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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-02-25
Old Stores
Revanped;
Modernized
Mary Ann Shop, Weiner Shoe.
Co., Boston Block, Very
Attractive
SIG'S CLOTHES SHOP
In Nathe Building, Up to the
Minute-Formal Openings
Friday, March A

After several weeks repairing, re-
decorating and remodling Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Rogers, proprietors of
the Mary Ann Shop have rehabili-
tated the Boston Block, recently va
Gated by Bishop Co., into one Of
the most spacious and attractive
stores in Central Minnesota.
The solid background for the dis
play windows have been replaced
with French windows which give
the interior a lightness and
pleasing effect never before en-
joyed. The walls have been finished
in a light tan with the ceiling of
light cream tint.
The entire north side of the
building has been given over to
the ladies ready to wear depart
ment, displayed in attractive cabi-
nets. When the stock is complete
the Mary Ann Shop, essentially a
ladies' store will have one of the
most complete stocks of depend
able and up to the minute ready to
wear to be found in Central Mime
sofa.
Large congoleum rugs give this
section very inviting appearance.
The rear end of the building, in
front of the dressing rooms, is
given over to the millinery depart
ment.
On the south side of the room at
the rear where the Bishop Co.,
carried the shoe stock will be
found the piece goods department.
Many of the women of the COM
munity have long deplored the fact
that they could not purchase piece
goods of the higher qualities in
this city. Mrs. Rogers who was an
expert in the dry goods sales, has
picked the piece goods stock with
extreme care confident that her
experience makes her competent to
satisfy the needs and desire of the
women shoppers of the community.
Besides Mrs. Rogers the selling
personnel of the Mary Ann Shop
are Miss Amanda Hansen, Miss
lone Noble, Miss Vivian Coons, and
Mrs. Minnie Harrison. Miss Agnes
Kane, Of Minneapolis, is cashier
and bookkeeper.
The Wiener Shoe Company,
supervised by Sim Weiner, local
young man who has returned from
Redfield. S. D., occupies the front
Of the building on the north side.
Sim has arranged most inviting
section of the store. Rattan, over
stuffed chairs, gives the customer
an opportunity to relax in comfort
while being served. Only women's
and children's footwear will be
carried. Mr.. Wiener has put in a
complete stock Of the very latest
In Brown Built. women's and
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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-02-25
Mrs. S. Bieringer
Buried Fri. Morn
Aged Lady Passed Away Wednes-
day Morning, Feb. 18th, After
Lengthy Illness

The last sad rites over the re-
mains of Mrs. Stanislaus Bieringer
were held Friday morning, Febru-
airy 10th, at nine o'clock, with a
requiem mass at st. Paul's Cathol-
ic Church, the Rev. FIR. ART offic-
iating. Interment was made in St.
PauPs cemetery. The following
friends were the active pallbearers:
Albert Bromenschenkel, Paul Win
ter, William Schloegl, Joseph Ses-
tie, Ben Lindeman and Leo Schloegl.
The honorary pail bearers were as
follows: Mrs. Ben Lindeman, Mrs.
Leo Schloegl, Mrs. Albert Bromen-
schenkel, Mrs. Frank Minette, Mrs.
Joseph Beste and Mrs. Clemens
Meyer. Mrs. Louis Tillman, was
cross bearer.
Mrs. Bieringer, nee Caroline Boil
lech, who resided southwest of
Sank Centre, passed away Wednes-
day morning, February IL, follow
ing an illness Of several months
duration She was born in Tyrol,
Germany, November 4, 1874, and
was 81 years old at the time OF her
demise.
She was united in marriage to
Stanislaus Bieringer in Tyrol, Ger
many, in 1870. and with her hus-
band came to America in 1882. They
located on a farm six miles south
of Sank Centre where they lived
for eight years, after which they
moved to the place southwest OF
town, where she passed away.
Mr.. Bieringer passed on six years
ago on Ocotber 9Th, and the deceas-
ed made her home with her only
surviving son, Anton Bieringer, and
family, since that time. She was
the mother of three other children,
but these had passed away in in
fancy.
Mrs. Bieringer was splendid
Christian woman, having been a
member of st. PauPs Church for
many years. She was also a MEM
Der of the Christian Mothers So
ciety and had many friends who
will greatly miss her, The large
host of friends in attendance at
the funeral attest the esteem in
which she was held.
The out-of-town relatives who
attended the funeral service were:
Math. Merten. John Earhlin and
Leonard Earhlin, all Of st. Cloud.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-02-25
Special Meet of
Tax Association
Unit Organized In Grove Township
Tuesday, February 2S-Of-
ficers Elected

A special meeting of the Stearns
County Tax Association will be
held at Albany in the village hall
Wednesday morning, March End, at
9 o'clock. This session will be for
the delegates from all township
units. In the afternoon at one
o'clock the meeting will be opened
to all the county taxpayers, and
everyone is welcome to attend.
On Tuesday evening a taxpayers
meeting was held in Grove town.
ship and unit was organized, with
a budget Of 5000. Henry Sand and
Herman Schaffer were elected as
delegates. Victor Woeste and Jos.
Leutmer, were chosen as alternates
and Math. Thielen was selected as
secretary. Chas. Miller. president
of the county association, and John
Free, of Melrose, were present and
explained the purpose Of the organ
ization.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-02-25
Gopher Prairie f.,
HClub Met Tues.
Business Was Followed by Fine
PrOgram-State Director to
Meet With Women

The Gopher Prairie Al Club
held it's first meeting of the year
in the Community Club rooms
Tuesday evening, and most plea
SAINT time was enjoyed. The club
now numbers forty-five boys and
girls in its membership role and
great things are predicted for the
coming year.
The meeting was called to order
by the president. The opening num-
Der on the program was America"
sung by all present. Minutes Of
the last meeting were read by the
secretary.
The club members all sang cyan
kee Doodle"
The treasury gave his report.
A recitation, 1.-THE Country
Agent" was given by Evangeline
Otte.
Mr.. Vandesteeg gave a very in
teresting talk about Leaders" Five
boys gave a short but interesting
play: 1.-THE Life Of George Wash
ington." Those participating were
NlCCOr WlutSTs 1dTl 1dIuI duts
James Scott, Larry Hetzel and Jr.
Vandesteeg. Mr.. Schoenhoff gave a
very interesting talk about the
Fair, also about the All Club camp.
Mrs. Botz and Mr.. Otto also
spoke on booths at the State Fair.
The Gopher Prairie Club has been
asked to put up the booth at the
State Fair to represent Stearns
County.
Lunch and entertainment COM
mittees were appointed for the next
meeting. A talk, George as a
Farmer was given by Ruby
Guishart.
The meeting adjourned with the
All Club pledge. Games were play
ed until refreshments were served.
Saturday, March 5, at 2 p. M. at
tn Community Club rooms the girls
and their mothers are requested
to attend meeting at which Miss
Amy VESSEL, assistant State Di-
rector, will meet with them to out
line their projects and answer all
questions.-C Club reporter.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-02-25
Parochial School
In Historic Program
Members Of All Classes Present
Songs and Drills Portraying
Life of Washington

The pupils of st. Paul's Parochial
School presented a George Wash
ington program in the church par
lors Sunday afternoon at 3:15
Members of all classes, comprising
about $50 students, almost the en-
tire school, took part in the pre-
sentation and each and every num-
Der was excellently given. It might
be interesting to note that with the
exception of drills and minuets,
no rehearsals were held during the
week of preparation. The church
parlors were packed to capacity.
The following was the program:
A short summary of the Life Of
Washington" by Seventh Grade.
1. Hatchet Song.
2. Washington's Army.
8. Washington's Birthday Gift.
4. Whose Picture is this?
LIST and End grades.
1. We come a Singing.
2. Breaking a Colt.
8. How Fred Earned a Flag.
4. Exercise for Washington's
Birthday.
-3rd and 4th Grades.
1. A Minuet.
2. The First Flag.
8. Washington as Boy Playing
Soldier.
18th and 9Th Grades.
How Washington was Entertain
ed in His Kitchen"
Our National Hymn, "The Star
Spangled Banner"
7th and 9Th Grades.
At the conclusion of the program
the children requested that the
Rev. FIR. ART speak to them about
Washington. He gave an eloquent
address on Washington, the Truth
full Statesman"
School was dismissed on Monday
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-02-25
Library Board
Adopts New Rule
Patrons Desiring Certain Books
VIII Be Accommodated, Elimi-
mating Much Confusion

The public's attention is directed
to a new rule passed by the Board
of Bryant Library Association:
"a patron desiring book which
is ''out" leaves his name and adj
dress with tht Librarian who, as
soon as the requested book comes
into the library, win mail to the
person requesting it postal card
(the cost Of which the patron will
pay), stating that the book will be
held for him for "a hours. If the
person does not call for the book
within that time, it will be placed
in general circulation again.
There has in the past, been so
much trouble in procuring books
that are out at the time the patron
calls for them, that the Board be-
lieves this new system will do
away with much of the present
confusion"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-02-25
Young
Lady Won
Dist. Honors
Miss Prudence Arndt, First In
Dramatic Declamatory
Section At Alex
SEVERAL COMPETITORS
Will Seek Additional Laurels
At Fergus Falls Tuesday, y
March First

After taking first place in the
dramatic division of the sub-dis-
trict declamatory contest held in
this city last week Thursday even
ing, Miss Prudence Arndt went to
Alexandria to participate in the
district contest. She was again
awarded first place in that division
with her selection, 1.-THE White
Hands of Telham." Miss Arndt is
the eldest daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. P. Arndt, of this city, and
is Junior in the local Public
school.
The district contest was held in
the Alexandria school Tuesday eve
ming, February 23rd, and men,
bers of the Battle Lake, Bertha,
Eagle Bend, Glenwood, Grey Eagle,
Mefrose, Osakis and Sank Centre
schools competed. Miss Arndt was
placed first by two. of the judges
and third by one judge which gave
her five points, but owing to the
fact that she took one minute over
the period allotted to deliver her
selection another point was added,
making total of six. John Peter
son, of Alexandria, won first in the
Oratorical division, and Harris
Greene, of Battle Lake, was first
with his humorous selection.
The winners in the Oratorical
section and their selections were as
follows: John Peterson, Alexand-
ria, first; selection, Indian Medi-
cine" Fay Lang, Eagle Bend, Sec
ond: selection, First"
Winners and selections of Dram
attic divisions: Prudence Arndt,
first; selection, 1.-THE White Hands
of Telham." Dorothy Perkins,
Alexandria, second; selection, 1.-THE
Laughter of Leen."
The first and second winners
and their selections in the Humor-
GUS division were: Harris Greene,
Battle Lake, first; selection,
"Henry's First Long Pants"
Glenna Domian, Bertha, second;
selection, life on the Ocean
Wave"
The judges Of the contest were:
Miss Dora Perry, Miss Helen Bot.
tum and Richard M. Smith, all of
the st. Cloud Teachers College.
The three winners will enter the
Regional contest which will be
held at Fergus Falls next Tuesday
evening. Miss Arndt is to be con-
graduated upon her splendid
showing thus far and she has the
best wishes of all her many friends
for victory at the Regional contest.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-02-25
Have
Good Season
of Basketball
Defeat Osakis in Uphill Fight
On Formers Floor Fri
r. day Evening
SUBDISTRICT THURSDAY
Upsala to Be Sank Centres
Opponent Friday Evening
At Eight O'Clock

The Sank Centre High School
basketball quint closed their regu.
lar season Friday evening when
they met the Osakis team on the
latter's floor.
On the whole the locals had a
very successful season. They lost
a game at Glenwood early in the
season they should have won. Later
Glenwood won a clean cut victory
on the Sank Centre floor.
Alexandria came down couple
of weeks ago with a team exceed
ingly "hot." The result was that
the normally better team was de-
feated. Alexis margin of victory be-
ing few points.
Probably the hardest fought SER
les of the season was the two con-
tests with Long Prairie. Sank Cen
tire won both games by a single
point in each contest.
For many years prior to this sea-
son Melrose had been using Sank
Centre as a means Of fattening their
percentage scdres. This year the
Main Streeters" won both Melrose
games handily.
Sank Centre entered Friday eve
ning's contest confident they " ere
the better team. They realized they
would be handicapped by the small
er gym and low ceilings.
The Osakis quint started with a
rush and in the first few minutes
of play garnered five field goals and
one free throw for a total of II
points. Osakis also committed six
personal fouls. The best Sank
Centre could do was two baskets,
score three points from the free
throw foul, miss three and commit
two personal fouls, for a 7-point
total.
In the second half Sank Centre
ran Osakis dizzy by scoring six
field goals ande on free throw for
a total Of IS points. Four free
throws were missed in the second
half and four personal fouls were
committed.
The best Osakis could do in the
final half was two field baskets and
two free throws for toal of six
points. They missed three free
throws and committed five personal
fouls.
The final score was Sank Centre
20, Osakis IL.
Pat Dubois continued his increas-
ingly satisfactory work at center.
He was high man for the locals
scoring three field baskets, con-
Meeting for his one free throw OPP
portunity and committing one per-
sonal foul, for a total Of seven
points. Hamilton and Kinsella
each scored four points, Sieben
three and Iwinsh two.
In the sub-district games which
open on the Sank Centre floor this
Thursday evening Osakis meeting
Bertha. Sank Centre has drawn the
Upsala quint for Friday evening
at 900 o'clock. Because these
lads come from a small ham
let one must not get the notion
they will be a "set-up." They have
consistently defeated teams from
larger and more pretentious schools
with regularity during the season.
This game will be played at 800
o'clock.
The following is the tabulated
score Of the Osakis- Sank Centre
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-02-25
FAVORABLE SPRING BRINGS NEW
HOPPER MENACE, SAYS EXPERT

Editor Herald
Sank Centre, Minnesota.
Dear Sir:
Because of the spent most of my time
sion entomologist has asked to send
ton Both Mr. Parten and myself working under the
direction of Professor G. Rugges state entomoogis
at University farm In of searns county
September it estimated that approximately 10000
would be protected this coming spring In other words
the federal appropriation through planning
of your county OF the real heavy
infestaons in Marshall and Kttson Many
square foot The situation extremely
nature can expect of the serious sit
No Damage, As Yet, to Eggs
In of the experimental have been CARRYING
Ruggles eggs which have been taken
from the ground in the last two weeks have matched
condition to date damaged eggs Only cold wet
spring will check the anticipated outbreak
From what we know far in the federal appro-
pration request for appropriation s5oOO
WE are asking for goes through it win be abso
for the distribution of the poison which will sup
aid counties which organized that they
handle the material efficiently and economically Where
agent Thorough and efficient applications of the poison bran
bait will absolutely clear up an nfestation the farmers
organized that they
at the early in the the gasshoppers
controlled. This that every
tested communities must be prepared to apply the poison
One farmer here and there will do little good They must
which should be stressed at the time The
concerning the of the bran included
Should Prepare for Troubulous Summer
The county commissioners for county should i'm
medately investigate the of the grasshopper
county wherever they find that
there incpien outbreaks last preparations
considerable trouble this coming
many of the counties where only small outbreaks
this they find that they will be hazard
position this Due to the fact that had
long, grasshoppers laid average
eight egg they ordinarily about three
egg containing about 80 to so This situation
has occurred in many of the counties for the last two
the for the great gasshopper
population in Minnesota.
Very truly yours, fsSs
T. L. AAMODT, Chief Deputy.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-02-25
E. A. Richards
Laid At Rest
Today 2:30
Well Known Citizen Expires
Suddenly in the Presence
of 200 Monday Night
LIVED IN CITY so YEARS
Masons Were Celebrating
WaShington's Birthday
Anniversary

The celebration of the 200th an
niversary of the birth of George
Washington by Star in the West
Lodge A. F. & A. M, at the Ma
some Temple in this city came to
a tragic and dramatic end Monday
evening at 1920 when Eugene AL
fred Richards, one of the outstand-
ing Masons of Central Minnesota
and highly respected resident of
Sank Centre and community for
over 60 years, suddenly passed
away in the presence of a dazed
and stunned gathering of 200 peo-
pie.
The dancing party was in full
progress. Gene had enjoyed sew
eral Of the dances. A number of
the older ones present were asking
for a quadrille and Mr.. Richards
consented to call the changes. Five
sets were on the floor. After some
expls nations by Mr.. Richards the
first change was completed. The
second started. Mr.. Richards got
down off his chair on the rostrum,
explained the changes. He resum-
ed his position, the music started
and he gave the call: 1.-THE first
couple will promenade around the
outside of the set" and slumped to
the floor. Physicians present were
summoned and they did everything
in their power to revive their strick-
en- brother. There were faint signs
of life on one or two occasions, out
he never regained consciousness
and passed away at 10:45.
Mr.. Richards was born az Castle
Rock, Mimi, June II, 1868. the eld-
est son Of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Richards. His parents moved to
this community when he was a
small lad, and except for a Jew
years spent in a clothing store at
Ada, Gene has since resided in this
city.
As a young man he was for years
employed as clerk in the clothing
and shoe store of Jacoby Bros,
located where the Penney Store
now is. Thirty-two years ago he
formed a partnership with the late
Hans Hansen and opened The
Model Shoe Store in the building
now occupied by Hansen Bros,
Clothing and Shoe Store. Mr.. Rich
ards retired from the business 1--WE
years later. For a number of
years he was the travelling repre-
sentative in this section for the
Lyle Culvert Company. OF late
years he devoted his time and en-
ergy looking after his lake resort
business on Little Birch Lake and
his farming interests.
Mr.. Richards became a member
of the Sank Centre Fire Depart
ment in 1890 and retained an ac-
tive membership at the time of his
death. He was made an Honorary
Life Member of the State Associa-
ton in 1910. He served the de-
partment as chief for one year
about 1916, refusing reelection.
Mr.. Richards was elected as
member of the Sank Centre City
Council from the Second Ward in
April, 1904. He was reelected
without opposition in 1906 and SOP,
declining reelection in 1910. He
served his city with ability and
fidelity.
July IA, 1897, he was united in
marriage at the family home, cor
ner Fifth and Pine streets to Mary
Wolford. This union has been UNI
usually happy, His grief-stricken
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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-02-25
Dads and Sons
Enjoy Banquet
Splendid Program Follows Delic-
ious Dinner at M. e. Church
Wednesday Night

About 100 dads and lads attended
the Father and Son banquet which
was held in the parlors of the
Methodist Church Wednesday
night. The festivities opened with
the serving of splendid eats by
the ladies of the church.
The program and decorations
were formed around Washington. in
honor of the bi-centennial celebra-
ton of his birth. Rev. ]. d. But
Ter ably officiated as POSTMASTER.
All the fellows know that anything
that Joe attempts will be put over
with pep and vim, and according to
reports he showed wonderful abil-
ity at the banquet table.
AS the first number on the pro-
gram Ed Northrup gave several
fiddle solos, and each Of these were
greatly enjoyed. DR.. r. H. Sweet
man gave a toast representing the
Dads, his subject being constructed
around the boy life of Washington.
Newell Barnard followed with a
saxophone solo. In answer to DR..
Sweetman's toast, Arthur Peterson,
representing the sons, gave a splen-
did talk. Joe DeBeer sang a hum
orous solo and DR.. p. w. Hanson
played a splendid baritone selec-
ton.
Supt. w. A. Kohl gave an inter-
esting and instructive talk on the
"Church, Home and School," as the
three great training places Of
youth. Rev. ]. d. Butler responded
and dismissed the gathering with
the benediction.
This event has been an annual
AFFAIR at the Methodist church and
Is one Of the bright spots in he
social life Of that congregation and
its friends. AS usual all enjoyed
q splendid evening and another
Father and Son banquet went down
ia history as a complete success.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-02-25

Henry Mittern, Of Chicago was
sentenced to go to bed at 8
o'clock for six months when ar
raigned for disorderly conduct.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-02-25

A new tooth is growing in the
upper jaw of Mrs. Catherine Dim
DON, aged 90, Of Galway, Ireland.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-02-25

! An aerial photograph of the new
officers quarters at the army air
corps base at Mitchell Field, L. L,
25 Of which have been completed.
This is one Of the many units Of
the gigantic building program now
being carried on at the field.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-02-25

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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-08-17
PARENTS Teachers
Arrange Convention

Fargo, Aug. 17.-PeThe conven-
ton Of the North Dakota congress Of
parents and teachers at the Minot.
N. D., state teachers college Sept. AZ,
%, and "a will be q school Of instruc-
ton, with the session theme "For
Every Child"
Mrs. A. G. Watkins Of washington,
D. c., executive secretary Of the Ma
tional Association, will be the princi-
pal speaker. George A. Mcfarland,
president of the Minot college, will be
the speaker for the convention dinner
Sept. %. Conference breakfasts Sept.
% and "a are new features.
Convention plans were completed
by the state executive committee
headed by Miss M. Beatrice tombstone
of Grand Forks, state president. 9th
ers attending Tuesday were A. H.
Yoder Of Grand Forks, Mrs. Helen
Thompson Of Darlington, Miss Bertha
Palmer Of Bismarck, state superin-
tendent Of public instruction, and
Mrs. w. F. Baillie and Oscar Kjorlie
Of Fargo.
The monthly bulletin, heretofore