The Pine River Journal (Pine River, Minnesota), 1937-08-12

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PINE RIVER JOURNAL
VOLUME  II   NUMBER 52
THE PINE RIVER JOURNAL, PINE  RIVER,  CASS  COUNTY,  MINNESOTA,   THURSDAY,  AUGUST  12   193/
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FREE SHOWING
FOR ENTIRE FAMILY AT MARLOW SAT
This issue of the Journal completes
the second year of publication in
Pine River, and also expires a considerable number of subscriptions.
The Journal has enjoyed a prosperous year and for this reason feel that
a celebration of some sort is in line.
This year we are sponsoring our
second annual Journal Theatre Day,
and through the kind cooperation of
John Rohr, owner of the Marlow, have
secured the theatre for Saturday, August 14.
With   every   new   or   re-newal   subscription   received  this week  we are
offering a FREE ticket for the entire
family.    In other words every family
that  renews their subscription or every family that purchases a new subscription  to  the  Pine  River  Journal
will receive Free Tickets for the entire family to see Will Rogers in his
greatest   picture   "Ambassador   Bill."
The price of the Journal is only $1.00
for 52 issues.   Read the ad in another
section of this newspaper and see all
the feature's that .are included in, each issue.    Don't miss this chance to
renew your subscription    and    treat
your family  to one of the best  pictures of the year, with one    of    the
greatest stars of all years.    Whether
your subscription has expired or not,
pay for your re-newal and  get    your
tickets,    bm—3v >ti;i.v  he purchased  ou
Thursday,   Priday^^-s^Srday    at
the   Journal   office   and   S,-itn>-«l '
ternoon and evening- at the Theatre.
Two shows will be given in the afternoon, at 2*p. rii. and 3:30; and two
in the evening, at 7:30 and 9 p. m.
Dressed in a boiled shirt, white tie
and unaccustomed tails, Will Rogers
plays a role he made famous offscreen in "Ambassador Bill," the beloved humorist's greatest triumph,
which you may see at th6 Marlow
Theatre Saturday. ^
As an envoy whose first diplomatic act is to suggest the postponing
of a court presentation because the
queen has "hurty feet," "Ambassador
Bill" is the perfect role for the actor
humorist-philosopher and provides
him with inumerable chances for the
wise-cracks and comments that made
him famous—Don't Miss It. .FREE to
the entire family with each re-newal.
Several from Pine River drove to
Fort Ripley Sunday tp witness the
influx of troops for the maneuvers
which will be staged next week. The
writer was informed that some 16,000
men will be stationed there, and a
like number at Swanville. The two
armies will meet somewhere between
Fort Ripley and Swanville, possibly
in the Randall hills wnere a sham
battle will be held.
JUDGE WILL PASS
SENTENCE ON FOUR
NEXT WEDNESDAY
Sentence was deferred Tuesday af-
HENRY MYKKANEN
DIES SUDDENLY
MONDAY P. M.
SUBSCRIPTION $1.00 Per Yeai
Henrik  Mykkanen,  a  pioneer  resi-
ternoon by Judge D. H. Fullerton hi  dent   of  Walden   Township  for    the
Pine River Humbles
Walker Sunday 11-3
NOTICE  FOR  BIDS
PARK IMPROVEMENT
TO BE COMPLETED THIS WEEK
district court here on four defendants, all charged with grand larceny
in the second degree. One of them,
Virgil C. Escher, prominent in civic
life in Brainerd, pleaded guilty tn a
shortage in stock accounts handled
for various clients, and the other
three pleaded guilty to Ijhe theft of
nine lambs from the Ben Kline farm
near Pine River.
The delay in sentence was made to
give state parole officers in Brainerd
a chance to check on facts surround-
past 33 years, died suddenly at his
farm home Monday afternoon at the
age of 73 years.
Funeral services will be conducted
at the Mykkanen home In Walden today, (Thursday) with Rev. Emil Kulla
officiating. Interment will be made
in the Pine Ridge cemetery.
Henrik Alykkanen was born in Finland, on May 17, 1864, and made his
home there until he was about 30
years of age. . He came to this country and settled in Brainerd,  in 1893.
PAUL  BUNYAN  CAFE  TO
CELEBRATE ANNI. SATURDAY
The local WPA crew under the
supervision of Helmer Jones, this
week completed the construction of
four wide concrete semi-circular stepa
rising from the water-line to the
road, between the dam and the diving tower. Besides greatly improving
the appearance of the "old swimming
hole," it adds considerable to the
comfort of the bathers.
The construction of two stone fireplaces and six picnic tables is under
way and when completed, will make
the tourist park an Inviting spot.The
bath-house was thoroughly renovated
and received a new coat of paint this
week.
Work yet to be completed will be
the re-surfacing of the entire park
with black dirt and riprapping the
bank from tlie diving tower !to the
Breinke nlots with flat stone. Besides
adding lo the natuva.d beauty of the
sife^-ffiis will prevent water currents
IV/mi  eroding  the  bank.  ,.„
iJaffT'i«t.*»—<\£«odii iiie uiving tower will be re-conditioned and receive
a badly-needed coat of paint, and a
concrete wall be constructed about
its base to make it more steady.
The project has taken considerable
time due to the fact that the men
hhave been allowed to work only two
days each week at the park.
The Village Council is in line for
a vote of thanks for promoting the
project, inasmuch as it was through
their efforts that the project was put
through.
ing each case and make a report to   He was united in marriage to Anna,
the court before 2 p. m.,  August 18,   Heino in 1895, and to this union four
when sentencing of each of the four
was scheduled.
Escher was arrested a few days
ago while the other three were taken
about ten days ago. The trio included
Rex Thompson of Longville and two
other youths 17 years old, one of Pine
River and the other of LoiiL-ville.
John Rohr spent Tuesday and Wednesday of this week in Minneapolis,
on business.
FOOD DEMONSTRATOR KILLED IN
CAR ACCIDENT
ANOTHER PARTY
LEAVES SUNDAY
FOR PINE RIVER
The Paul Bunyan Cafe operated
by Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Cromett,
will celebrate its second anniversary
on Saturday, August 14, by serving
coffee and cake free to everyone.
Three free gifts will be given away
in the evening to holders of lucky
numbers. Read their ad on another
page for further details.
Mr. and Mrs. Cromett have been in
the cafe two years, and during this
time have made a host of friends.
They cordially invite you to stop in
Saturday and get your free lunch.
V. F. W. AND AUX.
ENTERTAIN WED.
The Pine River VFW and Auxiliary
were host and hostess to members of
the Mahlum-Hanson Post of Brainerd
Wednesday evening. After the business meeting a social hour and luncheon was enjoyed at the Oddfellows
hall.
Mrs. H. A. York, Gold Star Mother,
and member of the local Auxiliary,
was presented with a remembrance
from the organization ;she also received a lovely birthday cake, raked by
Elizebeth Robideau.
Congratulations go to sister Norman
mother of a new daughter.
NOTICE
Band members are requested to attend practice every Tuesday evening,
to prepare for the County Fair Concerts.
The following story appeared in the
Columbia City, Indiana, Journal about
a group of vacationers who are staying at H. A. York's Shady Point'Resort.
Another party of Whitley county
people left Sunday for the current
Mecca of local fishermen, Pine River,
Minn.,   and its  nearby Norway Lake.
Two auto loads left Sunday for
Pine River, where the local party will
rest and fish for the next ten days or
two weeks. Included in the group
are Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Crist and
their friends, Mr. and Mrs. Neil Crow-
el of Bluffton, Mr. and Mrs. Fred
Clark,'their son and daughter-in-law,
Mr. and Mrs. John Clark of Indianapolis, Edwin Clark and Tommy Ramsey, 13 year-old son of Mr. and Mrs.
Eura Ramsey.
The Clarks were among the first
discover the excellent fishing territory near Pine River. The reports
of their experiences in this part of
the Minnesota Lake District have resulted in somewhat of a migration of
local fishermen to Pine River in the
past two months.
HONOR   ROLL
The following new and re-newal
subscriptions to the Journal hava
been received the past week.
Look at the label on your   paper,
if you are in arrears, stop in and see
us.
Adolph Anderson, Pine River
Mrs.  AV.  J.  Boettner,  Pine  River
John P. Wahlquist, Pine River
Robert Faulson, Pine River
Charlie Webber, Pine River
G. J. Marsh, Pine River
Earl Stanley, Pine River
Caroline Phipps, Pine River
The following clipping was taken
from a Breckenridge paper an concerns the death of Miss Naomi Rice,
who conducted a cooking school ai
the local Light Office this year..
Miss Naomi Rice, 30, of Austin,
Minn., was fatally injured in an auttfc
mobiJe collision :i mile .nori'g .■.,.,.■■,
her automobile and another in which
Morton Hovdenes and son Kenneth,
of Sioux Falls, S. Dak., were riding,
collided, Miss Rice being thrown clear of the machine. The two men escaped injury. They are being held.
Anothear party leaves Sunday  .
children were born of which three
survive; Anna and Marie of Wisconsin and David of Pequot.
After leaving Brainerd, the family
moved to Mississippi, where they lived for one year, returning to Bralnerd.
His wife died shortly after their
return, and in 1905, he was united in
marriage to Bretta Niemi. To this
union four daughters and eight sons
were born, of which all survive :Alma,
Elsie, Amanda and Edla of Pequot,
and Olaf, Hugo, Martin, Arthur, Herbert, Wallace, Robert and Leslie, all
of Pine River.
Shortly after his second marriage
Mr. Mykkanen moved with his family
to Walden Township near Pine River,
where he resided until the time of
liis  death.
Air. Mykkanen was a man of high
ideals and was respected by all' his
fetlowmen. His. sudden death late
-Monday afternoon was a shock to the
entire   community.
The Board of Education of School
District No. 19, will receive bids for
the purchase of a school bus body,
about 16 ft., with longitudinal side
seats and latteral center seats. A
bus body to meet all requirements of
the Department of Education. Bids
must be in by August 20th. The Board
reserves the right to reject any or all
bids.
G. r. Rognlie, Clerk.
ARREST DRIVERS
THAT DO NOT
DIM LIGHTS
SWANBURG 4-H  CLUB MEMBERS
WIN     PRIZES     AT     FAIR
ANDERSON - CHRISTIAN
At a simple ceremony performed
beneath an arch of balsom boughs interwoven with flowers, Miss June Anderson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Chas. Anderson of Fifty Lakes, became the bride of John Christian, son
of Mr. and Mrs. Christian of Fifty
Lakes, with Rev. Paul MacKinney
reading the service.
The bride was attired in a sheer
navy blue redingole gown over flower satin, and carried a bouquet of
American beauty roses. Her attendant, Miss Dolores Jackson of Brainerd, -also chose sheer navy blue. Dean
Christian of St Paul attended the
groom.
Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the home of the
bride's parents with about 40 guests
present. A beautifully decorated wedding cake formed an atttractive center piece for the bride's table. The
young couple left immediately following the reception for a honeymoon
trip.
Mrs. Christian is a graduate of the
local high school and is well known
here. Mr. Christian is associated
with his father in business, who operates the Mitchell Lake Resort. The
young couple will make their home at
the resort.
won   fry
Hiriii Mnniflunr r W
J^'uiinwing are the prizes
•'" "iBihitiifir.i ,iiTi
week:
Majvjs i'eterson, 1st. on first year
clothing.
Lois Peterson won 2nd. on Cake
Baking.
Jean Peterson, 3rd. on Cake Baking.
Donald Peterson, 1st. on his lamb,
and also some prizes on garden products.
Phyzllis Stevens, 1st. on first year
canning and also some prizes on garden products.
Naomi Stevens, 1st. on second year
Clothing; 1st. on third year Canning
and 2nd. on first year Thrift Sewing.
RITES FOR CHRIS
ABROGAST MON.
OBITUARY
Chris Abrogast, a resident of Mildred for more than 20 years, passed
away at the Brainerd hospital Saturday morning, after being confined to
the hospital for seven days. He had
been failing in health for some time.
Mr. Arbogast was 57 years of age at
the time of his death.
Funeral services were conducted
from the Mildred Chapel on Monday afternoon, with Rev. Wiens officiating. Interment was made in the
Backus cemetery.
"In the future, arrest any night
driver who does not depress his headlights," was the order that John P.
Arnoldy, state highway patrol chief
gave his men Monday.
"Sufficient publicity has been given
this section of the new uniform traffic act so that motorists throughout
the state should know they are now
required to dim their lights; at night,"
the chief said. He also declared that
the new law, in his belief, would result.in a lowering of the accident rate  caused   by  glareng  headlights.
At the same time he told his patrol
to arrest any driver of a gasoline,
naptha or benzol truck who does not
come to a full stop prior to crossing
a railroad track.
LARGE SCHOOL PROJ.
to bicin mm
A $35,000 county-wide rural school
repair project will start operations
on August 12, in Cass county when
15 WPA painters, carpenters and
laborers will be assigned by the office of A. T. Gilbertson, district director,  to  begin work.
Included in the work will be the
remodeling, modernizing and painting
of the schools, as well as the replacing or restoring of millwork, flooring,
walls and ceilings where necessary.
Miscellaneous ground improvements
will also be undertaken.
The federal government's allotment of $31,223 will be used to meet
the payrolls of the workers; while
the fund of $3,932, set aside by the
Cass county board of commissioners,
Vylll furnish materials and take care
of other than labor costs.
P.   R. 4-H   CLUB   BREEZ'ES
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Houston arrived from Fargo last week^ for a few
days visit at the John Kater home.
They returned Tuesday.
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The 2nd Milestone
With this issue of the) Pine River Journal, we complete the set-'
cond year of publication in Pine River, which means that one hundred and four consecutive issues have   been   mailed   out.
We sincerely hope that you have enjoyed reading the Journal
as much as we have enjoyed publishing it. During our stay the past
two years in Pine River, we have made many friends and hope to
continue  doing  so.' !
To the merchants and subscribers who have so loyally boosted!
their home town newspaper and made its weekly publication possible, we wish to extend our sincere thanks to each and every one.
We hope that our associations, both business* and friendly, may continue for years to come.
In this week's issue we have a special message to all our subscribers—we hope that you will all take advantage of it and be with
us again this coming year.
The monthly meeting of the Pine
River 4-H Club was held August 4,
at the schoolhouse. The - meeting
was opened by giving the club pledge
after which a discussion was held
concerning a float to represent the
club at the fair and plans were made
for a club.stand to raise funds for
the treasury at Walker.
Mr. Teeter informed members that
all those winning state fair trips
should be prepared to leave on Saturday or Sunday. The next meeting
will be held the last Wednesday in
August. Mrs. Frank Shepard was a
visitor.
At the close of the business meeting two nurses from Walker, selected
a girl and boy to represent the local
club in the health contest. Mabel
Norman and Douglas Erickson were
chosen. Lunch was served after the
meeting.
FEATURES YOU WILL LIKE
Newspaper life at the Cactus
County Bugle office—a laugh-filled episode with Mescal Ike and
his pals on the funny page.
Irvin S. Cobb puzzles over the
elderly gentleman intent on relaxing ,who gets tense and fatigued playing golf.
William Green of American Federation of Labor takes hand in
reshaping wage-hour plans. Details in E. W. Pickard's "Weekly
News Review."
another victory was awarded the
Pine River ball club Sunday afternoon, when they defeated the Walker nine on their own diamond, by' a
score of il-3. Thus making four
wins and one defeat for tha Pine River team in the second half of the
Cass-Hubbard league.
The Walker youngsters showed
plenty of promise for a future baseball club but lacked the punch ana
inside knowledge of baseball necessary to defeat the fast Pine River
aggregation.
Thoreson hurling for the Riverites,
allowed only nine scattered hits and
at no time was he in any noticeable
trouble. Carlson, the Walker catcher
and Olness the outfielder, were the
outstanding hitters for the boys from
the north, with Baily a close competitor, poling a triple in.the fourth inning, but dying on third when Thoreson bore down, forcing the next hitter to pop out to first.
It was a timely day for the Riverites, the only team of the league to
defeat the Backus aggregation, champions of the first half, shutting them
out by a score of 6-0.    They showed
plenty of punch and brilliant fielding.
L. Carlson, left fielder, made a beautiful catch out of a deserted sand pit,
when he snared.a low line-drive from
the bat of Lundrigan.    Rognlie   was
his usual self in    center-field,    with
Shorty Carlson in right, making a dea-
perate effort for his only chance, on
a hit over second base.    Huff filling
in at short, in the absence of   'rifle
shot  Tuttle,  showed  up    remarkably
well.    He took over the mound duties
in the eighth inning as a safety1 (measure to. Thoreson, who- is scheduled to
pitch several future games.    Attempted drives through third baseman, Lavoie. proved futile to the Walker hitter^    H* took all chances without aa
utA'iif.4"-'1 .wa* "'edited with  lour httfl
ever reliable 'Sparky1 Seaton at iiriu,
took proper care of the right-hand side of the infield.    G.  Seaton on the
the receiving end, showed inside know
ledge of .opposing hitter's ability and
handling his pitchers accordingly.
Pine River's lineup for thei day waa
complete with two reserves in Ii
Swift and Johnny Riley, either capable of filling in at any position. Littlejohn and Walton alternated as
umps—both calling them as they saw
tli em.
How the Runs Were Scored
Pine River—G. Seaton doubled to
right field, and advanced to third on
C. Seaton's infield hit. Lavoie popped out. Hoff made first by virtue of
an error, while G. Seaton scored, and
C. Seaton advanced to second. Isensee hit a bingle to center, scoring C.
Seaton. Thoreson was thrown out,
second to first, Hoff. scoring on the
play. Shorty Carlson was retired at
the bat to end the inning.
Walker— Gritzmacher doubled to
center. Rodekuhr struckout and Carlson was thrown out at first. Olness
took the count at the plate to end the
inning.
Pine River—Rognlie, first man up,
struck out, L. Carlson singled and G.
Seaton drew a pass on balls. C. Seaton singled, scoring Carlson and Lavoie singled, scoring G. Seaton. Hoff
was out at first, scoring C. Seaton.
Isensee struck out and retired the side.
Walker—Stevens doubled and advanced to third on Bailey's infield out.
Oliver was out at first, scoring Stevens. Tennyson grounded out to second.
Pine River—Thoreson opened the
round with a single, followed by a
single from Shorty Carlson. Rognlie was thrown out, advancing both
runners. L. Carlson was out at firat,
scoring Thoreson. G. Seaton took the
the count, retiring the round.
Walker remained scoreless in the
third and fourth innings.
Pine River scored again in the 4th.,
when C. Seaton got life on an error,
and Was sent around by Lavoie's single. Hoff clouted out a nice two-bagger, sending Seaton and Lavoie across
the plate. Isensee was out at firat
and Thorsone and Shorty Carlson
struckout to end the rally.
Walker scored two runs in the 5th.,
on Gritzmacher's and Carlson's singles and Olness' double, which ended
their scoring.
Pine River tallied again in the 8th.,
and one in the 9th. to complete their
11 run victory over the Leech-Lakera.