Mistake by raid at LeMars farm risks costly doubt
Report from LeMars details a raid by two federal men and a constable on a farm near Helsaels. During the incident Mr and Mrs Cronin were assaulted while returning from the farm, a bystander doubted the officers’ authority, and the search yielded only an empty basket. The officers later admitted a misstep.
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WA ‘City
eMars
Arinther
Hdward Tupbéta
Mra
John Cronin
Rogers
Hotasel
John’ P. Worth
Prohivisioniata
Mr. Hoeissel
Mra. Cronin
Mrs. Helagal
Cronins
Helsaels
Cronin
J T. A. Lamb
Mr. Cronin
John Rogera
Shero
Roger
Helstt Ferry
United States
Showers Break Drought Threat
A dry spell ended with a near miss of rainfall Tuesday evening, only a brief shower later at night, delaying a hard storm. Wednesday had heat and humidity with record high temperatures before the late shower, helping pastures and gardens. A lightning strike damaged a barn near town, but the owner contained the fire.
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Otta Popken
Religious notices for June events in local churches
Parish services at South St Paul and Brule Creek churches Sunday evening join St Paul and Brule Creek Congregations. Brule Creek rehearsal June 10 9 p.m. St Paul Ladies Aid meets June 9. St Paul Luther League program June 9. Sioux Falls convention June 4-7. Pleasant Hill U B Church Children’s Day June 21 practice June 2. Clean up Legion Hall June 3 Legion and Auxiliary urged to attend.
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South St. Paul
St Pal
Grula Creek
St. Paul
Brule Creelk
St. Paul Ladies’ Aid
Tuna Il
Peter Erickson
Milas Hannah Solom
St. Paul Luther Lengue
Sioux Falls
Jung
Walter I
Armoty
Infant Irene Frahm Dies from Influenza at Four Months
Infant Irene Frahm daughter of Mr and Mrs Ivan Frahm died May 28 1931 after a brief illness due to influenza Born January 5 1931 she reached 4 months 23 days Funeral services were held at the Pike grandparents home with Rev C W Samuelson and a parish choir. interment at Riverside cemetery The notice also includes a church schedule urging Bible school and Sunday services and announces a church program by children and youth teams
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Waldo Irene
Ivan Frahm
G. W. Pike
C. W. Samuelson
R. G. Smikah
Misa Anna Claassen
Axel Jonson
Riverside Cemetery
Community Dinner in Froston Township
Froston township residents will gather for a community dinner at Flymouth Presbyterian Church Tuesday evening. The program includes music and talks. families should bring a covered dish and sandwich. Portland 4 H Club girls plan a bake sale at Weldenfeller Meat Market Saturday afternoon June 4.
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Froston
Flymouth Presbyterian Church
Portland 4-H Club
Weldenfeller
Memorial Day Observance Draws Large Akron Crowd
Ideal weather and a long parade highlighted Memorial Day observances in Akron on Saturday forenoon. The procession moved from the pontoon corner to the Sioux river bridge with veterans, the Akron Band, Boy Scouts, and civic groups, then to Riverside cemetery for memorial rites and the unknown soldier monument. Veterans from the Civil War received special introductions, and flowers were laid at Catholic cemetery with a World War tribute by Rev. Fr. J. A. Roder.
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Akron
Pontailca Corner
Marahad
Ig Sioux River
American Legion
Big Sioux
Bridge In
America
G. W. Samuelson
A. G. Miller
Akran
Wilson Gow
Grand Army of Republic
A. B. Kennston
Woman's’ Belief Corps
American Legion Auxiliary
Hoschler Post
Legion
Rey. Simuelson
Maynard
Westfield
William Morse
Milwaukee
Akron Fire Department rules for responses and scene safety
The Akron Fire Department adopts rules to govern actions at fires. Only department members may ride on fire trucks en route to or from fires. Autos must not pass the fire truck when traveling to or returning from a fire. No autos may park within a block of the fire scene. By order of the chief.
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Akron Fire Department
Westfield and Akron Families Welcome Newborns in June 1931
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Westadt of Westfield on May 30, 1931. A son arrived for Mr. and Mrs. Jesse M. Mowers of Akron on June 4, 1931. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. John Peters northeast of town on June 3, 1931.
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Earl Westadt
Westfield
Mra
Jesse M. Mowers
Akron
John Peters
Town
Tax Reduction League presses Union County levy cut
The Tax Reduction League of Union County asks taxing bodies to reduce the tax levy by 26 percent to align with current economic hardship and lower farm values. Meetings are set in Sioux Valley June 8, Richland June 12, and Big Springs June 10 to discuss tax relief, with residents urged to attend. Also notes a Sarcoptic Mange issue in dogs and announces the American Legion Drum and Bugle Corps from LeMars performing in Akron on June 9, weather permitting.
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Union County
Conditlor
Tax Reduction League
Union Cotunity
RM. Crowdar
Lewis Ramum
Noch Hofstad
Tha
Sioux Valley
Township Hall
Richland Township
Richlwan Behonl
Blg Springs Township
Tip Springs
Spink Defeats Alton in Home Game Slugfest
Spink defeated Alton 10 to 6 at Allon on Sunday May 7. Peterson pitched six hits allowed and Ruppert hit a home run for Alton. Spink batters totaled six runs in the late innings while Alton rallied for two. Next, Spink hosts Vermillion on Sunday June 7.
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Spink
Alton Spink
Allon
Peterson
Ruppert
Alton
Rhe Spink
Peterson and Wagle
Dodge
Hurdls
Wels
Vermillion
Plymouth County Pioneer Woman Called To Reward
Death claims Mrs Hannah Metis aged 86 a Crathorna area resident of Plymouth county after a long illness pneumonia listed as cause of death. She came to LeMars as a young woman married Angus Melonis in 1871 and helped build a farm and local community with nine children and many descendants. Funeral held at Plymouth Presbyterian Church with pallbearers. burial at Crathorne cemetery. services in Akron English and Chataworth noted. church events announced and new Akron band class recruitment planned.
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Hannah Metis
Crathorna
Plymouth County
Melnnia
Melhnis
LeMare
Landlard
Angus Melhnis
Johnson Township
Funnel Rosa
Caps Breton
Nova Scotia
Agnud Melotis
Tila Wie
Melina
Wonton
Alexander Ross
Ives
Wessington &. D
Aivrdeen Melaly
Akron
Birs
Jie
Majer
Huron
Juli
Melonis
Wessington
S. di
Lorne
Gsurom
Wats Lake
Mint
Chas
Richards
Grunkvilly
A. Melnils
Whiom
Erent Grindehildren
Plymouth
Methodist Church Notes Vacation Bible School Opens
Our Daily Vacation Bible School opens Wednesday morning with a tiny altar and a corps of ten helpers. The closing program will be June 14 with Children’s Day Exercises. All children under high school age welcome. Sunday services continue with St James Methodist Church, Sioux City, presenting a dynamic program. North League convention at Hawarden next week with youth attendance. Union Creek notes list Luther League supper and confirmations on June 14. Dinner served by the ladies. D. S. Howard, Pastor.
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Thors
Price
Christ
Q. M. Keyes
Methodist Church
Kinna
Coma
St. James Methodist Church
Soux City
Plogtim Ub
St James
Holden —District
Hawarden
Union Creek
Russell Hultgren
Wilma Ericzon
Vern Beeley
Ralph
Rhodi May
Stinchart
Lnilies
D. SJ. Woward
Sister of LeMars Man Is Killed
Funeral services for Louise Kammann of LeMars were held in LeMars after she was shot to death in Milwaukee while employed in the home of attorney William Sullivan. Fred Reinke shot Sullivan, then killed himself. Kammann had come to Milwaukee from Germany a year ago to join her brother.
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Louise Kommann
Slater
August Kommann
LeMars
Milwaukee
Wis
Wittgens
LeMuyrs
Jd. Vollmar
St. John’s
Kammann
Sullivan
Miss Kammann
Fred Reinke
Mr. Sullivan
Reinke
Sullivirit
Louise Kammann
Varel
Germany
County Picnic Planned at Larson Grounds Near Spink
Agriculture enthusiasts are urged to reserve June 23 for the county picnic at Larson picnic grounds one mile east of Spink. National Farmers' Union president John M. Simpson is expected to attend. An attractive program is being arranged. don’t forget June 23.
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Asveryone
Larson Picnic
Spink
John M. Simpson
Farmers' Union
Bholk
Akron school year records announce perfect attendance roster
Announcement of records for the Akron public school year lists perfect attendance recognitions by grade and semester. Names span Kindergarten through Senior Class, highlighting students such as Margaret Evenner Addie Rose Burris Phyllis Kerr and Margaret Blum, with multiple semested recognitions and full-year mentions.
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Akron
Rokeonts
Hirst Samortor
Margaret Evenner
Addie Rose
Uirrla
Clayton Small
Margaret Ine
Addie
Rose Byris
Margaret Uranper
Addie Jose Burris
Clifford Kilatram
Margaret Blum
Izetta , Burke
Hubert Root
Naomi Tharsan
County Legion Meeting Tuesday in Akron Hall
A county meeting of the American Legion and Auxiliary will be held in the Legion Hall in Akron next Tuesday evening, June 9, with members from across the county. The program will be followed by refreshments and dancing. The American Legion Drum and Bugle corps from Le Mars, forty pieces in new uniforms, will perform drills at Reed Street. Advised is to see this organization in action at 8 o'clock.
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American Legion
LeMars
American Legion and Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Akron
le Mars
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