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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1937-11-25
Cagers Train
For First Tilt
JUNIOR PLAYERS VIE
FOR BERTHS WITH
FORMER SUBS

With the first basketball game
of the season just a week away,
Coach Wallace Zimmerman is
busy getting his squad in shape
for their first encounter against
Morton, here December 3.
Twenty men are practicing
daily, their hopes of making the
first team stimulated by the fact
that all of last years team was
lost by graduation. Those with
experience on the 1887 squad are
Neal Serkland, Leo Joe LATTER
bach, Tom Crooks and Bud"
Lussenhop, while Jergun and
Lauritz Aarthun, Walter Slocum,
Harold Edwards, Robert Swed-
berg are candidates who are new
in school this year. Other pros
poets are Clarence Discher, Tom
Wolverton, Jim Kohler and Ray
.nond Freise, while from last
years junior team, Zimmerman
has Cy WEIGH, Pat Byram, How
ard and Harry Hoffman, Elmer
Dickmeier, Paul sDuea, Leslie
Starr, Bob Whittet and Robert
Bunge. .Ts,Kts
Thirty young hopefuls
reported to Coach Ben Tom of
the Junior High team. Last years
veterans out again to fight for
place on the pony team, are Bill
lnglis, Ellis Lang, Art Neusch-
wander, Norman Otto, George
Steele, Homer Day, Bill Stems
vad, Earl Storts, Gene Rote, Bill
Hlllig, John Lauterbach and Jim
Finn. Out for basketball for the
first time, and determined to
make mark for themselves are
Laverne Ahrens, Harold Bald
win, Rodney Clark, David Feigal,
Frank Forbes, Robert Freise,
James Gallea, Charles Greene,
Henry Nupson, Norman Otto,
Ken Parsons, Gene Rote, Douglas
Simondet.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1937-11-25

boards contention is true that
selling 80 beer on the grounds
practically eliminates drinking of
hard liquor, spiking and drunk
enness on the grounds. Several
board members told of picking up
hundreds of bottles each day af-
ter the 1886 show for which the
Redwood Falls council refused TO
grant a beer license. Several
stockholders declared that any
DRINKS on the grounds should be
jailed and heavily fined, contrary
to the boards policy of turning
them over to friends to be taken
home. 1t was recommended that
before the fair is held next year,
all stockholders be polled by mail
to determine their attitude on the
question of selling beer.
Frank Clague, whose affidavit
that he had seen gambling on the
fairgrounds was recently submit
ted in district court here during
the injunction suit brought by T..
E. Backer and his attorneys, Leon
H. Brown and George A. Barnes,
was in the thick of the discussion
on gambling. 2 =
The fairs ultimatum from the
county commissioners just before
the 1886 fair ordering all gam
bling eliminated was reviewed by
Parker D. Sanders, president, who
declared that the fair board re-
funded some $4,000 in space rent
ais as a result and added that the
county commissioners agreed 70
cover losses of the association
sustained as result and rallied
to do so. Officials said at that
time, he pointed out, that the
cleaning up of the fair was the
start of campaign to eliminate
gambling at all county celebra-
tons, although nothing was done
about the matter during the sum
mer of 1887.
Several stockholders commended
that what takes place at village
celebrations, although lack of en-
forcement is regrettable, should
ilOt SONCIu COiluuCt dt Tic 1dlI.
Object To Methods
Several fair directors stated
that concessionaires contract for
space well in advance of the fair
and may operate a game quite
different from what they arrange
for once they are set up on the
ground, even changing their
games when board members
backs are turned. They contend
ed city and county officers have
jurisdiction over the grounds and
should have arrested persons OPP
Grating gambling stands, rather
than seeking an injunction which,
they contended, was a personal
attack aimed at besmirching the
regulations of the directors.
George Phillips, a former fair
director, was among the group
which urged a cleaner fair, small
er if necessary and before the dis
cussion turned to other subjects,
girls shows were included among
the questionable attractions.
The building of the fence which
has enclosed the race track now
CONTINUED on page seven)
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1937-11-25
Barnes
Rites Friday
RESIDENT OF CITY
SINCE 1898 DIED
MONDAY NIGHT

William Russell Barnes, resi-
dent of Redwood Falls since
1898, died at his home here at
about 1890 p. m. Monday after
an illness of a year and half.
Funeral services will be held
at the home at 2:30 p. m. Friday
with Rev. G.. E. Martin, pastor of
the Methodist church, in charge.
Members of the /. o. o. F. of
which he was a member will con-
duct services at the Redwood
Falls cemetery.
He was born March 81, 1860 in
St. Charles and moved with his
family to Oskaloosa, Iowa in
1864. In 1876 he returned to
Minnesota where he met and
married Miss Jenette Towne of
Walnut Grove in 1888.
The couple first made their
home in Tracy and moved to
Redwood Falls in 1893.
Originally a railroad man, he
operated a livery stable with his
brother Fred when he first came
to Redwood Falls. He later went
into the land business, operating
on a large scale and selling hum
dreds Of thousands of dollars
worth of real estate in Texas, on
the west coast and in the eastern
United States. He never COM
pletely retired from the real
estate and insurance business un-
til his illness.
He is survived by his wife and
his daughters, Mrs. Max Treu and
Mrs. Clarence Hillig of Redwood
Falls, nine grandchildren and two
great grandchildren. A son, Har-
ry, died IA years ago and two
children died in infancy. Max
Treu arrived here Wednesday
from Saginaw, Michigan, for the
funeral.
Pail bearers at the rites will be
c. D. Thompson, r. w. Whyte, d.
L. Crimmins, John Hillig, George
L. Hanson and Ernest Lindeman.
Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Julia Glass
CO, Mrs. Whyte and Mrs. Hillig,
all members of the Rebekah lodge,
will have charge of the flowers.
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mrs. SANDMAN.
OF MORGAN dies
FUNERAL SERVICES AT
METHODIST CHURCH
WEDNESDAY

Morgan-Mrs. c. F. Sandman.
81, who has resided on farm
near Evan for 81 years, died at
the Union hospital at New Ulm
Saturday, following an operation
for tumors of the throat.
Although she had been ailing
for several months she assisted in
the care of her invalid mother at
her home up to few weeks be-
fore her death.
Hulda Zaske was born on a
farm in Eden township January
9, 1880 and was married June 20,
1900 to Charles Sandman who
with six children survive her.
They are Westly of Clear Lake,
Wis, Victor and Alton of Ridge
field, Wash and Mrs. Earl Berki-
meyer of Evan, Mrs. Marvin Rose
of Sleepy Eye and Miss Gladys
Sandman at home. Other rela-
tives are her 80 year old mother
who is critically i'll at the Sand
mann home and four brothers,
Fred Zaske of Morgan, Julius
Zaske of Yakima, Wash; John
Zaske of near Evan and Henry
Zaske of Deer Creek and four
sisters, Mrs. Charles Albrecht of
Morgan, Mrs. Harry Plath of
Yakima. Wash, Mrs. Walter Kill
gas of Deer Creek and Mrs. Ray
Butcher of Clitherdale, MINI.
She was a life long member of
the Methodist church and an act
i've r-enber of the Missionary
socie y. Funeral services were
held At the church Wed esday
afternoon with Rev. H. A. Pott-
hoff in charge Favorite hymns
were sung by a male quartet.
Burial was in the city cemetery.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1937-11-25
Communicable Diseases
Subject of PTA Talk

DR.. Ralph Sullivan of the Min
nesota Public Health association
will talk on communicable Dis
eases" at the meeting of the Par
ent Teacher association at 8 p. m.
Monday in the Lincoln auditor
ium. Two films Contacts" and
Behind the Shadows" will be
shown and there will be musical
selections. Committees in charge
invite the public to attend.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1937-11-25
OLD NICK SEES BUSY HOLIDAY SEASON
Gazette to Aid Santa Claus

.'You print them and l read them
in the paper. 1t is easier that
way"
Santa said that he would pay
dollar apiece for the five best
letters sent to the Gazette by
children nine years of age or UNI
der.
Santa was here in plain clothes
AID did little looking around
before he left again for the
north pole.
''Most children have been very
good this year." he reported. 81
expect those who have been
naughty to improve considerably
before Christmas time"
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1937-11-25

all. This year three or four judi
ses will be picked for each eve
ming, change from the audience
applause selection of winners
used before.
Liberal prizes will be given all
entries. Admission on Thursday
lights will be 10 and IS cents.
An entry blank appears else
where In this paper The Falls
management. urges everyone with
4 suitable act to fill in the blank
and return it to The Falls, the
Redwood Falls Music store or the
Redwood Gazette
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1937-11-25
Amateurs Get Chance Again

Amateur Night Stage Shows of
fering entertainment by talented
persons III the community will be
revived in Redwood Falls. The
Falls theatre is planning a series
OF the amusement features to be
held in connection with feature
pictures every Thursday night,
beginning December 2.
The management will make
every effort to present the best
in amateur talent in the trade
area.
1t is expected that from seven
to ten acts will go on each eve
ming, takirg about IS minutes IN
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1937-11-25
MIDDLE CREEK
MAN HURT BY
FALLING TREE

Middle Creek-Ervin Draeger
suffered broken shoulder blade,
several fractured ribs and brok-
en- collar bone when he was
struck by falling tree while cut
ting wood Saturday morning. He
is confined to the Redwood Falls
hospital where physicians say he
is doing as well as can be ex-
pected.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1937-11-25
Flames Destroy
Window Pavilion

The new $4,000 Window sales
pavilion and $4,000 worth of
livestock and feed were destroyed
by fire early Saturday morning.
Fifty cattle, 200 sheep and many
hogs were consumed in the blaze
which started in the office on the
side from which strong wind
was blowing and spread rapidly.
The caretaker who lives nearby
turned in the alarm but as the
building was located beyond city
limits, no water was available.
John Caldwell, the owner, is a
cousin of j. j. Christensen of
Redwood Falls and the Caldwells
were to have spent Thanksgiving
here.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1937-11-25

Il am so busy with my toy
making this year, that l can't
possibly fiEd time to open all my
mail" Santa Claus told the Gaz-
cite on a secret visit to Redwood
Falls this week.
The old man was looking as fat
and jolly as ever. He said that he
has lot of extra work, as times
are better and children are al
ready putting in orders from
stock on display in Redwood
Falls stores.
Wont you have the children
of Redwood County mail their let
tiers to me in care of the Gazette,
to save me timer" he asked,
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1937-11-25
jewelers. Honored

Glenn Hillig of Redwood Falls
was elected president of the
Southwestern Minnesota jewel
ers Guild at a meeting in Tracy
Tuesday night and o. A. Knud-
son, another Redwood Falls
ieWeler, was named secretary of
the organization. MIR. Hillig, who
was hunting deer in northern
Minnesota was not present at the
session.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1937-11-25
Vesta Dealer Will
Hold John Deere Day

Vesta-Paul Lang, dealer here,
is sponsoring John Deere day
Tuesday. Four talking movies,
"Friendlv Valley" School Days."
Champions on Parade, and
whats New in Farm Equip
ment" viii be shown, starting at
10 a. m. Free lunch viii be serv-
ed at noon.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1937-11-25
Attends Conference

Reede Gray went to Mankato
Friday to attend a conference of
southern Minnesota superintend-
ents. Sponsored by the south
west division of the MEA and the
teachers college, the topic for dis
cussion was Supervision" Sup
erintendents from the larger cit
les as well as many from the
small towns were present.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1937-11-25

Miss Marjorie Lipscomb of
Bonneville, Askansas spent sew
eral days last week as a guest of
Mrs. Frances Davis. She accom-
panied Mr. and Mrs. d. w. Gold
% Minneapolis Saturday morning
for short stay before returning
to her home. In her hol.or Mrs.
Gold entertained at dinner Thurs
day evening and Mrs. Davis also
entertained Friday evening.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1937-11-25
Forbes on Committee

F. B. Forbes, Redwood Falls
city recorder, has been named a
member of the utilities commit
tee of the League of Minnesota
Municipalities. He will repre-
sent this section of the state and
other cities of a similar size. Car
roll L. Elliot, superintendent of
utilities at Austin, is committee
chairman.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1937-11-25
Bishop to Be Here

Bishop Stephen E. Keller of
the diocese of Minnesota will
make his annual visit to the
Church of the Holy Communion
at 7:30 p. m. Sunday. His adj
dress will be followed by the
baptism of David Thomas, son of
Captain and Mrs. Tom Moss.
Friends of the church are cord
tally invited to attend.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1937-11-25
Object To Beer
Elect Officers

Parker ID. Sanders was re-
elected as president, A. p.
Rams as vice president and
w. A. Hauck as secretary of
the Redwood County Agri-
cultural society at a meeting
Sf the directors following the
stockholders meeting. Elec-
ton of a treasurer was de-
layed until the new directors,
neither of whom were at the
meeting, have accepted their
positions.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1937-11-25
Delay Starting of
REALine Service
Forster Annex Moves

Forster's are this week moving
their annex from a location on
Mill street to the rear of Herold's
Shoe store where they have near
ly twice as much floor space to
display used furniture conven-
irntlV
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1937-11-25

Miss Lucille Luscher of Fari-
bault. Mr. and Mrs. Leon and
Won Luscher arrived Wednesday
evening to visit their parents Mr..
and Mrs. c. A. Luscher. Miss
Lucille will remain until Saturday
and the others returned Thurs
Jav evenino
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1937-11-25
40 XVIII at 10 cents
40 XVIII at 5 cents
12O XVIII at 2.5 cents
200 XVIII Mt 2 cents

Approximately so miles of
poles are up on so miles of the
second project of approximately
100 miles. About 80 more miles of
holes have been dug, some of
hem in Paxton township.
Wire stringing will begin soon
and will be completed at an early
date if severe weather does not
interfere.
At present considerable work
IS being done in securing signers
for a third project around Gales,
Belview, Delhi and Vesta. At
meetings last week possible sign
ers were informed that lines
you'd be built into the farm
homes a distance of $50 feet from
the road, the cooperative fur
nishing the wire and ore pole.
After that it will cost the farm
owner approximately SLIGO per
rod to build the balance of the
line. Officials also explained that
he average cost of wiring farm
is about $3.50 to $160, and that
farmers must have a licensed
electrician do the wiring.
Signers for the project must
have a share of stock which costs
S.. The cost of building the line
S approximately $500 per mile
including the transformers and
the meters which are owned by
the cooperative. The government
advances the funds necessary for
he construction of !, lines AID
other expenses with no security
except the line. The cooperative
has 20 years in. which to pay this
20 the government. Rates are fig
ured on basis to have the lines
paid for in 20 years. There will
be a small amount set aside for
depreciation of the lines.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1937-11-25
BREAKDOWN SPOILS
HOPES OF THANKS
DAY ELECTRICITY

Farm families who expected
to have electric lights to be
thankful for Thanksgiving found
this week that they would be
Christmas presents when trouble
with equipment delayed work on
The first REA project. It will be
at least two weeks before cleo
.ricity can be furnished the 100
families expecting it today, mem
bers of the board of directors
said.
A schedule of rates set up by
he federal REA was approved at
4 meeting of the county board of
directors Thursday night. 1t is as
follows:
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-27
COURT PLAN IS
 DISCUSSED BY COM. OF SENATE
In dicated Vote Will Be Taken on Measure, Pro-
 posals, in Two Weeks

WASHINGTON, April 27.-~Fol an hour and a half today the Sen ate Judiciary Committee discussed the court bill
 The committee, following the exe- cutive session, announced that 8 vote may be taken within two weeks on the measure with all of the amendments.
 The committee members announc- ed that nothing has yet been de- cided regarding the numerous pro- posals, modifications or compro- mise.
 Senator Logan. supporter of the Presidents Court program, an- nounced that he will tomorrow ask for unanimous consent under such a rule for discussion and voting on the bill and all pending pro- posals within the next two weeks.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-27
TIGHTENING OF RELIEF LOAD TO ACCOMPANIMENT
President Harper Makes Suggestion Before
 U. s. C. of C.

WASHINGTON, April 27-Presi- dent Harper Sibley, of the United States Chamber of Commerce. told the members at the annual con- vention here today that the balance between Federal income and spend ing could be attained by Tightening the Governments relief load.
 Sibley said Congressional oppo- sition to increased taxation encour- ages the Chamber but business does not feel there are definite assur- ances that no new taxation legis- lation will be enacted.
 Sibley said business is good but imitation is feared if prices rise. He reported a tremendous home building increase.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-27
COMMITTEE OF HOUSE IS TOLD
 OF NEW MOVES
General War Plan Is Un- folded at Hearing on
 Appropriation Bill
HUGE SUM BEING
 RECOMMENDED NOW
Report Indicates that Land Defense Force Not
 Properly Equipped

WASHINGTON, April 27.-Gen. Malin Craig, Chief-of Staff, dis closed today during the House com- mittee hearings on the Military Ap- propriation Bill that the War De- partment plans an air base in AL aska and is also working out new general war plan calling for swift moving of munitions.
 Three regiments of Infantry and one of Artillery will take part in maneuvers of a test plan scheduled at San Antonio this summer.
 General Headquarters Air Force will concentrate, all units on the west coast this spring.
 A cut of one and one-half mill lion from the three million dollars intended for the Armys five year program in mobilizing the Pacific Coast harbor defenses. threatens an interruption to the improvements, it was said.
 Major Bundy, Office Chief of the Coast Artillery, said: i've will have to catch up in the succeeding fis- cal years"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-27
M. E. BISHOP
 PASSES AWAY,
 HEART ATTACK
William F. McDowell, Not ed Clergyman, Educator,
 Dies in w. hin gton

WASHINGTON, April 27.-Bish- op William Fraser McDowell, 79, of the Methodist Episcopal Church. died here suddenly as the result of an attack of the heart.
 A large part of the responsibility for nation wide prohibition in the United States was given, by his compatriots, to Bishop Mcdowell.
 As president of the Board of Temperance, Prohibition and Public Morals of his church for years, he was one of the outstanding moral crusaders of the day.
 Golf Enthusiast
 A pioneer also in quite another field, he was among the early Amer ican golf enthusiasts, having tackled the problems of the green many years ago and following the game keenly thereafter. He was great lover of outdoor life and kept in top-notch physical trim by extensive walks. Nature had endowed him with striking physique = deep chest, strong face and broad shoul- ders-and he was able to keep &C., tiviely in the ecclesiastical harness late in life on a par with his young CT church co-workers.
 Executive Ability
 Bishop Mcdowell was known for his quick perception in situation and for his executive ability. He had the faculty of avoiding contro- versy and brought statesmanlike qualities to bear on ecclesiastical problems. His bubbling humor gave him youth that belied his years and as a conversationalist, his wit was brilliant. He possessed clear in sight into the humorous side of life and his friends asserted that there was hardly a speaker on the American platform who could equal him in his power to sway an au- 'dience from humor to pathos in a brief space.
 The supreme preacher of the Methodist denomination, was the
 Continued on Page Three.)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-27
FLOOD WATERS RECEDE;M M ANY
 ARE HOMELESS
President Takes Charge oi Relief Mighty Ohio
 Still Rising
ONE TOWN IS SAID
 TO BE SUBMERGED
Industry Paralyzed in Other Sections Pittsburgh
 Still Menaced

WASHING, ION, April 27.-Presi- dent Roosevelt took charge of relief for flood sufferers today, notifying all agencies to get immediately into the field as thousands, declared to be homeless in the widespread area affecting six states, watched for the swollen rivers and streams to sub side.
 50 far the floods have claimed l5 persons and five are reported as missing
 Exceeding waters in many parts of the afflicted area brought hope that the worst danger is over but the exception is the mighty Ohio River which continued to rise, a crest of 41 feet having been reached at Willsburg, submerging the town and paralyzing industry. It is ex- pected the Ohio will go to 46 feet before subsiding.
 The menace of Pittsburgh's down. town district seemed lifted late this afternoon as the three rivers began receding after reaching ten feet above the flood stage.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-27
STATES ENACT LAWS ON
 URGING OF FOR,
Conservation Legislation to Prevent Ra ges of
 Wind, Water, Erosion

CHICAGO, H., April 27.-Eleven states have answered President Roosevelt's plea, made two months ago, for enactment of conservation laws to protect land from ravages of wind, water and erosion.
 Washington, Montana, Virginia, Utah, Delaware, Georgia, Arkan- sas, Vermont Oklahoma and North Dakota are the states that have passed conservation legislation. The legislation includes terracing of fields to check runoff, construction of dams to halt small streams, plant ing of trees and increasing acreage of grass land.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-27
CANNERY MEN AT STOCKTON
 RETURN, JOBS
Thirteen Hundred Will Go Back to Work Tomorrow
 -Agreement Is Made

STOCKTON, Cal, April 27.-Gov Frank A. Merriam announces that 1900 cannery workers will return to their jobs tomorrow as the result of an agreement with the operators
 The operators are to recognize the new cannery workers union as the workers bargaining agent.
 Various workers groups charged they had been sold out.
 Many disorders have occurred as the result of the strike.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-27
HUGE DEFICIT
 IS PREDICTED
 OVER SPENDING
Administration In dicates Several Projects Will
 Be Abandoned

WASHINGTON, April 27-Rep- resentative Bertrand Shell, House Republican leader, predicted today the Government would go two bil- lion dollars in the red next year. unless the Administration changes its spending policy.
 Representative Shell said the Presidents estimated four hundred and eighteen million dollar deficit did not take into account extra ap- propriations.
 Speaker Bankhead. expressed the belief Congress will abondon the farm tenancy, housing and crop in surance legislations.
 Democratic Senator Harry Byrd said the deficit would be half a billion and he would be pleased to see many offices eliminated or com- bined to effect more drastic econ- omy.