The Pine River Journal (Pine River, Minnesota), 1938-06-02

              PINE RIVER JOURNAL
VOLUME III NUMBER 43
THE PINE RIVER JOURNAL, PINE RIVER,  CASS  COUNTY,  MINNESO TA, THURSDAY, JUNE 2, 193S-
SUB. $1.00 In County, $1.50 outside
NEWS BRIEFS OF
INTEREST FROM
'ROUND THE STATE
HIGHWAY     SEEKS     ANSWER
TO   CODE   BOOK   PROBLEM
The Minnesota Highway department Is in a quandry.
This is the difficulty: Early in
1937, the Highway department, in
the interest of safety and at the
promptings of a number of members
of the legislature, printed 10,000 copies of the then existing traffic code.
Requests swallowed this supply in a
few days.
Later, with the passage of the present Uniform Traffic Act, the department felt it imperative that the new
code reach the hands of the driving
pubic. Ostensioly, the public could
not obey a law it did not know. So
10,000 more booklets were published
in the cheapest available form and
the people of Minnesota were informed through the press that these laws
could be obtained free on request.
The demand from individual drivers, bus and trucking companies,
commercial firms with traveling representatives and particularly froni
the schools throughout the state was
tremendous and the supply was exhausted almost immediately. It was
necessary to print another 75,000. Today that supply is gone, 95,000 in all
and the demand is still great. ,
Here is the catch! For past printings of the code, the department received criticism from some of the
press. So at this time with a demand unfilled and drivers and schools
still clamoring for the booklet, thn
department is undecided whether to
publish another allotment. It is convinced that the books are an invaluable medium of safety and worth the
cost, but it does not care to incur
further criticism unless it is satisfied that the public deems the invest
ment a worthwhile one.
ERADELPHIANS    HOLD   FINAL
MEETING   FRIDAY,   MAY  27
Mrs. H. A. York was hostess, to.
members of the Eradelphian Club at
the last regular meeting of the season Friday.   -
Luncheon wais served at 1 o'clock.
The balance of the afternoon was
spent in summing up the business of
the club and electing officers. . Mrs.
Otto Haack was the unanimous choice for another term as president;
Mrs. L. M. Severeid wais elected vice
president; Mrs. C. V. Gardiner, sec-
reary ■ Mrs. G. E.. Henderson, treasurer and Mrs. Lewis Walton corresponding secretary.
A midsummer meeting wais planned, the date of which will be announced later.
VANDALS LOOT HI-
WAY EAT SHOP
SATURDAY NITE
E. N. Ritchie, proprietor of the Hi-
way Eat Shop 2 miles east of Pine
River,. awoKe Sunday morning to find
that his filling station and eat shop
had been broken into during the
night and consideraole damage done
The greatest loss to Nick was the
shooting of nis dog, which was left
to guard the building at night.
The large front window was broken to gain entrance and the locks
on both gas pumps had been broken.
The vandals had evidentally filled
their gas tanks and then run a considerable amount of gas on the
ground as it was well soaked near
the pumps. All the canned oil in
stock and several candy bars and
other knickknacks were stolen but
the thieves failed to find the cash.
Mr. Ritchie traced the car that
they were driving for about 15 miles
on the road going east. Sheriff Merry was notified and an investigation
is being conducted.
Whether or not this robbery is In
any way connected with the effort
to break into the Paul Bunyan Cafe
in Pine River a few nights before is
not known, however someone had re-
movell all the putty from a front
window in an attempt to remove the
glass and gain entrance but evident-
ally had been scared off.
Graduation Exercises Friday Evening
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Miss Elizebeth Ziebarth and mother
of Minneapolis, called at the Clem
Henry home enroute to their home
from Park Rapids Monday.
Class   Prophecy
The  organ grinder man is  coming,
He plays a tune for you and "me.
I was awakened on that May morning in 1958, by the merry song of the
organ grinder, Bob Haack. He was
an old friend of mine, a graduate of
'38 and he never failed to sing his
melodious song under my window
early in the morning.
It was such a lovely day that I
hated to stay in the stuffy city. The
springy tang in the early morning
air made me think of fragrant l3ine
forests and country meadows sprinkled with daisies. AB a result, I was
soon humming along the highway in
my sleek little roadster. I had resolved to visit Bob's brother, Johnny.
It so happened that some children
had been playing along the road 1
was traveling, and as children will
be mischievous, it also happened that
as I was riding merrily along, I heard
a loud report and the car gave a
sickening lurch. For a moment I
thought I was being shot at, and 1
imagined all sorts of horrible things.
Suppose that those notorious gangsters, Robert "Pretty Boy" Coulter
and Russell "Baby Face" Johnson
were seeking revenge because I had
snapped their suspenders in high
school!
"Drat them kids," came a gruff
voice from the roadside. "I told
them to stop swipin' my tacks. I'll
lick the tar out of 'em."
I swung around. Two bewhiskered
WPA workers were leaning on their
shovels   chewing  tobaccy.
"Wa'al, hello there—remember me?
exclaimed one of the snuffy old villains.
I stared in amazement. Surely this
couldn't be the debonair Bruce Kop>
penberg of the class of '38. I turned my' eagle eyes to the man who
had spoken first. Bud Carlson! of
all people.
"Bertel, go call yore ma." Bud
growled at a wide eyed little -boy
who had sidled up.
Why Bud, I asked, are you married?
"Shore," he replied, "I married Eddie Hedges nigh onto ten year ago.
Them was my kids as put them
tacks in the road."
Edna came out of the shanty across
the road and we chatted about the
good old days, while Bud and Bruce
changed the "tire.
"I'm pretty busy today," she said,
and went on to explain that they
were going to a reunion at John
Haacks', given for the class of '38.
"I'll see you this afternoon" I callback, as I drove away.
I found John and his lovely wife
at their luxurious country home,
where he was working on his latest
composition. Hiis name was now as
famous as that of Chopin and Bach.
At about 1 o'clock, the guests began to arrived. Ruth Council, noted
pianist; Mary Riley, the great opera
star; and Martha Nikkari now Ruths
private secretary arrived together.
Ruth and Mary were soon in detailed discussion with John about Ms
new composition.
Addline Sundermeyer and her husband, a wealthy banker, brought their
lovely little daughter, and soon
shouts of childish, laughter were drifting from the nursery where John's
twins and Bud's flock of children
greeted the newcomers.
As I stood with Mrs. Haack greeting the guests, a long sleek limousine
rolled up the driveway. I readily
recognized the nattily dressed chauffeur as Leo Walton, but I couldn't
imagine who the occupants of the
car were. They were both beautiful
and dressed in the latest Paris creations. They proved to be Gertrude
Kline, who now owned an exclusive
beauty salon, and her head operator,
Irene Bolon.
I learned that Mildred Johnson and
Viola Raph' had profited by their typing lessons, and were now stenographers  in  two  important  firms.
Frances O'Connor and Dorothy
Schleiger were unable to attend the
reunion as Frances, now a famous
aviatrix, was performing at the world
fair and Dorothy, a talented artist,
was studying in Paris.
George    Miller    "world's    greatest
39 HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS RECEIVE DIPLOMLAS
Addline  May   Sundermeyer
Ruth Bertha Sundermeyer
Mary (Greeley Nelson
Myles E. M. Cadwell
Irene Lucile Bolon
D. Robert Dubbs
Lace Kendall  Stoutenburg
Iris Arlene Pederson
Leonard H. Phillips
Roy   M.   Davidson
John Otto Haack
Martha  L.   Nikkari
Russell  T. Johnson
Ruth M.  Council
Wilmer A. Garman
Robert A. Coulter
Leo E. Walton
George B.  Miller
Robert G. Gearey
Bertel W. Carlson
Laura  Jane Lesher
Roy  Swift
Robert   William   Haack
Ednft   M.   Hedges
Dorothy Elaine Schleiger
Viola Madeline Raph
Mabel Dorothy Norman'
Bruce  G.   Koppenberg
Way-he Gearhart
Irene Shiffer
Gertrude Evelyn Kline
N'ornian E. Dauber
J. David Boyce
Mildred  Johnson
Iris M. J. Engel
Lyman Peterson
Spencer James Evans
Frances O'Connor
Susan G. Lesher
NORMAL TRAINING GRADUATES
Thelma Palmer
Dorothy Kleinscbmidt
Merle Barnheart
Delphine Barstad
Atlene  Gardner
Clara Shamp
Ruth   Ackerman
.Marie Knutson
Lorna  Kraklaw
Helen Olson
Isabel Bolon
HISTORY OF THE
CLASS GRADUATING
FRIDAY EVENING
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reporter" and Mabel Norman, also a
reporter, were elated. What a story
this would make for their, papers.
The next two days were filled with
fun and excitement. Picture if you
can, a group of 40 year old young-
stens playing games, giving parties
and being most undignified, and you
will have a good idea of that week
end.
James Boyce, then running for governor, gave one of his famous campaign speeches. ' There was a mock
trial with James acting as one attorney and Robert Dubbs, a lawyer of
great renown, as the other. Wilmer
Garman, a supreme court justice,
played the part of the judge very
well. When the jury, made up of
such notables as Norman "always get
my man" Dauber, head of the G-men;
Roy Davidson, English professor ln
Harvard University; Bud Carlson
and Bruce Koppenberg, Leo Walton,
Robert Gearey, now a noted playwright ; Irene Shiffer, owner of the
Lake Region hotel; Laura Lesher and
Ruth Sundermeyer, both famous
nurses; Susan Lesher, formerly an
excellent bookkeeper but now happily married; Iris Engel, ex actress
who gave up a great career to become
the wife of a naval officer; and Iris
Pederson who with her sisters, wais
singing over the National Barn Dance.
They handed down a verdict of not
guilty. Myles Cadwell, a veterinarian, falsely accused of stealing chickens, gave a shout of joy.
VFW ALUMI DANCE
SATURDAY NITE
Funeral Home Moves
The Northland Funeral Home moved this week to the new building
erected by P. E. Lindberg last year.
The interior has been completely remodeled and refurished into a modern funeral home and up to date
chapel.
Mr. Brezinsky, who operates the
funeral home, has been in business
in Pine River for the past four years,
and during this time has built a fine
reputation throughout this entire
territory.
Those who attended the carnival
dance and others of the series ot
dancds sponsored by the VFW, need
no introduction to the fine facilities
provided for a good time. Each of
the dances have been an advertisement of those to follow. The carnival dance was enjoyed by everyone
and the dance scheduled for Saturday evening June 4, promises to be
just as good.
This dance will be in accordance
with the graduation season and especially for graduates of Pine River
and neighboring high schools.
A new member has been added to
the staff of the "Peppers" Miss Mar-,
rion Glowe of Pequot, who slides a
mean trombone . The hall will be especially decorated for the occasion
and souvenirs will be presented with
every ticket. 35c per couple; extra
ladies TOc.
JAMES TOBEY OF
JENKINS DIES MON.
James Tobey of Jenkins, passed
away suddenly Tuesday morning at
the home of his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Ed Tobey.
Mr. Tobey was 42 years old at the
time of hi£ death. He leaves to
mourn his untimely death besides his
parents, one brother, Albert Tobey
of Jenkins and three sisters, Mrs.
Geo. Briley of Pine River, Mrs. Dorothy Hagerman of Verndale and Mrs.
Lena Leuch of Washington.-
Funeral .services will be held Friday at 2 p. m. at the Jenkins Union
Ohurch, with Rev. MacKinney officiating. Interment will be made in
the Whitefish  cemetery.
RURAL.SCHOOL  OFFICERS
TO     MEET    ON    JUNE    9TH
There will be a meeting of all rural school officers of Cass County
at the Pine River school auditorium,
beginning at 9:30 a. m., Thursday,
June 9, according to an announcement made this week by J. W. Wicklund, Cass County Superintendent jf
Schools.
T. C. Engum, State Rural Director
of St Paul, who is an authority on
rural schools, will be present at this
meeting and will assist in the solution of various rural school problems.
" "As a great deal of valuable informa
tion and help is directly derived
from get together meetings of this
kind it is expected, that the attendance will be good with all rural school
.oards  in  the  county  represented.
NOTICE
The local Townsend Club will meet
at the Oddfellows hall on Wednesday
June 8, at' 8 p. m. Until further notice the regular meeting night of the
club will be the second Wednesday
in each month.   Same time and place.
NEW   HIGHWAYS
recreation in Minnesota's famous natural playground will have 3,409
more miles of improved state trunk
highways this year than last to carry
them to their favorite vacation
haunts, the tew 1938 conditions map,
sent to all newspapers in the state by
the highway department this week,
revealed.
New construction not appearing on
the 1937 map accounted for the large
increase.
Use A Want Ad
Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Francis and
baby of Cloquet, arrived Tuesday for
a visit at the Gardner and Tournier
homes. Mr. Francis returned to
Cloquet Monday, while Mrs. Francis
will remain for an extended visit.
Wm. Hoffman and family of Minneapolis, spent the week end at the
homes of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Hoffman
and  Mrs.  Grover   Henninger.
School opened in the fall of 1934
with an unusually large freshman
class of forty-nine, assembled in the
Pine   River   High   School.
The faculty included H. R. Hln-
shaw and L. E. Cottrell, principal
and superintendent respectively, and
Mr. Matson, Misses Sageng, Oberg
and Michelson.
Mr. Hinshaw was our class advisor
and the class officers were as follows;
Roy Swift, President; Edna Hedges,
Vice President ■ Robert Gearey, Treasurer ; and Lorraine Mohs Secretary.
In October, the Freshman were entertained by the Sophomores at an
initiation party held in the gym.
During the first part of November,
the school sponsored a Carnival to
help support various activities during
the year. The Frt\siiman .proved
themselves staunch supporters of the
high school by the active part they
took in the carnival.
After a two week's vacation at
Christmas, we were all happy (?)
to get back to our studies and our
first  semester  exams.
A class picnic was held to mark
the last day of school and we all
parted to  meet again in September.
Our class had greatly Increased
when school opened for our Sophomore year. Many new students from
other schools entered our high school
because of the extension of several
new bus routes from Pine River.
The faculty included Supt. Haack,
G. E. Henderson, Mr. Matson, Miss
McCart, Miss Oden and Mr. Rosen.
The faculty was entirely new with
the exception of Mr. Matson.
Our class advisor was Misls McCart.
The following officers were elected:
John Haack, President ;Robert Haack
Vice President; and Mary Kemper,
Secretary and Treasurer.
As usual a carnival was given in
the fall and many of the Sophomore
clasjs took part in it. A queen was
chosen from eSacb class and from
this group the carnival queen was
chosen.1 Dorothy Stotts was the representative from this class.
On May 9, Pine River participated
in the track meet at New York Mills.
Lyman Peterson, Robert Coulter and
Bruce Koppenberg were the only
members of the Sophomore class ou
the  team.
School ended with a delightful picnic at Kilworry Kamp.
Our Junior year started with a
slight decrease in number, but most
of last year's class and a few new
pupils were in attendance when we
assembled  on  the opening day.
Our Class was about the largest
in the history of the high school,
with  about  55  students registered.
We chose for our motto "We Strive
for Character not for Fame."
The faculty this year included
Charles Matson (who resigned In
February to be replaced by Mr. Butler), Mr. Henderson, Supt. Haack,
Mrs. Austin, Miss Hill, Mr. Hanson
and Miss  Sorum.
The class officers this year were:
Robert Coulter, President; John
Haack, Vice President; and Iris Eu-
gel, Secretary and Treasurer. Miss
Hill was our class advisor.
Several commercial courses were
added this year, with Mrs. Austin
as instructor.
James Evans was the only Junior
taking part in the play "The Catalog" which was presented at the play
festival in  Brainerd.
Robert and John Haack and Bertel
Carlson were the only members of
the Junior class on the basketball
team this year.
Just before Easter vacation, we
gave our Junior Class Play "Romance
in a Boarding House." Members of
the cast were: Martin Wilson, Iris
Engel, James Evans, Bruce Koppenberg, Edna Hedges, Lois Jacobs,
George Miller, Irene Bolon, Dorothy
Schleiger and Robert Dubbs. The
play was directed by Miss Hill.
On May 14, Pine River took part
in a track meet at Remer, and the
held at the Sherwood Forest Lodge
on Gull Lake. The decorations were
in   blue  and  silver  which  were  the
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