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Published Monthly by the Northwest School of Agriculture of the University of Minnesota, Crookston. Entered as second class matter,, December 2, 1916, at the Post Office a t Crooks on, Minnesota, under the Act of August 24, 1912.

VOL. XV. CROOKSTON, MINNESOTA, DECEMBER, 1930. NO. 1.

TWENTY-FIRST ANNUAL

February 9-13, 1931

Plans for the twenty-first annual Northwest School Farmers' Week and Red River Valley Winter Shows, which will be held February 9-13, 1921, are rapidly nearing completion

Railroads have granted reduced rates of fare and one-half for the round trip from all points in Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin, and are sched- uling special trains at one fare for the round trip. Judges have been appoint- ed to make the awards in the livestock, farm crops, poultry, and bee and honey departments, as well as in the various livestock and farm crops judging con- tests.

Special day programs are being ar- ranged for ihe men, the women, and the boys and girls, while nationally known speakers will address the mass meetings, which will be held each eve- ning in the Crookston Armory.

Monday has been designated live- stock and farm crops judging contest day. A series of special lectures on crops and soils subjects will be pre- sented on Tuesday, February 10, while livestock producers will meet the fol- lowing day. Authorities on potatoes, poultry, bee and honey products, and various horticultural subjects will speak on Thursday and Friday, Febru- ary 12 and 13.

Champion rural school s spellers from thirteen Northwestern Minnesota counties are expected to take part in the final spelldown which will be held the last day of the week.

Many Speakers Engaged Sneakers include Colonel Raymond

Robins. social economist of New York and Florida; Honorable Lorado Taft, world famous sculptor from Chicago; Dean W. C. Coffey; W. H. Peters, H. R. Searles, Wm E. Morrls, Dr. H. K. Hayes, A. G. Tolaas, H. G. Arens, all of University Farm, St. Paul; J. B. B ngham. Manager American Beet Sugar Factory, East Grand Forks; Miss Georgina Lommen, State Teach- ers College. Moorhead; Miss Beatrice Johnstone, University of North Dako- ta, and Miss Betty Crocker, Washburn Crosby Milling company, Minneapolis, in addition to members of the North- west School and Station staff.

Friday evening, February 13, the (Continued on Page 2)

JUDGES APPOINTED TO MAKE WINTER

SHOWS AWARDS Judges, who will make the awards

in the various departments of the forthcoming Red River Valley Winter Shows, have been announced as fol- lows: Sheep, Dean W. C. Coffey; Beef cattle, Professor W. H. Peters; dairy cattle, Professor H. R. Searles; hogs, Professor A. E. Engebretson; grains, Professors A. C. Arny and A. D. Hae-

COLONEL RAYMOND ROBINS New York, noted social economist, who will speak Thursday evening,

February 12.

decke; potatoes and vegetables, Prof. A. G. Tolaas; bee and honey products, Professor H. G. Arens; all of Universi- ty Farm, St. Paul; and corn, Professor P. J. Olson, North Dakota Agricultural College, Fargo.

The livestock and farm crops judging contests, which will be held Monday, February 9, will be in charge of the following judges: horses, W. E. Mor- ris, Agricultural Extension Division, University Farm; dairy cattle, C. L.

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NEW AUDITORIUM OPENED The new auditorium at the North-

west School was opened for the first time December 11, with an impressive program presented by members of the faculty. Professor T. M. McCall, who has the distinction of being the oldest member of the staff from the stand- point of service, reviewed the steady growth and development which has taken place since he first came to the institution. nineteen years ago. Pro- fessor A. M. Foker, Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds, followed with an explanation of some of the more important features of the new auditor- ium, including accoustical treatment, modern heating equipment, stage ap- pointments, and adjoining service rooms. Other numbers included read- ings by Miss Cynthia Weinberger and Mrs. DeEtte Cenfield Genung of the English department; selections by Misses Rose Polski, Grace Warne, and Hildur Peterson of the Department of Music, and songs by the school.

The main floor of the auditorium will accommodate 550 people, while space for an additional two hundred seats can be made available in the balcony whenever required. Other features in- clude two rubber-covered ramps lead- ing to the main entrances where the floor is raised two feet above the level of the front of the room, a large stage with front and rear entrances, and new electrical fixtures t h r o u g h

With the new Physical Education Building new library and auditorium, the Northwest School is one of the best equipped institutions of its kind in the Northwest.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION BUILDING COMPL ETED

Swimming Pool Ready for Open- ing of Winter Term

Work on the new Physical Education Building was completed during the va- cation period, so that all shower and service rooms, as well as the beautiful swimming pool, will be ready for use at the opening of the winter term.

The swimming pool is located in the center of the buildings on the ground floor and is easily accessible from both boys' and girls' quarters. It is sixty feet lonh and twenty-four feet wide with a walk on all four sides. The water level at the springboard is nine feet and at the shallow end, 4 1/2 feet. The entire pool and walks are finished in white ceramic tile, while the walls have a wainscote of marble six feet high. All mechanical equipment, such

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A. A. DOWELL. Superintendent

OFFICE Northwest Experiment Station,

Crookston, Minnesota.

A monthly publication in the interest of a ricultural education and h o m e training for Northwest Minnesota.

MANY NEW STUDENTS WILL ENTER JANUARY 5

During the fall term, many letters were received from students who found that they could not enter school at that time due to the pressure of fall work. In ,many cases, however, these young people can be spared from home during the months of January, February and March. To all such students the school extends a cordial welcome and an in- vitation to enroll at the opening of the winter term Monday, January 5. Spe- cial classes will be arranged for new students, and all credits earned during the winter term will be applied on the total required for graduation.

Choice of Subjects Boys may select courses in English,

spelling, penmanship, livestock, dairy- ing, crops, arithmetic, shop work and history. Girls’ courses include dress- making, foods and cookery, nursing, English, mathematics, his tory, spelling, and penmanship.

New students will also have the pri- vilege of enrolling for special instruc- tion in voice, piano, or violin, in addi- tion to opportunities offered by mem- bership in the glee clubs, choruses, or orchestra.

Expenses Moderate The entire cost of board, room, fees

and text books for the winter term should not exceed eighty dollars.

School Equipment The school has three dormitories. a

dining hall, a recitation hall, one build- ing for domestic science, art and mu- sic; health service building, a new Physical Education building, one build- ing for the library, auditorium, and of- fices; engineering building; dairy pro- ducts building, in addition to barns and other special equipment. All lab- oratories and classrooms have excellent equipment for class work, while the station herds and the experiment sta- tion projects add to the material avail- able.

Entrance Requirements Students may come who have finish-

ed the common school. Those who have not yet completed the common school may come if they are sixteen years of age. students from other schools above the common school are admitted, and their credits applied on the regular course.

When lo Come The winter term opens for registra-

tion Monday, January 5, and closes March 26, 1931. The school bus will

meet a!l trains on January 5, and transport all students, together with their. baggage, direct to the school dor- mitories. Classes begin Tuesday, Jan- ruary 6, at 8:15 A. M. For further in- formation, write the Northwest School of Agriculture, Crookston, Minnesota.

MID-TERM HONOR ROLL The following names appeared on

the honor roll at the close of the first six weeks of the fall term:

Freshmen: Agnes Eggen, Fertile; Kermit Greenley, Viking; Harold Let- nes, Hillsboro, North Dakota; Peter Mandt, Oklee; Jean Nisbet, East Grand Forks; Harriet Severson, Clearbrook.

Juniors: Douglas Adkins, Grygla; Esther Dalager, Pelican Rapids; Eliza- beth Erickson, Marine on St. Croix; Arvin Gorden, Badger; Lawrence Har- stad. Crookston; Christian Holte Bau- dette; Emil Hoppe, Warren; Norman Mom, Gary; Herman Simonson, Mc- Intosh.

Seniors: Ann Brandli, Warroad; Clin- ton Donley, Fergus Falls: Gladys Eg- pen. Fertile; Dorothy Class, Mentor; Arthur Grove, Roosevelt; Arthur From drickson, Fosston; Allan Hoff, Dal- ten: Sila.; Hviding Hendrum; Emory KenKnigh t, Clearbrook; Agnes Lundin, Stephen, Leo Maattala, Oklee; Arlhur Paulson. Detroit Lakes; John Pearson, Middle River; Clarence Peterson Haw- ley; Richard Rodway, Roosevelt; Lloyd Ross, Alvarado: Herbert Schroeder, Fergus Falls; George Schulz, Fergus Falls; Agnes Scvald, Winger; Hulda Swanson, Kennedy; Ann Thoreson, Little Fork.

Advanced: Johanna Caudle, Law- renceberg. Tennessee: Helen Degerness, Gary; Ruby Ferry, I-Tendrum; Kenneth Flom, Twin Valley: Norah Hamre, Gary; Ethel Harris, Crookston; Wilfred Knutson, Clearbrook; Emma Krogstad, Fertile; Daniel Letnes, Crookston; Lawrence Newhouse, Crookston; Law- rence Omundson, Radium; Lester Tangjers, Bagley.

TWENTY-FIRST ANNUAL NORTHWEST SCHOOL

FARMERS’ WEEK (Continued Frorr? Page 1)

Northwestern Minnesota Singers’ as- sociation, under the direction of T.. W. Thorson, will present their tenth annu- al song festival With 160 male voices from fourteen unit choruses, this is expected to be one of the most im- pressive features of the. week.

P A L L TEEM CLOSED DECEMBER 19

With ihe closing of the fall term of the Northwest School of Agriclture on Friday, December 19, students from fifteen Northwestern Minnesota coun- ties, and adjoining territory in North Dakota and Canada, returned to their homes for the usual twa weeks Christ- mas recess.

From the standpoint of attendance, scholarship, and achievements. the past term has been one of the most success- ful in the history of the institution.

Epoch-making events included the dedication of the new fireproof Physic- al Education building, and the opening of the new library, which were special features of the Home Coming celebra- tion held the latter part of October; the opening of the new auditorium ear- ly in December; new attendance re- cords on Home Coming Day and Par- ents’ Day; and the winning of the School of Agriculture football cham- pionship for 1930.

According to Registrar J. W. Mlinar, the Senior and Advanced classes were the largest in the history of the school, with over one hundred eligible for graduation next spring. Many new students have already reserved rooms for the winter term. which will open for registration on Monday, January 5. Mr. Mlinar states that special classes will be arranged for beginning stu- dents, and credits earned during the winter will apply on the total required for graduation.

FACULTY STAGE CHRISTMAS PARTY

Faculty members of the Northwest School enjoyed their annual Christmas parly, which was held a t the home of Superintendent and Mrs. A. A. Dowell, Wednesday evening, December 17. The program for the evening’s entertain- ment was in charge of faculty com- mittees and consisted of various games and stunts followed by the distribution of Christmas gifts. Refreshments of Welsh rarebit, coffee, and nuts were served. A mock song contest, in imitation of

the annual class song contest, proved to be one of the most amusing features of the evening. Song leaders were R. H. Connery, Miss Fae Hughbanks, A. M. Foker, and Mrs. Naomi Geer. As jn the regular student contest, the ad- vanced class under the direction of Mrs. Ge was awarded first place, with the seniors led by Miss Hughbanks, ranking second. Judges of the contest were Miss Rose Polski and Superin- tendent Dowell. Cheers and “class” yells filled the room as the committee announced the winners.

Charades, under the direction of Miss Cynthia Weinberger, and a spelldown, with T. M. McCall in charge, were other features on the program.

Following the serving of refresh- ments, the distribution of gifts took place, with Mr. McCall in the role of Santa Clans. Verses especially com- posed for the individual were enclosed with each gift and later read to all present.

Committees in charge of the even- ing’s program were as follows: Christ- mass Tree: A. M. Foker, S. A. Ander- son, Misses Elsie Kingston and Fae Hughbanks; Refreshments: Mesdames A. M. Foker, R. S. Dunham. H. A. Pflughoeft, and A. A. Dowell; Enter- tainment: J. W. Mlinar, T. M. McCall, R. H. Connery, Misses Grace Warne and Cynthia Weinberger.

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GET-TOGETHER DINNER ENJOYABLE AFFAIR

tivities, students and faculty held their annual “get-together” dinner in the school dining hall Thursday, December 18. ‘The dining room was appropriately decorated for the occasion with Christ- mas trees placed on either side of the open health.

An excellent menu, consisting of orange cocktail, baked ham, spiced ap- plcs, baked potato fluff, escalloped corn, celery, olives, rolls, Christmas salad, steamed fruit puddnig lemon sauce, coffee, milk, and candy favors, was served under the direction of Miss Fan- ny B. Lippitt, dining hall matron.

The program for the evening can- sisted of selections by the school or- chestra under the direction of Miss Rose Polski, Miss Hildur Peterson, and Miss Grace Warne of the music de- partment.

Short speeches were made by rep- resentatives of the various cla old Lentes, Hillsboro, Noth spoke on behalf of the Freshman class; Wallace Abbott, Men I or, represented the .Junior class; Leo Maattala, Oklee, the Seniors, and Arnold Hanson, Thief River Falls, the Advanced. In keep- ing with the Christmas theme of the program the freshmen represented the flock; the juniors, the gifts, the sen- iors, the stars. and the advanced. the wise men. Professor George Wight gave the response for the faculty, while Reverend F. J. Hibbard of Crookston extended the season’s greetins on be- half of the community

Selections were rendered by the girls’ trio, composed of Mildred Malme, Nielsville; Effie Pederson, Clitheral, and Bertha Poetschat, Bird Island. Other musical numbers included Christmas carols by the Campus chil- dren and the girls’ chorus, and selec- tions by the faculty quintette, compos- ed of Miss Peterson, Miss Warne, Miss Hughbanks, Mr. S. A. Anderson, and Mr. J. W. Mlinar, accompanied by Miss Rose Polski. It was the unanim- ous verdict of students and faculty that the 1930 Get-Together Christmas dinner was one of the finest ever held at the Northwest school.

ADVANCED WIN

As a finale to the first semester’s a c -

SONG CONTEST The Thirteenth Annual Inter-Class

Song contest was held Saturday even- ing, December 13, in the beautiful new auditorium in Kiehle building.

Highest honors went l o the Advanced class under the direction of Alvin Degerness, Gary, with the Seniors, led by Arthur Grove, Roosevelt, ranking second. The Freshmen, directed by Rodney Lindstrom, Lake Park, cap- tured third place, while the Juniors, with Norman Moen of Gary swinging the baton, ranked fourth. Besides se- lecting n song leader, each class also selected its own accompanist. The

Advanced class conferred this honor on Norah Hamre, Gary; Seniors. Don- ald McCall, Crookston; Juniors, Esther

Tor gerson, Fosston, and Freshmen, Harriet Sever son, Clearbrook.

Each class sang the same songs: “We Three Kings of Orient Are,” a Christmas carol; “Last Night the Nightingale Woke Mc, and “Land of Gr catness, Home of Glory.”

Following the judges’ awards, Alvin Degerness, Gary, leader of the Advanc- ed class, was presented with the Sel- vig silver trophy. Judges of the con- test were Mr. T. W. Thorson, director of the Northwestern Minnesota Singers’ association; Miss Irma Wollthan, mus- ic instructor in the Crookston Schools, and Mr. Henry Langenberg of Crook- ston.

As this was the first important event in the new auditorium, decorations in class colors were confined to seats oc- cupied by the singers. Two electrical- ly lighted Christmas trees a t either end of the stage added a touch of holiday color tu the occasion.

DEAN W. C. COFFEY University Farm, St. Paul, will as- sist with the activities of Winter

Shows Week

FACULTY JOIN -STUDENTS FOR THANKSGIVING DINNER Members of the Northwest School

staff, together with their families, join- ed the student body for their annual Thanksgiving dinner, which was serv- ed in the school dining hall. The menu, which was prepared under the direc- tion of Miss Fanny Lippitt, consisted of grapefruit cherry cocktail, roast tur- key, dressing. giblet gravy, celery, pickled peaches, mashed potatoes, but- tered peas, jellied cranberries, finger rolls, salad of blended flavors on let- tuce with buttexcup dressing, honey

crested pumpkin pie, coffee, autumn fruits and nuts.

As is customary at the Northwest School, a special Thanksgiving day pro- gram was held during the afternoon. The program opened with the song, “The Breaking Waves Dashed High,” followed by responsive reading. Ar- thur Hendrickson, Fosston, then read President Hoover’s Thanksgiving Day Proclamation. Other numbers included a vocal solo by Helmer Nornes, Lock- hart; selections by the school orches- tra; “The Southern Thanksgiving,” by Marion Valor, Climax, and Arlene Hill, Brooks; selection by the Girls’ trio; a playlet “The Enchanted Garden” by the Campus children, coached by Mrs. R. J. Christgau; piano solo by Harriet Severson, Clearbrook; reading by John Pearson, Middle River; The Priscilla Procession by Northwest School girls; A Thanksgiving Letter, by Richard Radway, Roosevelt; accordion selec- tions by Herman Simonson, McIntosh; a play, “In Witchcraft Days,” coached by Miss Cynthia Weinberger, and se- lection by the Mixed chorus.

JUDGES APPOINTED TO MAKE WINTER

SHOWS AWARDS (Continued From Page 1)

McNelly, assistant county agent lead- er; beef cattle, C. M. Kelehan, county agent, west Ottertail county; sheep, R. C. Shaw, county agent, east Ottertail county; hogs, O. K. Engene, county agent, Clearwater county; Crops Judg- ing contest: R. F. Crim, Agricultural Extension division: and H. K. Wilson, University Farm, St: Paul.

SENIORS WIN INTERCLASS LIVESTOCK

JUDGING CONTEST The annual inter-class livestock judg-

ing contest was won by the Senior class with a total of 1339 points out of a possible 1500. The Advanced class was second with a score of 1303, and the Freshmen). third, scoring 1266 points. The Junior class was not rep- resented by a complete team, which is composed of the three high-scoring in- dividuals from each class.

Members of the winning team were Allan Hoff, Dalton, and Jesse Filipi, Angus, who tied with a score of 448 out of a possible 400; George Schulz, Fergus Falls, and Roy Boman, Syre, who also tied with a score of 443. These four men will have their names engraved on the cup offered to the winning team by the Minnesota Livestock Breeders association.

The ten high men of the contest were Lester Tangjerd, Bagley;, Advanced, who was high man of the contest, scoring 464 points; Allan Hoff, Senior; Jesse Filipi, Senior; George Schulz, Senior; Roy Boman, Senior; Lewellyn Reese, Park Rapids, Freshman; Law- rence Elton, Hawley, Advanced; Car- ter Mortenson, Underwood, Senior; Clipton Donley, Fergus Falls, Senior, and Vernon Erickson, Badger, Senior.

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LIVESTOCK JUDGING CONTESTS POPULAR

Interest in Ihe various Winter Shows Livestock Judging contests, which will be held Monday, February 9, 1931, is apparently greater than ever this year. Separate contests are being arranged for sub-collegiate agricultural schools, farmers' clubs, and Smith-Hughes high schools.

Last year there were seven teams in the sub-collegiate contest, twelve in the farmers' club contest, and six high school teams. The sub-collegiate cup was won by the Central School of Ag- riculture under the tutelage of Pro- fessor A. L. Harvey. The farmers' club trophy was awarded to the An- gus club, a former Northwest School student being one of the highest scor- ers. The high school cup was awarded to the Park Ranids High school team, coached by Professor A. C. O’Banion. The Park Rapids team secured perma- nent possession of the cup by virtue of having won it three times.

The contest last year inaugurated the plan of including fifteen classes of live- stock instead of ten, as in former years; also a new plan for the high school teams was initiated and proved very satisfactory for the high school coaches: namely, the elimination of oral reasons and use of a special scoring card.

This contest, which is considered one of the most important educational events of the week, will be supervised by R. J. Christgau, assistant animal husbandman at the Northwest School.

BOY SCOUT TROOP ORGANIZED

Installation of the Northwest School's Boy Scout troop took place in the school auditorium Wednesday even- ing, December 17. with Mr. Vernon Olson, Grand Forks, field executive of the scout area, in charge.

The Northwest School troop is known as Troop No. 45, and is headed by Mr. E. L. Ocock as scoutmaster. The troop committee is made up of the following members of the faculty: S. A. Anderson, H. A. Pflughoeft, R. J. Christgau, E. R. Clark, and J. W. Mli- nar. The troop consists of Arnold An- derson, Greenbush; Charles and Ed- ward Brandli, Warroad; Lloyd Chap- man, Stephen Vilven and William Volker, Crookston; Paul Ingebretson, Ulen; Arnold Hetland, Climax; Walter Lunsetter, Gatzke; Dayton- Hanson,, Norman Moen, Orville Hovelson, all of Gary, Arthur Sandem, Beaulieu, and Edward Swanson, Dent.

AVERY ELECTED FOOTBALL CAPTAIN

The 1930 football season at the Northwest School was officially closed on November 24, when members of the squad elected their 1931 football captain at a special chicken dinner held in honor of the football warriors at the home of Coach and Mrs. R. J. Christ- gau.

Before entering the dining room, the lettermen cast their votes for the 1931 leader. The ballots were counted by

Lawrence Peterson, Gary, captain of the 19.0 football squad, and Arthur Hendrickson, Fosston, student manag- er. As the dinner was being served, a football decked with maroon and gold ribbons, was placed before Kenneth Avery, Hallock, indicating his election as the 1931 football captain.

Captain-elect Avery, a senior at the school, played quarterback and end on the 19'0 team. Close followers of the game agreed that his generalship was largely responsible for the victories over the Morris and Grand Rapids Ag- gies, which brought the 1920 Aggie championship to the Northwest School.

Besides being a fine athlete, Ken- neth Avery has also made an enviable record a s a student. He is active in many other outside activities such as the mixed chorus, boys' glee club, and the male quartette.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION BUILDING COMPLETED

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PFLUGHOEFT IMPRESSED WITH JUNIOR SHOW

The Thirteenth Junior Livestock Show held at South St. Paul, Novem- ber 10-13, was attended by 822 boys and girls from eighty-one counties. Not only did the entries exceed any previous show, but t he quality was ful- ly up to the standard of former years.

It was a week full of activity and new experiences for the youthful ex- hibitors. There were educa t ion trips each day to St. Paul, State Capitol, College of Agirculture. packing plants, etc. A new feature this year was the roundup in the new auditorium at South St. Paul, where a number of counties put on stunts and some hu- morous awards were made by T. A. Erickson. Governor Christian son gave a fine address. The banquet given annually by the St. Paul business men and to which the club members look forward to was more elaborate than ever. The club members ate their bounteous meal to the strains of two high school bands. Colored caw and gifts were given out at this time, to be followed by two hours of entertain- ment. Mayor Bundlie, of St. Paul, and T. A. Erickson pave short talks. F. W. Peck, director of agricultural extension work, presented trophies to some of the winners.

Earl Sorg, of Hastings, Dakota coun- ty, won the grand championship in the beef department with his grade Angus junior yearling. For the past two years this award has been won by two Red River Valley boys, Royal Campion of Angus, Polk county, in 1979, and Ernest Palmer, of Warren, Marshall county, in 1928. The reserve championship went to Ralph Rieke, New Ulm, Nicollet county, on a grade Hereford.

The grand champion fat lamb, a

grade Southdown, was owned by Leo- na Padelford, of Austin, Mower coun- ty. Dorothy Hirst, of Warren, Marshall county, won reserve championship with her Southdown.

John Salonek, of Montrose, Wright county, won the grand Championship in the swine division with a purebred Chester White barrow. Ray Sask, of Brownsdale, Mower county, won re- serve championship with a purebred Poland China.

In the market poultry, Oral Ehlen, of Red Wing, Goodhue county, won the highest award with Narraganett tur- keys. In the breeding poultry, this honor went to Maurice Wilkinson, St. Peter, Nicollet county. The highest score in poultry judging went to Ern- est Stanford, Blue Earth county.

The boys and girls from the Red River Valley and Northwestern Min- nesota, who placed high are as follows:

The first three Duroc Jersey barrow placings went to the Red River Valley: lst, Earl Anderson, Stephen, Marshall county; 2nd, Silan Hanson, Thief River Falls, Pennington; 3rd, Luverne River, Halma, Kittson. The champion bacon hog, Yorkshire, was owned by Chester Martinson, Richville West Ottertail. Elvin Brown, of Orleans, Kittson coun- ty, won fifth in the same class. Walter d rew of Fergus Falls, W. Ottertail,

won third place with a Chester White. Earl Anderson also was awarded

the trip to the show with his ton litter. The litter consisted of twelve purebred Duroc Jersey pigs weighing a little bet- ter than 2,200 pounds at the end of the 180 days. At the time of the show, they weighed 4120 pounds.

The reserve champion lamb of the show was owned by Dorothy Hirst, Warren, Marshall county. Her brother Edward had the champion grade Shorsphire Gordon Clow, Orleans, Kittson, had the champion Hampshire, Charles Sjostrom, Northome, Koochi- ching, placing second in this class.

In the baby beef classes, Walter Lewis of Fertile, E. Polk, placed third in the purebred Angus yearling. class. I ester Lerud of Twin Valley, Norman, took second honors with a purebred Shorthorn calf. Lawrence Sedlacek, of Marshall county, won third place with a purebred Angus calf. Oscar Han- son of Crookston, W. Polk, placed third with a grade Shorthorn yearling. In the purebred Hereford calf class, Joseph Mortenson of W. Ottertail county, plac- ed fourth.

The stunt winning first prize at the South St. Paul roundup was put on by the delegation from Kittson county.

Northwest School students who won trips from their respective counties were: Arthur Hendrickson, Fosston, E. Polk; Allan Hoff, Underwood, W. Ottertail; Howard Dunn, Hallock, Kitt- son; Leonard Melin, St. Hilaire, Pen- nington, Donald Toomey, Thief River Falls, Pennington.

Mr. and Mrs. David Skarp (Olga Spjut, ‘19) and two daughters are liv- ing near Karlstad, Minnesota. David also attended the Northwest School during 1919.

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BOARD OF MANAGERS OF RED RIVER VALLEY WINTER SHOWS

W. R. Low, Secretary, Minnesota Red River Valley Development association, Crookston; C. M. Pesek, Secretary, Red River Valley Dairymen’s association, Crookston; R. S. Dunham, Secretary, Red River Valley Crops and Soils association, Crookston; Lee R. Boyd, Honorary Director, Crookston; A. A. Dowell, President, Northwest School, Crookston; F. A. Green, Vice President, Red River Valley Livestock Breeders’ association, Stephen; E. W. Spring, Superintendent of Admissions, Crookston; C. L. McNelly, University Farm, St. Paul; H. A. Pflughoeft, Superintendent, Boys’ and Girls’ Club division, Crookston, and John Saugstad, Secretary, Northern Minnesota Poultry association, and Business Manager, Crookston.

THE RED RIVER VALLEY CLASSIC Plans and preparations for the twen-

ty-first annual Northwest School Farmers’ Week and Women’s meetings are under way. Outstanding speakers have been secured for four evening meetings and the Northwestern Minne- sota Singers’ association group of 160 male voices for Friday. In addition, leading experts and authorities will speak on livestock, crops, farm mar- keting, and community problems a t

the forenoon and afternoon sessions each day.

The Red River Valley Winter Shows will be held during the same week un- der the auspices of the Red River Val- ley Livestock association, the Minne- sota Red River Valley Development as- sociation, the Red River Valley Crops and Soils association, and the Northern Minnesota Poultry association, all of which are given the benefit of the ac-

tive cooperation and assistance of the Crookston Association of Public Af- fairs, and local service, women’s and farm clubs. The meetings are held in the Armory, while the women have demonstrations and meetings daily in the Presbyterian church.

The shows and exhibits are held in the three down town buildings owned by the Red River Valley Livestock as- sociation, which has 2608 members.

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T IES AWARDED IN NORTHWEST SCHOOL AND SHOWS CONTESTS AND CLASSES.

COMPLETE RECORD C SINCE 1915.

Winners of Farm Club Stock Judging

1916 Fairfax-Andover, Polk County. 1917 Thompson, Kittson county 1918 Red River, Kittson County. 1919 Thompson, Kittson county. 1920 No contest. 1921 Red River, Kittson county. 1922 Hallock, Kittson county.

1923 Happy Corner, Kittson county, and Warrenton, Marshall county, tied for first place.

1924 Joe River, Kittson county. 1925 Joe River, Kittson county. 1926 Joe River, Kittson county.

Awarded permanently. 1927 Happy Corner, Kittson county.

New trophy provided. 1928 Warrenton, Marshall county. 1929 Sletten, Polk county. 1930 Angus, Polk county. Winners of High School Stock Judging

Trophy:

Trophy: 1915 Hallock. 1916 Thief River Falls. 1917. Hallock. 1918 Roseau. 1919 Thief River Falls. 1920 No contest. 1921 No contest. 1922 Warren. 1923 Warren. 1924 Warren. Awarded permanently. 1925 Warren. New trophy provided. 1926 Fisher. 1927 Bemidji 1928 Park Rapids. 1929 Park Rapids. 1930 Park Rapids. Awarded perma-

nently.

Winners of Sub-Collegiate Farm Crops

1926 Northwest School, Crookston. 1927 West Central School, Morris. 1928 West Central School, Morris. 1929 North Central School, Grand

1930 Northwest School, Crookston. Northwest School Inter-class Stock

Judging Trophy: 1924 Senior Class. 1925 Freshman Class. 1926 Senior Class. 1927 Freshman Class. 1928 Junior Class. 1939 Senior Class. 1930 Senior Class. Winners of Sub-Collegiate Stock

Judging Trophy: 1925 Manitoba Agricultural College,

Winnipeg. 1926 West Central School of Agricul-

ture, Morris. 1927 Manitoba Agricultural College,

Winnipeg. 1928 West Central School of Agricul-

ture, Morris. 1929 Manitoba Agricultural College,

Winnipeg. Awarded perma- nently.

1930 Central School of Agriculture, St. Paul New trophy provided.

Winners of Sheep Trophy: 1919 A. Marsden & Son, Hendrum. 1920 A. Marsden & Son, Hendrum. 1921 Northwest School, Crookston. 1922 Northwest School, Crookston. 1923 Northwest School, Crookston.

Awarded permanently.

Judging Contest:

Rapids.

1924 A. Marsden & Son, Hendrum. New trophy provided.

1925 1926 A. Marsden & Eon, Hendrum.

Awarded permanently 1927 Orel and Harold Anderson, Wild

Rice, N. D. New trophy provided.

Orel and Harold Anderson Wild Rice. N. D.

Guy Chandler Mapes, N. D. Guy Chandler, Mapes, N. D.

A. Marsden & Son, Hendrum.

1928

1929 1930 Winners of Beef Cattle Trophy: 1919 M. E. Dahl, Twin Valley. Short-

horns.

Shorthorns. 1920 Springdale Farm, Rogers, N. D.

1921 Charles Franks Warren. Here-

1922 E. D. Grant, Giyndon. Short-

1923 northwest School, Crookston.

1924 Albert Paradis, Brooks. Angus. 1925 Monroe Bros., Warren. Short-

1926 Monroe Bros., Warren. Short-

1927 Earl Naugle & Son, Ada. Angus. 1928 Earl Naugle & Son, Ada. Angus. 1929 Schermerhorn Farms. Mahnomen.

fords.

horns.

Shorthorns.

horns.

horns.

Angus. 1930 Monroe Bros., Warren. Short-

horns. Awarded pemanently Winners of Dairy Cattle Trophy: 1919 E. C. Schroeder, Moorhead. Hol-

steins.

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1920 Harper & McNelly, McIntosh. Holsteins.

1921 C. L. Spaulding, Warren, Hol- steins.

1922 C. L. Spaulding, Warren, Hol- steins.

1923 C. L. Spaulding, warren. Hol- steins. Awarded permanently.

1924 C. L. McNelly, McIntosh. Hol- steins. New trophy provided.

1925 F. B. Conklin, Thief River Falls. Guernseys.

1926 C. L. Spaulding, Warren. Hol- steins.

1927 E. E. Carmen, Ada. Holsteins. 1928 C L. Spaulding, Warren, Hol-

steins. 1929 J. D. Bacon & Sons, Grand

Forks, N. D. Holsteins. 1930 J. D. Bacon & Sons, Grand

Forks, N. D. Holsteins. Winners of Swine Trophy: 1919 A. Marsden & Son, Hendrum.

Durocs. 1 9 2 0 F. A. Green & Eon, Stephen,

Durocs. 1921 A. Marsden & Son, Hendrum

Durocs. 1922 F. A. Green & Son, Stephen.

Durocs. 1923 R. E. Moorhead, Euclid. Ches-

ter Whites. 1914 F. A. Green & Son, Slephen.

Durocs. Awarded permanently. 1925 A. Marsden & Son, Hendrum.

Durocs. New tro phy provided. 1926 F. A. Green Son, Stephen.

Durocs. 1927 Miner A. Heleson, Crookston.

Poland Chinas. 1925 F. A. Green, Stephen. Durocs. 1939 J. H. Sargent, Crookston. Pol-

1930 P. M. Finkenhinder, Crookston.

Winners of Junior eef Call Trophy: 1919 Ralph Finkenbinder Crookston. 1920 Ralph Finkenbinder Crookston. 1921 Edwin Hanisch, Stephen 1922 Edwin Hanisch, Stephen 1923, 1924, 1925. No contest. 1926 Russell Nelson, Angusu. 1927 Arnold Vanseth. Angus 1928 Ernest Palmer, Warren. 1929 Wayne Naugle. Ada. 1930 Lester Lerud, Twin Valley. Winners of Junior Dairy Ca!f Trophy: 1920 Monica Zurn, Callaway. 1921 No contest. 1932 Monica Zurn, Callaway. 1923 Allen Gandrud, Detroit. 1924 Myrtle Himrum, Lake Park. 1925 Myrtle Himrum, Lake Park. 1925 Myrtle Himrum, Lake Park.

Awarded permanently 1927 Natalie Woolson, Thief River

Falls. New trophy provided 1928 Irvin Sundseth. Halstad. 1929 Johnny Meyers, Ada. 1930 Johnny Meyers. Ada. Winners of Spaulding Holstein Calf

1924 1925

1927 E. E. Carman, Ada. 1928 E. E. Carman, Ada. 1939 J. D. Bacon & Sons, Grand

1930 J. D. Bacon & Sons, Grand

and Chinas.

Chester Whites.

Herd Trophy: M. C. Kroneman, Fergus Falls. M. C. Kroneman. Fergus Falls.

1926 C. L. McNelly, McIntosh.

Forks, N. D.

Forks, N. D.

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Winners of Junior Sheep Trophy: 1925 Clarence Berquist, Detaroit. 1926 Burton Finney, St. Vincent. 1927 Robert Ash, St. Vincent. 1928 Grace Anderson, Warren. 1929 Grace Anderson, Warren. 1930 Grace Anderson, Warren.

Awarded permanently. Winnters of Junior Showmanship

1926 Louis Paradis, Brooks. 1927 Carl Carlson, Detroit Lakes. 1928 Wayne Naugle, Ada. 1929 Wayne Naugle, Ada. 1930 Eldred Culver, Lake Park. Winners of Junior Pig Trophy: 1926 Katherine Whalen, Ada. 1927 Elnora Johnson, Hallock. 1928 Elnora Johnson, Hallock. 1929 Carl Hartke, Hawley. 1930 John Whalen, Ada. Winners of Wheat Trophy: 1920 Swan Nelson, Badger. 1921 Alred Carlson, Hallock. 1922 Orton Olson, Thief River Falls. 1923 Alex Wilkie, Noyes. 1924 Orton Olson, Thief River Falls. 1925 G. F. Peterson, Warren. 1926 John Christianson, Fergus Falls. 1927 Alex Wilkie, Noyes. 1928 Gust Rud, Fosston. 1929 Ole A. Flaat, Fisher.-, 1930 Arthur Norum, Hallock Winner of Spelling Contest Trophy: 1930 Pennington County.

Trophy:

SAUGSTAD ELECTED BUSINESS MANAGER

OF WINTER SHOWS John Saugstad, Crookston, was re-

cently elected Business Manager of the 1931 Red River Valley Winter Shows, thus succeeding Lee R. Boyd, who found it necessary to retire, due to the pressure of personal business. In ac- cepting the resignation .of Mr. Boyd, members of the Board expressed their sincere appreciation of his efficient ser- vice, almost from the beginning of these mid-winter meetings. Mr. Boyd was elected honorary member of the Board so that his counsel and advice w ll not be lost to the organization.

Mr. Saugstad i s well equipped to as- sume h% new duties. As Secretary of the Northern Minnesota Poultry Asso- ciation, he has been an active mem- ber of the Board for many years, and thus is familiar with the various activ- ities of the week.

Members of the Board of Mangagers include A. A. Dowell, Superintendent of the Northwest School and Station, President: John Saugstad. Crookston, Business Manager; W. R. Low, Secre- tary, Red River Valley Development association Crookston; C. M. Pesek, secretary, Red River Valley Dairymen's association Crookston; R. S. Dunham, Secretary Red River Valley Crops an? Soils association Crookston; F. A. Green, Vice President, Red River Val- ley Livestock Association, Stephen; E W. Spring Crookston Association of Public Affairs; H. A. Pflughoeft, D's- trict Club agent, Crookston; C. L. Mc- Nelly, Asst County Agent Leader, St. Paul, and Lee R. Boyd, honorary di- rector, Crookston.

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SPECIAL TRAINS AND REDUCED RATES FOR

WINTER SHOWS Word has just been received from

officials of the Great Northern and Northern Pacific railroads that special round trip rates of fare and one-half on all Great Northern and Northern Pacific lines in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota have been granted for the Red River Valley Winter Shows Week, February 9-13, 1931. Tickets will be sold February 7 to 13, inclus- ive, with final return limit, February 16.

In addition to these special rates, the Great Northern will run a special train from Noyes to Crookston and return on Thursday, February 12, while the Northern Pacific will run a special Staples to Crookston and return, Fri- day, February 13. All special trains will carry passengers for one fare for the round trip.

NORTHWESTERN MINNESOTA SINGERS PREPARE

FOR WINTER SHOWS By N. A. Thorson

In preparation for their tenth annual musical festival, which will be held in connection with the Northwest School Farmers' Week and Red River Valley Winter Shows, the members of the Northwestern Minnesota Singers have already held four general rehearsals and have two more planned before Winter Shows Week, February 9-13. At most of these meetings. close to one hundred men have rehearsed to- gether.

This year's program is an exception- ally good one and includes the follow- ing songs: Recessional, Deep River, The Old Road, Swing Along, Glorious Forever, The Blind Ploughman, Where My Caravan Has Rested, Flanders Fields, and Beautiful Savior. (The last named may be used as an extra number owing to the strong appeal it made two years ago.)

The combined mileage of all the sing- ers while att ding the first four gen- eral rehearsals is 15,602 miles. One man drove 95 miles alone on one of the rehearsal nights, which is evidence of unusual interest. Each chorus is given credit for the number of men at- tending and the miles traveled. For attendance units thus earned, each chorus is paid its pro rata share of the moneys to be divided at the close of each season’s activities. The faithful are thus rewarded.

Fourteen groups of singers located in as many places belong to the asso- ciation. The present membership i s between 160 and 170. Included with the groups from Beltrami, Clearbrook, Crookston, East Grand Forks, Erskine, Fertile. Fisher, Fotton, Gonvick. Hal- stad, McIntosh, Mentor, and Winger, is the Boys' Glee Club of the North- west School, which group appears each year as guest singers with the regular member choruses. The membership of this group comes from nineteen com- mmunitiss in ihe Northwest, making in all thirty-two places in this section

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which will be represented in the fes- tival chorus at the coming Winter Shows. Besides these, there will be talent from several other communities represented by nationality groups, singing in their native tongue, or typi- fying in s o m e way the nation they represent. Many of these specially numbers will be rendered in costume. Nationality groups have been featured twice before and have proven very popular.

It is planned to have an orchestra for accompanying several of the songs. The chorus and orchestra will be di- rected by T. W. Thorson, of Crookston. Mrs. Mark Hegg, also of Crookston, will be the regular chorus accompan- ist.

The Northwest Singers Association is putting into effect this year a merit system by which members will be giv- en recognition for the number of years in which they have taken part in the association activities.

CLUB WORK TO BE FEATURED AT

WINTER SHOWS Boys' and Girls' 4-H Club extension

exhibitors at the Red River Valley Winter Shows will be privileged io hear some of the outstanding livestock men in the country, 2s well as nation- ally-famed speakers on questions of the day. During the week, special con- tests, such as the livestock showing contests, judging, demonstrations, fit- ting, culling, etc., will be conducted. An educational program is being plan- ned for those who remain during the week. Mr. T. A. Erickson, state club leader, will conduct. a leaders’ confer- ence on Thursday afternoon for adult and junior leaders.

The railroad fare of 4-H club live- stock exhibitors w ll be paid by the Red River Valley Livestock Breeders' association, in cooperation with the Minnesota Livestock Breeders’ associa- tion. These associations will also assist in paying the freight on 4-H club live- stock, including dairy, beef, sheep and pig divisions. The past two years, all the freight was paid. I t is urged wherever possible, that club members ship with other breeders to keep the transportation costs down as there is a definite amount set aside for freight.

The advanced premium list for 4-H club members may be secured from H. A. Pflughoeft, Northwest School, Crookston, Minnesota.

SPECIAL AWARDS ANNOUNCED AT

CLOSING ASSEM At the last school assembly of the

fall term, awards were made to win- ners in summer home project work, while letters and service bars were awarded to members of the 1930 cham- pionship football team.

E. R. Clark, in charge of boys’ project work, announced the following win- ners in the various classes: Emil Hoppe, Warren, Plant Identification: Verner Karlin, Hawley, Potato project; Ingvald Anderson, Fisher, Pure Seed project;

Harry Tangen, Menahga, Livestock project; Herbert Schroeder, Fergus Falls, Leadership project; Paula Buck, Grygla, Poultry project; Herman Si- monson, McIntosh, Reserve Grand Champion. The above named were given ribbons.

Arthur Grove, Roosevelt, a member of the class of 1931, was awarded the Wallace Drug Company's silver tro- phy for the best work in the boys' division. This trophy had been won by Verner Karlin on two previous oc- casions.

The following winners in the vari- ous girls' classes were announced by Miss Retta Bede: Arlene Hill, Brooks, Reserve champion; Norah Hamre, Gary, best dressmaking and fancy dressmaking project; Johanna Caudle, Crookston, best canning project; Belle Wang, Fertile, best baking project.

Esther Dalager, Pelican Rapids, a junior at the school, was awarded the silver trophy for highest score in the girls' work.

Following the home project awards, T. M. McCall, chairman of the Athlet- ic Committee, awarded letters and service bars to members of the football tram. Short speeches were made by Lawrence Peterson, Gary, captain of the 1930 team, and captain-elect Ken- neth Avery, Hallock. Letters were awarded to the following: Harry Haugen, Plummer; John Anderson, Hallock, Vernon Bryngelson, Calla- way; Mervin Hagen, Underwood; Ar- nold Strand, Twin Valley; Martin Moen. Dalton; Clarence Pete-son, Haw- ley; Clifford Lindquist, Wylie; Erling Strand, Twin Valley; John Pearson, M d d l River; William Johnston, De- troit Lakes; Richard Radway, Roose- velt, and Paul Sorenson, Hallock.

Service bars were awarded to Cap- tain L awrence Peterson; Captain-elect Kenneth Avery; Lester Tangjerd, Bag- lev; Lawrence Elton, Hawley; Roy Fisher, Beltrami: Tom Cain, Penemah; Edwin Widseth. McIntosh, and Kenneth Flom, Twin Valley.

Captain Peterson also recieved the captain’s star and the Ruettel Clothing Company Honor sweater, which is awarded annually to teh most valuable man on the team.

PERSONALS Miss No-a Nordlund and Mr. George

Norquist '21, were married on Thanks- giving Day, November 27, at Bagley, Minnesota. Mr. and Mrs. Norquist are making their home at Gonvick, Minne- sota, where George operates the Gon- vick Meat Market.

Miss Beatrice Olson of Driscoll, North Dakota, and Mr. John Nakken, '23, were married on Thanksgiving Day at St. Olaf’s church, Minneapolis. The newlyweds will make their home at 1507 Second Avenue North, Minneapo- J’s. John is employed by the Waters Genter Company in this city.

Mr. and Mrs. William F. Henry (Theresa Aakre, '24) and baby, Willys, have recently moved to Pasadena, California, where Mr. Henry is manag- er of the Singer Sewing Machine com- pany.

Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Keller (Frances Useldinger, 1917-18) of St. Cloud, are the parents of twin boys born Novem- ber 14.

Mr. and Mrs. Albin Hedlund (Albin 1916-17) of Malung are the parents of a baby girl born Saturday, November 15.

Hoper, '25, Robert '24) of Bagley, Min- nesota, announce the birth of a baby girl on Wednesday, December 3.

Mr. and Mrs. Einar Loven (Einar '25) of Holt, Minnesota, are the parents of a baby boy born Friday morning, De- cember 12.

A baby boy arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Christianson (Florence Lindfors, 19) of Gully, Minnesota, on Tuesday, December 16.

Oscar R. Knutson, 19, of Warren, Minnesota, has taken over the practice of Julius J. Olson, recently appointed Judge of the 14th Minnesota Judicial District Court. Oscar has been associ- ated with Judge Olson in the practice of law since 1927.

Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Huot (Gilbert '14) and children, of Red Lake Falls, have moved to Crookston, Minnesota, where Gilbert has accepted a position with the Langevin Motor company. They will make their home at 522 Summit Avenue.

Albin Johnson '19, is farming near Fertile, Minnesota.

Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Smith (Leah Stewart, '19) live at Tolono, Illinois. Mr. and Mrs. Smith were married in July, 1929.

Lloyd Stewart, '19, owns and oper- ates an eighty-acre dairy farm near Ogema, Wisconsin.

Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Oswald (Olga Tunheim, '19) are farming near War- ren, Minnesota.

M-. and Mrs. Clayton Mellum (Mar- tha Bauer, '19, Clayton, 19) and two sons are living on a farm near Frazee, Minnesota.

Mr. and Mrs. John Swiers (John '19) are farming near Bejou, Minneso- ta. They have four children.

Mr. and Mrs. Vernon L. Ferguson (Ellen Ahlm, '20) recently made a pleasure trip to Boston, Philadelphia, Norfolk, Virginia, and other eastern points. Mr. and Mrs. Ferguson reside at 2033 P. Street Northwest, Washing- ton, D. C.

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Brunnelle (Jo- seph, 20) and daughter are farming near Crookston, Minnesota.

Wanda Gaass, '20, is a public sten- ographer at Crookston.

Mr. and Mrs. Sigurd Grothe (Olga Lovaas, '20) and son are living on a farm near Oklee, Minnesota.

Lucille Morris, '20, is living at San Marcos, California.

Leonard Wiberg, '20, is an electrician, and lives at 663 West 61st Street, Chica- go, Illinois.

Mr. and Mrs. Milton Warner (Mil- ton, '20) and two daughters live at 1911 Eleventh Avenue South, Minneapolis. Milton is a funeral director.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Davids (Anna