Askov American., 1942-01-15
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The teachers of the Finlayson school
pleasantly surprised Mrs. S. U. Wes-
terberg (the former Elizabeth Roczni-
ak) at a party given in her honor
Wednesday evening of last week to
celebrate her marriage to Mr.. Wes-
terberg during the holidays, in the
east. A gift for her home was pre-
sented and dainty lunch was served
at late hour. The centerpiece on
the table was a miniature bride and
groom on wedding cake. Mr.. Wes-
terberg is educational, vocational di-
rector of the National Training
school for boys in Washington, D. C..
Miss Agnes DeRungs of the Askov
faculty, who spent her vacation in
Chicago, ILL.,, visited her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. John DeRungs, over the
weekend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Art Moilanen called
at the John DeRungs home Sunday.
Mrs. Mamie Ranta and her BROTH
er, Richard Johnson, of Minneapo-
lis, visited at the Chas. Hendrickson,
ST., home from Wednesday until
Monday. On Friday afternoon they
called at the c. L. Smith, John Ran
ia and Elmo Maxi homes. On FRI
day evening they were entertained
at the c. Hendrickson, Jr., home with
Mr.. and Mrs. Hendrickson, Sr., and
Mrs. Elmo Hendrickson and little
Lois also there.
Mrs. Leonard Nystrom, assisted by
Mrs. Dan Delaney, will entertain
the Thimble club at the home of the
former Monday evening, January 19.
1t will be election of officers and
social night.
Henry Korpi, who has spent the
winter at Denham with his daugh-
ter, Mrs. Sever Mattson, suffered
a paralytic stroke Saturday, but was
recovering nicely. Another daughter,
Mrs. John Kari, and Mr.. Kari went
to see him Sunday. Mrs. Ed Koski
is also daughter. Friends hope he
will soon be well again.
Walter Dahlin, Route l mail carri-
er, was i'll last week and threatened
with pneumonia. Carl Meidlinger
carried the mail few days.
Sam Zulaus of Madelia, who form
erly worked here, came Sunday to
stay for a few months at the c..
Alleman, Sr., home.
Supt. and Mrs. l. w. Swenson had
Mr.. and Mrs. Anton Faudskar and
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Danielson as dinner
guests Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Don Bishop and Mrs.
Kate Smith of Sandstone, were call
erS at the Smith home Sunday aft
ernoon.
Fritzie Holstein of Viola, ILL.,, has
received a promotion and is now
superintendent of the Carver Pump
Co. at Matherville, ILL.,, according to
letter received last week by his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Holstein.
Friends here are glad to hear of
Fritzie's well-earned good luck.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernie Nordholm were
guests at supper last Thursday eve
ming at the Otto Brakeman home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eldon Jennison of
near Kimberley, spent Sunday at the
home of the latter's parents, Mr. and
Mrs. VIM. Maupin. Mrs. Jennison
stayed to help take care of her moth
er, who is confined to her bed at this
writing.
Anton Faudskar has hobby which
brings him much satisfaction and
pleasure He is making another vio-
lin this winter and grandson will
be the happy recipient of the fine
instrument. Those who have seen
the finished product marvel at the
fine workmanship.
Members of the Happy Hour Neigh
borhood club took up collection for
the Red Cross War Relief fund of
$3.10 at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. c.
L. Smith last Friday evening. Mr.
and Mrs. Theo Esse were guests.
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell L. Hills and
Beverley spent the weekend with
their respective parents at Litch-
field and Darwin. They were ac-
companied by Mrs. Hugo Wickstrom,
who visited her daughter, Mrs. Earl
Blomquist, and family at Willmar.
Relatives and neighbors gathered
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob
Mattson in the Pine River communi-
ty to help Mr.. Mattson celebrate his
birthday Sunday evening After a
social evening a fine lunch was
served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Olean and Mr..
and Mrs. John Romanowski called
on the John Albion family last
Thursday evening to help Mrs. Ahl-