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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1934-05-04
Former Ely Boy Chief
OF Vest ALLis Police.

The "Jugoslovenski Obzor" published
at West Allis in the Slovenian language,
in its issue of April IL, gave fine &C
count of the elevation of former Ely
boy, Thomas Kastelic, to the Office of
chief of police of that enterprising
Wisconsin city TO replace Chief Minturn,
deceased.
Mr.. Kastelic was born in this city in
1896, the son of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Kastelic. His father and two brothers
and a sister still reside here, the
brothers are Joseph and Paul, and the
sister, Miss Molly Kastelic. The mother
of the new chief died in this city four
years ago. Mrs. Kastelic is also well
known in this city having been the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs Frank Erchull,
both deceased.
Many friends of the West Allis chief
of police and his family in this city
congratulate him.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1934-05-04
FIELD day
AT SCHOOLS
Before a Packed Gymnasium
Annual Field Day Events
Occupy Attention.

The annual Field Day program was
carried through to the last number,
much to the satisfaction of the thous-
and or more people that crowded into
the Memorial Gymnasium Tuesday
afternoon to witness the offerings of
the Grade and High School pupils.
The show was mass demonstration
of the physical recreation as provided
for in the course of study as practiced
in the schools of the district. Fifteen
numbers were on the program and
several hundred boys and girls partici-
pated in the program.
Kindergarten activity games opened
the entertainment followed by march
ing drill by the High School girls, sing
ing games and rhythms by the first
and second grade boys and girls; wrest-
ling and boxing by the 9Th and seventh
grades; Sweet Kate by the 5th grade
girls; tumbling by 9Th grade boys; clown
exhibition by High School boys; minuet
danced by Bird grade boys and girls;
volley ball by High School girls; dance
OF the hungry hoboes by 9th grade girls;
games by 7th grade girls; Scotch sword
dance by High School girls; relays by
9Th grade boys; hat dance by 9Th grade
girls and May pole dance by 4th grade
boys and girls.
The fete was given under the
direction of the Physical Education de-
partment. Vocal music was under the
direction of Miss Julia Keefe with Miss
Theresa Garni and Miss Kathleen Hill
man, accompanies.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1934-05-04
Commencement EXERCISES
SCHEDULED FOR ELY SCHOOLS
Patrick Fleming, Vaedcorian, and Anita Gordon, Sauta
for the Graduation Exercises of High School
Friday Evening" June 1st

Dates for the graduation exercises
of the Ely High and Grade Schools have
been announced. The Baccauaureate
Services will take place on Sunday, May
u. The graduation of the Ely, Winton
White Iron and Savoy schools will fol-
low during the week with the COM
mencement exercises for the High
School class to take place at the
Washington Auditorium on the evening
of Friday, June l.
One hundred and thirty are on the
list of High School graduates this year,
the largest class to graduate in the
history of the school. Patrick Fleming
has qualified as Valedictorian and Miss
Anita Gordon as Salutatorian Mr.
Fleming leads the list with a standing
of 97.2O6 while Miss Gordon is only a
fraction of point behind with a
standing of 9625O.
The following Seniors with averages
of 80 or above have qualified as honor
students. The competition for the head
of the class was keen and close as the
figures show. Those in the upper
bracket of standings with the two
mentioned above are:
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1934-05-04

Editor Clarence M. Hillman
of Two Harbors was honored
last week by receiving a reward
as one of the most outstanding
weekly publishers of the United
States. He was chosen on the
"a All-American Weekly foot
ball team as left guard. The
Two Harbors Chronicle was
chosen for it's community SER
vice work in the interests of
that city. In company with the
large number of congratula-
tions received by the Two Har-
bors editor, the Miner joins in
congratulating not only Mr..
Hillman but also the city of
Two Harbors for the distinction
shown.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1934-05-04
ELY REORGANIZATION CLASS
HAS CLOSING EXERCISES
Twenyseven Pupils of the Evening Schools in
ton Receive Diplomas Exercises Friday Evening;
T. J. Carey Makes Address.

Diplomas of having successfully COM
pleted the evening school course in
Americanization were handed to
twenty-seven at the closing exercises
held at the Washington Auditorium on
Friday evening. Supt. of Schools, w.
E. Englund presented the diplomas to
the graduates. His address to the class
preceding the awarding of the diplomas
was well given and left much for the
Recipients to ponder over. His refer
ence to the principles involved in be-
coming citizens of America at later
term of District Court and the part the
certificates of having successfully passed
the evening school requirements will
play in securing this citizenship, was
well received by the class and the large
audience.
Attorney Thos. j. Carey was the
speaker of the evening. MIR. Carey is a
speaker of more than ordinary ability
and his address was filled with the
finest kind of advice and good Ameri-
can logic. He dwelt at some length on
citizenship and the duty it entailed
He also took occasion to admonish the
class to get into public affairs by
aSsociating themselves with the body
of citizens working for the good of the
community such as the Commercial
Club and other civic bodies, and lend
ing their efforts toward creating a
better Ely. The applause that greeted
Mr.. Carey at the close of his talk
showed that the audience was with him
and acquiesced in the sentiments ex-
pressed.
A fine program was put on by the
class assisted by last years graduates
who were continuing their evening
school courses. The. program opened
with the march to their places to music
furnished by Miss Irene Thomas and
the entrance of the flag borne by q
detachment of Girl Scouts followed BY
the Pledge to the Flag by the class
and audience. Singing Of the Stal
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1934-05-04
On This
Occasion
Just q few thoughts by the Editor
on things Material and Immaterial.

Here are some reasons why
monotony is relieved in the
drivers license bureau: In reply
to a question whether he was
crippled in any manner, one ap-
plicant answered, Eyes, financi-
ally" A farmer stated that he
has normal vision except when
bill collectors come around.
Another gave his occupation as
that of a parasite" One said
he hears we'll when they say
Have one on me-" A widow
gave her age as 81, but adj
mitted that she lived at her
present address for 60 years.
The color of one mans hair was
described as nude"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1934-05-04
CONSERVATION
week STUDIED
Conservation Week Being OBJ
served With Programs in
the State This Week.

This week Minnesotans are turning
their attention to the topic of con-
servation of natural resources. The
week of April 90 to May was desig-
mated as Conservation Week by Cover
nor Olson in an official proclamation.
Today is Arbor Day.
Radio, press, pulpit and platform have
brought conservation messages to the
public. Conservation programs have
held the limelight in schools and with
civic and patriotic groups, Boy and Girl
Scouts and Campfire Girls, All clubs
and with sportSmen's organizations
Displays have called attention to the
natural resources of the state.
Headed by Governor Olson and E.
v. willard, commissioner of conServa-
ton, corps of speakers have used the
radio to disseminate conservation ac-
tivities and accomplishments.
State game wardens and forest
rangers were instructed to assist in con-
servation programs lin their individual
districts. Erling Swenson, director of
the division of game and fish, urged
each employee of the division to get
behind conservation week. He also
asked that sportsmen's clubs through
out Minnesota lend their efforts to the
conservation and restoration of natural
resources. Newspapers gave generously
of their space to focus interest in coll
servation ideals.
Added impetus was given the state
wide All Club conservation project
sponsored by the extension division of
the university.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1934-05-04

Spangled Banner ended the first part
of the program.
"Our United States" a pageant by
members of the evening school classes
was given and was whole -heartedly
participated in by the several characters
portrayed. Noted figures in American
history were reproduced by the cast
from George Washington through the
several stages of development. Betsy
Ross, the maker of the first American
flag; the signers of the Declaration of
independence and other noted char
acters appeared in the habiliments of
the period in which they played their
parts The whole showed keen per-
ception of the importance of the oc-
casion and the several parts were acted
with an ability and rendition of the
lines which proved excellent work on
the part of the teachers coupled with
much study on the part of the students.
Miss Lucilla Bridson sang two very
1lilc fOCdl AulltDCio dSCOuAlP11LlCu Ny
Miss Thomas at the piano. Edward
Buckley, instructor of physical educa-
ton in the schools, brought greetings
from the American Legion to the gradu-
ates and Miss Edith Ellefsen, president
of the Legion Auxiliary, greeted the
class on behalf of the Auxiliary besides
presenting every member with NINA
ture silk American flag. The singing
of America the Beautiful" closed the
program.
Those who received diplomas were
the following:
Giovaniana Artisensi. Albert Bel
franti, Allessondra Brunella, Katherine
Caldwell, Herman Dettmer, Frances
Devich, Matt Franti, Anton Golob,
Mathew Groom, Otto Hario, Anti
Koivisto, Boris Mitsoff, Matt Major,
John Minesich, Valkko Maxi, Mary
Pulls, Tony Pulls, Steve Ryan, Frank
Stare, Frank Sekola, Anton Sustervich,
John Sep, John Sivigel, Frank Udora-
vich, George Urmaz, Petro visona, and
Santa visona.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1934-05-04
CAMP 71O GOES
TO elbow Lake
Special Train Takes $50 Men,
Officers and Baggage to
Western Minnesota.

Camp ITO from the Ely-Buyck trail
moved out of here bodily on special
train Saturday morning for Elbow Lake
in the central western part of the state.
While the tickets of the men read to
Waubun, the location of the camp on
the map is given as Elbow Lake.
The baggage and equipment of the
camp was taken in three baggage cars
and went direct through to their To-
cation on the D. M & N. out of this
city and on the Northern Pacific out
of Duluth. The men were transferred
at Duluth to the N. P. train, lunch
having been served to them by the
Spalding Hotel.
Camp 723 of the Western Superior
Sub-district also has gone to its summer
location at Caledonia in the Southern
part of the state for the summer and
fall. Both camps are expected to re-
turn here in October when the head
quarters Office, shifted from here to
Rochester, will also return. Camp 723
was located at Vermilion Dam.
In southeastern Minnesota where soil
erosion conditions are critical, eight
control camps have been set up and are
now ready for operations, according to
Walter S. Olson, director of the division
of drainage and waters. The camps
will operate under the emergency con-
servation work program of the Federal
government. They are located at Red
Wing, Lake City, Houston, Caledonia,
L.anesboro, Chatfield, Rochester and
Lewiston.
Surveys conducted during the winter
months with Federal appropriations
form the basis of the work planned for
the summer Mr.. Olson said. Terraces
will be constructed, trees and legume
crops planted, fences will be changed
and crop rotation stressed in an effort
to get at erosion problems at the source
Mr.. Olson has recommended that a
forestry expert be assigned to each
camp to aid in planning tree planting
for best results in erosion control.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1934-05-04
DR.. Bull Warns Against
"GrOhOnaa" Seed Scheme.

Extravagant statements regarding the
plant, Grohoma, grown in the State of
Oklahoma, are being circulated around
the state, according to C. P. Bull, di-
rector of the seed and weed division of
the state department of agriculture
He termed the exploitation" of Gro
homa as one of the most vigorously
promoted fraudulent seed selling
schemes of recent years." stating that
his statement is borne out by reports
from the United States Department Of
Agriculture.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1934-05-04
Abbanat Leads Agents.

Samuel Abbanat and John Mattila,
local agents for the Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company, left Monday morn
ing for Minneapolis where they will
meet with the company president
Frederick H. Ecker.
Mr. Abbanat has been adjudged the
leading agent in this state. These trips
are furnished local agents for meritor-
ious work done the first four months
this year. Mr.. Mattila also is well UP
in the standings.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1934-05-04
NelU CCC Camp Officers.

Capt. A. Bandura has arrived to take
charge of Company 713 at Cold Springs
and Capt. L. F. Wykert has assumed
charge of Camp TIL at Portage River
on the Ely-Buyck trail. Several re-
placement officers have also assumed
charge of camps in the International
Falls sub-district with headquarters at
Hibbing.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1934-05-04

Sandy Mcdonald in his sports
column of the Duluth Herald
writes of the Range League and
Jim Carey, one of the old Ely
ball players, but now of Vir-
ginia: 81. P. (Jim) Carey Of
Virginia, the jurist who hands
out decisions in municipal
court, is the president of the
league. He is an old-time ball
player who got his start in the
Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
Jim invaded the Mesaba fields
when he was still a good player
and for several years thereafter
thrilled the Virginia fans with
his hitting and fielding"
"Beck" Opel now of Section
Thirty, but formerly one of the
heavy hitters of the Tower nine
when Ely, Soudan, Tower and
Winton maintained real base
ball clubs, upon reading the
Mcdonald item, snorted right
out loud that Jim couldn't hit
a stationary pig with a wet
rag" "Beck" still maintains
the community spirit that pre-
vaded baseball teams at that
time
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1934-05-04

Walter III. Bergen today filed for
reelection as county auditor. During
his incumbency, many improvements
have been effected in the auditors
office, especially in the manner In
which tax and accounting records
are kept. The present system pro-
vides immediate information on mat
tiers pertaining to county govern
ment. This is held very important
in these days when information con-
corning property, financial and other
matters of public interest is con-
stantly being requested by the public.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1934-05-04
COnfisc0ted Furs
Sold YESTERDAY.

The annual sale of confiscated furs
took place yesterday by the State Di-
vision of Game and Fish in the base
ment of the State Office building in
st. Paul.
The sale consisted of approximately
600 muskrat pelts, $50 beaver, 80 mink
40 racoon, together with several otter
skunk, weasel, wolf and fox pelts.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1934-05-04

The Glass OF 1864 listed TO
graduation is composed of the following
John Aelmini Allie Maxi
Thelma Aho Bertha Maxi
David Alar Elsie Maxi
Elaine Almen Myrtle A. Maxi
Evelyn Anderson Myrtle K. Maxi
Lawrence Aronen Elma Mantila
William Aronen Margaret Mavetz
Matt Banks Mary Majerle
Jean BONNER Elizabeth Mertel
Jennie Brodnik Angela Miklavcich
Gordon Browne Frank Miklavcich
George Buccowich Katherine Milkovicl
Guerino Buraglio Bernice Needing
Anne Chepelnik Robert Moonan
Lorraine Cherne Margaret Moravitz
Flora Childers Frank Muhvich
Clifford Cook Josephine Murphy
Eleanor Dyhr Isabelle Nankervis
Martha Dyhr Lillian Niemi
Ruth Ekstrom Lois Odgers
Helen Erickson Frank Osaben
Frances Fink Elsie Paapanen
Patrick Fleming Esther Partti
Vincent Garni Jennie Pasanen
Christine GaSperlin Remi Pellikka
Frank Glavan Jennie Pengal
Anita Gordon Annie Peschel
Rudolph Gradisher John Petek
Anna Grahek Lucille Peterson
Julia Grahek Violet Peterson
Joseph Grahek Hedvica Petrich
Marie Grahek Lauri Pohjonen
Eleanor Hall Rudolph Poljanec
Helen Hall Joseph Pruse
Paul Hanka Josephine Pucel
Sarah Hanson Mary Pucel
Peter Harri Mary Pusovich
William billiard Edna Richards
Coral Hillman Arnold Riikola
Agnes Hutar Helen Roiko
Walter Jokela Jennie Rolando
Sylvia Kaija Rachel RoSdet
Audrey King Sophia Roseman
Pearl Kittila Barbara Schmid
Margaret Knapp Julia Sershen
Gertrude Koffica Louis Sever
Angela Kolenz Frances Shepel
Frances Koprivnik Mary Sheryak
Helen Kotzian Tony Shikonya
Agnes Krnichar Clifford Sikala
Anne Krnichar Anne Simonick
Elmer Kuitunen Gabrielle Slogan
Tony Kuzma Lillian Stahl
RENO Lahti Charles Strachan
Angela Lenich Fern Strom
Helen Lee Julia Svigel
Marjorie Leroy Josephine Takavit2
Dorothy Lindbloom Clifford Thompson
William Lobe Jennie TiSovich
Eileen Lomasney william Trezona
Thomas McLaughlinLillia Tuomela
Theodore Mackie Urf1o TuomikoSki
Vivian Maenpaa Joseph Turk
Edward Majerle Louis Varoga
Agnes Vessel
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1934-05-04

CONTINUED on Page Fouro
The Washington times., 1934-05-22

A golfer is being sued for
$4,000, for hitting a caddy with
the ball. Maybe he was driv-
ing without a license.
OF course, you can't blame
the golfer altogether Il nearly
killed a caddy not SO long ago
He almost dropped dead when
1 hit the ball.
1 said, "I'm not playing my
usual game today" and he an
swered, What is your usual
game-tiddle de winks?"
This, of course, made me very
sore, so said, Zone more crack
like that and I'll knock your
block off," The caddy replied,
cav, you wouldn't know what
club to use"
Golf is really a plague. .
Down in Texas. they call it the
hoOf and mouth disease. You
hOof all day and mouth all
night.
So Remember:
If you see a lady dressed in
deep green, be kind to her. =.
She's most likely a golf widow.
The Washington times., 1934-05-22

On Film Council

Seven washington men and
women have become members of
the National Council of the Mo-
ton Picture Research Council, it
is announced by Mrs. August Bel
mont, president. They are DR..
Vernon Kellogg, secretary of the
National Research Council; DR..
Leo S. Rowe, director of the Pan
American Union; Rev. Paul Han
ley Furfey, of Catholic University;
DR.. Milton Fairchild, chairman Of
the Character Education 1nstitu-
ton; DR.. L. C. Marshall, of the
Brookings Institution; Armstrong
Perry, radio counsel of the Payne
Fund; Mrs. John D! Sherman, Of
the General Federation Of Wom-
ems Clubs.
The national council is con-
cerned with the research work
and with the formation of ma
ton policies.
The Motion Picture Research
Council is now engaged in ma
tional membership campaign and
the establishment of local chap
ters throughout the country. One
of it's purposes is to make every
community that has not already
become so "movie-conSciouS." In
addition to it's own membership,
it has made arrangements for CO.
operation with various national or
ganizations so that its recommen'
dations to producers and sponsor
ship of legislation will have the
weight of a large organized ma
tional opinion back Of it.
The council is not seeking cen
sorship, but it is seeking to re-
move restrictive trade practices
which rob exhibitors and commu'
nifty groups of freedom of choice
in selecting pictures. These in
clude compulsory block-booking,
which requires exhibitors to buy
films in large blocks, the bad with
the good, and blind-Selling which
makes him buy them so far ahead
of production that he never sees
them before rental.
The Washington times., 1934-05-22
BY ANDREW r. KELLEY

Robert Emmett Sherwood's spicy
comedy, The Road to Rome" is
given a production by the Ma
tional Players this week that
makes it rank close to the top
in the records of an acting
organization notable for achieve
ment.
Well directed by John Mckee,
acted with point and vigor by
clever principals and given treat
ment in costumes and settings
worthy of the best Broadway,
The Road to Rome" as offered
last night added up as a right
merry evening with morSelS Of
sound philosophy skillfully blend
ed into the blithe comedy.
About Hannibal
Playwright Sherwood has his
own insinuating ideas as to why
Hannibal turned back his con-
quering warriors on the eve of
capturing Rome and while the
army slept outside of the city'S
gates.
The lovely Amytis had much
to do with his decision. AS the
wife of Fabius Maximus. Roman
dictator, she was plainly bored
at the routine life of the Roman
court. The prospects of an in
vading army did not frighten
her. On the contrary, the mere
thought of it offered excitement
and adventure and perhaps ro-
nance. Accordingly Amytis seeks
out Hannibal and risks her own
life to make him realize ne was
suffering from empty delusions
of grandeur. Hannibal gives the
order to turn back.
The role of Amytis offers Ruth
Abbott the richest opportunities
The Washington times., 1934-05-22
National Players Shine in Brilliant Production oI
Robert E. SherwoodTs The Road to Rome

value to the comedy lines. BY
far the best contribution Miss
Abbott has made for the E Street
annals and a neat piece of acting.
Indeed she adorns the flowing
robes of old Rome.
Roy Roberts makes youthful
and virile looking Hannibal. AS
warrior whose conquering
hordes were too smart for his
enemies, he proved also a tough
customer under romantic attack,
only to eventually yield grace
fully. His scenes with Amytis
were delightfully."- handled and his
complete performance something
to cherish.
Good Support
You are going to be agreeably
surprised and pleased with the
facility in which Romaine Cal
lender adopts the powers of a
dictator, drapes his toga and
trims the role of Fabius Maximus
with Just the right amount OF
pompous dignity to make it anus
ing. Raymond Bramley was
immense as the warrior, Has
drubal, and Mrs. Hibbard scores
solidly in looks and speech as
the patrician mother. Freddy
Sherman does the low comedy
as the elephant hurder, Mago,
and does it exceedingly well.
Burke Clarke, Mary Loane, Robert
Selman and Hitous Gray are
thoroughly competent in less i'm
portant roles.
To sum up this production OF
"The Road to Rome" is happy
revival of a comedy that meant
much for Jane Cowl and still
contains all the ingredients for
enjoyable entertainment.
The Washington times., 1934-05-22
George Price at
Earle Friday

The career of versatile George
Price, who comes Friday to the
Earle to headline the stage BILL
may be traced by his age, for it
was just five years after his world
debut that he embarked on his
life's work. One day during his
fifth year he wandered from his
New York East Side haunts into a
private hall. There a wedding was
in progress, and although its prin-
cipals we're highly excited about
the occasion, George was not.
He strolled to table where Varl-
GUS and sundry foods were ar
rayed, and proceeded to stuff his
shirt. A waiter, believing him to
be son of one of the guests,
asked him to be seated, and
waited upon him.
The orchestra played a tune
with which he was familiar, and
George stood up and sang. The
couples stopped dancing and ap'
plauded encore after encore. He
was a success. and when it was
learned that he was only a wall
that happened in. collection was
made for him. When he saw the
silver, he Immediately decided he
liked this singing idea.
The next day found him war
bling in saloons nd shops, in fact
anywhere he could garner a few
coins. One day he was brought to
sing at a party where the guests
included CaruSo, Gus Edwards
Weber and Fields, Lillian Lor'
raine, Lillian Walker and other
favorites of the time. Gus Ed
wards lost no time in engaging
him for his famous School Days"
production.
Edwards became so attached TO
his protege that he prevailed upon
Mrs. Price to allow George to live
with him and Mrs. Edwards,
Realizing the environment would
be far better than she was able to
provide for him, Mrs. Price agreed
Still 5, George became the sup
port of his family. At 6 he scored
a sensational success at Hammer,
stems Victoria Theaters