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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-05-02

Mrs. Margaret Lambert returned Sun
day from Minneapolis where she at
tended the funeral Of her sister, Mrs
Gertrude Vail, who died at a Mime
apolis hospital on Thursday. The
funeral took place at the BasiIca with
Father Joseph Quinlan officiating. She
was buried in the family lot at ST.
Paul. Surviving are a daughter, Bar
bara, and her father, D. j. Hayes of
Duluth, and four sisters, Mrs. Lambert
Mrs. Bernadette Freeman of Two Har-
bors; Mrs. Lucille Matinson Of Min
neapolis, and Mrs. Virginia Dunleavy
of Duluth, and one brother, John Hayes
Of Milwaukee. The deceased was well
known in Ely having visited her sister
here on many occasions.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-05-02

Crusaders romantic castles lost to
Christendom. Gigantic fortresses which
the defenders of the Cross built in their
wars to wrest from the Moslenls spots
made sacred by the Saviour, become
pawns in the game of world politics
and are handed back to the Turks with
all their historic memories. Don't miss
this interesting feature in The Ameri-
can Weekly, the magazine distributed
with next Sundays Chicago Herald
American.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-05-02
The Suomi Synod Lutheran
Church
REV. DOUGLAS OLLuA. Pastor.

Divine Services, tonight, Ascension
Day, at 7:30 D. m. in the Finnish.
Ladies Aid tomorrow, Friday, at 8
D. m Mrs. E. Leino, Mrs. o. Sarkipato,
Mrs. j. Miettunen and Mrs. Remes are
hoSteSseS.
Parish meeting in Tower, Sunday at
2 p. m.
The Luther League meets Monday,
the 9Th, at 7:30 p. N.
Special business meeting of the con-
gregation, Wednesday the 9th, at 7:3O
p. m.
Dedication services, May 31st, June
| 1st and End.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-05-02
But Did He Fly?

After all, there's nothing new under
the sun. A Minnesota man invented
flying machine as long as 1876 A
Minnesota wPA Writer'S Project work
er in research has unearthed the fol-
lowing from a Minneapolis newspaper
of that year: @Mr. Lancy of this city
has invented flying machine, a work.
ing model which has been completed"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-05-02
First Methodist Church
REV. JAMES E. BOWLER, Minister.
Bethany Lutheran Church
OLIVER WILSON, Student Pastor

May 2-Ladies Aid at Community
Center. Junior Mission Band at Ais
p. m
May 3-Choir rehearsal at 7:45 p. N.
at church.
May Sunday School at $50 a. N.
Worship at 10:45 a. N.
Luther League rally at Bovey.
May Board of Administration at
7:30 p. m.
Mays Md-week Service at 800 p.
m
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-05-02

counterfeiter. Who
knows? He might
have some trick up
his sleeve. Who
knows? Better have
nothing at all to do
with him.
Confidence is the
handspring of bust
ness. Without it no
business can succeed
and no product can
be sold, because be-
fore any one of us is
xrriI1inn RI mart with
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-05-02

WANTED-Woman executive to man.
age Montgomery Ward Order Office
Must have mature judgement, good
intelligence and retail selling eX-
perience. Age 25 to 35. High school
minimum, college preferred. After
six months training in local Office
must be willing to transfer to another
location. Guaranteed salary and COM
mission for qualified managers. Ex-
cellent opportunity for advancement.
Apply Montgomery Ward Order
Office, Monday and Tuesday evenings,
May and z, between and o'clock
So
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-05-02

"A ANY times, on a wager, men
M have tried to sell SIS bills to
strangers for as little as S1.98-legit-
innate SIS bills worth SIS anywhere.
They have usually failed.
The reason is simple to see: Lack
of confidence.
Their proposition sounded too
good to be true, failed to arouse the
confidence of the prospects, who
were afraid to buy.
No one trusted the seller because
no one knew him. He might be a
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-05-02

The Charm club of Memorial high
school entertained the Chefs club one
afternoon last week. Bunco prizes
went to Emerald Tast, John Ivansich
and Shirley Trembath. Patricia Nc
Mahan was chairman of the entertain
ment committee and Amy Rautio of the
lunch committee
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-05-02

Seven students in Memorial high
school tipping class II have been
awarded competent tipping pins. They
include Bernice Korpi, Mary Tome
Katherine Chimzar, and John Fink
50-word pins, and Christine KOprivnik
Julia Indihar and Roy Johnson, 40
word pins.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-05-02

a penny, we must have confidence
that that which we are going to buy
will give us value received
Confidence is not a matter which
can be bought. It must be earned.
It is a process of growth The idea
of confidence grows from one Gus
toner to the next one. It gives vi
tally to everything about a bust
ness.
When confidence enters into a
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-05-02
NOTES

Brownie Pack No. IL at its meeting
on Monday afternoon made May bas-
kets. Following the business meeting
Of the Courtesy club, the birthday Of
Clarice Zimmerman was celebrated.
Scouts Of Troop 2 hiked to Sandy
Point last Thursday afternoon where
they held their meeting and enjoyed
an outdoor supper. Leaders Mrs.
Mantel and Miss Kivipelto accompanied
them
The Girl Scout Council will hold its
regular May meeting on Monday
evening, May 9Th, at the Scout Office.
Reports of the regional conference at
st. Paul will be given by Mrs. P. D.
McCarty, Mrs. G. T. Ayres and Miss
Weber Hostesses will be Mrs. A. j.
McMahan and Mrs. E. Kosk.
On Tuesday evening, Mrs. G.. T.
Ayres spoke to the Tower Scout or
ganization using as her subject Girl
Scouting as a Way of Living"
The delivery OF Girl Scout cookies
will take place on Saturday, May 4th.
Scouts should be at the Scout Office
promptly at 1000 a. m Transporta-
ton viii be furnished by Council
members.
The Courtesy Club of Brownie Pack
Y appointed Nancy Joan Cruise as
Juliette Low member. A Juliette Low
bank was designed and made during
the meeting. Brownies don't forget to
bring your pennies to next meeting
for the Fund.-
Jacqueline Ellis was welcomed back
after several weeks absence due to
illness.
The Brownies had a very jolly time
reading and coloring dental puppet-
show booklets donated by DR.. j. ].
Call
The MINER SELLS Every Thursday
AZ fba CTv NEUC CT0REt
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-05-02

Lemuel Anderson. son of Mr. and
Mrs. Frank Anderson Of this city, is
a member Of the Gustavus Adolphus
college symphonic band Of st. Peter
The band began an annual spring tour
last Sunday and will present y con-
certs in leading cities throughout Min
nesota.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-05-02
AID TO MEET.

The NJ. E. Ladies Aid viii meet at the
Community Center on Thursday, May
9, at 2:30 o'clock. Hostesses for the
day viii be Mrs VIM Richards, Mrs.
Herbert Richards and Mrs. Michael
PriSk
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-05-02

The meeting of the sixth grade
Audubon Bird club was held on April
20 in the Washington auditorium. A
very interesting program was presented
and the "Woodpecker Song" was sung
and adopted as the theme song of the
club.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-05-02
WHY PAY $40 MORE?

That's what you would pay elsewhere
for a refrigerator of the same quality
-. yet at Wards you pay only S157.
It's made by reputable company
backed by a FiYe-Year Warranty and
full featured See one on display at
Wards Catalog Order Office, 40 East
Sheridan Street.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-05-02

Mrs. nellie Friedman and Mrs Robert
Pearsan of Virginia were in Ely Mon
day to confer with Mrs Rose Svetich
and Ray Hoefler on political matters
as related to the Republican party.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-05-02

Miss Mildred RoJhman of Chisholm
and George Fletcher of Minneapolis
spent the weekend at the home OF
Miss Rothman's parents. Mr.. and Mrs
Joseph Rothman.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-05-02

Work in senior Red Cross lifesaving
for boys was started in Memorial pool,
Friday afternoon by Edmund NJ. Haapa-
nieml, swimming instructor. Those
successfully completing the course viii
be awarded senior badges.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-05-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Spreitzer and
son of Duluth and Mr.. and Mrs. Peter
YapeI and son Of Soudan, we're guests
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Spreitzer, ST.,
on Sunday.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-05-02

Postal cards received by friends dated
April "a, show that DR.. and Mrs. O. w
Parker were in Monterey, Mexico, at
that time. Dr. and Mrs. Parker are
making an auto trip in southern states
and Mexico.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-05-02

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Jerich and family
and Valentine Roman attended the
wedding anniversary Of Mr.. and Mrs
Jerry Marsich at Chisholm on Saturday
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-05-02

FOR Is CENTS or exposure Kodak
roll film developed and 16 prints, two
of each negative, Velox Gloss finish,
mail films to Erickson Photo Shop,
Rice Lake, Wisconsin. Alb 5-9p
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-05-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Glinsek, Jr., and
Stanley Glnsek spent the weekend
visiting in Superior.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-05-02

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Krall. Jr., are
parents Of a six pound-six ounce son
born at the Virginia hospital, Saturday
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-05-02

Memorial high school freshmen held
a dance Friday night in the Washing
ton auditorium, Dutch theme being
employed IN the decorations.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-05-02

For SSH per month your home can
be shingled. No down payment. No
security. See McMahan Lumber Com
pany.-adv.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-05-02

Reuben Peterson of Orr was a visitor
at the Clarence Chinn home on Mon
day.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-05-02

Ray KreiS and Oscar Bodin of Hib-
bing were visitors in Ely, Thursday.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-05-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Legat spent
Sunday in Grand Marais where they
visited with their daughter, Mrs Loren
Leng and Mr.. Leng.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-05-02
| oCAL
at EN- S a

John Hiuberg spent Sunday in
Duluth.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-05-02

Mrs. Paul Bonicatto and son Of
Virginia visited last week at the home
of Mrs. Bonicatto's parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Anton Seine.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-05-02

Word has come from William Loushin,
who is now stationed at the q. S.
marine base at San Diego, California,
that while enroute there he stepped
off the train for Is minutes at Tucson,
Arizona, and climbed back on with a
nice sunburn. Lousllin says, however,
that California weather was none too
warm.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-05-02

Mrs. John Chelesnik and Mrs. Toivo
Hill spent Thursday in Duluth.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-05-02
FIGURE FOR 1910 DOWN 50 PER
CENT over 1880; SUBJECT
TO CORRECTION

Get ready for jolt Elys population has NOT in
creased but has actually decreased nearly 80 per cent
during the past decade
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-05-02

Mrs. John Marinsek left Sunday for
a visit with her daughter in st. Paul.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-05-02

Mr.. and Mrs. T. Leppi spent several
days in Minneapolis this week on a
buying trip.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-05-02

Mrs. Joe Mayerle and daughter,
Julia, were in Detroit last week where
they were called by the illness Of
relative
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-05-02

The Past Noble Grands Club will
meet on Saturday, May II, at the
lodge rooms at $50 P NJ A pot luck
lunch will be served.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-05-02

Milton Gordon attended the junior
senior prom at Aurora on Friday
evening.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-05-02

Robert Carlson and Emil Bjorkman,
who attend the University of Mime
sofa, spent the weekend in Ely. On
Saturday, Mrs. John Porthan enter
tanned at a birthday party for Mr.
Bjorkman at the Porthan home Those
present were George Hendrickson, Ed
Stonich, Robert Carlson, Merlin Riikola
and the guest of honor Miss Gerda
Lindberg and Miss Bertha Bjorknar
assisted.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-05-02
LARGE DECREASE SHOWN I'm ELYS POPULATION

Anthony Apostle visited in Duluth
Saturday.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-05-02

Mrs. j. E. Thompson and daughters,
jeanne and ISobel, and Miss Ruth Mar
tinetti spent Saturday in Virginia.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-05-02
MA N 7
. ADS .

FOR SALE-1930 Nash Sedan, low
mileage; excellent tires; seats convert
into comfortable bed; deal for fisher
men or resorters. Phone 370-R. So
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-05-02

Mrs. John Apostle and children and
Mrs. william Paulos were Duluth viSi-
tors a few days last week.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-05-02

Young men who are interested in
becoming flying cadets will have an
opportunity of appearing before board
of air corps officers at the recruiting
office, 182 Federal building, Mime
apolis, May 1st to 5th, for determining
the applicants eligibility for enrolment.
Transportation to Minneapolis must be
paid by the applicant.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-05-02

Matt Vertin left Sunday for Mime
apolis where he went to attend a
convention of restaurant men.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-05-02
St. Anthony's Catholic
Church
FATHER FRANK MIHELCIC, Pastor.
Father Henry Larkin, Assistant.

Masses at $50; 7:45; 900 and 10:15
Sunday School and BeDediction al
80 ?. NJ.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-05-02

Rummage Sale, Saturday, May 4,
Lindblad building. Open a. m. Spon-
sored by Presbyterian Ladies Aid.-adv.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-05-02

LOTS FOR SALE-I0 lots for sale in
Whites Park Plat. $3.50 and up. In
quire GAL z. Dayton Street, Madison,
Wisconsin. Ali 5-16
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-05-02

FOR SALE-Two lots with two houses
to close the estate of Nick Evanoff
See Thomas j. Carey in the BaehI
Building. 9-21tf
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-05-02

Bedroom and Living Room Suites,
Brand new, very cheap. UNCLAIMED
FREIGHT & PUBLIC WAREHOUSE,
8 So. 4th Ave w. Duluth. 1-4tf
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-05-02

FOR RENT-Six room house, garage,
with half lot for gardening. Avail
able May 1. Inquire at the Miner
office. 4-11-19-25 So
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-12-07
TOURIN' THE RADIO WORLD
BY ISAAC JONES

Ii may be good news TO read
ers OF this column 10 know that
Detroit is among the thirty-hve
cities OF this country. which the
Federal Communications Commits
sion Of the Nations capitol. has
granted permission TO operate
FM Frequency modulation) broad
casting station. .FM. broad
casting enables an unlimited num-
Der OF stations 10 operate on the
same channel without interference
free OF static and noise. Call
letters TO the I'm stations has not
been assigned by the Federal Com
munications Commission, but. ac-
cording TO Information reaching
yours truly's desk today !. the
call letters. will be as in standard
broadcast. the letter W. will
be included for stations east OF the
Mississippi River. and TX" for
those stations operating west OF
the Father OF waters.
The Detroit FM Radio Station IS
owned by the Evening News Asso-
citation. 1t will operate on 44,500
kcs; coverage OF $3.50 square miles
with population OF 2.49s,0
wonder how many OF my read
ers heard Back Where Came
From'....ov over WJR last Friday
night. well, for the benefit OF
those who may not have heard the
program. 1.-The guest star was
Lead Belly a member OF the
Golden Gate Quartette. the pro-
gram featured old southern work
songs. Lead Belly. did the sing
ing. here is a sample of few OF
them You've Got TO Bottle III and
Go ... These high power women
got TO bottle up and go. Negro and
white man playing seven-up in
row the Negro beat the white
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-12-07
X ~ the r.omrt Corrsc.

person thank the Prompt Correc;
ss-vcs Ccz' Cnfner Mac Charles Nay
CHARLES e'o' Nel-,ke. FLOWS keep
iArrs gcrg =, De- ersst Aia Ush his
ter Improvement. rne-l Mac
I'm a '''' f-ss hard n 1'tnS their INTO practee
Announcing aa3t,n The ctra,el s team of Rar.
corn and Racoph Sensational
Tsv efiace re sisters
good There H,
The spots putting
TOP Rats sra tails ard All that ard hear
Temp. Friday Neis producer
She's The schoo. ,eachc that
tro, lovers
This attended showing negro
tor The ANYTHING
drs-sn or had made Improvement They s have
70 We hope what should pro
cueers and puf heir boots on" up
ne evenings
from ire for lack Q; elbow
marvellous
easily keep o' SOU easily
relish robust foolery nyoa
friends viii
Joyne and the o.
L, them out ard l.s
81 The Hammonas undo tba esb
You remember where he ace ~
c-shan ,or long This pace
o; n, because here sidewalk evsi
versatile che. They rad nag)
Wilson plano ar.'s-. IA, with
good fried etcksr oot
torinr Somehow don't planned
Tire Hedge ci.ne., way Is l catering to
re ,olk wso from enjoy good
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-12-07

the outside world as the parent or
ganization OF the Gilpin Players.
who al the beginning OF their
twentieth season. are the most out
standing Negro Little Theatre group
in the world. The Karamu Dancers
were a sensation in their single APP
pearance al the American Common.
New York Worlds fair last sum
mer. Many artists. such as Zell
Ingram. sculptor and Langston
Hughes. playwright. have achieved
international fame after beginning
their careers az Karamu.
Directors OF this project are Rus
sell W. and Rowena Woodham Jel-
life. white. who began this work
Immediately after completing their
studies IN Oberlin college and one
year at the University OF Chicago.
Now they head stan composed
half OF white and half OF colored
workers. who serve 1900 persons
AZ Karamu House. 2239 East Thir-
ty-cighth street.
Recently the work OF this little
known group has become known 10
the outside world Mrs. Eleanor
Roosevelt made mention Of It in her
column. "My DAY." on May, z 1910.
In the article. she stated part OF
The purpose OF Karamu House. This
IS:
THE more complete functlonlng
% . The American Negro, in the
life OF IT'S community and It's ma
ton as a whole: the promotion OF
respect, understanding and COOP
Grafton between its various races:
70 prepare individuals for a more
complete participation IN citizen
ship through thoroughly demo-
cratic way OF life: % provide ex-
rerience. educational and cultural.
which shall build for Intelligent
leadership and provide way OF
participating In and contributing
10 the cultural life OF The nation:
for the reader reception OF. the
Negroes culturei contribution on
the part OF th&naIor white group"
Al the anniversary luncheon on
Saturday there will be gathered
some OF the most notable members
OF both races. These will include
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-12-07

ago. that 4 vas rumors4 TIT
Fields and Hall would rsp,,
Howard and Shel'rr On he y,ia
tobacco program ssre Y...
days....s:5o q 2 r % ever We
Well. that IS 'us' WA; happs,s
and the two ner s'srs made iss,
appearance on 10 program m
week. Most ~ those oses issl
for was missirr AID rsplssa
Howard and sho.'r we're ia-os
with cowboy sorss u a veyri
tune. The wr.ier ear say rex Il.
public will Ike iae rev r-csra-
but for my par eve ne bad
Howard and chr',sr
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-12-07
Career Girls Have
Tri a ! $ In Picture,
Dance, Girls Dance"

When eish, Eirl dancers are In
,he sane boat broke and down
and our SIX Of the octette are OBJ
sel 20 20 their separate ways
Pint how two ambitious members Of
mo troupe manage 10 realize their
contrasting ambitions. form the
vivid basis % dance Girls Dance"
A. fhe Echo Theatre sunday and
Monday, Dec s and 2.
Tie romantic musical drama
presents IN the stellar roles Maui
fecn o Hara. as little Irish dane
or Who aspires 10 be a prlma ball
.erlna: Louis Hayward. as a Broad
way playhoy with more money
than sense. and Lucille Ball as a
eold-d eger chlorine whose ambi-
ton goes no further than 20 be a
smsll-time theatre queen
When the team OF eight dancing
girls is obliged 10 break up Mau-
feen and Lucille. rivals by choice
but partners by circumstances.
pursue a hectic career together and
their JOYS and sorrows and roman
tic conflict. make for sparkling
entertainment.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-12-07
Paul Robson Sings
On National Hookup
In Detroit Fri y

Paul Robson. internationally
known baritone was guest artist on
me radio program. Design for Hap
pIness. Sunday. Dec. at : pm.
The two selections rendered by the
brilliant singer were the spiritual.
"Scandalize nv Name and the folk
song with which he is most often
Identified. ole Man River" from
the picture "showboat."
Appearing along with Mr. Robe
son was the e5-piece womens
symphony orchestra 81 Chicago.
Miss Nellie watts. who has on
many occasions been responsible
Tor outstanding additions 10 the
cultural life of Detroiters. will pre-
sent Mr. Robson in recital Fri
day evening Dec ~ Masonic
Temple lie will BE- accompanied
bv Lawrence Brown Miss Clara
Rockmore. therenhn. vii lassIst.
A brilliant scholar and athlete,
Robson made his screen debut in
Emperor Jones' His success in
duced the filming OF "All Gods
chillun." "Porgy" and "showboat."