Tragedy Strikes Mileham Family Near Ayrshire
Roy Deane Mileham age 12 died by a gun accident while climbing in a barn at the Mileham home three miles south of Ayrshire. The shot struck his jaw as he aimed to shoot doves. his older brother found him in the loft. Burial held at Curlew cemetery after services at the Methodist church with Rev. Faut officiating. Survived by parents and six brothers and three sisters. Funeral details include pallbearers Everett Bohn, watcher Martin, Edie Graaf, Harold Grice, Avery Johnson, Otly Vieratt. Roy born June 14 1912 in Lake Fork Illinois. The family had recently returned from travels with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Mileham.
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W.H. Mileham
Ayrshire
Roy
Jingle
Cherry
Great Oak
Mileham
Corlew
Methodist
Faut
Mallard
Curlew
Everett Bohn
Watcrer Martin
Edie Graaf
Harold Grice
Avery Johnson
Otly Vieratt
Roy Deane
W. H. Mileham
Lake Fork
Illinois
Floyd G
Raymond H
Mason City
Homer E
Merle
Hershel
Lyle
Consigney Arrives From Los Angeles at Estherville
George J. Consigney arrived from Los Angeles via Des Moines and Mallard Saturday evening. He says Emmetsburg friends greet him warmly after many years, notes Doil and Mrs. Ormsby’s good health, and remarks on rain and bright wheat prospects in Kansas. He compares Southern California favorably and mentions March building permits in Los Angeles totaling 15000. Ellsworth Riley and family accompany the funeral train returning Estherville’s aged founder, who died recently at over ninety.
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George J. Consigney
Los Angeles
California
Bes Moines
Mallard
Baird
Mr. Consigney
Emmersburg
Palo Alto
Miami
Florida
Consigney -Saux
Ellsworth Riley
Freight Cars Rebuilt In Early March At Estherville Shops
During the first two weeks of March, 25 freight cars were worked on in Estherville shops. The firm employed sixty eight men as woodwork and tracks were overhauled and replaced. One railway company has about a hundred cars needing repair or reconstruction.
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Estherville
Road fight to front today in hives on road problem debate
Legislators debate tax and banking measures as the session winds down. Bills strengthening banking laws, public deposits protection, and a state sinking fund are reported, while a compulsory school reading bill and a state revolving loan for deposits fail. Boots of liquor and bootlegging remain targeted, with new penalties outlined.
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Wisconsin
Miss Katherine Carroll Leads Play at St Theresa College
In a high class program at the College of St. Theresa in Winona Minnesota on Monday Miss Katherine Carroll daughter of Mr and Mrs Dennis Carroll took one of the lead ing characters noting the institution gives special attention to its dramatic productions and is a splendid place for young ladies.
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College of St. Theresa
Winona
Minnesota
Katherine Carroll
Dennis Carrent
Strangers Accused Of Looting Near St Thomas Church
Sunday afternoon two strangers visited St Thomas church and were suspected of loitering to steal from the poor box or altar valuables. They were watched closely and later drove away without a Palo Alto car in sight.
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St. Thomas Church
Palo Alto
Proceeds of Old Fair Grounds and Local Elections
A meeting of Palo Alto Fair life members and the new association discussed disposing of the original company property to the new group if guaranteed the fair remains county owned. No transfer steps yet. summer consideration by Community club and residents. Also notes Pocahontas Bankers Association officers elected: Charles B. Watts president, HU. C. Moore vice president, J. W. Loute secretary, J. H. Engel treasurer.
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Palo Alto Fair Association
Community Club
Plover
Pocahontas Bankers Association
Charles B. Watts
HU. C. Moore
Palmer
J. W. Loute
Havelock
J. H. Engel
Rolfe
Damages Sought In Fort Dodge Personal Injury Trial
A $5,000 personal injury case is on trial at Fort Dodge. Last fall a collision west of the city involved cars driven by A. H. Berridge and L. C. Pray. Berridge was injured and is seeking damages.
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Fort Dodge
A. H. Berridge
L. C
Pray
Mr. Berridge
Stolen Ford Sedan From Bankfront in Cerro Gordo
Thursday evening a blue Ford Sedan owned by Jack Kuos was stolen from in front of the Cerro Gordo bank at Mason Clay. The thief escaped with the vehicle. police investigation underway.
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Manon Hy
Jack Kuos
Cerro Gordo
Mason Clay
Parents Warn About Children Playing On Streets
The writer urges parents to keep children aged three to five from streets as cars pass. Readers note near misses where kids stand in front of moving vehicles and dangle feet near curbs. Drivers are rarely blamed in accidents. the article calls for safer local behavior.
County Ponders Gravel Pit Condemnation Plan
Dr Kalp from Tron ka met county supervisors over a gravel pit on his farm and road surfacing. He sought 3000 dollars for two acres, claiming damage to his farm. The board nearly approved condemnation, needing about a month to complete. Suitably available gravel is scarcer than expected as crews struggle to locate pits.
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Kalp
Tronka
Eametsburg-Whittemore
Easter Dance at K C Hall with Cato's Vagabonds
Easter dance planned for Wednesday evening at the K C hall features music by Cato's Vagabonds. Tickets cost 1.50 dollars, spectators pay 35 cents. Report from Arnolds notes a large wild cat sighting near Spirit Lake and recalls a local Rocky Mountain Hen sighting years ago.
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K. C. Hall
Cato
Arnolds
Rark
Hinil
J Betlath
State Line
Spirit Lake
Ted
Rocky Mountain
Local Churches Cancel Holy Week Exercises in City
Fathers Murtagh and O Brine travel to Sioux City for Easter ceremonies at Epiphany Cathedral. As a result Assumption church will not hold special Holy Week services. the building remains open for visitors.
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Murtagh
Sioux City
Epiphany Cathedral
Assumption Church
Iowa ranks fourth in 1825 Legion membership
Iowa is fourth among the states in 1825 Legion membership as of March 27, with 25,419 members. New York 29,541. Pennsylvania 27,808. Illinois 35,545. Ohio 22,204. Minnesota 21,204. Wisconsin 20,288. Total Legion membership 441,175, up from 423,261 last year. State Adjutant James F P Barton urges forwarding all cards to him and delinquents are being dropped from the Weekly list. Delinquents may be dropped entirely by May 1. Direct Sunshine: growers say chicks need direct sun to prevent leg weakness and strengthen skeletons.
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Iowa
American Legion Weekly
New York
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Ohio
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Legion
James FP. Barton
Northwest Town Teachers attend state convention in Sioux City
A large group of Northwest Town Teachers traveled NW to Sioux City for the state district convention with about 20 attendees. Port Dodge hosted the program recently. Chas A. Kittrell of LeMars was elected new president, succeeding Fred B. Parmer of Storm Lake.
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Towa
Sioux City
Port Dodge
Chas, A. Kittrell
le Mars
Fred B. Parmer
Storm Lake
Island pavilion plans spur town meeting tonight
A large gathering is set for tonight to decide on a proposed modern dance hall for First Island. The $6,080 pavilion would be 60 by 10 feet, linked by a bridge to the mela fand, with a lunch room and facilities for renewal of butt Gasteren. Police regulation and orderly conduct are emphasized to ensure a respectable event.
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Gam
Butt Gasteren
Building and Loan Association Sets Stock Drive
The Eumetsburg Building and Loan held its annual meeting and directors plan to issue another stock block in April aimed at young earners. Monthly shares cost $1 with a minimum one share, supporting affordable home ownership and a history of 86 plans totaling $145,300 in monthly installments. The group urges continued strong support.
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Eumetsburg “Buling" & Loan Association
Building & Loan Association Stork
Post Office Building Complete in Algona
The new post office building in Algona is finished and will have its equipment moved soon. Middleton has extended a board fence toward the railroad and plans front grounds to be grassed and beautified. Also, Algona stores will close Good Friday at 2 PM with a religious program at the Opera House reflecting the day’s solemn purpose.
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Middleton
Algona
Opera House
Fort Dodge Tastor
Absorption of Mason City Globe Gazette by Lee Syndicate
The Mason City Globe Gazette has been absorbed by the Lee Syndicate of Ottumwa, owner of several dailies including Muscatine and Le Crose. Former owners and visitors gain noted positions under new management as newspaper consolidation grows in larger cities.
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Mason City
Mine New Brikes for Our County
County supervisors approved contracts for nine bridges costing about 34000. Olson Construction of Waterloo will build seven and Ernest Landsmen of Everly two. The largest, a 150 foot steel and concrete crossing over the county ditch near West Bend, will cost 17000. Work will take time to finish.
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Olson Construction Company
Waterloo
Ernest Landsmen
Everly
West
Bend
Oison
Alfalfa Yields and Orchard Spray Guidance Report
Farmers can profit from alfalfa by using their own land or five year leases to produce a ton, with feed value exceeding costs. Wisconsin data show 377 farms averaging $1,200 net yearly profit from alfalfa, while 511 farms with alfalfa acreage posted lower returns. For orchards, begin spray before buds swell to curb pests, applying lime sulfur and lead arsenate to protect blossoms and leaves.
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Wisconsin
Hunchback of Notre Dame Shown for Ayrshire Chronicle Guests
Sunday at the invitation of Bro. Cookinham of the Ayrshire Chronicle publishers and their families attended an afternoon showing of The Hunchback of Notre Dame. The production cost likely reached seven figures and Lon Chaney’s portrayal stood out in a remarkable cast. Mr. Cookinham’s youngest daughter assisted with a fanfare. the courtesy was appreciated.
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Bro. Cookinham
Ayrshire Chronicle
Notre Dame
Lon Chaney
Mr. Cookinham
Bennett Named Leader of Storm Lake Plant Move
The Storm Lake gas plant transfers to Iowa Electric of Cedar Rapids. Hugh Bennett, son of J O Bennett of Emmetsburg, succeeds J A Schmitz who ran the Storm Lake plant for four years. Judd DeLand is named president and Mr Schaile is secretary and treasurer.
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Hugh Bennett
Storm Lake
Iowa Electric Company
Cedar Rapids
J. O. Bennett
Emmetsburg
J. A. Schmitz
Judre DeLand
Mr. Schaile
Siahagert
Sioux City Prison Transfers Highlight Court Output
Six prisoners were taken from Sioux City to the Fort Madison penitentiary last Wednesday. After each court term many are moved to the state prison. A Slovic criminal named Wen was taken to the hospital for appendicitis surgery. friends hope for his quick recovery.
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Sioux City
Fort Madison
Jenawold Wen
Uhr Palo
Ally Hospital
Mr and Mrs W J Johnson Visit Mallard Family
Mr and Mrs W J Johnson and their son Donald from Mallard were in the city Friday visiting relatives and friends.
Public funds not preferred in bank case ruling
Iowa Supreme Court reversed and remanded the Washington consolidated school district versus Exchange State Bank of Stuart ruling, upholding non preferred status of public funds under the new town banking code. Attorney Ben Gibson argued the code restricts public funds preference, distinguishing Marathon bank precedent and stressing bank receivership under the new statute.
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Lowa Supreme Court
Exchange | ‘State Bank
Wise
Marathon Bank
Attorney General
Caughy Arrested in Britt Store Theft Case
Myrle Haxton aged 18 was arrested in Britt after allegedly stealing eight dollars from a store cash register. A clark Raw guarded the scene, the suspect entered via the rear window, and Raw restrained him with a revolver. The offender is expected to plead guilty and face a one to ten year sentence.
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Myrle Haxton
Britt
Nazer
Raw
T Maxton
Boxing Card Planned at Farm Union Bowery
A boxing program is set for Thursday evening April 9 at the Farm Union bowery on the John Methe farm near Mallard. Ninteen rounds are planned with several knockouts expected. bouts feature Curly Webb vs Leon Kelm and other matchups from Emmetsburg Laur els and Rolfe. Joe Hand to officiate. membership $1.00 with ladies free.
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Farm Union Bowery
John Methe Farm
Havelock
Dick Graham
Rolfe
Sports Martin
Laurels
Harry Fordyce
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