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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1937-06-10
International
News Review
BY GEORG sTRANDvOLD

In these columns it was reported
last week that the alleged Spanish
loyalist Smelling Of the German
armored cruiser, Deutschland y
which had called forth reprisals in
the form of a German bombardment
of the Spanish port of Almeria, was
threatening to cause far-reaching in
ternational complications; the fear OF
these was not decreased when a
Partisan newspaper few days ago
brought out the further alleged fact
that the Smelling of the "Deutsch-
land" had been done not by Spanish
but by Russian Soviet airplanes.
However, while this statement did
cause a ripple of grave comment, its
importance was, to some extent, dis
counted by the fact that there was
no official announcement to SUBJ
stantiate it, and so, for the time being
the matter is being kept in allegiance
Mussolini's Offer.
Whatever may be the actual Situa-
ton in Spanish waters, Italy is, as
has been frequently mentioned here
heavily involved in the Spanish civil
war, favoring the rebels-and from
the Italian capital the other day
emanated a statement credited to
Prime Minister Benito Mussolini to
the effect that he would for the time
being abandon his plan of building
two additional 35,OO0-ton battleships
if President Roosevelt would call ar
international disarmament confer
ence.
That conference is one of those
things that are Gin the air.; there have
been heard rumors about it during the
last few weeks, and Washington has
been prompt to squash them with the
added comment that "the time is not
yet ripe" On April 6-the twentieth
anniversary of the American declara-
ton of war against Germany-it was
expected that Mr.. Roosevelt would
announce plans for some sort of in
ternational conference intended to
allay the economic and the military
fears of the world, but Mr.. Roosevelt
remained profoundly silent Since
then, however, from various quarters
rumors along that line have appeared
and now, it seems, that Signor Mus
solini is challenging the American
president to make the first move in
that direction.
So, for the moment, there is moth
ing to do but to relegate all such
stories into the realm of specula-
ton; that they may have factual
foundation cannot be denied; on the
other hand, there is nothing to prove
that they have.
Continued on Page 81
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1937-06-10
Elbow Lake Couple
Become Man, Wife

At an improvised altar of ever
green's with lilacs as an accompani-
ment in the rooms of the home OF
her mother, Mrs. Minnie Kari, Miss
Elma became the bride of Mr.. John
Pahkala, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Pahkala, both of the Elbow Lake
community near Finlayson.
The ceremony was performed Sat-
urday evening, June 5, at p. m. by
Rev. Leppisto of Duluth, in the pres
ence of relatives and intimate friends
Miss Edna Kari, sister of the bride,
was the brides attendant and Larry
Pahkala, the grooms brother, was
best man. After the ceremony bril-
dial supper was served to 100 guests
The young couple, who were both
born and raised in the Elbow Lake
community, will make their home at
20 w. 3rd ST., Duluth.
Those from away who attended
the ceremony were Miss Esther Hend
rickson of Ludden, N. D.; Miss Edna
Hendrickson of Minneapolis; Mr.. and
Mrs. George Kokko and daughter
Dorothy, of Hibbing; Mr.. and Mrs
Eli Hakomaki and family, Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter Rohikainen, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Terras, Mr.. and Mrs. E. j
Kari, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Pahkala
Mr.. and Mrs. Sven Hellman and
daughter, Joyce, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Peterson and son, Arthur, Miss Edna
Kari, Miss Inez Hakomaki and Wayne
Risker, all Of Duluth.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1937-06-10
Pine City Paper
Has New Owners
Howard Folsom and John
E. Kienitz Purchase The
Pine County Pioneer.

The Pine County Pioneer which
has been in the Gottry family for
SO years has been sold to former
Pine county newspaperman and his
partner. The paper, beginning last
week, will be edited and managed by
Howard Folsom and the name which
it has carried during the past half
century will be maintained. Mr..
Kienitz will continue in his position
as land appraiser with large in
surance company.
Mr.. Folsom needs no introduction
to many in the county since he at
one time owned the Pine County
Courier at Sandstone which he sold
to Howard Hay and later started the
Tribune, which was finally discon-
tinued. Mr.. Folsom likewise oper-
ated the Pine Poker at Pine City
and sold that to VS. McEachern and
Dewey Wilcox in 1920, and now comes
back to take over the Pioneer. Mrs.
Folsom is sister of w. S. McEachern.
The county seat, unlike many viii
lagos its size, has two papers, the
leading one of which is the Poker.
McEachern & Wilcox have served
the community well since they took
over their duties as publishers in
1920 and their large advertising pat
ronage speaks well for the regard
in which they are held by the bust
ness people and the surrounding
communities. Both publishers are
civic minded and at present hold po-
sitions of trust; Mr.. McEachern being
secretary of the Pine County Agri-
cultural Society, and MIR. Wilcox a
member of the board of education.
While Frank, Dewitt and Clar-
'ence Gottry, sons of the late w. P.
Gottry, have severed their connection
with the paper of their fathers, their
residence in the community, it is
understood, will not be interrupted.
They will remain among their friends
and scenes of their childhood although
their efforts will be directed along
other lines.
The new publishers most recent
venture has been at Britton, S. D..
located in the northeastern part OF
that state, where he operated a paper
since 1880, which he recently sold
That section was hard hit by the
drouth during the past five years
and Mr.. Folsom missed the trees and
the lakes of good old Minnesota
Since he had not entirely disposed
of his property in Pine City he found
it convenient, he says, to return there
and purchase the Pioneer. A few
years ago he purchased some print
ing machinery in Minneapolis and
this will be moved to Pine City and
installed in the building now occu-
pied by the McNeal Meat Market
which property he owns.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1937-06-10
Miss Tyre Will Visit
Relatives In Scotland

Miss Jean Tyre, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. James Tyre of Sandstone
and a former faculty member in
the Askov school, sailed yesterday
from New York on the Queen Mary
steamship for a summers visit al
European points. While abroad Miss
Tyre will spend considerable time
with relatives in Scotland, the native
land of her parents. She will re-
turn in time for the beginning of her
school term at Cloquet where she
is teaching.
Miss Tyre has many friends in the
Askov community whom she made
while efficiently teaching here. They
will all wish her much enjoyment
on her vacation trip.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1937-06-10
Electric Party In
Askov Attracts
A Large Crowd
Afternoon and Evening
Performances Interesting
and Displays are Good.

The electric party sponsored by
the Minnesota Power & Light Co
in cooperation with the Askov Hard
ware Co., Johnson-O lesen Electric
Co., and Pine Coop Oil Association
in the D. B. S. hall in Askov Monday
afternoon and evening Interestingly
displayed and advertised electrical
appliances.
While only a small crowd attended
the exhibit in the afternoon, the large
hall was well filled in the evening
A playlet entitled, Aunt Martha
Steps H." displayed the drudgery Of
housekeeping without electricity and
other demonstrations spoke for the
convenience and efficiency of var
ious uses of current.
The Minnesota Power & Light Co.
together with the local business peo-
pie, had fine displays of electrical
appliances at the hall and many
prizes were given during the day
Those winning prizes and what they
received follow:
F. Nj. Rodenberger, Bruno, electric
cooked dinner; Mrs. F. M. Rodenber-
ger, indirect lighting wall lamp; Will
liam Olesen, half dozen light bulbs
Arnold c. Sorensen, light bulbs; Otto
Jensen, electric-cooked dinner; Harry
Mortensen, table lamp; Hans Paul
sen, refrigerator bank; Mrs. Ray c
Jensen, lamp and Ray c. Jensen, Nu-
Way Coffee Maker.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1937-06-10
National Capitol
Flag To Waue Here

According to County Engineer H.
V. Jorgensen ceremony will be
sponsored by the American Legion
posts of Pine county on Flag day,
June IA, to raise large flag, pres
ent from Congressman Harold Knut-
son, to the staff of the Pine county
court house. The ceremonies will
begin at 2 p. m. and all legionaires
of the county are urged to be present
to assist in the ceremonies; also a
general invitation to the public is
extended.
The flag is a large one and has
been in use at the nations capitol
building in Washington.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1937-06-10
Farm Wiring Information
May Be Had On Request

A bulletin on farmstead wiring and
one on electric service with safety
are available at the county agents
office. They deal with types of wir-
ing and material used and care in
the use of electric appliances says
Max McMillin, county agent.
The great stride in rural electri-
fication which has been made pos
sible under the REA has made such
information necessary and the ex-
tension service has made the infor-
nation available.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1937-06-10
.Eitens Death Is
Blow To Friends
Seventy-one Year Old Resi-.
dent Was Active in Local
Affairs During Lifetime.

The death of John Eitens of the
Sandstone community Saturday night
took from that community one OF
it's builders Mr. Eitens, at the time
of his death, was 70 years, 9 months
and 10 days of age and during that
long lifetime had done much to build
for good in his chosen community
For several years he had worked in
the Sandstone creosoting plant and
at the builders trade and the family
had developed a substantial farm
home near the Quarry city, where
they had enjoyed life for the past
20 years.
Mr. Eitens was, during his resi-
dence in the Sandstone community
active in community affairs and for
several years had served on the town.
ship board and on the board of the
Sandstone Cooperative Creamery
He was much interested in educa-
ton and had assisted all of his fam
lily in receiving good training.
Mr.. Eitens was born at Peize
Netherlands, Aug. Is, 1866, and was
married to Janetha Ramps on Dec
%, 1888. They came to the United
States in 1893 and settled in Thayer
Ind, where they resided three years
They came to Pine county in 1896
He is survived by his wife, eight
children and IL grandchildren. The
surviving children are Mrs. George
LANCE of Sandstone; Mrs Henrietta
German and Mrs. Harold Bloom OF
Los Angeles, Calf; Mrs. James Muir
ply of Minneapolis, and Mrs. Alfred
Sjowall of Saltwater, John and AL
bert of Sandstone, and Ed of ST.
Paul; one daughter, Mrs. Oscar Carl
son, preceded him in death in 1925
All of the children were present al
his death bed with the exception OF
two daughters in California, who are
enroute to attend the funeral which
will be held from the Congregational
church in Sandstone today at p. m
Rev. John A. Hughes will preach the
sermon and the Odd Fellows will
hold rites. Sincere sympathy is ex-
tended to the family by many friends
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1937-06-10
Keep News Coming
To Office Early

Most of the country correspond
ents have complied and displayed
a spirit of good cooperation since
publication of the announcement
for early copy in last weeks issue
of the American. This is fine and
is appreciated, but it is necessary
to keep it up as consistently as
possible so that more accurate and
efficient handling of the news may
be accomplished.
1t is suggested that those hand
ing in news either to the CORE
spondents in the various commun-
tiles or direct to this newspaper
should get their items in as soon
as it is possible to do so.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1937-06-10
Nearly Century
Is Spawned In A
Useful, Full Life
Emanuel Larson, Patriarch
of the Sandstone Com
munity, is Called.

The grand old man of this section
of Pine county is no more an earthly
substance, but was called to the
world beyond Friday night at the
home of his son, Albin, in Sandstone.
Yes, Emanuel Larson, real pioneer
of this section and the Sandstone
community who went on and on to
enjoy life until it seemed that he
would reach the rare age of 100,
passed away just 81 months short
of the century goal. No certain all
ment caused his death, but his body,
worn by so long a span of useful
labors, just calmly gave up the strug
gle and he had reached the lend of
the trail"
Mr.. Larson was born in the pro-
vince of Smaland, Sweden, on Jan.
4, 1910, and he was united in mar
riage to Emma ArvidSdatter in 1870,
and to that union nine children were
born In 1892 he immigrated to the
United States and settled at Part
ridge (now Askov) where he was
joined by his family the following
year. Mr. Larson, upon his arrival
here, took up homestead of 80 acres
in section 80, Norman township, four
miles north of the Partridge station
and built there a log cabin 16X26
to provide shelter and a home for
his family.
Spent Active Life as Farmer.
Most of Mr. Larson's active life
time had been taken up with farm
ing. He and his family remained
on the homestead north of Askov about
18 years, moving to Sandstone viii
lage about 26 years ago. He re-
manned in good health up to the time
of his death, with but occasional
slight ailments. He died at the age
of 81 years and five months, and
leaves to mourn, two daughters, Mrs.
Gust Gjertson and Mrs. Fred Dahl
berg, both of Sandstone; three sons,
Albert of Duluth, Adolph and Albin
of Sandstone; also one sister, Mrs.
Christine Nelson of Bruno, who her
self, is 90 years old; 80 grandchil-
dren, and eight great-grandchildr
One daughter passed away in in
fancy and a four-year-old son also
passed away in the mother country;
a 10 year old daughter was laid to
rest in Pine county and Mrs. Larson
died IA years ago.
Birthdays Were Happy Events.
For several years past, the BIRTH
day of the old gentleman has been
fond celebration, with the family
and large circle of friends congre-
eating to make each event happy
one for him. Thus it is seen that
January 9 each year will be date
which will renew wildly the grand
times had with that beloved member
of the family who has passed on.
Funeral services were held from
the Larson Bros. Funeral home in
Sandstone at l p. m. Monday with
Rev. R. Deursen officiating and at
the Vilstad church near Bruno at
2:3O D. m. with Rev. Elmer j. john
son of Bruno, officiating. Burial was
made in the Vilstad cemetery beside
the grave of his wife and one daugh-
ter.
A large circle of friends through
out the county unite in offering heart
felt sympathy to the bereaved family
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1937-06-10
Harris Youngster Is
Burned by Explosion

Phillip, 10 year old son of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Hammond of east of Har-
lis, suffered severe burns one night
last week when burning kerosene was
sprayed on him by an explosion.
He had set a smudge tin under a
faucet of a kerosene Darrell and this
caused the top of the barrel to fly
off spraying him with the burning
fluid. His father, who endeavored
to eXtinguish the fire, was burned
about the hands. Phillip was taken
to the hospital in Superior where
it is hoped by a large group of friends
that he will soon recover.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1937-06-10
Rifle Match Will
Be Held Sunday

The rifle match between Askov,
Finlayson and Sandstone, which was
postponed last Sunday because of
the rain, will be held at 10 a. m. this
coming Sunday in the gravel pit just
west of the Kettle River bridge near
ASkoV
The match will be participated in
by ten men from each village and
some interesting and close competi-
ton is expected as most of the rifle
men have been practicing diligently
for several weeks.
The public is invited to witness the
shooting.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1937-06-10
Young Sandstone Girl
Dies During Operation

Josephine, Is year old daughter
of MIR. aud Mrs. Julius Gervais of
Sandstone, passed away Sunday eve
ming following an operation for ap-
pendicitis. Miss Gervais was rushed
to a Minneapolis hospital Sunday
morning and the operation was per-
formed soon after her arrival there.
She did not regain consciousness.
Funeral services were held this
morning at o'clock.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1937-06-10
County Baseball Is
Rained Out Sunday

All games in the Pine County Base
ball League were rained out Sunday
and will have to be played at later
date. Games will be played as fol-
lows Sunday, June Is:
Askov at Sturgeon Lake, Denham
at Moose Lake, Rutledge at Willow
River, Pine City, bye.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1937-06-10
Lund-Peitso Nuptials
Are Pronounced June 2

Miss Lucille Peitso, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Matt Peitso of Finlay-
son, was united in marriage to Mr.
Ralph Lund of Minneapolis, Wednes-
day evening, June 2, at the home
of her parents. The couple were
attended by Leola and Effer Peitso
sister and brother of the bride, Miss
Lund, sister of the groom, and Mr.
Bjorklund, both of Minneapolis.
After wedding trip to the Vel
lowstone National Park, the newly
weds will be at home in Minneapolis
The bride grew to womanhood in the
Elbow Lake community and has re-
Gently been employed in Minneapolis
Colorado is the greatest producer
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1937-06-10
Conservation Club
Will Picnic Sunday

A picnic of the. United Farmers
and Sportsmens Protective Associa-
ton has been announced for Sunday,
June ID, at 2 p. m. at Grindstone
lake. Invitations. state that picnic
lunches should be taken to the lake.
Everyone invited.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1937-06-10
1887 Highway Map
Is In This Issue

The map of the state road system
as drawn and issued by the State
Highway Department, is published
on another page of this issue of the
Askov American. The map shows all
of the up-to-date changes in the state
highway system and will be a valu-
able reference to the readers who
will clip and file it away.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1937-06-10
FL. Club Will Meet In
Willow River June IL

| There will be a Farmer-Labor
meeting in Willow River Monday
night, June IA, according to G. E..
Klatt, secretary. All members are,
urged to be present and lunch wilE
be served. at
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1937-06-10

Colorado is the greatest producer
of coal, and Wyoming is second.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1937-05-21

BY Judy Van Der veer

BY Judy Van Der Veer
'Lassie" is an old dog now
She barks and twitches in -.
sleep,
And dreams of helping IN -.
farm,
And bringing home the stravio,
sheep.
She used to follow where I roda
No trail too long, no hill too bigh
She chased the rabbits thru tba
grass,
And made the quail arise and
fly.
An old dogs place is by the fra
And Lassie's dreams away the
days;
But sometimes softly she will 90
To where her long dead puppy
plays;
To where the days are sweet and
warm,
And puppies tumble in the sun
And through the tail bright golden
grass
Little phantom rabbits run
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1937-05-21
PLANNING NEW ROUTE

OF interest to Hagerstown peo-
pie is the proposed re-routing of
L. S. Route II, through the south
end of Greencastle. Municipal Of
fcials of Greencastle conferred
with engineers of the Pennsylvania
Railroad regarding the matter. It
is understood that plans for the
new right of way at the north end
of town have been approved, and
that the only question remaining
is the course of the road over the
railroads property between South
Carlisle street and the borough
limits on the present Hagerstown
road.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1937-05-21
Us. urs RsE-EcTeo

ve bishops Of the United
Latin Charcl were reelected at
Ia. su4drennial conference at
c. mDars3urg They are: G. D.
/ t4o1a Harrisburg; A. R. Clip
plaser, Dayton, o.; H. H. Fout, In
- goiis, Ind; A. B. Station,
hs.-s City, Mo-, pastor for 20
" Is O ST. Pauls Church, this
o-9y. and Ira D. Warner, Portland.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1937-05-21
Sill WITH COMMITTEE

The quadrennial conference of
Ne United Brethren denomination
e9hich edjourned in Chambersburg
n ednesday, left in the hands
committee the matter of
union Of the United Brethren and
Evangelical churches.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1937-05-21
NEw ROAD sooN oPEN

The relocation of more than
mile Of State highway between
Zullinger and Shady Grove. elm
mating a dangerous grade crossing
and several death curves, will be
open to traffic before June Is. The
road viii have a width of 40 feet.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1937-05-21
BUYS STORE

Martin Krouse has purchased
the Winger poultry and grocery
business. corner Washington and
Mulberry street. and has taken
possession.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1937-05-21
ACCEPTS POSITION

Layely Gruber has accepted a
position as clerk at the Patterson
Hotel, made vacant by the resigna-
ton of Richard Crowthers, new
ly-appointed city clerk.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1937-05-21
HER AILMENT

KS rs: What all did de doctah
was de matter wild yuh?"
Liza He says Is suferin'
frr cute indiscretion.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1937-05-21
COUNTY w. C. T. u.
MEETING, JUNE Is

Plans were made at meeting
of the executive committee of the
Washington County w. C. T. T.,
held at the home OF Mrs. Ella
COfman, Summit avenue, for the
51st. annual convention to be held
on June 16 at P. NJ, with the
Downsyille-St. James Union enter
tanning. There will be an after
noon and evening meeting. The
State president, Miss Bertha Ty-
son. OF Colora, and the honorary
president. Mrs. Mary R. Haslup,
Baltimore, will be invited to at
tend the sessions.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1937-05-21

The General Conference of the
=. T. Church at Chambersburg
dop-ed IN annual budget of $780,
gro FIR benevoIence.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-12-10
ner scheduled to be held here January

ner scheduled to be held here .1ar,,ar,,
s. odiiudfy
From National Committeeman A
=. NLon) Folger down they want no
repetition of the notorious Victory
Dinner speech of Senator Millard
1ydlngs, in which the Marvlander
never once mentioned the name, of
PRESIDENT Franklin D. Roosevelt.
whose election ne was supposed to be
celebrating.
First choice of the committee in
charge of the Jackson Day event was
senator James Byrnese of South Car
DINA. but it has been learned that
the Palmetto State solon will be I'M
available.
Efforts are being made to secure
Senator Arthur Smathers. of New
Jersey, who is Tar Heel born and Tar
heel bred, though ne has resided in
Jerseyland for quite a spell.
Senator Smathers is one of the most
ardent and loyal supporters of F. D.
Z. and the New Deal. Even in thu
court fight when so many previously
staunch henchmen left the President,
the New Jersey man stood firm.
If Smathers is not available, the
committees next choice are, IN order
Secretary of War Harry H Woodrfng
and Assistant Secretary of War Louis
Johnson. Both these are former ma
tional commanders of the American
Legion. Both were appointed by and
have been faithful to the President.
r. L. Mcmillan, chairman of the
Ia OLSON Dav oopoyoitfoo ord IF tho
committee trying to raise $4,000 in
S25 contributions for the congression-
al campaign of 1888, is expected to
return to Raleigh today from Nebras-
ka, where he has been trying to prove
to court that group of clients is
entitled to a large share in fortune.