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The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-02-09
Former Seattleite
Feted
Prospect 9oss

Mrs. Charles P. Tyler left Fri
day for her home in st. Paul, after
ten days visit here as the house
guest of Mrs. William Wilson. Mrs.
Tyler is a former resident of Sc
attic and during her stay she was
the motif for many social affairs.
Among the courtesies extended
the charming visitor were break
fasts by Mr.. and Mrs. Lacy Devils,
Mr.. and Mrs. C. C. Wilson, Mrs. ".
Nichols, and Mrs. John C. Robin
son. Monday, Mrs. George R. Har-
vey entertained with handsome
ly appointed bridge luncheon with
covers for twenty-four. Wednes-
day, Mrs. w. ]. Hyatt and Mrs. Jo-
seph Holified jointly entertained
with bridge luncheon at the Hy-
att apartment. with covers placed
for eighteen.
Hosts at dinner for the pleasure
of the visitor were Mr. and Mrs.
Prentis I. Frazier, Mr.. and Mrs.
Howard D. Brown, Mr.. and Mrs.
Nathan Robinson.
Sunday evening, Mrs. Hugh San
ders and Mrs. VIM. Wilson were
joint hostesses for an elaborate
cocktail party complimenting Mrs.
Tyler at which sixty guests called.
Assisting the hostesses in caring
for the guests were Mrs. Lacy
Lewis, Mrs. Geo. w. King, Mrs.
Harry Walker, Mr.. Lonnie Shields
and Mr.. Edward Moody.
For evening bridge, Mrs. Tyler
was the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frederick Bowman and the Lon
don Bridge Club at the home of
Mrs. Hugh Sanders. She was also
the guest of the Self Improvement
Club at the home of Mrs. Joseph
Holifield.
Other social courtesies were ex-
tended the visitor in the form of
gifts from Mrs. Jose Garcia, Mrs.
c. L. Mccullough, Mrs. Geo. w.
King, Miss Idell Vertner, Mrs.
George Drake, Mrs. David Brooks
and Mrs. Harry Duvall
Mrs. Tyler has been visiting in
California and Portland before her
stop-over in Seattle. Her vacation
lasted about seven weeks.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-02-09
Pearl Mathis Passes
After Years Illness

Mrs. Pearl Mathis, 40, died al
her home, 335 18th Ave-, Monday
Jan. 20. She had been ill for more
than a year
She was a member of Jeptha
Chapter, o. e. S.
She leaves to mourn her loss, her
husband, Chas. Mathis; a son, Ar
thur Love; and three step-children,
June, Virginia and Robert Mathis
The Rev. Jack Nelson, pastor OF
the Pentecostal Mission, conducted
the funeral rites at Calvary Mis-
sion, 18th and King SITS. Inter
ment was at Mt. Pleasant ceme-
terry.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-02-09
Red Caps Brotherhood
Signs Agreement With
N. Y. Central Railroad

Hailed by union officials and
rank and file members as a vic
tory of first magnitude and impor-
lance, an agreement covering APP
proximately 700 station red caps,
porters and train and red caps
was signed between the New York
Central Railroad, the Grand Cen
trail Terminal Company, the Michi-
gan Central Railroad, the Cleve-
land Union Terminal Company,
and the International Brotherhood
of Red Caps, last week.
Participating in the negotiations
for the union were: Willard S.
Townsend, president, and members
of the unions board of adjustment
of the New York Central System
which included John R. Lee, gen.
eral chairman; L. w. Walker, vice
general chairman of the Detroit
District; Eugene E. Frazier, vice
general chairman of the Cleveland
District; Harold F. Green, chair
man of the Rochester District;
Cornelius Mcknight, chairman of
the Buffalo District; John Bowers,
Sylvester Corrothers and Theodore
Freeman, New York City District
committeeman, and John McCul-
Tough, secretary to the unions ne
gotiating committee. Company
negotiators, headed by John G..
Walber, vice-president in charge of
personnel, included general mana
gers and division superintendent
of the various operating districts
of the railroad system.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-02-09
Boxing News

Jesse Saunders, formerly of Flint
Mich. and now of Seattle is sche-
duled to meet Truman Kennedy,
state light weight champ of Ore,
in a 10 main event fight in Spo-
kane, tonight friday Feb. 9, Ac-
companying Kennedy will be his
manager, Julian Hemp and Eddie
Powell, promising young fighter
tutored by Frisco McGale. Powell
will appear in Spokane in the near
future.
Boxing classes under Frisco Nc
Gale continue at the Y.
A punching bag is now available
for the fighter.
Entries are open for free throw
contest to be sponsored by a local
daily paper and the Park. Dept.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-02-09
OuestiOnaires Give
First Dance Feb. I6

The buzz of voices, folks, is on
ly the town talking about the
Questionaires big first annual for
NAL at Faurot's Hall, February 16.
Just who are the ?aires? Well,
fans, they're none other than the
nine honorable Cd smiling young
gentlemen in the persons of Ro-
land Butler, George Drake, Frank
Fair, Emmett and Bill "Pappy''
McIver, Charles Griffin, Haywood
Roberts, Ed Mathews and George
Wright.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-02-09
The Progressive Colored Youth

The Progressive Colored Youth
met at the Y. w. c. A. Wednes-
day, Feb. Z for the first meeting
of the year and laid plans for their
initial club work. John Morris
of the Young Negro Progressive
Club of Tacoma, was visitor and
outlined his clubs work and pur-
pose.
hrs. Blanche Holiday, of Port
land, Oregon, who came to attend
Mrs. ]. B. White during her ill
ness, has returned to her home.
Mr.. Horace Cayton, pioneer citiz-
en- of Seattle, has been confined
in his home for several weeks on
account of illness.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-02-09
JOE
Scout Ceremonies

The newly organized Boy Scout
troop No. ID will hold their char
ter ceremonies at Mt. Zion Bap-
fist Church, Monday night, Feb
ruary 10, at 7:45.
Bernard E. Squires, troop COM
mander, says these ceremonies are
very interesting and the public is
invited and urged to lend encour-
agement to these youngsters in a
cause so laudable. There will be
no admission charge. Sterling Do
yer is Scout Master.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-02-09
McIvers Parents
Of Baby Boy

Mr. and Mrs. William McIver,
Adelphi Apis, 232 23rd No, be-
came the parents of an pound 2
ounce baby boy IL o'clock Sunday
noon, February 4, at the Swedish
hospital.
Mrs. McIver, the former Mildred
Arts, and baby, named William
Jr., are doing nicely.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-02-09
Seattle Social Notes
Capitol Prospect cess
The Mems Progressive Bridge
Capitol o77s

The Mems Progressive Bridge
Club held it's semi-monthly meet
ing on Friday, Feb. 3, at the home
of Mr.. Terry Goodwin. New Of
ficers were elected for the ensuing
year, with Mr.. Everett Davis act
ing as chairman, were as follows:
Mr.. A. Nakaia, president; M. P.
Goodwin, secre tary; George
Wright, treasurer, M. B. Parker,
scorekeeper. After the conclusion
of the meeting, Mrs. Goodwin
served delicious dinner.
John Walker, son of Mrs. r. V.
c. Walker, is home with frac-
tured ankle, received while skat-
ing.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-02-09
Prowler Scares
Women

Mrs. T. v. Smith and Miss Ger
tie Pride of 533 31st Ave. So. have
been awakened at night for the
third time in six days by very
persistent prowler who has sought
entrance to their home by win
dow.
Awakened one day last week by
noise about the window, the two
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-02-09

Mrs. Clifton Morris, for many
years employed at the Bon Marche,
was at the General hospital, ill
with the flu, but is able to return
to her home much improved.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-02-09
NOTICE

The King County United
Democrat Club will hold their
regular monthly meeting at
Chambers Hall, Sunday, Feb
ruary IL, at 8 p. m.
The public is invited to at
tend.
Herman Moore, Secretary
j. w. Gray, President
Keep off Date-Feb. 29-Mas-
Onic and o. E. S. Banquet.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-02-09
Among the Sick

Mrs. /. f. Norris is at the Prov
idence hospital where she has UNI
dergone an operation. Her con-
dition is reported much improved
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-02-09
The
Sports Lane
Jackie Robinson

U. C. L. A. football, track and
basketball star, lead the southern
division of the p. c. G. with IS
points in five games.
Adding still another feather to
his hat, Jackie scored the winning
basket to defeat California 1892.
This was the Bruins first victory
since Feb. 26, 1887.
Archie Garrett
100 pounds will be Chuck crow
ellis main spring partner i'm prep
aratiOn for his Civic Auditorium
fight with Sailor Bill Boyd.
Champion Joe :.
Louis expects no trouble from
ArtrO Godoy or he wouldn't have
accepted to appear at the NAACP
birthday ball i'm full dress after
the fight tonight.
John BOrican
and NOrwell Barney" Ewell
were the only two cOlOred athletes
to make the all-American track
team for 1889.
Tune in Every Friday, 7:45 p. m.
KEEN 1870 Ike.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-02-09

women screamed and summoned
the police who arrived too late to
catch the prowler, who had left
vowing to return the fourth time.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-02-09
CLASSIFIED ADS

3 ROOM furnished flat, $500 per
month, 1922 Both between Pine
and Olive.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-02-09

Mrs. j. b. White is confined tc
her home on account of illness.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-02-09
John Borican

Tune in Every Friday, 7:45 p. m.
KEEN 1870 k.c.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-04-18
Ogena

Mr. and Mrs Joe Beaufeaux and
Mr.. and Mrs. T. j. Ryan and son,
Tommy, attended the funeral of j
S. Patrick Sunday afternoon in
Hinckley.
Ed Linehan has gone to the City
to work with. his brothers for the
summer.
Grandma Utley, who is ill, moved
to the Fred Thayar home last week
Mrs. Nellie Wallace of Chippewa
Falls, Wis, spent a few days last
week with her mother, Mrs. Utley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Thayer, Mrs
Nellie Wallace and Mr.. and Mrs. Joe
Beaufeaux of Danbury, motored tt
Rice Lake Sunday. From there Mrs
Wallace went on to her home a
| Chippewa Falls, Wis.
Mr.. Wright moved his family from
the Joe Youness farm to farm il
Cloverdale last week.
John Midnight is moving his fam.
lily to a farm he bought in Glover
township last week.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-04-18

| Arnold Sorensen and Arol Hansen
were business callers in the Twin
Cities yesterday.
Miss Bodil Fenger came from st.
Paul for weekend visit at the home
of her mother, Mrs. P. NJ Fenger.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. j. Danielson of
Cloquet, were Sunday guests at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. A. C. Daniel
son.
George Lindegaard, Jr., left Satur-
day for Sherburn, where he has Sc
cured employment driving a Coop
oil truck.
Miss Esther Krogh and Walter
Krogh came from Minneapolis for a
visit with their mother, Mrs. Chris
Krogh, at her new location.
Dick Pocklington and daughter OF
Foley, are spending this week at the
home of the latter's grandparents
Mr.. and Mrs. Wayne Lawson. Mr.
Pocklington is recuperating from g
recent operation.
Peter Simonsgaard, who has beer
ailing for several months, went to the
University hospital again this week
for examination and possible opera
ton. Mrs. Simonsgaard accompanied
him, returning yesterday afternoon
The committee in charge of the
3-act Danish play, "Kobenhavn-
Aarhus, Tur og Re-Tur" announce!
that this popular comedy will bt
presented in the D. B. S. hall Fri.
day evening, May 8. An advertise.
,, ment in next weeks issue will con-
vey further details.
Erling Christensen of Brush, Colo.
, came to Askov Tuesday with the in.
, tention of locating here; he is tenn.
, porarily visiting at the home of Mrs
Christensen's sister, Mrs. Werner B
johnson. Mrs. Christensen and theil
two girls are visiting for short time
at the home of her parents, Mr.. anc
Mrs. Jens Thomson, at Rochester.
At the English Ladies' Aid meeting
yesterday afternoon it was decided
, to sponsor May day breakfast Wed.
nesday, May l. This is common
practice in many communities; how.
ever, it has not been tried here be.
fore. A committee placed in charge
of the affair states that the day is Sc
, for Wednesday, May 1, but they viii
, have more complete announcement
next week.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-04-18
Mrs. Lillienskiold Dead.

Mrs. Meta L. Lillienskiold passed
away Monday morning at her home
in st. Paul, following a very brief
illness, at the age of "a years.
Mrs. Lillienskiold was known to
Danes throughout the northwest for
her activity in various Danish enter
prises and community work in the
Twin Cities for many years. She has
been one of the most active members
on the board of the Danish Old Peo-
pies Home, Danebo, officiating as sec
rotary since the home was built and
always took the lead in supervising
their annual summer festivals. She
also took an active part in the DAN
ish Sisterhood society, was secretary
of the st. Paul lodge and member
of the state organization of Sisterhood
Lodges.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-04-18
Will Fete Basketball Team.

A committee selected to sponsor a
party in honor of the Askov high
school basketball boys announces that
the affair will take place at the school
auditorium Tuesday evening, April
%, and everyone in the community
is cordially invited. The ladies are
requested to bring cake, cream OF
sandwiches. The entire main audi
forum will be filled with tables SO
as to accommodate the anticipated
large attendance.
The committee has arranged for a
program which will last about one
hour. This, together with the serving
of the lunch and the presentation OF
awards, etc., means that it will be
a pleasant evening from start to
finish.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-04-18
County Scouts Honored.

Harry Mortensen, Jr, was in Min
neapolis Monday to attend the Water
Safety Show presented by the Min
nesota Safety Council at the Varsity
pool, Athletic building, University OF
Minnesota. Recently Harry Morten-
sen of Askov, and Maurice Milgrom
of Pine City, were selected to rep
resent the Pine-Kanabec district OF
the North Star area, Boy Scouts Of
America, at the above mentioned
show. After the water show a dinner
was enjoyed at the Nicollet hotel
where Harry incidentally sat next to
Fred Mills of New York city, who i:
director of health and safety for the
Boy Scouts of America.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-04-18
Fire Warning Issued.

During the past few days there
have been many grass and brush fires
in this vicinity. Those in Partridge
township who desire to do any burn
ing are requested to get a permit
from the fire wardens, Einar Jensen,
Julius Slot or Chris. Frederiksen.
Precautions should be taken so there
is no danger of the fire spreading and
all fires set should be watched. Pump
tanks may be obtained from the war
dens if necessary, and where large
areas are to be burned several neigh
bors should get together in order
to keep the fire under control.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-04-18
John S. Patrick
Is Laid To Rest
CONTINUED from Page u

Continued from Page -
ulations were received from all over
the United States and Canada.
The funeral services for Mr.. Pat
rick were held Sunday, on what
would have been their 53rd wedding
anniversary, from the Hinckley audi
forum, at p. m. Rev. T. j. E. Will
son of International Falls was in
charge. Active pallbearers were c.
A. Pearson, w. G. Ausmus, E. B.
Greenwald and Oscar E. Eklund,
county board members, and c. G.
Mann and A. E. Eddy. Those who
served as honorary pallbearers were
H. B. Lyon, John Currie, Harvey
Reid, j. E. Therrien, Alva Gay and
Charles Lundin.
Mr.. Patrick is survived by his wife
and two children, Mrs. Manford Mel
son Crene) of Askov, and Frank OF
Hinckley. There are four grand
children, Mary, Ann and Phyllis Pat
rick, and John Nelson. A son, Roy
passed away five years ago. A
brother and two sisters survive in
Canada.
Friends and acquaintance through
out Pine county will greatly miss
this sturdy pioneer who labored SO
many years in the upbuilding and
developing of Hinckley and the sur
rounding territory. Taking a keen
interest in all community and civic
affairs he was instrumental in the
construction of various buildings,
clearing farms, serving in public Of
fees, was member of several lodges
and true and loyal friend to his
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-04-18

fellow citizens. In spite of the many
discouragements following the Hinck-
ley fire, he remained to help build
that burned-over country into one
of the most thriving communities
in eastern Minnesota.
The American joins with many
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-04-18
Ladies, Aid Sale Saturday.

Those on the committee in charge
of the Danish Ladies' Aid food sale
in the town hall Saturday, April 20
are preparing for big business. They
invite you to come for breakfast
forenoon coffee, dinner, afternoon
coffee, supper and the final evening
coffee. They will be on the job from
8 a. m. to p. m. serving the deli
cious Danish "Ebleskiver," also
known as baseball pancakes" The
food sale will also be in full pro-
gress during the above hours.
Those who have donations for the
sale are requested to bring same to
the hall as early as possible on the
day of the sale-Saturday, April 20
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-04-18
Fire Department Called Out.

The Askov Fire department and
many others responded when the
fire alarm sounded Monday evening
for small blaze in car in the Sebald
Motor Sales garage. Tony Sebald
had been doing some welding on the
back part of the automobile and evil
IDENTIFY a spark had lodged on a rub
Der hose leading to the gas tank
starting a fire there. Using hand
extinguisher Tony soon had the blaze
out but in the meantime the fire de-
partment had been called and was on
the job ready for action.
The whole affair lasted only few
minutes but could easily have been
very serious had the gas tank ex-
ploded.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-04-18

Carl A. Thinesen was a Duluth
caller Tuesday.
Svend Petersen was business call
er in Omaha Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Sorensen and
sons were callers in Minneapolis last
Thursday.
A. M. Dougan of Mason City, Iowa,
former Bruno resident, was a visitor
in Askov last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Otto A. Jensen, Mrs.
Almer Ecklund and Mrs. Ray c. Jen-
sen were in Duluth Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Nielsen and
two children of Minneapolis, were
Sunday visitors of relatives here.
Viggo Miller came from Anoka for
a weekend visit at the home of his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. N. B. Miller
Erling Nielsen and A. G. Danielson
purchased new Chevrolets the past
week through the Morgensen Chew
rolet Company.
| JenS c. Jensen, who has been
working at Hopkins the past winter
returned last week to spend the sum-
mer on the farm, north of town, with
his family.
At the annual gym exhibition t.
be given by the physical education
classes at the new auditorium Fri.
day tomorrow night the admission
will be free but collection is to b.
taken for the Activities Association
Candy will be sold by the Girl Scouts
the proceeds of which will be usee
to help defray expenses of camp
!. ing trip this summer.
The annual spring school concer
was presented in the new auditorium
Friday evening before a good sizet
audience which showed its apprecia
ton with continued hearty applause
1t was pleasing to note that Their,
was Junior High Boys Glee clul
this year in addition to the NOR,
regular and expected groups. Much
credit is due the director, j. D. Dunn
for the fine performance.
Everyone is cordially invited to tn,
annual gym exhibition in the schoo
auditorium tomorrow (Friday) eve
; ming. There is full program will
both boys and girls Those in charg,
are making preparation for accom-
modating capacity attendance. Thi
annual exhibition has in previous
years been good drawing card ane
it is hoped that favorable weather
and good roads at the present tim,
will enable everyone interested to b.
present
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-04-18

Invest Is cents in classified ad
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-04-18

FOR SALE-1936 Ford Tudor, trunk
and radio, S325; 1888 Ford Deluxe
sedan, $495; 1888 Chevrolet coach,
$145; 1884 Ford coach, $145; 1882
Plymouth sedan, Sis; 1882 Ford
4-cylinder coupe, S115; 1880 Chew
rolet sedan, $35; 1929 Ford sedan,
$30.-Johnson Motor Sales, Sand
stone. 43w32-1t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-04-18
More Want Ads

FOR SALE-Medium red clover seed,
zoe per pound.-Peter Simonsgaard,
Rt. l, Askov. 25W32-1t
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others in extending sympathy to the
bereaved relatives in the loss of their
loved one.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-04-18

FOR SALE OR TRADE-Team work
mules, horse, 400; black horse,
1900, not broke; 2 Guernsey heif-
ers, fresh in June; white-faced bull.
j. Jennings, Sturgeon Lake
25W32-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-04-18
ASKOV
ouarterly Church Meeting.

The regular quarterly meeting OF
the local congregation was held in
the church parlors Sunday afternoon.
In addition to the routine reports it
was decided to commemorate the 18th
anniversary of the present church
building which is July ID, this year.
The tentative date is set for Sunday,
July 81. The board will name a
committee to arrange details in con-
nection with the festival.
The meeting also went on record as
being in favor of having the Sunday
school classes from 10 to II a. m. in
the church parlors and then have
the church services from IL to II
noon. It was left to the Sunday
school teachers and Rev. M. Mikkel-
sen to work out the details and make
definite announcement as to when the
new schedule is to 60 into effect.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-04-18

FOR SALE Team of colts, and 5
years, weight about 1150 each,
broke. Gray mare, weight about
1150.-Melvin Hoseth, 212 miles
southeast, Finlayson. 25w32-1t*
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-09-28
ROOMS FURNISHED.

1850 FULLER ST. NV. Apt No. fl
person, $50 90; , persons, $500. Nice
neighborhood Must see to appreciate
Meals II desired
PORTNER, Apt. No. 221. 10Th and You
SITS. NV near RR. Retirement and Social
Security Bldgs.; front room, elevator,