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Evening star., 1940-01-28
President Indorses
Army Day Celebration
SET for April 6
Stiffening Our Defense
Doesn't Increase
Chances Of War, He Says

That "the stiffening of our ma
tional defense does not mean that
there is any increased likelihood of
our being involved in war" was the
opinion of President Roosevelt, ex-
pressed yesterday in letter indors-
ing the 18th annual celebration Of
Army Day next April
The Presidents letter was ad-
dressed to Comdr. Charles A. Mills
of the~Military Order of the World
War. The order was largely respon-
sible in obtaining a Congress resolu-
tion in 1887 establishing perma-
nent Army Day.
The Presidents letter follows:
Dear Comdr. Mills:
with the armed forces of so many
countries engaged in active hostili-
ties, we are profoundly grateful as
we prepare for this years observ-
ance of Army Day in America that
our Army is occupied with peacetime
training With much of the world
at war, we have felt 1t necessary to
strengthen our Army in personnel,
equipment and training This stiff
ening of our national defense does
not mean that there is any increased
likelihood of our being involved in
war. On the contrary, position of
readiness for defense actually les
sens the danger of involvement.
Army Day falls on the 23d ami
Versary of our entrance into the
World War. Today, while so many
millions of people suffer the stark
realities of war, we have special rea-
sons to be proud of the soldiers of
all elements of our Army-the Reg
ular Army, the National Guard and
the Organized Reserves-who have
volunteered to serve in the defense
OF their country.
"The Military Order of the World
War has rendered an outstanding
public service in inaugurating and
sponsoring the annual observance of
Army Day. This observance tends
to acquuint the American people
with their Army and gives them a
better understanding of its compo-
sition, its duties and its needs.
"Very sincerely yours
''FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT"
Evening star., 1940-01-28
Convict's Rhyme
ToCut His Time
Nets RepIyinK

5, the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Jan. 27.-"The oh.
ject of this writ, allow me to sub
NIT" rhymed Joseph Rothberg, 81
Rikers Island Penitentiary inmate
was to have his petty larceny SEN
tence cut.
"The Parole Board couldn't be
meaner,
I pray that your demeanor
Will allow you to be lenient
Make the punishment fit the crime.
This and more in a similar psuedc
Gilbertian vein went to Supreme
Court Justice John E. Mcclellan irl
the Bronx yesterday.
When Rothberg finished reading
the justice wrote:
THE substance of your writ
Is: You got too big a bit;
Though. the court would like to
please you,
1 find can't appease you;
The punishment fits the crime,
You'll have to serve your time.
P. S.-Please don't Judge" me
mean
Signed: Justice John E Mcclellan.
Evening star., 1940-01-28

ers-an annual pay envelope which
bulged fatter than even those of the
high-salaried stars Of the screen.
Yet the story Of his spectacular
rise from Job at 81 as an accountant
for the soap firm to his present
s., ,000-a-week job remains obscured
by his reticence. He won't talk, a
secretary told all comers anxious
to interview the executive.
Born in Boston 63 years ago, Mr..
Countway was graduated from
Someryille High School and for the
Evening star., 1940-01-28
Private Chuuffeurs' Ball

The annual ball of the Private
Chauffeurs' Benevolent Association
will be held Thursday night at the
Raleigh Hotel, with Capt. Milton D.
Smith of the Traffic Bureau as guest
of honor. Thomas Kilduff is chair
man of the Arrangements Commit
tee.
Evening star., 1940-01-28

next few years tried his hand at .
variety Of jobs, leaving each because
it lacked the future he was 50 de-
termined to find.
In 1897, he became an accountant
for Curtis, Davis & Co., manufac-
turers Of Welcome soap. A year
later that company was taken over
by Lever Bros. Mr.. Countway went
along. His rise was rapid.
A dozen years later the sales Of
Welcome soap began to slip. Mr.
CountWay presented a plan for re-
Evening star., 1940-01-28

covering the lost ground. It worked.
A few months later, in 1912, he was
named general manager and treas
urer, and the following year, presi-
dent Of the corporation.
A bachelor, Mr.. Countway has
been an outdoor sport enthusiast,
a devotee Of golf and riding. He
belongs to a half dozen country
clubs, is q member Of the Episcopal
Church, a trustee on q hospital
board, and Republican. His busi-
ness policy, he said a decade ago,
Evening star., 1940-01-28
Executive Who Drew Top Pay
OF 1893 Dodges LimeIight

been running his private affairs
all his life.
He earned $469,713 in salary and
bonus during the recession year OF
'38 as president of Lever Bros.
Co., in Cambridge, soap manufactur-
Evening star., 1940-01-28
has been built around two princi.
ples-use Of advertising and de.
velopment of a loyal personnel.
Will Give RecitoI

Members Of the washington
Readers Club will give . recital at
a meeting at 8 pm. tomorrow un-
der auspices of the Girls Friendly
Society of the Church Of the Epiph-
any in the Epiphany Hall, 1900 block
of G street NV.
Evening star., 1940-01-28
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
BOSTON, Jan. 27.-The Nations
highest pain corporation executive
in 1888 doesn't think he's news"
In fact, that's the way limelight-
lodging Francis A. Countway has
Evening star., 1940-01-28
Students Against War

At their national congress held
in Havana, Cuban students declared
against the European war against
entry of American nations.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-06-27
AUxY WOMEN
FOR AMERICA
Mrs. LeBeau, Mrs McMahan
Speak for the Homeland
In Forceful Manner.

Women Of the American Legion
Auxiliary are devoting increased ef-
forts TO uniting Americans IN devotion
and loyalty 10 the principles Of Amer
icanism, Mrs. Ruth LeBeau, chairman
of the Amernanism committee Of Frank
Lozar Unit Of the Auxiliary, declared
today.
The Auxiliary is working actively with
The American Legion TO combat SUBJ
versiVe elements which seek 10 weaken
the United States from within, she
said. It is carrying forward intensiTely
its campaign of education in the ideals
of American democracy. seeking To
strengthen understanding and loyalty
to the American way Of life, especially
among the women and youth of the
country.
The United States is being rudely
awakened TO the fact that radical ac-
Invites which seek the destruction OF
our government and the whole prin-
ciples Of our free form Of life have
gone far in America" Mrs. JeBeau
stated. 1T is a shock 10 find young
sters in our colleges parrotting the
doctrines Of communism. We learn
with amazed alarm that 500 radical
organizations are functioning in our
country, polluting the minds and weak
ening the patriotism Of our people
The Auxiliary is joining with the
Legion in intensified efforts to end
these enemy activities within the
country. We believe that the nation
can no longer take tolerant attitude
toward those who seek TO destroy
everything America stands for, and
who would be fifth column" menace
IN case of war. We deem il essential
that in the home, school and church
our younger generation be given the
education and character training for
patriotic American citizenship
Equally important as the building
up Of the armed defenses is this
strengthening Of America from within
The Auxiliary women are striving to
do their part TO make the United States
4 strong, united nation for the defense
Of American democracy against what
ever threats the future may hold"
With the United States awakened &c
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-06-27
New Pitcher Proves Worth II
Hot Game; Hibbing Here
July Fourth.

Behind the four-hit pitching Of Dick
johnson Of EVeleth, the Ely city base
ball team defeated Taconite, 10 5, on
the local diamond, Sunday afternoon
Johnson, who replaced Pete Petrich
as hurler for the club, held the visitors
TO two hits and one run until the
ninth when he weakened. TaconiIe
scored four times in the last frame as
johnson. firing rapidly, walked three
men and gave up two singles. Petrich
has secured q position in ST. Paul, so
VIII no longer pitch for the club.
Ey's next home appearance viii be
July 4, when the club meets Hibbing
in a ooubleheader as q feature at
traction Of the celebration sponsored
BY the American Legion and Veterans
Of Foreign Wars. This Saturday, Ely
is scheduled TO travel 10 Chisholm, but
the game may Be postponed
Ely's Fourth Of July baseball games
have invariably been thrillers Of the
first order. 4 year ago Gary-West
Duluth handed Ely its first Indepen-
denoe Day defeat in five years by
taking a 80 pitchers battle. In 1898
there was no game because carnival
had possession Of the ball park, but IN
1887, Ely whipped Bull, 9 to T. In
1886 the Ely Independents won from
the Peoples Brewery Of Duluth, 6 to l,
and in 1885 the Ely Arrowheads proved
themselves real champions before a
capacity crowd Of celebrating fans by
trimming the Duluth Dixie Oilers, TO
2
A 5-run onslaught against Taconite
in the third inning allowed the host
team TO coast 10 victory. John Glavan
lead the attack with home run, his
third Of the season, which scored two
men Taconite's first run came in the
fifth as the result Of a walk, fielder
choice, and a single. Ely followed this
with brace Of runs in the seventh
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-06-27
APPROVE FISH
GROWING PONDS
New Policy for Cooperative
Fish Raising Revealed
by State Bureau.

The state bureau Of fisheries this
week announced a new policy on CO.
operative fish rearing ponds containing
provision for the experimental pro-
duction Of wau-eye pike to lingering
size
Virtually all past wall-eye pike pro-
pagation IN Minnesota has been Of
minute fry-sized fish. The bureau en-
phasi8ed that certain preliminary state
experiments must be made before pike
lingering ponds are authorized
Al fish rearing ponds operating IN
cooperation with local clubs must be
stocked and harvested under bureau
supervision Construction details must
be approved by the state and dis
tribution Of the fish viii be state
supervised.
Application for ponds must be made
On standard forms. The bureau policy
asserts that state funds VIII not be
furnished for construction or labor
on ponds or for operations other than
stocking and harvesting.
Ponds are divided into two classifi-
cations in the policy:
Pan fish ponds-Reservation Of nat
ural lake spawning beds is encouraged.
Location Of ponds must be approved
Ponds viii be limited to stock areas
where natural reproduction is ineffec-
tive or impossible
Pike ponds-Waters in the vicinity
--,4ap- -oy-o-- S-ocki-7, with fi-uc-1i-,c
pike. Al pike ponds are 10 be con-
sidered as experimental Pike rearing
experiments must be conducted by the
department before general approval Of
pike ponds is given Cooperative ponds
for experimental purposes DO not pro-
vide good conditions and are dis
couraged.
Construction requirements are also
outlined in the policy.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-06-27

Govatos, who has been attending the
University Of Minnesota, is home for
the vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Bardessono,
Mrs. S. c. Scott and Mrs W. Scott Of
Hbbing, were weekend guests Of Mrs.
Margaret Walsh Miss Julia Pishler
and Miss kathleen HiIlman are the
guests Of Miss Mary Louise White at
Burnside lake
Mr.. and Mrs. George Coad, who were
married in Minneapolis on June both
and have since been On their honey
moon trip, returned 10 this city where
they viii make their home.
Announcement has been made Of the
marriage at Sandstone Of Gust Paul
Of this city TO Mrs. Ada Pohl Of Sand
stone 5. D. Anderson, newly
named supervisor Of the Superior Ma
tional Forest, has been here for the
past two weeks discussing the work
with Supervisor Hamel
Mrs. William Lacey and Miss Sarah
Mitchell of Cincinnati, Ohio, are in the
| city for a visit at the home Of their
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. James Mitchell
Olof Krutson, August Johnson
A. Anderson and Bern Lambert at
tended a gathering Of operating heads
Of the Duluth & Iron Range at Duluth
On Tuesday. Mr.. and Mrs. AnfreG
Anderson and son Of Coral Gables
Florida, are in the city on a visit a.
the home Of Mrs. AnoerSon's parents
Mr.. and Mrs. William Bridson
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-06-27
Announce Schedule for
Ely Welfare Office

During the leave Of absence Of Mrs.
julie Johnston from the Ely Office Of
the county welfare association, the fol-
lowing schedule is being maintained by
Virginia members Of the department.
On Mondays, N. z Newman, adjust
ment supervisor for the north half Of
the county viii be here, and on each
Thursday, Miss Charlotte Ramshaw,
assistant case supervisor, and H 2.
Wright, intake supervisor On old ege
assistance cases
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-06-27
Twenty-Five Years Ago
From Issue of June Is, 1915.

a large number Of Finnish residents
Of this city attended the Midsummer
celebration at Lincoln park and Central
high school in Duluth, Sunday. At
JO-ney 0. J. Larson made an address
on the subject, America First" 4
feature Of the program was a poem
written for the occasion by Eetu Aaltio
Of Chicago and read by Mrs. William
VOuti Of this city. In the evening al
the high school, Miss Minnie Perttuls
made an address and the Ely Finnish
Orchestra and Chorus rendered selec-
tions. Miss Christine HeITanen gave E
vocal solo and Mrs. Victor KoiTumak
q piano solo.
Saturday evening at the Z. r. hall
the Martha Society gave reception
for a number Of recent graduates. They
were Helmie Somero, graduate o.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-06-27
Ten Years Ago
From Issue Of June %, 1880.

After an illness Of several years, John
Prout, ST., a resident Of this city for
80 years, passed away Monday at the
home Of his son, James Prout, in this
city. Surviving children are Britton c.
OF Virginia; James Of this city: John Of
Carbonate, Pa; Mrs. Ed Williams,
Mrs. w j. Nichols, and William Of this
city; Mrs. John Nichols Of Montreal,
Wis; Mrs. H. NJ Smith of Long Beach,
Cal, and Mrs. George WATSON Of Viz
GINA Twenty-one grandchildren and
% great-grandchildren also survive.
With the finest kind Of weather and
with appropriate ceremonies, the
cornerstone Of Ely's new Sl50,o00 City
Hal building was laid, Saturday after
noon. Judge Martin Hughes was the
speaker Of the day. Mayor z w. Han
son, as master Of ceremonies, held
the trowel and spread the mortar which
cemented the stone IN place.
The Orr ball team was here Sunday
and went home with a g TO defeat
handed them by the Ely AS. BaIlas
pitched a masterful game holding the
Orr boys to Z hits while Ely gathered
q safe ones from three visiting
pitchers.
John Boldin was elected president Of
the Ely Rod and Gun club at tbs
regular meeting. Other officers named
were william Johnson, first vice presi-
dent; Thomas Murn, second vice presi-
dent, and Joseph Kobuchar, secretary
for the fourth consecutive term.
Master Billy LeBeau entertained l.
friends on Saturday, June q, at {
birthday party. Dr.. J. J. Call ant
W. z. Trezona attended the funeral o
Il. ]. Fatland at Cambridge, Iowa, OF
/ Saturday.
Miss Clara McMahan Of Youngs
town, Ohio, is in the city for a visi
at the home Of her uncle, Grant Nc
| Mahan. Wilbur Rothman is
patient at the Shipman hospital, hi
ear again having become infected.
Master Philip King is visiting hi
aunt and uncle, Mr.. and Mrs. Williar
Pugh, IN Duluth John Snowfall
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-06-27

the need for adequate national de-
lenses, the national defense activities
Of the Aemrican Legion Auxiliary have
entered z new phase, according 70 Mrs
Marie McAiahan, chairman Of the
national defense committee OF the Unit
For nearly twenty years the national
defense program Of the Auxiliary sup
ported The American Leglon's efforts
10 arouse Americans 10 the danger OF
permitting the country's defenses 70
remain grossly inadequate. Pacifls1
movements among women which sought
the total disarmament Of the United
States were vigorously combaI1ed The
Auxiliary led the women's patriotic Or
CARNATIONS Of the country IN efforts 70
halt the spread Of pacifism among
women, and gave its influsnce 20 aid
the Legion's demands for increased ap-
propriafions for defense
"The voice Of the Legion and Auxil-
iary urging America 10 awake 10 r6aE-
ties and provide z strong defense for
our country went too long unheede6,7
said Mrs. McMahan. Years when We
might have been preparing were wasted.
but that is all past The work OF The
Auxiliary now, and Of al patriotic men
and women, is 10 make sure that oE
country is at last given q real national
defense.
This country IS still governed By lis
people, one Of the few leiI II the
world. The demands OF the individual
Americans are listened 70 BY the na-
items law makers. The demand that
should go up from every American a.
this time is America must be Secuer
National defense funds must BE- spent
efficiently and effectively. Dsfenses
uust be built adequate for any possible
need. Speed must make up for the
wasted years. There must be no pro-
hteering on the nations Necessity. II
is a big job, but with the united IN
terest, attention and efforts Of the
nation ii can be done.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-06-27
LOOKING BACK on o1f Th tse M r,ses

Suomi College; John Rautio, Stout IN
stitute; Howard Hario, Hilda Hippakka
John Thompson, Ina johnson, liz
IsaacSon, Irene Laupi, Gustava PruG
and George Laitala, Ely high school
W. P. Chinn OF Gilbert, general
superintendent Of the Pickands, Mathel
company, accompanied by Z V. Monger
general manager OF the company, and
John CoStin, president Of the Chandler
Mining company, arrived in the city
Monday on a special car, 10 look oEel
the stockpiles Of the Chandler mine
sold TO the Pickands, MaIher company
Richard Hooge was elected Noble
Grand Of the 7. o. o. ?, with J. z
Johnson as vice grand, and James
LANG, trustee Miss Lsnnie Black
more left Wednesday for St Paul after
a visit with her parents, MI. and Mrs
=. Blackmore Of this city.
Miss Elaine Fensks returned Tues
day from Ypsilanti, Mich, where she
has been attending college the past
year. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Van
-d-1z u OILs IL S44C ONCl
Sunday on visit with friends. Mrs
Vanhalla was formerly Miss Ada Wick
man Of this city.
Miss Gladys Nutter left Saturday foI
Duluth TO take the summer courses al
the Duluth Normal Louis Glavan
and John Podsrji were operated on
this week at the Shipulan hospital
J. j. Christopher and family de-
parted Saturday for Cokato where they
VIII reside on farm Mr. Christopher
has been engaged in the livery and
1eaming business here for several years
The board Of education has been
notified that their application foI
state aid for a normal training de-
partnent has been approved by the
High School Board. Miss Anna Keefe
has been secured TO have charge Of the
work
Eighteen were confirmed at the Fin
nish Lutheran church, Sunday, by the
Rev. Jacob Hrv Included in the
class were Tyne Maxi, Hlda Mattila
Helma Maxi, Esther Nyuan, Lilly
johnson, Sauna Maxi, Tekla JyIha
Saima Anderson, Hilda Saari, Irene
Nikka, Mathew Nauha, Arne Pennala
Franz Nikola, Edward Untinen, John
wilmunen, Emil Lamp, Toivo Hill
and HeinO KauDpi
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-06-27
State PLANS
ROAD PROGRAM
St. Louis County Gets Only
Two Projects In One of
Largest Lettings.

Early awarding Of contracts on Is
highway projects involved in one q
the largest single lettings Of state trunk
highway Improvement work in recent
years are anticipated by the state high
way department, according TO an an
nouncsment by NJ J. Hoffman,, COM
missioner.
OF the s1,385,1z5 total, only s44,862
was in St. Louis county and this was
for federal aid secondary county pro
iects. They include grading, stabil-
lied surfacing, and bituuinous treat
ment between one mile and five miles
south Of Biwabik, $50 239, TO Ulland
Bros, Austin, and grading and gravel
surfacing from seven miles north TO
nine miles north OF Duluth On SAR No.
4, Sic, 623, w. NJ Swan, St. Paul
More than half Of the appropriation
went for three paving jobs as follows:
Nicollet county, z miles, s247 ,344;;
MOBILES county, 81 miles, s244,8 and
Rock and Pipestone counties, 146 miles
$3.50, $50.
All told there are 81 miles Of paving
with shoulders, comprising $50 ,O0l
square yards Of concrete slab, 90 miles
Of grading and IL bridges
Grading, excavation, filling, aggregate
base, and gravel TO be moved on the
combined projects total approximately
212 million cubic yards. This maJeria.
would build rifle-fire parapet long
enough TO accommodate al Of the LAND
forces in battle on the France German
and Franco-Ttalian fronts. The par.
apet would be three feet high, thret
| feet thick. and .386 miles long.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-06-27
Forty-nine Years Ago
Int L4g ----Cs
From Issue Of June IS, 1891.

Never IN the history Of the iron
range cities has such q glorious Fourth
OF July celebration been provided for.
Every effort has been made 10 make
this an event that viii Inger long IN
the memory Of the people who are
already enthusiastic over the prospect
Of this grand entertainment and DEM
onstrarion OF patriotism Special trains
VII be run al reduced rates from Du-
luth 10 Ely, stopping al al points,
The days program VII open with the
firing salute Of 100 guns from Fort
Chandler al sunrise. At 10 O'Clock the
grand procession, Of three divisions, vii
march the streets Of the city terminal
ing al Campus Marcus where a pro-
gram vii b given At ? O'Clock the
games vii be open 10 al competitors
Among the prizes offered are: Best
business house display, $50; climbing
creased pcls, SO: slow horse race, SIS;
rock drilling, SO; 3O0-yard foot race
$50; sQuav foot race, SO; boys foot
race, IS; best dressed calithumpian,
$50; hose cart race, SIS; fast horse
race, SIS; canoe race, $50; SQuaw canoe
race. SO; 1O9-yard foot race, SO;
Indian var dance, SO; fat mems race
So, and upwards Of 20 further prizes
ranging from IS 10 So The days cele-
b-auon vii close with brilliant dis
play q fireworks, both al the lake and
n the city, and a grand ball al the
pavilion
At the fire hall last Monday night
the Ely Volunteer Fire Department was
released from the tubulaJions Of q cold
and unsympathetic world Il died
peacefully and quietly after q lingering
illness Of two years during which time
Il has carried lis burden with meekness
and docliry. The propsrty Of the de-
partmenI was turned over TO the city
and the secretary notified the council
SO that provisions could be made for
continued fire protection.
Mary. wife Of John Babich, aged 30,
died at her home last Friday. ="
B. c. Prout Of Soudan visited in the
city over Sunday. Frank Hodge is
building a new blacksmith shop near
the engine house.
Ely IS prosperous, ner mines are
active and much building is going on.
During the past Two weeks, twenty new
buildings have been built or are now
n the course Of erection
Eys complement Of saloons vii be
increased 10 nineteen for the ensuing
year. thereby adding five more TO last
years number. We must be an awful
thirsty people.
The town board Of equalization will
hold an adjourned meeting at Grant
NcAGahan's lumber yard next Monday
for the purpose Of adjusting and regu-
lating the assessments.
The name Of the dead man found at
Grand Marais q short time ago BY Ex-
plorer J. Il. Simmons is known TO be
J. Wach, and has q brother in Salt
Lake City who is said to be quite
wealthy. The body was buried in the
woods
well known Indian named Vincent
De Foe and a young Cornishman
amused crowd Of spectators in front
Of Hosking and Donnely's saloon last
Monday by wrestling for purse Of S..
De Foe is one Of the strongest men On
the range and succeeded in throwing
the Cornishman without difficulty.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-06-27
Turkey POuIt Hatched
With -Four Leqs.

Pelican Rapids-A turkey poult was
Matched at the local hatchery recently
having four legs The little bird lived
only few days, having evidently worn
himself out trying to manipulate SO
many legs. Perhaps some one wanted to
go in one direction while the other
headed for another It was curiosity
and attracted much attention.