The Pine River Journal (Pine River, Minnesota), 1935-08-29

              PINE RIVER JOURNAL
VOLUME I, NUMBER H.
THE PINE RIVER JOURNAL,.PINE RIVER, CASS COUNTY, MINNESOTA, THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 1935.
SUBSCRIPTION $1.00 Per Ye
RESTRICTIONS BY
HUNTING LAWS
Many  New Regulations As To
Size of Gun, Number of Shells
In it, Blinds, Bait and Hours
of Shooting
Legal open seasons for the
taking of ringnecked pheasants
prairie chickens, bob-white quail
and wild waterfowl were designated for 1935 by the Minnesota
Conservation commission in a
meeting last Friday in St. Paul.
The season on ruffed grouse,
otherwise known as native partridge, will be closed during 1935
throughout the entire state. Similar closed seasons were also declared: on mourning doves, upland plover and woodcock.
Twenty half days of ringnecked pheasant shooting will be permitted in 51 Minnesota counties
open to this form of hunting
with a staggered seasoon or rest
period provided. In these 51
counties, taking each day of
three male pheasants or two
males and one hen pheasant,
with six male pheasants or four
males and two hen pheasants as
the possession limit, wil be legal
from October 19 to October 27,
and from November 9 to November 19 all dates inclusive.
Among the counties included
in these two shooting periods are
Pope, Douglas, Grant, Stevens,
Traverse, Big Stone and Swift.
Ringnecked pheasant shootinj
wil be allowed only afternoons
during the open seasons with
noon marking .the opening of
each days shooting and' sunset
each day bringing the shooting
lo a close.
In fourteen northern Minnesota counties it will be legal to taice
'prairie chickens from, noon September 21 to sunset September
29, inclusive. Time for taking
will be from sunrise to sunset
each day except that the season
shall open at noani on the first
day. Five birds may be retained in possession.
Quail hunting will include 22
half days of shooting from October 28 to November 19 both
dates inclusive, in 13 southern
Minnesota counties, with six
bird's as the daily bag limit and
12 birds permitted in possession.
Federal regulations will govern the taking of wild waterfowl in Minneota during the season this fall with 30 consecutive
days of shooting of wild ducks,
geese, jack snipe or Wilson snipe
rails and coots from October 21
to November 19, both dates inclusive. Time for taking will be
from 7 a. m. to 4 p. m. with the
exception of .the opening day
when shooting will start at 12
o'clock noon.
There is an inviolate closed
season on wood duck, ruddy duck
and buffPehead ducks.
Daily and possession limits on
ducks, rails, coots, gallinules,
jack snipe or Wilson snipe are
the same, with 10 per day in the
aggregate of all kinds of migratory waterfowl of which not
more than four shall be geese o r
brant, 'he dai'y and p:u<uv.,-bri
limits on these species.
- \\i d duck species widen are
the "nearest extinction" such as
canvasback and redheads, will be
particularly favored by the
elimination of open-water shooting.
" Shooting of wild waterfowl
over baited water or land will be
prohibited.
Use of live decoys in the taking of wild waterfowl has been
ruled out; none will be allowed.
The three-shell limit placed on
auto-loading and repeating shotguns will take effect for the first
time this fall. New regulations
provide that duck hunters may
use a shotgun only, not larger
than 10-gauge, shot from the
shoulder.
Federal regulations prescribing means by which wild waterfowl may be taken limit the use
of "a blind, boat or floating craft
of any kind" to locations "not
more than than 100 feet from
the shore line as determined by
ordinary high tide or, where
there is continuous natural
growth or vegetation extending
Farewell Party For Dr. Billion
Mrs. J. J. Killion, who is
shortly to ieave Pine River, was
honored at a farewell party given by the Fancy Work Club on
Saturday afternoon. The party
was held at the home of Mrs. F.
L. Hempstead on Norway Lake.
Bridge was the diversion of the
afternoon, followed by a delightful tea. At the close of the affair, Mrs. Killion was presented
with a lovely gift as a memento
of her association with the club
Mr. And Mrs. King
Injured In Accident
William King, driver of the
Fifty Lakes mail route, suffered
scratches, contusions and four
broken ribs, and Mrs. King sustained light injuries when their
car rdlled 90 feet after a collision at the Two-Mile crossroads
east of Pine River, Tuesday afternoon!.
Mr. King's Oldsmobile sedan
was struck by a Chevrolet driven by Miss Loretta Leary, 1217
Selby Ave., St. Paul. Mr. King
was driving east and did not see
the car approaching from the
north. The force of the collision.
caused his car to turn over several times, finally landing on its
side about 90 feet from the
point of collision.
Neither Miss Leary nor her
companion', Florence Miller, also
of 1217 Selby Ave., St. Paul,
was injured in the accident.
Damage to Miss Leary's sedan
was slight, the bumper taking
most of the shock.
Mr. and Mrs. King were treated at the Holman hospital.
EXHIBITS AT FAIR
FAR ABOVE AVERAGE
Inclement Weather Holds Crowd
Back For The First Two
Days
FIRE HAZARDS
Some of the most tragic fires
in American history have occurred in schools. Thousands of
children have been cremated,
and thousands more have carried the marks of disfiguring
burns through life — because
schoolhouses were improperly
constructed, inefficiently protected, or inadequately equipped
with fire escapes, staircases and
fire doors.
The lessons of the past have
had relatively little effect on the
present. Survey after survey,
conducted by responsible experts
have demonstrated that hundreds of. shools are fire traps.
And these schools are not all in
the "little red schoolhouse" classification—some of our handsomest and most superficially
modern institutions of learning
contain great and unnecessary
dangers.
The National Board of Fire
Underwriters, representative organization of the nation's principal stock fire insurance companies, carries on an aggressive
campaign ini the interest of safer schools. When possible, it
makes inspections school buildings, and offers suggestions for
Changes and additions— often
National Board experts have
pointed to serious and unnecessary hazards which had been
overlooked for years. And, beginning last year, it widened its
field of action by issuing self-inspection blanks for schools,
whereby any capable school official can systematically check
the buildings and equipment involved, discover dangers and inadequacies, and make or suggest
the necessary corrections. The
blank, which has been adopted
and officially approved by the
National Association of Public
School Business Officials, is to
be sent this year to 1,700 secretaries and presidents of boards
of education and fire chiefs in
cities of 5,000 and over. Officials in smaller towns can doubtless obtain the blanks from the
National Board1 on request.
The   school   building   which
houses your child may be a menace to his life and health,
spect it—and make it safe,
communal    activity    could
more important.
In
No
be
beyond such shore line, not more
than 100 feet from, such growth
or vegetation protruding above
the surface of the water at the
time of taking such birds.'
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Unseasonably cold weather
failed to keep the crowds away
ifrom the Cass County Fair on
Monday and Tuesday of this
week. The crowded program of
entertainment was • followed
through with complete satisfaction to all participants and patrons.
.Entry day was quiet for every
one but the exhibitors and exhibit superintendents. However, Tuesday, 4-H Club day made
up for any lack of activity on
the opening day. Although the
results of the various contests
are not available in full, it is
safe to say that a more satisfactory series of exhibits and
demonstrations has not been
seen ini any Cass County Fair
previously.
According to Mr. Fred Graf el-
man, leader of the Cass County
4-H Clubs, the activities centered in the new annex dedicated
to 4-H organizations are of
great significance. This is the
first occasion of county-wide
4-H Club organization. 20 clubs
and 716 members are participate
ing as one unit in this program
of demonstration and exhibit.
Mr. Grafelman, superintendent of all 4-H activities, states
that Pine River and the immediate vicinity are well represented in the list of winning 4-H exhibitors.
The Pine River 4-JH Club car-'
ried off first honors in the One
Act Play Contests with the/r
timely farce, "Winnin' Pa." Federal Dam was runner-up with
"On The Air." Mixed entertainment contests was won by the
Remer 4-H.
Winners of first place in various contests and exhibits are
as follows: Dairy Calf, Lorraine
Hauggard, Pine River; Pigs,
Chester Martini, Pine River;
Sheep, Reyonld Martini, Pine
River; Market Sheep, Roman
Mohs, Pine River; Dairy Livestock Judging, Lorraine Hauggard; Canning, Scenia Livgard',
Remer; Bread baking, Elvina
Backstrom, Remer; Sewing;
Style Review, Lorraine Mohs,
Pine River; Exhibit, Rita Hass-
er, Pine River; Thrift Sewing,
Nellie Locke, Remer; Camming
Exhibit, Lorraine Mohs, Pine
River; Crop and Livestock Team
Demonstration, Wallace Pomp-
lin and Douglas Erickson, Pine
River. These winners and those
of the unreported contests will
go to the State Fair next week.
Reports on county exhibits
are not available for some time.
A general idea of the exhibit is
to be obtained, however, from
statements made by various exhibit superintendents and
judges. D. T. Grussendorf, of
Grand Rapids, states that the
poultry exhibit is the finest he
has seen this year in any fair,
and the best seen in five years'
judging at the Cass County
Fair. Mr. Grussendorf also said
that the 4-H Calf, Sheep and
Hog exhibits were exceptional
and show better preparation
than the open class stock, generally speaking.
O. W. Swensoni of Grand Rapids, judging crop exhibits, remarked that the exhibit this
year is smaller than usual, but
of better than average quality.
Mrs. R. L. Donovan, judging domestic science work, made, a
similar observation concerning
this division of exhibits. Mrs.
Harry Hill, superintendent of
baked goods and canned fruits
exhibits, also remarked that in
her department, as well as in
other parts of the main building, exhibits were smaller than
usual, but of better quality. Mrs.
Webb, supervising needlework,
flower exhibits, and art, states
that the needlework showing is
up to standard, but that the other two exhibits need encouragement, since entries are very few
in number.
Prominent    in    Wednesday's
program was the two-act Musi
cal comedy, "A Bold Front," presented under the direction of
Mrs. Ollie Dahl, assisted by El-
nora Rode. A cast of ten principals, assisted by eight chorus
girls presented a very entertaining matinee and an evening per-
iformance.
A highlight of the entertainment program was the appearance of the Bemidji Junior
Drum Corps under the direction
of Gertrude Sherwood Ness
This Drum Corps is a high-
ranking organization, having
carried off honors in several
competitions.
Perhaps the biggest single
drawing card in Wednesday's
schedule was .the free barbecue
dinner held at noon, which was
served to an immense crowd.
A complete change of program for each day of the Fair
kept patrons interested and provided real value for the money.
Carnival attractions were well
patronized by the -crowds, including people of all ages. The
introduction of so many events
featuring local people no doubt
aided in swelling the gate receipts, also. Aside from the
striking exhibits, unusual in
such a delayed growing season,
the most satisfatory angle on
the whole exposition is probably
the great interest shown by the
younger exhibitors, contestants
and patrons. The future success
of _ such county institutions lies
principally in arousing a sincere
interest in those who are only
now beginning to have a part in
them.
Farm-Labor Picnic Sunday
There were about four hundred people in attendance at the
Farm Labor picnic held at Whi-
pholt Sunday. Marian LeSeur,
noted woman speaker gave the
address. She spoke o.ni Rural
Electrification, a project that is
being carried on throughout the
state. In addition to this there
were four acts of Vaudeville,
Tug-of-war and other amusements. The Walker band furnished the music for the day.
HIGHWAY PATROL JOINS
WAR AGAINST SPEEDING
The state highway patrol,
which for years was prohibited
by law from making arrests for
speeding, has now joined forces
with other safety agencies in an
effort to reduce dangerous speed
on the highways.
N. W. Elsberg, state highway
commissioner, announced today
that after a study of legal points
involved, he has ordered the patrol to treat excessive speed in
the same manner as other traffic law violations.
John P. Arnoldy, chief of the
patrol is working out detailed
plans for his men to follow in
combatting the speeders who
menace other traffic upon the
trunk system..
The state legislature of 1929,
in creating the highway patrol,
expressly prohibited the patrol
from enforcing speed laws. Succeeding legislatures followed the
same policy. This year, however
when the legislature gave added
police powers to the patrol, it o-
mitted from the law the words
which previously protected
speeders.
"The way is open for the patrol to prosecute speeders, and
we have determined to exercise
that authority," Chief Arnoldy
said. "Modern motor cars are
capable of such tremendous
speeds that greater regulation is
imperative to reduce the traffic
killings on our public highways."
On the open highway, outside
of built up sections, school zones
and other special situations, the
state law provides that any speed
over 45 miles an hour constitutes prima facie evidence of driving faster than is reasonable.
That is, a person arrested for
speeding on the open road, if going faster than 45 miles an! hour,
would have to prove to the court
that his speed was reasonable
and not endangering other users
of the highway.
"We are not going to set 45
miles an hour as a speed limit,"
said Mr. Arnoldy. "The patrolmen will be instructed to exercise their judgment and make
arrests for high speeds in accordance with traffic conditions and
other surrounding circum
stances."
A conviction for speeding will
make the motorist liable to imprisonment for up to 90 days, or
to a fine of up to $100.
Recital Held Here
Friday   Evening
Mrs. Effie Wareing presented
lwen'ty-two pupils in recital to an
interested audience at her home
in Pine River on Friday evening,
August 23rd. The program was
as follows:
Clarinet Duet, Cora ,Louise
Hill, Vernae Larsen, accompanied by Mrs. Hill1.
The Cello, Gaynlor, Rolland
Syckes.
Jolly workman, Gaynor, Calvin Erickson.
The Picnic Waltz, Steabborg
Dwight Emery.
Flying Leaf, Spindler Howard
Hill. ■
Rondo, Piano Duet, Greene
Lois and Eunice Triggs.
I Love Pussy, Wood, Patricia
Jordan.
The Meadow Brook,   Martini,
Arlene Tabaka.
Summer, Gaynor, Elaine Lund.
Tossing the Ball, Williams.
Florence Kline.
Tendre Fleur, Burgmuller,
Lois Triggs.
Laughing Water, Gaynor, Alice Lund.
Allegro Sonatine Op. 55, No. 1,
Kuhiua, Eunice Mae Triggs.
Butterfly Etudes, Martinez,
Joy Marth.
Firefly, Heller, Jean Reynolds.
Dukes Song, Verdi.
Little Waltz, Brahms Duets,
Howard; and Cora Louise Hill.
Happy Song, Paul de VaP, Lois
Fuller.
On the Meadow, Lichner, Arlene Erickson.
Scaramouche, Goodrich, Mary
Jane Fuller.
May Blosoms, Merkel, Shirley
Chambers.
Minuet in G, Beethoven, Dolores Nyvald'.
Etude No. 1, Rogers. Benora
Hoff.
Butterfly, Greig, Cora Louise
Hill.
Fuer Elise, Beethoven, Martha
Louise Sheets.
Second Mazurka, Godard, Ver-
na Larson.
Out-of-town guests at the recital' included Mrs. Charles Branson Mrs. Frank Reynold's, Mrs.
Warrenl Hill and Mrs. Alvin Larson of Backus; Mrs. Otto Lund
and Rev. and Mrs. Marth of Pequot; and Mrs. Tay Tabaka of
Longville.
MINNESOTA
NEWS BRIER
HAS TWO FISH TO MOUNT
INSTEAD OF ONLY ONI
Detroit Lakes—'One proud an]
gler from North Dakota got a iit-J
tie more than he expected when
he took a 25  pound Northerr
pike to Judge   Andrew   OxtraJ
Ponsford, to be mounted.    Th«
judge is an expert taxidermistJ
and dees   a great   deal   of thisl
work during the summer.    Ini
dressing   the    large    fish   fori
mounting, the judge discovered!
in its gullet a walleyed pike almost 14 inches in length, whichl
apparently had been swallowed J
just before the fish was himself j
caught.     Without   instructions
from   the   angler,   the   judge
.mounted both fish so that the
North Dakotan will have a far
more interesting exhibit than he ]
had anticipated.
SLEEPING SICKNESS
HITS WILKIN HORSES
Breckenridge— Sleeping sickness in horses has been reported
ini Wilkin county. First symptoms of the disease, caused by a
virus, are that the horse slows
down in work, stands by himself
with drooping head' in the pasture, and leans against the stall.
Later it is almost impossible to
rouse the horse, and almost every case is fatal. Serum treatment usually saves the horse in
50 per cent of the cases.
METEOR PROVES TO
BE FINE FERTILIZER
Mantorville—Numerous fragments of a strange rock found
early this spring have produced
an unusually heavy crop of grain
on the farm of -Oscar Safety-sea:
Manitorville. Early in the year
Suhr brought in specimens of the
rock pieces which were scattered
over an area of perhaps 100 feet
in diameter. It was believed that
a meteor which had not entirely
burned out in the stratosphere
struck the earth at that point,
scattering numerous rocks about.
Along with a crop of barley that
field was seeded to clover. The
clover and barley grew very rank
in that spot, and while in other
parts of the field the grain was
crinkled and' lodged, it stood up
strong and straight in the spot
where the unusual rocks were
scattered'.
TENNIS COURT
NEARING COMPLETION
Work on the tennis court, located on the school grounds is
completed, save for the erection
of fences. The court was started
last spring as a PWA project and
abandoned because of lack of
funds this summer. Several
young men of the community
have banded together and donated their labor during the last few
weeks to complete the project.
The tennis court, which is 112
feet long and 47 feet wide, was
finished Tuesday morning, and
wil soon be available for play.
It is a decided advantage to
the community to have this
court finished, and much credit
is due the young men who volunteered their efforts to provide
this athletic facility for the
town.
MERRY-GO-ROUND WRECKS
STEEL, CONCRETE BRIDGE
Red Lake Falls—The Lost river was found by a lot of people
over the weekend when a merry-
go-round loaded on a big trailer
was too heavy for the steel
bridge on U. S. Highway 59 and
the whole structure caved in.
The truck that broke the camel's
back was one of a number used
to transport the Nennies Bros,
carnival which was enlroute from
Thief River Falls to Mankato.
Some of the trucks had passed
safely over the bridge which wa&
of the steel girder type on concrete abutments, but the big
semi-trailer carrying the merry-
go-round hit the bridge, it went
down and only one wheel of the
semi-trailer remained on the
road. Three men. were riding in
the motor cab, two of whom were
onlv slightly injured' but the
third was taken to the hospital
for treatment. A wrecker came
down from Thief River Falls and
worked all day extracting the
truck. It was a difficult job and
one that people from miles a-
round came to witness.
Prison Finances
Over in Michigan criminals
are not only confined to prison,
but those who have money are
made to pay their own keep. Recently Michigan's Auditor General filed a claim against the
$250,000 estate of one prisoner-
for $464 for meals calculated at
72 cents a day for a period of a
year and a half. If this prisoner
"Who was committed for murder,
serves his full 24-year term, his
board bill will total $55,260.
CHOPSTICKS
Six of ten pheasant eggs, left
in the back room of a hatchery
at Balaton, hatched out into
healthy youngsters. * * * After
several people had been hit by
golf balls while standing on No.
5 tee at the Albert Lea golf
course, a netting has been erected half way round the tee to protect those waiting to drive at
that point. * * * Okabena men
ran down a gypsy band and recovered' $30 which had been stolen from William Gehris in that
Village, the pursuit lasting several miles. * * * Alvin Rounds
and Harold Jaeger, 19 and 18
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