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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-04-16

a caller at the VIM. Barbour home
Monday of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Sorenson visited
at the Forbella home in Holyoke Tues
day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-17
THOMASTON

The relief committee which have been donig such splendid work in Thomaston in assisting the families where the men have been out of work are in need of more funds. The chairman of the committee, William G. Johnston, has given up much of his time in visiting the peo- pie who are in need of help. Fami- lies have been, through this com mittee, supplied with fuel, clothing and food. More than 60 families have been helped and the commit tee stands ready to carry on this great work if they can get the CO., operation of the Thomaston people. Donations of clothing can be made by getting in touch with any mem- Der of the committe. Donations of money should be made to k. H. Mac Coul, treasurer of the committee. The visiting nurse, Mrs, James ". Gilland, and the school nurse, Miss Mabel Lincoln, have been of great assistance to the committee in visit ing these families. The hardest months of the winter are now with us, and all the assistance possible should be given to the people in need.
 Deputy Sheriff Vincent Girardo of Torrington spent Friday in town on business.
 Mrs Harold Curran entertained her bridge club at her home on North Main street Friday afternoon. Prizes were awarded for high scores and refreshments served by the hostess. A number of people have been affected by the change in working hours at the Seth Thomas Clock Co. Some have been laid off while the working hours for others have been reduced.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank Gangloff of the Branch road entertained a party of their friends recently with an old-fashioned dance.
 MT. and Mrs. Arthur Woods of Torrington, former well known resi- dents, were the guests of relatives Thursday evening.
 The ice men in this section are getting ready to harvest their crop of ice. The work of cutting and storing the ice will be started next week, and will give some of the idle men about town few days work.
 Frank Russell of New York was @ visitor in town Friday.
 Miss Florence Cabel has entered the employe of A. Fowler, local plumber, as bookkeeper.
 Some of the help employed in the New York office of the Seth Thomas Clock Co.,, have come to Thomaston to live and have taken up their du- ties at the main office of the com pany at the factory.
 The last snow storm spoiled some perfect skating about town, the ponds and rivers are now covered with four inches of snow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-17
U. 5. Immune From
 Foreign Diseases
Public Health Services Remarkable Showing Due to
 Careful and Systematic Inspection

Washington, Jan 17-It is inter- esting to note from report recently submitted to congress by Surgeon General H. s. Cumming of the pub lie health service that no instance of the importation from abroad of any quarantinable disease into the United States occurred during the past year. This fortunate experience was due not only to the system of control at domestic ports. but also to the system of medicinal inspection maintained at foreign ports from which diseases are likely to spread. Four vessels arrived upon which smallpox had occurred. Vessels ar- rived also upon which meningococ- GUS meningitis (cerebrospinal men, at quarantine, the cases of meningo- coccus meningitis were removed from the vessels and isolated at quarantine hospitals, while those who were ascertained to have been in contact with these cases were de- tained for observation at the quar- antine stations. Among those de- tained for observation several cases of the disease developed.
 Toward the latter part of May, 1880, an outbreak of cholera oc- cured in the Philippine islands. This outbreak began in and prin- cipally involved rural communities, centering in the south central part of the Philippine archipelago. The port of Cebu became infected and inter-island quarantine was declared against that port. Manila remained uninfected in the port proper, al- though several isolated cases oc- cured in the outlying adjacent countryside. The situation later became so threatening that a mari time quarantine against the Phil- ippine islands was made effective as
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-17
Doris Chapter
 Order of DeMOlay
Entertained Large Audience at Temple Hall Last
 Night

Doric chapter, Order of DeMolay presented its annual theatrical ven- ture in the form of two-act conn edy entitled, 70 Didn't It Rain, at Temple hall last night. An audience of more than 500 was on hand to see the show which was directed by Miss Mary Louise Martin. Following are those who took part in the play: Miss Marion Tracy, Hilda Poudim, Villa Bristol, Beatrice Jo- sey, Eunice Hungerford, Elinor Miles Charles Hannion. Clifford Slater, Ed- gar Farnlof, Earl Kurtz. and Char les Schwaeble. The committee in charge of the affair included the Misses Elinor Miles, chairman; Bea- trice Josey, Pearl Dunsmoor, Eudora Moultrope. Gladys Jessiman, William Meister, chairman of the boys com- mittee, Howard King, Earl Avery and Christian Poulson. Timmie Crowe's orchestra rendered the dance music.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-17
OAKVILLE

Last evening the Mems club mem- bers held a social evening at the Congregational church. First of all a delicious supper yves served by the Ladies' Aid society to the members and visitors. Walter S. Berry, Scovill Mfg Co.'S training director, addressed the club in Morale In In- duStry."
 The Dixie Musical club rendered many selections on the banjo, guitar and ukelele.
 Mrs Ralph Florian Entertains. Mrs Ralph Florian of Main street entertained the Mothers club last evening. The first part of the eve- ming was spent in plans for enter- tainment for the winter months and to prepare some sewing for Miss Wheaton the district nurse to be us- ed in the local community.
 Later n the evening Mrs Florian's s children rendered an entertainment by James Florian singing of solos accompanied on the violin by his sister Marjorie and another sister Ruth on the piano, which was great ly enjoyed. A dainty luncheon was served by the hostess Mrs Florian assisted by her daughter the Misses Ruth an1 Marjorie and Mrs Harold Smith. february the 9th the next meeting will be held and at the home stret. Those attending the meeting included the Mrs George Thompson, Mrs Raymond Main, Mrs Harold Smith Mrs Harris Scott, Mrs Will liam Rissell, Mrs Edward Ranslow, Mrs Russell Pope. Mrs Oscar Locke, Mrs Frank Mentrey, Mrs Ralph Florian, Mrs Charles Ennis, Miss Ella Underhill, Mrs George Edmonds Mrs George Brandameyer, Mrs Ray mond Beach and Mrs G. c. Baldwin.
 Young Peoples Fellowship Meets Members of the Young Peoples Fellowship society of the All Saints church met last evening at the home of George Booth of Coulter street.
 A rehearsal of the coming play Paying the Fidler" which Mir Booth is coaching and preparing to te presented February 12, took place and later in the evening a social hour was enjoyed.
 Those attending included the Kenneth La Vigne, Katherine Meyer, Marie Windebank, Barbara Key | holds, Martha Fenn, Roger Lowrey, and Raymond Hoffman.
 Sunday Church Services. St Mary Magdalene's church --- Rev Leo Finn, pastor. Masses at 7:15 8:15 and the 9:15 mass is for the children followed by Sunday school. At the 8:15 mass the women of the l parish will receive communion. Last mass at II o'clock followed by the
 'Benedic.ion fthe Blessed Sacra- ment."
 All Saints church-Rev A. N. g. Samwell, pastor. Sunday school at 9:30 a. m. Morning prayer at 1O:45 o'clock. Young Peoples Fellowship will meet in the evening at 6:30 O. clock.
 | Congregational church-Rev Oscar Locke. pastor. Sunday school at 9:30 o'clock and morning prayer at 10:46 | o'clock with sermon. Intermediate Christian society will meet at 6:30 o'clock and the Senior Christian En- deavor society at 7:30 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-17
NAUCATUCK
Burns
 Plans Sanitary Bill
Will Ask for Protection in Homes Where There Have
 Been Contagious Diseases s-Red Men to Entertain

teams explained by John Schmuck and Bertel V. Olson will meet. On Thursday night w. J. Megins team will meet the team explained by Harold Perry and George Wiggles- worth's team will meet the team explained by Robert D. Beardsley.
 Will Raise $4,OOO
 Naugatuck chapter of the Amer ican Red Cross will help in the re- lief of persons in western states who are suffering from the conditions brought about by the long drought in that section last summer. The To- cal chapter will make efforts to raise a sum of $4,O00. An appeal to the local chapter has been made by the national headquarters. Con- tributions may be left at the Red Cross house or forwarded to tho chapter treasurer, F. W. Eaton.
 Wilby Here Tonight
 Wilbv high of Waterbury will op- pose the Naugatuck high basketball team in a valley league game to- Wilby without question is the stiff est opposition the locals have had to contend with in the valley league schedule to date. Naugy is holding the top position in the league standing and will take the court to- night with 8 firm resolution to main- tain their standing. Wilby is anx- ious to .topple the locals from their lofty perch and an exciting contest Is looked for. A capacity crowd will undoubtedly be present to witness the game.
 Democratic Club to Meet
 New membership cards will be ready for distribution at the meet ing of the Democratic club of Naug- atuck to be held Monday night at 8 o'clock in the borough court room. All members of the club are asked to be present.
 Rchcarsals Start
 Rehearsals for the play, Cor poral Eagan" to be presented on January 29th and 3Oth in the Gem Opera house under the auspices of the local Fellowcraft association of Masons started last night with Miss Margaret Spencer of the Universal Producing company as directr. Re- hearsals will be held for the next several weeks in preparation for the play.
 Local Girls Win
 The Naugatuck high school girls basketball team defeated the Derby nigh girls in a game played in Der by yesterday afternoon, 16-14.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-17
Rabbi Schwartz
 Defends the Jew
Calls Attention to Hugo Bat.
 tauer's Novel in Sermon

Rabbi Harry E. Schwartz. at last nights Sabbath services in Beth Ell synagogue. discussed Hugo Bat tauer's novel, "The City Without Jews" He termed the novel highly suggestive one and stated that it raises the question of wheth- CT in this world, of an overwhelm- should be permitted to exist. Rabbi Schwartz declared that our modern anti-Semites would do well to con- slider and study the history of the Jew, for it will show that in every country that the Jew was welcomed the country has been amply re- warded by his industry, enterprise, acumen and resourcefulness.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-17
TERRYVILLE
STAFF OF SCHOOL
 PAPER SELECTED
John KlOcke Is Editor in Chief-Mrs Hiram Minor
 Dies

The various classes of the Terry vile High school recently held meet ings in their respective rooms to elect officers for the editorial staff for the annual school paper, "The Orange and Black" that will be published about the latter part of May. The following were elected to Klocke; assistant editors, Mary Lucks, and Phillip Pond; business manager, Bernard Barker; literary editors, Harmony Buell. and Emily Baldwin; assistant business mana ger, Walter Silbestrovich and John Hannabry; alumni editors, Ruth Winkenzeller and Walter Petkie; school news editors. Jessie Jones, John Blum, William Pratt and Edith Norton; athletic editors, Carlton Mathes and Mary Jane Chapman: art editors, Iren Prislopski and Anna Dudik; joke editors, Emil Petkie, and John Rowlson. The faculty ad- visor this year will be Miss Esther Hinkleman.
 Mrs Hiram Minor
 Mrs Hiram Minor, aged 94 years, the oldest resident in this village, died at her home in North Plymouth yesterday afternoon following Q short illness from pneumonia. Mrs Minor, during her 94 years on this earth ha dbeen in good health all her life. A few years ago she and her husband celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary in the home of her son, Maurice Minor, who at that { time lived in Terryville. She is survived by three sons. George, AL Albert and Charles, who reside at hofv |. ter, Mrs Calvin Leete. who is a resident of Leetes Island, Guilford. Funeral arrangements have not been completed, but they will be pub lished in the next edition of this paper.
 Weekly Whist Club Meets
 The Weekly Whist Club held their regular weekly meeting on Thursday afternoon in the home of Miss Della Hayes on Main street. A social hour was enjoyed playing cards. and re- treatments were served. Prizes were awarded to Mrs James Calla- han. Mrs Cornelius Carriean and Mrs Terrence Reynolds, for high score in the card games.
 Many Attend Gard Tournament
 A great many of the members of the Terryville Aerie of Eagles att tended the card tournament that was held in the Eagle rooms, above the Auditorium last night. All who wished to participate in the games deposited $1 which will be used to defray expenses for 8 supper to be given three weeks from now, the winners of the tournament will re- ceive their $1 deposit back. Two more games will be played in the next two weeks on a Friday night and the winners of the tournament will be treated to a real old time supper.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-17

An appeal During the Red Cross workers in Water bury identified by the apon of humanity Tonight the Tower calls the apron of humanity to aid clothing the eys unempoyed told of these Red Cross unoms by safely stored away in Brass city homes Superintendent Harris of the Lincoln house. who also serving directing genius of the unemployed would appreciate some these aprons He has orynin working Lincoln house repairing old clothes which in being distributed among need Mir Harris cothe these 4o workers with the aprons humanity It will make their sanitary and the final touch of what the American Red Cross If you have of these at home won't Lincoln Field May
 thank you advance behalf of Bill Harris and the American Red Cross.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-17

Perhaps you don't give boot about this topic, but mebb the owl does Anyway here's the Yesterday morning about 330 the fifteen traffic front of Lggets. young his way home om-wel from nobody knows-hard somebody "hoot, he passed. He looked nothing. Once the 'hoot Then his wider Parked the parking sign owl The of Patroman Charley Nolan and Eddie Hayes vted They studied the situation but didn't know what do he'd owl would fly if he'd the bird for violation of the parking ordinance Then it happened The wise old owl didn't wait the dollar sad l4 minutes and 59 had aghted the parking standard left and flew trolley wire overhead There looked down Nolan and Hayes gave those ehukng hoots for which owls h Somebody threw hat the owl and it flew a the green. Hike Noonan, the village polar bear Hike with sleeves rolled began throwing nowbas the OWL But the owl than Hike and took refuge
 the Elton hotel By this time the ghosy fingers of day the sky Funny how time flies when owl flies with it) The boys gave playing with the wise old owl figuring it wise pull. Hoot but that's good tale about a boot owl.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-17
To

Dear Chrsy In the early part of last November when the Ranger football played the Derby Falcons, of Harold Parsons suffered broken leg It happened during the last few minutes of play and be has been patient the Griffin hospi
 since We the Rangers planning benefit dance held Saturday, January 3 the Gem Opera house Naugatuk Music by Way Roys eight piece orchestra. Dancing from l2 o'clock Admission 50 This is the orchestra Roy used the pomans ball Naugauk and has engaged for years by the policemen MT Roy has personal this benefit Herbert Johnson superintendent board of charities has donated opera house. thank you very much could find place your column give few lines let the people know what doing We will appre-
 anything that would be able do Thanking you Yours
 Irwin MeGowan know of better publicity than your letter. Irwin, printed above and certainly hope you The program worthy and entitled huge support Chrsty)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-17
Center Church
 at Hartford
Will Observe Fiftieth. Anni= versary on Wednesday,
 January 28

The fiftieth anniversary and annu- al meeting of the Connecticut Hu- mane society is to be held at Center church house, the corner of Gold and Lewis streets, Hartford, We'd nesday, January 28.
 The speakers will be F. H. Row. ley, D. D., president of the Massa- chusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and c. c. Car stems, Ph. D., director of the Child Welfare league of America.
 Irving H. Chase, of this city, is one of the state officers, being u member of the board of directors.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-17
ENGINEERS ELECT DELEGATES
 TO STATE CONVENTION

At a meeting of the Waterbury chapter of the National Association of Power Engineers last night dele gates were elected to attend the state convention. The convention opened this morning. The delegates are F. D. Dadson, Michael Cunningham Thomas Hea1y, James A. Foley and l.. J. Niekirk. Plans are being made for an entertainment, to be presented in February. The committe consists of Michael Cunningham, James A. Foley and L. J. Niekirk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-17
TAX COMMISSIONER GUEST
 OF CONGRESSMAN GOSS

State Tax Commissioner W. M. Blodgett was in Washington, D. c. yesterday and was the guest of Congressman D. w. Goss of this city. Mir Blodgett conferred with Con. gressman Luce of Massachusetts on the question of taxation of national banks. MT Blodgett is making a special study of the question for Congressman Luce,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-17

Popovers Mrs Albert Buekn Coe will accompany her husband Rev Albert Bukne Co of Chicago when the latter speaks the local Forum Members of Engine company East Main stood outside the house attention when the funeral cortege the late Ed Bradley passed It their tribute the departed official MT Coombs Father the pattern when juvenile popularity They're generally surrounded by the young people of the parish.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-17

The automatic slot machine was probably invented about 200 B. c. Egyptian worshipers entering tenn. ples dropped money In a box and automatically. received purifying wa ter in return.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-17

Flotsam and esam. School clubs in Waterbury have been depression suspend meetings n- ability high school the dues preeipiad this action
 Brother who has been taxi business about eight says all milk honey Too many people have their cars" he says in explanation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-17
PROF. J. A. CAvELTT
 Y. M. Q. A. FORUM SPEAKER

PrOfeesor J. A. CaVelti, speaking last night at the lobby forum in the central Y. M. c. A., stated that discussion was, Where Do We Go from Here?" He expressed a belief in life after death but explained that the amount of happiness, would depend apon the preparations made for death during life.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-17
On the towns merry-go-round.

the round. Chick Kelly sports had the stork bring girl with bis little Editor Kelly and the Mssus mighty proud Who woudn be? Congratulations brother splendid Fourth Eater the old home boast And I'm oludng Chicks elictations. Thanks Dick Wilkinson for another shipment of tin foil I'll that it's delv cred to headquarters
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-17
Radio corner.

Radio Tomorrow afternoon 3:45 in WCC Bridgeport and catch the offered by the Brass City pod by Jimmy Cunningham. Bill Summa boops Joe Young leads Frank Gmno baritone and George Young sings Snappy which the will the air Catch the program, m you'll like it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-17
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Neil Ma
Gossip.

Gossip. Neil Maloney bat with this Neil glmpd horse double sleigh Old Straits turnpike few ago, tntype the past. Everett Swan appointed organist of the First Baptist church. Caan like Broadway banker along Bank Rev David Gaines E. b. attended the Evangsc conference Hartford earlier the week..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-17
Uncle Rays
 Corner
A LITTLE SATURDAY TALK


 We are now past the middle of the first month in our bright New Year" and l trust that it is proving as bright as you hoped. One way to make the new year | bright is to make ourselves better. How can we do that? There are many ways. For one | thing, we can learn more. That will make our minds richer, and in the long run it will make our words more interesting when we talk with other people.
 Lord Macauley once said: II would rather be a poor man and live in a garret than to be rich man without a love for books"
 Living in a garret may not be much fun; but living with books no matter where we sleep-will make life more pleasant than it otherwise would be, especially if we choose the more worthwhile books. It is not enough to read books; we | should think about the things We read. If we read about the life of great man or great woman, ideas may come to us and make our lives etter. Books about great inventions may help youth to think on the sub- jects mentioned, and later on to | iHdhc DULL STcdlcT lHVeHtlOOS. Another way to make ourselves around us. After all, the most truly joyful deed is the one which brings gladness to the heart of another l gladness and good cheer. Our par l ents, our rothers and sisters, and our | friends will @ more happy if they | know that we earnestly want them to have good chceer. | Sometimes we can help by send ing a pleasant letter, sometimes by a word of friendship or by extending a helping hand.
 I think it is a good thing to tell people nice things about themselves when we can truthfully do so. The Scrapbook club has grown to be very big group. Some day I hope | to talk to the members by means of the radio.
 UNCLE RAY. COUPON | Uncle Ray,
 Care of The mocrat, | Waterbury, Conn. Please enroll me as member
 of the 1881 Uncle Ray Scrap | book Club. I enclose a stamped
 envelope addressed to myself, | for you to use in sending me | printed OlTeCtlOHS TOT making scrapbook, a design for scrap book cover, rules of the club, and membership certificate. Name | Age ......... Grade ........ Street or R. F. D..
 
 City and State Werchojansk, Siberia, has the 1 record for the lowest temperature, | the thermometer registering 90 | degrees below zero on January IS, 1885.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-17

Certain deep-sea angling fish have tentacles extending from their mouths equipped with a light which Is offered as bait to passing fish.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-17

Editor Tall Tower Topics: Why it that days skating Fulton park but Hamilton park What this? Hamilton park than Fuon' Please your col umn-Gir Skater. (Wholl this one!-The Ed)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-17

Editor Tall Tower Topics: We have literary club which month and have made honorary member Sncerely-R. M. M. (Thanks for the honor.-The Ed.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-17
AND HE'S ICE COLD
tsY THE MAN IN THE TOWER,


'Danger-Thin Ice,
 Read a sign on the lake, Pooh, pooh scoffed the skater, Tonight there's wake.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-17

A mosquito's stinser is in front and . wasp's is in the back.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-17

Werchojansk, Siberia, has tn, record for the lowest temperature the thermometer registering 9( degrees below zero on January IS 1885.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-17

The Liberty Bell was first cast in London in 1762.
The Washington times., 1931-12-22
,JDBLESSREVOL7 I
/ THREAT SEEN

sunless something is done i'm
mediately to aid homeless
transientS something catastrO-
phic is bound to result from a
spontaneous uprising of men
who want work."
This prediction was made by
Ensign Gilbert Decker OF the Sal
vation Army at G meeting Of the
Monday Evening Club at the
Willard Hotel last night.
Few of the homeless transients
of today are buns. according TO
Ensign Decker. rhSy are men
out of work who keep moving in
quest of jobs. More than half OF
them are not 81 years old.
Speakers representing various
social agencies who addressed the
meeting on the Problems of the
Homeless in the Present Emer-
gency" emphasized the fact that
practically nothing is being done
to relieve the situation. largely
because of lack of facilities ano
scarcity of social workers.