The Pine River Journal (Pine River, Minnesota), 1935-11-14

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PINE
JOURNAL
VOLUME I NUMBER XIII
NEWS BRIEFS FROM
AROUND OUR STATE
THE PINE RIVER JOURNAL. PINE RIVER, CASS COUNTY. MINNESOTA, THURSDAY. NOW«B, ,,  ,n»~
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CHASES JACK RABBIT 11
MILES IN AUTOMOBILE
Springfield.—Most car drivers
have had the experience of chasing a jack rabbit in   front   of
their car for several   blocks   at
night, but a Springfield    party
trailed after one for about   eleven miles recently.   During this
time the speedometer registered an average of   twenty   five
miles per hour.   Not.until   the
eleventh mile did th rabbit pause
for a rest and then,   when   one
member of the party got out to
catch him, thinking the   rabbit
done for-Brer' rabbit   just   ups
and starts down   the   road     s
fresh as ever to show that    his
endurance was still plenty good.
It finally took a well aimed stone
to stop what was getting to be
a boresome chase.
FIRE EROKE OUT IN THE
JACK LYONS HOME SUNDAY
On Sunday morning about 11:
30, while Jack Lyons   and   his
family were sitting around reading, Mr. Van Kempen walked in
and announced that the kitchen
roof around the chimney was on
fire.    The alarm was    sounded
and in a very short time the fire
Laddies arrived   and     soon had
the fire under control.   All   the
household effects    were    taken
out with    very   little    damage
As long as everything was car-
ied outside Mr.  Lyons decided
that it would be a good time to
move into the new   apartment
that he built over the   machinn
shop.    The house    which   thev
have been occupying is   one   of
the eldest in Pine River,   and is
owned by Mrs. Pike who formerly lived there.
Local Bank Draws Large
Crowd On Opening  Day
SUBSCRIPTION $1.00 Per Year
MANY   LARGE   AND   SUB
STANIAL    DEPOSITS
RECEIVED
67 YEAR OLD YOUNGSTER
GOES ON 25   MILE   HIKE
Here's inspiration or suggestion! or hope or something   fo>-
the modern voung   people   who
must use   the   family   car—or
the thumb—if they are    goine
to visit the neighbor across the
street.    John Kepner, of Hollo-
way, near Appleton1, who will be
87 years of   age   on   his   next
birthday, took a 25 mile    stroll
from Benson   to   Apoleton   on
October 6, and then just to taper it off he walked back to his
home at Hollowav in the evening.    He took-off from Benson
at six o'clock in the morning and
reached Holloway at eleven, only five hours later, in spite   of
strong head winds.   He resumed
his journey in time to reach Appleton at three in the afternoon
Mr. Kenner has been taking long
walks for a number of vears and
when he goes out, scorns (numerous offers of lifts, by    passing
motorists.
HEAVY INFLUX OF
MEAT HURTS U.S.
The Pine River State Bank
opened on Tuesday, Nov. 12,with
all the officials present. A. J
Waldon president. Coear Dahl
cashier, L. M. Sevo-ried' ass't.
cashier and Lavina Dahl bookkeeper ; All were ke^t quite busv
the first day opening new accounts, cashing cheeks and other duties connected with the
bank, besides getting aquainteo!
METEOR   T1ROPS   ROCK
CLOSE    TO    WATCHER
Anoka.—A meteor    streaked
across the sky and   dropoed   a
fragment.   The meteor   flashed
across the sky from   north   to
south, appearing to be about   a
fourth the size of the moon and
there was a succession of explosions as pieces dropped off, making a yellowish flame.   A piec*
landed in the field about 20 yds.
from the Rankin house andwhen
he went ever to investigate,    it
was still smoking.    He brought
the picee into Anoka   where   it
is on display.    The   rock   measures f ~ur inches by two inches
and looks like a vitrified   piece
of flint.    One edge is sharp en-
nough   to   cut   glass.   Rankin
said he heard the series of   explosions before   .the    meteorite
passed overhead. It sounded like
thunder and the noise was heavy and penetrating.
CATTLE SHOCKED ALONG
WITH CORN ON THIS FARM
Hector.—Art and Ed Johnson,
farmers .near Hector, have a novel wav to keep their cattle in
hand. They have put up a single
strand charged wire around
their pasture, and have had no
trouble since in' keeping their
herds within the bounds of bovine property. The wire is charged from the farm plant, and
though the current isn't dangerous, it is strong enough to discourage contact with it. The
Johnson brothers contend that
the fence is cheaper to put up
than the regular three strand
barbed variety, and is more effective as well. The disillusioned cattle are even wary about
crossing spots from which the
fence has been removed.
Heavy importations offoreign
meat and meat products constitutes one of the most unhealthy
conditions existing in the present market on livestock in this
country,, states a livestock market bulletin1 issued by the Central Co-Operative association at
South St Paul.
Since our market began to reflect the abbreviated supply of
meat animals in higher prices,
foreign countries have been eager to sell their meats and 'meat
products on our markets. Consequently there has been a steady increase in shipments to this
country and' according to the latest reports, there seems to , be
no signs of abatement in this
unfavorable trend.
During August this year, foreign imports of meat and meat
products were the largest t:r
that month since 1930, when
tariff rates on imported meats
were elevated to a level which
was deemed prohibitive to large
imp:rtations. In spite of the
tariff rates, our markets have
been attractive to foreign countries and as a consequence our
domestic markets have have
been handicapped with added
c:mpetition of large quantities
of beef, pork, tallow, poultry and
other meat products. x
During the first eight months
ot this year 258,961,799 pounds
of foreign meats and meat products were dumped on our mar
kets, compared with only 28,961.
799 pounds during the corres-
ponding period in 1934. In other
words there were more than
eight times as much imported as
a year ago, cr the increase amounted to 790 per cent.
While a marked increase has
been noted in pork importations,
the largest gain has been in beef.
During the fist eight months of
1935, a total of 7,862,293 pounds
of foreign beef was imported into the United States compared
with 665,673 pounds during the
same period last year. This was
nearly twelve times as much
beef or an increase of 1,081 per
cent.
While imports have increased
rapidly, exports of meats from
the United States to foreign
countries, indicate that we are
buying a nation rather than a
selling nation. Thus far this
year, lard exports are 80 per
cent less than a year ago; picketed pork exports have fallen off
52 per cent, bacon exports are
down 65 per cent, and hams and
shoulders show a drop of 13 per
cent from a year ago.
W. L. "Brooks, Pesident of the
Northern National Bank at
Bemidji, was kent busy with details that he had not done for
years.
.The bank received many large
and substantial deposits, considerable more than was anticipated for the first dav. The banl-
remained open until after six o'
clock to accomodate all the new
customers. A delicious lunch
was served all afternoon to all
the new customers.
The officials of the bank werp
well pleased with the interest
shown and the cordial manner
in which they have been received in their new enterprise. Thp
people of Pine River and vicinity
extend to these new citizens a
cordial welcome to the community and hope that the benefits
of this venture will be mutual.
ARMISTICE PARTY GIVEN
MONDAY      EVENING
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Robideau.
Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Triggs, Miss
Esther Conzet and Mrs. Ollie
Dahl were host and hostesses -o
a bridge party Monday evening
at the Triggs home. As guests
assembled they were advised
that since it was Armisticp
Night it might be well to recall
the days of seventeen years ago
Cards were passed around and
each guests received a name of
a personage of the great war-
Mrs. Dahl drew the name of
General Foch, and . was    made
TOWNSEND CLUB ORGAN-    |Dav    »n    yflfT    /i/\
IZED WEDNESDAY EVE. FAI     Ho     WU    uU
CHECKS SPENDING
with the    new   patrons     Even General Focn> and , was
W. L. Brooks, Pesident of   the Commander -in-Chief, and
FARMERS   MEETING
A farmers meeting; will bp
held at the Mildred Sohool-horsp
November 21st., at 1:30   P.   M-
Mr. J. H. Hay, State Deputv
Agricultural Commissi"ner will
be present to explain the benefits of a. cooperative Poultrv
and Berry Association now under organization at Mildred. Every farmer interested in his own
and the communities welfare
should attend this meeting.
DAM BREAKS WEST
OF PINE RIVER
—, - , -.— immediately took charge of the
forces. Each member was presented with a head-gear of some
type. After roll call the officers
and their wives were led by the
General into and through four
battlefields; Verdun, Ypres.
Marne and ,the Argonne, where
each member was stationed for
battle. Here they were first given food- the good old army bean
served on tin plates. As the bugle sounded the war was on and
for two hours the battle raged,
silently at times but always
there were shouts of victory and
groans of dispair.
At the close of all the battles-
it was   learned   that   Admiral
Beatty (Otto Hack) had won the
most decisive victory   and   was
awarded highest honors.    Mrs.
Woodrow   Wilson    (Mrs.    Ben
Christian) proved herself a real
soldier and   was   honoied   for
skill and valor.    Admiral Beat-
ty's victory    settled   one   fact
that had been under discussion
and that was that   "The   Navy
Won the War."   Following the
battles a two   course   luncheon
was served by the hostesses and
during this diversion actualfacts
of the eal war were told and debated. A very delightful evening
was spent and every one   went
home knowing all about the war.
There was a large attendance
at the meeting held last Wednesday evening at   the   I. O. O. F-
Hall, which was called for   the
purpose of organizing a    Town-
send Club.    The    meeting   was
called to order by P. O. M. An-J
derson.   After   the     assembly
sang A.meric'a, Mr. Anderson introduced the speaker of the evening, Mr. F. J. Casey of Brainerd, who was a delegate to   tha
recent Townsend convention   at
Chicago.    Mr. Case/   explained
the plan and answered questions
of those present.   Election of offices then took place with    tin3
following results: W. C. Cromett
president, P.   O.   M.   Anderson
vice president, S. P. Hanson sec.,
and treasure.   Music for the evening was furnished by theSem-
ler orchestra.
CONTROLLED        SPENDING
AND REMOVING   STATE
LEVY,      OBJECTIVE
MANY BIRDS EXHIBITED AT SHOW
12 2
7 4
9 2
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The dam which is located west
of town, near the Semler farm
was reported broken on Monday-
It was thought for a while that
someone may have blown it ur>
purposely. Water was reported
to have come within three niles
of Pine River on Tuesday. Several farmers stated that hav
stacks and other obstructions in
the path of the water were completely washed away.
The total extent of the dam
age is not known.
Ernest Haymaker, past Grand
Patriarch of the I. 0. 0 F Lod-
™-VMte2 the Lodge at Pi"s River Monday. There was a good
attendance of local members.
Lunch was served at Cromett's
restaurant after the meeting!
County Attorney Rogers ot
Walker was a business visitor in
Pine River Tuesday.
The card party sponsored by
the members of the Rebecca Lodge Tuesday evening was very
well attended. Eight tables
were played besides many coming for the lunch alone. Those
attaining high score and awarded prizes were Mrs. John Kater and Ernest Robideau first
and Mrs. Marion Sherwood and
Oscar Kolb second.
Miss Monica Lauritzon w-ho is
attending college in   St    Cloud
spent the week end at the home
of her father, Wm. Lauritzon.  j
PTA PROGRAM FRIDAY     —
EVENING NOVEMBER 15
A program both educational
and entertaining has been arranged for the meeting to be held
Friday evening at 8:00 P. M.
A ten cent lunch will be served frllowing the program, this
part of the entertainment is
optional.
Advance information as to the
next program, Dec. 2, is announc
ed by the program committee-
There are very pleased to announce that a real treat is in
store for the Pine River Community. G. M. Conzet, State
Commissioner of Forestry has
promised to be present and give
an illustrated talk with slides-
Watch for details later on.
HUNTERS WARNED TO
REPORT GAME   TAKEN
Every holder of a Minnesota
hunting or trapping license must
make a written report to the Director of the Division of Fish
and Game not later than January 1, of all game taken. Failure
or neglect to report may bar license for the succeeding year.
Reports of game taken are
important in the program of wild
life management instituted by
the Game and Fish Division.
More intelligent planning will be
possible' if hunters will cooperate
in supplying these reports.
ICY ROADS CAUSE
CRASH TUESDAY
Mr. and Mrs. Allan of Pillager had the misfortune of turning over on the Elwell road
while bringing Mrs. Wilson tn
the local Hospital for treatment.
The car skidded on the ice and
rolled into the ditch. The ladies
were both injured and the car
badly damaged. Ben Shiffer
who was returning from his
school route picked up the injured ones to the Hospital and later brought in the damaged car.
There was a very good attendance at the annual Poultry
Show sponsored by the Lake Region Poultry Association at the
local Armory on Friday and Saturday of last week. Many fine
birds were exhibited, ther being
466 entries. H. C. Nierngarten
acted as the Judge for the show.
Following is a list of the winners and the premiums.
1_2_3_4_5
Ed Kladt, Pine River_5 2 11
Lewis Walton    "   21 18 9 2
Harold Walton     "7551
Arthur Aamot    " S
Eldon Swift       "       9
G. P. Rognlie    "    12
J. Nugent       "       1
A. Gorman, Pequot 6
M. Anderson      "    6
Mrs. H. Murden "6414
Mrs. A. Benson " 18 9 2 2 1
E. Johnstone " 28 18 13 9 6
Mrs. G- Evanson " 12 7 5 2
O. Vaadland, Park Rapids
12 7 9 8
J.  Hirschel    "      10 '0 2
M. C. Peck, Oshawa3 111
SWEEPSTAKES
Best Cock _ Partridge Rock
Arthur Aamot
Best   Cockerel - Golden   Wyandotte, Lewis Walton
Best Hen - S. C. White Minorca
G. P. Rognlie
Best    Pullet - Buff   Orpington
G. P. Rognlie
Best   Old Pen - Partridge   Rock
Arthur Aamot
Best Young Pen - Buff Orpington, G. P. Rognlie
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A tax program to be presented to the state legislature and
to enlist taxpayers of the state.
has just heeia announced by the
Minnesota Taxpayer's Ass_<_ia-v.
tion, following an all-day session in which representatives of
county taxpayers associations
representing every section participated.
The program includes:
An expenditure control law, in
corporating a more efficient and
uniform accounting system in
government; a "pay as you go"
plan to discourage taxoverdrafts
and tax delinquencies; a budget
proceedure of planned spending,
with complete itemizing of anticipated expenditures; control of
issuance of bonds in counties
where delinquencies are high.
A measure where taxpayers
in any taxing unit will have larger powers in determining tax
levies.
Enactment of a law to place a
definite period in the collection.'
of delinquencies; repeal of excess
corporate tax law to prevent
taxpaying to> the extent of confiscation.
Support of the ammendment
to voted on at the 1936 election
taking the tax off real estate
for state purposes.
The study of the association's
program is   preparatory   to   a
statewide campaign among taxpayers of 80 counties where the
state G_;g'Siii„atioti has afTiiiate_-
units.    Directors and executives
of the state association will begin the   campaign    this    week.
Heading the work are taxpayes
from the counties,   veterans   in
the campaign to reduc taxes in
the state and   men   who   have
shown great results in their own
counties.    These men have volunteered to bring the   message
to every county and to help   in
furthering the tax reform program of the state association,
which will be submitted to   the
coming special session.
V. F. W. TO HOLD TURKEY
RAFFLE AT ARMORY
Installation of officers of the
V. F. W. was held at the Armory Wednesday evening. The
Following officers were installed: Commander, George Sycks:
Sr. V. C, Homer Fraser; jr. V-
C. George Yancey; Quartermaster, Arthur Aamot; Officer of
the Day, Dave Triggs; Chaplin.
Herman Claussen. After the
ceremony the retiring officers
served lunch.
The members of the V. F. W.
are planning a Turkey Raffle to
be held Saturday, Nov. 23, at the
local Armory. Look for their
ad on another page of this issue.
800 BIRDS DRESSED AT
LUNDIN'S   LAST   WEEK
WHAT A WANT AD
WILL DO
Frank SChamp stopped in
at the Journal office Tuesday
to ask us to announce that hi,
ewes are sold.
Last Week Mr. Schamp inserted a three line Want Ad
and as soon as the paper was
out his ewes were sold.
He says that they are still
coming and only yesterday a
man drove 25 miles after reading the ad.
It pays to Advertise. Why
not use the Want Ad column
to sell some of the things
that you don't need.
The past week has been a busv
one at Lundin's. Over 800 turkeys were dressed and taken care
of in the plant. During this
time it was necessary to employ
ten men to handle the birds. Mr.
Lundin states that he was very
well satisfied with the volume
that was handled, although a
number of the birds that were,
brought in were not ready for
the market this time but will be
ready in time for the next dressing dates.
Mr. Lundin announces that he
will open his dressing plantagain
about Christmas time and will
then be equipped with a Semi-
Scald Boiler, which will be installed soon. Watch this paper
for the dates on the next dressing days.
ERADELPHIAN CLUB MET
FRIDAY    AFTERNOON
The regular meeting of the
Eiadelphian Club was held on
Friday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. Anna Underleak. The subject of the meeting was "Quilt*
and Rugs." Mrs. Allen gave a
very interesting talk on the history of quilts and then exhibited
about twenty beautiful quilts
owned by herself and her mother. Mrs. Underleak read a pan-
er on ugs and also had an exhibit of a variety of hooked, braided, croched, Indian and other
rugs of interest and beauty.
The next meeting will be held at
the home of Mrs. Germain.,
ARMISTICE DAY OBSERVED
AT LOCAL SCHOOL MONDAY
Armistice Day was jbserved
in a very appropriate manner by
the teachers and pupils at the
School Auditorium. The following program was announced by
Mr. Hack.
America, sung by the assembly, lead by Mr. Jones with Miss
McCart at the piano. Salute to
the Flag, led by   three"   second
grade boys.   Reading by Eunice
Triggs.    Recitation by   Maxine
Dubbs. Drill, 'The Flag Goes By'
by the second grade.   Dialogue,
The Stars and Stripes,   by   the
third Grade.   An Indian exhibit
from the museum collected   by
graders, accompanied    with    a
talk by Wilbur Chuml        -■ : „,n
Indian song by seveal boys. Reading, 'Where Goes The Flag.' bv
Fern Degnan and Junior   Hierh
song by the assembly.   Talv by
World War Veteran, Dr. Dingle,
representing the army. Reading,
'America For   Me,'   by   Lorris
Lcwe.    Talk by World War Veteran, Dave Triggs.    representing the Navy. Reading. Tn Flanders Field,' by Harold Walton.
In conclusion Mr. Haack gave
a vivid picture of his experience
on Armistice Day in 1918, on
the Western Front, at the time
the Armistice was signed.
The Juniors are being cast,
for their class play which will
be given some time the first of
the year. The leads are Mildred
Wymore and Kenneth Hutchinson. Other members of the cast
include Blanche King, Gladys
collins, Marie Knutson, Chester
Martini. Glen Leverington, La-
verne Leef, and Dermont Button. Mr. Rosen will coach the
play.
A dramatic club is being   organized under the direction    of
Mr. Rosen.   Members will study
coaching, scenery, makeup etc,
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