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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-03-10
Mrs. Parker, Miss WiLkin
Hosts to Drama Club.

The March meeting of the Ely Music
& Drama club was held Monday at the
home of Mrs. o. w. Parker with Miss
Elizabeth Wilkin as assistant hostess.
The program was on THE New York
Season" with Miss Mama Forbes in
charge.
Miss Forbes read a paper on the sub
ject, written by Mrs. M. w. Peterson,
who is absent from the city. Following
this Miss Forbes read criticisms on the
two leading New York plays, Mice and
Men" and Susan and God" These
criticisms were by the noted dramatic
critics, Ivor Brown of the London
Times; Brooks Atkinson of the New
York Times, and B. Rosenfield of the
Dallas Morning News.
Pictures mounted on cardboard of
outstanding New York actors and plays
illustrated the program. Mrs. Stanley
Adkins gave her impressions of the
play Susan and God" which she had
seen in New York recently.
Miss Forbes ended the program read
ing short selections from Mice and
Men" and cuttings from the play,
Susan and God"
The final music meeting of the year
will be held at the home of Mrs. B.
o. Strachan on March 21St.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-03-10
TOWER STATION
WILL REMAIN
Conservation Commission Says
That Forestry Station Will
Continue at Tower.

1t now develops that the news of the
adjustment of the Tower state forestry
station was premature and that nothing
so drastic was contemplated.
In letter from the conservation de-
partment, the rumor was denied and
assurances were made that the station
would remain in Tower although the
area supervisor is located at Orr and
that Tower will remain the district
headquarters. In a letter from the
commission it was stated:
"The director of forestry is making
some changes in the boundaries of the
old Tower district, but the area around
Tower and the Superior National Forest
will continue to be ranger district,
and as far as we know, Tower will con-
tinue as the district headquarters, under
the general supervision of an area
supervisor at Orr. I assure you it will
be the aim of the department to pro-
vide adequate quarters at Tower for
the activity there with maximum
maintenance of equipment necessary"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-03-10
HEAR talk ON
aerial MAPS
VIM. Kendrick Discusses Old
and New Superior Forest
Maps at Club Meet.

Between 700 and 800 unnamed and
uncharted lakes were disclosed in the
recent aerial survey conducted by the
U. S. Forest Service in the Superior
National Forest" said w. A. Kendrick
in his talk on Maps made before the
st. Andrews club at the meeting, Fri
day evening.
Besides telling of the new contours
charted for the country by the new
survey, he told of the many oddities in
the old survey and maps disclosed by
the aerial survey which accurately
showed every portage bay, forest and
geological formation. He characterized
the new map as the most accurate and
truthful of any SO far published. Mr..
Kendrick also told of the obstacles en-
countered by the surveying parties in
making the old maps and the chances
for inaccuracies while the new surveys
were checked and double-checked by
accurate aerial photographs and field
men who went over the ground, foot by
foot.
Forty were present at the meeting and
were served most delightful dinner by
the committee made up of George Ed
wards, Byrd Brownell, Ernest Bailey,
Lauren Leino, Ernest Dargis and Robert
Carlson. Sig Olson led the community
singing to the piano accomplishments
Of Miss Peggy McMahan. In the alb
sence of President Wilson Carlson, who
was away at Minneapolis, William
Jones, ST., was in charge of the meet
ing
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-03-10
TOWNSHIPS LEAD THE
WAY.

Minnesota townships elected town Of
ficers and set tax levies for the coming
year at the annual meetings held Tues
day. Discussion of tax problems fea-
tured many of the meetings, some con-
sidering road problems, such as year
round open roads.
Townships in the state have earned
the title as 'the most economical units
in the government" because of the fact
that town levies throughout Minnesota
were reduced from 100000 in 1890, to
$5,0O0,0OO two years ago. Increases last
year were due largely to road rises and,
in some cases, relief problems.
Speaking on township problems in a
talk preceding township elections, Jas.
P. Mcdonnell, president of the Mime
sofa Taxpayers association, declared:
Personally I believe the townships fill
useful place in training citizens for
government. The township is closest
to the people. I do not believe that any
economies could be made by turning
the business of twonshipS over to county
government"
He cited as an example that while
townships spent about six million in
the year, the total cost of state and
local government in Minnesota exceeds
100000 a year. Under township
rule, the farmer decides for himself just
how much he can afford to pay for
community costs. Here the taxpayer
has direct representation when levies
are made. When it becomes necessary
to economic, he does so.
Farmers who live in townships ought
to know what they need better than any
outsider. They are familiar with every
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-03-10
WELL KNOWN LADY DIES.

Mrs. Louise G. PorteuS, well known in
this city, at one time being resident
here and very prominent in Eastern
Star circles, both here and at Tower,
died at her home in Tower, Tuesday
morning. She was IS years of age and
has resided in Tower since 1901. She
has been member of the Star order
for so years and past matron of the
Tower lodge. She is survived by two
children, Mrs. Enice Burgess, publisher
of the Tower News, and William G.
Smith, Tower. Surviving also are four
grandchildren and three sisters in Tor
onto, Canada. The funeral will be held
this afternoon from the Episcopal
church at Tower.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-03-10

A survey of dormant bank
accounts which have lain idle
for 20 years or more has re-
vealed that S107,559.50 is
being carried by LOG Minnesota
banks in abandoned deposits.
The report is the result of the
Abandoned Bank Deposit act
passed by the last legislature,
under which all banks are re-
quired to report to the attorney
general all accounts of $40 or
more which have remained in
active for 20 years. Besides
the accounts containing $40 or
more, banks reporting to Attor-
ney General William S. Erwin
listed thousands of accounts
having less than $40 on de-
post. Reports submitted by
the banks are on file in Attor-
ney General Ervin's office and
open to public inspection for
all those interested in locating
abandoned accounts.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-03-10
FORMER REIDENT DIES.

Following the death of his brother
two weeks ago, Thomas G. Grierson,
aged rs, died at his home in Eveleth,
Monday, of a heart attack. Deceased
was resident of this city about 1915.
He came to Tower in 1880 and was en-
gagged in the building business He has
been resident of Eveleth since 1895
The funeral was held yesterday Sur
viving are two sons, Thomas, Jr., and
Russell, of Eveleth Russell is the SON.
in-law of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Neff of
this city. Seven grandchildren also sur
vive besides three sisters, Mrs j. D.
Lamont, Virginia; Mrs. George Meade
and Mrs. George Rich of Duluth.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-03-10
Rebekdhs Hear District
President at Meeting.

Mrs. Pearl Stuart of Calumet, dis
trict president of the Rebekah lodge,
met with Vermilion Lodge No. 8, on
Tuesday evening. Mrs. Stuart was &C
companied by Mrs. Hazel Hycka, past
noble grand of Calumet.
The district president was here on
one of her regular visits to lodges in
the district. She addressed the local
Rebekahs on the aims and objects of
the order
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-03-10

ganization. The commander in setting
forth the aims of the Legion said:
Widows and Orphans
In no event shall the widows and
orphans of World war veterans be with
out government protection.
Universal Service
A firm demand for universal service
legislation in this session of congress,
providing for an equal distribution of
the burdens of war, with special priv
ileges and profits for none.
Rehabilitation
Adequate care and protection for
every disabled World war veteran as
the sacred duty of the federal govern
ment, and not as a function of private
charity.
Employment
A nationwide campaign in co-opera-
ton with industrial, labor and civic
organizations to find or create jobs for
the unemployment of men over 40
rigid enforcement and broad extension
of federal, state and municipal veterans
preference laws, and provision by con-
gress for census of unemployed vet
Grams to ascertain the reasons for and
the duration of their employment.
National Defense
Adequate safeguards on land, sea and
in the air, to insure the peace of
Aemrica.
AmericaniSm
Continued as a primary activity
Vigilant opposition to subversive ele-
ments in America. Investigation by
congress of organizations within the
United States militantly serving other
nations Defense of basic American
rights, particularly personal liberty, pri-
vate property, religious freedom, home
and family, contract rights and obliga-
tons. Immediate restoration of regard
for fundamental legal rights and rene
dies in industrial disputes. Promotion
of education and youth training, in
Guiding Sons of the American Legion
activities, boys state Junior baseball
Boy Scouts and highway safety educa-
ton. Disaster relief organization. In
dividual and collective community SER
vice.
Child Welfare
Strengthening of activities to assure
holding and improving existing gains
for children of veterans. Increased in
struction and services to the depart
ments to keep members informed of
the federal and state benefits of the
child welfare provisions of the social
security act, and to bring improvement
in administration
Peace
A definite three point peace program
embracing universal service act, ade-
quate national defense, and a proper
neutrality policy, supplemented by a
determination to promote good will on
earth and combat propaganda of inter-
national hate.
Law and Order
Definite nationwide action, based on
careful study, to curb juvenile delin-
quency. Redoubling of efforts to bring
about passage by all states of the four
model acts drafted by the interstate
crime commission.
Conservation
Restoring useful wild life of America
by the protection of its environment.
Working together" says Commander
Doherty in a final comment, 1--WE can
accomplish these things"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-03-10

mile of road in the district. They know
their own needs and their personal
limitations. They will not make levies
that they cannot pay. And local costs
are watched as closely as their creamery
checks" Mr.. Mcdonnell stated.
eff townships were eliminated, COM
petition would develop between town.
ships for county money, just as there
is now competition between counties
for state aids, and in the states for
Federal aids. This would likely result
in much higher town costs. Farmers
prefer to attend to their own town
business. They do not want to be
obliged to search out engineers at a
distance every time they wish to have
a chuckhole filled down the road" Mr..
Mcdonnell pointed out.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-03-10
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED.

Walter Brzezinski returned early in
the week from a trip through the
southern states. He returned to Ely
from Texas and says that he prefers
the business outlook nd climatic con-
ditions of this state to that of the
south. His engagement to Miss Ethel
May Cameron of Brainerd has been
announced. The marriage will take
place at the Catholic church in this
city on April Is. Mr.. Brzezinski op-
crates the Brandt Sign Company of
this city.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-03-10
Gun Sale to Be
Held in August.

Harry E. Speakes, director of the di-
vision of game and fish, announces that
the conservation department sale of
confiscated guns will be held in Aug
ust or early part of September.
The sale formerly was held in March,
but this year is scheduled for the
later date, which is more seasoned for
hunting equipment, and weather and
road conditions will permit rural resi-
dents to attend the sale.
Persons from whom seizure is made
may make application to the division
of game and fish and redeem their
seized equipment at the appraised
value. Redemption may be made at
any time after appraisals are made.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-03-10

manner, hit Governor Benson
a resounding slap on the
knuckles over the governors
recent criticism of A. w. Rob-
weder, Duluth, head of the
Minnesota Safety Committee.
From a hospital bed in Roches-
ter, King dictated an address
which was read before approx
mately 500 men attending the
final session of the industrial
safety school in Duluth. Rob-
weder was drafted by the late
Governor Olson to head safety
work in the state and made a
success of his job-and without
pay. He was replaced by one
of Benson's cronies at a fat
salary.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-03-10
WASHINGTON PIT. A.

The last meeting of the Washington
PIT. A. was held in the Memorial
building. Miss Ratzlaff, supervisor of
the Ely elementary grade schools dis
cussed the subject of Constructive
Factors for Mental Health" The talk
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-03-10

state system alone, Mr.. Elsberg
said, if laid around the rim of
the United States, would en-
circle the country with enough
mileage of modern all-weather
highway remaining to run from
New Orleans to the Twin Cities
to Winnipeg and thence to Sit
ka, Alaska. 1t costs the state
approximately $S,000,0O0 an
nually to maintain this system.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-03-10
THE AMERICAN LEGION.

Every once in awhile the question as
to why and wherefore of the American
Legion is brought up. National Com
mander Daniel j. Doherty, in recent
address, made it quite plain as to the
aims and objects of this patriotic or
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-03-10

was very beneficial and instructive to
the parents and teachers. Miss Mary
Hutar sang two delightful selections,
accompanied by Mrs. Charles Merhar.
Community singing closed the program
after which refreshments were served
at the cafeteria.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-03-10

Several of the Legion Posts
have taken up the fight owing
to Congressman Bernard's at
tack on w. G.. McDunnough,
Duluth district WPA admins
traitor. McDunnough was ar
rested at International Falls for
telling WPA strikers what he
thought of them in language
more forcible than polite. Ber-
nard is seeking his removal on
the grounds that the admins
traitor had ''intimidated and
abused WPA workers" The
case being tried today at the
Falls is evidently considered a
very serious one, the judge hav-
ing allowed McDunnough his
liberty upon posting the munifi-
cent sum of $25. McDunnough
is peculiar. He insists that men
do something for the money
they are getting.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-03-10

Now that Seadlund has adj
mitted the cold blooded murder
of his kidnap victim, also the
murder of Seadlund's partner
in the crime and has expressed
the desire to die rather than
Imprisonment for a long term
of years, what is keeping the
authorities?
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-03-10

Stafford King, in his usual
straight from the shoulder
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-03-10

After Congressman Bernard
finishes the regulation of the
Spanish war; the organization
of the CLIO, and one or two
other activities equally as i'm
portant to a member of the U.
S. congress, he might pay some
attention to serving the Eighth
District for which he is being
paid $4,000 a year and perq's.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-03-10

The railroads of the country
last year bought materials, sup
plies and fuel amounting to
$9OO,O0O,000 in 12,174 cities
and towns in 1851 counties in
4S states of the Union. The 81
counties out of 81 in Minnesota
and their 291 cities and towns
shared in the distribution of
this immense sum. During
1929 and 1880 railway pur-
chases of the necessities men,
toned averaged 81, 100000
annually. In the five years
from 1881 to 1885 this yearly
average dropped to S559,S19,-
800. These figures were re-
Gently presented to a special
senate committee investigating
unemployment and relief. 1t
was pointed out that increased
revenues and a return of nor
NAL traffic would bring re-
sumption in railroad supply
buying in large volume which:
in turn, would stimulate indus
trial activity throughout the ma
ton and the unemployment of
thousands of workers.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-03-10

1t was also pointed out that
to build one freight car, ma
terial was required from 81 diff
ferent states and provide 1887
man-hours of employment-ap-
proximately a years work for
one man. To build one loco
motive provides so men with
fulltime work for one year and
requires materials drawn from
more than thirty states.
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On This Occasion

CONTINUED from Page One)
The Washington times., 1938-09-09
mo ACTION TAKEN
AS YET OVER AS,
NATIONALS RIOT

Buddy Myer, at his Broadmool
roost, was momentarily expecting
a messenger boy to tap on his
front door today, to hand him q
telegram from President Bill
Harridge, suspending him at least
three days and possibly filming him
as much as $25 for his physical
combat with Philadelphia Third
Baseman Bill Werber, at our bal
park yesterday.
Baseball people were expecting
at least that much Of reprimand
for Buddy from the stern head OF
the American League after he had
thoroughly digeSted the tele,
graphic report of the umpireS con.
cerning the knuckle festival which
put life into yesterdays 5-to-2 de.
feat of the Athletics, just about as
the hand full Of Washington
patrons were about to yaWn for
the last time and decide to go
home to supper.
President Clark Griffith was not
in Washington today to issue his
usual ukase against people picking
on his ballplayers together with
q threat to take the matter UP
personally with the league presi
dent, but nobody at the ball park
had the slightest idea that Presi
dent Harridge would let the un
seemly incident pass unnoticed
Griffith had business in Charlotte
N. c., where his farm hands are
in a play-off.
However, Harridge had moi
passed judgment, but Myer still
had one ear tuned to the doorbell
The row really started in the
sixth inning, but did not reach
riot proportions until the eighth.
when it appeared that 1t would re.
quire the aid of the 400 cash Gus
toners to help still disturbance
among approximately so assorted
ball players, umpireS, one man
ager and a couple Of trainers.
Buddy Myer had walked and
was vending his way home on a
CONTINUED on Page "a, Col. y
The Washington times., 1938-09-09

ONeIl game Is
lives and MYER and WERBER were FIRST AND
RnST that II se 2T
in the presence of club owners but MYEE
they convinced everyone that they're STILL PLAYING THE
Interest baseball locally @ G @ raAN a b LAST Gs
park yesterday take their baseball or leave
"'GnS I'M ALL IN FAVOR BUDDY MYER He ride high
he did with WAGNER or with rst
th W T BEN CHAPMAN but dawg GAVIN him; THE
GAME give fighting balplayers The league full Of
YST1E sSET oFTs Flush m EIGHTH PLACE
UHE SOUL OF THE OLD K1NGFIsH OF LOUISIANA lives
again hilarious football comedy that has given
- afternoon of COMPLETE RE1AXAT1ON in many
that that GoU BE BE- o. 1b HAD x Bn @
xanse w' tn private screening Of THAT
a. And taDe shnt y % Rs0Dny's N M s That
DAVIS put the aises Maybe f read the myths, D
'sti AND THAT i1; JOHN BARRYadoRE MASTER
Stadium hit a NEW HIGH comedy Through
all you SOga trace the e pce makes dsnd
upon cement company and asphalt company TO ACCOM-
rom pg H New ORLEANS on the day
and TULANE to play football in the Crescent City It
train in NEW ORLEANS and live at LONG CONTROLLED
HOTEL not wheel OF the VAN sWERGEN railroads would
WAS THAT CLASH BETWEEN THE K1NGF1sH AM AND
ns RPT the
D S9 STOOD MS GROUND eVen though his fne was
n o ms pe Ssns out of oD that and you
GH SE at to its sts pas M S oS so
LINE STAND But take tip from me: DON'T MISS "HoLD
BOBBY BRowNE1I Maryland junior champion medalst
IN the qualifying rounds for the United States amateur golf
oAKMoNT II Bobby can play the sort Of golf at Pitts
bg Of which we know he is capable he has as good chance
:. b BUT LONG SHOTS HAVE WON BEFORE THIS. ' ''''
The Washington times., 1938-09-09

CLUBS Al summons.
An interested bystander who
actually served as a peacemaker
yesterday, it was the fiery Sim
mons who in 1880 aroused Joe
Cronin, Fred Marberry and
thousands of WaShingtonianS to
a fighting frenzy on two occa-
SionS.
SIMMONS -CRONIN FEUD
In the heat Of the 1880 race
when the mighty Athletics,
paced by Simmons, were hitting
their pennant winning stride
and Washington was proving an
interesting runner-up, Simmons
charged into Joe Croning when
the latter was attempting a
double play, pinning back Joe'
arm and all but coming to
blows with the fair-haired local
favorite.
The fued ragged on in Philadel-
phia, where the fans turned
just as vehemently on Cronin
and reached its peak here in
The Washington times., 1938-09-09
u. S. Seniors
Lead Golf

TORONTO, Canada, Sept. 9.
The 12-man team Of the United
States Senior Golfers Association
established q three-point lead over
Canada, with Great Britain trail
ing in the international triangular
team matches yesterday.
The American victory was gained
in six two-ball foursome matches
which opened the competition.
Three United States pairs scored
double wins. They were R. w.
Lee and c. w. Diebel, C. H. Jen-
nings and r. H. Bourne. and Gen.
w. D. Mitchell and w. L. Feart.
The Washington times., 1938-09-09
Christmas
PRESENTS:

Selections by Miss Christ
mas for the TimOnium races
today follow:
First Race-1. Gimpey. 2.
On Account. 3. Regal FrOIic.
Second Race. John BOs-
ley entry. 2. lisa Maid. 3.
Walter K.
Third Race-1. James Pal.
2. War Tail. 8. Fitting Feng.
Fourth Race-1. Reign Te-
trarch. 2. Can Bloom. 3.
Gee Sharp.
Fifth Race-1. Cats Cradle.
2. Never Home. 3. CaStabOut.
Sixth Race II. Crossing
Over. 2. TravelO. 3. Golden
Key.
Seventh Race-1. Hard
Chase. 2. Little Wackie. ,.
Prince Petite.
Eighth Race. Petee Lad.
2. Dixie Bee. 8. Leah Fern.
The Washington times., 1938-09-09
MARBLE, JACOBS
FAVORED IN U. S.
TITLE NET PLAY

NEW YORK, Sept. 9 Q.N.SJ.
Two Californians, Helen Jacobs
and Alice Marble, today displayed
! a determination to win the ma
tional singles tennis crown which
Senorita Lizana, a Chilean now
married and living in Scotland, is
not defending.
AS the second day of the tourney
opened indications were that Jad-
wiga Jedrzejowska, Of Poland, who
was beaten by the Chilean in the
1897 finals, would be a threat to
the Coast girls.
Miss Jacobs, without losing a
game, eliminated Anne Harrison,
of Ruxton, Md, in her initial en-
gagement. Miss Marble opens her
The Washington times., 1938-09-09

play today against Mrs. Catharine
Sample, of Miami, while the Polish
star meets Elizabeth Blackman, Of
Detroit.
Defending his crown, Don Bulge
meets Welby Van Horn, Of Los
Angeles. Bulge is still suffering
from a throat infection but is ex-
pected to encounter little trouble
against Van Horn.
The prize match Of the day
brings together Joe Hunt, the
country'S fifth ranking player, and
Wayne Sabin, No. 6 nationally.
Jack BromWich, Australian
Davis cupper, will have his ma
tional championship baptism with
August Genzenmuller, of Sea Cliff
Bobby Riggs, American No. 2
Davis cupper, who pulled through
the first round with the loss Of q
set to Peter Lauck, of Wynewood,
Pa, opposes Frank Guernsey, jr.,
of Orlando, Fla, the young inter
collegiate champion.
The Washington times., 1938-09-09
CELTIC-WARSAW
PLAY 3RD GAME

ALEXANDRIA, Va, Sept. g.
The Alexandria Celtics baseball
team will go to Warsaw, Va, to-
morrow for the third game of a
series with the Semi-Pros.
Jimmy Titcomb, new addition
to the Celtic's pitching staff, who
returned from Panama City, Flor.
ida, where he pitched for this
team in the Florida State League
will toe the slab for the Celtics.