Martindale Addresses Farm Bureau Picnic in Emmetsburg
W T Martindale field service director of the American Farm Bureau federation spoke at the Emmetsburg Farm Bureau picnic urging closer cooperation between farmers and cooperative agencies. He praised the marketing act creating national and regional bodies to cut middlemen and urged organized effort to defend cooperatives. A schedule of events followed including Old Fiddlers Contest Horseshoe Pitch Band Music a picnic dinner glee clubs and speeches by Martindale and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Martindale
American Farm Bureau Federation
Farm Bureau
Emmetsboro
Martindale
Hesilys
Weil
Mr.Martindale
Missouri
Farm Board
Chicago
Connor Bros Hopeful Of Palo Alto Crops
Will and Bernard Connor of Morris Illinois praised Palo Alto farming noting corn and crops look better here than in central Illinois. They arrived by morning train to Ruthven for real estate business and shared remarks from past Texas and Florida experiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will
Bernard Connor
Morris
Illinois
Ruthven
Dinois
Palo Alto
Texas
Florida
Four-H Club Rally Draws 250 at Algona Park
The Kossuth 4-H Club Girls Rally gathered 250 members at the State Park near Algona on Thursday. Buffalo township sent the largest group. The Irvington club won the music memory contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona Park
State Park
Algona
Buffalo Township
Irvington Club
Memorial Day Feel in Emmetsburg and Algona
Mr and Mrs Matt Streit of Algona enjoyed Memorial Day with Mrs Streits parents Mr and Mrs M P Coonan of this city Mr Coonan was not fully described in the fragment but appears to be part of the gathering and greetings noted in Emmetsburg history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
Matt Streit
Algona
Everett adopts Byron Green's son in court ruling
Richard Arlo Everett becomes son of Byron and Dorothy Green by court order after adoption proceedings in Tulsa. The mother contested. custody had been with grandfather George Mick during the case. Byron Green remains jailed in Muscatine facing trial as investigators seek a second man tied to the gunfight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spence
Richard Byron Green
Byron
Dorothy Mick Green
Richard Arlo Everett
Tulsa
Oklo
Dorothy Mick
Arlo Everett
Everett
George Mick
Everetts
Byron Green
Muscatine
Miss Bertha Rubel Returns Home From Louisiana
Miss Bertha Rubel came back from Alexandria Louisiana after teaching there for two years. She plans to return in the fall with a salary advance and notes no wage cuts in the southern city. She compares corn prices and heat with Iowa and observes many northern residents in Alexandria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Miss Rubel
Towa
Ilinois
Wisconsi
DeMolay District Meet Held in This City
DeMolay district gathering hosted in this city on Friday with councils from Emmetsburg Pocahontas Spirit Lake Spencer and Estherville. Registration began at 12 30 pm followed by a business session degree work and officer elections. A banquet in the Masonic hall at 6 30 pm preceded installation and dancing with about 70 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emimets
Burg
Pocahontas
Spirit Lake
Spencer
Estherville
Lst
Masonic Hall
Party at State Park Honors Miss Fagan in June
Miss Kathryn Conry and Miss Monica O'Brien hosted eighteen youths at a picnic at a state park near Ruthven in June in honor of Miss Mary Fagan who left Saturday for Fort Dodge to attend a business college. One guest attended a dance at the Lakeside pavilion in Emmetsburg that evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Park
Fagan
Ayrshire
Kathryn Conry
Monica O’brien
Ruthven
Mary Fagan
Fort Dodge
Emmetsburg
Lakeside Pavilion
Miss Lorenzen Injured by Electric Shock at Palo Alto Hospital
Miss Emme Lorenzen, superintendent of the Palo Alto hospital, was severely shocked Sunday afternoon while taking an X ray picture when a short circuit occurred in the wire. She fell to the floor and broke one ankle. Recovery will take some time. Her local friends express regret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emme Lorenzen
Palo Alto Hospital
North Dakota Visitors Spend Week With Ayrshire Family
Henry Dannewitz of Ayrshire recalls a visit by his son Albert from White Earth North Dakota with his wife and four children. They toured Emmetsburg area driving via Lake Superior and noted sparse crops in Minnesota while North Dakota faces drought conditions. The party left two sons to milk twenty cows back home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Dannewittz
Ayrshire
Albert
White Earth
North Dakota
Mrs. Dannewitz
Lake Superior
Emmetsburg
Minnesota
Lutheran Mission Festival At Gilmore City Attendance Tops Five Hundred
Over 500 attended the annual Lutheran Mission festival held in Gilmore City last week, drawing participation from local congregations and visitors alike. Organizers reported strong community engagement and a festive atmosphere throughout the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilmore City
Students Hike Home From Columbia College
Victor Hand and Wm Molloy students at Columbia College Dubuque started at five in the morning and, with rides most of the way, reached Hmmelsburg shortly after noon. They made good time and were fortunate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Hand
Wm. Molloy
Columbia College
Dubuque
Hmmelsburg
Thomas Murray Buys Building With History
The first building east of the Kermore hotel, long occupied by the late J. C. Paulsen, was sold to Thos. Murray. He will improve it and rent it. The site, once a store across from Papadakes Bros, has a rich history with past tenants including J. H. Hinkley and John D. Hell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kermore Hotel
J. C. Paulsen
Thos. Murray
Papadakes Bros
J. H. Hinkley
John D. Hell
Mr. Eakley
Emmetsburg
Palo Alto Medics Meet Thursday
The Palo Alto County Medical Society met at Hotel Kermore with all 11 members present, first time in history. Dr. B R Coley spoke on The County Health Unit, and Dr Geo Keeney will host the next meeting, planned for July 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo Alto County Medical Society
Kermore
Peter P. Fransco
Ruthven
B. R. Coley
State Department of Health
Geo. Keeney
Mallord
Upper
Des Moines Society
Arnolds Park
Okoboji
E. D. Beatty
H. L. Brereton
F. &. Oretzmeyer
Franses
F. Given
K. M. Huston
J. P. McManus
P. O. Nelson
Geo, Keeney
H. R. Powers
J. W. Woodbridge
State G A R encampment at Marshalltown thins attendance
The G A R state encampment has met in Marshalltown over the past days with fewer than 100 in attendance. Members are dropping out one by one and only a small number remain to recount experiences from five to seventy years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Ida Grove Attorney Seeks American Legion National Commander
J B Murphy a well known attorney of Ida Grove is a candidate for national commander. The convention will be held in Detroit in September with Iowa members likely to back Murphy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa Legion Boys
Ida Grove
J.B. Murphy
American Legion
Detroit
of Cours
Iowa
Murphy
Cattle Trucked To Sioux City Reach Week High
Three thousand nine hundred eighty two head of cattle were moved to the Sioux City yards, topping the prior trucked record of 3,017 set on May 27. Total receipts by truck and rail reached 4,532, while local rain concerns in Fenton contrasted with improving crop outlooks observed by Mrs. W. H. Kohlstead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sea City
Sioux City
Silver Parley Urged By Senator King
Senator King of Utah urged the administration to convene an international conference on silver despite some nations' reported reluctance to begin negotiations now. The call aims to address global market concerns and stabilize silver prices through formal talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Washington
Utah
Blaze at Terrill involves Shoemaker shop fire
A Sunday morning blaze at Terrill damaged the Broviak Shoe shop with interior fixtures stock and repairing machinery scorched. The building owned by Frank Hildreth was saved and the loss was described as fairly well insured. The insurer is handling settlement details with the adjuster on site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hildreth
Terril
Broviak
Brovisk
Ss. George Grow
Bimetalism Topic Draws West Bend Visitor
Bimetalism interest grows as B F McFarland of West Bend visits Emmetsburg Sunday and dines with J H Moore. He has followed the issue this year after hearing British officials discuss silver money and believes bimetalism will play a key role in the next national election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. McFarland
West Bend
Emmetsburg
J. H. Moore
McFarland
High Wind Scrapes County with Widespread Tree Damage
A midweek windstorm toppled numerous trees across the county causing scattered disruption but no structural damage to buildings. Early reports warned of a potentially stronger storm that did not fully materialize.
New Meat and Grocery Store Planned for Emmetsburg
Fred Heberlein, formerly partner with B A Alm, rents Vaughan store room at Main and Broadway. He will open July 1 with a three year lease and option to renew two years. Men remove cement floor and seal off north side of building as Stedman service station work continues. Heberlein to install fine fixtures and modern display space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Heberlein
Vaughan
Main and
Broadway
Fred Hebelein
B A. Alm
Alt
Main Street
Mr. Heberlein
Stedman
Heberlein
Farm Bureau Picnic Set for June 16 at Schroeder Point
The Farm Bureau of Freedom town Ship will hold their annual picnic at Schroeder Point on Tuesday evening June 18. A kitten ball game is planned for 6 15 with other games for all. Each family should bring a covered dish and utensils for their own group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau of
Freedom Town
Schroeder’s
Paving Bond Issues Fail in Marshall Franklin Counties
Elections last week saw paving bond proposals fail in Marshall and Franklin counties. A 60 percent ballot threshold now governs the viability of such movements. Humboldt and Poca Hontas cancelled their spring campaigns, while Mrs. W. BE. Losey returned from Bronx City after visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Franklin
Humboldt
Pocahontas
W. BE. Losey
Bronx City
Misa Beagie
Stall
Hazele 5percent ASS Players On Tour
Sumner describes a touring company led by McNally performing in Algona this week with strong business and clever acts. Britt is scheduled next week and the troupe features Miss Cass in musical comedy with acclaimed reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazele
Yante
McNal
Sumner
Metsburg
Bpain
Havil M
Cass
Neale Helvey
McNally
Algona
Britt
Local Tennis Challenge to Emmetsburg Team
The community invites Emmetsburg players to a team match after a quartet recently defeated Estherville's top players. Interested teams may contact H K or Al J Graettinger by letter. matches preferred at Emmetsburg court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
Estherville
H-K
al J. Graettinger
Graettinger
Pleasure Seekers at Lakes Paulson Find Fishing Fine
Herb Paulson from Haywood Beach reports good luck fishing at the lakes over the past weeks. Minnesota Nebraska and Iowa visitors have located around the lakes and cottages are in demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paulson
Herb Paulson
Haywood Beach
Minnesota
Nebraska
Iowa
Joe Schenk a Pleasant Caller From Waverly
Joe Schenk of Waverly who lived in Fairfield township in early days was a pleasant caller Thursday. He was on his way to the Black Hills. One of his sons is farming and ranching in that part of the state. Mr Schenk's brother Attorney Schenk is still practicing in Nes Meines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Schenk
Fairville
Waverly
Fairfield Township
Black Hills
Mr. Schenk
Schenk
Gold Imports and Fishing Notes Highlight Rural Update
The New York Federal Reserve report shows gold imports of 1.24 million dollars with no exports and a 250 thousand dollar drop in earmarked foreign gold. Weekend fishing reports note strong pickerel and pike catches at Clear Lake and active angling near Ruthven. A brooder house fire near Ruthven injures 300 chicks. a planned band concert is postponed with no new date set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
New Court Gets New Steam Boiler
F W Gilchrist is installing a new steam heating boiler in the Court House. It matches the old size and will cost about $1,000 when running. The old boiler rusted and wore after 30 years and was unreliable in severe cold though mild winter days were easier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Gilchrist
Court House
Brownlee Sells Half Section at 125 Per Acre in Ellington
John Flaherty buys half section farm from Mr. Brownlee in Ellington township three miles east and two miles north of Mallard. Purchase price about 125 dollars per acre. The property is fairly well improved and this marks the second such sale in Ellington township at strong figures in six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownlee
John Flaherty
Ellington
Mallard
Ewington
Rural Carriers Hold Enjoyable Picnic in Emmetsburg
Palo Alto rural carriers held a county picnic in Harrison park Emmetsburg Tuesday afternoon with twelve carriers and about fifty people including families from Cylinder Ruthven Rodman Mallard Graettinger. Postmaster L H Mayne and Ole Kjettland spoke. Kittenball and other amusements followed a fine picnic dinner. More postmasters may join next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo Alto
Harrison Park
Cylinder
Emmetsburg
Ruthven
Rodman
Mallard
Graettinger
L. H. Mayne
Ole Kjettland
Tenth District Association of
Humboldt
Don Joynt A Very Busy Man
My wife and Mrs. David Joynt enjoyed the weekend with their sons Don and Robert at Sioux City. Don is busy teaching in the commercial college where he has worked for over a year with night classes. Robert works at an oil station as his father notes Sioux City is quiet and the surrounding countryside looks fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Joynt
David Joynt
Don
Robert
Sioux City
Commercial
Joynt
Death of Edward Murphy Reported in Emmetsburg
Wm Murphy of St Paul mourns the death of his son Edward who died in late May. An expert mechanic, Edward worked 22 years in the Great Northern Railroad shops in St Paul. He left a comfortable home and property to his widow and two children, with many Emmetsburg friends expressing regret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Murphy
St. Paul
James PB. Jones
Emmetsburg
Edward
Great Northern Railroad Company
Murphy
Judge Morling Hosts Birthday Dinner in Pocahontas County
Judge RE Morling entertained 16 guests Monday at 7 p m in the Kermore hotel honoring his daughter Mrs RB A Shover on her birthday. New Orleans resident Orlean Henry Stelpflug who lived near Gilmore City for years died there and was brought home for burial. the family is well known in Pocahontas County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Morling
R. A. Shover
RE. A. Morling
Kermore
RB. A. Shover
New: Orléans
Henry ‘Stelpflug
Gilmore City
New Orleans
Pocahontas County
Aged Quilter Mrs J G Bennett Brightens Town
Mrs J G Bennett of this city is among northern Towns most artistic quilters. She has finished 637 quilts in the last five or six years and, though 76 years old, she enjoys the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Bennett
Irons Named New Agent at Ruthven Station
Frank Irons of Cylinder New Agent at Ruthven Cylinder Ts June 10. Mr. and Mrs. Irons moved their household goods to Ruthven where Mr. Irons will serve as the C. M. & St. P. agent. He held a similar post here for the past year. A Mr. Anderson of Mon om succeeds Mr. Irons as agent at this place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Irons
Cylinder
Ruthven Cylinder
Ruthven
Irons
Anderson
Monom
Mrs Whorton Family Planned Three Week Canada Trip
Mrs G H Whorton and daughter Bobbie with Mrs Zeigler Sr and Mrs Arthur Zeigler left for South Dakota Monday en route to Lake Winnipeg Canada. They expect to be away three weeks or more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
G. H Whorton
Bobbie
Son of Frank Clark Enters U S Naval Academy
William G. Clark son of Mr and Mrs Prenk Clark of Emmetsburg leaves for Annapolis Maryland to enter the U S Naval Academy. He earned the appointment from Senator Dickinson after February exams and six months preparatory work at West Point. He is a Garner High School graduate who starred in football track and basketball and the family will travel by auto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William G. Clark
Prenk Clark
Emmetspurg
Annapolis
Maryland
U. S. Naval Academy
Senator Dickinson
West Point
Columbus
Missouri
Clark
Garner High School
Jit
North Iowa
Frank Clark
Tribune
Emmetsburg
Algona Advance
Locals Edge Graettinger in Kittenball Thriller
Locals defeat Graettinger 5 to 4 in a lively kittenball game at Super Park drawing large crowd. Cylinder kittenball team set to appear on the local diamond tonight as the investigation proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Super Park
Loreals
Emmetsburg High School Graduates 44 in Memorable Ceremony
The Emmetsburg High School class of 1931, 44 graduates including Agnes Bertini and others, were celebrated in a full auditorium as Supt. Newell introduced Hon. J. B. Weaver of Des Moines. Weaver spoke on education's role in a changing world, urging integrity, service, and continued youth preparation amid postwar disruption. The program featured alumni, glee clubs, and a benediction by Rev. M. C. Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg High School
Supt. Newell
J. B. Weaver
Des Moines
James B. Weaver
Weaver
Russia
Italy
Grant Wellsley
M. C. Thompson
BR. W. Newell
A. Benediction
Thompson
Rueben Gordon Barkwe
Agnes Bertini
Allen Randolph Campbell
Richard Henry Campbell
Ronald Clare Chapman
Francis Xavier Cretzmeier, Jr
Loulaé Reseila Dammann
T. Russy Eagan
Alice M. Thorold-£ller
Bernice Sylvia Enger
Dorothy J. Pardyce
Maurine B Hansen
Ethel Marie High
Grace C. Jamieson
Irvin James Joynt
Marke
Kane
Wilma L. Lawhorn
J. Mere McCarty
Joseph Hickey McEwan
Mae McKinney
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Ruthven High School
W.T. Mare Lindale
Connor Bros
Miss Bertha Rubel
Louisiana
Lorenzen
Columbia
Thomas Murray
Fenton
W. H. Kohlstead
Kossuth
Ed McNally
No. 18
Mr. McNally
Ames
Cominaes
Ter Halt
Blaze
Terrill
Broviak Shoe Store
Hold Farm Bureau
Schroeder Point
Weystan
Clear Lake
Ang Nickens Ruthven
Albert Clausing
Bend
Naval Academy
Jas. B. Weaver
A. A. Theile
Board of Education
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