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Askov American., 1943-12-23

graded extra with only 13 per cent
under grade. Mr.. Price gave as his
opinion that this improvement would
not have been obtained in any other
way, giving a great deal of credit
to the fieldman, Arthur Laufen--
berger.
To Boost Drive.
In discussion on the Farm Bu-
reau membership campaign it was
brought out that since all money re-
ceived for this purpose is used for
promoting All Club work in the
county, All members should be
urged to obtain Farm Bureau men,
berships from their neighbors. To
stimulate interest in the membership
drive it was voted to provide prizes
to the winning clubs, SIS for every
100 memberships turned in to be
set aside for this purpose.
Club members will begin the drive
Immediately after the coming holi-
days and all memberships are to be
turned in by February l. The fee is
81 per year for the entire family and
those joining are asked to turn in
their memberships to the nearest Al
Club so that group may get proper
credit for them.
Askov American., 1943-12-23
PINE COUNTY RURAL
SCHOOL NEWS
A. E. GUsTAFsoN, County supt.

We have had a total of eight va
cancies occurring since October first.
These have all been filled without
any loss of school days, except two
days lost in district number 107.
These vacancies include two cases
where new teachers will report after
Christmas vacation.
Extra burdens of home duties, and
lack of available help to take care
of little, children at home, are the
main reasons why some of our teach
ers have resigned.
Mrs. Paulina Smithson VanHorn
is replacing Mrs. Magdalena Pitka
Schmidt in school district SO, near
Henriette. We expect Mrs. Dorothy
Pepin Resch to replace Mrs. Eva
Blost Linder in district 10, near Rock
Greek, after Christmas vacation.
Schools that closed on December
II for vacation, will reopen on jan
uary 8. Christmas programs were
given in our rural schools on various
dates beginning on December Is to
December %. Schools closing on De-
cember % or "a should reopen on
January 10.
Many schools, such as Friesland,
Henriette, Kerrick, Duquette, Mark
vile, Sturgeon Lake, etc., operate on
the same schedule as their neighbor-
ing high schools, because their
transportation systems overlap.
May we dedicate the following
verse to the people of Pine county
and also to our boys, men and wom-
en- in the war service:
World Peace.
No other day throughout the year
Holds such a wealth of friendly
cheer.
No other day can bring to mind
Such thoughts of love for all man.
kind
The Christmas spirit seems to be
A Light that shines DER land and
sea.
Its brightest rays bring Joy today
In all you do, or think, or say.
May peace again come soon to earth
To stay forever; and so give birth
To greater freedoms through the
years,
For thousand million happy
years.
Askov American., 1943-12-23

WED.-THURS., Dec. 1880
Another top-bracket picture for
Christmas Week!
Askov American., 1943-12-23

Mrs. Clarence Morgensen and
children of Excelsior came Saturday
to spend this week at the Chr. Nor
gensen home. Mr.. Morgensen, who
is employed in defense work, is ex-
pected here later this week for the
Christmas holidays.
Under the able leadership of Mrs.
c. o. Vance, with Miss Dorothy
Petersen at the organ, the annual
high school concert was presented
at the church Sunday evening before
good sized audience. Mrs. Vance
received many well deserved COM
pliments for the fine presentation.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Coombe were
brief visitors last week at the Man.
ford Nelson home. They were en-
route to Ely where they will spend
the Christmas vacation with their
parents and friends. Mr.. Coombe is
instructor at the Madelia high school;
he was formerly a faculty member
at Askov.
Those who ordered special guam
titles of the United States postage
stamp honoring Denmark should call
for them this week. The local post
master states that the demand ex-
ceeded all expectations. Additional
stamps were ordered in Minneapolis
but their supply was entirely gone
several days ago. Thus no more can
be secured.
Jens Jensen of Wrenshall visited
with old friends here Saturday and
Sunday. Mr.. Jensen was among the
first settlers here and built the small
residence now owned by Andreas
Christensen. Mr.. Jensen retired on
a pension from railroad service some
years ago but has been called back
to work on account of the shortage
of manpower. Mrs. Jensen is at pres
ent visiting in California
There was a fair-sized audience at
the school last Thursday evening to
enjoy the annual PIT. A. Christmas
program. Supt. Kenneth E. Anderson
gave some facts and figures rela-
tive to the school lunch program
WlllSIl ISNSdlSu tIldI 81 1dl lIlc COSl
of production has been slightly above
expectations. Approximately ITS
children eat their noon lunch at the
school now which indicates that the
program is highly satisfactory.
High school students on the B
honor roll for the first six weeks
period are as follows: Peter Hansen
Esther Bic, Ila Mortensen, Raymond
Olesen, Muriel Koed, Dolores Simon
sen and Evelyn Sorensen. Those on
similar roll for the second period
were Gilbert Clausen, Gladys Jen-
sen, Peter Hansen, Esther Bic, Har-
riet Thomson, Folmer Frederiksen
Emma Lund, Ila Mortensen, Muriel
Koed and Evelyn Sorensen. None OF
the students placed on the A honor
roll.
Askov American., 1943-12-23

Story, Gail Lubert, Lorraine Olson;
recitations, Little Candles, Alyce
Larson, Earl Erickson, Joyce Larson,
Raymond Larson, Clarence Ander-
son, Doris Larson, Harold Johnson,
Roger Neil Nelson, Werner Larson,
Teddy Olson, Marlys Erickson, Mary
Ellen Pottsmith, jeanne Rye, Louise
Larson, Clare McVicker. Song, Jesus
Bids Us Shine, Ronald Grondahl,
Lorraine Olson.
Part IV-The Candlelighting Serv-
ice. Song, "Silent Night! Holy
Night!";; benediction, Pastor Olson;
the Threefold Amen; distribution of
rewards, candy, nuts and apples.
Every one is welcome to come and
hear the program.
Askov American., 1943-12-23
ASKOV
No Alumni Meeting.

Because of other activities, war
time conditions, and the absence of
many from the community it has
been decided not to hold the annual
Askov Alumni Association meeting
and the alumni-high school basket
ball game this year. In other years
the senior class had prepared the
program and luncheon but the war
has also made inroads on this group
there being only six members of
the class of 1914.
While the officers of the Alumni
Association regret that it is neces-
sary to cancel this years activities
they plan to continue the work of
that organization and as soon as con-
ditions are more favorable the an
nual meetings and games will be
held as in past years.
Askov American., 1943-12-23
News From The
Victory Front

Published below is a poem by
Lyle Bestel c.. M. 2I3, a former
Askov boy, written on one of
his trips home from Africa. A
graduate of the Askov high
school with the class of 1941,
he joined the navy in May of
last year. His mother, Mrs. Katie
Bestel of Kensington, sent the
poem to the American so that
some of his former classmates
could see it.
Men Of The Armed Guard.
We are the men of the Armed Guarc
Askov American., 1943-12-23
CHRISTMAS GREETING

AS it is not possible for me to send
individual greetings at this time to
my many friends in Askov and vicin-
ity I take this means of extending
to each and every one of you wishes
for most hearty and sincere Merry
Christmas and Happy New Year. In
thought and spirit I will be with you
throughout the holiday season.
I am at present in Brooklyn, N. Y,
where have an opportunity to visit
with my son, Oliver, who is, for the
time being, stationed in this vicin-
ity.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Anime Mogensen.
Askov American., 1943-12-23

It's a brand new musical In brand
new color Eight new song hits :. e.
Don't miss it,
Late Paramount News Colored
Cartoon, Bah Wilderness.
Matinee llc-25c
Askov American., 1943-12-23

Well blast their planes from the sky.
Well shower their land with bomb
ings
It's something they'll never forget
They started it, we're gonna end it
Their hearts will be filled with
regret.
Back home, ARMED Guard" means
little
There are few stories to tell
Hitler knows what we are doing
Yes! Hitler knows very well.
Our history is written in courage
Blood helps keep our honor shined
right
Armed Guard, has one great dis
tinction
We've never run from a fight.
From Iceland, to Naples, to Mers
mansk
Our fame is becoming wide spread
Some of our mates don't know it
You see, these fellows are dead.
They died cause they hated oppres-
sion
Passed away right after the fight
We know they didn't mind going
They knew they'd died for the right.
We, of the Armed Guard, here highly
resolve
Through hearts that are laden with
pain
Well carry on where they left off
They shall not have died in vain.
The open sea, a blazing gun
They constitute our story
When it's our turn, We'll proudly die
In honor of, 'Old Glory.
One of Australia's largest army
camps forms. self-sufficient COM
munity of 500 officers and 5000
men, with postoffice, bank, fire sta
ton, hospital, six churches, theater,
and so on.
Askov American., 1943-12-23


ditions are more favorable the an
nual meetings and games will be
held as in past years.
Edwin M. Sorensen was busi-
ness caller in ST. Paul Friday.
Henry E. w. Larsen recently pur-
chased Fordson tractor from the
Sebald Motor Sales.
A. Espointour has rented the Mrs.
H. c. Strandskov residence and ex-
poets to move his family there the
latter part of this week.
The annual Sunday school pro-
gram was ably presented at the
church Sunday afternoon before a
good-sized audience.
Mrs. Lester Skinner and daugh-
ter and Hans Clausen left yesterday
for Minneapolis where they will
visit during the holidays.
Miss Else Miller came from Duluth
for visit over Sunday at the home
of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. N. B.
Miller.
Mrs. Lewis E. Sorensen came from
Minneapolis last week for visit at
the home of her mother, Mrs. Mabel
Abrahamsen.
Miss Meta Nielsen, faculty men,
ber at Hutchinson, came last week
to spend the holiday vacation with
her mother, Mrs. Marie Nielsen.
Mrs. Stanley Madsen left Saturday
70 he
holidays with her husband who is
stationed there.
Miss Hertha Mikkelsen, college
student at Minneapolis, came last
week to spend the holidays at the
home of her parents, Rev. and Mrs
NJ Mikkelsen.
Miss Ruby jacobsen who is en-
ployed at Denver, Cola, came Mon
day evening for holiday visit al
the home of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Wayne E. Jacobson.
Miss jeanette Simsonsen came
last week from Lafayette, Ind, fol-
holiday visit at the home of hel
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Anker M
Simonsen.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Andersen re-
turned from Minneapolis last week
Mr. Andersen was not able to fine
employment there on account of his
age and health.
Russell Emert and family went tc
Minneapolis the first of the week
Mr.. Emert to enter the service o1
his country and Mrs. Emert and sons
to visit relatives.
The Askov Coop Guild will hole
its Christmas party at the Mrs. Otto
A. Jensen home, Wednesday after.
noon, December 20, at 2 o'clock. Mrs
Ruth Olesen assistant hostess. Brine
a gift.-Sec
Thomas Nielsen, Richard Frahs
Merton Andersen and Arvid Ellison
students at the Agricultural college
Grand Rapids, came last week tc
spend the holiday vacation at their
respective homes and with friends.
Records at the post office show
that approximately 10000 letters
have gone through the cancelling
machine during the past two weeks
Yhe sending OF packages was spread
over longer period and did not
cause any serious congestion at any
time. Incoming mail is also very
much increased over former years.
Unclaimed and unknown mail at
the Askov post office is addressed as
follows: Melvin Benson, Chester
Benson, Mr.. and Mrs. Leo KoirtZ and
family, Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Skean-
er, Mr.. and Mrs. Holger Mortensen,
Mrs. Anna Madsen, Mr.. and Mrs
Carl Makela, Mr.. and Mrs. Albin
Nielsen, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Nielsen
and family, Master Bobby Oliver,
Mr.. and Mrs. Irwin Plaisted, Mr.. and
Mrs. Will Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. Otto
Waldo and Clarence, Mr. and Mrs.
Otto Walta, Mr.. and Mrs. S. Walto,
Miss Doris Christensen and Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur Carlson.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-10-02

who believes that terrorism is the only way to keep
the peace
In a recent campaign speech Mayor Jeffries said
that when he took office the police department was
under grand jury investigation and it was his task
to restore confidence in the department. If the
Mayor measures his success by what he has done to
the police department, his friends would do we'll to
take him to Eloise in hurry. Last week his ap-
ponee, Commissioner Witherspoon, blasted the Col
liers article by Walter Davenport which stated that
the police have not sought to bring all those denti
fled in the riot pictures to justice The Commissioner
claimed that they asked the papers for all the riot
photos for this purpose. The editor of the Detroit
Free Press stated that the police only asked for
those pictures taken in the Negro district and later
asked for the others only when great publicity was
given them
Every honest citizen of Detroit knows full well
that the Detroit police department needs an imme-
date investigation. We are convinced that the law
enforcement heads will do everything in their power
to prove that Detroit Negroes were responsible for
the riot of June q. Our police department has be-
national disgrace and their record of Killings
in the riot has led the officials to the Negro
people as a race of criminals in order to convince
the general public that their riot Sayings were
necessary.
We who are seriously concerned about inter-
racial goodwill and community peace must demand
full dress investigation of the Detroit police de-
partment and it should be done now. Whether we
like it or not, we all know that save for the Kans
men in this area, almost no citizen has any conf
dence in the police. This certainly is not the Amer
can way
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-10-02
Dear Old Timers:

Lear Olu lllDeTs.
This letter writer" has taken a
quick look see Of his little black
book and dug up a few notes that
might interest you Take the case
OF lst Sgt Claude McDade. Nc
Dades exceptionally meritorious
conduct and unusual qualities Of
leadership have won for him the Le-
gion Of Merit.
The boys left around Brewster
center will remember Pfc. Robert
Head. Since coming to these parts
Head has found time 10 bang his
way 10 the Official second place in
the l65-pound class OF pugs in an
entire base section Fight fans will
sls6I remember Paul Fsvors. Sgt
Fsvors, as he is now, is the top
man in another base section. Both
men are popular fsvorites at the
boxing tournaments sponsored by
the special services division of the
war department.
An interesting s.de.lig,h OF a more
serious angie is the story OF LIST Ii
Kenneth Aniick who for a while
was serving with tough outfit OF
Rangers. 1t Amick says that when
they 0he Rangers went out on their
nigh, forays. he went along also
lust for the hell Of IT,"
Then there's Cpl James Wright
who was 1889 golden glove weller
weight champion and Pfc Elmo
Rivera the national light-hesvy OF
1910 who are members Of a service
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-10-02
~ BOOK NOTES TX
By
GERTRUDE SCOTT MARTIN

Harry Paxton Howard, whose /
book, Americas Role in ASIA" was
reviewed here several weeks ago T,
has written an article for the Sep /
TENDER Common Sense" in which
he states that Japan is winning on
the political front In Burma, in the
Dutch East Indies, in China. and
even in the Philippines, Japan Is
consolidating her position by her
treatment Of the natives Of these
countries. The government OF Bur-
ma, a native government. has de-
clared war on the United States
and Britain but the text OF the
declaration has been suppressed In
Washington according to Mr.. How
ard. The treaties with China signed
by the United States and Great
Britain were signed the day after
Japan made an agreement with the
Marking government to abandon
its territorial privileges in
China. At the same time the Nan.
king government declared war on
the United States and Great Britain.
The japanese, OF course capitalize
on the exclusion of Chinese from
this country. on the treatment of
Chinese sailors in American ports
and the treatment Of Negroes in this
country. Mr. Howard goes on to
say: "All informed Chinese know
that there is no such discrimination
in Japan. Not only is there no
Chinese Exclusion Act there, but
in peacetime not even a passport is
required for Chinese entering ia
pan Chinese residents Of Japan
have not even been interned." Mr.
Howard paints dismal picture OF
a long war with Japan unless Great
Britain and the United States are
ready TO demonstrate their belief
in the pledges Of the Atlantic
Charter.
* X "
Under Cover" "One World" and
~. S. Foreign Policy" in that order,
are leading the list Of non-fction
best sellers in Detroit This in itself
is a heartening sign because books
are valuable weapons in the struggle
against bisotry and prejudice. Des-
pite wartime restrictions on paper,
the publishers are finding that by
prscticing certain economies they
are able to print and sell more
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-10-02
THE POLICE DEPARTMENT

Two contrasting pictures of police treatment
which seek to show the difference between the Nazi
method and our own in this country have been ap-
pearing recently in the papers and posters with
an accompanying message about the War Bond Drive.
In one picture Nazi officer is shown pointing a
pistol at little urchin who stands frightened and
fearful in the doorway of her house. In the con-
trasting picture, lovable, smiling cop is playing
with red-cheeked American boy with baseball
bat across his shoulder who returns the cops broad
grin One picture illustrates the Nazi way of life
and the other the American and the reader is asked
Switch do you PREFER"
Now, of course, all of us who are sane prefer
the American way, and a matter of fact, we are
sure that great many German citizens also prefer
the friendly police protection which is illustrated in
the War Bond advertisement In this great city of
Detroit, however, some people down at police head
quarters have got their countries mixed up. While
there are some courteous friendly and efficient po
lice officers on our local force they either to
be few in number or they seldom get on the beats
in our Negro district Since the suspension of two
colored officers last week in very queer procedure
and since these officers have such excellent records
in the department, great many citizens of both
races are beginning to believe that it is dangerous
for Detroit cops to adhere to what is regarded as
the American way.
We have been told that very few police commits
sioners in the major cities really the police de-
partments because most of them political heads
and know very little about police work. Detroit
must be the prize example Of this tendency We have
n police commissioner who is either criminally gnor
ant of police matters or he is diabolical creature
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-10-02
INSIDE NORTH AFRICA
By S. SGT. JAMES SANDERS

unit. Says Pfc. Rivera This truck
driving racket is helluva lot hard
err than fghting." He should know
because he was right up there in the
thick Of things when Jerry tossed IN
the towel in the North African
show.
For the entertainment OF Gee
Eyes during their brief interludes
between operations. Sgt. Eugene
Gaillisrd and Cpl. Lee Gross have
whipped together a jam orchestra
that really puts one in the groove.
When they give out, you should see
the Mademoiselles go into a Utter
bug routine a la Harlem. Both
Gailliard and Gross had something
Of a reputation down Paradise Val
ley way before the curtain went up
on the Big Show The American
Red Cross has done pretty well by
Gee Eyes in the section by sending
them as an assistant club director
personable Evelyn Waugh Tbs tine
last year Miss Vaughn was the Sec
ond member Of brother-sister
dance team that was kicking up the
boards OF the east coastal Of
which she gave up to help Sidney
Williams make Uncle Sammie's
nephews off-hours a bit lighter.
The fayorite puptent sport Of dog.
faces these days is sort OF sweep
stakes on what Nszi camp will hit
the silk" next But OF course all OF
IN is of the record
The big dream OF all these fellas'
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-10-02

books than ever. II seems that when
people have plenty Of money in
their pockets they will even buy
books.
Our nomination for the most in
coherent piece OF writing in many
a moon is a column in Vice Presi-
dent Wallace's Chicago speech in
Bonneville" a weekly magazine
printed in Chicago. The writer, H.
George Davenport, takes Mr.. Wal
Lace to task especially for not hav-
ing mentioned his debt to George
Washington Carver in his speech
Mr.. Davenport advises Negroes to
ignore Henry Wallace because he
failed TO mention Carver. and III
he fails to recognize Carver, what
do you think he cares about Ne.
groes?" The writer goes even fur
Their in suggesting that Mr.. Wallace
has no right to talk about his plans
for India and China until he has
cleaned up his own house. There
seems some idea in Mr.. Davenport
mind that a word from Mr.. Wallace
would take care of the situation in
Georgia, Mississippi, and in the
Army and Navy.
The article is OF little importance
except as an indication Of how alb
surd misguided race pride can be-
come From the way the column Is
written we would also saw that Mr..
Davenport might we'll discover a
more satisfactory outlet for his tai
ents than column writing.
X X X
Wendell WILKES article in Look
for October ). How the Republicans
Can Win in 1914 finds the author
again pleading for the rights OF
minorities. Mr.. Willkie accuses the
present administration of protect
ing these rights ftfully, inconsistent
ly and with political purposes" Mr.
Willkie states that The Republican
Party has always advocated equal
rights for all. irrespective OF race
creed or color. Now, above a..
times. we must make these prin-
ciples a reality, because the whole
world is watching us" In addition
TO other advice to his party Mr.
Willkie announces his willingness
to run, thus demonstrating that he
needs no political John Alden.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-10-02
THE JIM CROW MONGER
BY Charles Harri.

When the Lord finished making the
scorpions,
The reptiles, the vampires Of lust
Al the leavings Of vile stuff He
co shuddered,
And fled from the scene IN d,s.b
gust.
Then along came the Devil a.brood.
ing.
He found IL, then shouted on hish.
Il Will fashion this stuff IN NV
likeness
But a thousand times worse
than T."
When reshaped. II looked grotesoue.
ly human.
With its backbone OF ien and
glue,
And its brains OF A fostering tumor
And its soul like the twist in a
screw.
And the heart OF this ogre is
venom.
And its breath is a scorning Hiss
That restricts us to humble pro-
erosion
And its pledge is a Judas kissl
When the Devil reviewed his
Creation.
A smile hideous creased his face.
AS he jeered: You're the curse
OF the Negro;
Now BECOME on thy errand
apacev'
As IL shuffleS along on It's mission.
All true fellowship call IL sin,
While its Maker in hell bars the
portals.
Strong against IL perchance steal
ing inl
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-10-02

WELL WHADDAYAKNOw? II
says here the Council Of Churches
is ready to join in crusade againet
radio clowns. Wonder what ever
happened to that movement? !
know - either there was no crusade
or the clowns" won ...... As ]
live, breathe and vote the Republic
crat ticket. I have a note only three
weeks old! II says Rev. Horace
White writes TO over a hundred
servicemen every week. What are
they trying TO tell me? That the
Good Reverend ought TO explain TO
SOMEBODY? Couldn't resist II
Bishop-the opening was too good
X X X
THAT ABOUT FINISHES the
basket and brings me 10 the pile o.
papers right in front Of me. After
moving it down can see the pic.
ture OF my niece. Judy. for the frs
time in three months Friends, you