Society News notes at Assumption church supper event
Mrs John McNimsry led a Mer otcimet Aries group with members of a fraternal society enjoying a Fraternity supper at Virgin Lat’s Thursday evening. Rev Linus Seichtehner assisted at the Assumption church. About twenty members attended guided by Professor Arthur Van Mee-Veren, Guscular of the fraternity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McNimsry
Mer
Aries
Saturnase
Dets Psi Omera Junit Collese
Wse
Arthur van Mee- Veren
Republican Candidate Ben Reeves for Sheriff Nomination
Ben F Reeves of Chettin ger campaigns for the Republican nomination for Sheriff of Paso Alto county. A farmer near Gretlinger with eighteen years in the extraction and shipping business, Reeves also wrestled boxing and once played baseball as catcher for Omaha in the Western League. He emphasizes prior law and entomement training and is actively touring voters.
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Ben F. Reeves
Cheettinger
Paso Alto
Reeves
Guthrie
Cruiny
Gretlinger
Dury
M. O. Gradlend
Ben
Palmer Burns
Gnacebatlsmd
Simmed Ss
Omsha
Lessue
Senerp Sn
Iowa History Week Spurs Interest Across Counties
The rise of county and state histories grows as Iowans show more attention to local lore. Interest centers on Sioux and Fox Indians and pioneer life with many new members joining the State Historical Society of Iowa on May 25, 1938, the largest enrollment yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enghty
Siste Historical Society of Iowa
Society Organization in 157 Observance of Iowa Territory Centenary
The Society discusses its organizational structure in 157 and notes the 1838 centennial of the Territory of Iowa. The editorial declines to use the anniversary as a further stimulus for advancing state history studies.
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Territory of
Iowa
Commissioners to study soil problems in Palo Alto County
Lawrence D. Brennan announces an all day Emmetsburg session on Wednesday June 8 with township conservation committee members. The meeting aims to explore the 1938 AAA program’s economic background and discuss soil management practices and county soil characteristics including erosion depth and lime needs.
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AAA
Lawrence D. Brennan
Pal Alto County
Brennan
Iowa State College
Randall Hoffiman
Graettinger Seeks First Sale of Centennial Stamps
Graettinger residents urge that the town be chosen for the first sale of the new Town centennial stamps. The drive is backed by Postmaster Farrey and Senator Clyde Herring, with support anticipated from the Iowa stamp club. The bid cites the late Michael Eidness of Graettinger, a veteran federal engraver and longtime stamp designer, as a local link to the issue.
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Graettinger
Farrey
Clyde Herring
Unay
Michael Eidness
Federal Engraving Department
Washington, D. C
Iowa Stamp Club
Emmetsboro Visitor Reports Good Crop Prospects
Joan Branagan of Coleman M D visited Emmetsboro Tuesday. He stayed several days with his parents Mr and Mrs B A Branagan before returning to Coleman. He notes ample moisture in Southeastern South Dakota this spring and forecasts promising crop prospects.
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Joan Branagan
Coleman
M. D
Sexton
B. A. Branagan
South Dakota
Emmetsburg notes list guests and departures for summer study
Announcement lists Dr John Greenlee and Prof Wes Selink leaving for Berkeley to attend summer school at UC. Also reported are Milwaukee visitors, Los Angeles visitors, funeral attendees from distant towns, and Emmetsburg residents visiting Des Moines and Casey Illinois for short visits.
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John Greenlee
Emmetsburg
W. D. Wes Selink
Berkeley
Calif
University of California
John L. Martin
Milwaukee
Martin
TR. Martin
Dennis Dunphy
Los Angeles
Bernard Starck
Sleepy Eye
Minn
L. N. Sprout
Oscar Sprout
Lester Sprout
Mason
Sam Wood
Estherville
Dan Donovan
Ayrshire
Mary Bertille
Donovan
M. K. Jones
Des Moines
PF. Hanifan
Jones
Hanifan
Ruby Hanifan
Ralph
Allan. Campbell
Chicago
Guy Campbell
Eleanor
E Sther Logue
Casey
Lois Campbell
Tinois
Lois
Casey and LaGrange
Allan Campbell
Westinghouse Electric Company
Card of thanks from Sprout and family and Heddinger family
Card of thanks expresses gratitude for sympathy and floral offerings during bereavement. N Sprout and family acknowledge support while Mr and Mrs Warren Heddinger and family of Spencer were town visitors on Monday.
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the. N. Sprout
Warren Heddinger
Spencer
Rotary Hears Report of District Convention
The local Rotary club luncheon at the Kermore hotel featured Ward Hamilton’s report on the district convention. Jack Edge attended with his wife, sharing highlights from banquets and talks including views on club continuance under changing political pressures and the emphasis on character culture and citizenship. Dr. John Hanifan visited with family while George Heddinger called on locals.
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Rotary Club
Kermore
Ward Hamilton
Jack Edge
Mr. Hamilton
Pssembly
Sir Brandon
Iowa
Penny B. Scurrah
Victoria
British Columbia
Rotary
Yhe
Scuritah
Hamilton
Rotary International
Hans Schelkle
Germany
Yenn Yan Ling
China
Town State College
Ames
Scheikle
Europe
Japan
Mid-Continent sales men meet for breakfast and talks
Midcontinent Petroleum Corporation salesmen met at the Kermore hotel with breakfast at 6 30 am and an 7 30 pm meeting. D M Aarons led the morning session with a speaker from Waterloo and talks covered the D X Ethyl Motor Fuel revival campaign marking the fifth anniversary observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mid- Continent Petroleum Corporation
Kermore
D. M. Aarons
Waterloo
J. H. Hiller
Fort Dodge
N. D. Weiss
D. L. Dippert
Mason City
L. Disterhoff
Midcontinent Petroleum Corporation
Adcock
Des Moines
Dubuque
Clinton
Washington
Atlantic
Emmetsburg
Hartley
Lake Pack
Milford
Spencer Rossle
Estherville
Algona
Whittemore
Burt
Buf
Falo Center
Titonka
Renwick
D. M. Asrons
K. J. Livingston
Spencer
Lc. Disterhoff
Pelgn
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