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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1943-04-15

Askov, were Sunday dinner guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Alleman, Sr.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Bowser and
children of New Brighton, were
week guests at the home of his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. Bowser.
Word has been received by Mr..
and Mrs Ernst Belling of the birth
of a daughter, Lila Mae, to Mr.. and
Mrs. Carl Belling at st. Barnabas
hospital, Minneapolis.
Jack Ellerd of Willow River, was
a weekend guest at the E. Belline
home
Miss Agnes Leupker of Duluth
who taught at the Brakeman school
Pine Lake, about IL years ago, was q
weekend guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Otto
Brakeman. On Saturday evening
they all called at the Walter Makels
home while on Saturday afternoon
they called at the Verne Maser home
Mrs. AL Mendenhall went to Min
neapolis Tuesday for medica
check-up.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Leier of Nc.
Grath, were last Thursday visitor:
at the Aug. Schuett home.
The Jolly Time Neighborhood club
met last Thursday evening at the
Hollis Laid home.
Urho Vita of Pennsylvania came
last Thursday to visit his mother
Mrs. Ida Vita, and relatives before
being indicted to the army. On Sun.
day afternoon friends and neighbor.
gave him a farewell party.
The following children of the late
Mrs. Chas. Hellman who came t
attend the last rites for their mother
returned to their homes Friday: Mr.
and Mrs. Martin Leinonen and Ebb;
Hellman to Minneapolis, Mr.. anc
Mrs. Elmo Bukkila to Robbinsdale
and Sven Helllnan to Duluth. Or
Saturday Mrs. Einar Rookie and Mrs
Carl Seeger left for Chicago while
Reuben Hellman returned to Min.
neapolis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Johnny Wyttenbach
Albert Wyttenbach and Mr.. John.
son of Minneapolis, were Frida,
night guests at the Fred Koski home
| When they returned home Saturday
they were accompanied by John Wyt.
| tenbach, ST., who had been visiting
his daughter, Mrs. F. D. Rogers, here
several weeks.
Mrs. Henry Schlopkohl and ,Viole
spent last Thursday afternoon with
their daughter and sister, Mrs. Wal
ter Makela and family. Sunday aft.
ernoon callers at the Makela HON,
were Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Allemar
and children, while in the evening
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Kuhlman callee
| there.
Sunday afternoon and supper
| guests at the Weber home were Mr.
and Mrs. C. A. Ward of Sioux City
| Iowa
Mr.. and Mrs. Tenho Niemon wer,
visitors in Palisade over the week
end with relatives.
Mrs. Henry Sprandel left Satur
day for Clayton, Wis, to see he
father, who is seriously ill.,
Mr.. and Mrs. Andy Maser of Sand
stone were over night guests Wed
nesday of last week at the home o
Mr.. and Mrs. Verne Maser.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Dreisig ant
daughter of Anoka, called Friday a
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1943-04-15
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Jean Rose Paugh was caller at
the Herman Modrow home Sunday
Robert Zimple called at the Heru-
bin home Saturday.
Carl and Henry Johansen were
McGrath callers Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Lrndquist OF
Aitkin spent Sunday at the Walter
Paugh home.
Several in this community are
making maple syrup.
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of Mrs. c. L. Smith Wednesday aft
ernoon, April 81. There will be cleo
ton of officers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Waino Jacobson left
Monday for Duluth, where they both
will work. They disposed of their
farm equipment before leaving.
The Paul Korpi family were Wis
itors at the Milo Korpi home Sum
day afternoon.
Shirley and Carolyn Ryan of Min
neapolis, were weekend guests at
the home of their parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Dale Ryan.
Miss Antonio Drahosh, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Jos. Drahosh, was hon.
ored at bridal shower Sunday eve
ming at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. L.
Nystrom. Many friends were pres
ent and large number of lovely and
useful gifts received. A prize was
won by Mrs. Armin Mueller as the
result of love song contest after
which each one wrote note to the
bride-to-be which she was instructed
to open after she was settled in her
new home in Kansas City. The COM
mittee, consisting of Mrs. Nystrom
Mrs. S. Petry, Mrs v. Shafer, Mrs
w. Wenholz and Miss Hazel Taylor
served dainty lunch. Miss Drahosh
will marry Orrin Nystrom, son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Nystrom, next Sat-
urday evening at the Peace Luth-
eran church. Mr.. and Mrs. William
Osladil and Sharon of Minneapolis
were out-of-town guests.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Osladil and
Sharon of Minneapolis, were week
end visitors at the home of her uncle
and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs L. Nystrom
Mr.. and Mrs. w. NJ. Maupin and
Anita and Welton left Friday for a
; vacation trip to St. Louis, Mo-, and
other points Mr.. Dalton is station
agent while Mr.. Maupin is away.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Nicholson, Jr.
and children were Sunday afternoon
callers at the home of his brother
in-law and sister, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas
Hendrickson. Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Hollis Laid were
dinner guests at Willow River OF
Pfc. Wendley Zimmerman and his
mother Sunday. Pfc. Zimmerman
was home on furlough.
Fred Martin, Victor Peura and
Charles Smith went to Superior Mon
day as delegates to the annual meet
ing of the Central Cooperative
Wholesale. They returned Tuesday
evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Dancer and
children Of Sandstone, were week
end guests at the home of her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. George Heino
Another daughter, Mrs. VIENNA Pro-
kop, who has been with her husband
Lieut.. Prokop, in Seattle, Wash.
came home Saturday as he had been
transferred to California.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Hoglund and
Miss Hazel Hoglund of Anoka, were
callers Sunday afternoon at the A
L. Faudskar home.
Mrs. Lyle Bergseth and little Carol
Jean of Minneapolis, who have beer
visiting her parents in Sandstone
for week, spent Saturday after
noon and Sunday at the Oscar Berg
seth home.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Ward spent
Saturday evening as guests of Mr.
and Mrs John Albion.
Mrs. Gordon Doufman resumed heI
duties as teacher at the Rhine Lake
school Monday after being absent
five weeks on account of illness. Mrs
Elmer bosch substituted for her the
last three weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. JOS Schilling OF
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1943-04-15
Finlayson
Play is ENJOYED.

The recent junior class play, Meet
the Folks" was hilarious and caused
much amusement to the large audi
ence, at times stopping the dialogue
until the laughter subsidized. The
director, Mrs. Helen Wasch, deserves
much credit for her excellent coach
ing and the cast for its effective re-
Spouse to the various roles portrayed.
Those who took part were Verna
Martin, Bud Belling, Roy Kuitunen,
Anita Maupin, Elaine Jacobson, Car
roll Hansen, Lillian Peura, Kenneth
Bergseth, Gloria Anderson, Irene
Meidlinger and Kenneth Auto. Stage
managers were Herbert Sprandel,
Jack Randall, Jr., and Leo Kari,
while Roy Karvo was curtain man.
Miss Adeline Jacobson, musical
director, and Anita Maupin, played a
piano duet before the first act while
Rev. A G.. Mueller, science teacher
sang a solo and Stella Koski and
Viola johnson duet after the first
act. After the second act, Stella
Viola and Anita Maupin sang trio
all being accompanied by Miss Jacob
son.
Friends sympathize with the
Charles Hellman family in the loss
of their wife and mother after a
lingering illness.
Mr. and Mrs. Julius Kraetzner re-
Gently bought the home of the late
Mrs. Anna Bowers and are settled
now and ready to welcome their
friends.
About 35 persons were entertained
at seven o'clock dinner at the hotel
last Thursday evening when the
members of the Commercial club en-
tertained their wives at the annual
meeting of the organization. Officers
were elected as follows: DR.. w. T
Pearson, president; Leonard Nystrom
vice president; and Leonard Ellison
secretary and treasurer. Mr.. Ellison
and Howard Shaw talked about the
bond drive which starts this week
and Supt. Swenson and Rev. Mueller
gave talks about Boy Scout activ-
tiles. Mrs. Shaw thanked the men
in behalf of the guests for the eve
ning's courtesieS.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Anderson
and two children of Barron, Wis.
spent Sunday with his brother, John
Anderson and family. In the after
noon they all called at the Ed Koski
home.
Mr. and Mrs. Elmo Hendrickson and
Lois of Duluth, were Sunday and
Monday guests at the home of his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Hen
erickson, Sr.
Farm homes in the Indian lake
neighborhood are having their places
wired for electricity as the REA has
extended its line that way Survey
ing has also begun on the line to
extend west toward Aitkin county
Many signed up for this extension
last year and will be glad when it is
completed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gust Urianek and
daughter and Frank Urianek of Will
low River, brother and father OF
Mrs. Harold Lindquist, and Mr. and
Mrs. R. Lindquist and Irene were
Sunday afternoon callers at the Har-
old Lindquist home.
There will be services at the Meth
odist church Sunday, evening, April
rs, at p. m. conducted by the pastor
Rev. D. J. Lathrop.
The Friendship club of the Meth
odist church will meet at the home
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1943-04-15

Buy War Bonds Today
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-12-13
New York Giants, Washington
Red Skins Will Meet Sunday

tors outgained and outplayed Wash
ington throughout the last two
periods to gain the victory.
Baugh and George Cafego, for.
mer Tennessee and Brooklyn Dodg-
er back. threw total OF 30 passes
and completed Is for a gain of
207 yards through the sir-the only
department in which they excelled.
Five OF the passes we're intercept
ed by the Giants to break up Wash
ington's offensive threats.
Bill Paschal, rookie New York
back who gained 1ss yards against
Washington week ago, was held
to % yards yesterday but still was
assured OF the leagues ground
gaining title. He now has a total
OF 572 yards gained-one more
than the number amassed by the
Steagles' Jock Hinkle.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-12-13
Rapp TO Prosecute in
William Padeett Case

Prosecutor Francis ". Kamman
has announced the appointment OF
Albert J. Rapp, former Washtenaw
County prosecuting attorney, TO
serve as a special prosecutor in the
retrial on a murder charge OF vii.
liam II. Padgett. Padgett, who was
convicted seven years ago OF the
killing OF Clifford Stang, an Ann
Arbor policeman. during a clothing
store hold-up in March Of 1885. Mr..
Stang was tho son.in-law of James
Hart, OF this city.
The trial, originally scheduled TO
begin Tuesday, has been postponed
TO later date, IN order that Pad.
gets attorney, William NJ. Nelson,
Detroit, may attend a War Labor
Board hearing in Cleveland this
week. The date has been tenta-
lively set for Jan, 4
Judge Guy A. Miller, Detroit will
hear the retrial, which was granted
by the state supreme court, which
found reversible error in two inst
ances in Circuit Judge George W.
Samples original decision.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-12-13
Bowling Scores
Saline Recreation

J. Harris 5e2. I'd Pierson 4sl. ri
Livingston $50. \. Boyle i'5. s
Richards liu Total 2516
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-12-13
Fine Reception Given Second
Concert by Normal Orchestra

OF Soldiers. The Story Book.
and The Fairy Doll.
The familiar "Traumerei", by
Schumann followed, after which
the orchestra presented Tschal'
kowsky's Song Without Words"
The program was closed with a
Christmas selection by Tobani,
Around the Christmas Tree,
which included such songs as 20
Come Little Children silent
Night. "Cantique de Noel. 20
Taunebaum "Adeste Fideles"
Tomorrow VIII Be christmas
20 Sanctissima" and the Sleigh
ride Home"
Mrs. Emily Mutter Adams, vio-
linist will he soloist al the next
orchestra concert, which is sche-
duled for Jan. Is, i94i
Tho program, which fell on the
birthday of the conductor Mr.. Eos
senkemper, was ended with the
audience singing several Christ.
mas carols.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-12-13
Ask Adam

yes" said Brenda. It's In the
barn." She sank down Upon mar
row window scat and leaned her
head back against the facing. IT
used to slip up here when I was a
little girl and pretend I was a
princess-o locked up because
she wanted to run of with a knight
on a white horse" She paused and
turned toward Adam. Believe it or
not, Adam, the knight sometimes
resembled you"
"No kidding!" said Adam, AT
other times whom did he resSm-
BILE?
oh A movie star, or a tennis
champion, or swimming expert"
Brenda laughed According 10
who was in the limelight at the
time"
But ! was never in the lime
light" said Adam. so how did I
happen to rate thought ,"
II don't know exactly-only-
Brenda stopped short.
Adam stood looking at her. Her
profile was sharply etched against
the night-for the darkness Of the
tower made the outside seem light
by comparison. He took a step for
ward. He stood very close to the
girl-looking out toward the river.
Presently he reached out and very
gently touched Brenda's hair. She
reached up and took his hand.
Then suddenly Adam bent and
kissed her.
why. Adam North% she gasped.
And then she kissed him right
back.
Somewhere in the house below a
clock struck twice, breaking a still
ness that had been oddly thrilling
to Adam North. He jumped.
Gosh" he said. IF I don't get
back to town I won't have time for
any sleep before l come back for
you"
They went down the steps hand
in handwriting carefully, saving
nothing. But when they reached
the front porch, Brenda looked up
into Adams face.
What time shall expect you,-
she asked.
"A little before one" Adam said.
"Thatll tx 1t so we can lunch in
the cafeteria after the rush hour
is over. Okay with you?"
Anything you say, ADAM
Brenda replied.
Adam smiled down at her. you
don't seem a bit like the home
town girl who made good in the
big and wicked city" he said.
What do I seem like?" Brenda
said.
Like the little girl who STAYED
at home -- and waited for her
knight" Adam replied.
Maybe I'm really like that
way down deep Brenda reached
up and patted Adams cheek. "Trot
along home now and ret some
sleep"
Good night, Brenda" Adam
said, a huskiness IN his throat.
And thanks for being such a
help"
He ran down the steps. Brenda
watched him. Then she turned and
walked into the house. In the hail
she touched her lips with her fin
Sortips, and remembered Adams
kiss. Il feel like a schoolgirl who
has Just discovered love and ro-
she said TO herself.
Ito Re Continual
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-12-13

Washington. Dec. 15-UP-The
New York Giants and the Washing
ton Redskins. desdlocked in their
quest for the eastern divisional title
~ the National Professional Foot
ball League. today laid practice
plans for the third and last meet
ing OF the two clubs this season
scheduled for next Sunday at the
polo grounds IN New York.
The site for next weeks contest
almost certain TO be a sellout-
was determined prior TO yester-
days game which the Giants won
81, when Elmer Layden, high
commissioner Of pro football, flip
ned a coin and Tim Mara, presi-
dent OF the Giants, won the toss.
Needing only a tie three weeks
ago to cinch the eastern champion
ship. the crumbling Washington Of
Tense dropped a game TO the Phil
pitt Steagles, lost last week TO the
Giants 1910 In a game that start
cd rumors OF gambling in pro foot
ball. and then dropped yesterdays
contest by such lopsided score
that the Giants will undoubtedly
he favored TO represent the East
against the western champion Chi.
cago Bears in Chicago, Dec. 20.
The two teams battled through
a scoreless first period yesterday
before the Redskins drew first
blood on a 81 yard pass from Sam
my Baugh 10 Bob Seymour and
another to Joe Aguirce in the end
zone.
The Giant offense started roll.
ing midway through the second
period Frank Cope blocked a
Baugh punt and Steve Pritko fell
on the ball in the end zone for
the first New York tally. Ward
Cuff kicked ell four Of the Giants
placement attempts as we'll AS add
ing three points on a 20 yard field
goal and six points on a 90 yard
touchdown gaplop.
The Giants had every reason to
he pleased with the work OF Emery
Nix. rookie back. who threw two
touchdown passes against a team
whose main offense all season has
been Baugh's passing arm.
Leading 14-7 at the half. the vIsi
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-12-13

An enthusiastic audience heard
the second concert OF the season of
the Normal College Symphony Or.
chestra Sunday evening, under the
direction OF Marius Fosscnkcmper
which had as the featured ,oloIst
William Griss, clarinstist Mr..
Griss is a Normal College graduate,
and now plays second clarinet In
the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.
Opening the program was a Bach
selection. Air on the G String"
which was followed by Handel =
"Menuet' from the IF Major Con.
certo". Haydn's Toy symphony ,
having movements ALLEGRO ,
"Menuetto', and Finale. was a
favorite with the audience.
Mr.. Griss next played brilliantly
Gruenwalds "Cauzone". for clari.
net and string orchestra, after
which the full orchestra presented
"A ChiIdren's Suite, by Ansell
Movements Of this were "Punchinel'
10, THE Musical Box. The Box
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-12-13
Golden Bruins
Feel Defeat

New York, Dec. i3-UP-A bin.
lard OF improvised confetti swept
down from the galleries; and l5,-
1868 fans united in delirious cheer
ing last night as the blue-shirted
New York Rangers-one OF the
most remarkable teams in sports
history-left Madison Square Gar
den's ice.
Rarely has the Garden trembled
10 such uproarious enthusiasm as
that accorded the Rangers when
the raucous horn sounded. signaliz.
ing their first victory in Is starts
their first triumph OF the National
Hockey League season.
They had won at last, beating
Boston's Golden Bruins. 81, in D
fast, rough contest.
The ovation was as genuine as II
was loud. despite the teams path
etic record. But more remarkable
was the fact that sl5,365 fans-a
near capacity hockey crowd-was
on hand to cheer an outfit that
had lost four times and tied once.
II 10 almost automatic that the
American public-particularly the
sports public-strings with the win
ner. This precept has been blast
ed TO atoms by the Rangers OF 1913,
who, though mired deeply in the
leagues last place. have proved a
greater gate attraction than any OF
the other clubs in the circuit. They
are Montreal, Chicago, Toronto,
Boston and Detroit.
For seven home games, the blue
shirts have averaged more than
$4,000 fans a contest. This may
be a league record Ranger Of
fcials were not sure OF this last
night Moreover, the club Is draw
ing we'll on the road.
What is the answer 10 this para
dox? Why do the Rangers appsr-
emily one OF the worst teams In the
leagues quarter.century OF history,
stand as one OF the games greatest
drawing cards,
Lester Patrick, silver-maned
manager OF the Rangers, answered
this as follows
Our squad Is far below normal
In talent, because OF the war; but
the team has great spirit The
boys keep plugging-doing the best
they can. They never give up:
never get disheartenel. The fans
appreciate this. and bear with us.
Although some OF our defeats have
been lop-sided, the boys were al
ways trying; aud for that reason
they've never been booed. Which
seems like miracle"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-12-13
You bet I win" Brenda turned

you bet ! will" Brenda turned
toward Adam. her eyes shining
I've been feeling like a Stacker,
not doing anything Of real impor-
lance at a time like this, and now
l can really be Of service.
Thanks. Brenda, you're swell"
"You're pretty swell yourself.
Adam. Thank you for giving me q
chance to be OF service" She
looked around at the dark country
side. II never realized before what
danger Linville was in"
1T may be nothing at ALL" said
Adam. But think we ought to be
on the alert all the time" He
Speeded up the car. when we get
to your place, I'd like to have a
look at the tower. ] want to see il
it's possible to detect lights at some
distance. Have you any field
glasses
No" said Brenda.
well, have. I'll bring them out
tomorrow"
They reached the Leigh property
shortly afterward, and Brenda hur-
riedly unlocked the door.
Il don't much like the idea OF
your living here alone" Adam said
as they entered the hall.
II don't live alone" said Brenda.
rye persuaded old Aunt Mary
Mosher to stay with me. She used
to work for tie Leigh family, and
still treats me as though I were a
child"
Good" Adam said. Have you
had the telephone connected?"
1T starts working tomorrow, ="
Brenda said. 80 Agent PDQ can
keep in direct touch with you," she
added with smile.
"Okay, but be careful what YOU
say" Adam warned. This isn't a
game, you know. It's serious"
y understand" said Brenda.
Now. come on, let's climb up to
the tower. I'll get light
mo. I'd rather you didn't DO
that. We'd better go up in the dark.
Then we can see better what's 60
ing on outside"
Up and up they went-the fight
10 the second floor, the flight TO a
tricky little landing-and then the
steps to the tower.
1T was added as an after
thought" said Brenda, by great
uncle Of mine who was a nature
student. He liked TO sit in the tow
CT with glasses and study the birds
and the sky"
And now his great-niece can
study moro serious things" said
Adam. Here. i've me your hand"
he said, as they reached their dosti-
nation Don't move until YOUR
eyes arc accustomed TO the dark
ness
"Oh, ! can see" said Brenda.
NJ ybo those Stars way up there
arc helping She stood In the CEN
ter Of the small room for a mo-
ment. Yes, / could bring my writ
ing up here. And since there are
windows on all four sides Of the
tower, 1 can keep an eye on north,
south. cast and west"
Right said Adam. THE John
son farm is over toward the west.
That's the main direction to keep
IN mind"
But that biz elm tree out there
III bring a saw out with me to-
morrow. and thin out some Of the
brarchcs. Cot a LADDER
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-12-13
Sports Roundup

bay OF Ai Wis and Santa Monica rneo
bowling esaning the crown be st Won
Schwoesler Of Madison Wis s'
bowling
which ended last wound with the $4,000 s prize
game 1891 and 1881 points Il more su e IVA
by Paul Hrlmske Of Chicago
PhiadelphaUP-RI former outtedng great Win VOC
Philadelphia the amy time he wants TO-
Manager Connie Mack released recently by the
Red league ball his credit and has
with big league teams
York-tP-Bobby New York lightweight
contender Friday night oround nonte bout
with sammy Angot Boxing Association champion Msd
national schedule