Damage case set for June 14 in federal court Fort Dodge
Mary Helfor versus Rev. Dobberstein scheduled for trial in Fort Dodge on June 14. Auto crash near Centralia on August 5, 1929 left Helfer severely injured and Dobberstein scarred. Helfer seeks 15000 dollars in damages. Dobberstein counterclaims for 25000 dollars. Attorneys James Faye of Emmetsburg and Mr. Kelleher of Fort Dodge. West Bend Journal reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Helfor
Key
P.M. Dobblerstein
Fort Dodge
Centralia
Donald Sinven
Rev. Dobberstein
Dubuque
Mary Helfer
Chicago
Sleight-Of-Hand Racketeers Target Vail Store
A Rock Rapids Lyon County report describes a staged money sleight at Vail’s store. A woman bought gum with a ten dollar bill, two men entered, one asked for a ten, claimed to mail it, and left after taking change. Vail kept an envelope that proved empty except for a paper slip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Smith
Rock Rapids
Lyon County
Vail
Misread Copy Sparks Editor’s Language Lesson
Fred D. Keister of Sonia Michigan notes editor M. H. DeFoe of the Charlotte Republican-Tribune faced a confusing request after a paper was left on his desk. An advertiser questioned the meaning of a line reading Wlamnel Shirts One-half Off, prompting humorous recollections of old papers and a tale of miscommunication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred D. Keister
Sonia
Michigan
M. H. DeFoe
Charlotte Republican-Tribune
Pewamo
Tennont
Grant Gleaners Meet at the Gruis Home
The Grant 4H club gathered at Wyona and Jennie Gruis residence with thirteen members present. Irene Schmidt read picture talks including After a Summer Shower and Fairy Tales, Edith Milbranat performed Madam Le Brun and Daughter, Lucile Mathison named queen for Rally Day, Lucile Schmidt chosen delegate for the Ames convention, and the group practiced Rally Day games after the program. Mae Finer served as reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Wyona
Jennie Gruis
Irene Schmidt
Madam le Brun
Edith Milbranat
Mirs
Boyken
Lucile Mathison
Lucile Schmidt
Ames
Nationally Prominent Spokesmen at State Fair Scheduled
Iowa State Fair to host two political days one for a statewide Republican rally and another for an all Iowa Democratic celebration. The events are to be supervised by the Republican and Democratic state central committees and planned with the State Fair Board. The organizers aim to feature nationally prominent spokesmen from both parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Oresl ‘Plang
Tiv
Statewide party fair rallies set to boost fall campaigns
The plan calls for two keynote speeches at a statewide party gathering in August to launch intensive election efforts. Donkey messaging will head the program as hearings are amplified for huge audiences. Dates for the rallies will be announced next month.
Tax Bankruptcy Threatens U S Government Finances
The spectre of tax bankruptcy is faced by many Americans says Melvin Traylor president of the First National Bank of Chicago. He notes taxes take roughly one day’s labor from each person weekly and predicts a future ratio of government workers to taxpayers. He cites unpaid land seizures, large deficits, and bond defaults as signs of government extravagance leading to higher taxes not a solution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin’ Traylor
First National Bank of Chicago
Ohio
Mark Sullivan
Local Socials and Family Visits Highlight Weekend
Monday evening Mrs M Murphim of Bussaitt and Myr and Mrs B G Sickel visited at the Wi Sickel home east of Frost. J Lamping hosted friends for Fred Lamping and Mrs Lamping wedding anniversary. Mrs B Beaver, Mrs Pearl Farus and Donald visited Thompson. Hillis Aid held a lunch sale at Jack Griffen home Friday. Mr and Mrs Harold Elman attended Inkota for a cousin's wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Griffen
Harold Elman
Inkota
Dlman
Community Notes From Southeast Buffalo Corner
Southeast Buffalo Corner reports social visits in the Sam Miller and Willard Abbas homes with guests including Hofbauer, the Miller and Sloper families, and Mrs. Meindara’s Burnay relatives. The Kossuth County Farm Bureau Women held Achievement Day in Burt with about two hundred attendees. German township placed fourth with 994 points after a curtains demonstration by Louise Miller and Sylvia Abbas under judge Miss Knowles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Hofbauer
Sam Milla
Ben
Louise Miller
Willard Abbas
Albert
Sloper
John Miller
B. Rickens
Belmond
Henry Meindara
Burnay
Kossuth County Farm Bureau
Presbyterian Church
Burt
Sylvia Abbas
German Township
Tailor Made Fire Apparatus for Towns and Units
The article argues for tailored fire engines rather than secondhand trucks. It emphasizes central placement, reliability, and high capacity as vital for effective firefighting. It notes rigorous testing, handcraft by skilled workers, and warns against cheap equipment that risks lives when strain rises.
Route Items and Social Visits in Small Town Notes
Mr and Mrs Alve visited the B Lunning home on Sunday. Hesseldahl guests at Henry Sabin home. Mrs C W Stowe attended Bricelyn graduating exercises Friday. Ida Doege entertained the Rake W GO Tw last Thursday. H Berschman of Las Nota visited 1 Banta home Sunday. C Tollagson visited T Beaver home Saturday afternoon. Mr and Mrs R Diman and children of Buffalo Genter visited H Biman home Sunday. Mr and Mrs A Mylan and children were entertained at P Hi. The Little town of Rakecan now Nonstorg Commercial Club officers and members of the sama were 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alve
B. Lunning
Hesseldahl
Henry Sabin
C. W. Stowe
Bricelyn
Ida Doege
W. GO. Tw
H. Berschman
Las Nota
1. Banta
C. Tollagson
Local Families Visit in Lakota and Frerking-Ukena Wedding
Lakota area notices record visits by the A J Anderson and Winter families, plus a heart attack death, a mirror injury in Boone, and social calls at Wade Ball and Guy Hart homes. The Frerking-Ukena wedding was held at the Presbyterian church with violin and piano accompaniment, officiated by Rev O H Frerking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ney
0. H. Briking
Eesien
Local Wedding Sees 400 Guests at Church Ceremony
A church ceremony was followed by a reception in the basement, attended by over four hundred guests. The couple planned to spend time at the Trerking cottage in Twin Lakes, Pomeroy Town, after the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inistry
Pomeroy Town
Twin Lajos
Swen City Juniors vs Algona Juniors Friday game here
Local sports card notes Swe n City Juniors visit Algona Juniors for Friday matchup at home. Officials remind fans to arrive early and expect a competitive junior contest with potential scoring highlights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swen City
Algona Juniors
Thompson News Roundup of Visits and Local Calls
Marion Ingebritson visits sister near Netts. Hermi and family from Walters call on Mrs. M. J. Thorshine. Lars and Brick Rosedahl stop by Forest City area. Peckhams visit Edd O. Peterson near Leland. Zimmerlie family, Swenson at Forest City, Heltland residents of Buffalo Center call on friends. Berg, Juhl visit relatives at Leland. Stobell and Indvick families from Crystal Lake with others picnic at Leland. Schroeder Flovland Alvey business in Forest City. Houg and Flugum Mason City callers. Isaacs and Alvey in Garner and Clear Lake. Bernard Wilson from Algona in Thompson. Swensen family visit at Fred B. Alvey home. Alfred Huan family visit I. I. Huan home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Ingebritson
Thome Norstrud
Netts
B. G Hermi
Walters
Minn
J. H. Stobell
A. J. Stobell
Myrtle Indvick
Anna May
Lawrence
Margaret
Crystal Lake
Lewis Dahl
F. B. Alvey
Mirth
Leland
William Schroeder
Gay. Flovland
I. B. Alvey
I. I
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Grant Gleaners
Mae Finer
Buffalo Corner
Roelf ‘Miller
Sam, Miller
Albert Sloper
Sam Miller
Louise
Ben Hopkes
Sylvia Miller
Tontie Miller
Vergie Kardoes
Bertha Hofbaner
Mes Kobus Tjaden
Ben Hopkey
Lakota News
A. J. Anderson
Wade
Wilma
Maxine
Algona
Wade Ball
John Liesveld
Guy Hart
Bancroft, Rey
A. J. Kammen
Sioux City
Mary Smith i
Jim
Ledyard
Sohn
Mary Rickard
Eldora
J, DB. Smith
Jerry Schutter
Weat Bend
Thompson News
W. C. Sundermeyer
At Buffalo Center
Swea City Juniors
Buffalo Center
Buffalo
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