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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-04-08
City Plunged in Mourning Monday Morning When News
Came That the Plane Leaving Here at 600 O'Clock
had Crashed in Binding Snow Storm Near Aborn
Twenty-Five Miles Out of Duluth

Instant Death Resulted for T. l. DUTCH Fuller the Pilot
H. E. Kurvinen and T J. Somero Owners of the Plane
and M. W. Somero Passenger, While on the Way to
Detroit to Attend Aircraft Show
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-04-08
Boy Scouts Conclude
Totem Pole Contest.

The totem pole contest which has
been on for several weeks was con-
Guided this week with the awarding
of prizes. Each pole carved was to
represent some incident in the history
of the surrounding country or some
Scout activity. The pole winning first
prize represented the history of St
Louis county while the second and
third prize winners were carved images
of the names of the several local Scout
troops. The prize winners were as
follows:
Joe Mertel took first prize, Steve
Grahek the second and Anton Sikonja
the third. These boys are members of
Troop "a with Math Kapsch as scout
master and Jack Grahek as assistant.
The Cubs of this troop, including
boys from 9 to IL years old, also had
a carving contest in which heads were
carved from blocks of wood. The win
ners among the Cubs were Joe Grahek,
first; Fred Tomsich, second, and Anton
PapeSh, third.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-04-08
Discovery to Aid
Iron Ore Industry.

A great advance in the utilization Of
iron ores has been made possible by
the discovery Of a process that viii
make valuable a certain type of ore
which was formerly considered worth
less. The discovery was made In lab
oratories at Crosby, Minnesota.
The discovery has made valuable
millions of tons of ore formerly con-
sidered worthless because Of the high
silica content. The discovery viii prove
OF value not only because millions of
tons of ore now become of value, but it
will also now be possible to produce
concentrates with a higher manganese
content
Eighty men have been given work at
Crosby as result of the discovery Of
the new process and the company's con-
tract for concentrates has necessitated
continuous 24-hoWs-a-day operation.
Tribune.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-04-08
Inde pendent Theatres
Pass Resolutions.

A resolution declaring independent
theatres in the Northwest will close
between May Is and June /, unless the
cost of operation can be reduced, was
adopted by the Independent Exhibitors
and Allied Theater Owners association
OF Minnesota, North Dakota and South
Dakota. in annual convention in Min
neapolis last week.
Independent theaters have felt the
effect of present conditions, Benjamin
Berger of Sioux Falls, S. D., retiring
president said, and more theaters In
this territory are closed now than In
any previous period at this time of the
year.
The Brookhart bill, condemning the
block booking system which forces ex-
hibitors to puchase pictures without the
opportunity to select tn type to fit
their special needs, was endorsed.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-04-08

The National Association OF
Basketball Coaches recently
adopted a rule to liven up
basketball games and stop the
stalling practice. This new
rule will be the saving clause
for basketball-not for the
players but for the audience
which pays good money to see
the games. Naturally the rule
will cause more technicalities
but will tend to keep the boys
interested in their work and
stop this monkeying from one
player to the other in case
either side gets few points in
the lead and the game is near
to the finish. This anti-stall-
ing rule should also apply to
hockey.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-04-08
Edlcin LindeH Major
In National Guard,

Edwin L. Lindell of Minneapolis,
prominent in American Legion circles,
has been appointed to the rank of
major on the state staff of the Mime
sofa National Guard. The appointment
was made by Adjutant General E. A.
Walsh.
Major Linden is well known by many
in this city. He has been a leader
in American Legion affairs for the past
several years and served 18 months
overseas with the famous 151st Field
Artillery during the World War The
newly appointed major was decorated
by the French government during the
last war for valiant service. Major
Lndell was commissioned after the war
advancing from Lieutenant to a
captain.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-04-08

courses as causes Of present high cost
of education and added in closing that
AL professional training standards are
being raised to get better qualified
people"
Arthur Lampe spoke on tax questions
and claimed that the farmers are neces-
sarily paying high tax Of So mills
He urged the curtailing in other lines
rather than in teachers salary reduc-
structors. This same point was stressed
by Superintendent Lampe in speech
during the afternoon session
DR.. w. E. Young of the Hibbing
schools, who attended the convention
for educational leaders at Washington,
D. c., pointed out that wo main topics
were discussed there, character edu-
cation and school finance He sug-
gested that character education be
taught in the public schools
After rather lengthy discussion on
probable tuition fees for Junior col
leges, it was decided that individual
boards should decide on the tuition
fee to be demanded for entrance to
their respective junior colleges.
By unanimous vote Virginia was
chosen as the place for the fall meeting.
An expression of thanks was extended
to the Hibbing board and Superinten-
dent Richardson for courtesies and ser
vices rendered at the meeting.
The following towns were repre-
sented at the meeting OF the range
board: Aurora, Biwabik, Bull, CHS
holm, Coleraine, Deer River, Ely, Eve
leth, Gilbert, Grand Rapids, Hibbinz,
Mt. Iron, Nashwauk, Keeyatin, Tower.
Marble Proctor, Virginia, Kinney, FL
cor, Calumet and Bovey.
MeSsrs. Richards, Jones, Starkman.
Veranth, Sundholm and Anderson Of the
Ely Board of Education and Superin-
tendent Englund attended the gather
ing from this city.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-04-08
emergency landing.

emergency landing.
F. Longeway of Minneapolis, fedora
aeronautical inspector, who investigated
the wreck Tuesday attributed the &C.
cident to miserable weather con.
ditions and lack of landing space
He said, There is nothing to report
except that the pilot flew into miserable
weather and was unable to find 6
landing field. The plane evidently wa.
all right, while the pilot was capable.
Mr. Longeway was here last weel
and investigated the crash on the
Chandler hill week ago Sunday in
which Pilot Fuller and Herb Kurviner
were injured but not enough to induce
them to abandon the trip to Detroit
In speaking of the wreck he investi-
gated at that time he said:
Fuller was very good pilot and
had been flying at least four years
The crash last Sunday was nothing
against his record. 1t apparently was
caused by snow gathering in the tail
assembly, making the ship tail heavy
dllO lllIUWl1lS IL I'll UdldllCC.
The remains of Kurvinen and the
Somero brothers arrived in the city
Wednesday noon on the train. They
were accompanied by Alderman Harry
Homer from Duluth and were met at
the depot by the members of the Ely
Fire department, the American Legion
and Moose in body and members of
other organizations with which the de-
ceased were affiliated. The remains
were taken to the Laing Mortuary.
They were conveyed on the Ely fire
truck accompanied by the organizations
above mentioned. The remains of
Fuller were shipped to his old home
in diego, New York, where his father
published the Rural Times.
Herbert E: Kurvinen was born in
this city SO years ago. He attended
school and graduated from the High
School. Being of mechanical mind
he at once took up automobile work
after graduation and has been engaged
in the garage business since. He was
a World War veteran with two years
of oversee service. Upon returning to
this city he again embarked IN the
automobile business and at the time of
his death was proprietor of the Central
Garage and recognized as one of the
best auto mechanics in the northwest
Five years ago in company with T. j.
Somero he bought an airplane. This
was a Curtis Robin" Two years later
the Stinson-Detroit was added and the
Scenic Anyways company was organized
and incorporated. The Robin" is a
three place plane while the Stinson
was a four place ship. Mr. Kurvinen
was a qualified pilot and he and Mr.
Fuller piloted the planes on trips to
nearby lakes for fishing parties and
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-04-08
F0UR PROMINENT ELY men MEET Death

stories, good canoeman and good
cook. During the months he was not
engaged in the guiding vocation he
kept busy building log cabins for the
outing companies and private interests
on lake shore properties. With his
brother. the Somero boys had the dis
tinction of building some OF the best
cabins in this section. Toivo furnished
the timber and Bill" superintendent
the construction.
On several occasions, Bill" Somero
has been one of those chosen to arrange
and attend the Chicago Outdoor Show
and also the Minnesota State Fair. He
had a host of friends among the
tourists who will miss his cheerful dis
position and untiring efforts for their
local Moose.
The Somero brothers are survived
by their parents, MIR. and Mrs. Mike
Somero, two brothers and two sisters.
The brothers are George, assistant
cashier at the First National Bank and
Waino of Chicago. an engineer with
one OF the prominent electrical firms.
The sisters are Mrs. Nels Wangenstein
OF Bovey and Vienna of this city.
Inc funeral OF the Somero boys took
place yesterday afternoon from the
presbyterian cnurcn, Rev. H. r. Browne
OF TINS city ana hev. Carl 1ammlnen
oI duluth ottlciatlng. Inc funeral was
one OF the largest ever seen in this
numerous and beautiful In respect
for the deceased, the business places Oh
the city were closed during the hours
OF the funeral
Theron (Dutch) Fuller has been a
resident Of this city for the past year.
ne came here from Hibbing where he
mad been employed as instructor for
the Minnesota Flying Service in that
CITY. ne took charge as chief pilot
Tor the Scenic Anyways on his arrival.
years and was known as one of the
safest flyers in the country The Hib-
bing Tribune in commenting on his
untlmely and tragic death said:
Dutch" as he was known to aviation
enthusiasts over the entire range, ac-
complished much towards developing
air-m indedness in Hibbing during the
time he was employed as flying in
Structor at what since has become the
municipal aviation field. Many of his
students and large following of
trends will mourn his passing"
He was Is years of age and native
of diego, New York where his parents
reside. He. spent several months at
his home last summer on a visit His
remains were shipped from Duluth to
the home of his parents in New York.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-04-08
RANGE SCHOOL
BOARDS MEET
Arrive at Decision That Drastic
Action Must be Taken to
Balance Budget.

That drastic action must be taken
in order to effect economy in balancing
the 1928 budgets of iron range school
districts, very likely necessitating re-
auctions in the salaries of school
teachers, was specially emphasized at
the semi annual meeting of the Range
Boards of Education held in the board
room of the Virginia high school build
ing Friday. DR.. F. w. Bullen, member
of the Hibbing board and president OF
the range board, stated that cuts in
salaries of Hibbing teachers may be
necessary in balancing the 1928 bud
gets It was decided that Junior COL
lege tuition fees should continue to be
determined by the individual boards
instead of adopting the proposed plan
for uniformity of fees.
Arthur Lampe, ST. Louis county
superintendent of schools, sounded the
keynote of the discussion involving
economy in balancing the budgets with
statement expressing his belief that
the cutting Of rural school teachers
wages should be the last step toward
reducing expenses. Mr.. Lampe strong
ly urged the careful consideration when
balancing the budgets, not outlawing
salary reduction but urging that all
other expenditures be decreased to the
minimum first. He emphasized the i'm
portance of keeping the best instruc-
tors possible
Arguments pro and con followed the
speech made by the county superin-
tendent. Ben S. Richards of this city,
stated that the various boards would
meet with little friction in reducing
salaries of teachers and added that
instructors viii prove their loyalty to
the educational institutions by willingly
accepting salary reductions during this
period of depression"
Representatives of II of the Is dis
trictS stated that salary reductions
would very likely be necessary in order
to balance the budget for the coming
term. The Eveleth and Virginia dis
tricts were undecided while the Buhl
district was the only one to express be-
aCi tAidt odldly ICQUCtlOllS WOulQ IlOL De
necessary.
A j. Jedlika, superintendent of the
Proctor schools, informed the group
that the Proctor, Cloquet and Two
Harbors districts had decided on salary
reductions. These three districts are
not members of the range board, the
Proctor representatives being invited
guests.
DR.. F. w. Bullen, president of the
range board, opened the morning ses-
sion. DR.. P. w. Bail, intermediate and
upper grade supervisor of the Hibbing
schools, spoke on the great changes eff
fected in education in late years.
The schools" Dr. Bail said, have
come to the front in this age to en-
courage and take care of a large
number of boys and girls who are
unable to get work
He cited the increase in number of
students and the addition of new
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-04-08

The governor of Michigan
has issued a warning to out
siders to keep away from Mich
igan if you havn't a job"
This same warning applies to
other states and cities. Stay
where you are and keep away
from somewhere else. Similar
warnings have been issued by
Michigan cities and especially
the ones in which the auto
mobile industry dominates. AS
new openings occur in the auto
factories, the positions are i'm
mediately passed out to former
employees who have had their
names on the employment rolls.
When this list is exhausted
positions will be given to local
residents who are taxpayers.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-04-08
Route Marked Out
For History Tour.

The itinerary of the eleventh annual
summer convention and tour OF the
Minnesota Historical society, TO be held
from July IA to 16, viii include stops
at Alexandria, Fergus Falls, Moorhead
and Lake Itasca. The sessions VIII
conclude with a celebration Of the
centennial anniversary of Schoolcraft's
discovery of the source Of the Aissis-
sippi. This announcement Is made by
Willoughby NJ. Babcock, curator Of the
museum of the state society and secre-
tary of the committee on arrangements.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-04-08

also did much work for the U. S.
Forest Service on fire patrol.
Shortly following his return from
service, Mr.. Kurvinen was united in
marriage to Miss Florence Miller who
| survives him. Mrs. Kurvinen is also an
ex-army nurse with service at the front
during the World War and is a men,
Der of the American. Legion Post of
this city and has held the title of Vice
Commander of the local post.
Surviving, besides Mrs Kurvinen, are
his father, Henry Kurvinen, and one
brother, Irving, and four sisters. The
sisters are Mrs. Clyde Thomas of
Ogden, Utah; Florence of New York
City; Corrine of Chicago, and Mrs.
Theodore Thompson of this city. He
was member of the Elks, American
Legion, Commercial Club. Odd Fellows.
Moose, Knights of Pythias, Ely Fire
Department and the Ely Rotary Club.
The funeral of H E. Kurvinen viii
take place tomorrow morning at 10
o'clock from the Presbyterian church
Rev. H. r. Browne officiating. Relatives
from distant points are expected to
arrive this evening to attend the
funeral Business places will close
between the hours of 1000 and 1900
tomorrow
Tolvo j. Somero was 81 years and
months of age. He was born in this
city and is the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Mike Somero Of the Ely Finnish Stock
Company of which company deceased
was the president. Toby" as he was
Familiarity known is also a graduate of
the Ely schools and since his graduation
has been prominently Unidentified with
the timber and fur industry of this
section. He was the junior member of
the Scenic Anyways company besides
being heavily interested in lake shore
properties on BURNSIDE. Recognized as
good business man his passing leaves
void In industrial affairs of the city.
OF late years, Mr. Somero has been
holding the position as fur buyer for
the Master Purifiers of Duluth and was
recognized as one of the best BUYERS
IN the northwest. Two .years ago he
QUILT himself one of the finest log
cabins on Burnside lake where he
spent his leisure time and as a hobby
raised large flock of turkeys yearly.
He was prominent in civic affairs. a
regular member of the Ely Commercial
Club, the local order of Moose of which
ne was dictator, an Elk and an ex-
member OF the Odd Fellows and Re-
bekafs
Matt Wilburn Somero was % years
ana z months of age. Since his
graduation from the Ely schools he has
been engaged as guide for tourists
ana was recognized as one of the best
Id the business, with fund of fireside
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-04-08

One thousand eight hundred
and four people were regis
tered at the garage of the Ely
Motor Company on Wednes-
day when the new Ford was
displayed. 1t is estimated that
half as many again failed to
register. This does not indi-
cate anything only that people
are interested in new cars,
However, there is little doubt
but what many orders will be
booked this year, all indica-
lions pointing that way.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-04-08

The LIE Sueur Herald has the
following to say of Congress-
man Pittenger of this district
go to the House Office building
any day and ask the first man
you meet if he knows Bill Pit
tenger, congressman from Du-
luth, and he will say: sure !
know Bill, can't help but know
him, he is easy to find, all you
have to do is to stand still, and
Bill will soon go by, with that
little trot, a gait that always
gets him somewhere He is
one of the busiest men in con-
gress and during all the years
he has been there we have been
unable to find a single instance
where he has voted other than
for the best interests of his dis
trict and state. No wonder
Bill received between thirty
and forty thousand majority
in the last election. We are
looking to see him get all the
votes in the Eighth district this
coming election.
Evening star., 1932-10-16

happened in the Pauxent Steeplechase Laurel The
grandsand had closeup Of this spill when Sprngdae Rose
cropper the eighth fence Neither horse rider
injured 9 Wide World Photos
Evening star., 1932-10-16

Now it's the leopard pajamas.
A Berlin model wears this
Winter lounging creation Of
the new leopard material with
orange-colored blouse.
9 Wide World Photos.
Evening star., 1932-10-16

New York's new
mayor steps out a bit.
Mayor Mckee faces the
camera. in this merry
party at a Broadway
movie premier.
Q Associated Press Photo.
Evening star., 1932-10-16

Emile Beauvais of this city.
who recently was reelected
president of the National Hair
dressers and Cosmetologists'
Association of America.
@ Underwood.
Evening star., 1932-11-13
Community Centers

Outstanding events this week offer
recreation in athletics, dramatics, music,
club of many kinds and social gather
ings. The department invites the public
to visit the centers.
At Central Center, Thirteenth and
Clifton streets, this week will be the
Italian War Veterans patriotic meet
ing today at 2 o'clock, and the re-
hearsal of the Lisa Gardiner Dancers,
Tuesday evening, in preparation for the
Autumn recital to take place Novem-
ber 26, with outstanding dance and
drama artists from New York and Balti-
more as guest players.
At Columbia Heights Center, located
for the Winter in Powell School, the
citizens forum of Columbia Heights will
take place Tuesday at o'clock and
Thursday evening Ye Olde Tyne Dance
Club invites men and women to take
part in its program of old-fashioned
dances.
Chevy Chase Center announces the
organization Of an adult class in GYM
nasium and tap work for Thursday aft
ernoons at Z. v. Brown School, with
special work for reducing and systematic
muscle control. A class in social dane
ing for adults Is being organized for
the first and third Saturday evenings
OF the month at Ben Murch School
beginning November 10. All persons
interested are asked to register at once
with Mrs. F. K. Espenschied, community
secretary. The young peoples class
Friday evenings, directed by Michael
Logan, is specializing in the new steps
also. A neighborhood dance Is held
Evening star., 1932-11-13

Friday evening and November 10, all
former pupils and their friends are In
vited. Mrs. Orville Peters, Mrs. Straus-
baugh, Mrs. George Kane and Mrs.
Arthur Hunmel viii act as hostesses.
East washington Center offers q
varied Saturday night program in East
ern High School, beginning with a chill
dren's dance group at Z O'Clock, a pro-
gram of sound pictures and music at
8 o'clock and the week end dance from
$50 to II o'clock. The Troupers of
East Washington Community Center
meet Tuesday and Wednesday In prepa-
ration for the presentation OF their pro-
gram and dance November IS. Begin
ming this week Stuart Junior High
School win be open on Friday evenings
for athletic games.
Langley Center, First and T streets
northeast, offers public speaking and
parliamentary law groups Friday eve-
ming. also a checker club for adults
and tap dancing for adults and youths,
Saturday evening, ball room instruction,
boys athletic and game group, con-
tract bridge instruction and the week
end community dance.
Roosevelt Center on Tuesday evening
will present plays under the direction
Of Ruth Harsha Mckenzie. with q
musical program by groups working in
this center at Thirteenth and Webster
streets. The public is invited.
Southeast Center offers q public
speaking group, directed by Hazel Clark
Taylor, on Wednesday evening at Hine
Junior High School. at o'clock, also
tap dancing and physical exercise
group for women, which is open for new
members. Friday night new members
are also desired for the senior girls
rhythm and dance groups at Hine
School. At Buchanan School a social
with dancing, dramatic instruction and
other features is offered Thursday, and