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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1941-12-11
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH NOTES

John j. Moedt, pastor.
First Presbyterian Church, Bruno.
Thursday, December II, at 8 p. m,
the Christian Endeavor Society will
show slides on "Ben Hur". Refresh
ments after meeting. Everyone is in
vited to come.
Sunday, December IA, at 10 a. m.
Sunday school; 11:15 a. m, morn
ing worship, subject: "The Birth
of the King; p. m, Christian En-
deavor meeting. Conservation Meet
ing. All come.
Union Presbyterian Church, Kerrick.
Friday, December IL, at 8 p. m,
Christian Endeavor meeting.
Sunday, December ID, at 100 p. M,
Sunday school; 2:30 p. m, regular
service, subject: "The Birth of the
King"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1941-12-11

(Fr0m Another Correspondent
MIR. and Mrs. Henry Prachar are
the proud parents of a 10h pound
boy who will be known as John Hen
ry. He was born December S.
Evening star., 1941-02-16
ConnoI|y to Speak in Forum
Foreign Relations Committeeman
Expected to Discuss Leose-Lend Bill

Senator Connally, Democrat, Of
Texas, veteran member of the ma
tional legislature, will be the speaker
tomorrow night on the National
Radio Forum, arranged by The Star
and broadcast over the National
BroadcaSting Co. network, including
WMAL. The program will be heard
at 1890.
Senator Connally Is a member of
the Foreign Relations Committee,
which has been holding hearings
on the British aid bill. He is ex-
pected to talk on foreign affairs.
The Texan has served on the COM
mittee for many years and will call
upon his experience on this body as
a basis for his discussion of the part
America is playing in world affairs.
A veteran of the Spanish -Ameri-
can and World Wars, Senator Con-
nally served six terms in the House
of Representatives before being
elected to the Senate for the session
which began March 4, 1929.
He has won fame as an orator and
as a wit. He has been in general
support Of the Administrations for
eign policies and has favored aid to
Britain.
In his speech, he is expected to
discuss in particular detail the testi-
mony which has been presented BE-
Evening star., 1941-02-16
Three Die, Many Hur1
As Hurricane Levels
Homes in Lisbon
Wind at Times Reaches
Speed Of 100 M.P.H.;
Plying Boot Sunk
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
LISBON, Portugal, Feb. 15.-At
least three persons were killed and
scores injured today when the sud-
den onslaught of a hurricane, some
times blowing 100 miles an hour,
crumpled houses and sank the giant
British Airways flying boat Clyde
in the Tagus River.
Two Portuguese caretakers aboard
the flying boat we're missing, but
they may have taken refuge in the
tail section, which was still above
water. The Clyde made several
trans Atlantic flights from England
to Montreal and New York last year.
The Pan-American transatlantic
Dixie Clipper, carrying four pasSen-
gers and 5000 pounds of mail, left
on a westbound flight at 1:46 am.
today before the storm, but landed
at Port Etienne, Mauretania, French
West Africa. at 1884 pm, to escape
the gale.
AS the winds subSided in late
afternoon. the Pan-American Air
ways pier at Caboruivo, about 10
miles up the Tagus from Lisbon,
still was standing, although the
lower floor of the air base build
ing was flooded.
Six large luggers and fishing
smacks were sunk by the storm,
while scores of smaller craft were
smashed or cast ashore. Several
ships asked assistance during the
height of the storm, but later it ap-
peared that all had been able to
ride it out.
Evening star., 1941-02-16
For House Of Mercy

for the Red Cross, turning out dress
ing gowns and clothing for small
bows and a sale of aprons is held
each November. The aprons also
may be ordered at any time during
the year.
During their two years in the res
cue home, the mothers receive physi-
cal culture training, study current
events and have the opportunity Of
singing lessons.
Positions in domestic service are
found for the girls upon completion
of the course" but if they are en-
ployed in the District they may
keep their children at the House Of
Mercy until the little ones reach the
age of four years.
DeaconesS Yeo and her associates
find their reward in the letters
from graduates" and in visits dur
ing which the now self-assured
mothers exhibit husky. growing
youngsters and tell of their success
in making their own homes.
Evening star., 1941-02-16

Miss Jean Tennyson, blond lyric
soprano who will appear this after.
noon with the National Symphony
Orchestra, so disliked playing hel
scales as a young piano student she
turned to singing them and con.
vinced her parents that singing les.
sons were the only answer.
Thus began a career that ranged
from small singing and dancing
parts in Earl Carroll's "Vanities" tc
concert appearances in the largest
cities OF Europe.
From the Broadway ditty, I'm
just Flutter Bye Baby" TO the
difficult aria, Dove Sono," from
The Marriage of Figaro" which she
will sing this afternoon, is the way
Miss Tennyson summed up her
career in an interview yesterday at
the Carlton Hotel.
Attended Operas as Child.
AS a child in her native Chicago
Miss Tennyson went to the opera
as frequently as girls today attend
movie matineeS. The year and hall
she played in the "Vanities," Miss
Tennyson kept studying for opera
Then, six years ago, she met Mary
Garden, and her operate career
began in earnest.
Studies in Italy and Paris, a debut
Evening star., 1941-02-16
Six Convoy Ships Reach
Madeira After Attack

BY the Associated Press.
FUNCHAL. Madeira, Feb. 15.-Six
ships from a British Atlantic con-
voy attacked by German raiders
have reached this port.
"A German report said IA ships
were sunk and only one left
afoat-this to pick up sur
vivors. 1t was presumed in Ber-
lin that the 18th ship remained
with the Germans as a prize OF
war;
The six vessels are the Blair
Athol, Margot, Volturno and Clune
Park. all British. and two Greek
ships, the Polyktor and Anna Ma
zaraki.
About 100 survivors from the
convoy reached here yesterday. and
they said they believed SIX ships
were sunk when their convoy was
attacked between Madeira and the
Azores.
Officers and men said the ships
we're attacked at dawn Wednesday.
One raider circled the CONVOY at
high speed and fired both light and
heavy guns at extremely short
range.
Survivors were given hot food
and clothes, and housed in one of
the leading hotels. Four, wounded,
were recovering.
Evening star., 1941-02-16

in Chicago and triumphant tour
OF Europe followed.
Charles O'Connell, director OF
artists and classical recordings OF
Victor records and conductor of to-
days concert, heard Miss Tennyson
sing several weeks ago in New York
and persuaded her to appear with
the National Symphony Orchestra
Enjoys Foreign Arias.
Miss Tennyson has sung in nearly
every major country of Europe ex-
cept her fathers native land-Ger-
man-occupied Norway. If it had
not been for the Nazi invasion OF
that country, the attractive artist
would have realized her ambition to
sing there. A month before she was
scheduled to appear in a Norwegian
concert, German legions struck.
Miss TennySon enjoys singing
foreign arias, but wonders if more
American songs should not be in
cluded in today's classical programs
Her other number, which follows
Dove Sono" with the orchestra to-
day will be Day Break by Carl
Mcdonald.
The orchestra, under the direc-
ton of Mr.. O'Connell. will play the
overture to The Barber of Seville
Beethoven's Fourth Symphony
and the Bach "Brandenburg Con-
certo No. g." The concert will begin
at 4 pm. in Constitution Hall.
Evening star., 1941-02-16
Treasury Will Tap
Small Purses 10 GET
Defense Billions
Program to Borrow Huge
Sum May Include New
Type Bond Issue
b. the Associated Press.

bS lne ASSOCldLeO Press
The Treasury. officials said yes
terday. is ready to start Immediately
a campaign to tap the savings OF
children, housewives and small
salaried workers for a sizeable part
of the 100000 900 it must borrow
in the next II months to finance
the defense program.
All that is holding it up is fina
congressional approval of the bill tt
increase the Federal debt limit tt
s65 900 900, 900. Both House and Sen
ate have approved the measure. but
the House must act on minor Sem
ate amendments.
5-POint Plan Ready.
If the House accepts these changes
this week as expected. officials said
Secretary Morgenthau will announce
a money-raising plan calling for sale
Of:
l. Postal savings stamps in de-
nominations of 10. 25 and so cents
and 81. These will be ."NationaI
Defense" series of the regular postal
stamps now on sale throughout the
country at all post Offices.
2. Either postal or Treasury "sav-
ingS certificates" in denominations
OF 81 and up.
3. United States savings bonds
commonly known as baby" bonds
in denominations of from s25 to
$1,000. These bonds are sold at a
25 per cent discount Cfor example
a S25 bond sells for S18.75), but are
redeemed by the Treasury after lC
years for their full face value. These
are also sold at post offices.
New Type Bond Likely.
4. A new type interest bearing
bond, possibly maturing in 40 years
and bearing 2 per cent, or a little
more, interest. The exact terms OF
this issue haven't been settled.
5. The intermittent sale of regu-
lar $1,000 denomination Treasury
bonds, notes and bills.
Mr.. Morgenthsu has instructed
his aides to avoid in the sales
campaign coercion or propaganda
of the type used in some communi-
ties for the sale of Liberty bonds
in the World War.
The campaign will emphasize two
ideas-helping national defense
and thrift.
AS part of the thrift program
children and adults alike will bt
urged to make regular weekly OF
monthly purchases of whatever type
of security best fits their purses.
No Quotas to Be Set.
For instance, children may be
urged to buy 10-cent stamps until
they get 10 and can trade them in
for a dollar certificate and to re-
peat the process until they have
enough certificates to buy a baby
pond.
Others may be advised to start
with baby bonds and accumulate
them for trade-ins on bigger securi-
ties.
At least. at first, the Treasury
plans no sales quotas for States OF
communities, because some officials
believe that zeal to meet quotas
caused some Liberty bond sales
men to use too much pressure In
some areas.
The -four minute speaker OF
Liberty bond days is out, too. 1r
his place will be newspaper and
radio appeals.
Evening star., 1941-02-16
Intelligent Counsel
Centers Program at
House Of Mercy
Institution Continues
Phantom Dinner Plan
For Raising Funds

Through a time-proved program
of intelligent. sympathetic counsel
and practical training, the House
of Mercy continues to give society
emotionally stabilized, contldent
young women in exchange for the
troubled girls who come 70 this
shelter and find there are people
who can understand their plight.
The institution now is making It's
annual appeal for funds with which
to continue the charitable work, and
for the fourth year is holding
phantom dinner"--an imaginary
banquet continuing through Feb
ruary. Since no food is served, the
entire subscription can be used for
expenses of the home for unmarried
mothers and their babies. The
amount being sought is 81 per
cover" but the Board of Lady Man
ayers. sponsor of the event, welcomes
smaller offerings and is hopeful
larger donations will come from
those whose means permit.
Supervisor for 40 Years.
The House of Mercy, located at
Klingle road and Rosemont avenue
NV. has been supervised by Dea-
conesS Lillian M. Yeo for almost 40
years, and her assistant. Miss Alice
E, Burton, has been there nearly as
long 1t is operated under auspices
of the Protestant Episcopal Church
by tpe Association of Works OF
Mercy, founded in 1885, but is open
to unfortunate girls of all denom-
nations.
To be admitted, an unVed mother
or mother-to-be must be a first
offender" and free from disease.
The unhappy girl soon finds her
self at ease in an atmosphere in
which a neat balance between con-
Germ for her physical and for her
spiritual welfare prevails. Deaconess
Yeo leads daily morning and eve
ming prayer, and regular services
are conducted in the chapel. All
phases of domestic science are
studied by the mother She learns
TO cook, sew, keep home clean and
attractive and care for children.
While her reorientation is taking
place, the staff Of the House Of
Mercy is taking steps to guarantee
her baby healthy, happy develop
ment in its first years.
Sew for Red Cross.
A natural aptitude for painstak-
ing work with the needle often is
/ discovered and encouraged at the
institution. The young women sew
Evening star., 1941-02-16
S53,OO0,OOO in Army
Contracts Awarded
For Defense Work
s8,o7S, 900 AIIoeoted
For First Of Four
Bomber Plants
Bv the Associated Press.

br ire Associated Press.
The Army advanced work on a
81 200 900, 900 string of Government
financed defense plants yesterday
with the award of contracts totalling
more than S53,000000.
An $8,O78,000 contract was ne
gotiated for construction of the first
of four assembly plants where long
range bombers are to be made from
parts fabricated by the motor car
industry.
Martin to Operate Plant.
The plant. to be built at Omaha
Nebr, will be operated by the Glenn
l.. Martin Co, Baltimore aircraft
manufacturers Employing between
10000 and $4,000 workers, it is ex-
pected to start production of two
motor bombers in the fall, but de-
fense officials estimated year
might elapse before mass production
was in full stride there and at other
plants to be built at Kansas City,
Tulsa, Okla, and Fort Worth. Tex.
Other contracts were made for
construction of small arms am
munition plant at Denver, ordnance
depots at Fort Wingate, N. M, and
Admission, Ala, and for an anhy-
drous ammonia plant at West Hen
derson, KY.
Production Gaining.
/ At the same time, officials disclosed
that aircraft production in January
surpassed advance predictions by
reaching more than 1000 planes of
all types, including almost 900 mill
tary craft December production
of war planes was 799.
OF the military aircraft. some so
per cent were combat planes, the
rest being trainers.
The Navy disclosed. meantime.
that it was considering the posi-
bilities of speeding production by
more extensive subcontracting of
naval work and by campaign to
stir enthusiasm Of shipyard workers
Additional destroyers are needed
by both the American and British
navies, and some officials take the
view that the only way Britain's S
needs can be met is by a further
speed up.
The suggestion of stirring enthu-
siasm of shipyard workers was ac-
companied by no criticism of la
bor's cooperation thus far. 1t was
recalled, however, that World War
Evening star., 1941-02-16
CapIin Convicted
OF Card SwindIine;
Faces Long Term
Dopper Fight Manager
Is VisibIy Shaken;
Boil Is Denied
By the Assoc ated press.

a
NEW YORK. Feb. l5-Hymie
Caplin, 80, manager Of five present
and past world champion fighters,
was convicted today in Kings Coun-
ty Court on two counts of grand
larceny in connection with wide
spread card sWindles.
The stocky, dapper ring figure,
manager Of Lew jenkins, present
lightweight champion, was visibly
shaken by the verdict. which car
ries a possible sentence of 10 to 20
years in prison.
His COmpoSure was not aided by
Judge Peter J. Brancato's refusal
to allow him to remain at liberty
under bail. Judge Brancato re-
manded him to Raymond Street
Jail to await sentencing.
Free during the trial in $4,000
counsel his continued liberty in
S. 900 additional bond
The jury deliberated an hour and
~ minutes before returning its ver-
dict on the specific charge that
Caplin participated in the $4,000
fleeing of Brooklyn businessman
in May, 1888.
Assistant District Attorney John
J. Rooney had said, however, that
the fight manager was "one Of three
partners who we're the head and
brains of a ring which took mil
lions from poker playing business
men in the past 10 years.
Soon after the trial began, seven
co-defendants pleaded guilty.
Caplin was arrested November %,
shortly before jenkins successful
defense of his title against Pete
Lello. Unable to be in Jenkins COR
ner that night. Caplin obtained
time OUT in the midst of question:
ing to listen to the radio broadcast.
Evening star., 1941-02-16
Gunmen Kill Policeman,
Get $3.50 in HoIdup

bS lnt ASSOtldleQ FIeSS'
NEW YORK. Feb. 15.-Three gum
men shot and killed Patrolman Leon
Fox. 35, tonight to obtain $3.50.
Stepping from an automobile
while fourth man remained at the
wheel. the three emptied their re-
volvers at Patrolman Fox as he was
eSCOrting Coney Island theater
manager to bank to deposit the
nights receipts.
Although he was wounded in the
chest and groin, Patroman Fox
fired back before he collapsed on the
sidewalk
The theater manager, forced to
give up his money was unharmed.
The holdup men escaped in their
car.
Evening star., 1941-02-16
Man Is Slightly Burned,
Mother Slightly Hurt

George ". Hadder. IS, Of 4oi
Third street NV. was severely
burned last night and his mother,
Mrs. Charlotte Hadder, also burned
on the hands while putting out q
fire in his bedclotheS, which he told
police was started by a cigarette.
Mr.. Hadder was taken to Casual
ty Hospital with first and second de-
gree burns of the face. hands and
body. His mother was not seriously
hurt
Evening star., 1941-02-16
Wife Granted Divorce

ROCKVILLE, Md, Feb. Is (Spe-
ciaD-Circuit Court Judge Charles
w. woodward has signed a decree
granting Mrs. Lucille Brown Fen
nington Of Lay Hill, Md, an absolute
divorce from Walter c. Pennington
Of Baltimore. She was awarded Gus
tody of their 4-year-old son, Arthur
M Pennington. Mrs. Pennington
is clerk in the courthouse here.
She charged desertion.
Evening star., 1941-02-16
Car Saved From Flames,
But Motorist Won't Poy
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
RICHMOND Va, Feb. l5.-Ap-
parently good Samaritan assumes
the role at his own risk.
A motorists car burst into flames
and he hurried into a gas station.
where the proprietor extinguished
the blaze.
When the question came up OF
paying the cost of reflling the fire
eXtlngulsher, the driver demurred.
And Magistrate w. B. Gentry
gave the informal ruling that he
couldn't be compelled to.
Evening star., 1941-02-16
Fredericksburg Firm
Wins 'CeIIophune' Fiqht
3, the Associated Press.

D. ire Associated Press.
RICHMOND, Va, Feb. 15-The
United States District Court for
Eastern Virginia yesterday held that
the Sylvania Industrial Corp at
Fredericksburg may continue to use
the word "cellopfane" in describing
its product.
In so holding. Judge Robert N
Pollard denied the claim of the Du
Pont Co. to the exclusive right to
so designate its own product.
Judge Pollard granted a motion
OF the Sylvania Corp. to dismiss
the. suit of the Du Pont Co, in
which it claimed that "cellophane"
was its trademark and sought to
enjoin Sylvania from its further use.
The Sylvania plant is the largest
industrial enterprise at Fredericks-
burg, employing about l60O workers.
Evening star., 1941-02-16
| Sergeant BoIks
| At Giving All His
Blood to Army
By the Associated Press.

FORT CUSTER. Mich. Feb. 1s.-
Mess Sergt. Earl w, Jones, Company
A, 10th Infantry. can take 1t" only
up to a certain limit That limit was
reached, the sergeant said today,
when he was ordered to take blood
test for the fifth time
A week ago Sergt. Jones took his
first blood test. A few days later he
was called for another and he went
a bit reluctantly When he was
called a third time, he protested
vocally. Then he was summoned a
fourth and fifth time,
Il don't mind taking them twice
a week, but when they start handing
them out twice day can't take II"
said the sergeant on his last ap-
pearance.
The protests brought an investiga.
ton, which revealed that there are
19 Sergt. Joneses in Sergt. Earl w.
Jones regiment and he was taking
blood tests for four of them.
Evening star., 1941-02-16
w. & L. Gives Nine Deorees

LEXINGTON. Va, Feb. Is (P).-
Nine Washington and Lee University
students completed requirements for
degrees at the end of the first semes-
ter, according to Registrar E. S
Mattingly, Among those who COM
pleted requirements for the degree
of bachelor of arts are r. P. Ruoff
Washington, and H L. Smith, Staun-
ton
Evening star., 1941-02-16
General Visits Comps

LEXINGTON, Va, Feb. Is tP,.-
At his request, Town Manager Hugh
B. Rice has been granted a six
month leave by the Town Council
to answer call by the War Depart
ment for engineers. Arrangements
were made for j. Alexander Veech
Of Washington and Lee to serve
part time during Mr.. Rice's absence.
Evening star., 1941-02-16
Report

eathe Bureau
fair: moderate northwest winds fair in afternoon
Maryland-Party cloudy
fair
cloudness
snow the night.
Evening star., 1941-02-16
Cunudiun Corvette Soils

SAN DIEGO. Calf. Feb. IS lP.
The Canadian Corvette Wetas-
kiwin. which arrived Thursday
with its sistership, the Agassiz. de-
parted today 1t was expected to
join the Agassiz off Point Iona.
Evening star., 1941-02-16

stress on speed brought completion
of the destroyer Ward at the Mare
Island tCalifO Navy Yard in 70
days. After the conflict was over
the destroyer Reid was built in IS y
working days at SQuantum. Mass.
Evening star., 1941-02-16
Weather Conditions Last 81 Hours,
snow in the afternoon or at night.

weather Conditions Last ~ Hours
The disturbance that was central Friday
night on the North Carolina coast has
moved rapidly northeastward attended BY
strong shifting winds and gales of the
coast Pressure is quite low over Eastern
Maine. Eastport, 9q3. 8 millibars t@9.3f
inches). and pressure is relatively low
over the Rocky Mountain region, Miles
City, Mont. 1,0o9.s millibars go 50
inches), over the Southern Plateau. Las
VEGAS, New. l.0l32 millibars t29.92
inches. and in California, Oakland, 1,O125
millibars (2aq0 inches A high-preSSure
area is adyancing eastward over the
millibars t3O23 inchesl Light SHOWS
have occurred in the Lake resion and
portions of the North Atlantic States an6
rains are reported in the Southern Plateau
and in California. Temperatures have
the Middle Atlantic and North Atlantic
States. but continue above normal over
most Of the country.
River Report.
Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers clear
at Harpers Ferry today.
Evening star., 1941-02-16
PART THREE.
PART FOUR.

Finonee.
Sharp speedup In defense drive seen
ahead. Page Ell
Stocks steadier at weeks close.
Page Ell
Weekly stock summary. Page E-2
D. G. exchange prices make good
showing. Page Ell
District business baremeters.
Page E-3
Classified advertising. Pages E-3-13
Evening star., 1941-02-16

Record Until 10 PM. SATURDAY.
Highest 43. midntsht Yesterdsy year
ago AZ Lowest, "a, 10 am. Yesterday
year ago, &c.
Record Temperatures This Year.
Highest. So on February 10.
Lowest, 90 on January IA
The Sun and Moon.
Rises Sets
Sun, TODAY ----- $50 5:46
Sun tomorrow - 6:5S SAT
Moon. today 1928 pm o:45 am.
one-half hour after sunset.
Evening star., 1941-02-16
National.

Allis-Chalmers and Youngstown
strikes ended. Page Al
13-alarm fire sweeps Baltimore
factory. Page Al
Senate debate on British aid bill
starts tomorrow Page Al
Roosevelt to see Hopkins: Winant
departure delayed. Page Al
Two U. S. conSulates closing doors,
Rome reports. Page Al
Treasury to tap small purses for 9
billions for defense. Page Az
House group urges naval stations at
Guam and Samoa Page Az
Evening star., 1941-02-16
Readers Guide
and
News Summary
Foreign.
The Sunday Star, Feb. 16, 1941.
PART ONE.

Foreign.
Greeks claim six-nlile advance In
Central Albania, Page AS
Returning Yugoslav Ministers give
Hitler terms to regent. Page AS
Evening star., 1941-02-16
Washington and Vicinity.

Caplin, convicted of card swindle.
faces long term. Page Az
Commissioners to review Miller"
police appointment. Page Az
Important Montgomery bills due in
Assembly this week. Page B-1
Three draft calls month expected
in Virginia. Page B-1
House members may check up" on
D. C. institutions. Page B-1
Evening star., 1941-02-16
House Unit Unanimous
In Urging Naval Bases
Al Guam and Samoa
Action Is Taken After
Hearing High Officers
In Secret Session


Congress t1Dice has rejected
Navy requests for funds to pro-
Dide hdrbor Improvements and
shore facilities at island OF Guam
on ground that such Il moUe
mould offend Toxic, only 1,500
miles ntUuy. The United States
possession is in picinity OF oceanic
territory under japanese Man
date.
Evening star., 1941-02-16
River Report

Report Until 10 PM. SATURDAY,
Evening star., 1941-02-16
Precipitation.

Monthly precipitation in inches in the
Capital (current month to date):