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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1943-04-29
Church and Home
BY REV. NJ. MIKKELSEN

There are those who think that
the church could probably have pre-
vented this war if it had been suf-
ficiently alert and about its task
early enough. A certain young man
once discovered that earthly goods
is not the all important thing in life
He asked Jesus what he could do
the thing he mostly wanted, it was
rather important that he should be
advised how to get it. 1t had never
occurred to him before that such
circumstances could arise in which
he had to admit inability to secure
for himself the enjoyment of GER
tain characteristics in life. 1t sad
dened his heart Wealth had some
what controlled his life; at least he
had not understood before that GER
tain things in life of spiritual
character are not obtainable simply
because you happen to possess ma
terial wealth. His desires up to the
time he met Jesus had been for what
money could buy. He estimated all
values in dollars. Even his obliga-
ton to the church was discharged
in dollars. How else could he do
it? He knew of no other way in
which it could be done, and most
certainly he was happy doing it
that way.
He was not told that it was wrong,
but new and a different ideal of
life was revealed to him in the per-
sonality of Jesus, and he realized
Immediately that he lacked some
thing which, if he knew how to OBJ
tain it, would add to his life a new
and far higher value than the possess
sion of money
The opinion of some people even
today in regard to the ability of the
church to prevent international con-
flict by removing the cause when
ever it appears seem to be in accord
with the above estimation of the
church as an institution of power
provided through money.
Personally I have my very honest
doubts about such ability in the
hands of the church, at least until
its strength is no longer computed in
dollars, but in surrendered lives.
The church was never stronger
than during the first century when
it was considered a crime to worship
and confession oftentimes would
cost one his life. 1t was at that time
that mighty empires began to trem-
BILE before this new and invisible
power.
Undoubtedly the church tried hard
enough again this time to stem the
tide of unrest and rising conflict
before it mounted into open war
fare; but, of course, in vain; defeat
was a foregone conclusion for the
simple reason that none really pos
sessed the conviction of such a
gigantic task. Much has been writ
ten and spoken about Christian obi
CATION, perhaps too much, but very
little has been actually done to meet
these obligations.
In spite of all its worldly power,
and its great leaders, the church is
still weak, and must remain so, until
all Christians, who now support il
financially, begin to see its real need
in surrendered lives and put them
selves at its service where they are
urgently needed.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1943-04-29

FOR SALE-My cottage, 20 feet wide
by 80 feet long, located on Stur-
geon lake. All finished for winter
living, REA electricity installed,
water inside, nice garden plot. On
county snowplowed road. Three
miles from town. See me any
time or write Vern Anderson,
Sturgeon Lake. 45w33-2t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1943-04-29

FOR SALE-We have on hand a
large quantity of scratch pads in
assorted weights and sizes. Handy
for note pads on your desk or by
your phone, for score sheets and
many other uses. Reasonably
priced.-American Publishing Co.,
ASkov. 40w27-tf
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1943-04-29
CLEANUP NOTICE

Spring cleanup time is here. Let
us have all yards cleaned and raked,
all manure and other refuse removed
from the village. Dirt and filth are
natural breeding places for diseases.
Let us all join hands and keep our
little village always looking its best.
H. E. SHAFER,
(2D Mayor of Finlayson.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1943-04-29

AT ONCE-Six exper-
fenced ditch diggers. Will pay zoe
per hour and 75c for bottom. Con-
tracts can also be had.-Christian
Kirkegaard, TIT Clausen Ave-, AL
bert Lea, MINI. 29w32-2t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1943-04-29
CARD OF APPRECIATION

We are appreciative to all who
supported us and our business dur
ing our stay in Willow River. 1t
was a pleasure to serve everyone
and we hope to be able to serve the
public again at some future time.
Mr.. and Mrs Lyle Hage.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1943-04-29
CARD OF THANKS

1t is impossible to express our
gratitude to the many friends who
during these days of deep sorrow
have in various ways so beautifully
expressed their sympathy at the pass
ing of our beloved wife, mother and
sister
Also we wish to express our sin
cere thanks to Rev. Anderson and
Rev. Benson for their words of COM
fort and assurance; to Linnea and
Leila Mae Benson and Miss Julia
Clausen for their messages in song;
to those who have given gifts in
memory of the departed one; and
for the many floral offerings. That
the faith in a Risen Christ, in which
our loved one died, and which
has been our sustaining comfort,
may be the abiding portion of each
one is our earnest prayer.
Jacob A. Storebo and baby
Margit Caroline.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Palm.
Mr.. and Mrs Carl Finstad.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Palm.
Mr.. and Mrs. Olaf Palm.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henrik Palm.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ozro Keeton.
Harald, Valborg and Erling
Palm.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1943-04-29

TOP PRICES for spruce, balsam,
jack, pulpwood, excelsior, hard
wood and softwood ties. Tie prices
have raised, No. now $1.50-
Blackjack Timber Company, Moose
Lake. 25W18-tf
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1943-04-29

WANTED TO RENT-Farm of about
80 acres, equipped with stock and
machinery. Can take immediate
possession. Address inquiries in
writing to American office.
25W33-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1943-04-29

WANTED-Old or disabled horses
for fox and mink feed. Will pay
according to weight. Horse S
picked up on your place.-Jacob
Jensen, Rt 2, Askov. Phone
l1F110. 28w32-2t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1943-04-29
(TOo Late for Last Week.

Mr. and Mrs Fred GEM of McGratfl,
visited their daughter, Mrs Roland Rich
ardson. and their first granddaughter,
Mary Ann, Tuesday afternoon.
Elmer Wood had the misfortune To
drive a chisel into his leg above the
knee last Thursday afternoon. After a
trip to the doctor the wound is healing
fine.
Mrs Clarence Jensen spent Tuesday
afternoon visiting Mrs. Overbecke.
Mrs. Roland Richardson and daughte,
Mary Ann, returned to their home neay
Arthyde Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. Ross Naylor and son Flynoy ana
Mrs. Ann Naylor visited Monday after
noon at the A. E. Wood home.
Junior, Gertrude and Barbara Dobe--
zenski have been ill with colds the past
week but are convalescing now.
Miss Eleanor DoboSZenSki, who has
been employed in the City, is vacationIns,
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Julius
Doboszenski.
Arthur Wood and Wallace Ogilvie spent
Monday and Tuesday at home due to a
breakdown of the mill. Art and Elmer
Wood and Ole Nyrud made business trip
to Minneapolis for repairs.
James Flanagan left Monday morning
to work on the Alaska highway.
Clarence Jensen sawed wood for John
Walta Tuesday afternoon.
Spring blowing and some planting If
being done on the sandy soil since the
weather has warmed up.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1943-04-29

II every man, woman Ar
- child in the United States lays
ES aside 500 the aggregate viii
be about SIS, 600, 900 900 or the
IN amount the Treasury must
raise In its Second War Loan
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1943-04-29

FOR SALE-Brown Swiss calves,
either bulls or heifers.-James No
vek, 3 miles north, Finlayson.
25W33-1t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1943-04-29

Advertising makes dreams of bet
ter days come true, right now, write
ads, write us-we'n do the rest.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1943-04-29

GET YOUR new suits and overcoats
while the getting is good. Your
cleaning and laundry is picked up
each Monday and Thurs day.-
George Lindegaard, Askov.
25W18-tf
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1943-04-29

FOR SALE have sold my farm
and have an extra fine team of
horses for sale, age 10 and IL years
old, weight 1850 pounds each. Be
sure to see this team before you
buy elsewhere-W. F. Becker,
Nickerson. 40W33-2t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1943-04-29

The Askov Garden club will meet
at the home of Mrs. Uffe Strandskov
Tuesday afternoon, May 4. Demon
stration on rose cuttings. Talk on
cemetery paintings. Everyone well
come-Sec
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1943-04-29

FOR SALE-About 100 bushels oats,
zoe bushel-James Zalesky, miles
southwest of Sturgeon Lake.
25W33-lt*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1943-04-29

FOR SALE-Two-burner Universal
electric stove with oven, 40-gallon
hot or cold water pressure tank,
dining room table, Fuher & Steiner
piano, leather davenport, convert
ible to full-sized bed.-Mrs. H. E.
Shafer, Finlayson. 33w33-2t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1943-04-29

MEAT NOW-You who
have asked about this service may
bring your meat any time.-Mrs.
Anton Larson, Sturgeon Lake.
25W33-1t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1943-04-29

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
A special membership meeting of
the Cooperative Mercantile Associa-
ton of Askov will be held in the
D. B. S. hall Wednesday, May IL,
1943, at BIS p. m, to act on the
proposition of buying store build
ing.
HANS MOSBAEK,
(2D Secretary.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1943-04-29

FOR SALE-Eighty acres, good
buildings and fences. Attractive
farmstead, shelterbelt, orchard,
wood for fuel. Cement floors in
poultry house, garage and barn.
Steel stanchions. $4,000. Box 81,
Ri. /, Hinck1ey. 31W33-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1943-04-29

FOR SALE-Green Mountain seed
potatoes, So per cwt.-Jacob Jen-
sen, Rt 2, Askov. Phone 11F110.
25w32-2t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1943-04-29

FOR SALE OR TRADE-Tracto
made from International truck, six
speeds forward, with overdrive.
set of heavy chains for above
Guy Eccles, ASkov. Phone 13F220
25W33-1t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1943-04-29

Sunday, May 2:
Danish service and communion
ii a. m.
Danish Sunday school, II a. m.
English Sunday school, 10 a. m.
M. Mikkelsen.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1943-04-29

DANCE at the Star Club hall Sat-
urday, May l, polka Dots" play
ing. 25w33-1t*
FOR RENT-Five-ac farm at Stur-
geon Lake, known as Altman
place; four-room house, garage,
barn, woodshed Rent 81 month
to someone who will care for prop
erty.-Mrs. E. L. Wright, 655
Charles Ave-, st. Paul. 33W3l-3t"
DON'T BE SHORT of meat this sum-
mer. Raise Maplewood big-type
Leghorn cockerel chicks, only $3.50
per 100. Available Mondays and
Thursdays. - Maplewood Poultry
Farm and Hatchery, Barnum.
27W28-tf
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1943-04-29

FOR SALE-Seed potatoes, also Nc
Cormick-Deering grain binder
John Zion, Sturgeon Lake.
25W33-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1943-04-29

FOR SALE-McCormic RI n G
riding cultivator. Smetak,
miles west of Willow River.
25W33-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1943-04-29
WANTED

WANTED-Small pigs, six weeks or
over. State price.-Richard Mel
son, Moose Lake. 25w32-2t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1943-04-29
Announcements

This column is free for use by
churches, schools, societies. lodges.
ETC.. for the purpose of announcing
meetings where no admission Is to
be charged. such meetings as are
held for social or educational pur-
poses and not for pecuniary gain.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1943-04-29
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-About 8 to 4 tons hay
in stack. See George Lindegaard,
Askov. 25w33-4t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1943-04-29

FOR SALE-Tractor made from 1884
Chevrolet truck; with chains, runs
good. Misunderstanding potatoes.
State price, quality and amount
Vernon Sangren, Rt. l, Willow
River; 4 miles west, Bruno.
30W33- it,
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1943-04-29

FOR SALE-Walking pillow, 14-inch;
spike-tooth harrow, single work
harness, horse collars, sewing ma
chine.-Stepan's Meat Market, Will
low River. 25W33-1 1t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1943-04-29

The Askov Coop Guild will meet
at the home of Mrs. Sigurd Lunde
Friday afternoon, April 80. Mrs. Fred
Saxen assistant hostess. Program
Bring World of Song" books.-Sec
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1943-04-29

D. S. S. meeting Wednesday after
noon, May S, in the D. B. S. hall.
Sec.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1943-04-29

FOR SALE-Forty-ac farm. Good
buildings, well equipped for chick
en- raising. Ten acres cultivated.
Sjostrom place, miles southwest,
Sturgeon Lake. Inquire City Serv-
ice Station. 25W33-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1943-04-29

DANCE at Finlayson hall Saturday,
May l. Music by Karl's Accordion
Band. Admission: Gents 4Oc,
ladies 15c. A good time for ALL
25W33-1t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1943-04-29

FOR SALE-Forty-acre farm, with
good buildings, IA miles north of
Denham; $500 cash or terms.-H
o. Gustafson, 326 Banks Ave-,
Superior, Wis. 25w33-2t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1943-04-29

WANT ADS
Rate-l cent per word per insertion.
Minimum Is cents per insertion.
Copy for want ads must reach the
American office not later than WedneS-
day noon to insure insertion in that
weeks issue.
FOR SALE
FOR SALE-About to 4 tons hay
in stack. See George Lindegaard,
ASkov. 25W33-4t
FOR SALE-Brown Swiss calves,
either bulls or heifers.-James No
vek, 3 miles north, Finlayson.
25w33-1t*
FOR SALE-About 100 bushels oats,
zoe bushel.-James Zalesky, 2 miles
southwest of Sturgeon Lake.
25w33-lt*
FOR SALE-Green Mountain seed
potatoes, So per cwt.-Jacob Jen-
sen, Ri. 2, Askov. Phone 11F110.
25w32-2t*
FOR SALE-Fifty bushels Green
Mountain seed potatoes; also can
be used for eating.-Jossie Mach,
Bruno. 25w33-1t
FOR SALE-Good alsike clover and
timothy mixed, recleaned, 18c per
pound.-Wm. Schrader, miles
east of Bruno. 25w33-1t*
FOR SALE-Four cultivators, disk,
corn planter, potato planter and
sickles for different mowers
VIM. E. Barnick, auctioneer, Sand
stone. 25w33-1t
FOR SALE-Complete overhead belt
driven shearing shaft; also hand
piece with combs and cutters
E. A. Richardson, Arthyde.
25w33-1t*
FOR SALE-Forty-acre farm, with
good buildings, IA miles north of
Denham; $500 cash or terms.-H.
o. Gustafson, 326 Banks Ave-,
Superior, Wis. 25w332t*
FOR SALE-Forty-a farm. Good
buildings, we'll equipped for chick
en- raising. Ten acres cultivated.
Sjostrom place, miles southwest,
Sturgeon Lake. Inquire City Serv-
ice Station. '25w33-1t*
FOR SALE OR TRADE-Tractor
made from International truck, six
speeds forward, with overdrive.
set of heavy chains for above
Guy Eccles, Askov. Phone 13F220
25w33-1ts
FOR SALE-Eighty acres, good
buildings and fences. Attractive
farmstead, shelterbelt, orchard,
wood for fuel Cement floors in
poultry house, garage and barn.
Steel stanchions. $4,000. Box 81,
NJ L, I1lllChlSy. O1"OO-ll
FOR SALE-Two-burner Universal
electric stove with oven, 40-gallon
hot or cold water pressure tank,
dining room table, Fuher & Steiner
piano, leather davenport, convert
ible to full-sized bed.-Mrs. H. E.
Shafer, Finlayson. 33w33-2t
FOR SALE-We have on hand a
large quantity of scratch pads in
assorted weights and sizes. Handy
for note pads on your desk or by
your phone, for score sheets and
many other uses. Reasonably
priced.-American Publishing Co.,
Askov. 40w27-tf
FOR SALE-My cottage, 20 feet wide
by 80 feet long, located on Stur-
geon lake. All finished for winter
living, REA electricity installed,
water inside, nice garden plot On
county snowplowed road. Three
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1943-04-29

WANTED-Red boar pig about six
weeks old.-Herbert Nordholm,
Finlayson. 25w33-1ta
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1943-04-29
MISCELLANEOUS

OPENING DANCE at the Pine Lake
pavilion Saturday, May l.
25W33-1t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1943-04-29

FOR SALE-Few bushels of good
Bliss Triumph seed potatoes.-V
Heininge, Askov village.
25W33- it,
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1943-04-29

FOR SALE-Velour davenport, good
condition. See Mrs. Sylvester
Petry, Finlayson. Telephone So.
25W33-1t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1943-04-29
FOR SALE-Dry tamarack wood
Roy Norbeck, Rt. l, Sturgeon Lake
25W33-1t*

FOR SALE-Green Mountain pota-
toes.-Alfred Jacobsen, IL miles
south, Askov. 25w33-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1943-04-29

FOR SALE-Fifty bushels Green
Mountain seed potatoes; also can
be used for eating.-Jossie Mach,
Bruno. 25W33-1t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1943-04-29

WANTED-We can use more beef
and hogs, and we are in the mar
ket for those little pigs.-Stepan's
Meat Market, Willow River.
25W33-4t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1943-04-29

FOR SALE-Eighty-acre farm, small
house and barn, 10 acres seeded,
Is acres more cleared, drilled we'll,
miles from Kerrick, miles from
Bruno. Price $1500-John Alfred
Swenson, Kerrick 31w33-1t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1943-04-29

FOR SALE-Purebred Holstein bull
calf, born April 10. Sired by Pine
County Dairy Breeders Associa-
ton bull. Price $30.-Alvin J..
Jensen, Northland Stock Farm,
ASkoV. 25W33-1t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1943-04-29

FOR RENT-About eight acres, very
close to Askov, owner interested
in raising potatoes. See A. Grave
sen, Askov, for rental arrange
ments. 25W33-4t
The Omaha guide., 1943-12-18
Senate Action on Soldier
Vote Bill is called Fraud

Misunderstanding the Senate
action on the soldier vote bill.
which would leave the franchise
for service men in the hands Of
the states. a shameless legislat-
i've graud," the NAACP has urged
upon House leaders the passage Of
the original Worley bill, HR- 2f36
not the compromise version" OF
the Worley bill.
The worley bill is identical with
the Lucas-Greene bill which the
Senate by-passed- It would give
the federal government supervis-
ion over absentee ba1loting by men
and women in the services
In kilograms to Majority Leader
John W. Mccormack and Minority
Leader Joseph W. Martin. the M
ACP asked that the Rnakin substi-
tute bill be defeated.
only Z state legislatures are
scheduled to meet prior TO 1914 e
Iections," said the NAACP wire,
while Al legislatures are not due
TO meet until January, 1915, or la
ter"
1t was pointed out that 10 per
! -ontinGel on page s ~
The Omaha guide., 1943-12-18

JOHN SLAVIK, Douglas County
Clerk, was unanimously elected
President Of the Nebraska County
Clerks and Register Of Deeds AS
sociation at the annual meeting
held here December Sth and 9th.
1t is the first time that this hon
Dr. has been bestowed upon a County
Clerk Of Douglas County.
Mr.. Slavik has efficiently con-
Quoted the duties Of County Clerk
for the past three years. He is
very popular in u community and
has shown his appreciation Of the
fine support rendered him by ap-
pointing. during his term, Mr.. J
billiard Crawford, Mrs Lucy Mae
Britt, Mrs Ruth Lewis Payne, Miss
Ethel Davis, Mrs. CIoma Scott. Mrs
Susie Williams and Miss Beverly
STAINS
The Omaha guide., 1943-12-18
JAPS CARE NOTHING
ABOUT l.

New York, Dec. Is amp The
Japs are not fighting a race war,
they're fighting a war for domin-
alton" declared Ernest Clarke,
former New York musician who
spent the past eight years in China
Japan. Malaga and India, and who
was one OF the American repatrI-
ates who returned to this country
on the Gripsholm exchange ship
last week Clarke was the only
Negro aboard.
Clarke emphasized the fact that
the Japs have a great bitterness a.
gainst the American folk. He said
that as a as the Japs are concern
Cd an American is an American ana
skin color be damned. While in
termed in Hong Kong. the travel
Ter said he was treated all right as
an individual. as were many Of TIE
1ther exchange prisoners, but L
wasn't because Of my color.
explained.
Since the war. Clarke said, The
Japs don't trust the American Ne
gro any more than they do any
body else" and they made it very
plain to me that if they ever got
hold Of me again. 1 couldn't *.
pect any leniency from them"
The Omaha guide., 1943-12-18

Ex-Aledrman Earl B. Dickerscn,
prominent Chicago Attorney. a
member of the Executive Board of
Supreme Liberty Life Insurance,
Co, and former Assistant Corpor-
alton Counsel of the City Of CHI
cago. announced this week through
representatives Of this publication
that he will run on the Republican
ticket for Congress from the list
District of Illinois in the coming
election. MI. Dickerson made a
fine record as alderman of the End
Ward and as a member Of Presi-
dent Roosevelt's Fair Employment
Committee. Whether or not ne
has abandoned the Democratic
Party Of which he has been a mem-
Der for the past score of years
was not learned from Mr.. D.cke--
son. However, il is a common ru-
NOR that he is through with the
Demos forever. Press Photo Ser
vice.
The Omaha guide., 1943-12-18
fFrima7iesu ore
Open to Negroes

D Dallas, Texas-Texas Democratic
iofficials are worried over the pos
sibility that the United States SUI
preme Court may rule that Negro
es cannot be barred from the party
primaries, and already there is q
hint that this ruling, II mad, will
be defied.
A signed story in the Dallas
Morning News by Walter c. Horn
aday quotes w. S. Bramlett, Dal-
las county Democratic chairman as
saying;
If the Supreme Court rules Ne
groes must be admitted, I will con-
tribute all my experience as a law
yer and a Democrat to nuIlify that
ruling, and ! believe most county
and state party leaders feel the
same way.
The state committee can decide
whether it will follow the ruling.
and the county committee can fol-
low the state committees instrus-
tions or exercise its own Judge
ment.n
The story asserts that in a few
Texas counties Negroes u num-
Der the whites. but local Demo-
Gratis could be expected to AXE care
of the situation in such elections.
as has been done in the past, il
Negroes attempt to participate in
the primaries.
State Chairman George A. But
Ter has suggested that If the Court
rules Negroes must be admitted to
the primaries the party return to
the convention system Of choosing
candidates.
Jeff D. Stinson, described as a
veteran Dallas county legislator"
is quoted by the reporter as DOUBT
ing that the Democratic party will
have legal authority to keep Ne
groes out 81 conventions IL the Su-
preme Court holds they cannot be
barred from primaries.
Editorially, The Dallas Times
Herald approves the return to the
convention system, although it
does not touch the question CT
Negroes voting; "As long a. VIZ
have a primary that Is, for all p-ac
teal purposes. an official general
election, no other party except that
ruled by the nominal Democratic
machine win have a chance The
primary does not really serve the
interest Of the people. 1t is useful
only to the career politicians ard
the demagogues."