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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1937-04-29
Marriage Applications

The following have applied to the
clerk of district court of Pine county
for marriage licenses the past week:
Charles E. Hanson to Elsie E. New
man, both of Bruno.
Walter V. Nelson of Rush City, to
Ruby l.. ArbO of Hinckley.
Emil E. Johansen to Sigrid M. Lar
sen, both of Askov.
VIM. Joseph Koenitz to Pauline NAL
ikawski, both of Rutledge.
VIM. e. Pembleton to Ruth M. Prieb,
both of Willow River.
Frank Chmieleski of Sturgeon Lake,
to Irene Martichuski of Denham.
Francis B. Adams of Beaver Bay. to
Jennie O. Edin of Duquette.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1937-04-29
New Tank Manager
At Hinckley Coop

Upon the resignation of Herman
Schmidt as tank man for the Pine
Coop Oil Association at Hinckley,
the board of directors of that asso-
citation in special meeting Monday
night engaged Fred Westhoff of Ogil-
vie as manager. Mr.. Westhoff comes
to the employ of the association and
to Hinckley with good recommended
tons and with training in coopera-
tive management. He will have
charge of the Hinckly station and
tank deliveries.
Mr.. Westhoff is a young man with
a wife and small daughter. He will
make his home in Hinckley as soon
as living arrangements can be made.
He will begin upon his new duties
Saturday morning, May l.
Mr.. Schmidt has been with the as
ISOLATION for the past four years and
it is not yet definite as to what he
will do in the future.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1937-04-29
International
News Review
BY GEORG STRANDVOLD

While the Spanish civil war is,
more or less, burning itself out now
that an international blockade has
practically stopped ingress of for
eign volunteers, diplomatic shut
fling of cards has been going on in
other parts of Europe.
There was, for instance, a con-
ference in Venice last week: Dicta-
tor Benito Mussolini of Italy was
host to Kurt Schusschnigg, chancel-
lor, and Guido Schmidt, foreign min
lister of Austria. The chancellor had
wanted some reassuring word to the
effect that Italy would stand by Aus
tria in case Germany should, after
all, attempt to swallow up her neigh
Dor by methods peaceful or belig-
gerent
Confident that Mussolini, always
hitherto outspokenly against any po-
litical consolidation between Ger
many and Austria, would renew for
mer assurances, the chancellor asked
direct questions, and apparently did
not get very much for his trouble.
For since the Ethiopian trouble, there
has been an increasingly friendly ap-
proach by Germany to Italy and vice
versa, and Mussolini made it quite
clear to his guest that, in the first
place, he had reversed his views
about the restoration of an Austrian
monarchy, formerly favored by him:
Now he was, just like Germany,
against it. Also he convinced Herr
Schusschnigg that in case of Ger
man aggression against Austria, Italy
was not very likely to rush an army
to the borders-as was done in 1894
when Chancellor Dollfuss of Austria
died and German attack was feared
The Venice meeting served notice
upon the world, more emphatically
than anything else in recent months
that come what may, Italian fascism
and German naZiSm present COM
mon front-as already showily dem
onstrated in connection with the
Spanish civil war.
Some observers feel that out of the
Venice conference may grow a res
directed Triple Alliance-Germa
Austria, Italy-such as existed unit
1914.
CONTINUED on Page 81
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1937-04-29
Music Groups to
Render Program
AskOv Danish Lutheran
Church Will be Scene of
Song Festival by Choirs.

For several weeks practices have
been held and arrangements have
been in the making to render music
festival in the Askov Danish Luth-
eran church Sunday night, May 2,
and with one more rehearsal the pro-
gram for the big event will be COM
plete.
The program, which will commence
at o'clock, will be sung by the COM
bined music groups in the local school
in cooperation with the local Dam
ish Lutheran choir. The admission
will be free but collection will be
taken at the door following the pro-
gram to raise funds to help defray
expenses in taking as many singers
as possible, both from the school and
the choir, to a music festival to be
held at st. Olaf's college at Mortified
the following Sunday, May 9.
Harold B. Ause, director of the
community's music groups, announces
that those going to Mortified will
be given an opportunity to sing in
a combined choir of approximately
1000 voices in the afternoon program
on May 9, under the leadership of
the st. Olaf choir director, F. NJ
Christensen. Mr. Ause has worked
hard to develop talent in the COM
munity and his efforts are expected
to be rewarded with a large attend
ance at the program Sunday night
in the local church.
Those from surrounding commun-
tiles are also welcome and invited.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1937-04-29
Ma
Is Called Friday
Last Rites are Held for
Esteemed Resident Mon
dav; Buried There.

Andrew Peter Carlson, living Is
miles west of Sandstone, passed away
Friday morning at 100, at the age
of 49,
Mr.. Carlson was born on May Is,
1859 in Sweden, and was united in
marriage in 1882 to Matilda Josephine
Hanson. To that union were born
two children, all of whom preceded
him in death. He was again united
in marriage to Maria Charlotte Han
son and to that union were born
eight children. Two of those chill
dren likewise preceded Mr.. Carlson
in death.
The deceased came with his wife
to Sandstone in 1901, where he had
built up two fine farms. Those left
to mourn him are his wife, five sons
and one daughter, of whom are Her.
man, Ben and Victor of Sandstone
Funeral services were held from the
Bible church in Sandstone Monday
afternoon with Rev. R. Deursen offici-
ating.
Those from away who attended the
funeral are Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Bailey
of Sank Center, Mr.. and Mrs. Reuben
Carlson of Blooming Prairie, Oscar
Carlson of st. Paul, Charles Erick-
son of Minneapolis, John Erickson of
Flint, Mich, Charles Hanson, Hooper,
Nebr; Mr.. and Mrs. AXel Seashore
and Lucille of Buffalo,; Mr.. and Mrs.
Carl Peterson of st. Paul; Mr. and
Mrs. Dan Birdsell and Mrs. Ethel
Drawn of Hinckley.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1937-04-29
Has
Long Day Before
Its Adjournment
Session Legally Ended at
Midnight Wednesday But
Didn't Until Saturday.
Special Session is Called
for May "a; Tax MIDDLE
to be IrOned Out.

The 1887 session of the legislature
is now history since its adjournment
Saturday after the longest day in
the history of lawmaking bodies in
this state. The session was legally
to have ended at midnight Wednes-
day, but the face of the clock was
covered and the lawmakers kept right
on working until Saturday.
The reason for the long day was
the ENHANCEMENT over the tax prob
lem. The two Houses could not agree
on tax solution and several con-
ference committees endeavored to fix
up bill suitable to both and to the
Governor. This, however, failed and
announcement came Wednesday that
a special session has been called for
May "a.
The legislature was practically
forced to adjourn sine die on Sat-
urday, because the deadline for sign
ing bills by the Governor was Mon
day.
Start of Middle.
The tax muddle started when the
Senate chose to draft an omnibus bill
to incorporate and to modify many
of the House levies. When the House
refused to act on the omnibus meas
ure, conference committees were ap-
pointed and those likewise, disagreed.
In all there were four committees
and four turned back in
defeat. 1t was bad situation and
meant the end of a session which did
not accomplish what it set out to
do. Thus it will have to try again
and its extra endeavor will cost the
states taxpayers many thousands of
dollars.
Among the bills passed at the SEES
sion is the new traffic code which
among other things is supposed to
make conviction of negligent driv-
ers easier. One section of the code
creates new offense-"negligent
Traffic safety leaders
claim the bill places traffic safety
legislation on definite basis in Min
nesota, giving law enforcement Of
fcers law with teeth in it."
Another accomplishment of the
legislature was to raise the gasoline
tax from four cents to five and the
raise was to have taken effct in
some places Monday. However, the
present supply of gasoline in bulk
tanks is not supposed to be assessed,
therefore the price is not to be raised
until new shipments are made. The
increase in the tax was made to give
the State Highway Department adj
ditional funds with which to con-
struct and maintain its large system.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1937-04-29
Sandstone |. o. o. F.
In District Meeting

The l. o. o. F. lodge held dis
trict meeting in Sandstone Tuesday
evening and the district was well rep
resented After the meeting the lodge
entertained in the Masonic Temple
with speeches, plays, dancing and
song, after which a lunch was served
by the Rebeccas.
Many Odd Fellows and Rebeccas
from Mora, Pine City and Hinckley
attended the event which was adj
dressed by Deputy Grand Master
David Blomberg of st. Paul. c. j.
Amundson was reelected district
deputy grand master. THE Pangerl
Sisters orchestra furnished music for
the evening.
The arrangement committee in
Guided William H. Barnick, chairman;
Arne Hokstad, c. S. Gjertson and
Arthur Gjertson.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1937-04-29
Large Figures
In Calculation
Of Newspaper

Did you ever stop to think what
effort is put into your Askov
American in the course of year?
Well, figuring on an average of
eight pages each week, there
would be 1912 columns of type
set, or 58,24O inches of reading
matter going to the readers in that
period. Those 58,240 inches of
reading matter set in eight point
type would be nearly mile of
solid linotype slugs of 32,032
pounds of metal.
Then going on with the calcu-
lations, one finds that there would
be approximately 2,329,600 words
used to carry the news and adver-
Using to American subscribers
during the course of year. That
would be some vocabulary, would
it not? Fortunately the newspaper
producers are allowed SO weeks in
which to get out such a tremen-
douS amount of material.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1937-04-29
Four More Local
Farms Get Current

The Minnesota Power & Light Co.
has just recently completed hooking
up four farms south of town to their
service lines and these are now re-
ceiving the many benefits of cleo
tricity The farms having been re-
Gently connected with the company's
service line are Chris Molgaard,
Carl A. Thinesen, Carl Eckberg and
Jacob Christensen. The extension
reaches a little more than a mile.
The power company will soon COM
mence construction on service line
northwest of Hinckley which will
serve eight customers. Bruno viii
lagos power system has also recently
undergone some Improvements with
the advent of two ranges and a water
heater.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1937-04-29
Two Moose Lake
Women Succumb
To Traffic Crash
Four Others i'm Same Car
Receive Injuries, Broken
Bones and decorations.
Rain is Contributing Fac
tor to Accident Which
Claims Popular People.

Death again rode the highway and
two Moose Lake women became vic
TINS Saturday night on the pavement
south of Harris. Mrs. Francis G.
Baker, wife of the 500 Line agent,
was killed instantly and Mrs. Alfred
Grant passed away the following
night at II o'clock in a Grantsburg,
Wis, hospital. Four other women,
Mrs. Roy Warlow, Mrs. Loren Buehre,
Mrs. B. L. Wahlberg and Mrs. Ell
wood johnson, who were passengers
in the same car, were injured.
The accident happened when the
women's car driven by Mrs. Grant,
crashed headon into a car driven by
William Drews and John Bell, en-
ployes of the Moose Lake Sand &
Gravel Co. The women were mem
bers of the Moose Lake Mothers
chorus and were returning home from
a broadcast over KSTP, Minneapolis.
1t was raining and the poor vision
was contributing cause of the ac-
cident.
Mrs. Buehre's injuries were a dis
located shoulder, fracture of thigh
and pelvis and severe scalp wound.
Mrs. johnson suffered a compound
fracture of leg and ankle, dislocated
hip, severe scalp wound and fracture
of lower jaw.
Former Kerrick Woman.
Mrs. Wahlberg, who is the former
Miss Vivian Wahlquist of Kerrick,
suffered double fracture of lower
jaw and is severely bruised. She
and Mrs. Grant were taken to the
Grantsburg hospital, while Mrs.
Buehre and Mrs. johnson were taken
to st. Croix Falls hospital.
Mr.. Drews and Mr.. Bell also re-
ceived severe injuries.
Mrs. Bakers body was taken to
the Stark Funeral Home in Harris
and latter to the Hamlin Mortuary
in Moose Lake. Funeral services
were held Monday from the Catholic
church, after which the body was
shipped to Mandan, N. D. for bur-
ial Wednesday afternoon She is
survived by her husband and two
daughters, Jean, 8, and Marguerite,
IL; one sister, Miss Clementine Writ.
one brother, DR.. C. F. Writ, and
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob
Writ, all of Mandan.
Funeral services were held for
Mrs. Grant from the Moose Lake M.
E. church Wednesday afternoon at
l o'clock with Rev. E. J. Murdoch
and Rev. John Nc. T. Carson of Du-
luth, officiating. Music was fur
nished by the local choir of which
Mrs. Grant was director. Members
OF the Eastern Star of which she
was member, conducted the regu-
lar O. E. S. service. Burial was made
in Woodlawn cemetery in Duluth.
She is survived by her husband and
several other relatives in Duluth and
the Twin Cities.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1937-04-29
Former AskOu Boy
Doing Well in Vest

John Degerman, son of Nath Deg
erman, formerly residing between
Askov and Bruno, is making a good
name for himself in his chosen career
The most recent report from young
Degerman comes from the Hollywood
Citizen-News and states that he is
now appearing regularly in the Cats
Claw series of sketches which is
broadcasted each Wednesday over
radio station KGER at 10:15 p. m
Mr.. Degerman was formerly ma
gician in vaudeville.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1937-04-29
Hogs Higher; Top
At Ten Dollars

South st. Paul, Mimi, April 26,
1887 GU. S. D. A.: Hog trade opened
strong to mostly 10c higher today,
bulk 100 to 300 pounds $685. to S9.95,
top $1,000 sparingly Most 160 to
100 pounds brought $685. to $685.,
100 to $50 pounds $3.50 to 1925, bulk
pigs S8.25 to $3.50, good sows largely
$3.50, most good stays 1918 to $500.
Lambs broke Csc to Csc today when
news from outside points was bear
ish. A small lot of II pound native
spring lambs made S12.65, few good
wooded lambs $11.50 to $11.75, COM
mon and medium $3.50 to $11.OO. Odd
head of wooded ewes sold at $500
down.
Native yearlings and light steers
sold mostly steady today, some bids
on heavier kinds weak to lower. She
stock averaged about steady with
bulls steady. Yearlings and light
steers of medium to good grade
brought 1925 to $1O.25, a few SLOTS
a few plain yearlings $3.50 to $3.50
most common and medium heifers
$500 to $3.50, few good to choice
$500 to SLOTS. Plain and medium
cows cashed at $3.50 to $500, few
good cows $7.25 to $500, low cut
tiers and cutters $3.75 to $5.25, most
sausage bulls $5.25 to $500, good
fat beef bulls occasionally up to
S6.75. Plain and medium stock calves
sold at $500 to $3.50, a few good
stocker yearlings $500 and upward
Vealers were unevenly steady to soc
lower, good and choice $500 to $3.50
selects making $1,000, throwouts
down to $500 or less.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1937-04-29
Sandstone Stars
In Social Evening

The Sandstone Eastern Star lodge
staged a gala night Tuesday when
many visitors from far and near gath
cred to take part. The evening was
known as past matrons and patrons
night and several former officials of
the lodge took charge of the various
stations.
After the regular meeting a social
hour was enjoyed in the dining hall
of the Masonic Temple, where a pro-
gram was rendered and lunch was
served.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1937-04-29
Sandstone Ladies
To Sell Fancy Work

The Congregational Ladies' Aid of
Sandstone, will hold its semi-annual
sale of fancy work in the church
basement on Wednesday, May 5, from
2 p. m until o'clock.
A Csc lunch will be served in
the afternoon, followed by 35c sup
per for business men and women.
All are invited to attend this sale
and supper.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1937-04-29
Court House Will
Have New Schedule

According to an announcement
from County Auditor Joseph E.
Therrien, the court house, beginning
Monday, May 8, will be open daily
from 8 a. m. to 4 p. m. The new
schedule will remain in effect until
September /.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1937-04-29

Records of Oregon state penitentia-
ry for two years show that out of
a87 new prisoners. A were college
graduates, 263 had high school edu-
cations, 613 had common school edu-
cations, and only % were nliterate
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1937-04-29

The advertisements in the Askov
American tell you just where to 60
to get the best bargains when you
want to shop, and where to get the
service you want.
Evening star., 1937-06-10
Junior Misses Dresses, sl9:

Originally S5.95, &95
73 Rayon crepe street and evening dresses.
Sizes II to IT.
Wool Redingotes with print dresses Sizes II to IT.
Were $l0.95.
Two-piece Spring Suits in rose and beige. Sizes IL
to IT, Originally sl0.95 Now-----------------S3.50
DOWN STAIRS STORE, JUNIOR MISSES.
Evening star., 1937-06-10
champion Horse Buyer Scott
Finally Gets One for Boys Club

for nothing. I haven't seen either
horse yet.
We'll, I never knew horses were
such scarce animals, but finally
bought one-a 10-year-old mare
for $75.
And do you know, why I wouldn't
take 5000 for that horse today Why,
I can just dig my toes in the soil
behind her and you know it's like
being kid again"
Sergt. Scott, in discussing the facili-
ties OF the camp-Camp E. w. Brown
revealed that two acres of watermelons
and an acre Of canteloupes will be
ready for the boys who vacation there
this Summer. The garden, he told
club officials, is coming along even
better than was hoped for" and that
unless something unforeseen occurs
'all vegetables used will be grown
right on the camp farm.
Drive Total is S23,624.
More than IS of the camps 1853
acres are under cultivation, he said
The boys will be required to spend
only a short time wedding" the
garden. The camp will open July 3
for a 10-week period.
During the past week, 1t was learned
the club has received contributions
totaling $500, bringing collections in
the $4,000 drive to $23,624.
Sergt Scott, who lives at IT'S Madi-
son street, has seen the club member
ship almost double since he became
director last November. He was one
of the organizers of the local School
Boy Patrol, and World War veteran
having been promoted from a private
10 captain during his service over
seas with the Army. He now holds q
commission Of captaincy in the re-
serves.
Evening star., 1937-06-10

Is serving a seven-year prison term,
emblezzled the sum during the course
Of Stavisky's operations in bonds and
jewels in 1882 and 1893.
Charges that Stavisky's affairs had
involved fraudulent bond issues, swim
ding, receiving and pawning stolen
goods and bribing public officials to
cover his pawnshop operations, caused
the fall Of one French government
and widespread political scandal.
Evening star., 1937-06-10
EXPLAINS
BOYS CLUB AIMS
Police Chief Cites Decline in
Delinquency as Result
of Movement.

Police Supt Ernest w. Brown, prin-
cipal speaker yesterday at luncheon
of the American Business Club in
the Hay-Adams House, explained in
detail the operations of the Police
Boys Club, which he founded.
Maj. Brown had been invited to
discuss plans for aiding the big
brother" movement which the Busi-
ness Club is sponsoring in other
cities, but which had not been tried
In the District.
The objectives of the American
Business Club and the Police Boys
Club are very similar" Maj. Brown
said in praising the movement.
"They both aim to reduce juvenile de-
linquency by taking boys to better
environment, teaching them good
English and removing their fear Of
the police" He cited the large de-
crease in juvenile arrests in the fifth
and other precincts since boys clubs
were founded there as proof that
such organizations are effective in
teaching boys to be good citizens,
The police chief was made an hon
orary member of the club and was
presented with check by DR. L. M
Lucas, president, to aid the current
Boys Club campaign for $4,000.
Other speakers at the luncheon
N1l
Representative Hugh M. Rigney of
Illinois. In addition to praising the
boys club idea and big brother move
nlent, Representative Rigney called
attention to the c. c. c. and N. Y. A.
as agencies which also were doing
good work in reducing the number
Of juvenile criminals.
Evening star., 1937-06-10

farm" the for
mer North Caro-
lima farm boy be-
gan, so I con-
ferred with Mai.
Brown, who was
a farm boy, too.
We decided that
it would be an
easy thing, and
should make the
buy for $40 or
t h e r e a b o u t S.
Man! We plumb
forgot that horses
had become scarce
and that prices
had changed since
Evening star., 1937-06-10

we were kids Maj. Brown, listening,
smiled
Anyway, when I couldn't buy one
right away. I managed to borrow the
broken down horse Of farmer near
the camp. He insisted we take it free,
but as soon as we'd fattened the
animal he came arunnin'. Kinda
figured we oughta pay him $3.50 a
week but we wouldn't" said the
sergeant firmly.
Finally One for SIS.
Then I went to the local dairies,
and two of them promised me horse
Evening star., 1937-06-10

Sergt. John E. Scott, director Of
the Metropolitan Police Boys Club,
has been officially dubbed champion
horse buyer Of the police department"
by none other than Police Supt.
Ernest W. Brown.
Why? Well, hear SCOTS tale OF
woe.
Il was assigned to purchase a horse
to do the plowing at the boys club
Evening star., 1937-06-10

ture Duperrey was nominated by Otto
Fischer Of Stuttgart, Germany. Will r.
Manner, jr., of Nashville, Tenn, the
outgoing president, presented him to
the convention, and he was greeted by
Hes Jolly Good Fellow" sung In
English.
Evening star., 1937-06-10
OF STAVISKY
is IN new SCANDAL
Municipal Auditor Of Bayonne
Reports to $225,00 Short.
age in Accounts.

BY the Associated Press.
PARIS, June 10-The Stavisky
scandal broke anew on France yes
terday with disclosure OF report from
the municipal auditor of Bayonne Of
0,000-franc (about S225,000)
shortage in the accounts Of GustaVe
Tissier, former manager of the Bay
onne municipal pawnshop.
The official report was taken today
before Paris court, which is under
taking to reclaim the last assets of
the dead Sacha Stavisky.
The report alleges that Tissier, who
Evening star., 1937-06-10

known In the United States. He Is SO
years old, = native Partisan and the
founder Of an important chemical
products industry He has been active
in Rotary International since 1929 and
was second vice president in 1888.
In a hands across the border ges-
Evening star., 1937-06-10
Boys Polo Shirts, Special So

300 Half-sleeve polo shirts in variety of colors
and patterns. Gaucho and rope-faStened neck
openings. Sizes 8 to l6. Slightly irregular.
"a Boys Wash Top and Cheviot Shorts Suits Sizes
g. 10. Originally s195, $3.50 Now ------------ S5c
Boys Sleeveless Sweaters, slightly soed Sizes 30
3d. 36 49, Were s125 Now ------------- 15c
II Boys Washable Summer Robes, slightly soled.
Sizes 10 to 18. Were 81. .95. Now -----------S1 S145
Boys White Rancoat, slightly soiled. Size l8. Orig
inally 1896 Now 15c
Down STAIRS STORE.
Evening star., 1937-06-10
Little Girls Dresses
05e Originally s1.95

1O6 Wash dresses in sheer
and heavy materials. Sizes
3 to 612.
80 ToddIer Dresses in Or
candle and Shantung- weave
cotton. Sizes l to 8. Orig
nally $1.95. Now----65c
9 Girls Wool Spring Coats.
Sizes 3 to 612. We're $895.
Now Observation-Disclosures
Down STAIRS STORE,
INFANTS AND JUvENuEs.