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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-03-02
Arthyde

Mrs. E. L. Coolidge and Carol Wis
tied at the Ova home Tuesday aft
ernoon.
Tony Christensen and Arnold Pc
terson returned recently from their
trip to Florida.
Mrs. Arthur Worchester of Federal
Dam, visited from Saturday until
Tuesday at the home of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Johnson. Sum
day visitors at the Johnson home
were Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Larson and
boys, Leonard Thomson and Adolph
OVa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Morris Ruud of Elk
River, visited at the home of her
mother, Mrs. Annie Thomson, Sum-
day.
The Raines, Grant, Hutchins and
Ova families visited at the R. Richard
son home Saturday evening.
Mrs. H. S. Wood and Geraldine
Brown visited at the Thomson home
Saturday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roland Richardson
and boys visited at the home of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred GEM,
in McGrath Sunday.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-03-02
Sand Creek

Regular meeting of the Farmers
club will be held Wednesday, March
g, at $3.50 p. m. All members and
friends are urged to come as there
are some important matters to be de-
cided upon; also election of officers.
A Y. P. S. meeting will be held at
the Gust Soderquist home Saturday
evening.
Miss Bertha Peters, who has been
staying with her aunt, Mrs. G. Han
son, left Wednesday afternoon of last
week for an indefinite stay in Duluth
and Superior.
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Hanson and
Mrs. c. Benson of Denham,. visited
last Thursday at the George Hanson
home, it being Melvie's first birthday.
Mr.. and Mrs. liner Carlson and
children were supper guests at the
Mrs. Emma Swanson home in DAN
forth Sunday, it being Mrs. Swanson's
birthday.
Dale Harris has been assisting the
veterinary in the work of testing the
herds in this community for T. B.
the past two weeks. A great amount
of walking is involved in the testing
this year as many of the township
roads are still blocked.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Hanson and
daughter visited in Willow River and
Denham Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Svardahl, Mr.
and Mrs. Conrad Svardahl and chill
dren and Carl Mogensen were din
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-03-02
Oak Lake

Mr.. and Mrs. E. j. Armstrong
called at the WaIlie Beckstrom home
Tuesday of last week.
WeIlma Anderson was home Sum-
day from Minneapolis.
Rev. Elmer j. Johnson attended a.
district meeting in Carlton Monday.
Bill Norberg and OrvilIe Carroll
were Sunday callers at the c. E.
Anderson home.
There was no school in Sunnyhill
last week, the roads being blocked.
Last Thursday evening neighbors
helped Orville Koecher celebrate his
birthday.
DR.. E. EiIies is T. B. testing in the
community at this writing.
Esther Anderson of Duluth, was
snowbound here recently, returning
to Duluth Tuesday.
Miss Alma Anderson returned Sat-
urday after spending week in Du-
luth with her sister, Mrs. Theo. Jacob
son, and family.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-03-02
Production Credit
Interest Reduced

Interest rate to members of the
Pine City Production Credit Asso-
citation was reduced one-half of one
percent on all money advanced be-
ginning February "a, H. E. Cragun,
secretary-treasurer, announced for
the board of directors of the Pine
City Production Credit Association.
''The new rate will be four and
one-half percent a year, and as usual
interest will be charged only for the
period which the members actually
have the money" said Secretary H.
E. Cragun. 1.-THE reduction also is
effective in all the other production
credit associations throughout the
country"
The Pine City Production Credit
Association, according to Secretary
Cragun, last year did business total
ing $200,548. "These loans," he said,
'are made for agricultural purposes"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-03-02
Sturgeon Lake

Mrs. J. B. Redding of Bemidji,
stopped here and visited her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Bruce Barnes, and friends
over the weekend on her way home
from Minneapolis where she had Wis
tied her sister.
John Joswiak returned home Tues
day evening after having spent six
weeks in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Miss Stella Jurek of St. Paul,
spent Sunday here with her mother,
Mrs Anna Jurek.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mike Katchmark and
children of Duluth, visited here Sun
day at the Rufus McHale home and
also with Mrs. Stella Katchmark.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. R. Anderson and
Keith and Mrs. Lee Anderson were
Duluth callers Monday.
Mrs. M. M. Barnes has been con-
fined to bed recently on account of
illness. Her condition at this writ
ing is improved, however. She is
wished a quick recovery by her
friends.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-03-02
Kerrick

Mrs. Milton Beckstrom visited in
Moose Lake last week, returning home
Saturday.
Communion services will be held
in the Union Presbyterian church
Sunday, March S.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Wahlberg
of Moose Lake, visited at the VAIL
quist homes Tuesday evening of last
week.
The next meeting of the PIT. A.
will be held at the schoolhouse Tues
day, March 7. Everybody is invited
to come and help make it successful
and interesting. A part of the eve
nings entertainment will be 'Prof.
Quiz" contest.
Mrs. G.. L. Wahlquist and daugh-
ter, Deloris, visited in Sandstone be-
tween trains Monday. Richard VAIL
quist accompanied them for his first
train ride.
Mrs. VIM. Paddock, who recently
suffered relapse, is reported much
improved at this writing.
Mrs. G.. L. Wahlquist was a Min
neapolis passenger Friday of last
week, returning the following day.
The next meeting of the Sewing
club will be held March Is.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-03-02
Finlayson Corner

Mr.. and Mrs. E. B. Greenwald and
Mr.. and Mrs. N. p Nedegaard and
family of Askov, were Saturday eve
ming visitors at the Ed Barnick home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Anderson
and family of Sandstone, were visi-
tors at the Oscar Anderson home
Wednesday evening of last week.
Mrs. Ed Barnick went to st. Paul
Sunday by bus for medical attention.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford Carman were
callers at the Ed Barnick home Mon
day afternoon.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-03-02
Park Township

Mrs. John Sway and Mrs. Emil
Olson were Sunday afternoon callers
at the Nels Berg home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Matthes were
in Sandstone Monday afternoon.
John Sway and Emil Olson were
in the Cities over the weekend.
A number of young folks of this
were skating Sunday.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-03-02
IN MEMORIAM

In memory of Arndt Nilsen who
passed away one year ago, February
%, 1888:
BLESSED are the heirs of heaven,
The dead, who die in Christ forgiven,
They from their labors have release;
Saith the Spirit: they are resting"
Mrs KriStine Nilsen.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-03-02
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank most sincerely all
the friends and neighbors who as
sisted so kindly and generously dur
ing the illness and death of our be-
loved husband and father, Marinus
Mrs. Anna Anderson.
Mrs. Lloyd Fox.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-03-02
Windenere
(From Another Correspondent

The Blomskog Luther League will
meet at the church Friday evening,
March 3, having been postponed a
month. A good program has been ar
ranged and refreshments will be
served. All are invited to come to
the Luther League meetings.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-03-02

ner guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew
Engebo Sunday.
Guy Hendricks and Andrew Engebo
were business callers in Hinckley,
Beroun and Pine City Monday.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-03-02
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES
Denhan.

Denham.
Worship service will be held in the
church Sunday afternoon at 2:30
o'clock
Windemere.
Worship service will be held Sum
day morning at IL a. m. in the church.
Everyone is welcome to the above
services Bring your Bible.
J. ARTHUR DAHLSTRAND, Pastor.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-03-02
BRUNO LUTHERAN CHURCH
Elmer J. johnson. pastor

Elmer j. Johnson, pastor.
Services Sunday: Vilstad at 1O:45
a. M; Bruno at 2 p. M, and Clear
Creek Tin Leipold's honey at p. m.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-03-02

Australia is nearly as large as the
United States, but it has fewer in
habitantS than California.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-03-02
Totals 9 7 l:

Totals II
Subs: Upgren for Wood; Hines for
Cunningham; scorer, c. Stafford,
timekeeper, AT Larson; referee, Ed
Barquist.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-03-02
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH NOTES

First Presbyterian Church, Bruno.
Rev. John ]. Moedt, pastor.
Sunday, March $40 a. M, Sum-
day school; 11:15 a. m, morning wor-
ship. This will be a Communion
service. All are urged to come. 6:45
p. m, Christian Endeavor meeting;
7:45 p. m, evening service.
Every Thursday evening at o'clock
prayer meeting at the Bruno church.
Presbyterian Church, Willow River.
Sunday, March $3.50 a. M, morn
ing worship, Communion service, all
are urged to attend; 1925 a. M, Sum-
day school for all ages.
Every Tuesday evening, 7:3O p. M,
prayer meeting; 8:15, choir practice.
Presbyterian Church, Kerrick.
Sunday, March $50 p. M, Sun
day school; 2:30 p. m, Communion
service. Come and worship with us.
''He that dwelleth in the secret
place of the most High shall abide
under the shadow of the Almighty"
Psalm GIL.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-03-02

Maid-It's no use, ma'am, I am
leavin'. l can't stand yer husband
Mrs. Hts a pity, Sarah, that
l couldn't have selected a husband
to suit you.
Maid-Sure, ma'am, we all makes
mistakes.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-03-02
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our apprecia-
ton and heartfelt thanks to friend:
and neighbors who gave help anc
assistance during the illness anc
death of our beloved wife and moth
er, Mrs. Mary E. Wagner. Also to
Rev. E. J. Murdach for his comfort
ing words and for the beautiful flora
offerings.
William H. Wagner.
Allen E. Wagner
and wife.
John E. Wagner
and WIFE
Mrs. Joseph Pince
and husband.
William F. Wagner
and wife.
Mrs. Hoyt Stow
and husband.
Mrs. Anna Hekrdl
and husband.
Mrs. Maud Seekons
and son.
Douglas Wagner.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-03-02
.Kerrick Quintet
Wins Tourney
Continued from Page -
Monday, Feb. 27-8:15.
(Kerrick 40; Sandstone 29)
Sandstone

Totals II 6 S Totals Is IL
Subs: Matuseski for Petersen;
Vukelich for Hogan; Gabrielson for
Larson; Jensen for Lundberg; scorer,
c. Stafford; timekeeper, ALT Larson;
referee, Ed Barquist.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-03-02
LUTHERAN CHURCH NOTES
John o. Johanson, pastor.
Zion Lutheran, Moose Lake.

JOnn -. JOnanSOn, pastor.
Zion Lutheran, Moose Lake.
There will be services Sunday,
March 5, at II a. m. in the English
language.
Lenten service at the parsonage
Monday evening, March 6, at 7:3O
o'clock.
Ladies' Aid service at the church
Thursday afternoon, March 9, at 2
o'clock. Mrs Leonard Paulson and
Mrs. Ole Petersen will entertain the
Aid meeting.
st. Olaf Lutheran, Little Moose.
Services in the English language
Sunday evening, March S, at 8 o'clock.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-03-02

Texas embraces an area of 265, 1886
square miles, which is almost one
tenth of the area of the United States.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-03-02

Ask the neighbor who borrows this
paper, why he doesn't subscribe.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-03-02

Monday, Feb. 1850.
'FinlaySon 80; Willow River 25)
FinlaySOn Willow River
Evening star., 1939-07-31
ADLEA KENNELS
ROOMS FURNISHED

1742 PARK RD. NW.-2nd-f front rm,
new furniture inner spring mattresses.
twin beds. Rent single or double
1447 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW-Large
light Housekeeping rooms SS and 50
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HOUSES UNFURkIsHEp.
OUSES WANTED TO REM

UNFURN. HOUSE, DUPLEX, OR APT.
Sept; /. by couple no children; desirable
neighborhood; conv. bus; lrg liv. rm, 2-3
436-K. Star.
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bedrooms. living room. dinette. kitchen.
porch. bath: gentiles: $50 Woodley 3252
1928 ILLINOIS AVE. NV BRIGHT.
attractive newly dec. outside rms: range
sink: adults sentiles: pvt home. Ra 1928
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HOUSES FURNISHED.
GEORGETOWN,
HOUSES FUR. OR UNEUR.

overlooking Rock Creek Park. beautifully
furnished, 3 bedrooms. " adjoining sleep
Ing porcheS > baths oil heat 2-car ga
rage Columbia 6792 or Dupon, 1891.
MOST ATTRACTIVE SMALL CORNER
mouse lvIng rms dining nm. mel porch
Ch1nese influence, opening on unique gar
gen; 3 bedrooms. , baths. oil heat garage
Sultan!e for couple or bachelor. Near Du-
pont Circle Dec. 312@
OWNER LEAVING CITY WANTS TEN
ant without small children who WILL care
tor, property 'preed accordinsly). Over
looks l4'h and Pa ave. Sc, new-houSe
conoitlon, g rms. new bath. oil burner
elec. refs; 2 wide porcheS large yards
Gan Met 0045 between ) and 8 pm or
Col. @1n4-J
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save NI,UUU.
Near 11th and c SITS. ne, right AT East
ern and Steward Jr High. overlooklng Govt.
park-Semi-det. large rooms, 3 porches
garage. Can be arranged for families
1@4 18th Pl NE
Call Dec. n054-M, after 6 pm. to in
spect, 0r
100, WAPLE &, JAMES. INC.
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244O 18th ST. NV.

Park Tower. opposite Meridian Hill
Park-Carpeted halls switchboard
3 elevators. Refrigeraton. Garage
rms. kit. bath, porch go $4,000
rms, din. kit. b.. porch $500
l rm., dressing rm., bath - 1000
Resident Manager.
SHANNON g. LUCHS CO
1906 II St. NV. National 2345.
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54O6 CONN. AVE NW-FRCNT APT. 3
rooms. kitchen and bath, Frieidaire S55
Available August |. H H. CARTER, 613
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DETACHED HOME near Walter Reed: mas
ter bedroom. private bath, adult family.
RaNdolDh 1868
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HAVE YOU SEEN
PETWORTH

Real Bargaln
; rooms bath, inclosed and heated
porches Colonial front porch new awnings
and in perfect condition. only S5.a5n. $500
cash. bal. less than rent For inspection.
call Mr. Bennett Ge zoos
WAPLE & JAMES, INC. Di. 3346
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MOVING?-Eliminate all worry. all risk
Merchants accepts full responsibility
Padded vans. Trained men. Low rates
CAN Merchants, National 5000
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(Continued.)

LADY. WITH BEST REF. WOULD LIKl
small horse or apt. for August reasonable
Box 1877, Star.
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COUNTRY BOARD.
MOVING, PACKING & STORAGE
(Continued.)

COUPLE WITH CHILD wants > furn rms
on farm commute Wash. Temple 44l1-J
between $40 am Al.
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POTOMAC HOTEL,
ROOMS FUR. & UNFuR.
ROOMS UNFURNISHEp.
SUBURBAN ROOMS.

143 HUME AVE, ALEX, VA.-Large room
with board. next shower and bath: on bus
line suitable men: $50 each; single S35.
ADJ. COL VILLAGE-Laree corner rm.
s. ano e. exposures: PRIVILEGES: SIS mo ;
meals optional. Chestnut 3063
ARLINGTON, VA.--Furnished rm. with
single beds, adjoining screened porch, in
new nome. Phone Chestnut 5543.
ROOM AND BOARD. employed mother and
daughter tschool age>, care of child during
day Chestnut 1865
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CATTLE AND LIVE STOCK
CUT FLOWERS.
BABY CHICKS.
DOGS, PETS. ETC.

SUBURBAN HOME for police-trained male
dog, splendid companion. pedigreed: per
ranent gift for good home Box ais,
star
VACATION T1ME-Dont desert your ami
mails Call Washington Animal Rescue
Leasue, North $3.50
DOGS BOARDED, 81 80 week: individual
shaded runs. Defense Highway Kennels >
miles from BladenSburg, on Defense high
way Phone Greenwood 1S44-W
DOGS BOARDED-Shaded Individual runs;
Puppies ScottleS, Boston bulls
A. K C Registered-Stud Service.
HOLLYWOOD KENNELS.
Wash. -Balto. Div, mi no Md Z CIR 1924.
ADLEA KENNELS.
HAND PLUCKING. BATHING BOARDING.
PUPPIES. STUD SERVICE.
Phone Rockville 346
Mr.. and Mrs S A Woolner,
WASHINGTON Grove, Nd
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lI3H CONN AVE NV
Enjoy excellent accommodations at very
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double with running water 81 so Up with
bath, Sl0.50 up. Each room equipped with
simmons lnner-sprlng mattresses and cleo
trio fans provided for your summer comfort
24-hour elevator and switchboard service
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ROOMS WITH BOARD.

CHEVY CHASE-Cool. comfortable room
Coco food. Reasonable, Phone Wisconsin
2673
1929 K sr. W-Nicely furn., cool, single
! and double rooms, semi-prlvate baths; home
cooking: selective menus Reas. A.
/ 1884 GARFIELD ST. NV. nr, Wardman
/ "ark-Privafe home; excel. meals lge dbl
! rn'., S35: single, $40. Men. Col. 3127-J.
CONN AND Spacious studio rm., large
windows. awnings, huge closet semi-pvt.
/ bath, elevator; also smaller rm. Dupont
TAKoMA, D C.-Large cool rm., single or
Souole Sg beds exss lGGaton blk from
36 z / AVE. NE.-Double rms, con-
venient location; good board; phone unlm-
tied: very good transportation. Reasonable.
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IN thf city, spacious ground, a nice home
| for nice people, ping pong and recreation
| rooms.
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path twin beds; suit. : or gentlemen;
? Young ladies' in lovely large room, pvt
bath. share-room for young man at
s:7.5o;,, including excellent meals. Enjoy
with 40 cheerful young people. Dup. a40a.
3749 OLIVER ST. Chevy Chase-Large
room; twin beds; running water; porch;
excellent meals: reasonable. EN-. 1929. 81
l72s ST: NV of Conn: aye.-singlee
! food Met. 6626.
CLEVELAND PARK SECTION near Wis,
ave. cars-Slngle room. private family,
home cooking. Emerson 1896.
licious meals; ideal location; young people
only. Free parking. Reas.
| 1918 MASS. AVE. Beautiful detached
nome newly dec rms; spacious lawn; best
32s MARYLAND AVE NE-Double and
! single TR week and
3032 N ST. N.W.-Sinele or double rooms,
near bath reasonable rates; excellent
! home cooking
NEAR sHoREHAM. 1913 Woodley pl, over
porch; very cool; excel. meals. Adams 4415.
THE BANCROFT, 1897 10th st, NV
Beautiful rooms. private, semi-private
ATTRACTIVE HoMELIKE PLACE for
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1925 18th ST. Nw.-This beautiful home
will be opened for, guests Aug. 7, after
ture, elevator, beautiful dining room, run
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| each: single room. $500. Private Jewish
| family. Unlimited phone. 81
| 1855 QUE ST N.W.-Clean, comfortable,
single also large rooms; meals opt. con
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| room for two; excellent food; private
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| twin beds; also single; unlim. phone, good
| board reasonable. Adams 1850
| 1923 18th ST. NW-Beautifu double
room next bath, RAINING water; also
vacancy for lady or skntleman.
Evening star., 1939-04-21

however, their mtrth turned to
resentment. Job paid his rent ev-
cry week and Ma Weaver began to
figure that if Job could others could
and one by one she began to put
the non-payers out. They blamed
Job.
Job continued with his scissors
grinding all summer. BY Septem-
ber he had worked up a good trade,
was able to buy himself used car
and extend his field of operation.
Then one night late in the month
he was listening to the radio and
he heard popular star announce
the introduction of new song. The
name of the song was The Scissors
Man." 1t had catchy rhythm. Job
smiled to himself. The next day
he found himself humming the
melody while making the rounds.
Within a fortnight The Scissors
Man" had become hit. There was
scarcely radio program In which
1t wasn't played. Records were
made. Dance orchestras featured it
with their own arrangements.
Toward the middle of October a
man stopped Job on the street.
How long have you been a scis-
sors grinder?" the man asked.
"Oh, quite awhile" said Job. I'll
do a good job for you, mister. Cut
rates on lots of Dozen"
The man grinned. I've something
better than that. Next week we're
featuring the new tune, The Scis-
sors Man. on our radio program. We
want to Interview a real scissors
grinder as a novelty. Well pay you
hundred bucks"
The program was one of the big
gest on the air. Job went up for
rehearsal on the morning he was
to appear. He met the author Of
the song. The author grinned at
him. You're the guy" he said. II
live out in the valley and heard
your bell. It gave me the idea for
the song"
That night Job went on the air.
The novelty was well liked. Job was
we'll liked. He had a radio voice"
and nice manner. Two days later
he was asked whether he wanted to
do small part on the same pro-
gram. He did. The part grew into
larger part. Before the season
had passed Job was feature attrac-
ton. making $500 week.
One day Job met Jim Curtis on
the street. You lucky dog!" Curtis
exclaimed bitterly. Here you 60
out grinding scissors while the rest
of us stay home attending to busi-
ness, and it's you who gets the
break. Some guys are just natur-
ally lucky"
Yeah" said Job. And some are
just naturally dumb"
(Copyrisht, 193oD
Evening star., 1939-04-21

discourageS the sltters not at all
They continue to sit.
Job Hewitt sat around for a
week. Then he began to get un-
easy. He wasn't used to inactivity
He didn't subscribe to the theory
that if you sat and did nothing long
enough you'd get break. He had
always believed that if you wanted
something to happen you had to do
your part to make it happen.
1t was pitiful The gang at Weav-
er's smiled and shook their heads
sadly. Jim Curtis, who had a
kindly streak in him, went to the
bother of explaining to Job how
foolish he was.
so you get a job" said Jim. $50
you're away working and the tele-
phone rings and it's studio. You're
not here, so somebody else gets the
part. Swell, eh?"
$50 I don't get job" Job grim
ned. 80 I sit around with you
mugs. So the end of the week ar
rives. So Ma Weaver wants her
board money. So I haven't got it
and I'm thrown out on my ear.
Swell, eh?"
Jim shrugged. He had expected
as much. If the dope didn't know
how to talk Ma Weaver into giving
him crcdit-well, that was just too
bad.
So Job went looking for job. He
looked everywhere, but jobs were
scarce. Finally he got job wash
ing cars, but it was hard work and
it didn't pay much and the Sec
ond day he caught cold. He decided
he'd have to do something else. He
got to thinking, and while he was
thinking he picked up a pair of
scissors and idly began to trim the
edges of a newspaper. The scissors
were dull and presently he dropped
them in disgust. Then he had it.!
He'd grind scissors for living.
Back home there had been a
scissors grinding man. He came
twice year. through the small New
England town where Job had lived,
swinging his bell, portable grinder
strapped to his back. And all the
housewives gathered up their shears
and sat and visited with the scis-
sors grinder on their back steps while
he expertly ground and sharpened
the blades.
This country of Southern Califor-
MIA was still comparatively new. 1t
wasn't likely, Job decided, that it
had been invaded by a scissors
grinding man. So Job purchased q
portable grinder and an old-fash-
ioned hand bell and went out into
the San Fernando Valley. He went
from house to house swinging and
ringing his bell in the manner he
remembered the scissors man had
rung it back home. It had a sing
Evening star., 1939-04-21
-DAILY SHORT STORY
The Scissors Man
By Karl Groyson
By Karl Groyson

In Hollywood
every one who
has any idea Of
getting into the
the movies waits
for a break. A
break is some
thing that hap
pens while you
are ST tin 6
around grabbing
about your foul
luck. The tele-
phone rings and
1t is a studio
that is casting a
picture and has
q part for you.
Statistics prove
that this sort of
thing happens
about once every
blue moon, and
the same statiS-
tics prove that the
dearth of breaks