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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1930-12-11
ResidenfofStearns Co.
Since 18Z3Died Sat.
William Bell Mitchell, Veteran
Newspaper Man, Died at Home
in st. Cloud

William Bell Mitchell, st. Clouds
first citizen, and one of the veteran
editors of this great state, passed
quietly into his eternal sleep at
his home in the Granite City Friday
evening of last week.
He was a resident Of the Granite
City for 70 years, coming there
with his parents when he was IA
years of age. This was a year be-
fore the state was admitted to the
union.
For many years he was promi-
nently affiliated with the newspap-
er fraternity Of Stearns county. He
helped organize and was the first
president Of the Minnesota Editor
ial Association. He served in this
capacity for four years.
His last literary effort of note
was the editing and compiling of
a History of Stearns county, the
accurateness of which has been a
revelation to the pioneers Of the
county.
Mr.. Mitchell retired from active
newspaper work in 1892 when he
disposed Of a controlling interest in
the Journal-Press which he held
until the paper was taken over by
the st. Cloud Times in September,
1929.
In 1865 Mr.. Mitchell was appoint
ed as receiver of the United States
land office in st. Cloud. He was
reappointed again in 1873 by Pres
ident Hays and again by President
Arthur serving until 1895 when he
was removed for political reasons
by President Cleveland.
The deceased was resident direct
or of the st. Cloud Teachers Col
lege, serving for many years. He
resigned in 1901.
Mrs. Mitchell passed on several
years ago.
Ten children were born TO Mr..
and Mrs. Mitchell of whom eight
are living: Mrs. George Wood Ba-
con of New York City; Mrs. Ed
mund B. Smith, of Hollywood, Cali
fornia; Miss Eleanor Mitchell, st.
Paul; Mrs. Otto A. Poirier, Virgin
la, Mimi; Mrs. Frederick D. Her
bert Upper Montclair, New Jersey;
Henry Zehring Mitchell, publisher
of the Bemidii Pioneer Sentinel;
Miss Ruth Mitchell, st. Cloud;
Mrs. Arthur 8. Anderson, st. Paul
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1930-12-11
SLIPPERY ROADS
CAUSE ACCIDENTS
Hit and Run Driver Arrested,
Brought to City, Fined;
Pays Doctor Bill
MRS. DRYDEN INJURED
Mrs. Embert Hanson Fell on
Slipper Sidewalk and
Breaks Hip

The icy roads and slippery side.
walks of the past week contributed
to a number of accidents none OF
which are considered serious. Cars
skidded here and there and dam.
aged tenders resulted in cases too
NUN erous to mention.
The first of these accidents hap
pened Saturday afternoon, shortly
after five o'clock, when Jim Ma
loney was hit by car at the corner
of Third Street, in front Of the
Palmer House. Mr.. Maloney was
thrown to the pavement and re-
ceived a bad cash on his head. His
injuries were not serious and al
though he suffered several bruises
he was able to be about as usual
the next day.
A lady was driving the car, and
Immediately after the accident she
turned the wheel over to her male
companion and they drove from the
scene as quickly as possible. The
hit-and-run drivers license was TAX.
en- by some Of the bystanders and
he was located through the depart
ment of the Secretary Of States
office.
The drivers name is Albert Ard
orff, of New London. Deputy Sher-
Tiff Ed Steege went to New London
Monday and brought Ardorff to
this city, where he was arraigned
before Judge r. r. Kells. He paid
his fine and costs, together with
the doctor bills and other expenses
connected with the case.
Another accident occurred Sat
urday afternoon on Fourth Street
at the rear Of the Klonne harness
shop, when Mrs. Embert Hanson
fell on the slippery walk and sus
tanned a fractured bone in her left
hip. Mrs. Hansen was on her way
home with Mrs. Gene Taylor wher
the accident took place. She was
taken to the University hospital
Minneapolis, early Sunday morning
where she is resting nicely accord
ing to latest reports. Her man!
friends hope that she will recover
very soon.
Another accident occurred Mon
day evening. when Mrs. Alex Dry
den, Pine Street, fell down stair!
and as a result has been confined
to her bed. She was going up thu
stairs when she lost her balance
and fell to the floor. Her condi
ton is not considered real serious
although she is badly bruised ant
very lame. Her many friend!
sympathize with her and hope tha
she will be able to be up and abou
again real soon.
The fourth accident also happen
ed Monday evening when a cal
driven by Walter Claseman hit Mis-.
Grace Sunderman and Miss Thomp
son, teacher and nurse of the loca
public school. The ladies wer,
crossing Third Street at the Palm
err House corner when the accident
occurred. The street at that plac,
was slippery and when Clasemar
applied the brakes the car slewec
and the ladies were hit by a real
fender. Miss Sunderman was slight
ly injured and Miss Thompson re
ceived painful injuries about tn.
knees.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1930-12-11
Riddles! Last Call For
Letters to Santa Claus

Hundreds of the little tots
Of the Sank Centre vicinity
have accepted the Herald's in
vitation to write letters to
Santa expressing their wishes
for Christmas. These letters
win be published next week.
There is still room for more
but TO insure publication they
must reach the Herald not lat
or than Monday, Dec. Is. Santa
desires to hear from every child
in the Sank Centre community.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1930-12-11
Edward A. Bond

Eward A. Bond, who moved to
this city from Backoo, N. D., June
26. 1929, taking up his residence on
South Ash Street, passed away at
Bethesda Hospital st. Paul, Satur-
day, Dec. 6, 1880 at TOO A. M.
Two weeks prior to his death Mr..
Bond suffered very severe attack
Of bronchial pneumonia complicat-
ed with rheumatism. He was inn
mediately taken to the hospital at
st. Paul. Mrs. Bond was with him
during his illness and accompanied
the remains to this city Sunday
evening.
The deceased was born at La
Continues on rage six)
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1930-12-11
PLAY A SUCCESS

The Gopher Prairie All Club
very cleverly presented "The Cap
tain's Predicament" at the Com
munity Club rooms before a capac-
ity audience Tuesday evening. The
play was clever comedy and was
ideally cast. Snappy specialities
between acts rounded out a very
pleasant evenings entertainment.
The members Of the Raymond-Ash-
ley club were guests Of the Gopher
Prairites on this occasion.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-10-31
HOSTS AT PRETTY
DINNER BRIDGE

John kcplcy and pr. and Mrs
Forrest kutz were hosts NJ charm
ing dinner and bridge party lasi
right al the kutz residence, 500 Len
Rcy avenue.
Since the menu served was
Dutch supper, all the decorations
were carried out III that lovely shade
of Delft blue. Blue eornflowers ana
white baby 5 breath were the flow
crs used. and nut cups, place cards
and other table appointments wcr'
IN She same shade of blue.
At The conclusion OF the brids,
game. prizes for high score were won
lv Mrs. W. J. Strickland and by l.
NJ. Gruwell the third prize being
won hv Lee Nuffcr.
Guests at this ENJOYABLE aftalr
were: Mr.. and Mrs. b. NJ. Gruwell
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Nutfer, MIR. and
Mrs. W. J. Stricklan, Mr.. and Mrs
G. W. Rcmclc. Mr.. and Mrs. Chan
celior Livingston, Mr.. and Mrs.
Howard i. Never, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ben Herring. Dr. and Mrs. Norman
+. Dupont. Miss jean Brin, Miss
Margaret Lanicr and James 7.
Greene.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-10-31
ELECT OFFICERS OF
NEW ORGANIZATION

A second meeting was held last
evening in Brawley b. the group Of
past matrons and patrons of the
Eastern star in the valley who are
organizing past matrons ant past
uatrons association. Dinner was en-
loved at the Planters by about 30
members and business transacted,
after which all attended the past
lratrons and patrons meeting Of
Ammo chapter al Brawley.
Officers chosen for the organiza-
ton being organized are: Mrs. Hell
N ". Fulton Of Brawley, president;
Walter !. Hartman of Calexico, ad-
visor; Neal Hatch of Fl Centre, see
rotary-treasure Each town will
have a vice-president, Mrs g. L.
Sones representing Fl Centre.
The next meeting viii be held on
Thursday evening. Nov. 20ta, AZ
the Barbara Worth hotel and viii
Ice preceded by turkey dinner.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-10-31
THIRD ANNUAL HALLOWEEN FROLIC
AT BARBARA WORTH HOTEL TONIGHT

program. This part Of the program
is under the direction OF Richard
Erickson who promises unique and
delightful entertainment.
From oil those who enjoy bridge
viii find tables arranged on the
mozzanine floor and attractive priz-
rs have been secured for the rlctors
in the game.
During this same hour. those who
wish to dance will find Don igoe :
famous Barbara Worth hotel or
Chestra waiting them in the Silver
Garden Grill.
John c. Canton. who needs no in
PRODUCTION to GALLEY residents, has
charge of the concert hour from II
until midnight AMI which Will be
held in the lobby He will be as
sisted by Nina Canton and d fine
program of music will be presented.
After this dancing will again be
resumed in the Silver Garden grill.
With such a wonderful program
alrangcd, no one can help having a
GOOD time tonight and the success Of
this wear $ Frolc is already assured.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-10-31

Under the sponsorship Of the To-
cal 7. f. o. chapter, Dr. y. 7. Me-
Kinlcv of the University of Los
Angeles. one of the selected speak
crs for the celebration of the two
1nousandth anniversary Of the birth
Of the poet. Nergil. was presented
at the high school assembly yester-
day as the speaker of the morning.
Prof. J. L. House, high school
principal, made very able speech
Of introduction whose theme was
that in every community and ma
ton, AZ different periods in his
tory, influential citizens arise, such
rs Moses for Egypt, Homer for
Greece, and Christ for Palestine.
Unlike the average citizens whose
influence lasts only during his life
time, these men belong to the ages,
and with them NAV be classed Yer
gil. For this reason the world at
large is celebrating his birthday.
Mrs. ]. Drummond Huston. chair
Imperial Valley press., 1930-10-31
NOUS F4ISONS JOE
MASQUERADE PARTY
DELIGHTFUL EVENT

Cne of the outstanding events Of
the Halloween season was the mas
qucrade dance given last night in
the Wooda Blcsy studio AT 1872
Orange by the Nous FaIsons joe
club.
Decorations in orange and yellow
we're used and the favors also car
ricd out these appropriate colors as
did the refreshments Served later
in the evening. Upon entering. the
quests were taken through n weird
spook room which, in addition to
the fortunes told by Mrs. Frank G.
Weir. added much to the Halloween
atmosphere.
Each dance was effectively carried
cut in the Halloween motif. the
.'Thrcc Terrors causing 4 great
deal Of amusement. Mrs. NJ. f.
Stewart announced the program for
the evening which included special
" dances by Elrosc Maquar and
Jimmy Persingcr. while Miss Syv-
ellie Berchtold received the prize for
the best costume. Mrs. 4. +. Prince
J laved for the dancing.
Guests and members presar- Al
ibis delightful affair were Nj. and
Mrs. Homer jenkins, Mr.. and Ms.
Roche Maquar. Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd
Kenyon. Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan Pal
s;fcr Of Calcxico. Mrs NJ. +. Stew
art. Mrs. Frank g. Weir, the Misses
Paulinc Vaughn. Opal Hunt, Kath
lcen McDaniels. Ruth Bcttis, Rober-
"a Tull. Mildred Giles, Julia Tuckcr,
Margaret Giles, Dorothy Weir, Syv-
ellc Berchtold, Freda Schreiner,
Doris Weir. Jean Stewart, Mary
Kate stewart. Kathryn Weiss, Al
zen Tanner, Anna McManus, Bet
" Christianscn, Nell Roach, Mil
dred Ehmkc.
Messrs. Harry Tenwalde. Walter
Warden. Melvin Milligtr, Maurice
Dugan, Fred Smith. Clarence Parr,
Terry Dugan. Clarence Po,lman,
Faul Mcnamara. Nick Ueren,
Charles Correll, Walter Warden. Ce-
ell Gillett. Jimmy ?ersineer, Louis
McManus, Valentine Weiss, Glenn
Snow, Brown Kendrick, and Roy
Allen and Aries Adams Of Calexico.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-10-31

With every detail completed. all
i in readiness for the third Hal
lowcen FroGr, the annual affair
sponsored by the Fl Centre Cham
Der Of Commerce, and which viii be
Leld tonight at the Barbara Worth
hotel.
Those who have not secured tick
cts, but who have found themselves
able to attend at the last minute,
viii be able TO obtain few It the
desk at the Barbara Worth hotel.
and those who have unexpected
guests will find that accommoda-
tions can be made for them includ-
ing them in the party.
StVlning programs in black and
orange are off the press and will
be presented each guest. Beginning
With a banquet. the menu of which
is most tempting, the Frolic will
start at $50 in the main dining
-oom of the hotel.
Dinner will be served from $50
Until g 0 clock tonight and thr jun
,or frolic hour viii be featured
from 7:30-s:30 clock in the hotel
Imperial Valley press., 1930-10-31
VERGILIAN CELEBRATION THEME OF
HIGH SCHOOL ASSEMBLY ADDRESS

man of the /. l.. {. committee on
the Vergilian anniversary eelebra-
ton. was then presented. and u a
few brief and graceful remarks, in
troduced the speaker of the day
Dr.. Mckinley began his remarks
with a discussion OF Nergil ; back
ground. first pointing out the great
accomplishments of Rome, and then.
lis final downfall.
'Roman spirit, eXemplified in the
life and philosophy Of Scipio Afri-
oanrS, the speaker declared, made
the Roman empire and he translat-
cd this philosophy into modern
language as 'Know your stuff,
keep 'em guessing and treat EN-
right :.
As the rise of the empire was
caused hv the spirit of its people,
SO was its downfall, stated DR.. Nc
kinlcy. treating the decline o: the
great state from its mental side,
the change in the minds of The indi,
viduals resulting in the dcgencra-
ton OF the nation.
1t was Ncrgil who tried to stem
the tide at this period and hr his
writings and philosophy did much
20 temporarily avert the inevitable
decline. DR.. Mckinley at this
point gave the reasons for Nergil :
greatness and discussed the poet :
efforts to change the Roman life
;.nd mental attitude by advocating
81 back to the land movement.
T. f. O., in celebration Of the
Nercilian bimillenium. is sponsor
ING a competition among the Eng
lish. Latin and Art departments of
the high school and it was in this
connection that chapter presented
Or. Mckinley rs assembly speaker,
Through the courtesy of the high
school. seats We're reserved for the
chapter members, thus permitting
them to hear DR.. Mckinley.
Prior to the assembly. Dr. Me-
Kinlev was entertained AT nreak-
fest At the Barbara Worth hotel.
those present including Mrs. Harold
\. Burnham. president Of the chap
ter. Mrs. J. Drumond Huston and
Mrs. Howard =. Meyer. the com
mittce in charge Of the ceIrhra-
tion. and John Keplcy. president Of
the El Centre Rotary club. Dr. Me
Kinlev being also the speaker for
the latter organization Yesterday.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-10-31
"CIimbers" Pot Luck
Dinner Recent ECent

Y pot luck supper was enjoyed
recently by the members Of the
i" Climbers =, class in the Pres
iyterian sunday school. the affair
being neld in the church basement.
Following the supper. brief
business mceting was held during
which the service committee made
lis report Those present 1t the
dinner were Mrs. II. 2. Pope, ad-
isor, and the Misses Bessie Dam
lyn, Mona kupclian, Dorothy Dun
Gas. Madelyn Horton. Adeline
Shifer, Marjorie Moore. Betty Du-
Sold, Dorothea Peterson, Shirley
Mae Cary. Majorie Meyer.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-10-31
Social Brevities

Invitations have been issued by
Mrs. Charles +. Sones and Mrs. Nun.
son J. Dowd FOR bridge luncheon
to be given on November II ut the
WOman's Ten Thousand Club.
z. +. o. will meet Monday 4, /
clock with Mrs. o. q. Horne, 59s
Len Rcy avenue. The program Tor
the afternoon will be given by Mrs.
q. j. Bradshaw.
Mr.. and Mrs. \. Nalenzucla had
as their house guests recently at
their home, is3 Wcnslev avenue,
Miss katherine Chaillic and Miss
Fannyc Jordan, both of Los Ange-
les. The visitors were cnroutc to
Phoenix but plan to return to I'll Cen
tro later to attend the Imperial Val
Icy pageant, 'Thc Desert Calls.
Members of Moeschcart Legion arc
reminded of tonight : meeting in the
California Hotel ballroom AT ;
o'clock. Since this is a particularly
important meeting, it is urged that
every member be present.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-10-31
LAMAR GILLETT HAS
HALLOWEEN PARTY

Lamar Gillett. assisted by his
mother, Mrs Charles +. Gillett, en-
tc1tained a group OF his friends last
night at a jolly Halloween party
held al the Gillett home, so FL
Centre avenue.
Decorations were in keeping with
the holiday and games appropriate
ic the occasion were enjoyed by the
guests. after which Mrs. Gillc,t
served refreshments. assisted %, her
niece, Bertha Gillctt
Guests Of the host included Ernest
linn. Robert FeeEey. Wendell PIE
mons, Chrsty Plemons, Glenn Poole,
Willis Cole, James Southworth, Rob
cit Wood. Harold Duncan, Leroy
Duncan. Bobby Ferris, Billy Jones,
and Rex Zinn.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-10-31
Mr.. AND MRS. ROSS
RETURN HOME TODAI !

MIR. and Mrs. John Stewart Ross
returned to their home in Los Ange-
les this morning after a visit Of
several days III Imperial Valley.
where they have been the house
guests of MI. and Mrs. Roy +. Breed
love.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ross have been
guests of honor at number of af-
fairs in Fl Centre. the chief oeca-
sion Of their visit being the Masonic
celebration of the election OF RoSS
as grand master for the Masons OF
the state OF California. This event
was held Tuesday evening III the To-
cal Masonic Temple and was attend
ed by Masons from ali over the val
ley.
Last night 4 quiet family dinner
was held at the Breedlovc home near
Ncber, the ONLY guest being Mr.. and
Mrs. Ross and their son and daugh,
ter, Miss Isabella Ross and Gordon
Ross.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-10-31
made of oil as good to eat as
fine c@laa ozI.

Snowdrift helps you follow the good advice
fry no, TO fry well"-because you can heat
Snowdrift to the correct frying temperature
and even above, without having it burn.
And Snowdrift stays sweet and pure. 1t
comes TO you sealed in an air-tight pail that
keeps il as fresh as the day it was made.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-10-31

WHAT YOU use for frying makes the crust.
The crispness and favor of the crust determines
the goodness of fried food
That's why ii is nice TO know that the Wesson
Oil people make Snowdrft of an oil as pure
and delicious as a choice salad oil +. and
nothing else.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-10-31

Rose6urc. Oregon. reports low
prices and unfavora bic weather
have greatly reduced the dried
Urune output.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1930-12-25
High School Notes

The English I and English II
classes wrote original Christmas
stories and the English III and
English w classes wrote original
poems.
Miss Dorothy Traxler, a Sophie
more, won the story contest and
Miss Bessie Keller, Junior won
first and Raymond Belford second
in the poetry contest.
A Poor Family
A few months ago, baby girl,
was born to our family, her arrival
increased our number to ten. Ever
since we received her many people
have come to adopt our gift.
A week ago a millionaire came
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1930-12-25
Thursday, December rs, 1880

to our little shack with an offer Of
an "all the year around" lob for
my unemployed father. This work
was to be at the millionaire's fac
to try. Besides this, he said he
would give us nice home in a
much better district if we would
give him our baby sister.
My parents both liked the propo-
sltion as far as getting work was
concerned, but giving the baby
away was too hard to do.
Several times the man came tn
ask my humble parents the same
question, but the only answer he
received was slow quivered mo-"
Yesterday, he came again, but
this time he did not even ask the
question, but said in his jolly
voice, you are true parents and for
this shall see that the man of
the house has life job and we
shall leave the rest of the present
until Christmas Eve.
You may be sure we are looking
forward to Merry Christmas.
Dorothy Traxler.
Christmas
The Christmas bells are ringing,
The Christmas Holly shines,
And Christmas choirs are singing.
OF Christmas SHOWS and pines.
But all the Christmas glory
Is Babe afar,
And every Christmas story
Is centered round star.
The Christmas lamps are lighted,
Inc Christmas trees are bright,
And Christmas hearts delighted
Make glad the Christmas night.
But all the Christmas treasure
Was once of Galilee,
And front of every pleasure
The babe on Mary's knee.
Bessie Keller.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1930-08-20
LOCAL SCOUT AREA
WILL INCORPORATE

At recent meeting of the area
executive committee held at St
James, committees were appointed to
revise the constitution of the Mime
sofa Valley area council of Boy
Scouts and to incorporate the area.
John Fordyce of New Ulm and
John Bumby of Madelia, both attor-
neys, were appointed to investigate
the possibility of Incorporating the
area council for protection of indi-
vidual members.
E. d. Boyce, Henry Clausen and B.
D. Grogan of Mankato were appoint
ed on the committee to revise the
constitution. Both committees are
now at work. Frank Scobie of Sleepy
Eye was appointed official area pho
tographer and now has issued postal
cards carrying pictures of Camp Pat
terson.
The executive committee voted
that after Jan. / cash must accom-
pany all order for supplies sent to
area headquarters, or troops may de-
posit SIS or $40 for that purpose. No
credit will be extended any troop or
district center, as no fund is main
tanned for this purpose. The commit
tee also voted that all council men,
bers of the Boy Scouts must pay the
regular registration fee.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1930-08-20
LIVESTOCK SPECIALIST
TO ADVISE SOVIETS

Henry G.. Zavoral, livestock special
list at the University farm for the
past several years, has sailed for
Russia where-he has been secured to
act as agricultural advisor by the
Soviet government. He is to aid in
the development of purebred live
stock in that country.
Mr. Zavoral has been granted a
sabbatical leave of one year from the
University farm in order to accept
this position. He will begin his work
September Is along with a group of
prominent agricultural experts from
the United States. He expects to be
employed to supervise developments
on 80 of these large farms sponsored
by the Soviet government.
Mr.. Zavoral has served as livestock
specialist at the University farm
since 1921 and during the past five
years he has served as manager of
the Junior Livestock show at South
st. Paul. He has also acted as sup
erintendent of the National Swine
show and has national reputation
as an expert on the breeding, feed
ing and exhibition of all kinds of
livestock. He is one of two men
from Minnesota who are acting as ad-
visors to the Soviet government in its
agricultural program.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1930-08-20
HUGDAHL TO DRIVE AT
NICOLLET COUNTY FAIR

One of the features of the Nicollet
county fair to be held at st. Peter,
August rs, 26 and 81, will be an ex-
hibition by Sig Hugdahl who is COM
monty called the premier dirt track
driver of the world. He will attempt
to lower records on the st. Peter
track in his first appearance there.
Although former st. Peter man he
has never raced at that place and his
appearance will be popularity receiv-
ed.
Hugdahl first came to st. Peter as
an immigrant from Norway. His
first interest in racing was shown
when he entered a motorcycle race at
Albert Lea. Since then he has ad-
vanced rapidly in the racing world
and is now recognized as one of the
best.