Bad Men Caught in Algona Murder Case
Wisconsin suspects Meyers and Knoebel, both of Waukesha, arrested near Algona for the murder of Pewaukee storekeeper Max Kramer on September 30, 1930. They denied guilt to local authorities, then pleaded future guilty after returning to Wisconsin with Sheriff Moran. The murder charge carries life. reduction to second degree is possible.
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Ped Meyers
Albert Knoebel
Waukesha
Wisconsin
Algona
Max Kramer
Pewaukee
Enocbet
Ross
Kossuth
Arthur J. Moran
Howard Mickle
Utica
Indiana
Kramer
Charles Jones
Mickle
Knoebel
Meyers
Enoebel
Hramer's
Kremer
Minnesota
Iowa
Afissouri
Sith
Cam
Father Flanagan's Home Marks Fifteenth Anniversary
The Flanagan Boys Home observes the 15th anniversary since its founding at Overlook Farm 11 miles west of Omaha. From five orphans to a thriving program, Father Flanagan built a lasting home offering housing trades and education for homeless boys, with thousands of supporters funding new buildings and growth.
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Pranagan
Coun J
Overlook Farm
Omaha
Father Flanagan
United States
Flanagan
Kossuth Editors Admit Weak Stomachs
Roy Hutton of the Bancroft Register printed a vivid yarn about a junior editor who helped remove a murdered man’s scalp. The piece notes the editor walked away, leaving the scene, and questions his lack of reaction during the process.
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Kossuth
Roy Hutton
Bancroft Register
Hutton
Northwest Iowa Basketball Results Summary across many towns
Northwest Iowa results show multiple boys and girls scores across counties. Key games include Pocahontas 27 over Palmer 21, Sheldon 49 over Melvin 4, Algona 19 in overtime, Emmetsburg 41 over Car pew 45, Des Moines Township girls 27 over Ottosen 19, and Lone Rock 34 over Ben ca 30 among numerous regional matchups and close finishes.
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Pocahontas
Palmer
Sheldon
Melvin
Dakota City
St. Mathew's
Clare
Pauling
Alton
Buffalo Center
Algona
Albert City
Newell
Emmetsburg
bWest Bend
Emmetshburg
Carpew
Joe Excelsior
North Su- 99
Worth
Webb
Plover
Ben
Arizona Editor Leaves Odd Farewell Sermon
A column recounts an Arizona editor who mocked a deceased foe with a sharp obituary. The piece depicts his heavy debt, flamboyant prayers, and lynchpin wit, ending with a darkly comic prophecy about his afterlife and tomb.
Corn Process for Beer Claimed in Iowa Lab
A group of unnamed scientists in Iowa claim a new chemical process to brew beer in five days, cutting aging from months. They work in secrecy, refusing to reveal formulas or identities, and glucose and corn products fund large quantities. Local business leaders reportedly monitor the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cluef
Iowa
Story Hour Staff at the High School this year
The staff scheduled for Story Hour at the high school each Saturday at 10:00. The list lists assistants for December 3 and December 10 with named staff and volunteers, including Doris Neet, May Melson, Constance Jacke, and others, plus additional names for December 4 and related roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Mibicieton
Florence Wells
Samiix
Doris Neet
May Melson
Constance Jacke
Gene Mulroney
Wiles Mary Kelly
Mikired Tadke
Roth Renda
Gert Brown
Myrs
M. Piper
Mies Wdergeredt Miclevoy
Nevistante— Weaner Cartesn
Imbel Bchnetwur Scat
Visit from Greeninger reader Mr Anderson in 1888 letter note
A brief 1910 visit excerpt recalls B Anderson of Greeninger, a longtime reader born in Marseilles. He and his six sons and two daughters lived near Silver Lake, with Lerney and Andrew on the homestead. He turns 73 on December 17 and praises Democratic loyalty in Palo Alto County while commenting on Roosevelt’s landslide and Iowa farming recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thursay
B. Anderson
Greeninger
Democrat
Anderson
Silver Lake
Greettinger
Mr. Anderson
Marseilles
Andrew
Mers
Peter Duis
Graettinger
Otto Spies
Rathven
Palo Alto County
Roosevelt
Iowa
Spencer Fair Dates Stand Despite Proposal
The Clay County Fair Association board rejected advancing the 1933 county fair dates last Saturday. The fair will proceed in the third week of September as in previous years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay County Fair Association
Neel Receives Congressional Appointment to Annapolis
Gerge F. Neel junior son of Mr and Mrs Q P Meel of Gilmore City earned a congressional appointment to the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis Maryland. The appointment appears official and marks a notable advancement for the family and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerge F
Junior) Neel
Mra. Q. P. Meel
Gilmore City
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Staryland
Selene See
Cut Carcass Properly for Best Pork Quality
Parmer home butchers can achieve prime pork by proper carcass division. Iowa State College extension official C W McDonald outlines the steps to split the carcass, remove head and neck, cut ham and shoulder, separate back and belly, trim fat, and square the bacon piece for curing. A pamphlet titled Home Butchering in Iowa provides detailed cutting, curing, and canning instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. McDonald
Animal Husbandry
Iowa State College Extension Service
Iowa
Iowa State College
Some Important Changes In Basketball Rules By Wm Ketchen
Changes in basketball rules aim to speed play and reduce stalling. A ten second backcourt rule, a three second free throw lane hold, and new blocking guidelines emphasize player position and prevent face guarding. Officials face greater responsibility as the season approaches with these adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Ketchen
Sesson
Former Palo Alto Woman Dies In Oklahoma
R Henderson of this city informs us that Mrs. Geo Gresty died at her Tonkawa Oklahoma home on October 24. Bev Henderson and Mr Greaty were longtime neighbors near Palo Alto about 23 years ago. Local friends share their bereavement.
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Palo Alto
Oklahoma
BP. Henderson
Geo. Gresty
Tonkawa
Oklahama
Bev
Henderson
Mr.Greaty
Mr. Greaty
Mrs Richter Heads to California from Garner
Mrs Elizabeth Richter left Emmetaburg for Alhambre Cel on Monday according to word. Recently she has stayed with her daughter Mrs Joe Hammes in Emmersary while ill. She plans to spend the winter with Madeline in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richter
California
Garner Herald
Elizabeth Richter
Emmetaburg
Alhambre
Cel
Robbery Attempt at Crim Grocery Ends With Little Loss
Thieves broke glass to gain entry into the Crim Grocery storage area Friday but seized little material. The incident recalls a prior break in a year ago that netted 40. The article notes Mr. Crim, a former Democratic sheriff candidate in Emmet County, was defeated by a Republican in the recent election.
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Crim
Emmet County
Daubendiek Addresses Trade Talk on Europe Farm Relief
W H Daubendiek formerly of West Bend and treasurer secretary of West Iowa Telephone at Remsen spoke on KSCJ Broux City Friday morning. His address centered on building trade relations with Europe to bring about farm relief.
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Daubendiek
Sioux City Journal
W. H. Daubendiek
West Bend
West Iowa Telephone Company
Remsen
Stalon Kscj
Broux City
What the World Needs Today
Contributed piece urging a return to Christian teachings to relieve global misery. It cites feeding the hungry, sharing garments, and compassion as core acts of Christ’s message. Warns against atheism and armaments, calls for prayer, mercy, and restoring faith to guide nations toward peace and prosperity. Includes local social notes on visits by Algona and Whittemore residents.
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Bethlehem
Caesar
Stee
Association of the Godless
Russia
Christ
League of Nations and Peace
Information Relative to Silver Star Citations
Government guidance clarifies who may wear the Silver Star citation and how it is earned. Only individuals cited for gallantry by valid orders published by headquarters or the War Department qualify, and a unit citation does not grant the decoration to all members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo Alto
Foreign Wars
Emmeteburg
United States
War Department
Emmetsburg Businessmen Hold Winter Calisthenics Night
A group of Emmetsburg businessmen met at the old High School for calisthenics and limbering up exercises, led by Teo Jensvald. They plan volley ball for 30 minutes and basketball for an hour, meeting Mondays and Thursdays all winter, and expect a charity basketball game on New Year’s with opponents to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
I Teo Jensvald
Mallard High School Broadcaster publication notes
A seven page mimeograph issue of the Mallard High School Broadcaster is described with Leo Brownlee as editor in chief and Edward Flaherty as business manager. Listed staff includes Bob Cowman Elwood Reese Sylvia Cagenn LaVerne Thompson Lloyd Sayler Mary Ward Mary Stokes Betty Hahn Tone Baxtrom Wilma Grice Howard Bonds and Mervin Forrey. The paper features high school news and local business advertising praised for quality.
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Mallard
Leo Brownlee
Edward Flaherty
Bob Cowman
Elwood Reese
Sylvia Cagenn
LaVerne Thompson
Lloyd Sayler
Mary Ward
Mary Stokes
Betty Hahn
Tone Baxtrom
Wilma Grice
Howard Bonds
Mervin Forrey
Editor Celebrates 17 Years Guiding The Democrat
A heartfelt letter from residents of Algona and Emmetsburg congratulates W I Branagan on completing 17 years as publisher of The Democrat. The writers recall subscribing since early days, praise the paper’s weekly visit, and wish Branagan and his wife good health for many more years guiding the paper’s destiny.
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Arizona
Jesus
Mas Fats
foefNre
Tok Ps
Satan’s Glee Club
Holten
W. I
Branagan
Erunceburg
The
Democrat
Same
Emmetsburg
O'Connor
E. P. McEvoy
Dr and Mrs Kulp Holiday Visit Spends Thanksgiving
Dr and Mrs D E Kulp with Miss Mary Gray visited Minneapolis to spend Thanksgiving with Tom Kulp and Mr and Mrs John McDonald in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. E. Kulp
Mary Gray
Minneapolis
Tom Kulp
John McDonald
Denison Council Cancels November Light Bills
Denison city council acting as Santa Claus to municipal plant patrons canceled all light bills for November service and December for the month of December. About $6000 in receivables remains with consumers as the town’s light fund was strong. The Mantila council did a similar move about three years ago, while other towns followed.
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Denison
Santa Claus
Mahila Teme
Cotable
Mantila
Des Moines
Townships Plan Farm Bureau Choruses in Emmetsburg
Miss Fannie Buchanan of Grinnell plans a meeting with all townships interested in developing township choruses at the Methodist church in Emmetsburg on Friday December 9 at 7:00 p.m. A number of townships are already busy forming choruses and people from other townships are urged to attend. Buchanan aims to assist with setup to eventually select personnel for a county chorus.
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Fannie Buchanan
Grinnell
Towa
Emmetsburg
Buchanan
Freedom Township 4 H Meeting Sees New Officers Elected
The Freedom township 4 H boys meet at Benny Henkeling’s home on Wednesday December 14 for luncheon and New officers will be elected for the coming year. A metallic telephone circuit between Greenville and Gillette Grove nears completion bringing modern toll service and replacing a 35 year old grounded line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freedom Township
Benny Henkeling
Greenville
Gillette Grove
Greene Seeks New Trial in Hossack Suit at Spencer
Greene attorneys filed last Wednesday for a new trial to set aside a $2500 verdict in favor of Ivan J. Hossack against Dr. H. Greene from an incident at Terrace Park. Greene alleges prejudice from demonstrations in court and claims prior tooth trouble and a request to detain Hossack in jail to pursue a damage suit. If denied, an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court remains possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan J. Hossack
de. H. O. Greene
Greene
Hossack
Terrace Park
Dr. Greene
Tha Hossack
Westt Okoboji
Green
U. S. Supreme Court
Former Livermore Banker Named Regional Inspector
Edward Gapesius former cashier of Farmers Savings bank in Livermore has been appointed regional inspector by the Credit Corporation Bank of Bronx City. He will cover a large section of the state and will continue to reside in Livermore. Gapesius also served as Livermore city treasurer for a period.
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Livermore
Edward Gapesius
Farmers Savings Bank
Credit Corporation Bank of
Bronx City
Gapesius
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Mallard Broadcaster
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