Emmetsburg Radio Program Makes Great Hit
The Emmetsburg radio program drew a large crowd as ladies and gentlemen from the town and county drove to Omaha by bus Friday and broadcasted selections. Readers in twenty one states sent telegrams, and dozens of gatherings in Emmetsburg and surrounding areas praised the event. Dr. McTigue arranged with WOAW and spoke for seven minutes on Emmetsburg and Palo Alto County, boosting local publicity and highlighting Palais Royale and other participants. A long list of telegrams and messages from numerous towns and individuals followed, reflecting strong local and regional excitement.
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Emmetsburg
Omaha
Palo Alto
Palais Royale
McTigue
WOAW
Towa
Emmetshurg
Mayor Middleton Returns From Florida After Trip
Mayor Middleton comes home from Florida in June amid high rents and rising living costs. He notes no real estate purchases and comments on widespread stranger presence. The city remains tense as values soar and the situation stays exciting. In Mason City, Robert Wood died Monday morning when unloading a wagon loaded with snow.
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Mayor Middleton
Florida
Mr. Middleton
Robert Wood
Mason City
Johnson's Cattle Win Premiums at Chicago Show
D G Johnson of Curlew exhibited 20 yearlings and two year old fat steers at the International Live Stock show in Chicago. They averaged 1150 pounds per head with two year olds taking first second and fifth prizes and yearlings fourth and ninth. Solte honors for Palo Alto. cattle sold for 14 to 14.75 per hundred and 149% fat yearlings not shown. He returned home with money.
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D. G. Johnson
Curlew
Chicago
Palo Alto
Johnson
Cupid Visits Emmetsburg to unite Lewis Martin and Amy Hazel Goff
Last Thursday in Emmetsburg Mr. Lewis Martin and Miss Amy Hazel Goff were married at the M. H. B. parsonage by Rev. Marian Sunderlin with Episcopal ring service. They will live on a northwest farm. The couple were accompanied by Mrs. J. D. Boty and Mr. Gilbert Jensen and receive warm wishes from friends across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Martin. Jensen
Amy Hazel Goff
Ruthven
M. HB. Parsonage
Marian Sunderlin
J.D. Boty
Gilbert Jensen
Democrat
Mason Banquet Honors High School Football Team
Masonry Lodge hosted a large banquet Monday honoring the High School football squads with about 60 attendees not players. W. E. Saunders served as toastmaster as guests offered commendations and the boys left pleased with the event. James Wowans notes Mr. Farmer on Fry farm raised 730 acres and yielded over 50 bushels per acre, with family handling all tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E.G. Saunders
James Wowans
Farmer
Fry
Emmetsburg
Rodman
Ames College Finances Show Surplus Amid Sports Spending
Iowa State College at Ames reported total receipts of 4 977 277 for the year ending June 30, with disbursements of 4 258 083. Athletic council books showed receipts 198 119 and disbursements 197 361, while football activities logged receipts 46 395 and expenditures 29 416.
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Ames College
Iowa State College
Ames
Athletic Council
Emmetsburg Cast Delights Ayrshire with Nothing But the Truth
Monday evening Ayrshire hosted Emmetsburg talent in the play Nothing But the Truth. A large audience applauded the clever production and the cast, then danced for hours. The group thanks Father Smith for courtesies and the stocked cats he supplied. Receipts were reported satisfactory. Miss Nellie Dungan and sisters JuHa and Katherine left for Tulsa to spend the winter with Mrs. Michael Steil.
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Ayrshire
Emmetsburg
Father Smith
Witter
Tulsa
Nellie
JuHa
Katherine Dungan
Oklahoma
Michael Steil
T R Martin Named by White
The Iowa laws governing primary reads give exclusive jurisdiction to the state commission. The commission has named County Engineer T T Martin to manage this in our county. He says limited work next year on primary roads, with gravel, bridges, culverts, tiling, fencing, and winter maintenance plans.
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Iowa
State Commission
T. T. Martin
Martin
Brereton & Baleck
Highland Township
Federated Clubs Met Saturday in High School Room
A county meeting of the Federated Women's Clubs was held in the High School assembly room last Saturday with Mrs. Pearl Jenswold presiding. Miss McKee from Des Moines spoke, and about 37 to 40 women attended. A covered dish luncheon followed, and the salon proved profitable. Longo Lost the Boot Laet Friday in Cedar Rapids boxing match. Phil Longo of Des MoinesLost to Joe Rivers in six rounds.
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Federated Women’s Clubs
Pearl Jenswold
Miss McKee
Art School of
Des Mo Ies
Longo
Phil Longo
Joe Rivers
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
Stolen Funds Shake Eagle Grove Bank Shock Later Bank Closure
The Citizens' State Bank of Eagle Grove closed after assistant cashier B. J. Thompson admitted a long running shortfall totaling about 250000. Thompson, 6 years with the bank, claimed innocence but was jailed in Clarion. He revealed extensive private farming and auto purchases funded by the theft. Bank officials and Des Moines bankers reacted with alarm as $100,000 in cash arrived in town shortly after his arrest.
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B. J. Thompson
Citizens’ State Bank of
Eagle Grove
Thompson
Clarion
Lanois
Chicago
E.G. Platt
A. J. Wright
R. M. Smallpage
Homer Miller
Des Moines
Webb Vincent
Fort Dodge
Lans
J. H. Howell
Security Savings Bank
Shallenberger Reveals 300000 Deal With Grange
Dr Shallenberger of Chicago says his brother arranged a 300000 movie contract with Red Grange. He notes Grange’s income from various sources may reach 500000 and hints at profitable ventures beyond football with Illinois University.
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Shallenberger
Chicago
Red" Grange
Red
Ilingis University
Free Movie Day At Iowa Theatre On December 16
Manager A J Swanton announces a continuous free movie program at the lows Theatre on Wednesday December 16 from 10 am to 5 pm 6 pm end. The feature is Reginald Denny in The Fast Worker with a two reel western and wholesome comedy. Free tickets distributed by local merchants.
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A .J. Swanton
Reginald Denny
Fuller Hurt in Hunting Incident Leaves Several Wounds
Mason City referee in bankruptcy D Fuller was injured in October while pheasant hunting. He received two shots in the eye, three in the left jaw, one in the jaw muscles, two in the left hand, seven in the scalp, and shots on the arm and shoulder, some entering the skin but not breaking.
Injured by Auto At Mason City
Mrs. W. Vaughan and Mrs. L. H. Mayne were struck by an auto at Mason City while crossing a street. Mayne not seriously hurt. Vaughan suffered multiple leg fractures and a chipped bone, later placed in two casts. Vaughan to be brought home by her husband and son, while Mayne’s husband awaited surgery.
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Vaughan
L. H. Mayne
Mason City
Mayne
Park Hospital
Gerald
Alason City
Sioux City man chosen for northern Iowa marshal post
Senator Cummins recommended to the president the appointment of Charles Kloster of Sioux City as marshal for the northern Iowa federal district and the re appointment of Guy Linville of Cedar Rapids as marshal of that district. The president will send the names to the senate next week. Christ Meltvedt of Cylinder visited Emmetsburg to arrange selling a safe full of furniture next Saturday. Meltvedt says he and Dr. Woodbridge were pioneers of their hometown and that Meltvedt spent years carpentry work.
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Cummins
Charles Kloster
Sioux City
Iowa Federal District
Guy Linville
Cedar Rapids
Senate
Christ Meltvedt
Emmetsburg
Meltvedt
Dr. Woodbridge
Sale of Baked Goods and Christmas Articles
Mary's Alumni will hold a sale at the Hammes and Sons house on Saturday December 12. Patronage of all will be appreciated.
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Mary's
Hammes & Sons House
Pioneer settler Henry Kunglehofer dies in Minnesota
Henry Kunglehofer, also known as Henry Klinglehofer, longtime resident near Whittemore during pioneer days, died recently in Aitken Minnesota. The notice notes his decades of local presence and confirms his passing reported by the Champion.
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Henry Kunglehofer
Henry Klinglehofer
Whittemore
Aitken
Minnesota
Rock Island Calves Found a Noisy Night Ride
Curt Beck, Rock Island agent, kept twelve Holstein calves for about 24 hours in Emamentsburg after a transit mix up from Wisconsin. The calves cried loudly and struggled for comfort, while Beck awaited relief as a northbound train finally carried them away.
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Curt Beck
Rock Island
Wisconsin
Dickinson County
Emametaburg
Mr. Beck
Curt
Second Team Honor for Monk Jenswold in All-State Grid
The Register lists Monk Jenswold on the second team as a quarterback from Emmetsburg, with criticism of his omission from the first team. The piece notes Jenswold’s versatile backfield skills and cites Emmetsburg's strong season, while predicting future first team recognition for him. It also mentions other players and a general sense of debate over selections.
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Maines Register
Amelsburg
Leo Jenswold
The
Register
Des Moines
King
Villisca
Earnest West
Brown
Sioux City
Webster City
Aliaheer
Washington
Johnstone
Boone Peterson
Marshalltown
Ane Owen
Carroll Williby
Goodale
Marshallotne
Enunatsburg Hale
Karpaia
Sharp
Claton Arts
Carroll
Bensmiller
Oskaloosa Anderson
Cscs
Cowell
Villisca Nazarene
Dallas
Johnson
Algona
Nockels
Judge
Knapp
Washington, D. C
Trauger
Lansrude
Porter
Anamosa
Lloyd Jeswold
Olani Helgen
John Laughlin
Democrat
Monk
Jenswold
King of Villisca
Emmetsburg
Emmetsborg
Leo
Stolen 34 Chickens From Collins Residence
Robbers took 34 choice full grown chickens from Mr. and Mrs. M. Collins and left no trace. The offense is described as a deserting crime with severe punishment. Lars Thoreson, an 83 year old pioneer of Lost Island township, visited town yesterday and appeared hearty.
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Lars Thoreson
Lost Island Township
Surprised B F Robinson Leave for Perry Home
Neighbors and friends gathered at the northwest Usville area to honor Mr. and Mrs. B F Robinson as they depart for their new home in Perry. The evening featured Bingemorits and a late luncheon, with well wishes for health and happiness in their new residence of a town about 10,000 people.
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F. Robinson
Perry
County Farm Bureau Sets Ninth Annual Meeting
The ninth annual County Farm Bureau meeting will be held at the Court House on Tuesday December 15 starting at 10 o clock. Chas E Hearst Iowa Farm Bureau Federation president and Major M G Thornburg state agriculture secretary will speak. The program includes reports, awards, discussions on home project work and Girls Club work, a noon luncheon, music, committee reports, nominations, and future fair talks. Members urged to attend with wives to participate in the county’s big yearly event.
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County Farm Bureau
Court House
Chas E. Hearst
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
M. G. Thornburg
State Department of Agriculture
Will Henry
Ford F. Clark
Lost Island String Band
H. 4. Barringer
Farm Bureau
P. H. Doulon
Mejor Mg.thornburg
Chas
Hearst
Iowa Federation
W. J. Breakenridge
Palo Alto County Farm Bureau
Gentlemen Named in Emil Youngs Dinner List
A list honors the men who risked care for Emil Young living south of town while he was laid up. Names include George Wessar Emil Bley W D Offenstein Werner Swenson and others. wives and daughters prepared the dinner. Also notes on Mr. J T Maguire recovering from illness and school vacation dates for Emmetsburg.
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Corm
Emil Young
George Wessar
Emil. Bley
W. D. Offenstein
Werner Swenson
Robert Wisher
August Johnson
Wm. Andrews
Fred Johnson
Chris Johnson
H. J. Brumm
Art Beland
Lawrence Brennan
J. H. Coop
Robert Ulrich
Earnest Ulrich
F. P. Staver
J. P. Downs
George Staver
Charles Ken
Robbery Diary Confession Ties Family Duo to Bank Heist
Police report a diary entry by Zera Rogers and her mother recounts a October 6 heist at Renner bank near Sioux Falls, with $190 taken while the cashier was in the vault. The entry hints at a planned November robbery, but the pair were arrested shortly after.
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Zera Rogers
Rennet
Sioux Falls
Chuck
Renner
Rogera
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Pocatello
Idaho
Horswells and Sullivans
Graettia
Bar
Triggs
Austin Reese
Warr
Lewiston
Montana
Geo. B. Saunders
Klemme
Davidson
Frank Brennan
Emma Johnson
Kenneth Turner
Estherville
P. I
T. P. Laughlin
Denver
Colorado
I. J. Foy
Rutledges
Houston
Texas
Lawrence Kerwin
Mickey McPherson
Spencer
J. W. Cullen
J. W. Sharpe
Geo. Freeman
Ethel Meiners
Milwaukee
Wis
J. W. Hammes
W. C. Ryan
B. F. Bradley
James Chaka
Alela Vedder
Tom Fitzpatrick
Loren Green
Sac City
F. C. McWhorter
W. L. Lind
J. P.lippold
H. F. Dickinson
Moline
I. C
B. J. Higgins
T. J. Mahoney
Boone
Clyde Freeman
W. B. Freeman
Chris Schrotder
C. E H. Engelbeck
Sam S. Wooline
Nashville
Tenn
Manwaring
Cora Wil Hames Cox
F. X. Cretameyer
Billie Middleton
Emmetsburs
Middleton
Emmetsbure
BA. Schenk
Highmore
Didding
Hyely
J. H. Hester
Graettingsr
J. J. Martin
Board of Supervisors
Bald
Cupid
Emmeterueg
Lewis M. Jensen
Reubens
Aberdeen-Ams
Ottis Martin
Milwaukee Road
Axel Miller
Brycelyn
Magon City
Sacity
Masons Banquet
Ayrshine
Gren
T. R. Martin
White
Palo Alto County
Jones County Times
Tom J. White
Monticello
Jones County
Emmet County
Sti
John McNally
District Court
Williams School
Bernice McDonald
Citizens’ Savings Bank
Grange
Mason Clay
Cerro Gatto County
Magen City
Clear Lake
Rockwell
Henry Bell
West Bend
Blue Earth
Weat Bend
Emmoetsborg
E. J. Cable
Es ‘ ” College
Emmetsburg High School
W. H. Vaughan
T. J. Miller
M. W. Brennan
M. Vandervelde
Frank Culligan
P. H. Kirby
Ralph Parnham
Joe Jackman
Lloyd Fisher
Fisher
Protler
Ray~ing
Mr. Vandervelde
Nivison
Cuming
Chas. Kloster
Marsal
Travis
Monk Jenswold
B. F. Robinson
Mark Thornburg
Emil Youngscorn
T. Maguire
Booth Township
Vaurtan
Sarepta
Letha Vaughan Tame
Weconter
Enmetsburr
Mweek
Renner Bask
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