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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1941-12-18
Death Summons
Albert Waletzko.
Norman Pioneer
Polish Emigrant Had Made
Home in Pine County
Nearly SIS Years.

In the passing of Albert P. Waletz.
ko, 70, of Norman township, las
week, northern Pine county loses an.
other of its pioneer settlers anc
woodsmen who helped to develop
this part of the state. OF sturdy
Polish stock, he came to the Stur.
geon Lake community in 1887 with
his parents and has spent the res
of his life near that vicinity. He
died early Friday morning as the re.
suit of a stroke.
Albert Peter Waletzko was borr
in Opla, Poland, on April II, 1868
coming to this country at the age Of
IL. The family lived for two years
at Delano, then six years in st. Paul
before locating north of what is now
Willow River. Here the youth grew
to manhood and on June 10, 1898
was united in marriage to Magda-
line Kasper of Sturgeon Lake, in the
Catholic church at that place.
Homestead in Norman.
The young couple settled on a
homestead started by the groom some
time previously six miles east OF
Willow River, now known as Nor
man township. They have made their
home there since, surviving both the
Hinckley and Moose Lake fires. Dur
ing the mill times at Willow Mr..
Waletzko was employed at the log
ging camps in the winter and at the
sawmill during the summer months.
Roads in those days were only log
ging trails through the woods and Mr..
Waletzko helped construct many of
them. In later years he served for a
time on the town board of Kettle
River township.
Mr.. and Mrs. Waletzko have reared
a family of six sons and one daugh-
ter. They are Chester, Jake, Julius,
Thomas and John of Willow River;
Stanley of Strubville, N. D.; and Mrs.
Joseph Michog (Agnes) of Willow
River. There are 81 grandchildren.
Widow Survives.
The deceased also leaves four sis
tiers, Mrs. John Novack, Willow River;
Mrs. Joe Nalezny and Mrs. John
Coke, Browerville; Mrs. Herman
Brandt, Texas; two brothers, Anton
of Superior, and Sylvester of Buyck.
His aged widow also survives.
The funeral services were held
Monday forenoon at 10 o'clock from
st. Mary's Catholic church at Will
low River with Father Stanley Libold
officiating. The body was laid to
rest in st. Mary's cemetery with the
six sons acting as pallbearers. Hon
orary pallbearers were Laurence No.
vack, Walter, Stanley and Total Price,
William Smeglewski and John Ma
lezny.
Among those from out of town at
tending the funeral were Mrs. Net
tie Waletzko, Mrs. Mary Sawicki,
Mrs. Martha Bannick, Mr.. and Mrs.
Leonard Anderson, Mr.. and Mrs. A.
Wizinski and Leo Waletzko of Su-
perior, Wis; Mr.. and Mrs. John
Coke, Mrs. Jos. Nalezny, Mrs. Syl-
vester lack and Frank Monkoskey
OF Browerville; Mr.. and Mrs. Leo
Waletzko of Sturgeon Lake, and An
ton Waletzko of Allouez, Wis.
Friends and neighbors of the be-
reaved relatives join in extending
sympathy to them in their hour of
sadness.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1941-12-18
Brook Park Five
Rallies For Win
Local Team Loses Early
Lead; Final S core is
80 to 20.

After leading through most of the
contest the Askov high school basket
ball quint was defeated by the Brook
Park five in game at the Askov
school auditorium last Friday evening
The final score was SO to 26.
Abrahamsen of Askov, was high
man, tallying IA points, with Peterson
leading the victors with IL.
To Play Sandstone Here.
Askov's next home game will be on
Friday of this week, when Sandstone
will play here.
Following is the box score of last
weeks game:
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1941-12-18
NOrdland Church
To Confirm Five

Five young boys will be confirmed
Sunday, December 81, at II a. m. at
the Nordland Lutheran church near
Denham by Rev. j. o. Johanson. They
are Gordon Dolly, Walter Norbeck,
Melvin Olsen, Donald Wallin and
George Winters.
The service will include the Gus
tomary catechization of the class and
the communion service. Several
special numbers will be sung by Or
vile Fransen. An offering for the
home mission work of the church will
be received at the service.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1941-12-18

issued by the national committee
of the America First committee
at its Chicago office on December
II:
The America First Committee wa:
organized in the summer of 194(
with two primary detectives:
(1) An impregnable defense fol
our nation.
(2) Avoidance of involvement in
the European and Asiatic war.
Our principles were right. Had
they been followed, war could have
been avoided. No good purpose can
now be served by considering what
might have been, had our detectives
been attained.
On Sunday, Dec. 7, Japan launched
an attack upon us.
On Monday, Dec. 8, Congress de-
clared war on Japan.
Today, Dec. IL, 1941, Congress de-
clared war on Germany and Italy.
There is no longer any question
about our involvement in the con-
flict in Europe and Asia. We are
at war. Today, though there may be
many important subsidiary considera-
tons, the primary objective is not
difficult to state. It can be COM
pletely defined in one word-victory.
Hope for Lasting Peace.
While the executive branch of the
government will take charge of the
prosecution of the war, the funda-
mental rights of American citizens
under our Constitution and Bill of
Rights must be respected. The long
range aims and policies of our coun-
try must be determined by the peo-
pie through Congress. We hope that
secret treaties committing America
to imperialistic aims or vast burdens
in other parts of the world shall be
scrupulously avoided to the end that
this nation shall become the champi-
on of just and lasting peace.
The period of democratic debate on
the issue of entering the war is over;
the time for military action is here.
Therefore, the America First Com
mittee has determined Immediately
to cease all functions and to dis
solve as soon as that can legally be
done. And finally, it urges all those
who have followed its lead to give
their full support to the war effort
of the nation, until peace is attained
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1941-12-18
Red Cross Drive
For $5O,OOO,OOO
WarRelief Starts
Pine County Asked to Con.
tribute So, 400 in Nation.
Wide Campaign.

The. Pine county chapter of the
American Red Cross has been asked
to raise the sum of So, 400 as its share
in the national $50, 000, 900 campaign
for war relief funds. Officers in each
local chapter in the county will, with
in short time, make plans to raise
their necessary quotas.
A $50,0oo,o 900 Campaign.
At a special meeting of county
chapters in the Sandstone school
house Friday afternoon, December H.
the following telegram from Norman
H. Davis, national chairman of the
American Red Cross, to Mrs. Harvey
Reid, county chairman, was read:
again the American Red Cross is
called upon to serve our nation in
war, both nationally and locally. We
feel vast and definite responsibility
for services to our armed forces and
for relief to distressed civilians. To
provide essential funds Red Cross to-
day is launching campaign of $780,
100000. The President will issue
on Friday proclamation supporting
this appeal. Your chapter quota is
$3,400. Chapters may retain IS per
cent of their collections for local
war relief expenditures. Chapters
should at once devote full efforts to
raising their quotas in shortest pos
sible time. Please report action taken.
We must not and shall not fail this
crisis"
Asks for $3,40O.
The great problem of raising the
$1,000 for war relief was
discussed and the following quotas
were announced:
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1941-12-18
Sa,,atOriun, Movement II,
State Begun at POkegan,a
in 1905.

Mrs. E. B. Linsley of Willow
River, campaign director for the
Pine county Christmas seal sale,
in appealing for more purchases
of the anti-tuberculosis stamps,
gives brief history of the fight
against this disease in Mime
sofa. Her interesting article fol-
lows:
Buy Christmas seals. The cam
paign this year becomes one of the
most important sales we have ever
had because of the great stress and
strain placed upon our young men and
women, among whom tuberculosis
takes its highest toll, and now
especially, as a result of war con-
ditions.
First of Kind in State.
Here is a brief history of the care
of tuberculosis patients, and the sana-
forum movement in Minnesota which
was begun in Pine county, by DR..
Longstreet Taylor, who established
the Pokegama sanatorium in 1905.
This was the first institution of its
kind in Minnesota. He had a dual
purpose in building his sanatorium.
First, he wanted place to care for
his private tuberculosis patients, and
second, to prove to the medical pro-
fession that sanatorium treatment had
many advantages over treatment in
the home.
DR.. Taylor attempted to establish
his sanatorium closer to the Twin
Cities but the fear of tuberculosis
was so great that he was unable to
get a permit to build a sanatorium
near any center of population. The
late DR.. Robt. Wiseman of Pine City,
was instrumental in getting DR.. Tay-
lor to build at Pokegama.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1941-12-18
Nearly 100000
Trees Harvested

The big job of cutting Christmas
trees is virtually completed in Min
nesota's north woods for this year.
Approximately 100000 trees,
slightly more than in 1910, were cut
this year. Of that number, nearly
1000, 900 were sent out of Minnesota,
to every state in the union as we'll as
several foreign countries.
The Division of Forestry of the
Conservation department reported ap-
proximately 100000 trees were cut
this year on state lands. This is
slightly more than a year ago.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1941-12-18
BY GEORG STRANDVOLD


AS this is being written, there is
comforting knowledge that the enc
mics of the United States are on the
run:
In the Philippines, on Guam, on
Wake Island, on Midway Island,
American troops have repulsed jap
anese attacks.
In Russia the Soviet armies are
administering to the Germans the
worst licking they ever got in this
war, so far.
. In Africa, both Germans and Itali-
ans are running away chased by the
British in Libya.
And since we are now at war, this
is as it should be. There will be
more news of that kind as the days
60 on.
War Declarations.
The week between December and
December IA was, perhaps, the most
eventful in the history of the United
States:
On December 8, the United States
Congress declared war on Japan less
than "a hours after that country had
declared war on the United States
and Great Britain.
And on December II, Roaring Lion
Adolf Hitler and Jackal Benito Mus
solini declared war on the United
States. The answer was almost in
Simultaneous, for less than five hours
later the United States had declared
war on these two dictators and the
countries unblessed by their rule.
Humiliating Days.
Japan's attack on the United States
had started out very violently, very
treacherously, very suddenly, and,
since it was in the nature of COM
plete surprise coming while Japan's
ambassadors at Washington were let
ting the honey of peace assurance
drop from their lips-the initial sue
cess was with the Japanese.
They did not keep it up. They
attacked Hawaii and did, no
doubt, lot of damage at Pearl
HarbOr and Honolulu. Since then,
nothing further was heard from
this particular sector of the Pa
cific front.
Then they attacked the Philippines,
especially the largest of the islands,
Luzon, and bombed Manila unmerci-
fully, but ever since that first start
ling onset the Americans kept on re-
pulsing the aggressors.
Altogether, with the exception of
the very first day of the Japanese
American war, the sons of Nippon
lot of humiliation.
They have not done much better in
their war with Great Britain in North
Malaga and near Singapore, and their
attempts to take Hongkong, Chinese
city and British crown colony, have
not been covered with glory. One
success they did register, and that
was the bombing and sinking of the
British battleship, the Prince of
Wales, and the battle cruiser, Re-
pulse. And they did succeed in pene-
rating Thailand (Siam). But that's
really all.
Prospects.
There is reason to expect that jan
an will not be able to keep on fight
ng very long.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1941-12-18
Christmas Seals Carry On
Fight Against Tuberculosis
DR.. F. F. Callahan in Charge.

Drs. Taylor and Wiseman operated
the sanatorium together until after
the first World war when the institu-
ton was large enough to require a full
time medical resident. It was about
this time that DR.. and Mrs F. F. CAL
lahan came to Pokegama from the
east to take charge of the sanatori-
UNI and they have been there since;
DR.. Callahan as medical director and
Mrs. Callahan, R. NJ, as business
manager.
The legislation for the construc-
ton and operating of the state sana-
forum at Acknowledging, near
Walker, was secured largely by the
efforts of DR.. Taylor. This institu-
ton was opened in 1907. The legisla-
ton was sponsored by the late Sena-
tor Daugherty.
Fourteen Sanatoria Constructed.
In 1913 DR.. Taylor organized and
acted as chairman of the Minnesota
tuberculosis Advisory committee. It
was through the efforts of this COM
mlttee that the IA county Sanatoria
were constructed and put into opera
ton.
In his spare time DR.. Taylor
founded the Minnesota Public Health
Association and the Ramsey County
Children's Preventorium. It is inter-
esting to note that while this period
of construction and education was
going on that the death rate for
tuberculosis in Minnesota ranged from
los to 119 per 100000 population. The
death rate for 1910 was 26.2 per
100000.
1t is quite possible that our war
effort will necessarily reduce the
funds for the upkeep of our public
tuberculosis institutions. We should
therefor redouble our preventative
efforts because tuberculosis is easier
and cheaper to prevent than it is to
cure.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1941-12-18
International News Review

Please, look at the known facts:
Ever since July, 1887, Japan has been
trying to crush China, and, most GER
tainly, has not done it. Under these
circumstances, how can Japan be sup
posed to keep up resistance of
coalition like that of the United States,
Great Britain and Chinatown can
she be assumed to be able to fight
on if Russia, too, joins the Asiatic
fray? 1t simply doesn't make sense.
There are other factors to be con-
sidered: For years Japan has been
unable to sign contracts for foreign
loans; access to imported raw ma
terials has been shut off; the finan-
cial potentialities of the country are
almost exhausted as a result of the
long war with China.
A country in that pitiable con-
dition may put up brave start
ing fight, but it surely cannot
keep it up.
Japan signed her own doom as
great world power on the day she
declared war against the United
States and Great Britain.
More Humiliation.
And the position of Germany is an
example of more humiliation to the
axis powers, for the nazi armies in
Russia have suffered such awful de-
feats that Hitler may be considered
the loser in this particular campaign.
He gave up his attempt to take
Moscow and Leningrad, he said,
because of that fierce Russian
winter. But he did not state the
truth which was that he was
forced to give up because of the
fierce Russian soldiers. They, and
not the winter of the steppes,
made him run like a rabbit.
1t has been reported that the Ger
man government proposed an armis-
tlce to Russia. Moscow turned it
down; in the first place, they are
fairly sure of being able to drive
him out of Russia; in the second
place, they are under treaty obliga-
tons to Great Britain not to con-
clude separate peace.
And Still More Humiliation, I
On the Libyan front in North A.
rlca, Germans and Italians have suf-
tered new defeats that makes it q
question OF but few days or weeks
before they are driven away from the
southern shores of the Mediterrane-
an. Hitler and Mussolini had been
pretty cocksure that they could dis
pose OF the Britons in short order
They have, Inundated, found out diff
ferently. VII
so, altogether, the picture looks
pretty gloomy for the three axis
powers. A statement like that is not
prompted by naturally wishful think
lng-lt is motivated by a view of the
actual facts as they have deveIoped
from the war dispatches. On all the
major fronts, the Asiatic, the Rus
slan' the African, Japan, Germany
and Italy are getting exactly what
tney had invited, and that is. so far
ana perhaps for months to come
sound thrashing.
Inc sooner that painful process
can be finished, the better for the
united States and the rest of the
"orld-a world weary with the mad
ness of war.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1941-12-18

Life insurance benefit payments
contributed 81 cents of the 1910 ma
tional income dollar. This compares
with one cent in 1900.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1941-12-18

It is realized that this drive comes
very closely on the heels of the re-
cent membership drive but the need
is so urgent it is hoped that every
one will contribute literally.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1941-12-18
Early Dissolving
Plan OF America
First Committee
Group Urges Full Support
to War Efforts of United
States.

The following statement was
issued by the national committee
of the America First committee
at its Chicago office on December
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1941-12-18

There is reason to expect that jap
an will not be able to keep on fight
ing very long.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1941-12-18
Asks for $3,400

The great problem Of raising the
requested $1,000 for war relief was
discussed and the following quotas
were announced:
Evening star., 1941-10-24

FORD 1889 coupe; original blue fnish very
g0od, powerful and economical motor
hats in the best Of condition, very good
tires and clean interior; only S4Iq. HILL
d T1BB1TTS. 1114 Vermont ave MA $3.50
Evening star., 1941-10-24

FL4 MOUTH 1897 4-door sedan, de [,xe
I[unk mooel; heater, excellent mecbaniraT
SOAu.. reasonable terms No EIEI al
Evening star., 1941-10-24

FORD 1888 coupe: low mileage fine con-
dltlon and appearance, beautiful black
MnISn; S3S9: written guarantee. HILL 81
TIBBITTS, 1ll4 Vermont ave. NV MA
Evening star., 1941-10-24
PROPOSALS.

OFFICE or. THE ARCHITECT OF THE
CAPITOL. Washington, D. c., october 90,
l94l. SEALED BIDS. in triplicate, will
be received in this Office until 300 DR.
November 3 1871, and then publicly
opened for painting structural steel sup
Plant ?, Washington. ?. e. Specifications
Architect of the Capitol oc24.25
SEALED BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED AT
the Va. Dept, of Hwys., Room los, Once
EnsineerS Dept. Central Hwy once
Bldg, 122l E. Broad St. Richmond. Va.
until 10 AN. Thurs Oct. 30, 1941, for
he The following y. Rti 50, Prof 3@. Fairfax
r. 2lI; PROF. POP; Fsirfax countyNoa 2
wise and Russell Countiee12 Nj w r
Mac NJ. P. S. r Rt 46O and 40. Prof,
366 NottoTsy County-1.6 Mi. w B.
Mac & Soil Bit. S. T. Rt. II, Prof 595,
Stafford >County-1.1 Mi. (Br. Fail CT.
4 App[s9. prs FH,, Rt 2is Prof. 1s2, Stafford q
S. T. Rt. 3Ol, Prof. 1000, Caroline
County-0.9 Mi. Soil-Bit S. T Rt. / and
Ait. l, Prof. 1875, Stafford and spotSyI-
varia Counties-1.1 Nj. lBr. Rappshan-
mock River g. Apprs.D. Rt. 1874 Prof
d2I4 Pr Edward County-I Mi. Grading
Drainage. Rt, .?99. Prof 1899, Pr
66eGfrses 6sfGs RIiidfbg RGGgnty-I M Conc, Resdsncy
dency once Building at Leesburg. Va
Residency, Ofice Building at Petersburg,
Va, Residency Office Building at Waverly,
check in the amount Of ST 900. specifi-
cations are on file at the Richmond and
local District Offices. The Commission
reserves @ YES the right to reject any or all bids
Evening star., 1941-10-24
GODFREY l.. MUNTER,
Attorney for plainfif

IN TIL, DISTRICT COURT OF THE
lumbla,---ARKANSAS NJ MILES. Plaintiff,
LII, ", boU1s WIGGlNS and EDWARD NJ.
= S56.&oRDER FOR PUBL1cATToN@ PUB cqt1T6 no
This is to give notice that an amended
complaint has been filed in the District
Court Of the United States for the Dis
tTIct of Columbia by Arkansas NJ. Miles,
disappeared and has not been heard from
since 1921, and asking for the appoint
ment. OF a receiver to take possession of
certain funds and moneys dTe him and
this 23rd day of October, 1871, ORDERED
that the, said Louis Virgins Hugh Virgins,
Jamie May Hinte. Ralph Irving Bowers
Joseph ROLAND Thomas, Robert Stanley
Thomas. infant; Mrs. Aena Mae Thomas
infant; Richard Alexander Thomas. infant:
the, unknown heirs of Tallie Thomas who
dled on December "a 1891; Mrs. Lizzie
Thomas Padgett, Mrs. Frances Thomas
Lee, Nelson Thomas. and all whom it may
cause on or. before the 18th day Of De-
cemher. 1871, TO show cause, # any they
have. why a receiver of the aforesaid
lundS ana moneys should not be appointed
TO hold and dispose Of the same as pro-
yided by law and, prayed by said amended
complaint; provided that a copv hereof
shall be published once a week for three
successive. weeks in the Evening Star and
The Washington Law Reporter prior to
SAID 6 return, day: otherwise. said Court
said property and funds as provided by law
Notice received: By THE COURT: DAVID
A. PINE, Justice GRACE B STILES.
Assistant United States Attorney. SealD
Clerk oco4 3Ino
Evening star., 1941-10-24
AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE.

PLYMOUTH 1887 de luxe sedan; immacu-
late. RADIO and heater new tires: s best offer.
Garner, 500 9th st. ne. TR. 1862.
eaapped With radio radio and SToeS heSfer in ne
mechanical order; beautiful appearance;
eoH eFTHa paRK hfsk MoTdR 9e q4y q SR s4R' st. Ils
Atlantic 600.
PLYMOUTH 1885 coupe; in very good
running condition. Clean inside and out;
Only S139. Terms and trade. LINCOLN
PARK MOTORS, 14l 18th ST. ne. Allan
tic 900.
PLYMOUTH 1910 4-door one owner. low
mileage, spotless upholstery, motor IN ex-
terms, balance in IS months MsRsoN- &
THOMPSON. $3.50 Wisconsin ave. WI. 5195.
Open Sunday TO 9.
PLYMOUTH 1887 4-door sedan; black fin
@ power "a engine aG safe % hydra1fic Brakes, good
s'' Ter dfiying; f s574. LEE D. D BGTEER,
INC, 112I 2lst ny. District 12lS. =
PLYMOUTH late 1887; private owner; A.
@ Brakes ~ and battery: tt s435. Mrs. DAVIS,
1859 Newton st. NV. AID. 11S4. 20"
PLYMOUTH 1897 .2-door de luxe touring
sedan; nearly new tires, exceptionally clean
finish; low terms, liberal trade allowance;
S349. LOGAN MOTOR CO, 18th and NJ
SITS. NV. RE. 3251.
PLYMOUTH 1896 coupe; black finish ex-
suitable for business or pleasure: S219;
3O-day. written guarantee. Is months to
pay. LOGAN MOTOR CO. 18th and NJ
SITS. NV. Republic 325l. Open till 10 m.
PLYMOUTH 1897 de luxe 4-door trunk
sedan; original black finish, fine tires; a
car radlq and heatgT 9aG csan
3540 14th st. NV. Hobart 400.
PLYMOUTH 1910 2-door de luxe; radio,
heater, seat covers defroster; $4,000 miles
VIII accept good 1897 or ! a3s Plymouth
IS down payment on car, balance can be
financed. Phone WA. S034.
PLYMOUTH 1886 de luxe 2-door trunk
sedan: very clean: new tires, etc: $500;
terms. 3l68 17th ST. NV. DU. 316s.
PLYMOUTH 1895 2-door: excellent me-
chanical condition, new tires, good paint;
Sl95 cash. Warfield 7743.
PONTIAC 1887 2-door sedan: trunk black
hnlSh very good radio, heater and seat
covers; splendid. economical family car
reduced to sell quickly for S379.
HILL & TIBBITTS,
1114 Vermont Ave. National $3.50
PONTIAC 1871 (StreamlinerD sedan: wine
color, radio heater and defrosteT, low-mile-
age car that Will give you new-car service
in every detail; new-car guarantee: trade
your car, Will arrange balance. ARCADE
PONTIAC, 1897 Irving St NV. Adams
$500, or our BIG USED-CAR LOT al New
YORK ave. and Bladensburg I'd. ne
PONTIAC 1899 2-door trunk sedan:
equipped with radio and heater, original
lustrous black finish. immaculate through
out. low mileage; one owner: S6I9,
SCHLEGEL &; GOLDEN
Z9I carroll St, Tax. PIX. D C. GE 1902