Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-02-20
FINLAYSON

David Pahkala is recovering from
severe heart attack which occurred
last week.
layson teachers, the Misses Holm,
Murphy, Finden, Nelson, Byork, Nc
Donald, and Superintendent and Mrs.
Brandes was given in the village hall
last Thursday evening by Mr.. and
Mrs. Albert Belling, Mr.. and Mrs.
Dave Fortier, and Mr.. and Mrs. Fritz
Holstein. There were six tables and
those receiving prizes were Mrs. Gift
ford Carman, first; Mrs. w. T. Pear
son, second; and Mrs. H. E. Shafer,
the consolation for the ladies; Dr. w.
T. Pearson, first; E. M. Arth, second;
and Oscar Bergseth, consolation for
the men. Mr.. Holstein had installed
a radio in the hall for the evening.
and the guests enjoyed dancing and
games after the delicious two-course
lunch had been served
Mr.. Wallio recently had a rest room
built in the Finlayson Mercantile
company's store, and last week re-
painted the interior of the store, using
a cream color for walls and ceiling
with an orange and black trimming.
About dozen men from here went
to Moose Lake Tuesday evening of
last week to play a whist tournament
with the Moose Lake Whist club. The
Willow River Whist club expects to
play a return game here in the near
future.
Mrs. A. Faudskar entertained the
Ell Deem club at her home this week.
Algot Mattson arrived Saturday to
greet his new son, who was born
Friday, Feb. 14th. Mrs. Mattson has
been spending the winter at the home
of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. F. D.
Rogers. Mrs. Hugo Wickstrom is
assisting in the care of Mrs. Mattson
and the new arrival.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. D. Rogers and chill
dren, Earl and Blanche, went to Au-
stin the first of last week. They were
called there by the death of Mrs.
Rogers brother, Mr.. Earl, who had
had furniture store and undertaking
parlor there for many years. While
Mr.. Rogers was gone, Carl Meidlinger
and Rex Rogers carried the mail on
the rural route.
Mrs. Oscar Bergseth and Mrs. Lynn
Smith attended the Eastern Star
meeting and school of instruction at
the Masonic temple at Sandstone Fri
day evening. The Grand Worthy
Matron, Mrs. Ruff, was the guest of
honor and after the meeting a delight
full lunch was served at Hotel Mad
ison, followed by several speeches.
Mr.. Barstow, the Worthy Patron, was
the very interesting POSTMASTER.
Mr.. and Mrs Dave Fortier enter
tanned few guests at bridge Saturday
evening.
Miss Tillie Kraetzner was very de-
lightfully surprised Wednesday eve
ming of last week, when about thirty
five friends met at the H. E. Shafer
home and presented her with a vari-
ETY. of splendid articles including
linens, silverware, glassware, alum
mum, and among other things a 9x12
Congoleum rug. Everything will be
very useful in the near future when
she becomes the bride of Cecil John
son, son of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. F. john
son, who live west of town. Miss
Kraetzner has clerked in the Arth
Bros. store for several years and has
a host of friends who wish her much
happiness. Mrs. H. E Shafer was as
sisted by Mrs. j. H. Arth in serving
a dainty lunch.
Mrs. Henry Stockamp spent several
days with her daughter Mrs. Fred
Martin, while Mr.. Martin was in st.
Paul attending the annual meeting of
the Central Shipping association last
week.
There will be services at the Meth
odist Episcopal church Sunday after
noon at $3.50. Everyone is cordially
invited to attend.
Harold Mack. accompanied by Fred
Martin, William Kyro, and c. L. Smith
returned Saturday from attending the
Central Cooperative Livestock associ- |
atoms annual meeting at St. Paul. |
The meetings were very interesting
and instructive. The address by Leon M. |
Estabrook of the International Insti- |
tute of Agriculture, Washington, d. |
C.. on THE Livestock Industry from |
an International Viewpoint" was
especially good. Mr.. Estabrook has |
visited every civilized nation in the
world and was instrumental in OBJ
tanning the cooperation of these ma
tions in the taking of an Interna-
tional livestock census during 1880.
While in st. Paul, Mr.. Martin visited |
at the Henry Vogt home Wednesday
evening. Mr.. Kyro stayed two nights