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The Arizona gleam., 1936-10-02
sMODERN ART HAS NEGRO
IN COTTON PATCH

NEW YORK CO. A photo pub
lished in the New York Herald
Tribune Sunday captioned West
ern Civilization (Detail)" with the
legend, "From the mural painting
by James Michael Newell, at the
Museum; of Modern Art" shows
the Negro picking cotton while
whites are engaged in other pur-
suits. i,
JAILED FOR TAKING GLOVES
DURHAM, N. c. (C) Jesse Cas-
sidy, %, was jailed Wednesday for
taking pair Of gloves from the
Sears Roebuck store valued at
.s5c. 4
Askov American., 1936-10-22
MOOSE LAKE PIONEER
SUCCUMBS AT EIGHTY

An aged pioneer made his exit from
the Moose L axe community Friday
when Andrew Gustaf Westerberg, aged
80 years, died at the home of his son.
John, three miles south of that vii
lage.
Mr.. Westerberg was born in Varm--
land, Sweden, Feb. II, 1856, and came.
to the United States when but young
man. He was married at Carlton 81
years ago and his wife preceded him
in death in January of this year. Nine
children were born to the union, of
whom seven survive. They are. Mrs.
Ben Severtson, living in North Dakota:
Mrs. Edgar Anderson. Stockholm, Wis:
Mrs. Luke Nash, Red Wing; Eddie of
Windemere, Alhin and William in
Wisconsin, and John of Moose Lake.
Funeral services were held from the
Zion Lutheran church Monday after
neon and burial was made in River
side cemetery at Moose Lake.
Askov American., 1936-10-22
FORMER ASKOV
YOUNG FOLKS WE'D
kyhl-C Nuptial Vows EX-
changed i'm AskOy Church
Oh Friday.

Miss Octavia Christensen, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Jorgen Christensen,
and Mr.. AXel Kyhl, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Mis- Kyhl, both families old res
idents of the Askov community, were
united in marriage at the Danish
Lutheran church Friday afternoon by
Rev. jobs. Knudsen.
The wedding reception was at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Christensen
who now reside at Sandstone. Among
the out-of-town guests who attended
were Mrs. Paul Paulsen and baby from
Ladysmith, Wis; Mr.. and Mrs. Carl
Jensen from Chicago; and Mr.. and
Mrs. Helvig Christensen from Water
loo. Iowa. The evening was spent at
the Madison Casino with dancing as
the chief entertainment.
The newlyweds will make their
home at Waterloo. Iowa, where both
have been for some time.
The American joins with others in
extending congratulations and best
wishes.
Askov American., 1936-10-22
SPEAKER DESCRIBES
SPANISH SITUATION

A gathering that filled the Assem-
bly, hall almost to overflowing but
which included possibly less Il an half
from the Askov community, heard DR..
Fred w. Ingvoldstad speak on the SUBJ
ject. "A Hint to Fascists in America"
The speaker discussed the situation
in Spain from the time of the cleo
tiOn. He connected this situation to
the dangers existing in the United
States. The Fascists in the govern
ment were out-voted and therefore
were prompted to rebel. They call it
a Red government, but it is in reality
a Democratic form. The speaker pre-
dicted that even if Madrid falls, the
Fascists will not have won, for the
people will continue until they get
back their government. Even row the
Fascists are having trouble in their
own ranks.
The speaker was in Spain this sum-
mer and talked with the refugees,
learning pitiful truths of their plight.
1t is possible that DR.. Ingvolstad
will reurn here in about two weeks
to speak upon another subject. Con-
trary to the belief among many, the
sponsors of DR.. Ingvolstad maintain
that he is not a political speaker, but
rather takes the capacity of world
traveller and lecturer, getting his ex-
penses by collections where he speaks.
Askov American., 1936-10-22
ROOSEVELT-BENSON (
RALLY is PLANNED

A Observation-Disclosures meet
ing will be held in the Pine City
Armory Monday evening, October 26,
at o'clock.
The speakers will be John Court
ney, well-known st. Paul attorney, and
eX-state senator Emil Regneir, who
will speak for the Roosevelt Garner
ticket. Both of these men are able
speakers who will give a most in
teresting and instructive message to
the audience.
Senator George Lommen, we'll
known as the outstanding orator in
the Minnesota Legislature will speak
for Elmer A. Benson for governor and
other candidates.
Lommen will also discuss the much
talked about Amendment No. 2 which
has been sponsored by Representative
w. r. YOungquist of Minneapolis, who
has declared that passage of same will
mean sales-tax in the state of Min
nesota.
After the speaking a free dance
will be staged for those wishing to
spend a social evening.
Everybody is welcome to enjoy tt ese
excellent speakers and a fine social
evening.
Askov American., 1936-10-22
BRUNO COUPLE
ARE MAN, WIFE
Ceremony Is Performed Saturday al
the Home of the Brides
Parents.

The wedding of Mr.. Adrian Berg
lund and Miss Elizabeth Pearson, both
of Bruno, took place at the home of
the bride parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
helm Pearson, on Saturday, October
II, at o'clock. Attending the couple
were the brides sister, Miss Ingrid
Pearson, and Douglas Peterson of
ISanti.
Rev. Elmer ]. Johnson performed
the ceremony in the presence of the
immediate families. Mrs. Johnson
played the Wedding March from
Lohengrin and reverie while the
VOWS were being exchanged. Preced-
ing the ceremony, Mrs. Johnson and
Miss Dorothy Berglund sang, % Per-
feet Love-" accompanied at the piano
by Mrs. George Rydberg.
A delicious dinner was served by
the brides mother after which Mr..
and Mrs. Berglund left for a slOrt
trip
Askov American., 1936-10-22
OCTOBER 81 IS
TAX DEADLINE
Some improvement I'm Tax DeIfn.
quency is Seen by Taxpayer AssO.
ciatiOn'S Report.

October 81 will be the final day on
which the last half of properly taxes
can be paid without penalty. After
that date penalty of eight per cent
is added to the unpaid portion of all
taxes. First half taxes could be paid
up to June 1 without penalty, after
which date a three per cent penalty
was added with an additional one per
cent for every month thereafter if the
tax was not paid, according to sta'e-
ment issued by the Minnesota Tax
payers Association.
After November 1, the eight per
cent penalty will be added to all un-
paid property taxes until January 1,
when the taxes will be declared de
linquent and additional penalties will
be added
Considerable improvement in tax
collections is looked for by the time
of the November cutoff. First half
year delinquencies have shown a de-
cline.
Early reports indicate that the de-
linquency has been reduced from the
peak of year ago. Payment of tax
delinquencies rose from $11,903, 700
in 1884. to $13,O5S,OOO in 1885. Of
ficials in many counties regard the
new state law permitting payment OF
taxes in installments over a period OF
years as a factor in this increase
Delinquent taxpayers who have not
done so, can still take advantage of
the ten-year payment plan, and es-
cape old penalties.
The total tax delinquency in Min
nesota in a recent check-up was set
at $92,287 900, according to the Min
nesota Taxpayers Association report
Askov American., 1936-10-22
BROOK PARK PAIR
MARRIED Is YEARS

A large group of relatives and
friends gathered at the town hall in
Brook Park Sat rday evening, OctC ber
II, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Clark
Hoagland, it being their 25th we'd
ding anniversary. Several mrsi al
selections were rendered and the
were followed by a mock wedding.
The honored couple were presented
with gift and a luncheon was served.
Those from away who attended the
affair were Mr.. Hoagland brother and
wife, Mr.. and Mrs. Cluring Hoagland,
and his sister, Altea Hoaeland, of
Cambridge; Dr. and Mrs. G.. G.. Kelsey
of Hinckley; Mr.. and Mrs. Forest But
Ter of Minneapolis, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Andrew Alderman of Cambridge.
Askov American., 1936-10-22

over WCCO, WNAX, WEBC and
WMFG, and will begin at 10 p. m.
Hjalmar Petersen, who was founder
and has been editor of the Askov
American for twenty-five years. be-
came the 23rd Governor of Mime
sofa on August "a, following the death
of Governor Floyd B. Olson. He was
lieutenant governor for one term and
prior to that served as Representative
in the Minnesota Legislature from
Pine county, during which time he
sponsored the net income tax on in
diyiduals and corporate rs. Revenue
accruing from the net income tax is
allocated to the public schools of the
state and is a builder for more uni
versal education. The Governor was
nominated for the office of Railroad
and Warehouse Commissioner at the
June primaries.
Immediately upon his induction tC
the office of Governor in August, he
was confronted with tie serious situa-
tiOn of a strike in the city of Mime
apolis which involved wholesale gro
GERS, mills, elevators, feed and seed
houses and others. He put in days
and weeks of arduous work in the
effort to settle the controversy and
without undue loss. of time the work
ers returned to their daily tasks and
the wheels of industry were again in
motion.
Askov American., 1936-10-22
PETERSEN, BENSON
TO BE HONORED

Political leaders throughout the
state this week completed arrange
ments for sending sizable delegations
to Minneapolis Saturday, October "a,
when Governor Hjalmar Petersen and
Senator Elmer A. Benson of Appleton,
will be honored at a testimonial ban
quet in the Hotel Radisson.
Scores of prominent Twin City So
cial and political leaders in addition
to FL. leaders from throughout the
state will attend the affair.
Committees arranging the banquet
met last Saturday and reported that
all was in readiness for the affair
with Oliver A. Ossanna, president of
the Minneapolis Eighth ward FL
Club, organization sponsoring the
event, asserting that reservations to
date have exceeded all expectations.
Askov American., 1936-10-22
COUNTY RED CROSS
CHOOSES OFFICERS

A meeting of the Pine County Red
Cross was held in Pine City Tuesday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. Edwin
Edin. Mrs. A. E. Eddy, county chair
man, conducted the meeting and the
roll call chairman, Mrs. Edin, gave a
short instruction talk to the county
chapter chairmen as to membersEi ip
drives, publicity, etc.
Dr. A. L. Arends, county treasurer
gave the treasurer's report.
The election of officers for the COM
ing year resulted in Mrs. Henry Reed
of Hinckfey, being named chairman;
Mrs. j. F. Hawley of Sandstone, vice
chairman; and DR.. A. l.. Arends OF
Askov, was reelected treasurer. The
chairman will appoint secretary.
Askov American., 1936-10-22
COUNTY OIL
MEN ORGANIZE
Pine County Petroleum indu tries
Committee Will Work for Rea.
SOnable Gas Taxes.

At the meeting held in Pine City
recently by the wholesale and retail
oil dealers and their employees an
organization was perfected which will
be known as the Pine County Petro-
leum Industries Committee. This
group will be affiliated with the Min
nesota Petroleum Industries Commit
tee, which is the state trade associa-
tion of oil men with local organiza-
tions in each of the 81 counties OF
the state.
1t was explained that the chief pur-
pose and main objective of the or
ganization will be to secure fair and
equitable taxes and legislation for
Minnesota motorists and those en-
gagged in supplying their needs.
The Officers.
Officers and committees of the or
ganization were chosen as follows:
Chairman, J. E. Sullivan, Gehl Oil
Co. of Pine City; first vice chairman
G. e. Iverson, Texas Co. of Pine City
vice chairman, d. Mckay. Skelly Oil
Co. of Rock Creek; vice chairman
VIM. Nyrud, Willow River Oil Co. OF
Willow River; secretary, Clark Pen
nington, Peoples Oil Co. of Pine City
assistant secretary, Art Biederman
Pine County Oil Co. of Pine City.
Legislative cmmittee-Verner Mel.
son, Northwest Oil Co of Sandstone
chairman; w. B. johnson, Pine Co-or
Oil Association of Askov; V. F.. Camp.
bell, Campell Petroleum of Hinckley
Public Relations committee-Wm
Podvin, Gopher State Oil Co. of Pine
City, chairman; e. E. Larson, Stan.
dard Oil Co. of Sandstone; Ed PRESS
Shell Petroleum of Pine City.
Local affairs committee-LeonarG
Johnson, Standard Oil Co. of Pine
City, chairman; Mr.. Ostlund, OstlunG
Service Station of Sandstone; Robert
Sullivan, Gehl Oil Co. of Hinckley.
Joseph r. Schroeder of Minneapo'i is
secretary of the Minnesota Petroleum
Industries Committee, who addressed
the meeting, issued press statement
explaining the purpose of the commit
tee as being for the protection of the
customers and themselves, because OF
the rising cost of taxation imposed
upon the activities and products ol
the Petroleum industry. Their activ.
ity, said Mr.. Schroeder, represents nc
attempt to dodge fair and reasonable
taxation, but is a nationwide move.
ment for tax justice, economic GOV.
ernment and effective administration
of public revenue.
The statement said that oil men
forming Petroleum Industries Com.
mittees in every state and county be-
lieve, like their customers that gas.
oline tax money should be used only
for the construction improvement ant
maintenance of highways.
The secretary attacked the federal
gasoline tax, saying that they believe
it to be an invasion of states ta2
field and they believe it should te
eliminated, especially since the in
come is not earmarked for roads. Oh
men everywhere have welcomed the
taxation of gasoline to finance roads
but they insist that the tax be rea
sonable and the money raised be spent
| only for roads.
Askov American., 1936-10-22
INTERNATIONAL
NEWS REVIEW
By GEORG STRANDVOLD

Somehow, the field of international
affairs manages to produce exc ite-
ment of one kind or another all the
time, but fairly attentive observers
will have established the fact that
most of it is verbal; consists of dire
forebodings, of dark possibilities, of
threats and defiances that, fortunately
for mankind, but rarely are converted
into action.
Some alarm was manifested the
other day when King Leopold of Bel
gium suddenly announced that hence
forth his country would rely on itself,
revert to its old neutrality status and
this is where fright crept into the
minds of some statesmen-wOuld seek
peace and security by maintaining
strong armed forces on all its from
tiers, including that which separates
Belgium frcm it's wartime ally,
France. That meant, in effect, that
Belgium has lost faith in collective
security agreements, and it may mean
although the point has not yet been
made very clear-that that country
may withdraw from the Locarno
treaties and, as somewhat remote
possibility, reduce its partic cipation in
the activities of the League of Ma
tions.
Important Step.
Many of the foreign experts of the
European press consider the Belgian
action one of greatly increased in
security. For one thing, it seems to
mean that Belgium will abrogate it's
alliance with France which, of course,
further, will mean that in case that
country considers itself attacked it
cannot expect any Belgian assistance.
On the other hand, should any power
become an aggressOr against Belgium,
no help from France would be forth
coming.
Continued on Page 81
Askov American., 1936-10-22
DENHAM WOMEN FORM
A LEGION AUXILIARY

An Auxiliary of the Hanson-Ander-
son Post No. 361 of Denham, was or
ganized on the evening of October 16.
Mrs. Grace Dubie, president of the
Anderson-Miller Post unit of Willow
River, acted as chairman and Mrs
Rose Peterson acted as secretary pro
tenn.
The unit has a fund of $2.11 from
the Forget-me-not sale to start it's
unit. This was reported by the For
get-me-not sale chairman, Carl Lar
son.
Ten members were enrolled in the
unit and the following officers were
elected: Mrs. Carl larson, president;
Mrs. Jack Forster, first vice president;
Mrs. Roy Bacon, second vice presi-
dent; Mrs. John Peterson. secretary;
Mrs. Ed Hanson, treasurer; Mrs. Carl
Larson, chaplain; Mrs. Dagney Hanson
sergeant-at-arms; Mrs. L. J. Larson,
publicity director.
Askov American., 1936-10-22
RUNS ARE STILL
FAIRLY HEAVY
Monday Brings $4,000 Cate, 14,5OO
Hogs and 10000 Sheep; Cattle Trade
Fairly Active; Lambs Csc Off.

South st. Paul, Mimi, Oct. 10. 1896
Gu. S. D. Al: Livestock receipts con-
tinued fairly heavy at this weeks
opening, with $1,000 cattle, ii $50
hogs and 100000 sheep. Cattle trade
ruled fairly active, fully steady to
strong, spots higher than last weeks
low time. Stock cattle were steady
to 25c higher, mostly steady. A few
good fed yearling steers brought
$S.S5 to $9.15, good 1900 pounds $S.65,
grass butcher steers $500 to $500
A few fed heifers brought $500 to
$500, most grassers $3.50 to $3.50,
fleshier loads up to $500. Butcher
COWS sold at $4OO to $3.50, cutter
grades $500 to $3.75, sausage bulls
$4.O0 to s4.75, medium to good vealers
$3.50 to $500. better kinds $3.50.
Grass killer calves brought $500 to
$4.0O, some up to $3.50. Common and
medium stockers sold at 1915 to SIS. co.
bulk better grades up to $6.25, a few
calves $3.50, a load good to choice
light feeder steers $3.50.
Hog trade was steady to 1Oc lower
than Saturday, better 100 to ESQ
pounds, $3.50 to $9.65, ITO to 1870
pounds, $S.75 to $94O, $50 to 17O
pounds, $S25 to $S.S5, 12O to $50
pounds, s6.75 to 8.35. fat 100 to
120 pound pigs $500 to $500, good
sows $50 pounds down $S.15 to SS.95
feeder pigs s4.O0 to $3.50, some light
weights as low as $500.
. Heavy receipts forced fat lamb
prices Csc lower, bulk making $3.50
a load or so of closely sorted to
shippers $S.75, common to medium
grades $500 to $7.25. Common to
choice slaughter ewes made $3.50 to
$3.50. Several loads of desirable SIS
to sc pound white-faced feeder lambs
earned $500 to $3.50, plain light
weights down to $500. Yearling
breeding ewes earned $500 to $3.50,
2 and 3-year-olds $3.50 to $500.
Askov American., 1936-10-22
WernOWskys End
5Oth Welded Year

A large number of friends and
neighbors gathered to honor Mr.. and
Mrs. William Wernowsky on their
golden wedding anniversary Sunday.
The celebration was held at the spa
cious farm home of the Wernowskys
six miles northeast of Willow River.
Rev. f. c. Hallstein of Moose Lake,
officiated at a ceremony renewing the
nuptial vows which were spoken in
the presence of their children and
grandchildren.
A wedding dinner was served by
three daughters. The youngest daugh-
ter, Mrs. McGregor of Buffalo, N. Y,
was the only one not able to be pres
ent. Her husband is in very poor
health.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Wernowsky are
73 and II years of age, respectively,
and were born in Germany, coming to
this country in 1890 and settling in
Sheboygan, Wis. In 1900 they came
to Minnesota and settled on the old
homestead, out of which wilderness
they made a fine farm and built a
u1Cc HOlllc. MI. VIGIL uOWShy Will UC
remembered as saw mill man, and
he also threshed throughout the
neighborhood in the early years.
Rear Five Children.
Five children came to bless this
union, namely Gusta formerly Mrs.
Zack, now Mrs. VIM. Haeger of the
Willow River community; Emily
(Mrs. Arden Monroe) of Duluth, Will
liam, Jr., of Duluth, Otto, of east of
Bruno, and Hermine (Mrs. MacGre-
gor) of Buffalo, N. Y.
1t was happy family reunion and
the aged couple received many fine
gifts. Those present at the event and
dinner were Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Haze
ger and Louise, VIM. Zack, Mr.. and
Mrs. Eric Zack and children of east
of Bruno, Mr.. and Mrs. Kenneth San
gren and two children of near Willow
River, Mr.. and Mrs. Arden Monroe
and sons, Russell and James of Duluth,
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Wernowsky, Jr.,
and daughter, Jeanne, of Duluth, and
MIR. and Mrs. Otto Wernowsky and
children of east of Bruno.
Askov American., 1936-10-22
Marriage License Applications

The following have applied to the
clerk of district court of Pine county
for marriage licenses the past week
Clifton E. Johnson of Rock Creel
township, to Dorothy A. Peterson oi
ROyalton township.
James l.. Bell to Olive Belle Churc.
hill, both of Pine City.
August A. Stoffel to Sabina Mottl
both of Pine City.
Albert Charles Petersen of Askov
to Myra Alberta Hammer Of Bruno.
Leonard James Bedney of Owatonna
to Myrtle E. Gjertson of Sandstone.
Roy C. Jensen of Askov, to Philo-
meme Tabery of Bruno.
Askov American., 1936-10-22
STATE OFFICERS AT
THE LEGION MEET

State Legion Commander Andreen
of New Ulm, and Mrs. Esther Moore
of Minneapolis, state Auxiliary pres
ident, headed the speakers at the dis
trict rally of the American Legion
held in Sandstone Wednesday night.
Approximately $50 attended the rally
which saw Pine county go over the
top in membership.
C. M. Nelson of Askov, is first vice
commander of the district and has
played a good part in the fine mem
bership showing of the county.
Askov American., 1936-10-22
DenhUnl Butternlaker
Receives Recognition

Allan Irene, Denham buttermaker,
was awarded bronze certificate for
class at the 1886 Red River Valley
Dairymen's Association butter contest
held recently. There were 154 en-
tries in the competition with Mr..
Irene and this represented the largest
ganization was formed 33 years ago.
The award is seen as a fitting honor
to a good buttermaker.
Askov American., 1936-10-22
FLYER MAIL SACK
LOST ON TUESDAY

The mail sack dispatched to
Askov from G. N. train No. 49,,
Tuesday evening, slid back in
under the train and apparently be-
came caught on some piece of iron
which dragged it along to a point
just beyond the bridge at Sand
stone, where it was found the fol-
lowing morning by the section
crew.
The sack naturally was very
much damaged and possibly some
of the mail was lost. Most of the
daily papers were recovered but
in a soiled and damaged condition.
Several letters were also recovered
in fair condition. However it is
possible that some were lost.
Askov American., 1936-10-22
SANDSTONE FAIR
STORE ENLARGES

The Fair Store at Sandstone is be-
ing enlarged and work on the addi-
tion to the building commenced Mon
day morning. Increased volume of
business warrants and makes neces-
sary the enlargement.
Phil Silesky of Pine City, is the
proprietor of the store and Chester
Greenly is the manager.