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The Washington times., 1936-03-31
Burke Dinner

vincent Burke, reCel1ly aP
pointed postmaster of the District
of Columbia, will be honored at
a testimonial dinner tonight by
the National Legislative Council
of Federal Employees Organiza.
tions. The dinner, which is to be
held at the washington Hotel,
will follow formal induction Of
Mr.. Burke into the Washington
postmaStership when he takes the
oath of office today at the Wash
ington postoffice at 4 p. m.
The Legislatice Council includes
the National Federation Of Fed
eral Employees, the National Rural
Letter Carriers Association, the
United National Association Of
Post Office Clerks, the National
Association. of Postal Supervisors
and the National Association OF
Post Office Laborers.
Leave Act Discussed
Procedure Of the study of in
terpretations of the annual leave
and sick leave acts, now under
way by representatives of all Gov
ernment departments, was decided
upon late yesterday at the Civil
Service Commission by Frank A.
Bergfeld, chief clerk of the Treas
ury Department: P. l.. Gladman.
chief of the appointment division
of the Department of Agriculture,
and Daniel j. Donovan, auditor Of
the District of Columbia,
The three named are chairman
of special committees named to
look into the questions of annual
leave, sick leave and hours of duty,
respectively. Their findings were
not made public.
All questions of law in connec.
ton with the acts Interpretation
will have to be passed on by the
Comptroller General, the Civil
Service Commission explained.
Decisions regarding policy, on the
other hand, are to be binding
without review by Mr.. McCarl.
A. F. G. E. Irritated
Stung by reports of extensions
Of the security wage levels. the
A. F. G. E., through president E.
Claude Babcock, today demanded
whether it is to be Government
policy to cut workers pay "aS
widely as possible" to the level of
the security wage.
The Babcock query was based
on three developments. These in.
cluded substitution of WPA work.
ers for regular employees in main
tenance work at several naval sta
tionS, intimation that workers for
the Committee of Industrial Anal
ysiS would be placed on security
wages and a recent ruling of the
Comptroller General that a stem.
ographer who had been tenn
porarily employed at a security
wage could not be transferred to
a regular position at regular pay.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-01-30

BODY MEETS
AskOv Feed Store Shows an Increase
of $4,000 in Business Over
Year of 1884.

A large crowd attended the annual
meeting of the Askov Cooperative
Association which was held in the
D. B. S. hall Wednesday. The bust
ness session of the day commenced
at II a. m. with reports of the years
business being read and discussed.
The annual statement of the Associa-
ton showed an increase of $4,000 in
volume of business over 1884.
Lunch was served at noon after
which the business session was re-
sumed. Among the items of business
transacted was the adoption of a
policy to place the Association on a
cash basis, with the manager being
held responsible for credit extended.
Mrs. Helen Hayes Lanto of Super
ior, who was scheduled to be the
speaker was unable to be present be-
cause of illness. Election of officers
resulted in Einar Jensen being chosen
as president for the coming year; H.
B. johnson. vice president; Ludwig
Madsen, secretary; Chr. Sandahl.
treasurer; and Conrad Christensen. di-
rector. Hans Clausen and l. A. Eek
lund were chosen auditors.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-01-30
McGRATH FARM HOME
DESTROYED BY FIRE

Friends of Mr.. and Mrs Clifford,
Christopherson will be sorry to learn
of the loss of all of their personal be-
longings, household goods and auto,
by fire Friday evening at their home
near McGrath. Mrs. Christophersor
and three children were alone, and
although she worked heroically to
quench the flames, she was forced
to flee for safety with the youngsters.
two of them were in bed, saving moth
ing but quilt which she wrapped
about the children.
Mr.. Christopherson was at a neigh
boris farm, and seeing the flames
came as soon as possible to take the
family to nearby farm. On Sun.
day Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Miller and
Hubert Christopherson drove to Nc.
Grath and brought Mrs. Christopher
son and children here where they will
remain at the Hubert Christopherson
home until new place can be found
near McGrath to start housekeeping,
again.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-01-30
LONG RESIDENT
OF KERRICK DIES
John Knestang, A Bachelor Farmer,
Is Victim of ErysipelaS
Attack.

John kneStang, a resident of the
town of Kerrick, passed away at the
Community hospital in Moose Lake on
January "a. Mr. Knestang was born
at Sacred Heart on April IA, 1879,
and was Sc years, 8 months and 10
days of age at the time of his pas
sing. He was a bachelor and lived
alone near the VILLAGE of Kerrick,
and had been a resident of the COM
munity for 81 years. About two
weeks ago he became sick, the victim
of erysipelas. Last Thursday neigh
bors, realizing his serious condition,
removed him to the Moose Lake hos
pital where he passed away Friday
morning.
Survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Gun
hid Lund anC' Mrs. Herman Grand
lund of Minneapolis. There are sew
eral nephews and nieces living in
the Kerrick community.
The funeral was held in the Pres
byterian church of Kerrick Sunday
with Rev. David H. Harrington of
Bruno, officiating The body was laid
to rest in Riverside cemetery in the
township of Kerrick.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-01-30
WILLOW BUSINESS
PLACES BURN
Patrin Meat Market and Whiting
Drug Store Along Pavement
are Victims.

The volunteer fire department of
Willow River had busy evening Fri
day when it was called to fight the
blaze which destroyed the Patrin
Meat Market and grocery store and
the E. C. Whiting Drug Store.
The origin of the fire is not known,
but both buildings burned to the
Ground. The Patrin building was
erected in 1911 for a bank and was
used for that purpose until C. M
Erickson purchased the building now
used for post office and moved the
financial institution into that The
Patrin builcfng was then used to
house a grocery store for several
years.
The Patrins came to Willow River
from Hugo about five years ago where
they have since conducted a first
class butcher shop and store. e. c..
Whiting has operated his drug store
and light lunch establishment for the
past two or three years. Their plans
are not announced at the present
time.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-01-30
WINDEMERE WOMAN
ANSWERS LAST CALL

Mrs. Thea Westerberg, age 70 years.
8 months and days, passed away at
the family home in the town of Win
demere about seven miles southeast
of Sturgeon Lake on January q. q
Mrs. Westerberg was born in Chris
tiana, Norway, May 81, 1862 and came
to America 81 years ago. She has
lived in the Windemere community
for the last seven years.
She is survived by her husband.
Andrew Westerberg, four sons, Ed
ward, Wilhelm, Albin and John, all
in Windemere. township. and three
daughters, Mrs. Helma Severtson,
Mrs. Lizzie Anderson and Mrs. Anna
Nash; also one sister, Mrs. Lena Mar
tinson, of Silver township; Is grand
children and Observation-Disclosures
Funeral services was held at the
Zion Lutheran church Wednesday.
with Rev. John o. Johanson officiat-
ing. Burial was made in Riverside
cemetery in Sturgeon Lake.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-01-30
HOLYOKE WOMAN
STRICKEN FATALLY
WHILE WALKING

Mrs. Mary B. Lindberg of Holyoke,
dropped, dead while walking along the
road with neighbor lady Wednesday,
January %. Death was the result of
cerebral hemorrhage.
Mrs. Lindberg was born in Sweden
April 4. 1871, and was 81 years, 9
months and Is days of age at the
time of her passing.
She had been a resident of the Hol-
yoke community for the last q years.
Her husband, Andrew Lindberg,
passed away February 9, 1884. Mrs.
Lindberg is survived by several chill
dren, the names of whom are un-
known at this writing. The funeral
was held in Holyoke Sunday. January
26, and the body was laid to rest in
in the local cemetery of that COM
munity.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-01-30
KINGSDALE MAN
SERVED WELL
Charles Edward Vfdeen Succumbs at
His Home After Active Life
i'm Community.

Charles Edward Videen, who passe d
away at his home in Kingsdale, Fri
day morning, was born in Sma land,
Sweden, March %, 1867, being at the
time of his death 6S years, 10 months
and one day of age.
Mr.. Videen came to America at the
age of one year and was united in
marriage to Miss Christine Pearson of
Saltwater on Jan. %. 1908. This
union was blessed with four children,
Alvin. who died Nov. "a. 1921; Alfred,
Russell and Anna who. together with
their mother, remain to mourn him.
Two brothers, Frank and Alfred of
Shafer, and one sister, Mrs. Charles
Abrahamsen of Lindstrom, also sur
vive.
The Videens moved to kingsdale in
1910 and during their residence there
Mr.. Videen had taken active interest
i'm civic affairs. At the time of his
death he served as trustee of the
Bethany Lutheran church, treasurer
of the town board. His death will he
felt by large circle of friends.
Eeighbors and associates.
The pallbearers at the funeral Sat
urday were Andrew Oman, John Aar-
lie, Charles Lund. Bert Haugen, HAL
mer Carlson. and Carl Nelson.
Those present from a distance were
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Videen and Frank
Videen of Shafer; Mrs Charles Abra-
hansen of Lindstrom, Arnold Abra-
hansen of Minneapolis, and a Mr..
Pearson of ST. Paul.
A large circle of friends and neigh
bors in the community join in extend
ing sympathy to the bereaved family.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-01-30
Two More Jobs
are Let on Trunk
Highway No. q

In another letting of $S1S,687
in state highway contracts during
the past few days by N. w. Els
berg, state highway commits
sioner. is included the strip of
road six miles in length between
Bruno and Kerrick located on
trunk highway No. 90 and g of a
mile approach to an overhead just
west of Brook Park on the same
road. Whitmas & Berg of Bovey
were the successful bidders on
the grading job and received the
award for $61,120. YoungCon-
molly Company of st. Paul will do
the Brook Park job for $24,378.
Number % is gradually taking
it's place among the best trunk
highways of the state and accord
ing to a statement made by Com
missioner N. w. Elsberg in an
interview with the Askov Amer
lean, this road will be completed
and tarviated all the way to Du-
luth before the end of 1887. 1t
will be one of the prettiest scenic
drives to be found in this section
of the United States when COM
pleted.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-01-30
1885 BANNER
AUTO TAG YEAR
Total Registration of Vehi-
c1eS in Minnesota was
744,271.
Registration Tax Amounts
to Sc, 993,684.78; Refund
not Included.

Reports from Mike Holm, secretary
of state, who is in charge of the an
Eual automobile registration in the
state of Minnesota, states that the
total registration for 1885 in Mime
sofa was the largest that has been
recorded in any one year. Mr.. Holm
reports that the high point before
the depression was reached in 1880
when the total number of vehicles
registered was 744.271, the total num-
Der in 1885 was 753,O76. Of the 1895
total there were 620,S91 passenger
cars, 105,639 trucks and tractors, a.
26O trailers, 241 buses operating be-
yond the limits of a single munich
pality or groups of contiguous NUM-
cipalities. 222 snowmobiles and, 1928
motorcycles.
The total net registration tax paid
amounted to $6,993,684.7 This total
of course does not include S7S5,3O7.54
which was refunded to the owners on
account of the tax reduction provided
by the legislature of 1895.
The following table gives an inter-
esting account of the increase of the
registration year by year:
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-01-30
FIVE MONTHS
OF WPA WORK
Scale of Projects Will Grad
ua11y Diminish Until
June 80.
New Project Plans May
Still be Submitted for
Approval.

Works PROGRESS Administered" n
work will continue in Pine county
until June 80 on a gradually dim
inishing scale. This statement, based
on official information, was received
this week by Frank Banta. assistant
supervisor of projects and planning
for Pine county. helps to clear up the
atmosphere of reports that have been
circulated recently to the effect that
the work will be suspended on about
March 1, May 1, and other dates. The
inform alton which Mr.. Banta received
came through the official channels
direct from the office of Harry L.
Hopkins, national administrator at
Washington d. C..
state administrators will be pre-
pared to continue their operations on
a diminishing scale until June 30,
1896 and will submit such additional
project applications as may be neces-
sary for this purpose in ample time
to allow for review anc, approval in
washington" said Hopkins statement.
Instructions further provided that the
program shall be kept flexible so as
to permit transfer of labor to other
federal agencies and to private in
dustry without leaving WPA work in
an unfinished or useless condition.
Consider New Applications.
These instructions" said Mr.. Gill
bertson, make it possible for our
office to seriously consider applica-
lions for new projects in sections hav-
ing a heavy relief load. and in which
sponsors have expressed desire to
start projects of a more permanent
nature than were included when ap-
plications were being submitted last
fall"
"A large number Qf1scbool. village
and town boards" said Mr.. Gilbert
son, during the last few weeks have
been asking about starting new
schoolhouses, community halls, etc.
With continuance of the program un-
til June 80 assured, it is now possible
for us to consider these new applica-
lions providing of course, that relief
labor for the work is available i'm the
vicinity of such projects"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-01-30
LONG USEFUL
LIFE is ENDED
Death Comes to Mrs. John GlueSing
at Willow River Home at
Age of 81.

Mrs. Maria Guessing. wife of John
Gluesing of Willow River. passed
away January "a, at II a. M, at the
family home one-half mile west of
that village.
Mrs. Guessing was born in Pomern,
Germany. Sept. 10, 1851 and was mar
ried to John Guessing Dec. %, 1876.
They came to America in 1872 and
settled in Kettle River township 81
years ago where they still lived when
Mrs. Guessing was called. The farm
is being operated by son, Chris, anC
family.
The Gluesings are known for their
kind and genial hospitality to neigh
bors and friends, and the passing OF
Mrs. Guessing will be keenly felt by
the people in her community.
The Gluesings came to Willow
River in the old saw mill days and
they have given much toward build,
ing for the community throughout
the years.
The funeral was held at the Pres
byterian church in Willow River Mon
day at p. m. with Rev. L. R. Larson
of the Trinity Lutheran church in
Sandstone officiating. Mr.. Larson
gave a very fitting sermon for the
occasion and spoke very highly OF
the life of Mrs. Guessing. Miss Sha-
fer of Finlayson, sang two solos,
Heaven Is My Home" and abide
With Me-"
Survivors are the husband, John
Guessing, S3 years of age; four daugh-
ters, Emma MRS. Louis Carlson OF
Rush City,, Minnie Mrs. Aug. Mort
rup of Arthyde). Lydia MRS. Erick
Grieser of Big Bend. Wis.,, Ella MRS.
Anton Betomski of Duluth); two sons,
Chris of Willow River, and Henry of
Duluth. Another son, Carl H., passed
away February 81, 1895. There are
large number of grandchildren and
two great grandchildren. The body
was inferred in the Willow River GEM
etery.
The family has the sympathy of a
large circle of neighbors and, friends
in this great loss.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-01-30
DOG WARNS OF FIRE,
GIVES UP OWN LIFE

The dog has often been men,
toned as 1.-The best frienG of man."
and this was recently borne out in
a New Ulm fire when faithful
Irish setter gave warning of the
fire and called the fire department,
but gave it's life in the attempt.
Scratching on the door and bark
ing at passers-by the dog brought
the fire department running i'm
answer to the call. but in stay
ing at his post the dog gave
it's own life, for when the door was
chopped down, the Irish setter was
dead, overcome by smoke The
flames completely Quilted the
building, a beer parlor on Mime
sofa street owned by Melmuth
Bleurt.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-01-30
MAGNUS JOHNSON
IS SERIOUSLY ILL

Magnus Johnson, former United
States Senator and Congressman from
Minnesota, is confined in st. Paul
hospital in a serious condition with
pneumonia Mr.. JohnsOn's illness is
the result of complications which set
in following an accident when he was
run down by an automobile on jan
uary 20.
At the time of the accident Mr..
johnson was not thought to be in
jured seriously, but later complica-
ions set in and he was taken to the
hospital, Saturday.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-01-30
WAR QUESTION TO
BE DE TED AT
THE QUARRY CITY

A public debate will be sponsored
by the Sandstone Farmer-Labor club
in the Madison Casino in that village
Friday night, February IA, at 8
O'Clock. Four speakers from Mime
apolis, Allen Bruce, William Hawkins.
Max Goldman and Carlos Hudson will
discuss the subject; Resolved: THAT
existing peace agencies can prevent
the outbreak of another world war"
The former two mentioned will up.
hold the affirmative and the latter
two the negative. The public is cord
tally invited to attend the debate.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-01-30

NEWS REVIEW
By GEORG STRANDvOLn

Those who viewed with anger and
feared the origin, and with alarm the
development, of the italian war OF
aggression against Ethiopia, are able
to find justification for their emo
lions in the very fact that the war
still goes on, and that not single
actual step is being taken to stop 1t.
Something really had been expec-
ted by way of results from last weeks
meeting of the League of Nations
council in Geneva. 1t was generally
felt that now at last the League pow
ers would realize that by stopping the
flow of oil from other countries to
Italy, the war would be shortened
indeed, it was thought that the Gene
va diplomats finally would adopt oil
sanctions because they knew that
such an embargo would result in end
ing the war. If Italy gets no oil
no coal and no steel-she cannot
carry on. This is so self-evident, that
even the most obtuse must see it.
But, no! There was a bit of talk
about oil, but the whole question was
referred to a committee for further
study While the League and its COM
mittee are slowly pondering this prob
lem, Italy is allowed plenty of time
to continue her attack.
Once in a while an observer is ir-
resistibly drawn to the conclusion
that some of the big League powers
really are not interested in stopping
the war, and-it has long been hint
cd that, for instance, Great Britain
would not consider an Ethiopian vic
tory desirable, because of its possible
repercussions which might effect the
relations between the British govern
ment and the various colored groups
under the Union Jack.
What of Pledges?
Apparently there is not in Eth
opia, a great deal of faith in the
League; from the very beginning of
the conflict. attempts to appeal to the
League, have met with little or no
response-and Great Britain did what
she could to prevent the League from
taking action. However, as a full
fledged member of the League, Eth
opia had every right to expect what
ever protection that organization
could give, but time and again has
been. deeply disappointed, for the
League has done almost nothing; to
CONTINUED on Page 81
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-01-30
BROOK PARK LADY
is TAKEN AT 48
Mrs. Otto Liesenger Had Been Res.
ident OF Community for
Twenty.One Years.

Death visited the Liesenger home
at Brook Park Friday and claimed
Mrs. Otto Liesenger at the age of As
years. Mrs. Liesenger was born on
Nov. II, 1887. near White. S. D., and
on Dec. 6, 1905, she was united in
marriage to Otto Liesenger of that
community. For nine years they
made their home near White but in
1914 they moved to Pine county and
settled near Brook Park where they
have resided since.
Passing from this life, Mrs. Lie
senger leaves to mourn, her husband
Otto Liesenger, and five children
Tony, Mrs. Vera Widmeyer, Ernest
Mrs. Irene Towle, and Ida, all living
at Brook Park, and her aged father,
Julius Berndt of White, S. D.. together
with five brothers and five sisters,
included among whom are Richard
and Henry Berndt of Brook Park
Funeral services for Mrs. Liesenger
were held from the home and Meth
odist church at Brook Park, Monday
afternoon with Elise Hartman offici-
ating. Burial was made in the Brook
Park cemetery with Bert Chase, Ed
gar Towle. Ira Parson. John Adams,
Fred Murphy and Clyde Athey as pail
bearers. --..t
Those from out of town who were
here to attend the last rites of Mrs
Liesenger were Mr.. and Mrs. Gustave
Berndt of Wahpeton, N. D.; Mrs. Au-
gusta Berndt of Minneapolis; Mr.. and
Mrs Charles Smith; Mrs. Will Van
Ninger and Conrad Berndt of White,
s. D.
The following lines were contrib
uted in regard to Mrs. Liesenger's
obituary:
"A precious one from us is gone,
A voice we loved is still.
place is vacant in our home,
Which never can be filed.
God in His wisdom hadeth recalled
The love which He hadeth given.
And tho her memory's still with us
Her soul is safe in heaven
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-01-30
Kerrick Man Meets
Bob Cot Face to Face

Milton Beckstrom was the oh
ject of an attack by bob cat when
he was surprised in the woods near
Nickerson. The bob cats attack
came so suddenly that Mr.. Beck
strom received several scratches
on his left cheek before he could
get away. Jim Murphy, a neigh
Dor. ran into his house, procured
his gun and killed the cat.
Although rarely seen, this ami
NAL is native to some of the heav-
Ter wooded sections of the state
and is very unpleasant to meet,
nature.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-01-30
AGED BEROUN MAN
BURNS IN HOME

Eighty-one year old Matt Saladsky
was burned to death in his home at
Berounl Sunday morning. In some un-
known way the house caught fire and
the discovery that Mr.. Saladsky was
in the flaming structure was not
made until too late. The deceased
had been a settler of Beroun for more
than 80 years.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-01-30
COUNTY BOARD WILL
MEET FEBRUARY 8

The board of county commissioners
will meet in regular monthly session
in the court house at Pine City be-
ginning at p. m. Monday, February
3. Regular items of business will be
transacted together with such other
items as may be brought to attention
at that time.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-01-30
NORMAN POPULATION INCREASES

A baby girl arrived at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Mayfield in
Norman township, north of Askov,
on January 20. The proud parents
have named the newcomer Bonnie
Loretta.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-23
BOYS CLUB TONIGHT

The second games of the Inter- mediate Indoor Baseball League at the Boys Club will be staged to- night, and it will find the Tigers meeting the Hi-Hats A. c. at 6:30: the North Finders and the Knights at 7:30; with the final game of the night at 8:15 bringing the favorite Town Plot All Stars in grasps with the Comrades.
 The winning team of the league, plus some of the better talent se- iected from the league as a whole will be picked to represent the Boys Club as an outside softball team. Ar arrangements are now being made for a home and home contest between the Meriden Boys Club and the lo- cal club at the close of the indoor league at the club.