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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1943-04-08
Wisdom From The Bible

BY Walter Carlson.
For by one Spirit are we all bap-
tized into one body, whether we be
Jews or Gentiles, whether we be
bond or free; and have been all made
to drink into one SPIRIT. Cor. 7:13.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1943-04-08

Il was just tellin' my brother Fred this
morning, Judge. there's never been time
in our lives when we got to live up to that
old sayin' United we stand, divided we fall
more than we have to today"
"How true that is. Herb. And for the
life of me, l can't figure out why, at time
like this, some folks insist on raising ques-
ton like prohibition. I can't imagine any
thing that would tickle our enemies more
than to get us folks over here taking sides
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1943-04-08

By June 80, 1943, the United States
public debt will be, in round num-
bers, S135,OOO, 100000.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1943-04-08

STATE OF MINNESOTA. ISIS.
County of Pine
We, j. F. Hawley, Vice President and
E. L. Hugelen, Cashier of the above-named
bank. do solemnly swear that the above
statement is true to the best of our
knowledge and belief.
J. F. Hawley, Vice President
E. L. Hugelen, Cashier.
Correct Attest: Katherine Hurley
1.-TWO directorS) Harry Madison
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
7th day of April 1913.
Anton GraveSen,
(Seal Notary Public Pine County, Mimi.
My commission expires March 2, 1916.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1943-04-08
Brook Park
Visits Sons in Service.

Mrs. Robert Swafford returned
Monday, March %, from 3500-mile
"trip through number of states in
Guiding Illinois, Mississippi, Georgia,
Florida and the Carolinas. Mrs.
Swafford visited three of their four
sons in the u. S. service: Alfred in
Illinos, Lee who was in Georgia and
Glen in Mississippi. James, the fourth
son, is somewhere on the Pacific.
After visiting her sons Mrs. Swat
ford went on to Florida and the Car
olinas to visit relatives, being gone
over seven weeks. On her return
home she again stopped in Chicago,
this time to attend the marriage of
her son, Alfred, A. NJ. M. SIC, U. S.
Navy, to Miss Frances Harvey of
Chicago, on March %. The entire
community extends it's best wishes
and congratulations to Alfred and his
bride who visited at the Swafford
home here from Tuesday until Satur-
day.
Mrs. Robert Swafford reports a
fifth son now II, at home, is eager
TO enlist and join his four brothers
IN service.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1943-04-08

STATE OF M1NNESOTA, (ss
County of Pine 90
We, v. Lingren, President and w. M.
Englund. Cashier of the above-named
Bank, do solemnly swear that the above
statement is true to the best of our knowl-
edge and belief
v. Lingren, President,
w. M. EngMnd, Cashier
Correct Attest: Abe Markus
1.-TWO directors) o. E. Eklund
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
5th day of April, 1913.
E. L. Downing,
(SeaD Notary Public. Pine County, Mimi.
My commission expires Aug. 10, 1916.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1943-04-08

STATE co or M Of Pias ss.
We. ]. Monroe Cunningham, President
and Russell Gilbert, Asst. Cashier of the
above-named bank, do solemnly swear that
the above statement is true to the best of
our knowledge and belief.
]. Monroe Cunningham, President
Russell Gilbert, Asst. Cashier
Correct Attest: Kenneth Gay
1.-TWO directors) Ruby Gay
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
5th day of April 1913.
Glenn E. Olson
tSeaD Notary Public, Pine County, MINI.
My commission expires Feb. Is, 1914
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1943-04-08

against each other, arguing about an issue
like that. We've got a he-man's job on our
hands to win this war and we can't be
wasting our minds, our money and our
strength fighting about something we
tried for nearly IA years and found couldn't
work.
Il say there's time and a place for
everything, and this is no time or place to
be doing any ightin' except the kind that's
going to win the war;
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1943-04-08
Statement of the condition of
SECURITY STATE BANK

Askov. Minnesota
State No. 1888
as of April l, 1913.
ASSETS
Loans and discounts (including
$3.50 overdraftS) OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES A. 341 "a
u. s. Govt. obligations - 21,2OO 90
Obligations of states and SUBJ
divisions ----------- 3.75404
Cash and due from banks $1,000 69,252. Is
Banking premises, furniture and
fixtures ------ 4,87O0O
Other real estate owned - 2.9779 90
Total assets ------------sl4 STAG, 1896 II
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits of individuals,
partnerships and corporations SO, 349 OF
Time deposits of individuals,
partnerships and corporations Is, 1894 SO
Deposits of States and subdivis-
ions lZ,Sf000
Other deposits - 1,61124
Total deposits ------S128. 1905
Total liabilities s12s, 100 SIS
CAPITAL ACCOUNTS
Capital (including s---
debentureS) -------------------$1 10000 90
Surplus ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 5000 90
Undivided profits - 265 16
Total capital accounts -S 1925 16
Total liabilities and capital
accounts IL 40 $50 II
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1943-04-08
Statement of the condition of
STURGEON LAKE STATE BANK

statement OF the condition of
STURGEON LAKE STATE BANK
Sturgeon Lake. Minnesota
State No. 1161
of April l. 1943
ASSETS
Loans and discounts (including
$3.50 overdraftS) ---$ SO, OBS. 10
U. S. Govt. obligations - 1924. 80
Obligations of States and SUBJ
divisions ------------- 21,7os2 "a
Other securities ---- $500. 90
Cash and due from banks -- 98,24377
Banking premises. furniture and
fixtures -------------- 1000. 90
Other real estate owned --- 800
Total assets -----------s2s 8, 925 IL
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits of individuals.
partnerships and corporations 1897 "a
Time deposits of individuals,
partnerships and corporations 122. 1853. so
Deposits of U. S. Govt. 93.75
Deposits of States and subdivis-
ions ----------- 10000 81
Other deposits --- 1896. 70
Total deposits ------S264, 89
Total liabilities --------------- 1894 ,273 SO
CAPITAL ACCOUNTS
Capital (including S----
debentures) ------------------$ 20, DOC. 90
Surplus OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 100000
Undivided profits ---------- 5,151.23
Reserves ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 10000
Total capital accounts ---S 34,651 %
Total liabilities and capital
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-07-31
Pastor Now
Serving In
English City

BRISTOL. England - CAMP -
When the war is over Pvt George
Scott a clergyman in civilian life,
viii not only be able 10 minister
10 the souls OF his flock. but in
some cases may be able 10 advise
on minor physical ailments.
For PVT, Scott is helping Uncle
Sans fighters keep fit while they
wait tor the great battles ahead. He
is attached TO the medical q spen-
sary o: L 5, army hospital Some
where in Britain"
Pvt Scott. son OF Mrs. Homer
Scott OF 35i7 North Smedley ave-
nue. Philadelphia. was assistant
pastor o. the Little Zion Church
OF God and Christ. He worked dur
ing the week IN a cardboard fac
tory.
While en- route 70 the United
Kingdom he conducted religious
services aboard his transport vessel
He often holds informal prayer
meetings while he is on leave here
a: the Grea: George Street club OF
The American Red Cross. STAFF mem
bcrs have become so accustomed
10 his kindly religious qualities that
they look forward 10 his sur,oughs
when he always comes back 10
The club.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-07-31
SkiUedAmy
AirForceMen
Not Trained

d., NEW YORK. " Y-Spcc.fc cases
r. which skilled Negroes arc BENG
denied opportunity for training and
technical service in the army AIT
forces arc cited by Roy wilkins,
Assistant secretary, in the most re-
cent protest OF the NAACP
ssains; racial discrimination IN the
armed services.
In one case. i is pointed out that
fnur Negro enlisted men OF the air
corrs. one the top man and all rank
;ng students in their class in pho
Biography. were rejected for adj
yanced training leading 10 higher
ratings and commissions IN this
fcld. while white classmates whom
they had oui-rsnkcd were selected
The prctcx; for this, discrimination
" as the charge by one Of their OF
hcers tina, Yale university. where
The advanced training is offered
IS not ready to accept Negroes.
Mr.. wilkins also cited the case OF
q Negro soldier, a Phi Beta Kappa
kradua;c Of a leading university,
with advanced study in biology
And bio-chemistry. who was hrs'
denied assignment TO laboratory
work in an army hospital. then
especially trained as an air corps
srmourer and finally sent to an ar
keld 10 work as a laborer.
In presenting the matter 10 AS
distant Secretary OF War John j.
NcCloy. Mr.. wilkins thus sum-
harizcd the position OF the MA.
cP. by stating: While the Ma
tional Association for the Advance
nent OF Colored People asks Tor
semedial action in the cases above
cited. we are even more concerned
that by more careful and frequent
checks and inspections, and by dis
culinary action against particular
commanders As may be meriicd, the
War Department actually enforce
policy OF assigning. training and
advancing the skilled Negro soldier
on the basis OF his merit and po-
tential usefulness. rather than vast
ing and demorslizing HIM. as is also
zoo often the case al present.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-07-31
Boy, IS, Shot
By Police
Last Week

A l3-year-old youth was treated
al Receiving hospital last week
after he had repeatedly been shot
oy police officers. who stated they
rad received a call and had found
several youths between two apart.
nent buildings.
Police claim the boys started 10
run and refused 10 halt when or
dered to do So Patrolman Joseph
Brennan fred several shots in the
direction OF the fleeing youths.
Wilbur Hall Of 436 Holbrook ave-
nue. was later found suffering from
a gunshot wound Of The leg His
condition was reported as temper
ari.y serious.
Robert Cotton, IA. OF ASS Hol-
brook. was apprehen3ed by the
police and turned over TO his mo-
Their. according TO the police Robert
Jackson and Morris McFadden were
other youths named by police as
having been near the alleged scene
Of the shooting last week.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-07-31
.FASCISTLEADER.
BOOTED OUT OF.
PREMIERSHIP.
Present Pre- m Ter Led
Italian Invasion
Of Ethiopia

While Italy is Keeling under the
chaos and turmoil that followed in
the wake OF the firing" of II Duce
by King Victor Emmanuel sLo the
Allied Nations await the engaging
possibility that the weak member
Of the Axis will be out OF the war,
those who live in Ethiopia are
cheering Justify in the downfall OF
their arch enemy-Benito Musso-
lini.
II was back in 1886 that Mussolini,
following the traditional pattern OF
European imperialism. launched
an expansion campaign in Africa,
centering his attack on Ethiopia as
he sent his well-traineo and mod
ern army against an unsrmed and
unequipped people.
Empire Collapses
In very short time the Ethiopian
empire collapsed and Halle Selassie
had TO fee. However, his soldiers
continued TO wage guerrilla warfare
against the invaders until the en-
envy was chased out Of the country
two years ago and Selassie re-
stored to his throne.
Mussolini's son, an aviator dur
ing the Ethiopian invasion, visited
America a short time after the Eth
opian war, and in describing the
bombing Of the helpless inhabitants
OF the country, said Il was bloody
slaughter which unfolded below
him like a beautiful rose. -.
Marshal Pietro Badoglio. -l-year-
old veteran of six Italian wars and
the man who has been named by
king Emmanuel TO replace Musso-
l!ni. was at the head OF the Italian
army during the invasion Cf Eth
iopia. Gen. Emilio de Bono had
command of the Italian army, but
his forces begged down and Bados-
Ito was called in by Mussolini to
save the honor OF the Fascist forces.
After Selassie had fet. the coun-
try, he appealed to The League Of
Nations for action, but only one
representative was outspok
against the hordes Of Mussolini-
Russia.
AS a result OF sanctions imposed
on Italy. Mussolini withdrew from
the League OF Nations in a huff.
Se.aSsie, a forlorn emperor, re-
turned TO England to await the day
when the Italian invaders would
be driven from the country.
This opportunity arrived when II
Duce made the fatal mistake Of
June 10, 1910 when he stabbed"
fallen France in the back. This pro-
jected his unm!litsnt people into
the conflict and provided grounds
for England 10 wage war against
his armies in Africa.
Two years later Ethiopia had
been cleared Of the enemy. Lydia
had been set free ana Halle Selassi<
was back on his throne.
Yes. today there is greater cheer.
I ing Ethiopia over the fall OF the
man who has been designated Hit
ler's stooge" than in any other ma
ton in the world.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-07-31
.atlNegro
Body Calls
For Unity

NEW YORK, N. Y. - Plans to
mobilize the Negro people for ac-
tive preparation for. and partici2a-
ton in the 1914 elections were
adopted by the National Negro
Congress at a meeting OF its Ad-
ministrative Committee. held In
New York City Sunday. July IL
The plan OF action was contained
in the report OF the national secre-
tary OF the Congress. Edward E.
Strong. who declared that "the 1914
elections will determine the future
Of the nation as we'll as the Negro
people. No election, since 1862, has
been more crucial than those we
face in 1914" said Strong.
The following Plan Of Action was
outlined and approved:
/. A concerted drive to get every
2. The establishment OF a non
partisan coalition OF Negroes. or
gained labor. and other win-the-
war forces 10 assure the victory OF
sound war and domestic policies.
3. Defeat OF the conspiracy against
the war effort, the Negro people,
and organized labor. which Is being
led by Martin Dies, Gerald L. X.
Smith, Ham Fish. Rankin, and the
other American ffth columnists.
4. To support only those candi-
dates. irrespective Of party affilia-
ton. who meet the following stand
ards:
a. Support full prosecution OF the
war. the unconditional surrender
OF the Axis enemy. and the estab-
lishment OF peoples peace.
b. Support OF policies which will
strengthen American democracy in
the course Of the war by abolishing
the poll tax, nsintaing the basic
rights OF labor. and taking those
steps necessary to rid the nation OF
the American Attn column.
In conclusion Strong stated:
The demonstration OF irrespon-
sibility on the part OF the 18th
Congress, controlled by poll tax
Democrats and reactionary North
ern Republicans, is a grave warn
ing as to what is in store for US IL
this anti-war conspiracy Of reaction
is successful in running the next
conventions OF the two major poll
teal parties and is able to seize
control Of the American govern
ment by naming the next President
OF the United States"
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-07-31

force, their parents or even. on
occasion. by the regular city police
The accused plead guilty or not
guilty. or have lawyer" plead
for them The district attorney pre-
scnts the case. I! necessary, jury
is drawn II guilty, the judges in
pose sentence.
The sentence usually entails work
on the premises I; nav involve
painting the steps sweeping the
building for several weeks or build
ing something As a result, 1900
square fee: o, flooring and an iron
railing around he balcony have
been added
Evans. now az ;nvcS. gator FOR
the state Departments Of revenue al
$500 wear has already invested
more than s. eco o. his mesger
income in Youth City Occasionally,
a few dollars core in from basket
ball games ard other such sporting
events
Americas frs. lady. Mrs Eleanor
Roosevelt was presented an award
BY The city She came 10 ihc
humble pla:c and hobrohbcd with
Evans and his rrotcscs. somehow.
the Just as am" atmosphere VIII Oh
prevails within the youth center
has always induced famous person
ages 70 say YES" when invited 70
conc and sec"
The oundcr is the son az the
Rev Mr. Reuben Evans and was
born in Jacksonville. Fla. where
the elder Evans was a pastor for
SO years. At Al the younger Evans
has been commended by the state
house Of representatives for his
spiritual and physical development
Of youth in his community"
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-07-31
GOVT DENIES
PLANS BOARD
FOR NEGROES
NAACP Protests Proposal
AS Diverting And
Confusing To All

WASHINGTON, D. CA spokes.
man for Attorney General Francis
Biddle denied here July % that the
government plans to create a
"super-board" 10 handle all Negro
problems.
Information that such a board
would be created by Presidential
directive has been current here for
some time. An article in III. ..ews-
pager PM asserted that IN, board
would be composed OF white per-
sons only. representatives of the
FEPC. War Manpower Commission.
National Housing Agency. Maritime
Commission, Once OF War Informa-
ton, Army. Navy. and the civil
rights section of the Department Of
Justice.
Immediately protests we're lodged
with officials, with the NAACP.
wiring President Roosevelt: "A Ne
gro bureau would merely divert at
tention from and confuse the gov
ernment and the public with refer
ence 10 the basic fact that only the
several departments and indepen-
dent establishments. each working
within lis respective fields. can ef-
fcc,ively deal with particular is
sues involving race relations which
are. and must continue 10 be. their
several responsibilities"
The n A ACP. branded the plan
a a catch all for Negro problems,
sad il appeared 10 be devised by a
group OF minor functlolsrics with
out consultation with responsible
Negro leadership and apparently
w ithout intention that Negroes be
members OF the board"
The spokesman for Mr.. Biddle. in
denying the scheme. said NJ bureau
would be created but an informal
committee would meet, primarily
for consultative purposes and for
the correlation OF information" on
the race problem. He said Negroes
would be on the informal commit
tee which would be without su-
thority. and would not in any sense
be a board empowered 10 act.
The whole matter had been mis-
construed by protesting organiza-
lions. he asserted.
Nevertheless. reports pers,s, that
O directive has been prepared Great
ing the new board and that !; now
lies on Mr.. Roosevclts desk await
ing his signature Opponents o. the
plan assert they are puzzled rs 20
ehe necessity for Presidential di-
receive for an informal commit
tss without authority.
Walter White. |NA.AC.P. execu-
1--we. issued a statement from the
Washington ONCE OF the association
declaring That the N.AA.CP. is
not as yet satisfied" with the ar
rsngement and still believes that
the efiec. OF even this committee
may be 10 relieve individual gov
eminent departments Of their re-
sponsibility for dealing with Ne
groes rs citizens having business
with those departments.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-07-31
ParSOn In Ala.
Convicted Of
Trespassing

BIRMINGHAM-(ANP) A SEN
tence OF six months in jail and a
fine OF 500 and costs was imposed
last week Upon the Rev H J.
White. "a, in city court. The min
ister was charged with dLsorderly
conduct and ;respsssing.
Radio Patrolmen S. D. Pen,and
and W P SINS testified that the
pastor had been caugh: at the rear
o. the West End Baptist hospital
nurses home. He was identified
by the nurses as the man they saw
looking in the window.
Whites lawyers said they would
appeal the decision claiming thai
the minister was enroute to The
homes OF church members in con
! nection with a fund raising cam
paign.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-07-31
$50 Workers
ToGetArmy,
Navy Award

MEMPHIS-(ANP) - More than
$50 Negro employees OF the Ameri-
can Finishing company here Thurs
day were given The army-ravy e.
emblem following an impressive
ceremony during which the coveted
award was presented the concern
a, IS plant
Featured speaker was Brig Gen.
W. a. Daniclson OF the Memphis
Amy Services Forces depot, who
praised the gathered Negro work.
ers io- their fine contribution TO
he victory effort Ofjc.a,s Of the
company. one 81 the largest users
Of Negro workmcn in the south.
also praised the workers and dis
closed ;hat they were participating
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-07-31
Two Held Here
On Dope Charge

Two persons were arrested this
week on dope charges by the mar
cotic squad
Police claim that Albert Eldridge
Poole, %. OF 1888 Hastings street
had been arrested near Mt Eiliott
and Charlevoix when he attempted
to pass a narcotic prescription at
1900 Mt Elliott.
William Lawson. IS. OF 5SI5
Brush street. so police say. was
held for investigation OF possession
Of narcotics.
The arrests were made by Detec-
tives Raymond De Soto and Brink
er Of the narcotic squad.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-07-31
Three Injured In Ga.
, AutO-Train Accident

AUGUSTA. Ga.--Three persons
were seriously injured Monday
day night. when their automobile
crashed into a switch engine while
J was crossing into a manufacturing
plant.
The injured are: John Eagle.
John Jordan and Hcnricitc Brown.
Jordan sustained a broken left Ice,
while the others sustained bruises
hnd cuts about the body.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-07-31
Nv RUTH ROLEN

PHILADELPHIA-tANP)- Evil
dcncc OF Philadelphia thankful
acceptance o. Youth CITY is seen
in the rapidly increasing number
Of loca, CARNATIONS and individ-
uals putting forth efforts 10 make
!. the dreams OF the founder. Samuel
Louis Evans. realities. The latest
o! these such organizations is a
Young peoples group from Metro
pol,an CINE. church, the Rev. E.
s Hoyc pastor This group Spon-
sorcd C.:y-widc Youth day pro-
gram az Youth Civ headquarters
,aSt Sunday.
Nine years ago Mr. Evans brain
child was born under the auspices
OF The Philadelphia Youth Move
ment for Negro, Boys This move
mcnt, which spread its wings over
nearly loco boys between the ages
Of - and 20. is housed in a rented
oarn-llkc structure. WHICH formerly
was the Cocoanut Grove. a notor-
Gus night club. Youth City" is its
popular name
a complete civic organization has
been nodded Elections arc held.
and there is complete set Of laws
covering profanity. demolition or
defacinC Of property. corner loung-
ing. pilfering and stealing There
arc a city council Of l2. a district
attorney and director Of public
safety. There arc also 20 policemen
and IS secret service operatives.
The Juvenile city has It's own
judiciary. There arc nine judges,
three sitting en- bsnc every We'd
nesday night at 9 o'clock. The
prisoners are brought in either by
persuasion on the part OF tho police
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-07-31
ADVANCE CooPEasTIvEs

DAYTONA BEACH. Fla.-(ANP)
With the idea Of stimulating con-
sumner cooperatives in the public
schools during the fall term, teach
err attending the class in consumer
cooperatives at Bethune Goodman
college under the direction of Miss
r. Marie Miles OF Bloomingto Ind,
formed an organization last week
to further the project.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-07-31

100 per cent in the payroll deduc-
ton plan for the purchase OF war
bonds.
Recently, II was revealed. the
workers voluntarily increased their
rate OF deductions from 10 percen;
TO Is per cent. Absenteeism. il was
said, has been kept at a surprisingly
low level.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-07-31
PROMINENT ALBANIAN DIES

ATLANTA CAMP Mrs
Addic l. S:rccter Wright, wife OF
the Rev J. ( W. .hs pastor o. the
First Congregational church here
passed away al the church parson-
acc Monday following two years Of
n,ncSs-
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-07-31
Is RECOVERING

Mrs. c Bell q 1923 Merriam
street, Jackson. Nieh, has been
confined 20 Foots hospital. suffer-
ing from broken leg Her many
friends wish her a speedy recovery.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-07-31
Philadelphia Youth City Goes
Over With Celebrities And Bows

Approximately 200 Of the "ci;i-
zcns" are In the armed forces. with
20 girls Cwho acted in an auxiliary
capacity in the WACs.