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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1941-07-03
Add Denha1n To
Growing List OF
County Oranges
Latest Addition to County
Group has Installation
Ceremonies Monday.

subordinate Grange at Denham is
the latest unit to be added to the
list of Oranges already organized in
Pine county, the preliminary work
being done the past weekend. The
election of officers was held Friday
evening and the installation cere-
mony took place Monday if this week
with members of the Pamela grange
of southern Chisago county assisting.
Officers of the Denham Grange in
clude Theodore Peterson, master;
Ragnar Bake, overseer: Allen Irene,
Steward; Arnvald Bake, assistant
steward; Walter o. Carlson, chap
lain; Oscar Blasjo, treasurer; Mrs.
Caroline Alberg, secretary; Mrs. Rose
Peterson, Pomona; Mrs. Esther Carl
son, Flora; and Miss Alice Lehet,
lady assistant steward.
Regular meeting dates were set for
the first and third Wednesdays of each
month, to convene at the Denham
school at 9 p. m. The next meet
ing will be held July Is.
Grange Meeting at Bruno.
The first closed meeting of the
Bruno Grange was held in the Bruno
school auditorium Wednesday eve
ming, June 25. The meeting was called
to order promptly and lodge instruc-
tons given. The following were cleo
ted on the executive committee: John
Dracy, three years; L. F. Dyer, two
years and Frank Putnam, one year.
Instructions were given on the or
der of business and committees APP
pointed. The lecturer, Mrs. Laura
Billman, announced a program for
the next meeting which will be July
9, starting at $50 p. M sharp.
Forty attended this meeting, the
Grange apparently having great flu
ture in the Bruno area.
Fine Attendance at Dell Grove.
The Dell Grove Grange met Thurs
day evening, June &c, at the Gron-
ingen school with an excellent at
tendance and nearly all officers pres
ent The meeting was called to or
der by the Master, Arthur Larson.
Instructions on the order of bust
ness and Grange procedure were
given by the organizer.
The Grange voted to serve lunch
the second meeting of each month.
The next meeting will be held at
the Groningen school Thursday, July
10, at BIS p. m.
The lecturer, Mrs. Ann Delger, an
nounced the following program for
this meeting: D A talk by the mas
ter, what I Expect to do for the
Grange and What This Grange Will
do for This Community; (2) Music
by a group of young people; (3) A
talk by the lecturer, What the Men,
Der Can do to Make This Grange
Successful; (4) A song by the young
people; 50 A stunt; co. Chester
Erickson will tell of some of the
legislative accomplishments of the
Oranges; CD A song by the Grange
members.
Many of the members will attend
a union meeting of four Oranges to
be held at the Pokegama town hall
Thursday evening (tonighD. At this
meeting the first and second degrees
of the order will be demonstrated
Besides the Dell Grove Grange, par
ticipating in this meeting will be
Cloverdale, Pokegama and Chengwa-
tana.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1941-07-03
Announcement

At the request of the Treasury De-
partment the American announces
a new feature of interest and service
to many readers who are buying or
will buy defense savings bonds and
stamps. This will be called the De-
tense Bond Quiz, and will start in
next weeks issue.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1941-07-03

Family Newspaper
DARE TO DO OUR DUTY
Let us have faith that
right makes might. and in
that faith let us to the end
dare to do our duty as we
understand it,"
Abraham Lincoln.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-19


untold millions and sweet Ellen Tuck French
have been married for more than six years.
But back in 1884 not more than ten weeks
after their wedding. Ellen walked out on Jack
after a public quarrel in front Of the swank
Biltmore Hotel in Providence, r. I. News
paper headlines made quite fuss over the
set-to but the misunderstanding was quickly
smoothed and there has been no intimation
since of any discord between the young
Astors. But even before his marriage with
Ellen John Aston. the Ord, was having his
troubles.
First there was that business with the fair
Ellen Gillespie. Their betrothal had been an
nounced and then suddenly IL was reported
that Jack had broken off the engagement.
The newspapers szzled with excitement.
1t was said that Jack had promised the
18-year-old society girl a wedding gift of
81 500, 900. Later, it was agreed to reduce that
to a paltry $500, 900. Then out of clear sky,
according to the stories young Jack decided
he wasn't in love with Ellen after all. fol-
lowing which there considerable
pleasantness during which there were threats
Of lawsuits and whatnot until Mr. Aston
apologized.
Thereupon the ring he had given Miss Gill
lespie was duly returned-and the whole mat
ter blew over to be revived for the readers
of the newspapers. however, when shortly
thereafter young Mr.. ASJOr ana the gracious
and social Miss French were united.
on the other hand there had been no obvi-
Gus evidences of discord between the emf
nently likeable young Mr.. Alfred Gwynne
Vanderbilt and pretty Molly Hudson. But
those in the inner set close to the pair knew
that the marriage despite a mutual love for
horses was not going well. In neither case
was it because of fondness for others. 1t
was merely, to borrow phrase which has
been borrowed ever since young love went
to the courts for solution-a matter of in
compatibility"
Then there is Alfred's half sister and
equally wealthy Gloria Baker who preceded
Brenda Frazier as Manhattan's Number One
Glamour Girl. BY coincidence, if you want to
put it that way, Mimi" Baker is married to
Henry J. Bob Topping. one of the young
unfortunate gentlemen who the subjects
of this melancholy dissertation.
Preceding the Glorious Gloria was slim,
gay Jayne Shadduck who, having succeeded
Nancy Carroll as the wife of playwright Jack
Kirkland, succeeded her. too Kirklands
ex-wife and shortly after her divorce. eloped
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-19
BY LOUIS SOBOL,
Popular Broadway Columnist.

NAIHY Is 1t that Cupid, the precocious
N/ brat, after directing his honey-dipped
w arrow straight and true seems TO get
his greatest bang in kicking young millionaire
sportsmen In the pants?
Consider briefly few melancholy ex-
amples.
Alfred G. Vanderbilt, who at % possesses
a fortune estimated at 500 900 900, is losing
his lovely bride, Manuela Molly Hudson
Vanderbilt. young king of the turf with more
than 125 prize horses in his racing stables
is also president Of the Belmont and Pimlico
Racetracks.
Alexis Thompson, 26-year-old steel heir
worth about IS, 600 000 has been on the brink
of being divorced from Ann St George, one
time Broadway showgirl. The former anna
teur Yale hockey star has sought the welcome
nepenthe by purchasing the Pittsburgh
Steelers, a professional football club, after
futilely wooing shapely Miss Betty Cradle OF
the stage and cinema.
Daniel Reid Topping, with $4,000, 900 TO
play with now hopes to find with his new
bride. Sonia Henie. the happiness which proved
so elusive in his two former marriages. His
first wife Theodore Boettger, divorced him
in 1885 after three years of marital discord
His second marriage with the beautiful Airline
Judge of the movies lasted three years too
Dan. former amateur golfing champion, is
football team.
Henry J. Bob Topping like his brother
Dan, is also worth close TO S10,000000
society fiier of note and a huntsman, Bob
first wed tall. vivacious Jayne Shadduck,
from whom he was divorced three years after
their marriage In this, IL is evident, the
brothers Topping run true to form. few
days after his divorce. on Dec 30. 1888 Bob
married the society glamour girl Gloria Mimi
Baker. Bob too. is ab-ewner of the Brooklyn
= Dodgers football team. -
Why il is that only the sportsmen among
the milonaires appear to be smiled upon by
Lady Luck, and frowned upon by lovely
women. is something for psychologists TO
wrinkle their brows over. But it seems always
to have been that way.
OF the older set. you only need remember
that multimilonaire yachtsman William
Leeds. Jr, foundered in the matrimonial
shoals when he and his first wife the lovely
Princess Xena of Russia, decided two could
live more comfortably apart The marriage
with the attractive ex-teephone girl, Olive
Hamilton. has had happier fate
Or consider Phil Plant. ardent big garhe
hunter who couldn't catch the little Blue Bird
in his years of married life with impetuous
Constance Bennett but has now settled down
apparently in the contentment of peaceful
domesticity with the former Margie King.
And there is John Hay (Jock Whitney.
multimilonaire turfman whose marriage with
the stately, vivacious Mary Elizabeth Altemus.
has come to an end after ten years of what
seemed divine marital felicity. Jock Whitney.
society said was going to prove the excep-
ton. He would Illustrate the blight that seems
to fall on every marriage attempt of young
men of society who happen to. be athletes or
sportsmen But now Jock and Liz have parted.
Even the fabulously wealthy Vincent Astor,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-19

ping-because Jayne was too fond Of aviation.
Ironic that for il was Bob who had
introduced his bride to the delights of flying
through the air with the greatest of ease.
Then in April. 1888. Bob filed suit for di-
vorce in Bridgeport Conn, charging ntoler-
able cruelty Naturally, this upset Jayne who
said she was planning to get a separation but
quite willing to start divorce proceedings,
herself. If she were promised half million
from Bobs many millions.
BY this time. young Topping was desper-
ately and publicly in love with the beautiful
brunette Gloria Baker, daughter of Mrs Mar
garet Emerson who had been Mrs. Alfred G.
Vanderbilt Thus Gloria was heress to two
huge fortunes-her share of the Vanderbilt
and the Emerson holdings. ~
At any rate after many heated arguments.
some of which blazed their way into news
print. Bob Topping and Jayne Shadduck were
divorced and few days later Gloria Baker
became young Toppngs bride.
All went well until last year when the
coumnists began limiting that all was not
roses and jonquils in the Topping menage. 1t
was said that after the baby came. the Top
pings were planning to part for good
Apparent confirmation to these reports
was evident when. after the birth of her
daughter. Gloria came back to New York and
: h..
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-19

made the rounds Of the clubs while Bob re-
manned, too long friends thought in Honolulu
But just when the talk rose from a whisper
to a shout back he came and never has there
been a happier or more devoted couple.
Nor is this an act for the public Intimates
of the young Toppings insist that the two
truly mad about each other-and that if
there has been misunderstanding, it has
been completely erased Certainly, when this
reporter sat with the young Toppings in
restaurant not so many weeks ago, they gave
every affectionate indication of being on a
renewed honeymoon
Even so the young Toppings found them
selves harassed by unpleasant newspaper
headlines private detective, Harold May
hew, brought suit for $4,000 claiming it was
due him for his sleuthing services on behalf
of Bob during the period when he was so
anxious to be rid of Jayne Shadduck, so that
he might wed the fetching Gloria.
The case stewed in the courts for many
days-but in the end. the Toppings we're vim
dictated by the court which held that young
Bob had carried out his end of the bargain.
Sportsman Dan Topping, Bob's elder
brother. has had his full share of the hoodoo's
blows. Following his divorce from Theodore
Boettger in 1885. there were two years when
the young millionaire played the field but
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-19

with the amateur
millionaire aviator,
Bob Topping. Jayne
was 81 and so was
Bob and love was
beautiful and not to
be denied under the
full moon at Ar
monk, New York.
This marrlage.
W h C h exuberant
young b o b an
nounced was not
only his first but his
last. fingered on -
also off - for three
years when the cur
tain descended on
Dec. Is. 1888, in a
final d e cree for
Jayne-plus. it was
reported. 500, 900 in
cash settlement.
AS, early as 1887,
in fact, the honey
moon was definitely
over, chiefly accord
ing to young Top
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-19

one Of Americas lead
ing yachtsmen, dis
covered, after 26 years
as the husband of
stately Helen Dins-
m ore Huntington.
that love had taken a
walk-out pow d e r.
They were divorced
on Sept. 4. 1910. Three
we ks later. tall.
quiet-mannered Mr..
Astor married Mary
Benedict Gu s h 4 n &,
daughter of the late
DR.. Harvey Cushing.
On the other hand,
young John Jacob
Aston. the Bird. of the
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-19


as the divorce was granted, she was to
become the bride of Dan Topping. On April
10, 1887, the cute film star kept her word to
Dan and her public-she became the second
Mrs. Daniel Topping.
But the special ink reserved for million
are sportsmen wasn't through with its victim
Three years later in May of 1910, Dan and
Airline were divorced with the Hollywood star
receiving custody of their two-year-old boy
plus a cash settlement reported to be close
to $3.50 000-plus 81 900 a month for the next
five years.
And then along came Sonia Henie, the
dmpled, shapey skating champion and cinema
star-and once again Dan Topping. thumbing
his nose at the hoodoo. took the long trek
with bride. They were married on July
in Chicago-and there is every indication
that this time the marriage is for keeps.
For one thing, handsome Dan, himself
remarked in jest: We'll they can't say she
married me for my money" Sonia is known
to be worth huge fortune in her own right
every nickel of which she earned herself As
matter of fact the few occasions on which
the Dan Toppings find themselves parted from
each other is when Sonia goes on one of her
ice-skating tours. 1t is said that before the
marriage she made an agreement with Dan
that she was to be permitted to continue with
her professional work.
Just as Bob Topping is linked to Alfred
C. Vanderbilt through his marriage with Van
derbilts half sister, so is Bobs brother Dan
linked from this history's viewpoint) with
millionaire sportsman Alexis Thompson. who
has also been knocked over the bean by Old
Kid Hoodoo.
After Airline Judges divorce from Dan
Topping. she was observed in the company of
a young cafe society favorite. James McKin-
Io.. ID
ing the Derby came the wire report that the
two had eloped
This proved fallacious In the first place.
Jim Bryant is parted but not divorced from
pretty Mickey Bryant. In the second place.
both denied that 1t was anything but good
CONTINUED on Pare III
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-19

kept himself immune. re-
fusing to succumb to the
subtle enticements of half
a dozen young society
beauties eager to cloak
themselves in the Topping
name. And then Dan fell
but hard.
There was no resisting
petite, wide-eyed Airline
Judge. once described by
artists as the modern
Venus de Milo with the
most beautiful figure in all
Hollywood. Airline was still
the wife of Wesley Ruggles
but they had been sepa-
rated for some time. It
was no secret that as soon
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-19

w by c u Pi d
Corners just
Those Millionaire
B a c k ers Of
Horses. Football.
Hockey Teams.
Etc.. TO Lure and
Double Gross. Is
q Puzzle for Psy-
biologists to Get
WrinkIed About.
Says coIumnisf
SoboI-ond Cites
the Magic Names
Of Vanderbilt.
Asfor. Whitney.
The Toppings and
Others Similarly
linked
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-19

Continued on Page III
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-23

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-23
HUSTLING PLAY OF CUB ROOKIE
 AROUSES HOPE
McC cCullOugh, BackstOp, Is Batting Below Par,
 However
By PAUL scREFTELs

united Press Stan Correspondent
 New York June go. (up)-of course he may never be another oahhy Hartnett or e Bob o'Farrell as cathers go, but rookie Clyde Nc. Cullough, currently striving to make the grade aS the flrst-strlng back. stop of the Chicago Cubs, promises to become one of the front.ranking mask-and.pads-ilen of the National League.
 Tn the first si games he's appear- ed with the Cubs, McCuliough's chief asset as c batter has been his energy and hustle. He collected 27 hits for an average of .260 with the willow but has more than made up for it by crackerjack performances behind the plate on defense.
 4 native of Nashville, Tenn, Mo. Cullough was obtained from Kan. sas City In the American Associa- tion by the Cubs and lasted throughout the l040 training season until time came to pare he club down to playing limits. dabby Hart. nett was manager of the Bruins at the time and ready to catch few games. Al Todd, obtained from Brooklyn, came next on the list and Bob Collins was rated as third man.
 Shunted to International
 Mccullough was unable to crack that lineup and was shuttled to Buffalo of the International League on May 1. Clyde hung up an efl. v!able record with tho Bisons. He caught in ij7 straight games and has registered c batting mark of .324 for i46 games when summoned by the Cubs late last season. He didn't get much of c chance to demon. strate his improvement, however, playing in only nine games.
 This season his batting has fur. nished Manager Jimmy Wilson with the biggest difficulty. After several attempts to improve Mccullough stance. wilson gave Up and con- fined his advice to defensive tactics
 Mccullough has had hard time conserving his boundless energy and one of his maln faults, to 6 catch- ing wizard like Wilson, was tens dency to hop up in front of the plate after every pitch before TO. turning the ball to the pitcher. WI. son corrected that and Clyde only utrns on the energy when the oc. casion call for 1t.
 Married in 1897, McCullough'i home is in Nashville. He has three brothers, none of whom is connect. cd with baseball. However, McCul' lough intends to build c home II, Sarasota, Fla., if he can stick ir baseball long enough to earn mon. ey to pay for 1t.
 If nothing untoward happens te hamper his career, he should Dc able to make the grade, because any backstop that can catch like Hartnett or 0Tarrell always will command big money as long as his legs and arms hold out.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-23
DUSTY TENNIS

Two more matches are scheduled for tomorrow night in the Indus trial Tennis league. The new cir cult got of to 8 good start last week, for two of the teams al least, Chase Ofiice and American Brass, which won their matches against the Metal Works and United Chromium aggregations re- spectlvely.
 Schedule
 Chase Ofiice vs. Scovill Go. al Hamilton park.
 Chase Metal vs. United Chrom- ium at Fulton and Chase parks.
 The thre singles matches of the Metal Chromium match will bt staged at Fulton park while the two doubles are scheduled for Chase park. All matches are scheduled to get underway at 6:i5 p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-23
Home Runs: :
SCULLY SHUTS OUT
 NAUGY HIGHLANDERS
lSneclaI to tha Democratl


 Thomaston, June -Clocktown baseball fans saw some slick pitch ing by Big Bill Scully and @ l3 hit attack on Naugatuck's Highlanders Sunday afternoon at McGrath field, as the Thomaston American Legion club turned Il a 7-0 shutout, Scul- ly giving but six hits and getting two of the B wallops off Beans" Mulesky. Four runs in the first two innings, gave the Legion outfit flying start as the Highlanders, usually good stickers, were eating out of Scully'S hand"
 Torrington's American Brass team is at Thomaston Thursday night while the Winsted Elks are due next Sunday against the Legion club
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-23
Sport QUESTIONS Answered

Have you . sports question you want answered? Write your qucs- ton clearly, sign your name and address and mall your query to Sports Fan Question Man, Sports Service Bureau, The Waterbury Democrat, 1913 18th street, Wash. lngton, D. C.. enclosing Scent postage stamp for personal reply
 c, What Is the nationality of Jimmy Bloodworth, Washington Senators intlelder?
 A. He Is an American Of Eng fish descent.
 e. Tn basketball, may a player, while dribbling, alternate hands without violating the rules3
 Y. Yes.
 c. How many doubles, triples and home runs has William "Bilp' Dickey made during his lifetime major league career?
 A. Through the le40 season he was .cfedited Witn 1bv uouples, ua triples and lS7 home runs.
 c. Where did the United States finish in the International four man bobsledding championship held at Cortina d'AmpaSzo, Italy in 1899?
 A. Fifth.
 c. When did Fritzie zivic win the welterdeight title from Henry Armstrong?
 A. October 4. l040.
 c. What is Fred Fitzsimmons's 's lifetime major league pitching aver- age?
 A He has won POS and lost i4i for a percentage of :596.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-23
CITY.WIDE SOFTBALL

Softball competition for city-wide league teams playing the senventh game of the season tonight include the following games, President Johnny Thompson announced to- dey:
 Cadets vs. Tigers, Hamilton l. Greece.
 Bombers vs. West Sides. Stadium 1--Flahive.
 Warriors vs. Walnut A c. Wash ington Ray.
 Hoboes vs. Baldwin Props. Ham ilton 2-Kenny.
 Trojans, bye.
 Brooklyn Y vs. Valley Stars, Fut- ton l-Gerace.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-23
LOW PULSE FACTOR

A low pulse beat indicates super for endurance and unusual recu- peratlve powers. according to statis- tics kept by Dr. George Denver, medical authority.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-23
Gasas' caras .::., ] SSS SSS Sdo g.; g.;

Errods--Mesner. Runs batted in-- Manepso, MiEo 2, o'Dca, Hartnott, Bnrtell, Rnckor. Two-baso hits = Loft on bnses--ulRnts &; Cards s, Bases on balls--off Hubbell l, Gum bert 1. Struck out--by Hubbeli (; 0umbert 1. Hlts--off Gumbert,. 12 In 8 Ia Innings; Shoun, in. ga; Hubbeil, 10 In, s; Brown, Q in l, Winning pitcher - Hubbell, Losing pitcher- Gumbert. UmpIres-- Sears, Jordan and Barr. Time-2:26.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-23
"ls" PROVES LINK

Wilbur shaw, three time winner, suffered injuries in @ crash durln2 this years 6O0-mile Indianapolis auto race. the thirteenth tn which he has competed