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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-03-27
ELY BOY MAKES MARK
ON "U" SWIMMING TEAM.

A writer in the Minnesota Daily had
the following to say of Walter Nappa
who has completed successful diving
career with the University. The writer
said:
-Four years ago along with others
a stocky lad came to the Minnesota
campus to enroll in Education. Walter
Nappa was his name, and, although he
had little to say about himself, it was
learned from friends from his home
town, Ely, that he would be an asset
to the Gopher swimmers, being state
champion in the diving event.
Along came the season of 1929 and
Nappa began his conference competi-
ton. Although he had good season,
which some of the best swimmers and
divers in the United States were as
sembled, and outside of winning several
dual meets he did not make great
splash in the Big Ten swimming
affairs.
There is one thing that the diver
in a meet must have, and that thing
is experience. Nappa soon proved that
the prophecy so confidently uttered by
his home town folks, was destined to
carry more weight than the critics of
the sport had ever guessed. In the
dual meet season, Nappa looked good.
In fact, Walt was good, and proved his
worth by coming within five points of
taking the Big Ten championship in
1o r ri, &c
diver
This season, Walt has had his good
days and his bad days. He has been
beaten twice-once by Lobdell, when
the Hawk spring -boarder obviously was
at his best, ana once by Rake, of
Michigan, when Nappa was obviously
not at his best. The proof of this is
shown by the score, which was 1109
to 1898, score which Nappa has sur
passed by 10 points, even when he was
only in mediocre form.
However, Walt won firm group Of
well wishers when he stepped to the
board few weeks ago, after having
suffered painful injury to his thighs
from collision with the plank in a
practice session earlier in the day, and
won the dive from Illinois. In doing
this Nappa showed world of pluck
and skill and seemed to gain more
form with every dive, although he
could scarcely walk due to stiffened
muscles"
Walter was awarded a varsity letter
in swimming by the athletic depart
ment of the University of Minnesota
for membership on the 1880 team.
The award carries with it a heavy
maroon sweater bearing the gold M
the symbol of athletic excellence.
Nappa has been one of the best divers
in the Big Ten conference during his
career at Minnesota.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-03-27
1880 AUTO TAGS WILL
BE OUT" APRIL FIRST.

The time when 1880 automobile IL
censes can be used will soon come %
an end, a Highway bulletin reminds
us. March 81 is the last date when the
old plates may be used. The LegiS-
lature recently passed a bill reducing
the penalties for delayed registration.
but those who want to take advantage
of this act should keep their cars
at home. 1t is presumed that those
who have money to buy gas also have
money to buy up-to-date licenses, and
the law against operating car with
old plates after March 81 VIII be
strictly enforced.
Minnesota is one of the most liberal
states in permitting the use of the old
plates until March 81. Only two other
states permit the use of either old or
new plates during period as long as
three months. More than half Of the
states require every car to have new
plates Jan. l, and few extensions OF
thirty or sixty days.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-03-27
LEGION SPRING CONFERENCE
TODAY AND TOMORROW

Ralph T. O'Neil of Topeka, Kansas,
American Legion national commander,
will be the guest of $500 Minnesota
members at their annual spring con-
ference in Hotel Saint Paul next Sat-
urday, March %.
The conference will be attended by
the local post commanders, adjutants,
finance officers and service directors,
and the Auxiliary unit presidents, sec
retaries, and welfare chairmen from
47O Gopher posts and 400 Legion Auxil-
larry units. A. B. Kapplin of Duluth,
state commander, and Mrs F c. Barnes
of Fergus Falls, Auxiliary state presi-
dent, will preside at the business ses-
sions Friday and Saturday.
Charles E. Perry of Kittery Point,
Maine, national chief of the Legions
'40-8' fun society, will also greet his
Gopher 'voyageurs.' Mrs. A. G. Carl
son of Willmar, Minnesota, national
vice president, will represent the Le-
gion Auxiliary national headquarters.
Governor Floyd B. Olson of Mime
sofa will bring message to the veter-
ans of the state, at the Saturday even
ing banquet which brings the confer
ence to a close. Both conference and
banquet will be held at the Hotel Saint
Paul.
Mayor Gerhard Bundle and St-Paul
DICTIONARIES in personal message
issued by the mayor, assure the $500
Minnesota post and unit officers that
they will be warmly welcomed to the
Capitol City. Mrs. Bundle heads the
hostess committee. Reduced railway
rates are available to members and
their dependents, good rom March "A
to April 2.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-03-27
SUBMARINE TRAP SHOWN
IN MAKING WAR PICTURE

Using a surface vessel in cooperation
with an Allied submarine as U boat
trap, resulted in the destruction OF
many German subs during the war,
according to Director John Ford Of
the Fox movietone offering. 1.-THE Seas
Beneath" coming to the Elco.
This procedure was used in making
the picture, big schooner being fitted
up like wartime mystery ship" with
a concealed gun, and towing the U.
s. submarine "S-47" astern. With the
giant fleet submarine "V-4" the largest
commissioned underwater craft in the
world, enacting the role of German
U-boat, the thrilling naval-battle CHI
max of 1.-The Seas Beneath" is said to
be one of the most remarkable scenes
ever filmed.
George O'Brien has the leading role
and his romance with the sister of the
U-boat's captain, a role played by the
new Viennese actress, Marion LesSing,
is cleverly interviewer into the plot.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-03-27
MARIE DRESSLER AND POLLY
MORAN IN "REDUCING.n

Marie Dressler and Polly Moran will
be seen at the Opera House starting
Sunday and showing Monday and
Tuesday in Reducing" their second
co-starring comedy.
From all reports this picture dupli-
Gates the success of their earlier laugh
feature, Caught Short" The princi-
pal scenes are laid in beauty parlor
which gave Director Charles Reisner
all sorts Of opportunities to get laughs
out Of the attempts of obese ladies to
get thin and underweight ones add a
few pounds.
It Is said that electrical reducing
and exercising machines, permanent
hair waivers, mud baths, steam rooms
and variety of other beauty apph-
ances all play their part in making
this comedy one of the funniest pro-
duced at the Metro oldwyn- Mayer
studios.
Information is that the picture also
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-03-27
ELY ORCHESTRA
WILL BROADCAST
THE HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA
WITH DIRECTOR DiNINO WILL
GO ON THE AIR TOMORROW
AFTERNOON FROM WEBC IN
DULUTH.

The Ely High Schol Orchestra under
| the direction of Prof. DiNino, will go
| to Duluth tomorrow morning and that
Afternoon between the hours Of 800
and 400 o'clock will broadcast a pro-
gram over WEBC.
This orchestra Is by far one of the
most able organizations of its kind in
the northwest and plays music far In
advance of the regular organizations
usually met up with in High schools.
The people of Ely are proud of its
school orchestra and cordially invite
the wide world to listen to its accomp-
lishments.
Last year when the organization
played a program from WEBC, many
congratulatory messages and letters
were received atteSting to its excel
lence. This year the orchestra is much
better than last and the program to
be given is of a higher grade. Prof
DiNino, who has had lifetime of
experience in conducting musical or
CARNATIONS, himself having been con-
nected with the Symphony Orchestra
in Chicago and a member of Perish
ings band overseas, makes the state
ment that his Ely porteges are better
than the average symphony orchestra
and promises the listeners a rare pro-
gram.
In addition to the orchestra, short
sketches of Ely history and accomplish
ments in the industrial and recreational
world will be given between selections.
AS the whole is to occupy five minutes
of the program. comprehensive lee
ture must be given in the few minutes
allotted.
Those who will be members of the
orchestra are as follows grouped as to
Instrumentation and Will be accom-
panied by Prof DiNino and members
of the H. 8. faculty:
Piano-Margaret Fleming.
First Violins- Mildred Carlson, con-
cert master; Harriet Jeffrey, Ethel
Supantic, Lawrence Berglund, Mary
Stalcar, Sally Beuk, Theresa Buraglio,
Lucille Childers.
Second Violins- Robert Merhar, Ell
sic Ranta, Eileen Gibson, Nancy King,
Tauno Eihhela.
Cellos-Helen Berglund. Josephine
Slogan.
F'lutes-Audrey King, RENO Maxi.
ObOe-Bill Parker.
Clarinets-David King, Henry Kor-
| ent, Fred Kotchevar.
Horn-Eunice Hanson.
Alto Clarinet-Frank Laing.
BaSoOn-Jack Gianotti.
Trumpets-Arthur Koivumaki, Billy
Trezona.
Trombones-Lloyd Carlson, Arthur
Seraphine, Charles Trezona.
String Basses-Walter Enquist, Elsa
Ohonen.
Drums-John Petek, Earl Edwards.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-03-27
JUNIOR COLLEGE DEBATERS
GO TO HIBBING FOR CONTEST.

Defying all hereditary superstition.
the j. c. girls dared to schedule their
first debate of the season for Friday.
March 18th. The negative team, com
posed of Elsie Hill, Mildred Roterus.
Elcey Lahti, and Alice Koivunen as
alternate, journeyed to Hibbing. where
they met that city on the subject:
Resolved that the states should adopt
compulsory unemployment insurance
Although the debate was monde
cisional, Miss Rose Macemon of Nash
wauk, acting as critic judge, gave some
valuable pointers and criticisms which
were greatly appreciated by both teams
On Friday afternoon of this week
the Ely affirmative viii meet the
Coleraine negative team in that city
The members of the affirmative team
are Kathleen Flom, Margaret Mitchell
and Eda Rae Jones.
Next Tuesday afternoon, March 81
Ely and Virginia will exchange teams.
the Ely negative travelling 70 Virginia
while the local affirmative meet the
negative team of Virginia here The
latter debate will be held in Room log
Of the Memorial High school II $40
oclock.-Alice Koivunen.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-03-27
FINNISH LUTHERAN CHURCH
TO HEAR LECTURES

Under the auspices Of the Young
Peoples Society of the First Finnish
Ev. Lutheran church, there viii be a
series Of talks of vital interst on Sat
urday and Sunday at the First Luth-
eran church on Camp Street
The program commences Saturday az
200 P. NJ, with three brief addresses
by Pastors E. w. Niemi. Thomson; J.
Haakana, New York Mills; j. Urpi-
lainen, Sebeka, with good vocal selec-
tions by members of the church choir.
In the evening at 7:30, the Rev NJ N
Westerback, editor Of the Synodical
church paper at Ironwood, Mich. Win
lecture. The choir will sing.
In the Sunday morning worship. Pas
tor r. v. Niemi of Calumet. Mich, VIII
preach in English on the subject. why
I Believe in Personal Savior" Rev
M. N. Westerback viii deliver the Fin
nish sermon. There viii be special
music.
In the afternoon at 200 O'Clock the
Rev. Emil Polster, pastor of the Trim
ity Lutheran Church, Virginia, VIII
speak on the inspiration of the Bible.
Miss Christine Herranen win sing
The church choir of Peyla viii also
sing.
In the evening at 7:30 O'Clock. Rev.
r. K. Niemi will again speak. Rev. G.
A. Aho, pastor of the local church, VIII
also speak. There viii be vocal duets.
quartets, and choir singing
Many young people from out OF
town viii be here. Let US all arrange
to be present from beginning to end
The Young Peoples Society esped-
ally invites you to attend.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-03-27
VAL UATI0N CUT--RATE
INCREASED--ST. LOUIS co.
TAX LEv|ES FOR 1881.

and includes approximately 37O0OO,0O0
tons of unmined ore, upon which the
1880 tax bill is $5,309, 283.16. The CHS
holm district including Chisholm,
Frazer and Balkan contains 170,000,0O0
tons of ore with valuation of 0,325,-
826, with the mining companies taxes
amounting to $1,909, 481.50 for 1880.
The Virginia district including Virginia
and Franklin has about 10000, 900 tons
of ore, and mineral valuation OF
s29, 912, 632, with taxes of 81 ,843, 9O3.23.
The Eveleth district including Eveleth,
Fayal and Leonidas contains approx
mately 100000 tons of ore, mineral
valuation of S17,686, 416 upon which the
taxes amount to $1,776,971.67.
The Ely valuation is given in the
table as s9,O44,561 and the total taxes
collected is S946, 96554. The value of
the iron ore properties in Ely is
So. 267, O32 and taxes paid on the same
amount to 1865 ,558.24 or a percentage
of 91.4To.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-03-27

each year since 1920 by about 10 per
cent Unless this increase is checked
and If it should go on for the next
20 years, mounting as it has recently,
the result would not be 10000 but over
$4,000 fatalities in that period.
1.-THE licensing and examining OF
drivers is not by any means the func-
ton of state motor vehicle admins
traitors, but it is becoming more re-
cognized as the first essential in any
effective program for the reduction of
motor vehicle accidents, the need for
which is so clearly evident. Other
essentials" continued DrKelly, requi-
site to a well-rounded comprehensive
program for the improvement of street
and highway traffic conditions are as
follows:
/. Modern vehicle laws, uniform in
all essential features.
2. Reasonably uniform ordinances
and regulations.
3. An effective system Of enforce
ment.
4. Education in traffic safety Of
school children, operators, and chauf-
feurs, and the general public.
S. An effective system for the col
lection of traffic accident statistics so
that the underlying causes of accidents
may be determined.
6. Continued. improvement in the
design and construction of the motor
vehicle.
Z. A regular system of vehicle main
tenance with adequate inspection to
insure safety.
8. Improvement and enlargement of
streets and highways and proper traffic
control systems to carry the traffic
smoothly and harmoniously.
9. Progressive elimination of grade
crossings, including crossings of high
ways of heavy traffic, and adequate
protection of crossings remaining at
at grade.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-03-27
:On This
{: Occasion
Just q few thoughts by the Editor
ON things Material and Immaterlal.

With the advent of Spring house
cleaning. we will again call attention
tn the Lighthouse BroomS made by the
blind people at their Chisholm 1actory'
These brooms are equal and In many
cases better than the best broomS mace
by manufacturers in other parts OK the
country and besides being good pro-
duct. keep these unfortunate people
from becoming objects OF charlty-a
condition not at all enjoyed by the
blind. The st. Louis County blind are
making their own living and wish 10
continue to do so. The Lighthouse 1or
the Blind in Duluth is furnishing EN-
plovment for the afflicted OF the SouIh
end of the county and the broom lac
tory at Chisholm does the same 1or
the unfortunateS of the north END
In view of these facts, we desire 70
recommend the products OF the broom
factory to the housewives OF Ely
When asking for a broom, specify
Lighthouse Brooms and thus treae
Yourself to q good deed well done ana
also treat the blind to SUBSTANTIAL
appreciation of their product. Every
LIGHTHOUSE broom purchased helps IN
the work of making these people,
whom fate has deprived Of their most
precious gift, sight, feel that they are
entitled to the life, health and beauty
that you enjoy and also makes them
feel self-supporting and not objects OF
charity. Again we say: Buy Light
house broonls.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-03-27
Attend Spring Conference.

The delegates from Frank Lozar
Post No. 248 who will attend the Spring
Conference in St. Paul tomorrow are
Commander L. NJ Bang and Adjutant
Ray Hoefler. Besides taking with
them reports of the activities of the
Post, the delegates will also be able
to report an over-the-top enrolment
of members. Up to date the Post has
enrolled ITS or IL more than the quota
assigned to it. These figures also re-
present higher enrolment than ever
before had and also represent excellent
efforts put forth by Adjutant Hoefler
who has received several citations from
headquarters for his work.
The Legion Auxiliary members to at
tend the Conference will be Mrs. Anna
Anderson and Mrs. willard Haynes
Mrs. Peter Schaefer, who is at present
in Minneapolis on jury duty, viii also
attend. The Auxiliary members will
also have a very favorable report to
make.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-03-27
MINNESOTA TRAFFIC DEATHS
CONTINUE TO MOUNT.

During the past 20 years more than
5000 persons have met their deaths
on the streets and highways of our
state in motor vehicle accidents, ac-
cording to DR.. 3. w. Kelly, President
OF the Minnesota State Automobile
Association.
Continuance of this rate" said DR..
Kelly, would add to this total nearly
$4,000 fatalities during the next 20 year
period. But this does not present the
full picture, for results will be de-
cidedly worse unless something is done
to check the continuing increase in
the accident rate, which has gone up
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-03-27
ELY DELPHIANS TO STUDY
EARLY FRENCH PAINTING.

The Ely Delphian Chapter will meet
Thursday afternoon at 200 o'clock,
April 2, in the Memorial High School.
French painting from Poussin to De-
lacroix will be studied with Mrs Lewis
White as leader. Topics will be given
by the following:
Classical Painters" by Mrs. Jack
Gianotti.
THE Age of Louis XIV" by Mrs.
William Mitchell.
THE Eighteenth Century," by Mrs.
A. j. McMahan.
"F'ontainebleau," by Mrs. w. D.
Haynes.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-03-27

Alvah Eastman, who writes snappy
column for a bunch of Minnesota
papers, evidently does not think very
much of the open sessions Of the
legislature where the public is invited
to express their opinions, always biased
on either one side or the other. He
says these open sessions are much
like referendum. 1t opens the door
to discussion but decides nothing"
He made his observation after listen
ing to the hearing on the road bond
issue and advises the legislature to
give Commissioner Babcock the money
asked for and which will be paid by
the owners of motor vehicles who will
save more than the cost.
AS brought out at the hearing, some
body told somebody else that the road
bonds would add to the taxes and all
the argument on earth could not con-
vince the granger with this opinion,
that it would be otherwise. The figures
brought out by Oil Inspector Nilsson
showed that more than half of the
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-03-27
Business Girls Met.

The Business Girls Club met at the
home of Mrs. Ayres on March IL.
After a nice supper including St.
Patrick favors the following program
was given: Piano solo by Mrs. Di Nino;
two vocal solos by Mrs. Ayres, accom-
panied by Mrs. DiNino. Stories, poems
and conundrums, which everyone en-
joyed, were given by various members.
After the program regular business
meeting was held.
The Club met at Burley Park on
Wednesday evening. A very appetiz-
ing supper was served by committee
After the regular business meeting the
evening was spent in playing cards.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-03-27
Catholic Ladies Meet.

The Catholic Women's Club met on
Wednesday evening in the vestry Of
the church following services Mrs
John Mahady reported on the quar-
terly conference at Virginia. Missions
Of Missionaries in California" were dis
cussed by Miss Frances Hilligan while
Miss Rose Schmidt spoke on "Encyc-
lical on Marriage by the Pope"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-03-27

has its share of dramatic moments
built about the double romances Of
Anita Page and william Blackwell and
Sally Eilers and william Collier, Jr
This permits Miss Dressler TO give
in the vein of her recent success. Min
and Bill" The cast is further aug
mented by the presence in featured
role of Lucien Littlefield who lends
his inimitable comedy talents to the
part of Miss Dressler's mail carrier
husband.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-03-27
PLAY FAIR WITH YOUR
HOME MERCHANT!

The convenience and value of being purchase
on charge credit great
few times in the privilege
of purchasing n is priceless.
This valuable privilege belongs those
Keep favorable integrity meeting
all obligations promptly promises purchase
within their known pay accounts
When receive credit your merchant,
your banker When money your you
interest your account
charge Play fair with pay your every
thirty days unless arrangements have been made
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-03-27

Continued on Page Four
Evening star., 1931-06-12
BY JOHN B. FOSTER.

n YEW YORK, June Knight
base ball as opposed to day
light base ball now has en-
tered into future calculations
of the major leagues concerning play
ers. When night base ball made its
debut in the game this possibility was
predicted.
One of the owners of the San Fran
cisco club says the major leagues will
be playing night base ball in three
years He bases his opinion on the sue
cess of night ball in San Francisco
But conditions of life in San Francisco
and Eastern cities are not similar.
! There are 20 night amuSementS in the
East to l in the West Night base ball
would Immediately enter into competi-
| ton with other amusement enterprises
in the East and would face more severe
competition than ever.
| When the movies began their daily
afternoon entertainments base ball in
the East faced mild competition COM
pared with what it would have to meet
if the game were played at night. Ath-
! letic authorities insist that it is not a
night game and conservative base ball
men are against turning it into night
sport. The California twilight is more
conducive to night ball than that in
the East and the social night life of
| the Pacific Coast Is more outdoor than
, it is in the East.
Major league owners who are seek
ing players for 1882 are asking their
scouts to inform them whether the
future material is that of the night
school or that of the day school, The
reason for this is that players who are
forced to participate IN night games
say they do not play their best base ball
under the arc lights.
Technical differences in night base
ball and day base ball lie in the ap-
proach of line drives and high flies
to fielders and the difficulty that bat,ers
have in hitting speed at night. That is
the report of men who have played it.
The San Francisco owner who is GER
tain that the major leagues will go to
night base ball says those clubs will
take players whether they are the night
or day kind. That may be true for a
year or so, but if many bad risks are
found in taking over night players there
will quickly be an end to high-priced
deals of that kind.
Yet the experience of major clubs
with night players has been odd this
year. The Giants took Vergez from a
| California club and he is playing better
ball in daylight games in the East than
he did in the night games in California
Other major league clubs, the Boston
Nationals, the Philadelphia Nationals
and Brooklyn, find their California play
ers doing better work for them than
they expected. This seems to be evi'
dence that a good player can get bet
ter results in the day time II he is