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The Wilmington morning star., 1940-07-10
s0I1THERN CROPS
DAMAGED BY RAIN
Farmers In Deep Dixie Place
Their Losses AT Several
Million Dollars
(Rv The Associated Press)

INV 1llN - SkSS
Farmers in the deep south, their
.;o,ds drenched by more than a
.,ook of heavy rains, placed crop
,,sces at several million dollars to-
NV while weathermen forecast ad-
aitional precipitation for some Sec
tons.
Unless the sun breaks through
.he thick cloud-blanket that has en-
,e1oped Widespread areas Of the
sonth for the last week, staggering
losses might result, agriculturists
asserted.
U~nseasonably cool temperatures,
,,nfavorable to normal growth of
come vegetation, were expected to
continue until dispersal of the thick
clouds.
Arkansas farm agencies, while
declining to estimate in dollars the
harm caused crops by excessive
rains and floods in several sections
If the state, agreed the damage
would be heavy.
The states famous Hope water
melon crop was described as a
complete loss, shipment of potatoes
has been stopped, and lowland cot.
Inn and corn fields were threatened
with destruction.
In louisiana, Extension Director
T W. Bateman reported Is, 600
acres of crops - mostly planted
IA cotton. corn, and rice were
lost by inundation.
Crops were under Water in flood
ed fields also in parts of Missis-
sinpi, Alabama and Georgia. 3
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-07-10
MOVEMENT OF u. S.
FLEET NOT SLATED
Continued from Page One)

the navy, in the Pacific in recent
years, might be moved into At
lantic waters, arose after the sur
render of France to Germany.
Asked whether he had discuss
ed with the French ambassador
TODAY the status of the French is
land on Martinique, in the Carib-
bean sea, Mr.. Roosevelt said he
had received nothing about that
island in about four days.
British ships have been report
ed off Martinique, waiting to
pounce upon French war vessels
and munitions ships based there.
In response to a question as to
whether United States warships
were on watch nea Martinique,
the President said they were not
on duty there particularly-that
they were all over the place in the
Caribbean 4
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-07-10
W00DRlNC VOICES
WAR POLICY STAND
Former Secretary Of War
Says He Has Always Been
A Neutrality-suspicious.

TOPEKA, Kas., July 9.-R-
Harry H. Woodring, who resigned
as secretary of war June 20 to make
way for Henry l.. Stimson, said to-
night, II have always. been, I am
now, and expect to remain a non
interventionist."
eff the reaction from my leaving
the War department as a known
Neutrality-suspicious. has caused modi-
fication Of some policies and sobered
some of those provocative and med
ding advisers of the administration
who would strip our own defenses.
then I regret that I had only n
set of CUTS to sacrifice on the altar
of public SERVICE" he added in a
prepared address.
Woodring spoke at a chamber of
commerce dinner welcoming him
and his family back to Kansas after
seven and one-half years in Washing
ton. His talk was. broadcast over a
national network.
The former secretary made no
mention of his letter of resignation
to President Roosevelt, a communi-
cation the White House said was
too PERSONAL to release. But Wood
ring made plain that his views on
Americas war position differed radi'
cally from those of some admins
tration members.
II am a strong advocate of keep.
ing this country out of recurring
European wars" he said. II hold it
is not necessary for America to pro.
woke antagonisms with any peoples
because their nation chooses one
form of government over another.
1--WE naturally believe in and are
sympathetic to the democracies of
the world. But as they wage war,
our aid should not be determined
upon the issue of whether it be a de-
fensive war to maintain their war
won empires; or an offensive n to
maintain a European balance of
power; or even if moral or social
problems of European peoples be in
volved; our aid should be generous
and upon a strict basis of cash and
carry wheat, pork, arms and air.
planes alike - but aid only to the
point that the sale does not leopard
ize the defenses Of our own coun-
try.
"There need be no first line Of de-
tense beyond our possessions If we
refrain from provoking belligerency
with any of the warning nations Of
this world.
what is our quarrel with any
power in the Orient, the Far OF Near
East, Europe or Asia? We have all
we can do to mind our own business,
and prepare like hell to insulate this
hemisphere from a
ga neutral America, with a friend
ly attitude to all nations, backed up
by a powerfully prepared army and
navy, is an America that has an
ticipated the path of wisdom and the
path of peace"
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-07-10
PROPERTY
LISTING IS BEGUN
Continued from Page One)

approximately S. 1000, 900 will be
added to the county's tax lists.
This figure would mean an in.
crease in annual income amount
ing to So, 1000, computed at the pre-.
sent tax rate of 80 cents per hun
bred dollars.
Action was delayed because Of
the lack of a ruling on the decision
by the county attorney until the
meeting last week.
The list is expected to be COM
pleted within a few days.
According to the ruling of the
county attorney, more property
will be added than was at first
thought. Any building owned by a
charitable organization but n t
used entirely for charitable pur-
poses will be taxable in its en-
tirety, T. K. Woody, clerk, said.
This would mean that the whole
Masonic temple and the Elks' club
would be taxable as well as sew
eral other similar buildings in the
city 4
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-07-10
NEW CALLS MAY BE
MADE ON RUMANIA
Continued from Page One)

Continued from rage OHey
Hungary's mobilization reached its
peak; more than 500, 900 men stood
ready near the Rumanian 'front.'
Ter.
Qn Sofia, the inspired Bulgarian
press called up the Balkan entente
of Rumania, Greece, Yugoslavia
and Turkey to bring about a peace
full settlement of Bulgaria's ter
ritorial claims before it is too
late"
(The press unanimously declar-
ed that otherwise Bulgaria might
accept the help of Russia or Ger
many and Italy, which might bring
repercussions unfavorable to tn e
rest of the Balkans"
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-07-10
Bible Studies Started
At Sixth Street Church

A series of weekly studies in
Bible prophecy began last night
at the Sixth Street Advent Christ
ian church. The classes will be
held on several Tuesday nights
henceforth.
The public is invited to attend
and those who come are asked to
bring a Bible, a notebook and a
pencil, 4
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-07-10
IT. IAN
WARFLEETS BATTLE
Continued from Page One).

d%estroyers but before the enemy was
obscured M hit at extreme range
was obtained by one of our capital
ships on an Italian Lattleship.",
The announcement added that the
Italians were being pursued and it
was implied that the action con-
tinued.
An italian version of the same
fight, reported by Reuters from the
Stefani account in Rome, said the
battle ragged" for S IL hours, then
continued through the night with
Italian ships chasing the British to
the south.
The Italian source was quoted as
saying the Italian ships were sup
ported by wav after wave of planes
which bombed the British with heavy
explosives. The Italian ships were
described as returning from a con
voy to Libya.
To the west, the British admiralty
reported, another British force swept
eastward from Gibraltar toward the
central Mediterranean. This force
sighted no surface ships but was
credited with bagging four Italian
planes and damaging sever others.
Third Engagement
The third engagement, Reuters
said, was described by Stefani as
taking place Monday off the island
of Crete. Reuters quoted this Stef-
ami account.
ION Monday an Italian airplane'
carrying out reconnaissance work
reported that a British squadron wa
navigating in the Mediterranean
near the Island of Gambia (Crete).
1.-THE squadron was composed o!
one %battleship, two cruisers and al
aircraft carrier.
italian air formations, after {
flight of 500 miles across the sea
reached the enemy and dropped
heavy calibre bombs despite anti
aircraft fire and an attempt b. the
enemy to put out a smoke screen.
"a battleship and an aircraft car
rier were damaged and a cruiser Wa'
sunk"
The only previous British-Italiai
sea fight occurred June ~ When
light British naval force sank tn
Italian destroyer Espero.
The fights came on the heels o
the Berlin conference of Adolf Hit
Ter and Italian Foreign Ministe
Galeazzo Ciano which informed Ital
ian sources said gave Italy the jo'
of "mopping up" in the Mediterran
can and North Africa.
1t followed, too, closely after Prim
Minister Churchill announced tn
surprise seizure of the bulk OF tn
French fleet and commented tina
the Royal navy would take care Q
the italians next-and promptly.
No Hint
There had been no hint that tn
maneuyering toward a Mediterra1
a sea .est would come to a hea
so quickly except that contained l
an Italian radio announcement ye'
terday. It said that units OF tn
British fleet had headed westWar
from Alexandria, but no details wei
given.
Prime Minister Churchill told tn
house of commons July 4 the ltalla'
navy had "prudently' renamed ou
of the way while the British bega
their worldwide campaign to SIM
disable or intern the French navy t
keep it from becoming an arm
the axis naval power. -,
Previously he had told the hous
that the British were waiting Tor Tn
Italians to offer battle anywhere.
The tieing up of the French navs
squadron at Alexandria harbor in
bloodless action freed the British TO
an attack on the Italians.
~ rn.. A.soosofn1 PrpSS\
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-07-10
IS NAMED
G. o. P. CHAIRMAN
Continued from Page One)

Continued from rage UHeJ
collaborating with Martin, while
Oren Root, Jr., young New York
lawyer, will lead an organization
movement among Willkie c u b S.
Willkie said he and Root undoubt-
eddy would try to drum up support
from independent democrats" 3
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-07-10
Register Oh Deeds Offices
Fees Exceed Salary Payments

deputies and clerks salaries S..
GIG. ~, and bonds and recording
$50. 3
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-06-27
Mark SILVER
WEDDING Date
MIR. and Mrs. Joseph Hollow
Honored by Sixty Friends
at Burley Park.

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hollow cele-
brated their 25th or Silver wedding
anniversary at Burley Park on Saturday
in the company of 60 guests
A wedding dinner was served at $50
on tables decorated in silver and pink
Eight Theta Rho girls served the
dinner
Hostesses for the occasion were Mrs
Peter Cardew, Mrs. william Hoar, Mrs
William Burley and Mrs. Rudolph
Halamik
The Rev. j. E. Dowler addressed the
gathering and in the course of his re-
marks stated this was the first time he
had officiated at a silver wedding an
niversary.
Among the many messages of con-
graduation was one from Mrs. Hollow'S
mother in Milwaukee.
A purse of silver and many beautiful
gifts of silver and Fostoria glassware
were presented the honored guests.
Little Douglas Hoar presented Mr. and
Mrs Hollow with the silver purse
Out-of-town guests present were Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Wennen Of Virginia;
Mr.. and Mrs. William Crothers of Calu-
met, Mich, and Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie
Hollow of Chicago. The out-of-town
guests were pleased with Ely and
especially with Burley'S resort.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-06-27

Albert o. Berglund Of Winnetka, H.
where he is an instructor in the schools
accompanied by Mrs. Berglund and son
was in the city this week for a visit
other relatives. Mr. Berglund yearly
is in charge Of a girls camp at
Hackensack, Minnesota. He stated that
the weather has been somewhat adverse
to the enrolment of large numbers but
expects that the camp will be filled
later in the season. He said that crops,
even in Illinois, are figured three weeks
behind this year. They left the fore
part of the week to get the camp in
shape at Hackensack.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-06-27
PALcHER-VESEL
NUPTIALS READ
Ely Girl Exchanges Vows With
Soudan Man Tuesday at
at St. Anthony's.

Miss Angela Palcher, daughter of
Mrs. Agnes Palcher, was married to
Jacob Vessel, Soudan, at a high mass
ceremony performed in st. Anthonys
Catholic church Tuesday morning at
$50 o'clock by the Rev. Frank Mihel-
cic Miss Mary Palcher, sister of the
bride, acted as bridesmaid, and John
Vessel, Soudan, brother of the groom,
was best man.
The bride was attired in a floor
length white satin gown, with pearl
trimmed sweetheart neckline, large
pulled sleeves, tapered waist, and a
long train. She wore a finger-tip veil
fastened to a beaded crown, and car
ried a bouquet of gardenias, white
sweet peas, lilies of the valley, and
pale pink sweetheart roses.
The bridesmaid wore a floor-length
colonial style gown of sky blue, with
large pulled sleeves. She wore a head
band of small pink sweetheart roses,
and a three-strand necklace of gold
beads. She carried a bouquet of pink
talisman roses, white sweet peas, and
lilies of the valley
Following the ceremony wedding
breakfast was served to the bridal
party at the home of Mrs. Palcher. A
wedding dinner was served at noon
and reception conducted for about
IS guests.
The newlyweds are residing in Sou
dan where the groom is employed by
the Oliver Iron Mining company.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-06-27
S. kAWISHIWI
CAMP OPENED

The South Kawislliwi Camp and
Picnic Ground, y miles southeast OF
Ely on Highway No. l, opened on a
regular summer schedule last Thurs
day.
Joseph App, recreational guard in
charge of the campground last season,
has again assumed his duties as care
taker for the summer.
The campground is equipped with
three trailer site spurs, nine tent site
spurs and u picnic sites. Each camp
ing and trailer site has a spur road
for parking cars, cleared spot for tent
or trailer, a combination bench and
table, stone fireplace with CRATE and a
grabage pit. The picnic sites are SIM
ilarly equipped except for the tent or
trailer parking areas. The central
community building, large stone and
log structure, has a large fireplace
rustic benches and tables, and plenty OF
room for large gatherings. In the base
ment of this building are toilets
showers and dressing rooms.
A council ring has been provided fol
group gatherings. A good sand beach
provides for bathing. Horseshoe courts
are situated in the picnic area in the
south end of the grounds.
The community building is scheduled
to open daily from 900 a. m. to TOO
p. m, except Wednesday afternoons
and Thursday. Special hours may be
arranged for with the recreationa.
guard.
The community building and the
other facilities on the area are avail
able to the public without charge Nc
reservations are necessary as the re.
creation area is run on a first come
first served basis.
Water for the community building
and fountains throughout the ground.
is supplied from a large water storage
tank on the grounds. In addition, {
well with hand pump is located nea,
the community building.
This area has proved very popuIa,
in the past and still greater use i
expected during the coming season.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-06-27
HOME. ACCIDENT
DATA SOUGHT

In an attempt to check the number
and on farms, the Minnesota Depart
ment of Health cooperating with the
Minnesota Safety Council, is seeking
additional information as to causes CT
such deaths, according to plans an
nounced.
Forms requesting information in adj
dition to that required on the death
certificates are being sent to physicians
and relatives in each case where a life
has been lost.
These reports are not required by
law" said DR.. A. j. Chesley, executive
officer of the State Department of
Health, and the information obtained
is to be used for statistical purposes
only. It is believed that the informa-
ton secured will make possible more
specific remedies for the home and
farm accident problem"
ct is known that stairs are danger
GUS" said A. v. Rohweder, president OF
the Minnesota Safety Council, in ex-
planning the purpose of the report
but in order to prevent accidents we
must know what kind Of stairs are the
real killers-that is, what are their
proportions, their colors; what kind OF
surfaces do they have?"
A committee of accident statisticians
spent two months in the preparation
of the report form finally selected for
use in the accident survey, a study
being made of forms used by every
agency in the q. S. investigating fatal
home and farm accidents.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-06-27
Radio Hour Committee
Makes Plans for Picnic.

About 10 members of the Radio Hour
committee met in Ely Sunday to make
final arrangements for the annual pic
mic to be held at Hibbing, July 81
1t was decided that persons who had
appeared on the radio program during
the past year would take part On the
program at Hibbing in native costume
A dinner was served at noon by Mrs
Louis Champa, Mrs. Charles Merhar
Sr., Mrs. Frank Shepel, Mrs. Peter
Strucel and Mrs. Joseph Kolenc.
Ely people on the range committee
promoting the picnic are Frank Jenko,
Radio Hour, vice president, and chair
man of the local committee; Mrs.
Champa, Mrs. Louis Gradisher, Mrs.
Shepel, and Mrs. Strucel The local
committee is composed of the above
named and also Jack Varoga, Mike
Cerkovnik and Martin Grahek, Sr.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-06-27
Plan N0lU for Help in Fall,
Employment Chief Urges.

In preparation for the seasonal de-
mand for help during harvest and other
summer and fall operations in all lines
Of business, as well as on farms, Di-
rector Victor Christgau of the division
of employment and security this week
asked that all concerned cooperate with
the State Employment Service and its
representatives.
In this area, the Service is repre-
sented by Edward c.. Stonich, who is
in charge Of the local Office located at
Ely. The telephone number is 4l2 and
the office is open during regular BUSH
ness hours.
1t IS to the advantage of all of u.s."
said Mr.. Christgau, that we estimate
the number of extra workers we per-
sonally will need for harvest and the
approximate time that such workers
should start to work. If employers will
make it point to consult the local
representative in the near future, it
then viii be possible for the division, as
a statewide organization, to make such
as may be necessary so
that there viii be no shortage of help
when the demand becomes acute.
Beginning this month, representa-
tives of the Service continually are
going to be asked about local chances
for employment from the present to the
beginning of winter The more our
representatives know about the local
situation, the better will be the advice
that they will be able to give to such
Inquirers"
The local employment Office is an in
5egral part Of the state administra-
ions effort, operating through the Di-
vision OF Employment and Security. to
'orrelate the supply of and demand for
workers. In effect, it is a labor clear
ng house for workers and jobs. Every
employer and employee should make
'ull use of its facilities. It's services
Ire free.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-06-27
SEEK FUNDS BY
COURT ACTION

The city of Duluth will take court
action against st. Louis county to
collect about So 500 for contagious dis
ease control, it was decided last week
after the county commissioners refused
to allow the claim. The amount repre-
sents half the cost Of this work in
Duluth for the first five months of
the year
The board acted upon the recon-
mendation of Thomas j. Naylor, county
attorney.
Duluth has been the only city in
the county to receive county aid in
controlling contagious disease, although
the city has had to threaten court &C
tion in order to obtain it. In recent
years it has been the only city to apply
for this aid.
Six years ago Ely submitted a claim
but was never officially notified as to
what action, if any, was taken on it.
Another claim for the past six years
may be submitted.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-06-27
Gothic Architecture

Gothic architecture, briefly de-
fined, is that in which structures
are built with ribs that intersect
and in which thrusts are stopped by
buttresses. Whereas Romanesque
depended on thick walls, Gothic
went to the other extreme, with
walls that were mere shells, and
with an active skeleton or bone
structure of stone, consisting Of
piers, arches, and buttresses. The
common buttress and the flying
buttress, the last named were typ
ical of Gothic architecture, as was
the pointed arch.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-06-27
Father Henry Larkin Bids
Farewell to Ely Friends.

Father Henry Larkin, assistant pastor
Of st. Anthony's Catholic church, who
was recalled to Duluth this week, voices
his pleasurable association with the
people Of Ely in the following farewell
message:
"Inasmuch as it might happen that
I am not allowed another Sunday to dc
so from the altar, I am taking this
opportunity to bid farewell to my many
friends in Ely and to thank them for
the fine spirit Of understanding and
cooperation they have shown in all my
associations with them"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-06-27
Thank You.

We sincerely wish to thank our
friends, neighbors and relatives, who
attended and participated in our house
warming on June 18. Especial thanks
are due the Rev Douglas Ollila and
the hostesses and for the many gifts
presented u.s.
Martha and Owney Porthan
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-06-27
First Methodist Church
REV. JAMES e. DOWLER, Minister.
Bethany Lutheran Church
OLIVER WILSON, Student Pastor
Sunday. June Goth.

No service or Sunday school. All
Iron Range district churches meet at
Camp Seigel for morning worship.
Friday, June 28-Closing exercises Of
the Vacation Bible School at 500 p. m
A good program will be given by the
pupils
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-06-27

Capt. and Mrs. A. T. Thompson Of
Washington, D. c., left Tuesday for the
March Field air base at Riverside, CAL
ifornia, where they expect to be stat
Toned for the next few years, after
spending a week with Capt. Thomp-
sons brother, Dr. j. E Thompson, and
family.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-06-27
Ask University Farm

Staff members will gladly give
what help they can with regard to
farm problems. Address inquiries
to University Farm, st. Paul.
Here are few questions answered
recently.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-06-27

Meat" that comes out Of the garden.
1t is made Of II vegetables, contains
all the vitanins and can be whipped
into q steak" or chop" in very few
minutes. And it tastes just like the real
thing. Read the story of Budapest
inventors remarkable food discovery in
The American Weekly. the magazine
distributed with next weeks Chicago
Herald-American
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-06-27

Mrs. Fred Aslin and Mrs. Lester Hill
entertained at a dessert bridge at the
home of Mrs. Aslin on Tuesday after
noon. High honorS went to Mrs. 7. CT.
Cox: second to Mrs. William Hendricks,
and low to Mrs. Carl Krause.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-06-27
The Suomi-Synod Lutheran
Church
REV. DOUGLAS OLLHA, Pastor.

Divine services Sunday, the Goth, at
7:30 p. m. in the Finnish.
The annual Ladies Aid picnic has
been scheduled for the 18th of July
at the Kaleva Bay.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-06-27

Ben s. Richards and Edward T..
Buckley, representing the Ely Kiwanis
club, have returned from Minneapolis,
where they attended the International
convention of Kiwanis last week.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-06-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar GuStafson of
Park Falls, Wis, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Leander Gustafson of Ironbelt, Wis,
were guests of Mr. and Mrs. T. Leppi
on Tuesday.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-06-27

Coach Frank Winters of Oak Park,
I Illinois, arrived early in the week to
get Winters Boys Camp on Little Long
lake in shape for the reception of %
boys who will arrive today for a four
weeks stay.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-06-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Rennold Theno and
infant son, and the Rev. James E.
Dowler and son, Dick, will leave Friday
for Columbia Falls, Mont, for a weeks
visit with the Rev. Mr.. Dowler's father.