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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1942-12-24
.Creameries Plan
Route Adjusting
For War Savings
Would Eliminate Overlap
ping and Unnecessary
Hauling During Duration

Plans for adjusting creamery routes
to conserve on tires and trucks were
discussed at meeting at Sandstone
last week, attended by IS managers.
directors and truck drivers represent
ing Is creameries in Pine county.
The meeting was addressed by DR..
VIM. bankers, specialist in market
ing from University farm. Mr.. Dank-
ers, who has made a detailed study
Of creamery operations and manage
ment, discussed various ways and
means of preventing overlapping of
truck routes. He said that under
normal conditions about 100000
each year in the United States. In
October of this year, there were about
10000 new trucks available No more
are being manufactured for civilian
use. These and the trucks now in
operation will have to last for the
duration. 1t is up to all truck users
to conserve on trucks and tires now
in service, he said.
Two Years Average Life.
According to Mr.. bankers detailed
survey of trucks and transportation
made in Martin county last summer
shows that the average remaining
life of creamery trucks was about two
years while the average remaining
life of tires on these trucks was a
little more than six months.
Steps must be taken Immediately to
reduce mileage of these trucks, he
said, if tires are going to last.
Will Map Routes.
Following Mr.. bankers discussion,
the delegation voted to appoint rep
resentative from each creamery to
act on county creamery transporta-
ton committee. This committee will
map truck routes and formulate plans
for the elimination of overlapping and
unnecessary hauling. This commit
tee will meet early in January.
Mr.. Jordan and Mr.. Mackie of the
Duluth branch of the ODT were also
present at this meeting and discussed
certificates of war necessity.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1942-12-24
Court Declares
Dickson Winner


o. R. Dickson of Pine City, will
be the new county treasurer, winning
over his opponent, James j. Poferl,
by four votes, according to a decision
handed down Tuesday morning by
Judge Alfred p. Stolberg of the dis
trict court.
The final outcome had been in
doubt since the general election but
after the case had been reviewed by
the court, and all ballots checked, the
official count was set at 3061 for
Dickson and 3O57 for Poferl. The
election was the closest in Pine county
history.
Frank Poferl, who had held the
post many years, did not run for re-
election this year.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1942-12-24
International News Review

sition good deal stronger than they
had had reason to expect, for Hitler
has succeeded in sending very strong
reinforcements across the Mediter-
ranean from Sicily, Crete and other
points in southern Europe.
But in Libya it cannot be said
that the Nazis, commanded by
General Field Marshal Rommel,
are doing we'll; as matter of
fact, they are running away all
the time, pursued by the British
Eighth Army driving them in
the direction of the British First
Army which is waiting near the
Libyan- Tunisian frontier.
Rommel unable to get very far
into Egypt-which country Hitler
had commanded him to take-is now
farther away than ever from that
almost forgotten objective, and so
hot is the British pursuit that the
German general doesn't even get
chance to stop and strike back.
Waning Strength.
Until a few weeks ago the events
of the war justified the opinion that
the axis powers were getting weaker
all the time-and by axis powers one
thought only of Germany and Japan,
for Italy is, practically speaking, out
of the picture. There was general
tendency to believe that the Nazis
and the Japanese had passed the
crest of their military power and
now were sliding downward, and,
for the moment, that still seems to
be true of the japanese, for they are
unable to send reinforcements to the
Pacific islands and to prevent Wavell
from marching into Burma.
But the Nazis, although, gem
orally speaking, showing signs
of a beginning crackup, have
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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1942-12-24
BY GEORG STRANDVOLD

During the greater part of the now
waning year one principal object of
the United Nations has been to crush
the military power of Japan, but in
the beginning it didn't look promis-
ing, at all, for the Japanese won all
the victories, the democracies had to
take all the beatings.
That situation has been re-
versed now as the sure result of
American warfare in the Solo
mons and joint American and
Australian offensives ON the is
land Of New Guinea.
The object was not merely to stop
the enemy from making more pro-
gress than he already had made, but
also to wrest from him the conquests
he claimed, and an important step in
that direction was made few days
ago when British forces, under COM
mand of General Sir Archibald Wav-
ell, began campaign to chase the
Japanese out of Burma, not only to
liberate that country but also to re-
open the Burma road as a supply
route to China.
The interesting fact here as well
as on other Far Eastern fronts is that
the japanese resistance had been very
considerably lessened.
North African Front.
Wish one could say that as defin-
itely about the Nazis in North Africa,
but that cannot be done, for they have
the British and American
forces with sudden upsurge of new
strength and vigor.
This applies to Tunisia where Brit
ish and Americans have been forced
to continue their energetic attempts
to capture the cities of Bizerte and
Tunis; they are here facing an oppo-
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1942-12-24
EIGHTH GRADE
Rev. McROstie To
Preach At Bruno

Rev. Lloyd L. McRostie will preach
at the First Presbyterian church in
Bruno Sunday morning, December
q, at II o'clock.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1942-12-24
Last Rites Held
Anton Nicholson
Deceased Born in Den
mark in 1879; Druggist
by Profession.

Funeral services were held Sat-
urday afternoon at 2 o'clock from
the Elm Lutheran church at Gron-
ingen for an old time resident there
Anton Nicholson, who passed away
in the Twin Cities Monday evening
December IA.
Mr.. Nicholson became ill during
Easter this year and never fully re-
covered. He left for the Cities two
months ago to take treatments at a
hospital but to no avail.
Born in Denmark.
The deceased was born in Denmark
in 1879 and at the age of seven came
with his parents to this country, the
family locating near Muscatine, Iowa
In 1897 they came to Pine county to
live on a farm seven miles west OF
Sandstone, also maintaining a home
in the village.
Learning the druggist trade, Mr..
Nicholson operated drug stores in
Minnesota and North Dakota, and
also spent several years in Canada,
manufacturing and distributing his
products.
Besides his wife those left to mourn
his passing are son Byron, now in
the armed forces; daughter, Fran
ces, (Mrs. Mike Rosner) st. Paul;
three sisters, Mrs. Anton Anderson,
Washington; and Mrs. Hans Holm and
Mrs. Larson of Sandstone.
Rev. Elof Carlson in Charge.
Rev. Elof Carlson of Hinckley, was
in charge of the funeral, interment
being in the Springhill cemetery in
Sandstone. Those serving as pail
bearers were Mr.. Adams, c. G. Mann
and Mr.. Christensen of Hinckley,
Chas. Hendrickson, Finlayson; E. B.
Chesbrough, Sandstone; and Chas.
Jabbee of Groningen. Those from
away who attended the funeral in
cluded Mrs. Mullins of Pine City;
Mr.. and Mrs. Mike Rosner and DIR.
Lund of st. Paul; and Byron Nickel
son.
Sympathy is extended the bereaved
relatives.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1942-12-24
Thf Ghrtatn1sH prnn1tar

rSSv1 HRISTMAS AGAIN
k8A of the Christmas angels
@ unheeded with strife and hatred everywhere the Christmas
message S in the chaotic affairs of mankind.
This Christmas offers release from end doubt
again. always message offers
brought people promise
promise brought the Star Bethlehem will
light rays through
darkness.
of in
clearly the suffering caused by We have friendly
other The spirit neighborly and devotion
saddened heart the helping hand has extended
cheerfuly when the road ahead seemed impossible.
newspaper which has recorded community dngs both
happy wishes for each of Christmas of faith and
hopea rich with loyalty friends graced
a full of happiness.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-06-21

Interest mounting, hear the flower luncheon of
Tuesday which members asked lug of
blooms and vegetable baskets.
Among those who have made entries
Mrs. William Joseph Young, chairman Mrs. John H.
French Mrs Walter F. Tant Mrs Raymond H. Berry, Mrs.
James Scripps Booth Mrs. John Leland Jones and Mrs
Henry T. Myers.
The arrangements will be auctoned off by Mrs Philip C.
Baker by the way.
In honor of Capt Hugh Mclean Fuller who's leaving to
the service week so friends gathered the Detroit
Boat Club Saturday evening dine with him and present
him with handsome gift.
Don't ask us what it was-they wouldn't tell u.s.
Among the guests:
Doctors and Mesdames
Luther R. Leader L. P. Heath Walter Anderson
j. w. Harrison Jr. Howard Fenech John Tuoch
Stanley Waggoner David Heron H. c. Phillips
Messrs and Mesdames
Frank Reid Jr. John Flancher Harry Eckman
l.. M. Reeves Jack Cowan Hurst Montee
Hugh Sheean Jack Pagel Howard A. Gray
Frederick Temple Elliott Davies Harold Reith
Still other guests at the dinner dance
Dr. George Leckie Miss Florence MacGregor Donald
Mabey Edward Bridges Mrs. John Wooery Miss May
Cam and Miss Ann Mccain.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-06-21
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Among the many young guests were two who are staying
with Mrs. Rumble for time:
Clementine De Long of Princeton N. j. classmate of
Stephens Miss Hewitt's New York and Paul Me-
tarach of Alexandria Egypt friend of John Stephens at
Amherst College
The dinner guests at Ushaped table in the Peacock
Room where all white flowers used in profusion.
There be partywhin-a party at the Colony Town Club
next Saturday evening when about Is service will
be guests a entertainment and dance.
On this occasion, Elaine Kenshmd will and celebrate
her birthday playing hostess to the enlisted and the
girls invited to the club to be their dancing partners
Furthermore she'll have dinner party preceding the jig
for 10 friends who include
Joan Wooenden, Mary Ann Preble Betty LATER Maxine
ost Patricia Kleinschmd Eleanor Laramie Ftzsmmons
Mary Ann Buchanan, Joyce Bean and Ruth Anderson.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Buchanan will be the Keinschmids
dinner guests and the dance host and hostess will
also include:
Mrs Frederick Farr, Mrs. Harold Rcheson and Mr.. and
Mrs John Leland Jones'
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-06-21
Civic Pride Group
Plans Luncheons

CIVIC PRIDE ASSOCIA-
TON Of Greater Detroit will
give a bridge luncheon, Wednes-
day, at 1870 p. m. at the De-
troit Yacht Club. Mrs. Robert
Simpson is chairman.
Mrs. Cyril Day. recently
elected president, will preside
for the first time in the board
meeting which is scheduled for
the same day, at IL a. m, at the
same place.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-06-21
Versatile Actor
In Hardy Film

ROBERT PITTARD, intro
duced in the Hardy Family Sc
rics in Life Begins for Andy
Hardy" rejoins the family in
their latest picture, Andy
Hardy's Last Fling"
During the last year. Pittard,
20 years old, has been under
contract TO M-G-M as a writer
and an actor. He first sprang
into public notice two years ago
when he won prizes in a radio
writing scholarship contest.
sponsored by station WA1L in
his home town. Atlanta, Ga.
This brought him 10 Holly
wood where he was noticed by
M-G-M scouts.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-06-21
Bloomfield Nations,
Girls in War Classes

MANY matrons and girls in
Ava Bloomfield Hills, Birming-
ham and other suburban towns
have enrolled in classes 10 be
held this summer at KingSwood
School in war work. Registra-
tons are still being taken.
The Red Cross will give
courses in nutrition. first aid,
staff assistance, home nursing
and motor mechanics.
Kingswood School is Offering
instruction in tipping, cooking
and sewing.
Miss Frances Reese OF the
school staff has charge OF the
program.
Among those taking the mo-
tor mechanics course are:
MEsDAMEs
H Enss rt F:n., Lambert .,s. p spl.n'
Ray J. scolaro Ray Cunningham
Paul v. Hsmmstt Philip Pr,tI
n. q. Little Joseph M. Welt
John r. hachanuf
The following have enrolled
in the first aid and advanced aid
classes:
MEsDAMEs
Robert Hutchinson Morgan Douglas
Harvey Luce william l.. Martin
Frederick c. Pew Katherine Pantlind
Henry Reiehoid Harry V. Collins
Warren Peass Jr. c, A. Newcomb Jr.
Il. w. siagis J. Vinton Birch
r l. Polk Jr J. Reed Alexander
Edward Z. RothmAn Irwin y. Coveney
r. John Heber John Poole
Carlton N. Higbit Irving B. Babcock
Miss Jessie Winter OF the
Brookside School staff will
teach the staff assistance class,
which. 10 date, includes the fol-
lowing: Mesdames Bruce Ben
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-06-21
Younq Crowd at Country Club

The Country Club also the mecca for 50or-more
members young crowd Saturday evening when Mrs
Henry Stephens and her daughter Mrs Gail Stephens
dance for the formers granddaughter Jacquelne
Stephens daughter of Mrs. Walter Rumble OF Ridge road
The debuante who made her formal bow Monday evening
beautiful gown OF heavy white taea with rdescent
tetes forming the shoulder straps and appearing again in
which from the bodice down into the full skirt
Mrs. Rumble chose a yellow print for the occasion.
(And YOU her in BLUE il because she changed
her mind the last minute being torn between that and
the print DEAR
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-06-21
Mrs. ScanIon's Chiffon Gown

Mrs. Scanlon chose a turf
and white chiffon gown and a,
white pique hat trimmed in
daisies and wore white orchids.
A reception and wedding sup
per for the members of the
family and close friends followed
at Devon Gables.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gail are motor
ing north.
They will be at home al 3l5
East Kirby avenue.
A large number of relatives
Of the bride came from Fremont
O.. including her grandparents,
Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Tschumy
Mrs. Herbert Tschumy. Miss
Phyllis Tschumy. John Tschumy.
Robert Tschumy, and Miss
Carrie Tschumy.
Other out-of-town guests were
Miss Helen Jackson of Fremont
and Mr.. and Mrs. E. T. Larkins
OF Grand Rapids.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-06-21
Mother and DeOutdnte
Receive at MeddowIdwn
Amid Gilt Bouquets

e-HREE HUNDRED invited to the tea which Mrs
Fred MorreI Zeder gave Saturday afternoon at
"Meadowlawn' her beautiful estate on the lake shore,
N 10 present Priscilla, her second daughter
Mrs Zeder and the debutante received In the
drawing the gift bouquets used effectively
floral decor.
The Young lady a stunning white gown of sarched
aroue embroidered scarlet tulips and carried bouquet
Of red geraniums and stephanots
Her mother period gown of blue tafea and
white orchids with purple tips in her couture
Amy Pttman, Patsy Posselus. Jane Malcolmson and
Denny among deb assistants Each her
gift of orchids
Mrs William Braden and Mrs Coyle Billings
from Okla be al the party you'll find and
after Zedr 40 young friends to the regular
dinner the Country Club.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-06-21
Ceremony
7 axes Place
Saturday
BY THE CHAPERON

THE marriage of Miss Mary
u Elizabeth Scanlon, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. John Scanlon of
Chandler Park drive, Crosse
Pointe, recently of New York,
and Maxwell Trowbridge Gail,
c. p. o.. u. S. NJ, took place
Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock
in st. James Episcopal Church,
Birmingham.
Mr.. Gail is a member OF an
old Detroit family being the son
of the late Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence
w. Gail. His mother was Emily
Trowbridge.
The church was decorated
with miscellaneous sum m e r
flowers, arrangements OF which
were placed down the sides and
in the window recesSes. The
altar vases were filled with
white flowers.
The wedding service was read
by the rector of the church, the
Rev. Warner Forssthe.
Mrs. Minor Attends Bride
Miss Scanlon had only one at
tendant, Mrs. Lancelot c. Minor,
sister of the bridegroom. William
Henry Gail was his brothers
best man. Ushers were Lancelot
c. Minor and Stephen Trow-
bridge.
The bride wore a street.
length dress OF aquamarine
crepe with petunia accessories
and a flower hat combining the
two shades. Her corsag
bouquet was Of lavender orchids.
Her attendant had on q dress
and jacket suit of rose-colored
crepe with corsage bouquet of
orchids and tiny hat fashioned
OF matching velvet bows.
4 Il ~l.rf
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-12-03

of them could be eliminated.
The time and money spent In
answering gu estionnaires, he
said, was absorbing manpower,
cutting profits and interfering
with the governments revenue
receipts.
AS the joint committee on re-
duction of non-essential expen-
ditures resumed its inquiry into
the practise, Senator Vanden-
berg (R-Mich), said he had re-
ceived a flood of mail which
convinced him that "75 per cent
of the opposition to essential
RECOMMENDATION in this war isn't
against the RECOMMENDATION itself,
but to the terrorizing way in
which it is being administered"
AS an example of require
ments he characterized as USE
less, Vandenberg said he was in
formed that every Washington
taxi driver had been compelled
to make out daily reports on the
trips he had taken, the pas
sengers hauled, mileage driven
and gasoline used.
The committee announced by
Budget Director Smith, is head
ed by w. j. Donald of the Amer
lean Trade Association execu-
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-12-03

and they were coming in con-
the stuff. They think it's great,
stantly-haven't seen much of
and can look forward to swag-
gering around home with it..
Your souvenir-gathering Marine
has pockets full of yen and sen
notes as well as occupation cur
rency, made in Toxic and car
ried in by the invaders when
they first occupied the Solo
mons.
Next in bargaining value
come trophies captured from the
enemy. Their monetary value is
established at what you can get
for them-or what you're will
ing to part with in exchange for
pogie-bait.
For instance, there are Japan
csc personal battle flags. They're
fairly common, but swell SOU
venirs. Early in the game, the
Marines learned that most ia
panese fighters carry two-foot
squares of silk with insignia of
the Rising Sun inside their he'll
NETS. Most of these are inscrib-
ed with delicately brushed
names of fiends and relatives.
A well-inscribed flag taken
from a foe may be a Marines
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-12-03
American Fighters i'm South Seas Crave Poqie- Bait

five officers of business and in
dustry associations to help him
solve the problem. His action
was termed ''step in the right
direction" by Eric A Johnston,
president of the United States
Chamber of Commerce, who told
a joint investigating committee
today in a prepared speech that
the situation had become so Sc
rious las actually to interfere
with activities essential to the
efficient conduct of the war;"
Senator George told reporters
that government agencies are
employing literally thousands
of persons to prepare question
naires and examine the answers
If they actually are examined
all to no purpose" He ex-
pressed belief that 90 per cent
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-12-03
OPA Increases
Lake Freight
Rate ON Ore

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 Up
- To encourage the heaviest
possible shipment of iron ore
down the Great Lakes this year,
the Office of Price Administra-
ton yesterday authorized an av-
erage increase of Is cents gross
ton in the lake freight rate for
ore shipped during December.
The normal lake shipping sea-
son closed November 30.
OPA simultaneously announc-
ed that owners of the iron ore
would be allowed to pass on the
exact amount of the h & h C r
freight to their customers.
The increase is to compensate
for higher costs resulting from
the governments wish to have
ore shipments continue as long
as possible past the official sea-
son closing date.
The new average rate is S1.05
a gross ton, an increase of 81 .25
per cent above the established
rate Of 80 cents a gross ton for
lake transportation.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-12-03


craving - dates back to old sail
ing ship days. 1t seems there was
captain whose cabinboy, NAM
ed "Pogie," could be bribed on
ly with offers of candy. Hence,
"Pogie- bait"
QUICKLY GOBBLED UP
There's no price ceiling on
"pogie-bait" - because any re-
gular supply of chocolate or any
other candy doesn't exist. If and
when it does, the sky's the linn
it,
Pilots landing on Henderson
Field, Guadalcanal, can ask and
get their own prices if they bring
in a spot of pogie-bait. Fighting
men line the runways when the
big Bits land, waiting for a
crack at bargaining with the
men aboard.
A horse-trading Marine and a
sharp pilot can dicker for an
hour over ultimate possession OF
couple of bars of gummy cho-
colate.
Highest bid, until the time
left, was 500 for "a bars of a
popular brand of chocolate. The
offer was refused. The chocolate
was worth more. That's pogie-
bait.
Standard exchange for barter
purposes is Japanese money
New arrivals at Guadalcanal-
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-12-03

most treasured personal posses
sion. But he'll trade it for pogie-
bait. IL you want some, the price
you pay in coin of the realm may
range from SIS to $50, but bar
of candy is worth its weight in
gold.
Captured Japanese rifles-.25
callber-rate high as trade med
iums The Marines have plenty
of them, and in the early stages
of the Solomons battle they
brought fancy figures.
Nipponese bayonets have
good value because they can be
filed into looking
sheath knives. and hung on the
belt. They are good for in-fight-
ing. Marines take a savage JOY
in using captured weapons
against their original owners.
The Marine who has captured
a pair of japanese field glasses.
a samurai sword, hari-kiri
knife or a Jap pistol Uuger au-
tomatic) is really in position to
bargain for pogie-bait.
500 FOR A SWORD
Only japanese officers carry
swords and pistols. These treas
ured items are comparatively
scarce. About 500 u. S. mon
ely is opening barter figure:
Almost the only items the
Marines consider valueless are
the pictures carried by the ia
panese soldiers. Most of these
are on the salacious side and
don't appeal to the Marine fight
ing man.
I've seen a Marine take one
look at picture salvaged from
the pocket of a prone foe, tear
up the photo and murmur some
thing that would curl q Jap's
hair.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-12-03
Five Dead, Seek Is
After Boat SWamps
Accident Occurs
OF Rhode Islond

NEWPORT, r. l., Dec. 3 -
(F)-- Five sailors were known
dead, from nine to Is others
were missing and two were safe
today after their 28-foot liberty
boat capsized in rough water in
Narragansett Bay early yester-
day while returning the men
from shore leave.
Firemen found five victims
strewn along the shore of Co
nanicut Island near rocks where
the liberty craft, of whaleboat
design, was discovered will
both ends stove in.
known to have survived were
j. b. Kelly and l.. j. Hinsen,
both second class seamen.
Naval officers said they be-
lieved Is men were aboard the
small craft, but one of the sur
vivors was quoted as saying he
thought there were % aboard.
The Navy Public Relations Of
flee said roster would be
checked in an effort to establish
the number by process of
elimination.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-12-03
Davis CurtaiIS
u. s. Releases

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3-(P)
Director Elmer Davis of the
Office of War Information an
nounced Sept. that 239 non
essential government publica-
tons had been eliminated and
$50 others curtailed. Today,
Owl reported the reaction from
the German-controlled Par S
radio, as follows:
1.-THE Washington director of
United States war information
bureau has decided to suppress
239 great United States newspa-
pers and $50 other publications
have suffered considerable re-
duction in size and circulation. I"