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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-04-29
GLOBE PUBLICIZES
OUR MAIN STREET
Sinclair Lewis, Novelist, Did Not
Recognize Scenes From Old
Home Town

We are indebted to Bismarck
ISchifferes for a copy of Globe
magazine, which is published in st.
Paul by his son, Justus Schifferes.
The May issue of this magazine, a
new publication, contains several
pictures taken in Sank Centre.
Mr.. Schifferes, while travelling on
the road for clothing house forty
years ago, made this city his head
quarters. He has several friends
here who remember him well.
The pictures in the magazine in
clude a view of the Gopher Prairie
Inn window, Gus Otto's gas tank
and Uncle Sam sign, the Northern
Pacific depot, Jos. Dirnberger's
bear, the former Karmelkorn Shop,
the park fountain, Pacquin's fill
ing station, the Buddale Hatchery,
a minnow sale sign, and a view Of
the Episcopal Church.
We are told these pictures were
sent to Sinclair Lewis and he was
asked for his opinion Of them. He
answered as follows: The amazing
thing to me about these pictures
Of Main Street is that I would not
recognize any Of them except the
old Episcopal Church, so motorized
and full OF new age are they"
With the pictures appears the
following article: Main Street
isn't Main Street any more, but
Sank Centre, Minnesota, like the
average man has changed in a
typical way and remains today
sort Of American constant. Like the
average man." Main Street at first
resented its notoriety, but today
points to its identity. Gopher
Prairie Inn," Main Street Meat
Market" postcards Of the birth
place OF the novelist, a bar with
mural in comi-sentimental style
show its growing attachment to
what will eventually become "the
good old days."
The photographs were prepared
to fit the story, and true Sank
Centreites will not receive a pleas
ant reaction from their arrange
ment.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-04-29
New Manager of
Ship Association
w. HI. Rattle VIII Retire From
Managership Tomorrow,
Friday

c. d. Enright, of Hector, who has
been employed as manager Of the
Farmers Shipping Association in
this city, commenced his new du-
ties on April 10Th. He is taking the
place made vacant by the resigna-
ton OF w. H. Rattle. who was with
the association as manager for the
past nine years.
Mr.. Enright is an experienced
elevator manager. He has been en-
ployed by the Farmers Grain Elk
change at Hector and also was en-
ployed in grain elevators at For
man, N. D., and Straubviale. N. d.
w. H. Rathe, who resigned some
time ago, will complete his service
to the organization tomorrow. Fri
day. He has not decided as to the
future business he will follow, but
has several prospects in view.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-04-29
Irv. Nelson New
Shelley Manager
Took Over New Duties This
Thursday Morn-Resigned
From Burgess Store

This Thursday morning Irv Mel
son became one Of the busiest
heads on Main Street when he
took over the operation of the
Shelly Oil station at the corner of
Main and 4th Streets. The proper
ty, formerly owned by Ralph Stef-
fes, was sold by him a short time
ago after II years ownership.
Working for nine years at the
Burgess Grocery, Mr.. Nelson re-
signed week ago, and announced
this morning his new business ad-
dress at the Shelley station. For
the past year or more Irv had act
ed as manager OF the Burgess store.
He's well known up and down the
business street, and many are glad
that his recent resignation did not
cause his removal from this city.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-04-29
St. John S u
Band Play
Here May 20
Will Present Open Air Musi-
cal Event Evening of
May goth
A FINE ORGANIZATION
Local Band Has Several Out
Of-Town Engagements
During Summer

An early opening of the summer
open air band concert season is as
sured this week as Thursday even
ing, May Goth, doomed as the init
ial night. This announcement was
made by DR.. P. w. Hanson as he
outlined a full summers schedule
for the local City organization.
In spanking new uniforms and
under an experienced baton, the
University Band of st. Johns is
one of the finest organizations in
this section. DR.. Hanson has been
fortunate in securing the group
for the opening concert. Though
this date is earlier than in prev
ious years, it was the date select
ed by the st. Johns group them
selves. Said Mr.. Hanson further
that it is the plan now to invite
several bands to perform in the To-
cal lakeside band shell during the
summer. Complete program and in
formation concerning instrumental
ton will be published in later is
sues Of the Herald.
Complimentary to this statement
DR.. Hanson announced several en-
gagements for the local band out of
town as well as the regular sum-
mer schedule. June 4th Is expected
to open the out of town dates with
a trip to the American Legion con-
vention in Aitkin. Then ON June
Goth the Veterans of Foreign Wars
are to take the band to their con-
vention in Long Prairie. Later in
the summer it Is the plan to take
the band to Minneapolis on an On
to-Nicollet" excursion. To the
meeting of the West Central Min
nesota Band Association festival
held in Glenwood win go the band
in July. And plans are already
shaping to take the band to Broo-
ten this season as well.
The director urges all members
to attend every rehearsal from now
on and asks that each member
check over their uniforms and
equipment.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-04-29
Committee Plans
9th ofw!y Event
Celebration And Concert Program
VIII Be Given To Raise
Funds for Convention

Members Of the committee, ap-
pointed by the president Of the
Community Club to make arrange
ments for financing the 1889 State
Firemen's convention, to be held
in this city, at meeting Monday
evening decided to sponsor a
Fourth of July celebration. AS the
Fourth of July falls on Sunday
this year the celebration will prob
ably be held on Monday, July 9Th.
Among the entertainment feat
ures to be staged at the celebration
will be motor races, foot races,
bowery dance, boxing, wrestling,
kittenball, horseshoe contest, boat
rowing races, etc. This event will
he held at the City Park. A con-
cert of singing and fireworks will
be included on the program.
There will be no admission
charge. The committee will, how
ever, conduct an of the concessions
and the funds derived from that
source will be used to help defray
the cost of the convention.
The committee also decided to
stage a concert and program for
the benefit Of the convention In
the Junior High School auditorium
in the near future. This event will
be presented by the Sank Centre
band and the Country Club.
George Fish was elected as chair
man of the committee and Walt
GritzInacher was selected as secre-
tary. The committee win meet
again on May 5th to complete de-
tails of Fourth Of July celebration
tails Of the Fourth of July celebra-
tion and the concert.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-04-29
Wool Grow
ersPlanH Huge
Local Pool
Will Hold Meeting Next Sat.
urday Afternoon To
Perfect Unit
WILL ELECT OFFICERS
Reorganization Will Include
Four Counties With
Large Membership

Wool growers of Clarissa and
Long Prairie at a meeting Of
the Sank Centre Wood Grow
ers Saturday evening offered a
plan for enlarging the local as
ISOLATION to include several of
the surrounding counties. Local
wool growers favored the plan
and Immediately commenced
preparations to complete organ
ization.
Another meeting has been
called for next Saturday after
noon at which time wool
growers from Todd, Douglas
and Pope counties will be in at
tendance to help local wool
growers re0rganize. The coun-
ties of Stearns, Todd, Douglas
and Pope will be united into
one large organization for the
purpose of maintaining q per-
manent wool pool in this city.
Officers will be elected at
Saturdays meeting, and the
members will decide ON q set
of rules and regulations, by
Laws, and articles Of incorpora-
ton.
Local wool growers state that
by uniting the four above
mentioned counties into ONE
organization and maintaining a
large membership, better prices
for wool will be obtained
through the local pool.
The meeting Saturday will be
held in the Community Club
rooms at 2 p. M.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-04-29
Community Club Met
Thursday Evening
Decide To Participate In "On To
NicOllet" Program Again
This Year

Seeking a new location for a
trailer factory, Mr.. Ingram, Of
Bertha, met with the Community
Club Thursday night and gave a
synopsis Of the growth Of the in
dustry. He stated that his company
wants a permanent location. Be
fore the meeting he met with the
industrial committee and gave a
detailed outline Of the factory and
his expectations for future devel-
opment. He stated that within five
years the company would have
about $50 employees. In order to
get the factory the community
would be required to invest $4,000.
The committee decided to make an
investigation Of the industry,
which Is now located at Bertha
George Berggreen, chairman Of
the road sign committee, gave a
report on the committees activity in
the matter Of the large sign to be
erected at Fargo. Sank Centre was
assessed $45 for its part in this en-
terprise and the club voted to APP
propriate that sum, and approved
the action of the committee in
Continued on Page Nine)
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-04-29
Decrease In
Baby Chicks
Say Experts
Local Poultrymen Plan Chick
Week To Stimulate
Interest
LIGHT CROP PREDICTED
Government Reports Indicate
Price Increase Based
On Shortage

One OF the smallest total outputs
OF baby chicks in several years is
predicted for this season on the
basis of current hatchery reports,
said L. T. LoWk. Effect of this
condition will be to improve the
potential return from chicks bought
now.
Government reports indicate that
the size of laying flocks on the
farm is below normal at this time.
This indicates in general that a
comparatively light poultry crop Is
to be expected next fall. Govern
menk reports indicate 30 per cent
decrease in baby chick buying this
year.
Owing to this decrease the bust
nessmen of this community, in CO.
operation with poultrymen, are
planning a chick week to call to
the attention OF poultry producers
the necessity Of keeping up flocks
of both egg producers and food
birds. There is, according to gov
eminent report, 40 per cent de-
crease in heavy poultry, and great
ly decreased sales of baby chicks.
This plan includes the purchase Of
five baby chicks by each merchant
for window display purposes to call
attention to the decreases as given
by the government and other re-
liable sources.
While grain prices are high at
this time, prospects for. normal
crops are generally excellent.
Wheat crop acreage in the United
States is the largest on record.
With a normal season, it is hoped
lower feed costs may be realized as
early as midsummer.
The general level Of commodity
prices has been rising for some
time and indications are that 1t
may continue upward. Poultry and
egg prices should improve in such
a movement. That this improve
ment may be marked, even to the
point OF sharply higher prices, Is
considered possible in view of the
anticipated short poultry crop
which will bring scarcity of poul-
try, meat, and eggs in the fall.
Year after year poultry and eggs
have been reliable sources OF rdrm
income. Poultry products contrib
ute about one billion dollars to
American farmers every year. No
other farm product becomes mar
ketaIble 50 quickly as poultry pro-
ducts. They are the farmers insur-
ance against failures in his field
crops. According to government re-
port there is a decided shortage in
heavy poultry with possibilities OF
sharp increase next fall.
All these factors indicate that
this is the time for farmers to
purchase all the chicks they can
properly care for. To start more
chicks, than finances and facilities
will permit is never justified, OF
course, and they do not encourage
such overlooking. It is reasonable
to believe that the good conserva-
tive farmer should take advantage
OF the current situation. He will
a1ave extra poultry and eggs to sell
while his neighbours f1ocks remain
email
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-04-29
Motorists Harmed To
Fir Lights. Brakes
New Law Provides Speed Limits
From 80 TO 60 Miles Per
Hour In State

A new traffic code is now in
force in Minnesota following the
signing of a measure passed in the
closing sessions Of the legislature
by Governor Benson. The major
provisions Of this bill are a speed
limit set at 80 miles an hour on
main highways, As miles an hour
on secondary highways, so miles an
hour after dark and a 3O-mile max
imum in cities.
The law provides rigid require
ments as to lights and brakes, and
Judge r. r. Kells says that all mo-
florists should have their brakes
and lights tested and adjusted i'm
mediately to avoid penalty.
Under the state law brake adj
justments must be made so that
when travelling at the rate of 20
miles an hour the notorist must be
able to stop within 40 feet. Follow
ing this suggestion on higher rates
Of speed, the schedule would be as
follows: 80 miles an hour, 70 feet;
40 miles per hour, rs feet; so
miles an hour, 1856 feet; go miles
per hour, 222 feet; 70 miles per
hour, $40 feet.
Lights must be so adjusted that
they can be plainly seen within
500 feet. Defects Of lights and
brakes are a misdemeanor and the
penalties provide for fines from 81
to 800 and from 1 to 80 days in
Jail. Judge Kells advises all driv-
ers to care for all defects immed-
lately.
Under the new law the state
highway commissioner win zone
the roads for speed. The law de-
fines all rules of the road, as to
turns, stops, signals and SO on. A
person who has been in an acct
dent is required to report to auth
critics at once. A driver, who has
been in an accident which causes
death within a year, may be charg-
ed with negligent homicide.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-04-29
Elrosa Creamery Is
NOR Free ofDebt
Phenomenal Growth and Excellent
Management Result of The
Present Status

With all debts paid and look
ing forward to q profitable
year, members of the Elrosa
Cooperative Creamery are re-
joicing over work well done by
their officers.
The creamery went into debt
In 1921 with the construction Of
an all modern plant, and ST.
100 was still owed four years
ago when Norbert Brix, the
present buttermaker, was en-
pIoyed. On Tuesday of last
week, the Last Of the debt, $500,
was paid off.
While Mr.. Brix was with the
Elrosa creamery the growth In
production has been phenom-
email. From $4,000 pounds of
butter manufactured four years
ago, it has Increased to $248,OOO
last year. Increased production
Is looked forward to for this
year.
Officers Of the creamery are:
Charles Goodpaster, president;
Joseph Tschida, vice presi-
dent; Ben Kampsen, secretary;
Henry Haider, Charles Kum-
mer and Andrew Fritzlar, dir
ectOrs.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-04-29
Plan One-Night
ScOuter School
Event VIII BE Held In Brainerd,
Wednesday Evening,
May 5th

Scouters Of this city will attend
a one-nAght training school at the
Brainerd school house on Wednes-
day, May 5th, it was announced
when Scouters met with Boy Scout
Council heads at the Palmer House
for short meeting late Saturday
Last fall at Brainerd about ten
men from this city attended the
Scouters training course, and an
estimate of ten for this spring
course was given to the committee
assembled Saturday. Glasses in all
the various departments Of the
Boy Scout movement will be held
following a dinner at $50 o'clock.
Making a flying trip of the Cen
trail Minnesota Council in a single
day on an itinerary that carried
them from st. Cloud enroute to
Brainerd, r.ris- Rapids and return
through this city, John ID. Wig
gins, Chief Executive, o. J. Jerde,
president of the Executive Board,
and Msgr. Mahowad conferred
with local Scouters on Saturday.
Urged to work steadily on the
organization of new troops were
the local Scouters by Msgr. Nah
owald. In surrounding communities
in the Sank Valley district, such as
Melrose, Greenwald, Elrosa and
others, there are no troops, and he
urged that Scouters of this city
move in to attempt to stir interest
in the Scouting movement. Compli-
mented by the gentlemen were 10
cal Scouters on the work done with
Troop 25, and with their efforts on
the finance drive. Heartening was
the announcement that in regard to
the National Jamboree, to he held
in Washington, d. c., on invitation
of President Roosevelt in June,
Sank Centres Troop rs, with six
registered Scouts, is one of the
Council leaders. Brainerd and
Park Rapids were also listed as
ranking high in Jamboree regis
trations. st. Cloud with only three
registered thus far, has made the
poorest showing in the Council in
view of the number of Scouts, said
the visiting gentlemen.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-04-29
Country Club
Member Drive
Basic Dues For Men Is Fifteen
Dollars-Course In Splen-
did Shape

In an effort to surpass a slump
ing membership that had slipped
to less than go last year, the MEM
bership committee of the Country
Club swung into action this week
with only indefinite reports up to
Wednesday night. However, DR.. j..
A. Dubois, chairman, stated that
the drive is going well indeed. He
added that If anyone had been miss
ed, it was an oversight, and to feel
free about calling committee
member for ticket.
The committee had been out two
mornings and tabulation of their
work has not been made.
Basic dues for men Is fifteen
dollars which entities their wives
and dependent children full use Of
the links. Boys and girls under
sixteen years of age play, as usual,
without charge. Announcement
was made this week, however, that
wives of men who have tickets, de-
pendent children, and those under
sixteen must register with the Sec
rotary Of the Country Club, v. T..
Conklin, in order that he may es-
tablish the fact that they are I'M
der sixteen or are entitled to play
on another ticket. They then will be
furnished an Identification card.
Though this is matter Of formal
ity, said president OF the club L. L..
Kells, it will avoid confusion of
identity by groundsmen at the
links. Dues schedules for women Is
seven fifty, boys from 16 to d, five
dollars, and girls from 16 to II,
two and a half.
reports come that the course Is
in splendid condition. Heavy SHOWS
afforded ample protection to the
grass, and greens came through the
winter In fine shape. Announce
ment was made that Bill Smith will
be on the grounds beginning Sun
day caring for the course. In an ef-
fort to make the course as present
able as possible to even the earl
lest players Joe Schwartz has been
for the past two weeks
shaping up more unsightly spots.
While all Of the committees have
not yet been appointed, among the
one to handle tournaments, offic-
ers are confident that some sort Of
tourney schedule will be handled
this summer.
In the belief that golfers will
get more out of the game and dis
play more interest If they are con-
stantly bettering their stroke and
whiting the size of the score, eff
forts are being made to secure the
services OF a professional, Frank
Broll, former State champion, to
give group or individual lessons.
Such lessons will be offered to
free by the Country Club.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-04-29
BABY PASSED. AWAY

William John, 10 months old son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. John Tombers,
passed away last night, Wednes-
day, in a Minneapolis hospital.
Word of the death Of the young
fellow was relayed by the parents
to friends in this city. Remains of
the baby are to be brought to this
city this evening. Funeral arrange
ments have not been made as yet.
The entire community extends SYM
pathy to Mr.. and Mrs. Tombers
over the loss of their little son.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-04-29
MARCH PAYROLL s1s. 600

$13, 800 paid to farmers of this
section for butterfat for the man.
ufacture of butter, was the March
payroll of the Sank Lake Cream
cry, announced Secretary George
Strauss this week. Average price
paid during the month of March for
sweet cream butterfat was 80 cents
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-04-29

In England of Queen Elizabeth's
day there were not more than a
dozen kinds of dogs.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-04-29

There was in increase of Is per
cent in aircraft production in this
country in 1886.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-04-29
APPOINTED POUND MASTER

Bin Christianson has been APP
pointed as pound master, common
ly known as dog catcher, and start
ed on his new duties this week. AL
dogs found without license will be
placed In the city pound which win
be located east Of the Mil along
the river. Dogs placed In the
pound win be kept for five days,
after which they will be disposed
ct.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-04-29

Three deaf-mutes received de
grees from Oxford University.
The Washington times., 1937-01-06
CoIunbusU.Lists
BoxingMdtChes

Appalachian IN. c. College,
which opens Columbus us sched-
ule at Joe Turner's Arena on the
night of January %, is the first
of several newcomers to the To-
calls schedule.
Others are University of Toledo,
The Citadel and Hampden sgd
ney.
King College and Springfield
College are popular hold-overS
from last year. The schedule:
January 22, Appalachian College, heres
january 30, Springfield College, here;
February 5, University Of Toledo, here; I;
February IL, King College, here; FebEu-
Ary IL, The Citadel, hereI February 26'
Hampden Sydney, here.
The Washington times., 1937-01-06
Pickups and
Putouts

Buzzer Ryan, Jimmy LaFOn.
taine, Doc Dreifus, DIR. Bill Schae-
fer and Jack TullOch were Arena
absentees Monday night they
went to Philadelphia for the
Lewis EttOre fight Harry Ford
and Niva BOmbreSt are regular
visitors to Washington Sanitarium
patients Manager Bob Nc
Donald has arranged a five-game
trip fOr.his Heurich baSketers, fea-
tured by a second appearance at
Mike Jacobs New York Hippo
drOme Clair Bee, Long Island
u. basketball coach, highly eS-
teens the George washington five
that the BIackbirds play twice. {.
Bee has seen the COlOnialS in two
games here Was Toby Tyler
blowing through a trombone when
Toby Tyler paid $3.50 in the
sixth race at New Orleans Mon
day? Benny WOmersley and
his dad believe Clark Griffith has
signed most of his players for
1897 but won't release the infOr-
nation in one SwOOp Parcel
ing out the information is more
conducive to publicity =. Ed Har-
gaden wants to join the d. C. Ap-
proved Basketball Official Board.
The George Washington U. foot
ballers have chosen their 1886 ALL
Opponents eleven as follows .
Barna West Virginia) and Ben
ton (ArkanSaS), ends; Van Sickel
(Arkansas) and Kinard (Missis-
sippi, tackles; Atty (West Vir.
ginia) and Ard (Rice), guards;
Lunday (Arkansas), center; Wick
ers (Rice), quarterback; Sloan Ar
kansas) and r. Hapes (MiSsiS-
SippD, halfbacks, and Bernard
(MiSSissippi), fulIback Pete
Yurwitz, Bob FariS, Guy Renzgalia
and Joey Kaufman, G.. w. ath-
leteS, have become proficient table
tennis players. Frank DObsOn and
Roy Mackert were guests at the
Maryland football officials banquet
last night.
GEORGE A., SIMPSON.