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Evening star., 1941-03-17
Bill Is Deemed Moster
At HondIinq Pitchers

Outside of his hard hitting and
his accurate throwing Bill has been
one of the best catchers of all time
at the intricate job of handling
pitchers. Bill rarely gets excited or
jumpy. His pulses keep their nor
NAL beat, even at the most crucial
moments of game.
Rival clubs will tell you that Bill
is one of the best clutch hitters
they ever saw. And when his pitch
ers begin to wobble a bit Bill Is
just as good at the subtle art of
clutch catching. His pitchers al
ways have respected his judgment.
This means more than any mere
trif1e.
Dickey has an able substitute in
Buddy Rosar, who hasn't yet had
his chance, since Bill generally is
on top of the job. catching most of
the games. No one yet knows Just
how good Rosar might be with a
better chance.
It will be something of a miracle
II Rosar is another Dickey-the
Dickey who contributed so much
through the Yankees greatest years.
Yonk Catcher Hos Been
lnspirotionol Factor
Dickey has been one of those in
spirational factors which always are
hard to measure. He has given
plenty-but he has given even more
than the box score shows.
Dickey isn't through yet. But
catching Is tough job. 1t is full of
snarls. The wear and tear takes a
heavy toll. And Dickey has been a
terrific worker.
He likes to win. He never spares
himself. He always has taken a
bad beating around the plate by
refusing to surrender his right of
way when some hostile runner, at
tempting to score, puts on the big
crash. I've never yet seen Bill give
an inch of highway to flying spikes
or headlong dives.
Just what the campaign of 194l
will bring him Is another guess.
Last season was the worst year he
ever had with the Yankees, and the
Yankees finished third He was due
for an off year after all he had given
his club.
Evening star., 1941-03-17

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Askov American., 1941-10-23
Camble-RiceVOws
Spoken Sunday

Miss Maxine Gamble, daughter of
Mrs. Dorothy Gamble of Sandstone,
and Mr.. Kenneth Rice, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Rice, formerly of that
community, were united in marriage
Sunday afternoon at 2:30 p. m. at
the Congregational church in Sand
stone. Rev. H. IT. Owen read the
ceremony.
Miss Francis Gamble, sister of the
bride, was the bridesmaid, and her
brother Richard served as best man.
A reception was held shortly after
the vows were spoken.
Those from away included Mr.. and
Mrs. George Rice of Austin, Mrs.
Elmer Whyte and Mr.. and Mrs. Ray
mond Holznagel of Minneapolis, Mr.
and Mrs. John Whyte of Hinckley, MIR.
and Mrs. Richard Kooistra, Mrs. Ell
mer Calvin and daughter Shirley and
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Miller of Askov;
Mrs. Glenn Oliver and Richard
Gamble of Sioux City, Iowa; Mrs
Jessie Douglas, Mrs. Grace Halsted,
Virginia Halsted, Robert Jones and
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Gamble of
Brainerd; Mr.. and Mrs. Fred East
man, Mrs. Maude Gottry and daugh-
ter Ethel and r. j. Gamble of Du-
luth; and Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver Halsted
and daughter Eileen of Cloverton.
Askov American., 1941-10-23
Oppose Ceilings On
Farm Commodities

Back in Minnesota last week after
national conference of officials and
farm leaders in Washington on pari-
ty and price control legislation, R.
A. Trovatten, state commissioner on
agriculture, reported that representa-
tives of 81 states who attended the
meeting were overwhelmingly op-
posed to placing ceiling on prices
Of agricultural commodities as some
officials in Washington have proposed.
The session was called by Senator
Thomas, chairman of subcommittee
of the Senate committee on agricul-
ture, now considering parity and
price control legislation. Resolu-
tions adopted are as follows:
Opposed any price-fixing or price
ceiling legislation on farm products
unless ceilings are placed on industri-
al products and wages.
Favored minimum guarantees of
prices on agricultural products as
part of the defense program, with
parity as minimum.
Demanded that the government
freeze" its present stocks of surplus
commodities and refrain from selling
below parity prices.
Provided for a committee to work
out new parity formula which will
allow farmers more favorable prices.
Askov American., 1941-10-23
Hinckley Woman.
Given Final Rest

Funeral services were held last
Thursday afternoon from the First
Lutheran church at Hinckley for Mrs.
Jocaba Bouma of that community
who died Monday, October 13. Rev.
Nels Benson officiated at the rites
and interment was made in the Rose
hill cemetery. Miss Hattie Skinner
played several numbers and hymns
were sung by Miss Lucille Skinner.
Hannes Rypkema, Charles Hanson,
Sam Kern, Albert Sikkink, Dan Eng
lesma and A. c. Gysbers carried the
body to its last resting place. Mrs.
Bouma had been ill for some time.
A native of the Netherlands, she
was married in that country to Hen
ry H. Bouma who passed away about
six years ago. Surviving are a son,
Henry, daughter, Mrs. Kate Hop
kins, and four grandchildren.
Sympathy is extended by friends to
the sorrowing relatives.
Askov American., 1941-10-23
Song Service At
NOrdland Church

The Nordland choir will hold its
monthly song service in the church
Sunday evening, October 26, at
p. m. Mrs. Tony Suk of Sandstone,
and the Misses Eileen and Margaret
Lound of Denham, will be the assist
ing soloists.
The program follows: Prelude,
"Pastorale", Heyser; Introit, "The
Lord Is In His Holy Temple, choir;
Invocation; Hymn, "The Lord Is My
Light, Berge, choir, tenor solo, H.
Lindor; "Under His Wings, Eileen
and Margaret Lound, guitar accom-
paniment; "Have Ye Seen Him?"
Hall, choir; soprano solo, selected,
Mrs. Suk.
Sermonette, Rev. j. o. Johanson;
duet, "In The Sweet Bye and Bye",
Eileen and Margaret Lound; offer
tory, "Voluntary", Braga; announce
ments; Evening Prayer, Eversman
choir, soprano solo, Anna Johnson;
closing hymn; benediction.
Mrs. Harry Lindor is the choir di-
rector.
Askov American., 1941-10-23
SsZamZam'' Survivor
ToSpeak AtDenham

DR.. c. E. Norberg, survivor from
the ill-fated "ZamZam" sunk several
months ago, will tell of his expert
ences at meeting of the Carlton dis
trict of the Augustana Lutheran
churches in session at the Faith Luth-
eran church of Denham Wednesday,
October %. He will speak on the
evenings program under the auspi-
ces of the District Women's Mission
ary society. DR.. Norberg is a medical
missionary to Africa.
The morning and evening session
will be in charge of the district pas
tors, Rev. Reuben johnson of Carlton,
president; Rev. o. L. Nelson, Cloquet;
Rev. Carl Zimmerman, Palisade; Rev.
]. Florentin Anderson, Kerrick; and
Rev. o. L. Olson of Moose Lake.
The public is cordially invited to at
tend any and all of these sessions.
Askov American., 1941-10-23
Gets Commission
AS Army Chaplain

Rev. L. r. Larson, pastor of the
Trinity Lutheran church at Sand
stone, and st. Paul's at Willow River,
has recently received commission
from President Roosevelt as chaplain
in the reserve army of the United
States, with ranking of first ieuten-
ant. Although no definite word has
been received by Rev. Larson, it is
thought that he may be assigned to
the 34th Infantry division at Camp
Claiborne, La, in the near future.
In the vicinity around Alexandria,
La, where Camp Claiborne is 10
Gated, there are over 1000 Lutheran
young men of the Missouri synod
alone, and many more from other
Lutheran synods. Here is also large
Lutheran center erected by the Mis-
souri, synod from contributions re-
ceived early this year for this pur-
pose. At this center the men may re-
lax, write letters, be entertained, and
join the Bible classes conducted by
the pastor in charge.
At the present time, So Missouri
synod chaplains, II service pastors,
and 40 contact pastors are serving
the men in the camps over the United
States. Nine Lutheran service CEN
tiers have been opened in commune
ties where there are large number
OF Lutheran soldiers, and ina other
areas arrangements have been made
with the USO officials to provide
space for Lutheran pastors in large
recreation buildings for conducting
services.
Askov American., 1941-10-23
Special Glasses For
New CCC EnrOllees

Qualified young men between the
ages of II and 1914 are being sought
by the Civilian Conservation Corps
which is conducting a special enroll
ment of junior applicants. The men
will have an opportunity to partici-
pate in CCC activities, which include
attendance at classes in such defense
training as sheet metal, welding,
radio, cooking and baking, motor me-
chanics and tractor operation.
These classes will open shortly
after November in the CCC camps
in Minnesota. Wages paid are $50
a month, plus maintenance.
Complete details may be obtained
at the office of the Pine County Well
fare board in Pine City.
Askov American., 1941-10-23
Special Program At
Eastern Star Meeting

The Sandstone chapter of the Order
of the Eastern Star was host to many
visitors at its meeting Tuesday eve
ming in the Sandstone Masonic
Temple.
A dual event that evening brought
a capacity attendance. In addition
to it being regular meeting, the
chapter also initiated a new mem
ber and celebrated Mrs. Charlotte
Murray's fiftieth anniversary as a
member of the Eastern Star.
A social hour in the Masonic din
ing room followed the regular meet
ing which was for the express pur-
pose of paying honor and tribute to
Mrs. Murray. There were songs and
speeches and many congratulatory
messages which, all combined, made
it pleasant evening for those who
attended and very memorable event
for Mrs. Murray, for which she duly
expressed her thanks.
Out-of-town guests who attended
the affair were Mr.. and Mrs. Allan
Olson from Duluth, the latter being
worthy matron of a Duluth chapter
and also grand electa of the state
organization; Mrs. Overman, past
worthy matron from Rush City, sis
ter of Mrs. Murray; Mr.. and Mrs.
Galshutt of st. Paul, the former be-
ing a past worthy patron; and Mr.
and Mrs. Geo. M. Christilaw from
Duluth, the latter being an officer in
Duluth chapter. Charter members
of the Sandstone chapter who were
present were Mrs. Webb from Sand
stone and Mrs. Folsom from Hinck-
ley.
Svend Petersen, Askov, officiated
as master of ceremonies. DR.. H. P.
Dredge was the speaker of the eve
ming, and Alex Kelly and Adelaide
Adams sang several selections.
Askov American., 1941-10-23
Finlayson Girl,
Recent Bride, Is
Victim OF Polio
Mrs. Edward w Walthers Dies
in St. Paul Friday After
Weeks Illness.

Stricken with infantile paralysis,
Mrs. Edward Walthers, the former
Miss Laura Dummer of Finlayson, a
bride of only three weeks, died in st.
Paul Friday following a weeks ill
ness. She was married in the st.
Joseph's Catholic church in Finlay-
son on September 81, the newlyweds
going to st. Paul to make their home.
Taught School in Pine County.
Mrs. Walthers was well known in
Pine county localities, having spent
most of her life on a farm north of
Finlayson, the family coming there
from New Ulm. She attended high
school in Finlayson and in Willow
River, graduating from the high
school at Gibbon.
She later took teachers training
course at Hinckley and taught three
years at New Ulm, and one year at
her home school northwest of Finlay-
son. Since leaving Pine county a few
years ago she has been employed in
department stores in the Twin Cities.
Interment at Rutledge.
Private funeral services were held
at ST. Joseph's church in Finlayson
Monday morning and interment was
made in the Rutledge cemetery be-
side her father who died several years
ago. Together with the husband,
those left to mourn the untimely
passing of Mrs. Walthers are her
mother, Mrs. Margaret Dummer, Fin
layson; a sister, Mrs. Jake Danelski,
and a brother, Ferdinand Dummer,
west of Willow River, and another
brother, Alfonso, of Chicago, Ill.
Father John F. Strunck of Sandstone,
officiated at the last rites.
Mrs. Walthers, a good teacher, was
loved and respected by her pupils
and their parents, and made many
friends who were shocked and grieved
by her unexpected death. They join
in extending sympathy to the sorrow
ing relatives in the loss of a dear
wife, daughter and sister.
Askov American., 1941-10-23
Marriage Applications

The following have applied to the
clerk of district court of Pine county
for marriage licenses the past two
weeks:
Fred Vacinek of Pine City, to Bet
ty Lou Workman of Pokegama town.
ship.
Corliss E. More to Helen Ann Mis-
TX, both of Hinckley.
Richard A. Hegman of Braham, to
Grace E. Therrien of Pine City.
Kenneth G. Rice to Maxine D.
Gamble, both of Sandstone.
Robert w. Buirge of Pine City, to
Pearl A. Renden of Grasston.
Dan L. Royle of Waterloo, Iowa, to
Helen A. Kelroy of Hinckley.
Leroy j. Eriksen to Evelyn L.
Whiting, both of Pine City.
Melvin Babcock to Irene L. Witt,
both of Markville.
Askov American., 1941-10-23
Church At WiUOeU
Nenrs 5Oth Year

Concentrating the beginning of
the church at Willow River so years
ago a program has been arranged for
Friday evening, October "a, at o.
clock by the First Presbyterian church
in that village.
Rev. E. L. Channer, formerly field
man for the Duluth Presbytery, hav-
ing oversight of National Mission
churches, will be a guest speaker.
Among others who will talk will be
John Macdonald, hotel manager of
Duluth, chairman of the National
Missions committee. The history of
the church will be read and the mort
gage burned. Following the pro-
gram will be an hour of fellowship
and refreshments.
The event will be an important
one in the history of the village and
the church and all who can are urged
to come.
Askov American., 1941-10-23
Anti-War Legislation
Backed By League

At the first fall meeting of the
state board of the Minnesota branch,
Women's International League for
Peace and Freedom, held on October
ID at the Curtis hotel, action was
taken on the subjects of the Neu-
trality act. the War Referendum bill,
and the Citizens peace petition.
One resolution called for the cut
most effort" on the part of Minnesota
Senators and Congressman "to main
tain the Neutrality act without
change, as a last safeguard against
further involvement in the war"
Another resolution urged the pass
age of Concurrent Resolution No. z,
designed to give the decision of peace
or war back to the people of the
United States by providing for an
advisory war referendum. This should
be passed, the resolution stated, "for
the defense of American democracy
at home" Concurrent Resolution No.
z is sponsored by Senators Nye,
Wheeler, Capper, LaFollette, Clark of
Idaho, and Shipstead.
1t was voted to cooperate with a
peace petition campaign of the Keep
America Out of War Congress as a
means of giving expression to the will
of all who are still unalterably op-
posed to American entrance into the
war.
The Women's International League
for Peace and Freedom will maintain
an educational booth at the meetings
of the Minnesota Educational Associa-
ton in st. Paul October 1926. Mrs.
Richard Parish, state education chair
man, has charge of arrangements for
the booth.
The organization will also sponsor
a benefit on November 10 in the club
room of the Curtis hotel, proceeds
from which will 60 toward their
refugee fund. Colored slides will be
shown selected from the more than
400 color photographs taken by Prof.
and Mrs. Hugh B. Wilcox during their
three months auto trip through the
western states this summer. The
public is cordially invited.
Askov American., 1941-10-23
Credit Group In
Seventh Meeting
Clair Shuey, Pine City, Re-
Elected President of Loan
Association.

Two hundred and sixty stockhold-
ers and guests attended the seventh
annual meeting of the Pine City
Production Credit Association, held
in the Pine City armory Saturday, Oc-
tober 18. There were members from
as far north as Cook, and as far
south as Taylors Falls. The meeting
was called to order at II a. m. by
Clair Shuey of Pine City, president
of the association.
The morning session was devoted
to the report of the directors, given
by Magnus Hadselford, Duluth; and
H. E. Cragun, secretary treasurer, re-
ported on the work of the association
since the last meeting and gave a
financial report which was illustrated
by charts.
Clair Shuey Reelected.
All present were served a free
lunch at noon. During the lunch hour
music was furnished by the Peter
Haug orchestra of Pine City, and Har-
vey Rumpel of Braham. The after
noon session was called at lis o.
clock. Several vocal selections were
given by Miss Verna Herrud and Miss
Lois Johnson Of Pine City, and Gill
bert Bonderson of Shafer entertained
with several selections on the accordi-
on.
The election of a director was then
held, with Clair Shuey of Pine City,
being chosen to succeed himself. A
"Take It or Leave 1t" quiz was held
which brought out some very good
discussions. The prizes for this con-
test were paid in defense savings
stamps.
j. S. Montgomery Speaks.
Several guests were called on for
remarks. These included Max Nc
Millin, county agent, from Sand
stone; Roy A. Nelson, agricultural
instructor at Virginia, and Anthony
Grebenc, agricultural instructor from
Cook. j. S. Montgomery of ST. Paul,
was the guest speaker and gave very
inspiring talk.
The report of the association
showed that there are 296 members
at this time with total loans of $127,-
700, and reserves set up for the pro-
lection of members in the amount of
$4,000.
The association provided a variety
of prizes and guests as we'll as mem
bers participated in the drawing.
Askov American., 1941-10-23
7f0Hold VoteO On
Marketing Order
For Potato Crop
Agreement Will Prohibit
Shipment of Gull Pota-
toes; Other Regulations.

The Secretary of Agriculture is
conducting referendum among the
potato producers in the states of
Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota and
North Dakota to determine if they
favor the issuance of an order by the
secretary regulating the handling of
Irish potatoes.
This agreement provides for pro-
hibition of shipment of Gull potatoes,
further grade and size regulation, in
spection, organization of administra-
tive committees, assessment for oper-
ating expense, and other provisions
common to such orders or marketing
agreements, according to Case Me
boer, County Agricultural Conserva-
tion chairman.
Will Vote Next Week.
Potato growers in Pine county may
vote on this referendum at the Brook
Park Coop Oil station on Monday,
October 27, between the hours of 10 a.
m. and p. M; at Barny's cafe at Will
low River Tuesday, October %, be-
tween the hours of 10 a. m. and
p. m. and at the Agricultural Con-
servation office in Sandstone on Oc-
tober 27, % and % between the hours
of 8 a. m. and p. m.
Those eligible to vote are pro-
ducers who, during the period since
January 1, 1941, have been engaged
in the aforesaid states in the produc-
ton of potatoes for market. Anyone
entitled to share or all of crop of
potatoes is producer. A lien hold
er or person entitled to receive
only the proceeds of the sale of po-
tatoes, but not potatoes, is not neces-
sarily producer.
No Proxy Voting.
There shall be no voting by proxy
or agent, but duly authorized Of
ficer Of corporation, firm, associa-
ton, or other legal entity shall be al
lowed to cast its vote. In case several
persons participated in the produc-
ton of potatoes in the above period
under a lease or sharecropping ar
rangement and such persons are not
otherwise producers of potatoes, only
the person or persons who signed or
entered into the lease or sharecrop-
ping agreement shall be eligible to
vote
Copies of the tentatively approved
marketing agreement may be OBJ
tained from the County Agricultural
Conservation committee or the county
agent.
For further information concern
ing the referendum, consult members
of the County Agricultural Conserva-
ton committee or the county agent.
Askov American., 1941-10-23
international News Review
Then There is Japan.

For several weeks negotiations have
been in progress between the gov
ernments at Washington and Tokyo
for the purpose of settling some not
very important differences between
the United States and Japan. There
has at no time been any dispute of
nature serious enough to necessitate
armed conflict.
In spite of that demonstrated
fact, certain Americans, headed
by a senator, call for the "im-
mobilization is, the de-
structiOn-Of the Japanese en-
pire.
And why? Because the emperor of
Japan, assuming that he was the
master of his own house, decided to
establish new government which
happened to be unsatisfactory to
some fire-eaters in this country. Aft
er all, it is Japan's business!
The Konoye government resigned
because of internal dissension; some
of its members wanted war; others
didn't; they couldn't agree, so Eiki
TOTO was asked to form a new cabi-
net. He did, and the complexion of it
is not much different from that of
its predecessor, except that it may be
just little more militaristic. Toto
himself is described as a moderate
militarist.
Responsible circles in Washing.
ton fOresee no trouble with Japan
at this time. There is no apparent
reason for any. irresponsible ele-
ments seem, however, to think
that Japan is preparing to war
against the United States.
AS Japan already has a most un-
Justifiable war on hand against
China; as it is rumored that Japan
may make move against Russia
it does not make sense that Japan
would be silly enough to take on the
United States. Nor is it very likely
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Askov American., 1941-10-23
BY GEORG STRANDVOLD

Two factors last week made pos
sible American participation in the
world war less remote than it had
been. One was that the House of
Representatives repealed a section
of the Neutrality Act so as to enable
American merchant vessels to be
armed-and this week, most likely,
the Senate will follow suit. The
other was the reported damaging of
the U. S. destroyer, Kearny, in waters
far off the American coast.
In regard to the arming of
merchant vessels in wartime,
there is expert naval opinion
showing that it is-practically
speaking, wholly ineffective;
therefore, 1t can serve merely
as an element of irritation and
provocation.
In regard to the Kearny, at the mo-
ment of writing it is not known but
merely presumed that the destroyer
was shot at by German submarine.
The affair assumed somewhat sinis-
ter aspect when it was learned late
Sunday evening that eleven members
of the crew were missing, probably
killed, and ten wounded. That state
ment called forth a lot of Washing
ton comment, irate and otherwise.
If war vessel from a cOun-
try still officially neutral goes
into war-infested waters under
orders to shoot at enemy ships
(but can a neutral country rec0g-
nize any enemy ships"?) it must
expect the trouble 1t invites; an
incident of this nature is alto
gether too flimsy to serve as the
foundation of increased hysteria.
And, incidentally, an American ad-
miraPs report showed a few days ago
that the fairly recent Greer incident
was caused by American pursuit of
a German submarine which is said to
have fired-in vain-in self-defense.