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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-10-19
RED CROSS TO
Meet SATURDAY
1899 Drive Planned to Equal
Record Number Signed Up
Here in 1887.

The annual meeting of the Ely
chapter of the American Red Gross will
be held Saturday evening at 7:30 o'clock
in the Community Center. Two repre-
SentativeS from each organization in
the city are expected to be in attend
ance to elect officers and lay plans for
the coming drive.
On the following Saturday, Red Cross
roll call workers and chapter officials
will meet in the Forest hotel dining
room for dinner at which time details
of the drive will be completed and
materials distributed
An effort will be made to make the
1889 drive equal to that of 1887, when
588 members were obtained, Ely officials
say. Last year the membership dropped
to ATT. At this time small donations
totaling more than one hundred dollars
were also received.
In view of the European situation and
the part the National Red Gross or
ganization is playing in relieving the
suffering left in the wake of marching
armies, chapters in this country are
increasing their quotas by considerable
The Ely group intends to keep
pace with other organizations, local
officials say.
Ely branch officers include B. o.
Strachan, chairman; Mrs. A. j. Nc
Mahan, secretary, and Mrs. Owen w.
Parker, treasurer.
The Ely drive will be carried on for
five days, Nov 6 to II, with a corps of
approximately 40 workers expected to
take part.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-10-19
District Withdraws Previous
Decision; Leaves Matter
Up to Schools.

Schedules of girls swimming teams
will be completed as contracted for, &C
cording to an agreement reached by the
seven schools in district 81 which have
the sport on their extra curricular &C
tivities list.
This action followed the joint recon-
mendation of the state high school
leagues from district 81 and % that the
matter of interscholastic swimming for
girls be left up to the various schools
affected. At a meeting Of the two dis
trict organizations, composed of super
intendents of schools, the district 81
group rescinded its previous action in
eliminating the sport and adopted the
joint resolution with district %.
Contracting the five schools on the
Ely schedule, Athletics Director Edward
T. Buckley was informed that they
would carry out the schedules, so Ely
viii have girls swimming team for
I939-4O.
Whether there viii be another after
this year IS matter of conjecture. It
was felt that action in eliminating the
sport after contracts for the season had
been drawn and signed was unjustified
The matter may come up again for a
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-10-19
WILL OBSERVE
COOP MONTH
Local Association States Meet
for Oct. II; Cecil Crews,
Superior, to Speak.

The Ely Cooperative association will
observe cooperative month with a pub
lie meeting scheduled for Friday even
ing, Oct. u, in the Community Center
auditorium
Cecil Crews, Superior, educational di-
rector of the Central Cooperative associ-
alton, will give an address on the CO.
operative movement. Mr. Crews was
the speaker here year ago for the CO.
operative month meeting.
A motion picture outlining the CO.
operative movement in Nova Scotia, and
comedy film will be shown. An en-
tertainment program is also being
arranged.
William Nieni, manager of the local
store, is chairman of the program COM
mittee, and is being assisted by Kalevi
Karasti and Miss Edna Herranen Carl
Braga, chairman; Ernest Siro and Will
bert Hannula are in charge of publicity.
october is cooperative month.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-10-19
EhGLUND TO
SPEAK HERE
To Address 5Oth Anniversary
Banquet of Presbyterian
Church, Oct. %.

Walter Englund, Minneapolis, secre-
tary of the Minnesota Education associ-
alton and former superintendent OF
the Ely schools, will be the main speaker
at the fiftieth anniversary banquet OF
the Presbyterian church, Saturday even
ing, Oct. %, according to the Rev. H
Russell Brown, pastor of the congre-
CATION.
Mr.. Englund was head of the schools
here from 1923 until 1895 when he left
to become assistant secretary for the
education association. The following
year he became secretary.
DR. Harold R. Baldwin, Minneapolis,
superintendent of Christian education
for the district of Minnesota, which
also includes North and South Dakota,
will give the golden anniversary sermon,
Sunday morning.
Plans for the anniversary celebration
in charge of Bruce Strachan, general
chairman, are being completed They
will include the compilation Of his
tory of the church and the preparation
of an historical exhibit.
Persons who are willing to loan the
church pictures or antiques Of historical
significance are requested to contact
Miss Vida Thomas who is in charge of
the exhibit.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-10-19
4TH DISTRICT
cONTRAcTSLET
Duluth Concerns Will Supply
Gasoline; Dynamite, Coal
to Ely Firms.

Contracts for gasoline, coal, dynamite,
caps and fuses for the Fourth commits
sioner district have been let by the ST.
Louis county board, according to John
Smrekar, purchasing agent.
Bids on lubricating oil and diesel fuel
are still being compiled by the county
highway engineer and are expected to
be submitted to the board for consider
alton at its next meeting, scheduled to
start Monday, Smrekar says.
The Northwestern Oil company, Du-
luth, was awarded the gasoline contract
for the district. The fuel viii be de-
livered to Cook and Buyck from the
Virginia Office of the company and to
Ely and Tower from the Biwabik Office.
Delivered to Ely, gasoline viii cost
the district 1926 cents per gallon;
Tower, 1908 cents; Cook, 1904 cents:
Buyck, 1922 cents The contract went
into operation Oct. II and will expire
May 1 of next year. The amount in
volved for the entire district was about
$4,000 gallons.
In August the board let a short-term
contract which has now expired to the
Range Coop Oil company, Virginia,
for $3.50 gallons Of gasoline for the
Fourth district at 15.5 cents per gallon.
The new contract will net a saving of
IS of one cent per gallon.
Contracts were let at that time on all
materials totaling in cost more than
$500 in the aggregate during a years
time In compliance with a new state
law. Previous to the enactment of this
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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-10-19
Win for Coach Banks Club
Will Put Conference Baby
Back In Title Race.

After two-weeks layoff, the Junior
College football team will swing into
action against Duluth on Memorial
field, Saturday afternoon at o'clock.
Coach Barney Banks will have his club
at full strength, rested, and champing
at the bit for the game, crucial contest
for Ely if it is going to remain in the
running for the conference title
The Legion drum and bugle corps will
give an exhibition at the game.
Appearing to be the weakest team in
the circuit at the start Of the season,
Duluth has improved considerable hold
ing the powerful Virginia club to a
scoreless tie last weekend, to move
right up with any club in the con-
ference in defensive strength.
Duluth's success in bottling up Half
back Rukovina, potent Virginia ball
carrier, who succeeding in scoring twice
against Ely, spells plenty of trouble for
Coach Banks ground gamers. Their
action in twice holding the Queen City
gridders on the 2-yard line gives evil
dence of the formidableness of their
defense.
Virginia ran up II first downs to two
for Duluth, but couldn't crack the Blue
jays line for score.
Extensively Duluth confined itself to
straight football. Only one pass was
attempted, which was completed. Bill
Briggs, quarterback, continually out
punted the Virginia kickers, one of the
principal reasons why the Queen City
found it difficult to get into scoring
territory
In their game here the Greyhounds
and Ely were about even on punts, so
apparently Duluth will have a marked
advantage in this department against
Coach Banks boys.
Besides performing so well as kicker,
Briggs turned in some nice yardage
at Juggling the ball.
Two Bluejay fumbles. one on the
Virginia 24-yard line and another on
the &c, were recovered by Greyhound
players, breaks that may have kept
Duluth from upsetting Virginia.
Anyway you look at it, the Ely
Duluth tussle is going to be a mighty
tough encounter. From all appearances
it will be a battle of lines, Ely,s great
line against one equally as good from
Duluth. Scoring, if there is any at all,
may result from correct playing of any
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-10-19
CHOIR TO sing
AT QUEEN CITY
A Cappella Choir to Appear
at District Music Club
Meeting Saturday.

The cappella choir of the Ely school,
under the direction of Miss Elizabeth
Wilkin, will appear on the program at
the district conference of the Fedora
ted Music clubs to be held in Virginia
Saturday afternoon.
The organization is composed Of
both high school and Junior College
students. This will be its second per-
Torrance out Of the city IN little
over week. 1t appeared at the conven-
ton of the northwest division, Mime
sofa Educational association, held in
Duluth last week
The Thursday Musicale and the Mu-
sic and Drama club are expected to be
represented at the conference, although
they are sending no official delegates.
The conference will opn at II noon
in the Fay hotel with luncheon. Re
ports will be given at this time At 2
o'clock a musical program will be pre-
sented in the Memorial Recreational
building to which the public is invited.
The cappella choir will appear on
the program.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-10-19
Meeting Scheduled for
Catholic WOnaens Group.

An interesting program has been pre-
pared for the regular meeting of the
Ely chapter of the National Council of
Catholic Women next Tuesday, by the
program committee, headed by Mrs.
Charles Merhar, Jr., assisted by Mrs.
Joseph Veranth and Mrs Anton Sla-
bodnik
The membership outing held by the
organization last week at the M J..
Murphy cabin on White Iron, proved
to be a notable success The excellent
weather brought out members beyond
expectation and fine time was en-
joyed.
Mrs. Joseph Milkovich, membership
chairman, was in charge and the after
noon was spent in games after which
a baked bean supper was served.
In appreciation, Mrs. Murphy was
presented with a gift. Guests of the
afternoon were the Rev Father
Mihelcic, the Rev. Father Larkin and
prospective council members.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-10-19
Olaf Harri, Assistant
Chief of Ely Police,
Dies on Hunting Trip
Prominent Ex-service Man
Stricken at Birch River
with Heart Attack.
SENDS SON FOR HELP
Ten-year-old Boy Travels
by Canoe and Trail to
Summon Aid.

The news of the sudden death of Peter
Olaf Harri on Saturday afternoon,
while on a duck and partridge hunting
trip on Birch River, came as a shock
to his many friends and acquaintance
in the city.
Assistant Chief of Police Harri, &C
companied by his 10-year-old son,
Milton, had taken canoe at Melartin's
landing on Birch River, where they left
their car, and were in quest of ducks.
According to the boy, his father had
looked at his watch at u o'clock and
it was decided to go to an island where
they ate their lunch.
Shortly after lunch the elder Harri
complained of not feeling well and laid
down to rest before continuing the hunt.
The boy and father talked for a few
minutes and Mr.. Harri instructed the
boy to take the canoe and go for help.
Before leaving, Milton saw that his
father lay quietly and did not move.
He thought he had tainted.
Getting into the front end of the
canoe, according to instructions re-
ceived from his father, he padded the
distance back to the Melartin landing
and from there walked along the shore
to the Birch Lake dam and Highway
No. l, where he hailed a passing car and
came to the city for help. Before
leaving the island on which his father
lay IN faint, the intrepid young man
had tied his handkerchief to a tree to
mark the spot, wise move and one
that would have done credit to older.
experienced woodsmen.
DR.. o. w. Parker, John A. Harri and
the boy, with John Koshak driving the
car, went out to lend assistance to the
sick man. Upon their arrival, guided
to the spot by Milton and the hand
kerchief, the party found Mr.. Harri
cold in death, he evidently having sue
cumbed at the time the son thought he
had tainted. Heart failure was given
as the cause of death.
Later in the day a party composed
of George Carpenter, deputy coroner
for Lake county, John Klobuchar. Jack
Poshak and Victor Erickson brought in
the remains to the LANG Mortuary
where they were prepared for burial.
Peter Olaf Harri was born in this
city on March Is, 1890 He attended
school until he enlisted in the marine
corps Of the United States when Is
years of age. He saw service and was
mustered out September 10, 1919 at
Port Au Prince, Haiti.
He was married to Miss Lillian
Keranen of Winton in this city on
December "a, 1926 From this union.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-10-19
A. ". NELSON
HURT IN fall

Attorney A. W. Nelson IS at the Ship
man hospital with broken shoulder
and cracked vertebrae sustained Sat-
urday afternoon when he fell from a
tree at his home, 81 East James street.
Mr. Nelson had climbed the tree to
cut out some limbs which were inter-
fering with the radio aerial wires.
While engaged in this task, the limb
upon which he was standing broke and
precipitated him to the ground a dis
lance of about II feet.
He was taken to the hospital and the
x-ray revealed the injuries above noted
Physicians state he is doing as well as
can be expected and no permanent
complications are anticipated.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-10-19
MeIdUdsich Anniversary
Celebrated WedneSd1g.

A party of about go neighbors and
friends assembled at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Joseph Pluth, ST., on We'd
nesday evening, to celebrate the 18th
wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs
Frank Melavasich. Mrs. Melavasich is
the daughter of Mr. and Mrs Pluth.
Dinner was served after which dane
ing and games occupied the evening.
Mrs. Charles Merhar, Jr. provided must
for the dance and the songs.
Mr.. and Mrs. MelavaSich were pre-
sented with chair, vase and purse Of
money by the gathering marking the
event. Among out-of-town guests were
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Pluth of Cook.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-10-19
Range Luther League
Rally is Highlight in
Local Church History
Rev. A. Anderson, Former
Elyite, is Chief Speaker
at Sunday Rally.
DEVOTION IS THEME
Young People From Range
Churches Attend; Music
Program Given.

The Iron Range District Luther
League Rally, held in the Bethany
English Lutheran church on Sunday
afternoon and evening, can be looked
upon as one Of the highlightS in the
activities of the church." said Rev.
Ernest Olson, pastor Of the church.
The services, both in the afternoon
and evening, were well attended as a
large number of young people from all
parts Of the range were in attendance
A very much appreciated musical pro-
gram was given at both services Mrs.
Edith Johnson, organist of the Bethany
church, and George Matesha at the
piano, with the combined choirs of the
local church and the Tower mmanual
Lutheran church, rendered the music
Guest speaker for the occasion was
the Rev Arthur I. Anderson of Canton,
Illinois, a former Ely boy, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Leander Anderson.
The theme of the Rally was For
Their Sakes I Sanctify Myself" At the
afternoon session the Rev. Anderson
spoke on Gods viii: Our Sanctifi-
cation"
The speaker pointed out that there
are three sides to a Sanctified life.
Firstly, our inward sanctiication where
cur souls are sanctified through sal
walton in Jesus Christ. Secondly, our
outward sanctification where we in our
dealings with our fellow men lead such
lives that they see Christ in us. Thirdly,
our upward sanctifcation where we
come closer, day by day, to Him who
in His high priestly prayer uttered the
words of the theme Of the rally.
A very tasty supper was served for
all by the Ely Luther League at the
Community Center cafeteria. Eel
Iowship Hour" followed.
At the evening service, the Rev.
Anderson spoke on tSonship and
Sanctidcation," in which he stressed the
point that "Sonship'' means service and
that Jesus said Son go to work in the
vineyard" The speaker said "the
obedient son, the Sanctified son is will
ing and anxious to work in the vine
yard of God. He deems it a privilege
and realizes that the night is coming
when no man can work. Though we are
justified by grace alone and faith
alone, justification and sanctifcation
do not mean just a vacation from
work"
The Rev. Theodore B. Nordale Of
Eveleth pronounced the benediction,
ending the Rally. Those attending re-
turned to their homes and local
churches with a renewed interest in
the work to be done.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-10-19

The magazine Steel in its last
issue says the steel industry is
humming at boom time tempo
and is headed for a 90 per cent
production rate to meet urgent
demands. The industry's op-
erations climbed to S712 per
cent last week, representing an
upturn of 251a points over a
month ago. In only a few
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-10-19
Name Committee for
Junior College Assembly,.

Marjorie Berglund, chairman; Gloria
Hussey, Charles Laajala, Lois Childers
ana Robert Carlson compose the COM
mittee for the Junior College assembly
program scheduled for Friday morning
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Evening star., 1939-09-23
Rising Building Costs
Predicted by ReoItor

Soaring commodity prices occa-
stoned by recent events in war-torn
Europe will be quick to make them
selves felt in the ultimate cost of
home, in the opinion of Albert w.
Walker, realtor who developed West
moreland Hills, Westhaven and
Green Acres and shortly will begin a
new subdivision. Wood Acres
Pointing out that every family in
the United States has already begun
to feel the effect Of economic condi-
tions abroad. Mr.. Walker warned
that the steady rise in commodity
prices will quickly be reflected in
building costs.
Stated in simplest terms, the
powerful nations of Europe suddenly
have ceased to be our competitors.
We now can sell our goods to coun-
tries which formerely were served
largely by the present belligerent
nations. Soon our surpluses will dis
appear, production will be geared
to top speed, unemployment will
vanish.
In vastly increased volume we
shall be called upon for everything
we can produce, whether it be raw
materials or manufactured COM
modities. Outlets for our products
will not be confined to strife torn
Europe. but will extend throughout
the world. and notably to South
America. where huge market long
has belonged to Great Britain and
Germany"
Evening star., 1939-09-23
Few Simple Rules
Will Save Paint Waste

Observance of a few simple rules
by home owners planning to paint
their houses will go a long way in
the elimination Of waste Of time,
labor and materials.
Approximation of the surface to
be covered and the color desired Is
the first thing to determine. If the
woodwork is new and 1t is an in
terror job, the surface should be
cut smooth with sandpaper and
busted clean. Then the printing
coat should be applied. If it is
old woodwork and shows cracking,
checking, or scaling, the surface
should be stripped with a good paint
and varnish remover, and cleaned
with benzine or turpentine. II the
wood is greasy or coated with wax,
this should be scrubbed of with ben
zine or turpentine.
The next step is to putty all nail
holes, cracks and other defects. This
is done after the priming coat has
Evening star., 1939-09-23

be used, well nailed. preferably ap-
piled diagonally, or with 1-by-4
braces let into the studs.
One cause Of stresses set up by
structural movement is the drying
and attendant shrinkage Of joists.
Framing can be designed to equalize
shrinkage, but even equal shrinkage
can cause deflections sufficient to
produce plaster troubles.
The best remedy for cracks caused
by the shrinkage of framing mem
bers is the use Of thoroughly dry
material in the beginning. Concen-
trated loads will cause internal de-
Elections. These are the fault of de-
sign or failure to reinforce points
Of extreme loading. Another cause
comes from cutting joists for pipes,
conduits, and traps. Such faulty
construction Is far more likely to
cause plaster cracks than is shrink
age Of joists.
Structural Cracks.
A large, prominent crack extend
ing across the surface and through
the plaster is likely to be a "structur-
al" crack. Cracks which run along a
corner between two walls or a wall
and ceiling usually indicate that
some structural movement has TAX
en- place. Vertical cracks on a wall
panel may indicate failure to- break
joints of the lath. Horizontal cracks
indicate bucklinR of lath. due tn
insufficient mailing, abutting ends,
or expansion in length of badly
cross-grained stock.
Wood lath should be thoroughly
wet several hours before they are
applied and again dampened before
the first plaster coat is put on. This
wetting will disclose any lath which
have a tendency to warp or buckle
and these must be discarded. A sin
gle badly cross-grained lath may
ruin the appearance Of a room, by
Evening star., 1939-09-23
Various Stresses
On Bui|dingsC
OF Plaster Cracks
How Homeseekers
May Avoid Costly
Repairs to Structure

Plaster cracks in the home in gen.
eral are caused by various stresses
exerted on or within the walls or
ceilings. These stresses may be set
up by movement of the structural
members caused by settlement, wind
pressure, detection of joists in
adequately designed, swelling of
lath, or unequal shrinkage Of plas-
ter coats. Whatever the reason, it
Is more satisfactory to guard against
conditions which are likely to pro-
duce plaster cracks than to at
tempt to analyze the cause after
they actually appear.
Any stress, capable of producing
movement which is transmitted to
the frame of structural members
may cause cracks. Therefore, to re-
tard cracking, 1t is necessary to pro-
vide in the supports, bracing and
backing, a structure which will not
be subjected to any considerable
movement. Adequate footings down
to the solid ground, in soil of suf-
ficient bearing power to hold them,
must precede a good foundation, for
settlement In any portion of a foun-
dation is almost sure to cause cracks.
Bearing posts, columns and walls
normally carry about one-half the
weight Of the building so their foot
ings should have the same attention
as exterior foundation walls.
Cause Of Stresses.
Next come the walls, joists, grid
ers and other structural members.
Adequate sizes Of joists for span
lengths is highly important. Exte-
rior walls should be constructed to
impart the greatest amount of
strength and stiffness to the walls:
therefore, lumber sheathing should
Evening star., 1939-09-23
Period Shutters

Shutters often contribute much to
the appeal Of homes of Colonial OF
other period design II they are au-
thentfc in style. Manufacturers are
now making shutters that conform
to the architectural style of all
common period homes. They may be
installed with funds obtained from
qualified lending institutions under
the modernization credit plan of
the Federal Housing Administration.
Evening star., 1939-09-23

buckling through the plaster coat.
It is good practice in applying wood
lath to: % Space the lath \ inch
to y inch apart: 81 never butt lath
ends-leave 7s-inch space between
abutting ends; 90 break joints every
seventh or eighth lath; a. nail Sc
curely with two nails at each end
and one nail at each stud or sup
port.
Evening star., 1939-09-23
Old Curvinas Found

Soviet scientists have discovered a
prehistoric picture gallery" con-
tanning 100 carvings, on the Zalav-
ruga rock, near the White Sea in
Russia. Reports received in Moscow
say scenes Of reindeer hunting and
tribal gods are represented, while
one group depicts men on skis.