further business,
meeting adjourned.
Jens B. Jensen, Clerk.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-10-27

Want Ads only 1c per word,
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-10-27

School board meeting was held
Oct. II, 1927.
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