Four Norsemen Quartet to Broadcast Across South Dakota
The Emmetsturginate quartet, the Four Norsemen, includes Theodore Barkre Norman Barkre Norma Thompson Silas Thompson and accompanist Goneilin Gjerde. They perform in Mount Vernon on Saturday and Lutheran services there on Sunday, then broadcast from Yankton Tuesday with a Norwegian afternoon program and an evening show, all linked to the Palo Alto County Glee Club.
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Four
Theodore
Norman Barkre
Norama
Silas Thompson
Goneilin Gjerde
Mount Vernon
South Dakota
Yankton
Guernsey
Palo Alto County Glee Club
Des Moines Trip for Fair Officials Sets State Aid Delegates
Dr F B McTigue travels to Des Moines next Tuesday and Wednesday for the annual Twow Fair Managers association meeting and the State Agricultural convention. He will read a paper on The Value of a County Fair to a Community. Two delegates from our county fair must attend the convention to receive the final 1928 state aid payment.
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F. B. McTigue
Des Moines
Towa Fair Managers’ Association
Paio Alto
Notice of Franchise Hearing for Des Moines Utilities
The Palo Alto County Board of Supervisors will hear an application by Municipal Utilities Company of Des Moines Iowa to erect poles wires and fixtures along Highway 17 from Emmetsburg southward crossing the Des Moines river and continuing to the line’s terminus. Hearing is December 28 1928 in the Court House Emmetsburg with objections due five days prior.
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Palo Alifo County
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
Palo Alto Coants
Municipal Utilities Company
Des Moines
Towa
Jows
Broadway
Emmetsburg
Palo Alto County
Eimmetsburg
Tows
Hmmelsburg
Emmetsberg
Lows
Wreck Near Dew Moines Injures Several
Mr Cory was in the Rock Island wreck a few miles this side of Dew Moines last Saturday morning. A freight, in fog, ran into the Tear and at it. Several cars damaged and a number of people injured but none fatally. A few have since been in hospitals.
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Ti. L. Cory
Rock Island
Dew Moines
Hosipltads
West Bend News Notes From Surrounding Towns
West Bend and nearby locales report illness and recoveries. Mrs. Lee Ditch and Mrs. Kate Waldron travel from Brewster and Heron Lake for family health concerns. Local families attend Thanksgiving in Estherville and Cedar Falls, with visitors from Fort Dodge, Roanoke, Chicago, and Eureka. Four carloads of stock shipped, and the Junior class presents Kicked Out of College at the Orpheum on December 13.
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West Bend
Lee Ditch
Brewster
Minnesota
Kate Waldron
Heron Lake
Weidlinger
Keith Sanders
Rose Weldinger
E. Hayne
Frank Lock
Goldfield
Kitzman
Elmore
Walter Albarn
Chas. Thatcher
Chilton
Wesley
Ruth
Juanita Hanson
Orpheum
Lester Esch
Cedar Paris
Iowa State Teachers’ College
Sam Winter
Lakota
Phil J. Dorweiler
Dorothy Spencer
Lea Minbach
Renwick
F. Bliss
Chicago
Bliss
T. A. Clark
Gregg
Fort Dodse
Setzphand
Rolfe
Paul Dorweiler
P. O. Dorweiler
Peter Mersch
Cedar Falls
Miriam Isch
Ruthven
John Deninger
Teca
Minnesotta
Saliday
Chas. Dewitt
Chica
Hart
P. J. Dorweiler
Battalo Center
J.B. Mertz
Ottosen
Calligan
Hanford Produce Company
Curlew and Ayrshire Win Double Basketball at Curlew
Local Curlew and Ayrshire teams played a double header Tuesday with Curlew boys and Ayrshire girls each winning by eight points. Several residents attended events, with community notes on visitors, births, and upcoming church activities.
Chiropractors Attend National Convention in Cedar Rapids
Dr A J Laudenthal and Dr Scanlan from Algona and this city drove about 250 miles to Cedar Rapids for the chiropractors national convention. They left Sunday morning and returned Monday night. The trip saw snow at Independence and rain in Cedar Rapids.
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A. J. Laudenthal
Scanlan
Algona
Cedar Rapids
Chiropractors
Laubenthal
Independence
Cedar Hapida
Nebraskas Madison telephone firm wins seven percent dividend
A district judge rules the Madison Nebraska telephone company is entitled to a seven percent net dividend on its investment. The decision cites a famous Indiana case and argues corporations protect their own interests, while noting farmers fail to monitor their welfare and taxes.
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Madison
Nebrasks
Indiana
Reading Sioux Falls Dailies Points to Prohibition Violations
A Sioux Falls resident visiting Emmetsburg notes few violators of the prohibition law in his home city. He suggests Sioux Falls dailies miss ongoing penalties and mentions a Rock Island wreck and Des Moines involvement.
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Sioux Falls
Emmetsburg
Ayrshire Bazaar Receipts Near Eleven Hundred Dollars
Gatholle bazaar at Ayrshire reported receipts around $1200 with about $1100 net after expenses. The event spanned two days and featured a varied program. No further details on participants or exact activities are available.
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Ayrshire
May Construct Plant Promises City Free Plant After 10 Years
A plan to build a live power plant in Clarion costing over 100000 is advanced by the Municipal Utilities Company of Des Moines. They would finance and operate the plant for 10 years, taking receipts, then turn it over to Clarion free of charge. Other local items include a Whittemore man injured, illness in Mildred Wihert’s family, an Inter-City Rotarian meeting set for Emmetsburg, Rebekah and Odd Fellows lodge elections, and local business movements in Algona and Minneapolis.
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Clanton
Non
Iives Light and Power
Clarion
Municipal Utilities Company of
Des Moines
Emmetsburg
Algona
Hiumboldt
Kermore
H. L. Boreton
Thanksgiving notes and moves across Emmetsburg area
Local column lists Thanksgiving visits and family travel from Hollendale Ruthven and Emmetsburg. Residents move residences and assume new duties on local roads while relatives plan lengthy visits to Sioux City Port Dodge and Grand Forks.
Fine Trophy Cup Debates At High School
A squad of over 20 boys under Mr. Glennon begin inter class debates with four classes represented. Two interclass debates lead to a final where Mr. Palmer will award a trophy to the winners for one year and engraving will mark the victors. Demands for state series selection include Emmetsburg versus Ruthven and Esther side.
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Glennon
Palmer
Emmetsburg
Ruthven
Esther Slde
Father McNerney Hospitalized in Rochester Minnesota
Father McNerney has been in a hospital in Rochester Minnesota during the past week. His condition is not serious and he will probably be absent a week or ten days longer.
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Father McNerney
Rochester
Minnesota
Naval Repair Funding Moves Forward Despite Backward Steps
Yesterday the Britten bill to authorize 14 800 000 for repairs on battleships passed despite opposition. Local figures report thrift and loans for citizens in need, while Emiliesburg residents attend Chevrolet six cylinder exhibit in Chicago and Des Moines. A planned charity bee was canceled by snow and traders like Mulroney Bros report success in trade extension sales.
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Congress
Chicago
Sam Rozen
A. A. Clark
Messrs. Rozen
Clark
Emmetsburge
Des Moines
Birthday tribute notes and shelterbelt plan
The Ruthven area reports Lavgh McConnell Lewis mother of Mrs. W H Lewis celebrated her 83rd birthday at Spancor. Ruthven Appeal editor and longtime leader. Standard Oil salesmen met at Kermore Hotel for a notable conference. Webster County Farm Bureau plans shelterbelt campaigns to save fuel and food, promoting economic sense.
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Lavgh .McConnell Hardin
W. H. Lewis
Ruthven
Spancor
Lewis
Standard Oil
Kermore
Olis
Webster Farm Bureau
Minnesota Bans Bullhead Fishing For Year
Minnesota Fish and Game Department forbids bullhead fishing for the coming year. Anglers should adjust plans accordingly as most will seek a better grade of fish.
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Minnesota
Banks in Southeast Iowa Face Closures and Shakeups
Practically all banks in Marengo have closed in recent weeks with efforts to reorganize one or two. Many banks across southeastern Iowa are said to be in shaky condition. Hope is that the worst has passed.
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Marengo
Aoutheastern
Iowa
Bruie La Meaux Dies in Los Angeles Area
Word reaches Emmetsburg that Bruie La Meaux formerly of this place passed away in the latter part of last week at his home in Los Angeles California. He was for some time an assistant cook in the Waverly hotel when Mr. Yarcoe was in charge.
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Emmetsburg
Bruie la Meaux
Eka
Los Angeles
California
Ms. la Meaus
Waverly
Yarcoe
Rockwell City man Fred Clark takes his life
Fred Clark a 53 year old pool room owner in Rockwell City shot himself yesterday after fearing financial losses and the death of a son. Locals mourn while authorities report the tragedy in a quiet community update.
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Fred Clark
Rockwell City
May Forecast Weather Twice a Day
Prospects rise that weather reports will be broadcast twice daily rather than once. Reports are usually beneficial to residents of Benerat. W R Lodge at Spencer is suspected. Mrs Irene Fordyea inspected Spencer W H C organization last Friday and is noted as a capable state officer who has contributed to the group.
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Benerat
W. R. €. Lodge
Spencer
Irene Fordyea
W. H.C
Local Briefs Note Deaths Visits and Events
Beyond Mrs J B Brereton relatives mourn the death of Mrs Henry Linhoff in Chicago. Thanksgiving gatherings reported across town with friends visiting at the Wharton and Duhigg homes. A newborn son born to Mr and Mrs B Boyd Curlew at Palo Alto hospital. The Iowa Public Service Co plans an Ruthven office with L Joiner in charge. Farm Bureau Freedom fmanship to host December 11 supper with a kids program. Local residents Carl Bahu Mallard and others visiting Emmetsburg.
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Curlew
Dee
Tows City
Ed Lyon
Anna Reddy
Emmittsburg
Don Turner
L. A. Trow
Frank Boyd
Emmetsburg
Ayrshire
Jack Armstrong
Willmar
Minnesota
Armstrong
Lettie Armstrong
Dorothy Turner
Laurens
Clark Westphal
Graptlinger
Eversit
Leon Bennett
Delweia
Henry Grate
Jim Bishop
Joe Leary
St Mary's
Jack
James Prochaska
Leo Prochaska
Marshalltown
Airs
Kiinge and
Orville
Caswell
Messra
Grubb and
Bretske
West Bend
Frank Wilson
Wisconsin
A. W. Pear
Ethel Easton
Guy Easton
H. , Bennett
F. J. Griffin
Emmetsburr
Will Armstrong
Inlaw
Calfornia
J. Brecher
Shorty O'Connor
Homer Lowman
A. E. Hunziker
Klinge
Ed J. Johnsen
Mel Butcher
Fairmont
J. B Brereton
Chicago
Ha Io
Nebraska State Normal School
Ray Madsen
Clarion
C. H
Donald
Res
Gene Carney
H. L. Brereton
Upper Des Moines
Estherville
Martha Atkinson
Hampton
Art Schlutsmayer
B. Boyd
Boyd
Palo Alto Hospital
Iowa Public Service Company
Ruthven
L. Joiner
John Neary
St Paul
P C Neary
W. A. Backman
Havelock
P. J. Zabradt
W. W. Hudek
Pocahontas
The
Democrat
Bi Swansan
Wesley
J. H. Moore
Farm Bureau of Freedom Fmanship
Carl Bahu
Mallard
Airmail Service Expands Over 25.385 Miles
The U S airmail network advances across 25.385 miles with potential reach to 65 600 000 people. The growth of this service is noted as rapid. State Teachers College granted 46 diplomas yesterday to 46 graduates with 10 students attending the town institute. President L D Coffman of the University of Minnesota delivered the address.
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U. S
Atute Teachers College
L. D. Coffman
University of Mennesota
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Palo Alto
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