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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-01-16
LEGISLATION OF COUNTY CLUB
TO BE DRAFTED AT MEETING.

The measures regarding state legis-
lation which were approved by the st.
Louis County Club at its annual meet
ing in Virginia recently were drafted
yesterday by a special committee which
met in the Offices of the Minnesota
Arrowhead Association in Duluth
Among the measures already drawn
are those providing for the 500, o00, 900
road bond issue. reapportionment of St.
Louis county to give the Vermilion
range representation in the state legis-
lature, amendment of the trainers
woodlot feature of the auxiliary forest
law so that it viii be simplified and
more workable, payment of tax by the
state on trust lands to equalize tax
burdens of communities and changes
in the law on tax delinquent lands so
that they revert to the county instead
Of the state.
The bill to create new legislative
district sets the boundary at the town
ship line between SO and so, all north
of which viii be the vermilion range
district, while the west line is between
range 16 and II. It divides the present
Sixty-drst district
The committee VIII also discuss the
Shipstead- Pittenger fire relief bill and
the butter tariff under the flexible
provisions of the new law.
Members of the committee are: Geo.
A. Perham, Fred D. Vibert and 8. v.
Saxby of Duluth: Adolph Solem- Lake
ox1I fcvr
Schaefer of this city.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-01-16
MARGUERITE CHURCHILL STARS
IN THE BIG TRAIL" AT ELCO.

Marguerite Churchill, beautiful Fox
Film actress, who has played girl of
wealth and social standing in practic-
ally every one of her audible screen
appearances to date, abandoned the
drawing rooms for the great open
spaces and found the latter atmosphere
gave her her greatest thrill
As Ruth Cameron" in Raoul walsh's
The Big Trail" Fox all talking pic
ture,. dedicated to the pioneer trail
blazers to the West, Miss Churchill,
who, until her start in the picture, had
never been out of a big city, never seen
an Indian or prairie, had to undergo
plenty Of hardsflips, while the Walsh
company was on the actual trail She
not only failed to complain but actually
enjoyed every moment of the adven-
ture and when not called for work,
drove her COW pony out on the desert,
high UP in the mountains, or wherever
the company happened to be at work
1t was quite fitting that Walsh selec-
ted her for the typical American girl
in The Big Trail" for when she was
sixteen years of age, 10000 Campfire
Girls voted Miss Churchill the Ideal
American Girl"
The Elco Theatre has arranged for
the local production of The Big Trail
which has been hailed in preview as
the most important picture ever pro-
duced. In addition to Miss Churchill,
the featured players include John
~ lHy
Tully Marshall and David Rollins.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-01-16

deserted wife. This part was given TO
Kay johnson, recently seen in Madam
Satan" and Billy the Kid"
Dulce, the other woman" has been
called by critics one Of the most typical
Of modern transformations. Kay
Francis assumes it, coming direct from
her success in 'RaffleS," Street Of
Chance and The Virtuous Sin"
The story of Passion Flower" re-
wolves about the reactions which follow
upon the domestic upset OF Dan, a
sincere but somewhat laundering young
man Of powerful physique. The role
was given TO Charles Bickford, who
performed to such excellent advantage
in Dynamite" and with Greta Carlo
in Anna Christie" Morado, husband
of Dulce, a dramatically important
character, fell 10 that craftsman of
emotions, Lewis Stone, recently seen IN
The Office Wife"
Zasu Pitts, who has a comedy tech
nique all her own, plays a whining
landlady; Winter Hall has the role of
the stern parent: Dickie Moore, ac-
complished child player, is seen as the
son OF Dan and Classy. The scenario
was written by Martin Flavin, author
of the New York stage success. The
Criminal Code"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-01-16
ELY BOWLING TEAMS
HAVE ACTIVE SCHEDULE

The Ely American Legion bowling
team were in Virginia Friday evening
where they were defeated by the Han
son Bros. Candy company team by the
close score OF 1884 TO 2310. The games
were played at the Deluxe alleys OF
that city. In a previous game the Ely
team was winner and a third match
will be played at Virginia next Sunday
70 decide the deadlock
The match was nip and tuck up TO
the last frame, when the Hanson team
gradually drew away TO a slight lead.
Mokovich of the Hanson team was high
man with $40 pins.
Members Of each team with their IN
diyidual total scores, are:
Hanson-Meehan 430; LaSky, All;
Burnett, 45s; Betto, 432; Mokovich, $40.
American Legion-Bouska, 462; EIef-
sen, 435; Cogliatti, 453; Poshak, sos;
Hendrickson, ASS.
In a game played at the Skala Re
creation alleys IN this city Sunday, the
local Silver City team defeated the
Chisholm team by a score OF ZOOS to
2424. Those composing the two teams
and their scores were:
Chisholn-E. Swanson, 532; Baby
474: Cvor, 4S3: c. Swanson, $50; Wick,
sos.
Ely-Barich, 635; Nankervis, 544;
Lindbeck, 615; Jenko, 518; Mitchell, 5e4
Next Sunday Ely teams will play at
Virginia at 100 P NJ, at Eveleth at
400 P. NJ, and at the De Luxe alleys
in Duluth at 800 P. NJ
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-01-16
the party,s candidate for governor.

the party's candidate for governor.
District delegate elections to choose
the delegates of the various political
parties would be held on the day now
fixed by law for the general primary
election.
County political committees would
fix the number of delegates to the
county convention and would within
thirty days Of the delegates election
certify to the county auditor the num-
Der of delegates allotted to each election
district. Should the county committee
fail to function, the state central COM
mittee would apportion the delegates.
Then should that group fail, the county
auditor would make the apportionment.
Voters desiring to become delegates
to the county conventions would file
their applications by afidavits fifteen
days before the date of meeting, stating
their party affiliations. Clerks and
judges now serving under the primary
election system would preside at the
delegates elections and see that ap-
plicants qualify by showing that they
fOlco 1OI IllS1 JdIly , Cd1holOduc lOI
governor and a majority of the party's
candidates in the last preceding general
election.
Voting for delegates would be by bal
lot, which would be counted under the
system now used in the primaries
County conventions would be held
within ten days after the delegate
elections A certified list of accredited
delegates would go to the secretary of
state and in turn be supplied to the
proper state central committees at least
three days prior to the state conven-
tons.
County delegations to the state con-
ventions would be determined by the
vote Of the political party for the
partys candidate for governor at the
preceding general election
One marked change from previous
convention plans is provision that the
voters ballot for governor AT the last
election" would determine what party
he would have to associate with in vot-
ing for delegates.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-01-16
HIGHWAY PATROL
INCREASE URGED
EARLY APPROVAL is REQUESTED
so NEW MEN MAY BE TRAINED
BEFORE THE START OF TOUR
ING SEASON.

Increasing the State Highway Patrol
from 35 TO 100 men is urged by Com
missioner c. NJ Babcock IN the BIZ
ennial report Of the Minnesota High
way department. If authorization is
given for the increase, only half of the
new men viii be added this year, Mr..
Babcock states, and the balance next
year The legislature is asked TO give
the matter early consideration, so that
men may be placed IN training during
the winter and be ready for duty when
heavy traffic starts in the spring.
Mr.. Babcock points out that 35 men
cannot adequately cover the 1000 mile
trunk highway system This allows
only one man for each 200 miles Of
trunk highway. Traffic conditions on
some Of the more heavily travelled
routes made it necessary to assign men
TO cover shorter stretches regularly,
and the result has been that some Of
the highways have been visited only
occasionally by the patrolmen. Il be-
leve the work done during the two
year period has demonstrated the use
fulness of the patrol and has also
shown that larger number would be
required if they are properly TO cover
all trunk routes"
Mr.. Babcock asks that the police
powers of the men be broadened, but
opposes giving them general police
powers. The present law limits them
to the enforcement Of the laws ''re-
lating to the use and operation Of
motor and other vehicles upon trunk
highways" They cannot at present
arrest any passenger in car except
the driver, nor a pedestrian guilty Of
disorderly conduct which endangers
traffic or impedeS the enforcement Of
the traffic laws. They do not even
have the power to arrest persons who
are damaging highway property. They
should have the power to make arrests
for all violations Of the law committed
on the highways, including the power
to make arrests anywhere IN the state
for such violations.
ANY enlargement Of their powers to
include general criminal apprehension,
would destroy their efficiency as a
Wafnc squad, MI. BaDcOck points OUT
While the crime problem is a serious
problem, we should remember that the
large number Of deaths and injuries
caused by traffic accidents is a separate
and equally serious problem, and the
duties of the patrol should be confined
to the task of keeping traffic moving
safely on the highways"
Limiting the powers of the patrol does
not prevent them from acting in an
emergency in arresting persons for
murder, robbery, or other felonies, the
report adds. This is a power vested in
every citizen at all times, but to specifl-
cally impose such duties on the high
way patrol would detract from its main
function.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-01-16
MAKE IMMEDIATE APPLICATION
1881 AUTO LICENSE PLATES

Due to the activities of the Minnesota
Highway patrol, there are probably
fewer cars with one plate missing this
year than is ordinarily the case
Nevertheless We see one or more such
cars every day
Instead Of paying $500 for duplicate
plates, as motorists are required to do
II they lose license plate at other
times OF the year, all the car owner
with one 1880 plate has to do now is to
get his 1881 plates at the regular price.
But he should get the new plates i'm
mediately, says a Highway bulletin.
If he continues driving with one plate,
he is inviting ticket from traffic
officer
Car owners who make application for
plates now viii get them without delay.
Those who wait until the rush period
near Feb. Is, the final date for payment
Of the tax without penalty, may have
TO wait several weeks before they get
their new tags.
Car owners are urged TO fasten their
plates securely. This viii prevent their
being lost, and viii discourage theft.
1t VIII save the cost of duplicate plates,
as well as the embarrassment of get
ting ticket for driving with one plate
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-01-16
RED CROSS MAKES
APPEAL FOR AID
RELIEF ASKED FOR DROUGHT
STRICKEN AREA-ELY's QUOTA
SET AT 100000.

Again the American Red Cross Is
appealing 10 the people OF the nation 70
assist in meeting a national emergency.
In sections of twenty-one states people
are suffering acutely as a result OF the
drought of last summer. Thousands
Of families are facing the rlgors OF
winter without food for themselves and
their stock In some sections the death
of cattle has resulted IN pollution OF
the water supply causing an extremely
DANGEROUS situation. The national or
ganization has issued an appeal for ten
millions OF dollars TO meet this emer-
gency.
The quota set for the Duluth chapter
which covers St. Louis, ItaSca and Cook
counties is thirty-Six thousand dollars.
At a meeting Of the executive commit
tee in Duluth on Tuesday noon quotas
were set for the branches. The quota
assigned to the Ely branch is 100000
Il is hoped that every citizen who can
possibly contribute viii do so TO the
greatest extent. Especially IS the ap-
peal made TO business firms and indus
tries TO help put over this apporton-
ment.
An idea of the horrifying conditions
which exist may be taken from per
sonal letter written by member OF the
Red Cross staff in the field In the
drought area In Arkansas. He writes:
I'VE are feeding thousands every day.
The situation is beyond all imagination
Yesterday we found shack In which
there were nine children who for
week had eaten nothing but grasses and
roots
Your contributions can be mailed
directly to the Duluth Chapter Of the
American Red Cross, 504 Alwoith
Building, Duluth, MINI, or may be
turned over TO the local banks, or to
Charles Trezona, chairman Of the Ely
Unit.
I'VE appeal to you from the very
bottoms of our hearts TO do whatever
you can to help these people" said r
D. Alworth- chairman Of the Duluth
chapter They are IN dire need and
We must not allow people TO starve TO
death in our own country"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-01-16
DELPHIANs TO MEET
NEXT THURSDAY.

The Ely Delphian Chapter will meet
Thursday, January %. at the Memorial
High School. Art Treasures Of Flor
ence and Venice" Will be studied with
Mrs. w. D. Haynes as leader.
The topics to be given are as follows:
Some Treasures Of Florence" In
the Cathedral Square" Mrs Henry
Berg.
The Bargello and the Uffizi," Mrs.
Charles Smith
"Other Famous Art Centers,' Mrs.
w D. Gallagher.
San Marco" Mrs Geo. T. Ayres.
"Ruskin's Essay on San Marco" Mrs.
M. j. Valentine
The Ducal Palace" Mrs. Peter
Schaefer.
The Guild Halls and the Academy,
Mrs. Il. N Sutherland
The current topics viii begiven by
Miss Vida Thomas and Mrs. Gust
Maxi.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-01-16
INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS.
S. F. of A. HELD MONDAY,

At the regular meeting of the S. F. of
A, held Monday evening at the lodge
rooms, the officers for the ensuing year
were installed by District Deputy Hen
ming Olson who is also vice president of
the national organization. Those who
had been previously elected and were
indicted into Office were:
President-J. H Olson.
Vice President-Lylln Paulson
Financial Secretary-Mrs Amelius
Stenlund.
Recording Secretss Miss Gerda
Lindberg.
TreaSurer-Alvin Sundholm.
Chaplain-Mrs Fritz Lindbeck-
Auditor-Gust Anderson
Trustee-Ole Grinder
Guards-Mrs. Berger Lindbeck and
Mrs. Theodore Sondstrom
Following the meeting a lunch was
served by committee composed of
Mrs. E. E. Strom, Mrs. Max Herseth.
Mrs. Axel Hegfors, Mrs A. Simonson
and Mrs. Steve Thompson.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-01-16
BAND CONCERT
NEXT SUNDAY
ELY COMMUNITY BAND TO RE-
SUME POPULAR CONCERTS ON
JANUARY 1S.-LOCAL FEATURE
ARTISTS TO APPEAR.

The weekly concerts given by the
Ely Community band will be resumed
next Sunday at the Washington Audi
forum at 2:30 P. NJ In addition TO
the excellent program that has been
arranged by the band, Prof. DiNino
will present, two local artists, Mrs. NJ.
J. Fleming in readings, and Miss Lii
Ian Schaefer who will play piano solos.
The people Of Ely have been pleased
with the appearance Of both performers
in previous concerts and with the well
balanced program of the band should
warrant a large attendance at next
Sundays concert. The program is as
follows:
Overture, "Ruy Bias -. Mendelsotn-
Bartholdy.
Waltz, The Skaters" Waldenfeld
Selection, Naughty Marietta" Herbert
Readings, The Highwayman"
Being Clinicked"
Mrs NJ. j. Fleming.
"a Summer Evening in Hawaii"
Wheeler
Selection from "Cavalleria Rusticana"
Mascagni.
Piano Solo:
'Poupee Valsante" ....... Poldini
"Barcarolle" ...Je Jensen
Miss Lillian Schaefer
March, "El Captain" .So usa
Star Spangled Banner
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-01-16
WOULD NOMINATE
BY CONVENTION
BILL INTRODUCED IN LEGISLA-
LATURE TO RETURN TO FOR
MER METHOD OF NAMING STATE
OFFICERS.

A bill introduced in the house Of
this week by Representative John A
Weeks of Minneapolis, favors the re-
turn of Minnesota to the party con-
vention plan of nominating state off,
GERS instead Of using the present day
party primary.
The primaries would continue to be
held, however, as the bill would not
bring the offices Of United States SEN
ator, representatives IN Congress, state
legislators, supreme and district court
judges under the provisions.
The only positions for which NOM
nations would be made would be for
governor, attorney general, secretary OF
state, state treasurer, state auditor,
members Of the railroad and warehouse
commission, and the clerk Of the su-
preme court, in addition to presidential
electors. State officers would be nom
mated every two years, except in the
case of the auditor and supreme court
clerk, who serve four-year terms, cleo
tors chosen only once every four years.
L
holding the county conventions for each
party, and provides that the list of dele
gates chosen TO the state conventions
shall be certified TO the county auditor.
These lists viii be certified to the Sec
rotary Of state which VIII put the whole
convention plan on an Official basis and
seek to prevent convention fights over
the credentials of delegates.
In the days Of conventions, some
counties came represented by two or
more sets OF delegates, with the result
that the group in majority at the con-
vention have seated those of similar
sentiment.
Platforms would also be adopted at
the convention, the author saying that
he credited this feature with being one
Of the most important IN the bill as he
said it viii bring about return of the
party responsibility IN Minnesota's state
government.
The number of delegates from each
county would be determined on a basis
of the number of the votes cast in that
county at the last previous election for
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-01-16
REBEKAHS MET TUESDAY
AND INSTALL OFFICERS

The officers of the vermilioon Re-
bekah Lodge No. were installed on
Tuesday evening, District Deputy EN-
ma Brobin, acting as installing officer.
She was assisted by a corps of Past
Noble Grands.
The officers installed and their re-
spective positions are:
Noble Grand-Helma Homer.
Vice Grand-Elda Childers
Recording Secretary-Alma Pekkala-
Financial Secretary-Ruth Nankervis.
TreaSurer-Laina Lampi
Chaplain Matilda
WardeT-Ella Klobuchar.
Conductor Palmgard-
r. S N. G-Elizabeth Bridson-
L. S. N G-Vivian Mattila-
r. S. " G-Sophie Richards
L s. N. ODDLY Beal
Inside Guard-Helma Olson
Outside Guard-Wiunie Halamik-
Mrs. Helmi Tabell, past noble grand
read a very interesting paper on J.
Wildes. founder of Odd Fellowship
Following the meeting q tasty lunch
was served by q committee IN charge
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-01-16
\. 5. MEETS FIRST
DEFEAT Of 1930-31
LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL BOWS TO
EVELETH IN FIRST DEFEAT OF
THE SEASON-JUNIOR COLLEGE
ALSO LOSES.
BY Charles Ganagher.

The Ely high school team, displaying
a poor brand Of basket ball, met their
first defeat last Saturday az the hands
of the rangy Eveleth team by II 20
II count This was the first athletic
contest of any description that q Ely
high school team has lost since the
opening Of school as they went through
the football season undefeated- and had
won all basket ball games and swim
ming meets up 70 last Saturday.
The game was very last with uume--
Gus fouls being called on both teams
Ely was decidedly OF on their free
throw shooting and thereby lost the
game. The locals, however, did not dis
play the same brand OF ball that had
carried them to three previous VIC
tories Nicholas and Tomsich both
failed TO get going as they have IN
previous games and Ey's ofense vas
weak and when the ofense did function
smoothly, the boys could not shoot
Grahek was far below his usual par. but
this was not his fault as he had been
sick some time before the game and
felt little like playing basket ball
Eveleth ran up TO 3 lead N The
opening canto but Ely flashed q little
of their regular form TO tie up the
count at all at half time In the
third quarter Ely again went 70 pieces
and were on the short end OF Is 20 II
count as the final period got under
way. Ely failed TO click much better
in the final canto and 50 were on tbs
short end of the count when the whistle
blew.
S. Jagunich and Miroslavich carried
the br1mt Of the Eyeleth attack while
Kran, Bolinger and Grahek did the
better work for the red and white
quint- The Ely team VIII not play ~
home for a month, their schedule
ealing for games at Biwabik, Tower
and Eveleth- The lineup and sum
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-01-16
EASTERN STAR LODGE HOLDS
INSTALLATION CEREMONIES

Mrs. George T. Ayres, Past worthy
Matron of the Ely Chapter, o. E. S.,
was the installing officer at the regular
meeting and installation of officers held
Monday evening in the lodge rooms.
The following were installed and win
serve for the ensuing year:
Worthy Matron-Anna Jones
Worthy Patron-Ed Bolitho.
Associate Matron-Ruth Nankervs.
Associate Patron-Byron Carlson.
ConductreSS-H Englund.
Associate Conductress-Florence Carl
son.
Secretary-Anna Anderson.
Treasurer-Mabel johnson.
Chaplain-Helma Olson.
Marshall-Vernice Brownell
Organist- Edith Chinn
Ada-Dorothy Chalberg.
Ruth-Elsie Edwards.
Esther-Ethel Bolitho
Electa-Clara Richards
Warden-Ada MoSher.
Sentinel-Jane Lomasney.
Mrs. George T. Ayres was presented
with past worthy matron's jewel, the
presentation being made by Mrs Ruth
Nankervis in a few well chosen re-
marks. Mrs. Ayres presented Mrs.
Anna Jones, her associate matron, with
a gift in appreciation of her coopera-
ton during the past year.
Mrs. Abernethy, past worthy matron
of Trinity chapter, Duluth, was a
guest of the evening
Following the installation, two vocal
selections were rendered by trio COM
posed of Mrs. Ruth Nankervis, Mrs.
vernice Brownen and Lillian Schaefer.
They were accompanied by Mrs Doris
Sutherland.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-01-16

people Of the nation adequate pur-
chasing power" said Mr.. Patman.
The people of the nation having ade-
quate purchasing power. prosperity VIII
be restored Immediately If the money
is paid the veterans. it win cause an
immediate demand for all the comforts
and necessaries of life and even a few
Of the Injuries The industries of the
country will be able to resume their
mass productions and still not be able
to supply the demand. Everybody win
be helped and the general welfare win
be promoted"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-01-16
PASSION FLOWER" COMING
TO THE OPERA HOUSE

When best-seller is adapted to the
screen, it is noticeable that exceptional
care is used in the casting. The reason
undoubtedly lies in the fact that the
book-reading public and uloviegoers
have already made their own judgments
as to who would be the best as the
characters concerned.
This fact accounts for. the unusually
interesting list of well-known names in
william de Miles cinema version Of
the Kathleen Norris best-Seller, Pas
sion Flower" which VIII open January
Is at the Opera House for three days.
There has been much discussion as
20 the premise Of this book on mar
riage. particularly anent the role of the
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-01-16
INDIA is TOPIC DISCUSSED
AT MEETING OF A. A. u. W.

The Ely Branch of the A. A. u. W.,
met on Tuesday evening at the home
of Mrs r. j. Chinn, with Mrs. John
Valentine and Miss Clara McIver as
assisting hostesses.
Interesting talks were given on the
social, religious and economic con-
ditions of India. by Miss Ruth Sletten
and Miss Luella Holt. Two piano solos
were played by Miss Lillian Schaefer.
Following the program a delicious
lunch was served by the hostesses