The Pine River Journal (Pine River, Minnesota), 1940-05-31

              PINE RIVER JOURNAL
VOLUME V NUMBER 40
THE  PINE luVER JOURNAL, PINE  RIVER,   CASS   COUNTY,  MINNESOTA, FRIDAY, MAY 31, 1940
SUB. §1.00 In County, $1.50 outside
SORUM-ISENSEE
NUPTIALS ARE
REVEALED WED.
Sh—Harold Isensee and Miss .Marjorie Sorem are married. In fact they
have been for almost four months.
We have suspected it for some time
as Harold has had that far-away, wondering look in his eye, but not until
Wednesday afternoon when we saw
Hi.- bride Come out of the hardware
store with a wastebasket, broom and
mop. did we know the truth-
The big event occurred at Morris,
Minnesota January 28. Attendants
were Ralph Isensee, brother of the
groom and -Miss Marie Ludenia. This
is as much as we could glean before
going to press—and with our ear plenty close to tlie ground.
The popular young couple will make
their home in the former Kay Stevens
residence on Norway Lake.
Graduation Exercises Thursday Evening
CHURCH TO HOLD
CELEBRATION SUN.
?
FIELD DAY HELD
FRIDAY DRAWS
LARGE CROWD
A big day for school children was
held here on Friday of last week,
when students from rural schools all
over the county gathered to take part
in the various events.
Kittenball eliminations were held
at 9 :30 a. m., with ten teams competing. Winners of the first playoff wre
Blind Lake and Bena, with Bena wirr^
ning out in the finals.
Obstacle dashes were next in line.
In this event, four children were placed at given intervals on the track.
The runner had to pass between the
legs of the first obstacle child, jump
over the second who was crouched,
between the legs of the third and over
the fourth. Prizes were awarded rn
this division as follows: 1st. Gerald
Erickson, Bena; 2nd. Louis Ebertows-
ki, Platte; 3rd. Ray Hildebrandt,
Blind Lake.
' 50-yard dash, Boys under 12: 1st.
Arthur Swaser, Platte ;2nd- Alex Eber-
towski, Platte; 3rd. Donald Waldjn,
Raboin.
50 yd- Obstacle dash for girls "vei"
12: 1st. Dorothy Boser, Platte; 2nd.
Marian Swaser, Platte; 3rd. Dorothy
Hoplin, Maple Hill.
40-Yd. Obstacle Dash for girls under 12: 1st. Mary Jean Bernette,. Raboin ; 2nd- Doris Keintz, Platte; 3rd.
Dora  Sundermeyer, Mildred.
40-Yd. Obstacle Dash for boys under 10: 1st. Ed. Majorus, Platte; 2nd-
Wayne Olson, Agate Lake; 3rd. Phillip Ellis, Raboin.
40-Yd. Obstacle Dash for girls under 10: 1st. Jeanette Swartz, Raboin;
2nd- Genevieve Smollk, Platte; Doris
Keintz, Piatte.
40-Yd. Obstacle Dash for children
under S: 1st. Ed. Marjorus, Platte;
2nd. Carl Ellsworth, 50 Lakes; 3rd-
Jimmy  Stotts,  50 Lakes.
Chinning Contest, Boys over 12:
1st. Clarence Harrington, Dibble; 2nd.
Harry Knutson, Seidel Hill; 3rd. Don
Johnson.
Chinning Contest, Boys under 12:
1st. Ed. Majorus, Platte; 2nd. Loren
Sulem, Agate Lake; 3rd. Albert Mti-
dick, Pine Valley.
Volley Ball Throw:
1st-  Marian  Swazer,    Helen    Felton,
Lillian Swartz, Platte; Ruby Harrington,  Dibble.
Chicken Race: A live chicken was
chased and the one catching it kept
it:
Boys,  Buddy   Stangel,    Bena;     Girls,
Marian  Swaser, Platte.
Shoe Race. All entrants place shoes
in a pile and find their own and return to goal: Boys, 1st. Ralph Hanson, Raboin; 2nd- Sam Papasodora
Lena; 3rd. Mike Keintz, Platte.
Girls: 1st. Marion Swaser, Platte;
2nd. Dorothy Boser, Platte; 3rd- Beverly Court, Raboin.
Back to Back Race with arms locked: Boys, 1st. Ray Molaski and Mike
Keintz, Platte; 2nd. Duane Deshayes
and Marion Deshayes, 50 Lakes; 3rd.
Ray Hildebrandt and Virgil Eibes,
Blind Lake. Girls: j.st- Dorothy Boser and Marion Swaser, Platte; 2nd.
Lucille Johnson and June Sulem,
Agate Lake; 3rd- Doris Keintz and
Genevieve Smolek, Platte.
Wheelbarrow Race for boys. 30-yd.
lst.Donald Emery and Dale Dirks,
Mildred; 2nd. Mike Keintz and Louis
Bertoski, Platte; 3rd- Harry Knutson
and Paul Saunders, Seidel Hill.
On Sunday, June 2, Our Savior's Lu
theran Chuch, Pequot Lakes, will be
the scene of a double celebra'ion
when they observe the forty-fifth anniversary of the founding of the fir.vt
Lutheran congregation in Pequot, and
also the burning of the mortgage
against the church property, which
was paid in full at the last annual
meeting.
At 11 a. m-, the Rev. S. L. Tallak-
son, pastor of the large First English
Lutheran Church of Fergus Falls will
give the festal sermon: "God's Big
Bank of Grace." The choir will sing
the beautiful song "Open Our Eyes,"
followed by a thanksgiving offering
for the mission bur-get.
During the noon hour the Ladies
Aid will serve free coffee for all who
care to bring their picnic dinners and
eat either on the church grounds or
in the village park-
At 2:30 in the afternoon, the mortgage burning festivities will be held-
Rev. Oscar Rem, former pastor, w li
give the principle address at this service and Rev. O. L. Bolstad of Brainerd, also a former pastor, will bring
a greeting in the Norwegian language.
The honor guests of the afternoon,
will be the living charter members
who are still in the congregation, and
the honor of holding the mortgage
and lighting it will be given to two
officers who have served for well over
a quarter century each, as secretary
and treasurer. They are O. M- Larson and Emil Gravdahl.
The first Lutheran congregation in
Pequot was organized September 25,
1895, and was known as the Lunde
Lutheran Congregation. A year or
two later the Inherred congregation
was organized. These two churches
were united at a meeting on August
12, 1899. They retained the latter
name until a few years ago when it
was changed to Our Savior's Lutheran  Congregation.
The Church 'has had a slow, healthy
but steady growth during all thesa
years and now numbers well over 75
family unities.
MARINE    RECRUITING   OFFICER
TO  BE  IN  BRAINERD JUNE 3
The officer in Charge, U. S. Marine
Corps Recruiting Station, Minneapolis, announces that a recruiting party
from that office will be in Brainerd
Monday, June 3, between the hours of
1 and 3 p- m., for the purpose of interviewing and examining all men interested in making application for enlistment in the U- S. Marine Corps-
The recruiting office in Minneapolis has several vacancies open ;o
young men between the agies of iS
and 30.years of age, who have had
one year high school or the equivalent, in good physical condition and
with the consent of parents or guardian if under 21. The term of enlistment is for four years!
Anyone interested in an' enlistment,
should call at the postoffice building
at the time stated above-
Three-Legged Race for Boys: 1st-
Paul Saunders and Ed. Knutson, Seidel Hill; 2nd. Gerald Hildebrandt and
Virgil Eibes, Blind Lake; 3rd- Teddy
Hunt and Wayne Goldenstein, Fifty
Lakes
Rope Skipping for girls: 1st- Dorothy Boser, Platte; June Sulem, Agate
Lake;  3rd.   Marion   Swazer,  Platte.
Band concert and awarding of letters at noon.
Dashes, 60-yds. for boys .over 12:
1st- Paul Saunders, Seidel Hill; 2nd-
Jim Beaulieu, Bena; 3rd. Anthony
Maines, Bena.
50-Yd- Dash for boys under 12: 1st-
Clarence Harrington, Dibble; 2nd.
Loren Hardy, 50 Lakes ; 3rd. Lee Shoe
maker, Agate Lake.
50-Yd. Dash for girls over 12: 1st-
Dorothy Boser, Platte; 2nd- Lillian
Swartz, Raboin; 3rd. Marion Swaz'i'
Platte.
40-Yd. Dash for girls under 12: 1st
Lucille Johnson, Agate Lake; 2nd.
Ruby Harrington, Dibble.
Ball Throw, children under 8: 1st.
Lester Pollack. Pine Valley; 2nd.
John Benson, Harriet; 3rd. Ed. Marjorus, Platte.
Sack Race, free for all: 1st. Helen
Westfall, Harriet; 2nd. Duane Deshayes, 50 Lakes; 3rd. Manfred Swanson, Agate Lake.
(Continued on page 4)
Commencement   Program
THURSDAY EVENING, MAY 30, 1940
MARCH "Processional" .... High School Band, Mr. Nelson, Directing
INVOCATION   Rev. Father R. Crowe
SELECTION : Junior Chorus, Mr. Jones, Directing
SALUTATORY    Donald Peterson
SELECTION, Boys' Glee Club Mr. Jones, Directing
ADDRESS   Dr. C. R- Sattgast
SELECTION H. S. Band Mr- Nelson, Directing
VALEDICTORY       Leona HopK.e
PRESENTATION OF CLASSES   G. E- Henderson, Mrs- W >ld
PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS     C. M- Swift
BENEDICTION   Rev. Raymond Huss
Supt- Otto Haack in Charge
High School Graduates
Gertrude Ellis
Leona Hopke
Vera Peterson
Doris Cromett
Lillian Heino
Leona Falrley
Ruth AViens
Lucille  Shepard
William  Davidson
Floyd  Stanley
Edith Gorman
Mardelle Kyllingstad
Don  Kleen
Dorothy Nelson
Elsie Kleen
Aileen Pederson
Francis Mae Gildow
Lillian Wold- .   -
Vernon Basore
Edith Velde
Ruth Olson
Bill Schuster
Jennie Velsvaag
Eleanor Kolb
Melvin Gilbertson
Edith  Carlson
Pearl Maxhimer
Donald Peterson
Jim  Bogart
-JIIditli_Erickson _  -
John Riley
Graydon Cadwell
Henrietta Henselin
Betty Neuman
Norma  Thyr
Chesley F- Gregory
Cora Boyer
Jeanne   Stotts
Reva  Mae  Nelson
Normal Training Graduates
Irene Fisher
Ardith Arvig
Alma Buschmann
Doone Andrus
Marjorie Bengston
Bertha Peterson
Arthur J. Wiens
MurH Hagen
Mark E. MacKinney
Marion Schultz
Myrle Cusey
Milton Heemstra
Eldon Eastvold
Fred Silbough
Marie Hiles
Marie O'Connor
Arnold Mohn
Verna  Wild
Harry  Wiese
Eva Onken
Dorothie Arthur
Gleneitta Henselin
Father of Marius
Houg Dies in Moorhead
Marius Houg was called to Moorhead Sunday, May 19, by the sudden
death of his father, who has maJe
his home for the past six years with
his son, Sam Houg at Moorhead- He
passed away Saturday, May 18, at
the age of 85 years.
The body was shipped to Rinsted,
Iowa for burial- Interment was made
in St- Johns Lutheran Cemetery.
Ole S.Houg, father of Marius Houg,
well known local resident, was born
January 12, 1855. He leaves to mour-r
his sudden passing, two sons, Marius
of Pine River and Sam of Moorhead;
also three brothers, one sister, seven
grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
FIDDLERS'  CONTEST   DRAWS
LARGE  CROWD   FRIDAY
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A fine crowd gather°d at the armory Friday evening to enjoy the Old
Time Fiddlers  Contest and dance.
Ten entries in accordian playing
and fiddling made up the program-
each group of players gave two numbers.
First prize in the violin section was
won by Vernon Knott, second by
James Ware and third by A. M. Bre-
deson of Walker. First prize in the
accordian division was won by Leslie
Henschen, second by Helen Lease of
Brainerd, and third by Mrs- Bredeson
of Walker.
LUTHERAN   SPONSORED   BIBLE
SCHOOLS  TO  OPEN
On Monday morning, at 9 a. m-, the
Bible school sponsored by the Trinity
Lutheran Church will open, with Ker-
mit Piltingsrud in charge. The school
is open to all young people of the
c-i inmunity and it is hoped that many
will avail themselves of the opportunity for this Christian instruction.
The meets at the Church and will continue for two weeks- Mr. Piltingsrud
is a graduate of Concordia College,
and has for the past year taught in
Uie high school at Battle Lake, Minn-
Other Bible schools opening this
week, include the Maple Hill Bible
school at the Minnie school house,
with Miss Jeanne Krogh of St- Olaf
College in charge. The school opens
Thursday morning at 9 a. m-, and will
continue for 2 Odays. The Vester-
heim school opens Wednesday at the
Loon Lake school-house, with Melvin
Larson of Concordia College in charge, and continues for four weeks. The
Swan Valley Bible school opens Wednesday, with Oswald Erickson oc Concordia College in charge. The school
in Pequot Lakes will open in - two
weeks with Mr. Piltingsrud in charge
All children are invited to attend
luy of these schools-
Mr. and Mrs. Knowles of Long Prairie arrived here Wednesday to make
their new home. Mr. Knowles will be
the local game warden, replacing Fred
Heuer who has been stationed here
for the past five years- Mr- Heuer has
been transferred to Aitkin where he
will take up his duties shortly.
"THE    RICH    MAN'S   FIVE    BROTH
ERS"  TOPIC   AT  TABERNACLE
The evangelistic services conducted
at the Tabernacle the past three
weeks will come to a close Sunday
evening, June 2.
At the 11 a. m. missionary service
Sunday, the evangelist will bring a
special message. Sunday evening, he
will speak on "The Rich Man's Five
Brothers." He will also tell the story
of his conversion in connection with
this message- Rev. Brown extends a
hearty welcome to all.
Vacation Bible school at the Tabernacle begins next Monday at 9 a- in.
A hearty invitation is extended to all
children in the community.
ANNUAL FISHING
CONTEST OPENED
AT HILL HARDWARE
The annual fishing contest sponsored by the Hill Hardwar Store in Pine
River, started May 1, and wrill continue until November 1. This contest is
an annual event and is open to everyone. The rules are simple. Any fisn
which has not been entered in any
other Our Own contest, may be entered. Only one prize to a contestant,
and all fish must be weighed at the
store-
Prizes for Black Bass (large or small
mouthed)
1. Gip, one-piece solid steel with
offset handle.
2. 100 yd. Diktator level winding
reel.
Prizes for Pike or Pickerel:
1. Gip, Soli   teel rod.
2. 50 yd- spool of 20 lb.    test   silk
casting line-
Walleyed Pike:
1. Shakespeare Level winding Reel
2. Marbles Hunting Ax.
Crappie:
50 yd. spool, 25 lb. test casting line.
Sunfish:
Imperial combination fishing and
hunting knife-
A special consolation prize of a
famous Heddon River Runt Bait, will
be given.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Quick of Rochester, spent the week-end with Mr. -nd
Mrs- J- W. Pattinson.
Beginning June 1, office hours for
the Division of Employment and Security at Bemidji, will be 8:30 a. m .
to 4:30 p. m., and on Saturdays from
8:30 p. m., to 12.
FOUND—License   plate   No.   495.181.
Call at Journal office.
PEQUOT LAKES
SET FOR LEGION
DIST. CONVENTION
Legionaires and Auxiliary members have attended convention after
convention but the Gth Dist. conversion to be held June 14-15-16 at Pequot
Lakes, promises to be unique because
it has an entirely different setting
from the hub-bub and stony walls of
a large city. Pequot Lakes, located
in the heart of lakeland, among the
pines, is next to nature itself. Truly,
this is the summer playground of
America- Numerous resorts on beautifully wooded lakes afford a wealth
of housing facilities for the thousands
of visitors expected. Every effort is
being made to insure a very succss-
ful convention and visitors will find
everything prepared for their comfort.
MAMMOUTH   PARADES
The finest drum corps and bands in
the state will participate in the parades and exhibition. A circus parade
Saturday, will feature comic bands
and novelty units of all descriptions
and will be an attraction worthy of
going miles to see. The official Legion parade on June 16, starts prompt
ly at 2 p. m. Attractive prizes are
offered for the best musical organizations and best entries in both parades.
Legion Post, fraternal organizations
and business men are invited to enter
floats with the chairman of the parade committee.
Special attention has been given
to the Gold Star Mothers' Tea, at the
home of Henry Mills on .bake Sibley.
A cordial invitation is extended to
them to attend the convention.
Trap shooting will be held at Breezy
Point Lodge at 4:30 p. m. Saturday.
Nimrods should bring their own guns-
A banquet and dance will be herd
at Breezy Point Saturday, June 15 at
6:30 p. m- Elaborate entertainmtnt
will be provided and the general public is invited to attend both features.
You will not want to miss this opportunity of enjoying the luxury ana-
beauty of this famous lodge. To Legionaires, Auxiliary members and the
general public, a most cordial welcome is extended to the convention.
Come and see how a small town does
things in a big way.
PROGRAM
Friday Evening:
G:30 p. m., Past Commanders Banquet.
9 p. m., Executive board meeting
Saturday:
7  a.  rn., Registration
9 a., ru-, Convention business, including report of committees and officers.
10:45 a. m-, Joint session, Legion
and Auxiliary
12:30 p. m., Delegates luncheon
1:30 p- m., Business session reconvened- 2:45 p. m., Election of officers
and delegates to national conevntion-
3 p. m-, Circus parade.
6:30 p. m-, Convention banquet    at
Breezy Point Lodge. Dept. Adj.   C- A.
Zmeiner, St- Paul, speaker.
Sunday:
12:25 p-  m., Delegates luncheon
2 p. m-, Convention parade
6:30 p- m.. Memorial parade
7 p. m., Memorial service at Cole
Memorial Hall.
8:30 p. m-, Band and Drum Corps
exhibition at fair grounds
Mrs. J. C. Nelson, chairman of
awards, has announced the following
prizes:
For each of the first three, band or
drum corps for participation in circus parade Saturday, each $15-
Best comic band of five or more pieces, $5.
Best comic entry (vehicle, etc.)  ?5-
Best clown, $3.
Best box car, $5.
Best imitation bird, animal, etc., $3
Silver cups will be awarded for the
convention parade as follows:
Best marching unit (band or drum
corps).
Eest drum major  (men).
Best drum major (ladies)
Best patriotic entry.
Largest Post and Auxiliary delegation.
The following cash prizes will he
awarded for convention parade:
Best box car or locomotive, $5
First prize float, $15-
Second prize float $10.00
Third  prize  float $5
Best comic entry $5
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