The Pine River Journal (Pine River, Minnesota), 1939-07-07

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PINE RIVER JOURNAL
'VOLUME IV,  NUMBER 4G
THE PINE RiVER JOURNAL, PINE RIVER,  CASS\COUNTY,  MINNESOTA, FRIDAY, JULY 7,  1939"
SUB. $1.00 In County, $1.50 outeide
Out of the . .
Waste Basket
—By—
GRANT   BERGSTROM
NEW CAFB TO OPEN  IN PINE
RIVER  NEXT  WEEK  IN, HOTEL
Mr. Pattison, who recently purchased the Lake Region Hotel, is busy
this week renovating the office formerly occupied by the Minnesota Utll
ities Co. They will serve eats and
light refreshments. Mr. and Mrs. B.
li. Shiffer will be the managers.
TRUE AMERICANISM AND HOW BEST
TO ACHIEVE IT
Lost—. .One ,Car
Ted Hill experienced a rather odd
sensation Sunday morning when he
called at the garage for his car and
was unable to find it. He had taken
■the car to the garage early Saturday
evening to be serviced and left) orders to leave it outside providing he
hadn't  called   for  it  by closing  time.
* * * *
Saturday night came and went
and Ted forgot to call for his car
However on Sunday morning he-
stopped at the garage and asked
for his gasoline steed, whereupon
the attendant informed him that
it had been parked on the street
the previous night with the ignition keys in the Switch as per
his   instructions.
* * * *
Thinking at first that it couldn't
possibly have been stolen, he made -i
thorough search of the garage and
before lor)g realized that it would
have been an easy matter for someone to drive off with it as everything
was in readiness. He then reported
the theft to Clyde Townsend, deputy-
Sheriff and soon the wheels of John
Law were  in  motion.
* * * *
Mr. and Mrs. Hill spent Sunday
afternoon on a tour with relatives
from Pennsylvania who are guests at
their home. Upon their return, late
in the afternoon, he was approached
by our ever-watchful night-watchman, Rube Spencer who had located
tlie car very neatly parked in th i al
ley back of the hardware store.
* * * *
By this time Ted realized th it
someone had played a practical
joke on him ancl before long, his
brother-in-law, Jim McGuire with
whom he had been riding, told
him that the trick had been perpetrated by himself and L. W.
Isensee at whose garage the car
had been left for servicing. And
to top it all off, Mr. McGuire had
quietly slipped the ignition keys
into Ted's coat pocket during the
afternoon where they still reposed.
* * * *
A Lot of Barley
The largest barley field in the
world, 100,000 acres, is now being
harvested in California. It will take
200 men and 30 large tractors the
balance of the season to do the job.
It will require $200,000 worth of grain
bags to prepare it for shipment ancl
if the grain cars that will haul it
away were strung end to end, they
. would make a train 30 miles long—
which is a lot of barley in any man's
language.
* * * * •
Another Fourth of July is over
and so are a lot of headaches—
or at least they should be by this
time!
Mr. and .Mrs. Laurence Anderson
of Internationual Falls, called at the
Art Thompson home Wednesday. They
were accompanied by Mrs. Tony Gil-
soul also of International Falls who
remained to visit at the Thompson
and A. J. Linden homes.
This sketch shows the anr "Ko
Passing" zone white stripe as applied to curves On two-lane state
trunk highways, where the driver's
view of approaching vehicles is
obstructed.   When the line on bis.,
Pine River Lady
Held Up On Highway Near Jenkins
Mrs. Gertie Eibes suffered the loss
of $5(5, which she carried in her purse and had her car drained of gasoline, 3 miles north of Jenkins on No.
371    Monday   afternoon.
A ear carrying two men crowded
her to the roadside and then at
the point of a gun, forced her to
give up her money. She was on her
way  to  Pequot  at. the  time.
V.F.W. and Auxiliary to Hold Picnic
Members of the Roy Lee VF\V and
Auxiliary, also the VFW and Auxiliary of AValker ancl Longville, win
hold their annual picnic at Gopher
Camp on Lake Ada July 10. All Vib'Vr
and Auxiliary menmers and their
ii'.milies are invited to amend. Bring
lunch baskets and dishes. Coffee
will be served hy the Pine River Auxiliary.
A complete program of races and
entertainment has been planned by
the   committee.
The VFW and Auxiliary held their
regular meetings Wednesday evening.
Mrs. D. L. Triggs will accompany
Mary Severns to Virginia Friday. Mr.
and Mrs. Dale Dubbs will also attend
the  Friday  and  Saturday sessions.
SCHOOL ORGANIZES
SATURDAY EVENING
Officers of the local school board
held their organization meeting at
the schoolhouse Saturday evening,
with the following  elected officers :
C. W. Swift, Chairman; G. P. Rognlie, Clerk; and Glenn Gardner, Treasurer.
The regular meeting date was set
for the second Tuesday of each
month at 8 p. m.
TURTLE  BEARS  DAT£ OF
1811,' BUT AGE IS DOUBTED
Staples.—A large snapping turtle
found on the Bert Raun farm recently created much interest. The turtle bore on its shell the markings,
1811 and the initials C. N. At such
an age it must have seen much of the
world as it no doiibt migrated here.
A number of petnple have expressed
doubt as to the age of the turtle but
according to encyclopedias, turtles
have been known to reach the age
of 400 years.
Hilda Carlson-Carl,
Skog Speak Vows
Carl Skog, son of Mr. and Mrs.
('has. skog of Pequot, ancl Miss Hilma Carlson, daughter of Mrs. Ella
Carlson of Northeast Pine River.were
quietly married at the home of the
bride's mother Tuesday evening. Rev.
Raymond Huss read the service.
They were attended by Miss Edith
Carlson, sister of the bride, and Jim
Skog, brother of the groom.
The bride was attired in a yellow
lace dress with blue accessories. The
groom wore a blue business suit.
The groom is the eldest son of Mr.
and Mrs. Chas. Skog, ancl is well and
favorably known in Pequot, where he
graduated from  high school.
The bride came here about four
years ago from Timber Lake and during her stay here has made a host of
friends, who wish the young couple
a  long and  happy wedded lift.
Following the ceremony, a wedding
luncheon was served to immediate relatives and friends at the home of
Mrs. Ella  Carlson.
Out-of-town guests included Miss
Cecil Skog of Minneapolis and Mr.
and Mrs. Chas. Skog and family of
Pequot.
Mr. and Mrs. Skog will make their
home a Breezy Point this summer,
where they are both employed.
Ed. Note: The following prize
winning essay wa; won by Mary severns of Backus. The contest was
.sponsored by the Tine River Ladies
Auxiliary.
What is true Americanism? These
surprising words I read not long ago
in an article from tne pen of an n-
dergraduate, who, I know, felt be was
expressing the yearning desire of
something higher, and better, than
that already possessed, by thousands
of his fellow graduates, There have
been many statesmen in this universe who had definite ideas, but few
of them cast their opinion on true
Americanism, and how best to achci
ive it.
Americanism is often defined as
a gradual assimilation of people
making their customs and ideals, that
they will meet the American requirements of a good citizen, and apprecfc
ate the land of their adoption.
This is true- hut true Americanism
covers a much wider field or area.
Americanism as we look upon it today is more than merely a phrase, a
word, a trait or a custom which lias
originated  in the  United  States.
Patrick Henry in one of his moments of great feeling quoted, "Is life
so dear or peace so sweet as to X>4
purchased at the price of chains or
slavery? Forbid it Almighty God! I
know not what, course others take,
but as for me, give me Liberty or
give me Death." I think . this quoting is very true, and who, today
would try to sell their country's
peace?
'Some of the middle aged immigrants resent the American influences which would change the established
current of their (-bought. The youthful mind is more plastic, and while
ingrained infuences of generations
they are strong, and they cannot resist the younger people. The spirit
to strive, to equal or excell, and imitation  is strong in  youngAmericans.
What youth today seeks is security.
Whey, should youth desire it so eagerly, especially those who have never known real insecurity? That
middle age should value security is
more natural and proper. The answer, I believe, lies in the misplaced
emphasis of the moment, whicn,
reams of printed matter, written for
the enlightenment of the young people. Doubly unfortunate is the youth
who molds his conduct with security as his goal.
If we are to make anything of ourselves we must be willing to face the
risk of insecurity.
In life as in golf, the best rule for
the masterful player is to play straight for the pin, scornful of hazards.
In even more eloquent words was the
folly expressed by Shakespeare, "Our
of this nettle, danger, we pluck the
flower, safety."
Again we must say, youth has voted almost unamimously for Democracy, and has demanded the denouncement both of Communism and Fascism. Youth has also put its finger on
enemies of Democracy—failure t°
vote or participate in government,
corruption and dishonesty.
Youth has presented a picture ot
the America it wants, nobler than,
they of the adult world have dreamed
of—free of poverty, ignorance and
crime. It condemns excess of i all
things except education, which, it believes, will solve all the ills of the
world if all are given an opportunity
to share it. Religion is also necessary for a greater progress in our nation. Then again, we have the need
of co-operation between Capital and
Labor. All will succeed to better
prosperity ancl stability through cooperation.
The spirit of today is that our government is a majic wand which, when
waved, will eliminate poverty, crime
and other ills of the world.
Now comparing today, o our iin-
cesters' times, Nathan Haie once stated, "I regret that I have but one lire
to lose for my country." Let us stop
and think a minute, on this. How many
persons today, either young or old,
would give their life for their country?
Again the American Spirit is
brought about in our literature with
another quotation from Theadore Roosevelt, "The only life that is worth
living is the life of effort to attain
what is worth striving for."
The ambitious newcomer wants to
get more than the bare knowledge of
the language, government and contribution .necessary    to    naturalization.
Shown in fhe pictures above are >
and  distribution of bait over graf
a rious stages of the mixing process
s hopper  infested farms.
CREAMERY MEET
HELD AT ARMORY
SATURDAY NITE
A group of farmers interested in
completion of the reorganization ot
tae Pine Kiver Creamery, met at the
armory Saturday evening. Vern Lock-
wood, member of the board of directory of the Lond O'Lakes Creameries,
spoke on the advantages of this reorganization ancl was confident that
with the splendid start made, there
was little doubt but what a farmer-
owned creamery operating in cue
near future would be a  reality.
Mr. S. Allen Aldrich, cooperative
specialist of Grand Rapids, together
with Mr. Lockwood, had charge ot
the meeting and presented informally, several items to convince everyone present of the dire need for this
reorganization.
At the suggestion of Erlanft Johnson, F. S . A. Supervisor of Walker.
it was agreed to carry on another o-
day drive so that the 200 share mark
might be approached. Because of the
previous successful drive, everyone
was enthusiastic and several of those
present volunteered their cars and
time.
All volunteers who have signed
share applications were asked to leave them at the creamery so that a
complete list of signed shareholders
would lie available and thus avoid
duplicate farm visits.
i Blanks are available at the Pine
Hi ver Creamery and if you sign there
it will save considerable expense.
The dates for this drive as scheduled are Wednesday, Thursday and Fri-
ay of next week (July 12, 13 and 14).
Mr. Aldrich will be present at that
time.
The campaign managers appreciate
the co-operation thus far shown and
hope it will continue until the completion of this project.
He is eager to learn American speech. The public schools are perhaps
the foremost agencies to Americanization.
To leave home and friends and all
the familiar scenes of the homeland,
ancl cross a wide ocean to a strange
land, where language and customs,
and daily activities are different, is
one of the greatest of modern adventures. Young immigrants learn from
classmates, that night schools offer
courses in English and citizenship.
They look toward tbe American
youth  as their ideal.
Only people free from the plague
of want can  be a Democratic people
Tlie courage to venture material
welfare in tnis too materialistic age,
to turn one's back upon ambitions ot
power or assured position in ordei-
to capture the certainty of the Eternal, is the highest expression to which
the ambition of man may aspire.
RITES FOR E. B.
STOUTENBURG SR.
HELD WEDNESDAY
Swanburg and community Was
greatly saddened early Monday, hi
the passing of K. B. Stoutenburg Sr.,
an old  resident.
He had suffered for a number ot
years from a lingering illness which
necessitated his stay for long periods
in the hospital. He was known and
loved as a husband, father and grand
father.
Funeral services were conducted
from the Lutheran Parish, with Rev.
Dehaan of Alden, a trusted and respected friend  of the deceased.
The sincere sympathy of the entire
community is extended to Mrs. Stuo-
tenburg and family.
Mrs. Skinner has Collection of Rare China
By  Mrs.   Dale  Dubbs
Every now and then, while on duty
or off. the Journal reporter happens
upon something interesting in our
home community of which very few
people are aware.
Recently, we learned that Mrs. H.
('. Skinner had some rare old china,
and that collecting china was her hob
by. AVe found fhat Mrs. Skinner's
house is very n. ,"h a home, built
around her hobb.es, for she not only
has some of the finest old dishes but
pieces of jewelry ancl other attractive
heirlooms that have been in use for
several generations.
Since Mrs. Skinner was .very modest about giving us information, we
will just include the most Interesting
points as we remember them.
Since every collection has to have
a beginning, this one dates back 23
years ago when she was presented
witli four bone dishes of English china which once belonged to her grandmother. Incidentally, we learned that
"bone dishes" were to be set near
the guest's plate, in order that bones^
crumbs, etc., might be gracefully disposed of while at the table. To this
was added a porcelain, gold embossed
coffee urn, now well over 100 years
old,  an  article  of beauty  and grace.
Since then she has purchased many
rare pices besides those she inherited, which range from 60 to more than
100 years old.
In the collection we saw hand-
blown, fluted-edged overlay bowls
that ring clear as a bell; spun glass,
with satin lustre in blue "end of day"
pattern, spattered with silver; a
cranberry glass picked dish, in a Silver holder; opalescent glasses, stippled medallion; a dew and rain-drop
pattern designed by Auburn Hany ot
old Kokoma, England; whitemilk-
glass collection of lacy edged forget-
me-not plates; the Battleship Maine
SEVERAL INJURED
IN COLLISION AT
BRIDGE SATUR.
Once again the big bridge south ot
Pine River fooled out of town drivers, who, going at a good rate of
speed met in a head-on collision ar
the south approach 'Saturday afternoon. The two cars were completely demolished.
Delvin Heins of Oronoca and W.
■T. Murphy of Rochester were enrouta
home when they were met on the bridge by Vernon Lagergven, Ephraim
Carlson, Maureen Carlson and Sylvia Larson of Grove City who wera
enroute to Hackensack and Walker
to visit friends and relatives.
Failing to negotiate the turns on
the inside lane, both cars met, head-
on.
The men from Grove City suffered
serious cuts and bruises ancl were taken immediately to the .ocal hospital
by Mrs. John McDonald of Butternut
Point, who was passing. Others in
The   party   received  minor   injuries.
Local Yonth Injured in Auto Mishap
Arnold Rognlie suffered a broken
collar bone Friday, when he fell from
a car and was  thrown to  the street.
Arnold, Cleve Miller and the Miss
es , Grace Miller and Edith Logan ot
Backus were riding in the former's
car when the mishap occurred. Arnold was standing in the back and
Cleve Miller was driving. When they
neared the Leonard Johnson station,
the car suddenly swerved throwing
the lad to the ground. Rumor had
it that he was trying out his car, preparatory to entering the races at
Backus wnich is not true. They were
driving at only a moderate rate ot
speed when the accident occurred.
He was taken to the local, hospital
where it was found necessary to oper
ate because of the seriousness of the
break. He is improving rapidly and
will soon be about again.
NEW   OFFICIAL   STATE
MAP SHOWS MILEAGE
Minnesota's new official state map,
printed in accordance with law by the
state Department of Highways, Is oft
the press and requests on hand from
organizations, tourists and individual
motorists will be filled as rapidly as
possible, M. J. Hoffmann, state highway commissioner,  announces.
An innovation for the convenience
of motorists, on the new five-color
map, is the lettering-in in red, on the
face of the map, of mileage between
junctions   on  all trunk  highways.
RESOLUTION
RESOLVED: That thanks be extended to Grant Bergstrom, editor of
the Pine River Journal, for his courtesy shown us in publishing our notice gratis.
Resolutions  Committee:
Tine Grange, 716
Mrs. E. W. Neuman, Chairman
Gertrude Marsh
, anetta Backman
daisy slipper; also black milk glass
sterling silver inlay sugar and creamer ; a few pieces of quaint old Royal
China with copper-lustre trim, made
more than 100 years ago by Alfred
Meakin,  England.
Dahlia and diamond point plates
as well as various dishes in the magnolia, satin, chain and star, crystal
key and oak leaf patterns.
Interesting also are the silver mustache cup and saucer, an old ruby
glass and silver wine server dated
1839 from Germany. A bit of history
in a memorial glass mug, in ai strip-
pled medallion pattern with the picture and name of Major William McKinley, made when he was. running
for president with the slogan, "Protection and Prosperity.
She also has the hand-painted dresser set taken from the boyhood home
of Emerson Hough at Newton, la.
This interesting set includes a tray
scent bottle, talcum bottle, hat-pin
holder, hair receiver and powder and
jewel boxes.
Space will not permit us to mention more of this collection. Hobbies
are always interesting—if you have
one let us know about it.
Bill Kotke visited with mends   in
Staples Sunday, >