Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-12-21
Finlayson

we Keep peace DIS Jul WdISAWoAN'
Friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Michael
Harry regret sincerely their loss when
their home, known to many all over
the state as "Harty's Lodge" and
which was a familiar landmark to all
in this community, was completely
destroyed by fire early Sunday morn
ing. 1t is hoped that in time one may
again say, Lets go to Harty's Lodge"
There will be Christmas program
at the Methodist church Friday night,
Dec. %, to which every one is in
vited. There will be treat for the
children afterward. A New Years
watch party and oyster supper is
being planned.
See elsewhere in the paper for the
announcement of the Peace Lutheran
church Christmas program.
On Christmas eve the members OF
the Sunday school of the Apostolic
Finnish Lutheran church will have
a program and party at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Matson.
The American Lutheran Sunday
school presented its Christmas pro-
gram at the service Wednesday eve
ming when their pastor, Rev. A Doe,
came from Superior to take part in
the exercises. The children were
given a treat. This will mark the
close of the school until spring, ac-
cording to the usual custom.
Walter Mannelin is expected home
Saturday after having finished the
season as an officer on Great Lakes
boat. Other recent arrivals from the
lake boats are Elmo and Urho Raunio
and Hugo and Leonard Mattson.
MIR. and Mrs Elmo Kari and daugh-
ter. Eileen, and Elmer Kari of Du-
luth, spent the weekend at the
Mrs. Minnie Kari and Victor Lund-
gren homes.
Clara Clean returned home Satur-
day from ST. Paul where she had
spent two weeks with her sister, Mrs.
F. J. Ziegler.
On Wednesday evening Mrs. Will
man attended an open house at the
Harrison school for the Hennepin
county school for probation officers,
"liCti q PloSi s'S SiNSii, AVA kAsss'e'
being the principal speaker. She
returned home Saturday morn
ing with Lawrence Lindberg, Joe
Elders and Barney Hiltrom of Min
neapolis, who enjoyed a day of fish
ing through the ice before returning
to the Cities.
Sunday afternoon callers at the
William Norlund home were Mr.. and
Mrs. George Norlund and Mrs. Minnie
Waha.
Lyle Bergseth and his cousin, Mer-
win Seaman, of Minneapolis, spent
Sunday with Lyle's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Oscar Bergseth.
Mr. and Mrs. Russell Hills and
Mrs L. Nystrom were in Minneapolis
Friday afternoon on a shopping ex-
petition.
Several families from here at
tended the 18th birthday party for
Gust Gustafson at his home in Sand
stone Sunday afternoon. Mr. Gus
tafson is former Finlayson resident
Mr.. and Mrs. M. E. Ward spent
Sunday afternoon with Mrs. Sarah
Beck and Ernest.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gust Entner were
given a post nuptial shower at their
home at Indian lake Sunday evening,
when they received many fine and
useful gifts. They gave wedding
dance at the village hall Wednesday
evening
Mrs. John Noble and son, John, and
Miss Helen Sunquist and Mrs. Hector
Gangnon of Superior, were Sunday
dinner guests at the home of Mr.
ernoon all called at the Richard
Foley home
Jack Srok, Jr., returned home Sat-
urday after spending a week in ST.
Paul.
Sunday evening guests at the Jack
Srok home were Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford
Carman, Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Ander-
son and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Barnick.
Maxine Shafer, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Victor Shafer, who has
been seriously ill, is reported as i'm
proving now.
Two members have been added to
the Red Cross Roll call from Gron-
ingen, namely Helen Haglin and
Florence Lundblade, while A. W..
Haglin gave a 81 donation.
The Booster Neighborhood club
held Christmas party at its Deem
Der meeting last Thursday evening
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry
Matson, with Santa Claus bringing
candy and apples to all. Carols and
readings formed the program and
lunch was served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wyatt Ryan of Min
neapolis, spent the weekend with
his mother, Mrs. S. B. Ryan, and his
brothers, Carl and Dale.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Nicholson, Sr.,
and his brother and wife from Hib-
bling, enjoyed dinner last Thursday
with Mrs. Bertha Makela.
Mrs. Henry Johnson and son, DAN
iel. and her brother, Waino Vita,
came from their home at Parents
vile, Pa, Wednesday of last week
for a three weeks visit with their
mother, Mrs. Ida Vita. On Sum
M, VIII, Mrc Tohncon and