Retiring Buffalo Center janitor honored after 15 years service
Dick Harms, 70, beloved custodian of Buffalo Consolidated School at Titonka, retires after 15 years. He is praised for night work, mentorship to teachers and students, and a note from state superintendent Parker. His son Henry will succeed him with a brief Ames course.
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Buffalo Center
Dick Harms
Buffalo Consolidated School
Titonka
Mr. Harms
Biss X
Germany
Jessie M. Parker
Alden
Harms
Henry
Ames
Harris
Ray Miller
Titania
Harm Nordman
Sheep Dipping Outfit Ready for Winnebago County
The Winnebago County Sheep and Wool Growers Association reports the dipping outfit, built by EH F Crawford of Thompson, will be ready soon with dipping planned around June 12. Berge Endreland will lead the operation under association officers J A Livercn, Ole A Pederson, and A B Kuns. Farm Bureau offices in Thompson or Mr Endreland can arrange participation. owners should gather flocks nearby to save travel costs.
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Winnebago County
Sheep and Wool Growers’ Association
EH. F. Crawford
Thompson
Berge Endreland
J. A. Livercn
Ole A. Pederson
A. B. Kuns
Farm Bureau
Engreland
Clark Mechem
Endreland
Vite Safety Man Urges Constant Alertness on Driving
Fred W. Braun explains that millions of drivers are safe while about 25 percent cause all accidents. He urges the 75 percent to stay vigilant since the contributing bad drivers can change habits, stressing that smart driving is essential.
Chevrolet Sales Rise 317 Percent in 1939 First Half
Chevrolet dealers report a 317 percent jump in retail sales for cars and trucks in the first half of 1939 compared with the same period in 1938. The figures reflect strong demand across markets and indicate broader recovery trends in the automotive sector.
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Chevrolet
Chevrolet sales rise for May and year to date
May days totalled 23,248 units up 1,505 from April and 6,142 or 35.9 percent above last year’s first 10 days. Year to date Chevrolet sales reached 291,765 units, up 70,212 from 1938 and 31.7 percent higher. Used car sales for the first 10 days of May were 46,663, up 5,172 from April and 10,483 from last May. Truck sales rose 32.8 percent year to date, with Chevrolet leading at 64,322 ahead of 48,409 last year, aided by expanded lines and cab over engine models.
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Detroit
Mich
Chevrolet
Northeast Grant Social Roundup Prominent Residents Attend
Mr and Mrs Taylor Griffen Mr and Mrs Jim Bruer of Lakota Mr and Mrs George Livercn of Britt Mr and Mrs John DeVries of Lel and Mr and Mrs Pete DeVries Mr Bob DeVries and Charlie and Dick DeVries were Sunday dinner guests in the Bill Becker home Also present were Jack De Vries Forrest Schmidt and Mr and Mrs Jerry Voortman In the afternoon Mrs T A Wilson visited Mrs Hollie Zenor Others included Mr and Mrs Eppie Johnson Leota and Mavis at the Voortman home Orland Anderson and daughter Verneal attended Beaver Creek church services and were dinner guests near Joice Polly Robinson of Fargo visited Marjorie Harkness last Thursday The Harkness-Geissinger party traveled to Rice Lake for a picnic with Sidney Geissinger of Manly and Dr L R Turner and Bob of Renwick Also noted were visits by Mr and Mrs Fred McGraff Arend Swalve wife and George Swalve and John Swalve Sr of Titonka to Arend Swalve’s home and Chris Senne family at Bill Kech in Thompson.
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Taylor Griffen
Jim Bruer
Lakota
George Livercn
Britt
John DeVries
Leland
Pete DeVries
Bob DeVries
Charlie
Dick DeVries
Bill Becker
Jack Krull
Thomas Wilson
Jack de Vries
Forrest Schmidt
Perry Robinson
Fargo
N. D
Marjorie Harkness
Earl Harkness
Marjorie
Dick Geissinger
Rice Lake
Sidney Geissinger
Manly
L. R. Turner
Bob
Renwick
Fred McGraff
Arend Swalve
George Swalve
John Swalve Sr
Titonka
Arend Swalves
Chris Senne
Bill Kech
Thompson
Southwest News highlights and local calls across Ramsey area
Iola Meinders reports a broken ankle from Marvin Penning after a barn fall. Sunday School youths enjoyed a Lake Okoboji outing. Numerous visits marked the week as family and friends from Blue Earth Garner and Lakota toured homes and shared gatherings, with a large shower hosted for Miss Anna Heyes and many small town social calls ongoing.
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Marvin Penning
Young Peoples
Ramsey
Womans Christian Temperance Union Meeting Notes
The Womans Christian Temperance Union met May 19 at Mrs. IB Mitchell home. Mrs. Edw Yahnke presided, with songs, scripture, and prayer. A leaflet urged strong laws against liquor, and Mrs. Weldon read seven reasons why one town stayed dry. A later note questioned liquor’s impact on men, women, and business, citing the need for abstinence and orderly conduct.
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Womans’ Christian Temperance Union
IB. W. Mitchell
Edw. Yahnke
Hely
W. J. Awe
Margaret Bond
Vahnke
Sunday School Times
Fenno Bruhns
Liquor Ban and Child Welfare Talk Dominate Meeting
Corporations bankers and merchants largely ban liquor and tobac co. Rev D H Farrington spoke on Child Welfare stressing mental and spiritual child training. Union extended rising votes of thanks to Rev A L Tilner. Ida B Wise Smith letter urged W C T U comrades in Iowa to press education and carry on their program.
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D. H. Farrington
A. L. Tilner
Ida B. Wise Smith
W. C. T. U. of Iowa
Rally to Meet as Need Arises to Rally The Community
A meeting was discussed with emphasis on rallying the community when needed. Mrs. Mitchell hosted lunch after the discussion. The date and place for the gathering will be announced later according to contributory notes.
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Satan
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