The Pine River Journal (Pine River, Minnesota), 1939-01-20

              PINE RIVER JOURNAL
VOLUME IV NUMBER 23
THE PINE niVER JOURNAL, PINE   RIVER,  CASS  COUNTT,  MINNESO TA, FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 1939
SUB. $1.00 In County, $1.50 outside
NEWS BRIEFS OF
INTEREST FROM
'ROUND THE STATE
LOCAL   BOY   IS  HEARD   OVER
RADIO   IN   AMATEUR   CONTEST
CUSSING      IN      CAFE     COSTS
MAN     A   FINE     OF     $27.50
Sleepy Eye.—It's expensive business to cuss in the cai'es at Sherburn.
Adam Loos, a farmer living in that
community paid $27.50 for uttering a
few cuss words. Loos is said to have
been talking pretty loud in one of
Sherburn's cafes when Marshal Larry Nielson happened in and discovered that he was the principal subject of Loos' loud denounciation. After spending the night in jail, Loos
was ready to plead guilty to using
profane language in a  public place.
T. H. Adamson of Mildred was surprised the other evening while listening to his radio ,to hear the name of
Raymond Swartz who was appearing
on an amateur program from WHO.
Ray was .awarded first prize for his
number and will compete in the finals later. He is well known in Mildred and Pine River, where he has
made his home for a number of years.
ED MILNER STRICKEN WHILE DRIVING
TO PINE R. FRIDAY
THREE     ESCAPE     DUCKING
AS    CAR    GOES    THRU     ICE
Worthington.—.Alvin Graf, Worth-
ington Ice Co., proprietor and . two
helpers escaped a clucking recently
when the truck with which they were
crossing to the scene of the first cutting, broke thru a pocket where the
Ice was only five inches deep. Only
the back end of the truck went down
and they were able to get out of the
truck without getting wet.
TRAFFIC  DEATHS   IN   MINNESOTA    DROP   FOR    THIRD
STRAIGHT     YEAR
For the third consecutive year, traffic fatalities in Minnesota declined
with an estimated 612 persons deal
in 1938 as 630 in 1937, according to
the traffic engineer.
July, August, October and November traffic death totals were responsible for the decrease. All other
months showed an  increase.
The department . intends to do
everything in its power to continue
this downward trend in traffic accidents.
LOCALS
Dale Tuttle of St,Cloud, spent the
week-end  here.
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Burgett were
guests at the Bangston home Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Russell Nugent are
the parents of a son, born Monday.
Rev. P. J. McKinney spent Wednesday and Thursday in Minneapolis on
business.
—In case you missed our big special
last week, come in and see our genuine Swede Saw Blades for 9Sc—Hill
Hardware Co. (adv.
Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Fuller and family ,of Walker, were supper guests at
the  Barney  Bangston  home  Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Baughman are
the parents of a son, .born Wednesday.
Ruby Dibble underwent an appendectomy at the local hospital Tuesday, and is convalescing nicely.,
Heino Mattson took his basketball
team to Walker, Tuesday evening
where they attended the Pequot-Walk-
er basketball game.
Supt. Haack will attend a committee meeting of the.MEA in Minneapolis tonight.
—Good parking place in front of the
Red Owl Food Store. Snow has been
all removed. Many Low prices for
Friday and   Saturday (adv.)
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lang of Remer.
are the parents of a son. born Tuesday.
School Notes
The H. S. basketball team will play
Pequot  at Pequot   Friday evening.
Miss Rasmusson and Messers Jonen
and Matthews attended a meeting of
musical directors of dist. '24. at Brainerd Monday evening.
Jerry Behme will give musical instructions each day after 4 p. m., at
the school, on all brass and reed instruments. This service is free to the
public.
The school skating rink has been
flooded and is now in excellent condition.
BIG FEATURES AT
MARLOW THIS WK.
The colorful activity of a Mediterranean city of northern Africa, forms
the background of "Algiers" starring
Charles Boyer, Sigrld Gurie and Hedy
Lamarr. Boyer is in his most! exciting role as Pepe le Moko, debonair
international jewel thief, at the) Marlow tonight and Saturday. Practically the entire action of the picture
takes place in "the Casbah," mysterious native quarter of the capital of
Algeria.
"A Letter of Introduction," witn
Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy
comes to the Marlow Sun,, Mon., and
Tuesday. Adolphe Menjou puts over
one of the best dramatic roles of his
career in this picture. Andrea Leeds,
the newcomer, establishes herself as a
top flight actress .in her portrayal.
A wealth of comedy is offered by Edgar Bergen and  Charlie McCarthy.
The thrills, joys and juvenile tragedies of a British merchant marina
training school for boys form .the
background for "Lord Jeff" new story
of sailors of tomorrow, with Freddie
Bartholomew and Mickey Rooney,
which opens at the Marlow next Wednesday and continues through Thursday. Freddy portrays a youngster,
tool of crooks, who finds regeneration
and friendship when sent to the nautical training school, where he meets
Mickey Rooney.
Edward Milner, pioneer resident o.
Pine River, passed away Sunday at
the local hospital at the age of 70
i years.
Funeral services were conducted
from the M. E. Church Tuesday afternoon, with Rev. MacKinney officiating. The deceased was taken to
Minneapolis Wednesday, by J. O. Brezinsky of the Northland Funeral
Home, where interment was made at
Acacia Park in the Pilot Knob cemetery.
.Mr. Milner was stricken on his wav
to Fine River Friday afternoon at
about 3 p. ru., when he suffered a
stroke. He was in company with his
brother, George Martin ancl was driving the car himself. As they passed
the Pat O'Shea place he waved a
greeting to 1'at and a few blocks on
down the road by the Rohr home, he
became paralyzed, losing control of
the car and running in the ditch. He
was immediately taken to the hospital by his brother, regaining consciousness for only a few minutes Friday evening.
Edward John .Milner was bon July
23, 1868, at Excelsior, Minn., where
he grew to manhood. He has been a
resident of Cass county for the pas'
20 years ,and has the distinction ot
riding on the first train that came
north to Walker, accompanying a carload of horses for a logging camp.
He leaves to mourn his untimely
death, one sister, Mrs. E. P. Hogan,
ancl   one  brother,   George   F.   Martin.
TICKETS ON SALE
FOR AN. INFANTILE
PARALYSIS BENEFIT
M. J. HOFFMAN ANNOUNCES
THE   NEW     ROAD     OFFICIALS
A committee consisting of Mines.
Otto Haack, Wm. Schuster, Ernest
Robideau, L. E. Dougherty, L. W. Isen
see, Kay Stevens and the Misses Helen Henry and Bernadine Kline met
with Mrs. T. E. Hill at her home on
Wednesday afternoon to complete
plans for the President's Birthday
Ball for the benefit of infantile paralysis victims. Miss Helen Henry
and Mrs. Ernest Robideau were appointed as the ticket-sales committee
and are soliciting Pine River. An urgent plea is made to the public i.o
purchase tickets ancl help stamp out
this disease. This is not a political
promotion but a humanitarian effot t
to stamp out a dreaded disease and
for this reason the whole hearted support of the public is asked.
Leaders of various religious denominations throughout the country
have designated January 22, as "In-j
fantile Paralyris Sunday," and clergy I
of all faiths will address their con- j
gregations on this day in behalf of
the  infantile  paralysis   campaign.
"March  of Dimes  Week"  is  being
observed here this week and buttons
are being sold for the benefit of para-
j lysis sufferers.    The  public is  urged
to contribute to this worthy cause.
Under a reorganization program
involving division heads of the Minnesota Highway department, M. J. Hoffman, new commissioner, announced
that:
Charles L. Motl, assistant maintenance engineer until four years ago,
will succeed L. L. Allen; E. J. Miller
assistant bridge engineer becomes
chief bridge engineer, filling the post
left vacant by -the promotion.
The position held by J. R. Stldger,
director of purchases and supt. of
plant and equipment, and that of J.
T. Flannagan, one of three assistants
to the maintenance engineer, will be
abolished.
GEORGE FELTON
PASSES AWAY
TUESDAY A. M.
Hearing Scheduled For
Thursday Postponed
Auxiliary To Sponsor Essay Contest
A hearing scheduled for Thursday
afternoon, at the home of Justice
Webb, was postponed due to the fact
that the plaintiff's council was not
present.
The hearing concerned a matter
arising when Vane Jones was working on the WPA on a local project,
sponsored by the village and Mr.
Isensee's truck was used by the village. The complaint was entered by
Vane Jones concerning the use of the
truck.
The hearing was postponed until
next Friday at 2 p. m.
,CARD   OF  THANKS
Whist Scores
Following is a list of scores for the
January 12 and 19 games and also
the total of all games played:
Biever—Johnson 48—32—164
Siefert—Hickel      60—44—275
Rognlie—Rognlie       40—60—250
Siefert—Kolb       60—56—289
Basore—Fraser       50—25—213
Fields—Thompson       37—46—234
Lien^Oftedahl      48-^16—230
Kater—Sherwood         19—58—244
E.  Rovik—Seaton       49—60—274
Dingle—Bremken      48—27—228
Schuster—Robideau       60—60—277
C.  Allen—Orin Plath   ....40—53—248
Siebel—Zigmund      52—60—267
Hanson—Triggs       60—52—266
Hill—Lundin       60—37—251
('arlson—Kotka        52—42—i9b
O. Rovik—A. Zigmund .. 50—Vi—20! i
Carlson—Carlson       34—00—229
Siefert—Downbi-g      57—60—297
Dubbs—Teagarden    4S—60—231
Kline—Lundrigan   42—56—1S7
Normans-Houston       44—51—212
Walton:—McAllister   ....   60—50—20")
Sheaf"—Luscher      60—38—257
K!i'H|Vvs       17   -47—177
Me^U-Bloomfield   ....   00—«0—190
The local Auxiliary is sponsoring
another contest in this community
through the local school. Members
of Mr. Henderson's social science
class are studying this particular
problem now and these pupils as well
as any others who may be interested are urged to enter this nation wide
contest. The contest will be an essay of not more than 1000 words on
the subject "True Americanism—How
Best to Achieve it."
Anyone between the ages of 14 ancl
18 are eligible. All manuscripts must
be handed In, in triplicate and should
be written on white S 1-2X11 paper.
Essays must be handed in by midnlte
Feb. 22 ,1939.
Prizes will be awarded by the committee in charge.
Creamery To Hold
Annual Meet Feb. 11
The annual meeting of the Pine
River Cooperative Creamery Association will be held at the local armory, Saturday, February 11, 1939. The
meeting will be called to order at 1 p.
ni.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Calling of Roll
Proof of Notice
Reading and disposal of all unapproved  minutes.
Annual reports of officers and committees.
■Election of officers
Unfinished   business
New  business
Adjournment
L. O. FICK, SEC.
We wish to express our heartfelt
thanks to our many friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted us in the
death of our brother, Edward, Milner.
We also wish to thank all those who
sent floral offerings and assisted with
the service.
Mr.  aud  Mrs.  E.   P.  Hogan
George  F.   Martin
OLD RELIC UNCOVERED AT HILL HDW.
An oddity dating back some forty
years or more was found in the basement of the Hill Hardware store the
other day. It Is a buckshot dispenser and has five compartments for
sl,ze shot and has an outlet at the
bottom of each, for measuring the
amount needed. These were used in
the pioneer days when hunters made
their own charg?. The date it was
last used Is unknown but It is no
doubt  of  ancient  vintage.
CARD  OF    THANKS
We wish to express our sincere
thanks to those who assisted us during the illness and death of our beloved mother. Especially do we wish
to thank members of the M. E. congregation for the use of the Church,
those who furnished the music and
the pallbearers. Thank you one and
all.
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. King and
children
Ren  King
Word has been received of the
birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Algot
Wicklund   of   Minneapolis   Jan.    I.
Don't forget the Home Talent Play,
"The(Prisoner at the Bar," to be presented at the school auditorium January 26. You will be delighted with
the cast of characters chosen, all Pine
River folks. Watch the thrilling court
room trial by jury. The admission Is
free. A free-will offering will be taken to defray expenses. .
Mr. and Mrs. Van Dorn drove to
Backus Wednesday, where Mrs. Van
Dorn will visit at the home of Mrs.
Claudia Hammer.
Mrs. Herman Bolon who is spending the winter at the home of her son
in Los Angeles, writes that she is
enjoying her visit a lot. She left, for
California   two   weeks   ago.
Dr. Karl Johnson spent the past
week in Minneapolis, and Is expected
home today. He will leave for Duluth
Sunday, where he will begin his medical practice.
Use A   Want  Ad
George F. Felton, age SO, passeu
away at his home In Pine River Wednesday, following an illness of several  months.
Funeral services will be held Friday (today) at 2 p. m., from the Trinity Lutheran Church, with Rev. Huss
officiating. Interment will be made
in  the   Wabedo  cemetery.
George Felton was born January
30, 1852, in Andies, Deleware County, N. Y., and spent his childhood
days there. In 1871, he joined the
army at Fort Columbus and was honorably discharged because of disabilities. He later movad to Iowa, where
he met and married Sarah Handy in
1873. They resided there for 25 years
at which time they moved to Wisconsin and  then   to Pine River  in   1905.
Mr. Felton was engaged in farming during the active part of his life.
He is survived by his wife, Mr*.
George Felton of Pine River, and ■'!
sons, Everett, Ralph and Harry all
of Pine River.
Pallbearers will bo, Arthur Shill,
Jess Christian, Wm. C. Day, Chas.
Siebel, Ole Rovik and R. C. Spencer.
Sets Sights on Title in
Brainerd Gloves Tourney
ODDFELLOWS AND
REBEKAHS INSTALL
OFFICERS TUESDAY
At a joint installation held at the
IOOF hall Tuesday evening, local Odd
fellows and Rebekahs Installed officers for the coming year. District
Deputy Grand Master, Ben Oliver ot
Walker, acted as installing officer for
the Oddfellows and District Deputv
President, Flora Bates presided for
the Rebekahs. Backus Oddfellows assisted with the work.
Rebekah officers are as follows:
Noble Grand    Dorothy Dubbs
Vice Grand Elizabeth Robideau
Recording  Sec Osthle  Siebel
Financial Sec Fern Lundin
Treasurer       Ethel  Kolb
Musician      Birdie Walton
Warden      Martha Yancey
Conductress   Olea Zigmund
Chaplain     Mrs. Carlson
Inside Guardian ...... Io Brezinsky
Outside Guardian   ..   Elsie Norman
RSNG     Sadie Robideau
l.SNG      Amelia Fields
Oddfellow   Officers
Nohle Grand       Dale Dubbs
Vice Grand   George Yancey
RSNG    Chas. Siebel
LSNG       Harris   Zigmund
Warden    Ben Robideau
Conductor    J. A. Brezinsky
RSVG       Arvid Lundin
I.SVG    Louis  Walton
Inside Guard .... Albert Teagarden
Corres. Sec   David Triggs
Financial Sec   Oscar Kolb
Treasurer       Fred Carlson
Chaplain      James Murray
Following the installation the Rebekahs were guests at a luncheon given by the Oddfellows.
MEN'S CHORUS ORGANIZED
A dozen local men have organized
a men's chorus and are practicing
Sunday afternoons at the Tabernacle.
They sing both sacred and secular
songs and plnn some fine programs
in the future.
If you have vocal talent you are.
invited to join the chorus. It is a
non-sectarian organization planned for
the pleasure of the community.
H. S. Area Meeting
Held Wednesday
His sights set Intently on the middleweight crown at stake in
the Golden Gloves boxing tournament to be held in Brainerd January 26 and ?.8, Miles Lord of Ironton, pictured above, is conducting
the most extensive training routine of all lads who have signified Intentions of entering. *
Miles, a 19-year-old student at C-I junior college, hitch-hikes
over 30 miles twice each week ln order to report for training classes conducted by Bed Edelston, former Minneapolis amateur star,
now of Brainerd. In addition to this arduous stunt, the Ironton
young man rises early each morning to run to Deerwood—a town
four miles distant—and Is watching his diet with the same in-
tentness as shown by a corpulent society matron.
Lord Is just one of over 70 amateur scrappers who will make
the bovlng tournament In the Brainerd Armory January 26 and 88
a sight worth coming miles to berold. Advance sale of tickets Indicates widespread interest in the affair which is sponsored by the
Bralnerd Junior Chamber of Commerce.
Boxing will begin late in the afternoon ol each day and continue until late at night, with admission only Sac a person for each
performance.     '    m
Twelve out of sixteen districts in
this High School area were represented at a board meeting'held here
Wednesday. They were entertained
by the Jr. H. S. chorus and the H. S.
band. '
Items of .possible legislation that
will effect this area and northern Minnesota, have been presented by the
Minnesota School .Board Association
such as payment of state aid to rural schools, transportation of nonresident high school students and
payment of supplemental aid, were
discussed at the meeting.
It is advisable that various school
boards la northern Minnesota send
representatives to the hearings so
that the needs of northern Minnesota
may be presented and action taken
accordingly, which was the purpose of
this meeting.
DISPENSER    OF    JUSTICE
TANQLE8   WITH   THE   LAW
Mankato.—A dispenser of justice
this morning found it necessary to
appear before a bar of justice himself. Ralph Worthley, justice of the
peace at LeHllller, paid a fine of $1.
at police headquarters on a charge
of double parking and leaving Ms
car motor running  unattended.
BRILLIANT     DISPLAY     OF
MOONDOGS IS OBSERVED
Littlefork. —A startling brilliant
display of moondogs was seen jusc
before midnight a week ago Thursday, as the moon was getting low in
the western sky. The air was full of
frost crystals, the reflection from
which formed a gigantic cross, with
the moon as Its center. A great circle was faintly visible around the
moon and where the nrms of the
cross Intersected this circle to the
right and left secondary moons, with
streamers of prismatic colors above
and below, appeared. The cross did
not appear to extend vertically as
far as the great circle, and the moon
was too low for the circle to be complete.
Mrs. Martin Madison and Mrs. Herbert Jones of Lake Wilson, visited
with Barney Bangston at the Brainerd
hospital Thursday. They are sister*
of Mr.   Bangston.