The Pine River Journal (Pine River, Minnesota), 1937-09-23

              PINE RIVER JOURNAL
VOLUME III NUMBBER 7
THE PINE RIVER JOURNAL, PINE RIVER,  CASS  COUNTY, MINNESOTA THURSDAY.SEPTEMBER 23,1937
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NEWS BRIEFS OF
INTEREST FROM
'ROUND THE STATE
HORSE      SPENDS     NIGHT     IN
WELL,   WATER   SIX   FT.   DEEP
WHEN   I   DRIVE
Madison.—"Dobbin" suffering from
sore and stiff muscles and joints, is
a sadder and much wiser horse following a tragic mishap which loft a
horse belonging to Matt Kellen of
Hamlin township, to spend a night
in a well containing six feet of water. The horse, perhaps as a result
of insomnia, or perhaps because of
hunger wandered into the Kellen
granary one night. The wooden floor
boards covering a pit containing six
feet of water gave way and old 'dobbin' became stuck with his - hind legs
ir six feet of water, head and fore
feet above the pit. The animal was
found in this position the following
morning, when it became necessary
to call a wrecker to extricate it.
When I am driving on the street
Where little folks I'm apt to meet,
Who dash across the street? in play,
I hope I'll drive in just the way
That I  would  drive if mine were
there
Upon   the  crowded  thoroughfare.
You never know what tykes will do,
They're just as apt to rush on thru
Across your path, as you draw near,
As are they apt to stop, in fear.
For playful feet don't understand
When Death, perhaps,  is near    at
hand.
So, as along these Streets I roll,
I'll keep my car in close control,
There's risk enough in all events
To make me    always    drive    with
sense.
Especially, no chance I'll take
When lives of children are at stake.
—Contributed
STEEL DIVING TOWER ERECTED AT
SWIMMING HOLE
TRUCKER  STRIVES TO   KEEP
LAW—   LEARNS   HIS   ERROR
MAN    FINDS    NATURAL   SPRING
IN     BASEMENT       OF     HOME
Bemidji.—"It's a dandy spring,"
says Phil McClellan of the natural
spring which sent pure, cool water
'bubbling into the basement of his
home while he began digging a drain.
Heavy rains recently had filled the
basement of the McClellan home on
Boston lake, north of Puposky, to a
depth of five or six inches. The
house stands more than twelve feet
above the level of the lake, so McClellan decided he would dig a drain
and let the water run into the lake.
After discovering the spring, he had
to install a drain to get rid of the
excess  spring water.
TEACHERS LISTED
FOR CASS COUNTY
RURAL SCHOOLS
FINDS    DATE    CARVED     IN
!      CENTER    OF      TREE     IN  1822
Waseca.—After being obliterated
for a period of 125 years, a strange
coincidence brought to light a date
carved in a tree in 1822. It occurred
when Carl Frisk, splitting wood on
his farm near Waseca, split a section where one tree had grown over
another to reveal the perfectly carved characters: 1822 7-4 S. Tiie regularity of the carving would indicate that the figures were carved
with a . tool made for the purpose—
perhaps by early surveyers working
in that territory. Following the. impression of these figures in the wood,
another tree grew over them. Ninety
three rings were counted on the new
growth, indicating the same number
of years as the age of the tree.
"RIGHT    NUMBER"    CALLS
MAN   FROM   BED AT 1:30 A. M,
Alexandria.—Getting out of bed in
the middle of the night to answer
the telephone and then hear someone
say, "sorry, wrong number," may not
be pleasant, but the telephone call
which Charley Dicks, local merchant
answered at 1:30 one morning recently, proved to be the "right number, "and definitely so! Someone called .him from Appleton to state that he
had the right number on a 1937 Chevrolet Master Coach which had been
given away that night at the Swift
County Fair. Last spring Mr. Dicks
purchased six tickets for one dollar,
the tickets representing his chances
on one of four cars and a house trailer which were to be given away at
Appleton. He thought little of his
chances of winning and after two of
the four autos were given away oh
July 4th, Mr. Dicks threw the tickets
away. When on the second drawing
he was declared winner he was called upon to imitate his own signature
which had appeared on the lucky
ticket, and he then proceeded homeward with the car. i
151
DRIVERS     IN     AUGUST
LOSE   RIGHT TO   USE   CARS
Characterizing the increase in Minnesota drivers' license revocations
from 80 during August, 1936, to 151
during the month of August in this
year, shows the results of stricter
vehicle enforcements, according to
Gil Carmichael, director of the drivers' license unit of the state.
Every revocation in August, the
report disclosed, was for driving
while intoxicated. Hennepin county
led, with 28 convictions. Only one
woman lost her license.
List of Teachers in the Rural Schools
of the Common  Districts of
Cass  County
District   No.  2
Grant School—Mrs. E. J. Coughlin
Maple   Grove—Nina   Christianson
District No. 6
Lincoln  School—Bertha Rosevink
Oak Grove—Hazel Torgerson
District  No.  8
Oak  Grove—Myrtle Hanson
Pine Ridge—Harold Thias
District  No.  9   	
Esterdy—Esther Adams
Haseklell—Margaret   Thorsett
Meadowbrook—Theodore   Braun
District No.  11
North   Deerfield—Bernice  Finsaas
South Deerfield—No Report
District No.  13
Hardy—No   Report
District  No.  14
Mildred—Helen  Eveland
Mildred—Ella  Hoover
District   No.  15 ,'
Crescent—Deborah   Pendergrast
Oakland—Beulah Nichols
District No. 16
Bark—-Verena   Backman
Pine Forest—Evelyn  Carlson
District  No.  18
Otter  Lake—Lorraine   Swendsen
Riverside—Elsie   Ahlbrecht
Workman—Elvira  Traff
District  No. 20
Loon Lake—Loretta LaFond
Pleasant Valley—-Edna Aleshire
Seidl Hill—Flossie Nelson
Stony Brook—Helen Lawrence
District No. 21
Swan Valley—Estrid Svendsen
District No. 22
Agate Lake—Hilda  Svaretngren
Clover Hill—Gladys x Carey
Cory Brook—Laura Allen
Dibble—Harold  Walton
Port View—David Rhoades
District  No.  23
Birch   Hill—Edna   WrTg'.it
Bridgeman—Ruth   Carlson
Fairview—Grace Leita
Sunrise—Mildred   Barnett
dinger—Clair   Goplen
N. Kentucky—Mabel Martin
District No. 24
Coolidge—Lena Gerrens
Harding—Florence Brennick
District   No.  25
Garfield—Delphine Stone
Poplar—Edna   Matthews
District No. 26   	
East Gull Lake—Harry F. Rhoades
A new steel diving tower is being
constructed near the dam by the local WPA crew this week. The tower
rests on a concrete foundation which
makes it considerably more rigid
than the old wooden tower. The
steel angle-iron was purchased by
the village and the WPA crew out
and assembled the tower. T/he top
platform will be about 17 feet hi«h
'and the first platform about 8 reef,
which is plenty high for these I'ine
River high-divers to demonstrate
their skill. The dam and park-site
have been greatly improved this dimmer and when the season opens next
year, bathers and tourists will find
an up-to-date, mouern park and swi_>-
ming place which adds greatly to the
beauty of the village.
CARD   OF  THANKS
I wish to express my sincere thanks
and gratitude to the many friends
and neighbors who so kindly assisted
me during the illness and death of my
son, George Leighty. And nlsoi for the
beautiful floral offerings.
Mrs. Julia Stratton and family
Two highway patrolmen watched a
cloud of steam and smoke slowly approach down trunk highway 109, the
'laboratory' road on which 30, 45, and
00 miles an hour speed zone signs
have been posted by the state hi-way
department. The approaching apparition was in a 60 mile zone south
of Mille Lacs.
1 Eventually a truck, the laboring
cause of the cloud above the high:
way, pulled up beside the patrolmen.
The driver got out. "You guys can
arrest me if you feel like it," he said,
"but I'll be hanged if I can get this
crate to do sixty."
So, apparently, some drivers are
under the misconception that they
must drive sixty in the 60 mile an
hour zones. But be assured—that'?
not necessary. The signs set a maximum, not a minimum as reasonable
speed.
Surfaceing Of Pine
R.-Longville Road
Well Under Way
NOTICE!
WORK BEGUN  ON  STATE'S
SECOND     BIGGEST     ROAD
JOB,     ANOKA-ELK      RIVER
Miss Anne Himrod was called to
Waterford, Pa., Tuesday, by the serious illness of her mother.
Mr. and Mrs. Marion Sherwood and
son Bobby, returned Tuesday, from
an  extended  tour  through  the west.
HONOR ROLL
PHONE
WIRES CUT BY
AN AUTO'S GYMNASTICS
Blooming Prairie.—Violently hurled
through the air in his car as it performed startlingly intricate mid-iair
gymnastics and was reduced to a
pile of junk, a Medford man recently
experienced a fortunate and narrow
escape in an accident which occurred near Claremont. When the driver
lost control of his car it hit the ditch
with a terrific force, and was thrown
upwards so it looped the loop and
tore down the telephone wires overhead, sailed over a four foot gate
without touching it, came down and
bounded around a bit on its nose,
and then landede on all four wheels,
the tires of which were flattened
like pancakes. The car, wrecked so
completely that only a few minor
parts from the motor will be salvaged, has attracted much attention. The
driver escaped with only a few minor scratches and bruises.
The following new and re-newal
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.
Mrs.  E.  K. Newton,  Excelsior
Lee Isensee, Pine River
Jacob   Sarkiho,   Pine   River
Henry Ruud, Pine River
S.  B.   Stickman,  Pine River
G.  E.  Miller,  Pine River
Walter  Schnltz,  Pine River
Mrs.  Mary Freeman,  Pine R'.ver
Mrs .E. R. Bowman,  Pine River
Adam Bard, pine River
Henry Johnstone,  Pine River
J.  P. Everett, Pine River
Ramsey Schultz, Pine River
Lloyd Bowman,  Pine River
Tony  Kamondy  Pine  River
W. M. Hunt, Pine River
.T.  L.  Collins, Pine River
Geo.   Bogart,   Pine  River
Dan Rush, Jenkins
Frank White, Pine River
J. N. Huss, Pine River
Robert Norton, Pine River
N. R.  Bowman,  Pine River
Victor Geary, Pine River
Clarence Heath, Pine River
Elwood Johnston, Pequot
Herb Just, Pine River
L. R. Heath, Pine River
Charles Durm, Pine River
Dale Grinols, Pine River
Mrs. Effie Palmer, Pine River
The State Highway department
this week began work on what is believed to be the second largest single
highway construction project ever
covered in Minnesota by one contract
and also one of the most vital from
the standpoint of solving the traffic
congestion and safety problems created  by  the  increased  motor   travel.
Highway Commissioner N. W. Els-
oerg announced that the contract was
awarded for construction of the 11.6
mile, divided-lane "super highway"
on T. II. No. 10 between Anoka and
Elk River. McCree and Co. and Phil-
lippi Brothers, both of St Paul were
successful bidders, with a bid of
$456,128.06.
Because of- repairs made on the local fire siren it will be necessary to
test it out for a week to be certain
everything is in working condition.
The Council has decided that the test
will be made at 12 o'clock noon every day next week. So if you hear
the siren blow at noon, don't become
alarmed as it is only for testing purposes.
Arvid Lundin, Clerk
POSTOFFICE WILL
MOVE TO BANK
BLDG. THURS.
George Hillegonds returned to Chicago Sunday, after spending the past
three weeks with relatives here. Mrs.
Hi llegonds and son Glenn, remained
for a longer visit.
NAMES DRAWN FOR
PETIT JURY DUTY
Use A Want Ad
Following is a list of names of the
persons who have been drawn to serve
on the Petit Jury,    at   the    October
term of District Court in Cass County:
John Ford—Trelipe
Walter Cox—Backus
Frank Anderson—Maple
Henry DeWald—Poplar
Bernhard Kleen—Ansel
J. B.  Draper—Thunder Lake
Leonard Carlson—Smokey Hollow
Chris Jacobson—Becker
Herman Fisher—Shingobee
Mrs. Homer Dugas—Cass Lake
Halvor Berger—Boy Lake
Leslie Shepard—Blind Lake
Ed   Holmberg—Hackensack
Leo Norwood—Home Brook
Henry White—E   Gull  Lake
Edward A. Mitchell—-McKinley
Philip Palmer—Backus
John  Cole—Cass Lake
Henry Newman—Federal Dam
Oscar Bostrom—Hiram
J. T. Foat—Remer
H. Magelsson—Walker
Mrs. Lynn Zothman—Pike Bay
Mrs. Ralph Manders—Kego
'GO GETTER' FEATURE FOR MARLOW
SUN. MON & TUES.
Tonight is the last showing of the
double-bill, starring Victor McLaglen,
the academy award winner, in "Nancy Steele is Missing" and 'We Have
Our Own Moments" with Sally Eil-
ers and James Dunn.
Friday and Saturday—the greatest rival Sherlock Holmes ever had—
and filmdom's craziest detective ia
coming to the Marlow in "Super
Sleuth" with Jack Oakie, supported
by Ann Sothern and Edgar Kennedy.
On Sunday and Monday, the Marlow presents "The Go Getter." Which
is a comedy made from one of those,
delightful Peter B. Kyne stories, involving thei lovable old character, Gappy Ricks, owner of steamships.
George Brent and Anita Louise carry the romantic interest. Other notables in the cast include John El-
dredge,   and Henry  O'Neill.
Brent is a member of the crew of
/the famous dirigible Macon, which
plunged into the Pacific Ocean a
few years ago.
, This plunge is shown on the screen-
one of the most astonishing things
the movies have ever done. Don't
miss it—Remember the dates, Sunday
Monday and Tuesday.
WILL    INSPECT    METERS
IF     SO     PETITIONED
Under the laws of our State, any
consumer of electricity living outside
of the Twin Cities and Duluth, may
have his meter tested upon petition
of ten or. more consumers. Such
petition should be filed with the clerk
of the municipality, together with a
fee of twenty-five (25c) cents.
When a petition has been filed with
the clerk, he will forward suca petition to the Railroad and Warehouse
Commission, and a date will be set
for  the inspeaction.
While the inspector is in the municipality other persons desiring meters
or other electrical equipment tested
may be added to the petition by the
payment of twenty five  (25c)   cents.
The inspection is made by a meter
expert, Mr. Geo. Wold.
Minn. R. R. and Warehouse
Commission,   Harold  Atwood
The local postoffice which is now
located in the hotel building, will move to their new quarters in the bank
building, now occupied by the Light
Co. The change will be made on
Thursday of next week.
Due to this change and the time
involved in moving the equipment,
patrons are asked to try and get all
of their mail out of the office by 4 p.
m. on that date.
Your cooperation will be appreciated in this matter.
L. E. Dougherty, P. M.
Notice
OBITUARY
■ C. H. Schmelzer, a life long resident of Little Falls, passed away on
Monday, September 13. He was 70
years of age at the time of his death.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday of last week with Father
Wessendorf officiating. Interment: was
made in the German Catholic cemetery at Little Falls.
. Besides diis wife, he leaves to mourn
his death, five sons, Robert and
Frank of McKinley, Roy of Brainerd, Earl of Freeport, 111., and Lloyd
of Little Falls. Also two daughters,
Mrs. Howard Kline of Pine River,
and Mrs. Laura Marrotte of Little
Falls, together with a host of friends.
All his children were at his bedside
when death came.
Work is progressing rapidly on the
tarring of Trunk Highway No. 84, between Pine River and Longville. The
crew started on the road near the
Pontoria store about two weeks ago
and are working towards Longville.
This will be one of the greatest road
improvements in this territory as No.
S4 was in terrible shape nnd became
almost impassable after heavy rains.
Inasmuch as it is a tributary road to
Pine River, the improvement will
mean considerable to local business
men as a large territory is served
in that direction. The plans call for
completing the stretch from Smith's
Store to Pine River if the weather
permits, this fall. However, if frost
and cold weathers halts the progress,
the work will be resumed in tha
spring.
The project is under the supervision of John Hoffman and requires th«
work of twenty men: 1 distributor.
2 fireman, 2 flagmen, 4 rock-rackers.
4 oil haulers and 7 blademen. Tho
firemen are forced to work 24 hours
daily, to keep the tar at a temperature of 199.5 degrees at all times.
This must be uniform. The boiler is
located by the tracks near the lumber yard. The four men operating
the trucks haul 600 gallons on each
trip and make 10 trips daily, which
makes a total of 24,000 gallons hauled each day.
Approximtely 27 tank cars of tar
will be needed to complete the road
from Pine River to Longville.
The Birthday Club was entertained
by Mrs. Elias Rovik and Mrs. Wm.
Schuster Saturday afternoon, in honor of the birthday anniversary of
Mrs. Al Downing, at the Downing
residence. A delicious luncheon was
served in the afternoon, after which
the guests enjoyed a social hour. The
honored guest was presented with a
beautiful  tablecloth.
Heino Mattson spent the week-end
with relatives in Minneapolis.
INj HONOR OF C. H  SCHMELZER
Why should our tears in sorrow flow,
When God recalls his own.
And bids them leave a world of woe,
For an immortal crown.
Is not e'en death again fo those,
Whose life to God was given.
Gladly to earth their eyes they close,
To  open them in heaven.
Their toils are past, their    work    is
done,
And they are fully blest.
They fought the fight,    the    victory
won,
Then let our sorrows cease to flow,
God hath recalled his own.
And let our hearts in every woe,
Gladly say—Thy Will Be Done.
/ Contributed
MPLS. BALL CLUB
TO PLAY IN PARK
RAPIDS MONDAY
The Minneapolis American Association baseball club, on a barn-storming tour, will play at Park Rapids
Monday, Sept. 27, at 2:30 p. m., playing the Park Rapids club, North Central league champions.
The Millers will have their regular
lineup for this game. They have
scheduled a tour through northern
Minnesota, playing at Chisholin Sunday.
Verna Cromett is spending this
week at the home of her parent?, Mr.
and Mrs. Morris Cromett. She is em-
ployead in Brainerd.
DATES FOR NEXT
YEAR'S STATE FAIR
HAVE BEEN SET
The 1938 Minnesota State Fair will
be held September 3-10, and plans
are already under way for the 79th
annual exposition, announcesRaymond
A. Lee, secretary.
From every viewpoint the 1937 fair
was successful. A new all-time attendance mark was established, with
631,062 passing through the gates as
compared to 636,484 a year ago.
Financially the fair was a complete
success. While a substantial profit
will be shown, the exact amount cannot be determined until the revenue
from all sources can be checked and
the expenditures compiled. Whatever the profit is, it will be invested
in new buildings and permanent Improvements for the 1938 fair.
FEATURES YOU WILL LIKE
Irvin S. Cobb mourns report
that a new super-novel, a million
words long, is soon to be released. It'll make a good doorstop, asserts the famed humorist.
Mi-. Featherhead gets a lesson
in banking from the Friend Wife.
You'll enjoy the "Featherheads'
on  our  comic  page.
They suspected Billy Wheeler
—was he guilty of murder? Another chapter of the new western mystery,  "Cattle Kingdom."
Charge of Ku Klux Klan membership hounds Justice Black of.--
Suprerne Court. Sensational de-:
velopment reviewed by E. W.
Pickard's "Weekly News Review."
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