Davidson Rules City's Prior Right In Griffin Case
Davidson rules the city has priority in the Griffin estate, upholding the city’s claim over beneficiary rights to assets. The decision also finds Elsie Howards of Chicago and Grace Stevens of Des Moines not entitled to priority for their $25,000 trusts, which were set up to be paid from the residuary estate. Judge Davidson affirms the settlement and notes the estate cannot reverse its terms to aid the two women.
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Tulai
Davidson
Elsie Howards
Chigago
Grace Stevens
Des Récines
Spencer
Grifan
Sweet's Show to Perform Four Nights in Emmetsburg
Mr and Mrs Sweet and their company of favorite players arrive in Emmetsburg for four nights starting June 14 with Bigger and Better Than Ever. A carefully chosen selection of plays and top acts, a brand new tent and scenery, and a high class orchestra promise a premier vaudeville experience for 10 and 25 cents.
HOLE Applicants Should Not Pay Fees
HOLC loan applicants are warned in a Washington bulletin against paying agents who claim to help obtain loans. The notice says offices have opened and applicants are pressured by those collecting fees for so called influence or legal advice. A new law prohibits soliciting or collecting any fees or commissions for applicants, with penalties up to five years imprisonment or a fine of 16 000 dollars, or both.
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HOLC
In & Bulletin
Washington
PB. C
Tfe
Bulletin
Emmetsburg notes and widowly recollections in Demarest
Long mixed column from Demarest papers includes school exams by Margaret Ryan, local injuries and sales, marriages and moves of residents, church events, and notices from Emmetsburg and Ruthven. Mentions A. Lang, J. Vaughan, Ethelyne Pfiffner, Gertie Dunigan, and many local names. references upgrades to schools, elevator sales, and upcoming community events. includes historical items from Forty Years Ago with 1894 notices and local infrastructure changes.
Bass catch limit set at five per day statewide
The Fish and Game Commission adopted a regulation establishing a five bass per day limit. The rule applies to rock, silver and black bass across all state waters. The bass season opens May 22 and runs in all waters of the state.
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Medium Lake
Palo Alto County
Fish and Game
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Woman Named Nasby At Jefferson
Mrs. Lilly Gibbons named postmaster of Jefferson Green county after a deadlocked selection process involving six applicants including T A Magan S B Crouch J T Carey Joe Rosse Donald Monthei and Mrs Gibbons Gibbons serves as Green county Democratic chairwoman The appointment followed weeks of stalemate
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Jefferson
Green County
T. A. Magan
S. B. Crouch
J. T. Carey
Joe Rosse
Donald Monthei
Gibsons
Gibbons
Democratic Party
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May Chevrolet production soars and sales rise sharply
Chevrolet reports 43,311 units delivered by dealers in the first twenty days of May and year to date retail deliveries total 324,344, up from 223,857 a year ago. Commercial units reach 7,943 in the period, with unfitted orders for knee action models totaling 20,000 as of May 26, signaling strong demand and an optimistic summer outlook.
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William E. Boller
Chevrolet Motor Company
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Haye
Former Algona Man Served as Go-Between in Kidnapping Case
The Algona Advance reports that Austin B. Fox a former Algona boy acted as the go between in the Gettle kidnapping case in California. Because Mr Gettle and Mr Fox were intimate friends the kidnappers telephoned their instructions to Fox. The ransom of 10000 dollars was never paid.
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Algona Advance
Austin B. Fox
Algona
Gettle
California
Mr. Gettle
Mr. Fox
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New Postal Ruling Issued By Postmaster General
Postmaster General James A. Farley releases an amendment to Section 947 of Postal Laws and Regulations. The rule adds penalties for depositing unpaid mail content in letter boxes to evade postage, with fines up to 300 dollars for each offense under Public Act 209 of May 7, 1934.
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James A. Farley
Washington, D. C
Little Terris Boy Scalded to Death
A sad local obituary notes the death of the Heldt family's three year old son after a fall into a bucket of hot water. He suffered severe burns to the lower body and died hours later after medical care and continuous sedation.
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Terri Record
Henry Heldt
Town of Thor suffers second fire in weekend chaos
Town of Thor battled a second fire on Saturday in the residential district after May 8 blaze that razed main street. Two garages, four barns and a chicken house burned. Joss repair and replacement costs run to thousands. Fire engine from earlier blaze was destroyed and a bucket brigade aided response.
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Thor
Young Democrats of Iowa Target 1100 Members
Jake Moore of Hareton in a new state role announces the Young Democratic Clubs of Iowa aim to enroll ten thousand active members. After the primary, he pledges an active campaign to organize in the few counties without a YDC, ensuring party work in every county before the fall general election.
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Young Democratic Clubs
Iowa
Democratic Party
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Hare Jon
Nounces
Moore
McClurg Sentenced to Seven Years in Fort Madison
Spencer June 4 Claude W McClurg was sentenced Saturday to seven years in the Fort Madison reform school for obtaining money under false pretenses Judge F C Davidson of Emmetsburg said the term was over severe but the law required the punishment McClurg is accused of taking about 500 dollars from Mrs R E Fraser of Spencer under the pretense of protecting her from federal agents Friends and relatives posted 30 appeal bonds for him
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Spencer
McClurg
Rodeos at Iowa State Fair to be bigger and bolder
The Iowa State Fair announced a second annual Championship Rodeo and stampede for August 24 to 30, with more events and larger prizes. About 100 cowboys and cowgirls from leading western ranches are expected, and over 15 head of wild horses and steers will be shipped to Des Moines. The nightly program includes bronc riding bull dogging calf roping steer riding chuck wagon races trick roping and exhibition bull fighting plus a finale spectacle The Winning of the West. Secretary A H Corey said the 1934 rodeo will surpass last year’s.
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Custer
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Fair
Des Moines
A. H. Corey
State Lutheran Convention At Ames
Ames hosts a three day Lutheran convention June 22 to 24 with young people from town and district. Bethesda Luther League is the host. Rev L F Scheie of Joice Iowa preaches opening sermon Friday. Choral Union concert Sunday afternoon at State College gym expected to draw over eight thousand singers.
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Choral Union
State College
Old Age Pension Forms Ready for July 1 Distribution
Old age pension application blanks have been sent to the state printing department and will be printed in a few days. The forms will be distributed to county auditors around July 1 through county offices only, not available at state Des Moines offices.
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State Printing Department
Byron G. Allen
Old Age Assistance Commission
Des Moines
Lights Installed on Field at Electric Park
Electric Park on Lost Island lake now features ten lamps at the Kittenball diamond. The first under lights game unfolded with Laurens in attendance as 1500 watt bulbs illuminate the field.
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Electric Park
Lost Island Lake
Laurens
Attorney for Movies Heads to Hollywood from Spencer News
Spencer News Herald reports Jack Bender son of Postmaster Ed Bender plans to join Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in Hollywood after weeks visiting his parents. En route he visits his brother Ted Bender in Custer South Dakota.
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Spencer News-Herald
Jack Bender
Ed R. Bender
Hanson Spartsments
California
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Film Company
Hollywood
Custer, S. D
Ted Bender
Garable Stores Ads Highlight Balloon Tire and Gallon Oil
Garable Stores promotes value by offering a Crest Balloon Tire and a gallon of oil at notably low prices. The copy emphasizes affordability, urging shoppers to compare against typical tire costs and enjoy savings.
Moths Plague Ruthven Homes As Store Open Nears
Ruthven reports an invasion of common moths or misters, entering homes at night through cracks and doors. Larvae feed on wool and animal fibers, while larger moths come from vegetable eaters, with less threat from cloth-eating varieties. Spencer liquor store to open in Heikens building next week. fixtures started, personnel details not released.
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Spencer State Liquor Store
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State Liquor Control Board
Fisher Company
Charles City
West Bend visit from N Luse aims at Rodman talk
Emmetsburg Republican state representative candidate N Luse visited West Bend earlier this week and announced plans to speak in Rodman Saturday evening. He noted it would be hard to draw a crowd for a West Bend political meeting.
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N. Luse
Emmetsburg
Rodman
Pocahontas to Hold July Fourth Celebration
The Pocahontas Post American Legion with the Pocahontas Business Men's Club plans a county wide Fourth of July fair with fireworks and amusements. Proceeds will fund a swimming pool project after expenses and prizes.
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Pocahontas Record- Democrat
Pocahontas
Pocahontas Post
American Legion
Pocahontas Business Men's Club
Odebolt Bank to Quit Amid Settlement Notice
The First National Bank of Odebolt will voluntarily cease operations on June 18 following a recent announcement. It states it can pay all depositors in full and urges customers to withdraw before June 1. Wealthy owner W. F. Adams, proprietor of the Adams ranch, holds a majority stake and plans to exit the banking business.
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