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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1932
Page
3
Local reports note the State Bank at Laurens closed by directors due to bad economic conditions. Nearby, three men are jailed in Minnesota for theft in Martin county. Other items include new banking windows at Sutherland and Spirit Lake department actions, plus various local notices and legal updates.
A 1918 notice explains postal rates for greeting cards sent by printed cards and unsealed envelopes. Cards with simple inscriptions may use third class rates, while sealed or inscribed cards beyond those rules pay the first class rate. The article notes avoiding personal messages to stay within the lower rate.
A frosted windshield caused a rear collision Sunday in Britt as two Elkton men failed to see Esther Hunsley’s car ahead driven by Mark Martin. Hunsley’s vehicle was pushed into the next car, injuring several occupants with at least minor wounds reported.
Clay County reports a Reconstruction era funding note with a loan of seven thousand eight dollars and seven hundred eight dollars allocated for a local wax project under RF C A programs.
Concrete Materials of Waterloo sues National Construction of Omaha city of Spencer and Ohio Casualty for 323333 alleging amounts due for sand and gravel used in paving Main Street Spencer. City’s involvement said not to materially affect town as settlement not yet made.
A former Fenton resident, Mrs. Mike Dehnert, was struck by a car Friday while crossing a street in Lake Mills Wisconsin and died minutes later. Survived by son Edward of La Verne and three daughters. Funeral held at Fenton Methodist Church.
Barney Powell of Royal was arrested Tuesday night at his home for embezzlement. He allegedly posed as a debt collector in Audubon last summer and gained a merchant's confidence to collect funds, but did not remit the money. He is also accused of writing rubber checks at Hartley.
It's a long time since John had rheumatism. As long as uric acid remains high, rheumatic pains persist. Start today with one 85 cent bottle of Alvenra from Crowe Drug Store or any druggist. It is a sensible scientific formula free from opiates and nerve deadening drugs and claims to drive out pain in four hours or more.
Kenneth Jackson son of Mr and Mrs Pred Jackson dies at 17 in Renville Minnesota from monoxide gas poisoning after a nighttime car stop. Arlene, his schoolgirl companion, is hospitalized with life threatening injuries. Funeral held at Holy Redeemer with community grief and school honors noted. Kenneth was a senior at the local high school class of 1933 active in music dramatics and athletics.
The Algona Independents beat Estherville 6 to 0 as Mercer, Algona High School coach and former Philadelphia Yellowjacket, recovered a fumbled center snap and sprinted 50 yards for a late touchdown.
John W. Carey former Rock Rapids publisher and writer of the Rear Seat column in the Sioux City Journal has been named managing editor to succeed Henry Cody who resigned to become postmaster at Sioux City. The Rear Seat column is noted as a bright spot in the Journal.
The Ford coupe owned by Dr Eb Birney of Estherville stolen from his parking spot on Dec 2 was found deserted in Omaha. Sheriff W G Gordon was notified. the vehicle is in good shape and investigators suspect a man wanted here in connection with recent robberies at Dunnell and Huntington railroad stations.
A Mall guide describes growing a flowerlike growth from coal using water salt bluing and merucorchrome pigment. The method requires air circulation and minimal movement of the bowl to allow indefinite blooming into rose balls coral and crystal formations.
A sheriff's sale near Cherokee foreclosed a farmer's machinery and livestock to satisfy an insurance claim. Bidders, including farmers, arrived with small sums and organized to bid, but the livestock and equipment were returned to the farmer at close, per the Sutherland Courier.
Britt man Fred Alby lost sight in his left eye when a 30 foot log fell and struck him in the face. He suffered a deep gash in the forehead and was taken first to Britt and then rushed to Mercy Hospital in Mason City.
O C Smith a former Bancock county resident died after a tree fell during wood chopping Tuesday last week. He suffered a fractured skull and internal injuries and was taken to a Hampton hospital where he died.
On Friday evening December 16 Emmetsburg High School hosts three games starting 6 30 with Graettinger Seconds against Emmetsburg Seconds followed by Graettinger High vs Emmetsburg High and finishing with Augusta ana Reserves Sioux Falls against Emmetsburg Junior College Admission 10 25 and 35 cents
Spencer city council tabled a proposed health exam and five day permit ordinance for peddlers and canvassers after brief debate. Officials argued the measure would bar local solicitors and raise discriminatory issues while legal experts noted it must apply equally to all.
Ringsted citizens gathered for a farewell party honoring Mr and Mrs Cliff Fredericksen who are moving to Estherville. Fredericksen, recently elected county sheriff, was recognized at the Thursday evening event attended by about 250 residents.
Attorney Luke Linan of Algona had his car catch on fire Sunday evening from an overheated muffler. He and Father Davern had just returned from Esther Mille where they spent the evening with reps. The interior was badly damaged and paint burned off. golf clubs and raincoat were destroyed.
Hollandale reports over 3000 carloads of vegetables for the year totaling about 1,000,000 bushels of potatoes. Potatoes yielded well in quality but prices averaged low at around 40 cents per hundred. Carrots and cabbage crops were decent though prices remained weak. farmers plan to persist into 1933.
Officials announced that Highway No. 169 from St. Joe to Algona was opened last week after straightening the road. The summer closure forced motorists to detour from the St. Joe corner west, but cars can now pass over the improved route.
The annual Mother and Daughter banquet for the Freedom Busy Bees was held Saturday at Mrs. Walter Frederick’s home. The event honored mothers who helped the club succeed. A Christmas program followed dinner with presents exchanged.
Whittemore High School pupils presented a three act comedy Poor Married Men Sunday evening to benefit the boys and girls basketball teams. Cast included Edwin Mallary Lester Quinn Leo Bogotsh Bernice Halgermann Grace Carlisle June Wehrspan Dillon Heidenwith and Lydia Meyer.
Lloyd Crim of Estherville owner of Cut Price Grocery has been appointed manager of the Champlins Service station at Estherville to replace I. J. Foy who recently resigned. Foy opened a new station south of Estherville Grocery. Crim was the Democratic sheriff candidate in Emmet county this year but lost to OL Fredericksen of Ringsted.
Chas Grewell, 22, was arrested in Spencer Sunday and charged with stealing a car Saturday night. He allegedly wrecked the vehicle in a ditch on Highway No. 11 south of Spencer while intoxicated according to evidence.
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