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The Minneapolis Star 25 MINNEAPOLIS, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1951 Anderson Sounds Appeal Government Is Yours, He Tells Brainerd Group By WALLACE MITCHELL Mmneajwli, Mar sutf Hri(r Cult House Neighbors Prepare to Take Action hill 3 If -4HA if) -J i4 'J 45 If ft 4 rFW jHXi -I'm VV 'v llllll- 'ill "I I t'OFFKE AND BROWNIES were the order of the day when District 8 of the Community Chest campaign, including the city hall and courthouse, held its mid-drive meeting in the mayor's reception room. Mayor Hoyer (center), Clark MacGregor (left), District 8 director, and Malcolm McDonald, Community Chest campaign chairman, expressed elation at the fact that the district had reached per cent of its quota. "Our dis-, trict," said MacGregor, "is the city's leader and we're going to stay leader." The 89 per cent means $9,409.05 of a total quota of Chest Drive Nears 75 Per Cent Mark Community Chest officials were hopeful that the big campaign in Minneapolis and Hennepin county would reach 73 per cent of its $2,514,000 goal today. A fifth report luncheon was scheduled for noon at Radisson hotel. The officials were anticipating a total of $1,558,000 reported (LEFT) AND GOVERNOR C.

ELMER ANDERSON delivered governor attends "See Elmer" dinner SIGNS OF WINTER First 1951 application for the fire department to flood a skating rink had been filed today. It came from Glen K. Heiges, 2831 NK. Mckinley street, for a rink on Brighton avenue between McKinley street and Stinson boulevard. Under action by the city council two conditions must be met before an application can be approved.

One is that the area involved Khali be not less than 40 by 80 feet in size. The other Is that the rink shall be open to the public. Nordstrom New Head of Asbury Board Milton E. Nordstrom, 3236 Newton avenue is the new president of Asbury Methodist hospital board of governors under a new constitution and bylaws which went into effect Thursday. Nordstrom has headed the board during the interim period between adoption of the plan of reorganization last May and its completion.

Closer relationship between the hospital and Methodist churches of the state was accomplished, with each of the 413 churches having the right to elect one representative to the hospital corporation for every 500 members or major fraction of that number. Another 36 members of the hospital corporation were elected at the annual Minnesota Methodist conference. Nordstrom outlined the need and plans for a new hospital building. The present structure at 916 E. Fifteenth street would then be converted into a nurses home.

He pledged Asbury to co-operate with other Minneapolis hospitals toward fulfillment of an overall plan of hospital facilities. Bishop Ralph S. Cushman of the St. Paul area of the Methodist church, and Olin E. Oesche-ger, personnel secretary and administrative assistant of the board of hospitals and homes of the Methodist church, Chicago, were guests at the meeting.

Harold H. Wylie is first vice president; Clifford S. Nyvall, second vice president; Abbott L. Fletcher, secretary: Robert A. i lluelster, assistant secretary; Aian rnunps, ireasuri-r, a Carson F.

Jamieson, assistant treasurer. Other members of the board of governors are Theodore S. Anderson, Henry T. Rutledge, Cushman Minar, Earle Brown, Dr. II.

O. McPheeters, Algot F. Johnson, Edwin W. Krafft, Her bert S. Riggs, the Rev.

Dwight E. Loder, the Rev. E. Ezra Ellis, Clifford Retherford, Royal Berg, Bradshaw Mintener, Gordon Kruse, George K. Belden, Dr.

Charles N. Pace. Dr. H. E.

Hof-fert and Dean Charles R. Wim-mer. Grand Larceny Complaint Filed Robert Woods, 30, 518 Fremont avenue recently employed as a chauffeur for Michael J. (Mike) Kelley, former baseball mangate, was charged with grand larceny in a complaint filed today. He is accused of stealing the wedding ring of Kelley's first wife, who died early this year, from the Kelley home at 2S20 Brookwood terrace.

The complaint values the ring at $185. The complainant is the Midland National bank, recently appointed by probate court as guardian of Kelley's financial affairs when Kelley was adjudged incompetent. Falls Pt. Cloudy Cold Superior Pt. Cloudy Cool 4 WIS.

Eau Claire Pt.Cloudy Cool WinonaV I- Crosse Pt. Cloudy Ltl. Change Austin GOVERNOR AND MRS. C. ELMER ANDERSON Cutting special cake baked for Brainerd dinner Assert Flogging Slaying Cases Carry Religious Freedom Too Far Neighbors were preparing today to "do something about" the whipping death cult house in suburban Lauderdale, where two women were fatally beaten Monday night.

Several neighbors staged a meeting and discussed the weird religious rites in the home of Patrick and Marie Doyle, 1S59 Carl street, where the women were whipped. "We believe In religious freedom," said Mrs. Phyllis Brooks, 18,19 Carl street, "but this this cold blooded murdering is carrying religious freedom too far." Mrs. Brooks is president of the Lauderdale Parent-Teacher association. Authorities today were sorting out a maze of confusing and conflicting evidence in shaping a case against Curtis Lennander, 33, who admits he whipped his wife, Ardith, 35, and Mrs.

Anna Marie Halvorson, 61, "in a frenzy." Mrs. Halvorson died Tuesday night in the home. The younger woman died In Ancker hospital Thursday. James F. Lynch, Ramsey county attorney, said murder or manslaughter charges are to be filed against Lennander, a railroad foreman who formerly lived with his wife and two sons, Thomas, 9, and LeRoy, S.

at 4223 Twelfth avenue S. Lynch said he is convinced the fatal beatings had no connection with religious activities, although Lennander, the Doyles and other persons living at the Carl street place said they adhere to the philosophy of "beating out the devil." One of the residents, Mrs. Lu ther Halvorson, 31, is in Ancker hospital for treatment of wells on her thighs and back. She is a daughter-in law of the dead Mrs. Halvorson.

In a statement given to authorities, the young Mrs. Halvorson said she was beaten by Doyle on Oc 7 and twice again on Oct. 9 and 10 by her husband. "I didn't ask Doyle to heat me," she said, "but I am awfully glad he gave it to me. I've been such a liar cover-upper all my life." She said she is estranged from her mother because of her association with the whipping cult.

"Why did Doyle beat you?" she was asked. "For my downright crookedness." she said. "What did you do that was sinful?" "You wouldn't understand." Held bv Sheriff Tom Gibbons for the investigation are Len nander, the Doyles, Mrs. Ilalvor son and Fred Bauer, 86 Willow street, Minneapolis. All were allegedly in the Cult home when the fatal whippings occurred Monday night.

Mrs. Doyle, who was calm, poised and confident about the legality of whippings to atone for sin, wept Thursday night when she was told she may lose her sons, Mike, 11; Paul, 12, and Teter, 10. Judge Carlton McNally of Ramsey juvenile court, has ordered the child welfare department to investigate and report on whether the Doyle home is fit for children. The Lennander and Doyle children, as well as two youngsters of the young Mrs. Halvorson, are in temporary custody of the court and will be placed in boarding homes pending outcome of the case.

Governor Leaves Prison Decision Up to 3 Experts Governor C. Elmer Anderson it up to his three University of Minnesota penology experts today to decide whether to ask federal help in studying staff prison and reformatory practices. Orville Freeman, former state Democrat ic-Farmer-Labor chair man, conferred lhursrtay in Washington with federal bureau of prisons officials, who offered to investigate if asked by state oficials. Freeman said he believes the state should issue the invitation. In reply to the proposal, the governor pointed out that he has appointed three professors to study methods and procedures in the state penal institutions for adults.

Anderson said he suggested sometime ago that the trio consult with outside experts whose assistance may be helpful in re appraising the philosophy and methods of penology In cJvAiAtRD, pica u-anuicu interest in government matters was on the record today as Governor C. Elmer Anderson homecoming message to his neighbors. The governor sounded his appeal in a brief speech that topped "See Elmer" day Thursday in Brainerd, his home town. It came as the sobering moment for townsmen gathered to pay him tribute, which he acknowledged by exclaiming: "I suppose this is the day every boy dreams of but seldom realizes. It's wonderful." Anderson had been eulogized and praised at a civic dinner in Washington high school gym-nasiiim.

He blushed and smiled as Dr. It. A. Beise, who attended his birth, and others had expressed their confidence in the 39-year-old governor. Anderson was the last to speak on the program.

He expressed thanks for the sincere, kind words said about him and liis wife, the state's new first lady, who sat beside him with a quiet smile as older friends recalled their courtship and marriage. In measured, serious tones the governor told his neighbors and the state: "I firmly believe that our government belongs to you who are citizens and taxpayers. I am going to do everything in my power to get the people in Minnesota to take part in our government. I want them to take part more than they have ever done before." Citizens must do their part, Anderson warned. "They must vote intelligently, demand the facts about their government, and know their public officials and legislative representatives and the problems they must soe." A score or more of state officials, legislators and state department heads were among the 700 persons who listened and cheered Anderson.

Even party lines were crossed in the celebration marking his ascension to the governorship. Charles Halsted, the DFL nominee foe governor in 1948, was one of a dozen businessmen who acted as ushers at the dinner. Stafford King, Republican state auditor who in 1948 unsuccessfully sought the party nomination as governor, headed the delegation of state officials. Such old time legislative friends as Senators A. O.

Slet-void of Detroit Lakes, president pro tempore of the senate; Cordon Kosenmeier, Little Falls, and Donald O. Wright, Minneapolis, represented the legislative body that Anderson presided over for six terms. From the house were representatives Roy E. Dunn, Pelican Rapids, majority leader, and a half dozen other members. From Republican party circles were P.

Kenneth Peterson, state chairman, and Mrs. C. E. Howard, chairwoman, as well as county and local party workers. But mostly it was a.

hometown party, filled with tributes to Anderson and recollections of the years he spent in Brainerd. There were scores of stories told about the "old days" of the Governor's youth. "On rainy days Elmer, his brother Carl and I would take our cane poles and go fishing on the Nokaysippi river," recalled Phil Dc Rosier, a county commissioner. "Those were the clays when Carl and I did the talking and fooling around, while Elmer caught the fish." Anderson was a graduate of Washington high school's class of 192S. His principal in those days, Mary F.

Tornstrom, cited him as "an exemplary student." "We who know him best have had many a good chuckle over the way he has confounded the professional and semi-professional politicians in our state many of whom I am sure would appreciate a touch of the secret of his success," observed Mayor Levi Johnson. The Rev. Emil Swanson, pastor of First Lutheran church which the Andersons attend, voiced the solemn, neighborly feeling that largely goes unsaid at such celebrations. "May God give you much grace and wisdom as you direct the affairs of our great state of Minnesota," he concluded. Minneapolis Horse Places at Show KANSAS CITY.

MO. Illinois, Texas and Missouri horses took the top spots in three $1,000 stakes at the American Royal horse show Thursday night. Red Bird, owned by Si Jayne of River Grove, 111., won the $1,000 working hunter stake class. Another Si Jayne gelding Lucky Strike placed second. Sun Valley, a Minneapolis horse owned by Mr.

and Mrs. Leon C. Warner, placed lourth. Father Coykendall Accepts Call as Gethsemane Rector The Rev. Harlan R.

Coykendall has accepted a call to become 11th rector of Gethsemane Episcopal church, it was announced today by wardens and vestry of the church. Women's Right Leader Resigi ns Post A woman who played a leading role in the fight for legislation to improve working conditions for women and children-Florence Anne Burton has resigned her state post after 39 years' service. Miss Burton, head of the division of women and children in the state industrial commission, has asked that her resignation become effective Dec. 1. Miss Burton is now on vacation, but the three member industrial commission has re-luc a 1 a to accept the resignation.

Miss Burton Miss Burton won the reputa tion on state and national fronts as a staunch leader in the movement on women's rights. Before the 1949 state legislature she supported a bill providing "equal pay for equal work," contending that it is discriminatory to give women less pay than men for the same work. Miss Burton, now 64 years old, taught in a two-room country school when she was 17 years old. That was before she entered the University of Minnesota. Af ter majoring in Latin and Romance languages, she went back to teaching school in Detroit Lakes and Duluth for two years.

Her interest in women's vocations directed her into the state employment service in 1912. She became an investigator in the women's and children's department of the industrial commission in 191S and in 1931 she was made chief of the division. Miss Burton has been active the Minnesota League of Women Voters, National Child Labor commission, Women's Trade Union league, Minnesota Conference of Social Workers, American Public Welfare association, the Zonta club and the AFL State, County and Munici pal Employes unions. She lives at 214 E. Nineteenth street.

I DK. R. A. BEISE Physician who Trolley Firm Denies Cab Group Offer Officials of Twin City Rapid Transit Co. denied today that they have received any "concrete" offers fom a taxicab combine to buy the trolley system.

A rumor was circulated that Morris Markin, president of Checker Cab Manufacturing Kalamazoo, representing Checker and several subsidiaries, had offered to put 13 million dollars into TCRT and convert the system to buses within a year. Fred A. Ossanna, president of TCRT, admitted that he conferred with Markin recently but said their conversations were only general. Markin is a TCRT stockholder. "If we ever get an offer in writing from someone willing to invest a large sum in this company, we certainly will be interested," Ossanna said.

Money has become a major problem in the management of TCRT and its operating subsidiaries, Ossanna told members of the Traffic club Thursday in a prepared talk. He blamed (lie firm's predicament on his two predecessors, D. J. Strouse and Charles Green, and upon the reluctance of the railroad and warehouse commis sion to give the company a rate increase. Strouse was blamed for retiring 15 million dollars of the company's bonds in 1946, at a time, Ossanna said, when the company should have been modernizing.

Green was blamed for setting up what Ossanna believes is "too extravagant" an employe pension system. Meanwhile, the transit firm's fight for an emergency fare increase was placed at the head of the civil calendar in Ramsey county district court. Trial of the company's appeal from the railroad and warehouse commission's order denying the fare increase was sched uled to begin Nov. 5. Advancing of the hearing date was a victory for company at- torneys, who said the company is losing substantial money every day through failure to have the increased fare in effect.

Attorneys for the city of St. Paul argued that the Ramsey court has no jurisdiction in the case. Carpet Layers Union Studies Contract Offer Members of AFL Carpet and Linoleum Layers urnon 596 who are employed by about 60 Twin Cities floor covering companies were meeting today to consider; a contract offer. Representatives of the companies offered a pay increase of 6 cents an hour. The union has demanded a 11-ccnt increase, contributions to a wellare fund equal to 6 cents an hour and six paid holidays.

Walter a business agent of the union, said the offer would be submitted to the membership without recommenda tion for rejection or acceptance, Some of the union members I have discussed possibility of a I strike Saturday if the offer is rejected. Gethsemane as curate in June last May with departure of the Vote Set on Buying High School Site Voters of Hopkins independent school district 19 will go to the polls Nov. 20 to vote on acquisition of a 23-acre site for a senior high school. The land recommended by the board is on the north side of highway 7 and south of the Oak Ridge golf course. If the purchase is approved, the high school would be the third to be located on highway 7 in the suburban area.

The others are the St. Louis Park and Minnetonka district 7 high schools. into the Chest for 60 health, welfare and recreation agencies and the United Defense Fund. The hundreds of vounteer workers are "beating the bush es lor contributions, leaders said. The campaign is receiving more money than was given in the same period last year, but it is not enough to meet the added burden of funds for the USO and other defense activities.

Wcs Fesler, University of Minnesota football coach, was to speak at the luncheon. Hop Suburbs to Expand, Hoyer Urges Mayor Hoyer today proposed a "hop-thesuburbs" expansion of the city of Minneapolis. On his motion the planning commission, of which he is an ex officio member, instructed its staff to make a survey "as to the present boundaries of our city, or the needs of further expansion and the possibility of expansion outside the present boundaries." Hoyer believes that because some of the larger suburbs would be reluctant to join the city, the municipality should "hop over them" to take in un incorporated areas. In the mayor's opinion the city, with a present population of 521,718 (1950 census), can't go beyond 650,000 to 670,000 in-habitants inside the present corporate limits. "Just as an illustration," said the mayor, "we probably can extend the city limits northward along the river perhaps 20 miles or more.

It would take action by the state legislature. "Minneapolis today fs just about at its capacity as far as new land development is concerned. "We've got to decide what we want to do. Shall we remain within our existing boundaries, or shall we try to expand? I would like to see expansion." MOTORISTS WARNED Local occurrences of frost today brought a plea from officials of the Minneapolis Automobile club and Twin City Retail Gasoline Dealers association for motorists to get their cars winterized now. vn if 1 ilM VTFn I angles your giri-meeis-Doy "Julie's Blueprint For Mamase." Magazine.

TOMORROW'S WEATHER FORECAST BY U. S. WEATHER BUREAU Warroad International Croekston Cloudy Father Coykendall came to 1930 anc became priest-in-charge Rev. H. Neville Tinker, rector, who Went to a church in North Plainfield, N.

J. The Coykendalls were no strangers to Gethsemane when they arrived in 1950. As a young man a worked in the emane church school and was an acolyte during the rectorate of the Don Frank Fenn. Mrs. Coykendall was presented for con-firm ation at Gethsemane by Father Coykendall the Rt.

Rev. Austin Pardue, former Gethsemane rector and now bishop of Pittsburgh. Pa. A graduate of the Alexandria, high school, Father Coykendall attended University of Minnesota and was graduated from the Nashotah, Theological seminary. He was ordained a priest in 1936 in the Episcopal church of Menomonie, which he served until 1911, when he went into the army.

There he served as assistant division chaplain of the 35th infantry division. Upon reiease from the army, he returned to the diocese of Eau Claire and became rector of St. Paul's church in Hudson, with additional duties at Rjver Fas and EUsworth wis. hp wm(pr of 1948.49 he at. tendpd 1he Kpisf.opa! Mcse of ln Washington.

In 194a he drDU(v lo lhe Epis copal general convention in San Francisco, Calif. Father and Mrs. Coykendall, with their 13-year-old daughter, Susan, will moe into the church's rectory at 2107 Kenwood parkway in November. Gethsemane church, at Ninth street and Fourth avenue dates back to 1856. ANTIFREEZE ADEQUATE WASHINGTON The government today forecast an adequate supply of antifreeze for motorists this winter despite increased military demands.

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