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The Ely miner., 1930-10-31
COMMON CLAY" SUNDAY
AT THE ELCO THEATRE.

The Fox production of Common
Clay" as talking picture brings this
story to the screen in a most impress
sive manner. 1t has many sequences
and intense dramatic effect that will
cause the production to be not little
talked about Constance Bennett, in
the leading role, Is ideally suited to the
that will hasten her already lively pro-
gress to the stellar honors. The sur
rounding company is excellent and the
production altogether is an interest
compelling drama.
Common Clay" strong dramatic
vehicle, will be shown at the Elco
Theatre next Sunday.
The Ely miner., 1930-10-31

store building on the site of the old
store The death of Steve and the
elder Mr.. Kovall several years ago
broke up the firm and the business
was disposed of to Rikhus & Vertin
who are now conducting the same.
John Kovall was SO years of age and
is survived by his widow, four sons and
four daughters. The sons are Joseph,
Frank, Albert and Bernard. The
daughters are Mrs. Matt Levar, Rose,
Margaret and Elizabeth. All are resi-
dents of this city. sister, Mrs.
Frank Burger of New Duluth and sew
eral grandchildren also survive. Dur
ing his long residence in Ely, Mr.. Kov-
all has held many positions of trust
in civic and society circles. He served
the city as alderman for two terms and
was a valued member of several Slo-
enian societies.
The bereaved family and sister have
the sympathy of host of friends in
their bereavement.
The Ely miner., 1930-10-31
FALL LAKE To
VOTE ON VACATION
OUR NEIGHBOR TO THE EAST IN
THE LIST OF LAKE COUNTY
TOWN ORGANIZATIONS TO BE
VOTED ON NEXT TUESDAY.

Lake county voters at the general
election Nov. are to ballot on the
proposal of vacation of all seven town
organizations, the first time such a
ballot has been taken in this state
under the measure, which was passed
at the 1929 session of the state legis-
lature.
Following the passage of the state
law, a petition was presented to the
Lake county board asking the question
of discontinuing the seven organiza-
tionS Of towns be submitted at the
general election, and approval was
given by the commissioners.
SIXTY per cent of the total vote to be
cast at the election in the county is
necessary before vacation of the town
organization is approved, according to
state law, which was passed prin-
cipally for Lake and Cook Counties.
The seven townships in Lake county
to be affected by the vote include
Cramer. Crystal Bay, Beaver Bay, Sill
yer Creek, Waldo, town of Two Har-
bors and Fall Lake.
According to those sponsoring the
vacation of the townships, there will be
saving of money, now being used for
PoylilCllSo VI lCS w tOWll
while they also point out saving of
funds will be effected in maintenance
Of roads under supervision of the
county board. Under terms of the law,
the county board is to take over the
supervision of all roads in the vacated
townships, while the county auditor is
to be the assessor.
Under terms of the law, provided
the voters favor vacation of the town.
ships, no territory therein shall be or
ganiZed as town until a majority of
the voters have SO authorized, with the
county board to act favorably on a
petition for election
In addition to balloting on the va
cation of townships, Lake county
voters will, with voters of eleven other
Minnesota counties, give expression to
the state old-age pension law, also
passed at the 1929 session. Belief that
the oldage pension law will be given
approval in Lake county has been ex-
pressed. Among other counties voting
on the old-age pension law are the
states three largest counties, Henne-
pin, Ramsey and st. Louis.
The Ely miner., 1930-10-31
HOUGEN AND KING
STABILIZE TICKET
JOHN HOUGEN AND STAFFORD
KING ALONG WITH RAY CHASE
PUTS REPUBLICAN TICKET IN
THE FRONT WITH MINNESOTA
VOTERS.

In John Hougen, candidate for lieu
tenant governor and Stafford King,
candidate for state auditor, the Repub-
lican state ticket is offering the voters
of Minnesota the services of two men
who will bring to these offices the en-
thusiaSm of comparatively young men
with background of experience that
is unusual.
There are some interesting similar
tiles in the careers of both of these
new men. They are both natives of
Minnesota. Mr.. Hougen was born and
reared in northwestern Minnesota
Mr.. King was born in central Mime
sofa and raised in northern Minnesota
They both taught school in their
youth. Both of them had legal train
ing, and Hougen is now practicing law
The most striking instance is the
intense and active interest both men
have taken in the vitality important
matter of the conservation of the nat
ural resources of the state. MIR. Hougen
is known to the sportsmen of the state
for his work, and Mr.. King has re-
ceived national recognition for his ef-
forts to preserve and conserve for the
benefit of the greatest number of its
citizens the remaining natural re-
sources of the state.
Both Mr.. Hougen and Mr.. King are
married. Hougen has one son and
King has a son and daughter
To the Office of lieutenant governor,
Mr.. Hougen will bring not only the
enthusiasm of man in the prime of
life, but a background given by a sue
ceSsful law practice and the experience
of two sessions of the senate which he
will preside over when elected.
Mr. King will bring to the Office of
state auditor the experience of a life
time of study of the problems of con-
servation, and an intimate knowledge
and acquaintance with conditions and
people throughout the entire state that
is an essential requirement for the
proper functioning of state auditor.
This new blood on the Republican
ticket augurs well for progressive
state administration.
When John Hougen, candidate for
The Ely miner., 1930-10-31

lieutenant governor on the Republican
state ticket, comes into a town on his
campaign tour, he finds many friends
who want to discuss baseball with him.
They remember the days when Hougen
trouped the state in semi professional
baseball while earning his way through
st. Olaf College and the University of
Minnesota.
Hougen is a native of Minnesota,
having been born and raised in the
Red River Valley, where he taught
school in his early manhood and is
now a practicing attorney. He served
his district for two sessions as state
senator.
w. D. Mitchell attorney general of
the United States, has offered Mr..
Hougen a post in his department at
Washington, but Hougen gave him the
same answer he gave to two universe
ties who wanted his services on their
law school faculties, that he preferred
to remain in Minnesota. This legal ex
perience will serve him well while
presiding over the state senate, which
is the main duty of the lieutenant
governor.
Mr. Hougen's legal practice was in
LcIIupGtu ny Ills ScIflCt III Ullc WOIlu
war. He is married and has one son.
He and his family make their home in
Crookston, where in addition to his
practice of law he operates a farm in
the Red River Valley.
Stafford King, better known thru
out the state as "Staff" King, candi-
date for state auditor on the Repub-
lican ticket, had to forego attending
the national convention of the Ameri-
can Legion where he was to make his
report as national chairman of the
conservation committee of that organi-
zation, because of the press of speak
ing engagements in the state.
MIR. King has devoted the greater
part of his life to an intensive study
of the problem of the proper, practi-
cal conservation of the natural re-
sources of the state, and his ability
along these lines has been long recog-
nized by sportsmen's organizations,
both statewide and national in their
scope
While studying law at the University
of Minnesota, King was active in
The Ely miner., 1930-10-31
SCHOOL POLICE
PLAN FAVORED
PLACING STOP" SIGNS ON ROAD
WAY CREATES HAZARD INSTEAD
OF PROTECTING CHILDREN
MOTORISTS LIKE THE SCHOOL
POLICE.

The use of Stop signs on trunk
highways in front Of school buildings
is being discouraged by the Minnesota
Highway department. The safest and
best plan of protecting children who
must cross trunk highway or busy
street, says Highway bulletin, is to
take them across in organized groups.
under the direction of school police or
other responsible persons.
Most communities which have tried
the stop" sign method have either
discarded it or they are considering
doing so, the bulletin says. But when
some discard the plan, others feel that
they must try it.
Looking at the matter from the
viewpoint of the average motoriSt
makes it clear why one plan works and
the other does not. Just as he well
comes stop-and-go sign at a busy
intersection but reSentS their use where
there is little traffic, he likewise well
comes stop" sign displayed by a
student cop while groups of children
are taken across, but reSentS being
compelled to stop when there are no
children crossing.
Even where the signs are used only
during a short period before school
opens and after it closes, and at re-
cess, this does not remedy the situa-
ton. A certain percentage of motor
lists, knowing that children are not
crossing all the time the sign is up,
fail to stop, and this destroys the ef-
fectiveness of the whole plan. The
children, given a false sense Of Sc
curity by the stop" sign, fail to exer-
else the caution they should. Other
motorists feel that they have done
their duty when they have made the
required stop, and then speed up again.
This creates hazard for children that
are struggling across, either near the
sign or elsewhere.
Motorists generally have come to
recognize the stop" signs held in the
hand by school police, and disregard of
this sign is almost unknown If any
one ever fails to stop, other motorists
and pedestrians are quick to see that
he is apprehended and promptly pun
ished. The safety records in communi-
ties which have adopted the school
police plan are very close to 100 per
cent perfect, and the communities
which have tried the plan are all con-
tinuing it's use,
The Ely miner., 1930-10-31

student affairs. His study was inter
rupted by his service in the war
His interest in the welfare problem
of the disabled veteran has brought
him national renown. His experience
in these matters led to his appoint
ment as state welfare agent when that
department was established by the
legislature. His work has brought him
into intimate contact with the people
all over the state, and has given him
an insight into the problems of the
average citizen that is most unusual
in a man of his age.
In addition to serving as state COM
mander Of the American Legion, Mr.
King was also national vice COM
mander.
King was born in central Minnesota,
the son Of pioneer settlers, and early
in his youth, moved with them to
Itasca county when that part of the
state was pioneer wilderness and for
years lived with parents at Deer River.
He is now a resident of st. Paul, where
he lives with his wife and family of
two children.
His intimate knowledge of statewide
conditions, his eloquent oratory and
his ability as an organizer and ad-
ministrator will be of infinite value in
the office Of state auditor.
The Ely miner., 1930-10-31

proper dams water levels in northern
Minnesota lakes will be maintained
and raised and conditions prevalent
this year obliterated, the Republican
gubernatorial candidate believes.
Women should be further recognized
in politics and public Office, their pro-
gram for protection of women an6
children ratified and service, not sex
should be made the yardstick for fix
ing wages on public works, Mr.. Chase
said today.
Minnesota should rush to completion
its trunk highway system and farm to
market roads should be improved al
the earliest possible time in order that
farmers may have easy access to mar
kets. The Republican party and the
Republican state government slate de-
mands improved marketing facilities
greater tariff protection and reduction
of farm tax burdens for relief of the
farmer. A definite program alone can
work for alleviation Of agriculture in
Minnesota and protection Of those men
and women who provide the states
farm produce" Mr.. Chase said.
1.-The state should protect indepn-
dent banks and laws against branch
and chain banking should be retained.
State aid in preventing bank holdups
should be extended, laws should be
vigorously enforced, crime defeated
and ultimately destroyed here"
FavOrs Drivers License.
Enactment of drivers license law
in Minnesota is one aim of the Re-
publican partys candidate for COVER
nor. Such a law would tend to place
a further safeguard on traffic and pro-
vide a means whereby irresponsible
drivers could be barred from public
highways The accident toll would
show a decrease under such law well
enforced, MIR. Chase declared.
Repeal of Superfuous Laws.
Amendments of election laws and re-
vision of statutory law is sought by
Mr.. Chase, who also asks amendment
of the reorganization act to define
authority and eliminate irritation.
Creation of state park system to
protect it's best in scenic beauty and
historic interest is another project of
Mr.. Chase. The gubernatorial candi-
date also seeks creation of a competent
state agency to act in all matters per-
tanning to control and preservation of
WCdlUll VI WdUCIO dllu COIlSSIfdUlOIl Ol
wild life under sound program re-
ceives his support.
Soldiers Preference Act.
Strict enforcement of the soldiers
preference act and proper recognition
to Spanish war veterans is asked by
Mr.. Chase, who also seeks steps that
would make the state teachers insur-
ance and retirement fund solvent.
Taxes should be held down by the
elimination or reduction of these ex-
penditures that bring the least results.
A building program should be initiated
to provide adequate care for delin-
quents and detectives, Mr.. Chase as
serted
Indians should receive the same
treatment and consideration accorded
other citizens or class and labor must
be protected in job at a proper wage,
under good conditions and guarded
against old age, unemployment and
poverty, MIR. Chase said in concluding
his discussion of Minnesota needs
The Ely miner., 1930-10-31
SEPTEMBER HONOR ROLL
MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL

The Honor Roll for the seniors,
juniors, sophomores and freshmen OF
the Ely Memorial High School for the
period between September 2 to Oct
II, were as follows:
Seniors-Helen Berglund, Evelyn Oh
son, Ruth Childers, Dewitt Englund,
Eunice Hanson, Berneice Johnson,
Martha Kangas, Mary Kolenz, Mayme
Majerle, John Skubitz, Norman Sund-
holm, Harry Sutherland, Jennie Tur-
ula.
Juniors Lawrence Berglund. Edward
Harri, Adele Kukko, Laura Laitala,
Hjalmer Lundein, Martha Maxi, Ellen
Peltonen, Mary Peshel, Ethel Remes,
Anna Shuster, Alice Woolen, Mary
ProSen.
Sophomores Ahonen, Elsie
Harri, Edna Herranen, Sadie Koivunen,
Helen Kukko.
Freshmen-Patrick Fleming.
The Ely miner., 1930-10-31
HOW THE RED POPPY
BECAME ARMISTICE SYMBOL.

1t was a group of women in little
town in Georgia whose act of decorat-
ing with flowers the graves of both
Confederate and Union soldiers at the
close of the Civil war led to this act
becoming regular part Of the ma
tional observance of Memorial Day.
And it was another Georgia woman
who at the close of the World War
inaugurated the wearing of the red
poppy as a symbol of Armistice Day.
Do you know that story? If not,
you will be interested in the, illustrated
feature article "The Red Poppy-Sym-
Dol of Armistice Day" by Elmo Scott
Watson in this issue of The Miner
Be sure to read it.
The Ely miner., 1930-10-31
SCHOOL POLICE
NEXT MONTH
SCHOOL TRAFFIC POLICE WILL BE
PUT ON THE TENTH OF NEXT
MONTH-LOCAL POLICE WILL
COOPERATE.

In conformity with the action of
almost every city in the state, system
of school traffic police will be estab-
lished and placed in operation on Nov
ember 10th by District No. IL.
These school police have rendered
satisfactory service in every city where
they have been put on. The organi-
zation here will be perfected under
cooperation with the Ely Police De-
partment.
The Ely miner., 1930-10-31
Bridge Party Arranged,

One of the outstanding social func-
tions of the fall season in Ely will be
the bridge party which is being given
by the Ely branch of the American
Legion Auxiliary on Wednesday even
ing, November 10, at the club rooms in
the Community Center
Mrs. L. M Bang is chairman of the
unit activities committee and reports
that invitations have been issued and
arrangements nearly completed.
Following the regular meeting on
November 5th an Armistice Day pro-
gram will be given and refreshments
will be served.
The Ely miner., 1930-10-31
.On This
|. Occasion
} Just few thoughts by the Editor
} on things Material and Immaterial.

Orr neighboring town of Fall Lake
is somewhat wrought up over the
proposition to be voted on next Tues
day to abolish the town government
along with several others in Lake
county. The citizens feel that an act
of this kind will be most detrimental
to their town. They feel that a town.
ship organization is better able to sue
ceSSfully handle it's affairs and
far more economical than can the
County Board. The citizens also feel
that Fall Lake pays taxes enough to
warrant its existence and also that it
is being operated on most progress
Sive basis. The roads are being kept
up and new ones built as occasion
warrants, besides labor in the township
is being assisted. They also feel that
a vacation of the town would make
this impossible. While this end of the
county would have commissioner on
the county board, he would be tied up
by superior voting strength and prove
just figure-head insofar as the town
was concerned. The citizens of Lake
County outside of Two Harbors are
inclined to believe that the proposition
will be voted down. At any rate, it
will require so per cent of the vote in
its favor to carry the measure.
The Ely miner., 1930-10-31

The Minnesota State Automobile
Association is strongly in favor of a
drivers license law to be passed at
the next session of the legislature
The Association makes the claim that
such a law would cut down the NOR
tality of highway users, which
amounted to over $1,000 men, women
and children last year. The asSoci-
alton also claims that "a large pro-
portion of the drivers are fairly cap
able, conscientious and prudent" and
that a small proportion of them work
the bulk of havoc" and it is presumed
that a drivers license law will effec
tually bar from the roadways the lat
ter class. 1t seems that the licensed
driver is not the one who is reSpon-
sible for this yearly toll amounting
every two years in numbers to Ameri-
cas- loss in the Great War but to the
individual car owner.
Considerable discussion has resulted
from the Associations stand on this
proposed legislation. AS there has
been no measure as yet perfected
which would explain the operation of
such a law, discussion has been ram
pant and somewhat individual. Some
want to know what the cost of the
license will be and also how many
licenses will be required to operate the
family car with drivers corresponding
to the number of members of the
family? When the legislature tackles
this subject next winter, it will find
itself confronted with job of more
importance than just passing law
to clutter up the books and to be at
once forgotten and imperative, like
thousands of others on the law books
passed with the sole desire of pleasing
some certain faction. This drivers
license law will needs be enforced in
order to be of benefit, and it will be
insofar as collecting the license fee is
concerned. These financial sections of
Laws are always enforced.
s&ss
The report for September of Earle
Brown, chief of the highway patrol, in
another column speaks volumes. The
report shows that SO cars were taken
in custody during the month and that
arrests for various causes on the trunk
highways numbered 235. The report
also shows that go were arrested for
driving while drunk and the balance
for other causes as stated The report
forced insofar as the trunk highways
over which the state patrol has juris-
diction were concerned. 1t also in
dicates that a laxity exists in law en-
forcement in the subdivisions through
which these highways pass and con-
tigious thereto. There are people who
seem to think that police and peace
officers in local communities might use
a little effort in correcting some OF
these ailments for which arrests are
made by the state patrol, before drivers
are allowed to get onto the state high
ways.
The claim is made that the small
town and city constabulary close their
eyes to the infraction of the driving
laws and are passing the buck" to the
state patrol. This is particularly the
case with drunken drivers it is
claimed Cases have been reported
where police officers have allowed in
toxicated persons to take the wheel in
cars and have even helped them
knowing that they would get out of the
officers way and thus be turned over
The Ely miner., 1930-10-31

There are various forms of conSoli-
dation of wealth, all of which have
injurious tendencies, but perhaps the
one with the greatest menace is the
concentration of banking wealth.
Such concentration involves the con-
troll of credit and it is credit control
which controls the business of the
nation. OF late years there has been
a tendency to concentrate banking
wealth of the northwest and through
the medium of group banks very
considerable control of northwest bank
resources is now centering in the Twin
Cities. It has brought a new and Seri-
Gus problem for the northwest to con-
slider. The next legislature should
give careful and thoughtful attention
to this matter.
The next step after group banking
is established will without doubt be
branch banking. In fact, it is said
that the real purpose back of the effort
is to build up group banking system
in the northwest is to make it easier
to get into branch banking. The
great banking groups that have been
developed here in the northwest the
past two years have resulted in CEN
tralizing the control of over two hun
dred northwest banks in the hands of
Twin City banking interests. Having
the control of so many northwest
banks, it will be a comparatively easy
step, unless the laws prevent the step,
to establish branch banking. The eS-
tabliShment of branch banking would
of course mean the end of all indepen-
dent banking in the United States and
sooner or later would mean that bank
ing authority with its control of the
credit of the nation would center in
the great cities, particularly New York.
When this time comes and the credit
of the nation is thus controlled, the
big interests would certainly have a
death grip upon not only the industry
but the development Of the nation.
The next session of the legislature
must give careful attention to this
growing menace.
The Ely miner., 1930-10-31

AMENDMENT NO. III.
The supreme court, as now organized
under the constitution, consists of
chief justice, and four associate JUS
tices, all elected by the people. In
The Ely miner., 1930-10-31

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