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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1943-04-01
Services Near Willow River.

Every Sunday morning Sunday
school at 1920 o'clock; meeting in
Czech language at 2:30 p. m; meet
ing in the English language at 8 p. m.
Wednesday night, meeting at o. NJ
Welcome all who love the truth.
CHAS. LUKESH.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1943-04-01
Willow River

Mrs. Elvera WickStrom and daugh-
ter Doris and Mrs. Amundson mo-
tored to the Veterans hospital in
Minneapolis Tuesday of last week to
visit Bjorne. His condition is about
the same. The former also visited
relatives there. They returned the
same evening
The Misses N. Johnson and T.
Garni entertained the Bridge club
at the H. Johnson home Tuesday of
last week. High was won by Mrs
c. G.. Aakhus.
Walter Price, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Price, reported for service
recently and is stationed in California
at present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Prachar and son
Marvin, accompanied by her mother,
Mrs. Lehecka, and sister, Edith, were
in Sandstone on business Wednesday
afternoon of last week.
Mrs. L. Pulkrabek and daughter
Susan returned home Tuesday of last
week following a weeks visit with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs w. Stowell,
in st. Paul.
Miss Ruth Alene Hoffman of Hib-
bling, arrived here Wednesday of last
week. She was guest of Miss Vir-
ginia Arsenault at the Bachman home
until Friday afternoon when she re-
turned home.
]. R. Stanton has been informed
that his son, Edward Clifton, who
has been in service at Pearl Har-
Dor and Guadalcanal, arrived in Cali
fornia recently. This is his first trip
back. The visit with him over the
long distance telephone by his father
was greatly enjoyed. Friends here
are glad to know he arrived safely
and in good health and extend lots
of good wishes to him. He is in the
navy.
H. M. Addington returned to Knox.
vile, Tenn, last Thursday following
a three weeks visit here with hi:
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. r. T. Adding.
ton.
Tuesday evening supper guests o.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Burns were Mr.
and Mrs. Lyle Ehmke.
Last Thursday afternoon Supt. ane
Mrs. c. G.. Aakhus, accompanied b,
the Mesdames Goldman, LaPlantt
and M. Price and daughter motorec
to Minneapolis, the former to attenc
a superintendent meeting, the 9th
ers to shop and visit. All returned
Sunday evening except Mrs. Goldi
man who will be at home there ane
Mrs. M. Price and daughter who will
spent this week with Milton.
The annual meeting will be helt
at the Presbyterian church her
Wednesday evening, April 7. Mem
bers and friends, please be present
The meeting will begin at o'clock
Mrs. Lyle Ehmke entertained tn
500 club at their home last Thurs
day evening. High was won by Mrs
Joe Stepan and second by Mrs. Tet
Thompson.
Camp Curry now is state propert.
and will be occupied by the stat
guard unit about June /.
DR.. and Mrs. w. c. Ehmke enter
tanned Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Larson
Saturday evening.
Mrs. VIM. Ehmke went to Mime
apolis Saturday morning to visit vii
liam and her sisters, Mrs. Donalt
Carlson and Miss Hazel Baakkonen
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1943-04-01
LUTHERAN CHURCH NOTES

J. Florentin Anderson, pastor.
Oak Lake Lutheran Church.
Sunday school, 10 a. m; divine
service, IL a. m.
Bruno Lutheran Church.
Sunday school, 2:30 p. m; divine
service, $50 p. m.
Ladies' Aid meets on Thursday
April 8, at the Walter Berg home
with Mrs. Arthur Sangren assisting
Vilstad Lutheran Church.
Divine services, p. m.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1943-04-01

School board meeting March %,
1943.
All members were present.
Meeting was called to order by the
president of the board, DR.. Ehmke.
The minutes of the two last meet
ings were read and approved.
1t was moved, seconded and car
ried to charge school districts for
pupils attending our school in the
elementary grades including tuition
and transportation as follows:
For to pupils, $500.
For 6 to 8 pupils, S720.
For 9 to IL pupils, $500.
For Is to Is pupils, S1100.
For II to 81 pupils, $500.
It was moved, seconded and car
ried that two war production courses
may be given by o. E. Sanderson.
On motion seconded and carried,
the salary of Virginia Arsenault was
raised to $3.50 month for teaching
high school subjects.
Mrs. w. A. Ehmke was elected to
teach at $110 month.
The following teachers notified the
board to have their contract expire
at the end of this school term: Nina
Johnson, Mrs. A. Tamminen, Rachel
Kangas and Therese Garni.
On motion carried, bills were al
lowed as follows:
Minnesota Power & Light Co.,
service 1870
c. G.. Aakhus, magazines ---- 1925
H. Nortrup, express paid ---- SO
j. R. Stanton Lbr. Co., coal - 286.53
Lyle Hage, supplies -------- 1.5S
Elmer Stepan, telephone 49, 3.6e
Willow River Mercantile Co.,
supplies ----------------- 27.2;
On motion seconded and carried
the board adjourned.
H. NORTRUP, Clerk.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1943-04-01
Bremen Township

Mrs. William Mecl arrived home
from West Allis, Wis, last Thursday.
She attended the funeral of her
uncle, the Rev. Father Witteman.
Milton Kiminski is confined in St.
Mary's hospital. He was operated
on for appendicitis Saturday. Friends
hope for speedy recovery.
Martin Smetak left Sunday morn
ing for the University hospital in
Minneapolis where he will be taking
treatments
Joe Jirovec and Johnny Michog
left for Duluth Sunday where they
will be employed.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1943-04-01
Denhann

The Ladies' Aid of the Faith Luth-
eran church will meet in the church
social room Friday afternoon, April
2, with Mrs. Rick Rye and Mrs. Al
bin johnson as hostesses. All are
welcome.
The Luther League of the Faith
Lutheran church will meet Friday
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1943-04-01
NOTICE OF LEASE OF FORFEITED
LAND

Notice is hereby given that on Mon
day. the 5th day of April, 1913. at 10
o'clock a. m. at my office in the village
shall lease to the highest bidder lands
forfeited to the state for the non-payment
of taxes.
Said leasing will be governed by laws
1885, Chapter 1885, as amended.
OSCAR w. ANDERSON.
(SeaD County Auditor
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1943-04-01
LUTHERAN CHURCH NOTES
Peace Lutheran Church, FinlaysoaP

Sunday school, 10 a. M; divine
service, 1920 a. m.
Lenten service Wednesday, 8 p. IT.
The Ladies Aid will meet at the
Mrs. H. E. Shafer home April l.
st. Paul's Luth. Church, Willow River
Divine service, 2:15 p. M; confir =
nation class, 3:15 p. m.
ARMIN c.. MUELLER, Pastor.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1943-04-01
LUTHERAN CHURCH NOTES

st. Paul's Ev. Luth. Church, Bruno
Sunday, April 4, divine worship
2:30 D. m.
Sunday, April 4, Sunday schoo-.
10 a. m; divine worship, Il a. m.
THEO. GOEHLE, Pastor.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1943-04-01
Sleet Storm Brought
100000 DAMAGE
To Telephone Lines

The slee ond storm which struck Sunday evening.
Mo1ch IA. ond reached its peck intensity Mmch ls.
brought 100000 domoge Bell System telephone lines
Minnesota Wisconsin South Dokoto. Neb1asko ond Iowa.
Greatest domoge approximately 100000. centered
in the southern half of Minnesota During the heaviest
period of the thon 1000 long distance circuits
out of service and approximately lao communities
isoluted from telephone communication.
As ice begon to form and wires snapped off by
heavy Winds telephone inemen construction workers and
moteriols rushed into the Repor
quickly summoned from other stoes of them
coming from for away Indionu and Missouri. and
under blizzard conditions repair work stoed Blocked
roads ond driving mode movement of men ond mo-
terius extremely difficult and for three doys heavy wind
continued brock laden fust they could
be repaired.
Because of the urgent wortme need for long distance
service repair effort hos largely been conferred restoring
these lines Long distance service is ogon ovoobe
oil routes. but local telephone still effected
monY southern Minnesota towns md rural communities
While repoir work is being ca1ried on rdpidly os
possible. reolze thot telephone hos been
poired time when 1t needed badly. We thunk
telephone for their patience md for their help
uvoding long distance coils during the storm period.
NORTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1943-04-01
Wisdom From The Bible
Nv Walter Carlson

BY Walter Carlson.
Let not mercy and truth forsake
thee: bind them about thy neck; write
them upon the table Of thine heart.
Prov. 3:3.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1943-04-01
LUTHERAN CHURCH NOTES
Zion Lutheran Church. Moose Lake

Zion Lutheran Church, Moose Lake.
Teachers meeting, $50 a. M; Sun
day school. 10 a. m.
Youth Service at p. m. The
young people will be in full charge
of the program.
st. Olaf Luth. Church, Little Moose.
Afternoon service at 2:30.
Nordland Lutheran Church, Denham
Morning worship at IL a. m.
Friday evening, April 2, the Ladies
Aid will serve supper at the church
Come and bring your family Serv-
ing begins at p. m.
LELAND STEEN, Pastor.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1943-04-01

From Another Correspondent
Charles Uhlir, ST., and Annie spent
from Monday until Thursday of last
week visiting with friends and rela-
tives in st. Paul.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1943-04-01
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PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH NOTES
First Presbyterian Church, Bruno.


First Presbyterian Church, Bruno.
Sunday school, 10 a. M; morning
worship, Ills a. m. Subject: MY
Word Shall Prosper"
Thursday, 8 p. m, prayer meeting
at the manse
Kerrick Presbyterian Church.
Sunday school, 100 p. m; worship
service, 2:30 p. m.
A representative of the Gideons
will present their work at both
churches. All are welcome II am
not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ:
for it is the power of God unto saliva
ton to every one that believeth."
Rom. 1:16.
LLOYD L. McROSTIE, Pastor.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1943-04-01

journ. Carried.
w. c. EHMKE, President.
c. E. JENSEN, Clerk Pro Tenn.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1943-04-01

Divine SERVICES, 2 p. m.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-07-19

month ago by boyfriend was re-
turned TO the states from over
seas duty. being transferred from
the regular navy 10 the navy air
corps for A nine TO II month
training period. Upon completion
OF his course he will receive his
wings and rating of an ensign in
the u. S. Navy Air Corps.
We had planned 10 be married
should ne return 10 the states
from overseas duty but il now
appears that his superior officers
will not permit any members of
this class 10 marry until the
training period is -completed.
~Will you please advise me If
this is something new or ruling
of long standing? Do ALL superior
officers frown upon students mar
rying during the actual training
period? Is il advisable 10 marry
without the superior officers con-
sent?
Alt II a definite ruling that
he cannot marry until he com
pletes his course and becomes
an Ensign in the u. :. Navy Air
Corps.
Mrs. w. II: Q My husband
and ! have been married since
February Of 1899. We have one
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-07-19
WMr Problem Clinic:
Husband Is Advised on Changing His War Job

son who was 2 years old in MAY
My husband was drafted IN June
L went 10 the local draft board
and asked them about il and the
only answer they gave me Was
that he has small draft plumber
and the quota Of single men and
men without children was filed.
The papers. however, continue 10
say fathers are not 10 be drafted
l can't understand IL.
A-The only thing your nus
band can do now is 20 10 his
commanding officer and explain
the matter To him. Tie may be
able to obtain a release II he
has a defense job awaiting him.
/. H.; Q-l have a son IN the
army since April. Am / entitled
TO an allotment from the govern
ment i'm addition 10 what receive
from my son. If so, where shall
l apply?
A-fou are entitled Ia an
allowance il you have looked 10
your son for a considerable pOr-
ton Of your support. II this is
the case, you might suggest to
your son that he file the neces-
sary application.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-07-19
Wife Seeks 10 Help
Discouraged Husband

War Problem Clinic;
Two or three years ago my
husband had IN eye operation.
At that time ne was a baker,
second hand. After the operation
we were advised 10 have him do
no more night work, or flying.
So he tried to break away from
the trade. and began looking IN
newer fields. lie found that it was
hard for hum TO get employment.
He grew discouraged and before
I knew IT,, he left me and the
children, saying he couldn't stand
by and make II harder for me. a
year has passed and he has re-
turned, but the problem Is not
solved because he IS working
nights in "A bakery.
He wants 10 find work c'osc
10 home 50 he can get a good
rest al night | thought Al one
time that they had an agency
for handicapped people Despite
his fault. Id like 10 keep our
home together. He * a good
worker. bat he has an awful fear
that he can't DO things because Of
incxpcriencc. But | know his
fears arc not necessary AS he docs
his baking Job we'll enough. Can
you help uS out
MRS. C. s
Dear Mrs. &. =:
arm suggesting that your
husband talk with DIR. Ruth
Hubbard. psychologist. Consul
tation Bureau. ~ W. Warren.
She can use some tests 90 de-
termine what kinds Of work
your husband can do best and
advise him about how to pro-
coed in getting training or in
finding suitable jobs.
MISS ELNA VI. FORNCROOK.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-07-19

Proper adjustment OF a worker
10 his Job is of extreme Importance
today in the face of ling hours
and increased production sched-
uleS.
If Inc health OF an individual
binders him from doing the best
work possible at his present job,
he should take steps TO correct
this condition Immediately
Some cases may require a COM
plete change of employment,
others may need the attention Of
a specialist 10 eliminate some
physical or emotional factor and
permit the return 10 work.
Miss Elva NJ. Fornerook. eXecu-
tive secretary Of the Consultation
Bureau Of Detroit, suggests q Solu-
ton for three handicapped persons
who are anxious 10 find the place
where they will best fit. both at
work and at home.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-07-19
Husband Can't Stand
Gas Fumes in Factory
War Problem Clinic:

War Problem Clinic:
My husband works IN war
plant The gas and fumes from
the various machines cause him "a
become Ill and he is forced 10 lose
a day or two practically every
week.
We have three children and
naturally VIC need the money. |
want 10 know If II is possible for
him 10 get a job whore he will be
away from all those fumes
If so where should nc 60 10 sec
about IL? MRS. +. S.
Dear Mrs. y. g:
suggest that your husband
talk with the United States
Employment Service. liz r.
Jefferson. about other employ
ment. He should take with him
written statement from his
doctor giving diagnosis and
recommendations. His illness
may have an emotional basis
hut, If su. his private physician
should he able Ia recommend a
specialist.
MISS FLNA VI. FORNCROOE.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-07-19

Il believe you will have Ia resort
Ia your own decision and meth
DDS as Ia what II best for you
and your family.
This sounds like vague adj
vice. but we have found that an
outsider can seldom make" one
party Of the marriage behave
differently.
II you wish To talk over this
plan of yours until you feel sure
YOU have arrived at the best
decision for your family, ask the
Consultation Bureau. 81 w.
Warren, GO. 1900 for an APP
pointment. This IL familiar
type Of problem Ia them.
MRS. IRENE r.. MURPHY,
family and child welfare secre-
tary Of the Council of Social
Agencies. ~
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-07-19
Wife OF Drunkard Says
Her Life Is Nightmare

Var hfrtrfeff- ttr1fr-
Ny husband Is an alcoholic. and
my life has become A nightmare
for me. ] am working IN a war
plant and have bccn>undcr a doc
tors care TOR q heart aiIment. I
think the cause is worry and fear
Of my husband
! do not know II 7 can stand
any more of ms brutal treatment.
and want 10 compare your advice
ttrt 4et1ft ma II, ftttftfi-A year
ago ! went 10 the Domestic Rela-
tions Court Should ] go back and
sec II they can help me
MRS. {. J. J.
Dear Mrs. {. j. j.:
You have already tried the
Domestic Relations Court. II
that method really improved
your home life before. l would
suggest trying IL again. II not,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-07-19
Young Mother OF Four
Fears Loss OF Eyesight

War Problem Clinic,
/ am rs years old married. and
have four children Ms eyesIght
has been poor for number OF
years and Is very rapidly getting
worse. In the last few months my
sight has become so poor that ]
can hardly read ordinary punt
with the aid OF glasses
7 have been 10 numerous doc
tors for treatment nr.t-ttIE-tazt
doctor ! Saw told me- hc could do
nothing for me. But | can't give
up hope that there might still be
some one who can help me. I'm
obSeSSed with the worry Of what
may happen and want 70 re-
lieve this mental strain by know
!ng that an possible is being done
Ny husband makes Si5 a week
and we arc not able 10 save much
-Mllh-zll -nll4- hlll1-ln-p-.A - Ma
entire family Is becoming affected
by this condition. and IN our home
as in all others. the worry Of tho
war prevails hope | don sound
selfish but / am So miserable that
] wish you could Ten me OF some
way ] might get help
MRS. A *.
Dear Mrs. \. II:
Since YOU feel that YOU can
not afford 10 go Ia other spe-
cialistS, have these suggestions
for YOU. You might talk with
one of the medical social work
erS in the social service depart
ment Of such A. hospital a.
Harper. You should have with
you the diagnosis of your doc
tor. and YOU will need tn explain
Nnnr cGnnnnil. AiinaIinn
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-07-19

You might also talk with the
Division of Rehabilitation Of the
State Board of Control for No-
catlonal Education, i53 Stimson.
Detroit, which should he help
ful in advising You regarding
adjustment Ia a partial loss OF
sight. There il also the Detroit
League for the Handicapped
which gives this kind Of advice
10 persons Who are handicapped
in various ways.
II in some way you do not
find anything which meets your
needs, please write me again In
care OF the War Clinic,
MISS ELNA VI. FORNCROOk.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-07-19
Parents Separated,
Child Needs Advice

War Problem Clinic:
am II years old and my
mother left my father year and
half ago. | live with my father.
lie has forbidden me 10 see her.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-07-19
Fighting Mans Friend
Questions and Answers

The following questions Of a
factual nature have been answered
by Fighting Mans Friend
r. X: O = approximately 2
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-07-19

But at my age l need few guild
ing steps by my mother, so | go 10
see her.
Would you please tell me if ]
should quit seeing her or what
shall do? When l visit her,
don't tell my father. MAXEY.
Dear Maxey:
Its hard. isn't IL 10 have tn
decide be ween father and
mother when any girl wants
both so much: Won't Won call
Mrs. Comm 2 McEvOy Of the
Council Of Social Agencies Of
flee. Municipal Building. 1855
Soutbfield, Lincoln Park, and
arrange 10 talk with her. You
and she together should he able
10 work out some plan which IN
more comfortable for you.
MISS EENA NJ. FORNCROOK
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-07-19

TINES WANT ADS BRING RESULTS
Henderson daily dispatch., 1943-08-12
North Carolina Labor

North Carolina labor. al is Win
Stun-Salcm convention. had every
RICH: 10 pat itself on the back Tor
lis conduct II tn" wartime cmcr-
gcncy, although Prof. Mcdonald MAS
stretching himself quite far il his
in,erential Statcnvn; that there mad
occn no strikes III the State. There has
been none o: anytN!n. Ike as serious
proportions as have occurred II other
sections. even III proportion 10 en-
ploymcnt. But there nave been
some. accompanied by animuS ties
and Il. VIII. such as generally goes
along with disturbances a.: The k.:d
On The whole, howcvc.. the work.
.ng people CT tins State ave shown
Il mos. cunm',mdaO.c sY..t OF 10y
atty ~ui patriotism III &.ca. willing
ness l. carry ~ 70 the v>;,u; q.
their ability II making ;Ae utmost
contribution 70 victory.
THIS L., been due Largely. wc
;hicN. to ne ;uc; hat diSS!dcu: Gle
m,n:s AID .ao.i agl;atorS have Dee.
held 10 Il MINIMUM. Employers an
workers gcncgu..y are Of much tay
:amr stock ana ".Nc not been CON
;an'inurcd with mal..tud.noUs isms
and theories winch almost always
result II yln:ik,.gu ana strife. There
Henderson daily dispatch., 1943-08-12
Leaders Train
In War Work
In the Si- .raltcI Hotel.
Dairy Dispatch Bureau,
BY LYNN NISDET

Raleigh. Aug Experience be-
, Ing acquired by volunteer workers
, on numerous local war DuardS-ru-
tonlng. civilian defense. SClcciivc
service and OthcrS-i- training men
and women for leadership that VIII
De a tremendous postwar asset. aC-
corGlng II Max WaShburn. chairman
u the Cleveland COinty commissions
CrS. IN Il short address before the
state convention AT Raleigh WCdncs-
day.
..nc whole convention program
Mas buit around Cpopcratiuu in he
Wal effort and p,>t-war planning.
There were some highly IdcalistIo
suggestions and many intensely prac-
iicai ones. The Cleveland county
chairman took little different ap-
proaCh To the issue. He can -" no
sense IN public diSputatiDn about
'iHicS rights IS entrusted with ed
cral CncrOachmCn' The big ul.c.tinl
= NOT where the right" l.. bu:
what j. the best ALLEGATION of author
I'y - get the job dcnc. Many Gun =
rent federal agencies Will cease tr
junction with the end of hostIlitlcS.
but some of their activities must be
continued. The Coun" must assume
IA large part OE them.
: Here is where nc thinks the com
mUni'y that i, vic will make full
Use Of The training which war board
members have gotten. incidentally.
NdshtW made the point that those
local boards haze u much harder lob
ihln ;hc big ,hotS in washington.
The big fellows ISSUE dirCciIvcs and
formulate general policies. but they
q" not have To come i'll daily contact
with tho folks affected by their rules.
ihc local board members do. and arc
doing magnificent job Of it.
Most "f the talk about aficr-.hc-
war planning deals with utilization
"i accumulated SrTplusc;. public con
StructlOn programs and industrial rN-
| ptnSIon. Hero L. the thought for
capItaiiHlng on some of the human
| assets of the various communities.
lOcn HcIpS--B;ry 1OrS N1orcI