The Pine River Journal (Pine River, Minnesota), 1937-11-18

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PINE RIVER JOURNAL
VOLUME III NUMBER 15
THE PINE RIVER JOURNAL, PINE RIVER,  CASS  COUNTY,  MINNESOTA.THURSDAY,  NOVEMBER  18,1937
SUBSCRIPTION $1.00 Per Yeai
NEWS BRIEFS OF
INTEREST FROM
'ROUND THE STATE
"GOOD     SAMARITAN"
IS   BADLY  REPAID
BIDS FOR WOOD WANTED
Hastings.—Offering assistance to a
young man, who presented himself at
the Ben Ista home in Washington
county late one afternoon, was an unpleasant experience for Miss Myra
Ista, daughter of the family. With
his arm in a sling and otherwise bearing marks of having been injured, a
youth in his "teens" knocked at the
door of the Ista home and asked that
someone take him to a doctor. Because Mr. Ista was at work in the
field and his wife was engaged in duties about the house their daughter
offered to take the apparently injured
youth to a doctor. When once in the
car and driving onto highway 61, Miss
Ista was directed to drive to Cottage
Grove, instead of to Hastings. A
short distance on the Cottage Grove
road and less than a mile from home
the youth struck Miss Ista and forced
her from the car. A little later a passerby noticed the car by the roadside,
the driver evidently having motor
trouble. Reaching Cottage Grove the
motorist learned the constable there
had been informed of the theft of the
car, and recalling the car he had passed was the Ista Dodge sedan, both
men returned to the spot to find the
car abandoned. No trace of the young
man was found. __iss Ista had walked to her car after having been forced from the car.
The School Board of District 16,
will meet on December 3, 1937, at t_e
Fine Forest schoolhouse at 1:30 p. into consider bids for wood to be furnished to the following schools: Bark,
20 cords; Pine Forest, 20 cords. Wood
to be green Poplar or Jack Pine, sound
body wood to be split, and piled on
poles on the ground, ready for measurement on or before March 1, 1938.
The Board reserves the right to reject
any or all bids.
L. J. Levington, Clerk
ERADELPHIANS   MEET
The Eradelphian Study Club met
on Friday of last week at the home
of Mrs. Chas. Siebel. Several interesting papers were given by members : "Heroes of American History"
was given by Mrs. Oscar Dahl; "The
12 Greatest Inventors in American
History" by Mrs. Underleak; "Historic Sites in Minnesota" by Mrs. T.
D. Farnam. The next meeting will
be held at the home of Mrs. Ben
Christian.
"LOST HORIZON"
AT MARLOW THEATRE SUNDAY NITE
LIGHTNING    STRIKES
HOUSE   IN   NOVEMBER
Clonuet.—Lightning has struck Clo-
puet homes before, but it's a safe bet
that it never happened before on November 1. Just 14 minutes after noon
that day a bolt of lightning struck the
chimney of the Thomas Price home,
damaged the chimney and followed
the electric wires into the home where
fuses were blown out. Occupants of
*he house were not injured. The belated electric storm also struck cities
on the iron range anl c.iu.i-d a lire
in Ely.
PASSENGER     COMES     TO
AKELEY,  THE  WRONG   STATE
REV. CHAS. PEARSON WRITES FROM
STUART, IOWA
Akeley.—A passenger on a Great
Northern train, a 70 year, old woman,
arrived in Akeley, Minnesota, "on
time" one day last week, but bad gone
to the wrong Akeley, for her destination was Akeley, Iowa. When the
ticket was purchased in Minneapolis,
the ticket man assumed that it was
Minnesota, since the woman was traveling on the Great Northern. She
was placed on board her train and
landed in the Minnesota village. The
woman began to realize after she
had passed through Sauk Centre that
she was on the wrong train. The
conductor, however, did not feel that
he could allow his passenger to get
off at that time of night and so she
decided to continue to Akeley. The
situation was explained to the local
agent who immediately got in touch
with officials, and six hours later the
woman, with a ticket in her possession, boarded the train for Iowa. During an interview she resolved that
she would never again attempt a trip
alone.
TABERNACLE   NEWS
The "standing room only" sign was
again hung out at the Pine River Gospel Tabernacle Sunday evening, when
Rev. O. E. McCracken spoke at the
formal dedication service. The program included several numbers by the
orchestra, a solo by Selecta Besch, a
trio by Miss Mae,and Mrs Hollis Davies and Mrs. Besch. Pledges were taken for the completion of the interior
finish and a formal dedication ceremony was participated in by Rev. O.
E. McCracken who charged Messrs.
John Lembke, Charles Swift, Erv. j
Lembke, James Trude and Rev. Paul
MacKinney as members of the board,
to preserve the building for the worship of God exclusively.
Meetings were held on Monday,
when Rev. Wiens spoke and the Mildred choir sang and on Wednesday,
when Rev. Espeseth of Aitkin spoke.
Friday evening, Rev. MacKinney will
give an illustrated lecture on "Pilgrims Progress" from a film slide of
104. illustrations.
Next Sunday evening, Prof. Saterlie
of Pillager, will speak on "Science and,
The following letter was written by
Rev. Plerson, formerly of Pine River,
and now a pastor at Stuart, la., and
should be of interest to our many
readers:
Dear Bro. MacKinney:
It has been some time since, we arrived in Stuart so will try and tell
you about it.
Stuart is a very nice town and
claims a population of 1700. It is 41
miles from Des Moines, and 100 miles
from Omaha, on the main line of the
Rock Island railroad. It is also on
the main air route from Los Angeles
to New York. As for Churches there
is the M. E., Congregational, Christian
Friends, and Catholic. We don't have
the largest Church in the protestant
denomination but the largest attendance. I- can't tell you how many as
yet as you know a new broom always
sweeps best but will say that the
Church is full at each service.
Stuart is built on the rolling prairie of Iowa. I say rolling because it
is quite hilly here. The street that
we live on is much higher than the
one west of us. We can almost see
over the roofs of the other houses and
the street west of that is higher than
the one we are on so you see what _
mean. The business district is very
level with very nice stores, public library, large city hall and other nice
public buildings. They have a large
school with normal training junior
high and two years of college. Ana
by the way, I am religious instructor
in the 6th grade this year. I could
have had the 8th but preferred the
other.
Will finish what I was going to say
about Stuart. The streets are all lined on both sides with very nice elms
and Maple trees. We have city water,
sewerage and lights. This is a fine
farming country and all you can see
is corn. Sometimes we thought we
had good corn in Cass County, but
not like the corn they raise here. One
man here in town cut his corn, 1_
hills square and he tells me they turn
out four bushels to the shock. Just
east of us is a field where the National Husking contest will be held. 1
read in the paper to-day where they
expect the yield on this particular
field to be 92 bushels to tha acre. Even1, so, if I was to have a permanent
home I would much rather live in
Pine River where we at least could
have some water to drink and wash in
(but not here.)
Will close for this time. This letter isl for all my friends.
Rev. Chas. Pearsor
What promises to be one of the
most important screen events of the
year takes place at the Marlow theatre on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday,
when the "Lost Horizon" makes its
long-waited, bow at popular prices,
following its sensational nationwide
roadshow tour.
Starring Ronald Colman and featuring Edward Everett Horton, H. B.
Warner, Jane Wyatt, Margo, John
Howard, Thomas Mitchell, Isabell
Jewell, and Sam Jaffe in the much
discussed High Lama role.
Briefly the story concerns five
persons who are kidnapped in an airplane In China, and flown deep into
the heart of forbidden Tibet. Picked
up by a caravan headed by a mystic
Chinese, they are escorted to what is
probably the most unusual place on
the face of the earth—the lamasery
of Shangri-La.
On Thursday evening, another double feature awaits you, "Night Key"
and "Meet the Missus." Friday and
Saturday brings you that famous play
"The Road Back."
ACCIDENT OCCURS
AT RITCHIE CORNER SUNDAY
An accident occurred on the 2-mile
corner east of Pine River, near the
Ritchie farm Sunday afternoon when
Bert Mayfield of Brainerd, hit a car
driven by Conrad Johnson of Cross
Lake on the broadside. Air. John was
leaving the trunk highway and entering the east road when the accident
occurred. Both cars were considerably damager but no one was seriously injured.
MRS. BENNETT CALLED BY DEATH TUES.
VACANCIES   EXISTING   AND   ADVANTAGES   OFFERED   BY   ARMY
CASS COUNTY BOYS AND GIRLS
ATTEND   JR.   LIVESTOCK   SHOW
Betty Elizabeth Bennett who has
been living with her son, C. M. Bennett near Pine River, passed away on
Tuesday, at the age of 84 years. Funeral services will be held today
(Thurs.) at the Methodist Church,
with Rev. Peterson officiating. Interment will be made in the Pine Ridge
cemetery. Complete obituary will be
published next week. Services will be
field at 2:30 p. m.
Many young men at this time of the
year are at a loss to know what to
do with themselves. Few consider
the opportunities offered by the U. S.
Army. This is one position where
lay-offs or shut-downs are unknown.
A soldier is always sure of his pay
each month. He has the chance of
attending one of the many vocational
schools that are conducted for men
who are ambitious and industrious.
Vacancies now existing are: 3rd Infantry, 7th Tank Company and the
18th Field Artillery at Fort Snelling,
Minnesota, near the Twin Cities, 4th
Infantry at Fort Lincoln, North Dakota and the 4th Cavalry at Fort Meade
South Dakota. In addition to his pay,
a soldier receives free clothing, lodging, rations, medical and dental attention, thirty days per year leave
with full pay and athletic training.
Many of the outstanding athletes of
today, received their initial training
in the U. S .Army. A postcard addressed to the Army Recruiting office,
Duluth, Minnesota, will bring full information.
Herman F. Hoffmann, Sgt. D. E. M. L
Cass county boys and girls who attended the Jr. Livestock' Show returned home Thursday, feeling that they
had done a great deal in fitting and
showing their animal at the exposition.
Clifford Zaffke won 10th place with
his Angus Steer, which sold for 19c
per pound. Frederick Provolt won
14th place on his Shropshire Wether
lamb. The rest of the boys and girls
received honorable mention on their
exhibit.
HIGHWAY   EMPLOYEES   GO  ON
AIR TO   BOOST  ROAD SAFETY
the Bible." On Sunday, Nov. 28, Rev.
MacKinney will give an illustrated lee
ture on the "Wonders of Nature,"
showing 75 photographs of snowflakes
highly magnified. These pictures are
one of the wonders of the world and
are perfectly amazing in their beauty
and intricacy of design. Every lover
of nature should see them.
AUXILIARY   NEWS
A beautiful lace tablecloth, 72X90
has been purchased and will soon be
on display in a down-town store. The
table cloth will be given away at a
date to be announced later.
UNEMPLOYMENT
CARDS SENT OUT
It is very important that a full registration of the unemployed1 and partially employed be secured by the Uni
ted States Government, in accordance
with legislation passed by the last Congress. Blanks were distributed to each
home on Tuesday of this week thro
the local postoffice. These blanks must
be returned to the postmaster by midnite of November 20.
Watch the Journal for announcement of the next meeting, place.
The Auxiliary will send a large box
of donations from members, to the
Children's Home at Eaton Rapids on
November 20. Donations may be) left
at the hotel where the committee in
charge will pack them. This Christmas box is the second donation made
to the home this fall. A' cash contribution was sent in last month.
The Auxiliary served hot dogs, coffee, pop, and pie at the annual Turkey Shoot, and sincerely thank the
public for their patronage.
HEED     EVERY     "STOP"     SIGN
IS     SAFETY     CAUTION
"Stop" signs mean stop!
This was pointed out emphatically
by W. F. Rosenwald, traffic engineer
of the state highway department, this
week when the state highway patrol
was ordered to pay particular attention to such violations.
The safety chief emphasized that
on remote highway intersections in
rural districts there is a growing tendency to ignore the sign commands.
"When a sign reads "stop" it does
not mean that the driver has the
choice of stopping or going on thru,
it means stop!
"Violations of this sort have become
more and more numerous in the fall
months," Mr. Rosenwald said, -and
must be checked immediately before
they build into a general disrespect
for traffic and safety laws. The laws
are written to save life, limb and property. And if kept by the driver and
enforced by officials our accident toll
will  lessen."
"Highway patrolmen in Minnesota,
have been instructed to keep a sharp
eye on arterial highway crossings and
to go into action if they see a stop
sign being ignored," Mr. Rosenwald
warned. Local officials have been
asked to do likewise.
Part  of the year-around  drive    to
keep   death   off  the  highway   is  the
use^ of radio and newspapers to bring
home to the public the need of traffic
caution and common sense. Last week
seven radio addresses were made over
seven Minnesota radio stations urging highway safety. Cooperating in
this nation-wide campaign, in which
208 radio stations are giving time each month, are employees of the state
highway department. Three members
of the department made the seven safety speeches broadcast in the state
lost week.
ARMISTICE DAY
PROGRAM GIVENAT
SCHOOL THURS.
The  How   and  Why   of the
National   Unemployment   Census
A nation-wide census of all unemployed and partially unemployed persons in the United States will be taken between the dates
-of November 16 to 20, by act of Congress, and at the direction of
President Roosevelt.
Here, in question-and-answer form, is the information you need
to know about this plan.
1.    WHAT IS PURPOSE OF THE UNEMPLOYMENT CENSUS?
To get an accurate count of the unemployed and partly unemployed.
J. TO WHOM WILL CARDS BE SENT?
To every family in the United States.
t.    UNDER WHOSE AUSPICES IS THE CENSUS BEING TAKEN?
Congress has decreed, and the President has directed, that it be taken.
'■   4.   IS THE CENSUS COMPULSORY?
No. But every unemployed or partly unemployed person is urgently
requested to cooperate.
S.    HOW WILL THE CENSUS BE CONDUCTED?
Through the facilities of the Post Office Department. Report Cards will
be delivered to every family. Cards are to be returned by mail to Washington for tabulation and analysis.
f.   WHEN WILL THE CENSUS BE TAKEN?
Cards will be delivered on November 16 and must be returned by MIDNIGHT NOVEMBER 20. They are already addressed and no postage is
required.
7. WHO SHOULD FILL AND RETURN CARDS?
Every person who is unemployed or partly unemployed who is able to
work and wants work.
8. WHAT AGE LIMITS APPLY?
There are no age limits except existing State regulations concerning
workers' ages.
9. SHOULD MORE THAN ONE UNEMPLOYED PERSON IN A FAMILY RETURN A CARD?
Yes. Every unemployed member of a family should fill out and return
a card, if able to work and seeking work.
18. WHERE MAY ADDITIONAL CARDS BE OBTAINED?
At any post office or from your postman.
IL WHERE CAN INFORMATION BE SECURED IN FILLING OUT CARDS?
At your post office or from your postman.
12. IS THIS CENSUS CONFINED TO AMERICAN CITIZENS?
No. All permanent residents of the United States are included.
13. IS THE INFORMATION GIVEN ON THE CARDS TO  BE  CONSIDERED
CONFIDENTIAL?
Yes. This information will be used for unemployment statistics only.
14. SHOULD EVERT QUESTION OF THE CENSUS CARD BE ANSWERED?
Yes. To obtain the most accurate information possible, the President
asks that each question be answered. Numbers 9 and 10 are particularly
important. However, failure to answer some of the questions will not
invalidate the card.
15. WHO IS AN "UNEMPLOYED" PERSON?
A person of either sex or any color who is not working and is able to
work and seeking work.
16. WHO IS A "PARTLY UNEMPLOYED" PERSON?
A person of either sex or any color with part-time employment who is
able to do more work and is looking for more work.
17. ARE PERSONS ON EMERGENCY WORK PROJECTS INCLUDED?.
Yes. They should register as unemployed. A specific question, Number
2c, is provided on the Report Card for all persons working on a W.P.A.,
N.Y.A., C.C.C., or other emergency work project which is supported by
public funds.
A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
OF THE UNITED STATES
The White House
Washington
TO EVERY WORKER:
If you are unemployed or partly unemployed and are able to work and are
seeking work, please fill out this report card right away and mail it before
midnight, Saturday, November 20,1937. No postage stamp is needed.
The Congress directed me to take this census. It is important to the unemployed and to everyone in this land that the census be complete, honest, and
accurate. If you give me the facts, I shall try to use them for the benefit of all
who need and want work and do not now have it.
FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT
One of the finest Armistice Day
programs ever presented in Pine River was given on Thursday of last
week at the local school. The school
united its efforts with the VFW and
the Auxiliary to commemorate the
memorable day.
After the colors had been secured
by James Evans and Robert Coulter,
Mrs. Wolfrank, acting as patriotic in*
structor of the Auxiliary, presented a
beautiful si.k flag to the school as a
gift from the VFW and Auxiliary. Roll
was then called by Homer Fraser, of
departed officers after which the pledge was given. Mr. Henderson gave
l lie response for the school, expressing
the gratitude of the faculty and students for the flag and also for their
efforts in making the visiting day so
successful.
The program proper in the form ot
memories of 1918 followed:
James Evans as a soldier, Robert
Coulter as a sailor and Marjorie Kline
and Joyce Reed as nurses, played their
parts with dignity and solemnity. The
former acting as master of ceremonies
read history from days of the World
War, from the time the boys entered
the service with bands playing, the
ceaseless drilling, trip to France and
the. horrors of war at the front. Finally the Armistice and the trip home.
And last but not least, the aftermath
of the war.
Interwoven with the history of the
war, were patriotic songs sung by
the girl's chorus. The band also played several patriotic numbers. Reville
and taps were played b" John Haack.
Readings were presented as follows:
The  Look  in  Their Eyes,  by  Gerald
Dougherty.
Everyone's Song, by Mardelle Kyllingstad.
The Aftermath, by Perry Burgett
In Flanders Fields, by Ruth Johnson
The Known Soldier, by James Boyce
The Unknown Soldier,by Donald Peterson
Mr. Matthews gave a patriotic piano solo which was greatly enjoyed.
After the program, Past Commander,
Homer Fraser, gave a very interesting
talk on the "Flag," after which Mrs.
Triggs spoke on "Etiquette of the
Flag" and presented each teacher with
a pamphlet.
The VFW and Auxiliary are very
grateful to the faculty and student
body and especially to Miss Isaacson
for the splendid cooperation given
them in commemorating this day.
COMMERCIAL CLUB
HOLDS SPECIAL
MEETING TUES.
The Council held a special meeting
on Monday of this week and decided
Inasmuch as the business men were
payingpart of me salary of the night-
watchman that it would be only right
to call them together to select a new
man for the vacancy. Although an
invitation was extended to everyone
to attend only a handfull was present. A short discussion was held
and it was decided that as long as no
interest was taken in the matter the
council would appoint a man for a
o<j-day trial period.
HONOR   ROLL
The following new and re-newal
subscriptions to the Journal hava
been received the past week.
Look at the label on your paper,
if you are In arrears, stop in and see
us.
John Thievoldt, Backus
W.  F.  Gregory,  Pine River
Louie Mager,  Pine  River
Geo. Wagner,  Pine River
W.  M.  Seaton, Pine River
E.  M.  Hindi, Pine River
Jim  Shepard, Pine River
Ole Hoplin, Pine River
Cecil Morgan,  Pine River
Walter Clark, Pine River
I'.. F. Rhoades* Mildred
John  Wiens, Mildred
Schuyler Hildebrand, Pine River
Joe De.Tarles, Pine River
Thomas Whitman, Pine River
J. H. Hart, Pine River
Oscar Velde, Pine River
E. G. Norman, Pine River
Henry Leef,  Pine River