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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-04-18
John S. Patrick,
County Pioneer,
Is Laid To Rest
Death Last Thursday Ends
Long and Useful Life of
Hinckley Man.

The Hinckley community and Pine
county in general mourn the loss of
a loved and respected pioneer, j. S.
Patrick, who passed away early last
Thursday morning from heart failure
His death was shock to his many
friends as he had not been ill except
for a touch of flu the previous week.
However, he was up and around again
later and had attended meeting
of the county board Tuesday of last
week.
John Stanley Patrick was born on
April 2, 1868, in Trenton, Ontario
Canada. He came from rugged pio-
neer stock, his family being known
as United Empire Loyalists, and
through generations they have held
their land, received in a grant from
the King of England at the time OF
the American Revolution.
Survived Hinckley Fire.
AS young man he served in the
Canadian Northwest, as member
of the famed Canadian Northwest
Mounted Police. On April IA, 1887
at Trenton, he was united in marriage
to Mary Ellen Mann. They came to
Hinckley in 1890 and Mr., Patrick
worked as foreman in the mill of
the Brennan Lumber Company until
the great Hinckley fire of 1894 Their
lives were fortunately spared in that
disaster but they lost all their posses
sions. They then set to work to clear
farm out of the new land. Mr.
Patrick went into partnership with
w. H. Noble in a general store in
1889 and during the next several
years alternated between farming and
operating the store. At one time the
firm was known as Noble, Lyon and
Patrick
In 1912 he sold his interests and
moved to the home where the fam
lily has resided ever since. For many
years he ran a warehouse and bought
and sold potatoes. He later served
as postmaster, was a member of the
village council and a director of the
school board. During his member
ship on the latter the new grade
school building in Hinckley was built
and he also had a great deal to do
with the construction of the auditor
ium. He felt that such a building
would supply great civic need.
Member of County Board.
Mr.. Patrick was very interested in
county affairs and for the past six
years has served on the board OF
county commissioners of Pine county
representing the third district. In
1887 he was chairman of the board
In April, 1887, friends from far
and near gathered to help Mr.. and
Mrs. Patrick celebrate their golden
wedding anniversary. At that time
messages and kilograms of congrat-
Continued on Page 81
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-04-18
Finlayson Girl
Married In West

Miss Harriet Ryan, eldest daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Ryan of Fin
layson, was united in marriage to
Mr.. Willard Strong Monday, April
Is, at Silver City, New Mexico. Mr.
and Mrs. Alec McNab, brother-in-
law and sister of the bride, of Tyron
NJ NJ, were present at the wedding
Mrs. Strong lived in Finlayson all
her life until recently when she went
west to work. Mr.. Strong is grad
uate of st. Olaf's college at North
field, and is employed as an assayer
in one of the silver mines in Silver
City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Strong spent their
honeymoon on trip to the Gulf OF
Mexico. Their friends, in Finlayson
and elsewhere, wish them much hap
piness in their years together.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-04-18

Brook Park Girl
Weds Mora Man

Miss Erma Ellison, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. E. c. Ellison of Brook Park
and Mr.. Virgil French, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Robert French of Blooming
ton, ILL.,, were quietly married Satur-
day, April Is, at the home of Rev
Dellgren at Quamba.. The attend
ants were Mrs. Peter Persons, sis
ter of the bride, and Ellwood French
brother of the groom.
Mr.. French had made his home the
past three years with his uncle near
Quamba and the bride taught school
near that village the same length
of time
Following the ceremony a wedding
dinner was served at the brides pa
rental home. The newlyweds Their
left on a trip to Duluth, returning
Sunday evening. They will make
there home on a farm near Mora.
The many friends of the youne
couple extend congratulations anc
best wishes for many happy year:
together.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-04-18
Grass Fire Smoke
Causes Accident

In an auto crash north of Pine City
Sunday, caused by grass fire smoke
blanketing highway 81, two Hinck-
ley school teachers, Miss Esther Cote
and Miss Delsa Alexander, were
bruised when their auto was struck
from behind by car containing four
Duluth people. Both cars were SOUTH
bound at the time of the accident.
Those in the Duluth car were Mr.
and Mrs Erwin butcher and Mr.
and Mrs William butcher. They
suffered mostly from flying glass and
Mrs. Erwin butcher sustained a bro
ken nose. They all returned to their
homes after emergency treatment al
the Pine City hospital. The Hinckley
teachers were not seriously hurt and
are back at their school duties again
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-04-18
Republicans To
Convene May I

A county convention of the Repub-
lican party will be held at the village
hall in Hinckley Tuesday, May 7, at
2:30 p. m. for the purpose of elect
ing delegates and alternates to the
district and state conventions.
Primaries for the election of dele
gates to the county convention will
be held in the various precincts in
the county Wednesday, May l, be-
tween the hours of 1880 and $3.50 p. m.
at the regular polling places or such
other locality as the precinct COM
mittee may choose.
The national convention this year
will be held in Philadelphia, Pa, be-
ginning June "a.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-04-18
Bids To Be Let For
Work On Highway &

Bids for Is more contract construc-
ton projects and IL traffic safety
signal installations, were called for
this week by the Minnesota Depart
ment of Highways. This brings to a
total of So the number of jobs adver-
tised for early construction this year
The value of the new projects upon
which bids will be opened May 8
was estimated at approximately
100000.
Included in the projects was work
on trunk highway No. 48, being for
grading total of SO miles, located
between three and five and one-hal1
miles east of Hinckley, and between
five and six miles east of Cloverdale
comprising 1915 cubic yards OF
excavation.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-04-18
Extension Work
Is Aim OfBureau
Purpose and Work of
Farm Bureau in County
is Explained.

From reports coming in from men
who are out on the Farm Bureau
membership drive which is being
carried on this month, there still
seems to be some misunderstanding
as to the purpose of the Pine County
Farm Bureau and how it is organized.
The Farm Bureau board wishes to
emphasize that the Pine County Farm
Bureau was organized in 1887 for the
sole purpose of sponsoring extension
work in Pine county. The state law
definitely states that there shall be
Farm Bureau in the county with
at least 200 members and 5000 on
deposit to have organized extension
work in the county. The member
ship fee in this organization was set
at 81 and this money all stays in the
county. According to Max McMillin,
county agent, the Pine County Farm
Bureau is not affiliated with the state
or national Farm Bureau in any way
whatsoever, and most of the member
ship money is used to sponsor All
Club work.
Need for the Work.
Experience has shown that there
was need for extension work in
the county inasmuch as over 100
families have taken part in the ex-
tension program in one way or an
other. The past two years there have
been over 500 women each wear en-
rolled in the clothing project, the All
Club enrolment has averaged over
600 year the past three years, and
there has been large attendance at
the dairy feeding schools and other
meetings sponsored by the county
agent such as potato meetings, sheep
demonstrations, etc.
The agent is also working with
the rural identification project in
the county, and he has also had
charge of grasshopper control work
the past two years. The agent works
on the educational side of the soil
conservation program.
1t can, therefore, be seen that I'M
less the Farm Bureau membership
is kept up, extension work in the
county will have to be discontinued.
Those who have not been contacted
for Farm Bureau dues may remit to
the county agents office or to Adolph
Wanous, treasurer, at Pine City, and
receipt will be mailed for the year.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-04-18
Several Accident
Cases In Spring
Term OF Court
Divorce Proceedings and
Naturalization Applica.
tons Also on Calendar.

Many accident cases were on the
calendar of the spring term of the
district court now in session in Pine
City. Verdicts were returned in a
number of them and others were
settled out of court.
In a case involving and auto col
lision near Willow River, Peter and
Frances Sostak vs. Sewall S. Wallin
a verdict was rendered in favor of
the defendant and no damages were
awarded.
Damages in the amount of $375
were awarded to Mrs Charles San
don in the action against Leslie c.
Helmes, but the jury reached verdict
for the defendant in the action of Mr..
Sandon against Mr.. Helmes. Charles
Sandon had asked $4,000 for him.
self and $500 for Mrs. Sandon in one
case, and in the other Mrs. Sandon
had asked $4,000. The two cases
were the result of an accident in
1887 in Pine City. A sealed verdict
was returned by the jury.
Furey Case Settled.
Three actions concerning Furey VS..
j. r. circuit and A. j. Osman were
settled out of court. These were also
the result of an auto accident, this
one being north of Willow River last
December when John Furey was
killed and his son, Bernard, injured.
Total damages in the sum of $4,000
had been asked. Other cases settled
out of court were H. F. Erickson and
Edwin Erickson VS.. Mile w. Chaffee.
In the case of John FELTON, VS.. Henry
Wosmek, Mr.. FELTON, asked for $3.50
damages from an auto collision near
Pine City. Mr.. Wosmek counter
claimed for $50 damages to his car.
The plaintiff was awarded the verdict
in the sum of SIS.
A verdict in favor of the plaintiff
in the sum of Sill was rendered
in the cast of Frank Shatava VS..
Joseph Stradel. Another case, Charles
Lager VS.. Anna Lindgren was con-
tinued until the October term of
court. In the action of j. F. Orr VS..
j. ]. Pavek, the jury rendered a YER
dict in favor of the plaintiff.
Thus far in this term of court two
divorces have been granted, namely,
those of Albert W. Wild VS.. Florence
w. Wild and Ida Mary Saxon VS..
Harry w. Saxon.
Naturalization Hearing.
Tuesday, April Is, was taken up by
the naturalization court Those ap-
plying for citizenship were Matthias
A Satire, Frank Barton, Jr., Evald K.
Andersen, Albert Kotrba, Johan E.
Lindstrom, Sophia England, James
Hart, Ernest G.. H. Salomonson, Albert
Andersen, Daniel A. Hanson, Will
helmine Braun, Bertil A. Gustafson,
Nicholas Young, Sophia Wodziak,
Mrs. Ellen Westlund, Wilfred F. Ar
chambio, Hans D. Hanson, Corne-
illus Nieboer, REM Nieboer, Sven
c. Sunbeam and Mrs. Anna R. Grut-
koski.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-04-18
Lightning Flash
Wrecks Radio Set

During recent rain and electrical
storm lightning struck at the Melvin
Hokanson home at Atwater, and de-
molished the radio, scattering pieces
about the kitchen where it had been
placed. Dial buttons flew across the
room and wires within the radio
took fire. The bolt also struck the
fuse box with such terrific impact
that fuse plugs were driven from
their sockets with such force that
they opened the fuse box cover.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-04-18
Parted 20 Years,
Sisters Meet Again

Two sisters, Mrs. Mary Schelhorse
of Rutledge, and Mrs. Thora Hansen
of Eyota, who had not seen each other
for more than 20 years, even though
both lived in Minnesota all their lives
met the past weekend at the home
of a third sister, Mrs. Louis Wagner
in ST. Paul.
The strangers" each expressed
wonder at the still youthful appear
ance of the other and resolved to
meet more often in the future.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-04-18
Speaker In County

Mrs. A. G.. Mcclure of Minneapolis
spoke in Pine City Tuesday evening
before the Federated Women's clubs
of Pine county. Her subject was
on the present soil conservation pro-
gram. On Wednesday night she spoke
in Willow River, and Thursday (to-
mighty will give a talk at Hinckley
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-04-18
Duxbury Man
Dies Saturday

A. M. Anderson of the Duxbury
community, who had been ill for
some time, passed away Saturday
morning. The funeral was held from
the Zion Lutheran church in Mark
vile Monday afternoon, with student
pastor Ray Johnson, officiating. Bur-
ial was made in the Markville ceme-
terry.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-04-18
ResearchCouncil
ShowsClose Vote
Cross Section of State In
dicates Governor Will
Have to Campaign Hard.

A poll amongst 1900 voters of all
political parties in Minnesota reveals
that should Hjalmar Petersen decide
to become candidate for governor
against Harold E. Stassen, it will be
close race. At the present time, the
poll shows that Petersen leads by
$4,000 votes.
The Midwest Research Council of
which DR.. c. R. WATSON, a former
Minnesota University instructor, is
executive secretary, has published
five research reports for the state of
Minnesota.
The first report, issued on February
5, 1910, concerned Governor Stassen's
reelection prospects-a pre-cam-
paign inventory.
The second report, February 20,
was on "Civil Service-A Partisan
Issue?"
The third report, March S, covered,
1.-THE Small Loan Act, and the Old
Age Lien-Political Assets or Polit-
ical Liabilities"
The fourth report, March q, was
on 1.-THE Minneapolis Voter and the
Vice Investigations"
The fifth report, dated April 5, was
entitled, ''Hjalmar Petersen for Gov
ernor?"
Similar to Gallup Poll.
Dr. WATSON and his associates are
very thorough-going in their re-
cnorch Thoxy
upon correspondence, but ask the
questions directly of the voters The
research is cross section of the state
Every section and county is covered
and the questions are asked of 1900
individuals, including Republican,
Democrat, Farmer-Labor and indie
pendent voters. The methods used
by the Midwest Research Council are
similar to those of DR.. Gallup and
the Fortune survey, but more extern
sive, polling more voters.
Embodied in the fifth report, "Hjal-
mar Petersen for Governor" were
figures on how Governor Harold E.
Stassen will run for reelection if
opposed by Hjalmar Petersen in the
coming campaign of 1940 That re-
port follows.
What are His Election Chances?
Voters were asked: For whom
would you vote if Hjalmar Petersen
were to run against Harold Stassen
for governor"
The results indicate that at present
the approximately 100000 votes in
the state would divide as follows:
If There If the Dem.
is a Dem. Support
Candidate Petersen
Harold E. Stassen $4,000 430 600
Hjamar Petersen $4,000 557 1000
Democratic candidate 5000
Undecided ------------l79,000 l19,UOU
Since at least 10000 people will
probably not vote for governor, cam
paign margin is undoubtedly lower
than indicated above. In any event,
it appears that the governor will have
to campaign hard to save his polit-
ical life. And a party breakdown of
Petersen's strength shows that many
Republican votes on which the COVER
nor could normally depend are either
in the Petersen camp or on the fence:
Rep. FL. Ind. Dem.
Stassen 4ooo 1890
Undecided : $4,000 1000 100000 5000
Undecided, but
anti-admin-
istration 6o.OOO
Permission for publication granted
by the Midwest Research CounciD.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-04-18
Census Work In
County Will Be
Completed Soon
Twenty-nine Taking De-
cennial General Census
This Month.

The work of the 20 census enum-
orators in Pine county has been pro-
crossing rapidly since the counting
started Tuesday, April 2, and should
be completed within the 80 days al
lotted by the United States Bureau
of Census for the task.
While the workers have endeavored
to be as accurate and thorough as
possible, it may happen that some
persons or homes have been missed.
If there are any residents who were
not contacted or counted, they are
urged to report to their local enum-
orator as soon as possible.
Below is given a list of the census
takers assigned for Pine county, their
home address and the districts under
their charge:
Fredolin Martinez, Bruno-Nicker-
son, Belden, Park and Keene town.
ships.
Hans Christensen, Kerrick-Ker-
rick and Windemere townships.
Anne Danelski, Willow River
Birch Creek township, Denham viii
lage.
Louise Johnson, Willow River
Norman and Bruno townships, Bruno
village.
Leo B. Mack, Finlayson-Pine Lake
township.
Merrill Saxton, Fleming,
Danforth and Clover townships.
W. H. Schwartz, Rt. 1, Sandstone
Sandstone township.
Royce 1. Schilling, Sandstone
Sandstone village.
VIM. H. Wicker, Hinckley-Barry
and Arlone townships.
Martha Fohrman, Brook Park
Brook Park township, Brook Park
village.
Hampford Barton, ckley-
Munich township.
Oscar R. Dickson, Pine City
Chengwatana township.
Rosella NJ Novy, Pine City-Pine
City village.
Hans H. Grandt, Pine City-Royal-
ton township.
Ambrose J. Kunkel, Pine City
Rock Creek township
John Champagne, Duquette-Bre-
men and Kettle River townships, Rut-
ledge and Willow River villages.
James G.. Thomson, Askov-Part-
ridge township.
John A. Lundgren, Willow River
Sturgeon Lake township.
Pearl L. Srok, Finlayson-Finlay-
son township.
Theresa L. Buckley, Pine City
Finlayson, Askov and Henriette viii
lagos.
Alexander Mclean, Markville-
Dosey, Arna and Wilma townships.
Bernice Asklund, Danbury-Ogema
and Crosby townships.
Ruth M. Pearson, Hinckley-Dell
Grove township.
Gust Billstrom, -Hinckley
township.
Anna E. Burk, Hinckley-Hinckley
village.
Agnes M. Dillon, Rt 2, Hinckley-
Mission Creek township.
Frank Ouradnik, Beroun-East part
of Pokegama township.
David R. White, Pine City-West
part of Pokegama township.
Theo. j. Bliss, Pine City-Pine City
township.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-04-18

To remove cinder or sand from the
eye, place one or two grains of flax
seed in the affected part, or drop
castor oil in the eye freely.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-04-18

Edwin Thomas Booth, famous ac-
tor, was the brother of John Wilkes
Booth, the ASSASSINATION of Abraham
Lincoln
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-04-18

The coloring in many kinds of lip.
stick is made from insects.
The Phoenix index., 1940-07-20
Work of Negro
Farmers Sh0Un

CHICAGO I-(SNS)-In the space adjacent to the Cour'
of Honor American Negro Exposition where artscay ere
ad doamas tell their stories of Negro herolsrs and SKILL tile ~
Department Agriculture presents its exhibit OF Negro progress
in agriculture.
The Phoenix index., 1940-07-20
By HAZEL G. REED
ASSOCIATED Negro Press
Fashion Editor

There's really no need to get that
Wilted feeling even though the
warm, sultry days of midsummer
are here, for crisp, attractive cot
tons in ool-as-an- e-cube colorS
are abundant and inexpensive, and
they are considerably effective in
the effort to maintain a cool ap-
pearance
Certain colorS and materials pick
one up as quickly and effectively
as a refreshing shower followed by
a cologne rundown, and it is to
these fresheners that we turn on
torrid days to keep going efficient
ly and happily.
MUSTS FOR HOT DAYS
Bright, tubbable cottons are
''musts" for the hot, sticky days.
Net only does cotton stand sudsing
better than any other fabric, but
it resists the heat. Kept immacu-
lately clean and fresh, cottons give
the wearer that look of chic groom
ing aspired to by every woman.
And Gotten styles, in recent years,
have been revolutionized so that
there's a pretty, neat cotton frock
for every occasion from casual
wear to tailored business garb.
Extremely attractive this year
with modes to suit every need and
fancy, we find a grand aSsemblage
of cotton frocks in beautiful, COOL
as-ice-cube colors, and espe-
cially nice things for the business
girl, who wants to feel cool, but
must not sacrifice her tailored,
trim appearance. For her, there
is a delightful combination of plaid
gingham and linen-a grey and
lime plaid skirt topped by plaid
bound lime jacket which buttons
up the front. And crisp crush
resis tant all-linen dresses are
equally attractive and serviceable.
THE BALLERINA
A casual frock with lots Of charm
is a ballerina type (that is swing
skirted style) OF white pique with
navy, red or black ric-rac winding
in row after row around neckline
and hem. Pretty for leisure hours!
A printed linen made simply, also
fits nicely into this picture. And a
cotton with exceptional dash, de-
signed for spectator sports wear, is
The Phoenix index., 1940-07-20

of NEGRO extension workers, pro-
vides from the home garden, pal
anced food for the year. In the
kitchen, there is the pressure COOK
er-now an essential part OF the
equipment of a progressive nome
as well as, other time and labor
saving devices. The third interior
represents the bed room of an ac-
tive All Club girl All the mater
ials and products in these interiors
were brought together from the
South.
In order to vitaiize the story OF
Negro progress on the land. a small
stage has been constructed and
oaily demonstrations are given IN
understanding table service,
canning, meat production, clothing
and school lunches prepared with
surplus foods supplied by the Fed
eral Surplus Commodities Corpor-
| alton.
Miss 3. T. Pompey of Tuskegee
Institute, home demonstration spe-
cialist with the Extension Service,
conducted the demonstrations in
mattress-makiIR and canning. She
was assisted by Emanuel Terrell,
Negro farmer of Shorters, Ala
bama. Mrs. Alvenia MOSS, success
full farm woman of Notasulga, Ala
bama, and four All Club boys and
girls from Marion county, Arthur
j. Johnson, Columbus Meadows
Zepherine Tate and Maryland Ty-
ner.
H. p. Reid. farm agent, from Suf-
folk, Virginia, had charge of the
The Phoenix index., 1940-07-20
WORLD OF WOMEN
This Is The Season When
Reducing Is Made Easy
Appetite Not
So Keen In
Hot Weather
BY HELEN JAMESON

THIS IS the season of the year
when reducing is easy. There aren't
as many parties where one must
refuse delicious tempting grocer
les. In the warm season appetite
is not so keen. There are all man
ner of opportunities for pleasant
outdoor exercises. So, Madame
Plumpie, if you have had in mind
a determination to Whittle down
your too abundant shape, get busy
Do it nOW
Overeating and lack of exercise
are the usual causes of obesity
Now and then the excess poundage
cCme because of ductless gland
deficiencies, in which case medical
attention is necessary. In the
average case. ten pounds a month
can be deleted-and that's going
fast enough-by avoiding those
food that bank up into human
suet. The appetite must be
trained: when it is trained it won't
yearn for fats, sweets, Starches and
cereals, but will settle down to an
appreciation of the right kind Of
fCod.
MUST BE REDUCED
The food elements mentioned
must not be entirely deieted; they
are necessary. but they must be
greatly reduced. Proteins-meat
fish, eggs and cheese-are neces-
sary for maintenance of the body
cells. One can nave steaks, chops,
lean roast beef and lamb, crisp
bacon, fish that do not contain fat,
like Goldfish and sole.
The markets have almost every
kind of vegetable now, and vege-
tables should provide a large part
of the diet especially cabbage
onions, asparagus, tomatoes, water
cress, string beans, carrots, celery,
cucumber, spinach, squash and
trlrnip The enemy vegetables are
potatoes, egg plant when fried in
butter, baked beans, lima beans
and corn, the last three being
starchy, and therefore off the
diet record.
Cream soups are fattening, clear
broths are strengthening. Lettuce
should be eaten once a day, the
French dressing containing
mineral oil instead of olive oil.
Rich sauces. pastries, white bread