Robbery on Rodman Road Nets West Bend Man $500
Joe Nemeth of West Bend was robbed of 500 dollars Sunday around 6 45 pm on Rodman road east of Brennan Bros farm six miles south of Emmetsburg. Two men stopped him asking for a tire patch then struck him with the butt end of a revolver three times. He was left bleeding and later sought medical aid. suspects described as two men, one tall and slender about 6 ft 10 in and a shorter man about 5 ft 6 in, wearing dark coats. Authorities reported the incident to Sheriff Shea and Nemeth planned to move to the nearby Gishorn farm settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Nemeth
West Bend
Emmetsburg
Rodman
Brennan Bros
Nemeth
Loward Highway
Ens
Short
Sher- Sif Shea
Celia Hand & Son
Melvin Hand
Woodbridge
Antons. Nemeth
Wm. Bell
Gishorn
Marchhat
Guy
Knight and Daughter Return From Long East Trip
Howard Knight and his daughter Mrs Eber Whorley returned home Saturday after a three week auto trip through the east. They visited Cleveland and Cadiz Ohio and Wheeling West Virginia. They found better weather and conditions than in this section with fewer work disruptions. Carl O Leary, who has been visiting at the Peter O Leary home in Freedom township, will spend Christmas with relatives in Joliet Tinote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Knight
Howard Knight
Eber Whorley
Cleveland
Cadiz
Ohio
Wheeling
West Virginia
Knight
Pusey
Carl O'Leary
Peter O'Leary
Freedom Township
Wil
Joliet
Tinote
Lansing Fisherman Awarded Contract
Nate Ehrlich of Lansing wins the gill net fishing contract for Okoboji lakes and Spirit Lake to begin after January first. Four deputies will supervise, nets must be four inches or larger, and the gross income split is six percent to fishers and twenty six percent to the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nate Ehrlich
Lansing
Okoboji Lakes
Spirit Lake
Notre Dame Praises From Bobbie Burns Home Visit
Bobbie Burns of Great Oak township visits family in South Bend and tells our reporter Notre Dame is a fine institution with a strong faculty. He earned a spot on the fresh men's football team this season and praises coach Anderson. Burns notes excellent prospects for a winning next year and comments on the Army and Southern California games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobbie Burns
Notre Dame
Bob Burns
South Bend
Jas. Burns
Great Oak Township
Bobbie
Anderson
Mer
Army
Southern California
Burns
Emmetsburg Fans See Trio of Close Wins in Local Gym
Emmetsburg won three games in a Friday night triple header at the local gym. Seconds edged Graettinger’s Reserve 18 to 14, Mueller led Emmetsburg High to a 24 to 18 win, and Coach King’s BHJC quintet closed with a 39 to 29 victory over Augustana Sioux Falls.
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Emmetsburg
Graettinger
Gerry Mueller
Ed Sulivan
Greethinger
John Sullivan
Mueller
Long
Thacker
Pat Cien
Focals
Augustana
Mason City
High School
Junnior College
American Legion Toy Shop Delivers Christmas Cheer
The local American Legion post reports a successful toy distribution season and promises toys will be delivered Friday afternoon. The appeal for toys drew broad support from the kindergarten class Friends ship Circle Methodist Church fortnightly Club and Welfare Society. The post thanks the newspapers helpers and all contributors for brightening Christmas for numerous children who might not have seen Santa otherwise.
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American Legion
Post
Friendship Circle of the Methodist Church
Welfare Society
Leonard Reg O’brien
Santa Claus
American Legion Dance Friday Evening
Community notice invites attendance at a dance hosted by the American Legion on Friday evening. Local residents and veterans organizations are encouraged to participate and support youth and community activities through the event. Proceeds may aid local programs and scholarships.
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American Legion
Sgxin
Mothering Mallard Ducks for Winter
Deputy Game Warden Ross Moses seized ten Mallard ducks from Ed Schupert of Emmet county near Estherville for lacking a breeder's license. He says two young boys robbed nests in spring and clipped wings. Moses will keep ducks until spring when released in the reserve pond. He notes about 5,000 ducks in Round Lake west of Ruthven, with the west lake side kept open for them.
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Ross Moses
Ed Schupert
Emmet
Estherville
Schupert
Mr. Moses
Round Lake
Ruthven
Call For Volunteers To Clear Skating Pond
Dr. J W Parish chairs the winter sports committee and asks workers to meet Friday at 7 PM at the south end of Medium Lake to remove snow. The lake is reported in good skating condition and turnout is urged to provide a safe, enjoyable site for youth and residents.
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J. W. Parish
iMedium Lake
Branagan Elected Democratic County Chairman
W T Branagan elected Palo Alto County Democratic chairman at a meeting of the party committee to succeed his late father. Branagan, editor of the Democrat, thanked members and outlined issues for precinct officers as twenty committee members attended.
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Palo Alto County Democratic Central Committee
W.T. Branagan
The
Democrat
W. T. Branagan
Mike Hughes Recovering After Eye Infection
Thomas Hughes of this city is in Mason City Hospital with an eye infection. Rumors he will lose both eyes are unfounded. Dr Felix Cretzmeyer says he is recovering nicely and may retain sight in both eyes. Local friends note steady improvement.
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Mike” Hughes
Thomas
Mike Hughes
Mason City
Farm Bureau Annual Meeting in Emmetsburg
A large crowd filled the city fall for the Palo Alto Farm Bureau annual meeting held in Emmetsburg on Friday December 16, per county agent Randall Horn. Claus L. Anderson spoke. the state cup was presented to the 1932 crops judging team. Simsonson was elected president with Shorts vice president Jacobson secretary and Schroeder treasurer. A covered dish was served by Farm Bureau women.
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Emmetsburg
Palo Alto Farm Bureau
Randall Horn
Claus L. Anderson
Amercan Farm Bureau Federation
Blaylet
George Washington
Freedom Township
Farm Bureau
Home Project
Girls’ Club
Martin Simonson
Lost Island Township
A. Shorts
Fairfield
John Jacobson
Independence Township
Bernard Schroeder
Officials Meet On New Basketball Rules In Algona
Coaches and officials held a Saturday discussion on the new basketball rules at Algona. Supt. G. L. Sanders of Plover led the girls rules segment following the boys meeting. A demonstration game featured LaVerne and Seneca girls teams.
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Algona
Supt
G. L. Sanders
Plover
LaVerne and
Seneca
Stores to Close for Holidays in Emmetsburg
Secretary McNally of the Community Club announces stores in Emmetsburg will be closed all day Christmas Sunday and from 1 to 6 p.m. Monday for the rest of the day New Year vacation. Gumday and Monday next week. Shoppers are urged to take notice.
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McNally
The
Community Club
Int Emmetsburg
Deaths of Prominent Residents Mentioned in County Notice
The city received word of the death of Mrs. John J. Mahan of Graettinger on Friday evening at 7 49. The funeral was held in Graettinger with a requiem high mass at Immaculate Conception. Interment was at St Johns cemetery in Emmetsburg. Survived by husband, one sister in Ireland, and cousins. services praised her devotion to family church and community. Julius Doran born Kilkenny Ireland married in 1899 to John J. Mahan.
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John J. Mahan
Graettinger
Immaculate Conception
Father Kelly
Uriest
Mrs. Mahan
Pioniteers
Palo Alto County
St. John’s Cemetery
Emmetsburg
Martin Laughlin
M. L. Murphy
Michael McCarty
Bert Montgomery
W. L. O'Connor
John J. Sullivan
Little Hills
Ireland
John Neary
Julius Doran
Marcha
Jason
Little Ils
Castile
Cormer
Kil-kenny
Hils-A
Edward Mahan
J. I. Smith
Widow Mrs Patrick Dinan dies at 94 in Graettinger farm
Mrs Patrick Dinan aged 94, longtime Graettinger area resident, died at her farm home Monday at 1 30 am. Funeral at Graettinger Immaculate Conception with Father Kelly. Interment in local cemetery. Born Ann Clancy in Cloon Ireland November 5 1838, she came to America 1862, worked for Mayor Carter Harrison in Chicago, married Patrick Dinan in 1867. Survived by two daughters Mary Flanagan and Alice Dinan, two grandchildren John and Francis Flanagan, two great grandchildren, sister Mrs Patrick Montgomery of Graettinger, and several deceased siblings. The family remained on the homestead and built a prosperous farm life.
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Patrick Dinan
Graettinger
Immaculate Conception Church
Father Kelly
Ann Clancy
Cloon
County Leltrum
Ireland
America
Patrick Montgomery
Jos. O'Connawn
John Cenney
Francis
John Clancy
Kansas
John Pfiffner Teaches City Officials a Lesson
A Dem ocrat office visitor, H P Pfiffner, renewed a subscription for his son John in Los Angeles. Pfiffner, a UW professor in public administration, has lectured across the country and served in World War II. He currently works in school education without pay and engages in public administration studies.
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Paiftner
Democrat
The
John
Los Angeles
California
Psffner
University of Southern California
Department of Public Administration
Sontinent
Cleveland
Ohio
Pfiffner, Jr
Emmetsburg
University of Iowa
Columbia University
York
Wichita
Kanses
Best Players Tie For High Score At Card Party
Genevieve Moodie and H. Richter won high score at a card party for the Welfare Association hosted by Mrs. Tom Foy. The home was festively decorated with Emas Holly and a dainty lunch followed.
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Genevieve Moodie
H. Richter
Tom Foy
Emas Holly
Genévieve Moodie
Harry Richter
Webster Family Plans Move to Mason City
The V. K. Webster family will relocate shortly after January first to Mason City where they will make their home. Mr. Webster, formerly the county Fort Bureau agent, has been appointed fieldman for Bankers Life Insurance in Emmetsburg territory. The Wensters will be greatly missed by the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
V. K. Webster
Mr. Webster
Doll Contest Ends with Final Drawing Saturday Night
Mery a Toorinnepah will announce the winner of the doll displayed at Kermore Drug Store on Saturday December 24 at 10 o'clock. Tickets to enter the final drawing may be deposited at Kermore Drug Store.
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Mery A ‘Toorinnepah “Wishesug
Kermore
Three Injured In Fire On Guy Campbell Farm
A house on the Guy Campbell farm ten miles northeast of Emmetsburg burned Sunday afternoon. Occupant Ernest Knutson and auto mechanic Johnny Johnson were badly burned while removing furniture. Everett Johnson suffered serious injuries. Loss estimated at 1200 dollars with no insurance. Mrs Knutson and an infant were inside. neighbors aided by rescuing downstairs furniture before the roof collapse.
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Guy Campbell
Emmetsburg
Ernest Knutson
Johny Johnson
Everett Johnson
Knutson
Christmas Mass Times Announced for Emmetsburg Churches
Very Rev F T Finnegan announced Christmas day masses at Asausaption church 630 and 930 am with 620 high mass and special South side choir, 830 low mass with school children singing. Rev M McNerney listed St Thomas church masses 490, 600, and 1600 am with a music program and missionaries aiding both churches.
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Emmetsburg
F T. Finnegan
Asausaption
South Side Choir
M. McNerney
St. Thomas Church
Iowa Sheriffs Gather for State Meeting in Des Moines
A three day Iowa sheriffs session in Des Moines featured Gov Turner and leaders of the County Attorneys Association and Sheriffs Association. Demonstrations were given by Prot. L. Keeler and Seth Wiard of the Chicago Crime Detection Laboratory as officers and investigators addressed attendees.
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Iowa
Des Moines
L. Keeler
Seth Wiard
Chicago Crime Detection Laboratory
Gov Turner
President Billings
County Attorneys’ Association
Martin
Sheriffs’ Association
Harry Cooper
U. S. Bureau of Investigation
Pettit Named to First All Hawkeye Conference Eleven
Bill Pettit of this city was named by the Mason City Globe-Gazette as right tackle on the first All Hawkeye Conference football eleven. His size and skill kept opponents from crossing the local goal line and he is praised as a charging lineman in a class by himself. Max Johnson and Arn Randa are named to the second team. Cooper and Brown receive honorable mention.
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Bill Pettit
Mason City Globe-Gazette
Bill
Max Johnson
Arn Randa
Cooper
Brown
Cletus Oliver New Manager Shell Station
G. J. Oliver announced as new manager of the Shell Station on South Broadway in this city on Tuesday. F. E. Foster, former operator, moved to Des Moines to take a job with an electric light firm. Cletis Oliver is described as a capable businessman and promises courteous service to motorists.
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G. J. Oliver
South Broadway
F. E. Foster
Des Moines
Clet
Lone Bandit Robs Esthere Ville Oil Station
A lone bandit robbed the Standard Oil Alling station at Lincoln and Railway streets Esthere ville Monday evening about 6 715. He escaped with between 295 and 30 dollars in currency and silver. Attendant Joe Durham reported no trace of the robber and police suspect a professional.
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Standard Oil Company
Lincoln and
Railway Streets
Esthereville
Joe Durham
West Bend Post Holds Benefit Party
The West Bend Post of the American Legion hosted a benefit at their hall on Monday evening. Guests from nearby posts attended though influenza kept numbers down. Speakers included Ray Murray from Buffalo Center Glen Gray from Rockwell City and Commander Earl Hall from Mason City. A plate lunch followed and the floor then opened for dancing.
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West Bend
American Legion
Ray Murray
Buffalo Center
Glen Gray
Rockwell City
Earl Hall
Mason City
Indiana Woman Taken Ill In Porter Hospital Visit
Mrs. E from Porter Indiana visiting her son James and daughters Mesdames Ernest Borleski and Brown was taken ill last Friday night. She was moved to the local hospital the next morning with two slight improvements in her condition.
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Indiana
E !, Price
Porter
James
Ernest Borleski
Brown
Missing Palo Alto Girl Returns to Be Married
Lola Clark aged 15, missing from Palo Alto county weeks ago, returned home after visiting relatives in Sioux City. Soon after, she and Dwight H. Sampson of the same county applied for a marriage license. No explanation of the disappearance has been given to local officers.
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Palo Alto
Lola Clark
Palo Alto County
Sioux City
Dwight H. Sampson
Free Matinee with Santa at Iowa Theatre
A Christmas matinee at the Iowa Theatre will feature Santa Claus on Friday at 2 p.m. Admission is free for children under 12, and Santa will give each youngster a candy sack as they leave, inviting county and neighboring-town youngsters to attend.
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A. J. Swanton
Iowa Theatre
Santa Claus
Pat Griffin Charged in Waterloo Deputy Murders
Pat Griffin and an unnamed companion face murder and wounding charges after a deputy sheriff was killed and another injured in a shack near Waterloo. Local authorities say the crime occurred at the listed location and ongoing investigations are underway.
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Pat Griffin
Waterloo
Companion
Shack
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