Storm wrecks Hickey farm. Mrs Hickey badly injured
A cyclonic storm last evening wrecked the John Hickey farm two miles north of Medina Lake and damaged nearby properties. Mrs. Hickey suffered multiple injuries and was taken to her daughter’s home for care. Dr. Cretzmeyer assisted. Several barns, a granary, hog and chicken houses were destroyed or damaged, with numerous animals affected. Neighbors aided as telephone lines failed and nights fell, while the community offered sympathy and support.
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John Hickey
Medina Lake
T. WaMilea
Ayrshire
Medium Lake
Cretzmeyer
McEwan
Mit
Kathleen
Enmetsburg High School
Fred Hescherner
Hickey
Ahinder
McEwen
Nick‘ Igh
John Conway
Osgood
T. W. Mien
T. W. Millen
Emminetsburg
Henry Miller
Jefc
County
W. R. Rouse
George Baxter
John Rehm
Ringsted
T. J. Mulry
Chris Confon
Silog
Marty Ferguson
Toho Kerber
John Brown T
M. J
Memorial Day Observance Honors Soldier Dead at Emmetshute
Large crowd attends a Memorial day event in Emmetshute with a color parade, Legion bands, G A R members, and service groups. Services are held at Medium Lake tower, Harrison Park, and Evergreen cemetery with addresses by Senator Holdoegel of Rockwell City. The speaker traces liberty’s growth from Magna Charta to Civil War and World War contributions, stressing duty to country and preservation of free government. Graves at St Johns and Evergreen cemeteries are decorated by the W R C and Service Star Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetshute
American Legion Band
Gc. A. R
WLR. DB. A R
Service Star Legion
Tower
Medium Lake
Harrison Park
Evergreen Cemetery
Mayie
Saunders
Perry
Holdoegel
Rockwell City
Mayne
United States
Europe
Germany
Austria
Bors
Holdsegel
Ling
St. John's
Evergreen
W. OR. C
John P Stebbins Survives Street Car Collision
John P Stebbins, aged about 83, was struck between the legs by a westbound car while crossing near Mrs Thos Slater's home in Emmetsburg. He suffered a bruised leg, torn clothing, and a near miss to his head but remained alive and able to describe the incident. He arrived in Emmetsburg Friday for Memorial Day exercises and plans to sell some corn before returning to Des Moines.
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J. P. Stebbins
Mr. Stebbins
Albany
Erie, Canal
Buffalo
Chicago
Mason City
Belvidere
Ilinois
J. P
California
Los Angeles
New York
Panama Canal
Minois
Pennsylvania
Curlew
Stebbins
Emmetsbure
Chas. Stebbins
Jefferson
Missouri
Des Moines
Baird
Stebbing
Iowa
Emmetsburg
Fatal Crash Kills Mrs. Jud Jacobsen In Iowa Route
Mrs. Jud Jacobsen aged 24 of Ft. Dodge was killed when her car hit loose gravel and rolled between Milford and Spirit Lake. Miss Esther Ferguson of Ida Grove, a passenger, was badly injured but this is believed to be recoverable. Ferguson was unconscious for hours and later identified her address in a suitcase note.
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Jud Jacobson
Ft. Dodge
Milford
Spirit Lake
Esther Ferguson
Ida Grove
Miss Ferguson
C. Nath
Fort Dodge
Jacob ‘Sen
Unclear OCR ruins plan for auto trip and funeral
In a fragmentary report, Nacks invited Miss Ferguson to discuss an auto wip while planning. The remains of Mrs. Jacobsen were taken to Furt Dodge for a funeral on Tuesday. The narrative mentions Mrs. Jad and Miss Ferguson stopping at Shiire on a lakes trip, visiting Mr. and Mrs. Bo Zlalia, and a Quick Master six car being used by the ladies.
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Nacks
Miss Ferguson
Jacobsen
Furt Dodge
Jad
Shiire
Lakes
Zlalia
Lg Gem
Malia
Jakes
Silver Lake Over Remsen In High Scoring Ball Game
Silver Lake edged Remsen 6 to 5 in a rain and wind affected contest. Maykinson doubled for a first inning run, Taylor Jane Brownlee delivered a key double, and pitcher ramer starred as Silver Lake rallied from a four to one deficit to win with an eighth inning surge. Next week Capital City Colored Giants visit Silver Lake. Mrs B E Kelly and daughter Jean return from San Antonio where Jean directed city music.
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Silver Lake Grounds
Silver Lake
Remsen
Maykinson
Taylor Jane Brownlee
Lotz
Ramer
Lets
Jamer
Markinson
Letz
San Antonio
B. E. Kelly
Miss Jean
Texas
Jean
Plastigrams Bring Third-Dimension Depth to Screen at Iowa
The Iowa Theatre will show Plastigrams, a one reel novelty claiming perfect perspective in motion pictures. Invented by Frederick Eugene Iyes, the process rivals the stereoscope and promises a striking life like effect. Patrons may see this major surprise on June 9 and 10.
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Iowa
Frederick Eugene Iyes
Iowa Theatre
Farm Bureau Picnic Day Set With Speaker Talk
The sixth annual Palo Alto county Farm Bureau picnic and eighth grade graduation are scheduled for June 11 in Emmetsburg. Guest speaker is W F Schilling of Northfield Minnesota, a noted dairy farmer and cooperative marketing advocate. The program includes grade ceremonies, diplomas, music, a horseshoe contest, picnic lunch, an address by Senator W J Breakenridge, and a sports program with new stunts planned. An exhibit on home management will showcase county work. All county residents are invited to attend. attorney Dan Kelly visited Algona yesterday.
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Palo Alto County Farm Bureau
W. 4. Schilling
Twin Cities Milk Producers’ Association
Northfield
Minnesota
United States
Palo Alto
Emmetsburg High School
Service Star Legion
Board of Education
Emimetsburg
W. J. Breakenridge
Home Project
Attempted Robbery at Ringsted State Bank
Last Wednesday evening robbers entered Ringsted State Bank but failed to take cash. They cut telegraph and telephone wires, used tools from a section house, and were likely amateurs. No arrests yet as bank robbers remain active. Authorities urged firm action against future attempts.
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Ringsted State
Emmetsburg High School Graduation Ceremony
The Emmetsburg High School commencement was held last Friday evening with a modest yet neat décor. Superintendent Johnson presided as Prof. E H Lauer delivered the address urging pride in education and a Christian life, followed by diploma awards to numerous graduates.
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Iowa
Johnson
Wm. Kline
Congregational Church
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H. J. Gronewold
Spencer
Sampson Brothers
Humboldt
Humboldt County
John P. Stebbins
Town Jane
the Farm Bureau
Dan Kelly
Algona
Ringsted State Bank
THE
Emmetsburg High
E. H. Lauer
State University of Iowa
Lauer
Iowa City
Harland Boles
Ralph Joynt
Harold Stuelmer
Warren Raymond
Eugene Slaven
Charles Ribbie
Harrison Peddie
Warren Felton
Mildred Goddard
Hazel Gutan- Sun
Gomvieve Gualand
Ruth Casey
Ruth Baumgardner
Donis Hatrd
Elving Johnson
Evelyn Bradley
Madeline Bradley
Vanell Middleton
Mary Wallace
Kathieah Hickey
Dorothy Guslanadt
West Grewell
Marr Anderson
Laura Andersen
Daisy Kroll
Christina Yeas
Mary Raddy
Ka Ware
Bertha Rasmussen
Viola Hawlad
Doy Barthlow
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