The Pine River Journal (Pine River, Minnesota), 1935-12-05

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PINE RIVER JOURNAL
VOLUME I NUMBER XVT
THE*PINE RIVER JOURNAL, PINE RIVER, CASS COUNTY, MINNESOTA, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1935
SUBSCRIPTION $1.00 Per Year
NEWS BRiEIS FROM
AROUND OUR STATE
HUNTERS KILL COW. ETC.
AS SPORT DEGENERATES
Le Sueur.—The great sport oi
hunting has degenerated considerably, a check-up on state nimrods this week shows. At Le
Suer, Mrs. George Jents called at
the newspaper office to discontinue her advetisement of a guernsey heifer for sale. On the
opening day of the hunting sen-
son, some careless hunter had
mistaken the heifer for a Chinese Pheasant and shot it. Thp
heifer had been somewhat of a
pet in the Jentsi family. Up in
Big Fork, Ed Scheer is mourning the tragic end of his pat bav
mare—Old Faithful herself. Her
misf rtune was to be grazing on
the edge of a woodland which
was infested with poachers. In
the distance, reflecting the light
poachers,   gleamed   the
with the proposition.
Mike, usually quite careful
suggested that the stone be taken to a reliable jewler and tes-
ed, to which he agreed. The diamond in question was found to
be a very fine stone, worth considerably more than the requested loan. He loaned the man the
$300 and kept the diamond as
security.
About two months later, having heard nothing in regard to
payment of the loan, Mr. Wernig
became suspicious, and had the
diamond retested, only to find
that he had purchased a piece of
glass. Mike claims the diamond
was switched after the first test
and he was left holding the sack,
with an expensive piece of glass
in his possession and out about
$300.
About the first of the year
Mike swore out a warrant for
the fellrws arrest, and Sheriff
Mclntee of St Cloud started preliminary efforts in the apprehension of 'the alleged diamond vendor.
Last week, William Nuser.
mentioned in   the   warrant   for
of the   _^	
mare's beautiful orbs, and some the alleged sale of a phoney dia
one had visions of getting a deer.! mond, was apprehended by the
He was a good shot, and Old Fai- Fargo police and returned to St
thful slumped down with a bullet Cloud, where he was Ldged in
between her eyes.   Tracks in the the couny jail pending a hearing
soft earth the next morning bore
mute testimony that the executioner visited the carcass, discovered his mistake, and hastilv
fled. A year ago Ted Peterson.
also of Big Fork, Irst two valuable horses in the same fashion.
Down south again at Brewster, a
"city slicker" proudly disp^yed
the aquisition of a 'wild' fox to
his bag of game, although the
fox, a pet of William Bouchle
and thoroughly tame, would
have eaten out of the hunter's
hand. •
SRAP   IRON   IN
SHIPPED   TO
STATE
JAPANESE
on the charge of grand larceny
The trick of borrowing money on diamonds is an old one
and many are these who have
loaned money on stones only to
find that they have purchased a
piece of glass.—Sauk Center
Herald.
EDWARD T. BESCH
CALLED BY DEATH
Big Fork.—Most of the scrar.
iron junk dealers buy at random
in Big Fork goes to Jauan, according to a buyer from Cloquet
that was here recently. In Japan it g~es to the munitions factory and is transformed into
guns, bayonets, hand grenades.
and all other paraphenalia for
killing—possibly to be used
some day in the killing of a Big
Fork youth! Two heavy truck
loads of iron were taken out of
Big Fork that day, with 80 tons
being delivered to dealers. The
stuff ranged from stove bolts to
automobile axles, which seem to
be the chief articles wanted.
Scrap copper is in the greatest
demand and brings the best price from the junk men. Italy is
the heaviest buyer at the present. The copper junk bought
throughout the state is assembled for shipment at eastern
ports, while the scrap iron designed for Japan goes to San
Francisco where shiploads go
out every week.
Village Election Brings Out
152 Pine River Voters Tues.
A total of 152 votes were cast
by the voters of Pine River in
the village election held on Tuesday of this week.
All former officers were reelected. Considerable interest
was aroused at the last minute
and votes began pouing in at a
fast rate.
Considerable argument was
caused by the omission of Dr.
Dingle's name on the ballot.
The clerk informs us that Dr.
Dingle legally filed but through
an error he neglected to have his
G. M. CONZET TO
SPEAK HERE DEC.
"Why the PTA is interested in
Forestry." This is the topic
Mr. Conzet will talk on for the
next PTA meeting , Monday evening, Dec. 9th, at the H. S-
Auaitorium. The discussion
will be illustrated by colored lantern slides, taken from scenes ot
forests and industry in various
name imprinted. However when parts of the state. His talk will
the error was discovered the j be divided into three principal
name was written in on the bal
ance of the ballots. Rumor has
it that the election is to be contested but as far as we know no
action has been taken.
Mrs. Webb, Lowell Klein and
John Allen acted as judges at
the election and S. P. Hanson
and Robert Bremken as clerks.
Following is a complete summary of the ballots cast:
FOR MAYOR
Dr. A. J. Button 10*
Elias Rovik 47
FOR COUNCILMAN
H. A. Zigmund 133
Mrs. Carpenter _      2
FOR CLERK
Arvid Lundin  108
Olive Dahl      16 \
Alice Henry     9
FOR TREASURER
Dr. Dingle __._72
Dr. Meland 54
Al Downing ;_    1
NEEDS THREE MEN TO
PULL HIM TOGETHER!
Isle.—Orville Haggberg has
for several years beer bothere-*
by the eccentricities of a kne?
injured in athletics. The knep
has a habit of shoeing out of
j_int at the slightest provoc tion
and then refusin? to <?o back into place. Recentlv as he turned
over in his sleet) at night th°
knee slipped out of ioint again
He was taken to a doctor but thQ
doctor alone was not able to put
the rebellious knee in normal
P'sition. However, he made
Haggeberg comfortable for the
rest of th° nieht and in the
morning three husky men got
hold of his leg and pulled it
back together.
SAUK CENTER MAN VICTIM
OF   DIAMOND   SWINDLE
Word was received by Mae
Davies on Thursday, that her
br„ther-in-law, Edward T. Besch
hau passed away that morning
at SauK Center, after an acute
illness of two days caused by
hardening of tne arteries whicn
had maue him an invalid for
more than eight years.
J_dwara T. Uesch was born July 9, 1880, in tit Paul and died
-November 28, 1935, at Serepa
Home m Sauk Center,Minnesota-
He came to Pine River in 1922
and was employed at the Pine
River Creamery until ill health
forced him to retire from active
work. He was united in marriage to Miss Selecta Davies on
Oct-ber 3, 1925. They resided
in Pine River until about four
years ago, when Mrs. Besch received an appointment to a position in H-me School for Girls in
Sauk Center.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Davies of the Grace
Evangelical Church of Pequot.
at the M. E. Church in Pine Ri-
vei. The quartet composed o_
Mr. and Mrs. tiherwood, Mrs. F
R. Anderson and E. C. Lembkp
sang several beautiful numbers.
A vocal solo by A. J. Linden.
'My Homeland," was also verv
beautiful. Ben Christian, Jess
Christian, F. R. Anderson and
John Ailen, all old friends f th?
'lamily acted as pallbearers. Interment was made in the Pine
Ridge Cemetery.
He leaves to mourn his death
his wife, Selecta Besch, his mother, Mrs. Eva Besch of Pine River, and a sister, Mrs. Conrad
Sttz of St Paul, besides a host
of friends.
Those from out of town attending the funeral were Mr.   and
Mrs. M. F. Smith and son and J
F. Litchenberger cf Minneapolis,
Mrs. Conrad Stotz   of   St   Paul
Mr. and Mrs. Hollis Davies   and
son Teddy and Mr. and Mrs. E.
E. Davis of Emily, Royal Arvig
rf Sauk Center,   Mr.   and   Mrs
Wm. Keilty and daughter Mary
Katherine, of Backus.
THREE BIG    BASKETBALL
GAMES FRIDAY EVENING
A treat is in store for all snort
fans on Friday evening of this
week when three big basketball
games will be played at the local
gym. The first game starts at
7 P. M., with the Freshman
girls 'Opposing the Sophomore
girls. The second at 8 P. M. with
the Hackensack Alumni Vs.Pine
River Normal and the final
game between Backus H. S. and
Pine River H. S. at 9 P. M.
Don't miss this, your season
ticket is good. Read the ad on
another page of this issue.
subjects: 1. Forestry in the
Schools. 2. The parents interest in the forests with reference
!_' the cost of educating children.
3. Parents interest in the forests from the standpoint of occu
pation for the children when
they are through school.
Mr. Conzet is an able speaker
and will present facts in a most
vivid manner on the value of
our forests. He has been a
State Forester for the past 12.
years and recently while attending a convention in the east as
made president of the National
Foresters Association. He knows
his subject and can tell his experiences in an interesting manner. '
Additional entertainment for
you at this program will be a vocal solo 'From the Land of the
Sky Blue Waters" sung by Miss
McCart, Miss McCart has a very
beautiful contralto voice and
every one who has heard her
sing will be pleased to hear her
again. Another selection for
the evening will be the song
"Trees" at the present time no
one has been chosen to sing this
number.
Everyone in the community is
cordially invited to attend this
meeting and enjoy the , out of
town speaker and the good music. Following the program a social hour will be spent and lunch
will also be served.
MR. and MRS. BEN SHIFFER
CELEBRATE   25th   WEDDING   ANNIVERSARY
On Wednesday evening of
last week sixteen friends of Mr.
and Mrs. Ben Shiffer, quietly
slipped into their apartment anrl
surprised them on the eve of
their twenty fifth wedding anniversary. After congratulations
and greetings were exchanged
tables were put up and three tables of bridge and one of smear
were in action. At a late hour
a delicious lunch was served bv
the self in-vited guests and Mr.
and Mrs. Shiffer were presented
with a huge wedding cake prettily decorated. Mrs. Walton
then presented them with a gift
as a token of friendship and also
as a remembrance of milestone
just passed in wedded bliss.
After wishing the Shiffer's
many more happy anniversaries
the guests departed for their
homes.
NORWAY CLUB HAS ANNUAL OYSTER   SUPPER
The Norway Lake Farmers
Club held its annual oyster simper at the Club House on Saturday evening. Eighty five peoplf
were served at the two long tables that were set up for the or-
casion. Weiners and rolls werf*
served to those who did not carp
the oysters and there wasplenty
cake and coffee for everyone-
After making plans for their
Christmas program they enjoyed an hour of dancing.
DR. DINGLE ANNOUNCES
CANDIDATES    FOR    B. B.
Dr. Dingle, coach of the Pine
River Pirates, announces that.
thePirates had a very successful
practice Tuesday evening and
prospects for a good team this
coming season are bright.
Following is a list of candidates that turned out for practice: Leonard Carlson, Frank-
Finch, June Kater. Marion Sherwood, Elmer and Ray Christenson, Frank Schram, Lvnn Syckes, Oakley Ruud, Shirty Carlson, and Norbert and Herb
Kemper.
The Pirates expect   to
their first game in   about
weeks with Backus.
plav
two
NOTICE
The local Farm Labor unit
will meet next Tuesday evening
at 8:00 P. M. at Shin's Hall.
An educational program will
be given, don't miss it. Everyone is invited to attend.
BOOK   WEEK   IN   PINE
RIVER SCHOOL THIS WEEK
M. E. CHURCH INSTALLS PASTOR
FEDERAL FUNDS ARE
READY FOR BOYS
YOUTH OF COUNTY GIVEN
CHANCE TO PROFIT
THROUGH WPA
Justice is sure—even though
sometimes slow—is the verdict
of Mike Wernig, of Sauk Center,
who m August 1934. was the victim of a clever swindle, so he
claims.
At the time a man giving the
name of William Nuser, of St
Cloud, wished to borrow $300 on
a diamond and approached Mike
NOTICE
Anyone wishing to correspond
with me can address me at Pine
River and it will be forwarded to
me.
F. L. Hill
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to the many friends
and neighbors for their assistance and sympathy during our recent bereavem nt in the death
of our beloved daughter and sister. Especially do we wish to
thank Miss Mae Davies and Rev.
Charles Pierson for their services.
Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Curtis
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony   O'Dowd
Mr. and Mrs. M. Haser and   son
Donald.
Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Henderson spent the holidays at Fisher
and Grand Forks.
Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Isaacs of
LaCrosse, Wis., spent Thanksgiving with Mr. and Mrs. Chas.
Isaacs and Mr. and Mrs. C. H-
Sieble, at the Sieble home.
The Pine River school is celebrating 'Book Week' th's week,
though somewhat belated due to
the delay in receiving the new
books. These new books have
been classified and made ready
for circulation under the direction of Miss Eunice McCart, Librarian. Books are attractively
displayed in the library in a man
ner pleasing to the book lover.
There are books of fiction, history, science art and beautifully illustrated stories for children.
Miss McCart is having a guessing contest on books. Covers
from the new books are displayed and the one guessing the
most books represented by these
covers may have first choice in
reading a new book.
On Friday there will be ; program at the auditorium, beginning at 3:15 ^ The following program will be given: Musical
number by the fifth grade; Song
'Babes in Toyland' by Marcella
Lauritzon and Violet Semler; A
Skit by the Dramatic Club under the direction of Mr. Rosen.
MRS   MAGICIAN'S   MISTAKE
CAST:
Magician Kenneth Heath
Mrs. Magician Joyce Reed
Kakkyhoo Reynold Martini
Mrs. Friend Mardell Kylling-
stad
Tommy George Mohs
Also a number of children from
the grades.
"Christmas with the Mulligans" is the name of the play
tc be given at an early date bv
members of the Dramatic Club
at the school auditorium and also at the Christmas meeting at
the Mildred Community Club.
Members of the cast are students from the Mildred district.
Rev. Melville B. Milne arrived
last Sunday, accompanied by
Mrs. Milne, and preo.ched his
first sermon as pastor of the M.
E. Church. Mr. Milne has held
several important pastorates but
for several years, with Mrs. Milne and their son Don David, a
noted harpist, has traveled in 15
states giving programs in churches high schools and colleges.
The son is now on a tour and
the parents have returned to
the pastorate. Mr. Milne is a
man Of many talents being a
singer, preacher and flutist.
Mrs. Milne is also very accomplished being a platform artist
accompanist and reader. She also plays the harp and expects to
have an instrument for use soon,
as the son has taken the Concert
Grand Harp with him.
Rev. Milne payed the Journal
office a very interesting visit,
and having been a printer at one
time himself gave the writer ana
the Reverend much to talk about
We are very glad to welcomfe
Rev. Milne and his wife to our
community and hope that his
stay here may be a long and
pleasant one.
Informed that an additional
$247,000. in federal funds have
been made available for the employment of the Minnesota youth, Westie Jenson, NRS interviewer for Cass County, urged
all unemployed young people between the ages of 16 and 25 out
of school who wish to be declared eligible for work under
the Youth Movement, to register at once at his office. 'l!he
project, state wide in its scope,
is under the direction of George
A. Selks, State Youth   Director.
Mr. Seiko said that an expanded work program for Youth, to
include community development
and recreational leadership, ru-
youth development public service training projects and research projects, is now in preparation and is scheduled to begin
about December 15.
"It is imperative," he stated,
'that young people should register at once if they are to be considered for work under the National Youth Administration
Program.'
C. B. Lund, assistant Youth
Director, announced that the
youth administration is now assisting 7,428 students in the vari
ous educational institutions of
the state. On the payroll at the
present time are 4,100 high
school students, 2,228 college
students and 97 giaduate students.
College students are offered
part-time jobs by which they can
average 15.00 a month. Earnings of high school students average 6.00 a month. They are
paid at the usual rate for the
type of service rendered. Briefly stated, eligibility consists i
being a member of a needy fami
ly, especially one heretof -ire on
relief, a desire to continue ones
education and within the age
limit-16-25 years.
LONGVILLE NEWS
MR. and MRS. H. A. YORK
WRITE FROM WICHITA
Mr. and Mrs. H. A. York who
have been visiting with relatives
in Wichita, Ka., during the past.
month will leave for points In
California in the near future.
En-route they will visit points
of interest in Arizona and New
Mexico. They report the weather in Kansas as being very
mild having been down to the
freezing point only twice during
their stay there. Social activities are very numerous in Wichita and report a very pleasant
time. They have also had the
pleasure of meeting   a   number
Ralph Manders was a Walker
visitor one day last week.
The Kampeska Cafe has closed for the winter months.
Mrs. Florence Nyvall visited
in Minneapolis last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Kinkel
and family spent Thanksgiving
in Minneapolis.
Harold Olson, who stays at
the Schenks, spent the week-end
in Bemidji. •
John A. Tabaka and Leland
Orton left by truck for Minneapolis Tuesday morning.
The Ortons entertained Mrs.
E. Johnson and son Roy Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. John Sogge, who
resided in Longville some years
ago announce the arrival of a
son at Jackson, Minn.
Last week Fred Jordan built
a tower for their Zenith 'wind-
charger.' It is located just south of their home and causes considerable interest and comment,
Rolland Spooner and Miss Helen Carpenter were united in mar
riage on Wednesday of last week.
Mrs. Spooner is a sister of Mrs.
Rolland Edwards. Their many
friends wish happiness and prosperity in their wedded life.
Some of the young folks who
j returned to their Longvilla
homes for   thanksgiving   were:
of theif old friends   who   came I Clellie Ford of Fargo, Cecil Car
from their home state in III., and
who are now living in Kansas-
They extend cordial greetings to
all their friends in   Pine   River,
Mr. and Mrs. John Cox   were
| guests at the Clarence Cox home
for the Thanksgiving Hollidays.
ANNUAL   SUPPER   AND
SALE   DECEMBER   7th.
The Methodist Ladies Aid
will hold their annual sale and
chicken supper on Dec. 7th. at
the catholic aid rooms in the
theatre building. Lunches will
also be served during the afternoon. 35c per plate will be charged for the supper.
Miss Grace Lucas entertainer!
C. Mjelmhaug for Thanksgiving
at the tome of Mrs Mable Rode.I—Try a Want Ad
penter Virginia Haskell, Dorothy Craig, and Hattie Woodley
of Minneapolis.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo-. Otterdahl
and daughter spent the week-end
in Upsala. On their return Sunday they overturned their car
but they escaped with minor injuries and very little damage to
the car.
A big farewell party was given for Rev. Knutson at the
schoolhouse, Friday evening.
He is leaving for New Briton,
Minn. Rev. Cannon of Minneapolis is expected to give a trial
sermon here next Sunday.