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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-12-11

by M. j. Thompson in the absence of
President Pete who was in Washington.
Walter Aho of Hibbing, county calf
club champion, played several accordion
solos and Mrs. John T. Linde gave a
group of vocal selections in which she
was accompanied by Earl Larson.
That old county club standby,
County Treasurer Bill" Sargent, was i'll
at his home and unable to present the
Achievement Awards. Mr.. Thompson
and Miss Gillette pinch-hit for him very
satisfactorily and presented the silver
sets and plaques to the winners after
each had been introduced and their
particular accomplishments dwelt upon.
Miss Esther Thompson, director Of
Women's Extension Work from Man
toba, Canada, gave very interesting
talk on Extension Activities in our
Neighboring Province"
The browning event of the banquet
was the address by DR.. Preston Bradley,
national president of the Izaak Walton
League Of America, who gives his resi-
dence as Chicago and st. Louis County.
He said he worked for seven months
Of the year in and out of Chicago in
order to live like gentleman the other
three months in northern Minnesota
at Lake Vermilion. He congratulated
the people of the county on the success
of the gathering and spoke in glowing
terms of this north country and the
recreational possibilities. This is
nothing new for DR.. Bradley who in his
talks all over the country makes it
a point to say fine things of our north
country He is considered the Arrow
heads prize booster and as such was
rendered rising vote of thanks by the
banqueters.
DR.. Bradley dwelt on the conditions
of the country at the present time. He
urged the formation of a trinity in
Guiding the producer, the consumer and
the manufacturer to solve America s
depression. He attacked the middle
men and deplored conditions that pre-
vent men from obtaining work. "a
unity of purpose among the people of
America will restore prosperity and
happiness" he declared.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-12-11
On This
Occasion
Just few thoughts by the Editor
on things Material and Immaterial.

Speaking of Christmas as
XMAS" is like "Minn" for
Minnesota. 1t works, but
sounds like ell. The Christ
mas holiday is altogether too
sacred to play with the SPELL
ing of the name and we think
the reason for this was that the
curtailment occurred in some
print shop where they ran
short of type or some adver-
Using man, not we'll acquainted
with the subject, could not
spell the name. Peterson the
Grand Rapids merchant writes
some excellent philosophy into
his advertisements. In a re-
cent one he said: IAN *
stands for something unknown,
doubtful or debatable. Chris"
stands for something definite.
Yet some write it Xmas while
others write it Christmas"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-12-11
Historic Site Makers.

Advance signs with the words His
torical site ahead" viii be placed some
distance in advance of historical mark
ers along Minnesota highways.
This will be done to enable motorists
TO slow down or stop at these markers
if they are interested
Several dozen signs to mark i'm
portant historical events were placed
along the highways last year, through q
cooperative effort by the Minnesota
Historical society and the State High
way department. The average motor
ist, however, does not see these markers
until he is passing them, and then he
finds it difficult TO stop and turn back
The advance signs viii make it easier
for him to note the historic sites on his
travels
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-12-11
ShagdlCa Country Club
Annual Meeting Monday.

The annual meeting of the Shagawa
Country Club viii take place at the
Community Center next Monday even
ing, December IA, at o'clock To this
meeting all corporate members, their
wives, associate members, junior MEM
bers and nonresident members are
invited Election of officers viii take
place at this meeting and the regular
order of business will be followed
will be served by the entertainment
committee. So sayeth Jim L.aing. presi-
dent, and Ed c. Bolitho, secretary, in
a letter to the membership. Every
body be there.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-12-11
Hibbing J. c. Team
Beat Ely j. C.. Saturday

After coming from behind most
sensationally in the second half the
Ely j. C. cagers nevertheless went
down to defeat at the hands of their
Hibbing rivals on the local floor Sat-
urday evening before large crowd of
enthusiastic fans.
Hibbing had Ely gasping for breath
at the end of the first half on a score
of 81 to 2. In the second half the
game was more evenly contested. In
the second half Ely brought their
score up to total q while Hibbing an
nexed another Is points to make their
score So.
Virginia High School plays here to-
night.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-12-11
Minnesota School Patrol.

A group of Minnesota school children
LED by two school boy traffic officers
and walking in close formation, on the
left side OF the highway, is shown IN
half page picture in the December
issue OF the American Legion Monthly.
A system Of uniform rules for school
boy patrols was Initiated by the Mime
sofa Highway department and later
sponsored by the Americans Legion as
part OF its safety program Walking on
the left side Of the road, facing on
coming traffic, is one Of the rules
The Legion Monthly has a circulation
OF 100000 and this publicity VIII have
wide effect in promoting interest In
the safety of school children.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-12-11
Pick-Up Team Defeat
Legion BOUIing Team.

Sunday at the Skala Recreational
Parlors team composed of star pickup
men handed a light defeat to the
American Legion team of bowlers
Neither of the teams made a very
startling showing with the naples.
The pickup team won on a score of
254O to 24s5 for the three games rolled
The PickupS were Steve Barich,
Harold Lindbeck, Frank Jenko, Joseph
Komatar and James Mitchell. On the
Legion team were Douglas Nankervis,
Rex Larson, Emor Ellefsen, Arnold
Hendrickson and Jack Poshak.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-12-11
value OF REPL ANTING
STRESSED BY FORESTER

the new national land policy. This
angle has especial significance in this
region, where touristry ranks next 70
the top industry. Recreationists work
hand in hand with lumbermen. fore
esters and others in graphing with
the battling problems Of creating man
made forests. Only within the last de-
cade has public thought conceived the
idea that work and farming might
be overdone at the expense of leisure
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-12-11

Now with Erickson out of
the picture and DIR. McComb
holding the sheriff's office it
looks very much as if the court
house in Duluth will get along
smoothly again.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-12-11

After a two months silence
the Communist sheet which
has been surreptitiously circu-
lated about town again showed
up this week. In it we were
given a lambasting for our
comments a few weeks age on
the Canadian drive against the
order. In the new sheet we
fail to see any improvement
over the old. The whole
thing is made up of vaporings
against the mines of Ely and
not one constructive thought is
expressed. Along with the
eXhortation to join the
workers" and pay dues, the
editor of the Miner was given
his monthly bawling out with
the further promise that we
had surprise coming. Nothing
that bunch will do will sur
prise US any more. The only
possible thing that might sur
prise US would be if some of
the members would pay their
past due subscription accounts.
Where do they get that
name Worker" for their
group? President William
Green of the American FEEDER
alton of Labor in speaking to
the outfit that visited Wash
ington this week made this
statement: "The communists
are not interested in the work
ing people or solving their
economic problems. You do
not want relief, you want to
overthrow the government and
substitute the Soviet union"
This coming from organized
union labor is rather a body
blow to the worker" in the
Communist ranks. AS we see
it and have heretofore con-
tended the only worker" in
the outfit is the leader who
collects the dues for which he
is paid and the fellow who
writes up the "bushwah" for
the mimeographed dope dis
tributed under the cover of
darkness. The distribution is
not the only dark thing about
it. No names are shown there
on of the authors or the leaders.
Thus the rank and file who
pay their dues know only that
their money goes to a certain
address in Virginia. In return
they get advice to get more
members.
The leaders made the state
ment that the reason for not
publishing the names is to keep
peace in the family between
employer and employee. In
this way they are able to un-
dernine their employers repu-
tation and business without
running foul of the boot in
the pants" for treason and dis
loyalty. They think they are
wise. When an editor of a
legitimate publication makes a
statement his name is connected
Herewith and if these state
ments are wrong or libelous,
he is responsible. Don't run
away with the idea that you
are not known and that a list
of the membership of your out
fit is not on file.
The Alaskan., 1931-06-05
II. s. DEPUTY NEW BUTTER
 KING BUT HAS NO PROFIT

Deputy United States Marshal John M. Green is becoming known around the Federal Building these days as the But ter King" Green has been drawing the monitions ordering the United States marshals to take charge of butter shipments seized by the Department of Agriculture. As result he has been kept busy attaching these shipments in recent months.
 Recently he was rushed to the waterfront to intercept and at tach three consignments of butter the pure food inspectors had examined and found to be "mislabeled." The butter, the complaint charges, intended for Alaska consumption, was short weight and deficient in butter fat.-Seattle Times.
The Alaskan., 1931-06-05
vERsTOvIAN COMMENDED

The last edition of tn e Verstovian, 2 school organ published by members of the publication by members of the Sheldon Jackson School at Sitka gives a most interesting des- cription of the school and its activities including a description of the school print shop with a photo of the shop and its force. The Verstovian print shop does all the printing required by the school as we'll as some outside commercial work for the people of Sitka. A number of illustra- tions of other school activities are also shown. The entire publication is one of exception al merit and commendable
 workmanship. The shop staff consists of the instructor anC four highschool boys, two o1
 whom have received but one year of instruction.
The Alaskan., 1931-06-05
ALASKA SCOUT
 TROOP FORMED

Making a total of twelve new Boy Scout troops to be organiz-
 ed by the Seattle Area Council since January l, Troop GOA Klowock, Alaskc., yesterday was granted a charter, according to announcement of Stuart P. Walsh, scout executive.
 The new addition to the Seat tie scout family is of special significance, for it is the only all-native troop, including the scout-master, in the local areas Alaska district. The group con-
 ists of twenty eight Indians, headed by Robert J. Peratrovich, an Alaska Indian merchant, who made the trip all the way from Ketchikan to Seattle to ,egister the troop at Scout headquarters in the Arcade Building.
 The troops quarters are lo- cated on Prince of Wales Is
 and, 120 miles west of Ket-
 hikan, at Klowock, the largest Indian village iu Alaska.
 There are now sixteen Boy scout troops in Alaska, with a
 otal membership of 300. H. G. Clark will leave June l to con- 1uct the regular summer camp at Ketchikan from June 6 to 20, the first Seattle Area camp this summer. The Juneau camp will be conducted about the same time by w. L. Red- district commission Times.
The Alaskan., 1931-06-05
SITKA

The Sheldon Jackson School closed it's school year May 26th. The largest class in the history of the institution, consisting of twenty students, was graduated from the eighth grade. Fifty-five students were enrolled in the highSchool this year, including two students of senior grade g first year students, F second year, 19 third year. An average of 130 boys and girls have been enrolled throughout the year in grades beginning with the fifth and continuing through a four year highschool. A musical comedy called Pickles" or "In Old Vienna" was presented by a cast of highschool students. Miss Dorothy Stuart directed the cast.
 Dr. James H. Condit, former superintend, and Mrs. Condit are returning to Alaska this sum- mer leaving Seattle June 4th. Dr. Condit will have charge of the Sheldon Jackson Museum and will spend considerable time this summer cataloguing the exhibit.
The Alaskan., 1931-06-05
POPE URGES COOPERATION
 CAPITAL AND LABOR

A call for uni y of labor and capital in the interest of their common welfare was sounded a few days ago by Pope Plus XI in a new encyclical supple |mcnting the broad platform Of Pope Leo XIII in his "Rerum Novarum" of 1891.
 The Pope adheres to the an- tisocialistic stand of his pre- decessor and once more en- ILnciates the principle of pri- vate property.
 Sketching the relations of capital and labor the encycli- cal says: For a long time cap ital appropriated so much that it left the workers barely a sufficient amount for exist |cnce. It was the changeless law that wealth belonged to lie rich and the workers must remain perpetually of the pro |letariat, living poor miser- able existence. It is no wonder these false views have been opposed"
 Underlying the entire docu- ment was apparent the desire that the labor be granted a fair wage compatible with the re- qujrements of social justice, even though this entailed a re- construction of the present economic system in some de- gree.
 Referring to the menace e trusts and the accumulation of wealth and power. the encycli- cal says: "This power becomes deSpotic in the hands of those who, possessing money, domin- ate credit and control loans. Such people are in a sense dis tributors whereby the economic organism lives. They have the soul of economic in their hands: no one can breathe without their permission.
 Free competition has des- troyed itself. Economic hege- mony has taken the place of freedom of markets. Greed for power has succeeded a desire for wealth, and our whole economy has thus become ter ribly hard, memorable and cruel"
 Profit sharing plans for the oenefit of labor were endorsed Ind it was pointed out that wealth is produced solely through the workers labor either manual or mechanical"
The Alaskan., 1931-06-05

Mrs. Lydia Fohn Hansen rep resentating the Alaska College at Fairbanks spent some days in Petersburg last week pres enting college extension lect- ure course. Her main topic concerned menus recommended by the Agricultural Department and extensively taught through out the United States. She demonstrated new salads made of raw vegetables and other substitutes to aid the people in securing a variety in diet where familiar stand bys are not so plentiful.
The Alaskan., 1931-06-05
AIRPLANES INSPECTED

Major Wiley B. Wright, of the aeronaut'cal division of the Department of Commerce was in Juneau last week inspect ing th. airplanes at that point and will proceed from there to Ketchikan where he will inspect the planes of the Pioneer Air ways Company Major Wright stated that he had inspected ap- proximately twenty-five planes in the interior cities.
The Alaskan., 1931-06-05
Diusional Notes
Continued from Page Three)
 HOONAH

HOONAH
 After prolonged search the body of Lonnie Newton has not Iyet been found. His relatives have not given up hope.
 Married and off to CordOva on honeymoon trip is Mr. Carl Tagg with his bride, the former Miss Alice Metz of HOonah and Petersburg. The happy couple expect to return to Hoonah in about a month and will make their home here. Mrs. Tagg has been employed as storekeeper at O. G. Hillman's since last fall and she is greatly missed these days.
 Memorial Day was the occa- slon for grand homecoming fcr all our people who had been away at gardening and fishing. The day was observed with a parade and flowers. Three gas boats volunteered to take the people out to the graveyard is land where memorial services were held.
 The evening of the 29th was a time of reunion and merry making. One of our musicians J. c. Fawcett raised a blister on his upper lip. He claims he did it blowing his trumpet so hard.
 On May 29th the body of Mrs. Willie Horton was brought in from Juneau. There being no pastor here at present a morn ing service was conducted by R. J. Grant and the burial service was led by Frank o. Williams.
 By Sunday noon most of the people left for the various fishing grounds. Work on the [ over plant has been postpon- ed until the workers are home gain next fall.
 Last Friday the Hoonah Ma tive School closed after nine months of serious effort. Eight students completed the gram ner school course as follows: T0hn Jindofe. Nick Marvin, Vae-l
The Alaskan., 1931-06-05

The Home League of the Sal vation Army will hold it's first sale of work this Saturday aft ernoon at 3 o'clock, in the form er Mercer Studio. A display ot the articles will be on view Friday in the Studio window.
 A baby Show open to all Cradle Roll members under two years, will be held Saturday at 4 o'clock in the Army Hall. Mrs. Andrew Johnson, Mrs. Rude and pr. Benson have kindly consented to select the two healthiest babies. Prizes have been donated by local business people.
The Alaskan., 1931-06-05

The old saying that patience perseverance and elbow grease will accomplish wonders is again exemplified. A squad of ser vice men under Marshals c. V. Brown and Hans Wick are clearing up the lot belonging to the American Legion and get ting things in fine shape for the Legion convention this fall. The Legionaires greatly appre- ciate the lift.
The Alaskan., 1931-06-05
KETCHIKAN

Captain s. Svenssen and wife of San Francisco, arrived in Ketchikan on one of the last boats. MT. Svenssen is interest ed in Libby, McNeill and Libby projects in Alaska.
The Alaskan., 1931-06-05
In the Spotlight

Mrs. Tate is serving tempor- arily at the Blue Bird while Mrs. Mathiesen spends a short vacation with her husband at Pybus Bay.
The Alaskan., 1931-06-05

MT. and Mrs. Bowman are planning round trip to Sitka before going south for the sum mer.
The Alaskan., 1931-06-05

The overproduction the coun- try is suffering most from is that of pessi1nistic talk.-Cin- cinnati Enquirer.
The Alaskan., 1931-06-05

Ed and Tom Roach arrived from Lester Wash. for a visit , with their sister Mrs. Mat AL
 bertson.-
The Alaskan., 1931-06-05

The youni; con ,. Mrs. Gasp :. Ho!Iingstad passed away yest.r ray at Haine. Alaska. His /. lother was with him at !, . time. Oth.r details lacking as we go to press.
The Alaskan., 1931-06-05

The American Legion Auxili- ary is railing 2 beautiful hope chest. It is or display in the Hogue & Tveten's window.
The Alaskan., 1931-06-05

tor Sheakely, Robert Williams Benjamin Jackson, Fannie Will Hams and Julia Lawrence.
The Alaskan., 1931-06-05

w. B. Sprague, purchasing agent for the Alaska Steamship Company is making a tour of Alaska on the steamer Yukon.
 Mrs. Eleanor Stole and Mrs. Phyllis Carter are visiting for a nan, ChaS Greenaa.
The Alaskan., 1931-06-05

Alfonso now is just the King of an off-suit that has been :sramped. Cincinnta Enquirer.
The Alaskan., 1931-06-05

Mrs. L. A. Willard is in from her fox ranch in Port Beauclerc.
The Alaskan., 1931-06-05

w. P. Chapman, fox rancher Strait Islands is suffering from fish poison in both his hands.
The Alaskan., 1931-06-05

MT. and Mrs. Edw. L. Keith ahn and child, of Rake made a visit to Petersburg the fore part of the week. MT. Keithahn is the government teacher at the Rocky Pass metropolis.
The Alaskan., 1931-06-05

Northwestern due northbound tomorrow.
The Alaskan., 1931-06-05

Fourth of July Committee meets at town hall Tuesday evening at 7:30.
The Alaskan., 1931-06-05

Miss Mary Butler, govern nient nurse from Rake was in Petersburg over the week end.
The Alaskan., 1931-06-05

Hllngerford Bro.; Iopgsr. came in fron cam E Thursday.
The Alaskan., 1931-06-05

Chet Johnson, salesman for National Grocery was making the rounds of the Petersburg merchants this week.
The Alaskan., 1931-06-05

fdlSC GIlc pups Ilc l1dS. Frank Rayner was in town
 lcm Walter Island grubbing up The Tillicum Club met Satur- day night at the home of Mrs Andrew Johnson. The evening was spent in playing bridge prizes going to Mrs. Tate and idrS. Runstad. A delightful. .ound table lunch was served. New marquees are being built ,ver the entrance to Swanson & Dahls and along the entire ront of Chas. Mann's building
 The gasboat Stamsund anG >1ioa are being given the once hver at Anderson Bros. boat shop.
 Albert JOrgenSon's private yacht has been given an over hauling at Anderson's shipyard X%
 Mrs. Louis Wick and daughter Lois are expected home from tacoma this week.
 The Campfire girls are plan
 ling trip over the week end.
The Alaskan., 1931-06-05

the rounds of the Petersburg
 merchants this week. Mrs. Svere JohanSOn enter , tained a large number of friends at a series of card
 parties at her home on Monday
 2nd Wednesday evenings of this week. Five tables were in play , on each of the evenings. On Monday evening the prices were captured by Mrs. R. M. Allen, Mrs. Tate and Mrs. WaSvick,
 The honors on Wednesday eve
 ming went to Miss Lero. Mrs
 Archbold and Miss Christensen The Johnson brothers of An goon were Petersburg visitors
 Wednesday on their gasboat Wis II. They made a pleasant call at The Alaskan shop. Come l again.
 Some people think they are
 broadminded when they are merely too lazy to make a de-
 "ision.
 Miller Bros. of Ketchikan,
 subcontractors under Hubbel &
 Waller. have started falling add Iclearing operations on the
 right-of- Away for the West Pet
 ersburg road. MT. Waller is
 here assembling materials and
 equipment. A donkey engine
 will arrive from W-,angell this
 week.
The Alaskan., 1931-06-05

Peter Behrs is wearing an un- usually cheerful smile. He says he has big increase in foxes this year. His problem is to raise the pups he has.
The Alaskan., 1931-06-05

Frank Rayner was in town tlcm Walter Island grubbing up.
La gaceta., 1931-04-13

tereses del Centre Asturiano.
En- los espaciosos terrenos del
eden que lleva por nombre Go
lumna Park, sc eongrego du-
rante ell Domingo de aver una
gran representation de nuestra
sociedad.
Transcurri6 la fiesta sin que
en- ningun momento dejara de
imperar la mas grata de las ale
grfas. BESIDE bora temprana
innumerables grupos de damitas
paseaban su belleza y su elegan-
ella por aquellos primorosos lu-
cares, favorecidos por una We
getaci6n realmente admirable Y
de un matiz esplendido.
Los ndmeros del programme
fueron cumplidos con rigurosa
exactitud.
Mas de trescientos comensa-
les tomaron asiento ante tres
extensas mesas, sirviendose pIa-
tos exquisit0s.
La musica estuvo represent
tada por la orquesta BLUE
Ribbon" La mayor parte del pu-
blico hallabase reunido en- la
gran gtorieta recientemente
%construida, por sobre la cual, a
muy poca altura, realize sensa-
cionales piruetas ell j6ven Pen
das, intrepido "as" del espacio.
Entire otros muchos, conten-
Idieron en- las peleas de boxeo,
acknowledgements, los valientes
i6venes Manuel Rico contra Ed
die Corbet y Patent Leather
Kid frente a Battling Oscar.
No quiero terminar esta re-
sena sin antes enviar mi mas
alurosa felicitaci6n a los acti-
vos e inteligentes organizado-
res de esa fiesta, que sc prolon-
go hasta las nueve de la noche.
r.. S.