The Pine River Journal (Pine River, Minnesota), 1938-04-14

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PINE RIVE
JOURNAL
VOLUME III NUMBER 36
THE PINE RIVER JOURNAL, PINE RIVER,  CASS  COUNTY,  MINNESOTA, THURSDAY, APRIL,U, 1938
SUB. $1.00 In County, $1.50 outside
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NEWS BRIEFS OF
INTEREST FROM
'ROUND THE STATE
HOW  PA PAID  HIS SUBSCRIPTION
HOBC-  DECIDES  HE WON'T
WASH,   PREFERS   STARVING
Fairmont.—A printer's ' towel and
1 sink don't appeal to tltfe hobo who
would rather starve than wash himself, entering the Sentinel office here
one morning recently, the man asked
for a handout. "C'mon with me" said
the editor, leading the way to the
back room, "you look dirty. Wash
first and I'll buy you a breakfast."
The hobo looked at the sink and the
printer's towel. "I'll be dammed if I
wash, I'm just natcherly dark," he
said disgustedly. "I'll starve first."
Then he turned on his heel, shuffled
out the door and was seen no more.
CURIOUS   CAT  CLIMBS  TRANSFORMER    AND    IS    KILLED
Silver Lake.—"Curiosity once, killed
a cat." Whether or not it was curl-
losity this time or some other cause
will riot be proved, but whatever the
reason, It has kill a cat. Completely,
nine lives and all—the cat is dead.
Climbing to the transformers north of
town, a cat shorted the connections
causing sparks and flames to shoot
into the air. Electric lights were out
and the cat fell to the ground as
.Tames Snaza, night watchman, arrived at the scene.
"While I was in the village, ma,
I paid up every bill;
The  grocer,  butcher,  hardware  man,
I gave them all a thrill.
I didn't miss a single one,
I treated all the same,
For when  it comes to paying bills,
I always play the game.
What's that you ask?Subscription too?
Welt, now, 'twa getting late,
So home I came—and anyhow,
The printer he can wait."
"Do you think, pa, that you clone right
To pay the printer last,
When he's been given' us the news
For a year more and past?
Don't nod your head, don't say you're
right,
To pass the printer by j
You know he needs the money, pa,
Lots more than you and I.
Tomorrow we will go to town,
And there, as sure as fate,
You'll pay three years subscription to
The man who had to wait."
—Hen Peck
BOTTLE iTRAVELS    TWENTY
MILES     IN    TWO    YEARS
Staples—It may be slow traveling
but a bottle containing the name and
'allress of Melvin Woells who lives
near Philbrook. was picked up March
28, by William Randan of Little Falls,
near Philbrook. The bottle had been
dropped from the bridge at Brower-
Ville in the Long Prairie river on April 11, 1936. It traveled about twenty
miles in fourteen days less than two
years. Instead of going to St Louis
or the Gulf of Mexico, the bottle seem
ed to prefer the pleasure land of Minnesota.
WHIST TOURNEY
ENDS; LOSERS TO
GIVE BANQUET
i Thursday night marked the close
,of the annual whist tournament held
at the Oddfellows hall. The losers will
give the winners a "Dutch Lunch at
:the lodge rooms on Thursday evening, April 21. Following !s a complete list of the scores:
Carnegie Speech
Open To Publ
, Dale Carnegie
Due to numerous requests, the
speech of Dale Carnegie to be
given in the Minneapolis Armory,
April 28, will be opened to the puS-
lic. Mr. Carnegie, author of -!■§'
best selling book "How to W»:
Friends and Influence People" is
being brought to Minneapolis in
conjunction with the Minnesota
State Pharmaceutical Association
Convention. Your local or neigm
borhood druggist will be glad to
assist anyone in procuring reserved
seats.
THIEF    OPENS     A    VALVE,
MUCH     GASOLINE     IS    LOST
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a hi
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E. Rovik—Seaton     681    29%    20
Robideau—Rounds   657   28%    17
;',
Oftedahl—Lien
Downing—Siefert
Zigmund—Siebel
Ritchie—Schuster
Yancey—I_olb
647 , 23% 18. 5
640   27% 16 7
636   27% 15 8
631   27% 15 8
605   26% 12 11
COW!    GIVES    BIRTH    TO    A
FREAK CALF OR TWO CALVES
St Peter.—A shorthorn cow owned
by John Fox in Traverse township,
'gave birth last week to a freak calf,
or calves, which had two heads, eight
legs and parts of two bodies joined
together. Although the animal died
shortly after birth, it is arousing considerable interest among neighbor?.
The mother is a three-year old shorthorn which calved for the first time.
'WHOOPEE JOHN'
TO PLAY HERE
NEXT TUESDAY
Mark the date on your calendar—
Tuesday evening, April 19, the date
that "Whoopee John" and his radio
recording orchestra will be at the
Pine River Armory to entertain you
with .modern, old time music. Ihe
dance is being sponsored by the local
Oddfellow lodge and promises to be
one of the big entertainments of the
year. The armory will be all decorated for the occasion and seating
space will be provided for spectators,
so, whether you dance or not you can
enjoy the big floor show.
Tune in to WTCN at 11 a. m. or
4 p. m. daily and listen to the band.
1 This is the first time this famous
orchestra has played in this territory.
Edna, the Dutch Girl and Pat, the
Comedian will also be here to entertain you. Tickets are now on sale
by all members of the lodge. Plan
to be at the armory next} Tuesday v-
ening. Read the ad on another page
of this issue. ^|
Thompson—Fields 597 26       14     9
McAllister-Hanson 580 25%    13    10
Haack—Fraser 572 25       11   12
Lundrigan—Kline 564 24%      9    14
O. Rovik—Triggs 564 24%    13
Losers
Winners
Sherwood—Kater 558 24
L. Carlson-C.Siefert 550 24
Dingle—Biever 542 23%
Heemstra—Dubbs. 536 23%
Butler—Kline 535 23%
10
13    10
12    11
10   13
9    14
 18   15
Shiffer—Robideau-    525   22%    11   12
Lundin—Hill 508    22 8    15
McAllister-Bremkin 503   21%      9   14
Luscher—Way 475    20%      7   16
F. Carlson—Kotka   459   20 5   18
B. Kline^-Hickle     444   19%     5   IS
C.Carlson—McLean  438    19 6    17
The average number of points scored by the twelve winners was 26.7.
The highest possible score for the 23
games was 690.
TOWNSEND    CLUB
The Pine River Towiisend Club No.
1, now has an enrollment of 77 members. It is regrettable that we are
getting so little support from the
business men. Inasmuch as business
is supported by the general public, it
seems only fair that business should
at least show a spirit of cooperation.
A little study into the merits of the
Townsend Plan should show the most
skeptical, its great value as a recovery measure. This matter is of vital importance to many of us who
don't always have butter on our
bread.
Dave Tozier
Madelia.—Eight thousand gallons of
gasoline run onto the ground when a
thief opened a valve at a bulk station,
amounting to an approximate loss sf
,$1,200 for Lee Pollei, manager of the
station. Finding pools of gasoline
covering the ground when he came to
work, Pollei made a hurried investigation and found that some sneak
thief, in an effort to steal enough
gasoline to fill his car, had opened the
valve which connects a 20,000 gallon
storage tank with a smaller, underground tank. Then, finding that he
was unable to get the gas to a pipe
from which he could fill his car, he
left the valve open and went on .is
way.
V.F.W. and Auxiliary Elect Officers
School To Present
Operetta April 29th
DANCE   IS  SUCCESS
The VFW dance given at the arm-
'ory Saturday evening was well attend-
!ed. Those furnishing the music were
'Robert and John Haack, Dorothy
Scleiger and Helen and Elmer Olson.
'Another dance will be given on May _.
\vith a special floor show attraction.
The Veterans wish to thank the
•putolR- far their past patronage.
On Friday evening, April 29. the
local school will present the operetta
"Blue Belt," a Norwegian folk story,
dramatized with song and action.
The operetta is bein presented by
the fourth, fifth and sixth grade pupils, under the direction of the Misses
Helen Henry, Leone Golz and Torske,
with Ruth Council as the accompanist.
; The operetta is being presented by-
acts : is Norwegian folk songs by tho
'chorus, second act is the scene in the
haunted dell and t the third act is the
return of the "Blue Belt."
Watch the Journal for further announcements nest weefc.
The VFW and Auxiliary held their
annual election of officers last Wednesday evening. Auxiliary officers are
as follows: Pres. Amelia Triggs, Sr.
V. Pres. Elizebeth Robideau, Jr. V.
Pres. Jean Felthous, Chaplain Mary
Upton, Treas. Elizebeth Knutson, Conductress Vera Rounds, Guard Rach-
ael Shiffer, and Trustee Lucy Gardner
Appointed officers were: Color Bearers Florence Sycks, Sadie Robideau,
Stella Haack, and Emma Leseman;
Musician Elsie Norman, Sec. Alice
Fraser, Patriotic Instructor Josephine Wolfrank, and Historian Dorothy
Dubbs.
Officers elected in the VFW were
as follows: Commander Robert Lane,
Sr. V. Commander Geo. Yancey, Jr.
V. Commander Otto Haack, Quartermaster Herman Clausen, Chaplain
Jack Knutson, Judge Advocate John
Norman.
Both orders will hold a joint installation of officers on April 20, with
Dorothy Dubbs, officer and Lola Ray
of Brainerd, Conductress for the Aux..
and E. C. Lembke as installing officer for the Veterans. Following the
Installation, the Auxiliary will entertain the VFW at a| program and luncheon in keeping with Americanization and Constitution days. Husbands
of Auxiliary members and wives of
VFW members, not affiliated with either organization are invited to attend.
All business places are requested
to properly observe Americanization
Day April 27. Anyone interested in
purchasing flags suitable for all oc
casions, should see the committee of
the Aux. in charge of flags.
The Auxiliary again made a liberal cash donation to ,the hospital—and
once more the little penny stamps for
the benefit of the Children's Home
are out to make their quota.
Word has been received by the Aux.
from the hospital in St Cloud, that
hundreds of boys are mentally incapacitated and need amusements such
as children might enjoy. If at house-
cleaning time anyone having paper
shears, clay, jig saw puzzles etc. or
anything which may be used for these
disabled veterans, leave them with
some Auxiliary member. These things
will be either sent to the hospital or
the Auxiliary will set a visiting day,
when they will take them down in
person.
Under the Good of the Order prizes for the sale of tickets, Sis ters Upton, Sycks and Felthous were victorious.
ERADELPHIAN    CLUB     MEETS
The Eradelphian Study Club met at
the home of Mrs. Ben Christian on
Friday afternoon of last week.
Mrs. G. E. Henderson gave a report
on "Science and Medicine;" Mrs. H.
A. York gave.a discussion on "Interesting Women," and Mrs. Schaub, who
is blind, read a report by the Braile
system on "Early History of the Normans."
The next meeting will be held at
the home of Mrs. Harry .Hill.
Arvid Lundin'made a business trip
to Walker Tuesday morning.
Previews of Coming
Attrctions at Marlow
On Friday and Saturday, three
Hollywood . favorites, Sally Eilers,
John Beal and Harry Carey, head the
cast of "Danger fatrol." The picture
is a vivid story of the professional
handlers of high explosives in the
Texas oil fields. Also "March of
Time."
Carey is cast as a veteran "soup
handler" and Miss Eilers portrays bis
daughter, while Beal plays a young
rfcecUcal studen- who enters the.in.ius-
trj   to earn money for his education.
The self-confident, adventurous spir
It of two young boys aciustomed to
shifting for themselves Is shown in
"Hawaii Calls," Bobby Breen's latest
musical picture which opens at the
Marlow theatre Sunday.
Bobby, an orphan, has shined shoes
for a living in San Francisco, while
his young Hawaiin friend Pua Lani,
has been ia newsboy. With little
thought of the possible consequences
the two lads start for Honolulu as
stowaways on a great passenger liner, only to be discovered ancl placed
under guard soon after the ship has
left port. But through a daring act
they succeed In landing at the Hawaiian city, and then become the center
of a swift succession of stirring adventures. The' story reaches an exciting climax when a group of men
bent on stealing a government naval
■document take a little girl as a hostage to cover their escape, and the
Tboys play an important part In track-
'ing down the criminals. Don't "iss
this picture!   •
'Bill' Cromett Dies
Monday; Services
Today at Armory
NOTICE
On Friday evening, Rev. MacKinney
will speak on "Christ the Lamb of
God," and will illustrate his message
with stereopticon pictures. The public is cordially invited. Special musical numbers will be a feature of the
evening.
1 Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Triggs and
daughter Lois, and Mrs. Herb Kline
'drove to Minneapolis Saturday, where
Lois will remain for several days un-
'der a physician's care, for observation and treatment. Mr. and Mrs. Triggs
'and Mrs. Kline returned home Saturday evening.
J. W. WICKLUND
FILES FOR REELECTION THURS.
FORMER P. R. RESIDENT DIES AT HILL
CITY LAST WEEK
r-ormer Pine River resident dies ....
The following article is taken from
the Hill City News and concerns the
death of Mrs. Ill, who, with her husband made her home in Pine River
some five or six years prior to 1930,
at which time they moved to Hill
City. Mr. Ill operated a tailor shop
here:
Funeral services for Mrs. John B.
Ill were held at 9    a.   m.    Monday, I
from St Johns Catholic Church, with'
Rev. Father Scott officiating.    Burial
was made in the Hill Lake cemetery.
Mrs. Ill died on Thursday, March 31.
Mrs. Frances 111 was born August
13, 1868, at New London, la., and resided there with her parents unt;l
February 5,1884, when she was united
in marriage to John B. Ill at Burling-
fton, Ia. To this union one son was
■born, Leo, who was killed by a fall
from a load of hay in 1936. The family remained in Iowa until 1917, when
they moved to Minnesota, settling at
Sherbur. It was shortly after this
that they became interested in the
.northern part of the state an moved
jto a farm near Hill City. They left
Hill City in 1924 and made their home
in Pine River until 1930, when they
returned to Hill City, where they
have since made their home.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Ill is survived by one sister, Mrs. Theo. Beck-
man of Sperry, la., and two brothers,
John Schulte of Sperry and Andrew
Schulte of Fort Meyers, Fa.
Word was received here Monday
that J. W. Wicklund, County Superintendent of Schools has filed for reelection to the office which he now
holds.
Mr. Wicklund, who was elected to
the office of County Superintendent
in 1934, has well proved his worth
during his tenure of office , througn
the improvements brought about in
tha rural education field. One important feature is the extension of the
school year in the Unorganized District to a nine-month term, which
compares with any village or city
school. He also completely re-prgan-
.zed the transportation system, usini
larger buses and making .travel more
comfortable to the student. Improvements have also been made in the selection of teachers and the provision
of more modern facilities for pupils.
As County Superintendent he also
acts as Clerk of the Unorganized
school board and in this capacity has
been instrumental in securing the aid
of federal funds to repair and rebuild
several school houses. A new school
was constructed at Federal Dam and
ad(*itions are under way at Backus
and Hackensack.
Mr. Wicklund also has the distinction of holding the office of V. President of the State County Superintendents' Ass'n., to which office he was
elected in February of this year.
Mr. Wicklund was born and raised
in Pine River, graduating from the
local high school. He is also a graduate of the Normal Training department of the Pine River school. He
is very well and favorably known ...
and throughout Pine River and vicinity, and is very capable in the positi
on which he now holds.
HONOR   ROLL
The following new and re-new:
subscriptions to the Journal ha\j
been  received the past week.
Look  at  the label  on your    papt*
if you are in arrears, stop in and sev
ns.
James Cox, Pine River
Anton Granby, Staples
Jim Murray, Pine River
' Con Cromett, Pine River
WPA Crew To Gravel
Vill. Streets This Wk.
Dance to "Whoopee Johns" dance
band at the Pine River armory Tuesday evening, April 19.
The village council this week, received a second WPA allotment for
the purpose of graveling the streets.
Some work was done last week on the
[Streets where it was most needed.
Work was resumed again Wednesday.
Twenty men are employed on this project.
Th» council has also placed an application for a sidewalk project which
should be granted soon.
In honor of the birthday of Mrs.
Jones, a Gold Star Mother, she was
presented with a lovely birthday cake.
She was also remembered with gifts
by Mesdames Triggs and Upton.
'■ Mr. and Mrs. Carol Ray of Brainerd, were visitors at the meeting.
' Why We Have More Murders Than
'Other Countries. Man, Not Woman.
'Used Cosmetics First. Several of the
interesting features in the American
'Weekly, the magazine distriDuted with
'.Next Sunday's Chicago Herald and
'Examiner. (adv.
Pine River and '. community was
deeply saddened Monday morning,
iwhei. news of the death of C. W.
(Bill) Cromett was;learned. Although
his death was not a surprise, it came
as a sudden shock as Bill i had been
around greeting his friends as usual
just a week ago to the day. He had
been failing in health for some time
past, but because of his sturdy, pioneering nature, he made little comment on his condition. About a month
ago he was first taken to the hospital
and remained there for about two
weeks, returning home at the end of
this time seeming to be greatly improved in health. For a week following, he was about his business as usual and was seen on the streets talking to friends on several occasions. A
week ago Sunday evening, he took a
sudden turn for the worse and was
again taken to the hospital, never to
return again alive. He grew steadily
(worse throughout the week and at
times was unable to recognize his
imany friends that called to see him.
The end came at 1:20 a. m. Monday,
when the Grim Reaper descended, taking from our midst one of the best
uked and most respected citizens of
Bine River. Mr. Cromett was 74 years
of age at the time of his death.
Funeral services will be conducted
{from the local armory at & p. m,
Thursday, with Rev. Gebhardt.of Perham officiating. A short service will
be held at the home1 of Mr. and Mrs.
Ernest Robideau at 2:30, with only
the immediate family present. Interment will be made in the Pine Ridge
cemetery by the side of his daughter
Hazel, who preceded in infancy. The
I. O. O. F. Lodge, of which he was a
member in high standing, will attend
the funeral in a body and will have
Ichaige of the services at the cemetery.
Charles Willard Cromett fvas
born at Howland, Maine, on Decern-
(ber 8, 1863, the son of Lydia and
Charles Cromett. Here he spent his
early youth. At the age of 19 years,
he traveled westward, settling in
Brainerd, where he met and married
Goldie Emma Tift on August 5, 1890.
Seven children were born to bless this
union, of which six survive. One
daughter Hazel, died in infancy. In
1901, Mr. and Mrs. Cromett moved to
Pine River, settling here when the
village was no more than a townsite.
He made his home here with his
family, from that date on continuously, until the time of his death. It
is interesting to note that his entire
family, children and grandchildren,
are all living in the same locality, and
he end came.
remarks "_~
quaintances, will long iS
He was active in the service
community for many years, as Mayoi"
for several terms and also in several
other offices. He was President of
the Cass County Fair Board for 24
years and its present success is greatly due to his untiring efforts and efficient management of the organization. He is a charter member and one
of the organizers of the "Twenty Year
Club" of Pine River, which meets
once a year, and is Known far and
wide for the delicious "Feeds" he has
prepared at each meeting. He is a
member of the local Oddfellow Lodge
andl was active up until the time he
became ill. His business and lodge
affiliations have made him one of the
best known men in the county, numbering his friends and acquaintances
in the thousands.
His sick room was banked with
flowers daily and gave mute testimony of the high esteem in which ,ie
was held among hisi fellow-men.
»sU It wra A Want ±a
■   Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Cromett spent
Tuesday afternoon in Brainerd.