Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1932-04-07
MARKVILLE

clamatory contest Monday afternoon.
The Rev. Mclean, Mrs. Ray Ketchum,
and Mrs. Evan Norman acted as
judges. Edward Lund won first place
and Marie Pahos second. Owing to
conditions of the road, Edward Lund
did not compete at Sandstone Friday
night.
Mrs. John Berry died at the home of
her sister, Mrs. John Bardash March
26. She was buried near Grantsburg,
Wis. She leaves a daughter and
small son. Mr.. Berry and three chill
dren preceded Mrs. Berry.
Andrew Olson returned from the
University hospital last week. Andrew
underwent an operation for cataract
on both eyes. He expects to return to
the hospital the Last of the month for
further treatment.
Mrs. Paul Babcock and Mrs. Rollof
took Mrs. Bergman to Grantsburg
Tuesday to consult physician. Mrs.
Bergman is slowly improving.
Andrew McKibbon is working near
Carlton at present.
Mrs. Ed Cooper, nee Gertrude Lund,
of La Grange, ILL.,, arrived home Sat-
urday to spend a few weeks with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Art Lund.
Mrs. David Flood of Superior, spent
a few days last week with her sister,
Mrs. Ray Ketchum.
Miss Burke and Miss Halverson,
local teachers, returned to their du-
ties here Monday, after spending
few days of vacation at their respec-
tive homes.
A few of the ladies met at the Ed
Witt home Tuesday to sew for Mrs.
Kelch.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Babcock spent
Tuesday in Superior.
The mid-week Bible class met at
the home of Mrs. James Omoodth
Wednesday evening.
Chester Munson of Chisago City, at
tended the NJ. w. A. meeting in Mark
vile Monday night. Chester is clerk
for the NJ. w. A.
Art Rentz of Mora. field represent
alive of the Land O'LakeS Creameries,
spent Tuesday in Markville.
Mrs. Leon Coleman, who has been
spending the winter with her mother
and daughter in Long Beach, CAL,
arrived home Friday evening. She
came by car with Mr.. and Mrs. Alva
Linn as far as Pilot Mound, Iowa, and
then took the train home. They trav-
eled the southern route and saw some
beautiful country enroute.
The Markville Community club met
Friday evening. Despite the inclem-
ent weather and bad roads, the at
tendance was fair. The subject of
donating some money to the cemetery
committee to be used in buying orna-
mental fences was discussed at the
previous meeting and was again
brought up at this meeting. By una
nimous vote, twenty dollars was do
mated to this fund. The town board
has also set aside a sum to be used
for this purpose and a number of do
nations have been made by individu-
ais. The committee expects to begin
work as soon as the frost is out of
the ground so that the fence and orna-
mental gates will be up before Deco
ration day. Either money or work
on the cemetery will be cheerfully
accepted by the committee.
The Rev. Eckblad of Superior, vice
pastor for the Lutheran church of
Markville, was a dinner guest at the
E. ]. Steinbring home Monday.
Mrs. Helen Wolheim, who has been
boarded the flyer to Minneapolis Mon
day.
Miss Ellie "Goldie" Cronen, who has
been employed in Minneapolis, is
spending a few weeks at the parental
home.
The Rev. A. E. Mclean officiated at
the Ristrom funeral at Kingsdale
Tuesday morning.
The Better Homes committee is
planning on giving program some
time before Better Homes Week."
Plans in detail will be announced
The PIT. A. will hold its regular
meeting Tuesday evening, April r..
A program consisting of readings and
musical numbers is being prepared.
Mrs. E ]. Steinbring is on the pro-
gram committee.
IHO IIcSus IcI ldl LduleS AlU Will
give supper in the church parlors
Thursday evening of this week.
The Lutheran Ladies' Aid will meet
at the home of Mrs. August Carlson
Thursday, April IA. Everyone is well
come.
Miss Burke and Miss Halverson
were supper guests at the Art Lund
home Saturday night.
Victor Bjork of St. Paul, returned
to his home Monday evening via Du-
luth.
Mrs. Maynard Lawson of Luck, Wis,
arrived here Sunday to attend the fun
eral of Mrs. Bjork Monday. She re-
turned to Luck, Wis. Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Lindholm, who
have been living on the Joe Lorig
place east of Markville, have moved
l.