Askov American., 1941-11-06
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WCTU Meetings.

The Sturgeon Lake West Women
Christian. Temperance Union held al
institute Thursday, October 80. The
afternoon meeting was held at thu
home of Mrs. Amanda Goranson. Mrs
Margaret Asperstrand of Pine City
district president, was present, anc
Mrs. Frances Poston, Young People.
Temperance Council Secretary, Rev
and Mrs. o. L. Olson and eight mem
bers of the WCTU of Moose Lake
Devotions were read by Rev. o
L. Olson, who chose Gal. Clio anc
followed by prayer and song by the
group.
Mrs. Goranson, who was dele
gate to the state convention in Min
neapolis, gave very interesting re-
port.
Rev. Olson sang Evening Prayer
after which Mrs. Goranson gave an
alcohol demonstration showing the
effect of alcohol on the drinker.
"If I have wounded any soul to-
day" from the song, Evening Pray
err, was discussed.
Mrs. Poston gave a talk in the
clever and catchy way in which beer
and liquor are advertised. Mrs
Asperstrand's talk was on different
phases of the WCTU work. Mrs. Ar
vid Nelson gave a short outline of
work of the army and navy depart
ments. Mrs. Henry Blasjo sang
Service is our Watchword" Benedic-
ton by Mrs. Asperstrand.
the Maple Grove schoolhouse at which
time silver medal declamatory con-
test was held in which five young
people of the Moose Lake YTC par
ticipated.
The meeting opened with the song,
America the Beautiful, and the
flag salute. Then the Moose Lake
YTC group sang, Builders" and
Advance, not Retreat. Mrs. Poston,
who had charge of the contest, called
the contestants by number: No. l.
The Hundredth Man; No. 2-The
Crash; No. 3-Tommy; No. 4-The
Tragedy of Alcohol; No. Slime
Lady.
Miss Elinor Robinson of Barnum,
who was contestant No. 8, was chosen
as the winner and Mrs. Margaret
Asperstrand of Pine City, presented
Miss Robinson with the silver medal.
The Misses Mae Upgren, Fern Breck-
helm and Edith Melander acted as
judges. Mrs. Ralph Molis sang "Abide
Thou With U.s.. Mrs. Goranson
gave an alcohol demonstration and
two young men of the Moose Lake
YTC gave a skit, amos and Andy.
Mrs. Poston gave a very interesting
blackboard lesson and talk on liquor
and beer advertising.
Abraham Lincoln said, Liquor has
many defenders but no defense"
Just a little alcohol makes the
holder" most dangerous when be-
hind the steering wheel of a moving
vehicle.
Money spent for liquor can't buy
necessities.
Miss Mildred Schoen, who has spent
some time at home because of illness,
returned to her school duties at the
University Sunday
Miss Margaret Hillbrand went to
last Thursday to visit
for a while and to attend the home
coming at the University which Le-
Roy attends.
There will be worship services in
the Faith Lutheran church at II o.
clock next Sunday morning and Sum-
day school at 1890. All are well
come.
The Ladies' Aid of the Faith Luth-
eran church will meet Thursday aft
ernoon, November 13, in the church
social room with Mrs. Eden Guenther
and Mrs. Leonard Larson as host
esses. All are welcome.
The Sunday school of the M. E.
church will convene at 1890 next
Sunday and the evening service will
begin at o'clock. All are welcome.
Mrs. Gregor Anderson, formerly
resident on a farm near Denham,
but now Of Hinckley, and her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Melvin Hale, and little Bar
bara of Wheaton, visited at the home
Of Mrs. Lavina Peterson over Sum-
day. On Monday afternoon they
visited at the Liljedahl home. Mrs.
Arnold Roseland and daughter spent
Monday at the Peterson home also.
Mrs. Liljedahl, Mrs. Harold Selleg
and Donna Mae, and Mrs. Alvina