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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-02-13
GIVES LIFE IN
LINE OF DUTIES

The public is quietly aware of
the important part which the
teachers of young America play,
but are rarely prOfuse in their
praise. However, another unsung
heroine made the extreme sacrifice
near Montevideo last week in the
line of duty.
This cons, ientiouS school teach
er, Miss Cleo Everson, teaching in
rural school in Woods township
valued her life less than her duty
and died from Over-exhaustion by
a heart attack Miss EverSOn had
walked three-fourths of mile to
the schoolhouse in deep snow drifts
and intense cold After building
the fire i'm the school building, she
called school to order but became
ill during the morning hours and
was taken home. She died the next
day from exhaustion her efforts
adj pr duced.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-02-13
TRAVELLERS GUIDE
WILL BE COMPILED

The WPA writer's project which
will gather material for a state trav-
elers' guide is heralded as a break"
for the resort areas of Minnesota by
A. T. Gilbertson, director of District
No. at Brainerd.
In each WPA district. writer's who
have found it impossible to escape
the relief rolls are now being given
WPA employment under the direction
of DR.. Mabel Ulrich and their talent
is being used to gather historical and
factual material for use in the state
guide. This material when gathered,
written and edited will be available
for use in guides for any resort area.
1T is suggested" by the director of
the WPA program for this district,
that any person interested in see
ing that particular spot of the state
is properly represented in the state
guide, should contact DR.. Ulrich.
WPA Offices at ST. Paul Immediately"
In the very nature of her work DR..
Ulrich will have to depend largely on
volunteer assistance. If resort own
ers and secretaries of local CONNER
cial and civic clubs will get in touch
with her, lasting benefits to their par
ticular section will result.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-02-13
PINE LAKE MAN
is LAID TO REST
Everett Day Dies Suddenly i'm Sleep
While Apparently i'm Good
Health.

Funeral services for Everett Day of
the Pine Lake community, were con-
Quoted from the Larson Funeral
Home in Sandstone Saturday morn
ing with Rev. John A. Hughes preach
ing. Mrs. Sigfred Johnson and daugh-
ter, Evelyn, rendered vocal selections
accompanied by Mrs. Daisy Martin at
the organ.
The Odd Fellow lodge of which the
deceased was member for many
years conducted its usual funeral
ceremony with f. B. Greenwald read
ing the funeral rites, G. S. Gjertson
officiating as chaplain and Odd Eel
low brothers, Lon Terwiliger, Frank
Ensign, Gust GjertsOn, Sigfred John
son, Carl Strom and DOlliver Pear
son acting as pallbearers. Burial was
made in Lakewood cemetery in Min
neapolis beside the final resting
place of his father in the family lot.
Mr.. Day, respected citizen of the
Pine Lake community, passed away
at his home Wednesday morning, Feb
ruary 5. He was apparently in good
health when he retired the night be-
fore but during the night his wife
was attracted by his restlessness. She
came to aid him but he had passed
away.
Mr. Day was born at Crystal Lake
on May ~, 1879, where he spent his
boyhood years. The family came to
Sandstone many years ago where he
worked in the quarry. but for the past
25 years he and his wife have made
their home on their farm near Pine
Lake. His father, Nathan Day, was
a Civil war veteran and passed away
several years ago but his mother.
who is in her seth year, remains
in good health at the old soldiers
home at Fort Smelling. A sister re-
sides in Montana; no children survive
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-02-13
INTERNATIONAL
NEWS REVIEW
BY GEORG STRANDVOLD

During the last few days compare
tive quiet has prevailed in the inter-
national field, in the sense that there
have been reported no events out
standing enough to attract special at
tentiOn. Some observers have attempt
ed to interpret this apparent lull as
either an omen of war or a harbinger
of peace.
When they think about war in this
connection, it is not the conflict in
progress between Italy and Ethiopia
but clashes which may grow out Of
the African war, for although the
danger of a general European catas-
trOphe is quite remote. it is still suf-
ficiently actual and possible to cause
a flutter of worry.
And if the momentary quiet in the
wide field of world events may be
hoped to indicate qualification of
peace, the reason is that just now
there is going on a great deal of
talk about averting future wars.
However, there is no compelling
reason to presume that the aforemen-
toned lull has anything to do with
future war or peace. 1t just happened
as it will happen once in while
in world where even turbulence
seeks and needs a rest.
Conversations.
What has been called world peace
appears to have been guaranteed by a
number of international treaties, all
outgrowths of the great war of 1914
1913.
First of all, there was the Yer
sailles peace treaty itself, designed
not merely to crush the vanquished
Central powers into the dust. but also
to prevent new wars. In this docu-
ment was incorporated the League of
Nations covenant, intended to be an
absolutely sure cure for the war ills
of d weary world.
CONTINUED on Page -
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-02-13
PINE CITY STUDENTS
COMPETE IN DECLAM

A declamatory contest was held in
the Pine City high school auditorium
on Thursday evening, February 6,
with nine contestants taking part.
James Anderson won first in oratory
with the Grafton, Educated Specta-
tors" In the dramatic section, Irene
Roberts won first with the declama-
tion, Fear God and Take Your Own
Part" Other contestants were Thel-
ma Christopher, Alice Jessie Gum,
and Betty Lou Hamlin.
In the humorous section, first place
was won by Eunice Grandt with the
selection, "Penrods Letter." Other
contestants were Alice Mae Smith,
Phyllis Staples and Susan Hinze. The
winners will represent Pine City in
a district contest to be held in a
few weeks.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-02-13
GARDENERS WILL GET
ANNUAL INFORMATION

Vegetable and fruit growers, flor
lists, nurserymen and home gardeners
will be presented information through
lectures, demonstrations and round
table discussions at the annual horti-
cultural short course to be presented
at the University Farm, ST. Paul, on
March 25, 26 and 81.
w. H. Alderman, chief of the Divis-
ion of Horticulture, announces that
this course will be free and open to
everyone. About 300 persons attended
the course in 1885. For information
it is requested that those interested
write to w. H. Alderman, Horticul-
tural Division, University Farm, ST.
Paul.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-02-13
WOMEN SPEAKERS
WILL COME HERE
Report on League Against War and
Fascism Congress and Other Mat
ters to be Given Monday Night.

The ASkOv Farmer-LabOr Club, the
local unit of the Farmers Holiday
Association and the local branch of
the American League Against War
and Fascism are cooperating in spOn-
sOring meeting in the ASkOv AS
sembly hall Monday night, February
II, at which prominent women speak
ers have promised to be present.
Mrs. Charles Lundquist of Mime
apOlis, will be the principle speaker
and she will give a report on the
Third National Congress of the Amer
lean League Against War and Fas-
cism held recently at Cleveland, Ohio.
at which she represented the Mime
apolis branch of the League Against
the High Cost Of Living. Mrs. Lund-
quist is also state chairman of the
Women's Federation of
Minnesota and is active in several 9TH
err organizations, being labor chairman
of the state board of the Minnesota
branch of Women's international
League for Peace and Freedom. She
is a conscientious worker for all pro-
gressive movements and comes we'll
recommended in a capacity to give
interesting information to her audi
ence
Mrs. Lundquist will be accompa-
MED to Askov by Mrs. Bertha Mar
shall, secretary of the Womens'
League Against the High Cost of Liv-
ing and a member of the forces of
the Farmers National Committee for
Action and the Farmers Weekly. The
meeting will be started at clock.
A lunch will be sold to assist in
defraying expenses of the meeting
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-02-13
CURRENT FOR
AITK|N FARMS
Construction Project in the
Rural Communities Will
Total 100000.
REA Brings Convenience of
Electricity to Unserved
Sections.

Aitkin county is to have 100 miles
of rural identification line construc-
ton within the very near future 1t
is seen, by the approval this week of
a contract by the rural electrification
administrator of 100000 for its con-
struction. The lines will take cleo
tricity to approximately 300 new GUS
toners in Aitkin county who have
never before had central station serv-
ice. This is the 22nd project to re-
ceive REA approval and is drawn on
the standard REA terms-interest at
3 per cent and amortization over 20
year period. 1t brings the total of
REA loans to 81 01S,O62 to be used in
constructing 3,737 miles of electric
distribution lines in previously un-
served rural areas to take electric
energy TO 14,25S new rural customers.
Buy From M. P. 4 l.. Co.
The Farm Electric Service Com
pany of Aitkin county is a subsidiary
of the Rural Utilities Company, a pri-
vate utility operating in some paris
of the county. The new company will
purchase its electricity at wholesale
from the parent company which in
turn gets its energy from the Mime
sofa Power and Light Company. This
company's wholesale rates are on Il
sliding scale, falling sharply as con-
sumption is increased. Aitkin county
is almost entirely a rural county and
more than half its farms are dairy
farms
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-02-13
COUNTY FL.
MAKES PLANS
State Organizer Holds
Meeting in the County
Seat Monday.
County Convention Will be
Held in March to Pre-
pare for State Meet.

Harold l.. Peterson, state organizer
for the FarmerLabor party, spoke at
a meeting of party members in Pine
City last Monday evening, urging the
necessity of organization for the com
ing campaign. In a convincing man
ner Mr.. Peterson set forth the man
ner in which the public was propa-
gandiZed for war, whenever the war
lords of the world thought it neces-
sary to engage in war to protect pro-
fits. He cited some of the facts
brought out by the Nye investigat-
ing committee in Washington.
The speaker also outlined the plan
of the Farmer-Labor party to secure
production for use rather than for
profit. He cited some of the weak
points of the Roosevelt administra-
ton, but admitted that a great deal
had been accomplished by some of the
measures inaugurated by the admin
istratiOn.
Sales Tax Opposition Expressed.
The meeting went on record as OPP
posed to war and many signatures
were obtained on a petition to the
President not to allow America to be
dragged into another European affair.
Other measures endorsed by the meet
ing were resolution calling for a
one-house legislature for Minnesota,
public ownership of public utilities,
and continued opposition to a sales
tax in any form.
A resolution was also drawn up,
extending best wishes to Governor
Floyd B. Olson for speedy recovery.
Another meeting was scheduled for
Tuesday evening at Hinckley. The
county COW ention of the Farmer
Labor Party will be held at Sandstone,
on March II, at p. m County chair
man Erwin l.. Nelson, has issued the
call to all townships to send dele
gates to this convention, which will
choose delegates to the state conven-
ton of the party. Pine county will be
entitled to seven delegates to the
Farmer-Labor state convention, two
at large and one for each thousand
votes cast for the party's candidate
for governor in 1884
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-02-13
GOOD ATTENDANCE
AT FL. CARD PARTY

The educational secretary, Mrs.
Peter Stulen, of the Sandstone Farm
er-Labor club, announces appreciation
on behalf of the club to the public
for the fine attendance at the card
party sponsored by that club Friday
evening. The club Isl also apprecia-
tive of the assistance everyone gave
in the affair which was held in the
Madison Casino.
The club also wishes to remind the
public, according to the secretary,
that the debate will be sponsored on
Friday evening as announced. with
the question being, Resolved: that
the existing peace agencies can pre-
vent the outbreak of another World
war" Everybody welcome.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-02-13
SAFETY PLAQUE TO
BE AWARDED BY WPA

According to Frank Banta, WPA
representative in charge of operations
in Pine county, the county commits
sioners have been offered an oppor-
tunity to obtain a special plaque that
is being offered as a safety award
in district No. 2.
The plaque is to be presented to
the commissioners for permanent dis
play in the court house of the county
which from February to May 1 has
the fewest number of injuries among
WPA workers.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-02-13
AGED ASKOV MAN
IS SUMMONED
Last Rites for Holden Hansen VIII
be Held Today From the
Home Church.

Death removed from the midst of
his many friends in the AskOv COM
munity Monday morning at $40 o.
clock. Holden Hansen, following a
short illness which resulted from Il
slight stroke few days before.
While an early death had been eX-
pected for the past two or three
years. nevertheless the shock to the
community was severe. for it took a
respected citizen who was always at
peace with everyone and had cheer
full smile and word to greet his
neighbors at any time. Mr.. Hansen
was born at RCdding. Denmark, on
August 4, 1S4S, and last summer,
amidst the usual large number OF
He came to the United States on April
16. 1881, and to Askov in 1914, where
he had resided since. He was uni
ted in marriage to Maren Sorensen
at Lynne, Denmark, on May 30,
1879. No children were born to this
union. but the devoted couple lived
their lives for their neighbors and for
the association of each other.
In later years it was a common eX-
preston to be heard among neighbors
that spring had at last arrived when
Mr.. Hansen was seen in the garden
with his tools, ready to put in the an
nual fine plot of seed. He went about
his work with ease and with method
zeal effort which showed that during
his life time he had been steady
and conscientious workman. Where
one of these old people was seen there
too was the other and it was indeed
a sad shock to Mrs. Hansen. who is
herself over so years of age, to lose
her devoted companion.
Married Nearly 81 Years.
Although Mr.. Hansen had been all
ing for several years with an asthma
affliction which at times seemed sure
to shorten his span of years it was
the fond hope of friends and neigh
bors to see them reach their golden
wedding date, and this was done in
an appropriate way May 80, 1929. In
deed, the event was made one worthy
of remembrance when friends and
relatives from far and near came to
pay their respects and the whole
community took part in a ceremony at
the church when communion services
were held at 80 p. m. and later re-
freshments were served in the base
ment accompanied by appropriate
talks and music. Each year since
has seen Mr.. Hansen's condition get
no better and during the last year or
two each attack brought on sad ex-
pectations from friends. However. he
weathered every storm as he predict
ed at the beginning of each illness,
until his last when he passed peace
fully away after very restless night,
Sunday.
Funeral services are being held to-
day, Thursday from the Danish Luz
theran church at 2 p. m. with Rev.
jobs. Knudsen preaching the sermon.
Burial will be made in the local
cemetery and a multitude of friends;
mourn with the aged widow, his
brother and two nephews, the loss
of this good old man.
Lauritz and Einar Dali of Chicago,
nephews of the deceased, came today
to attend the funeral.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-02-13
LITTLE KERRICK BOY
is KICKED BY HORSE

Johnny, the six year old son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Cluett Of
Kerrick, was kicked on the fore
head by horse Tuesday evening
and suffered a serious skull frac-
ture. The little fellow was
rushed to the University hospital
at once, but no reports as yet
have been received as to his con-
ditiOn.
The accident happened in the
yard when Johnny, as was his
usual custom, was driving the
horses into the barn.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-02-13
WILLIAMS IS AGAIN
HINCKLEY RESIDENT

Joe Williams, who has been man
ager of the Central Lumber Co., at
Sandstone, has been transferred to
Hinckley, where he will be employed
in the same capacity for the company.
c. F. Meyers, formerly in the Hinck-
ley yard, is now at Sandstone as
manager.
Mr.. Williams was formerly Hinck-
ley resident.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-02-13
L NSES MUST BE
ORDERED BY SATURDAY

Saturday, February Is, is the last
day on which to buy 1886 automobile
license plates to avoid penalty. Dur
ing the past two or three years auto
owners have been afforded an extern
sion past the final date of February
Is, but this year the old law remains
in effect and licenses must be pur-
chased on or before February Is.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-02-13
MINNESOTA is HIGH
IN NATIONS ROADS

The state of Minnesota ranks third
among all the states in the United
States when it comes to mileage of
highway improvements completed up
to the beginning of 1886 with Emer-
gency Federal funds. This announce
ment was made by recent highway
bulletin and is cleaned from figures
complied by the United States Bureau
of Public Roads.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-02-13
GET RESETTLEMENT
FACTS FROM PINE CITY

Several owners of farms in this sec
tion of Pine county have shown in
terest in the Resettlement Admin
STATIONS farm purchase plan. For
more information, it might be stated
that inquiries may be addressed to
d. d. Long at Pine City.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-02-13

Invest Is cents in classified ad.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1936-07-31
EDITORIAL

Some time ago certain eoored gentleman Of this city
made conscientious effort ohan employment grocery
salesman OF clerk lie IS competent in his line hsmg had more
than fifteen years gegienee. He made application 10 both
wRale and eaa firms lie received neither position nor en-
coeagecut although than year has passed. he has
M received 10 favorable consideration from his many applca
lions Economic conditions have greatly improved during that
me many have been employed the grocery buS
nS IS ven as lines There Negro grocery statesmen
q clerks employed the city OF Seattle yet than half
million dollars e year spent annually by Seattle Negro
citizens groceries, bur answer to this situaon
aad that lax concentrated buying By the Negro Citizens
o. tbs community and the naturally consequential lack OF eco
nomic influence which follows.
Trade increases employment and employment Increases
buying power The buying power OF the grocery purchasing Ne
gTo citizens a Seattle centralized in few conveniently To-
Gated retail stores would effectively increase the business of
ose stores as necessary increase in their personnel
There doubt that the economic influence Of centralized
purchasing mentioned would be conducive to the bene-
care thereof fasorahx considering the applications OF COM
ient Negro statesmen and clerks There further doubt that
the same benecaTes could be depended upon to upon
wholesale dealers 10 likewise give this minority group con-
deTation BY way employment Certainly there nothing
wrong With proposition that any group of citizens EMIT
led to fair proportion Of the jobs which creates by its buy
ing power
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1936-07-31

Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Rev. t.
M. Davis. pastor.--A large congre-
cation witnessed the rehabilitation
of the Assembly Room of the
church at the eleven o'clock ser
vice under the auspices of the Will
Do Club. The pastor preached an
inspiring sermon; a splendid pro-
gram was rendered. - The illus
trated lecture by Rev. Davis. on
the life and work of David Living
stone. accompanied by steroptican
pictures, attracted an unusually
large audience at the eight o'clock
service. Next Sunday will be de-
voted to Covenant service at II
o'clock, and Communion at 8 o.
clock. A large congregation is ex-
pected at both services. as this is
the last service prior to the con-
vening of the General Baptist AS
sociation of Washington, which
convenes at the church next week
from Tuesday 70 Sunday. The pas
tor will preach at the evening ser
vice, and urges good representa-
ton from all districts. Visitors and
strangers are especially welcome
at Mt. Zion.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1936-07-31
CHURCH NOTICES

First A, M. f. Church. Rev.
Fred A. Hughes. pastor. = Last
Sunday was Women's Day at the
A. M. e. Church. Large crowds
attended both services. The Har-
mony Art Twelve, headed by Mrs.
H. c. Thompson won the prize Of
a free meal ticket during the Goa
ference as they brought IN the
largest amount Of money in the
pew contest Miss Evelyn Whist
Ter and Mr.. Avis Dennis were
awarded scholarships by the Com
munity Scholarship Committee
The Fashion Style Show given by
the Junior Missionary Society was
a very unique affair. Mrs. Ophelia
Hall win present the A. NJ. e. Baby
Orchestra and fashion show on
Friday evening, July 81 -Bishop
Noah w. Williams, newly appoint
ed bishop to the Puget Sound Con-
ference, Fifth Episcopal District,
win make his official visit to this
church and other points In the
conference before holding the dis
trict conference in Seattle on Au-
gust 26-sO The Bishop win have
charge of the evening service next
Sunday. Since he cannot stay long
er than Sunday evening, let's give
him a warm welcome by filling all
the pews. Everyone is cordially in
vited to hear him.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1936-07-31
Detective Cold Waters
Race Angle Of Murder

NEW YORK lCl - While the
sensational element Of the daily
press. and even some Of the So
10 allie d conservative newspapers
were busy putting the word Ne
gro" in the largest type they could
find, a flash came In from Ashe-
vile, N. c.. that Chief OF Detectives
Fred Jcnes announced Saturday he
expected the immediate arrest of
a white suspect IN the mysterious
assault and killing of Miss Helen
Cievenger Of New York, who was
slain Ia an Asheville hotel room
Thursday night. Joseph Urey, 81,
an employee OF the hotel, had been
questioned by detectives, and the
daily press seized the story IN typ.
zeal Negro fiend" fashion even pc
fore police had finished question
ing Urey. Some OF the papers
printed a retraction. saying BELL
boy Quizzed. But Not Accused, J"
after such front page headlines
as Negro Bellboy Is Accused Of
Murder OF Girl Student; Blood
stained Shirt Found in Room OF
Hotel Employee, Charged WITH
Killing Helen Clevenger."