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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-12-29
Brook Park Man
Succumbs At Is

James Jecha, living about three
miles east of Brook Park, passed away
at his home there Sunday, December
18, after only weeks serious Illness,
although he had been in failing health
for some time. He was rs years of
age.
James Jecha was born in Czecho-
slovakia September %, 1862. On
Nov. 20, 1888, he was united in mar
riage to Miss Francis Phillip, and to
this union four children were born,
namely, Mrs. Mary Vodrazka of
Brook Park, Joseph of Brookfeld, ILL.,,
Mrs. Anna Frantik of Westmont, ILL.,,
and Chas. Jecha of Brook Park, two
of whom, Mary and Joe, were born
in Czechoslovakia before the family
came to America. When first COM
ing to this country, they settled in
Chicago, coming to the Brook Park
community 18 years ago. Mrs. Jecha
passed away about four years ago and
two brothers also preceded Mr.. Jecha
in death.
Funeral services were held at the
home on Wednesday, December 20,
with Rev. Paul Hendricks of the
Hinckley Presbyterian church, offici-
ating and the body was laid to rest
in the beautiful little cemetery at
Brook Park. Casket bearers were
Joseph Mans, Chas. Vettling, Frank
Hermann, Mike Moricko, Steve Root
kie, ST., and Joseph Harapat, Sr.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-12-29
Ecklund -Osladil
Vows Exchanged
Ceremony Uniting Askov-
Finlayson People is Held
Christmas Day in Askov.

A Christmas day wedding ceremony
was of particular interest to many in
the Askov and Finlayson commun-
tiles when Mr.. Harry Ecklund and
Miss Dorothy Osladil became man
and wife. The groom is son of
MIR. and Mrs. I. A. Ecklund, prom
inent rural citizens of Askov, and the
bride is a daughter of Mrs. Mary
Osladil of the Finlayson community
The ceremony was performed at
2:3O p. m. in the Danish Lutheran
church in Askov by Rev. jobs. Knud-
sen and a reception was held after
ward for the family and few in
innate friends of the couple at the
home of the groom's parents. AT
the ceremony the bride was attended
by her sister, Ruth, as bridesmaid
and was given in marriage by her
brother, John. The best man was
William Osladil, while Carl and An
thony Osladil acted as ushers. Mrs.
John Osladil sang, 20 Perfect Love"
and "The Voice That Breaks Ger
Eden" with Miss Wilma Norback at
the organ.
The bride attended high school in
the Finlayson schools, but graduated
in st. Paul where she has been en-
ployed for the past three years. The
groom is graduate of the University
of Minnesota where he studied jour-
nalism. He spent many years of his
childhood in the Askov community
where his parents have operated a
large dairy farm. He is at present
a member of the staff of the Watseka
(Illinois) Times newspaper, where he
took his bride Monday.
A large group of friends both in
the Askov and Finlayson commun-
tiles extend best wishes for happy
welded life.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-12-29
Cattle Prices Are
Slightly Higher
Receipts Very Light Due to
Storm; Hogs and Lambs
Steady to Firm.

South ST. Paul, Mimi, Dec. 81, 1898:
Cattle receipts were sharply reduced
as compared with last week and with
the dressed beef trade displaying an
improved tone this morning, the cat
tie market developed good action with
killing steers strong to Csc higher.
Medium and good short-fed steers
and yearlings sold at $3.50 to $3.50
with plain steers selling down to
$3.50. She stock sold Csc or more
higher Plain and medium butcher
heifers brought $500 to $500, good
kinds $685. to $685., a few $500.
Common to good beef cows cashed at
$500 to $3.50, extremes up to $500.
Low cutter and cutter cows made
$500 to $500 mainly, shelly sorts as
low as $3.50. Bulls ruled scarce and
strong. The majority of sausage ma
terial made $500 to $3.50, good fat
heavyweights $6.75 Vealer supplies
were very light due to recent storms
and current cold weather. Trading
was on soc higher basis for the
most part with the good and choice
vealers making $500 to $1,000, plain
and medium grades $500 to $3.50,
culls downward to $500 mainly
Stockers and feeders were about
steady. Weather conditions were not
very favorable for an active trade
on replacement account. Plain to
good stock steers turned at $500 to
$780,
Demand was fairly broad for hogs
at last weeks closing levels, and
there were instances on medium
weight barrows and gifts of SC to 1Oc
advances, according to Federal-State
Market News Service. AS a rule,
however, it was steady to strong
market. Sows edged upward a nickel
in spots. Top held at SITS on choice
40 to 160 pounds, while bulk good
and choice ITO to 220 pounds turned
at $40 to $3.50, and 23O to 800
pounds $6.75 to $500. A few heavier
butchers cashed at $6.65. Sows made
$6.40 to $6.45, and stays again brought
$6.25 to $3.50. Pigs were very scarce
and quotable at $500 to $3.50.
Early trading at fully steady to
strong prices featured the sheep and
lamb trade. Bulk of the fed lambs
scaling "a to 90 pounds brought SO 80,
and the top was $500 paid by ship
pers for a part deck of choice lambs
scaling up to SO pounds. A few good
and choice natives stopped at $8.75
and plain and medium grades sold
sparingly at $500 to $3.50. A load
of good 1875 pound fed ewes earned
$685., and choice kinds were consid-
cred salable at $500 or better. Medi-
UNI to good native ewes cleared at
$500 to $3.75, plain lightweights down
to $500. Good western feeding lambs
sold up to $500, while natives sold
sparingly at $500 to $3.50.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-12-29
Finlayson Lad Is
Home In n Cast

George Mecl, Jr., Is year old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. George A.
Mecl of west of Willow River,
who. has been i'm a Duluth hos
pital for the past several weeks
as result of an accident which
broke both of his legs, came home
for Christmas.
The lad suffered his misfortune
when he rushed to the rescue of
his fox terrier dog which was in
the way of a falling tree. He
succeeded in throwing the dog
away, but was himself crushed
under the tree. According to the
boys father, young George will
be in the cast about four weeks
yet, but no i'll effects are ex-
pected. The dog whose life he
saved is now his constant COM
panion.
The entire Mecl family are
happy in the /, thought that so
many staunch friends among the
youngsters schoolmates in Will
low River and his teacher, Miss
Telander, wrote him frequently
and showed other kindnesseS dur
ing his confinement in the hos
pital.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-12-29
Duquette House Is
Burned Wednesday

John Melancon's home at Duquette
burned Wednesday morning. Fire
was caused from an overheated stove
pipe that passed through the ceiling
1t was protected by floor flue but
apparently there was too hot fire.
Mr.. Melancon was not home at the
time He had spent Christmas with
his daughter in Duluth and only the
youngest son, Vernon, was at home
The boy saw the fire and succeeded
in getting it out but used up all the
available water doing so and while
going for more water, apparently the
blaze started again and was too much
for him. Very little, if any, insur-
ance was carried
The house was the oldest in the
community and Mr.. Melancon is the
oldest resident.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-12-29
No Soils Limit On
Vegetables Here

Word was received from the state
Agricultural Conservation office re-
Gently that Pine county will not be
counted as commercial vegetable
county for 1889 according to Melvin
Anderson, chairman. This means,
according to Mr.. Anderson, that farm
ers in the county will not be limited
to the amount of commercial vege-
tables which they raise if they do not
exceed their general soil depicting
allotment.
Potatoes, however, will be a spe-
cial crop and there will be potato
allotment set in the county. However,
anybody who does not have a potato
allotment can raise up to three acres
without a penalty. It is anticipated
that allotments will be mailed out to
farmers some time next week.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-12-29
A Former Sandstone
Lady Dies In St. aul

Mrs. Alex Detwyller, formerly of
the Pine Lake community, succumbed
to cancer at her home in st. Paul
Friday. The body was brought to
Sandstone Saturday for burial from
the Catholic church at that place.
Estella Robertson was born in Muir
dock, May %, 1895, the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. James Robertson, for
mer old time resident of Sandstone.
She was united in marriage in 1927
to Alex Detwyller who survives as
do also her mother, three sisters and
three brothers. Mr.. and Mrs. Detwyl-
Ter had made their home in the Pine
Lake community, moving to st. Paul
several years ago.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-12-29
l4-FOOt BuUs1,nke
Disturbs WOrk1len

While working on a steam shovel
in Lemond township near Bloom
ing Prairie, the George Kohlmier
crew employed on a township road,
unearthed a 14-foot bullsnake. The
reptile was the largest ever seen
outside a cage by the men who
found it and it appeared especially
large to one of the men in front
of whom it raised it's head.
However, the shovel was put
into action and soon the snake was
only writing mass. Upon meas
urement it was found to be 20
inches in circumference and ii
feet in length.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-12-29
Hinckley Woman Is
Auto Crash Victim

Mrs. 1. D. Curryer, IS, resident of
the Hinckley community since soon
daughter, Mrs. E. L. Salevsky, AZ, of
Oshkosh, Wis, are dead as result
of headon automobile crash Mon
day, which occurred on the highway
between Milwaukee and Oshkosh, Wis.
A 14-year-old son of Mrs. Salevsky
was seriously injured.
Mrs. Curryer had been visiting her
daughter in Oshkosh and together they
were returning from Milwaukee when
the accident happened. The daugh-
ter will be buried at Oshkosh, while
Mrs. Curryer will be laid to rest at
Hinckley. Mr.. Curryer died about
two years ago.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-12-29
Meteograph Found
On Minnesota Lake

While crossing Sand lake near
Albany a couple of weeks ago, Err
win Hodel found an apparatus at
tached to parachute which is used
in research work for determining
weather and air conditions. 1t was
housed in a metal box with a label
instructing the finder to return
postage collect to Baltimore, Mary
land, with data as to when and
where it was found for reward
of from 81 to $40.
Other information indicated it
had left Baltimore about seven
weeks prior to this date. Mr.. Hodel
had crossed the same place the
previous day but had not noted
the box and it is believed it had
been in the air from October "a.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-12-29

ever closer cementing of friendship
between Germany and Italy, and a
third the strengthening of the entente
Modern world history has repeatedly
proved that treaties and agreements
are potential source of war when
ever pledges of mutual aid are in
volved, and there are some who al
ready fear that in not very dis
tant future mankind will rue the
days when some of the more recent
pacts were signed.
Jewish Prosecutions.
Germany, very conspicuously in the
limelight throughout the year, once
more attracted anything but flatter-
ing attention when minor official
in the German embassy in Paris was
killed by a young Jewish fanatic,
that murder giving, as it were, the
signal for a new and widespread
series of prosecutions of the Jews of
Germany, already trampled upon so
brutally that the world found it hard
to believe they were able to survive
the latest cruelty. During the pres
ent month the American secretary of
the interior, Harold L. Ickes, spoke
very sharply about the methods en-
ployed by the German government
against the Jews and thus called
down the wrath of the German press
and cabinet upon this country; indeed,
Immediately before the Christmas
holidays pretty blunt hint was given
from Berlin that probably diplomatic
relations between Germany and the
United States would be completely
ruptured.
Spanish War.
During the Spanish civil war, in
progress since August, 1886, con-
CONTINUED on Page 81
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-12-29
II crest Plan Is
Made Ready For
The Legislature
Interim Committee Would
Classify Tax Delinquent
Lands.

A broad plan for state cooperation
with counties and townships in the
classifying of tax delinquent lands
and for the state to take over lands
classified for conservation was formu-
lated by the Interim Forestry Com
mission at its final meeting in ST.
Paul, according to Conservation Com
missioner Herman c. Wenzel, chair
man of the group.
On all lands taken over for direct
state control, the state would assume
proportionate share of the indebt-
edness of the taxing districts in which
the lands lie. This proportion would
be based on the assessed value at the
time the lands were forfeited or on
new appraisal that might provide
a more accurate and uniform basis.
The state would develop and man.
age the conservation lands for for
estry, Wildlife, park and other uses.
Receipts from sales of timber and
from other sources would be pro-
vided on the basis of rs percent to
the county, and rs percent to the
state, and the states share would be
divided evenly between the general
revenue fund and the conservation
department fund for administering,
developing and protecting conserva-
ton lands.
Provision would be made for turn
ing conservation lands over to coun-
ties, or municipalities, where desired
for community forests, parks and sim
liar purposes.
Other Provisions.
Land classified for farming and ur-
ban use would be left under the
jurisdiction of county authorities, ex-
cept that appraisals and minimum
selling prices would have to be ap-
proved by the conservation commits
sioner before sales were made. Lands
unsold would be subject to reclassifi-
cation at any time.
The commission, which was created
to study forestry problems recon-
mended assistance in the establish
ment of woodlots and shelterbelts,
the enactment of a rural zoning law,
legislation to provide for land ex-
change under the constitutional
amendment passed at the last cleo
ton, the classification of tax delin-
quent land, and the payment of in
debtedness against lands included and
to be included in state forests and
conservation areas.
A detailed report, representing
broad program of forestry and related
land use legislation, is being prepared
in detail for presentation to the legis-
lature when it meets in January.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-12-29

E. B. Linsley, Jr., (above) son of
Mr.. and Mrs. E. B. Linsley of Will
low River, who resides at Aberdeen,
Wash, has received honors there as
civic and lodge leader, but his latest
achievement is that of being elected
as president of the Aberdeen Chamber
of Commerce.
Bud" as he is affectionately called
by his family and close friends, is
job print manager of the Aberdeen
World. He has been active in the
chamber of commerce in various
capacities in the past and is president
of the Washington Coast and Olympic
Highway Association. He is former
state president of the Elks lodge.
Pine county friends are pleased
over his successes and wish him sue
ceeding years of achievement.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-12-29

Vows Exchanged

A wedding ceremony Wednesday of
last week at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. c. A. Gabriel in Superior, united
Henry A. Starch of Bruno, and Miss
Velta Hendricks as man and wife.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Starch are well
known and respected residents of
Pine county and their many friends
wish them long and happy welded
life.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-12-29
AskOv Merchants
To Close Monday

Practically all of Askov's business
places will close Saturday evening
New Years eve-at $50 o'clock, and
will not be open New Years Monday
The service stations will be closed
all day Sunday except for an hour
at noon and will be open all day
Monday.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-12-29
Prison Warden And
His Family Arrive

Geo. w. Humphrey and family ar
rived in Sandstone the first part of
the week to take charge of the Fed
eral prison as warden. Mr. Humphrey
was formerly stationed in the state
of Virginia.
Work at the prison has been prac-
tically abandoned for several weeks.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-12-29
Sandstone Trucker
Hits Freight Train

Al Konklin had a narrow escape
from serious injury when he drove
his truck into moving train Monday
morning at the south crossing in Sand
stone. His truck was badly damaged.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-12-29
Aged ClOverdale
Man Death Victim

John Christensen, ST., of the Clo-
verdale community east of Hinckley,
passed away Friday evening after an
illness of several months. He was
rs years of age. Funeral services
were held Tuesday.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-12-29

The British gallon is 20 percent
greater in volume than the United
States gallon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-21
|G. Q. P. SELECT
 TEN SUBJECTS
Contestants for $l5,OOO OratOricaI Prizes; May
 Select FavOrite Theme

{ Hartford, Sept. 2l.--In announc- ing the subjects assigned to speak CTS in the $15,000 national oratorical contests being conducted by the Young Republican clubs of Con- recticut, James B. Lowell, Canton, state president, said today:
 Every voter in the United States should want to hear these issues discussed. It is especially fitting that our young men and women should do the speaking.
 Tt is our young folks" continued MT. Lowell, "wl1o bear the brunt of all our good and bad legislation. They are the ones who are deprived of jobs today. It is their misfortune to be victims of 8 circumstance that deprives them of marriage and the careers they had every right to ex- pect would be theirs when they be- came of age. think we Young Re- publicans should be proud of the part we are taking in presenting this opportunity to youth.
 "Educational leaders throughout the United States were asked to name subjects provocative of con- structive thought" added MT. Low eli "and from their suggestions the following ten subjects each bear ing upon an important national is- sue were selected:
 Can the initiative of youth be maintained under the New Deal?
 Should the doctrine of stete's rights be maintained?
 The minority party-its duty to the nation.
 Dangers of government by propa- ganda.
 Industry and labor-enemies or partners.
 Are compulsory restrictions neces- sary to the solution of the farm problem?
 Observance of the constitution is essential to individual liberty.
 The New Deal menace to indus trialism.
 Americas choice: government control or free enterprise.
 Must America fight another war?"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-21
DPIETRO DENIES
 STATES CHARGES
Congress Ave. Man Faces Trial in Connection
 With Vice Raids
Brooklyn News

Only one plea of not guilty was voiced yesterday by any of the 58 men who were arraigned in super for court as result of the recent lot tery and policy raids.
 Joseph A. DiPietro, 9, of 235 Con- to charge of having for sale ob- scene literature. He pleaded guilty to three counts of selling lottery, however.
 States Attorney William B. Fitz- gerald asked for speedy trial of the charge, and suggested that the hearing be held today. Attorney William K. Lawlor, appearing for DiPietro said that he wished to consider the matter, and asked that it be set down for tomorrow. Judge Simpson compiled after MT. F1tz- gerald agreed.
 New Choir Members
 Eighteen new members were ad- mitted to the senior choir of St. Jo- seph's church at a rehearsal of the group last evening. The new addi- tions are Frances and Helen Ba- kaitis, Frances Durauskas, Frances Girdis, Theresa Jacobs, Nellie Ka- linauskas, Eleanor Kauneckis, Ade- le and oJan Lusas, Ann Miklinevich, Anastasia Salemonas, Anna Slauzis, Albert Stadalius, Frances Sugdinis, Nicolina Urkevic, Evelyn Valuckas, Helen Wasilauskas and Helen Eur lis.
 Anthony Kateiva. member of the choir who spent four months in Lithuania, attended the meeting last evening and distributed candy which he brought back purposely for the choir. He also presented the organization with picture of the Lithuanian National Anthem and a portrait of the famous Lith- uarian author, Dr. Vincent Kudir- ka.
 Due to the rehearsal taking up most of the evening last night MT. Kateiva was unable to give an ac- count of his trip, but has promised to do so at a future meeting. An- other choir rehearsal will be held in the church tomorrow evening at 7:45 o'clock.
 The Connecticut Lithuanian Cath olics convention will be held in Tor rington next Sunday. The local choir delegates will be Professor Alexander J. Aleksis, Aldona Ba- kauskas, William Klimas and Mar. celle Andrikis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-21
HISTORIANS PLAN
 INSPECTION TOUR
Group to Visit Hartford October 1; Organization
 Meeting Today

Seventy prominent people through out the State have been delegated to a committee which will greet a group of historically minded people who will visit Hartford and Connec- ticut on 8 tour of points of interest Saturday, October l.
 Executive Vice President Charles B. Whittlesey of the Hartford Cham Der of Commerce, in charge of ar- engagements, announced this com- mittee would be moulded to fit the special requirements of this visit.
 An organization meeting to work out final plans will be held today, at 4 p. m. in the Old State House, Hartford.
 Listed on the committee are:
 Governor Wilbur L. Cross. Mayor Thomas J. Spellacy of Hartford. President Edward N. Allen of the Hartford Chamber of Commerce, Professor Arthur Adams, Society of Colonial Wars, Mrs. c. Morgan AL drich, FOG Prospect avenue, Hart ford, Rev. Warren s. Archibald, South Congregational church, Hart ford, Albert 0. Bates, Connecticut Historical society, Leverett A. Bell knap, historian, Morgan B. Brain ard, president, Aetna Insurance Company, James Brewster, Connec- ticut State Library.
 Colonel Charles w. Burpee, Hart ford, Miss Florence s. M. Crofut historian, Arthur P. Day, chairman of Hartford Connecticut Trust com- pany board, Miss Katherine s. Day, Friends of Hartford, William A. Dover, Hartford Chamber of Con- merce, Mrs. Joel L. English, Hart ford.
 Colonel Samuel H. Fisher, Litch- field, Mrs. Ralph E. Gerth, Daugh- tersof American Colonists, West Hartford, Mrs. Earl w. Goodell Hartford, Charles A. Goodwin, chairman of the Metropolitan Water District Commission, William B. Goodwin, historian, Joseph 0. Cor ton, Mark Twain Memorial, Mrs. H. Pierson Hammond, Founders of Hart1orQ.
 Charles 0. Hemenway, Hartford Times, Harold Morton Hine, presi- dent, Sons of American Revolution, George H. Hollister, Hartford sue perintendent of parks, Harold G. Holcombe, Hartford, Mrs. Mary M. Hooker, Hartford, L. Marsden Hub- bard, Foundes and Patriots.
 Mrs. John A. Ingersoll, Found- CTS of Hartford, Chief Justice Will liam M. Maltbie of Connecticut su- preme court, Rev. Remsen B. Ogilby, president of Trinity college, Wil- liam H. Putnam, Hartford, Mrs. Harry w. Schorer, Daughters of Founders and Patriots, Charles P. T. Seaverns, Bushnell Memorial as- sociation.