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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1940-11-21
Sank Centre Ladies
Injured In Accident
Taken To Melrose Hospital
Following Car Smash
Near Avon Monday

Mr.. and Mrs. Will Botz and Mrs.
Jos. Botz, of Sank Centre, met
with an automobile accident Mon
day afternoon while returning
from st. Cloud, where they visited
the latter lady's son, Roland, who
is recuperating from an appended
tony. Mrs. Jos. Botz had been
staying with her son and Mr.. and
Mrs. Will Botz motored to st.
Cloud Monday to bring her home.
Returning home at about Sis
Monday afternoon, at a point just
west of Avon, near the lake, they
met a car coming directly at them
on the wrong side of the road. Be
cause of the guard rail, Mr.. Botz
was forced to swing to the left,
and the other car hit them on the
right side.
Both ladies were injured, with
cuts about the head, and they
were taken to the Melrose Hospit-
al for care. Wednesday morning
we were informed that they were
getting along nicely and that they
would be able to leave the hospital
in a few days, a fact their many
friends will be glad to learn. Mr..
Botz received slight injuries also
and the car was severely damaged.
It is alleged that the man driv-
ing the other car was under the
influence of liquor, and Mr.. Botz
swore out a warrant for his ar
rest.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1940-11-21
7ulo 2/oA.s9 Men Ro1 IN 3A39dna

day afternoon shortly after three
o'clock.
These young men were engaged
in trucking by their brother, Henry
Garrison, Of Cushing, and were en-
route to Morris with load of forty
sacks Of sugar and some empty
crates. They arrived here early
Monday morning, called at the
Sank Centre Bottling Works, and
then started their journey to Nor
ris.
Evidently they left this city at
about ten o'clock that morning, and
they reached point in the east
end of the cut on Highway II, loo
ated about quarter mile or more
from the junction with the county
road to Brooten, when their truck
became stuck in a drift. Other
cars were also stuck in the cut at
that time and farmers of the vic
Unity were engaged in getting them
dug out. Leroy and Kenneth En-
gel, who reside at the junction of
the two roads, aided Jerome Unger,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Unger, in
getting his car out, and they loaned
shovels to the young men, and at
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1940-11-21

the same time invited them to leave
the truck and come to the Engel
home for protection against the
storm. The young men decided to
work on, and the others aided a
family, a man, wife and baby, to
the Engel home. Others, who ar
rived at the scene earlier, also in
vited the young men to ride into
town with them, but they stead
lastly refused. They attempted to
protect the property in their care,
and thus lost their lives.
One must surmise that when
they quit working and decided to
make a break for shelter, they
were unable to go through the cut
to the Engel home and hence turn
ed eastward along the highway to-
ward the city. They struggled
with the storm, and reached a point
about one-half mile southeast of
the cut, having Travelled through
a corn field, when they fell exhaust
ed and persisted. The position of
the bodies when found-the older
brother face down and the young
err brother face up across his back
indicated that the younger broth
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1940-11-21
Izvemty-7 zvo Men Enlist In
Defense Force
another recruiting service next
Monday evening at s o'clock at

another recruiting service next
Monday evening at s o'clock at
the Armory.
AS an historical first Ted Cen
rick was the first to apply for ap-
plication to the new outfit.
I'VE can't be sent outside Of the
state unless, of course, the outfit
is nationalized," O'Gara explained.
Wen go into service when we
have IS men,"
Enlistment term is for three
years, but the defense force may
be cancelled after the duration Of
the present emergency or when the
National Guard returns permanent
ly, he explained. The force will
have to await a meeting Of the leg
islature to know whether there will
be pay for the units, but it didn't
seem to make a great deal of diff
ference to the dozen that appeared
Monday.
"One thing I can assure you,
the outfit will be properly uniform
ed and equipped. They're spending
more time on home defense than
I thought possible. Well have
everything to work with" he told
the group.
Explaining the advantages to
eligible draftees of joining the
home defenses, O'Gara said that he
Continued on Page 10. Col. -
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1940-11-21
Herald Will Sponsor Natl.
Auxiliary Essay Contest
AeaoN NIW R@
Daitst .Ze1zeM Va J
10 Santa ~
WRITE LETTERS TO
SANTA CLAUS-BRING
THEM TO THE HERALD

SANTA CLAUS-BRING
THEM TO THE HERALD
Again as we approach the pre-
Yuletide season, and as the chill
dren look forward to the yearly
visit of their patron Saint, San
ia Claus, we ask that they write
letters to the merry old gentle
man and mail them to the Sank
Centre Herald.
AS in former years, we will
again publish these letters, and
as has been the custom estab-
lished by the Herald many years
ago, they will appear in two of
the early December issues.
Because Of widespread inter-
est, we have continued this prac-
tice for many years, and for that
reason we shall continue as long
as that interest is shown.
This is the time Of the year
when children look forward to
the coming Of Santa Claus with
hope and happy anticipation.
This is their time and we want
to help make it most happy
one for all Of them. Let them
write letters to Santa Claus, and
then either bring or mail them
to the Herald office for publica-
ton.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1940-11-21
MuszaIux 81 g.
ze4t Set lo1
No14e>,sAen 10th
Survey Financed By
Christmas Seal Funds
Of Stearns County

Arrangements have been COM
pleted for the Mantoux testing pro-
gram, which is preventative
check to determine whether youths
have early symptoms of tuberculos-
is, for students of the eleventh and
twelfth grades of the Sank Centre
public school, it was announced by
Supt. E. w. Olson this week.
This survey, a continuation of
the work done in 1887 by DR.. Kath-
leen Jordan, Of Riverside Sanitor-
ium, Granite Falls, will be made
Tuesday afternoon, November &C.
beginning at 100 o'clock.
It is necessary that every stu
dent return to school the request
slip signed by his parent or guard
ian before the test can be given
Miss Esther Bone, school nurse,
announced.
This survey is financed by the
Christmas Seal funds of the
Stearns County Public Health AS
ISOLATION and to individual stu
dents there is no charge for the
test. Following Of the survey calls
for an X-ray of the chest Of all
pupils who show positive reactions
to the preliminary test.
1t is pointed out by all medical
authorities that the Mantoux test
ing program is desirable since de-
lection of positive reactions in ear
ly stages avoids the excessive costs
of long time treatment for advanc-
ed cases. The school, this week
was urging all parents to sign and
return cards Immediately.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1940-11-21

now soliciting memberships and
contributions in their respective
districts, and others will start their
work in other districts in the near
future.
These ladies are working in the
cause of humanity and they are
giving service to the greatest char
liable organization in the nation. It
has the backing of the United
States government and the Presi-
dent of the United States is it's
president. For that reason these
women workers are entitled to re-
spectful treatment and they de-
serve your unqualified support and
consideration.
Anticipated needs for clothing
have made it possible to care for
requests up to the present time,
however future needs must be met.
Teeth Of underprivileged children
have been neglected during the past
year, because no dental survey was
made. There is need for work
among the children, and dental sur
veys will be resumed.
These and many other projects
are the work Of the Red Cross, and
your membership or donation
makes it possible to carry on.
Without your help this mercy or
ganization cannot function to the
fullest measure in matters of char
ity or catastrophe.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1940-11-21
Junior Class
Play Was
Fine Success
All Parts of Comedy
Were Excellently
Portrayed
LARGE AUDIENCE
Well Chosen Vehicle
For 1910 Junior
Actors

big Hearted Herbert" was a
three-act comedy which appealed
to the large audience, and which
brought forth much laughter in it's
easy flowing comedy and honey
story. The choice of big Hearted
Herbert" as the vehicle for the
1910 Junior class play was a SPLEEN
did one, and its presentation was
enjoyed in every way.
Heavy roles were taken by Bud
Veeder and Stella Beste, as the
father and mother, the former as
big Hearted Herbert" for whom
the title Of the play was selected.
They did a fine job of acting, and
headed a well-trained and coopera-
tive cast in a swell performance.
Ode Fish and Bob Rattle as the
sons of Mr.. and Mrs. Kalness, and
Louise Halverson, the daughter,
aided in the presentation Of family
life in natural and well played
roles. Audrey McKersie, as the
maid; Gordon Hedin as Andrew
Goodrich, sutton of the daughter;
his parents, Dick O'Gara and Mary
Margaret Prasch, as Mr.. and Mrs.
Goodrich; Mildred Adrian and John
Cotton, as Amy and Jim Lawrence,
aunt and uncle of the Kalness
children; and Charles Otto and
Marjorie Carlson, as Mr.. and Mrs.
Havens, all aided in the splendid
performance with excellent pre-
sensations.
Comedy situations in the play are
brought about by the father, big
Hearted Herbert" who attempts to
dominate the lives of the members
of his family as though they were
mere children. He opposes every
plan the children have, and finally
creates a scene at a dinner given
to announce the engagement of the
daughter to Andrew Goodrich. How
the members Of the family with
the mother connive to cure the
father Of his i'll habits, is the high
light of the play. It was not hard
to see that the audience had en-
joyed the play and their attitude
showed that the effort Of the young
actors was greatly appreciated.
Renditions by the school orches-
ira before the curtain, and violin
and French horn solos hy Lorraine
Pendroy and a trombone solo by
Marjory Westhoff between acts,
added to the presentation. Rose
mary Morse acted as accompanist
to the soloists.
Miss Marjorie Swanson, director
of the play, is to be commended for
her excellent work with these
young people. Others who contri-
buted to the successful presentation
were: Miss Everhart, Miss Swope
and Miss Nestande, who had charge
Of makeup; Robert Hansman and
Dick O'Gara, as stage manager and
assistant; Ileen Ethun and Marian
Hill, co-chairmen Of the properties
committee, with the members,
Theresa Bastien, Beverly OGara,
Cecilia Dirnberger; Mary Ann Du-
Bots and Shirley Johnson, whose
job it seemed was quite easy dur
ing the presentation; Christine Kot-
erba, chairman Of the business
committee, and her helpers as fol-
lows: Ruth Lux, Constance Stelzig,
Marjorie Wernig, Priscilla Smith,
Ruth Gennow, Dorothy Brann and
Leona Lais.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1940-11-21
V.F.W. Plans
Past COnnan-
ders' Night
Will Be Held In
Community Club
Rooms December 9Th

State department and sixth dis
trict officers have been invited
when the Paul F. Donart Post,
Veterans of Foreign Wars, and its
Auxiliary inaugurates into the
functions Of the six-year-old Sank
Centre unit its first annual Past
Commanders Night, it was an
nounced.
Department Commander John ].
Sokolwoski, st. Paul, 9Th district
commander, and George w. Ander-
son, Minneapolis, National Council
Of Administration, have been invit-
ed to take part in the function Fri
day evening, December 9Th.
Coming as the local post hit the
top in its membership for the year,
the function will honor five past
commanders and will feature an
open initiation for recruits, the
committee announced. David b.
Hooper, present commander, heads
the committee with other post
members.
Honored that night will be past
commanders Of the local post:
CONTINUED on Page 10, Col. %
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1940-11-21
New Building Under
WPA-Will Cost $4,000,
Said Captain Fischer

Construction on the more than
twenty-five thousand dollar addi-
ton to Sank Centres Armory, built
in 1920 and military housing for
Regimental Headquarters Battery,
PIT Coast Artillery, Anti-aircraft,
is scheduled to begin in two weeks
as a part Of a statewide WPA pro-
gram on more than Is armories in
the new national defense program.
It is a part of the same program
that last summer saw the death of
Sank Centre Company M machine
gun unit, and the rest of Mime
sofas infantry, and the birth of
Headquarters Battery and the
216th and 217th regiments Of the
coast artillery, Captain Carl s.
Fischer announced Monday as the
local unit received $4,000 worth OF
tools, automatic rifles and special
equipment for it's new job.
Date for actual construction
on the addition was set for
December 3rd, q Government
representative in the city Mon
doy told Fischer. Notices for
bids have already been sent.
Fischer announced that the en-
tire building program Is lex
pected to be completed by
spring.
Actually $26,7S5 will be spent on
a 50x100 feet addition on the east
of the armory and additional Of
flee space to be about 20x30 feet
it was announced.
Offices are to be enlarged for
the additional work of the COM
Continued on Page 10, Col. y
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1940-11-21
SPLENDID JOB OF
CITY SNOW REMOVAL

Snow removal in the city was
conducted efficiently and quickly
following the recent storm, when
city streets and alleys were block
ed and parking along Main Street
was hampered. The city was back
to normal within a few days and
shoppers were enabled to find
ample parking space. Fire ny
drants were first to be extricated
from large drifts, which would
have hampered the firemen in case
of emergency. For the splendid
job of snow removal commenda-
ton must be given to Gene Taylor,
street commissioner, and his crew
of helpers.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1940-11-21

First on the program will be a
big amateur show to be held Fri
day night, November Goth, at
eight o'clock, in the new high
school auditorium. This all-home
talent event will feature fifteen
acts, including singers, dancers,
musicians and comedians. All
those who wish to enter the anna
teur show and compete for prizes
must register with Chairman Nor
ris Lebowsky, at the Morris Style
Shop, not later than Tuesday eve
ming, November 26th. Twenty dol
lars in prizes are offered, as fol-
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1940-11-21
Art Display
In Junior Hi
Gymnasium
Under Sponsorship of
Art Department
Miss Kobe Instructor

Superintendent E. w. Olson, of
the Sank Centre public schools, an
nounced this week that an exhibit
Of $50 of the finest recognized mas
terpieces of art have been engaged
to be placed on display to students
and the general public next Tues
day, November Goth, in the Junior
High gymnasium. The art display
is under the sponsorship Of the art
department Of the local school, di-
rected by Miss Bernice Xlobe.
The display will be open from
900 a. m. to 500 p. m. and from
700 to 900 p. m. for one day
only. A small admission charge
will be used by the art depart
ment to buy pictures for the
school buildings, It was an
nOunced.
Modern artists, too, are included
in the display. Such prominent
moderns, whose works have been
recently reviewed in current per-
iodicals, are: Van Gogh, Gezarne,
Monet, Pissaro, Degas, Remoir and
Rockwell Kent.
Mr.. Olson pointed out in an
nouncing the exhibit that students
have long had the privilege to en-
joy masterpieces of music and lit
erature, but only recently, with the
further development of color photo
graphy and printing, has it been
possible to furnish such pieces of
art for student interest.
Admission charges for the exhib-
it will be ten cents for adults and
five cents for children.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1940-11-21
DRAFT ORDER NUMBER
CARDS UNDELIVERED-

Post office employees or this
city were unable to deliver four
cards announcing draft numbers
because they were unable to loo
ate the draftees. It is possible
that some Of these men have
moved since registration, in
which case they should have not
flied the draft board of their
change in address. At the re-
quest Of the local postal depart
ment we publish the names, in
hopes that someone will inform
either the young men or the
postoffice in this city of their
whereabouts. The cards, which
could not be delivered, were
mailed to Anthony Joseph Welle,
Rt. 8; Wilfred Joseph Welle, Rt.
8; Joseph Frank Bauer and Roy
Olgen Johnson, all addressed
Sank Centre. Postal employees
are anxious to deliver these
cards, and any information
which will help them in that
desire will be greatly appreciat-
ed.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1940-11-21
Will Take Over AS
Soon AS National
Guard Leaves

Enlistm 9 N is by Tuesday
morning, after the first eleven
Monday evening, had jumped to
20 In the preliminary recruit
ing program, Dewey O'Gara
announced. He expects the re-
cruiting to complete the COM
pany within the next two
weeks.
AS soon as service Company c
of the First Service Regiment OF
the Minnesota Defense Force re.
cruits 35 men the outfit will be
mustered in as a part of a state
defense unit that bring 1000 mer
into preliminary training in the
newest arm of the national defense
Dewey O'Gara, recently commits
stoned as captain, told the first
dozen enlistees at the Armory
Monday evening.
"This is no halfway outfit.
It isn't like the old Home Guard
with hand-me-down uniforms.
We fall right into the shoes Of
the National Guard when they
leave" he said and announced
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1940-11-21

lows: LIST, $40; End, IS; Bird, So; 4th,
$500. This contest is open to any
one who wishes to compete. Admis-
sion to the show Is zoe for adults
and 10c for children. Get your tic
kets from local merchants.
In addition to the above there
will be nine big free movie shows
at the Main Street Theatre, and
Santa Claus will appear on three
successive Saturdays with candy
and nuts for the children.
The first of the free movies will
be held on Saturday, November 30,
on which day three free shows will
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1940-11-21
A~sa1en Sho~+ 4see Mouie4, Candy and MxA

be given. The first show will open
at 1890 a. M, the second show
will take place at 1880 p. M, and
the third show will start at $3.50
p. m. Free shows will be held on
Saturday December 7th and Sat-
urday, December 14th, also.
Merchants will also offer spec
ials on merchandise and it will
pay you to visit Sank Centre on
any of these days. Bring the child
rem to Sank Centre and let them
enjoy a happy time as guests Of
the businessmen.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1940-11-21
ANNUAL MEETING OF FAIR
ASSOCIATION FRIDAY EVE
MING. NOVEMBER %

In announcing the date for
the annual meeting Of the
Stearns County Agricultural So
ciety, J. A. Schoenhoff, secretary,
stated that it is urgent that all
interested persons attend. This
important meeting will be held
Friday evening, November %, at
eight o'clock, in the Community
Club Rooms. Officers will be
elected, dates for the next
Stearns County Fair will be set,
and other important business
will be transacted.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1940-11-21
Garrison Brothers
Of Cushing, Found
Frozen Friday P. M.
HEROIC STRUGGLE
Firemen of City
Formed Searching
Party-Aided BY Others

Tragedy, heroic tragedy, was
written in the snow on a corn field
at the edge of a swamp near High
way II, about 3s miles southwest
of this city, when two young men
lost their lives in the blizzard of
Armistice Day. They were broth
ers, John Garrison, 20, and Charles
Garrison, Is, who resided at Cush-
ing, Minnesota. Their frozen bod
les were found by John Egan and
Richard Hoffman, of this city, Fri
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1940-11-21
Sponsored BY Sank
Centre Merchants
For Entertainment

A program of pre-holiday enter
tainment for the people, both child
rem and adults of this community,
is being sponsored by the business
men Of Sank Centre, who invite
everyone for miles around to be
their guests at one or all of these
events.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1940-11-21
Construction ON addition To
Arnory to Begin i'm 2 Weeks
DIR. JOHNSON APPOINTED
AS DEPUTY CORONER

DR.. w. Johnson, of this city,
was recently appointed as dep
uty coroner to care for the dut-
les of Western Stearns County.
He takes the place of DR.. A. F.
Moynihan, who has been deputy
coroner since 1920, when he re-
turned from France and was
mustered out Of Uncle Sans
army, following the World War.
DR.. Johnson's appointment was
made sometime ago, but was not
made public until last week.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1940-11-21
Ladies Solicit
In Red Cross
Roll Call
House-tO-House Canvass
For Voluntary Mem
berships Now On

Delayed as the
r e s ult of the
blizzard, t h e
Red Cross MEM
bership drive is
now being con-
Quoted through
a s y s t e m a tic
house-to = house
canvass. Sever
al of the lady
w or ers ara
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-18
MIRIAM LEE IS
 GUEST AT TEA

Complimentary to Miss Miriam Lea, whose marriage to MT. Ken neth Lowe will be an event of April 6, tea and miscellaneous shower was given Saturday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. Walter Mo Kinnon in the Mietinen Apartments Assisting Mrs. McKinnon as hostess es for the occasion were Mrs. Harry Sturrock and Mrs. Addie McKin- non, +t
 Many lovely gifts were opened by the guest-of-honor during the af- ternoon. Over thirty friends of the bride-elect called between 9 and s o'clock. M
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-18
UntIe Sam Is Winner
 Tax Case

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, March IS. Uncle Sam emerged victor in a long income tax fight when the wife of former California as- semblyman paid a $10,O00 fine on tax evasion charges.
 The defendant, Mrs Inez Burns, was, fined Sl0.O00 and sentenced to three years in the Federal Peni- tentiary on each of two counts after she pleaded guilty to tax evasion.
 Federal Judge Harold Louderback dismissed the prison sentence, how ever, after Mrs. Burns had paid the fine. The Income tax charges covered period from 1894 to 1888
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-18
Former WpA
 5faie Chief Is
 Sent 10 Prison
Matthew Murray Conviof. ed of Tax Eyasion-Is
 Given Two Years

KANSAS CITY, kans., March l8. Former Missouri WPA Adminis- trator Matthew Murray has been sentenced to two years in the Fed eral prison for income tax eva sion.
 Murray also held a city position under the Boss Tom Pendergast machine in addition to the WPA post.
 Murray was convicted of evad- ing payment on $69, 1891. He claimed most of the amount was Pendergast gifts, hence exempt.
 The Government charged tn e money was paid for favors and ser vice
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-18
MRS. H0BS0N DIES
 AT HOSPITAL HERE

Mrs. Tillie Hobson of Sitka, who passed away Saturday at the Gov ernment Hospital, will be taken to the Historic City for burial
 The remains are at the Charles w. Carter Mortuary pending the arrival of her husband by plane today
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-18
Surprise Dinner for
 Harry SperIing, Jr.

Not Cnly because it was St. Pat rick's Day but because it was also the fifteenth birthday of Harry Sperling Jr., a surprise dnner was given last evening by the hon. oree's parents at the family home on West Tenth Street.
 Seven boy friends of young Sper- ling were asked for the affair. Later in the evening the guests were en- tertained at a movie.