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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-11-23
New Syinn Coach, Team to
Make Initial Appearance
Meet With Virginia Here Will
be Conducted Wednesday;
Date is Changed.

Coach Edmund M Haapaniemi and
his high school swimming team will
make their debut Wednesday night at
7:30 o'clock in Memorial pool against
Virginia
The meet was originally scheduled for
Saturday, December 2, but has been
advanced three days.
The Queen City aggregation will also
be making its initial appearance for
the current season. Tied with Hibbing
for the state championship for 1889,
Virginia will give sports fans on the
range some indication as to its chances
for repeating the performance again
this year.
With but three lettermen on deck for
his club, Coach Haapaniemi can look
forward to pretty tough evening next
Wednesday. Upon the shoulders of
Captain Joe Atkins, Sheldon Brown and
Albin Markun, lettermen, will fall the
job of providing an example for their
less experienced teammates to follow.
A tentative lineup puts Markun and
Brown in the 40-yard free style, Wayne
Bolitho and Marvin Buskala in the
breast, and William Herranen and
Harold Koski in the 220-yard free.
Captain Atkins and Bruce Carlson
will compete in the back stroke event;
Brown, william LeBeau and Frank
Mavetz in the 1O0-yard free style, and
Markun, veteran of the spring board,
and Buskala in the dives.
Carlson, Bolitho and LeBeau will
swim the medley relay and Butorac,
Brown, Markun and Atkins, the free
style relay.
The Ely and Virginia second teams
will stage an exhibition.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-11-23
'PR0TAcTINUM'
What IS 1T?
Ripley's Mention of ST 900, 900
an Ounce Metal Starts the
Local Lads Guessing.

Gold has been reported discovered in
several places in the county. A dis
covery has been made near this city
and at Gheen. These discoveries have
created somewhat of a flutter in local
geologic circles and mineral values have
been computed and discussed with
values ranging into the thousands by
the ton for the tentative millionaireS
owning the properties.
The discussions did not confine them
selves to the values of the gold finds
but branched out into other precious
metals. This was occasioned by Robert
Ripley's Believe 1t or Not" oddities in
the Sunday paper wherein "Protactin-
ium" was quoted as being the most
valuable mineral in the world, worth
81, 100000 an ounce.
The name did not suggest or mean
anything to those entered in the dis
cusSion and frantic search was n
stituted in the books to find the de-
finition and the component parts OF
this valuable metal, without results
j. A. Cleveland, who has had almost
a life long experience with mineral
values in the United States and Alaska
was approached. Jud, who toys with
difficult geologetic terms that flow
from his lips in an amending stream
furnished O. solution to the veXing ano
agitating question.
In the Encyclopedia Americana, pub
liShed in 1888, Mr. Cleveland found the
following which set at rest the argu.
ments on Protactinium and its value
and origin. The book said:
''Protactinium, symbol Pa, is the
Element 81 of MendeIeeff's periodic
table. 1t is radioa ctive metal, rank
ing next in this respect to radium, but
with a "life" of $4,000 years, as COM
pared with the $500 years computed fol-
radium. Its origin was first thought tc
be tantalum, then uranium, but both
these suggestions have been diSproved
and experiments are continuing 1t is
obtained from the waste of the radiun
factories in the proportion of o.
gramme for each gramme of radiun
recovered. So far, it is the rarest Oh
all isolated elements. Physicians re-
gard it as possibly an important aio
in radium treatments. It's atomic
weight has not yet 193D been de.
termined"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-11-23
H. S. CLUBS
Continued from Page One)

treasurer; Miss Kraker, advisor. Thurs
day club, Rose Groom, president; May
rene Mayerla, vice president; Angela
Pucel, secretary; Anne Hutar, treasurer;
Miss Kraker, advisor.
Dramatic Art club-Paul Yadlosky,
president; Mildred Salmi, vice presi-
dent; Katherine Chimzar, secretary;
Miss Gwendolyn Freer, advisor.
Citizenship club-Philip King, presi-
dent; Wayne Bolitho, vice president;
Patricia West, secretary; Harold Cor
don, Beatrice Dowler, Richard Lind
holm, Ruth Erickson, council members
along with officers; Miss Gunhild Paul
son, advisor.
Chefs clubs-Monday club, Roy john
son, president; John Ivansich, vice
president; Robert Handberg, secretary;
Raphael Grahek, treasurer; Albin Roz-
man, mess sergeant; Miss Viena M
Somero, advisor Wednesday club, Ger
aid Johnson, president; Alfred Bunney,
vice president; Donald Myntti, secre-
tary; Holger Gilman, treasurer; Lloyd
Bird, mess sergeant; Miss Luella Erick-
son, advisor Thursday club, Herbert
Kermit, president; Frank Vertnik, vice
president; Frank Lobe, secretary; Will
liam Pucel, treasurer; Frank Baltich,
mess sergeant; Miss Somero, advisor.
Handicraft club-Frank Lobe, presi-
dent; Phyllis Mayerla, vice president;
Thomas j. Murn, advisor.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-11-23
$246,520
BOY SCOUTS
CONTINUED from Page One)

Peil, George Nemanich, Walter Jones,
Ray Reigel, B. O.. Strachan and Will
liam Jones'
Opening the program were tug-of-
war and other events between Tower,
Soudan and Ely Cubs. These were
non-decision events
The knot tying relay run by teams
of 8 Scouts was won by Ely Troop No.
I'll. The three other troops partici-
pating were disqualified by non-ob-
servance of the rules for tying knots
The dressing and undressing relay
proved most interesting contest for
the spectators TO witness. Some of
the boys were adept in getting in and
out of the clothes furnished. A trou-
sers, coat and hat were put on and
off with a provision of at least one
button on the coat fastened. The sew
eral teams participating furnished con-
|siderable amusement for the crowd.
Troop No. 174, Ely, was first; No. 166,
Soudan, second and No. I'll, Ely, third
The obstacle race for Cubs was won
by Ely with Tower a close second
In the tug-of-war between teams of
eight Scouts proved a hardfought
battle. Tower and Soudan won first
honors. In the pull-of, Ely defeated
Troop 165 and were declared the win
ners.
The first aid contest wherein teams
Of four men and patient took part
was won by Troop 165, Tower; Troop
I'll, Ely, won second and Troop 166,
Soudan, third.
Soudan won the attendance prize.
An impressive camp style closing
ceremony ended the roundup.
To the excellent work of Commits
Sioner Erickson and the Scouters and
Leaders assisting him, was the success
of the first roundup under Mr. Erick-
sons direction due. He was accom-
panied to Ely by Mrs. Erickson, who
was an interested spectator at the fes-
tivities.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-11-23
NOTICE FOR BIDS
BAND INSTRUMENTS"

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That
the Board of Education of Independent
School District No. IL will receive
sealed proposals up to seven-thirty
o'clock P. M, December II, 1899 for new
or reconditioned band instruments in
accordance with specifications on file
in the Office of the clerk.
The successful bidder will be required
to furnish instruments for examination
for period of ten days, and file an
acceptable bond or guarantee that all
instruments are in perfect mechanical
condition
Each bid must be accompanied by a
certified or cashiers check made pay
able to John Dragavon, Treasurer, or
an acceptable bidders bond equal to
ten per cent of the amount bid.
The Board of Education reserves the
right to reject any or all, or parts of
bids and to award the contract to
other than the lowest bidder.
All bids should be in sealed envelopes,
addressed to Anton F. Kotchevar, Clerk,
600 East Harvey Street, Ely, Minnesota,
and plainly marked IBID on Band
instruments.
ANTON F. KOTCHEvAR,
1923 11-30 Clerk.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-11-23
NOTICE FOR BIDS
"PIANOSn

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That
the Board of Education of Independent
School District No. IL, Ely, Minnesota
will receive sealed proposals up to
seven thirty o'clock P. M, December IL,
1889 for one grand and three standard
upright pianos delivered F. o. B. School
Buildings, Ely, Minnesota, and trade-in
allowance on four pianos in accordance
with specifications on file in the office
Of the clerk
Each bid must be accompanied by a
certified or cashiers check made pay
able to John Dragavon, Treasurer, or
an acceptable bidders bond equal to
ten per cent of the amount bid.
The Board of Education reserves the
right to reject any or all bids or parts
of bids and to award the contract to
other than the lowest bidder.
All bids should be in sealed envelopes
addressed to Anton F. Kotchevar, Clerk,
600 East Harvey Street, Ely, Minnesota,
and plainly marked bid on Pianos"
ANTON F. KOTCHEVAR,
l1-23 11-30 Clerk
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-11-23
LEGION AUxY
GO TO GILBERT
Meeting of 9th District Board
Saturday; State Officers to
Attend Conference.

Arrangements are being made by a
large number of American Legion and
Auxiliary members to attend the Eighth
District board meeting and turkey ban
quet at Gilbert, Saturday evening.
Guest speakers for the occasion will
be Department Adjutant C. A. Zweiner
of st. Paul, and Department Auxiliary
President, Mrs. Alvin C. Schaefer of
Duluth
Department Commander Briggs, who
is attending the meetings of the Ma
tional executive committee at Indian
apolis, will also be present if business
at that meeting does not detain him.
The banquet will be served by the
Auxiliary ladies of Gilbert. The public
is invited to participate in the banquet
along with all Legion and Auxiliary
members
In addition to the Legion board meet
ing, which will convene at 4 o'clock in
the clubrooms and will be presided over
by District Commander A. c. Schaefer
|of Duluth, service officers school will
convene at 3 o'clock in the main COM
Imittee room. All conferences and meet
ings will be held in the new Community
Building.
The Auxiliary meeting, presided over
by Mrs. B. M. Strombeck, district presi-
dent of Duluth, convenes at 2:3O in the
auditorium. The banquet will be served
OF $50 in the large dining room.
The Eighth District conforms to the
lines of the Eighth congressional dis
trict and comprises posts from Inter-
national Falls on the north, Moose
Lake on the south, Grand Marais ano
Ely on the east, and Deer River or
the west. 1t is expected that 200 dele
gates will be present.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-11-23
ELYITES Shine
AT CAMP 704
SO Ely Youths Enrolled in the
CCC Company; Nine Rated
Enrollees in Group.

M. v. McCurdy, camp educational
adviser of Company 704, CCC, informs
the Miner that a total of SO youths of
Ely and vicinity are enrolled in the
company.
Nine of the 26 rated men of the COM
pany are from this city and hold
positions as follows:
Walter Brown, Louis Deyak, Joe
Flake, Alex Maxi, Toivo Maxi, Raymond
Poljanec and Jack Skradski are assist
ant leaders, while Theodore Ojala and
Matt Skradski are rated as leaders
The company has an outstanding
educational program with all members
of the company participating in even
ing class instruction.
A total of 26 courses, mainly voca-
tional, are offered to the enrollees of
the company taught by personnel mem
bers of the army and forest service
Approximately rs per cent of the COM
pany are enrolled in two or more
courses while an average of 35 members
are enrolled n six or more classes per
week.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-11-23
One Out of Every Six in
County GiUen Aid in SO
Federal Government Pays Over
So Per cent of Total Cost
of $11,166,9S

One out of every six persons in st.
Louis county received aid in one form
or another from the various welfare
agencies during the year 1898, accord
ing to figures compiled by the Min
neSota Taxpayers association.
While the total cost of this relief
reached the staggering sum OF over
eleven million dollars, the county itself
was called upon to contribute but two
and one-half millions Of the total spent
The federal government made the
biggest ante, over 68 per cent OF the
total The county's portion was little
over % per cent, while the state kicked
in approximately 9 per cent.
OF the Is types of aid the state or
federal government takes care of seven,
while the county helps out on all or
part of eight.
The total expense for 1888 was
$11, 166 1886, the federal government pay
ing $7,567, 085.96; the county, $2,6O7,-
90l.31, and the state, 1891 ,999.
Following is the Tax associations
figures on each item of assistance:
Old age SOS individuals
receiving $1,256, 113.22; federal paying
$573,63s.97; state, 1882, 1864, and county
S3O0,O46.61.
Aid to dependent children-844 per-
sons receiving 1898 $3.50; federal paying
$97, 1896; state, $97, S33.05, and county
$97, 89269.
Direct relief-10,670 persons receiving
$1614 ,963.94; state paying $453 1924, and
county, $1,161 y039.94.
Medical and hospital aid-,50 per-
sons receiving SEAS, 459.75; state paying
S., 1921 SO, and county, $240,13782.
Institutional care-342 persons cost
ing $36O,OO9.37, all paid by the county
Burials-360 persons costing $31 1920;
state paying $4,000, and county, ST.
1920.
Blind aids persons receiving $24,-
946; federal paying $12,473; state, $12,-
473, and nothing by the county.
Child welfare-1,689 persons receiving
$10,1O0 all paid by the county.
WPA-9,150 persons costing S6,403,-
6S991, all paid by the federal govern
ment
Surplus commodities 900 receiving
goods and service costing $438, 872 %;
federal paying 1896, 44O.20 and county
$43, 432O3.
Soldier welfare-96 persons costing
$32 yO21, all paid by the state.
Farm security administration-14e
persons receiving $8,119, all paid by the
federal government.
Soil conservation-2,539 persons re-
ceiving $43,878.83, all paid by the federal
government.
Aid to youths-977 persons receiving
$32,015, all paid by the federal govern
ment.
Administration and finance-CoSting
1913, 92665, paid by the county.
Items such as WPA and aid to blinC
include administration costs. Old age
assistance is paid one-half by the fed.
eral, one-third by the state, and one
sixth by the county. Aid to dependent
children is paid one-third by the fed
eral, state and county. Aid to BLIND
persons is paid equally by the fedora.
and state governments.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-11-23
CITY COUNCIL
CONTINUED from Page One)

in the operation of the band, that they
had the right to organize without
coming to the council for permission,
providing majority of the members
favored it.
Authority over the band, however,
was officially handed over to the di-
rector. DiNino pointed out to the coun-
Gil that it should not lose sight of the
fact that nearly all members of the band
were either grade, high school or Junior
College students, and without them
there would be no band
1t was decided to push the collection
of certain delinquent light, water and
other bills owed the city, using legal
action if necessary"
The water tap question came up again
and it was voted to remove the one on
Thirteenth avenue east, as petitioned
by Walter Koski, and "all others not in
use"
The extension of a water line into
zaverls addition, as requested by JAG
OLSON & Larson in communication
signed by Andy Jacobson, was approved.
The type of line or when it would be
put in was not included in the motion,
which won on 4-3 vote after being
turned down once before. The line will
supply water for new tourist camp
being constructed on the East Sheridan
street extension.
1t was voted to give regular city
employees full amount of time during
November and December, and that no
more employment slips issued by coun-
cilmen will be allowed. The time will
be determined by the amount of money
available. There was considerable dis
cusSion over definite for we'll AXE
cussion over definition for regular"
employe, but none was arrived at. The
motion passed on So vote.
Final confirmation of the assessments
on property benefited by the WPA
sewer project in Whites second adj
dition to Ely and the sidewalk project
on James-Pattison streets will be made
at the next meeting of the council.
The levy as approved and submitted
to the county auditor follows:
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-11-23
College to Conduct
First Semester Tests

BY the time Thanksgiving day arrives
Junior College students may not have
much of an appetite for turkey, because
in the three days preceding the holiday
they will be wrestling with the first
quarter examinations.
The first quarter ends officially, We'd
nesday, and the second starts Monday
December 4.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-11-23
A Windy Abb.

Hibbing- There's one young chap who
has his own ideas about the quality
of the wind as she blows in Hibbing.
Recently, police received report that a
boy had shot out the street light on
the corner of Thirty-first street and
Fourth avenue west with % air rifle.
Juvenile officer Al Strelow interviewed
the most likely suspect who denied the
crime. He told Strelow, 81 shot at the
pole, but the wind blew the bullet up
toward the light and smashed it."
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-11-23
Richard Wallace, T. to
Head Ely Odd FeLLOUs.

At the meeting of Ely Lodge 200,
I. o. o. F., held Friday evening, new
officers were chosen for the ensuing
six months. The officers elect will be
installed to take office the first of
the year. Those elected were:
Noble Grand-Richard Wallace, Jr.
Vice Grand-Martin Handberg.
Secretary-LeSlie Nicholas.
TreaSurer-E. E. Strom
Trustee David Berglund
Nicholas, Strom and Berglund were
reelected
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-11-23
Where Allspice Comes From

The aromatic berries from which
a1lspice is made come from the
pimento tree, grown extensively on
the island of Jamaica. The export
figures reach a total of $500, 900
a year. The wood of the pimento
tree is used for fine walking sticks.
1t is of a hard, firm texture, and
takes an exceptionally high polish.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-11-23
"NOONANISMS"
(Fr0m the Baudette Regionj

Oft in the Silly night a lot of lads
just home from dances make a terrible
racket.
If meat goes much higher there will
be seven Fridays in each week for a lot
of folks.
In earlier Armistice Days some of the
ex-service lads used to drink all three
meals, but not these days. They are
becoming older, heavier and wiser.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-11-23

CINCE the Ford first of
~ fered Us performance
at low price 8 years ago, the
record shows that each new
Ford has meant still more
fine-car advantages at low
price.
But lou price has neuer
bought so many netU tfne-car
features in a single neiU car
as it buys notU in these 1910
Ford V-8 cars!
Drive theml Improve
ments in gear-shifting, clutch
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-11-23
First Division Monument

All exposed granite used in the
shaft of the First Division memorial
in Washington is pink Milford. The
late Cass Gilbert designed the shaft,
and the late Daniel Chester French
the figure which surmounts it. The
total height of the granite, includ-
ing the 35-foot monolithic shaft, is
60 feet.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-11-23
500 People Attend
Junior College Play.

More than 600 people attended the
Junior College play, Three Cornered
Moon" given last Thursday evening in
the Washington auditorium. The char
acters played their parts very well, and
the plot, fast-moving and at times hilar-
iously funny, kept the audience well
entertained.
Directed by Miss Gwendolyn Freer,
the characters were played by Wayne
Brownell, Nancy Eckert, Peggy Nc
Mahan, Lois Childers, Eleanor Gustaf-
son, Merlin Riikola, Joe Senta, Leslie
Ormandy and Alfred Ryan. The high
school orchestra provided music.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-11-23
General Sherman a Rider

Gen. William T. Sherman spent
his vacations travelling on horseback
over the mountains and deserts of
the west. He preferred this to any
sort of social event.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-11-23

paper, president of his class, secretary
and president of Kappa Gamma, as
siStant wrestling manager, editor of the
Senior Annual and athletic association
publicity manager. He has majored in
Journalism and will receive B. A. de-
gree in June.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-11-23

action, chassis, give you more
than ever a fne-car feel.
Ride in them! Improve
ments in roominess and quiet
lin cushions and springing
and overall luxury will give
you more than ever before
a fine-car ride, in luxurious
fne-car richness!
Whatever your plans for
1910. don't miss these great
new Ford cars. They're at
your dealers now. See and
drive them today!
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-11-23

No Help From Faultfinders
Faultfnders do not improve the
world; they only make it seem
worse than it really is.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-11-23

Material for Plowshares
Among the swords that ought to
be beaten into plowshares is the
human tongue.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-11-23

The Miner is the Only newspaper
Interested in Ely and Its People!
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-11-23
HAROLD D0MIcH

Continued From Page One.)
Evening star., 1939-10-09
Truck System Signs
Agreement Barring Strikes
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, Oct. o.
John Bridge, vice president and
general manager of the Interstate
Freight System, announced today the
signing of an agreement which pro-
hibits strikes, lockouts and tieups
until 80 days have elapsed among
more than 1000 motor carriers in
u States.
The agreement. he said, was
signed with the International
Brotherhood of Teamsters CA. F. of
L. and will run two years, starting
November /.
John Holmes. district manager of
the Interstate System, said that both
union employees and the employers
have agreed that there shall be no
strike or lockout or tieup except
upon the failure of the joint area
committees to agree upon adjust
ments OF any dispute during the 90
day arbitration period.
The agreement, which affects
$4,000 union workers, sets new
minimum rates of pay for various
classifications.
The States in which the agree
ment is effective are Michigan,
Missouri. Illinois. Ohio, Indiana,
Wisconsin, Iowa. Minnesota. North
and South Dakota, Nebraska and
Kansas.
Evening star., 1939-10-09

be playing football. We looked for
the concrete and steel, and there 1t
was, over at one corner of the field
a football field for soldiers.
Entrances Well Concealed.
We we're now on a pretty good
wide asphalt road but all alone on
1t. Not single car, other than
ours. I slowed down so as not to
miss anything but those turrets and
entrances were so we'll concealed
that I probably saw only half OF
those that I passed. Some of them
far back from the road, others so
close that I could have shot my
cigarette butt down into the en-
trance if the steel door had been
open.
1t was not until we had travelled
for nearly 20 minutes and reached
the outskirts of Kehl, opposite
Strasbourg, that I found out why
we hadn't passed any cars on the
road. The road was closed at that
end, with several soldiers standing
about. They did seem bit sur
prised to see us come up on them
from the rear, so to speak, but we
weren't questioned. An officer gave
an order, some planks were removed
to let us pass and we went through,
everybody smiling and pleasant.
At this point, the West Wall
seemed to veer away from this road,
Evening star., 1939-10-09
Isaac Cons to Speak
At Charter Banquet

Isaac Cans, member of the Alco-
holic Beverage Control Board, will
speak at the charter banquet of the
Hebrew Travellers Sheltering Society
on Sunday at the Beth Sholom Con-
gregation Auditorium, Eighth and
Shepherd streets NV.
The society provides necessities
for the stranded Jews in Washing
ton and transportation for the nom
resident unfortunates to their friends
and relatives.
Forty charter members will be
honored at the banquet. The con-
tributions of these members enabled
the society to buy their home two
years ago at 407 Massachusetts, ave-
nue. NV.