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The Ely miner., 1940-06-13

The national Red Gross drive which
has as it's purpose the raising of ten
million dollar war relief fund, is meet
ing with slow response. This is re-
gretable since the need for the human
itarian work of the Red Gross in the
war torn European countries is i'm
mediate Never before in it's history
has the Red Cross been confronted with
disaster of such proportions as the war
has brought to the afflicted countries.
The millions of refugees driven from
their homes and forced to wander
through hopelessly devastated areas in
search of food and shelter present a
heart of every person aware of their
plight. Old men, women and little
children compose this caravan of home
less and helpless victims of wars fury.
It is inane to question whose is the
responsibility for the care of these in
nocent victims. That responsibility lies
with every individual in whom the
humanitarian instincts are not dead
It is joint responsibility of mankind
to right the wrongs of fellowmen and
bind up the wounds caused by mans
inhumanity to man.
The first quota set for this city in
the call for funds which was i'm
mediately met from the treasury was
for $500. Since then the quota for
Ely was raised to $1,000. The Ely
branch has made it point to keep
money in the hands of the treasurer,
The Ely miner., 1940-06-13
0MERzA-LASSI
NuPTIALS READ
Ely Young People United in
Marriage at Ceremony
Performed Friday.

Miss Rose Omerza was married to
Elmo Lassi in the parsonage of St
Anthony's Catholic church Friday
morning at $3.50 o'clock by the Rev.
Frank Mihelcic.
Following the ceremony a wedding
breakfast was served at the home of
the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Omerza, at which immediate relatives
of the couple were present. Mr. and
Mrs. LaSsi then left on a three-day
wedding trip to the Head of the Lakes
and the range.
Mrs. Lassi was attended by Miss Ann
Deyak and Mr.. Lassi by John E. Lassi
his brother. The bride wore a black
suit with white accessories and a cor
sage of white gardenias. The brides
maid was attired in green suit with
white accessories and she wore a cor
The Ely miner., 1940-06-13
Rough Customer

A. c. Cooper donated Cricket, a
six-year-old rhesus, to the Fort
Worth, Texas, zoo. During his first
10 minutes in the monkey island"
colony at the zoo Cricket slapped
down seven other monkeys, whipped
two raccoons and grabbed three fish
from the moat surrounding the
island.
The Ely miner., 1940-06-13
HONORED AT SHOWER.

Miss Angela Banovetz was honored at
pre-nupital shower, Tuesday evening.
In charge of the affair were Mrs. Jack
Banovetz, Miss Mayme Majer1e, Mrs.
Mary Romshek, Mrs. Matt Banovetz
and Mrs. John Kovach.
The Ely miner., 1940-06-13
IOIUa Man Dies of
Heart Attack Here.

Goner N. Neese, 54 years old, died of
heart attack, Tuesday morning, at the
Olson Bay resort On Shagawa lake
where he was guest. A Fort Dodge,
Iowa, lawyer, he was just returning
from fishing trip when struck by the
illness
Mr.. and Mrs. NeeSe had come here
Saturday for vacation The body, in
charge of the Laing Mortuary, was sent
to Fort Dodge, Wednesday, for burial.
Ernest A. Bailey drove Mrs. Neese to
her home in the family car the same
day.
The Ely miner., 1940-06-13
Ely Gets Request for
Red Cross Assistance

Mrs o. W. Parker with which to meet
emergency calls to be later replaced by
the voluntary offerings of our liberal
minded people and thus be ready for the
next emergency.
Chairman B. o. Strachan informed
the Miner yesterday that upon the
return of Mrs. A. j. McMahan from
Duluth, secretary of the Ely branch, a
meeting will he held and plans formu-
lated for a drive for funds in this city
to make up the quota.
In the meantime, The Ely Miner, The
First National Bank and the officers
named will be pleased to receive con-
tributions. Miner contributors so far
are as follows:
The Ely miner., 1940-06-13

| Mrs Michael COneau, Mrs. Walter
Niemi, Miss Helen Niemi of Virginia
and Michael Bradda of Eveleth, at
tended the graduation exercises in Ely
on Thursday.
| Mrs. Stuart Schaefer drove to Duluth
Monday for a visit with relatives and
to attend a shower for her niece, Miss
| Dolores Bemke, who will become the
| bride of Nick Turchi the latter part OF
| the month.
Mrs. Peter Skradski returned Thurs
day from Milwaukee where she at
tended the graduation exercises at the
Milwaukee County Hospital School of
Nursing. Her daughter, Kathryn, was
a member of the graduating class.
MIR. and Mrs. George Coad will leave
Saturday for Minneapolis, where they
will be joined by Mrs. Coad's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Meyers, and will
leave for two-week's visit through
the Black Hills and Yellowstone Park
Miss Althea Bush, who underwent an
appendicitis operation at the Shipman
hospital, ten days ago, has recovered
sufficiently to return to her apartment
in the Baehr building. Her many
friends are rendering congratulations
on her speedy recovery.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. LundStrom and
daughter, Carol Ann, left Saturday for
their home at Taylors Falls, where Mr..
Lundstrom is principal of the schools.
Mrs Lundstrom is the former Gladys
Lindblad. They visited with Ely friends
and relatives since Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Gus Robertson of Little
Falls, were weekend visitors at the
home of Mr. and Mrs William Mitchell
They came to attend the graduation
exercises of the Ely Junior College
from which their son graduated on
Thursday, and remained over for a
visit with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Melvin Peterson of
International Falls were in the city
few days last week. They came to Ely
to witness the graduation ceremonies
of the Ely Junior College from which
their son, Robert Peterson, graduated
Mr.. Peterson is the assistant postmaster
at International Falls
When death stalked the Mormons.
The story of the long trek along the
plains and mountains by the followers
of a great religious movement seeking
a haven in their promised Land" of
Utah, told by Joseph E. Robinson, noted
Mormon pioneer. Begin it kn The
American Weekly, the magazine dis
tributed with next weeks Chicago
Hara Id American
The Ely miner., 1940-06-13

A j. McMahan was a visitor in
Duluth, Sunday with Mrs. McMahan
and her mother, Mrs Moran Mrs.
Moran underwent a major operation
at st. Mary's hospital on Monday. Late
advices are that she is doing nicely.
The Ely miner., 1940-06-13
DELEGATES TO KIWANIS.

B. S. Richards, president of the Ely
Kiwanis club, and Edward T. Buckley
have been named as delegates to the
international Kiwanis convention to be
held in Minneapolis, Sunday through
Thursday.
The Ely miner., 1940-06-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Fredrickson of
Rochester, whose marriage announce
ment was printed last week, were
visitors in the city, Sunday, with Mrs.
Frederickson's father, DR.. H. j. Lock-
hart.
The Ely miner., 1940-06-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Waino Thompson OF
Pekin, Ill, left Wednesday after spend
ing several days with DR.. and Mrs. j.
E. Thompson.
The Ely miner., 1940-06-13

The Ely public library force was in
Vermilion Town and Kugler last week
to exchange books at the library
branches housed in the H. Simonson,
Jr, and Arthur Hendrickson homes.
Books are changed every six weeks.
The Ely miner., 1940-06-13

Mrs. Joseph Kapsch of Gary, Indiana,
is in the city for visit with her
brothers, John and Matt, and sisters,
Ann and Katherine. She was accom-
panied to the city by Mrs. John Malen-
shenk of Gary. Mrs. Kapsch came up
to accompany her son, Joseph Robert,
who has been attending the Ely Junior
College, home for the vacation.
Mrs Ruth King and son, Philip, will
leave Friday for Minneapolis where
they will be joined by Miss Nancy
King, a student at the University OF
Minnesota. From there they will go to
Lake Minnetonka to spend several days
before proceeding to Dow City, Iowa
where they will visit with an uncle OF
Mrs. King, w. E. Ffschel, and family
They will also visit at Omaha, Neb.
and expect to be gone ten days.
| Mrs. Violet Lassey was guest soloist
at the wedding of Miss Ardelle NJ E
Jarvinen of Eveleth to Rev. Arnolc
Stadius of Portland, oregon, Frida.
evening at the Eveleth Finnish Lsith
eran church Mrs. LasSey'S selections
included Because" by DHarlot; "Sai1
Paljon Luojalta Armahain," Kuula, ant
20 Perfect Love" by Bloomfield. Sh
was accompanied by Miss Irnla XVI
pelto of Ely. The Rev. v. Kuuisto o
Virginia and the Rev. E. Tervo of Eve
leth, officiated. The wedding wa
largely attended.
The Ely miner., 1940-06-13

Mr.. and Mrs Matt Vessel and
daughter, Patsy, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Porthan, Jr. and Mrs. Anna Nyquist OF
Soudan were Ely visitors last week.
The Ely miner., 1940-06-13

Mr.. and Mrs George Lane, Sr., and
Mr.. and Mrs. George Lane, Jr., and
daughters, spent the weekend at
Eagles Nest.
The Ely miner., 1940-06-13

Ray Passi, who teaches at Emmons,
Mimi, is spending his vacation with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John PaSS.
The Ely miner., 1940-06-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Norha and children
visited with relatives in Soudan last
week.
The Ely miner., 1940-06-13

Mrs. j. M. Valentine left yesterday
for Minneapolis to attend class re-
union at the University of Minnesota.
The Ely miner., 1940-06-13

Mr.. and Mrs. John Schweiger OF
Duluth, former Elyites, have announced
the engagement of their daughter
Ruth, to Ronald Erickson of Two Har-
bOrS.
The Ely miner., 1940-06-13

Mr. and Mrs Abe Gordon and family
of Virginia, spent Thursday in Ely
where they attended the graduation
exercises of Milton and Harold Gordon.
The Ely miner., 1940-06-13

Miss Evalyn Dahl left Wednesday for
her home in Coleraine.
The Ely miner., 1940-06-13

Mrs. j. G.. Mooney, former resident
of this city but now of Minneapolis, is
in the city for visit with her mother,
Mrs. Niskala.
The Ely miner., 1940-06-13

Joe Sayovitz, who attends the st
Cloud Teachers college, arrived last
week to spend the vacation with his
parents.
The Ely miner., 1940-06-13

Miss Elaine Almen, who is employed
as school nurse at LeMars, Iowa, is
spending her vacation with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs Charles Almen.
The Ely miner., 1940-06-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Breen were
Virginia visitors on Tuesday.
The Ely miner., 1940-06-13

Mr.. and Mrs Lowell Anderson and
son of Harlan, Iowa, are visiting with
Mr.. Anderson's parents, Mr.. and Mrs
j. 0. Anderson.
The Ely miner., 1940-06-13

Mr.. and Mrs Lawrence Golobich and
daughter of Kenmare, N. D., are visitors
with Mr. Golobich's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Golobich.
The Ely miner., 1940-06-13

Leonard Platon of Soudan was an Ely
visitor on Tuesday.
The Ely miner., 1940-06-13

Jack Coad of Owatonna, will leave
Thursday for Crookston, after two
weeks visit with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Richard Coad
The Ely miner., 1940-06-13

Miss Mary Kraft left for Minneapolis
Thursday to spend the vacation.
The Ely miner., 1940-06-13

sage of white sweetpeas.
The groom is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Alex Lassi. The couple are now
at home at $40 East Camp street.
Yes-The Ely News Store
SELLS the Ely Miner
The Ely miner., 1940-06-13

Clarence Sommers of Bemidji i.
visiting at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
Dick Davis
The Ely miner., 1940-06-13

Mrs. Harold Dillon is spending few
days at Two Harbors with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. M. H Brickley.
The Ely miner., 1940-06-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence White of st
Peter, were guests of Miss Mary Lam
bert on Wednesday and Thursday.
The Ely miner., 1940-06-13

Mrs. Michael Coneau, Mrs. Walter
Niemi, Miss Helen Niemi of Virginia,
and Michael Bradda of Eveleth, at
tended the graduation exercises in Ely
on Thursday
The Ely miner., 1940-06-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Lowell Anderson and
daughter, Gayle, Mrs. j. L. Anderson
and Miss Elaine Anderson spent Sat-
urday in Duluth and Twig.
The Ely miner., 1940-06-13
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Mel Anderson is in Minneapolis this
week on business.
The Ely miner., 1940-06-13

Robert Mann left Wednesday for his
home in Nebraska after attending
Junior College in Ely this year.
The Ely miner., 1940-06-13

Mrs. Stuart Schaefer drove to Duluth
Monday for a visit with relatives and
to attend a shower for her niece, Miss
Dolores Bemke, who will become the
bride of Nick Turchi the latter part of
the month.
The Ely miner., 1940-06-13

Mrs. Peter Skradsh returned Thurs
day from Milwaukee where she at
tended the graduation exercises at the
Milwaukee County Hospital School of
Nursing. Her daughter, Kathryn, was
member of the graduating class.
The Ely miner., 1940-06-13

Mr.. and Mrs. George Coad will leave
Saturday for Minneapolis, where they
will be joined by Mrs. Coads parents,
Mr. and Mrs. w. S. Meyers, and will
leave for a two-weeks visit through
the Black Hills and Yellowstone Park
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-27

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-27

the becoming demo- cratic implement opinion of Raymond Gram Swing noted news nightly TO- the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-27
Dial Doings
By JIM PARKER

vacations large white from here to the be filled First off, thanks to the who wrote those interesting guest columns last week Mathon Edith
 There's member wATR replacing Roy Flynn who Bridgeport before returning to studies at the Uni of Hartford who to WATR from an advertising agency Capitol City John broke into radio WNBC New Britain Hartford He's nice Waterbury undoubtedly extend welcoming hand
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-27
Cn AlMlxIka Csn ACKE $
COMMERCIAL TERMS

The world of business and com merce has a language all its own The average citizen should be fam iliar with some of the more common words in that language. Here art five for you to define. 1. Collateral.
 2. Solvent.
 3. Bull.
 4. Bear.
 5. Invoice.
 Answers on Back Page
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-27

approach of an wAT A1uuals program schedule is un, important network features will
 air times Noted neWscaster Wythe Williams beginning Thursday Effective that date the
 heard Tuesdays and Thursdays at Harems Mutual "The Sheep and Goats Club spials amboree Wednesdays moving s3o the show Ed Mayehof On The Town
 about Manhattan Ed Mayeho will heard from 1oo to II beginning Thursday or this the change 1st with Cats n Jam jam session with swing pianist Erskine Buteeld at the helm
 ng from an 8sO spot 85 effective September
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-27

Haven McQuaes Marriage Cub" reported sOd will be released late September James Roosevelt will Please tonight Despite all the denia worked time the others sponsor the air in opposition to each other
 October Talk around radio has the Sunday featuring Bergen and Judy Garland Despite the high rating scod series will
 S fhe same hour opposition evidently holds no terrors for the theatrs "Fist Lady"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-27

Wnlkies drew the highest rating ever given political Cooperative Analysis of Broadcastng
 will radio vacation this year, sticking with his Friday program straight through the fa and winter without the event Bob Hawks Name Three this fall the will probably travel to key his broadcass The Phil Spany Hour of renewal effective September 15 Don wilson the the Good News show when returns Thursday evening spot September Otherwise the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-27
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-27
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The Phoenix index., 1940-11-30
BY DAVID L. JOHNSON

Arizona is the youngest, and
most verile state within the mem
ory of living man The modern
Arizona has heen built and its
history has been written. Yet Ari-
zonas potential wealth, beauty
and opportunities have been little
more than scratched. 1t has its
modern communities which man
has built with wealth wrested
from the soil, rocks, and the tim
bers Arizona also records chap
ter on chapter of mans greatest
conquests and surrenders vic
tories and defeats. But there is
more, much more yet to come.
A short time ago one of Ari-
zona's faithful colored citizens
visualized a colored city in the
heart of Central Arizona. Today,
with the cooperation of a small
group of modern pioneers, Ari-
zona's Baby City is being built in
the heart of beautiful Rainbow
Valley, just thirty miles west OF
Phoenix On Highway 80, and eight
miles south. The town has been
given the name of THOMAS
WILLIE. The name being taken
from that of it's founder, j. l..
Thomas.
Rapid progress Is being made;
more than twenty acres Of land
have been leveled off and surveyed
into town lots. Streets and alleys
have been laid out, and in few
DAYS road improvement is expect
ed to get underway. A Post Office
permit has been released from,
Washington, D. c., and school
and a nursery have been built ana
are now in session; also a Church.
Building materials are being placed
on the grounds by some of those
who purchased lots on the Town
site in preparation to build homes
The cool soft water afforded by
one of the wells already in service
was reached at a depth of only
% feet. The Town-site is surround
ed by a strange, but highly pleas
ing, combination of scenery. There
Is weird desert Leauty-slender Sa-
huaros, wind-Whipped rocks and
cactus-studded rolling hills. rim
med with shrubs, desert flowers
and resting grease-wood trees. A
few miles north of the town-slte
lies the historic Gila River where
the fishermen may cast their reels,
and the duck hunters may try
The Phoenix index., 1940-11-30
Refused
Service
In Cafe
Had Just Ended
His Concert In
San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO - (ANP) -
Paul Robson, eminent actor and
singer, Saturday took legal action
to protect his civil rights when he,
and eight other persons, filed suit
for $22,500 damages here in Super
ior court against Vanessi, Inc, op-
orators of fashionable restaurant
at 948 Broadway. Joe Vanessi is
manager of the place.
In the complaint, Robeson and
friends charge that last Tuesday
night, following Robeson's brilliant
concert at the Opera House, they
were denied service at the cafe.
Each of the nine persons in the
party asks $4,000 damages under
Section So of the Civil Code. Col
ored members of the Robson party
were John Pittman, foreign editor
of the Peoples World; Revels Cay
ton, secretary treasurer of the Bay
Area District Council No. 2. Mari
time Federation of the Pacific and
Lawrence Brown, Robeson's ac-
companist.
CITE CODE
Other guests were Clara Rock
more who appeared with him on
the Tuesday night concert pro-
gram; Miss Rockrnore's accom-
panist. Eugene Helmer, and Merle
Pittrnan, Ethel Cayton and Louise
Branstein, all prominent local res
idents. Section So of the Civil
code, basis of the suit, reads, in
part, as follows &
&C.. Whoever makes any discrim-
nation, distinction or restriction
on account of color or race, or ex-
cept for good cause, in respect to
the admission of any citizen to, or
his treatment in, any inn, hotel,
restaurant or eating house is la
BILE in damages in an amount not
less than $100, which may be re-
covered in an action at law brought
for that purpose"