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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1940-01-11
STATE NEWS
BRIEFS
Chicken Takes A Ride

Chicken Takes A Ride
Chaska-A new experience came
to one little hen from Chanhassen
township recently when she chose
to come to town to view the sights.
Mrs. Hen was apparently perched
on the rear bumper of the family
car when the farmers wife started
for Chaska. The three mile trip
at thirty-five to forty miles an
hour didn't shake her off. 1t was
not until the car had been parked
in the business section for about
thirty minutes that the presence
of the chicken caused passersby to
investigate. Either she was too
scared to leave the bumper or she
was just waiting for the ride home.
Cows Rescued From Icy Bath
Montgomery The fire siren
sounded one day last week and
members of the department re-
sponded to a most unusual call. 1t
seems that five cows belonging to
Jos. G. Honza, operating a farm
on the north shore of Jirak's lake
had been in the habit of going to
the lake, started walking along the
shore line, and bang! thru the froz-
en- crust they dropped.
Solo Pilot License to Grandpa
Hector-Alfred Ericsson, 56-year-
old grandfather successfully passed
tests for a solo-pilot's license at
Wold-C Chamberlain Field in Mime
apolis the other day. This grand
father pilot, took his first ride in
an airplane about year ago and
began training in earnest for a lie
ense last summer.
Bandit Talks In Wrong Place
Hutchinson-Ed Kitchener, the
fifth and last Of the gang that rob
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1940-01-11

write the examination prior to re-
ceiving what is known as a lay
mans permit to vaccinate their
own hogs for cholera. For anyone
to receive this layman's permit 1t
is absolutely necessary that he at
tend both days.
The sessions begin at ten o'clock
in the morning and come to close
at four in the afternoon. When an
individual passes the examination
to receive the layman's permit, a
$500 fee is paid to the Livestock
Sanitary Board for the same. After
that the permit can be renewed an
nually at $1.00 per year without
further examinations.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1940-01-11
st. Johns, So; Buccaneers, %

81. JOnnS, DO; BUCCANEERS, 20
A half dozen freshmen from St.
Johns University loaded the hold
with bombs and then scuttled the
good ship Buccaneer before a fair
sized crowd of local fans here Mon
day night.
A game that featured the light
ming strokes Of these Johnny play
ers moved listlessly through a first
half and wound up in an uninter-
esting melee when in the fourth
quarter the game fell to pieces.
The Johnnies won Sc to %.
A game that was rougher than
pirates used to play on the sands
Of the oceans chalked up a total
Of % called personals, with teams
splitting even. Elver, of Sank Cen
tire, and Moher, of st. Johns, re-
tired from the game in the last
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bed a hardware store here, talked
too much and as result Is In the
county Jail at Glencoe. The bandit
was sitting in a Minot, North Da-
kota night club booth Dragging to
a companion about his past ex-
ploits. What he didn't know was
that a deputy sheriff in the next
booth was listening to his CONVEX
cation. His arrest and return here
followed.
No Gold In Them Thar Gizzards-
Wood Lake-There wasn't any
gold in the nugget that Mrs. Wal
ter Munsch found in the gizzard
of a chicken she dressed recently.
When she cut the gizzard open, out
dropped shiny nugget about the
size Of a pea and the exact color
of gold. Walter took the nugget
to a jeweler in Marshall who ap-
piled the acid test and said 1t was
brass.
Wednesday Jinx For
Auto Drivers Here
Waseca-It seems rather unusual
to note that four serious accidents
have occurred near Waseca on
Wednesday afternoons or early
evenings during the past two
months. In one accident alone II
people were hurt, some seriously.
In other Of these accidents, some
Of the occupants were victims of
death. Accidents will happen, but
the worst seem to happen around
here on Wednesday.
Mail Sacks Fall Victims
To Train Wheels
Lake City-The early mail train
sailed through while the railway
mail clerks stood in the doors of
the mail cars tossing out sacks of
letters and cards addressed to Lake
Citians. Two of the sacks failed
to clear the train far enough and
fell beneath the cars onto the
tracks. The sacks and their con-
tents were ripped to pieces by the
train wheels. Attempts were made
to piece together all the mail pos
sible. The plan, however, was not
too successful.
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MOISTURE In Nov
DEC. AT LOW EBB
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when not even a trace of moisture
could be recorded, and the year
ended in veritable drouth with lit
tie snow in December. From the
table of sub zero days it is to be
seen that though 1889 was on the
average warmer it cut some cold
capers too with the third highest
rate Of sub zero days in six years.
The last frost of the $3.50 winter
came on May 10th, 1t is recorded,
and the first frost of the last fall
occurred on October 10th in kill
ing proportions.
The years rain barrel in inches,
on the basis of comparison between
the two communities Is shown:
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Miss Georgia BeasIey
To Appear In Recital
Friday, May 81

CINCINNATI - Music lovers of
Cincinnati are to be accorded a rare
and delightful treat when Miss Geor-
gia Beasley appears in recital at
Calvary NJ. +. Church, Friday, May
81, at 8:15 pm.
Although this is to be Miss Beas-
iey's first recital, she has appeared
as soioist at several leading churches
in Cincinnati and vicinity and has
earned for herself the plaudits Of
her hearers. The Rev. Jackson r.
Smith, of First Presbyterian Church
on Walnut Hills, said Of her: Miss
Beasley has voice Of high quality
and tone. We feel that we were
greatly enriched both by the grace
of her personality and the excellence
Of her talent Miss Beasley's train
ing has been climaxed by study un-
der the widely known John Johnen.
He expresses the opinion that she is
"one of the most talented pupils |
have ever had. Her voice is Of love
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the city.
The Pinnacle Culture Literary So
cietv will present a cash award to
the high school student receiving all
around superior rating; and small to-
kens to each Of the graduating mem
bers Of the National Honor Socity.
The City Federation Of Colored
,Women's Clubs will present cash
awards to the four highest eighth
grade honor students.
Rev L. G. Ridley will be the
speaker on the program and his
theme will be ."The Ivory Trail. The
public is cordially invited to attend. !.
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Mckinley M. f.

Church School at $50 4. m.
Morning worship at II, o'clock.
At the II olclaek Worship period
Rev. 6. w. Sherard's sermon will be
The Leavening Power Of Grace. =
A song Fest will be given by the
singing classes of Springfield, Co
lumbus and Dayton at 3 pm.
Mrs. Clarence Smith, local police
woman, will talk to the young adults
at $50 pm.
The Lexington Conference of the
Women's Home Missionary will con-
vene in Dayton from June to 9Th.
Tuesday evening Class Service
will be led by Mr.. Freeman White
and Mr.. Cary Petty.
Rev. 6. sherard, Pastor.
NJ Artie Henderson, Reporter.
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lows: roast pork, mashed potatoes,
peas, hot rolls, pie and coffee.
What know we greater than the
soul?
On God and Godlike men we build
our trust.
Alfred Tennyson
DOVIE BARR, Reporter
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Phillips Temple CME
Rev. M. j BREEDING, Pastor


The revival continues through this
week, DR.. T.. Arlington Wilson, pas
tor Of the Moseley Memorial Baptist
Church Of st. Louis. Mo-, is the
evangelist. Dr.. Wilson has brought
us soul stirring messages during the
past week. A special sermon will
be delivered Sunday at 3 pm. to the
women. Don't fail TO hear him.
Sunday night will be our eighth
monthly Sangerfest. The minister
Of music hopes to present the best
sangerfest program that we have yet
had Don't miss this great musical
event.
The Union Dinner Committee an
nounces the continuance Of the
weekly Thursday dinners. The menu
for Thursday May Goth is as fol-
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The city Fedeation Of Colored Wo-
mems clubs and The Pinnacle Cul-
ture Literary socity will hold joint
recognition service for the highest
rating Negro High school and Eighth
Grade graduating honor students in
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AMONG DAYTON
CH u R c H E S
Mt. Pisgah Baptist

Rev E. j. Briston, Pastor
Sunday school 800 e. "
S A. luminous, supt.
Morning Worship ....... 100 a. N
Sermon by the Pastor
Afternoon Sermon ....... 800 T. NJ.
by Rev VIM. James Of Richmond.
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y THE FORUM

BYPU ................... 7:30 r. NJ.
Evening Worship. ........ s P. NJ.
Sermon BY the pastor
Miss Elizabeth Ryans Girl Reserve
Secretary Of the Fifth Street YWCA
delivered splendid address to our
young people last Sunday evening.
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FRIDAY, MAY "a, 1910.

aaitg, exien I've III rafiae, AID
expression in every mood. Whef-
ever she has sung, sne has s..says
given great pleasure to her audien-
ces. | unreservediy recommend her
an excellent singer"
Miss Beasleys rerertoir embraces
a wide range. She will sing five
groups of songs which will extend
from the soulful spirituals of her
people to the arias of the classics.
The recital is being sponsored by
the Boys Work Committee of the
Ninth street YMCA. Proceeds are
to be used to rehabilitate Camp
Washington Simms, which was in
undated by the recent flood waters.
RUSSIAN TEA
The Delphinium Garden Club are
sponsoring a Russian tea at the
| YWCA Sunday May &c, hours from
to z.
j
Evening star., 1940-05-04
ltuIy's Status

The only definite conclusion that
may be drawn from official state
ments following the highly significant
series of Italo-American diplomatic
conversations of the past few DAYS
Is that President Roosevelt is con-
vinced that Italy does not intend to
take an active part In the European
war for the time being, at least. Be-
yond that there is wide field for
speculation. 1t Is unlikely that
American Ambassador Phillips talks
with Premier Mussolini and Foreign
Minister Ciano in Rome and Italian
Ambassador Colonnas conversations
with Mr.. Roosevelt and Acting Secre-
tary of State Welles here were con-
fined to mere exchange of informa-
ton. There may have been discussion
OF some general peace project; more
likely, there was specific appeal
to Mussolini to keep Italy a nom
belligerent and preserve her influ-
ence as neutral in the peace settle
ment when it comes.
President Roosevelt's only COM
ment on the conversations-that he
was continuing his efforts to prevent
extension of the war to new areas
or to other nations-was broad
enough to cover almost any con-
ceivable development.
From Italian sources in Rome came
the report that Mussolini had as
sured Mr.. Phillips he did not intend
to get into the war at present. Mr..
Welles has declined to confirm or
deny that report, or reveal any de-
tails OF the conversations. Belief in
such an assurance was implied, how
ever, IN Mr.. Welles' assertion that
this Government is giving no consid-
Grafton whatever to warning Ameri-
can citizens in Italy to get out of the
country-a step it undoubtedly would
take If it had reason to believe Italy
was going to Jump into the war any
time soon. The extreme caution of
officials here in discussing the Italian
situation publicly is dictated, in part
at least, by fear that, with all Eu-
rope nervously apprehensive, care
less word might precipitate a new
explosion. 1t can be assumed that
they are doing everything they can
behind the scenes to keep the war
from spreading.
This country has distinct self-in-
terest in keeping Italy from becom-
ing new theater of war. It now is
the chief avenue of evacuation for
Americans endangered in Northern
Europe, since our ships are forbidden
to enter the combat zones around
most of the rest of the continent.
1taly's entrance into the war would
close this avenue and also throw into
immediate jeopardy the more than
$4,000 American citizens resident in
that country. AS long as they are not
warned to get out, President Roose-
velt must feel that there is no immi-
nent danger.
Evening star., 1940-05-04
Unfounded Fears

1t is unfortunate that some Prot
estant churches of this country have
not accepted President Roosevelt's
appointment of Myron c. Taylor as
his personal representative to the
Vatican for what it was-simply a
move to facilitate parallel endeav-
ors for peace and the alienation of
suffering" in the words of the Presi-
dent. There has been too widespread
a tendency among Protestant bodies
to read into the appointment men
ace to the traditional separation of
church and state in this country, and
to ignore the Presidents objective of
seeking united expression" Of COM
mon ideals for peace.
The latest development of this ma
ture occurred when the General Con-
ference of the Methodist Church,
meeting in Atlantic City, passed q
resolution asking MIR. Roosevelt to
recall Mr.. Taylor because "his ap-
Evening star., 1940-05-04

pointment, has created 4 spirit Of
uneasiness and resentment In the
minds of a great number of people"
Such "uneasiness and resentment"
can arise only from a rnisunder-
standing or a misconstruing of the
actual facts in the case. Certainly
there can be no quarrel with the de-
sire for maintenance of the separa-
ton OF church and state, but that
issue is not involved. There is serious
danger that protests against the
appointment, arising from unfounded
fears, may wreck what might we'll be
the greatest single step this country
could make for establishment of
peace and Christian principles in a
disordered world.
Mr.. Taylor's service at the Vatican
already has demonstrated practical
value that this Government could i'll
afford to lose. The Catholic Church,
with It's connections throughout the
world, collects at the Vatican inval-
liable information on international
affairs-much of it unavailable
through other diplomatic channels.
And Mr.. Taylor now is in position to
relay that information to the State
Department, where our policy MAX
ers need all the knowledge they can
get to steer safe course for the
United States. The Importance of
preserving this contact, and of en-
couraging in every other way possible
a closer association among all gov
ernments and all religions with COM
mon ideals for peace and justice,
cannot be overemphasized
Evening star., 1940-05-04
MoryIond's AImshouses

After an exhaustive survey, the
Maryland State Department of Pub
lie Welfare has concluded that the
county almshouses should be abol-
1shed. In their place the department
suggests the erection of several hos
pitfalls which would house about three
f1fths of the more than 500 inmates
OF the present poorhouses. The re-
naming two-f1fths would be divided
about equally in mental institutions
and boarding homes. OF the latter
group, a large percentage would be
eligible for old-age pensions. The
survey, made for the State Legisla-
tive Council, will be used as the basis
for proposals to be presented to the
next session of the General Assembly
In January, 1941. Those who have
the welfare of the unfortunate aims
house inmates at heart hope the re-.
port will inspire action.
. At intervals for the past sixty
three years the county almshouses
have been investigated. The reports
have termed the institutions Shock
ing" terrible" "intolerable." Gov
ernors have said the situation called
for correction. Yet few of the insti-
tutions were closed or improved.
Residents Of the Free State for the
noSt mart for0of fhoir olrocI o,,soc
except at Christmas time and when
they read grand jury reports about
them. The latest and undoubtedly
the most thorough Investigation of
them pictures large group of un-
fortunates, most of them bedridden
or at least suffering from seri-
Gus chronic diseases or mental hand
leaps, spending their last years amid
Evening star., 1940-05-04
War Memorial

On May Day, for the fifth consecu-
tive year, an impressive service of
rededication to the ideal of Ameri-
can democracy, particularly as those
principles apply to the future gener-
ations of citizens, was held at the
District of Columbia War Memorial
Participated in by leaders of many
patriotic organizations and civil off,
cials, the ceremony was a dramatic
demonstration of Washington's own
application of it's spirit of Amer
icanism
Certainly no better locale could
have been chosen for such a pro-
gram. Sheltered deep in it's grove of
evergreens between the banks of the
Tidal Basin and the Rejecting Pool,
the classic Doric temple of white
marble, which perpetuates the men,
ory OF those Washingtonians who
gave their lives for their country, is
the natural focal point for the COM
munity's formal patriotic activities.
Its convenient location, with it's set
ting Of almost complete isolation
from distracting traffic and other
disturbances of urban life, offers
unusual opportunities for programs
OF Importance and solemnity.
Throughout the year on innumer-
able occasions groups of Washing
tonians conduct memorial or patriotic
services. 1t was for these that the
community raised this memorial. and
1t is through such use that the tenn
pie will grow in importance as a
meeting place for the Americans
who reside in the Capital of the
Nation.
Evening star., 1940-05-04

surroundings sometimes lacking in
the comforts which might be found
IN the cell Of a life-term peniten-
tiary prisoner.
Governor O'Conor has pledged his
support to the effort to abolish the
almshouses. Evidence Of his SINGER
ity and concern is apparent in his
decision to appoint a State survey
group to determine methods Of
financing the proposed chronic hos
pitfalls and the most practicable num-
Der to be built. Humane considera-
tions should rally substantial support
for the Governor In his efforts.
Evening star., 1940-05-04
Job Wanted
Next"

AS the cry rang out, a Memphis
judge peered majestically and magis-
terially down at the latest catch
brought in by the forces of the law
a man charged with vagrancy. The
defendant vigorously denied the
accusation, declaring that he was
merely unemployed, temporarily, he
hoped. He was, he said, a profess
sional man, but that, possibly due to
the war or the New Deal or some
thing, there was at the moment a
regrettable lack of demand for his
services. 1t seems that he was pro-
fessional glass eater.
Sensing doubt in the mind of the
court, he offered to prove his case by
eating an electric light bulb either
alone as an appetizer or as a sand
wich between panes from the win
dows. While the judge was pondering
whether he should in the interest
OF justice be panestaking, and
dismantle the courthouse and allow
the prisoner to demonstrate, court
attendants advised him that it was
not necessary. Just before he came
to trial, they had seen him fortify-
ing. himself for the ordeal with a
fairly hearty meal consisting Of
broken bottles.
In consequence the Judge, while
privately admitting that there was
only hairline distinction between q
vagrant and jobless glass eater,
gave the defendant a CLASSY stare
and the benefit Of the doubt, and let
him 90.
Evening star., 1940-05-04

true distribution-right down to the
fundamentals. After ALL why confine all
this to a money basis? Why so mate
rial?
In the meanwhile there's point that
these social uplifters seem to miss It's
probably of no importance to them any,
way, but this is it, that before a man is
member of any class or group-capital-
lst, Socialist or Communist-he is first
an individual with an individual con-
science and will and intellect and with
a God-given right to exercise them,
IN so far as he respects the rights of
others to do the same. Whatever mate
rial benefits may come from these
schemes to those of little ability at the
expense Of those who have much, they
must all pay one common price-the sur
render OF individual freedom to the rule
OF the masses. And the record of mob
rule IN the past has usually been a sorry
one. d R11sKrN
Nav /
Evening star., 1940-05-04
River Regulations

Approval by the District Commits
sloners of a new set of regulations
governing the operation of boats of
all types in the waters of the Poto-
mac adjacent to Washington opens
the way to greater utilization of
the river by pleasure craft. These
new rules, ordered drawn up by Con-
gress in 1884, already have been
approved by the Park and Planning
Commission, the National Parks
Service and the War Department.
In order to give strength to their
enforcement, they have been incor-
porated in the local police regula-
tions.
Washington's channels always
have been ideal for operation of
power boats, and within the past five
years an enormous increase in the
use OF sail has been brought about
by the discovery that the broad ex-
panses of the river below Hains Point
offer many opportunities for such
craft. Less than ten years ago many
veteran sail enthusiasts regarded the
closed waters of the Potomac, whose
breezes sweep down from the border
Ing hills, as unsuitable for competitive
sailing. But each years increase in
the number of sailing entries in the
Presidents Cup races has been proof
enough to the contrary.
Under the new regulations. still
greater safety and opportunities for
sailing will be possible, but the rules
by no means are confined to foster
ing one type of use of the river.
They cover all phases of safety for
all types of boats, they offer greater
guarantees of pleasure through such
rules as those prohibiting prolonged
or unnecessary noise and contain
safeguards against recklessness and
undue speed.
Use OF the Potomac by pleasure
craft of all kinds has grown rapidly.
and as an assisting factor the new
rules are a fitting complement to
the work which is nearing compile
ton along Maine avenue, where the
two yacht basins with modern facil-
tiles for servicing small boats have
been built. Not only has the Cap
itals water front been beautified in
this area and additional interest
added to the Potomac, but new
recreational possibilities, an i'm
portant civic asset, have been opened.
Evening star., 1940-05-04
Community Chest Support
Of l. v. N. S. Emphasized.
To the Editor Of The Star:

I have read in the local press of
the 4oth anniversary of that stalwart
service agency, the Instructive Visiting
Nurse Society of the District of Colum-
ola. 1t is fine thing for the people of
the District thus to have brought before
them such undramatized but day-in- and
day-out heroic efforts in human service,
I could wish that other g-standing
welfare agencies would have similar
anniversary observations.
The only thing I failed to see reported
in any Washington paper was the fact
that the funds from the Washington
Community Chest contributed by the
more than 100, 900 givers) constitutes the
financial backbone supporting the activ-
tiles OF the Instructive Visiting Nurse
Society. think this should be brought
out and trust you will use this letter
to do so. JOSEPH D. KAUFMAN.
May 2.