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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-12-23
The
COmmOn-tater
BY Chuck Rattle

An Open Letter to Santa Claus:
Dear Santa have almost forgot
to write to you and Christmas is
almost here. 1t may be early to tell
you what have to say, but I want
to say it anyway. 1 will not tell you
I have been a good boy, because
everybody would just laff. Every
body knows that columnists are not
good boys or else they would not
have such a big nose in every
bodys bizness. I want to tell you
not to change cars in Montana as
you usually do. Just keep in that
California airplane because we
haven't enuf snow to get the dust
off the shovel so far. But it's cloud
ing up, and maybe it might snow so
you can bring your reindeer-I
wish. If the weather man changes
his mind, will wire you If the shop
will allow me expense money.
One Of these first evenings now
you might take the Missus out
hold on not so fast it won't cost
you anything. was going to say
you might take her out to see the
Christmas decorations around the
town. They're really some'pn. Take
out your car and drive around to
see them if you want to. But bet
ter still the air will do you a lot of
good If you bundle yourself up and
walk around seeing them. Some of
the houses are fixed up dandy and
there are more lighted Christmas
trees twinkling from front porches
than ever before. That community
tree at the library Is exciting much
favorable comment with its effect
with all blue lights And If you
thought so. Miss Finnegan at the IL
brary did not petition the city coun-
Gil to have the tree put there. 1t
was the committees idea and a
good one Which brings me
around to the suggestion why not
have a project for this spring in
which large spruce would be
bought and planted in about thai
spot, a perennial Christmas tree
Pete Svenneby had one, too, thai
might be pursued. He suggested
spraying the tree with white paint
to simulate a frost condition anG
then turn on the blue lights :.
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Well, Japan has gone and don,
1t. They sunk one OF Uncle Sam!
tugboats and suddenly are getting
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-12-23

Well, Japan has gone and done
it. They sunk one OF Uncle Sans
tueboats and suddenly are getting
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-12-23

I got one of these letters from
Congress, would have to send my
regrets. Gee whiz, here it Is just be-
fore Christmas and a lot of the
boys haven't done their Christmas
shopping, and have so many bills
a lotta guys would be awful mad
and not like Congress If they sent
me over to China And on top of
that I look terrible in yellow and
detest the color. would have to
wear dark glasses to shoot those
Japs, but I would know they were
yellow, and would not like it.
amt a laundering to be a soldier
this newspaper racket Is fought
enough.
have to laff too at this business
of protecting American business. At
home so many taxes are slapped on
that the businessman Is blue In the
face from making enuf money; and
then the gov'mint turns around and
protects those boys selling stuff to
warning nations. Uncle Sam does
HOt ScAo uiS navy Wy ACAO " NV
tect the boys against taxes and
stuff, but his battlewagons look nj
Ger up the Yangtze than in the
Mississippi.
You gotta hand 1t to these Japs,
tho. They will not have their boys
killed with guns made In their own
country. Over here or In England a
gun is a gun, sell 1t where you can.
But over in the Land Of the Rising
Sun those slant-eyed boys believe it
an instrument Of tn Emperor.
They believe in his Divinity SO how
can they sell 1t to someone else.
Well, the weather man let us use
this crack. It got so warm and the
snow melted so now we can do our
Christmas stopping :. But some
go merrily on their way doing their
Christmas shop lifting. thought
of that last one first, can ! help 1t
If daily cartoonist comes out be-
fore we can grind this weekly or
gan onto the street, Kin I?
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-12-23
Our Seasons Greetings

In this beautiful of Yuletide we are re-
minded of an age old wish. Although it has been Of
fered for over nineteen centuries it is still and
still carries the thought and message through
out the Christian world. Hence we pause and extend
that wish to our subscribers and friends: "A Merry
Christmas to ALL"
The Rural School Center of Community and
Social Activity
Every now and then the writer has opportunity
to attend some event which brings forth the spirit
cooperation necessary to the side of life
Minus all the superficial and high falutin ideas this
cooperation reveals the spirit of friendliness and
neighborliness which is truly asset to any COM
munity An event of this kind was the Christmas
program in the Bohal School, District 5, near West
Union. Friday night
This pleasant rural school building was filled to
overfowing with relatives and friends, who came to
enjoy the evening with the pupils and their teacher
Among this gathering we noted many young men
just beyond high school age and the thought occurred
that the people of the cities gave as much atten
ton to their educational institutions our audtorums
would have to be enlarged several times above the
present capacities Those people really interested
in the school which is moulding their children into
good citizens Of our great nation.
The program revealed surprisingly fine talent
which left no doubt as to why many men and wo-
men, who received their early training in the rural
schools, have become successful Comey its aspect
the program included humorous we'll as the usual
and unusual numbers usually given on a Christmas
program. When it completed, had the feeling
of having had enjoyable evening And why not?
The children were expressing themselves before
adults in verse and song the approaching joyful
event. which to them means Merry Christmas"-
the birth of Christ and the coming of their patron
saint, ST. Nicholas.
Three weeks of time put into the prepara-
ton of the program, in which every pupil took part
Three long weeks of work which the teacher spent
with the children that the program could be APPLY
presented Those three weeks represented life time
to the children, who in anticipation of the eventful
night gave everything they possessed in ability Of
memorization so that their parents might be proud
of them. Their eyes glowed and they were anxious to
present their program quickly possible, so
not to delay the arrival of Santa Claus and the dis
tribution of gifts. And programs such this one
were given in rural schools all the country.
All enjoyed the evening and following the pro-
gram lunch served. Then followed period of WIS.,
iting. There was time when the rural school the
sole center of community social activity for those
who resided on the farms. Christmas events pro-
grams spelling bees, box socias, Gall we'll remen-
bered by the older folk regardless of changes in
mode of living still enjoyable to young people,
and can well be continued part of life in any
community.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-12-23

Sunday visitors were Mr.. and
Mrs. Ward Roberts when they
autoed to Little Falls that day.
hey were guests in the home Of
Mrs. Roberts parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Gaboury.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-12-23

Main matches more trout, salmon
and lake trout than any other state
in the Union.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-12-23
Warming House Really Warm"
Celebration Marks Centenarian Birth

Farmington-To celebrate the Tooth birthday n
nversary Of Levi E. Day, only person here to ever
become centenarian, four-day celebration took
place last week, beginning Sunday with family re-
union which included children, cousins, nieces and
nephews Wednesday Steel county day with re-
ception in the afternoon Friday Pennington day
when everyone from this village invited and the
following Sunday was grandchidren's day.
Evening star., 1937-01-05
The Presidents House
Continued From Third Page.)

White House the Minister of Paraguay
and Sonora Maria de Busk Codas.
Monday of next week, Mrs. Roose-
Selt will attend Mrs Lawrence Town.
sends morning musicale at the May
flower and that afternoon will en-
tertain at two teas at the White
House.
Tuesday, January IL, Mrs. Roose-
welt vii be the honor guest at luncheon
of Mrs. John Nance Garner, and that
evening with the President will give
the annual reception to the judiciary.
In the afternoon Mrs. Roosevelt will
attend a tea at the Association Of Uni
versity Women, given in connection
with the twenty-second annual meet
ing Of the Board Of Trustees of the
Southern Women's Educational AL
uance.
The social program at the White
House In connection with the inaug-
uration Of President Roosevelt will in
clude buffet luncheon January 20 for
members Of the cabinet and others who
played an important role In the cam
paign. In the afternoon Of Inaugural
ton day there will be large tea and
that evening Mrs. Roosevelt is plan
ming to attend the concert at Consti-
tuition Hall being arranged by the
Inaugural Committee.
With the President and Mrs.
Roosevelt for the Inauguration will
be Mrs. James Roosevelt, mother Of
the President; Mr. and Mrs. Elliott
Roosevelt, Mr.. and Mrs. James
Roosevelt, Mr.. John Roosevelt and
Eleanor and Curtis Dali, children Of
Mrs. John Boettiger. Mr.. and Mrs
Boettiger will not come for this occa-
sion and it is not probable that
young Franklin, jr., will return from
. Southern trip in time.
The President and Mrs. Roosevelt
will entertain at dinner January 22
IN honor Of the Governors of the
States and on January 19 will give
. dinner for the heads of organiza-
tions who worked in the campaign.
Mrs. Louis McHenry Howe and her
on-in-law and daughter are expected
to come from Illinois for the inaugura-
ton.
The President and Mrs. Roosevelt
nave as their house guests Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward Flynn, Miss Esther Lape,
Miss Elizabeth Reed, Mrs. John Slade
and Miss Alice Delano Weed, who will
attend the cabinet dinner tonight.
Evening star., 1937-01-05
In the Hunt Country
Activities Among the Horse-Lovers of
Virginia and Maryland.

hounds Gordan went well, staying out
until the end Of q long run. and was
one Of the few In at the finish. He
leaves this week to continue his
studies at Harvard.
I received the following letter, which
should be Of interest to hunting people
Nina Carter Tabb: Three fine
looking hounds came to my place
Christmas day. I have been unable
to find the owner. Can you advise
me what to do, or have you any
knowledge of any hounds being lost
about Christmas? They seemed very
tired, making me believe they had
lust come of Of . hunt. hate to
turn these hounds over to the game
warden, which I will have to do un-
less can locate the owner" The let
ter comes from Mrs. P. L. McWhorter.
near Centerville, Va. and q postscript
adds: IT hope to be able to find the
owner or a home for the hounds
Evening star., 1937-01-05

through this column. They are nice
hounds, black and white and tan."
HUNTING LOG-TOMORROWS
MEETS.
Virginia.
Warrenton Hunt, Amory 8. Carhart,
M. F. H.; Capt. r. j. Kirkpatrick.
The time and place Of meet may be
obtained by telephoning Warrenton
31s.
Keswick Hunt Club, Arthur Talcott
and Richard w. Hall, joint masters, at
Castalia, $50 am.
Blue Ridge Hunt, William Bell Wat
kins, M. F. H. Call Boyce telephone
central for time and place Of meet.
Maryland.
Redland Hunt, Thomas r. Mott,
M. F. H.; Muncaster Mills, IL am.
Evening star., 1937-01-05

Washington
SOcialNOtes
Former Official Con-
cludes Stay in the
South.

THE former Secretary OF the
Treasury and Mrs. Ogden l..
Mills left Pinehurst, N. c., last
L evening for their home, In New
York. Mr. and Mrs. Mills entertained
. party over the holidays at the South
ern resort.
The former Secretary Of War and
Mrs. Patrick ]. Hurley and their
daughters. the Misses Patricia and
Ruth Hurley, and their son, Wilson
Hurley, are spending some time in
New York and are at the Waldorf
Astoria.
Mrs. Edward r. Stotesbury has re-
turned to Palm Beach, where she will
be joined in few days at FL Mirasol
by Mr.. Stotesbury.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph FIGHTER have
returned to their home, 5000 Mckinley
street, after spending some time at
Miami Beach, Fla.
Mrs. Flavelle Koss entertained at
luncheon at the Pail Mall yesterday
IN honor of Miss Mary Clifford, who
has just returned from a two years
stay in London, England. Among
those present were Mrs. Charles
Wright. Mrs. Harry w. Brimer and
Mrs. George Phillips. Miss Clifford
will sail for Europe early in April and
will remain for the coronation cere-
monies.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. 3. Long have as
their guest at their residence, 5425
Ninth street, Mrs. G. T. Revere, moth
or Of Miss Anne Revere, who Is star
r.ng in "The Children's Hour" at the
National, which opened last night.
Mrs. Mamie Green Jobe entertained
at . buffet supper party Saturday
evening when Mr.. william James
Huntington gave program of clever
Honologues.
Evening star., 1937-01-05
BY NINA CARTER TABB.

THERE Is no feud In the Vlrglnla
hunting country over the Incl
dent between the master OF
L Piedmont Hunt, DR.. Archibald
c. Randolph, and Count Potochi, the
Polish Ambassador to the United
States.
On New Year day, when hounds met
at New Ford with about IS in the
field, a fox was started and several
people were impatient to get going
and were of. It looked as though they
might head the fox, and with 50 large
q field the master has to control the
crowd until he sees fit to have them
70. Hence Dr. Randolph's command In
a stern voice to hold hard" No one
left the hunting field after this. not
even the Ambassador. who continued
on the hunt after pulling up for the
master to 60 ahead. DR.. Randolph
and the Ambassador met later on and
talked it over and the matter was
practically forgotten in hunting circles
until it appeared in newspapers re-
Gently.
To show how little there Is to 1t,
Jock Whitney, whose guest the AM
bassador was that day, rode with the
master of Piedmont until late that
afternoon and they stopped in together
after the hunt at william c. Langley's
house for tea. Count Potochi, who
has been hunting in Virginia all sea-
son, Is very popular here and Is ex-
pected to hunt with the Piedmont
pack today when hounds meet at Milan
Mill at pm.
The Count and Countess Potochi
have invited q number Of their hunt
ing friends from Virginia to party
at the Polish Embassy on Wednesday
night.
Middleburg Hunt met yesterday at
Journeys End, Mrs. Amory Perkins
new house, built high on the banks
overlooking Goose Greek. 1t was .
wonderful day Of hunting. Six differ
ent foxes were started and the hunt
ran continuously from II am. until
S.SU p.T1. IL Wdo OhlC va oAAooS SAS'>>
delightful days when you can see
each tree distinctly on the distant
mountains. Harry worcester Smith
said THE weather is like wine"
Seeming was good and the day glori-
Gus. Every one had a great time
and enjoyed chatting between runs.
Among those who followed the mas
ter. Daniel c. Sands, were Mrs. Am
ory Perkins and her son, Charles Per-
kins, jr.; Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur White.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Skinner, Mr.. and
Mrs. Crompton Smith, Mr.. and Mrs.
William Hulburt, Miss Cathrine Hull
burt, Mrs Holga Bidstrup, Miss Con-
ME Regan, Miss Bettina Belmont,
Mrs. Oliver Iselin, Miss Nancy 1selin,
Mrs. James McMann, Harry Worcester
Smith, James B. Skinner and James Y.
Pennebaker. Thomas Atkinson, Billy
Hulburt and Miss Louise Myers. who
had motored out from Washington,
were also riding.
Mr.. Gordan Grayson, eldest son OF
Admiral and Mrs. Cary T. Grayson,
has spent most of his Christmas va
cation at the Graysons' Virginia home
near Upperville. He has been out fox
hunting several times and is keen
about 1t. In q run with the Piedmont
Evening star., 1937-01-05
MIR. and Mrs. Jacob
Take Apartment Here

Mr.. and Mrs Alaric Jacob have
come to Washington from New York
and have taken an apartment at 900
Nineteenth street for the season. Mr..
Jacob. former diplomatic agent in
London for Reuters News Agency,
will represent that agency in WASH
ington. Mrs. Jacob Is better known
as Iris Morley, author Of historical
novels.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-10-06
PAUL EYER TO
HEAD KIWANIS

Paul Eyer, city councilman and
park commissioner, was elected pres
ilent of the Ell Centro Kiwanis
club at a meeting of the clubs new
board of directors here Tuesday
afternoon.
Rudolph Miller was chosen vice
president. Election of a secretary
and treasurer was put off to a later
date. The officers will take office
after Jan. /.
At the same meeting, directors
appointed Eyer, Gordon Scriven and
Henry Heisch delegates to the XII
wants state convention at Sacra-
mento. The convention will begin
Thursday and close with the Gov
ernor's Ball Saturday night.
Members Of the clubs new board
of directors are Herb Anderson, Leo
DeCelles, Henry Heisch, Don Ketch-
en-, Rudolph Miller, Louis Moore,
Gordon Scriven, A. C. Won KonSky,
E. A. Fitzhugh and Arno Yaeckle.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-10-06

El Centro Parent Teacher aSsoci-
ations plan TO double their men,
bership in a concentrated drive to
continue throughout the month OF
October, leaders didsclosed We'd
nesday.
An official proclamation issued by
Mayor Roy H. Womack Wednesday
made October P.-T.A. month in
El Centre. Every group in the city
appointed a chairman TO be in
charge of enlisting parents of
school children is the association.
Mrs. Russell Graves. chairman of
the e. Centro council of the P.-TA.
will issue reports of the drive each
week.
Parents with children attending
Wilson. Washington, Mckinley, and
Harding schools have active P.-TA.
chapters
Total P.-T.A. membership last
year was $50. Those in charge of the
drive this fall set their goal at dou-
BILE that number. Their plans in
clude visits to the parents as well
as invitations to join issued thru
the children in the schools.
Mrs. Warren z. Sage. president
of Wilson P.-T.A. announced room
mothers for the school classes as
follows: 81. Mrs. Merl A Wilson;
8-2. Mrs. Richard c. Barter; 8-3,
Mrs. Raynor G. Clemons; ga, Mrs.
H. K. McClimans.
IL, Mrs. Gertrude Childers: To,
Mrs. Margaret Uhl; 7-3, Mrs E. w
Schiller; IA, Mrs. James E. Scho-
| field.
Mrs. Eva G. Walkers sixth grade
Mrs Fred Anderson; Glenn Wilson s
sixth, Mrs. L. j. Goree; Mrs. Fannie
McCrory's sixth, Mrs. c. T. Gilki-
son.
Mrs. John T. Rice has consented
to act as program chairman for the
Imperial Valley press., 1937-10-06

day, was sent in a sealed envelope
to GeneralisSimo Francisco Frances
high judiciary authorities and to
the general command of Salman-
ca province.
If the verdict IS death" it must
be placed before Franco. who once
before saved the young American
flier from a firing squad after a
fearful appeal from Dahl's pretty
bride.
Many believed that Franco will
commute any death sentence.
Dahl, back IN his prison cell in
old grey overans and carpet Slip
perS. said he was certain the ver-
dict doomed him to die.
I'm just as pessimistic as I was
before I went into court" he said.
He said the court martial had
not interfered with his appetite.
however, because he had just pol
ished Off a big dish of garbonzos
tchick beans), some steak and
Imperial Valley press., 1937-10-06
Proclamation

WHEREAS: one Of the most
vital forces 1or civic and social
betlerment operating today is
The American Congress of Par
ents and Teachers. This great
elimination Is effective locally
through the chapters of the
Parent-Teacher SsOciatiOn
which seek the support of all
parents in FL Centre and
WHEREAS: she P.-T.A. move
nent, begun at Harding school
some years ago, has grown until
the organization not only furn-
ishes milk. free lunches, innocu-
lation serums and clothing. but
is sponsoring a social and recre-
ational school program as well.
THEREFORE, in order that
these activities may srow and
prosper and ether benefits may
be conferred on our children
through the association of their
parents and their teacrehs, l
hereby proclaim October P.-T.A.
month in FL Centre and solicit
your whole-hearted support of
the organization
Signed
Roy III. Womack,
Mayor of EI Centre.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-10-06
STATE SURVEY
ON WATER TO
BE CONDUCTED

SACRAMENTO, Oct 6. WP)-The
state planning board today announc-
ed Gov. Frank F. Merriam will ap-
point four committees within few
days to make comprehensive study
of California's water problems and
report their findings and recon-
mendations to the federal natural
resources committee.
The action is in line with a re-
quest of President Roosevelt for
development of national plan for
flood control and prevention and
conservation of soil and water. All
state surveys are to be reviewed
by the natural resources commit
tee and a report made to the Pres
ident next January.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-10-06
half bottle of wine.


During those three hours I was
in court guess I knew everything
that was on that wall in front of
me. including the fly specks'' he
told the United Press correspon-
dent.
Il kept looking at that picture
of Franco and wondering whether
he was thinking of me, whether
he would save me from DEATH
The court martial he said,
seemed very fair
During the testimony the prose-
cutor Capt. Juan Espinosa who de-
manded the death penalty, and
Dahl's attorney, both paid tribute
to the United States policy of neu-
trality in the Spanish war
Dahl sat without flinching when
the death demand was made.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-10-06
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Continued from Page One
left. Gomez stopping at second
Mancuso had Gomez picked off sec
ond with quick throw to Bartell,
but the Giants Shortstop dropped
the ball after tagging the runner.
It was an error for Bartell. Rolfe
lined a single to left center. filling
the bases. Moore made fast play
on the ball ana Gomez made no
attempt TO score. Dimaggio lined
a single to center on the first pitch,
scoring Gomez and Crosetti, Rolfe
pulled up at third. and Dimaggio
went to second on the throw in.
Gehrig was purpoSely walked, fill
ing the bases. Dickey grounded to
Whitehead who let the ball get away
from him for single, scoring Rolfe
ana leaving the bases filled. Hoag
grounded to OFT, and Dimaggio was
forced at the plate, OFT to Mancuso,
leaving the bases filled. Selkirk
singled to right scoring Gehrig anc
Dickey and sending Hoag to third
Time was called while Mancuso and
Bartell went out to talk to Hubbell.
Hubbell was taken out and replaced
by Coffman Terry came out for
a conference at the plate with the
four umpires, holding up the game
Terry decided not to put Coffmap
| in the game and called Gumbert,
right handler, out of the dugout to
pitch for the Giants. LazZeri
grounded to Whitehead who let the
ball go between his legs for an
error Hoag scored on the play
and Selkirk went to third. Coff-
man now came in to replace Gum
bert. Gomez walked filling the
bases. Crosetti flide to Moore in
short left. all runners holding their
bases. Rolfe walked, forcing ir
Selkirk with a run and leaving the
bases filled. Dimaggio flied to Leib-
er in deep left center.
Seven runs-five hits-two errors
three left.
SEVENTH INNING-GIANTS
Ripple flied to Hoag. Mccarthy
grounded out, Gomez to Gehrig
Mancuso popped to Dimaggio in
short center.
No runs-no hits-no errors-none
left.
SEVENTH INNING-YANKS
Gehrig walked. Dickey walked
Hoag up. Mancuso attempted to
pick Gehrig off second but Gehrig
knocked Bartell down in scrambling
back to the bag and the Giant
shortstop dropped the ball. Hoag
hit into double play OFT to White
head to Mccarthy Gehrig taking
third on the play Selkirk grounded
out, Bartell to McCarty.
No runS-no hitS-no errors-one
left.
EIGHTH INNING-GIANTS
Whitehead flied to Dimaggio
Berger batted for Coffman. Berger
flied to Dimaggio Moore singled
10 left. Bartell lined to Hoag back
against the left field boxes.
No runS-one hit-no errors-one
left.
EIGHTH INNING-YANKS
Lazzeri hit home run into the
/ left field boxes. Gomez lined TO
Ripple, who misjudged the ball and
then made leaping gloyed hano
catch. Crosetti lined to OFT. Rolfe
/ flied to Moore.
One run-one hit-no errors
/ none left.
NINTH INSIEG-GIANTS
OFT famed swinging. Leiber lined
! to Dimaggio. Ripple walked. Nc
Carthy grounded out to Gehrig un-
/ assisted.
No runs-no hits-no errors-one
| left.