The Pine River Journal (Pine River, Minnesota), 1936-09-10

              PINE RIVER JOURNAL
VOLUME I'NUMBER 4
THE PINE RIVER JOURNAL, PINE RIVER, CASS COUNTY, MINNESOTA, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1936
SUBSCRIPTION $1.00 Per Year
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OVER 2000 IN
ATTENDANCE AT
CASS CO. FAIR
The weather man was kind,
making all three days of the
Cass county fair bright and sunny, attracting 'about 2000 visitors.
Records show that the 1936
fair exhibited the largest number of entries ever brought in.
The Judges stated that the local
fair had the best showing of
livestock and farm products of
any fair they had attended. Vegetables were fine considering
the summers drouth. Mr. Gardner who is head of that department arranged the exhibits in a
verv pleasing manner.
The floral and fancy work exhibits surpassed any of the p^st
years, and much credit is due
Mrs. Webb, who had charge of
those departments.
Supt. Hecht was a busy man
taking care of the large number
of entries in the livestock division. Many fine animals were on
exhibit.
The noultrv exhibit, in its remodeled building was one of the
best and1 largest ever entered in
the Cass county fair. Mr. Aamot
had charge of this division.
The educational department,
under the guiding hand of Supt.,
Haack, created' considerable interest. In addition to school
disolays there were displays of
fish, reptiles, salimanders and
also a Japanese turtle.
The culinery division came in
for considerable attention from
the ladies, but we also noticed several men viewing the appetising exhibits. Mrs. Harry Hill
had charge of this department.
G. P. Rognlie, ground Supt..
was a busy man taking care of
his various duties on the grounds
and also arranging room for
the various concessions. He also
acted as master of ceremonies
on the Farmer-Labor program
Saturdav evening.
President Walton, and Secretary ,Miss Alice Henry, deserve
much oraise for all their efforts
in making the fair a success
this year.
The newly completed grandstand added greatly to the comfort of fair visitors and was filled to capacity ax all times.
Arvid Lundin/had a very nice
display in his bcpoth in the grand
stand, showingj poultry feeds,
flour and Vega^ separtors. Tickets were given/ to all fair visitors by Mr. Lu/ndin for a chance
on two sacks / of flour, given
away the last! night. The winners were- G. F. Rognlie and Mrs
Buck Kline, j The Lundin Flour
and Feed CoJ, was the only local
business plaice represented at
the fair.
Miss B ildegarde Johnson,
daughter off Dr. Johnson, acted
as one of thVe judges in. the culinery deuartpent., Mrs. Albert
Jones of StSCloud, judged the
fancy work. (The other judges
were from tl\e University.
The Barbei :ue Dinner was one
of the highlights of the fair.
Under the al )le direction of Bill
Cromett, the bean baker; Chas.
Thorpe, barl equeing the beef,
and Mrs. Lev 'is Walton, as supt.
of the tables and serving, the
free barbecw * was a tremendous
•success. This is the fifth consecutive year tl ie barbecue has
been served u nder the same capable hands. About 2000 people
were served consuming three
bu. of beans', 6001b of beef, 201b
of coffee, 7 gj il. of cream, 100
loaves of Propg's bread and 201b
of Land 0'l7akes butter.
The local/band, under the able
direction of Supt. Haack, furnished music; throughout the fair.
Pine River is very proud in having a band as good as this. The
grandstand performances were
enjoyed by everyone. Mr. Anderson, as master of ceremonies,
and also witth his impersonations
amused the ifcrowd between acts
Both Billy W^eston,    with    his
various feats and Miss Anderson
with her trained dogs were
thoroughly enjoyed at all performances.
The baseball games between
Walker and Cass Lake, resulted
in a draw, each taem winning
one game. Saturday the Pine
River Juniors defeated Jenkins
20-5. Pine River also emerged
victorious in the Backus-Pine
River  game  Saturday  evening.
The Girls kittenball game between Pine River and Backus,
ended in. a victory for the Pine
River Girls.
Several political speakers were
on the program Saturday. Theo.
Christianson candidate for senator and Martin. Nelson, candidate
for Governor, addressed the
crowd Saturday afternoon. The
first speaker in the evening was
A. C. Knudsen, Democratic candidate for Lieut. Gov. Mr. Knud-
son is from Detroit Lakes. Dr.
Paul Hartig, Farmer-Labor candidate for Sec. of State gave a
very forceful talk at 8:30. Gov.
Petersen was unable to be present and Senator McCleod of
Grand Rapids gave a short talk
in his place.
4H Club members put on a
very fine program Friday evening. The home talent show was
looked forward to by everyorfe.
Dorothy Rovick opened the show
with her specialty numbers, accompanied by Harry Thiers on
the guitar. She presented three
numbers and was heartily receiv
ed each time. Joyce Robideau,
in a very gay costume gave a
charming song and dance act.
she was accompanied by Mrs.
Marion Sherwood. The one act
play was very intersting. Jimmie
Skinner, playing the lead role
was a sure hit, taking the part
of several characters. Mrs. Ollie
Dahl acted the part of a spright-
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TWO BIG FEATURES
AT THE MARLOW
To-nite is Race Nite at the
Marlow, with "The Last Outlaw"
as the feature. Friday and Saturday brings you Richard Dix
in "Devil Squadron," in one of
his greatest pictures. This is a
thrilling dramatization of a test
pilot's profession. It is new,
vivid and exciting. This is a
picture you don't want to miss!
See it at the Marlow Friday and
Saturday.
Sunday Monday and Tuesday
brings you one of the most outstanding releases of the year-
"Mr. Deeds Goes To Town" with
Gary Cooper, Jean Arthur and
George Bancroft. This is really
a top-notcher and you can't afford to miss it.
HAROLD ROGNLIE WINS
TRIP   TO   STATE   FAIR
Harold Rognlie. who is the local carrier for the Minneapolis
Daily Star, made sufficient sales
re-newals anU1 received sufficient
new subscribers to the Star to
be a guest of that Paper for
two days at the Minnesota State
Fair. He left Pine River Friday
evening.
NOTICE OF   MEETING
Several members of the Mildred Poultry and Berry Ass'n.,
have expressed their desire to
purchase their supplies of flour,
groceries etc., through the Association at wholesale, A meeting for that purpose is hereby
called. It will be held at the
Mildred School House, Monday
evening, September 14, at 8 p.
m.
Thomas Pederson
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank all our friends and relatives for their sympathy and floral offerings in the
loss of our father. Also Rev.
Achterkirck and Mrs. Ned Stoutenberg, Mrs. Dale Grinols and
Mrs. Morris Cromett.
Mr. and.Mrs. Frank Brodt
Mr. and Mrs. Ned Brodt and
family.
SWANBERG PIONEER PASSES
AWAY SUNDAY
Taylor Brodt, a pioneer resident of Swanberg, was born on
March 10, 1853 and passed away
Sunday morning, September 6,
at the local hospital. He was
83 years of age at the time of
his death.
Mr. Brodt made his home with
his son Frank in Swanberg, during the past few years. He leaves to mourn his death two
sons and two brothers.
Funeral services were held at
the M. E. Church in Pine River,
on Tuesday, with Rev. Achterkirck officiating. Interment was
made in the new Swanberg ceme
tery. The huge floral offerings
were mute testimony of the
high esteem in which he was
held among his fellow men.     ,
Those from out of town attending the funeral were Mr. and
Mrs. Ned Brodt and family of
St Paul, Mr. and Mrs. L. E.
Goodale, Mr. and Mrs. G. Van
Volkenberg, Mr. and Mrs. Wm.
■Sinclair, Mr. and Mrs. C. R.
Schablitzke all of St Paul; Mr.
and Mrs. Chas. Pendergast of
Portland, Ore., Mr. and Mrs.
Howard Dedrick of White Bear,
Chas Brooke, Hillis Bowlby.Har-
ry Siebert and Roy Sleighbougt
all of Gary, Ind.
MISSIONARY TEA
A Missionary Tea was given
at the M. E. Church Tuesday,
following the business meeting
of the Mission Circle. The program was opened by two songs
by Joyce Robideau, accompanied
by Mrs. Morris Cromett; Reading by Lois Triggs; Piano solo
by Eunice Mae Triggs; Reading
by Edna Shiffer; Vocal solo by
Mrs. Frank Anderson. Following the program a delicious
lunch was served.
The Mission Circle meets the
third Friday of each month.
New members or visitors are always welcome.
PRE-NUPTIAL    SHOWER
About 60-»friends gathered at
the A. C. Hickel home Sunday
evening to present Florence
Hickel with many gifts and
good wishes for her coming
marriage to Dave Renner of
Minneapolis. A social hour was
followed by a delicious lunch.
Many beautiful gifts were received by the honored guest.
PINE RIVER KITTENBALL
TEAM DEFEATED MONDAY
The Pine River Kittenball
team played the Aitkin boys at
Brainerd Monday, at the Region
al WPA Tournament of the recreation program. Dale Tuttle
and Ernest Glover did the heavy work for Pine River. The
game ended 7-3 in favor of Aitkin.
TABERNACLE NEWS
Mrs. MacKinney is visiting
with her father at Madison, Wis.
Rev. Brown of Grand Rapids,
spoke at the Tabernacle last Sun
day evening.
A new family, the Van Dorns,
have moved in from Pillager.
They are full gospel people and
we welcome them to our fellowship.
Plans for the new home for
our work are progressing and we
hope to begin actual building
soon.
The Young People's work is
taking on new life. Over twenty young folks gathered last Sun
day after service to plan for
coming activities. Its about
time for another Marshmallow
Roast too. There is a lot oi
brush waiting to be burned.
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LOCAL SCHOOLS
TO OPEN MONDAY
SEPTEMBER 14
LINGEN - NUGENT
The Pine River Public Schools
will open Monday morning, September 14, at 9 p. m. Classes
will be in session for half hour
periods for assignment purposes. The buses will run on last
years schedule unless otherwise
notified. Registrations for High
school and Graduate Classes
will continue during the day.
For those interested, the Pine
River School is a Junior-Senior
High School and not a six year
High School.
The faculty for the coming
year will be as follows:
Miss Marjorie Solem, Grand
Forks, Home Economics.
Alfred Hanson, Math.
Miss Helen Austin, Bemidji,
Commercial.
Heino Mattson, Gilbert, Social Science.
Mrs. M. Martin, Jr. High
Principal.
Miss Antoinette Henderson,
Fergus Falls, Normal Training.
Cdrwin Jones, Cass 'i Lake,
Music.
Chas. Mattson, Gilbert, Industrial Arts and Coach.
Ruth Wicklund, Minneapolis,
General Science.
Lenora Isaacson, Middle River, Physical Ed.
Laverne Benson, Blackduek,
Social Science.
GRADE TEACHERS
Thea Gunderson, Thief River
Falls.
Evelyn Evansta, Pillager.
Thelma Erickson, Mildred
Leone Golz, Pine River.
Helen Henry, Pine River.
THANK YOU
The High School Band wishes
to extend its thanks for the assistance given the band during
the Cass county fair by the Pine
River Players and other citizens
who have so kindly helped out
on other occasions also. The
band also wishes to extend its
thanks to visiting musicians
from other towns who assisted.
NOTICE
A meeting of the Pine River
Municipal Band will be held on
Tuesday evening, September 22,
at which time the band will organize and elect its officers.
AUTO OWNERS HERE
ASKED   TO  AID IN
U. S.   ROAD   SURVEY
More than half a million Minnesota automobile owners, including all of this county will receive questionaires by mail within the next ten. days from the
United States Bureau of Public Roads relative to their use of
the highways in the past year.
The questionaire is being sent
out as part of the highway planing survey being conducted by
theUnited States Bureau of Public Roads and the Minnesota
Highway department. The questions asked relate to mileage driven in Minnesota and in other
states, and to other phases of
motor vehicle operation and ownership. Different questionaires
will be sent to passenger owners
and truck owners.
"Highway planning surveys
such as the one in Minnesota are
being conducted in most of the
48 states under the direction of
federal road .authorities. / The
surveys are intended to aid the
states in getting the most . out
of the public road funds by planning future highway expenditures in accordance with definite needs.
The state highway department asks the cooperation of citizens who receive the questionaires, and the prompt return of
the requested information.
Miss Theresa Lingen and Mr.
Russell Nugent exchanged marriage vows last Thursday evening at the Rectory, with Rev.
Father Crowe officiating.
Attendants were Mr. and Mrs
Heine Hasser and Miss Nugent,
a sister of the groom. Mrs. Nugent is a sister of Mrs. Hasser.
The young couple will make
their home on a farm south of
Pine River.
PTA TO HOLD RECEPTION
AT SCHOOL FRI. SEPT. 8
—Try A Want Ad
The local PTA are planning on
giving a reception for the teachers on. Friday, September 18.
A very interesting program is
being prepared. Lunch will be
served after the program,consis-
ting of sandwiches, cake, coffee
and cream. The ass'n. will furnish the coffee: Those in attendance are asked to bring one
sandwitch for each member of
the family. more Details will
be given next week.
SAPPHIRE BIRTHDAY
PARTY MONDAY EVE.
It was a very attractively decorated dinner table in the sun-
room at the home of Mrs. Maud
Martin, when she was hostess to
five September birthday guests.
Mrs. Martin, being born in September, appreciated the month's
colors, and carried it out in the
decorating scheme. A toast to
each guest and the song "Happy
Birthday" was sung in chorous.
September's horoscope wa*s read,
after which a delicious dinner
was served. Following the dinner, Mrs. Martin entertained her
guests at a theatre party at the
Marlow. Those present were
Mrs. Mabel Rode, Mrs. Paul
Schwartz, Mrs. F. R. Anderson,
and Mrs. Ollie Dahl.
OFFICERS VISIT LOCAL LODGE TUES.
At the regular meeting of the
Clover Chapter Tuesday evening,
members were honored by an official visit, of Mrs. Grace Lamb
of Little Falls, Grand Worthy
Matron of the Grand Chapter of
Minnesota. She was accompanied by Mrs. Minnie Payne of St
Paul, Grand Treas. of the Grand
Chapter. Mrs. Mildred Christ-
nagel, Worthy Matron of the Be-
thleham Chapter of Little Falls,
and Mrs. Ben Peterson, Past
Worthy Matron of Minneapolis.
After the opening ceremony, the
Worthy Matron, Mrs. Evelyn
Webb introduced the distinguish
ed guests. Mrs. Lamb gave a
very inspiring address encouraging the officers in their work
and '* gave friendly suggestions
for improvement. Mrs. Payne,
who instituted the chapter about
15 years ago, gave a very inter-
ting talk. Mrs. Lamb was presented with a gift by Mrs. Thie-
voldt. A social hour followed
after which a delightful lunch
was served.
CARELESS PRISONER SETS
CAR OF SHERIFF ON FIRE
Chaska—Sheriff Frank Tren-
de's new car almost went up in
smoke as the result of an arrest
which he made at Carver, recent
ly. The Sheriff was called to
that village to take charge of an
intoxicated man. The drunk
was loaded into the back seat of
the officer's coach, and the journey toward the county jail begun. Meanwhile, the arrested
man dropped a lighted cigarett
onto the seat and sometime later, a passerby noticed clouds of
smoke issuing from the car, parked between the jail and the
court house. The sheriff was
notified and efforts were made
to extinguish the blaze. The
fact that the fire was under the
upholstery made it difficult to
extinguish but it was finally put
out.
NEWS BRIEFS OF
INTEREST FROM
'ROUND THE STATE
BABY IS STRANGLED
IN   ROPE   OF   SWING
Norwood—The 15 months old
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert
Graunke of New Germany, was
strangled to death when an ordinary swing rope became entangled about her neck. The
child had gone out to play and
ten minutes later her father
sent her brother out to look for
her, and the lad found his sister
strangled to death with the
swing rope tight about her neck.
No one witnessed the tragedy, so
it is not known exactly how it
happened but apparently the
child, only a little more than a
year old, had been playing with
the rope, which hung about her
neck. She probably became
twisted about with the rope
around her shoulders and became excited, the noose becoming tighter and tighter as she
struggled.
MOTORING SALESMAN
STRUCK BY   BB   SHOT
Montevideo—Hospitality near
Montevideo isn't to the liking of
H. M. Carroll, Minneapolis glass
salesman, who was pleasantly
surprised by having been speeded on: his way back from Montevideo by gunfire. As he approached the bridge near the Montevideo golf course, Carroll met
two boys riding on a bicycle, one
of whom carried a BB gun. Evidently the lads did not like the
looks of Carroll's car, and raising the gun the lad aimed at the
car and fired, the shot striking
the salesman in the eye, breaking the lens of his glasses. His
eyelid was cut but the shot did
not injure his eye. Both boys
abandoned the bicycle and hit
for the woods, where Carroll
caught one of them. No formal
complaint was lodged against
the boys.
MARRIED WITH LICENSE,
OBTAINED 26 YEARS AGO
Detroit Lakes— In April 1910,
more than 26 years ago, the fam-
cies of a Detroit Lakes couple
lightly turned to thoughts of
love. Hopping into a buggy,
they made a hurried trip to the
marriage license bureau and
rushed home. From that time
on the story is not known, Time
Marched On: Wars were fought,
Governments changed hands,
Depressions came and passed,
but cupid was apparently too
busy keeping the wolf from the
door. The license was presented
to clerk, C. B. Connell, on August 12, 1936. Although the license was yellow with age, it
still served its purpose, for on
that date the couple agreed to
be married and decided that
they had thought it over long
enough. They have secured the
consent of their parents .bought
the ring, and thought it over
26 years and 109 days.
Try A Want   Ad
DR. BUTTON WRITES
FROM ARIZONA
Prescott, Ariz.
Dear Editor:
We are resting here on the
top of a mountain to get cooled
off. Passed through the Imperial Valley in Southern California
yesterday, and I can't see why
they call it Imperial, it should
be "Hell's Kitchen" as it is about
108 in the shade. It is all sand
hills and rocks for miles and
miles without vegetation. The
last hundred miles we have been
passing through forests of giant
Cactus. We expect to go to the
Grand Canyon to-nite and to
Boulder Dam tomorrow. They
have had a lot of rain here lately.
Dr. Button