Chester Bragg Praises Cicero Home and Berwyn Visit
Chester Bragg, prominent Berwyn Chicago real estate figure, praises Cicero as a thriving suburb with 89,000 residents and strong banks. He notes Cicero's Bohemian and Polish heritage, Western Electric Hawthorn plant employing about 50,000, and Morton High School serving 8,500 pupils. He recounts regional ties and discusses local conditions and safety, while sharing memories of Emmetsburg and Berwyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Brags
Emanetsbur
Berwyn
Ilinois
Mon- Gay
Guy Campbell
Braggist
Emmetsburg
C. C. Wilson
LeGrange
Bragg
Lake of the Woods
Minnesota
Chester
Chester and Carroll
Chicago
Ki- Wanis Club
Berwyn-Chicago Real Estate Board
Brage
State Street
B. Ge
Hotary Club
Cicero
United States
Western Electric Hawthorn
Wisconsin
Kenosha
Morton High School
Saw a Man Scalped At Schaller Monday
Carney witnessed a sad accident near Schaller southwest of Storm Lake Monday night about ten o'clock as he and Miss Beulah Wright were coming home from Sioux City Two cars driven by traveling salesmen collided on the thoroughfare their wheels interlocking The scalp patch was found in the damaged car The injured man did not have a skull fracture and may recover Many passersby stopped to learn details
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doc Carney
Schaller
Storm Lake
Miss Beulah Wright
Sioux City
Mrs J H Godden Improves After Hospital Treatment
Friends of Mrs. J. H. Godden report she is much better after serious illness. She was taken to Mason City hospital for treatment Thursday of last week and is expected to return home in the early part of next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Godden
Mason City Hospital
Improvements at Ed Foy's Funeral Home
Construction starts on brick front for E J Foy's Undertaking with brick facade. Basement space expands to store and chapel areas as work progresses. A new electric elevator enhances access while a driveway links to the alley. Mrs Foy assists, noted for trained expertise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Foy
Iowa
Foy
Heroic Otto Rabe Saves Drowning Boy
Otto Rabe of Crystal Lake Halcock county rescued a 14 or 15 year old boy named Haynes from drowning. The struggle involved both men under water before Rabe brought the youth to shore, where he was conscious and breathing. Onlookers, including the boy's parents, praised Rabe and a Carnegie medal was mentioned as a potential honor for his courage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Rabe
Cristal Lake
Halcock County
Haynes
Mr. Rabe
Otto
Uxderech
Citiz NG
Mtr
Rabe
Long Journey Home From Minnesota and Canada
Jack Duffy and Leo Deneen return from a week long trip to northern Minnesota and southern Canada. They describe rain during the drive of 4148 miles, visits to Minneapolis St Paul Fort Williams and Port Arthur, and note dry land, cooler temps, and many idle workers in Duluth and the Twin Cities. Crops are fair and Canadians seem busy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Duffy
Democrat Force
Leo Deneen
Minnesota
Canada
Minneapolis
Duluth
Fort Williams
Port Arthur
Messrs
Duffy
Deneen
Iowa
St. Paul
Twin Cities
Mankato
Lou Stowers Sells Out to C H Potts of Iowa Falls
Lou Stowers sells his shoe repair shop in the Waverly block to C H Potts of Iowa Falls. Potts will be helped by his father, an experienced shoe man. Stowers plans to move to Mountain View Missouri to farm near a 40 acre property three miles from town, raise poultry fruit and livestock, and settle in the Ozark country. He praises the location, gestures to a liberal patronage from locals, and wishes Potts success in the southwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Stowers
Waverly Block Co
H. Potts
Towa Falls
Stowers
Ralph Brown Wins City Water Main Contract Bid
Emmetsburg city council awarded the mains project to Ralph E. Brown as the low bidder. He quoted 140 cents per foot for a thousand foot 1.5 inch line west from the B. G. Howard corner and 600 feet of a 4 inch line on Grand Avenue to improve south side water pressure. Brown began work Tuesday with completion hoped in a few weeks. the city will supply pipe and laying costs. Three other bidders competed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
Ralph E. Brown
B. G. Howard
Grand Avenue
W. C. Richardson
Mrs. Fish
Brown
Cecil Levy Tours East With Fairmont Party
Cecil Levy of this city left Monday for Fairmont Minnesota with Mr. and Mrs. Milton Lasker. He will visit New York Springfield Massachusetts and then Canada. Levy is manager of the local St Paul store and is taking his regular vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Levy
Fairmont
Minnesota
Milton Lasker
New York
Springfield
Massachusetts
Canada
Mr. Levy
St. Paul
Emmetsburg Employes Picnic at Twin Lakes
Emmetsburg district highway commission employees enjoyed a picnic at Twin Lakes. Local attendees from the city included Mr and Mrs Iva Tatro Mr and Mrs Geo Aylward and Mr and Mrs James S McCoy. They had a very pleasant time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estate Highway Commission
Twin Lakes
Iva Tatro
Geo. Aylward
James S. McCoy
Michigan Auto Crashes Near Town Monday
Simon Weingarden and his son from Detroit wrecked their Viking Hight along a road northwest of town. Witnesses lowered estimate of speed, car bounded into a ditch and back onto the road, ending as junk. Both occupants were treated and discharged. plans included travel to a sanitarium in South Dakota for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Weingarden
Detroit
Michigan
Jerry Murphy
Motor Inn
Weingarden, Sr
James Duhigg
Wein- Barden
Weingarden
South Dakota
Milwaukee
Eleven More in State Chorus Adds to County Total
Cedar Falls reports eleven more pupils eligible for the State Chorus, bringing the county total to 106. There are 126 girls and boys studying songs. names include Lillian Halverson, Gordon Staver, Mamie Vermie, Ruby Simonson, Lloyd Simonson, LeRoy Simonson, Fay Zeigler, Eleaner Brink, Lyle Frink, Betty Harrison, Batlan Place, and more. Father Sweeney of Whittemore attends Fort Snelling camp as a lieutenant, noted for military and priesthood standing. Ayrshire editor Cliff Lent visits to view No. 14 linotype. Hammes family returns from Black Hills trip. Spies family heads to St Louis to visit relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Lost Island No
Lillian Halverson
Leland Simonson
Gordon Staver
Mamie Vermie
Ruby Simonson
Lloyd Simonson
LeRoy Simonson
Fay Zeigler
Eleanfer Brink
Lyle Frink
Batlan Place
Betty Harrison
Sweeney
Whittemore
Fort Snelling
Minnesota
Re Surfacing Many Blocks City Paving Contract Awarded
The McDougall Construction Company of Solux City won a council award to resurfaced streets citywide. Streets include Broadway from 17th to P C Neary corner Lake Street 17th to Milwaukee track 17th from Broadway to Lawter ith Jefferson ith Main 10th to Main and 10th from Jefferson to Des Moines. About 23000 square yards will be paved at an estimated cost near 2700 dollars with asphalt overlay and sand. Work to begin in two to three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDougall Construction Company
Solux City
Our City
Broadway
17Th Street
P. C. Neary
Lake Street
Milwaukee Track
Lawter Street
Ith Street
Jefferson Avenue
Main Street
10Th Street
Des Moines Avenue
Heat Wave Records Reported Across Iowa in 1901 to 1940s
Iowa weather officials report that many stations set or tied high temperature records during recent heat waves from July 1901 to July 1940. Notable highs include Inwood 110, Spencer 110, Estherville 108, and Alta 107, with several sites equaling past records. The statewide note cited the historic all time high of 114 degrees at Sionney and Clarinda in 1901 and 1918, Bonaparte 112 in 1901, and Keokuk No.2 112 in 1930 while Belmond and Elkader showed lower extremes.
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Iowa
Inwood
Estherville
Spencer
Alta
Fort Dodge
Burlington
Boone
Iiton
Sizourney
Clarinda
Bonnaparte
Keokuk No.2
Begkiuk
Elkader
Clayton County
Greene
Butter County
Fayette
Belmond
Weather and Crop Bureau
Mr. and Mrs James Scott 60th Anniversary Celebration
Mrs. Arlene Kerber hosted Monday night at her Emmetsburg home in honor of grandparents Mr. and Mrs. James Scott who marked the 60th anniversary of their marriage. Scott was an early express mail carrier serving Milwaukee and Rock Island lines and still recalls decades of duty and stories from Emmetsburg to Ustherville. The Democrat extends congratulations and wishes them health and happiness ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlene Kerber
James Scott
Emmetsburg
Mr. Scott
Milwaukee
Rock Island
Scott
Ustherville
Democrat
Dr Steckler Returns to Iowa Locates in Eldora
Dr J F Steckler who sold his practice and went to Denver is now located in Eldora, a Hardin county seat town about the size of Emmetsburg. Sherman Meyer notes the move reflects Denver promises that did not satisfy him. Norris era R L Cory of Omaha forecasts Norris winning domination and the Nebraska election, showing loyalty to Nebraskan interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman Meyer
J. F. Steckler
Denver
Eldora
Emmetsburg
Hardin County
Steckler
Norris Ageet R. L. Cory
Omaha
King
Norris
Nebraska
Sunday Record Heat Hits the Region at 110 Degrees
Sunday proved the hottest day in 25 years with Dan Burns's reliable thermometer reaching 110. Other Iowa readings ranged from 107 to 121 with Bac City 118 and Spencer 121. Crops suffered the worst damage of the season as heat stretched across the plains, while Yankton, South Dakota, recorded 113.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Burns
Iowa
Bac City
Spencer
Humboldt
Algona
Knoxville
Cedar Rapids
Fairfield
Atlantic
Des Moines
Mason City
Yankton
South Dakota
Band Concert Program for American Legion Thursday Aug 7
The program lists an American Legion band concert for Thursday evening August 7 with Fox Trot When the Little Red Roses Get the Blues for You Medley Old Time Favorites Serenade Rainbow Showers Walta Spring Time in the Rockies Golden Friendship Fox Trot A Little Kiss Each Morning Trombone Novelty and Little Bugler, featuring titles and performer names in a period band arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Band
Rockies
Golden Friendship Fox
Mareh
Goliman
Trio Heads to Detroit After Midwest Tour
Harold Hood, William Stell, and Joe Flynn left last evening by car for Dubuque then Chicago and Detroit. From Detroit they plan a boat trip along the Indian shore seeking delightful experiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Harold Hood
William Stell
Joe Flynn
Dubuque
Chicago
Death of John O'Brien Sr. Remains Quietly Revealed
John O'Brien Sr. died suddenly in his sleep at his son Tim’s home after returning from Chicago. Born August 1, 1959 in Kankakee Illinois, he lived in Great Oak township before moving to Palo Alto County. He leaves three sons, a daughter who died in 1926, and his wife Margaret Catherine Maguire. A devoted, temperate, and charitable community member, he will be remembered for his strong faith and family leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John O'Brien
Tim
John
W. T. O'Brien
Chicago
Mgr. O'Brien
Old Town
Margaret Catherine Maguire
Palo Alto County
Mr. O'Brien
Lyle Hubbard Rescues Child From Drowning at Lake
Lyle Hubbard of this city saved a four year old girl from drowning Sunday at Medium Lake. The child and her parents were swimming when she drifted into deep water unnoticed by her parents. Hubbard, standing on shore, waded in and brought her to safety. The parents were strangers to Hubbard. The article also notes Mrs Peter Hoelmer and companions planning a trip to southern Canada for a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Hubbard
Medium Lake
Mr. Hubbard
Canada
Peter Hoelmer
Lucille
Arnold Murray
Genevieve Moodie
Margat
Spencer Golf Meet crowns Arney in northwest Iowa tourney
Marshalltown player Ian Dick Arney won the northwest Iowa golf championship in Spencer, defeating Clive Matthews in the final and posting a 67 to win a playoff for the low qualifying cup against Walt Thomas of Spencer and M. R. Ryan of Emmetsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
Ian Dick Arney
Marshalltown
Northwest Iowa
Clive Matthews
Walt Thomas
M. R. Ryan
Emmetsburg
Arey
Carlton College
Fort Dodge
Arney
Lee Messenger
Moneta
Matthews
M. BR. Ryan
Thomas
Ryan
Robert Mulroney
Dick Tang
Harold Heynen
Adel
Hob le
Sioux City
Keith Thomas
Dale Norton
George Artherholt
Okoboji
Mulroney
Brother of Mrs Reagen Visits Nebraska Wheat Belt
Tom Nugent of Omaha recently visited his sister Mrs John Heagan in this city. He owns several sections in the western Nebraska wheat belt and is summer fallowing this year. He is fortunate in harvesting a large crop despite current low prices. Combines are used almost exclusively in that region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Nugent
Omaha
John Heagan
Assumption Parish Picnic Planned for Friday August 15
At a church committee meeting plans were set for the Assumption parish annual picnic to be held Friday August 15 with a kitten ball game foot races and other amusements. A chicken dinner will be served from 5 p.m. until all are accommodated. A tree bus will run from town to the church grounds during mealtime hours. At 9 o'clock bowery dance follows with a good orchestra. Everyone is invited to attend and support parish efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assumption Parish
Harold Higgins Ruthven Coach Married Friday
Harold Higgins coach of Ruthven high school wed Margaret McElhenney of Goldfield at the bride’s parents home in Goldfield. Rev W G Muhleman officiated. The couple plan to live in Ruthven and are on a Minnesota trip. both are former Iowa State College students with Higgins in wrestling and Mrs Higgins active in W G A work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruthven
Harold Higgins
Margaret McElenney
Goldfield
B. W. McElhenney
W. G. Muhleman
M. E. Church
Eagle Grove
Higgins
Minnesota
Iowa State College
Ames
Homecoming for Miss Margery Gipson after Scotland trip
Miss Margery Gipson returned home Wednesday morning from a visit to Dollar Scotland. She attended the marriage of her sister Miss Elsie to Mr Thomas Thin, a native of that place. Local friends are pleased she had an enjoyable trip and arrived safely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margery Gipson
Dollar
Scotland
Elsie
Thomas Thin
John O’Brien Funeral Friday Service at Assumption Church
The funeral for John O’Brien Sr. will be held Friday morning at 9 o’clock. Services will be conducted at Assumption Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John O’brien
John O'Brien
Assumpition Church
Farmers report strong threshing yields near Mallard and West Bend
Wayne Miller and A. J. Breihel, residents near the county line between Mallard and West Bend, visited town Tuesday and reported threshing results this season from 40 to 80 bushels per acre. A larger yield mentioned may appear later due to Monday night’s events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Miller
A. J. Breihel
Mallard
West Bend
Henry Bolte Airplane Man Was in Town
Former Senator Joe Allen visited Emmetsburg with Henry Bolte, inventor of the Bolte low wing monoplane. Bolte plans aviation units in Storm Lake Laurens and Pottawattamie counties with $25,000 subscriptions and 15 students paying $350 for 25 hours of instruction. The plane features semi cantilever wings, can replace wings for $70, government approved, with lower costs than Des Moines training. Allen reports drought impact on crops, predicts Iowa losses ноt exceeding 25 to 30 percent in the northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Allen
Henry Bolte
Bolte
Moline
Illinois
Newton
Storm Lake
Laurens
Patahontas
Des Moines
Emmetsburg
Joe
U. S
Iowa
Local Rotarians Enjoy a Fine Program Tuesday
Local Rotarians at Hotel Kermore luncheon heard Chester Brage of Berwyn as master of ceremonies with piano accompaniment and singing. Bragg spoke on Chicago area conditions while County Agent Webster delivered the main address on growth and changes in the marketing problem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel Kermore
Chester Brage
Berwyn
Ilinois
Mr. Bragg
Cicero
Webster
Mallard St Mary's Church Festival August 27 28
The people of St Mary's church at Mellard plan a fall festival on church grounds Wednesday and Thursday August 27 and 28. Donations from members and friends will be acknowledged during the gathering. Dinner and supper will be served daily with amusements for all. Father Nepplel expects a successful event. Further details will be announced in the coming week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Church
Mellard
Father Neph Pel
Lynch Families Hold Picnic at West Bend Grotto
A Lynch family reunion took place at the West Bend Grotto last Sunday with Misses Clarice and Florence Lynch of Waterloo Mr and Mrs Will Lynch of Scotts Bluff and Mr and Mrs W A Lynch and family of Ellington township attending along with several other Lynch relatives. The gathering was described as a delightful time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynch
West Bend Grotto
Clarice
Florence Lynch
Waterloo
Will Lynch
Scotts Bluff
Nebraska
W. A. Lynch
Ellington Township
Train of 110 Cars Pass Through Emmetsburg
A Milwaukee freight train of about 110 mostly empty grain cars and two engines moved through Emmetsburg last Wednesday at ten o'clock, reputed to be among the longest freights to traverse the city. No injuries were reported in a separate collision near Lake Medium as Allan Bailie and family escaped harm. The other driver was suspected by Mr Battle of intoxication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Emmetsburg
Allan Bailey
Allan Bailie
Medium Lake
Battle
Mqnor
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Chester Bragg
Capone
Scarface al
Ed Foy
Drowning Boy
Duffy and
C. H. Potts
Iowa Falls
Santa Monica
John D. Thacker
Esther Ann
Los Angeles
California
Louis Lippold
Vernon
H. Lippold
Ottawa
Mr. Lippold
I- Moots
Ralph Brown
Fairmont Parties
Son
Cliff Lent
Ayrshire Chronicle
Lent
Ayrshire
John Hammes
John Hammes, Sr
Pocahontas
Chas. Spies
Adolph Spies
Josie Nolan
St. Louis
McDougal Construction Co
Jas. Scott
Dr. Steckler
Emmetsburg i
John#Brien, Sr
Roy Ryan Beaton
Mrs. Reagen
Assumption
Harold Higgins Ruthven
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