Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1943-04-08
Kerrick

and also far beyond the fondest hope.
1t is understood that not single
person contacted refused to give and
the donations have been quite sub
stantial. All the donations were
kept in the form of checks and a
picture was taken of those in up
to Saturday. 1t has not been the
policy of this branch to publish the
list of donors. Some have asked that
it be done. Others think it should
not be. How do you feel about it?
If you have choice, drop card to
Irene Murphy, chairman, and she
will be guided by the majority's
wish.
The Presbyterian Ladies' Aid will
be entertained at the home of Mrs.
Edith Lund Saturday afternoon, April
10. Assisting hostesses will be the
Mesdames Parker, Murphy and
Reihm. A welcome for every one is
extended.
Father Carrole of Brainerd, will
be the new priest in charge of this
parish.
James Ketchum left for Mime
apolis this week to look for work.
He hopes to find employment while
waiting his induction turn.
Elmer Benson has gone to work
in the cheese factory Increased
flow of milk is requiring new help.
Father McEnery who has served
this parish so we'll for the past two
and one-fourth years, is leaving this
week for Mountain Iron where he
will assume the pastorate. FIR. Nc
Emery made great many friends
who regret seeing him leave. His
parishioners gave him farewell
party recently at the Ray Hogan
cottage.
Rudolf Olson, living south of
Bruno, has taken over one of the
routes hauled formerly by Irwin Lar
SON. Mr.. Larson's route now re-
quires daily trips.
Miss Phyllis Erickson spent from
Friday until Monday with her par
ents near Groningen.
The big bond drive starts April
IL and continues through the month.
Kerrick and community surrounding
will be called on to buy S12,730 in
bonds. Since it is purchase value and
not maturity value that counts, this
means approximately $4,000 matur-
ity value. That's big order. S. A.
Halverson has been appointed chair
man of the bond sales for this ter
ritory. He will need the help of
every person in the territory to reach
the quota. 1t is believed the peo-
pie will respond.
Jimmie Elder recently had a few
days in bed with what seemed to be
pneumonia, but perhaps was a mild
case. He is better now.
Jimmie Murphy spent nearly a
week in bed with stomach flu and
other complications, but is now en-
gagged, as usual, with some new
mechanical device.
Milton Beckstrom and family spent
Sunday in Duluth with the Fretlund
family.
A number of beaver licenses have
been issued here.
Mrs. Catherine Keyport returned
last week from Illinois where she
had gone with the remains of her
brother, Ed Schneider, who, it will
be remembered, died on the train
while enroute to hospital month
ago.
Word comes from Bob Hogan that
he has been transferred to White
horse in the Yukon country. That's
where it is down to IS degrees be-
low zero at times.
William Ames writes from Hast
ings, Nebr., saying, Hear you are
having hard time to make your
Red Cross quota, so am enclosing
check for ST." Thanks, Mister.
Many local residents are not clean
ing up, painting up and fixing up
for the summer and it's a good time.
It's safe to burn now and that is one
of the first jobs that should be got
ten out of the way.
Beans, beans and more beans.
Nearly every farmer is figuring on
planting this year, more than usual,
and the canning companies want all
they can get, SO if you have not made
your arrangement with them it's time
now to do so.
Ralph Wahlquist and family, who
recently moved from here to Askov,
where he is in charge of the distri-
buting station for the Standard Oil,
drop in every few days and the
folks are glad to see them.
Mrs. Nevalainen of Nashwauk, for
merly Anna Keyport, is spending a
few days at Kerrick visiting her folks
and friends.
Edward Keyport of the Great
Lakes Training Station, visited with
the folks in Kerrick. for a few days
the past week. He has finished his
training and will now be sent to
another location, destination un-
known.
Palermo Lundberg, is the new 9R-
pound arrival at the home of Mr.