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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1937-07-22
AskOv Kittenball
Team Goes Strong

The boys who play kittenball in
Askov have become the target for
much competition, due to their fast
start this season when they have won
most of their games. Now the story
will possibly be different since Sand
stone is whetting its fangs for re-
venge and some think that the Askov-
ties are in for merry time this eve
ming in the local park when the
''pick" of Pine City will be the chal-
lengers.
The story with Sandstone now
stands two victories to one with Askov
having the best of the argument.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1937-07-22

Con Linehan spent the weekend at
the Linehan home here.
The Benson families motored to
Askov Sunday afternoon
The Ladies' Aid will meet at the
Henry Kramer home July 20, with
Mrs. Fred Theiling, Mrs Lester Theil-
ing and Mrs. Fred Thayer assisting.
Everyone welcome.
Mr. and Mrs. Oris Hunt and chill
dren and Mr.. and Mrs. Black of
Iowa, are visiting friends and rela-
tlves here at this writing. They are
planning to move back to the neigh
borhood
Invest 25 cents in a classified ad.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1937-07-22
Opinions of Others

(Short timely letters on topics of
public interest are welcome whether
or not the writer's opinions con-
All letters must be signed with the
writer's name for our information.
Signed articles always are more eff
fective. but if the writer does not
wish to have his name used, it will
be withheld)
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1937-07-22

ers scheduled for Tuesday. Also a
rumor persists that test of strength
will come early in the week with a
motion to recommit, probably by a
Senator who thus far has remained
on the fence.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1937-07-22

Following brief but sharp debate
the House Tuesday OVERRIDE the Presi-
dents veto on Fl. r. 6763 which con-
tinues the three and one half percent
rate on Federal land bank loans for
an additional two years. 1t now
awaits Senate action. The same day
the conference report on the farm
tenancy bill was adopted and went to
the Senate for action.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1937-07-22

rob Spain, so it could just as well
be dead.
If the aggressors at once had been
cut off from business, with the rest
of the world, they would soon give
up; but the money sharks do not
want such a league. They are to
make money on such occasions. AS
long as capitalistic governments exist
such mass robberies will exist. And
no civilization for humanity can eX-
list; and such as claiming working
for civilization are doing nothing in
that direction.
ANDREW RASMUSSEN.
5000 West River Blvd, Minneapolis.
LET me think a minute" said a
high school student calling on a girl
but the doctor said you must not
overwork yourself" the girl replied
"Why do you want to marry that
fellow" asked lady of her daugh-
ter. "Well," the beautiful girl re-
piled, 81 don't like the girl that he'll
give the engagement ring to if 1 don't
accept him."
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1937-07-22

An important executive session of
the Joint Committee on tax evasion
is scheduled for the coming week.
The committee members are expected
to consider many suggestions that
have been submitted for amending
the tax laws in manner which will
prevent repetition of scandalous
lodging by wealthy citizens that has
been revealed before the committee
in its recent hearings.
There is much speculation regard
ing the probable action of the House
Labor committee on the Wages and
Hours bill now that the Senate Labor
and Education committee has rewrit
ten the original draft as reported in
this place last week
The Agriculture committee is ex-
pected to report farm credit bill
during the week and the same COM
mittee is expected to study proposed
crop insurance legislation.
The Rivers and HarbOrs committee
will continue its hearing on the Little
IVA projects with the liberals advo-
eating the plan outlined by the Plesi-
dent, which would provide for region
al power authorities. The conserva-
tives are expected to continue their
arguments against all competition on
the part of the government with pri-
vate utilities companies.
OF particular interest to all small
cities and rural communities general
ly is a bill reported favorably by the
Post Offices and Post Roads commit
tee during the week which would pro-
vide for the expenditure of 100000
for experimentation with view to
establishing shuttle" airmail service
from main air lines to small COM
munities through the use of autOgirOs
which the makers now claim have
been developed to a point where they
can almost literally land and take
off on 4 dime.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1937-07-22
From Exchanges

Editorial Comment From Other News
papers, Which May or May Not
Conform With the Opinions of the
Askov American.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1937-07-22

Peaches sold for So each in Cali
fornia IS years ago when there was
only one peach tree growing there.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1937-07-22

Heard at the ladies' social: 'Her
ideal is shattered" 'What happened
to it," 'She married it."
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1937-07-22

The writer has drafted a bill which
will be introduced the first of the
week "To Establish the Pipestone
National Monument in the State of
Minnesota" The administration, pro-
lection, and development of such
monument will be under the direction
of the Secretary of the Interior.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1937-07-22

Of all sad words of tongue or pen,
The saddest are "It might have
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1937-07-22

But none can cause one so much woe,
AS this old gag: Il told you so"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1937-07-22

Invest 25 cents in a classified ad.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1937-07-22
TOOCOOd TOBe True

The ST. Paul Pioneer Press in
one of its recent issues, printed
a very pertinent editorial. since
war clouds are hanging low over
foreign lands. The Press editorial
H. nl,n.-o nn,>tin,, fnllnu-c.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-05-14
TUXEDO NOTES

TUXEDO, May 14.--MisS Selma
Blazier and Mr.. J. r. Hill were
married May 18th, in Greenville,
s. C. The bride is the daughter
of the late Mr.. and Mrs. J. p.
Blazier of ParrottSville, Tenn,
and the groom is the son of Mr.
and Mrs. b. H. Hill OF Tuxedo.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. NJ. Melton and
family spent the weekend in Co
lumbia and Charleston, S. c.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Stevens, OF
Daytona Beach, Fla. are visiting
the latter's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
G. l.. Nelson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph +. Morgan
and daughter returned to their
home in Charleston, S. c.. Sun
day. having spent several days
with Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Andrews.
Mrs. r. b. Nelson, of Hcnder-
sonville. visited Mr.. and Mrs,
James Baines, Sunday.
Mr.. Morris Hugg!nS, who rs n
student at Ashevillc Farm School,
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-05-14
EXECUTORS NOTICE

Having qualified as executor Of
the estate of Mamie Kathleen
Riggan, late, Of Henderson Coun-
ty, this is to notify all persons
having claims against said estate
to present them to the undersign-
ed on or before the l4th day Of
May, 1888, or this notice will be
pleaded in bar of recovery. All
persons indebted TO said estate
will please make settlement with
the undersigned.
This May IA, 1887.
J. HARVEY RIGGAN,
Executor, estate of Mamie
Kathleen Riggan.
80 IT,; Cen
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-05-14
MASTER OF GROUNDED
SHIP ENDS OWN LIFE

MIAMI, Fla, May IA. (UP)-
CapI. Otto Liebert, A, of the
North German Lloyd freighter
Wiegand, which ran aground in
the Florida Keys on his first voy-
age as master, committed suicide
yesterday by firing bullet into
his right temple.
The coast guard cuctcr Pando-
IA. which wcnI to the aid Of the
distressed vessel, brought Lie
hcrt'S body here. II will be ere
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-05-14
SOUTH CAROLINIANS
REFUSE TO CONSIDER
DIVORCE MEASURE

COLUMBIA, S. c., May IA
(UP)-Forty-seven states in the
union recognize divorce, but no
one can be divorced in South Car
DINA. The house of representa-
tives yesterday voted 60 TO 80 to
reject proposal which would
have provided a referendum for
repeal of che states ancient anti
divorce law.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-05-14

Ashevillc, spent the weekend with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Otis
Higgins.
Miss Ruth Hill, who is attending
Brevard College. and Mr.. and Mrs.
Everett Higgins, of Brevard,
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. B. H.
Hill. Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Garland Vaughn
motored to Marine, \. c.. for a
short visit with the formers IA
Their.
Mr.. James Crawford, who at
tends Asheville Farm School,
spent the weekend with his par
cnts, Mr.. and Mrs. w. f. Craw-
ford.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Ward and
Mr.. and Mrs. jim Ward and fam
lily spent Sunday in Hickory with
Mr.. Carl Ward.
Mr.. Edward Erwin visited his
mother. Mrs. Carrie Erwin, of
Williamson, S. c., the past week
end.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. f. Crawford
and family spent Sunday in Greer,
S. c., with Mr.. Ed Bayne.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-05-14

mated at Orlando, Fla. and his
remains will be sent to his home
in Danzig, Germany.
An official of the North Ger
man Lloyd offices at New Orle-
ans believed dependency over
grounding the Wiegand on his
first trip as her master led Lie
bcrr to commit suicide.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-05-14
PRACTICAL JOKER PRAISED

BERk ELE1, Cal. - IUP) -
George II. Derby, known as John
Phoenix. early California editor
and humoriSt who eXtOllcd the vir-
tues Of the common flea. was
laudcd as the worlds champion
practical joker in lecture at the
University of California.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-05-14
BACKYARD ROWS START

LORA1N, o. (UPD-Policc arc
campaigning against poultry own,
ers who do not keep their flocks
pcnned up. The "ncighbOr's hen
in my yard complaints have be-
come too numerous, officers say.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-05-14

PURE BRED, husky, Reds, Bar
red Rocks, White Rocks, White
WyandotteS, White Leghorns,
100 $6.45. Heavy mixed -
$5.95. Prepaid; live delivery.
jefferson Farms, Birmingham,
Ala.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-05-14

The department of Justice csti-
mates that, during 1896, Of the
total number of crimes reported
in the United States, 95.l per
cent were against property and
the remaining against persons.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-05-14
BYRNS MEMORIAL

WASHINGTON, May IA. (U2)
The house of representatives yes
terday agreed to set June 4 as
date for memorial services for
Joseph w. Byrns of Nashville, the
late speaker of the house.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-05-14

"A house in New Jersey has been
built in the shape of an elephant
and contains six rooms which are
reached by spiral Staircases in the
hind legs. The howdah on the ami
mails back is 50 feet from the
Urnun1
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-05-14

WE SERVICE all makes of radios.
Satisfaction guaranteed. NO
charge for testing tubes. Brun-
son Furniture Co.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-05-14
9-Personal Property

FOR SALE-Wheel chair, good as
new. Miss Mollie Prince, Osce-
ola road.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-05-14
Vol WOULD EMPLOY half the

lawyers in town Off necessary
to save your home against un-
lust claims, but are you pro-
tecting it against loss by fire?
Insure with hcndcrSOnville In
surancc Agency. Phone Sl4.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-05-14

FOR SALE-Four tires and tubes,
size cookie, So. Also six-tube
all electric radio, ST. CAT
Cherry st.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-05-14
4-Seeds and Plants

FOR SALE-Two hundred bushels
No. | Green Mountain pota-
toes: grown from certified seed
bought from Wood & Sons,
Richmond, Va. SITS bushel.
X. X. Stepp, HenderSonville, n.
c., Route 4.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-05-14

CITY TAX BONDS WILL SOON
BE DISCONTINUED. + A ]
NOW AT A BIG SAVING. o
ROY KEITH, REAL ESTATE
PHONE 81.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-05-14

FOR SALE-Purebred white col
lie. pups. Reasonable. Jeffress
Farm, Mills River.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-05-14

AGAIN NORGE LEADS in engi-
neering, styling, construction
and features. Norge Rollator
refrigeration sets new stand
ard of value. Brunson Furni-
ture Co.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-05-14
TUTORING AND COACHING,
Primary grades. Phone 2l5-J.

PAINLESS BUILDlNG-Consult
us about building and eliminate
possible diSappOintments. We
do all kinds of construction
work. Gurle-' Construction Co.
Phone SIS 125 Third Ave. W.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-05-14
5-Foodstuffs

SHORT PATENT, HIGH PRO-
TEN, HARD WIN 7 E r
WHEAT-THAT'S WICHlTA'S
BEST FLOUR. BUY A BAG
TO-DAY AND NOTE THE DIFF
FERENCE.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-05-14
10-Transportation

ALLIED VAN LINES will bring
your furniture from, or take 1t
to any point in U. S. or Canada.
We store furniture. Vile
Transfer Co. Phone 12l.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-05-14

SENSATIONAL Linoleum values
Select from our extensive show
ing of new patterns. Prices be-
gin at $3.50 per yard, installed.
Brunson Furniture Co.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-05-14

BOOKKEEPING SERVICE -
Emergency and part time work
a specially. Telephone No. 729'
Fifth Ave. and Jackson street
J. II. Wilson.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-05-14
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The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-05-14
Special Notices

DR.. w. c. GOLDSBY will be at
Mr.. f. NJ. Kings, 3l3 Ehring-
haus street. May l3-ll-l5.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-05-14
SPEAKING OF ORNAMENTS

Or fENNINtNLNI q
it pays to get the best. Wireless
$500 and $3.50, Machineless
$3.50 and $1,000. Others $3.50
to $1,000. Deluxe Beauty
Shoppe, next to Carolina thea.
tire. Phone 9l6.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-05-14

Seed corn is terminating poorly
this wear, according to tests made
by the Kansas State seed labora-
tory
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-05-14
BIG BARGAINS
IN THIS LOT

1898 Chevrolet S'"Hu@'"
Coach. new paint, good
tires. mechanically perfect 800
1885 Plymouth Coupe, one
owner. perfect condition
and a real buy for = $40
1924 Chevrolet Deluxe Town
Sedan, a real buy at the oo
price we ask SAW
r035 Chevrolet Truck, stake
body, good tires, lots oil oo-
GOOD transportation for $50
1929 Chevrolet Coach, good
condition, four excellent ~
,irpS = '''
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-05-14

NO DELAY when you borrow
from us. Few necessary details
are quickly arranged and loan
placed. We will help you build,
buy. improve or refinance your
home now. Make your appllca-
ton today. First Federal Saw
ingS & Loan.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-05-14
ll-Household Goods

FOR SALE - Eureka Vacuum
cleaner and several double beds
cheap at Ames hotel.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-05-14

LAUNDRY and dry cleaning serv-
ice that will absolutely please
you. Miller's Laundry & Clean
ers, l29 Fourth Ave. Phone
1913.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-05-14
For Sale
Autos and Accessories

FOR SALE-Chevrolet % coupe;
80 model Whippet coach; one
30 model | l-2 ton Chevrolet
truck: all in good condition.
rood tires, new licenses. VIII
lard HootS, Edneyville.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-05-14

REAL ESTATE-If you wish to
sell or buy, we solicit your pa
tronage. w. A. Keith Co., 444
N. Main. Phone 720.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-05-14

FOR SALE-Ten acres of land,
with rock to build six-room
house, four miles out on Horse
Shoe road. X. l.. Briggs Co.,
Hendersonville, n. C., Route d.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-05-14

NO, SODOM didn't rebuild after
the fire. Insure with Morrow
Insurance Agency and come
back" if you have a bad fire.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-05-14
16-Apartments

FOR RENT-Apartment, furnish
ed or unfinished, first floor;
private entrance. Az lhirH
Ave. w. Phone $751;.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-05-14

SHOP WORKING have men and
machinery for all kinds of wood
work. We supplied the wood
work for the fine home of Mr..
and Mrs. A. w. Moore in
BrightwaterS. Phone ~. Hen
Jacksonville Lumber Co., near
depot.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-05-14
2-Houses and Real Estate
SPECIAL BARGAIN - Fifteen

SPECIAL BAKGAIN = fifteen
acres extra good land, good 4
room house, barn, good orch
ard and vineyard on stoned
road, 4 1-2 miles out. $3.50
cash. Anders & Rector, 222
Main st.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-05-14
15-Miscellaneous

100 POPLAR LOGS. Ready for
use. for log house. Phone 3l2l.
FOR SALE - About so gallon
lars. Call 9142. or at Tracey $
Place, Main at Seventh.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-05-14
WANTED
destinations (Female)

HOTEL HOUSEKEEPER, exper-
fenced, excellent Florida ref
erenccs. "Hotel," care Times
News
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-05-14
Cuisines Services

MOVED BACK to my old stand,
III n. Main St. Tower The
Fashion Shop. Come up to see
me and list your real estate for
sale or rent. j. II. Yelton. Phone
S44.
Evening star., 1937-05-21

policy is based on the idea Of COM
munity OF interests for large and small
nations alike and declared there
should be the same social and political
respect among all countries Of the
Americas as there Is among the
States of this country.
Leroy Stinebower Of the economic
advisers Office of the State Depart
ment explained that the essence OF
the Hull trade pacts lis contained in
the two principles Of leveling excess
sive tariff barriers in international
trade and in basing commercial rela-
tions with all countries on the principle
OF equality" The agreements so far
concluded with Is countries, he said,
have made the greatest breach in
trade barriers tie world has expert
enced in the past decade"
DR.. Samuel Guy Inman, special ad-
wiser at the Buenos Aires confer
ence, told the meeting greater results
were accomplished at the Buenos
Aires conference than at all other
Pan American conferences combined
Mrs. Raymond Clapper, secretary
of the committee, and DR.. Leo Rowe,
director Of the Pan-American Union,
we're among the speakers. DR.. Mary
E. Woolley, chairman of the commit
tee, presided Many Latin American
diplomatic representatives were pres
ent,
Evening star., 1937-05-21
SPEAKERS TO URGE
TREATY SUPPORT
Flying Squadrons Plan to
Tour U. S. and Latin
America.

Three flying caravans" each COM
posed of three speakers. will be sent
on a tour of SO leading cities of the
United States this Summer and
through Latin American next Fall to
encourage popular support of the
Buenos Aires treaties, it was an
nounced today by the Peoples Mandate
Committee following meeting yester-
day in the home of Representative
Caroline ODay of New York, It'll
TWenty-second street.
Each of the three groups will in
clude an economic expert versed in
the Hull arguments, one authority on
the Buenos Aires treaties and South
American feminine leader. Organizers
will travel in advance of the group,
according to plans outlined by Miss
Mabel Vernon committee director.
and Miss Elizabeth Stradley. At the
end of the tour the group will meet
in Washington TO present the results
of their work to the President and Sec
retary of State Hull.
The Colombian Minister, DR.. Miguel
Lopez, member of the delegation
representing his country at the Buenos
Aires Conference, explained the treat
les in a speech at yesterdays meeting.
He pointed out that the good neighbor
Evening star., 1937-05-21
i. U.S.F|N|SHESC CASE
AGAINST PARKER
Defense Motions in Wendell
kidnapping Trial Are Set
for Next Week.

NEWARK, N. j.. May 81 P.-The
Government rested its case today
against Ellis H. Parker, chief of Bur-
lington County detectives, and his son,
Ellis, jr., who are accused of con-
spiracy to violate the Federal Lind
bergh law in the kidnapping of Paul
H. Wendell, former Trenton lawyer.
Attorney General David T. Wilentz,
chief prosecutor Of Bruno Richard
Hauptmann, whose death was delayed
by Wendels false Lindbergh kidnap-
ing, was the final witness called by
United States Attorney John j. Quinn
The Parker's trial opened before
Federal Judge William Clark April 27.
Wilentz had just testified that
Parker, on the eve OF Hauptmanns
trial for the Lindbergh kidnapping
murder, disclaimed any knowledge OF
the case when questioned by the at
torney generals Office.
When the attorney general stepped
down from the stand. Quinn went
before the judges bench and an
nounced:
The Government rests, II your
honor please"
Judge Clark adjourned the trial
until next Wednesday, leaving Tues
day open for arguments on defense
motions, among them an expected
move for directed verdict of acquittal