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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-06-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Allan Irene had the
following as guests Wednesday of last
week, the occasion being Mrs. Irene's
birthday: Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Amund-
son and Beverly, Mrs. Elmer West
holm and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs
Burroughs, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Wes-
ley and son of Moose Lake, and Mr.
and Mrs. Paajanen of Denham.
The closing program for the Swede
Park and Oakhill Bible school will
be held at Oakhill jointly Friday eve
ming, June "a.
Miss Marion Anderson was ten
dered a bridal shower at her home
Friday evening, June II. A large
crowd of friends gathered there to
bring her best wishes and present
gifts.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mentser Upgren ano
Gloria visited relatives here Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. Eden Guenther, Char
lotte Amundson and Earl Grover
drove to Bergen Sunday a week age
to visit relatives and friends. They
returned Monday afternoon.
Mrs. Clara Hillbrand and Percie
Hillbrand left the latter part of las
week for Illinois, where Mrs. Hill.
brand will visit relatives and Percit
will join friends to 60 with them t.
| Delaware.
Mrs Anne Anderson and Arlene
and Mrs Carl Johnson visited at tn.
L. j. Larson and Per Larson home.
Sunday.
Little Joyce Hanson visited Alyc.
Larson from Saturday until Monda,
afternoon.
Miss Charlotte Amundson enter
tanned few friends Saturday aft
ernoon in honor of Miss Marion An
derson, who will be bride in tn,
near future. They presented suitable
gifts for her new home.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Larson have
recently been visiting in Chicago sew
eral days. They returned last week
There will be divine services in tn,
Oakhill church at 9:45 a. m. and a
Swede Park at 11:15 a. m. Sunday
June 26; Sunday school and Bible
class at each place at the usua
time. All are welcome.
The Swede Park Ladies Aid will
serve and sell picnic dinner at thu
church (unless otherwise announced
July 4. Ice cream and other refresh
ments will be sold during the after
noon. All are welcome.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-06-23
LOOK OVER THESE
Good Used Cars

BEFORE YOU BUY
Most OF These Cars Reconditioned
In Our Shop,
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-06-23

Repeating its action of a year ago
the Congress OVERRIDE the Presidents
veto of bill authorizing the reduc-
ton of 3h percent of interest rates on
Federal Farm Land Bank mortgages
from the original rate of from Az
to 5 percent. 1t also reduces rates
on Land Bank Commission loans
from an average of 5 percent to 4. >.
President Roosevelt sent the fol-
lowing message of appreciation to
Vice President Garner and Speaker
Bankhead when the Congress ad-
journed: "In these closing hours of
the 1888 session of the Seventy fifth
Congress, / want to extend through
you to the members of the House
of Representatives and the Senate of
the United States my sincere good
wishes. I am confident that the
country joins with me in the belief
that this session of the Congress has
resulted in much constructive legisla-
ton for the benefit of the people.
Definitely we are making progress
in meeting the many new problems
which confront us. With appreciation
of all that you have done, faithfully
yours, Franklin D. Roosevelt"
OF special interest to veterans are
two bills passed earlier in the ses-
sion, one of which was sponsored by
nv colleague. Allard Gasuue of South
Carolina, who died here within an
hour after adjournment. His bill,
passed several weeks ago, provides
for 90-day service pensions of SOS
a month for soldiers, sailors and
nurses of the war with Spain, the
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-06-23
Denhan
Maple Grove All Club.

The Maple Grove All Club met
at the Maple Grove schoolhouse Mon
day evening, June Is. Some boys
from the Sturgeon Lake All Club
were present They would like to
have the Maple Grove club join with
them to make one large club. 1t will
be decided at the next meeting. Nor
man Dolly, delegate from the club
which attended the All week, told
of his interesting trip.
The next meeting will be held
Monday evening, June q. The fol-
lowing committees were appointed
Program committee, Milton Lehet and
Oliver Nelson; lunch committee, Mar
garet Hillbrand and Lorraine Ander-
son.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-06-23

(FrOm Another Correspondent
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Strum and two
daughters of Two Harbors, spent Sun
day with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-06

With his seven sons and daugh- ter numbered among the gather ing, John Iorio celebrated his 85th birthday on July 4. Over two scores of relatives gathered at the home of Daniel Iorio of 39 Will liam street for the festive occa- sion. Refreshments were served, dancing held and gifvs presented to the honored guest, who spent an unusually busy day acknowl- edging congratulations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-06
CLERKS TO START
 l SUMMER SCHEDULE
First Half Holiday of Sea- son Effective Next Tues=
 day Noon

Clerks in local stores will enjoy their first half holiday of the cur- rent Summer season next Tuesday. Starting July 18th and continuing until the first Tuesday in Septem- Der, the principal mercantile es- tablishments of Waterbury will observe the usual Summer sched- ule of closing at one o'clock.
 For the convenience of the general public the Connecticut Chamber of Commerce has issued bulletin showing the 1888 Summer Store Closing Schedule.
 Several smaller towns like Col chester, Deep River, East Hampton, Essex, Guilford and Stamford have no plan for closing.
 Stores in Manchester, Plainville, Putnam, Southington, Unionville and Willimantic close at noon hour Wednesday throughout the year. A number close on Wednesday after moons only during the months of July and August. They include An- sonia, Bristol, Danbury, Derby, Hamden, Meriden Middletown.
 New Britain, New Haven, Rock vile, Wallingford, West Haven, Windsor, Milford, begin a resort town, some stores remain open throughout the week. New Milford has taken no definite action on closing program. Greenwich has no half holiday schedule for the city in general. Grocery and meat stores observe an afternoon of throughout the year. Windsor Locks has partial schedule for the summer months. Only Sage Allen company in West Hartford closes all-day Saturday. The city of Hartford is listed as closing all- day on Saturdays from July 9th to August 27th. Moosup closes Thursday noon all year. Mystic closes stores on Wednesday after moons during the winter. Nauga- tuck follows Waterbury and closes on Tuesday afternoon.
 Bridgeport stores will open dur ing the Summer months at 9:3O a. m. and close at D. m. with the exception of Saturday when the closing time shall not be later than p. m. as agreed by many merchants. A few variety stores have arranged to close Saturdays at 2 p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-06
SHALETT-LUx'S MOTION DENIED Jury's Decision in Favor of Former Employe
 Stands

Answer to interrogatories in the $2y000 civil action of Shalett Lux against Emile Bertrand were upheld as given by common pleas court jury, in decision by Judge Ed ward J. Finn today. Judge Finn denied a motion by Shalett-Lux to set aside the jury's answers, which favor Bertrand.
 It Is now Judge Finn's function to rule on the legal questions of the case, including the possibilities of awarding damages. Bertrand has filed a counter suit to the Shalett action. Shalett claims Bertrand violated his contract by leaving his employ and soliciting laundry busi- ness for another company before the expiration of the contract period. Bertrand claims he was discharged.
 Judge Finn's commentary in deny ing the motion was, Tt is peculiar ly a jury's function to pass on the credibility of witnesses. That they believed MT. Bertrand rather than MT. Shalett, which they obviously did, is not ground to set aside their answers"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-06
Veterans Committee Applies For Incorporation Papers
Duggan Schoolyard
 Becomes Playground
Board of Education Grants Permission to Park De-
 pertinent to Supervise Site

By vote of five to four, the board of education yesterday granted per- mission to the park department for the use of the Duggan school yard as . playground, provided the park department enter written agreement to pay for all damages caused by children.
 In addition, the board voted unanimously to deed outright, an unused tract of land on Seymour street to the park department for similar purposes.
 Attorney George Crocicchia ap- peared on behalf of the residents of the Seymour and Vail street dis trict, requesting the turnover of the property. The property was ac- quired by the school department 22 years ago as possible school site, but has never been developed. Chairman John J. Walsh expressed the belief that the site would never be used for school.
 Attorney Michael Galullo repre- scented the residents of the Brooklyn district in their application for use of the Duggan school yard as a playground. He presented petitions from the Lithuanian Chamber of Commerce, Itam club, St. Joseph's Children of Mary Sodality, and various clubs at the Brooklyn branch of the Y. M. c. A.
 In previous years the school yard had been used as a playground, but Chairman Walsh said damages to windows and school property were caused each summer by the children. The practice was dis continued two years ago for this
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-06
TROOP 30 ASSISTS
 IN FLAG CEREMONY

The Scouts of Troop 30, Bucks Hill church, assisted at commun- ity picnic recently, officiating at the color ceremony. A crowd of more than 200 attended. The boys made $5.90 by selling refreshments. The money will go toward buying large tent for the camp which the Bucks Hill troop is getting ready. When work on the camp is completed, it will be opened for short-term camp ing for the boys in the troop. Boys from other troops will also be in- vited up for an evening, according to Scoutmaster Charles Schmidt.
 All the boys of Troop 13, Sacred Heart church, are camping this week at Camp Morris Buck, on Hitchcock Lake. Scoutmaster of the troop is James Burk, and Arol Char bonneau is assistant scoutmaster.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-06
Request Preliminary To Official Action On.
 Plans For Conventions
erans to Participate in National Session Here <
 in September Officers Named

Operations have begun in this city in preparation for holding the greatest National Convention ever held by the Italian American World War Veterans of the United States, an organization whose members saw service with the armed forces of the United States during the World conflict, and which has been ex- banding rapidly throughout the United States since it was formed in Hartford, Connecticut, in 1881. There are about 750,0O0 American veterans of Italian birth or parent age who are eligible to membership in this fast growing organization, which now has extended its acti- vities from coast to coast. 100 Units
 More than 100 units from several states are expected to send dele gates and participate in the affairs and activities of the National Con- vention which will be held in Wa terbury, on September 2, 3, and 4th. About 50 Ladies Auxiliaries will also send delegates to the conven- ton.
 The Elton Hotel was secured for a headquarters, where delegates will register, while sessions will probably be held at the Wilby High School Auditorium.
 The preliminary work of the con- vention got under way with the or ganization of the National Conven- tion Corporation, whose articles of incorporation have already been filed with the Secretary of State at Hartford, ecticut. Major Michael Galullo who is very prom inent in veterans circles prepared the document, in which National Commander John De Pastino, of Waterbury; National Chief of Staff, Domenic c. Onofrio of New Haven, and National Adjutant, Angelo Possemato, also of Waterbury are named as incorporators.
 Convention Staff
 At 8 meeting of the Convention Corporation held at the home of National Adjutant Angelo Posse mato, last Friday night, the follow ing were elected as officers of the Convention Corporation; President, Domenic c. Onofrio; vice-president John De Pastino; secretary and treasurer, Angelo Possemato. Dom- enoc c. Onofrio, was authorized to make all appointment to the con- vention committee.
 Michael Giordano, Commander of local Florio Post No. 4, will be ap- pointed General Chairman of the committee.
 National Chief of Staff, Domenic c. Onofrio, has already made prep arations for the headquarters oi the convention program committee which will operate from No. 19s Bank Street.
 The committee will have its usual souvenir program, which will be of very great interest this year, on account of the rapid growth and the many activities of the organiza- ton during the current administra- tive term.
 Some of the most prominent American Veterans of Italian ex- traction throughout the country will be in the city during the convention and will serve on many of the i'm portant committees.
 WreckerS'
 The Wreckers' division which is the fun making department of the organization will also hold its con-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-06

vention here, during the main ses-s sions. 2
 A parade will probably held in connection with the convention in which several bands, Bugle Corps and Drum Corps from many units of the organization will take part.
 The American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled Ameri- can Veterans, the Yankee Division association and many other World War Veterans groups will cooperate with the Italian American World War Veterans of the United States to make the National Convention here and outstanding event for the organization.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-06

Senate. So is County Commission CT John H. Thornhill of Brook vile. Senator William H. Cable is expected to succeed himself.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-06
MONAGHAN
 ADDRESSES GROUP

Atty. John Monagan spoke last evening at meeting of the Cath ollie Youth Organization at St. Mar garet's school. Attorney Monagan an excellent swimmer and sports man, discussed the various tech- niques of speedy and efficient swim ming which have been developed in the last few years.
 The organization also made plans for an outing to be held during the first week in August. Miss Betty Mullen and Emmett Shuts were chosen to head the arrangements.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-06
STATE REGISTER
 BEING COMPLETED

Deputy Secretary of the State J. Walter Darley expects that the 1888 edition of the Connecticut Register and Manual, official blue book" of the state government will be ready for distribution in August.
 All preliminary work has been completed and the copy is in the hands of the printer. Containing data on state boards and depart ments, city and town officials, local and state courts, election statistics. and many similar compilations, the book will be of its usual form and size.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-06

ord favoring the renomina ton and the reelection of Lonergan. The postmasters of Litchfield county met day later and voted to go on record favoring the re- nomination of Lonergan and his reelection. The American Fedora ton of Labor has gone on record for Lonergan and the c. I. O. is expected to follow.
 What is the real story behind Harry E. Mackenzie of Bethel be- ing confined to hospital? It has been common gossip among poli- tical writers that Harry would be forced to take a "rest cure."
 Noah Swayne of Darien, repub- lican leader of the lower house during the last session of the gen. eral assembly is definitely out of the race for the party's guberna- torial nomination. Swayne wants to go back to the lower house and seek the speakership For a while, especially during the 1887 session of the general assembly, it was every day knowledge among the members of the legislature that Swayne would look for the governorship. However he has stated that he Will not lift finger to secure the nomination" Swayne sees the handwriting on the wall, he knows the Republi- cans are facing a hopeless task this year.
 Senator Joe Cooney and Mayor ThOm Spellacy have come to an apparent parting of the ways. COOney will look for renOminatiOn to the State Senate. SpeIIacy, at ' this writing has other plans.
 The Irish Republican Club of Waterbury is all set to take the wind out of the sails of J. Warren Upson, chairman of the Republi- can town committee. Upson is in in for 8 stormy session which naturally includes Al Taller as well. Don't be surprised if J. War ren is dumped as town chairman either.
 Former Judge of Probate Cooke is being grOomed for Representa- tive to the General Assembly from TOrringtOn.
 There is talk that States At torney Alcorn's son Hugh will look for the Republican nomina- ton to the State Senate from his district. Young Alcorn was one of the most able legislators during the 1937 session of the General Assembly. A very good talker, a good legal mind, and a fine up- right appearance are few of his qualifications.
 Republican leaders in Fairfield County are looking with favor up on the nomination of Professor Albert Levitt of Bedding for Con- gross. Levitt is busy talking with Republican leaders in an attempt tO line them up behind his can didacy. For years he was . foe of the old guard Republican machine but now with the removal of | Harry Mackenzie from the pOliti- cal picture Levitt stands fairly good chance of securing the Re- | publican Congressional n0mina- tion.
 Former Mayor Adam Roth of Danbury is looking for the Re- | publican nomination to the State
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-06
LATEST TRENDS IN
 'A'is; STATE TAT [; POLITICS
BY EDWARD J. RYAN

The controversy which has been centering lately around the Dem- ocratic nomination for lieutenant governor has swung back again to the party's senatorial nomina- ton. There are a number Of prospective candidates" for the office being mentioned among them, are Archibald McNeil who, while receiving considerable pub licity, has fallen flat. The stocks of Thomas Dodd, IVA director, when it was first announced that he would seek the nomination in opposition to Augustine Loner- gan, scared high, then dropped. The stock of Dr. Dolan of Man chester also scared for a while when it was announced that the New Deal would back him in op- position to Lonergan, but that too hase fallen flat.
 The latest name to become in- volved in the senatorial nomina- tion is Joseph M. Tone, labor com- missioner. Tone can have the Democratic nomination for lieu tenant governor for the asking, the only opposition which he might face coming from Thomas HcweS.
 Attorney General Cummings was in Connecticut recently con- ferring with party leaders, among them David E. Fitzgerald and the governor. The triumvirate which will control the coming state con- vention will line up with Loper- gan as will Thomas Spellacy of Hartford who will look for the senatorial nomination himself two years hence. The Maloney -Fitzger- ald- Smith triumvirate will infiu- ence 8 great number of liberal votes for Lonergan which he will be able to add to those of his own conservative bloc.
 If Tone should try for the sena- torial nomination this is probably the manner in which the con- gressional representative would line up: for a New Deal candidate, Representatives Koppleman, Cit- ron and Fitzgerald; for Lonergan. Senator Maloney and Representa- tive J Joseph Smith; doubtful, Representatives Shanley and Phil lips. Thus counting the influence of Maloney as powerful it seems to be an assured fact that Loner- gan will be renon1tnated.
 Lonergan will ne a very strong candidate at the state convention where he will have many old friends as delegates, and with the help of the controlling 'triumvirate he will have little trouble in win- ming the party's endorsement.
 Whether Lonergan has always seen eye to eye with Roosevelt is not of such importance as the manner in which h ehas represent cd the people of his state.
 The open endorsement which Charles Harrington, Litchfleld county commissioner. gave to Me- Nell in opposition to Lonergan failed to carry the weight which Republican newspapers thought 1t would when the yreferred to Harrington as the president" of the Litchfield County Democratic mvanization. Harrington is not president of the county group. To further offset Harrington's endorsement the town commit- tee in Salisbury went on rec
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-06

reason. The school department was forced to pay the bills in former years. Commissioner John J. Kear- ney suggested that permission be granted with the provision that the park department enter into. writ ten agreement to pay for all dam ages.
 This was finally voted, five to four. Those voting in favor were Commissioners Louis Bria, John Kearney, Nathan Freedman, Harry Post and Raymond Stone. Against, Patrick Bergin, Mrs. Emma Lowell, Martin Tehan and Chairman Walsh,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-06

Nearly 100000 steelworKers in Scotland are to have vacations with pay.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-06
ROUTINE BOARD
 PARLEYS TODAY

Regular meetings of the boards of police and commissioners were to be held this afternoon. Only routine business was expected to be trans acted.
 The board will be informed otii- cially of the death of Capt. William G. Russell Plans for the purchase Of an aerial ladder truck may be discussed, several makes having been inspected by committee ap- pointed for that purpose.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-06
OLD LAW MAKER DIES

Easton, Conn, July 6 - (UP)- Funeral services will be held Sat- urday for John H. Candee, 80, former representative to the Gen. eral Assembly, who died late yes- terday at his home. Candee served in the 1911-13 legislative term, and held many local political offices. He leaves his widow, daughter and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-06

Former Mayor Adam Roth of Danbury is looking for the Re- publican nomination to the State
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-06
Full Weather Report

COnnectfcut-Fair tonight and Thursday. Cooler tonight and on the coast Thursday.
 Boston, July 6-( (UP) - Weather forecast:
 Rhode Island and Massachusetts Fair tonight and Thursday. Cooler tonight and on coast Thursday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-07
FUNERALS

The funeral of Elmer L. Pryor will be held at the Alderson Fun eral Home, 70 Central avenue this evening at 7:30 o'clock, Rev. Dr John N. Lewis, rector of St. Johns Episcopal church, officiating. Burial will be tomorrow in Wappingers Falls, N. Y.
 Mrs. Charles E. Schiller, of 53 Cooke street, this city, returned recently from PottSville, Pa., where she attended funeral serv- ices for her sister, Miss A. J. Wynn, who died March in that city. Funeral services and burial were held in Pottsville. Miss Wynn who was registered nurse, formerly resided in Waterbury.
 The funeral of James zickus will be held tomorrow morning at 8:45 o'clock from the Deliniks Funeral Home, IT Congress avenue, to St.. Joseph's church at g o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot, Calvary cemetery. Friends my call at the funeral home otday.
 The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth (DeWitt) Ravens will be held Sat- urday at 2 o'clock, in WoonSocket,