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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-06-06
international News Review

suit in the futile loss of additional
hundred thousands of Belgian lives.
Control of Coast.
In their moment of defeat the
British and the French feel some
qualification because they have been
able to get most of their men OUT
of the war zone-that is, most of
those who, incredibly, had survived
the never ceasing activities of the
German war engine. Defying in an
almost superhuman fashion the in
describable dangers which the Ger
mans provided for crossing the Chan
mel, the British-and the French, too
regret the loss of Flanders and
Northern France. But although hui
INFLATED, they are still inspired by a
boundless will to win.
And the net result of the CAM
paign of the last three or four
weeks is the fact that Germany
now controls practically all of the
continental coasts of the English
Channel.
This situation makes it possible for
Hitler to make a direct attack on
England.
What's Next?
Just now speculation deals with
the question of what Hitler is likely
to do next. You can't predict any
thing in these days of lightning
CONTINUED on Page y
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-06-06
Highway Crossing
Viii Be Beautified

The Askov Garden club, in con-
junction with the State High
way department, will beautify
the highway crossing one mile
west of Askov. A triangle will
be laid out there, with a stone
curbing and jumpers will be
planted in the center of the plot.
Elm trees are to be planted later
on the outer edges of the right
of-way by the Highway depart
ment.
The project is to be memorial
to the late Mrs. Rigmor Petersen,
one of the founders of the Askov
Garden club.
1t is planned to start the work
either Friday or Saturday of this
week. All who wish to help with
the work, either financially or by
labor, are welcome, and they are
asked to notify any member of
the committee, Mrs. Chris. Fred
eriksen, Mrs. Arnold Sorensen
and Miss Sena Sorensen, or the
American office, before the end
of this week.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-06-06
Small Lad Victim
OF Rare Disease
Charles Maxi, Finlayson,
Succumbs in Duluth Hos.
pital; Was 4112 Years Old.

Charles Roger Maxi, 412-year old
son of Elmo Maxi of FinIayson, died
at 2 o'clock Monday morning in ST..
Mary's hospital, Duluth. He had been
there since the middle of February,
i'll with a rare disease, acute lynn
phatic leukemia..
Charles became i'll in January and
it was soon apparent that he had some
complications which were not easy
of diagnosis. After he was taken to
the hospital the doctors were puzzled
as he reacted differently from any
known cases of leukemia. He sub
mitted to many blood transfusions
and made remarkable response to
them, although nothing seemed to
help for long. He was an unusually
bright child and worked together
with the doctors and nurses like a
veteran, endearing himself to all.
Was Cared for by Friends.
He was born September %, 1885
in st. Mary's hospital and his mother,
Matilda Stenman Maxi, passed away
eight days later, on October 6. AS
his fathers parents were semi-in-
valids, the baby was taken into the
home of Mr.. Maki's close friends,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Hautala, when only
a few days old, and they have given
him the same loving care they gave
their own daughter, June, who was
SISTER" to Charles.
Mr.. Maxi was called to Duluth last
Thursday to the bedside of his SON,
who was failing rapidly, and on Sum-
day, Mr.. and Mrs. Hautala joined
him in his sad vigil. The three had
spent much time there during the
past three months and will mourn the
loss of the little one equally. Charles
is also survived by his grandparents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Maxi, and Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Stenman of Thomp-
son.
Funeral Today.
The funeral will be held today at
1890 from Hills Mortuary, Finlay-
son, and from the Apostolic Lutheran
church at Esko at p. m. Interment
will be made near Esko beside the
body of his mother. Rev. Tuori of
Duluth, will officiate at the services.
Friends and neighbors extend sin
cere sympathy to those left to mourn
the passing of one summoned so soon
in life.
This lovely bud, so young and fair
Called hence by early doom,
Came just to show how sweet flower
In Paradise could bloom.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-06-06
By GEORG STRANDVOLD

During the last few days events of
disaster and glory have been happen
ing to the allied powers in their war
against Germany, the disaster was
the loss of practically all of Flanders
and Northern France, and the glory
the retreat of the British troops across
the English Channel through inces-
SAINT German fire.
To what extent the Franco-Belgian
rout was precipitated by the surrender
of the Belgian army as a result of
the command of King Leopold, is not
yet quite clear, but that this action
fastened the allied defeat seems to be
above all doubt.
King Leopold's action has been
condemned in allied quarters, the
French calling him a traitor, the
British a skunk. But there are
other viewpoints from which to
Judge this wholly unexpected de-
velopment when passion yields
to reasoning, and one is that this
young man of deep tragedies
Cracked up" under the impact
of the second German invasion
of his country.
He gave the order to surrender
because he realized that Great Brit
ain and France were not able to pro-
tect his country, and because he felt
that continued resistance would re-
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-06-06
Junior B. B. Season
Will Open Tuesday

The Askov Junior baseball team,
last years Pine county champion, will
open the 1910 schedule on its home
grounds Tuesday, June II. Sand
stone will be the opponent.
Askov won the championship last
year by defeating Hinckley in the
finals, two games to one, but was
eliminated by Cokato in the semi
final contest of the Tenth district
tournament.
The schedule for this year is as
follows:
Sandstone at Askov, June IL;
Hinckley at Askov, June Ia; Pine
Pine City at Askov, June 10; Askov
at Hinckley, June 81; Askov at Pine
City, June 25; Sandstone at Askov,
June %; Askov at Sandstone, July Q;
Hinckley at Askov, July 5; Pine City
at Askov, July 8; Askov at Pine City,
July Is; Askov at Hinckley, July 81;
and Askov at Pine City, July Is.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-06-06
Funeral Services
HeldForPioneer
Ogema Resident
Mrs. ]. C. Utley Dies at
Home of Daughter in
Danbury at Age of 81.

Death came Tuesday noon, May %,
for Mrs. j. c. Utley, pioneer resident
of Ogema township, at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. Lena Thayer, of
Danbury, Wis. She had been ill sew
eral months.
Elvina Laretta Collins was born
in Spring Valley August 80, 1856.
Her father, John Collins, came from
London, England, and her mother,
Mrs. Winneford Collins, from County
Clair, Ireland. On September 8, 1872,
at High Forest, she was united to
Jonathan Chauncey Utley, and to
this union seven children were born.
They are Clarence, who died in in
fancy, Jesse, Mrs. Lena Thayer and
Mrs. Harriott BeaufeauX, Danbury,
Wis.,, Mrs. Nellie Wallace of Chip
pewa Falls, Wis, Fremont, who died
at the age of four, and John Elmer
of Minneapolis. Together with the
FIVE surviving children of the de-
ceased, i grandchildren and 16 great
grandchildren are left to mourn her
death.
Came to County in 1904.
Mr.. and Mrs. Utley lived at inter-
walls in Spring Valley, Grand Meadow
and Hayfield, Mimi, and in Iowa,
before residing at Rush City, Mimi,
previous to moving to Sandstone in
1904. In the following year they
moved to Ogema township in eastern
Pine county to make their future
home and helped to build up that
community. Mr.. Utley passed away
on June 2, 1888, breaking a marriage
tie that had lasted nearly 81 years.
Funeral services for Mrs. Utley
were held at p. m. May 81, at the
home of her daughter with Rev.
Demerich of the Methodist church of
Danbury, officiating. Favorite songs
of the deceased, "The Old Rugged
Cross" We'll Never Say Goodbye in
Heaven" and This World is Not
My Home" were sung by MIR. and
Mrs. Henry Kramer and Mr.. and Mrs.
Emery Huntley. Interment was made
beside the body of her husband in
Rose Hill cemetery.
The pallbearers were Harvey Reid,
Hinckley; Otto Kluge, Danbury;
George Benson, T. j. Ryan, Willis
Huntley and Elder Bostrom of Ogema
township.
Out-Of-tOwn Attendants.
Those from away who came to at
tend the funeral were Mrs. M. c..
Smith and w. c. Thayer of Mime
apolis; Mr.. and Mrs. R. B. Thayer
and Larone and Jean and Mr.. and
Mrs. L. L. Thayer of st. Paul; Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Wallace and Merlyn
Holder of Chippewa Falls, Wis.,, Mr..
and Mrs. Harvey Reid and MIR. and
Mrs. Morris Folsom of Hinckley; Mrs.
Robey, Mrs. Keding, Mrs. Horner,
Mrs. Gatten, Hattie Dean, Mrs. FIRE.
mont, Mrs. Frizzell, Mr.. Kluge, Pres
ton Gatten, Guile Horner, Mrs. Briggs
and Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Thayer of
Danbury, and F. Liljenburg of Web
ster, Wis.
A large circle of friends of the
family in eastern Pine county and
elsewhere extend sympathy in the
passing of a loved one after long
and useful life.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-06-06
Minnesota Fair
To Boast Record
Premium List
Sum of $l45,758 Being
Offered for Educational
Exhibits This Year.

Record premiums of $145, 758-an
all-time high-are being offered for
educational exhibits at this years
Minnesota State Fair, August "a to
September 2, it was announced by
Raymond A. Lee, secretary, today.
Largest share of the $19,465 in
crease in prize money over year ago
will be distributed as additional
premiums to the owners of winning
Minnesota livestock, it was pointed
out. Cattle, horses, sheep and swine
departments will award added prizes
to home state breeders in addition
to the regular premiums in open COM
petition.
Cattle exhibitors are offered $685.
866, an increase of $8,303. A large
portion of this will 60 to dairy cattle
breeders as stimulant to the state.
dairy business which brings annually
an income of $15O,OOO,OOO. Substan-
tial increases are also offered beef
cattle exhibitors.
Horse premiums total $685. 1873,
$4,000 increase. To owners of prize
swine will go S1O,5OO, $4,000 over last
year. Additional offerings to sheep
and wool departments bring that
amount to 1892 and poultry raisers
may collect $4,000.
$4,000 for All Exhibitors.
To thousands of All Club exhib-
itors is offered $4,000, the largest
in club history. This tops by $4,000
last years premiums and is a token
of the appreciation of the manage
ment for the excellent achievements
of the club members.
Other premiums follow: Dairy $500,
bee culture $40, agriculture $9,675,
horticulture $500, fine arts $100,
woman's activities $1,000, school ex-
hibits $1,012, races S21, 100 and mis-
cellaneous events, $4,000.
To share in the enlarged premium
list, exhibitors must file entries be-
fore the following closing dates:
Horses and cattle, August 5; swine,
sheep and wool, August Z; dairy,
August 9; fine arts, August IA; poul-
try, August Is; school exhibits, Au-
gust Is; woman's activities, August
II; horticulture, August 10; bee cuT-
ture, August 81; and agriculture,
August %.
Premium lists just off the press viii
be mailed on request by writing to
the state fair office, st. Paul, MINI.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-06-06
Golden Wedding
Day Is Observed
Friends Honor MIR. and
Mrs. Charles Broten of
Denham Community.

A golden wedding festival was held
at the Nordland Lutheran church near
Denham Sunday, May 26, in honor
of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Broten. A
dinner was served at noon at the
close of the morning service in the
church. Members of the Ladies' Aid
society were in charge of the dinner
arrangements. Rev. John o. johann
son of the Nordland church, presided
and gave short address of congrat-
ulations. He also presented a purse
of money to Mr.. and Mrs. Broten on
behalf of the assembled neighbors
and friends.
Both Born in Norway.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Broten were
born near Kongsving, Norway. They
were married at the old Holden
church in Goodhue county, Mime
sofa, on February 26, 1890, by the
pioneer pastor, Bernt j. Mus. After
their marriage they made their home
for a few years at Superior, Wis,
moving in 1896 to their homestead
near Denham where they have re-
sided since.
Eight children have been born into
the Broten home, seven of whom are
living. They are Mrs. Clara john
son, st. CroiX Falls, Wis; Mrs. Laura
Lund, Duluth; Mrs. Gunda Cosgrove,
Minneapolis; Mrs. Marie Olson, Stur-
geon Lake; and three sons, Carl and
Renhard of Sturgeon Lake, and Ed
ward of Minneapolis. There are Is
grandchildren and six great-grand-
children.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-06-06
Democrats To Hold
Caucuses June IL

The Democratic primaries or cau-
cuses will be held at the legal voting
place in each precinct or district i'm
Pine county on June II, at o'clock
p. m. and will remain open one hour
Delegates will be selected to attend
the county convention which will be
held at the court house in Pine City
June %, at 2 p. m. Other business
pertinent to the meeting will be
brought up and acted upon.
The Democratic convention this
year will be held in the Duluth arm
DRY June 20, beginning at IL o'clock
noon.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-06-06
Sandstone Couple
Exchange Vows

A pretty wedding took place at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Gust Gustaf-
son of Sandstone Saturday evening
at o'clock when Miss Hilma Martin,
youngest daughter of Mrs. Gustaf-
son, was united in marriage to Mr..
Nimo Ristomaki of Grindstone Lake.
The ceremony was read by Rev. L. R.
Larson before a bower of lilacS in
the presence of many relatives and
friends. Mrs. Theo. Esse, former
neighbor from the Finlayson COM
munity, played the bridal chorus. A
fine wedding supper was served late
in the evening.
Bride Born Near Finlayson.
The bride was born on a farm
southeast of Finlayson and lived there
until about four years ago when the
family moved to Sandstone. She is
a graduate of the Finlayson high
school and has many friends who wish
her and her chosen mate much happi-
ness in their life together. The bride
and groom received many lovely gifts
and will be at home to their friends
in Sandstone.
Those from away who attended
the wedding were Mr.. and Mrs. Theo.
Esse, Mr.. and Mrs. Lauri Whitman,
MIR. and Mrs. Urho Tapanila and
daughter, Geraldine, Mr.. and Mrs. R
Lindquist and family, Mr.. and Mrs
Victor Gustafson, Mrs. Kari, MIR. and
Mrs. Victor Sironen, Mr.. and Mrs
Suenvieri, Mr.. and Mrs. Aug. Yer
ronen and Elaine and Mrs. Sophia
Hendrickson of Finlayson, and Mrs
Frank Conboy of Floodwood.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-06-06
June Is Selected
AS Dairy Month

Hundreds of Minnesota commun-
tiles are completing plans for partici-
patton in the activities of National
Dairy Month which started Saturday.
This great nationwide movement
which is designed to stimulate in
creased use of milk, butter, cheese,
ice cream and other dairy foods, is
being directed by producers COM
mittee headed by w. S. Moscrip of
Lake Elmo, president of the Twin
City Milk Producers Association.
Minnesota in the last two years
took a commanding lead in the eX-
tent and variety of activities to pro-
mote Dairy Month and even greater
efforts are being made this year.
Many local committees of producers
and professors of dairy products,
business men and civic groups have
been named so that each community
can develop its own program.
With dairying the leading agricul-
tural industry of Minnesota, the pros
perity of the entire state depends in
no small degree on the success of the
dairy farmers. General public sup
port of the month through increased
consumption of dairy products will
be boon to the industry which is of
vital importance to everyone.
Both chain and independent stores
have been provided with poster ma
terial through the National Dairy
Council which will be displayed dur
ing the month. Many stores are
planning special window and interior
store displays of dairy products and
will emphasize them in their adver-
Using and sales programs.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-06-06

The Inmates still lead the pack in
the Twilight D-Ball League, their
latest victim being the Friesland team
which they whipped decisively last
Thursday evening 81 to Z.
Friesland gained measure of re-
venge the following Monday night by
nosing out Hinckley IL to IL.
In the other two games Monday
Sandstone swamped the F. c. I. Of
ficers 10 to 6; Finlayson took a close
one from Askov, 6 to 4.
CONTINUED on Page 81
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-06-06
Is New Members
Join Vasa Lodge

The Vasa lodge had large in
stallation at Sandstone Saturday night
with the John Martin drill team of
Minneapolis, consisting of Is people,
putting on initiation. Fifteen new
candidates were accepted into the
Vasa lodge.
o. R. Anderberg, Grand Lodge
Deputy of Minneapolis, was present
as well as H. Kilander, District Master
of Hibbing. There were also many
visitors from out of town, namely
from Minneapolis, st. Paul, Duluth
and Superior. The installation was
held at the Masonic Temple where
the lodge has made new quarters.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-06-06
Askov Man Speaks
At Memorial Services

A. M. Simonsen of the American
Legion Post at Askov, was the chief
speaker at Memorial day exercises
in Hinckley and Brook Park last
week. The program in Hinckley was
held in the forenoon and at the lat
ter place in the afternoon. Musical
selections and the decoration of
graves rounded out the program in
commemoration of those who gave
their lives for their country.
Mr.. Simonsen has seen 81 years of
active service as member of the
Legion and is well posted
on its affairs as well as current events.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-06-06

Moose Lake and Rutledge are now
tied for the leadership in the Pine
County Baseball League as result
of victories over Willow River and
Hinckley respectively Sunday, the
scores being to 6 and II to 8. In
the other games Beroun shut out
Mahtowa 6 to 0 and Sandstone
whipped Denham to 2.
The best hitting of the day was
done by E. Mohr of Beroun, with a
home run and three singles in five
times at bat. In the pitching depart
ment Cunningham of Rutledge and
Frye of Beroun, were tied with 10
Strikeouts each.
In a postponed game played Mem
orial day Willow River defeated
Sandstone by to count.
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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-06-06
Professionalism
Vows Are Spoken

Wedding vows were spoken Satur-
day, June l, by Miss Ethel Peterson
of Bruno, and Mr.. Oscar Nelson of
the Sturgeon Lake community. They
were attended by Mr.. and Mrs. Bud
braves, the latter a sister of the
groom.
A wedding dinner was served by
the groom's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Olaf Nelson. The newlyweds are
now on a two weeks visit with the
brides parents at McGregor, N. D.
Their many friends wish them a long
and happy welded life.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-06-06
Askov's Festival
Officers Selected
Alvin Jensen Again Will
Head Board; Fair Dates
Set for Late in August.

At meeting of the Askov Ruta-
baga Festival committee held at the
Alvin Jensen home Monday evening
the officers and managers of the var
ious departments for this years fair
were selected.
Alvin Jensen was again picked
as chairman of the fair board; w. B.
johnson is treasurer and will also
be in charge of the sports depart
ment; Geo. 1. Glenn is secretary and
will take care of the publicity.
Department Heads.
The heads of the various depart
ments are as follows: Hans Abraham
sen, farm produce; A. P. Jensen, live
stock; Mrs. Thorvald Jensen, canned
and baked goods; Mrs. Fred Jorgen-
sen, flowers; Mrs. E. j. Fogt, needle
work; H. P. Rasmussen, Boys All
Club; Hans M. Nielsen, concessions;
K. L. Lund, prizes; E. o. johnson,
parade; Wayne Lawson, decorations.
There will also be Girls All Club
exhibit but no one has been named
yet to head this.
The dates for the fair have been
decided as August 20 and 80, with
August % and 20 set as alternate
period.
Donates Purebred Bull Calf.
A committee will contact various
interested individuals for contribu-
lions to the prize list. A. P. Jensen
has offered to donate a purebred
Holstein bull calf and this was &C
copied with thanks by the fair board
The next meeting will be held June
"a at the Wayne Lawson home.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-06-06
Child Specialist
To Talk At Camp

Arrangements are being completed
to hold the second women's camp at
Grindstone Lake on July 10, II and
IL. Mrs. Belle o. Fish, extension spe-
cialist in child development, from
University Farm, has been secured
for part of the program, according to
Mrs. Homer Card, chairman of the
camp committee.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-06-06

the tractor which recently
its driver Danny Clean of Fnlayon under
caught by the wheel he could
himself 1t took several two hours with jacks and
machine that Danny could be released
the disk
turning completely and killing the
about the county, having taken
He present holder of the middle
this district and the tournament in nck
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-06-06
Third Game Won
By Inmate Team
Finlayson in Second Place
With Three Wins and
One Loss.


Thursday (tonight)-Hinckley VS..
Inmates at Correctional Institution.
Monday, June 10-Finlayson at
Hinckley, Friesland at Sandstone, Of
ficerS at Askov.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-06-06
Rutledge Whips
Hinckley 10 Tie
For First Place
Moose Lake Also Shares
Top Honor by Winning
From Willow River.

Schedule Sunday, June 8.
Denham at Rutledge, Hinckley at
Moose Lake, Willow River at Beroun,
Sandstone at MahtoWa.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-06-06
Donates Purebred Bull Calf.

Elimination of water-filled buckets,
cans and other stagnant water from
the yard will help keep mosquitoes
from a house.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-06-06
MINNESOTA H1sToRIcAl SOCIETY.
ST. Paul, MINI.

Family Newspaper
DARE TO DO OUR DUTY
Let us have faith that
right makes might, and in
that faith let us to the end
dare to do our duty as we
understand it,"
Abraham Lincoln.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-08-29
Miss Stdrknan H0n0red
at Pre-NuptiaI ShOlcer

A farewell and pre-nuptial shower
was given for Miss Ruth Starkman,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. w. E. Stark
man, Monday evening, at the home of
her uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. E.
H. Starkman, at White Iron.
Miss Starkman is leaving for Alaska,
Saturday, where she viii become the
bride of Rudolph Krize, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Krize of Biwabik.
Over a hundred friends and relatives
attended and the bride-to-be received
many beautiful gifts. the presentation
address being made by Mrs. Vivian
Imhoff.
A delicious lunch was served by the
following hosteSses: Mrs. j. Emil Maxi,
Mrs. Felix Starkman, Mrs. Elmer Stark
man, Mrs Charles Starkman, Mrs.
Frank Gustafson, Jr., Mrs. William c.
Maxi, Mrs William Starkman, Mrs.
Richard Starkman, Mrs. E H Stark
man and Mrs. Jack Lampe, Jr.