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New Britain herald., 1930-04-30
Woman Says Her Religion Prevents Her Killing, Even in Case of War - Wants Objectors' Oath.

New York, April 80 (UP)-Maric Averill Bland, Canadian, nursed American soldiers in the World war and would gladly do that again.
 But, applying for American citi- zenship, she made it clear she would not "bear arms and so yesterday she awaited a ruling on whether she may become an American citizen or whether she must be classed with Rosika Schwimmer Hungarian pacifist, barred because she would not take the oath to bear arms"
 Miss Bland took an appeal from decision denying her citizenship She had refused 10 swear to bear arms personally against an enemy of the United States because of her religious conviction that killing is incompatible with the teachings of Christi
 Miss Bland, 47. answered the questions of Judge William Bondy in federal court with quiet dignity. Easing her plea on the constitution al guarantee of religious liberty, she said that in the event of war she would go to tho front as she did in the last war would nurse the wounded and expose herself to dan ger and do everything possible to help the United States with the ex- ception of bearing arms.
 Quizzed By Judge
 If you found the security of the home of America threatened would you take up arms?' asked Judge Bondy, who reserved decision in the case.
 No. I wouldn't bear arms even then" she said.
 What is your personal religion?" the judge inquired.
 My religion 2" she replied. "H's hard t. explain. It's living accord ing to the ethics of Christ"
 This case parallels the Rosika Schwimmer case" said Judge Bondy, referring to the Hungarian pacifst to whom citizenship was re- fused.
 Miss Emily Marx, attorney for Miss Bland, said the cases were quite different. Mime. Schwimmer. tliI oGlu. NtiS d llllllldnl pdtlIlSl WHO attempted to convert others to her opinion. Miss Bland, she said, would advise others to follow their own conscience in the event of war, Mme. SchWimmor advocated paci- tism on rationalistic grounds, while Miss Bland favors non-resistance as part of her religious belief
 Wants Objector5' Oath
 Miss Bland asked that she be al lowed to take the oath of allegiance administered by the passport di- vision of the state department to conscientious objeCtors, which elim- mates the portion concerning the bearing of arms.
 When asked for her conception of the obligations imposed by citizen ship at a hearing conducted by na- turalization authorities, she an- sWered:
 ITO obey the laws, even the pro-
New Britain herald., 1930-04-30
COLLECTORS CLUB SEES
 FINE ARRAY OF STAMPS
Four Members show Portions of Their ColIcctions-NcNt Meeting
 Set For Tuesday, May 13

The meeting of the Hardware City Collectors club in the directors room Of the New Britain Trust Co last night was given over entirely to bers' holdings. Kermet l.. Parker showed selected countries, including Belgium, Egypt, France, Russia. Canada, and Newfoundland. the col lection being featured by virtual completeness in the modern issues.
 First Selectman George V. Ham lin displayed his collection of GOV CTS, most of which have been gath cred from mail addressed to himself or his friends. The features of the showing were q card carried by Amundsen on his unsuccessful polar flight from Spitzbergeh and two copies of the current United States two cent stamp, bisected diagonally and used as one-cent stamps at the Attleboro, Mass, post office.
 l.. E. Brandt showed portions of his collection, featuring Germany and some sheets of tastefully ar ranged pictorial issues E. V. Dilan- jan showed some of his Near East crn stamps, ranging from the first issues of Persia to the latest stamps of King Russein of 1raq.
 The next meeting will be held at tho same place on Tuesday evening. May 13.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-30

"Thc economic factor. the desire for financial bettcrment. Ministers necessarily share the conditions Of tho times.
 "A lowering Of the standards by which many men with insufficient preparation and largely ignorant of rrcshytatlan traditions have been admitted 10 the pulpits adding an element Of instability 10 the puIpits."
 The council finds from a survey of 173 Frrsbylorirs with G.197 min istors that 4,9Gl are college grad uatos as required by Presbyterian standards, while 1.21G are not. Nearly onc-foUrth, or 15l& have had no theological cducation
 The council, the report says, con- suited with stated clerks of Pres bytciios who suggest recommending to PresbytcrieS that extreme care and caution be exercised in admit ting to the Presbyterian church min ister5 from other dcuomnations.
 "Wc would not" the suggestion tOlltlIb'S, D'. billi'l lDOl bH III tJlIN way being opposed to the present trend for church union, but we are one in the opinion that the high standards of the Presbyterian church must bo held increasingly high and that any tendency 10 lower them must be 2c3lously guarded against"
 Tho council reports that many conErceations have an idea that there arc plenty of men available as pastors and that if their present pas tor docs not exactly suit il is easy 10 get another.
 "iluman nature being what if js," slys the council "this does not make for that patient cooperation between pastor and people out Of W hich comes lon- pastorato&."
 The council suggests to the gen. ,ral assembly q study Of preventive &a well as corrective remedies, and urges that because of the relaxed practices of some PresbytcrieG there be ;l careful study of the Presby- terian form of government cstab- fishing qualifications for candidates for the ministry,
New Britain herald., 1930-04-30

1000 police in the square. He was so convinced there would be no trouble that he ordered his men 10 carry no nightsticks. The commun- ists through the newspaper, the Daily Worker, warned members not to go to the square before 3 D. In.
 The veterans, who will celebrate the anniversary of Admiral Dewey's victory at Manila Bay, will form at the eternal light in Madison Square and parade down Fifth avenue to Union Square for patriotic cere- monies and speeches. The commun- gers Square and parade to Union Square.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-30
Judge "NOl-PrOsses"
 Case of AutOist "FiXer''

Evanston, H., April 30 P - The usual fine for running past q stop light in Evanston is $2, a point 10 be remembered in con- sidering the case of Charles J. Thresher.
 Arralgned before Police Magis- trate Barber, MT. Thresher cas- ually referred to his friendship for Alderman Claude Wells, circumstance he thought the court might want to have in mind before fixing the fine.
 ''Ah. yes" said the court. "l certainly do not want to fine a friend of the alderman's. We'll nol-prossc the case.
 MT. Thresher expressed satis- faction.
 "The cost of mol pressing, the court added. lis $7. and you may pay the clerk
New Britain herald., 1930-04-30
WOMEN CONVENE
 |NLOU|SV|LLE, KY.
Vigorous Debate on Several Points Expected at Convention

Louisville, Ky. April 50 tP)-The gavcl that Susan B. Anthony wielded in 1880, was brought 10 Louisville to rap out the first decade of Wom ems ballot box achievements, and to rap in the new legislative pro- gram of the League of Women Voters at today's first business ses- sion.
 Crystalized in two convention days of open forums and executive ses- sions, formal recommendation ia voring world court, government op- eration of Muscle Shoals, Lame Duck' legislation, rcenactmcnt of the maternity and infancy act, and q varied list of other measures were prepared for today's presentation by
 Mrs. W. w. Ramsey of Illinois. "Treaty" Word Mentioned
 An entering wedge for convention action on the London disarmament conference was made by insertion of the word "trcaties' in the recom- Imendation for international reduc- tion of expenditures for war; | Prohibition received no sponsor ship in executive committee confer
 ences, and must come up from the
 convention floor if it again gets the endorsement which it reveiVed in
 1928.
 A movement in behalf Of birth control was 'short-liyed. Mrs. Chauncey J. Hamlin, of Buffalo,
 head of the largest state delegation, New York's, already definitely com-
 mitted to birth control, was it's chief
 champion. She was backed by Ore
New Britain herald., 1930-04-30
Canadian Nurse Who Risked Life Nursing American Soldiers May
 Be Denied Citizenship By Judge

hlbition law, and to do your utmost to improve conditions, industrially, socially, and morally; to take an in terest in civic affairs and to put the whole weight of your ideals into making the country even better than it is."
 'Why don't you bear arms?' she was asked.
 since my return from France" :" she said, "I have come 10 realize that the abolition of war is in ac- cord with the teachings of Jesus Christ, and that He would have con- demned fighting and bearing arms. believe it is my duty as a Christian to refuse to bear arms or kill my fellow men, even in the event of war"
New Britain herald., 1930-04-30

vised bill for disposition of Muscle Shoals.
 Flood control committee continues hearings on proposals for a reser- voir system of flood control on the Mississippi and its tributaries.
 Education committee considers question of vocational agriculture. Agriculture committee continues hearing on proposed 10-year pro- gram of predatory animal eradica- ton.
 Banking committee continues talk ing testimony in its financial invcS- tigation.
 Tuesday
 Senate:
 Debated Parker supreme court nomination.
 Commerce committee decided to begin hearings on rivers and har- bors bill next Friday.
 Campaign investigating committed decided to call Representative Ruth Hanna Mccormick and Senator Deneen next Thursday.
 House:
 Passed Williamson bill to consoli- date all veterans activities.
 Interstate commerce committee began hearings on proposal for ere ation of a new federal power con- mission.
 Irrigation committee continues hearings on Smith bill to provide for loans to farmers on drainage districts.
 Military affairs committee re- ceives draft of revised bill for dispo- sition of Muscle Shoals from it's sub committee.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-30
NELSON MORRIS WINS SUIT

Paris, April 80 (P-Nelson Nor ris of Chicago today won his suit against the managers of the Palace Music hall who had disregarded his statement forbidding his wife. Jane Aubert, French actress, 10 appear on their stage.
 The court awarded $2,00o dam- ages, rejecting the managers plea that the Morriscs were married in the United States where the wife is not obliged to obey the husband.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-30
TWO GROUPS WILL
 OBSERVE MAY DAY
Foreign War Vets and Con-
 rnHniStS to Share H0l0pS

New York, April &o 'P)-It will be Dewey day in Union Square tomor- row to the Veterans of Foreign Wars and May Day to communists but in- dications today were there would be no clash of the two organizations,
 The square has been set aside for the war veterans from noon 10 . o'clock and then after an interval during which it will be cleared of all loiterers the communists will hold their demonstration.
 Police Commissioner Whalon ar ranged 10 take personal charge Of
New Britain herald., 1930-04-30
REGRETS DECLINE !. OF CHURCH CLERGY
Pulpit Instability Due to Desire
 for Financial BetteTDl9nt

Philadelphia, April 20 R-Thc general council Of the Presbyterian church in the |. $. A. in its report to be made to the general assembly of tho church at Cincinnati next month, says there is serious unrest in the ministry of the denominations resulting in a steady shortening Of the pastoratoS.
 Tho report was made public to- day. Among the causes for the un- rest in cities:
New Britain herald., 1930-04-30
WOMEN TO CONVENE

Now Haven. April 30 UP1-Tn thousand members of the C0nuocti- cut Federation Of Womcn's clubs will assemble in Waterbury May l& for the opening of the organizations ."4th annual tmec-day convention. it was announced here today,
New Britain herald., 1930-04-30
CENSUS FIGURES ISSUED

Bridgeport, April 50 GP-Census figures given out by Supervisor Hill of the fourth district yesterday were:
 Shelton, Fairfield county. popula- ton 10,110 as against ?,475 in 1920. an increase of 635.
 sherman, Fairfield county, popu- lation 59l as against 553 in 1920, a decrease of 142.
 Barns in Shelton 105; in Shcr- man 56
New Britain herald., 1930-04-30
What Congress Is
 Doing

Senate:
 Resumes consideration of Parker supreme court nomination.
 House:
 Considers miscellaneous bills on calendar.
 Military affairs committee holds inal meeting for approval of re
New Britain herald., 1930-04-30
D.NCOiNT EATI, CUT

Brussels, April 30 tPl-Tho ralc of discount of the National Bank Of Belgium Was reduced today from &lg to , nor cent, and the rate of interest on advances from 10 1 per cent
New Britain herald., 1930-04-30
GAS DEATH ACCIDENTAL

Stamford April 30 UP)-When Charles H. Cowlcy came home early today he found his wife dead from gas fumes which had escaped from a heater.
 Police believed the death acci- dental.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-30

gon and the District of Columbia, but failed to get the three-fourthS
 vote necessary to bring her measure to the convention floor. Decision of the national commit
 tee that sterilization of the unfit
 program was reversed by committee conference, and that special hygiene measure today went recommended to the convention floor. Its advocates
 led by Mrs. Wells r. Eagleton, of Newark, N. J., already claim credit for laws in five states enacted with league support.
 Unemployment Debated Legislators in the 45 states in which the league is organized were assured of pressure on laws to ale
 viate unemployment by recommen-
 dation that subject, thoroughly threshed out by the league in several years study, be placed on the 'legis- lative program"
 The women voters unemployment campaign would have as objcctives unemployment insurance, establish
 ment of public employment services, regulation of private employment services, and collection of adequate employment statistics.
 The business session brought to the forefront of discussion the pos sibility of a successor to Miss Belle Sherwin, for six years president. League political pressure has thus
 far been toward persuading her 10
 accept the office again, but she has | indicated a rather determined desire to retire.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1930-05-29

lights, 1,029; improper brakes, q;
passing on curve, 80; passing on
crest Of hill, "a; cutout open, Fl;
going through stop sign, 301; one
arm driving, %; cutting in on traf-
fic, So; overweight trucks, 16; driv-
ing in wrong lane, As, faulty steer
ing gear, 2; soliciting rides, 16; de-
facing highway, Q; speed in con-
gested area, 928; live stock on high
way, 81; size of load, 43, no mirror,
Is.
''It is only in cases of drunken
driving and a limited number of
other deliberate violations where it
has been necessary to use stern
measures" said Mr.. Brown. I'm the
great majority of cases our con-
facts with the public have been very
friendly, and drivers generally are
glad to correct the errors when
called to their attention.
Starting on the road April 1, the
date the 1929 auto tags became OBJ
solete, we naturally had to spend
much of our time checking license
irregularities. Later in the season
the men will be able to give more
attention to faulty lights and 9TH
er dangerous driving errors"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1930-05-29
Thursday, May 20, 1880,

the census enumerators and made
available by e. e. Greene, census
supervisor shows a slight increase
for the past ten years. While the
figures given are preliminary and
subject to correction, they are be-
lieved to be substantially correct.
The last seven precincts to re-
port the 1880 population include the
townships Of Birchdale, Bruce, Eag-
lie Valley, Hartford, Kandota, Wyke-
ham and Clarissa village. A slight
increase was noted in the popula-
ton Of Clarissa, which is created
with a population Of 444, as COM
pared with a population of 421 ten
years ago. Slight decreases are not
ed in Eagle Valley, Hartford, Kan
dota and Wykeham townships. Ac-
cording to the total figures of the
entire county, the population as Of
May 1 1880 is 26,154, as compared
with 26,059 ten years ago, a net in
crease of IS. According to the 1880
census there are 3,714 farms in the
county each tract of three acres
or more having been enumerated
las farm.
Following is table showing the
population of each precinct il the
county, the number of farm in each
precinct, and the population in each
district when the 1920 CENSUS was
taken. In all cases where an *"
precedes the name of the precinct,
decrease in population is noted:
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1930-05-29
Brooten Community Fair
To Be Held Sept. "a, Is, 26
New Livestock Buildings Will Be
Erected Officers Elected and
Active Work Starts

The annual meeting of the Broo-
ten Community Fair Association
was held at the Brooten Club
rooms Wednesday evening of this
week, when officers for the year
were elected and plans for the 1890
fair were discussed. The meeting
was well attended and the discus
sion indicated a keen interest in
the big fall event.
Dates for this eighth annual ag-
ricultural and entertainment af-
fair were selected at this time. The
fair is thus scheduled for Sept. "a,
25 and 26, one day in advance of
last years fair. The days will be
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
To further accommodate exhibitors
it was decided to erect two live
stock buildings, work upon which
will be started soon. They will
consist of a cattle barn 30x80 feet,
and hog and sheep shelter 32x6O
feet. These will be equipped with
suitable pens and stalls, convenient
ly and systematically arranged. 1t
is expected that these needed build
ings, adding as they will to the COM
fort and proper display of livestock
will bring many additional exhibits
in this division.
C. A. Nelson was reelected pres,
ident of the association, H. o. Inns.
dahl became vice-president, and j,
B. Wall was reelected secretary
On motion these officers were au-
thorized to act as the executive
committee.
o. A. Solberg was elected chair.
man of the advertising committee
with the following assistants: O. N
Vesledahl, DR.. Townsen, Alfred Kit.
telson, DR.. Syverson, H. ]. Nugent
|-Brooten Review.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1930-05-29
New Route Will Shorten
Number Four, Eight Miles
Six Grade Crossings to Be Removed
in Another JOb-Open Bids
June II

Bids on SO miles of trunk high
way grading, divided into six pro-
jects, will be taken by the Mime
sofa Highway department June II,
according to announcement by
Commissioner G. M. Babcock. Two
of the projects there will be sub
stantial distance reductions. There
will be seven grade crossings elimi-
mated, six of them one one II mile
project. Bids on several gravel
surfacing, shouldering and bridge
jobs will also be taken the same
day. ~ ...a
The greatest distance reduction is
on T. H. No. 4, between Hines and
Northome, where 216 miles of new
highway will replace 29.9 miles of
old road which followed two sides
of a right angled triangle. The new
road will take diagonal route
north of the railroad, eliminating
one grade crossing and one over
head bridge.
Six railroad grade crossings will
be eliminated by the relocation OF
T. H. No. Is, between Clearbrook
and Gully. The building of 12.5
miles of new road between these
points will also cut the distance SO
miles. The new highway will go
on the south side Of the railroad,
parallel to the tracks most of the
way.
Trunk highway No. SO will be
relocated from Fergus Falls to Bat
tie Lake, a distance of 1874 miles.
Only a slight distance reduction g
miles, is effected, but an improved
roadway will be provided. The old
road has been the cause of consid-
cradle complaint from people in
that vicinity. One railroad crossing
will be replaced by an overhead.
Six miles of No. Is between Mi
laca and Onamia will be graded, in
preparation for paving. There will
be a four mile relocation south of
Onamia, and the balance will be
grade revisions to provide better
alignment at several places. The
distance is reduced g mile.
The gravel surfacing is on
stretches where grading was start
ed last summer and is being COM
pleted this spring. One stretch
with a sandy subgrade will be clay
surfaced. Bids are also asked on
shoulderlng several routes where
paving is under wayy.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1930-05-29

the joint efforts Of the State High
way department and the State His
torical society. Fourteen Of these
markers were shipped out last week
and will be in place before next Fri
day. The list includes:
Traverse Des Sioux treaty site,
T. H. No. 5, near st. Peter.
Fort Charlotte, T. H. No. 1, Inter
national bridge at Pigeon River.
Grand Portage, T. H. No. 1, at
Mineral Center, Cook county.
Grand Portage trail, T. H. No. 1,
one mile south of International
bridge.
Mouth of Rum River, T. H. No. 3,
at Anoka.
Pixies Fort T. H. No. 81, three
miles south of Little Falls.
Fort Ridgely, T. H. No. 20, south
of Fairfax.
Red Pipestone quarry, mile Of
T. H. No. 6, near Pipestone.
Six of the markers will show the
Indian boundaries as fixed by the
Prairie du Chen treaty of 1925
These markers are being erected on
T. H. No. 81, near Sartell, T. H. No
| 1, 2 miles north of Forest Lake; T
H. No. 80, 1 mile south of Pelican
Rapids; T. H. No. 5, at Isanti; T
H. No. IS, north of Elk Lake, Sher'
burne county; and T. H. No. 3
about / mile northwest of College
vile. Under the treaty the Chippe'
was were to stay north of this line
and the Sioux on the south side.
Five more markers are in prepar
alton, and will be erected in a few
weeks
Several more are being consider
ed, and may be erected later.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1930-05-29
ENJOYABLE CLASS
DAY ACTIVITIES
Seniors Made Last Appear
ance as Unit in Assembly
Room Last Thursday
HAVE A BRIGHT FUTURE
Class Will, Prophecy, History,
AstOunding-Letters Pre-
scented by MIR. Falk
(By Glen Sullivan)

Thursday, May %, was Class day
for the Seniors. They were making
their last appearance before the as
sembly as members of the Sank
Centre High School.
A program consisting of two
songs by a mixed octette of SEN
iors, the reading of the Class His
tory by Florence Capkey, the read
ing of the Glass Will by Glen Sui
Ivan and the reading of the Class
prophecy by Elsie Henry, was CIV
en-. According to the prophecy, the
Senior class ought to be quite a
success when they finish school
The Juniors and Sophomores were
quite elated over the many gifts
and talents that were willed upon
them by the departing class. The
history was very interesting. If
started when the class entered
the kindergarten and continued
through until they were seniors. 1t
told of the many happy events and
also the occasional sorrows that
followed the class of 1880 through
school.
Before the class day exercises
Mr.. Falk awarded the letters and
Senior award medals to the men,
bers of the basket ball team. Mr.:
Falk in an interesting talk stated
that although the Sank Centre team
was not as strong as some in the
district nevertheless it was team,
that although beaten again and
again, went into each game with a
fighting spirit that would not own
defeat until the last whistle sound
ed. Those receiving letters were:
James O'Gara, Clarence Eckberg,
Norbert Frank, James Benson, Dick
Borgmann, Clifford Domke, Dean
Kinsella, and Norman Iwinski. Sen
ior award medals also were given
to James O'Gara. Norbert Frank,
and Raymond McCracken, this
years student manager. Mr.. Mick
elson then awarded the Inter-class
trophy which was won by the Sen
ior Class.
Mr.. Nicholson pointed out that
this years inter-class tournament
was one of the closest that had ever
been played. His talk was enjoyed
by everyone and next year the as
sembly is going to miss him and
his funny stories great DEAL