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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-05-26
M. Proell Buried
Wednesday Morn
Deceased Resided in Sank Centre
62 Years-Widow and IL Chill
dren Left Behind

Michael Proell, a resident of Sank
Centre for 81 years, passed away at
the family home on Oak street May
%, 1882, following an illness of
several months.
The deceased was born in Ger
many in 1850. At the time of his
death he was 80 years, three months
and % days old. He came to Amer
lea and Sank Centre when he was
about 20 years of age.
June II, 1876, Mr.. Proell was
united in marriage at Richmond,
Stearns county, to Miss Anna
Korte. Twelve children were born
to this union, IL of whom are liv-
ing. They are: William Proell,
John Proell, Ben Proell, Mrs. Henry
Ahrens, all Of Sank Centre; Mike
Proell, Waite Park, Mimi; George
Proell, Mrs. John Hoffman, Sank
Centre; Mrs. Joseph Jackson, Sank
Centre; Mrs. Anton Wiel, Austin,
Mimi, and Edward Proell, Sank
Centre. Besides the above children
and the aged wife, there are So
grandchildren and two great grand
children, the immediate relatives
surviving.
All of the children were in at
tendance at the funeral which was
held from st. Paul's Catholic
church Wednesday morning at 800
O'Clock, conducted by the pastor,
Rev. Anthony Artz. Out Of town
relatives and friends attending tine
funeral were: Mr.. and Mrs. Herman
Korte, Mr.. and Mrs. Mike Korte.
VIM. Korte, George Streitz, all of
st. Cloud; Mrs. Anna Streitz, Mrs.
Arthur Cole, Long Prairie; Mr.. and
Mrs. Anthorn Schurg, Cold Spring.
The remains were laid to rest in
st. Paul's cemetery. The pallbearers
were: Joseph Sauer, Henry Pauley,
William Grams, William Hens, Will
liam Schley, Joseph Thielen. Jacob
Botz was the crossbearer.
The deceased during his long res
idence in this city proved to be a
quiet unassuming citizen.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-05-26
$4,000 Voted For Limited
Gasshobber Eradication

81, 450 900 federal appropriation for
use in states where the menace is
greatest. In making his proposal,
Mr.. Christianson declared that de-
lays in then federal appropriate
will render that aid useless.
In his report, Mr.. Ruggles said
approximately 20 counties in north
western Minnesota face the most
serious danger from the grass hop
pers. In these counties, he said,
the number of eggs, which in most
cases will hatch from 80 to 100 per
cent, varies from so to 5000 per
square foot.
Kittson and Marshall counties
are endangered most, he said. 9th
er counties listed by Mr.. Ruggles as
being in need of immediate aid are
in the order of the seriousness OF
their position, Polk, Norman, Clay
Pennington, Roseau, Becker, Will
kin, Otter Tail and Stearns.
A number of counties in the
southwestern part of the state that
did not report any grasshopper
damage last fall, this spring also
have reported great number OF
eggs, Mr.. Ruggles said.
Only two things may be relied on
to halt the menace, he said. One
is weeks rain and the other is
poisoned bran mash. In counties
where the menaee is most serious,
he said, county commissioners,
Continued on Page Four)
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-05-26

Day Program
Is Complete
Business Places of City Re.
quested to Close for Day
in Honor of Occasion
PROGRAM IN THE PARK
Exercises Will Be Held in
Oakland Cemtery-Rev.
Butler Speaker

The Memorial Day observance
program to be held in Sank Gen.
tire Monday, May 80, sponsored by
Robert Swift Post American Lee
gion, in conference with the thinning
line of Civil War Veterans, should
have the whole hearted support of
every citizen Of the community.
Elsewhere in this issue of the
Herald is a proclamation by Mayor
w. e. DeLaurier asking the bust
ness houses of this city to close all
day Decoration day and urging the
business men to take part in the
proper observance Of the day.
1t has been the usual custom to
hold the exercises in Greenwood
cemetery one year and Oakland the
next at times when member of the
G. A. r. has not passed away since
the previous Decoration Day. In
1881 the exercises were held at
Greenwood at the grave of the late
James Jenkins. This year the ex-
ercises will be held at Oakland.
If weather conditions are favor
able the program will be held in the
City Park; if the weather is bad
the Junior High School Auditorium
will be used. If they are held at
the former place the parade will
form on Oak street just south of
the park entrance, march up Oak
to Third and east on Third to the
cemeteries. If the program is held
at the school house the parade will
form at Fifth and Main streets. Lii
brary corner.
The program will take place
promptly at $3.50 A. M. Rev. J. D.
Butler pastor of the M. e. church,
will deliver the address. There will
be selections by the band and di-
visions of the Public School will
take part. Capt. Roy L. Scott, of
the National Guard, will be marshal
of the day.
The parade will form in the fol-
lowing order:
Boys Band.
National Guard.
Fire Department.
Boy Scouts.
School Children.
American Legion.
Woman's Auxiliary.
Gold Star Mothers.
G. A. R., w. r. c., D. A. r. in
autos.
Continued on page Four)
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-05-26
Yard and Garden Contest
Is Creating Much Interest
Idea in Background Is to Fur
ther Beautify Residential
Sank Centre

The Yard and Garden contest
sponsored by the local Rotary club
is creating a great deal of interest.
Although entries do not close I'M
til June 18th, there are already
some thirty contestants entered. A
fine growing season has given all
shrubbery, trees and plants a good
start and the yards and gardens en-
tered in the contest should soon be
at their best.
Sank Centre has always been not
ed for its green lawns and for its
well kept appearance, and this con-
test is being carried on in order to
stimulate interest in further i'm
provements. 1t costs nothing to
enter the contest and any improve
ment which is made in the home
grounds will not only add to their
enjoyment, but to the value of the
property.
Before improving property it is
well to lay out a plan on paper and
then follow this plan, filling in from.
year to year as the opportunity Of
fers, so that when completed, a
complete and unified improvement
will result. Nursery trees, shrubs
and plants can be purchased at lit
tie expense and many fine trees
and shrubs can be obtained in the
surrounding country without any
cost; also neighbors or entrants in
the Yard and Garden Contest many
times have surplus plants which
they will be glad to give to anyone
who will use them.
A great many dandelions have
appeared in Sank Centre this year
and everyone should eradicate them
before they seed, and continue to
keep them down during the bloom
ing season. Many complaints have
been made as to uncut dandelions
and even though you do not object
to them yourself or do not care, be
a good neighbor and do not permit
them to mature and seed adjoining
properties.
Many cities in the state are so
filled with dandelions that good
lawns are impossible and unless
some effort is made in Sank Cen
tire to keep down this pest, it will
find itself in the same situation.
Later, a list of all entries in the
Yard and GardeI. Contest will be
published and these places can then
be inspected by the contestants and
no doubt, many useful ideas will be
exchanged. -
IF you have not already entered,
notify George Berggreen, Contest
by telephone or mail and
he will see that you receive de-
tailed information.
Entries close on June 18th.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-05-26
NJ. Wernig Re-
tires From Firm
Sells Interest in Garage and Oil
Station to George O'Gara
Recently

Eighteen months ago M. Wernig
purchased the interest of George
O'Gara in the automobile, Access
sorry, garage and oil business of the
O'Gara garage, corner of Third and
Oak streets.
A partnership was formed be-
tween Dewey O'Gara and Mr.. Wer-
mig to do business under the name
of the O'Gara Motor Company.
Saturday of last week deal was
consumated whereby George
O'Gara purchased Mr.. Wernig's in
terest in the business and George is
actively back in the business har-
ness once more.
During the partnership between
Mike and Dewey the former was
not actively engaged in the manage
ment of the business, a cousin, Phil
Wernig, looking after his interests.
For the past several months Geo.
OGara has been conducting a used
car business corner Seventh and
Main. This branch of the business
win be conducted by Reed O'Gara
in the future in conjunction with
the auto painting business.
The O'Gara Motor Company will
continue to handle the Plymouth,
Chrysler, WHY'S cars, distribute
Pure Oil products, United States
tires and other auto accessories.
The garage proper Is being thor
oughly remodeled this week. Ma
chinery for the proper greasing and
washing cars is being installed.
Mr.. Wernig will continue to de-
vote his entire time to the ice
cream and soft drink branch Of the
North American Creameries. He is
much too valuable a citizen to re-
move from Sank Centre.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-05-26
Republicans Are Pe,tectimg
Strong State Organization
Sixth District Meeting Al
Brainerd Monday Marked
With Enthusiasm

The Republicans Of Minnesota
are organizing for an intensive
campaign for the entire state ticket
headed by Earle Brown, candidate
for Governor.
During the past week meetings
were held at Rochester, Faribault
and Willmar. Monday hundreds
gathered at Brainerd to attend the
Sixth district session.
Chairman Mcmillan, of the state
committee, presided over the DELHI
erations. Secretary Sam Haislett
explained the plan of state. district,
county and precinct organization.
L. A. Rossman, editor of the
Grand Rapids Herald, and active in
the council of the Young Republi-
can state organization, delivered the
main address Of the afternoon. The
gentleman is a forceful and gifted
speaker, marshaling his facts with
telling effect. He attacked the
whispering campaign of falsehoods
being waged against Mr.. Brown
over the radio and in other manner
without mincing words.
Attorney General Benson, and
speaker of the House, Oscar Sven
son, Endorsed candidates for rail-
road and warehouse commissioner
to succeed o. p. 8. Jacobson who
will not be a candidate for re-elec-
ton, were introduced and made fine
addresses. E. L. Lindell, former
state commander of the American
Legion, told why the younger Re-
publicans were active in this years
campaign, made one of the best
talks of the afternoon. He said they
were worried over the reckless ex-
penditure of the states money in
the past Is months; he said they
were opposed to the appointing OF
men to fill important state offices
men who had not been friendly to
the government when he and his
comrades were doing their bit serv-
ing the World War. His indictment
of Gov. Olson and the present
administration was a very strong
one.
Just before a recess was taken to
organize the Sixth district the
postmasters were active in an en-
deavor to secure an Endorsement of
the present congressman from this
district. In view of the fact that
there are 80 Republicans filed for
the nine positions the state COM
mittee have frowned upon any
move Of this sort, the attempt was
in poor taste. The motion was not
(CAhntinued on Page Eonrl
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-05-26
Native S. c..
Man To Fill
Local Pulpit
DR.. Roland Cross, of China, to
Speak at Congregational
Church Sunday
KNOWS THE ORIENT
Wife a Native of Minnesota
Father Was Pastor in This
City 1888

Sunday morning the pulpit of the
Congregational Church will be oc-
cupied by DR.. Rowland M. Cross,
of Picking, China.
The service will be in the nature
of Homecoming for DR.. Cross who
was born in Sank Centre while his
father was the minister of the Con-
gregational Church from 1887 to
1889. He graduated from Dawson
high school and received his col
legiate training at Carleton Col
lege, where he graduated in 1910.
He completed his theological stu
dies at Union Seminary, New York
City, and Oberlin, Ohio.
DR.. Cross sailed for China the
summer of 1917, taking with him
his wife, who was formerly Adella
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-05-26
POPPY DAY PROCLAMATION

On Saturday May g. the ladies American Legion
Auxiliary working volunteers will people Of
Sank Centre and vicinity peoples by disabled
World veterans in replica wild peoples which
bloomed on the battle fields of France and Belgium
poppy recognized throughout the
World sacrifice All contributions the flower
are expended for the living victims Of the Wearing
performs dual paying to the dead
and contributing to the welfare of the living
Now, Therefore T. w. E. DeLaurier mayor village
of Sank Centre do hereby proclaim Saturday. May 1882
Poppy Day.
urge that all citizens vicinity OBJ
this day by the wearing Of American
Legion Auxiliary further that the citizens
city, who CALAMITY Of their
ally Of their substance during the
those who called their repacabe treasure
their health and strength and when purchasing
their will permit order that
of the Auxiliary continue mercy and relief
during the coming year.
Dated at Sank Centre, MINI, (Signed)
This 26th day of May, 1892 w. E. DeIAAURIER,
Mayor Of Sank Centre.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-05-26

A half dozen or more students
were competing for Glass honors
The finals are based on four-yea1
general average. Miss Ottilia May.
ers, a young woman from the coun.
try, will be Valedictorian; Miss
Susan Sprague will be the Saluta-
torian. OF the 50 graduates there
are 80 girls and 10 boys. All of the
graduates from the Normal Train
ing department are girls.
Judge J. w. Youngquist,. of the
Hennepin County District Court
Minneapolis, will deliver the Com.
mencement address. He is a gifted
orator and his address. will I'm.
doubtedly be of practical value to
the class and audience. The follow.
ing is the Commencement program
Professionalism Boobar.
America the Beautiful - Aud.
fence.
Invocation-Rev. Kempton.
Salutatory-Susan Sprague.
Song-Trio-Miss Ranstad, Mrs
Dolson, Mrs. Kohl.
Valedictory-Ottilia Mayors.
Selection-Sr. High Glee Clueb.
Introduction of Speaker-Supt
w. A. Kohl.
Address-Judge J. w. Youngdahl
Observation-Disclosures.
Presentation of Senior Class w
A. Kohl.
Presentation of Doplomas-Dr
Henneman.
Presentation of Normal Glass -
w. A. Kohl.
Presentation of Diplomas - DR.
Henneman.
Benediction-Rev. Kempton.
"Star Spangled Banner" - Aud.
fence.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-05-26
Golf Course
VeryPrettyin
Spring Garb
Greens and Pathways Are In
Excellent Condition for
Match Play
TOURNAMENT SUNDAY
Long Prairie Will Be Guests
Memorial Trees Beau
tify Surroundings

The formal opening of the season
on the Sank Centre Golf Course will
take place Sunday when the Sauh
Centre Country Club members will
meet large group of players from
Long Prairie.
The Sank Centre course was new.
er as beautiful at this season OF
the years as at present. The bent
grass greens are velvety with per
feet rolling surface, and the fair
ways are most inviting.
The driving tees have been fenced
all spring but they will be opened
for Sundays tournament.
Late last fall ground keeper Will
Smith laid out a new Tee for tine
sixth hole. 1t is about 25 yards to
the north of the present Tee. The
fairway was widened, making the
Sixth one of the finest fve-par holes
on the course. The increased dis
lance makes the hole about SIS
yards long.
The American Legion decided to
observe the observation of the BIZ
Centennial of Washington's birth
by planting trees. Accordingly Y
American White Elm trees were
secured through Mr.. Svenneby OF
the Sank Centre Green House, and
they have been planted in the
rough between Pathways five and
six. Water mains have been laid
beside the trees and they will re-
ceive ample moisture. These trees
cost $40 each. The Legion are
asking the business men for con-
tributions. Each individual, organ
ization or firm contributing will
have their name on a copper plate
placed on some one of the trees as
a lasting memorial that they did
their part in making the venture a
success. In years to come these
trees will present an imposing sight
and will greatly beautify the golf
course. .-. -.....
Because of conflicting dates it
will be impossible for some of the
golfers of the better class to at
tend the proposed Main Street Golf
Tournament set for June II and ID.
It is indefinitely postponed. If
conditions are favorable the event
will be held in August.
Some time in July a two-day
handicap match will be held within
the Club. Every player will be
placed in the fight where his abil-
ity warrants. Those playing are
requested to turn in their scores to
enable the tournament committee
to properly place them. Otherwise
they may be given too small han
dicap. The Spaulding silver trophy
will be the prize. 1t has been sug-
gested that in order to retain per-
manent possession of the cup it
must be won by the same individ-
ual in three consecutive annual
events. This has not been definite
ly determined.
During the year there will be sew
eral inter-club tournaments as well
as tournaments with Litchfield, Lit
tie Falls and probably some other
cities.
Chairman Strebel, of the tourna-
nent committee urges all players to
be on hand promptly Sunday be
fore 200 P. NJ, to take part in the
games with Long Prairie.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-05-26
Band Concert
Sum-, June 5th
Little Falls Organization viii Pre-
sent High-Class Program at
New Band Shell

On Sunday, June 5th, in the af-
ternoon at 800 o'clock. the Little
Falls Concert band, under the di-
rection of Mr.. w. P. Blake, will
present a concert from the new
band shell in the park, in this city
This is the first of series OF
concerts arranged by DIR. P. W.
Hanson, local director, with direct
ors from other neighboring cities
The intention of these events is to
stimulate interest in music and to
learn what others are doing.
The Sank Centre bands will go to
Little Falls to present concert on
Sunday, June 10Th.
The following is the program to
be presented by the Little Falls
band:
AMERICA"
1. March - National Emblem
-Bagley.
2. Overture-"Fountain Of Youth
king.
8. Baritone Solo-"Francesca Pol
ka"-Strong.
LIZ. u. II. mCSOudSiC, CoAoiSI
4. Little German Band.
5. Serenade-"Love Old Sweet
Song"-Molloy.
6. Descriptive-'His First Les
son"-Arr. Blake.
Shirley and Robert Blake
z. xylophone Solo-"Shady Riv-
er'-Allen.
G.. L. Goodman, Soloist
8. Popular - "Whistling in the
Dark"
20 That Kiss"
9. Trombone Solo-"Slidus from
bonus"-Lake.
DR.. e. H. McGonagle, Soloist.
10. March = "Columbia's Calf =
Wyman.
"Star Spangled Banner"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-05-26
Have a Narrow
Drowning Escape
jug Of Liquor Apparently Mixed
Up in Near Tragedy on
Sank Lake

The Herald of last week carried
a short story relative to a couple
of men who capsized at the head
of Sank Lake. The facts obtained
by the Herald were meagre and
erroneous. The editor was misin-
formed as to the facts relative to
the rescue and other quite vital
matters in connection with the
capsizing and rescue. The follow
ing somewhat detailed story Of the
occurrence published in the Long
Prairie Leader of last week will be
Of interest to Herald readers:
(Continued on Page Four)
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-05-26
HENRY KORF KILLED

Relatives in this city received
word Monday of the death of
Henry Korf, who lived at Wahpe-
ton, North Dakota, which occurr-
ed during the storm that after
noon at 8 o'clock. The deceased is
a brother of Herman Korf, of this
city, and is nephew of Mrs.
Louis Thillman.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-05-26

Ratings of perfect physique,
ideal carriage and best posture won
for Dorcile Wyrick, 14-year-old
Leavenworth, Kan, school girl, the
title of queen of health" at the an
nual University of Kansas play-day.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-05-26

Tenny, also native of Minnesota.
During their stay in China DR.. and
Mrs. Cross have been throwing
thier lives without restrait into the
problems of that changing country.
RI. Cross special work has been
with the students of Peiping, which
is one of the leading educational
centers Of China.
AS an authority on student prob
lens he is constantly being con-
suited on the youth movements,
and is thoroughly familiar with the
changing situations of the far East.
In 1925 DR.. Cross was made for
eign general secretary of the ung-
lihui (Chinese Congregational
Church for the entire provinces of
North China), with a membership
(Continued=on Page Four
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-05-26
St. Paul's School
To Graduate II
Entertainment to be Given by the
Pupils Wednesday Evening
June First.

The children of st. Pauls Par
ochial School have prepared an
interesting entertainment consist
ing of plays, dialogues, and songs,
which will be given next Wednes-
day evening June LIST, at 7:45
o'clock in the church hall.
At this time IA girls and boys
will graduate from. the Eighth
grade, having satisfactorily COM
pleted the Elementary Course of
study. They are: Mary Margaret
Barron, Vernon Cheney, Loretta
Gaspard, Elizabeth Gillies, AL
phonse Herzog, Alice Klein, Ralph
Krick, Hildegard Meyer, Cecil
Markson, Fern Nelson, Rose Ann
Schoenhoff, Ambrose Sanders,
James Thiegs, Clifford Weber.
The following is the program for
the evening:
Welcome little girl and little boy.
Salutatory ..--........--.. Clifford Weber
Wanted Servant-play -.---.-..---..--
--....--........-..-..--...Sth grade girls
decentralization Song ..-----l----
..-...-...-......-.-- LIST and End grades
The Little Gypsy-Cantata .-.-..--
.---.-.----------- 5th and 9Th grades
The Best Policy-play.-----.--.---.---
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. grade boys
Waiter Drill3rd and 4th grades
The Stolen Catalogue .-..-.....
......-.........-.---..--. Bird and 4th grades
New Life-Song --..--..-----....-....-.......-.
7fh ond OH Grad
The Coming of Observation-Disclosures
.........-....-.-..---.---.----- 9Th grade
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-05-26
School Year
WillClose on
Thurs. June2
So Will Graduate at 51st An
nual Commencement Of
Sank Centre H. S.
BACCALAUREATE SUN.
Judge J. w. Youngdahl, Min
neapolis, to Deliver Com
mencement Address
BACCALAUREATE SUN.

For the past ten days Class activ-
tiles have brough forcibly to the at
tention of High and Graded School
faculties and students that the
school year is rapidly drawing to
a close.
The Seniors were to have the an
nual Class Day activities this
Thursday. With the lowering
clouds and intermittent showers
the young people were not particu-
larly hopeful of an outstanding day.
The event was booked to be held at
Dubois Fairy Lake, the rendeze-
vous for many school activities.
The largest class in the history
of the school-52, will be graduated
Thursday evening, June 2. Thir-
teen will also be graduated from
the Normal Training department.
The Baccalaureate service will be
held at the Junior High School
Auditorium Sunday evening. The
sermon will be delivered by Rev. ].
D. Butler, pastor of the Sank Cen
tire Methodist church. The aud
fence is requested to stand while
the class marches in. The follow
ing is the detailed program for
Sunday evenings service:
Processional-Supt. w. A. Kohl.
Hymn-Audience.
Prayer-Rev. Morgan.
1.-THE Glad Prayer"-Girls' Glee
Club.
Sermon-Rev. Butler.
Prayer Perfect"-Ninetette.
Benediction-Rev. Butler. ,.s
Hymn-Audience. l..' ..