The Pine River Journal (Pine River, Minnesota), 1938-05-12

              PINE RIVER JOURNAL
VOLUME III  NUMBER 40
THE PINE RIVER JOURNAL, PINE RIVER,  CASS  COUNTY,  MINNESOTA,  THURSDAY,  May 12,  1938
SUB. $1.00 In County, $1.50 outside
NEWS BRIEFS OF
INTEREST FROM
'ROUND THE STATE
MYSTERIOUS WALKING  GHOST
MYSTERY     IS     SOLVED
FILES  FOR  SENAl'E-
Luveme.— Superstitious residents
here were startled one evening recently during a rain when they saw what
looked like a ghost like apparition
dodging around the house of Russell
Sherman. The wraith like figure was
apparently trying to enter Sherman's
front door, but while ghosts are supposed' to be able to go through solid
doors, this one seemed balked and on
closer observation was discovered to
be shaking the door knob frantically
at the front door. It was raining at
the —time and to further consternation of the i neighboring onlookers, the
ghost suddenly tip toed down the
front steps and gingerly sped around
to the back of the house and disappeared. An inquiring reporter discovered that the apparition was none
other .than Russell himself who was
alone In the house and had gone out
•on the front porch in his pajamas to
get the evening paper. The door slammed and the night latch caught, locking him out. He finally got back1 _i-
to the house by a rear window.
EDGAR   R.   MULLINS
HUDSON COLORED
BAND TO PLAY AT
ARMORY NEXT WK.
100    QUARTS    OF     HONEY
RECEIVED FROM CHURCH  BEES
Ada.—Bees in the belfry, recently
evicted from their towering quarters
when they overflew their privileges
and commenced stinging members of
the local Congregational church left
behind 100 quarts of pure honey as
payment for fourteen years of hive
rent. The vast swarm of bees whose
aneesters were believed to have fled
the hives of a local beekeeper some
fourteen years ago to follow their favorite queen through a hole in the
Church roof exercised their usual discretion. For several summers warm
weather has melted the tremendous
store of honey near the belfry and
caused it to drip slowly down the
church wall, streaking one side of the
interior from the second floor to the
basemen t. Because of the expensa
connected with ripping open a section
of th.' ceiling to reach the hive, the
church members were reconciled to
the streaked condition of the wall.
Arrangements were sweet until the
bees became careless. Not long ago
several of the more adventurous of
the swarm, finding a nail hole in the
wall, flew into the church interior and
stung two Sunday school youngsters
and a member of the young people's
society. Relations between the congregation and the bees were thereupon brought to an unexpected climax. A professional beekeeper and
carpenter were called ancl the latter
opened a section of the wall to lay
bare the hive of the bee colony. Several wash tubs were filled to heaping
proportions with raw honey which
when put up yielded nearly 100 quarts
FORTNIGHTLY CLUB  MEETS
The Fortnightly Club met Monday
evening at the home of Mrs. Fred
Hempstead. A seven o'clock luncheon
was served by the hostess after which
bridge was enjoyed. Honors were
won by Mrs. Lewis Walton.
Co. Women's Clubs
Held Meeting Sat.
The Book and Thimble Club of Woman Lake were hostesses to the Co.
Federation of Women's Clubs at the
Fox Farm Saturday of last week.
The meeting was called to order
at 10:30 a. m., and following the
business meeting, luncheon was served at 1 p. m. The following officers
were elected:
Mrs. Newman      President
Mrs.  Richmire       Vice President
Miss Helen Spain     Secretary
Mrs. Triggs     Treasurer
The afternoon was devoted to various programs. Mrs. Frank Anderson
of the local club, gave a vocal solo
accompanied by Mrs. Fred Hamlin.
Mrs. Roth, 6th District President was
the guest speaker for the afternoon.
Mrs. Otto Haack gave the response
to the welcome and Mrs. D. L. Triggs
read the club report.
Five members from P. R. were
present: Mesdames D. L. Triggs,
Fred Hamlin, Frank Anderson, Otto
Haack and Miss Isaacson.
One of the biggest treats of the
season will be in store for you on
Satu^'ay evening, May 21, when the
famous Hudson Colored 8 piece band '
will play at the Pine River armory.
This dance is being sponsored by; the
local Oddfellow lodge.
Anyone visiting the Minnesota
State Fair last year and stopping at
the Hudson Pavilion, had the privilege of seeing these colored artists.
Besides being great musicians, they
are excellent performers, giving you a
variety of tap dancing, singing and
specialty numbers, under the direction of George True, "King of Swing."
For a special added attraction at
the armory they will present the
"King of Taps." This act alone is
worth twice the price of the admission—Don't  Miss  It!
The band features all the latest
dances: Susie Q, Trucking, Big Apple
Acrobatic etc. Its a show you'll
never  forget.
A special arrangement for seating
spectators is planned, so be on hand
whether you dance or not and see
one of the most outstanding colored
novelty bands in the county— A treat
of the season!
The committee in charge has gone
to considerable expense in both money and effort and are prepared to
ihandle one of the largest crowds of
the season—Come to Pine River and
enjoy the finest dance floor in the
northwest.
CASS COUNTY H.
S. AREA COM. TO
MEET HERE MON.
	
A meeting of the Cass County High
School Areas Committee will be held
at the local school on Monday May
16, at 2 p. m.
The purpose of this meeting is the
completion of assignment of permanent high school areas in Cass county. There have been no new petitions for change of boundaries from
rural boards or areas although there
will be a proposed alteration between
the Pine River High School Area an|
the Unorganized District at Blind
:J.ake.
m This meeting is primarily for the
superintendents of schools who have
high school areas in Cass County and
who are entitled to vote at meetings
cf the H. S. Areas Com. However,
any city or rural school boards, rural
people or any others interested or
having problems to take up with the
H. S. Areas Com. are invited to attend.
END OF FILING PERIOD BRINGS OUT
CO. CANDIDATES
BIRTHDAY CLUB  MEETS
THANK    YOU
A committee from the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign wars,
called on the business men last week
urging them '•o display flags on Americanization Day April 27. Those
who did not have flags were given an
opportunity to order them through
the committee.
The Auxiliary wishes to thank all
those who displayed flags and all
those that ordered flags. Flags should
always be displayed on patriotic days.
Outstanding Films
Booked at Marlow
Thurs.day, Friday and Saturday
Gene Autry and Smiley Burnett come
to you on the Marlow screen in another ever popular western "Boots
and Saddles."
In hilarious contrast to the smartly
modern, gaily exciting romance between Tyrone Power and Loretta
Young in "Second Honeymoon" the
Marlow brings you the love making
of Sfuart Erwin and Marjorie Weaver as a high light of the film, playing Sunday and Monday. ,
Erwin, famous for his roles as a
dim witted comedian, plays the
addle-pated valet of Tyrone Power
and his courtship of the pert and
pretty Miss Weaver is a masterpiece
of romantic love making.
Tuesday and Wednesday brings
you the screen's greatest historical
drama "Victoria the Great" with
Anna Neagle and Anton Walbrook.
It is a true story o'f romance and a
reign that saw the birth of the world's
vastest empire!—withheld from the
stage and screen for decades—and
here it is in flaming passages ,torn
from the burning pages of the queen's
own diary! . The romantic record of
Victoria and her fiery Prince Consort   See this Great Picture!
Honor guests at the birthday Club
meeting Saturday afternoon, held at
the home of Mrs. Arvid Lundin, were
Mesdames Arvid Lundin and Ernest
Robideau. Luncheon was served at
1:30 and the balance of the afternoon
was spent informally. The honored'
guests were both presented with
gifts in memory of the occasion. Mrs.'
J. W. Wicklund of Walker, was present as a visitor.
May 22 Designated as
4-H Sunday in Church
 T
On Sunday morning May 22, many
rural Minnesota pastors will face a
larger number of youthful listeners
than usual. The occasion is the observance of the fourth annual "4-H
Sunday in Church," the day coinciding with Rural Life Sunday, long observed by several religious denominations.
In scores of communities local 4H
leaders are already busy arranging
special programs and services for
the day. Many clubs will sit in a
igroup at the services, but each 4-H
member is urged to go to the Church
of his choice and to invite his parents
and friends. 4-H members will offer
to serve as ushers, decorate the
Churches for the occasion and provide special music and talks. Pastors
will emphasize the part of 4-H work
in  character  building.
Kural churches have an active and
growing interest in 4-H work, recog
nizing it as one of today's most dynamic forces for the improvement of
rural young people. 4-H Club Sunday
provides the occasion and incentive
for both 4-H groups and churches to
take part in activities that will
strengthen and cement the bonds of
mutual interest.
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Carlson were
djinner guests at the home of the
former's parents Mr. and Mrs. Fred
Carlson Sunday.
Co. Wide Co-op. Picnic Planned June 18
This week has brought considerable
activity to the County Auditor's office as Wednesday was the final date
for filing. A last report from L. C.
Peterson is summed up below and
should, without a doubt, cause considerable activity throughout the
county during the next four weeks:
Sheriff—
C.  E. Merry, incumbent.
N. C. Hanson, Cass Lake
Register of Deeds—   ,
Leonard   Peterson,  Incumbent
"Anton Granby,  Staples
County Treasurer—
W. T. McKeown,  incumbent
Iver Nystrom, Backus
County Attorney—
Don D. Lundrigan, Pine River
Ed Rogers, incumbent
Coroner—
Dr. A. J. Button, Pine River
E. M. Thomas, incumbent
Clerk of Court—
A. K. McPherson, incumbent
G. E. Boniek, Boy .River
Commissioner 1st District—
Arvid Lundin, Pine River
John Olson, incumbent
Abe Pajumpa,, Pine River
■ 'John Norman, Pine River
County Auditor—
L. C. (-.elly) Peterson, incumbent.
It is very possible that he will have
no opposition as his record as a public servant  is  excellent.
As we go to press we are informed
that Homer Fraser, filed late yesterday for the aoove office. Mr. Fraser
has been in business in Pine River
for several years and is well known
in this vicinity.
Supt. of Schools—
.T. W. Wicklund, incumbent
Representative—
Verne Lockwood, incumbent
N. W.  Sawyer,  Walker
Senator—
Bill Spain, Hackensack
Edgar Mullins, Itasca County
We have also been informed that
three other men from Itasca have
filed.
John G. Norman, local farmer, entered the ,-ace this week for Commissioner. Mr. Norman is married
and makes his home in Bungo twp.
He has been a resident of the county
for 45 years and has been active on
the Bungo town board for several
years.
BENSON FILES FOR
RE-ELECTION TO
GOVERNHRSHIP
Religious Rally at
P. R. Armory Sun.
At a meeting of the Cooperative
council held in Pine River April 27,
with Abe Pajumpa presiding, it was
decided to hold a big county cooperative picnic on Saturday June 18 at
the Pine River fair grounds for everyone interested. The big day will be
sponsored by the Cooperative Creameries, cooperative shipping associations, cooperative berry associations,
members of all cooperatives, mutual
insurance companies, Farm Bureau,
4H Clubs and others interested.
The purpose of the picnic is two
fold: 1. Learning to appreciate to a
greater extent the fine work done by
cooperative institutions and creating
a greater interest in our local cooperatives. 2. A good time for everyone l
and learning to know your neighbor
better.
The Committees appointed were:
Finance and Refreshment, H E. Han
son, Andrew Ruigh and Frank Swift:
General, E. J. Dorsey, Oscar Nelson
and L. O. Fick; Sports, P. E. Smith,
Anton Granby and John Hrobsky.
It was decided to have a picnic at
noon with coffee and ice cream furnished free.
Rev. O. E.- McCracken of the Fargo
Union Mission, well known radio
speaker, and J. Arthur Schlicher.
"America's Greatest Prodigal" will be
the speakers at a religious rally to
be held at the Pine River armory on
Sunday, May lo at 3 and 8 p. m.
These two men will deliver messages
of fearless truthfulness on subjects
that are of interest to all earnest people. Mr. Schlicher will give the thrilling story of his life.
A mass choir of singers from all
the churches in this vicinity is being
arranged for and a volunteer orchestra will enliven the song service.
The service is for the pleasure and
profit of all the friends of Rev. McCracken and they are invited to cooperate in the choir and volunteer
orchestra. The offerings at these
services will be for tha expenses connected therewith and the building
fund of the Fargo Union Mission.
St Paul—Above are shown Governor Elmer A. Benson and Rep. John
K'inzer, as they filed with Secretary
of State Mike Holm Monday, the form
er for reelection as governor and the
latter as lieutenant governor, both on
the Farmer-Labor ticket. Both were
unanimously endorsed at the Farmer
Labor convention held at Duluth recently.
In a statement issued at the time
of his filing,  Governor Benson  said:
"Eight years ago the economic machinery of this country began to collapse, owing to the unequal distribution of buying power which alone can
keep production going and provids
jobs for the workers and markets for
the farmers.     ,
Liberals and progressives did not
bring this state of affairs about. AVhen
it came however, they did not hesitate to come forward and accept responsibility for helping to guide the
people through the troublesome years.
We have not faltered and we do not
intend to falter in carrying out that
responsibility.
The little clique which controlle 1
the State Senate in the last Legislature deadlocked that body and blocked enactment of most of the liberal
program.now have to go before the
people and justify themselves.
The liberals and progressives, however, will carry their proposals to the
people in an intelligent manner, acquainting the people with the true
nature of our> economic and social
difficulties. Ours will be an honest,
intellectual appeal and we have confidence in the wisdom of the voters
of the state of Minnesota that they
will decide this coming election in accordance with the merits of the issues
involved. We liberals ask nothing
more than a decision at the polls based on the merits."
Menski - Martin
Miss Dorothy Minske, grand daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Menski and
Johnathan Martin were united in
marriage Sunday afternoon at the E.
W. Menski home, with Rev. Paul J.
MacKinney officiating. Fifty relatives and friends were present. A
wedding dinner was served after the
ceremony.
The wedding march was played by
Mrs. A. J. Button and Laird Menski
and daughter of Minneapolis, acted
as attendants.
The bride, Dorothy Menski, has
been making her home with her grand
parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Menski
for the past few years.
After  the   noon   picnic   will  follow
music by  the bands,  speaking,    and Jack West of Hancock, was a guest
sports so let's all turn out for a good at  the home  of Mr.  and Mrs.  Grant
educational, social  time. Bergstrom Saturday evening.
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PINE RIVBrS
MINNESOTA
NATIONAL AIR MAIL mw\N0KTh'.
MAY 15-21, .93B-£_^
Cooperating with National
Air Mail Week, Postmaster
L. E. Dougherty, through the
cooperation of the local commercial club, purchased a
cachet stamp designed by
Kay Stevens, for the purpose
•of cancelling all outgoing
air mail from Pine River
during the week of May 15 to
21.
A replica of the stamp is
shown herewith depicting a
local lake scene.
It is not known as yet
whether or not the plane
will stop in Pine River.
VETERANS FORM
WELFARE BOARD
IN CASS COUNTY
To the veterans of Cass County and
their dependents. The Cass County
Ex-Service Men's Welfare Board will
attempt to inform you of the necessary procedure for Emergency Hospitalization, Veterans relief or other
matters pertaining to veterans activities.
For Emergency  Hospitalization
Whenever It is necessary to secure
emergency hospitalization it would be
advisable to have the attending physician call the chief medical officer of
the Veteran's Administration, and
when he calls to have the following
information available so as to avoid
delay and unnecessary expense:
1. The exact date of enlistment and
discharge.
2. The serial number if the veteran
has one.
3.The kind of discharge the Veteran has.
• -4. A concise diagnosis of the case.
5. Whether or not an attendant will
be necessary and who the attendant
will be.
6. Whether or not an ambulance
is required.
If a doctor is not available have
the service officer of your post or
county, Commander or some other
veteran call the chief medical officer
but always have the above information available.
Remember That Authorization Is
Necessary To Insure Hospitalization
And Payments By The Federal Government For The Expenses Incurred
To Bring The Veteran To The Hospital.
For Veterans Relief
A veteran to be eligible for relief
from the Executive council War Veterans relief Agency must have all
the following qualifications:
1. He must have an honorable discharge from the military or Naval
forces of the United States.
2. He must be suffering from a disability permanent in character which,
taking into consideration present economic conditions, renders him incapa-
pable of obtaining employment in a
gainful occupation.
3. He must have no source of revenue income in excess of his budget
allowance as established by this agency.
4. He must have resided in the state
of Minnesota for a period of not less
than one year immediately preceding
the filing of his application for relief.
RECRUITING   TO   BE    RESUMED
After a four month period of suspended recruiting, orders have been
received by Sergeant Herman F. Hoffman, representative of the army recruiting service in this district that
recruiting will be resumed on June 1.
Enlistments will be for Fort Lincoln
North Dakota, two miles from Bismarck and Mandan N. D. Anyone
desiring application blanks or information on the above, can obtain
same by writing to the Army Recruiting Office Duluth, Minn.
HONOR  ROLL
The following new and re-newa)
subscriptions to the Journal have
been received the past week.
Look at the label on your paper,
if you are in arrears, stop in and see
us.
Warren Grover, Pine River
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rebuffs from Congress, including
the reorganization bill, Supreme
Court issue and St. Lawrence-
waterway.
Fanny Featherhead adopts
picketing tactics to talk Felix
into buying that new dress. You'll enjoy the Featherheads on today's fun ny page.
M. Georgfes Bonnet, France's
shrewd new foreign minister,
walks under Lemuel Parton's
microscope in "Who's News This
Week."