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The Nespelem tribune. [volume] (Nespelem, Wash.) 1934-1936, 1935-01-23

for Okanogan county when they
met at Okanogan last week with
]. A. Duchow. Havillah farmer and
assistant census supervisor for this
district.
Members of the census staff arr
william Moore, Wauconda; G. B.
Sanger and VIM. A. CRUDE, Oro-
Vile; Waldo Bartroff, Chesaw; Carl
HOPPER, w. E. Taylor and Fred
Walter, Omak; Percy Eastman,
LOOMS; Harry Fritts and w. A.
Bissonnette, Okanogan; r. Bresltn,
Monse; Charles Miller, Pateros: Ed
ward c. Ramm and George I. Shaw,
Twisp, and r. G. Garrett, Winthrop.
Taking of the census started this
week.
The Nespelem tribune. [volume] (Nespelem, Wash.) 1934-1936, 1935-01-23
Improvement Seen
For Family Living
Increases In Purchasing Power
Expected In Spite Of Increased
Living Costs

Washington families. both rural
and urban, can look forward to a
better family living in 1885 due to
general increases in purchasing
power despite some increases in the
cost of living, declares Elmina
White, assistant extension director
in home economics State College
of Washington.
"T!he farmers dollar, worth only
so cents in March, 1888, is now
worth 80 cents in terms of what it
would buy in pre-war years, while
present low inventories of manufac-
turers, and goods on merchants
shelves should help maintain the
The Nespelem tribune. [volume] (Nespelem, Wash.) 1934-1936, 1935-01-23
BUTTER CONSUMPTION LOW
IN THE UNITED STATES

PULLMAN-B Butter consumption
is only 10 pounds per capita in Uni
ted States compared to 30 pounds
in New Zealand and SO pounds in
Canada, DR.. Otto j. Hill, state coll
lege extension dairyman reported.
An increase of only two pounds
per capita in consumption would
represent $4,000, 900 pounds of but
ter or the production from over L.
ESQ, 900 cows.
The Nespelem tribune. [volume] (Nespelem, Wash.) 1934-1936, 1935-01-23
MINING INTEREST GAINS

OLYMPIA-A renewed interest IN
mineral prospecting is evidenced by
the increase in the amount OF state
owned land under mineral lease, re-
ports A. c. Martin, commissioner OF
public Lands, Olympia. From ID.
954 acres, 1880 to 1882, the area has
grown to 1912 acres, 1882 to 1884.
The Nespelem tribune. [volume] (Nespelem, Wash.) 1934-1936, 1935-01-23

board, and very, very seldom Is
there a wrong number
The Nespelem tribune. [volume] (Nespelem, Wash.) 1934-1936, 1935-01-23
Outlines Work
For Census Staff
Men Who Will Take Farm Census
In This County Meet
With Leader

An outline of work to be under
taken during the next few weeks
was given farm census enumerators
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1935-12-26
Washington School

A most enjoyable program was pre-
sented at the Washington school on
Wednesday evening of last week The
program opened with a Christmas op-
eretta in two scenes, entitled, "a Fairy
Conspiracy" in which the following took
part as the principal characters:
Dorothy Senta, Shirley Ellefsen, Pat
ricia Moonan, Keith Brownell, Raymond
Berglund, Dolores Butala, Norma Mae
Brown, Lois Sondstrom, Winnifred
Havdal, Esther Cherne, Dorothy Alb
banat, Louis Senta, Robert Anderson
Llewellyn Hokkanen, Larry Slogan, Will
liam Smuk and Lawrence Newton.
Directors of songs, dances and special
characters were the Misses Vera Nelson,
Celeste Bayliss, Providence Colletti,
Elaine Anderson, Alice Ziegler, Justine
Vessel, Sauna Laitala, Anna Mattila,
Pansy Van Dyken, zella Richter, Rose
Marie Kelly, Rose Schmidt, Ann Bona
ventura, La Veryne Burley and Mar
garet Roemer.
The directing staff of the operetta
were as follows:
Director of Operretta: Miss Elaine
Fenske; director of instrumental music,
Frank " DiNino; director of dances,
Miss Madelynne Grevich, scenery. Miss
Frances Stokes, assisted by the Misses
Helen Seraphine, Angela Mosnik, Kath-
leen Hillman. Accompanies were the
Misses Justine Vessel, Providence Col
letti, Alice ziegler. Mrs. Ida Erickson
was stage director and the Misses Adella
'Rudow and Emily SLENDER directed the
costuming.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1935-12-26
The Lincoln School.

The Christmas program of the Lin
coin school took place Thursday. Here
also a very fine program was presented
opening with group of songs bearing
on Christmas by the 4th and 5th grade
pupils. The songs were followed by an
operetta entitled, First Aid to Santa
Claus" with the following participating
Lorraine Mustonen, Thomas Murn,
Eugene Marines, Phyllis Ann Draeger,
Leonard Gordon, Leona Markovich,
Charles Maxi, Leonard Perushek, Will
liam Rowe, Clarence Women, Leander
Gradisher, Jack Strezisher, Frank CHM
Ear, Robert Grmek, morning Kinder
garten pupils. IA and 2-B pupils, Mer-
RAM Ellefsen, Peter Marines, afternoon
pupils, IA and LIB pupils, Gloria Pete,
Eleanor NekiSh, ga and 3-B pupils,
Shirley Trembath.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1935-12-26
ELY ]. c. team
Lead LEAGUE
Win Over Hibbing Puts Team
in First Place in Northern
J. G. Title Race.

BY a score of SO to 80, the Ely Junior
College basketball players took pos
session of first place in the title race
of Northern Junior College teams here
Saturday evening.
The game was well played although
many fouls were called on both teams.
The Ely quint secured lead over their
opponents early in the game and held
this throughout. The score at the end
of the first half was 25 to II. Each
team made Is scores in the second half
showing that both played excellent ball
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1935-12-26
1885 Timber Sales
By State Announced.

The state derived an income of more
than $4,000 from tn sale of dead and
down timber during the period from
November l, 1884 to November 80, 1885,
This source of income is purely a
salvage proposition to the state" said
j. c. Gannaway, in charge of timber
sales. I'm addition it furnishes fuel
and employment to SETTLERS in the nor
thern part of the state having no other
means of support.
THE law governing this class of
timber restricts the sale to not more
than 500 worth of timber to a single
40 acre tract or fraction thereof, there
by giving the settler and the man of
small means chance to purchase
timber"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1935-12-26
Bids on S425, 900 Highway
Projects Called for Jan. 3.

Bids on highway construction estim-
ated to cost approximately $425, 900 have
been called for January 3 by the Min
nesota Highway department. The work
includes large group of county road
improvements to be financed with
Works Progress federal funds. Alto
gether, the call for bids lists Al pro-
jects in 26 counties.
There are Is grading jobs, one grad
ing and gravelling, nine gravelling, two
culverts and ten bridges in the call
Counties represented are Pope, Becker
Benton, Carver, Clearwater, Dodge
Douglas, Freeborn, Goodhue, Meeker
Olmstead, Ottertail, Pipestone, Red
Lake, Swift, Todd, ItaSca, Clay, Cook
Pennington, Mobiles, Cass, Grant, Chip
pewa, Wabasha and Isanti No St
Louis County projects are on the list.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1935-12-26
Savoy School.

The Savoy school presented fine
program on Thursday. Here also an
operetta was presented. The operetta
was entitled when Santa Claus Was
Sick" a very charming musical Of
fering. The playlett VISA based on when
Santa Claus was taken down with the
mumpS just before Christmas and it
was feared that he would not finish
the toys for delivery and the Brownies
and their helpers were troubled. The
troubles were further augmented by the
naughey Gnomes. Those participat-
ing in the operetta were the following
Brownies-Jack Peshel, Edward Kra-
mar, Edward Cerkovnik, Richard
Kruger, George Sazdoff and Lucille
VraneSich.
Brownies Helpers Tome
Louis Okasich, Edward Klancher, Ed
ward Gregorich, Robert Junke and
Rudolph Mrache.
Fairies-Barbara Roman, Margaret
Deyak, Katherine Larson, Roslyn Ur-
bas, Helen Peshel and Dorothy Fink
Fairy Queen-Mary Kuzma.
Naughty Gnomes- Bunney
Elizabeth Fink and Rosemary Kruger
Earth Children-Philip Kotchevar,
Dorothy Thielman.
Toys-Edward Junke, John Baltich,
Rudolph Sterbenz, Joe Pucel, Mary Ellen
Sazdof and Klara Kruger.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1935-12-26
CHRISTMAS PROGRAMS
Are PRESENTED LAST WEEK
Other Organizations Observe Tide
With Elegant Programs and Appealing Ceremonies for
Usherng in Festivities

Nellie, Observation-Disclosures Florence Carey
Waits, -. Julia Keefe, Clara Newgord
and Mary Ann Strathern.
A group of Christmas carols based on
People Look East and Sing Today.
For Love the Lord is On the Way"
were sung by the following vocalists:
Una Ayres, Myrtle Jones, Julia Keefe,
Ann Strathern The meeting and pro-
gram was enjoyed by large attendance.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1935-12-26

Hill City-Attacked by a lynx cat
which jumped from a tree in front Of
him, Levi Sweeney put up a bare
handed fight and emerged badly
scratched and bitten with a serious
wound on his left hand. Sweeney was
returning from looking after his wood
about 4:30 in the afternoon at Hill
City, south of Grand Rapids. The cat
leaped upon him without warning and
without provocation, proceeding TO put
up a good imitation of windmill with
nails. Sweeney had no gun, and had TO
put up his dukes" and fight it out
with the enraged animal. The lynx
has been seen in the vicinity Of Hill
City several times in the past three or
four years.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1935-12-26
Farmer RepuLses Robbers
With Empty Milk Pail.

RocheSter-A pair of timid would-be
robbers were foiled in an attempt at
holding up Francis Cassidy, Haverhill
township farmer, by an empty milk pail,
tossed at them by Cassidy. He had just
finished emptying a pail of milk and
was returning to the barn when he was
set upon by the assailapts. A blow
aimed at his head with an unidentified
object was warded off, and it was then
that Cassidy put his milk pail into ac-
ton. He threw the heavy, galvanized
pail at them and as it clattered to the
ground, the men fled around a corner
of the barn.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1935-12-26
Business Girls Entertain
With Christmas Party.

The Business Girls club had its an
nual Christmas party at the Community
Center on Sunday afternoon with a
group of thirty-seven present.
The decoration committee, composed
of Evelyn Liberty chairman; Lennie
Fogelberg, Llama Haavisto, Vienna Hill,
Vivian Karvela, Helen Stonewall and
Mary Terk, had decorated the dining
room in blue and silver color scheme.
The tables were beautifully decorated
with centerpieces of blue candles and
silver candlesticks, and blue and silver
poinSettaS on a bed of blue and silver
cellophane strips. The place cards were
blue stars with silver tinsel borders and
initials. The programs followed the
same color scheme. A small Christmas
tree decorated the mantelpiece. The
windows were decorated with hanging
tinsel with blue grass bulbs on the ends
The hostess committee, including
Vienna Somero chairman; Gerda Lind
berg and Edith Lampi, had secured the
Ladies Aid of the Suomi Synod church
to serve the very delectable turkey
dinner
Following the dinner, the entertain
ment committee, Myrtle Maxi, chair
man; Elaine Anderson, Lennie Fogel-
berg and Ruth Wilson, presented the
program numbers which included two
Intelligence Test" games; skit Might
Before Christmas" read by Ruth Wilson
and acted by the other entertainment
committee members; Snowman Dance
by Frances Spooner, and other games.
Miss leila Richter was presented with
lovely box of candy by the club as 9
token of appreciation for her efforts ir
behalf of the organization.
AS a final touch to the party, gifts
were distributed among the members
and singing of Christmas carols ter.
minated an enjoyable party.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1935-12-26
Show Houses Entertain

1t is estimated that every child in
town received a gift at the distribution
which took place at the Memorial
school on Tuesday afternoon when
2 400 packages of candy, nuts and
crackerjack were distributed by the
Community Service Center.
In the morning beginning at nine
o'clock the Ely Theatre had the children
as guests and the theatre auditorium
was filled with mass of children that
taxed the capacity of this commodious
show house.
In the afternoon the same thing hap
'pened at the Opera House where a pro-
gram was presented through the gener-
osity of the management. Here also
the house was filled to the doors.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1935-12-26
TOURIST TRADE

CONTINUED From Page One)
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1935-12-26
w. b. A. Entertain Juniors.

A junior party was given Saturday
afternoon at the Community Center by
the w. B. A., and fine time was en-
joyed by the children of members. The
party was given over to games of all
kinds and most delectable lunch was
served. The committee in charge of
the party was Mrs. Stephen Habian and
the Misses Ann Luchnik, Marian Gouze
and Julia Meden. Guests present were
Phyllis Thompson, Priscilla Thompson,
Lorraine Luthanen, Katherine Patricia
Gerzin, Betty Handberg, Marilyn Hand
berg, Peter Handberg, Mathew Spreitz-
er, Dickie Domonoski, Patsy BuccoWich,
Billy Anderson and Mary Hall.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1935-12-26

on the south to the Candadian border
on the north" said Mr.. Saxby in his
talk at the meeting, but we are also
assisting in the agricultural program,
the potato shows, marketing of pro-
ducts, the conservation of natural re-
sources, the peat, granite and marble
deposits and other achievements"
He dwelt briefly on the subject of
the tourist industry of the state which
he termed the third largest industry OF
Minnesota and which last year brought
in an accounted for $15,000O00. He
stated that the function of the Arrow
head was to increase this influx OF
tourists and the money it brought In.
He termed this vast sum as new
money. Mr. Saxby also spoke of the
large amount of advertising received
through the newspapers, magazines,
through photographs reproduced in the
rotagravure sections of many news
papers and through pictures furnished
by the association. He was loud in his
praises of the advertising given this
particular section in the addresses de-
livered by DR.. Preston Bradley through
out the country. This advertising was
worth untold amounts and was given
by DR.. Bradley absolutely without cost
DR.. Bradley has for the last twenty
or more years spent his summers in
this section at his summer home on
Lake Vermilion
I'll he cio of
the meeting of the exhibits made by the
Arrowhead in connection with the Ely
Commercial Club. Some of these views
are to be embodied in the folders to be
sent out this year. The folder, Come
to the Arrowhead" will be distributed
to the amount of 10000 and besides
there will be distributed thousands of
the larger folders including the map.
Mr.. Saxby concluded his very in
structive talk by eulogizing the climate
of this section and stated we should
exert our efforts to making the Ely
sector the winter playground of the
nation as well as the summer play
ground. At the conclusion of the talk,
Mr.. Saxby returned to Duluth.
A report was then made by the dele
gates attending the ST. Louis County
Club annual meeting in Duluth. Those
representing this city at the meet were
Joseph Rothman, Ray Hoefler, Waino
Somero, Jacob L. Pete, Peter Schaefer,
Commissioner Joseph Veranth, John
Wilmunen, DR.. J. R. Skala and Mrs. A.
j. McNfahan.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1935-12-26
Music and Drama Club.

The Music and Drama Club met al
the home of Mrs. B. o. Strachan and
a Christmas program was presented
The hostesses were Mrs. Strachan and
Mrs. T. j. Carey. A program was given
followed by delicious lunch.
The program opened with violin solos
Alteration" and "Cantique de Noel' by
Mrs. Mary Sarkipato followed by a
modern mystery play, Fiat Lux with
the following cast:
Azarlah, ..............N Mama Forbes
Father Ambrose, ..... Lillian FLEMING
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1935-12-26
LOCAL SKI BOYS
START SEASON
First Tournament of the Sea.
son to be Held on Sunday
at 2:3O P. M.

The 1885 Ski season will be usher
ed in Sunday with tournament for
the Juniors, according to Helmer Oh
son, president of the Ski Club.
The tournament will begin at 2:3O
and is free to the general public. This
being the first tournament of the sea-
son it is expected that a large atten-
dance will be on hand to see the
youngsters perform
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1935-12-26
White Iron School

Left Over Toys" was the title of the
we'll given Christmas operetta at the
White Iron school. The operetta was
directed by Miss Alma Turula with
MISS Elsie Tolonen, pianist. The audi
ence sang Christmas carols between the
scenes and after the end of the play
all joined in singing Jingle Bells"
The cast of the play was composed of
the following:
Richard Imhoff, Jack Starkman, Dora
Hill, Betty Jane Dyhr, Mona Koivunen,
George Hill, Kenneth Starkman, Jack
Starkman, Doris Dyhr, Elaine Dyhr,
Mabel Janeksela, Doris Saari, Leroy
Bishoff, Edwin Latva with Richard I'm
hoff as Santa Claus.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1935-12-26
Arrowhead Lodge Celebrate.

The members of the Arrowhead lodge,
in addition to the regular meeting, en-
joyed Christmas party at the National
Home on Thursday evening. Dancing,
refreshments and the exchange of gifts
were the features of the evening at
which a most enjoyable time was had
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-10-01
RAIN FLOODS AREA AROUND RIFLE RANGE;
 CARRIES OUT BRIDGE

Rains of the weekend caused unsual flood conditions in the vi- cinity of the rifle range and Men denhall Lake, according to Charles G. Burdick, Administrative Assist ant with the Forest Service, who visited the district yesterday. He said the Forest Service footbridge over the outlet of the lake had been washed out and the lake rose approximately seven feet. The road to the rifle range was still sub merged yesterday under several feet of water in some places and the site which had been chosen for the skaters cabin was flooded. making it necessary to abandon the work.
 Nugget Creek, which changed it's course few weeks ago as the re- suit of glacier movement, now feeds into Mendenhall Lake, he reported, an unhappy situation as the stream carries a large amount of silt which will cause the lake to fill up in time.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-10-01
E. M. Policy
 NeiU Head of Legion Post
Commander, Other Officers Chosen by Bradford Post
 Dinner Next Monday

E. M. Policy. well known Legion naire and a member of the Forest Service staff, was elected command CT of Afford John Bradford Post No. 4 at the election of officers held last night in the Dugout.
 SOthers chosen to help direct the affairs of the Post during the com ing year, which includes the De- partment Convention, are: William O. Johnson, first Vice Commander; A. E. Johnstone, second Vice Com mander; Bud Anderson, Adjutant and Finance Officer; Harry Stone house. Historian; Victor Manville, Sergeant at Arms; A. E. Karnes, Chaplain; V. A. Davenport and F. A Metcalfe, Post Executive Com nlittee; H. c. Nordling, Post Ath- letic Officer: John M Clark, De- partment Executive Committeeman; George Gullufsen, Service Officer.
 Installation will take place on Oc- tober IA, to make way for the big Jlggs stag dinner set for next Mon day night in the Dugout. This af- fair, one of the bright spots of Le- zion activities. is expected to bring out every member of the Post, and all men eligible for membership or members of other posts are espec- iaIly invited to be on hand.
 In responding to the honor ex- tended by his comrades last night. Commander-e -elect Policy stressed to the veterans the need of hard work by every member of the Post dur ing the coming year in order to make the Department Convention one of the best yet held in the Ter ritory.
 Policy succeeds R. J. McKanna, who was transferred to Fairbanks several months ago, and John H. Newman, who has been acting Com mander since McKanna's absence.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-10-01
MRS. KENNEDY TO BE BURIED HERE;
 BODY ON YUKON

The remains of Mrs. Catherine Kennedy, aged 82, who died in An- chorage on September 2l from heart trouble, will arrive in Juneau on the Yukon tomorrow, accompan- jed by John Kennedy, son of the deceased.
 Mrs. Kennedy will be buried here beside her husband, Dan Kennedy, in the family plot in Evergreen Cemetery. A son, Edward Kennedy, is also buried in the family plot.
 Mrs. Kennedy was pioneer resi- dent of Juneau, Sitka and Anchor age. She is survived by three sons. George, John and Dan Kennedy all merchants of Anchorage. Kennedy Street in Juneau was named for her husband, Dan Kennedy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-10-01
 Is Sprung at
 Gard Party
Government Hospital Al. fair Also Honors Mrs.
 w. M. Whitehead

 f The bridge party given at the Government Hospital last evening in honor of Miss Leola Deeson and pr. J. F. Van Ackeren, newly- arrived members of the staff. bet came a triple celebration when it was discovered to be the occasion also, of Mrs. w. M. whitehead's birthday. :
 A surprise party for Mrs. Whites head, featured by a large birthday cake, candles and gifts, came as a surprise to both Dr. and Mrs. Whitehead, who attended as guests
 There were eight tables of bridge and a very enjoyable time was had. Y
 The bridge party was given by the nursing staff of the hospital in honor of pr. Van Ackeren's arrival from the Marine Hospital in &c., attle, where he has been stationed for some time, and Miss Deeson,s arrival from the Middle West oi, her first trip to Alaska. She will be attached to the nursing staff. z
 Daily Empire Want Ads Pay!
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-10-01
Handled Millions
 in Gold
David Brown, Retired A. ] Elm pl oyee Holds
 Unique Record

Forty million d dollars in gold, handled during his many years in the employ of the Alaska Juneau Gold Mining Company, is the proud record of David Brown, foreman of the AAJ mill, who has resigned and is going to take a vacation trip to California.
 MT. Brown, accompanied by his wife, leaves on the Yukon enroute to Fullerton, Cal, where he will visit with his son, proprietor of a motor shop in that city.
 MT. Brown has been continuous ly in the employ of the A-J com pany since 1924.
 I've never lived anywhere I liked better than Alaska he said, and I've never worked for any nicer people than in the A-J."
 L. H. Metzgar, General Superin- tendent of the Alaska Juneau Gold Mining Company, Walter P. Scott, Superintendent of the mill, and other officials of the company are equally generous in their praise of MT. Brown, declaring that the very mention of the amount of gold h d ed by him-S40 900, ,000- is greater proof of his loyalty and faithfulnes, tn n anything that could be said"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-10-01
End Yacht Cruise;Off
 for South
Millingtons Arrive Here After Spending Summer
 Tn Alaskan Waters

MT and Mrs. c. A. Millington arrived at the upper City Float yes- terday afternoon aboard their gas boat, the Mollusk, of Seattle. They have been cruising Alaskan waters since they left Seattle, on June IS, and expect to sail south today They visited Juneau for day or two about six weeks ago.
 T. D. Misenheimer. Opcrasor-in charge at the radio station at Soap stone Point, who is on leave, is their guest on the return trip to Seattle
 Since leaving Seattle the Mollusk has called at many southeast Alaska ports including Ketchikan, Bell Is- land, Unuk. where Millington, who is interested in mining, spent sev- eral days inspecting mining ground Sitka, Chichagof and Yakobi. The Millingtons visited Mrs. J. H. Cam at Lisianski, and called at Leme- surfer Island to visit MT. and Mrs Joe Ibach, but the Ibachs were not at home.
 The Mollusk is a forty-foot boat powered with 30 horsepower gas en7ine. An unusually practical ar rangement of cabin space allow; sleeping accommodations for eight persons. The galley is equipped with diesel-burner stove and the boat is wired throughout for both 6 volt and no volt current, allow ing the use of electricity from shore at points where it Is available.
 During the winter MT. and Mrs Millington live aboard the Mollusk which is tied up at the Yacht Club in Seattle.