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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1941-01-02

quarrel with Rockwell is a political
quarrel and that it is making a politi-
cal machine of the state department
OF education.
Let it be remembered that when
the late Governor Floyd B. Olson I'M
dertook to make few changes in
the personnel of the state board of
education that practically every daily
newspaper in the state declared Olson
was attempting to debauch the state
department of education and make it
bureau of political propaganda. Gov
ernor Olson named Rockwell to his
post. Let it also be remembered that
about three years ago the back room
cabinet OF Governor Elmer Benson I'M
dertook the same job the present state
board of education is attempting. Ben
sons Mexican generals wanted to
GUST Commissioner John Rockwell,
and Mrs. A. R. Colvin, then as now,
assailed the attempt as political con-
nivery.
One may we'll wonder what Com
missioner John ROckwell's offense
may be when a state board of educa-
ton named by Elmer A. Benson and
state board of education named by
Harold E. Stassen were both agreed
that he should be thrown to the hun
cry wolves of political patronage.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1941-01-02
THE DISUNITED STATES
MINNEAPOLIS Star JOurnaD

Two trucks loaded with 10000
pounds of khaki denim for soldiers
uniforms recently left Atlanta, Ga,
for South Bend, Ind They were
stopped at the Kentucky line because
they exceeded the load limit fixed
by state law. The drivers were
fined, part of the loads had to be
transferred to other trucks, and the
shipments proceeded only after a 10
hour delay.
Similar time-and-m n e y-wasting
delays occur daily on United States
highways-all caused by the tumble
of conflicting highway laws enacted
by 48 state legislatures-many of
them deliberately designed to keep
out trucks from neighboring states.
Trucks on Americas $4,000 miles of
main roads must comply with load
limit statutes that range from a
7,000-pound maximum in Texas to
$4,000 pounds in New York.
A WPA survey, not yet complete,
already has classified $500 state stat
utes which create or tend to create
trade barriers between states. It is
estimated that 1900 more exist, dis
rupting the natural interstate flow of
goods.
In Minnesota we permit single-unit
trucks up to 40 feet in length on our
highways, but any such truck can be
stopped when it reaches Wisconsin
or Iowa, which have a 33-foot limit,
or South Dakota, which has a 80
foot maximum.
Unless the states voluntarily thresh
out such differences, the federal gov
eminent will now have the excuse
of defense necessity to institute uni
form state laws. And then we will
hear complaints about federal usur-
patton of state powers.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1941-01-02
ANOkA FUND IRREGULARITIES
(St. Paul Pioneer PreSS)

Forgeries Misrepresentation o f
funds and lesser irregularities are
charged in the public examiners re-
port on disbursement of the $4,000
Anoka tornado relief fund.
The report calls for three lines Of
action. The governor should immedi-
ately suspend any public official who
is involved in the charges, pending
further investigation; the Anoka coun-
ty grand jury with the aid of Mr..
Langlais should dig deeper into the
expenditures and indict all persons
where there is any evidence of guilt;
the state should endeavor, through
suits aginst illegal beneficiaries, to
collect any money that was improper
ly spent.
The people of Minnesota and Ameri-
ca always respond quickly and gener-
ously in any case of disaster. 1t is
o time when money and supplies are
needed Immediately and both usually
are made available without strings or
questions.
At such times there is bound to be
some waste, some extra expense. This
usually is understood and any lack
of efficiency is overlooked. But when
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1941-01-02
THAT ROCKWELL CUSTER
(UniOn AdvOcate)

If there ever was any doubt as to
the political complexion of the Eugene
Carstater custer by the state board of
education last June all shades of this
doubt were dissipated by the subse-
quent custer of Commissioner of
Education John G. Rockwell last week.
And to complicate m t t ers all the
more-Governor Stassen has asserted
that he had no part in the Rockwell
suspension, and now the state civil
service board appointed by the Gov
ernor-has kicked over the political
traces and ordered the education de-
partment to not only reinstate Car
slater but to pay him $3.50 back salary.
There may be those who will at
tempt to differentiate between the Car
slater dismissal and the Rockwell.
custer, but the fact remains-both
cases are one. Rockwell championed
Carstater during the long hearings
held to uncover evidence" to support
the state board of education in its
position. AS a matter of record the
state board of education has exhausted
its funds for the year and all of its
members, with the exception of Mrs.
A. r. Colvin, minority member, are
puzzled over the problem of finding
money to pay their per diem salaries.
The money was spent not in the pro-
motion of educational matters but in
the efforts of majority of the board
to GUST Carstater for political reasons.
The specific charges against Car
slater were that he was guilty of in
subordination, that he failed to CO
operate with the U. S. commissioner
Of vocational training, that he did not
possess the requisite qualifications to
meet the federal plan, that he failed
to carry out the state program for vo-
cational training, that he falsely mis-
represented his qualifications, that he
subverted his position to promote po-
litical causes, and that the state was
about to and would have lost its fed
eral aid for vocational education if
Carstater were retained.
Each and every one of these charges
was set aside by the state civil ser
vice board as unfounded and unsup-
ported by evidence. Consequently, the
findings of the civil service board
actually gave Rockwell a clean bill
of health for his defense of Carstater.
but it is not likely that the state
board of education will take this view
OF the matter. Rockwell was ousted
for political reasons. 1t is unfor-
tunate that the majority members of
the state board of education lack the
moral courage to admit that it's
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1941-01-02

time can be briefly summarized about
as follows:
THAT the treaty of Versailles was
physical impOssibility, and attempt
ing its enforcement would be cruel and
unwise, resulting in German rebellion.
THAT the Nazis economic plan of
financing production by issuing gov
eminent money instead of interest
bearing, tax-exempt bonds gave Ger
many an overwhelming economic adj
vantage.
THAT the creation of many small
buffer states was q mistake.
THAT Austria, Sudetenland, Memel
and Danzig really belonged to Ger
many.
THAT Britain should not dominate
Europe, NEEDLE in its affairs or de-
clare war over any European issue.
For these, and other reasons, Ger
many was justified in rearming.''
Comparing Lord Lothian's views be-
fore he became ambassador with his
utterances as ambassador reminds me
of Talleyrand's famous definition of
an ambassadors duty, namely, ito lie
for his country.
Did Lord Lothian, in a weaker mo-
ment that at times befalls any human
being, sell his conscience for a Brit
ish ambassadors post? And realizing
his plight, did he die of a broken
heart?
S. o. SANDERSON
Rochester, MINI.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1941-01-02
A Good Proposal

A little editorial in The Mime
apolis Star-Journal headed, "Is
This A Silly Question:" con-
tains much food for thought. The
government naturally must pick
the strongest men for defense,
but those who do not go into mill
tary service are also citizens and
their health and well-being must
be looked after in order that we
may have a strong nation and
happy people.
The Star-Journal editorial is
herewith re-published:
Maybe it's an impracticable idea
and maybe we just ate too much
Christmas dinner . :. but why couldn'
the compulsory military service pro.
gram be made the means, not only o.
picking the best physical specimen:
among our population, but of bring
ing up to par the majority-the fell
lows who don't qualify for military
service?
The present urgency of prepared
ness makes the scheme unfeasable
now, probably. But wouldn't it seem
odd, to the man from Mars, that we
inspect young men for physical fit
ness and merely throw out and for
get all who are found to need medi-
cal attention-instead of ministering
to their deficiencies?
In a really foresighted country
wouldn't something be done about
those with too little poundage, or bad
teeth, or weak eyes? And wouldn't
that be democracy?
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1941-01-02
MORE THAN HIS EQUAL

In trying to unseat men with the
experience and charac-
ter of DR.. John G.. Rockwell and
Eugene D. Carstater, the present state
administration is discovering that it
has a bigger job on its hands than
the mere handling of some patronage
politicians. In other words, the Gov
ernor is getting his fingers burnt.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1941-01-02
A BROKEN HEART!
litOr Askov American:

Editor ASkOv Americana:
Lord Lothian, British ambassador
to Washington, was largely publicized
on the screen, over the radio and in
the press.
AS British ambassador he literally
dubbed over with appeals for Ameri-
cas- aid to Britain.
Lord Lothian's dual personality is
wildly revealed in his articles and
addresses published and delivered dur
ing the years Immediately before he
became ambassador.
The late Senator Lundeen secured
the insertion of excerpts from these
articles and addresses in the Congress
sional Record of June 10, 1910.
Lord Lothians views during that
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1941-01-02

How can DR.. Rockwell be guilty of
improper conduct for having opposed
the dismissal of subordinate who
was being dismissed improperly?
"This is an episode which adds
nothing to the lustre of the state adj
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1941-01-02
PINE COUNTY RURAL
SCHOOL NEWS
Special School Programs.
A. E. GUSTAFSoN, County Supt.


Most of our rural schools prepared
special school programs for special
occasions this fall as usual. This is
always an extra burden on the teach
er and interferes more or less with the
regular school schedule If not over
done, these special programs have
much value, however, in bringing out
and cultivating special talent, and in
providing school and community &C
tivities that are really worth while.
"Judge Not"
A teacher should not be judged
merely on the quality of her Christ
mas program. However, strong
teacher usually is able to develop a
good school program without much
loss of regular school time. The
amount and kind of pupil talent is
also an important factor. Please be
fair with your demands and expec-
tations.
Some Complaints.
Every year a number of complaints
are made regarding certain questions
and problems that develop at some of
the school programs. These are most
ly adult problems. May we list few
facts, rules and state laws that af-
feet or govern most of these cases that
come to our attention:
Liquor has no place at a school
program. Adults should leave their
TASKS at home.
All folks in the audience will show
respect and good training by quiet
attention at all times.
There is state law against smok-
ing in school buildings. You can see
at least two good reasons for this law.
One is fire protection.
School board members constitute
officers of the law in their school
building and on school grounds. One
of their duties is to help preserve
order and enforce laws on school
premises. Respect them.
If nothing is said or done (by board
members or teacher) about smoking
in school building (when it was known
to occur), and if this resulted in a
fire that destroyed the building, the
insurance company may use that as
grounds to contest the payment of the
fire damage. So do not blame the
school board members or teacher or
any other person for requesting you
not to smoke in school buildings.
School teachers are usually con-
sidered as representatives of the
school board and are also more or
less responsible for good order and
safety at these school programs. So
respect her kindly when she asks for
cooperation in these matters.
There is also state law that for
bids any minor (under age 21) smok-
ing cigarettes. 1t is also illegal to sell
or give minor cigarettes. These laws
are now seldom, if ever, enforced.
Profits seem to be more important
than health.
For The New Year-l94I
May you have life, liberty and hap
and anon.
May you find the path of the New
Year filled with many pleasant ex-
periences. Cultivate flowers, not
thOrns, in your land of memories.
May America find the American
Way Out" in this struggle for Sc
curity and safety in our land of plenty.
Let us not be led by the dogs of war
to the destruction of life and property
for mere profits sake. What hath
1941 in store for hundreds of mil
lions of innocent people?
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1941-01-02

il is discovered that funds to provide
disaster relief are used for the bene-
fit of officials administering relief and
their friends or business or political
companions, another element is in
troduced.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1941-01-02

SlaytOn Herald If there has been
misrepresentation of funds and other
acts of graft or corruption committed,
at Anoka, the truth should out and
the guilty parties brought to justice.
Let the people of the state know what
has taken place, Governor, and do it
quick. There's nothing to be gained
in concealing anything.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1941-01-02
Opinions OF Others

(Short timely letters on topics of
public interest are welcome whether
or not the writer's opinions con-
form with those of the American.
All letters must be signed with the
writer's name for our information.
Signed articles always are more eff
fective, but If the writer does not
wish to have his name used. it will
be withheld).
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1941-01-02

Tough luck, girls. I'm a pauper",
declared a fellow at dance. my,
my, we didn't even know you were
married., the girls exclaimed in
chorus.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1941-01-02
From Exchanges

Editorial Comment From Other News
papers Which May or May Not
Conform With the Opinions of the
ASkov American.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1941-01-02

Miss Marion Krogdahl, of WiscOn-
sin Rapids, Wis.,, who was elected
az Public Health Nurse for Pine coun-
ty in November 1897 to June 1899,
and organized the nursing service we
now have, stopped at the E. B. Lins-
ley home in Willow River Sunday to
inquire just how the service was pro-
crossing.
Since she has resigned here she
has been employed at Wisconsin
Rapids, Wis, in one of the large pa
per mills, and likes this branch of
the nursing service, but she liked
her work here in Pine county as we'll.
She had been in Virginia to spend
Christmas with her parents. She is
very efficient and well liked where
ever she works, and wishes to be re-
membered to her friends here.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1941-01-02
Health Ward
Information furnished by Pine County
Nursing Service.
Annual Meeting.

The Pine County Nursing Advisory
committee, subcommittee and friends
will hold their third annual meeting
at the Danish Lutheran church base
ment in Askov, Wednesday evening,
January at $50 p. m. Besides those
mentioned the public is invited to at
tend this dinner, to hear the reports
of different committees, and to learn
just how this service is carried on.
DR.. E. Irvine Parson of Askov, will
be POSTMASTER and Svend Petersen
will wecOme the guests. If you plan
to attend send a card to Mrs. Svend
Petersen of Askov, stating just how
many will be i'm your party, as res
ervations must be made for the dinner
The guest speaker will be DR..
Robert Barr from the State Depart
ment of Health and perhaps DR.. Ny
dahl who is head of the Bureau for
Crippled Children, division of social
welfare. There will be other speakers.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1941-01-02

New YOrchids: Bob Grants crew
toying with the rhythms at the
avoy-Plaza Benny Goodman's
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Columbia platter Connie Bos-
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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1941-07-24
Notice To Creditors

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN,
that the Subscriber of Montgom-
cry County, has obtained from
the Orphans Court of Montgom-
cry County, in Maryland, Letters
Testamentary on the Personal
Estate of
NELLIE X. RICE
late of Montgomery County, de-
ceased. All persons having
Claims against the deceased, are
hereby warned to exhibit the
same, with vouchers thereof, leg
ally authenticated to the sub
scriber on or before the 18th day
of January next: they may other
wise by law be excluded from all
benefit of said Estate. All per-
sons indebted to said Estate are
requested to make immediate pay
ment.
Given under my hand this 18th
day of July in the year of our
Lord, one thousand nine hundred
and forty-one.
THOMAS C. KELLEY,
Rockville, Md.
93l Executor.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1941-07-24

Order Nisi-
Alice H. Smith, and others,
Plaintiffs,
VS..
Benjamin H. johnson, and others
Defendants.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, AS
A COURT OF EQUITY.
No. 9130 Equity.
ORDERED, this End day of
July A. D. 1941, by the Circuit
Court for Montgomery County, as
Court of Equity, that the Spe-
cial Auditors Report filed in the
above entitled cause, be ratified
and confirmed, unless cause to the
contrary thereof be shown on or
before the 18th day of July next:
Provided a copy of this order be
inserted in some newspaper pub
lished in said Montgomery Coun-
ty, once in each of three success
sive weeks before the said Goth
day of July, 1941.
CLAYTON X. WATKINS,
Clerk of the Circuit Court
for Montgomery County.
True Copy-Test:
CLAYTON X. WATKINS,
912 Clerk.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1941-07-24
Notice To Creditors

NOTICE Us HEREBY GIVEN,
that the Subscriber of District of
Columbia has obtained from the
Orphans Court of Montgomery
County, in Maryland, Auxiliary
Letters Testamentary on the Per-
sonal Estate of
CARRIE MUELLER. GARLAND,
late of Washington. D. c., de-
ceased. All persons resident and
nonresident having Claims against
the said deceased, are hereby
warned to exhibit and file, the
same, in said Court, with vouch-
ers thereof, on or before the oath
day of December next: they may
otherwise by law be excluded
from all benefit of said Estate.
All persons indebted to said
Estate are requested to make i'm
mediate payment.
Given under my hand this oath
day of June, in the year of our
Lord, one thousand nine hundred
and forty-one.
RANDOLPH MUELLER
GARLAND,
5711 18th Street, N. w.,
800 Washington, D. C.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1941-07-24
HARRY J. DAILY,

HARRY J. DAILY,
Attorney for Executors,
805 Jefferson St., Bethesda, Md.
Notice To Creditors
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that the Subscribers Of Montgom-
cry County, have obtained from
the Orphans Court of Montgom-
cry County, Letters Testamentary
on the Personal Estate of
MARY A. HARMON
late of Montgomery County, de-
ceased. All persons having Claims
against the deceased, are hereby
warned to exhibit the same, with
vouchers thereof, legally anthem
ticated to the subscriber on or be-
fore the 18th day of January
next: they may otherwise by law
be excluded from all benefit of
said Estate. All persons indebted
to said Estate are requested to
make immediate payment.
Given under our hands this
18th day of July, in the year of
our Lord, one thousand nine hun
bred and forty-one.
JOHN BERNARD HARMON,
8713 Georgia Avenue,
Silver Spring, Md.
GEORGE F. HUNT,
1896 Meridian Place, N. w.
Washington, D. C.
932 Executors.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1941-07-24
Notice To Creditors

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
that the Subscriber of State of
Virginia, has obtained from the
Orphans Court of Montgomery
County, in Maryland, Letters of
Administration on the Personal
Estate of
WARNER L. WILKERSON
late of District of Columbia, de-
ceased. All persons resident and
nonresident having Claims against
the said deceased, are hereby
warned to exhibit and file, the
same, in said Court, with vouch-
ers thereof, on or before the 9th
day of January next: they may
otherwise by law be excluded from
all benefit of said Estate. All
persons indebted to said Estate
are requested to make immediate
payment.
Given under my hand this 18th
day of July, in the year of our
Lord, one thousand nine hundred
and forty-one.
ESTELLE w. TERRELL,
4760 N. oath Road
Arlington, Virginia,
GIG Administrative.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1941-07-24
Mortgage Sale

By virtue of the power and
authority contained in mortgage
from Hugh E. White and his
wife, Nellie M. White, dated jan
uary 25, 1929 and recorded
among the Land Records of Mont
gomery County, Maryland in
Liber 4E3, folio 165, default hav-
ing occurred in the terms and
conditions of said mortgage, the
undersigned as Attorney therein
named for said purpose will on
Saturday, the 26th day of
July, 1941
AT THE HOUR OF 100
O'CLOCK A. M, in front of the
new Court House door at Rock
vile, Montgomery County, Mary
land, offer for sale at public auc-
ton adj of the land and promises
described in said mortgage, to wit:
Beginning at planted stone
on the North side of a small
branch marking the Southeast
corner of what is known as the
Edmonston's land, Section 2,
Cabin John as per plat in Plat
Book 3 at plat 249 running thence
North g % w. 1279.37 feet to a
point in Moore's land (passing a
set stone at 620.5 feet and an
iron pipe at 1885 feet in the
South line of Is foot outlet) !,
thence along Moore's land North
go 27 E. 558.76 feet to an old
pipe in the West line of Is foot
right-of-way; thence along the
West line of said Is foot right-of-
way South 90 50' E. $685. feet
to a pipe; thence South S30 So
East 209.1 feet to a pipe; thence
South 20 AS East 342.4 feet to a
point; thence South o. 49, East
1918 feet to pipe; thence S. IS
16' East 1889 feet to a pipe;
thence South 81 81 East TITS
feet to an iron pipe marking the
Northeast corner of Section 2,
Cabin John; thence along the
North line of said Section 2
South So AZ 80" West IS feet;
thence North TO- AZ West $40
feet to a Poplar tree; thence
South So % West 121 feet to a
poplar tree; thence South 67o IA
80" West 221 feet; thence North
So g. West 143 feet to a Beech
tree; thence North Sc 40 West
S76.20 feet to the place of begin
ming. The said land purported to
contain 27.608 acres, more or less.
1t being the same land con-
tanned in the mortgage herein
above referred to. The property
is unimproved except for a small
stone house recently used as a
sales office where quarrying of
building stones has been carried
on. The property is situate on
a passable roadway.
TERMS OF SALE: All cash
upon ratification of sale by the
Court, a deposit of $4,000 will
be required when the property is
knocked down. All costs of con-
including deeds, State
and Federal Revenue Stamps, etc.,
to be paid by the purchaser.
J. GUY MEL,
Assignee for the purpose
of foreclosure.