The Pine River Journal (Pine River, Minnesota), 1940-02-02

              PINE RIVER JOURNAL
VOLUME V NUMBER 24
THE PINE lUVER JOUKNAL, PINE RIVER.  CASS COUNTY,  MINNESOTA, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1039
SUB. $1.00 In County, $1.50 ontslde
Out of the. .
Waste Basket
—By—
GRANT   BERGSTROM
WHI6T SCORES
A Rare Fur
Few people realize how rare chinchilla furs really are but if it were
known that only 25 full-leng-h% and
three-quarter length chinchilla coats
me to be found in the world, and fifteen of these in the United States,
some idea of the scarcity and exclu-
slveness of this pelt can be imagined.
Chinchilla coats sell from $35,000 to
$100,000, and many times the latter
figure is paid due to the scarcity of
the animal. Many a society belle and
celebrity has satisfied herself with
second-hand furs for her coat simply
because it was lmpossibie> to get
enough new. ones to go .-j round.
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These coats are usually insured for
one percent of their value, which
item alone costs the owner $500, and1
would easily Duy a presentable mink.
She rarely keeps it at home because
the fur deteriorates when not in cold
storage. So, when the occasion arises
she calls her furrier and he delivers
tne coat for the evening, picking it
up the next day to return to storage
until it Is again called foi. The fur
Is so sensitive, it is even slightly injured by the oils, from a
hand and for this reason is always
treated with a powder before it is
worn.
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The chinchilla is a very small animal and can be cuddled in the palms
of your hands. It has a thick, deep
silvery fur that changes color from
pearl gray to light blue and darker
gray. This animal has been raised in
the United States only since the late
twenties and by only one man in any
large number. He started with thirteen animals from South America in
1921 and now has 3500 of these prized
fur-bearers. They are nocturnal animals and can't see anything much in
the daylight but do their scampering
about after dark.
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Not since 1931, have there been
enough chinchilla furs in the world to
make even one coat, but thanks to Mr.
Chapman of California, who has 3500
of the rare animals and who now
thinks it is safe to start pelting them,
the rich-and near-rich can again speculate on the purchase of a chinchilla
coat—personally, we'll stick to Che
good old sheepskin and we don't give
two hoots whether there is ever another chinchilla or not—lor    special
i i.'asons.
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Why Talk About That
When we started this column we
were at a loss as to what to write
about and as long as no one has done
anything startling or amusing, like
loosing their jacket at a rummage
sale, or fading through the ice—we
did the best we could.
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SPRING  IS  HERE
Those who were enthused about all
the fine spring weather we have been
having lately would have been thoroughly convinced had they stepped In
at the local postoffice Friday afternoon and heard the lively chirping of
tl.e first baby chicks to arrive In Pine
River in 1940. The original order was
200, but you see they came from way
down south where they are having
winter and 100 of them arrived without a chirp—couldn't stand the icy
blasts down there I guess.
Downing-Siefert     30—30—240 j
Rognlie-Rognlie     30—30—237
Lundin-Bergstrom     30—30—223
Walton McAllister    27—22—21S
Siebel-Zigmund     30—-30—21K
Thompson-Fields     30— S—216
Siefert-Kolb     4—30—212
Sehuster-Robideau    30—30—200
Zigmund-Haaek     30—19—19(5
AAA BONQUET HELD
FRIDAY DRAWS
LARGE CROWD
Carlson-Carlson     30—30—190
Pattinson-Westin     21—30—179
liiekel-Siefert     17—19—17S
Dubbs-Felthous   30— 0—.172
Allen-Brown     13—17—171!
Carlson-Kotka     20—10—10S
Skinner-White  1—26—154
Klein-Lundrigan     30—154
Kladt-Van Dorn    C— 2—131
BOB BURNS AND
DEANNA DURBIN
AT MARLOW
On Friday and Saturday of thi&
week the Marlow brings you that famous personage from Van Buren, Ark
ansas, in "Our Leading Citizen" with
G-ene Lockhart, Charles Bickford, Elizabeth Patterson and Susan Hayward.
The story concerns a number of
tilings most thinking citizens would
like to have attended to. Matters of
woman's natlonal importance and also that of
loca interest. Bob Burns takes the
part of the- leading citizen who tells
all the so-called "big shots" where to
head in—and he really tells them!
Sunday and Monday brings you that
famous song-bird, Deanna Durbin In
"First Love" with Helen Parrish, Robert Stack, Eugene Pallette and many
others. The story concerns Miss Durbin who graduates from a girl's school
in the opening of the picture and who
is back again in the class room at the
end, after a series of experiences In
the luxurious home of -a fabulously
wealthy uncle whose spoiled family
make her life miserable and the house
staff befriends her.    Don't forget    to
About sixty farmers and businessmen gathered at a banquet at the
Marlow Theatre Lounge Rooms Friday evening. The banquet was sponsored by various units of the Cass
county Farm Bureau, for the purpose
of explaining benefits and methods of
| operation of the AAA.
The program opened with a song
from ;i group of Pine River school
girls under the direction of Corwin
Jones. Words of welcome were given by Edward ,T. Dorsey, Chairman of
the AAA Committee of Cass County.
He outlined the purpose of the AAA
and explained the benefits received
from It stating that the purpose ot
the meeting was to create a more understanding feeling between the farmer and business man so that each
might understand the others problems. Mr. Dorsey then called on Supt.
Haack who gave the response representing the Pine River businessmen. Mr. Haack gave a very interesting discourse explaining the various
links in the chain necessary for the
binding together of the farmer and
business man and the cooperation ne
cessary on the part of both parties if
success be realized.
Talks were also given by Dan Wallace, Sunny Hill columnist, and a relative of the Secretary of Agriculture,
Henry A. Wallace; Oscar Nelson,
County Agent and .1. W. Brainerd, Far
mer Fieldman. These speakers all dis
cussed the AAA at length and explained that until a point of balance between the farmer and consumer was
reached, a program of this kind would
be necessary and vital to both, Inasmuch as It guarantees the product to
the consumer at a normal cost and
guarantees a price for the producer at
which he can show a profit for his labors. Until this point can be readied
normally, it will be necessary for the
AAA to function.
Edward   Dorsey,   chairman   of    the
WPA-built Physical Education building at the Bemidji State Teachers' College to be dedicated by the school and WPA officials Saturday, February 3.
SUPT. HAACK GIVES
ADDRESS AT BOARD
MEETING TUESDAY
see her many interesting experiences  m<?etlng  aI1(Jl ulso  arrangements    for
between the time she finishes school
and is back again.   This, in common
with all her previous pictures, is    a
ifine, clean,  wholesome entertainment
which everyone can enjoy.
COMMERCIAL CLU3
TOMEETTONITE
The Pine River Commercial Club
will meet at a special session Friday
evening (tonight) at the Lake Region
Hotel at 7:30 p. m. The purpose of
the meeting is to discuss plans for
beautifying the park, with tlie village
council. Meeting will start promptly at 7:30. Be there.
PRESIDENT'S   BIRTHDAY   PARTY
HELD     TUESDAY     EVENING
The annual birthday party given for
the benefit of the National Infantile
Paralysis Foundation, at the school
auditorium Tuesday evening wis very
enjoyable, although not as well atteu-
ded as last year, due to sickness In
the community.
Seven.tables of bridge and two of
whist were played, with honors in
bridge going to Miss Leone Oolz and
Ernest Robideau; and for whist to
Dr. Johnson and Adeline Bexell. The
door prize went to Mrs. Ervin Rupp.
Following the games, Miss Mildred
Rasmussen sang two beautiful songs,
and Mr. Nelson played two piano solos, Which "were well received.
At'the'close of the evening, refreshments were served by tlie committee
in charge., who wish to thank all
those .who helped in any way, either
Mrs. E. K. Newton, a summer.; re- with donations or by purchasing ti-
sident on Norway Lake for the past ckets.: AH funds are not turned in as
18 years and well known in Pine-Rt-,yet so-a complete financial statement
ver, passed away at the home of herj cannot be made until next week
daughter,  Mrs.  Willis  W.  Wilson  at
MRS. E. K. NEWTON
PASSED AWAY SUN;
Excelsior, Minn., January 28, at the
age of 75 years. She was preceded
In death by her husband five, years
ago.
She Is survived by four daughters,
Mrs. Arthur Felt and Mrs. Ned. Swen-
ey of Minneapolis, Mrs. Willis W.
Wilson of Excelsior, and Mrs,. Fred
Weis of Brainerd.
Funeral services were conducted
from the Lakewood Chapel, Minneapolis, with Rev. Marston officiating,
on Wednesday, January 31.
SKATING CONTEST HELD AT
ICE RINK FRIDAY AFTERNOON
the evening, stated that lie was more
than pleased with the attendance and
everyone felt that the gathering was
very successful both from an educational point and also socially.
Similar meetings will be Held in var
ious communities throughout the coun
ty from time to time for tlie purpose
of bringing these facts to the public.
MARINE   CORPS   NOW   ACCEPTING
APPLICATIONS   FOR   YOUNG   MEN
According to an announcement received tills week from the U. S. Marine Recruiting Office, Minneapolis, the
Marine Corps is now accepting applications for enlistment iiotn youeig
men between the ages of 18 and 30
years, and for men who have had previous service the age limit has been
set at 35.
The U. S. Marine Corp^, through its
splendid facilities for the furthering
of an interrupted education, is offering ambitious young men greater advantages and opportunities than ever
before. With a broad field of subject
matter from which to select, thousands of Marines are studying and
preparing themselves for higher positions when they return to civilian
life. All these fine services are being rendered free of any expense by
the U. S. Marine Corps Institute in
Washington, D. C.
From the shores of the islands of
the West Indies around the woYld to
Supt. Haack attended a meeting of
school board members from eleven
counties held in Brainerd Tuesday
evening. This was one of the outstanding educational meetings In the
region this year. A short program
opened the meeting, with Mr. Nelson
of the Brainerd high school rendering a violin selection and the male
quartet under the direction of Dwight
Sherwood offered a number .
Supt. Haack was the first speaker
of the evening and received many
comments on his fine talk. His topic
dealt with the need of well trained
youth in America, especially In these
times of stress when the youth of Europe receives anything hut the picture of democracy and peace.
Dr. Rockwell, State Commissioner
of Education, then gave i talk on the
need for education at times like these.
"V.'t: need only to realize that the totalitarian situation in Italy and Germany is a direct result of neglected
youth movements," he stated. He
outlined the advisable course needed
in education and emphasized the fact
that we cannot afford not to provide
educational funds to take care of this
group of people.
Following a five minute recess, Mr.
Sandy, associate director of ungraded
elementary schqols, analyzed state
aids. The report of the committee
was then given by Mr. Haack, concerning the work done In.this.field.
PIRATES TO ENTER
TOURNAMENT AT
CASS LAKE
METHODIST CHURCH   NEWS
Last week was a rather busy week
for the Pine River Methodist Church.
The School of Christian Living had a
profitable session Friday. Tlie attendance was 15 with all the faculty present. May we grow. The Churcli
school board assembled in the evening with a small, attendance of four,
but witn  much  profitable  discussion.
The church school turned out well,
with an attendance of 56 and an offer
Ing of $3.85. The church attendance
was 28, small. Those assembled were
attentive. Mr. P. K. Nelson gave the
piano prelude and pdstlude, with Mrs.
Morris Cromett presiding at the piano
during the service.
The Minister preached on "The
Christ Supreme" using as his text,
1 Cor. 15:57. tlie trac.ed the stepping
stones to what he termed the Promised Land. First, he stated' there was
a realization of a need to be relieved
The Young American Independent
basketball tournament, sponsored by
the Cass Lake merchants, will be held
at the Cass Lake gym January 31,
February 1-3-4.
January 31 at 7 p. in., Nashwauk
will play with the Bemidji Goulds:
Marble vs. CCC 3709; Grand Rapids
vs. Bemidji Honeyland • Walker vs.
Lovey.
February 1: Bemidji vs. Remer;
Park Rapids vs. Deer P.iver; Cass
Lake vs. CCC705; Pine River vs. Bemidji Band Box.
The winners of Wednesdays end-
Thursday's games will play for highest honors. On February 4, the winners In each group will fight for the
championship and the two outstanding teams will play for the tourney
championship Sunday evening.
Both winners and runners-up of the
tournament will represent: this region
at the state tournament to be held at
the Minneapolis armory February 23-
24-25.
E S. CAGERS DROP
TWO THIS WEEK
the teeming life in distant China, tho
U. S. Marines are building healthy bo-! f™m
dies and storing up a multitude of ex
periences and memories that can be
duplicated in no other way. These
men, through an upbuilding routine of
living, have come to be known as the
m?n
ar "There is but one failure, and that
is not to be true to the very best one
knows." The second step was, or is,
a remedy from sin, he quoted Lucy
Larcum as saying "It seems to me
christian is just to look
most   healthful   group  of  m?n  living, \ tllat t0 De a
and  through  the medical  department, «P to God. and be blessed byhis love,
of the U. S. Navy each individual re-
I-Iifh school cagers dropped twi
games the past week. Their first defeat was at the hands of ths Walker-
ites who downed them 42-20. The
hoopsters from the north seemed to
have an uncanny ability of sinking
them from the center of the floor and
couldn't be stopped.
The Hackensack boys were victorias Tuesday evening 35-31, going over
the top in the last minute and a half
of play. The score by quarters was
as follows: 1st. 7-3, Pine River; 2nd.
16-15 Pine River; 3rd. 20-25, Pine River; 4th. 35-31, Hackensack.
Young and Kline were high point
men for the locals, and Maeser, Forbes for Hackensack.
The Pine River "B" team also lost
to Hackensack 13-15. Backus comes
here Friday evening of this week for
a return game.
Sell It With A Want An
The   ice   skating   contest  sponsored
by. Mr Mattson at the ice pond Friday, prpyed quite exciting and    may
become an annual event.
Boy's Race/—
Virgil Gardner, first; Sam MacKinney, second j Marvin Lundin, third.
Girl's Race—
Lois Neuberger and Irene Bushman
celves the highest calibre of medical
and dental care. They are serving toward the day when they may leave
the service after 20 or 30 years of active duty and retire to private life on
a substantial income for life.
Anyone interested in enlistment in
the Marine Corps, call at the office in
person or communicate directly with
the officer in charge, Marine Co ps
ecruitlng Station, 119 Metropolitan
Life Building, Minneapolis.
Beverly Engel won third place.
All  winners  were  awarded  medals
by the scholastic publications in New
York City.    The  boys  received  caps
tied for first place; In breaking the! and the girls hoods from    the    Lion of life
and then to move through the world
quietly, radiating:.as we go." Third-,
ly we must have endurance, quoting
Theodore Roosevelt's words, "Let us
not pray for a light burden, but for a
strong back." Most of the sermon
was given over to the fourth stepping
stone to tlie Promised Land,, using
among others, Longfellow: ■
When pealed the .bells    more    loud
and deep;
God is not dead and doth not sleep.
The wrong shall fail, the right prevail,
With peace oh earth, good will toward men.
The Minister then traced the necessity of carrying Jesus Into all spheres
recreation, education, society,
and divine relations. At the close, he
quoted Whittier as saying "Follow
with reverent steps the great example
of Him whose holy work was doing
good; so shall the wide earth seem
our father's temple, each loving life
a psalm of gratitude." Courage was
stressed with a quotation from Lowell :
"Tlidse love truth best who to themselves are true,
Ahid what they dare U> dream of,
dare to do." .
The Minister also stated someone
once said:
A task without a vision is drudgery,
,   A vision without a task is a dream;
A task with a -vision is victory.
He Stressed the fact that the task
is working and living, the vision is
the Jesus way, the product is Christian, like working and living; in sueh
there Is victory, The Christ Supreme.
Tuesday night was the scene of the
weekly Epworth League, led by Miss
Leota Rounds, and choir practice.
Plans are under way to put on another combined talkie on St. Paul, and
a choir concert in February.
tie, Lois won first and Irene, second; Knitting Mills In Cleveland.
business, government, churehmanship,
The Junior-Senior high school students held separate meetings Tuesday
nnd Wednesday to consider the matter of assembly programs.
BRUCE KOPPENBERG
WINS AT GOLDEN
GLOVES TOURNEY
Three wild nights of bozing came
to a close Saturday evening at the
Brainerd armory, with golden glove
recipients in .eight divisions. Both
nights of the tournament weie attended by over 2000 fans, and while the
second night perhaps showed the
toughest fighting, the last night was
outstanding as to clean exceptional
boxing skill.
Bruce Koppenberg of Pine River
for his second year, won the lightweight championship. His boxing abil
ity was highly praised by sports writers.
Winning by a decision the first nite,
lie fought again Friday evening, winning by a decision after "three fast
rounds from Boyd Doucette of Bralnerd. Later in the evening he mftde
effective use of body punches to win
over Jim Brown of Remer who had
earlier beaten George Turner of Brain
erd by a technical knockout.
—From the Brd. Dispatch:
For the second year, nearly every
puncher showed what every Inexperienced fighter always does—the desire to poke his opponent in the face
and on the head while forgetting that
one of tlie most vital spots is the body where hard punches cut down the
wind. Aside from Bruce Koppenberg
of Pine River, who copped the lightweight crown, we can't recall another
reailly good body puncher in the tournament.
Probably the cleverest boxer in the
entire.tournament, Bruce Koppenberg
of Pine River, landed frequently in
Gerald Strauss' body and face to win
the lighweight championship.
Lt. Governor, C. Elmer Anderson,
presented the golden gloves to the
champions and other awards to the
runners-up. These boys were also
awarded free trips to the Northwest
tournament to be held in Minneapolis In Ferbruary.
SPEECH  FESTVAL WILL BE
HELD   AT   BACKUS   FEB. 21
The Speech Festival this year will
be somewhat different from other
years, in that there will not be first
and second places, but ratings will be
given and one or more contestants
receiving superior ratings will enter
the regional festival at Staples.
Pine River has ten entries In interpretive reading, three in oratorical declamation, two in extemporaneous
speaking and two in original oratory.
Eliminations will be held in the local school and the best students will
compete in Baickus.
The dramatic club students will also enter the competitive festival t
Brainerd February 2S. Dramatics,
manuscript reading, original oratory,
will be the principle classifications.
Students here will be criticized by
judges but not rated.
would a
DOT
in any other
FACE
look the
SAME
?
The plaintive, aaonited look...
ths sense of utter wrong . . . the
mouth pursed up tn hotly passionate query!
Only Gluyas Williams can
draw such a face . . . and only
through our paper can residents
oi this community follow his unparalleled skill!
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