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The echo., 1942-02-13

We often think Of a woman with
, lovely skin as being blessed by
pRture. And, of course, she is. But
vedit Is due her too, for she knows
Mat a lovely skin can be kept beau
stful only by her own efforts. She
fnows that 1t takes constant vigil
lsnce and care to guard against en-
laeged pore openings, blackheads,
efly shine, or rough, scaly skin due
A~ dryness. She knows that scrupu-
k3s cleanliness and good health
pays an important role.
II your complexion isn't all 1t
could be, 1t isn't too late to restore
ts loneliness. Start a campaign
r4yht now for keeping it glowingly
e,ean, and work hand in hand with
us;ure and improve it from within
b, taking extra good care of your
hath.
Iiere are a few simple "musts"
IL vibrant health. Eat three, bal
a1ced meals day containing plenty
o. green vegetables. fresh fruits,
salk, butter, cream and eggs. Drink
lots of water-at least eight glasses
day. Get as much fresh air and
exercise as you can, and sleep at
Last eight hours each night. This
>. t. might seem bit difficult, but
rood average to shoot at.
Now for the outside. In many
s.-tions of the country wintry days
Nth smoke filled air mean more and
t1ore care of your skin if you aspire
20 y pretty complexion. However
me following routine is equally
good for the lass from the sunny
s9,ith.
If your skin is the oily type, soaI
ard water is your best bet. Use II
1berally Two or lhrS~ t:toes u day
i:c careful in your s-iecti"n ri s"al
r,-1, :. mild one ,ha; .ioes no, Err;
.Y;c your fat~ ana st't'i. Ia X. -af!tl
The echo., 1942-02-13
Continued from Page 1
TOOMSUBA, MISS.

H B. A. Lodge No. 8 has lost two
of its oldest members in the person of
Brother John Bolden and Sister Ida
Patton Both have been members
of the H. B. A. for over 80 years.
Brother Bolden was member of the
st Paul Baptist Church. When he
died on the 18th of December, he left
a wife and host of relatives to
mourn his departure.
Sister Patton was member of
Good Hope c. M. E. Church. Mrs.
Patton sleaves to mourn her depar-
ture children and host or relatives
and friends. Reverend 2. D. Brent
officiated.
The echo., 1942-02-13
Now Is The ime To
buv Government Bonds
And Stamps

Reverend r. L. Young, pastor of
Newell Chapel c. M. E. Church, Cen
eral Secretary of the Holbrook Bene-
VIOLENT Association and editor of The
Weekly Echo says:
Now is the time to come to the de-
tense of our country. Do not wait,
do not delay. Any persons interested
in helping defend our country can do
so in many ways. Persons who de-
sire to buy Government S avln gs
Stamps are asked to call Reverend
Young at his office, telephone 1877 or
at his residence, 1928, or write him at
Box 1043, Meridian, Mississippi.
Reverend Young is in position to
furnish Government Stamps from 10c
up. Get o Government Defense AL
bum from Reverend Young and after
it is filled it can be exchanged for a
United States Savings Bond.
You purchase the bond for $18.75
and in ten years it will bring you
$500. If for any reason you are
forced to discontinue your savings be-
cause of having no job, ETC., the full
amount that you have paid in will be
refunded to you plus interest.
Reverend Young is appealing to
Church members and to the members
of the Holbrook Benevolent Associa-
ton Oh. B. Az ond other interested
persons to communicate with him i'm
nediately.
He now has the authority to make
addresses and talks in churches and
various communities explaining to his
people how they may proceed to pur-
hase United States Savings Stamps
Or Bonds.
Continued from Page 1
TOOMSUBA, MISS.
The echo., 1942-02-13

Patrick, G. E. Anderson, Aaron Trot-
ter, A. J. Barnett, R. W. Radcliff, T.
J. Young and ]. E. Grace and "boot"
]. C. Jordan. We have added II
members since the Boards. Boys,
how do you like that?
Hurrah, hurrah! let the rebel by.
This is president c. L. Moore and his
members of Lodge No. 301. State Line
Take all of those pictures out of the
Echo except Kinslow's. Tell the boys
we have already added 10 and are
not through.
The echo., 1942-02-13
w. M. KINSLOw

President VIM. Kinslow is. riding
the streamline. He has added thirty
three members since the Boards.
To the Editor of the Weekly Echo:
Dear Sir: Please have the rest of the
boys to step back and let me have the
right of way. This is G. w. Nc
Laughlin of Waynesboro, Mississippi.
NV picture did not show up in the
Echo, but decided to knock the socks
off Brown McRee, Lucy Brown, Jas.
The echo., 1942-02-13
Dear Secretary:

Dear Secretary:
Just a small place in the paper to
let the many readers know that Lodge
No. 301 is on the line. eve are in a
test trying to do our best to meet
the March Board just like the rest"
Look out for more applications. We
are going to try to be the best.
G. L. Moore, President
Lodge No. 301
The echo., 1942-02-13
MENDENHALL, MISS.

Mr.. S. L. Walker had a pleasant
surprise when his daughter, Darlene,
and her husband, Mr.. James A. Nee
kins, motored from Chicago, Illinois,
January oath to visit him. Mr.. Nee
kins will soon be recalled to the u.
S, Army as a Sergeant, This is his
first trip to the South and both of
them are enjoying themselves immen
sely.
The echo., 1942-02-13
MENDENHALL, MISS.

Lodge No. 1868 has lost one of its
most faithful members in the person
ofMrs. Lula Gardner January 81,
1912. Mrs. Gardner leaves to mourn
her passing seven children, three sis
tiers, three brothers, father and hus-
band. She has been member of
Lodge No. 1853 since 1928.
The echo., 1942-02-13
Dear Secretary:

Dear Secretary:
l told you to tell the boys to move
out, l was coming. You don't have to
see our picture to know that we are
down here. Please send me seven
policies Immediately for these seven
applications. This is president Floyd
Coins of Lodge No. 30, Ellisville,
Mississippi.
We have already winged Mrs. Bet
tie Faulkner. She cannot fly like
she used to. My gun is still loaded.
These are young folk we are sending
you. So"
Speak up, Ike, and express yourself.
The echo., 1942-02-13
LET'S MAKE HIM HUSH

Dear Secretary:
My members and thought that we
would stop the mouth of certain in
dividuals by sending in at least one
application. Why sure we can do it,
in fact we can do some more. Watch
us.
Floyd OFT, President
Lodge No. 81
The echo., 1942-02-13
Dear Secretary:

l am entering the drive with full
force with the assurance of ten (10)
members by February 25th. I am
enclosing my photo that you may let
it appear in the Echo.
C. M. Mayfield, President
Lodge No. 288
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1942-10-15

Norman Matson returned Sunday from
Denton, Mont. where he has been en-
ployed for the past few months.
Jake Yepma of Duluth, spent Sunday
and Monday with his family. He was
Mabel Duthie and Kate Van Reese who
will visit relatives until Wednesday.
Dave Mills came Saturday to visit his
brother, Chas. and family. Sunday they
all motored to Pine City to visit rela-
tives. Dave remained there and left
Monday for Fort Smelling, while the
others returned home Sunday
Adolph S. Larson and Louis Edstrom of
Sandstone were Saturday business callers
at the P. T. Dempsey home.
John Reuer of Duluth was weekend
visitor at his home here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Reuer and family
and Miss Olga Reuer were Sunday eve
ming visitors at the Inman home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Reuer and family
and Miss Olga Reuer were Monday eve
ming visitors at Willow River.
The Helping Hand club will meet with
Mrs. Art Abrahamson Wednesday, Octo-
Der 81, at 80 p. m. This meeting will
be donated to the Red Cross work
The Townsend club rally Friday eve
ming, October 16, at the village hall at
Rutledge. Don't forget the date. Come
and bring your friends.
to Groningen Sunday afternoon, October
10. at p. m. to meet in the old school,
house. Miss Agnes Gladowski will be the
speaker Don't miss 1t.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1942-10-15
Mrs. G. l.. Wahlquist left Monday to
visit relatives in Minneapolis and Fergus

Mrs c. L. Wahlquist left Monday to
visit relatives in Minneapolis and Fergus
Falls.
farewell dinner was served at the
Presbyterian church Sunday noon in
honor of Rev. and Mrs. John J. Moedt
sna family oSy GhS M Whe en- the he
ae MISS Norma Weinberg who teaches at
Grandy. visited her sister. Mrs. Ralph
same evening Don Olson. Hazel Dean.
Bruce and Lee Wahlberg visited there,
the occasion being a party for Lee who
Mrs. w. H. Sanford of Shakopee. daugh-
ter of Jas. H. Hogan, is spending this
week at the Hogan residence. Her
daughters. Karen and Pat. are here with
her
There is considerable sewing to be done
for the Red Cross and any lady willing
to take on some OF this , work can get
of women will take part Kerrick has
never failed in its support of the Red
Mr.. Curry returned Tuesday from Min
neapolis. He had spent several days
Cy Halverson is suffering with arthritis
in his arm. 1t has been particularly bad
Word comes from the Victor John
son family in California and along
with it some pictures. They show
the family looking fine and the male
member taking on flesh.
Mary Ann McGrath was home last
week for two days.
Mrs. Elmer Ecklund of Superior,
and son Robert spent two days with
the McGrath family last week. They
returned Monday and Mrs. McGrath
went with them.
Ed Keyport went to Duluth Mon
day morning with FIR. McEnery and
will be a "Blue Jacket" when he
comes back. He is enlisting in the
Navy.
The Presbyterian ladies are APP
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1942-10-15
NickersOn

Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Swatek and family
of Willow River, spent Sunday with Mr.
and Mrs. Bert Jacobson and family.
Peter WiggenS left Sunday for Mon
tana.
Mr.. and Mrs Harry Kahn and son and
Mrs Joe Wood of Duluth, were Tues
day evening callers at the home of Mrs
Mrs. Alma Erickson visited Wednesday
afternoon of last week with Mrs. Edw
Mrs Paul Hansen visited Saturday aft
ernoon with Mrs. Edw. Beaudry.
Mr.. and Mrs. Slower entertained COM
pany from Minneapolis over the week
end
Cliff Slower is visiting his parents at
this writing.
w. F. Becker was a Sunday afternoon
caller at the Ed Beaudry home.
Marion and Dorothy Jacobson spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Ed 'Beaudry
Mrs. Becker went to Minneapolis Sun
day morning for a check-up at the Uni
versity hospital
Mr.. and Mrs Henry Melancon and
son called on Mr.. and Mrs. Jacobson
Sunday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. julie Shaw and family,
Mr.. and Mrs. Melburn Shaw and family
and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Van Guilder and
family visited Mr. and Mrs. Jacobson
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert jacobson and daugh-
tiers were Sunday evening supper guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Edw. Beaudry.
Sympathy is extended to Mr.. Marihart
and children in the loss of their wife and
mother.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1942-10-15
Oak Lake

Mr.. and Mrs. Art Rickter and son
George of st. Paul, were visitors a week
ago Sunday at the Hiding Magnuson
home.
Mrs Clara Hoffman and Mrs H. R.
Hoffman and daughter Judith were Sum-
day visitors at the H. Magnuson home
Mr.. and Mrs. John SWenson accom-
panied Mr.. and Mrs. William Ames to
Duluth Saturday.
Alvin Anderson was in Cloquet Sat-
urday.
Carl E. Anderson returned Sunday to
ManiStee, Mich, after spending 10 days
with his mother Mrs. Anna Anderson
AM Mr.. ia anS Mrs. J. F. Anderson, Mrs.
Atkins. Miss Lundell, Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer
Lofgren and Helen of Moose Lake, Mrs.
Anna Anderson, George, Carl and Elmer
Swenson went to the S. c. Johnson home
after church Friday evening to help Mr..
Johnson and Mrs. A. Anderson celebrate
their birthdays.
Mr.. and Mrs o. Switzer and children
visited at the Joe Pionk home Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Anderson were
Saturday evening guests at the Ross Bar
nett home.
Miss Myrtle Anderson visited her sister
and family Mrs William Norberg, at
Barnum Sunday and Monday.
M. F. Brink and Hurley Anderson made
a business trip to Marine-on-the-St. Croix
Miss Myrtle Anderson accompanied them
to st. Paul where she will be employed.
Mrs. M. F. Brink and Muriel and Mar
garet are visiting in Marine at this
writing.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1942-10-15

preciative in big way to the many
who came to their chicken dinner
and to those who contributed and
helped to make it another success.
They are indeed grateful for the sup
port accorded their efforts year after
year.
Mrs. William Southerton and
daughter were Kerrick callers Mon
day. Frances has taken on some
"poundage" and looks fine.
The road crew expects to finish this
week. They have had two good
weeks now, free from rain, but were
troubled little with wet dirt.
Edwin Lynch is back from camp
in Texas for few days furlough.
He was three days and nights on the
bus. The slow speed of these days
cut his visit short. His mother came
from South Dakota Friday and will
stay here while he has furlough. He
has been offered an opportunity to
train saddle horses for the army and
thinks he will take it when he goes
back.
Sand shipments continue heavy.
This is evidently to be the heaviest
year of shipments since the pits were
opened. Crews are employed steady
in both pits.
Clarence Neumeyer is building a
chicken house on his farm. He has
modelled it after one constructed by
Edwin L. Johnson which seems to
be about the right kind.
w. C.. Ames and family are leav-
ing to live in a trailer preparatory
to a winter in the west. William is
just liable to feel bad if he can't
60 out and split a bit of wood, but
that's what he is letting himself in
for.
Mrs. McGrath recently made a
train trip from Kerrick to Atlanta,
Ca, and says the Great Northern
train was as good as any train she
rode on all the way.
Leroy Ostlund is back from the
hospital and getting along fine.
Carl Hultgren has gone back to
work. He recovered from his opera
ton quite rapidly.
Mr.. and Mrs. Erick Nevalainen of
Nashwauk were here over Sunday
for visit with the folks in Kerrick.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1942-10-15
When You And
| We're Younger
Items taken from the Aslkov American
of Is and Is years ago.
Twenty five Years Ago.
October 10, 1910

The new concrete block addition
to the Finlayson school is now about
complete, and this together with the
old one of the same material gives
Finlayson very large as well as
up-to-date building. Four routes
have been established, the school
having an enrolment of about $50
pupils
Mr.. and Mrs. L. P. Olsen of Askov,
went to Superior the first of the week
to attend the funeral of an old friend,
Ole Johnson, which took place there
Tuesday. Mr.. Olsen returned home
yesterday while Mrs. Olsen will re-
main for longer stay.
j. E. Zimmerman of Willow River,
and Mrs. Anna Nortrup of Norman
township, were united in marriage
at the Presbyterian church of Bruno,
Wednesday evening of last week by
Rev. Morgan
Geo. Bissonette, bank examiner,
was in Markville last Thursday and
Friday. The bank changed hands
on Thursday, Mr.. Scoville going to
Cloverton and Mr. Drummer assum-
ing his position here The officers
of the Markville State Bank are now
as follows: President, Tom Hogan;
vice president, John ST. Clair; CASH
Ter, John Drummer; directors, Thure
johnson, John Drummer and Andrew
Bergman.
Jens Bagge returned to Askov
Tuesday from West Denmark, Wis,
where he had been to attend the
funeral of M. c. Petersen. Mr.. Peter
sen was the first Dane to come to
that Danish settlement and was at
the time of his death 81 years old.
T. N. Thomson, who purchased the
Askov dray and livery business from
Wayne E. Jacobsen some time ago,
took over the business Monday. He
is head over heels" in work and is
diving" right into it. Mr.. Jacobsen
is busy with work preparatory to
moving onto the Niels Henriksen
farm.
Ten cars of a freight train were
derailed near Coon Creek Wednes-
day of last week, causing a bad
wreck. All trains since then have
had to go by way of Milaca, but
it is expected that everything will
be repaired shortly.
The patriotic rally at Sandstone
Friday evening was attended by a
fair-sized audience. The Askov band
boys were there in ''full force" but
outside of them there were not many
from Askov owing to the bad condi-
ton of the roads. The speakers were
Attorney Erwin and Rev. Colder of
Sandstone, Geo. w. Empey of Hinck-
ley, and F. R. Duxbury of Pine City.
Mr.. Kinney of Sandstone, was chair
man of the meeting.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1942-10-15
Fifteen Years Ago.
October 20, 1927

Mrs. c. M. Keller, mother of Olaf
R. Keller of Askov, died Monday at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. J.
P. Johansen in Tyler, where she had
been visiting since June. The body
was shipped to Askov from Tyler,
arriving yesterday noon and the fun
eral will be held today Thursday
with Rev. o. H. Dyreborg officiating.
Mrs. Abbie F. Folsom, mother of
J. j. and Morris Folsom of the Fol-
som Hardware Company, Hinckley,
passed away Tuesday at the home
of her son Howard in Taylors Falls,
at the age of nearly 80. Funeral
services are being held today at
Taylors Falls.
The Brook Park State Bank which
has been established in Brook Park
for about Is years, was merged last
week with the Farmers & Merchants
State Bank at Hinckley, and all bust
ness will henceforth be carried on
at Hinckley, the change taking effect
October IL.
Mrs. Thue Christensen died at the
family home, north of Askov, early
Saturday morning at 100 o'clock
following an illness of years dur
alton. She had recently celebrated
her 10th birthday. Funeral services
were held from the home and the
local church Monday afternoon, Rev
o. H. Dyreborg officiating The body
was given its final resting place in
the local cemetery.
Harold Smyth and Miss Lucille
Roatch, both of Kingsdale, were mar
ried at Hinckley Wednesday of last
week. Thursday evening number
of young folks charivaried the new
lyweds.
Miss Anna Hemza and Fred Poliv-
ka, both of Willow River, were mar
ried at the Catholic church Wednes-
day of last week. They will make
their home west of town where Mr.
Polivka has farm
A banquet was given in Pine City
at the Agnes hotel Monday evening
in honor of Matt Poferl of the city
who has been so successful in pre-
pairing the Pine county agricultural
exhibit at the state fair the past eight
years. Dinner was served to IL.
Attorney Frank F. Reinhold of the
law firm of Lamson & Reinhold
Hinckley, was married Wednesday
of last week to Miss Arloine Moshiel
at the brides home in Monticello
Mr.. and Mrs. Reinhold will make
their home in Hinckley.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. B. Linsley of Viii.
low River, left Friday for Louisville
KY, where they will both attend a.
delegates at the national convention
of the Postmaster's league. Mrs
Walter D. Lewis is in charge of tn,
post office during their absence.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1942-10-15
Duquette

Lucille Stevenson of Duluth, spent last
Thursday at her home here
John Johnson and Ellen Johnson. both
of Chicago, are spending a few days in
this community.
Mrs. Carl Bohlin will entertain the
Cheerio Circle at her home on Wednesday
afternoon, October FL.
A doctor was called Friday for Alec
Torell who was taken suddenly ill.
The October meeting of the All Club
was held last Thursday evening at the
Biese home
A group of young people attended the
Christian Endeavor rally at Willow River
Friday evening.
crime and the James Clark family, all
of Duluth, spent the weekend at the
Clark summer home on Oak lake.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1942-10-15
Helping Hand Club Organized.

Helping Hand CluD organized.
The former Ladies' Aid met at the
Z. After some discussion it was organ
lied into the Helping Hand club,
The object is to promote health and
happiness and lend helping hand where
needed. All ladies who are interested in
the object of the club and are willing to
cooperate in carrying out its plans are
their tnsoie wishes I known to any officer or
member 1t is understood that all who
join the club will, when called upon
serve on committees and entertain Ttad po,er
chairman: Mrs. A. Arramy, treasurer; and
Mrs. Geo. Nelson. secretary. Meetings
are to be held each first and third We'd
nesday of each month at 80 p. m.
Miss. Barla DeRungs of Cloquet. at
Mrs. Alice Underhili left tuesday for
Duluth to visit relatives:
home last Thursday.
Mrs F. L. Bowers visited her parental
Mrs Ann Glimm of Cloquet. visited
at the Leonard Wegwerth home from last
Datko and Jake Van Reese of Duluth.
week Mrs Carl Schilling accompanied
them for nv, visit at her M parental aaa nome.
luth, were weekend visitors at the home
of the latter's mother.
Melvin Anderson has completed the
moving of his house onto the foundation
and is now busily engaged at remodeling
it. A. E. Jones is assisting with the
work.
P. B. Mcnamara was a Monday visitor
at Minneapolis.
Walter krieger, who is employed at
Duluth, visited at his home Thursday
and Friday of last week.
Mrs Stanley TomScak and children and
Mrs Walter Christensen and family were
Sandstone callers Friday.
John JaroS and Leonard Wegwerth were
Duluth business callers last Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Anderson and
children of Wayzata visited relatives
few days last week ,. .,
last Thursday from a motor trip to
points in Illinois and Michigan.
Miss Olga Reuer of Grove City, came
last Thursday for weeks visit with
relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bernard Johnson. Carl
Wegwerth and Junior Matson arrived
Monday from Coffee Creek. Mont.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1942-10-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Rudy Bloom and boys
were in Mora Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Bohlin and Nels
Nelson visited some of Mr.. Nelson's
friends and relatives in Mora Sunday
Mrs. Rudy Bloom and two boys were
in Sandstone on business Monday and
also visited her sister in Askov.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1942-10-15

Mrs. Wilkes Sanford and daugh-
tiers were in Kerrick for the past
week visiting with grandparents and
friends.
Sympathy is extended the family
of Jos. Marihart of Bruno in the loss
of wife and mother. Funeral serv-
ices are to be held today at Bruno,
it having been delayed to give the
children, who are in California, a
chance to get home.
Mrs. Vanderberg of Superior, was
in Kerrick over the weekend for
the chicken dinner and to visit with
her parents and friends.
Reports from the hospital at Moose
Lake is that Adolf Larson is getting
along quite well, but will have to
stay there a week or so yet.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nyrud and family
of Willow River, spent Sunday in
Kerrick.
Albert johnson of Sandstone, coun-
ty attorney, was in this community
Saturday interviewing acquaintance
and leaving cards.
A letter recently received from
Paul Hogan says, don't write until
you hear from me again." He is
moving and does not know where.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1942-10-15
(From Another CORRESPONDENT,

c. G. club will meet Wednesday, Octo-
Der 81, at the home of Mrs. Carl Bohlin
Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Melancon and
Mrs. G. Torell and Helen were in Du-
tied at the Ed Madden home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Faye Adams and chill
dren visited Mrs. Anna Edin recently
Edw. Rupp spent from Saturday until
Sunday evening in Duquette with Mr.
and Mrs. c. Torell and Mr.. and Mrs
Francis Melancon
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1942-10-15
PIT. A Again Active.

The first PIT. A. meeting of the year
will be held at the schoolhouse Tuesday
evening, October 20, beginning at o'clock
sharp. There are several business matters
one in the district be there. There
will also be a business meeting of the
Kerrick Red Cross to discuss and make
plans for the drive that will soon be held.
Mrs. Chas. Krantz, Pine county AAA
fieldwoman. will be present and show
both scenic and educational movies at
the conclusion of the business meeting.
The PIT. A. will serve lunch at nominal
charge.