Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1942-07-09

Jes p. Smidt Laid to Rest.
From West Denmark, Wis, comes
the sad news that Jes p. Smidt of
that community passed away July l
and was laid to rest July 5 in the
Danish cemetery following services
in the Danish Lutheran church where
the local pastor, j. P. Andreasen,
officiated. Visiting ministers who
also spoke at the services were Rev.
Nielsen from the United Lutheran
church at Midtown, Wis, and Rev.
M. Mikkelsen from the Danish Luth-
eran church at Askov.
Mr.. Smidt was born near Hader-
slew, Denmark, came to the United
States in the early eighties and to
West Denmark about 1907 where he
remained until his death which came
at the advanced age of slightly over
81 years.
In addition to operating the farm,
Mr.. Smidt was also skilled artist
in wood carving and painting, spe-
cializing in fixtures for churches.
The fixtures in the Askov church and
West Denmark church as well as a
great many other churches through
out the land, are a product of his
hands and mind and many of them
are distinct and original in design,
yet always pleasing and beautiful.
Mrs. Smidt died several years ago.
There are left to mourn two daugh-
tiers, Mrs. Chris Birkholm and Mrs.
Einar Petersen, and one son, Erik,
who is on the home farm.
Askovites who attended the fun
eral were Mr.. and Mrs. Arnold Sor-
ensen, Mrs. Chris. Frederiksen, Mrs.
Fred Jorgensen and Mr.. and Mrs.
S. Chr. Dixen.
Danish communities throughout the
U. S. A. will join with the West
Denmark, Wis, community in mourn
ing the loss of this fine citizen.
Through his acts of kindness as well
as through the products of his hands
and mind, his memory will live
through many generations.
Carl Hansen left Tuesday for Min
neapolis to seek employment.
Miss Agnete Fenger, Detroit, Mich,
is here for visit at the home of her
mother, Mrs. P. N. Fenger.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Petersen and
daughter of Hopkins, spent the week.
end with relatives.
Peter Serritslev and family came
from Minneapolis for visit here over
the weekend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Maurer and
children of Minneapolis, were Askov
callers Sunday
Miss Evelyn Sorensen left the first
of last week for Minneapolis where
she is now employed.
Robert Sandahl, who is employed
at Northern Pump, Minneapolis, is
home for a weeks vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Hansen, Ray
mond Christensen and Chr. Hansen
were Duluth callers Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eddie Dietz and chill
dren came from Minneapolis for a
weekend visit with relatives and
friends.
Miss Margaret Frederiksen and
Robert Brown came from Mime
apolis for weekend visit at the
Chris. Frederiksen home.
Leroy Swedlund went to Mime
apolis Tuesday and by this time it
is expected that he is in the Naval
Reserve.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jurgen Lewison and
four children are leaving today for
their home at Lake Preston, S. D.,
after visiting for a week at the home
of his brother, Lenny A. Lewison.
An extra crew of the Great North
ern Railway is here this week to
paint the depot and take care of
various repair items around the de-
pot.
Ivan Andersen went to Minneapolis
the first of last week and is now
employed there. Mrs. Andersen went
to the city few days later and
it is expected that they will estab-
lish their home there.
Weekend guests at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Bertel Fisher were Mr..
and Mrs. Holger Fisher and two chill
dren, Mr.. and Mrs. Thorvald Fisher
and son and Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence
Lowe and two girls, all from Min
neapolis.
The Fourth of July celebration was
favored with ideal weather which
resulted in large attendance in the
village park. Community singing
and speeches by Rev. M. Mikkelsen
and Supt. o. G. Hoiberg were the
features of the day. In the evening
there was a dance at the D. B. S.
hall. It was safe and sane Fourth
no fireworks and no frecrackers.