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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1939-12-21

were visitors at the Otto Blank
home Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. M. Berry spent
a week ago Sunday at the w. H.
Bartle home in Little Falls.
Mrs. Al Bohn, Mrs. Albert Eek
berg and Mrs. Jonas Eckberg, of
Sank Centre, were luncheon guests
Of Mable Brecken Friday after
noon.
Harold Halverson was a caller
at the Christie home Monday af-
ternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs AL Westbrock Wis
tied at the Jesse Weir home Thurs
day evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Ecklund, ST.,
Mr.. and Mrs. Emil Baldwyck were
dinner guests at the Helmer Sever
in home last Sunday.
Thelma Lying, Of Osakis, spent
Sunday at the home Of her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jens Lying.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Kennedy and
Arthur Graham spent Sunday at
Kenneth Beck's.
Mike and Jonn Stadtherr were
callers at H. ]. Adrian's Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Helmer SEVERN and
children and Mr.. and Mrs. John
Ecklund and Dorothy Blank visit
ed at the Carl Ecklund, ST., home
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. M. Berry and
family called on Ed Becker and
family Friday evening.
VIM. Botz called at the Jesse
Weir home Monday afternoon.
Mrs. Alma Thornquist is spend
ing a few days with Mabel Breck-
en-.
Mr.. and Mrs. Simon Holms, OF
Birchdale, and Albert Peterson, OF
Brainerd, visited John Blair on
Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Weir visited
with Ira and Bertha Quistorff Sun
day evening.
c. M. Berry and son, Norman
left for the Twin Cities where they
will work.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. j. Adrian visited
at the home of Mrs. Anna Hiltner
in Melrose Sunday.
Mrs. Albert Eckberg, Mrs. Jonas
Eckberg and Mrs. AL Bohn called
at the Jens Lying home Friday at,
ternoon.
Mrs. Henry Volbert and Mrs
Ben Van Havermaet returned from
the University hospital Wednesday
Both ladies went there to check,
up and are taking treatments.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1939-12-21
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have their party at noon, then
drive over to Miss Lambs school
where the two schools will each
give a program.
+, The week calls for extra work in
all grades in spelling. Review Of
the past weeks words calls for a
long list to be written Friday. The
children are trying hard to get q
certificate which win be issued at
the end of the school year for a
specified number of stars received
on Fridays during the year.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1939-12-21
Pleasant Valley-Kandota

Oscar Johnson visited at the Sam
Rasmussen home Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Otte spent
Thursday evening at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Chris Lentz.
Mrs. Hazel Hackel and A. l..
Beacstead, of Osakis, visited and
were dinner guests of Mable
Brecken Thursday.
Willis and Lorna Matthieson
called at the Berry home Monday
evening.
Alvin and Arnold Blank, Clinton
Smith and Reubin Eckberg left for
Fort Ripley Sunday for training.
Mrs. Oscar Lying, Mrs. Jonas
Eckberg and Mrs. AL Bohn visited
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1939-12-21
Stiles

"A AOAAAhy ASuliolI was
held at the Math Michels home Sun
day. Those present were: Mr..
and Mrs. e. A. Koellen and daugh-
ter, Gloria, and sons, Roger and
Donald, of Minneapolis; Mrs. Carl
Keglovic, of Maidstone, Sask., Can
ada; Mr.. and Mrs. Henry l.. NAH
rer and Mrs. Anna Helten, of Far
man, N. d.; John Michels, Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Michels, Mr.. and Mrs.
Albert Michels, Mr.. and Mrs. Char
les Michels, MIR. and Mrs. Clarence
Scott and daughter, Arlene, and
Lois Scott. This is the first re-
unicn in thirty-five years Of the
Michels family. Math Michels,
Joseph Michels, John Michels. Mrs.
T.. A. Koellen, Mrs. Anna Helten,
Mrs. Carl Keglovic and Mrs. Henry
l.. Mahrer are all children of Mrs.
Margaret Michels Weber, of Sank
Centre, who passed away several
years ago.
The pupils Of District Is will
hold their Christmas program with
the pupils Of Miss Lambs school on
Friday afternoon of this week.
Mrs. Carl Keglowic, of Maid
stone, Sask., Canada, is spending
this week at the Math Michels
home. Mrs. Keglowic is a sister
of Mr.. Michels.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Mahrer, of
Forman, N. D., and Mrs. Anna
Helton, of Rietland, N. D., spent
from Saturday until Wednesday at
the Math Michels home. Mrs. NAH
rer and Mrs. Helten are sisters of
Mr.. Michels.
Mrs. d. w. Carpenter, Mrs. John
Reble and Daisy Robertson spent
Friday at St. Cloud shopping.
Walter and Leo Michels and
Donald Koellen called at Alvin
lambs Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Klemm and
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Klemm were
visitors at the D. w. Carpenter
home Sunday afternoon.
Wilson Swift called at D. w.
Carpenters Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. G. Swift and Mr..
and Mrs. Kenneth Swift and baby
were dinner guests at the Wilson
Swift home Sunday.
Mrs. Math Michels and Evelyn
spent Thursday at Wilson Swifts.
Clarence Swift spent last week
end at the home of his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Wilson Swift.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Parker were
Sunday afternoon visitors at Will
son Swift's.
Walter Michels spent last week
cutting wood at the Clarence
Scott home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Coons, of Sank
Centre, spent Sunday afternoon at
Alvin Lambs.
Louis Frisk home at Melrose Fri
day afternoon.
MIR. and Mrs. John Reble visited
with Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Sell Sun
day evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Mahrer were
overnight guests at the Albert
Michels home on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Jung and
family and Anton Jung spent Sun
day afternoon at the VIM. Beste
home.
Al Amman called at the Albert
Weiger home one day last week.
Leo Zehrer and son, Anthony,
helped Pete Jennisson at Willard
with work last Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Zehrer and
family were among those who at
tended the All club party at the
school basement Sunday after
neon.
The Stiles school pupils are pre-
pairing for their Christmas party
and program Friday. They will
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1939-12-21

and daughter, Shirley, called at the
Mike Ahrens home Sunday evening.
Lorna Matthiesen spent Thurs
day night as a guest of Shirley
Kortan.
Genevieve Ahrens is spending a
few days at the John Kortan, Jr.,
and John Kortan, ST., homes.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1939-12-21

Lodge membership promotes a
fraternal spirit, and often provides
a dandy alibi.
Evening star., 1939-04-21
New Bid to Join
Entente Is Reported

SOFIA, Bulgaria, April 81 (P.-
Members of the Bulgarian Parlia-
ment said last night the Balkan en-
tente had extended new invitation
to Bulgaria to join, this time with
strong hints that some Bulgarian
territorial aspirations would be sat-
isf1ed.
Informed quarters saw in this q
new phase of the diplomatic con-
test the British French and Ger
manhattan blocs are waging for
direction of policy in the Balkan
countries. Both groups are trying
to enlist Bulgaria's military and
political cooperation. Britain and
France have given pledges of pro-
lection to Rumania and Greece
The Balkan Entente invited Bull
garia to join some months ago and
lifted the military restrictions i'm
posed by the World War settlement,
but hitherto has rejected territorial
demands.
After a meeting of the Par
liamentary Foreign Affairs Commit
tee members indicated that informal
discussions with the entente were
proceeding in 'an entirely friendly
atmosphere"
Evening star., 1939-04-21
District Committee
Appointments DELAYED

The House Ways and Means Com
mittee expects to decide at its next
meeting upon five Democratic
members to fill vacancies on the
House District Committee. It was
expected that this meeting would
be held this afternoon, but other
business has made this improbable,
It was said.
Three of the five who are likely
to be selected as members of the
District Committee are virtually
agreed upon, having been recon-
mended by members of the House
District Committee, and all three
are said to be acceptable to Chair
man Jennings Randolph. All three
are now serving their second term
In the House. They are Repre-
sentatives Vincent F. Harrington of
Iowa. Herman A. Eberharter of
Pennsylvania and Frank w. Fries of
Illinois.
Two other Democrats are being
seriously considered-Representa-
tives John F. Hunter of Toledo,
Ohio, serving his second term and
Rudolph G. Penerowicz of Detroit,
who is serving his first term.
Evening star., 1939-04-21
United Jewish Appeal
Expresses Optimism

Optimism over the outlook for
Washington's share in the United
Jewish Appeal for overseas relief
was expressed today by Morris
Simon, co-chairman Of the cam
paign, following a dinner last night
at the Woodmont Country Club.
The dinner was attended by Lead
ers of Washington Jewry and plans
were made for the drive, which
opens Monday night.
The sponsors hope to obtain 1000
donations here. The guest speaker
at the dinner was Rabbi Solomon
Goldman, president Of the Zionist
Organization of America and a
leader in the United Jewish Appeal,
Brief talks were given by Isidore
Hershfield, honorary chairman:
Rabbi Norman Gerstenfeld; Rabbi
Solomon Metz and Rabbi 1sadore
Breslau. co-chairman Of the local
campaign, and others.
Evening star., 1939-04-21
Motorists 1icketed
With Pedestrians

Capt. Milton D. Smith of the
Trafic Division made 1t clear today
that pedestrians aren't the only ones
feeling the effects of the recent con-
certed drive to enforce pedestrian
control regulations.
For everx three pedestrians ar
rested for crossing against lights at
intersections one motorist has been
ticketed for failure to give right of
way to those on foot, Capt. Smith
revealed.
The totals for the two violations
since the breakdown" began last
week end are 81 pedestrians and 10
drivers. A number of other pedes-
trians have been given tickets for
crossing In the middle of the block
and otherwise violating the control
rules.
Evening star., 1939-04-21
Crews Of Three Tankers
Abandon Ships in Strike
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
BATON ROUGE, La, April 21.-
Three tankers, abandoned by their
National Maritime Union crews
striking against four major COM
panies for closed-shop agreement.
were tied up in the Mississippi River
today.
Meanwhile, two other vessels from
which the crews walked out had
cleared two Louisiana ports.
The strike is against the Standard
Oil of New Jersey, Socony-Vacuum,
Tidewater Associated Oil and c. d.
Mallory & Co.
The crew Of the tanker Halsey, A.
c. D. Mallory ship under lease to
the Standard, walked of when it
docked here yesterday. They joined
the picketing crewmen of the Stand
ards I. c. White at the refinery
gates. The crew of the Tidewater's
Benson left the ship when it docked
at Westwego, La, Wednesday night.
Evening star., 1939-04-21
Soup Box Derby Rules

(Note to boys: The Star and
the American Legion again are
sponsoring a Soap Box Derby
this summer for boys of the
Washington metropolitan area.
The Derby is a race of motorless
gravity-powered, miniature au-
tomobiles or coaster racers, built
and driven by boys. The winner
will represent Washington in
national and international finals
at Akron, Ohio, in August0
These rules are your guide
for the second WASHINGTON
SOAP BOX DERBY:
/. Eligibility: Boys of WASH
ington and vicinity not younger
than 10 nor older than Is may
enter. A boy who has passed
his 18th birthday on the day Of
the local race is ineligible.
Members of the immediate
family of employees of The Star,
the Chevrolet Motor Co., Chew
rolet dealers or employees of
Chevrolet dealers will not be
allowed to compete.
2. Rule books and entry
blanks: Secure these and sign
your safety pledge at the sales
rooms Of your nearest Chevrolet
dealer In Washington, Alexan-
dria or Clarendon, Va; Silver
Spring or Hyattsville, Md. You
must be accompanied by your
parent or guardian, who must
also sign.
Read Ths Star Regularly for
Derby Netps.
Evening star., 1939-04-21
"a Called for Sentence
In Huge Bootleg Ring
By the Associated Press,

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, April 21.-Eighty-
four members of an alleged boot
Logging syndicate accused of de-
frauding the Government of So
100000 in liquor taxes were called
for sentence today by Federal Judge
John C. Knox.
Fifty of LOG persons originally in
dicted pleaded guilty before and
during the trial and "a were con-
victed by a Federal jury April /.
Assistant United States Attorney
w. Mahlon Dickerson, who said
after the jury verdict that his life
had been threatened during the
trial, described Harry Polotnick and
Charles Pellegrino, both of whom
pleaded guilty, as leaders of the ring.
Polotnick already was under a
two-year sentence for obstructinp
justice. He was convicted last fall
on charge of assaulting prospective
Government witnesses.
Evening star., 1939-04-21
Roosevelt Is Urged
To Give Vote 10 D. T..

The National Democratic League
in letter made public today. asked
President Roosevelt to enfranchise
District residents in order ito prove
again that you are a real advocate
Of justice to the underprivileged, not
merely to the people Of the world in
general but especially to those at
your own doorstep"
The letter, signed by DR.. F. Thomas
Evans, president of the league. said I:
AN estimated 100000 persons in
the District, who live here, work
here, and pay taxes here-thus
carrying their share of the burdens
of war and peace-are without the
privilege of any voice in the DISPOSE
ton OF a single dollar OF the taxes
they pay"
The President was urged to sup
port one Of the bills now pending in
Congress which would grant the Dis
trict the right to vote.
Evening star., 1939-04-21
Two Anti-Catho|ics
Disturbing Kennedy
Ceremony 0usted
Exercises in Edinburah
Interrupted; Envoy
Thankful for Peuce
By the Associated Press.


EDINBURGH, Scotland, April
2l.-Two anti-Catholic demonstra-
tors were elected from Usher Hall
today as they interrupted the cere-
mony in which United States AM
bassador Joseph P. Kennedy re-
ceived the freedom Of the city of
Edinburgh.
John Cormack, leader of the
Protestant Action party in the Edin-
burgh Council, was removed for
shouting, MY lord provost, I pro-
test! as Mr.. Kennedy was signing
the burgess roll.
The other, q woman member of
the party, later was elected for
shouting mo popery" from the gal
lery as Mr.. Kennedy, Catholic, was
speaking.
The Protestant Action party holds
five seats in the Edinburgh City
Council, which has a membership
OF more than 70.
Mr.. Kennedy travelled overnight
from London and received the free
dom of the city after Edinburgh
University conferred on him an
honorary degree of doctor of laws.
Speaking at the Usher Hall cere-
mony. the Ambassador said that
though covert warfare burns flt-
fully beneath the surface of inter-
national relationships throughout the
world" there was consolation in
that general war thus far had been
avoided.
Mr.. Kennedy found as "the most
hopeful aspect of the whole stu
alton" that never in history have
nations been so bitter for so long a
time without coming to open con-
f1ict."
Mr.. Kennedy cited Europe's busy
week ends as the reason for a quick
return to London despite his desire
to stay here longer.
This being Friday" he said, II
think 1t better to 60 back this aft
ernoon. 1t seems that If any action
takes place in Europe they pick Fri
day afternoon"
Evening star., 1939-04-21
Puzzles, Tricks, Magic
= For the Whole FomiIv

Do you ever rack your
brain for the things the chill
dren can do on a rainy day?
Puzzles, Tricks and Magic will
solve your problem. In this
32-page booklet, Just of the
press, is a variety of material
which appeals as much to the
youngsters as to the grown
ups. Tangrams, match tricks,
domino problems and a maze
will keep them busy and inter-
ested for hours. For the adults
there are catchy mathema-
tical problems, word puzzles,
enigmas, as well as simple
magic that is easy to do. Here
then, is q veritable treasure
chest Of entertainment for
the whole family, available for
only 10 cents, postage prepaid.
Evening star., 1939-04-21
Farm Bloc Seeks
White House ParIey
Before Benefits Vote
Group, Wary Of Veto,
Intends to Leurn
Presidential Views
BY the Associated Press,

BY the Associated Press.
Wary of veto by President Roose-
velt. Senators seeking a boost In
farm benefits decided today to con-
suit the White House before voting
on the additional funds.
One of the group said Senator
Russell, Democrat, of Georgia would
seek presidential views on the pro-
posed increases.
Senator RusSell~is chairman of the
Senate subcommittee considering
the $685., ,000, 900 Agriculture Depart
ment appropriation bill, which the
House approved after refusing to
add $3.50, ,000, 900 for parity payments
designed to raise farmers purchas-
ing power.
Mr.. Roosevelt previously had told
Congress any increases in farm out
lays should be matched by additional
new revenue, but some Senators con-
tend the international situation and
current low farm prices have altered
conditions.
Lower Incomes Seen.
1T would be criminal" Senator
Russell said, ito cut farm appropria-
tions 80 per cent this year when
farm prices and income are below
last years levels"
Senator Russell is co-author of a
proposal to reinstate the $3.50, 900 900
parity fund which would be in addi-
ton to $500, 900. 900 for regular soil
conservation benefits.
Southern Senators have backed
this extra payment, which chiefly
would benefit producers of cotton,
corn, wheat, tobacco and rice.
An equally powerful bloc of Middle
Western Senators is seeking a
$3.50 900 900 increase to expand the
Government purchase of crop sur
pluses. This would aid dairy, live
stock, fruit and vegetable producers.
80 Changes Scrutinized.
Senator Russell's subcommittee is
giving attention to more than 90
changes made by the House in the
Presidents budget estimates for
wide-f flung activities of the Agricul-
ture Department. Most OF these
were reductions that would curtail
certain activities.
Among the items which the Senate
Committee has been urged to
reinstate are the following:
$327,93 for the Weather Bureau
to provide preliminary forecast
service for transatlantic airlines.
$250,000 to increase agricultural
foreign service in South and Central
America. Secretary Wallace sought
this fund to aid Pan-American
trade
$4,000 to continue the Tea Stand
ards Act. Proponents assert this
Government service prevents dump
ing OF poor grade teas in this
country.
More than $500 900 to continue
Government programs for control or
eradication Of the Dutch elm disease
and various crop pests.
Evening star., 1939-04-21
BergdoI| Plea Held
Tribute to America
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
LOUISVILLE. KY, April 21.-Rep-
resentative A. j. May, chairman OF
the House Military Affairs Commit
tee, believes Grover Cleveland Berg
dolls request to be permitted to
return to the United States is 9
tribute to America"
Speaking at a dinner last night
Mr.. May said of Bergdoll, convicted
World War draft-dodger, now q
fugitive in Germany:
Its a tribute to America that q
person wants to serve q prison term
here rather than live free In Ger
many-but intend to see he
doesn't come back"
Evening star., 1939-04-21

economic sanctions against Japan
would be worthless unless this coun-
try chose to back them up by going
to war.
Advocating repeal Of the Neu-
trality Act. Mr.. Matthews opposed
= plea by DR.. Walter Judd, former
medical missionary to China, that
economic sanctions be levied against
Japan. DR.. Judd had urged the
committee previously to approve leg
islation which would cut of Japan
from all American-made war ma
terials.
Republican members of the Sen
ate committee were reported to have
taken the lead in suggesting that
the controversy over neutrality legis-
lation be compromised by re-enact-
ment Of the expiring "cash-and-
carry" clause.
The Republican overture was re-
ported to have been made because
OF the growing belief that sharply
divided opinion on the committee
will prevent any material changes
IN the law at this session.
Evening star., 1939-04-21
Congress in Brief
TODAY.

Senate:
In recess until Monday.
Mrs. Helen Taft Manning. sister { E
Senator Taft of Ohio, testifies st
neutrality hearing. 1890 am.
House:
Votes on extending administration
monetary powers. IL am.
TOMORROW.
Senate:
Will not be in session.
Special Civil Service Committee
meets at Gas am.
House:
Not expected to be in session.
No committee meetings.
Evening star., 1939-04-21
j. ). Threats Peril
Peace Of World,
1aft's Sister Says
Boruh and Others See
Nation Already Toking
Sides in War
BY the Associated Press.

.
Mrs. Helen Taft Manning, sister
OF Senator Taft, Republican, OF
Ohio, today accused the administra-
ton Of making bullying threats
which imperiled world peace.
Our present unneutral national
policy" she testified before the Sen
ate Foreign Relations Committee
may bring things to a head far
more rapidly on the continent OF
Europe than any other course I'VE
could pursue. y
Mrs. Manning, daughter Of $he
late President Taft, is dean of Bryn
Mawr College. (
She urged Strengthening of he
present Neutrality Act and its sp-
plication to the undeclared war in
China.
World Now at War, Says Borah.
Senator Borah, Republican. of
Idaho, during committee question
ing of Mrs. Manning, declared that
in the state Of mind now prevailing
In this country" it was well-nigh
impossible ito come to any decision
that might be regarded at all from
a neutral standpoint"
The world already is at war;"
he said. ALREADY things have taken
place which make other nations look
on us as unneutral. Do you think
that we can write permanent legis-
lation at this time?"
Mrs. Manning replied that she be-
lieved some revision of the law
would be wise.
There is no neutrality at this
time. owing to conditions through
out the world" Senator Borah per-
sisted. I'VE have practically made
up our minds whose side We are on.
We have practically named the ag-
gressor nations"
Equal Treatment Urged.
Mrs. Manning urged that all ma
tions be treated alike in neutrality
legislation, regardless where the
sympathies of the American people
rested.
Nodding acquiescence, Senator
Borah added:
7 But 1t Is a most dimcult thing to
do, to get ourselves in 8 state of
mind where we are anything like q
judge-it seems to me that we have
already made up our minds"
Appearing beofre the House For
eign Affairs Committee, Laurence
Dennis, New York economist and
former member of the diplomatic
service, asserted that utterances of
President Roosevelt and others in
the administration indicated I'VE
are already signed up for war"
Testifying at that committees
hearings on neutrality legislation, he
said this country was being pro-
PEELED toward war, both by interests
demanding maintenance of an in
ternational status quo and by those
favoring spread of world commu-
niSm.
Hands-On Policy Favored.
1--WE have got to make it a basis
of declared American policy" Mr..
Dennis asserted, that it is none of
our business what takes place In
Europe and China"
While Mr.. Dennis advocated re-
tention of the present neutrality law,
DR.. Esther Caukin Brunauer Of the
American Association Of University
Women backed the Thomas-Geyer
bill to embargo trade with nations
which violate treaties with. the
United States.
There is a chance" she said.
"that the adoption of this principle
would shorten the present conflict
in the Far East and 1t might pre-
vent the outbreak of war in Europe" ?"
At yesterdays hearing before the
House Committee William r. Mat
thews, editor and publisher Of the
Arizona Daily Star, Tucson, declared
Evening star., 1939-04-21
Wreck Yields Evidence

RURAL HALL, N. c. R.-It wasn't
that he scared the dickens out of
Constable ]. T. Spainhour SO much
as the company he kept that got
this driver into trouble.
Officer Spainhour was gazing
speculatively at freshly-dug ditch,
when a car sped past him into the
ditch.
The constable climbed down, help
ed the uninjured driver out, then
looked into the wreck and discovered
go gallons of liquor. He charged
the driver with violation of the pro-
hibition laws.