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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1932
Page
3
A chaotic mix of notices and incidents dominates the Fort area. The report touches on a plant under construction, a child curfew alert, a barber pleading guilty, and a car theft linked to a Des Moines to Alger transfer. It also notes a Hollywood jewelry store employee’s vacation incident and local business leadership changes. Silent details include a Fort operation curfew and several community happenings.
President Ed Matzdorff announced no assessment for members of the Huena Vista County Farm. The new committee, Mirttus Inewenee Company, plans a meeting on Tuesday December 6 at the Chamber of Commerce rooms. The session will cover important business and related matters.
The article notes 45 men cutting timber on the Joe Neary property with 250 feet of current timber reserves being felled. Local authorities or observers report ongoing effort to supply wood to nearby mills as market demand remains strong.
Fragmented OCR note critiques a lingering rheumatism cure and sarcastic medical claims. It mocks a dated remedy and calls out vague prescriptions, with scattered phrases about health routines and irregular timing. No clear events or persons are identifiable.
The Spencer News-Herald notes Brak the Spencer Hospital Association received a $1000 cash gift toward a new hospital drive. An earlier agreement promised refunds if $50,008 was not raised, and while total funds approached $33,000, only $1,000 remained unresolved as the drive progressed.
The furniture fixtures and stock of Free Bros proprietors of a Spencer clothing store will be sold in bulk Friday December 9 to the highest bidders for cash. E B Flint trustees under an assignment to creditors will conduct the sale.
Forest City Washington farmer Glenn Hanns, 32, was injured when a trap gun loaded with dynamite he set to catch thieves discharged as he opened his chicken house door. He suffered lacerations and a compound fracture of his right leg and was hospitalized.
Dale Norton and John Hart, promoters for a local Chevrolet Autonom ER, traveled to Detroit last Wednesday to view upcoming Chestuet cars slated for public release. They were guests of the Chevrolet Motor Company, chosen as one of ten to witness the models.
The Palo Alto crops judging team led by Ronald Chanman and Meatag competed at the eleventh Club Congress alongside 1400 youth from 40 states and Canada as 4‑H members attended the International Live Stock Show events. Arlo Duhn was high individual, fifth in team judging with sixth in individuals. visits included Packing Plants, Board of Trade, Planetarium, and Century of Progress grounds.
Roy Lowman of Wallingford is the second of the group charged with larceny in a theft of 187 gallons of alcohol at Estherville to supply an $1800 bond. Lowman’s bond was approved Saturday afternoon, signed by Mrs Frances Murray and Thomas H Murray of Emmetsburg, who also signed the bond for Wm H Nock. The other two prisoners are being held in jail at Estherville.
The Farmers Trust and Savings Bank failed to open this morning. The State Banking department demanded a real estate write down and the bank, with capital of 50000 and deposits under 70000, chose to close to protect depositors. Officers include J A Peterson president F Oleson vice president M O Anderson cashier. directors Geo Mcatee and P A Aschenbrenner.
Spencer police report a Ruthven car owned by L. J. Dennis was wrecked Tuesday night after striking a telephone pole. The occupants fled before officers arrived and a driving while intoxicated claim is alleged.
Sioux City dispatch Nov 26 says loans on sealed and warehoused grain under the State Warehouse Act will be offered by the Regional Agricultural Credit Corporation of Sioux City. C. Jacobson, manager, announces the program as farmers hold surplus grain awaiting better prices. The firm employs 55 in Sioux City, operates in Nebraska and Wyoming, and Cerr compiles loans for farmers and ranchers with growing demand.
Ruthven Iowa December 7 Mr Arley Barringer brother of Lester Barringer and Afiss Viola daughter of Mr and Mrs Marian Hanson were married in Minnesota November 26 They plan to establish their home March first on the Big Springs farm between Emmetsburg and Ruthven Their friends extend good wishes W Goff of Ruthven visited Thursday a pleasant caller at this office.
At the Monday PTA meeting discussion covered benefits and risks of fostering thoughtfulness and self control in youth. Musical numbers by the High School boys quartette were well received. Story Hours will run four Saturdays in December at 10 AM starting December 3, with Mrs. Allen Baley directing for kindergartners to sixth grade. Proceeds from the Christmas Seal Sale aim to support state and county funds. Refreshments were served to about 100 attendees.
Joan F. Cooley, former Spencer Reporter editor, died at his Oakland home in November. He spent 16 years in journalism. M. F. Colly and his two sons published the Spencer Reporter for years, with sons John F. and Ira. The Cooley family were early Spencer residents and M. F. Cowley was a pioneer Methodist minister there.
Securities totaling 290 596 373 were cancelled by the State Securities Department at Des Moines between January 1, 1930 and October 1, 1933. They were declared unfit for sale in Iowa by Supt. Chas. Fischer. At present 276 stocks and bonds are registered in Iowa while 309 have been cancelled. 26 551 500 in securities were cancelled during the past month.
An old advertisement touts a bladder physic to purge impurities and acids, promising relief from irritation, frequent desires, burning, and backache. It claims improved sleep after four days and offers a money-back guarantee, urging readers to buy a five cent box from their druggist and return if not relieved.
Rock Rapids adopts a local scrip program issuing 200 in new currency usable for wages at 30 to 40 cents per hour. Workers receive stamped scrip weekly. misused or held beyond seven days triggers extra stamps. City officials push plan to support local businesses and pay wages.
Mrs Mae West of St Louis Missouri writes of losing twenty pounds in four weeks after taking Kruschen Salts. She claims reduced hunger and increased energy, praising the product as harmless and effective. The ad urges readers to buy Kruschen at Crowe Drug Store or any drug store, promising a 4 week supply.
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