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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-17
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Sparks Tigers
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contest into overtime, McCoSky
in the eleventh led off with a
single. York moved Barney up a
base with a sacrifice, Higgins was
walked purposely and Harris
came through with his all-import-
ant single.
Askov American., 1942-01-01
Fatally Burned In
urIHarbOr Raid

Alvin Dvorak, who lived east of
Kerrick some years ago, was fatally
burned at Pearl Harbor December
7, according to an announcement re-
ceived here recently. He was crew
member on the u. S. S. Arizona sunk
by the Japanese, and was badly
burned, either while on the deck or
in the water covered with flaming
oil. Picked up and taken ashore, he
was later placed on a vessel enroute
to the United States with other in
jured but died on the journey.
The body was forwarded to sis
ter, Mrs. Casper Heaser, in Minneapo-
lis, and interment was made in that
city yesterday with full military hon.
ors. The deceased is also survived
by a brother, Arthur, now in the
Medical corps in Texas; and his
grandfather, John Mach, of Wagner,
S. D., with whom the children lived
near Kerrick some years ago. There
are also a number of other relatives
including the families of Frank Mach
and Joe Kvasnicka of near Bruno.
Askov American., 1942-01-01
Youth Killed In
Hunting Mishap
John N. Anderson, IL,
Hit by Shotgun Charge
Sunday Afternoon.

A hunting mishap late Sunday
evening claimed the life of 12-year
old John N. Anderson, son of Mr..
and Mrs. John c. Anderson of Barry
township, east of Hinckley. The lad
had been hunting rabbits with his
younger brother near their farm
home. John was using a 10-gauge
shotgun and the gun was accidentally
discharged when he dragged it
through the brush. The ch arg e
struck the boy in the back of the head,
killing him instantly.
Leaves Parents, Brother.
His brother tried to drag the body
home, but failing in that, went to
the home of the Roberts Bros. resid-
ing nearby, for help. The coroner
was summoned and the boys father,
employed in st. Paul by the Great
Northern Railway, was notified. The
parents and the nine-year old brother
are the only close relatives.
Funeral services were held Tues
day afternoon at 2 o'clock from the
Presbyterian church at Hinckley with
Rev. Charles Hoffmeister officiating.
The body was laid to rest in Rosehill
cemetery there.
Askov American., 1942-01-01
Alumni Whips Askov
High School 79 To %

In the annual Homecoming basket
ball game between the alumni of the
Askov high school and this years
Askov high squad in the school gym
nasium Monday evening the latter
was whipped 79 to % in one-sided
game. The alumni stars had an easy
time in the battle for the Little
jug" and retained the trophy for
another year. Eddie Sexton of Ker-
rick, refereed the contest.
The game was followed by an in
formal meeting of alumni members
and this years senior class. The elec-
ton of officers resulted in Miss Esther
Thomson being selected president of
the association, Leonard Madsen, vice
president, and Gene Buck, secretary
treasurer. A dance concluded the
annual event, music being furnished
by Arol Hansen, Miss Norma Milter-
sen, Marvin Jensen and Werner Mix
kelsen.
Askov American., 1942-01-01
Speedy Red Gross
War Drive Urged

Mrs. Harvey Reid of Hinckley, Pine
county chairman of the American
Red Cross, announces the receipt of
the following telegram from National
Chairman Norman H. Davis, this
week:
''The bombing of Pearl Harbor,
Honolulu, Manila, the invasion of the
Philippines, the submarine attacks
in the Atlantic and Pacific, have
dramatically brought home to us the
cruelties of this war. Wherever our
heroic soldiers, sailors and airmen
are so valiently defending our soil,
there also you will find the flag of
the Red Cross unfurled along side
the Stars and Stripes. Red Cross men
are on every front Funds are ur-
gently needed to keep intact these
frontlines of mercy. The enemy re-
spects neither holidays nor week.
ends. The Red Cross fund should
be pushed to rapid over-subscrip-
ton. Partnership in this time of
need gives all people opportunity to
participate. The Red Cross is peo-
pies partnership in a time of need.
It is patriotism in action to give to
the Red Cross. Miseries of war can
not be measured by quotas and
mathematical yardsticks nor person
al conveniences. The President, the
American people, and our fighting
men expect much of us. An ava
lanche of giving now will help the
Red Cross to deliver the goods"
Mrs. Reid urges everyone to start
their drives as soon as possible in an
attempt to 60 "over the top" now.
She stated that the need is urgent,
the cause very worthy and that all
are asked to be Americans and do
what they can to help things along.
Askov American., 1942-01-01
Death Again Comes
To Finlayson Home

A stroke Sunday following an ill
ness of several weeks proved fatal to
Mrs. Elias Kanta of Finlayson, who
passed away Tuesday morning. She
joins in death her husband who died
four weeks ago, December 8. They
were married December "a, 1886, in
Wyoming, coming to the Pine Lake
community, west of Finlayson, IL
years later, and had resided there
since.
Four children survive, they being
Annie, Mrs. Heino; Hjalmar, Eliza
beth, Mrs. Hobbs; and Esi. There are
II grandchildren and eight great
grandchildren.
Definite funeral arrangements have
not been completed but it is ex-
pected to be held Saturday from the
National Finnish Lutheran church.
Askov American., 1942-01-01
|Askov Girl Bride
OF St. Paul Man
Elkjer Holmberg V o W S
Spo k e n at Ceremony
Here Saturday.

Wedding vows were exchanged
Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock by
Miss Anna Elkjer of Askov, and Mr..
Kermit Holmberg of st. Paul, the
ceremony taking place at the home
of the brides brother-in-law and sis
ter, Mr.. and Mrs. Christian Molgaard,
south of Askov. Rev. M. Mikkelsen
read the services.
Miss Margaret Holmberg, sister of
the groom, was bridesmaid, and Miss
Maegel Holmberg of California, an
other sister, was her other attendant.
The groom was attended by William
Model of st. Paul, as best man, and
also his brother, John Holmberg. A
reception was held at the Molgaard
home following the services.
Teaching School at Braham.
The bride, who was born and
reared in Askov, has received her
schooling here, graduating from the
high school with the class of 1886.
She is also a graduate of the Duluth
State Teachers college and will this
spring complete her fourth term as
instructor at Braham. The groom
is employed in the Ford plant in st.
Paul. The newlyweds left Saturday
evening on a few days honeymoon
trip to Duluth and on their return
will visit a short time in Askov and
st. Paul.
Others from away attending the
wedding included Mr.. and Mrs. B.
Holmberg of st. Paul, parents of the
groom, Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Lindo of
Lindstrom, and Mr.. and Mrs. F. G,
Lindo and granddaughter, Nancy
Hansen, of Harris.
Friends extend congratulations and
best wishes to the newlyweds.
Askov American., 1942-01-01
Defense Council
Seeks Unity And
First Meeting of New Coun-
ty-Wide Organization is
Held at Pine City.

Countrywide unity and full CO.
operation in all activities that will
help the defense movement was the
theme of the first meeting of the Pine
County Civilian Defense council, held
last week in the Pine City village
hall
M. B. Hurley, chairman of the Pine
county group, called the meeting TO
order and outlined the purposes of
the organization, stating specifically
that the defense council was ex-
pected to do things that would lead
to unity, and avoid anything tending
to disunity. He said that there are
two divisions to defense, one being
civilian, the other military.
Each County Organized.
A state organization has been
formed, and each county organized.
Efforts will be made to avoid dupli-
cation. The different divisions of
the defense program in which the
people will participate are as fol-
lows:
Auxiliary volunteer fremen, aux
iliary volunteer police, volunteer air
raid wardens, nurses corps, volun-
teer demolition crews, volunteer de-
contamination crews, volunteer regis
tration offices and iason agency.
The first object to be achieved by
members of the defense council would
be to maintain calmness among the
people so that there would be toll
erance, understanding and coopera-
ton.
Mr.. Hurley also discussed black
outs, stating that no time has been
fixed for blackout practice in the
state of Minnesota, and that, as this
was one of the most important mat
tiers, a thorough instruction would be
needed before blackout was at
tempted.
Will Handle Allotments.
Within the defense council an or
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Askov American., 1942-01-01
Blue Stamp Foods
For January Listed

Only one change is made in the
list of foods available for blue food
stamps in January, Buell. Maben,
regional director of the surplus mark
eting administration, announced this
week. Raisins, which have been
available for blue stamps for many
months, have been removed from the
January list.
Outside of that change, the COM
modities remain the same as for
December.
The complete list of foods avail
able for blue stamp purchase during
January follows:
Butter, fresh pork (except that
cooked or packed in metal or glass
containers), fresh grapefruit, pears,
apples, oranges and fresh vegetables
(including potatoes), corn meal, shell
eggs, dried prunes, hominy (corn)
grits, dry edible beans, wheat flour,
enriched wheat flour, self-rising
flour, enriched self-rising flour, and
whole wheat (Graham) flour. :.
Askov American., 1942-01-01

Vows Exchanged

Wedding vows were exchanged
Wednesday afternoon of last week by
Miss Laverta Kruger, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. August Kruger, of
Norman township, and Mr.. Herman
Marotz, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
Marotz, residing east of Bruno. The
ceremony, which was held at 2 o.
clock, took place at the home of the
bride.
The newlyweds will make their
home for the present with the groom S
parents. Their friends wish them a
long and happy married life.
Askov American., 1942-01-01
Asks Deferment OF
Vital Farm Help

With Minnesota facing a serious
problem in obtaining an adequate
supply of farm labor for 1912 the
following resolution has been adopted
by the boards of directors of three
Farmers Union business activities:
"Since war brings to the farmers
of the United States the problem of
producing an adequate supply of
food, experienced and efficient farm
labor is indispensable. Therefore, the
boards of directors of the Farmers
Union business activities having head
quarters in st. Paul, namely: The
Farmers Union Central Exchange,
Inc, the Farmers Union Grain Ter
minal Association and the Farmers
Union Live Stock Commission Co.,
meeting in joint session in st. Paul,
Minnesota, this 18th day of Decem-
ber, 1941, hereby resolve:
First, That the farm boys and ex-
perienced farm help be deferred in
selective service classification be-
cause of their experience and need in
operating farm machinery and farms;
Secondly, 1t is hereby directed that
copies of this resolution be given
the press; also it is directed that
copies be forthwith sent to Honor
able Claude Wickard, Secretary of
Agriculture, Washington, D. c.; to
Brig. General Hershey of the Selec-
tive Service Board, Washington, D.
c., and to each Congressman and
Senator from the states Of Montana,
North Dakota, South Dakota, Mime
sofa and Wisconsin, and to the re-
spective State Selective Service
Boards of appeal"
Askov American., 1942-01-01
International News Review


Bombs.
On Friday of last week Manila was
officially proclaimed undefended, and
orr Saturday the japanese, in wave
after wave, flew over the city, drop
ping their killing and destructive
bombs. They seemed to be even
more barbaric than before, for they
quite evidently sought out the resi-
dence and business sections of the
city, and enjoyed, apparently, the
complete demolition of some of the
monumental and noteworthy build
ings of the city.
Now, one might have expected that
Herr Hitler who himself-for reasons
unknown-kept his word with re-
gard to Brussels, Paris and Rome,
would have said something condem-
natory about the unjustified and
criminal acts of his ally. He did not.
Instead, he let one of "the spokes-
men of the German government"
comment that, of course, an "open
city" proclamation in the Philippines
didn't mean anything, cas- long as
the people had not been consulted!
If this isn't sophistry-what is?
Critical Situation.
Aside from the treacheries at Ma
Mia, the Philippine situation is a
critical one, for the Japanese have
succeeded in landing troops and tanks
in many places, especially on the
island of Luzon, the largest of the
group, and they are converging on
the capital.
At the time of writing, it is not at
all certain that the United States
forces will be able to hold the Philip
pine Islands. But even should they
be lost, that does not seem to be
a reason for deep encouragement.
The American rs well as the
British view was expressed the
other day by British Prime Mini
ster Winston Churchill, 8 Yule-
tide arrival In shis country, when
(CoHtinped ON Page .,
Askov American., 1942-01-01

Doctors believe that most cases of
pleurisy are of tubercular origin.
Askov American., 1942-01-01
Livestock Takes
DownwardSwing.
Cattle Prices Lose Fully
Csc; Hogs in Uneven De-
cline; Lambs Also Down.

South st. Paul, Mimi, Dec. 80, 1941:
All livestock prices turned an about
face from last weeks rising markets.
In the cattle department losses of Csc
were in the majority, although in
stances showed more downturn when
compared with extreme sales on last
Fridays flourishing trade, according
to Federal-State Market News Serv-
ice. Some choice steers sold at $13.25
to $13.75, but bulk of the supply
consisted of m edium and good
warmed-up and short-fed kinds that
went at $10.50 to $12. Choice heif-
ers brought $12.65. Gamer and cut
ter cows sold at $5.75 to 81, with
common and medium grades general
ly $7.25 to So. Bulls did not follow
the general trend, holding steady,
with good bulls up to $40. Vealers
were steady to SOC lower, bulk good
and choice $11 to $3.50, strictly
choice $14. Stock cattle held steady,
some choice feeder steers reaching
$11.5O. Choice steer calves brought
$12.50.
Hog Values Drop.
The pressure of sharply increased
supplies of hogs locally and for the
country as a whole caused values to
drop sharply. Barrows and gifts un-
der 800 pounds lost 45c to Csc most
ly SOC to 60c, while heavier kinds
were down unevenly Csc to SOC. Sows
meanwhile declined largely 35c. Tues
days top was $10.65, with the bulk
good and choice 100 to $50 pound
barrows and gifts selling from $10.55
to $10.65. Weights up to 300 pounds
sold downward to $10.35, and ex-
treme weights as low as $10.15. Most
40 to 160 pound hogs cashed at
$10.25 to $1,000. Good sows of all
weights bulked at $9.75.
Liberal receipts of sheep and lambs
received here on Monday were sub
ject to sharp price reductions while
on Tuesday the lower trend con-
tinued leaving current values SOC to
75c lower. Other classes went un-
changed. Good and choice native
and fed lambs sold at $11.75 up to
$12.10. Good and choice yearlings
reached $10.25 and ewes sold up to
$6.25. One load made $3.50. Range
feeding lambs brought up to $11.75
and natives found outlets at $3.50
to $10.50.
Askov American., 1942-01-01

The pyramid of Cheops in Egypt
contains four million tons of stone.
Askov American., 1942-01-01

BY GEpHG:s :stRANnXo&D.;,

In. .InteEpatiopaL Law there is a
concept Enovh as. r9pen. City,: and
that 'means' that if a city for certain
well defined reasons is to be pro-
tected against attack, its defenders
suspend their fight, assuming that
the enemy does not shell or lombard
the community. This rule is part
of that uncodified set of rules known,
officially, as the Law of Nations, and
it has been formally embodied in one
of the so-called Hague conventions
(1907). An "open city" proclama-
ton does not mean-far from it-that
a city surrenders; it simply means
that for cultural and humanitarian
reasons the enemy is asked to spare
it. There have been recent examples
like Brussels, Rome, Paris, and in
each of these cases international US
age and decency were observed by the
nazis.
With the Japanese, however,
it is a different matter. A few
days ago the American military
authorities in the Philippines
proclaimed Manila an open city
and-in accordance with the ex-
isting rules-deprived it Of all
defense: Manila was not to de-
fend itself on the suppOsiti0n that
the japanese, parties to the "open
city" agreements, would scrupu-
lously refrain from attacking it.
The japanese did not. They
awaited the moment when Manila
was defenseless and then, in spite
of all solemn agreements, went
ahead and bombed the city un-
mercifully, killing an unknown
number of civilians, and setting
fire to countless buildings.
That dastardly deed is-like the
indescribable massacre at Marking
one of the blackest spots on the
record of japanese militarists. It
will take centuries to erase tiff it
ever can be obliterated.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-23

Pref Mark jefferson. who for six
years was in South America in the
service OF the American Geograph-
ical Society. described the climatic
conditions existing in different
parts and the significance OF the eli
mate on the vigor and initiative OF
the peoples when he addressed
members OF the Junior Chamber Of
Commerce.
Mr.. Jefferson evaluated the Ar
gentenians as the most active and
ambitious people in South America
and attributed this to the intern
perate climate. Al this point he
refuted the popular belief that the
United States and. Argentina are
in temperate zones but are rather.
Incorporate zones, and defined a
temperate zone as one In when
weather conditions do not change
radically or go from one extreme
to the other.
Prof. Jefferson described the
average Argentine as courteous.
honest, sociable, and very serious
in the conviction that Argentina Is
a solid self-made republic, entitled
TO spot in the sun equal 10 her
North American neighbor ITO all
South Americans. that continent is
America and ours is North Ameri-
ca; they are Americans. we are
North Americans" he said They
resent any overt as well as under
handed efforts Of foreign countries.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-23
Our Plush Days
Are at an End

Washington. Jan. 23-INS-"Our
plush days are over.
Thus the government today
bluntly told the American people
in five words the price they must
pay to construct history's greatest
arsenal. under direction OF War
Production Chief Donald VI. Nelson,
to defeat the Axis powers.
The war program, given Nelson
by the once Of Facts and Figures.
forecast an ultimate Army OF 1000,
900 men. the employment OF 10000
900 workers in war industries. and
an about effort requiring 10000
900 man-years OF labor.
The government literally told
Nelson and the American people
that the job can and will be
done.
We are no longer the care free
land Of plenty" the OFF reported,
every counter heaped with chron-
ium-coated gadgets, every store
busting with limitless supplies OF
shoes and sealing wax.
Total war requires so many
materials that there Is just not
enough 70 60 around"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-23
Detroit Strike
Being Delayed

Detroit, Jan. 23-INS--Although
a tense atmosphere still peryaded
Detroit-yital Industrial center OF
the nations war effOrts--a strike 4
A. f. Of l.. city employees which
mas threatened to tie up all city
Offices and the municipallyowned
street railway and Dus system to-
day was postponed indefinitely.
The strike, originally scheduled
for 4 a. m. today. was temporarily
called of less than six hours be
lore the deadline. after some 1900
union members voted TO delay &C
ton in accordance with a telegram
from Undersecretary OF War Pat.
terson urging them to negotiate,
mediate and arbitrate, resolting
to the War Labor Board If neces-
sary".
That the strike plan was not com
pletely abandoned was indicated az
city workers. by vote Of 1920 10
216, decided 10 take another ballot
this time BY mail.
Lndersecre,ary Patterson's int
crest in the strike was based upon
the fact that Detroit industry IS
producing vast amounts oil war
equipment.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-23
Driver Guilty,
Loses License

George Daniels, 20. Ann Arbor,
was sentenced to nay $50 or TO
serve 60 days in Jail by Justice A.
NJ. Vandersall this morning after
Daniels pleaded guilty to charge
of driving while intoxicated. JUS
tice Vandersall revoked for a year
Daniels chauffeur's and operators
licenses.
Daniels was arrested about Q
p. m. Thursday after his automo.
bile collided with another driven
by George r. Halsey CO, III Con-
gress St, in the 1000 block Of Wash
tenaw Ave. Police said Daniels
hacked his automobile from a
driveway into the Halsey car.
which struck tree following the
collision. Mr.. Halsey received an
injury to his chest.
Car overturns
John Taylor, 90, Detroit. was re-
leased after treatment for a back
injury received about : a. m TO-
day when the automobile he was
driving left US-112 a half mile
west Of Wayne and overturned sey-
eral times. Taylor was treated at
Boyer Memorial Hospital. The au-
tomobile was badly damaged.
Cars Collide
AS Eric c. Lindahl. Ann Arbor.
entered traffic lane from a park
ing space on n. Adams St near
Pearl ST. Thursday night. his auto
mobile collided with another driv-
en- by Catherine V. Pastorino. Ann
Arbor. Both automobiles were
damaged.
Car Struck
An automobile which had been
stopped on S. Adams ST. near the
bus station by Fred Carruth, RID
3. was struck by another driven by
Mrs. Margaret Chapel. i06 Arnet
St, about p. m. Thursday.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-23
Students Will
Help Defense

College students in Ypsilanti are
doing their part for national de-
tense by registering in the civilian
defense program.
At Cleary College. students and
faculty members who registered
total nearly 70. Additional regis
trations are being taken in the
Women's Lounge
Women were especially interest
ed in general clerical work. duties
as hostesses, personal service du.
ties, child care, assembling first aid
kits, preparing bandages, knitting
and sewing.
Men signed for computing Stats
teal reports and records. account
ing. crafts with hand tools and
equipment, maintenance and repair
OF power machines.
Students and faculty are enrolled
In a number of the training classes
including first aid. canteen work,
welfare services, motor mechanics
and child care.
Michigan State Normal College
registration numbered 7S Regis
trations now are being accepted at
the dean of women's Office.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-23
Bomber Plant
Pact Proposed

A working agreement concern
ing employment Of union labor at
the Ypsilanti bomber plant. drawn
up by union leaders and Ford Mo
tor Co. officials. is expected to be
discussed by members of locals
Of the Building Trades Council.
American Federation Of Labor, in
Labor Hall. Ann Arbor, tonight.
The agreement, designed to avoid
juristdlctionar labor disputes and
10 hasten completion OF the bomber
plant. was concluded Thursday af-
ter conferences OF company Of
flcials and union representatives.
AFL affiliated workers are 10 be
hired for construction jobs and for
The installation OF machinery in the
plant. the pact provides. as long
as Detroit men are available to
fll them. II additional Jobs OF this
kind are open. the Building Trades
Council will call on United Automo.
bile Workers CIO. TO supply work
ers.
The agreement also provides that
present maintenance men. mem
bers OF the UAW-CIO. VINO are EN-
ployed by the Ford Co. shall not
be laid on during the period OF plant
construction.