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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-03-19
JUNIOR BASEBALL
NOV E M ENT HAS
MADE GOOD STRIDES

Since the American Legion spon-
sOred its first nationwide Junior Base
ball League, that movement has grown
until in 1880 over 100000 boys COM
peted for baseball honors under the
supervision of the Legion. In COM
menting upon the 1881 program Rus
sell Cook, national director of the
National Americanism commission
has the following to say:
"The American Legion's Junior
baseball program is one of the nation
ally organized activities of the Ma
tional Americanism commission. In
promoting this program we are teach
ing the boys of this country to be
better Americans through the lessons
which baseball, under proper super
vision, teaches. In 1928 more than
10000 boys were playing in this COM
petition. 1929 saw approximately
100000 boys competing under Legion
supervision, while over 100000 boys
played baseball under our banner in
1890. This nationwide activity shows
a very steady growth and is convinc-
ing that the efforts of The American
Legion in presenting this program to
the boys of our country is well worth
while.
This program has been made pos
sible by the cooperation of the Ma
tional and American Leagues of pro-
fessional baseball with The American
Legion. Each year these two leagues
have given us the financial support
necessary in promoting the regionals,
sectionals and Junior World Series.
Organized baseball, various individ-
uals, civic groups and organizations
interested in the welfare of boys have
given unselfishly of their time and
money in helping The American Le-
gion make this program one of its
most constructive activities.
''The state championship team will
be decided by Journeys held in every
state. The state championship teams
will then be assigned to a regional,
six being played in the west and six
in the east. The regional winners in
the east will compete in an All-East-
ern Sectional tournament, the same
procedure taking place in the western
half of the country, to select the two
teams which will compete in the Jun
ior World series the latter part of
August to determine the Junior World
champions.
"The winning team of the Junior
World series will attend all games of
the big world series as the guest of
the National and American leagues as
part of the prize for its accomplish
ment.
Estate championship tournaments
will be played under the direction of
the state organization of the Legion.
The regional and sectional tourna-
ments and the Junior World series
will be under the direction of the Ma
tional Americanism commission. The
selection of the cities in which the
tournaments will be held will depend
upon their accommodations for visiting
teams and the accessibility and condi-
ton of the playing grounds" Rules
governing play will be published next
week.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-03-19
POULTRY LEADERS
ACTIVE IN COUNTY
CONTINUED from Page u


her subject for this lesson was chick
rearing which dealt with the various
phases of rearing chicks from baby
chicks to full grown profitable produc-
ing hens.
The meeting adjourned at noon and
the leaders enjoyed luncheon served
by the following members of the lunch
committee, Mrs. McGrath, Mrs. Ber-
ger, Mrs. o. D. Plaisted and Mrs.
Arvey.
The afternoon session was given
over to more discussion on chick
rearing and demonstration con-
Quoted by Miss Cooke, in building a
sanitary feeder for baby chicks.
:. A lunch committee for the April
meeting was appointed by the presi-
dent.
Mrs. M. Plaisted was absent from
this meeting and her place was filled
by Mrs. Hill. The next meeting will
be held April 9.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-03-19
Total Ages of
AskOU Pioneers
Equal I57 Years

A rare coincidence occurred in
Askov when two of it's pioneer settlers
observed birthday anniversaries the
past week which total 1877 years. Jens
Paulsen, on the left, celebrated his
S1st birthday Wednesday amid friends
and relatives while Niels Henriksen
observed his 10th Saturday in the
same manner. Mr.. Paulsen came to
the community % years ago while Mr..
Henriksen has been here for "a years.
They are both in good health con-
sidering the large total which the ad-
dition of their ages exposes.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-03-19
KINGSDALE

Mr.. and Mrs. A. Oman and LeVerne
motored to Cambridge Sunday, where
they visited with relatives. Harriet
returned home with them, after spend
ing three weeks at the P. E. Yngve
home.
DR.. P. A. Matson held services at the
church here Sunday evening.
A number of young folks from here,
attended the senior class play given
at the Cloverton school Friday eve
ming.
Katy Young spent Sunday with rel
atives and friends in Hinckley.
Mrs. A. Oman attended the Swedish
Mission Ladies' Aid at the home of
Mrs. H. Erickson, east of town.
Want ads buy and sell.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-03-19
BREMEN TOWNSHIP

Goods roads and fine weather were
responsible for the large turnout at
the polls Tuesday of last week. The
largest crowd ever assembled in the
history of the Town of Bremen was
recorded when 1853 voters registered.
Candidates were plentiful, there be-
ing three for supervisor, three for as
SCISSOR, two for treasurer, 10 for JUS
tice of the peace, and eight for con-
stable. However, all incumbents were
reelected with majorities.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-03-19
DENHAM
Continued from Page y

A group of friends very pleasantly
surprised Mrs. e. G.. Anderson Tues
day afternoon, the occasion being her
seventy-seventh birthday. Those pres
ent were: Mrs. Oscar Lundell of Clo-
quet, the Mesdames John Brandt, ].
A. Olson, o. w. Johnson, Alberg, Chas.
Peterson, John Kroon. John Ander-
son, Goranson, Sjostrum, Blasjo, and
Perry, and the Misses Clara and Lily
Brandt and Anna Olson.
The Nordland Luther League will
meet Tuesday evening, March "a,
o'clock, at the Liljedahl home. A
short program will be rendered by
members of the M. E. church and a
short talk given by the Rev. c. j.
Swanson. All are welcome.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-03-19
NOTICE

To patrons of the Askov Creamery
association.
Beginning April 1st, cream will be
taken on Sundays also. Sunday, April
5th, will be the first Sunday on which
to deliver.
Your cooperation in bringing in
your cream early on Sundays and not
later than $50 a. m, will be greatly
appreciated.
M. TUXEN, Secretary.
March 1870
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-03-19
MORE WILLOW RIVER

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Stearns, 500 Line
engineer, and family of Superior,
spent Sunday at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. F. L. Whiting. They were old
friends at Richland.
A big Observation-Disclosures baby
boy was born to Mr.. and Mrs. Sally
Smith at st. Mary's hospital at Du-
luth, Monday.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-03-19

Heard in an auto outside of a
dance hall: He: you are the only
woman l ever loved" She: "Do you
expect me to believe that?" He: 81
do. l swear it is true" She: "Then
l believe you. Any man who would
expect a woman to believe that can
not have had much to do with women
folks
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-03-19

II love that girl" said one fellow
to another at a dance, land 1 wonder
if l can ever win her affections?"
why not?" the other replied, many
of the other fellows have"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-03-19
MORE WANT ADS

FOR SALE-One electric washer in
first class condition. Very reason
able. Inquire of DR.. H. E. Levins,
Askov village. 25w27-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-03-19
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our heartfelt
thanks to our friends and neighbors
for the sympathy shown us in our late
bereavement, the death of our beloved
husband and father.
We also wish to thank the Rev. E..
A. Cooke for his kind words, for the
beautiful flowers, and for the songs
rendered.
Mrs. John Paulson and family.
A bargain-American Want Ads, 1c
per word, minimum 25c each week.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-03-19

Those who know good thing when
they see it are the ones that use the
American Want Ads.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-03-19

Want ads buy and sell.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-03-19

Trial subscription to the America an,
SOC for four months.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-03-19

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-03
Reduce State Debt
 By Three Million
Connecticut to Retire Bond Issue Before Maturity
 Date

, 1909 bonds, over which issue q special act of the 1909 general as- sembly gives the state treasurer full power and authority. Approximately $2,755,000 will be required to complete the trans action, since predecessors in the office of treasurer have re-pur- chased $100,000 of the 1909 bonds and since the estimated income from the sinking fund for August and September will reduce the total amount needed by another $1O0,O00.
 Through the retirement of the 199 bonds, Connecticut's total in- debtedness, which the Holcomb ad- ministration faced when taking office, will be reduced to $13,336,- 100, all of which will mature on July 1, 1936. The sinking fund has on hand, cas-I and securities which taken together with the income ac- cruing thereon, will be of sufficient amount to pay all bonded indebt- edness at maturity. The balance, however, is not redeemable until the maturity date.
 Announcement of the treasur- CTS intention to undertake the re- tirement of the 1909 issue was withheld until it could be definite ly determined that it could be ac- complished at profit to the state. TO this profit of approximately $100,O00 realized should be added the saving in the item of interest paybale on the bonds retired, which was materially in excess of the income received on the securi- ties sold"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-03
Lucille Johnson Weeds Harry Delmar
 At Hoboken, N. J.
Romance of F0Otlights Culmnates in Marriage for Local Actress = Plan Honeymoon in Atlantic City Next Week-Church Ceremony Saturday

upon the arrival of the review in which Lucille is starred as leading lady. This week the review Is play ing at Proctor's theater at Newark.
 The local girls husband is prom inently known in theatrical circles as a writer and producer of re- views. The present vehicle Is called "Delmar's Revels."
 Mir Delmar first became &C., quainted with the local girl during club in New York where she was billed as star attraction. He inn mediately signed her to five year contract to star in his own shows.
 The wedding was not surprise to Mrs Johnson who said she half expected t would culminate. She said MT Delmar who Is 31 Is very much in love with his young bride who is IS. Mrs Johnson also said the wedding will not mean the end of Lucille's theatrical work as her husband intends to push her for ward to greater attachments.
 Lucille first gained recognition in local stage ventures as a per former in St Francis Xavier's min- strels. Later she became one Of the stars in the Riddles Review comprising local children with ex- ceptional stage ability. Lucille se- cured singing part in Earl Car rolls "Fioretta", an extravaganza about two years ago and remained with that production throughout its run.
 Her Waterbury address is 1910 West Main street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-03
Washington Park
 Ball Schedule

Director George Curtis of the Washington Park playground re- leased the Midget and Junior leagues baseball scheduled for the current week. The midget sched- ule follows:
 Monday 1 p. m.-Indian vs Col legians; 3 p. m.-Yankees vs Tri- angles.
 Tuesday 2 p. m.-White Sox vs Tigers.
 Wednesday p. m.-Brown vs Athletics.
 Thursday l p. m.-senators vs Pirates.
 Friday 1 D. m.-Collegians vs White Sox; Triangles vs Browns.
 Junior League Schcdue.
 Monday 9:30 a. m.-Cards vs Braves.
 Tuesday 9:3O a. m.-Braves vs Phillies.
 Wednesday 9:3o a. m.---Robins vs Phillies.
 Thursday 9:30 a. m.-Braves vs Giants.
 Friday 9:30 a. m.-Cardinals vs Cubs.
 This afternoon the Washington Park representative playground nine will journey to Hamilton Park to cross bats with the playground nine of that center. Joe Bowey and Duke" Malinowski will form the Hill boys battery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-03
STAR MARRIES PRODUCER OF HER REVUE
ATTACKS CRITICS
 OF RELIGION
Not an Anaesthetic He Tells W0rshippers at
 Union Service
OTHER PASTORS PREACH

Religion has an active pur- pose and is not used as an anaesthetic upon adherents, Rev. Kenneth Kingston of St. PauIs Methodist church declared last evening in sermon delivered at the union services held at St. Johns Episcopal church. He attacked critics who maintain that the religious emphasis upon con- tentment, the non-aggressive and subordinating attitude and the hope of a happy life beyond the grave serve to keep them satisfied in the presence of injustice and individual and social wrongs.
 At the union services held at the First church yesterday morning. Rev. Edward M. Condit declared that man alone. of all the animals. has succeeded in adapting himself to all environments and has brok- en down all limitations.
 Rev. Richard Hegarty, speaking yesterday at the First Methodist church, discussed certain parts of the Bible. Contradictions and an- tagonisms apparently approved by the Bible but apparently containing more truth than appears on the surface formed the basis of his ser mon. The greatest contradiction ex- perienced in life is to be found in life and death, MT. Hegarty said. We live in our glorious strength and then death comes
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-03
Guards Home
 From Mantle
Local Companies Pull in Early Sunday After-
 noon

Following an intensive two weeks of training at Camp Cross. Mantle. Waterbury companies of the Con- necticut Uational Guard arrived in the city shortly after noon yester- day. The companies took part in a parade and review stated as the last camp function Saturday afternoon in honor of Major General Morris r. Payne.
 Waterbury companies fared well during the camp life, the members returning to their native city. tanned and well trained. Co. F won regimental prize money in the rifle matches and Francis Nonamaker and John P. Brown of Co. E and F, respectively, carried off individ- ual honors.
 Maj. Joseph A. Ciminera com manded the medical detachment of this city with Capt. William C. Ken nedy, Capt. William A. Duffy and Capt. Alfred C. Dreher. The How itzer Co. of this city was officered by Capt. George l.. Eaton, Lieut.. George J. Baribault and Lieut.. Francis T. Riley: Headquarters Co.,. Lieut.. Edward K. Root and Lieut.. Wilfred A. St. Martin: Co. E. Capt. Thomas Horrigan, Lieut.. Hubert Rigney, Lieut.. William Deadly: Co. r, Capt. Edward A. Bell. Lieut.. John P. Fray, Lieut.. Grovre C.. Baldwin: Co. G. Capt. Peter Fox Lieut.. Philip Kelly and Lieut. Will liam J. Dillon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-03
Probation System g
 For Auto Violators
Those With Returned Licenses Will Be Subject to
 Close Scrutiny

Under the proposed system, as ex- plained by Commissioner Stoeckel, a personal guarantee will have to be given. before license Is re- turned, that the offender will not repeat his actions. This guarantee will be requested when a license has beel taken because of a court record or for some other cause, and when the operator has ex- hibited recklessness or another dangerous characteristic. Thorough consideration of the case will pre- cede taking of the guarantee, and the license will be returned only when department officials are sat- isfied that if should be in view of all the circumstances.
 This procedure, says the com missioner. will necessitate the building up of a probation system so that such persons may be 'fol- lowed up" reported upon. and in case the tendencies which got them into difficulties again are manifest, the license may be taken back.
 "A probation system of this kind" he says. If 1t can be built on scale large enough 10 cover all serious offenders, will mean that the state will be in constant upon all people to whom opera tors licenses have been restored after suspencion."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-03
Local Girl at
 Spanish School
ROsalba Avitabile Attends Sessions at Middle.
 bury College

Rosalba R. Avitabile of Water bury has been attending Middle bury college Spanish summer school since it's opening July 3.
 Middlebury Is widely known as the only place in New England where no English speaking Is per- mitted in the summer. All stu dent, representing practically every state in the union, pledge them- selves to speak no tongue but that of the school in which they are en- rolled. Center of French culture is the College Chateau, distinctly French from architecture to menu, on the north end of he campus. and Spanish settlement planned in q similar manner Is built around the Casa on the south part of the campus. The German school at Bristol, reopened this summer. re- minds the Vermont tourist of Bavarian hamlet. In all of the schools here is maintained strict ly national atmosphere; European festivals are celebrated; and Span ish, French and German traditions retained. Evening programs include plays in the respective foreign lan- guages, dances carnivals and par ties similar to those one would wit ness on conducted tour of Europe. Only native instructors are employed. many of them being internationally known in political and educational fields.
 High scholastic standing Is em- phasized with courses in stylistics, phonotics, methods of teaching. contemporary literature. history. and geography, linguistics. play production, conversation and de- batting, as well as in provincial customs, dances, games. and music and art.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-03

| Connecticut's state indebtedness will be reduced on October 1 by 1 nearly three million dollars through the complete retirement, two years and six months in ad- vance of It's maturity date, of the bond issue of 1909, State Treasur- CT Roy C. Wilcox announced to-day.
 This action, taken by MT Wilcox under the provision of a special act of the 1909 general assembly, which gives him full Jurisdiction over this particular issue, will, in effect, entirely eliminate Connecti- cuts state debt, since there will be more than enough money in the sinking fund established under the administration of Governor Marcus Holcomb to retire the balance of the indebtedness when 1t becomes due on July 1, 1936. The balance. however, is not redeemable until that date. All of the states in- debtedness antidates the Holcomb administration.
 Notice of the retirement was sent to all registered holders of the 1909 bonds on August l, and finan- cial advertisements are being nlaced to notify other holders sixty days in advance of the retirement date.
 Mir Wilcox's statement follows:
 "In keeping with the sound financial and business policies which have prevailed in the gov ernment of Connecticut beginning with the administration of Govern or Marcus Holcomb, the state treas- urer will retire as of it's next in- terest date. October 1, 1881, the en- tire issue of the states three and one-half percent bonds of 1909 of which there is outstanding $2,- 955.000.
 "Retirement of these bonds Is be- ing undertaken two years and six months in advance of their matur- ity date of April 1. 1894. because 1t is possible for the state to real ize a substantial profits by the transaction.
 "Various of the bonds held in the states sinking fund, established against the retirement of the states indebtedness under the ad- ministration of Governor Holcomb and accumulated under succeeding administrations, have been sold during the past week at profit of close to $10O.00O. The funds ob- tained through this sale will be utilized for the retiment of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-03
MAYOR SPEEDS
 SCHOOL PLANS
Wants Board of Education Ready to Act on Fair-
 lawn Work
SPECIAL MEETING SEEN

Mayor Frank Hayes notified the board of education at the meet ing this afternoon that when the regular session adjourned that il do so subject to the call of the chair so that action can be taken on the proposed Fairlawn Manor school.
 This was done to expedite the erection of the school. Mayor Hayes, in connection with his policy of eliminating delay. thus paves the way for meeting of the board to take action on the plans as soon as they are submitted.
 The city engineer department is busily at work drafting plans for the new school, the site of which has been purchased and bids for the present buildings let out SC that the land will be unobstructed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-03
Especial to the Democrat.)

Newark, N. J., Aug 3.-A TO- nance of the footlights eliminated in marriage when it became known to-day that Harry Delmar, noted producer and head of the re- view bearing his name was married last Friday to Miss Lucille John son of Waterbury, Conn, prima donna in her new husbands show. The ceremony was performed by Judge Charles Schlooger at his home in Hoboken, N. J. Attend ants at the wedding were MT and Mrs Cy Mills, vaudeville perform CTS and friends of MT Delmar.
 The Democrat upon receipt of the above dispatch got in touch with Mrs H. F. Johnson, mother of Lucille at the Douglas hotel in Newark for further information of the wedding. Mrs Johnson has been travelling with Lucille during the latter's theatrical engagement.
 Mrs Johnson said the church wedding ceremony will be per- formed again next Saturday at the Catholic church on 47th street
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-03

A probation system for super vision over most of the violators of the Connecticut motor vehicle laws whose licenses to drive cars are returned by the motor vehicle de- partment. is now being established. Announcement of the plan is made by Commissioner Robbins B.. Stoeckel in the July bulletin of the department in which he dis cusses the reasons and necessity for a statewide probationary ar rangemeEt over operators known to be reckless or inclined to disre- gard the law.
 Expansion of the plan will bring approximately 10000 operators under it each year. according to the present list of serious offend CTS. Department inspectors in va rious districts about the state are to serve as probation officials.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-03
Mysterious Fire
 Damages House
Lone Family Forced Into
 Street By Blaze

Early yesterday morning fire of a mysterious origin broke out in q thre family house at 1090 North Main street which forced the lone family occupying the premises into the street. The three stories were badly damaged in the rear.
 The first and third floors of the building was not occupied, but owner Frank DePrimio was resid- ing on the second floor with his wife and four children. An alarm from Box 1218 was turned in by the owner who discovered the fire first and who hastily aroused the other members of his family. The fire is believed to have worked itsel: up the three floors from the eel lar.
 Spain Is aiding its automobile in q
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-03
Plans Reach
 Board To-day
Park Department Expected to Okay Specifications at
 Session This Afternoon

ton Park and it was learned to- day that he has completed q set to go before the commissioners to- day for their approval.
 AS the officials are anxious to have the work started, there will be a decided effort to have the bids brought in as quickly as possible and the residents of the vicinity of the park will soon see the frame work of the new pavilion spring
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-03

Plans for the new Washington Park Community House will be de- livered at the meeting this after noon of the park board and if ap- proved, as they undoubtedly will, bids will be advertised for and work will be commenced within two or three weeks.
 Fred A. Webster, architect, was chosen at the last meeting of the board to draw plans for the new pavilion to be erected in Washing