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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-11-30
PROCEEDINGS OF
SCHOOL BOARD
Dist, No. II.

A special meeting of the school
board was held on October q in the
schoolhouse with all members present.
The bids were opened for the pur-
chase of furniture and equipment for
the new addition. The following
resolution was offered by j. Albert
Johnson and seconded by Harry Nor
Jensen and carried by a vote of six
yeas:
Whereas, the board of Independent
School District II of Askov, Pine
County, Mimi, pursuant to an adj
vertisement for bids on the furniture
and equipment for the school addi-
ton heretofore published on Octo-
Der IL, 1899, did on October q, 1899
at 8 o'clock p. m. at its office in
Askov, Mimi, receive bids on the
furniture and equipment, which bids
were taken under advisement by the
board of Independent School District
II; and
Whereas, the base bid of the Twin
City Scenic Company of Minneapolis,
Mimi, in Group A is the lowest bid
submitted by any responsible bid
der; and
Whereas, the base bid of the st.
Paul Book & Stationery Company of
st. Paul, Mimi, in Group B is the
lowest bid submitted by any respon-
sible bidder; and
Whereas, the base bid of the ST.
Paul Book & Stationery Company of
st. Paul, Mimi, Group c, when re-
duced by items later specified, is the
lowest bid submitted by any respon-
sible bidder;
Therefore, let it be resolved, that
the Twin City Scenic Company of
Minneapolis, Mimi, be awarded the
contract for Group A in the amount
of $784OO;
That the St. Paul Book & Stationery
Company of ST. Paul, Mimi, be
awarded. the contract for Group B
in the amount of $315.00;
That the st. Paul Book & Stationery
Company of st. Paul, Mimi, be
awarded the contract for Group c
with a base bid of $1,049.75 less
these reductions:
so chairs, item CO, at $1.85-$ $3.50
2 trucks, item C-3, at $53.20- 106.40
slsS.sO
Thus the net amount of this con-
tract is $85085.
There being no further business,
the meeting was adjourned.
IRENE PATRICK NELSON, Clerk.
The regular school board meeting
was held on November IA, with all
members present. The minutes of the
previous meetings were read and APP
proved.
A motion was made and carried
to sell for $1O1 to the Danish Luth-
eran congregation and Young Peo-
pies society of Askov, the old frame
building. This building, including
any doors or windows within the
building, is to be removed, together
with its foundation, within 60 days
after the present contractors are fin
ished with it.
Three applications were received
from parents asking excuses for boys
under Is years of age from attend
ing school. Excuses were granted to
Carl Pearson, Allan Schatvet and
Harold Jensen.
A motion was made and carried
that the board accept the architects
recommendation as to floor finish in
the new gymnasium and that the Min
nesota Mining Company's floor seal
be used.
The following resolution was Of
fered by J. Albert Johnson and Sec
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-11-30
Gardeners Nook
By GARDEN CLUB EDITOR
A SYMBOL

A SYMBOL
You see nothing but the squalor;
IT'S a howell or a hut.
Yes, l, too, can see the sordid;
It's depressing, gloomy, but
Look there at that broken window
That's no shanty, that's a dome,
For there grows a gay Geranium-
So it must be someone's Home.
-Thelma Ireland.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-11-30
Il members present except K.

all members present except K. L.
Lund.
The following resolution was Of
fered by Harry Mortensen and sec
onded by j. Albert johnson and car
ried by a vote of five yeas:
Whereas, Ellerbe & Co., of ST.
Paul, Mimi, the architects on project
MINI. 1598-F, have presented let
ter setting forth the reasons,
Therefore, be it resolved, that In
dependent School District II of Askov-
Pine County, Mimi, request PWA
for change order for two basketball
goals, item BIZ, in the amount of SIG
There being no further business, the
meeting was adjourned.
IRENE PATRICK NELSON, Clerk
John Paul Jones was the first great
American naval hero.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-11-30
Wintering Your Roses.

Aside from the dangers of an at
tack from diseases or destructive in
sects the greatest single obstacle to
the growing of roses in Minnesota
is wintering them successfully.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-11-30
AskOv
Foodstuff Goes to Grand View.

Henry Larsen, who drove Louis
Olsen's truck to Grand View college,
Des Moines, Iowa, with donation
of foodstuff for the college from the
residents of this community, says he
had a fine load this year, over three
tons, and all very good stuff. This
year there were no rutabagas and
the bulk of the load was potatoes.
Three tons of foodstuff sounds like
good supply but when approx
mately 100 young students have to
eat three times day it will not last
very long.
Mr.. Olsen also received number
of cash donations to help defray the
actual cost of transportation.
MIR. and Mrs. A. Henriksen and
Mrs. Wayne E. Jacobsen were Min
neapolis visitors last Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. P. Lawless and
two children of Minneapolis, spent
Sunday with relatives and friends
here.
Mrs. P. P. Kilstofte left yesterday
to spend Thanksgiving and the week.
end with relatives in the southern
part of the state.
Several members of the Partridge
Conservation club, who participated
in the seasons crow hunt, enjoyed a
delicious chicken dinner at Jens' Cafe
Tuesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin o. Andersen
have installed in their Coffee Shop
a Heinz Soup kitchen. The new
apparatus, which is electrically OPP
Grated, affords customers hot soup
in two minutes after order is given.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Christensen
and son came some days ago from
Chicago for visit at the home OF
her father, Johannes Juhl. They
have terminated their residence in
Chicago and plan to look for a new
location on the west coast.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-11-30
Bird Diet,

When stocking your bird feeding
stations remember to use both suet
and seeds or grain in order to sat-
isfy all your feathered friends, some
of which are meat-eaters, while 9TH
ers are vegetarians.-C. E. c. Britton,
Kingsport, Tenn.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-11-30
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank all our friends
and neighbors for their many acts OF
kindness and assistance during the
illness and death of our loving
mother.
We especially wish to thank Rev
M. Mikkelsen for his comforting
words, Mrs. Arthur Martin, Miss Jes-
sidale Dutton and Mrs. Mikkelser
for the lovely music.
We also wish to thank those who
sent the beautiful floral offerings.
Helga Jensen.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl K. Larsen.
Mr.. and Mrs. Viggo Jensen.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-11-30

SSSlS tllC SlCdtCSt olii6iS ocosoSA~ w
the growing of roses in Minnesota
is wintering them successfully.
Fixed Date Impossible.
The unpredictable nature of the
weather does not permit dating the
time of protecting roses. Only a
rather long range forecast is safe
to recommend. One can state with
reasonable accuracy that the COW
ering of roses should be done some
time in the neighborhood of Thanks
giving day. The precise day cannot
be set but good judgment will sug-
gest a reasonably right date.
All roses that require protection
in winter, the teas, the hybrid teas,
hybrid perpetuals, climbers, poly
anthus, ETC., should have soil hilled
up around the base of each plant in
late autumn before the ground
freezes. Earth for this purpose
should not be gathered from around
the plant as this would leave de-
pressed areas in which water might
collect and freeze with possible dam
age to the plant.
1t is better to bring in soil for this
purpose and in the process of bank
ing it around the plant it should
be tamped firmly in order to make
a sound mound which will keep the
basal parts of the canes relatively
dry over winter and will prevent
hard freezing of those parts of the
plant. Obviously, this work is ac-
complished more easily before freez-
ing weather makes the moving of
earth a real task, and of course only
unfrozen soil should be used in this
first step toward Winter-proofing the
roses.
The Last Blanket.
After this comes the problem of
determining the best time to put on
the rest of the protective coverings.
Most people are bit hasty in this
respect, believing that the first time
the mercury drops decidedly below
the Freezing point, protection is i'm
perative The exact degree of cold
which roses will stand has not been
scientifically determined, but it is
generally agreed by rosarians that
temperatures close to zero are dan
gerous to exposed canes.
Consequently, it is sound idea
to complete the job of protecting the
plants when the temperature drops
near 10 degrees above zero, late in
the year, about mid-November. OF
course, when sudden cold wave is
forecast and every indication points
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-11-30

Most house plants need bath every
three or four weeks. This not only
removes many insect pests, but also
cleans the leaves and makes the plants
grow better.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-06-29
Perfect GAME
PITCHED HERE
George Butorac, Legion Hurler,
Enters Junior Hall of Fame
in 200 Win Over Tower.

George Butorac, pitcher for the Lee
gion baseball team, hurled his way into
the junior baseball hall of fame with
a 20 to o Shutout of the Tower Legion
club here Wednesday of last week.
The Tower team failed to get hit
and only two men reached first base.
One of them received walk and the
other arrived safely on an error. Both,
however, were caught off the bag for
outs.
Friday, Ely travelled to Mountain
Iron where it won, Is to 7.
Coach Ed Buckley's team is unde-
defeated in three starts, taking the
opener from Virginia, 8 to O.
Friday, Ely will travel to Aurora, and
will play a return engagement with
Aurora here Monday. Wednesday the
Virginia team will renew hoStilities
with the local club on the diamond
here.
Team members include Butorac, pit
cher; william LeBeau, catcher, Joseph
Kuzma, first base; Roy johnson, Sec
ond; Frank Kalan, third; William
Grahek, short stop; Anton Grahek, left
field; Albert Rowe, center field; Ed
ward Grahek, right field, and Joseph
Buckner, Leo Kuzma, Daniel Mestnik,
Donald Prola, William Rowe and Ches-
ter Thoren, utility men.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-06-29
Ely Delegation Attend
J. S. X. J. Picnic SUNDAY.

Three of the seven lodges in Ely were
represented by official delegates at the
Z. S. z. j. picnic hid in Eveleth, Sun
day The observance of the twentieth
anniversary of the Jugoslav National
Home here cut the attendance from Ely.
Anton zbasnik, supreme secretary Of
the South Slavonic Catholic Union,
gave the main address, speaking on
''Patronizing Home Industries" Louis
Champa, supreme treasurer of the S.
S. C. u, also gave a short talk.
Others who appeared on the program
included John Kotze, Eveleth, and Jos.
Mantel, Sr., Ely, two of the S. S. c. q.
founders; John Lamuth, Chisholm, Sec
rotary of the Minnesota S. S. G. q.
federation; John Veranth, Aurora,
chairman of the federation, and Matt
Anzelc, Aurora. Frank Sterile, Eveleth,
served as master of ceremonies.
Delegates included: Lodge No. 1, Joe
Kovach and Frank Tomsich, Jr.;; No. 2,
Stanley Pechaver and Joseph Champa,
and No. 40, Mrs. Rose Svetich and Miss
Mary Jerich.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-06-29
TOURIST IMBEDS FISH
HOOK IN NOSE.

Short wave radio and the telegraph
were pressed into service Monday to
transmit a call for assistance over a
und-about 250-mile route between
two points that were only 20 miles
apart.
]. L. Patterson, Chicago, guest at
the Johnson Brothers fishing camp
on Eastwood lake, while casting,
pierced the right side of his nose with
a fish hook.
The wound was quite painful and
it was necessary that it be given
medical attention Immediately so that
the hook could be removed. But
Oscar Johnson had the camps large
boat at WintOn.
The assistance of Canadian
ranger, stationed a short distance
away was obtained and message sent
by radio to Fort Frances asking that
Mr. Johnson come for the injured
man. 1t was relayed to Winton by
telegraph.
Patterson was brought to Ely, Mon
day where the hook was removed by
a physician, and, after spending the
night in a hotel here, he returned to
camp to continue his outing.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-06-29
LODGE MARKS
5OTH BIRTHDAY
Five Charter Members Attend
Celebration of Wesi Lodge
at Community Center.

Wesi No. q, celebrated the 50th an
niversary Of its organization at the
Community Center cafeteria on June
10th and over 100 people were present
and thoroughly enjoyed the festivities
arranged in commemoration of the day
West No. %, the Finnish temperance
lodge, sponsored by the late Capt. John
Pengilly, was a decided influence for
the good Of the community here so
years ago and has functioned as a vital
leader for temperance for half a CEN
fury.
Five charter members of the lodge
were at the anniversary celebration and
were called to the front and pre-
sented with an Honor Book as a gift
from the Grand Lodge. Those awarded
the tokens for fifty years of faithful
service were John E. Porthan, John
Palmgard, Mrs. John Palmgard, Jacob
Pekkala and Mike Somero. Mrs. Emil
Leino, grand lodge member of the Ma
tional Finnish Brotherhood, made the
presentations.
city, Mrs. Elizabeth Pete, and Mrs. Anna
Skantze, could not be present but will
be awarded the honor gift later
John E. Porthan made the address of
the evening after which Mrs. Leino
gave history Of the organization in
which she recounted many details of
happenings in the past fifty years.
Mrs. Otto Sarkipato played violin
solos on the program and Adam Mat
tola gave vocal numbers. They were
accompanied by Mrs Victor Koivumah,
who also played for the community
singing later in the evening.
Readings were given by Mrs. Emil
Buskala and Mrs. Lydia Kakhlri.
Lunch was served and a mammoth
birthday cake was cut.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-06-29
Veterans Plan Varied
Program of Activities
for July 4 Celebration
Legion and V. F. w. Plan
New Features on Next
Tuesdays Program.
"OPENS WITH PARADE
Large List of Prizes for
Events; Ely Ball Team
Plays New Duluth.

Ely's July Fourth celebration promises
to be the most successful in many years.
with a long list Of activities, from
creased pole climbing 70 a pavement
dance, scheduled for the day.
giant parade VIII inaugUate the
observance at $50 a. N, with dancing
in the evening to music Of the Ely
Municipal band, under the direction Of
Frank v. DiNino, concluding It.
Other highlightS Of the celebration
include baseball game at 2 p. N be-
tween the Ely city team and Gary
New Duluth; exhibition by the Legion
drum corps, and a sports program for
boys, girls, and older people.
People of the community are urged
to get into the spirit Of the day and
decorate their homes with flags. ac-
cording to John A Anderson, general
chairman of the committee in charge.
Forming at the Community Center,
the parade will travel on Chapman
street to Fifth avenue east, north 70
Sheridan street, west on Sheridan 70
Central avenue. south on Central 20
munity Center where parade prizes viii
be awarded.
Prizes are being offered for the best
decorated bicycle, calithumpian singles
and doubles. best decorated dol buggy,
and Boy and Girl Scout units
Doll buggies will enter the parade as
it passes the Piggy Wiggly store
A short program viii be held IN front
Of the Community Center Immediately
after the parade Following the pro
gram there will be a sports program
for children, including foot and bicycle
races, stunts, and pop drinking con-
tests. Suitable cash awards VIII be
given winners
AT 100 o'clock the drum corps VIII
march to the ball park 20 start the
afternoon portion Of the program The
corps viii give an exhibition az the
park. The sports program preceding
the game includes a creased pole climb
ing contest, and a mems IO0-yard foot
race
Following the game and at site vet
to be selected up town, another sports
program has been arranged L viii in
clude a Finnish horse race, slipper
kicking contest, potato race, and a sack
race for which participants must pro-
vide their own sacks. Prizes VIII be
given.
the dance in the evening is free and
will be held on First avenue east be-
tween Sheridan and Chapman streets.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-06-29
Ely Church Host to 500 Sunday
During National Convention
of Finnish Lutherans.

The Rev. CT. A. Aho, Ashtabula, Ohio
former pastor of the First Evangei-
cal Lutheran church here, was re-
elected president of the American
Finnish National Evangelical Lutheran
church by reclamation for a four-year
term. John K Jackson, Ironwood
Mich, was reelected treasurer.
The conclave, which started with a
pastoral conference Friday, ended Tues
day evening after a series Of addresses
by visiting pastors.
Sunday an estimated 800 persons
crowded the Community Center audi
torium to the limit for the gospel festi-
val service. The large number, several
hundred more than had been expected,
coming here for the services, taxed the
housing accommodations of local church
members to the limit and created a
problem in feeding them.
The conventions of the National
Luther League and National Church
Brotherhood featured the Saturday
meetings, while both Monday and Tues
day were occupied mainly with business
sessions.
Sixteen societies were represented at
the league meeting. Two of the three
officers whose terms expired were re-
lected. They are the Rev. j. E. Nopola,
Toronto, Canada, first vice president,
and the Rev. E. A. Heino, pastor of the
local congregation, secretary. Werner
Wiiskari, New York City, was chosen
treasurer to succeed Gilbert Lundi, Ash
tabula, Ohio
Matt Palo, Fairport, Ohio was named
president of the Brotherhood, succeed
ing M o. Lundi, Ashtabula, Ohio. All
other officers were reelected, including
Gabriel Hfpakka, Ely, treasurer. About
100 members attended the conclave.
Officers of the national church were
much pleased with the convention, and
with the accommodations offered to the
organization by the convention city.
In expressing his appreciation to city
officials at the Tuesday evening meet
ing for use Of the Community Center,
President Aho said that this is the
best convention hall ever used by the
national church"
The ordination of Seminarian RENO
W. Heikkinen, Laurium, Mich. sched-
uled for Saturday evening, was con-
Quoted Monday evening in the local
church, the Rev. Aho in charge, assisted
by eleven pastors. The Rev Mr.. Helix
kinen has accepted call to Toronto.
Monday morning at o'clock COM
munion service was held in the church
with the national church president
preaching the sermon and the Rev. E
A. Heino and the Rev NJ Wiskari, New
York City, serving.
| On Tuesday noon, the twenty-fifth
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-06-29
POPULAR ELY
COUPLE We'd
Miss Doris Bunny and William
Hasselblad, Jr., Married at
Friday Afternoon Rites.

Friday afternoon at o'clock, Miss
Doris Bunny, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Fred Bunny, became the bride of
william HaSSelblad, Jr., son of Mr.. and
Mrs. William HaSselblad.
The ceremony was performed at the
NJ Z. church, the Rev. James Dowler
reading the service in the presence of
immediate members OF the two families.
The bridal couple were attended by
Miss Sara HaSSelblad, sister of the
groom, and william Bunny, brother of
the bride.
The bride wore a dusty rose gown
with navy blue jacket and accessories
TO match. The bridesmaid wore light
blue gown with navy accessories. The
brides corsage was of roses and orange
blossoms and that of the bridesmaid.
sweet peas and roses.
Following the ceremony a wedding
dinner was served at the home Of the
brides parents in the Savoy addition.
The couple are receiving the con-
gratulations of their numerous friends
who join in wishing them all possible
happiness
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-06-29
81 YEARS YOUNG BUYS
FISHING LICENSE.

A 91-year-old man procured fish
ing license here this week from the
Ely Hardware, bought all the neces-
sary tackle and went out to Burnside
Lake to try his luck with the fighting
wall-eyed pike.
His name is C. 7. Bowers, and he
and Mrs. Bowers came here from Buff
falo, Wyoming to spend a few weeks
with their son who recently built a
cabin on Burnside.
While here they plan to observe
their SEVENTEEN wedding anniversary.
Looking 20 years younger than his
age, Mr.. Bowers appeared to be fully
capable of holding his own with any
fish he might hook, including the
giant ones for which the lake is noted.
Mrs. Bowers is SO years old.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-06-29
RESIDENT
DROWNED HERE
John Loushin, Ely Citizen for
so Years, Falls in Shagawa
Lake While Fishing.

John LouShin, a resident of Ely for
so years, met with a fatal accident in
ShagaWa lake early Saturday morning.
Going to the airplane dock just west
of the Otto Sarkipato residence to fish,
as he was accustomed to do on many
mornings, in some manner he fell into
the water striking his head on the
dock. The aged man, apparently
stunned by the blow, became confused
and proceeded to threSh out into the
lake.
A guest at the Sarkipato tourist camp
who declined to reveal his name, heard
the conmotion and ran to the site,
swimming out after Mr.. Loushin Aug
ust Sarkipato jumped into boat and
rowed to the drowning man.
The guest, who was a physician,
pulled Mr.. Loushin back to shore, where
with the assistance of Mr.. Sarkipato.
resuScitation was begun The Ely fire
department responded to call for
assistance.
The victim was apparently revived
within a short time and taken to the
hospital in the ambulance, where he
died enroute.
No one witnessed the accident and
what caused him to fall is not known
Funeral services were conducted in
st. Anthony's Catholic church, Monday
morning, at 8 o'clock, the Rev. Frank
Mihelcic in charge. Burial was in the
local cemetery.
The deceased was born in Jugo-
Slavia on June %, 1885, He immigrated
to Ely so years ago.
He is survived by three sons, Frank
and Louis, Ely, and John of Seattle,
Washington, and three daughters, Mrs.
Ed Marleau, Hibbing; Mrs. Mary john
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-06-29
LOCAL CHURCH
WEDDING SCENE
Miss Ernestine Hellberg and
DIR. Frank Laing Married
Saturday Morning.

| At a ten o'clock ceremony al the
Presbyterian church, Saturday morning,
the marriage of Miss Ernestine Jo-
hanna Hellberg, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs Edward A. Hellberg, and DR.. Frank
E. Laing, son of Mr.. and Mrs. James I
Laing, was solemnized, the Rev. H
Russell Browne reading the rites before
a church filled with relatives and
friends Of the contracting couple.
The bride was attended by her sister,
Miss Cell B. Hellberg as maid of honor
David King of Effie, Minnesota served
as best man. Ushers were Charles
Strachan, Charles Trezona, Robert
Browne and Harry Newgord
Miss Mary Lambert was soloist for
the occasion and sang Il Love You
Truly" and Because" before the cere-
mony with Mrs. z. w. Hanson as or
ganiSt.
The bride was given in marriage by
her father and to the strains OF Lohen-
grin's Wedding March walked to the
altar where they were met by the
groom and his attendant.
/ The bride was attired in a aqua blue
redingote gown Of summer wool with
dusty pink accessories and a large felt
hat. Her flowers were a shoulder bou-
quet Of orchids.
The maid of honor wore a redingote
gown of lime green with violet acces-
sories- She carried a spray bouquet OF
mixed lavender and orchid flowers.
Mrs. Hellberg, the brides mother,
wore lace gown, street length, IN dusty
rose shade with royal blue accessories
and large leghorn hat She carried
a bouquet Of amarylis and lilies Of the
valley.
Mrs. Laing, mother of the groom wore
Burgundy jacket frock with navy blue
accessories and a shoulder bouquet Of
gardenias and roses.
The church had been most artisticaIIv
decorated with garden flowers in
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