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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-08-22
NORTH AND
WEST OF SANDSTONE

AS I have decided to quit farming
and move to North Dakota, will
sell all my personal property, as is,
to the highest bidder without reserve
on my place located IL miles east
and 2 miles south of Finlayson, or
8 miles north and one mile west of
Sandstone, on Wednesday, August %.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-08-22

BE SURE TO SEE "Of Mice and
Men" showing at Willow River Fri
day, August %. John Steinbeck's
(author of Grapes of Wrath")
famous masterpiece daringly por-
trayed on the screen! Also Leon
Enrol comedy and sport reel. BIS
p. m. Regular admission.
41W50-1t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-08-22
SALE WEST
OF STURGEON LAKE

To settle the estate of the late John
Swanson, all of the personal property
and livestock will be sold to the high
est bidder, as is, located miles west
and u mile south of Sturgeon Lake,
or miles northeast of Denham, on
the late John Swanson farm on Tues
day, September 8. Sale to start at 10
a. m. Faith Lutheran Ladies' Aid
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-08-22
NOTICE FOR BIDS

Sealed bids for about 100 cords of
dry hard maple, birch or oak cord
wood to be delivered at the school
ground in Willow River, will be re-
ceived by the board until p. m.
Thursday, September 5.
The board reserves the right to
reject any or all bids.
H. NORTRUP,
(2t) Clerk, District No. 81.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-08-22

R. c. A. ELECTRIC console radio,
perfect condition.; sell cheap or
trade for calves. Also light 2-wheel
trailer, cheap.-Douglas Smith, 11a
miles east of Willow River.
25W50-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-08-22

WOULD YOU LIKE good riding
horse with saddle and bride for
its keep this winter until June 10?
If you will take good care of him
come to Camp Miller, Sturgeon
Lake. 33W50-1t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-08-22

GUNS FOR SALE or trade for geese
or chickens-Winche 80 U. S.,
S25; % Winchester repeater, Sc;
40 single shot shotgun, 81; IL
gauge single shot shotgun, 81.
These guns are all in good condi-
tion.-Leon Busse, Rutledge.
39W50-1t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-08-22

WE WILL PAY the following prices,
guaranteed until August 20. Heavy
hens, 12c; light hens, SIC; Leg
horn and heavy breed springs,
13Rc; heavy breed springs, 3R
pounds and over, 15c.-Halvorson
Poultry Farm, Sandstone.
34W50-1t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-08-22

FREE WEDDING DANCE at Burak's
hall, Denham, Tuesday, August 81.
Given by Stanley Wilcox and Flor
ence Burak. 25W50-1t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-08-22

LIVESTOCK to South ST.
Paul weekly. Go down in evening
for early morning markets. Cattle
and hogs, Soc per cwt, calves and
sheep, 40c. Long distance hauling.
Call or write Thorvald Jensen,
Askov, phone 95, or list stock at
Jens' Cafe, Askov, or Askov Trad
ing Post. 46w41-tf
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-08-22

FREE DANCE at Riverview pavilion,
Rutledge, Saturday, Aug. "a. Music
by Kokomo orchestra. Roller skat-
ing every Friday night. 25w5O-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-08-22

eve are descended from the people
of the Mayflower," Dragged lady at
a social gathering. "You seem to
have got long ways on the down.
ward path," hirned one of her hearers.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-08-22

NOTICE TO ALL BUILDERS-Lun-
Der for sale of all kinds. Planed
to order to any ordinary kind with
a four-side machine. Also Wash
ington shingles at special
Schoenrock Bros, west of Finlay-
son on highway 66. 35w5O-6t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-08-22

MAY I-awe-have just one good
night kiss" asked fellow of his new
girl. 'Why certainly, you poor, dear
boy" she replied, "How you must
miss your nurse when you are away
from home!"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-08-22

DANCE to Ted's Cavaliers at Grind
stone Lake Sunday, August Is.
Modern and old time music as you
like it. 25W5O-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-08-22

HORSES FOR SALE-I always have
several head of good work horses
for sale. Sold with guarantee to
be as represented and priced rea-
sonably.-J. P. Madsen, Askov.
29W28-tf
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-08-22

FOR SALE-Ripe tomatoes at reason
able prices. Bring your own bas-
ket.-Mrs. Albert Andersen, Askov.
25w49-2t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-08-22

REPAIRING on all makes
and models of sets. Labor and ma
terials guaranteed six months.
Philco and RCA-Victor radios.
Tubes, batteries, aerials. Open eve
nings until nine.-Sandstone Radio
Service, Chris. Petersen.
32W49-3t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-08-22

FOR SALE-Fordson tractor, for
cash. or will trade for heifers.-
Henry c. Larsen, mile north, mile
west, Askov. 25w5O-lt*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-08-22

DANCE-The Bohemian Lodge of
Denham, will sponsor dance Sum-
day evening, August Is, at Bohem-
ian Club hall. Lunch will be served
to all those holding dance tickets.
Admission Csc, ladies free.
32W5O-1t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-08-22

FOR SALE-120-acre farm, complete
with stock, etc.-O. Lofgren, 2 miles
southwest of Finlayson. 25w5O-lt*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-08-22
REGISTER FOR PRIZES

Be sure to register for the free
prizes, radio, carpet sweeper and knife
set to be given away free at the
Gamble Store booth at the county
fair.
(1t)
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-08-22

DANCE to the music of Doc Swend-
sen and his band Saturday, August
"a, at Bohemian club hall. Afghan
to be given away at this dance.
Those holding tickets are welcome
to attend. Admission-25c before
$50; 35c thereafter. 37w5O-1t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-08-22

FOR SALE-A year and "a half old
gelding colt. See George Whitman,
7 miles northwest of Finlayson, or
phone 1856. 25W5O-lt~
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-08-22

FOR SALE-House in village OF
Askov. Cheap for quick SALE
Alex Madsen, Askov. 25w5O-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-08-22

WILL TRADE Holstein bull of serv-
iceable age for animal suitable for
meat ring.-Albert Krogh, Askov.
25W50-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-08-22

FOR SALE-Two bicycles, one boys,
one girls, $12 each, or will trade
for geese or chickens.-Leon Busse,
Rutledge. 25W5O-lt"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-08-22

FOR SALE@One 54-inch Kant
Stretch cotton mattress, like new,
and priced very reasonably. See
Mrs. A. L. Faudskar, Finlayson viii
lage. 2oW3U-lt"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-08-22

TO GET BETTER PRICES for your
livestock, write Ray jacobson, Box
IS, Sturgeon Lake. 25w44-tf
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-08-22

WANTED-Youngw woman or girl for
general homework. Must like chill
dren and be able to do plain cook
ing. Please apply in person.-Mrs.
Harvey Thrun, Finlayson.
25w49-2t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-08-22

NOTICE-The Ferndale Nursery will
be closed for business on Sundays
during the months of July and
August. 25w42-tf
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-08-22

FOR SALE-1O-2O John Deere trac-
tor, gift. disk, Oliver sulky pillow,
1920 Accommodated tractor,
1884 Va panel, 1887 International
panel. Will also have tractor
plows.-I. G.. Guss, Rutledge.
25W50-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-08-22

DANCE to Ted's Cavaliers at Grind
stone Lake Sunday, August Is.
Modern and old time music as
you like it. 25W50-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-08-22

FOR SALE-l931 Chevrolet coupe,
good condition, SIS cash, or will
trade for cattle. Two-wheel Nc
Cormick-Deering 16-inch sulky
pillow, good shape.-Ray Blasjo, 6
miles west, Sturgeon Lake.
25W50-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-08-22

DANCE to RAYS Swing Masters at
Pine Lake pavilion Saturday, Au-
gust "a. 25w50-1t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-08-22

GRAVEL AND LIME hauling. We
also haul other items. Reasonable
prices. See us or call phone "a
Askov.-Kai Skov and Helvig Ser
ritslev, Askov. 25w49-2t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-08-22

FOR SALE-One saw, 50-inch in
serted with 81 teeth, used one day,
$50. AS 1 sold my sawmill l have
no use for it. One 80 h. p. Russell
traction engine, in good shape
Joe M. Pangerl, Pine City.
38w49-2t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-08-22

FOR SALE-Three 10-week old pigs,
So each; Model T Ford motor, in
fine shape, 81; will trade 8mm rifle
for smaller caliber one.-Gus An
dersen, 8 miles east, Askov.
30w50-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-08-22
FOR SALE

FOR E-Eight-week old pigs,
$3.50 a pair.-John Hekrdle, ST.,
Finlayson. 25WoO-lt"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-08-22

FOR SALE-Pigs, weeks old; Col
lie pups, 2-year old colt, coming
8; and yearling colt, coming g.
A. A. Breckheimer, 21a miles west,
Sturgeon Lake. 25W5O-lt*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-08-22
Announcements

This column is free for use by
churches, schools. societies. lodges.
ETC., for the purpose of announcing
be charged. such meetings as are
held for social or educational pur-
poses and not for pecuniary gain.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-08-22

WANTED-Old live or disabled
horses for fox and mink feed.
Horses killed on place or picked up.
Bass Lake Fur Farm, Rt. No. l,
Sandstone. Tel. 1858. 25W47-4t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-08-22

WANTED-High school boy to do
chores on farm, in exchange for
room and board; IA mile to bus
to Moose Lake. Write or call Nels
Larson, phone 4F22. 25w5O-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-08-22

TOUR to Watkins plant, Winona,
about September l. Anyone wish
ing to 60 send dollar, remainder
payable on bus. Will notify when
leaving.-Henry Gangelhoff, dealer,
Brook Park. 26W49-3t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-08-22

CLEANING, PRESSING and repair
ing. Also refining and altering
mems clothes. Orders taken for
suits and overcoats. Call at Soren-
sen Implement Store, Askov.-
George Lindegaard. 25w37-tf
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-08-22

THINK, DON'T GAMBLE-Sell your
livestock at home and know what
you get. For highest prices write or
see Vern Anderson, Sturgeon Lake.
Always. in the market. 27w20-tf
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-08-22

WANTED-Fresh cow or closeup
springer, Guernsey or Shorthorn.
State price.-John j. Molloy, Fin
layson. 25W5O-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-08-22

PREPARE NOW for a good job.
Learn auto and Diesel mechanics,
welding, top and body repair and
painting. Practical training. Free
catalog.-Hanson Auto School, Box
178O-X, Fargo, N. D. 30w484t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-08-22

English Sunday school Sunday, Au-
gust 25, at 10 a. m.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-08-22
WANTED

WANTED TO BUY-Two cords of
wood, maple or oak.-Nicholas
Losch. Rutledge. 25W5O-1t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-08-22

There will be a All Club meeting
at the schoolhouse Tuesday evening,
August 81, at o'clock.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-08-22

The Askov Coop Guild will meet
at the home of Mrs. Albert Clausen
Friday afternoon, August 23.-Sec.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-08-22

Den Danske Kvindeforening holder
Mode Kirkens Undersal Onsdag
den %. August Kl. 2 med Valg at
Styrelse. Indsamlingen gaar til San
tai Missioner. Mrs. Jes Larsen er
V9rtinde. ALE er Velkomne.-Sekr.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-08-22
MISCELLANEOUS

MISCELLANEOUS
DANCE to RAYS Swing Masters at
Pine Lake pavilion Saturday, Au-
gust "a. 25w50-1t
TO GET BETTER PRICES for your
livestock, write Ray jacobson, Box
IS, Sturgeon Lake. 25w44-tf
WILL TRADE Holstein bull of serv-
iceable age for animal suitable for
meat ring.-Albert Krogh, Askov.
25w5O-1t*
Ferndale Nursery will
be closed for business on Sundays
during the months of July and
August. 25w42-tf
DANCE to Ted's Cavaliers at. Grind
stone Lake Sunday, August Is.
Modern and old time music as
you like it. 25w50-1t*
GRAVEL AND LIME hauling. We
also haul other items. Reasonable
prices. See us or call phone 81
Askov.-Kai Skov and Helvig Ser
ritslev, Askov. 25w49-2t*
THINK, DON'T GAMBLE-Sell your
livestock at home and know what
you get. For highest prices write or
see Vern Anderson, Sturgeon Lake.
Always. in the market. 27w20-tf
TOUR to Watkins plant, Winona,
about September /. Anyone wish
ing to 60 send dollar, remainder
payable on bus. Will notify when
leaving.-Henry Gangelhoff, dealer,
Brook Park. 26w49- 3t*
CLEANING, PRESSING and repair
ing. Also refining and altering
mems clothes. Orders taken for
suits and overcoats. Call at Soren-
sen Implement Store, Askov.-
George Lindegaard. 25w37-tf
NOW for a good job.
Learn auto and Diesel mechanics,
welding, top and body repair and
painting. Practical training. Free
catalog-Hanson Auto School, Box
1780-X, Fargo, N. D. 30w48-4t
DANCE-The Bohemian Lodge Of
Denham, will sponsor dance Sum-
day evening, August rs, at Bohem-
ian Club hall. Lunch will be served
to all those holding dance tickets.
Admission Csc, ladies free.
32w5O-1t
NOTICE TO ALL BUILDERS-Lum-
Der for sale of all kinds. Planed
to order to any ordinary kind with
a four-side machine. Also Wash
ington shingles at a special
Schoenrock Bros, west of Finlay-
son on highway 66. 35w50-6t*
DANCE to the music of Doc Swend-
sen and his band Saturday, August
"a, at Bohemian club hall. Afghan
to be given away at this dance.
Those holding tickets are welcome
to attend. Admission-25c before
$50; 35c thereafter. 37w5O-1t
RADIO REPAIRING on all makes
and models of sets. Labor and ma
terials guaranteed six months.
Philco and RCA-Victor radios.
Tubes, batteries, aerials. Open eve
nings until nine.-Sandstone Radio
Service, Chris. Petersen.
32w49-3t*
WE WILL PAY the following prices,
guaranteed until August 20. Heavy
hens, 12c; light hens, 81ac; Leg
horn and heavy breed springs,
13Rc; heavy breed springs, 31a
pounds and over, 15c-Halvorson
Poultry Farm, Sandstone.
34w50-1t
BE SURE TO SEE "Of Mice and
Men" showing at Willow River Fri
day, August %. John Steinbeck's
(author of Grapes of Wrath")
famous masterpiece daringly por-
trayed on the screen! Also Leon
Enrol comedy and sport reel. BIS
p. m. Regular admission.
41W50-1t
LIVESTOCK to South St.
Paul weekly. Go down in evening
for early morning markets. Cattle
and hogs, Soc per cwt., calves and
sheep, 40c. Long distance hauling.
Call or write Thorvald Jensen,
Askov, phone 95, or list stock at
Jens' Cafe, Askov, or Askov Trad
ing Post. 46w41-tf
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-08-22

/ WANT ADN
Rate-l cent per word per insertion.
Minimum Is cents per insertion.
Copy for want ads must reach the
American office not later than Wednes-
day noon to insure insertion In tnat
weeks issue.
FOR SALE
FOR SALE-Eight-week old pigs,
$3.50 a pair.-John Hekrdle, ST.,
Finlayson. 25WoO-lt"
FOR SALE-House in village of
Askov. Cheap for quick sale
Alex Madsen, Askov. 25w5O-1t*
FOR SALE-12O-acre farm, complete
with stock, etc.-O. Lofgren, 2 miles
southwest of Finlayson. 25w5O-lt*
FOR SALE-Ripe tomatoes at reason
able prices. Bring your own bas-
ket.-Mrs. Albert Andersen, Askov.
25w49-2t*
FOR SALE-Two bicycles, one boys,
one girls, $12 each, or will trade
for geese or chickens.-Leon Busse,
Rutledge. 25w5O-1t*
FOR SALE-A year and "a half old
gelding colt. See George Whitman,
7 miles northwest of Finlayson, or
phone 1856. 2owoO-lt"
FOR SALE-Fordson tractor, for
cash, or will trade for heifers.-
Henry c. Larsen, mile north, mile
west, Askov. 25W5O-ltF
FOR SALE-One 54-inch Kant
Stretch cotton mattress, like new,
and priced very reasonably. See
Mrs. A. L. Faudskar, Finlayson vii
lage. 25W5O-It"
FOR SALE-Pigs, 6 weeks old; Col
lie pups, 2-year old colt, coming
8; and yearling colt, coming q
A. A. Breckheimer, 212 miles west,
Sturgeon Lake. 25W5O-lt*
FOR SALE-Three 1O-week old pigs,
So each; Model T Ford motor, in
fine shape, 81; will trade 8mm rifle
for smaller caliber one.-Gus An
dersen, 3 miles east, Askov.
3Ow50-1t*
HORSES FOR SALE-I always have
several head of good work horses
for sale. Sold with a guarantee to
be as represented and priced rea-
sonably.-J. P. Madsen, Askov.
29w28-tf
FOR SALE-One saw, 50-inch in
serted with 81 teeth, used one day,
500. AS 1 sold my sawmill I have
no use for it. One 80 h. p. Russell
traction engine, in good shape
Joe M. Pangerl, Pine City.
38w49-2t*
FOR SALE-1931 Chevrolet coupe,
good condition, SIS cash, or will
trade for cattle. Two-wheel Nc
Cormick-Deering 16-inch sulky
pillow, good shape.-Ray Blasjo, 6
miles west, Sturgeon Lake.
25w50-1t*
FOR SALE-10-2O John Deere trac-
tor, eft. disk, Oliver sulky pillow,
1920 McCormick-Deeri tractor,
1884 VS. panel, 1887 International
panel Will also have tractor
plows.-I. C. Guss, Rutledge.
25w5O-1t*
GUNS FOR SALE or trade for geese
or Winchester 80 U. S.,
S25; % Winchester repeater, Sc;
40 single shot shotgun, 81; r.
gauge single shot shotgun, 81.
These guns are all in good condi-
tion.-Leon Busse, Rutledge.
39w50-1t
WANTED
WANTED TO BUY-Two cords of
wood, maple or oak.-Nicholas
Losch, Rutledge. 25w5O-1t
WANTED-Fresh cow or closeup
springer, Guernsey or Shorthorn.
State price.-John j. Molloy, Fin
layson. 25W5O-1t*
WANTED-High school boy to do
chores on farm, in exchange for
room and board; IA mile to bus
to Moose Lake. Write or call Nels
Larson, phone 4F22. 25w5O-1t*
WANTED-Old live or disabled
horses for fox and mink feed.
Horses killed on place or picked up.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1940-02-02

committee is hoping to complete
the fund by Spring and is urg-
ing that contributions be sent in
in order thta we may go forward
with our project as rapidly S
possible. Miss Anderson's great
triumph deserves to be memorial
lied a 8 a symbol of the basic
sentiment of this country and as
an inspiration for the youth of
the land" ........
When the complete fund is
raised the artist to execute the
mural will be chosen by 9 nation
al anonymous competition open
to all American artists and con-
Quoted by the Section of Fine
Arts. .. ...... 49,. -.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1940-02-02
Brewers and Beer Distributors
Crack Down on Law ViOlatOrS

Charleston, Jan 81. - The
brewing industry closed down on
five allegedly lawless retail beer
establishments this week by fill
ing with the state tax depart
ment petitions for revocation
of their licenses.
One of the five is a summers
county outlet near which u Xmas
Eve killing took place as investl-
CATION followed publication of a
story that the fatal stabbing
of a man after he and a compan-
ion had just left the estblish-
ment. Investigations revealed
several other disorders had oc
Cured there. 1t was not reopen
ed but the action was taken tt
make sure that it would stay
shut. 49,. :. 80. 80.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1940-02-02
Marian Anderson Mural Fund
Passes Half Way Point to Goal

Washington, D. C.-The cam
paign to raise $4,000 for the Mar
ian Anderson Mural has passed
the $1,000 mark, Edward Bruce,
chairman of the Committee and
Chief of the section of fine arts,
of the Federal Works Agency,
announced this week. Ire fund
is to be used for the execution
and installment in the new Iu-
terror Department building of a
mural depicting Miss Anderson's
Easter Day Concert here last
Spring. :. 500. .......
1--WE are nearing the halfway
mark" Mr.. Bruce said. "The
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1940-02-02
McNutt Gets Protest on S. S.

New York, Jan &c. - A pro-
test against discrimination in the
personnel operation of the Social
Security Act was sent today to
Administrator Paul V. McNutt,
by ten organizations, including
the NAACP, representing two
million white and colored citi-
Zens. s.4Tv1r. 81
The protest said in part:
Because of the widespread
and notorious discrimination
against Negro Americans we res
pectfully and vigorously urge
that the standards for a merit
system of personnel, adopted by
the Social Security Board and
issued to the State employment
security and public assistance
agencies on November 1, 1889, be
amended to include specific prohi
bition of discrimination on ac-
count of race, creed, color OF
SEX" Orgazations signing the
protest were: The AME Zion
church, American Civil Liberties
Union, Brotherhood of Sleep
ing car Porters and Maids, the
NAACP, National Association OF
Colored Graduate Nurses, Ma
tionaI Sunday School and Baptist
Training Union Congress of A.
merica, National Urban League
tional Medical Association, New
| York Women's trade Unon Lea
| que and the Phi Delta Kappa
sorority. 81 l..~s.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1940-02-02
Raise Funds to Send Witnesses
To Hearing on Anti-Lych Bill

New York. Jan 26.-An active
campaign to raise funds to send
witnesses to Washington to tes-
tify at the forthcoming hearing
on the anti-lynching bill is being
carried on by branches of the N
AACP in Texas, the home state
of Vice-President Garner, Sen.
Tom Connally, and Representa-
tive Martin Dies, the Associa-
tic announced today
Senator Frederick Van Mugs,
3D. Indy, co-author of the bill,
together with Senators Wagner
! and Capper, and the chairman
of the subcommittee which
will conduct the hearings, told
the NAACP today that the hear
ings will begin, as previously an
nounced, on February 9Th. His
statement came in reSpOSe to re-
ports that the hearing would be-
gin On January Goth.
Among the witnesses will be q
distinguished white churchman.
who will tell the dramatic story
of his attempt to prevent q
double lynching III a Southern
state, the NAACP announce
ment said su~.
These Witnesses" the state
ment said, will answer the oft
repeated assertions by indivi
duals and some groups in the
South that statistics prove tina
,lynching is dead and therefor
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there is no need to have a FEEDER
al anti-lynching bill, because the
states have succeeded in check
ing this crime. The NAACP wit
nesses are able to withstand the
reported vigorous barrage that
Senator Connally will put in
motion when the hearings begin,
and the statements of witessnes
that he will bring to testify.
No names of colored and
white witnesses who will appear
for the NAACP will be announc-
ed until the hearings begin.
Association officials said, in ord
CIR to prevent any efforts to anti
cipate their testimony.
The NAACP reiterated its call
| for authentic information, in
Guiding signed affidavits, records
and newspaper clippings or
lychings, near lynchings ,anc
other activities growing out OF
this form of mob violence. The
information should be sent Il
the headquarters of the organi
zation, 69-5th Avenue, New
York City. c-.-....