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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-05-04
When Is n Trout
Not n Trout? }?

There are fish stories and fish
stories but one fish story will re-
main the truth to Kerrick man
as long as he lives. Twas early
on the opening morning of the
trout season, just four days ago,
when Bob Hogan "hit the trail"
for his favorite fishing haunts.
The wee small hours would have
cooled the ardor of many less
ardent angling fans than Bob,
but not he; no sir, he went right
to work and with but moderate
success for about two hours.
But at last the fish for which he
had looked several years, struck.
And what a strike and what a
battle! At last, though, by scien-
tific maneuvering, Bob landed his
prize and it was a rainbow trout
which measured % inches in
length and weighed four and one
half pounds. Bob didn't say
whether he and his family are
still eating on the fish, whether
he had it mounted, or whether
it was barbecued and served as
the meat portion for a commun-
ity gathering, but anyway it was
a fish and that is what makes this
north country so enticing.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-05-04
Sandstone Golfers
All Ready To Play

Officers of the Sandstone Golf club
announce that their 9-hole course
is now officially open for the season,
and not only is it open but it is in
excellent condition. They state that
all the greens" have been rebuilt
and are much improved over last
year.
The club consists of about Is char
ter members who annually elected Of
ficers to manage the organization
The present officers will be pleased
to sell associate season memberships
at the following prices: Man only
$3.50; lady only SIS; man and lady $40.
Visitors to the course are welcome
at all times, but to help cover cur
rent expenses visitors will be re-
quired to pay green fees of Is cents
for the nine holes.
The officers further urge all the
regular players to get busy now and
enjoy the sport as well as get into
condition as it is anticipated to ar
range several tournament matches.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-05-04
International
News Review
BY GEORG sTRANDvOLD

Hitler's speech on April %, feared
beforehand as an oratorical eruption
which might presage political and
military earthquake, now is mat
ter of history. 1t wasn't quite as
upsetting as some had thought it
would be, but on the other hand, it
cannot be said that it was very re-
assuring, either. For the moment it
would be sufficient to sum up the
general impression of this effusion of
1877 minutes in the statement that it
has not altered the international stu
alton, which remains in state of
tension-just as it was before Hitler
made his widely-heralded appearance
before his socalled parliament in the
Knoll theater, Berlin. Of course,
there was danger spot in the speech,
but its potential importance has been
unduly stressed when one recalls that
Hitler repeatedly has insisted that
Danzig must become part of Ger
many once more, and that certain
German rights in the Polish Corridor
must be conceded. For somewhat
obscure reason these demands startled
the world now-although they have
been presented so many times before.
The fear engendered at this point
may have been an artificial result of
the desire to find at least something
that might be used to further sensa-
tionalist purposes, but, really, the
only thing actually newt it may
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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-05-04
Sudden Death OF
Woman Mourned
Mrs. Carl Fern of Birch
Creek Township, is Laid
to Rest Friday.

Friends were shocked to hear OF
the sudden death of Mrs. Carl Fern
of Birch Creek township at Ro-
chester hospital Saturday night
April %. She had had an operation
for cancer about two weeks before
and was improving, but she suddenly
became very sick and passed away
Is minutes later.
Anna Torvestad Fern was born in
Haugesund, Norway, April 9, 1882
She came to the United States in
1906 and lived in Iowa until 1918
when she moved to South Dakota
where she lived with her brother
on his farm until she was married
to Carl Fern March Is, 1923. In the
summer of 1923, she came with her
husband to Birch Creek township
where they have since lived.
She is survived by her husband
one daughter, Inez, one brother, Lars
Torvestad of Pierpont, S. D., and her
aged mother, three brothers and four
sisters who are in Norway. A little
son died when an infant.
Funeral services were held at the
home Wednesday afternoon, April e.
Mr. Alversen of the Watch Tower
Bible and Tract Society, Duluth, Of
ficiated. Burial was made in the Nor
wegian cemetery of Birch Creek
township.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-05-04
Local Czechs To
Offer Their Aid
To Native Land
Branches of Kind Pro-
posed Here are Being
Formed All Over World.

With view toward giving aid
to helping their country back to
its former freedom mass meeting
has been called for Sunday afternoon,
May 7, at l o'clock, to be held in the
Bohemian hall near Denham. Czecho-
slovaks living in the communities OF
Denham and Willow River are urged
to attend. An attempt will be made
to organize a branch of the Czech
American National Alliance and the
movement is under the leadership OF
DR.. Eduard Benes, who was second
president of Czechoslovakia and who
at the present time has his head
quarters in Chicago.
DR.. c. Proshek, Czechoslovakian
consul, of Minneapolis, and DR.. Otto
Radio who has just recently re-
turned from Czechoslovakia, will be
the speakers. Branches similar to
the one mentioned above are being
started all over the world. All those
who sympathize with the Czecho-
slovaks are welcome at the meeting
1t will be remembered that Hitler's
German forces brought the country
under German rule short time ago
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-05-04
All Club Leaders
Get Information

A total of % adult and junior All
leaders representing Is clubs, attended
the two leaders training meetings
held respectively at the Sandstone
high school on Saturday, April %,
and at the Pine City high school on
Saturday, April 20.
How to conduct good All meet
ing and projects were the main topics
of discussion led by Miss Mae Sontag,
state All leader from University
Farm.
The 1899 program was discussed
by Max McMillin, county agent. 9th
er topics discussed by the groups
were the one-act play contest and
meeting topics.
The groups voted to hold meetings
every six weeks on Saturday.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-05-04
New Law Will
Alter Wage Tax
Exemption of Employers
of Less Than Eight Starts
January /, 1910.

Effective date of two amendments
to the Minnesota Unemployment
Compensation Law vitality affecting
employers of less than eight workers
is January 1, 1910, officials of the
state unemployment compensation
division emphasized today.
Officials laid stress on this fact
because many employers have re-
ceived the impression that the amend
ments, affecting coverage and merit
rating, became effective Immediately
upon their adoption by the recent
legislature and signature of the Gov
ernor
The amendments provide that:
Effective January /, 1910, employ
ers of less than eight workers all OF
whose services are performed out
side cities of 10000 population and
over will not be liable under the
law. lin cities of 10000 population
and over the law will apply to all
employers of one or more workers.
while employers of eight or more
workers will be liable regardless OF
location).
Effective January /, 1910, and
throughout the year 1910, no contri-
buttons will be due from employers
of less than eight workers, regard
less of location of services, who were
subject to the law during 1888 and
1889 and whose employment record
was such that no benefits paid to
eligible unemployed workers during
1889 were charged against them.
Until January l, 1910, however
officials pointed out the law requires
all employers of one or more work
ers, regardless of location, to make
quarterly contributions and reports
on a payroll basis. First quarter 1895
contributions and reports are due or
or before April 80.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-05-04
Many Drivers
Under New Law
License Requirements are
S O m e w at Different
Than Previously.

RevisionS of the drivers license
laws have made invalid the driver.
licenses of many Minnesota motorists
the Safety division of the State High.
way department warned this week
AS amended by the recently adj
journed legislature, the law now pro-
vides that any person who changes
his or her name, by marriage o.
otherwise, or changes permanent adj
dress, must get new license within
Is days or be subject to fine which
might involve the maximum penalty
of 500 fine or 80 days in Jail. Any
person who now holds drivers Ii.
cense with an address different from
his present address must secure ;
duplicate license showing his correc
present address.
AS the law stands today, any per.
son who loses or destroys his driv.
ers license, or whose license has be.
come illegible, must obtain dupli.
cate Immediately.
Anyone Is years of age or over may
obtain a drivers permit, but those
between the ages of Is and ID mus
have the consent of their parent OF
guardian. Under the law, juvenile
drivers must carry licenses just a!
adults do. 1t is illegal for anyone
under Is to drive car.
AS before, the Commissioner o.
highways has the authority to revoke
or suspend licenses for either seriou.
or repeated minor attractions of the
Act. Anyone who has his or hel
license revoked, must wait at leas
one year from the date of conviction
before filing the mandatory proof O.
financial responsibility in order t.
have the license reinstated. The
Financial Responsibility clause ha:
not been changed, stating that a driv'
er must be responsible, financially, fol
personal injury up to $4,000 anc
property damage up to $1,000.
| Another clause in the law reads
"Any person whose drivers license
has been refused, revoked, suspended
or cancelled by the Commissioner
may file a petition for hearing il
the matter in the District Court il
the county in which such person shall
reside" This clause has been in
serted for the protection of the motor.
lists, as safeguard against any in
fringement or abuse of authority
| vested in any of the officials.
Application for drivers licenses
must be made on departmental blanks
that may be obtained from the High
way department at 1879 University
Ave., st. Paul, or from the Clerk O
Court in any county.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-05-04
Physical Ed Groups
Will Show Wares

The Askov high school physical
education and folk dancing groups
will give demonstration of the work
they have been doing, on Monday
evening, May 8, at o'clock. Miss
Solveig Utoft will present junior and
senior high school groups in an ex-
hibition of Agneta Bertram's exer-
cises for women, while two boys
classes under the direction of Harold
Jensen will go through typical
workout in Niels Bukh's fundamental
gymnastics.
The program will be concluded
with few folk dances by the senior
high school boys and girls. Admis-
sion is free and everyone is cordially
invited. The program will be in the
D. B. S. hall at Askov.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-05-04
AskOy Riflemen
Lose To Duluth

The Askov Rifle team, accompanied
by Edwin Larson and Phil Anderson
of Sturgeon Lake, motored to Duluth
Friday night and competed in four
position rifle match with the North
west Gun club of that city. The
local riflemen lost the set-to by a
score of 1880 to 1885.
The match was the second of its
kind for Askov and considering that
the boys feel that they made good
showing against bunch of shooters
who have been in competition for
more than three years.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-05-04
AskOv Shooter Wins
State Meet HOnOrs

Hans Nielsen, who has won
just about all of the shooting
laurels in this neck of the woods,
took in more territory recently
when he entered the statewide
tournament sponsored by the
Minnesota Rifle and Revolver
Association in st. Paul. He not
only took in the territory but he
took possession of it by winning
the state off-hand tyro (amateur
to you but not to Hans) cham
pionship with a score of 80 out
of possible 100.
Askov's popular gunner will get
a gold medal for his champion
ship and a bronze medal for WIN
ming third place in the all-sights
match.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-05-04
Luther Leagues To
Sponsor A Rally

The Duluth-Superior-C Carlton dis
trict of the Augustana Synod Luther
League will hold a Spring Rally May
ID, at Trinity Lutheran church in
Duluth. The theme of the rally is
Goods Springtime.
The afternoon session will begin at
$3.50 o'clock. There will be special
music by the Ashland Luther Leagues.
Two papers will be read. The first
t'The Seed: Devotional Use of the
Bible" by Richard Bailey of Trinity
Luther League, and second-"The
Sewer: Improving My Opportunities
for Spiritual Service" by Robert
Esbjornsen of Bethlehem Luther
League, Wright.
Supper will be served by the Trim
ity League between services. The
evening session will begin at o'clock.
From until 7:30 o'clock hymn sing
and prayer hour will be held under
the leadership of Rev. Reuben j.
Johnson, Carlton. In carrying out
the theme of the rally an address
entitled, Sowing the Seed Abroad -
will be delivered by Rev. c. Vernon
Swenson, pastor of Gustavus Adolf
phus Lutheran church, st. Paul.
Rev. Swenson was formerly mis-
sionary to Africa. The special mu-
steal numbers for the evening session
will be rendered by members of the
Trinity Luther League. This is the
last rally before Bible camp. Rev
Paul Noren, president of the district
has announced that Bible camp will
be held at Little Hanging Horn lake
near Barnum, the week of July 80
to August g.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-05-04
Sandstone Rifle
Team Victorious

Sandstone took a well earned vic
tory Tuesday night in Paul's Cafe
rifle range in that village in COM
petition with Askov, Finlayson and
Grindstone Lake teams. The Quar-
rymen's score was 668 as compared
to Askov's GLIB, Finlayson's 544 and
Grindstone's 473. The Sandstone
shooters, given good moral support
by DR.. H. D. Stokes and a goodly
number of other kibitzers, were at
their best and most of the nearly SO
fans and shooters enjoyed the affair
immensely.
The Sandstone team included Fed
eral Prison Warden G.. w. Humphrey
Guard Attendant Albert Martin and
Junior Officer Asa L. Argo and was
captained by Captain of the Guard
H. D. Baily.
Another match between the four
teams will be held at the same range
Tuesday night, May 16.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-05-04
Wiedner-Jensen
Vows Exchanged

A belated announcement comes that
Miss Evelyn Jensen, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. j. c. Jensen of the Askov
community, became the bride of Mr..
Winfred Wiedmer of Rosemount, on
April II, at Pine City. Witnesses
for the couple were Dennis Jensen,
brother of the bride, and Clara Elkjer.
While the groom is little acquainted
here, the bride is well known having
attended the local schools where she
graduated. The couple is staying
temporarily at the home of the brides
parents.
A bridal shower was sponsored by
Mrs. Bendt Jorgensen at her home
last Thursday.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-05-04
The Sturgeon School
Board Disappointed

Having been given to understand
that they would get new four-room
school building with heating equip
ment complete for their total appro-
priation of $4,000, the school board
of the Sturgeon Lake district and
the community naturally feel disap-
pointed that second bid opening
failed to justify their hopes. Mrs
Edna Cunningham, clerk of the dis
trict, states that the lowest bid tc
be received for construction of the
project with heating equipment was
about $4,000.
The board will meet again tonight
Thursday, and make final decision
in the case E. F. Broomhall of Du-
luth, is the architect.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-05-04

Mrs. Daniel Nelson celebrated her
Oath birthday anniversary Saturday,
April 20, at the home of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Otto Olson, near Bruno
Several friends and relatives from
Duluth, Sandstone, Askov and Bruno
were present to make the day happy
for her.
Mrs. Nelson, the oldest member of
the Bruno Lutheran church, was born
in Sweden and has played a respon-
sible part in building the Bruno COM
munity and Pine county.
She received flowers, gifts and
greetings from many states.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-05-04
PWA Transfers Its
Resident Engineer

John A. Hoppe, who has been resi-
dent engineer for the Public Works
Administration with headquarters at
Moose Lake for the past several
months, has been transferred to East
Grand Forks, and in his place is c.
w. Helm. The change is announced
by E. c. Dindorf, travelling engineer.
Mr.. Helm will have charge of the
projects at Askov, Sturgeon Lake,
Moose Lake and Barnum.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-05-04
Cat DisOwns Kittens
But Owns A Puppy

Mrs. Edward F. Olson of Askov
village, has what she believes COM
pares with many of the "believe il
or not" features heard about now-a-
days. Her house cat, which just &C
quired a bunch of kittens, promptly
disowned them in favor of little
spaniel puppy.
The two animals make queer
looking pair, but one wouldn't think
but that it is a happy arrangement
to watch the two closely.
Mrs. Olson hasn't formed an opinion
yet as to whether or not the new
1skitty" will be a good mouser.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-05-04
Finlayson High Play

The senior class play, "Huckle-
berry Finn" by Mark Twain, will be
held in the gymnasium auditorium
Friday evening of this week, May S
Members of the cast are Earl Esse
Lloyd Sears, Fred Johnson, Howard
Kuitunen, Marguerite Maupin, Ruth
Osladil, Sonia Korpi, Vivian Sheehan
Bonnie Danielson and Fannie Lind
holm. Miss Greenberg is coach.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-05-04
The Truly Great

There are hearts that never falter
In the battle for the right;
There are ranks that never alter
Watching through the darkest night.
And the agony of sharing
In the fercest of the strife
Only gives noble daring,
Only makes grander life.
There are those who beat down SANDER,
Envy, hatred, and all wrong,
Who would rather die than pander
To the passions of the strong;
And no earthly power can crush them,
They are conquerors of fate;
Neither fear nor favour hush them
These alone are truly great.
-(Beecher)
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-05-04

The Adams apple is said to be
the most sensitive spot on the human
body. Pressure with both thumbs at
this point is almost unbearable, while
a sharp blow there will paralyze the
power of speech and interfere with
breathing and swallowing to a de-
gree that is torture.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-06-08
Michael Hogan
Becomes A Priest
Continued from Page -

luth on Saturday morning, June 3, at
9 o'clock. Father Hogan is the first
priest to have been ordained from
ST. Michaers parish in Kerrick.
Impressive in its solemnity and
beauty, the Mass carried a deep feel
ing of peace to all who attended.
The simplicity of the ceremony and
the profound reverence with which
the celebrant and his assistants moved
about the altar touched the congrega-
ton with spirit of awe. The choir,
singing the Gregorian Chant, was
excellent in its unity and smoothness
of voice, and the sermon preached
by Father Sholar touched perfectly
the spirit of the solemn but happy
occasion.
Following the Mass approximately
80 invited guests and relatives were
served in the banquet hall by the
ladies of the parish.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-06-08
North Zone Season
Opens On June 81

p June 81 marks the opening of the
bass, crappie and sunfish season in
the northern zone, and with this date
all of the state fishing seasons are on
and fishermen need no longer study
the maps to see if they are in open or
closed territory for taking some fish.
The only restrictions are those in
existence as to limits of fish and
methods of taking them, and that no
fishing is permitted in posted areas
that have been set aside for spawn
ing. In many lakes, some bays and
other sections have been designated
as spawning areas for the nest build
ing fish to act as feeders for the bal
ance of the lake and connected water.
Protecting these areas is recognized
as one of the most valuable and eff
fective methods of propagating bass
and crappies particularly because the
male of these species lies over the
nest protecting it, while the eggs are
incubating. During this period the
male will attack anything including
lures. If he is taken, the entire nest
of eggs is wasted.
Meanwhile with lake levels better
than they have been in a number of
years, fishing in most Minnesota
waters is reported to be good.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-06-08
AskOv

Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Sorensen were
Twin City callers Tuesday.
Carl Madsen of New Brighton, Wis
tied friends in Askov Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm Fisher and three
children of Rolfe, Iowa, visited Mon
day at the Paul N. Froker home.
Miss Ingrid Hansen came from West
Denmark, Wis, Sunday evening for a
visit at the Christopher Nielsen home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy c. Christensen
left the first of the week for a visit
with relatives and friends in Mime
apolis.
Miss Erna Miller left Friday to be
Grand Rapids. Mrs. Carl c. Paulsen
and Miss Ruth Miller took her there.
Miss Ingrid Fenger returned to the
home of her mother, Mrs. P. N.
Fenger, Saturday after completing
her first year as Dean of Girls in the
Bemidji school system.
Mr.. and Mrs. Michael Madsen of
one mile west of town, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Chris Henriksen, east of town,
left last week for visit with rela-
tives and friends in Chicago.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. j. Fogt and family
visited at the Fred Engler home in
Pine City Sunday. Miss Alva Fogt
who has been teaching there, re-
turned home with her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chris Larsen were
in Albert Lea last week for a visit
with relatives and friends. Mr.. Lar.
sen states that the crop outlook there
is quite favorable this year, even
though it was little dry.
Officers of the Askov Garden club
announce that the club will sponsor
an early flower display again this
year. A committee has been ap-
pointed and is now making arrange
ments for the most suitable time to
display such early varieties as peo-
MES, roses, etc. Further announce
ments will appear in a later issue.
The local school closed officially
Friday forenoon and during the week.
end most of the faculty members
departed for their respective homes,
Miss Irene M. Olson to Minneapolis,
Miss Solveig Utoft to Luck, Wis, Miss
Berenice Anderson to Sandstone, Miss
Margaret Moriarity to Superior, Wis,
Miss Ingrid Waanenen to Virginia and
Miss Emily Cole to Howard Lake.
Harold Jensen, whose home is at
Dannebrog, Nebr., intends to take up
some studies at the university in Min
neapolis during the summer vacation
period.