Rural towns emerge as top auto market in census analysis
The American Press reports rural America sold 1.864 billion dollars of autos last year, more than double metropolitan totals. Ford and Chevrolet dominate rural dealer networks, Willys-Overland pushes low price lines, and farm areas see rising dealer growth with 32,674 rural dealers selling 33.7 percent of cars nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Doe
USA
Moore
BSB
Ai Teral
America
Ford
Chevrolet
Packard
Buick
Chrysler
Willys-Overland
Willys
Joseph W. Frazer
Willys Americar
Census Bureau
Automobile Manufacturers’ Association
United States
Ruthven Chronicle June Notes and Obituaries
Ruthven Iowa items from June include visits by Mrs. R L Gray and Miss Ruth McDevitt on vacation, Lyle Nolan family hosting, and Mrs John Weiss and children planning a move to Los Angeles. Also reports on weddings, anniversaries, church events, and the funeral of pioneer Alexander Monk with details of his family and burial at Ruthven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee Ruthven
Iowa
Katherine Noonan
Des Moines
R. L. Gray
Lyle Nolan
Ruth McDevitt
St. Joseph's Mercy Hospital
Sioux City
Roy Frew
Ruthven
Wm. Prew
Spencer
A. G. Larson
Wm. Maroscheck
Kohl ™Man
Royal
Thos. Monk
Emmetsburg
Ernest Nissen
Near Graettinger
Ole Anderson
Anderson
P. J. Johnson
Conrad Johnson
Wendel
Trumbull Lake
Emma Lightie
Palmville
R. W. Lightie
Clarence Hanson
Barting Hanson
Eortheast
Spencer Hospital
D. W. Prather
James Johnson
Clarence Ruston
Clyde Hughes
Hughes
Alexander Monk
Crown Hill Cemetery
Jacob Monk
Mae Beuregard
Monk
Chicago
Tom
William
Berwyn
Ben Stephas
Charles Parker
John Kline
Carl Nisson
Fred Clasing
Clint Burdick
E. G. Cope
CG. B. Jackson
Detlif Rosacker
Henry Clasing
J. F. Nolan
Clay
Palo Alto
Thomas A. Monk
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Arthur J. Ansorage
Foy
Decorah
Mae Beauregard
Logan Township
Montana
Thomas
Berwyn, IL
Arother
Dan
Vacation Facilities Expanded for 1941 at Arnolds Park Iowa
Howard C Turnley Company expands 1941 facilities at Lake Okoboji Arnolds Park adding 45 cottages 26 middorm rooms Roof Garden Ballroom Palm Gardens Peacock Inn and upcoming Central Ballroom. Dick Mills and his orchestra play nightly at Roof Garden Ballroom with Monday sets for old time dancing. Plan your vacation now with full conveniences provided by the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okoboji
Arnolds Park
Iowa
Howard C. ‘Turnley Company
Peacock Inn
Palm Gardens
Howard Cg. Turnley Company
Howard , Turnley Company
Mills
Roof Garden
Time dances calendar highlights two big bands
On Monday June 2 Moeller's Accordion Band will play. Glenn Miller and his famous orchestra appear Sunday June 29 and Woody Herman performs Thursday July 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moeller
Glenn Miller
Woody Herman
Miss Janice Amdal Honored At West Bend Shower
Miss Janice Amdal was guest of honor at a Friday afternoon shower at the Perti Hat. The bride-to-be received many beautiful gifts and a pleasant afternoon was enjoyed. The West Bend Baking Co expands with a new Plymouth branch for farm-home deliveries. Several local resignations announced by the school board affect four teachers. replacements pending. Various residents noted for travel, health, and family events including births and visits, with local business and college updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bend
Iowa
Janice Amdal
West Bend Baking Co
Dale Dann
Morningside
Fay Layne
Lois Nelson
Maxine Ellerbrock
Mary Stucker
B. F. McFarland
Minnesota
Wilber Justice
Nellie Emerson
Wm. Johnson
Des Moines
Geo. Foley
Foley
Emer Waller
Charles City
Dan Jordan
Pearl City, Jrl
Geo. Jacobs
August Schaffer
Wm. Clemens
Arnolds
Park
Chicago
C. B. Thatcher
Stephen B. Williams
Culver-Stockman College
Canton
Grace Chrisman
Mary Jane
Cedar Falls
Chrisman
Wesley Foundation
Pete Csucker
Csuckers
Belle DeBerg
Daugters
Little Rock
R. W. Burgens
Local picnic honors draftee as changes move plans due to rain
Farmers Elevator and Farmers Oil Station employees held a park picnic Friday evening to honor Orville Fuschen who departs soon for army induction. Rain forced a late relocation to R. W. Jurgen's home. The item lists numerous neighbors, weddings, family visits, and community events across Fairville and surrounding towns, including 4-H ties, confirmations, baptisms, and local college news.
Fairville Social Notes From Fairville Iowa June 3
The Henry Ehm family of Des Moines hosted dinner at the George Seims home. Robert Eichenberger of Bancroft visited the Edw Priebe home. No Sunday services at Fairville church as Rev A F Rehder preached at Humbsidt Mission Festival. Several local residents attended a picnic dinner at the Robert site with family members and guests from Denver Colorado.
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Votteler, Sr
Fenton
Henry Elms
Fairville
Elms
E. K. Johnson
Eunice
Kenneth
Clercane Wegener
Wegener
Lorraine
St. Jon's Lutheran Caven
Walther League
Okoboh
A. F. Rehder
John Rubnker
Pred
Walter Bierstedt
L. H. Wehrspanni
Ervin Brohn
Wiliam
LaVaun Priebe
Marion Finnestad
Ladies Aid Society
Edward Grienert
Harrison Park
Emmetsburg
Bis
Edwin Geeitsert
Greinert
August Vaught
Whittemore
Herman Hrack
Deloris
Alfred Bierstedt
Elaine
Sonny
Fred Frink
Arnold Hantelman
Eunice Johnson
Henry Mansanger
Chilren
Ervin Berkland
Lloyd Berkland
la Vaun Priebe
Truman Thhompson
Cylinder
Ervin Votteler
Lloyd Kern
George Jentz
Ruth Schmelling
Martin Berkland
Denver
Colo
Wahoo
Neb
Zerklands
Martin
Iowa
Henry Ehm
Des Moines
George Seims
Robert Eichenberger
Bancroft
Edw. Priebe
Fairvilles
Humbsidt
Dix
Henry Blansaneer
Yamily
Ervin Seckland
Marlys
Martin Berkiail
Colorado
Carrol
Town
Frank Humphrey
Shirley
Ernest Votteler
Vincent
Robert
Iowa State College to Offer Five Engineering Defense Courses
High school graduates in Iowa may enroll in five engineering defense training courses at Iowa State College this summer. The 12 week program will open to eligible applicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. R. Asg
College Defense Committee
Agg
Iowa
Iowa State College
Rodman Farmer Tops Market at Stock Yards
CHICAGO June 5 H E Miller of Palo Alto county marketed a drove of butcher hogs from Rodman that were among the high sellers in the Ing Week trade at the C Stock Yards. Twenty head in the shipment weighed unevenly but sold without sorting at 9.35 per cut, averaging 289 pounds each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
H. E. Miller
Palo Alto County
Rodman
C. Stock Yards
Zahrndt Receives B S Degree From Iowa State College
Harold J. Zahrndt, son of Mrs. P. J. Zahrndt of this city, earned a bachelor of science degree in chemical technology at Iowa State College. The commencement speaker was Dr. Charles E. Finley, president of the college, as the class grew large in recent years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold J. Zahrndt
P. J. Zahrndt
Iowa State College
Ames
Charles BE. Finley
Hulda Gade Wins High Honors in Walther League Contest
Hulda Gade daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest Gade of Emmetsburg won top honors in the contralto solo division at the Walther League district talent quest at Camp Okoboji representing St Pauls Lutheran church. She advances to the national talent quest in New Orleans this July, adding to prior wins at Sioux City state high school contest and last month national festival in St Paul. George Weiland placed second in the violin solo. Dr and Mrs George Keeney of Mallard are building a new one story home with basement and utility room for heating and laundry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hulda Gade
Ernest Gade
Emmetsburg
Walther League
Camp Okoboji
Miss Gade
Walther League Young Peoples’ Organization
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Iowa
New Orleans
Sioux City
St. Paul
George Weiland
Geo. H. Keeney
Mallard
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Tee
Farmers Elevator
Farmers Oil Station
Orville Fuschen
R. W. Jurgen
Oscar Maberry
Elsie
Della May
Tor
Thursby
Mr.Kerrs
Edd Anderege
Omer Edwards
Phiilis Jaeger
Omaha
J. J. Jaeger
Duchesne College
John Schutter
Town State University
Jerry Schutter
Lutheran Hospital
Kenneth Gipner
Okopbo
Joe Amdahl
Harriet and
Belen Morey
Rosemary
Alvina iKemne
Betty Schafer
Ella May i Schneider
Yvonne Kilbourne
Deloras Binholz
Gloria Hoffert
Pensacola
Floria
Ladd
Manhattan
Kan
Helen Montag
Lawrence Morey
Lebanon
Harry Morey
Morey
Barry Morey
Chas. Thorsen
Judy of Graettinger
Emory Bevard
Janice Amdah
Peril Hall
Frairville
Carl Prebe
Edw
Clifford Mueller
Famiy
Lone Rock
Martin Tineland
Hingsted
Arjorie Johnson
E. K. Johnsons
Ejwarl
Priebe
Forest Hannifan
Swea City
Mary Ann Bohn
Mervin Priebe
Marjorie Johnson
Son Seal
Estherville
Abs
Kate Wegener
Algona
Will Miller
Mary Miller
Fred Kuecker
Lunar
Arthur Kuecker
Lohrville
Kuecker
Art Hueckers
Nancy Lee
Albert Bleckwenn
Daniel Bleckwenn
Henry
George Baker
Rutland, Iowa
ART Simonson
Ruthven, Tewa
Pennzom
Orpican
Montag Bros. Motor CO
Nauss
West Breed
Fern
Moad Chevrolet Company
Weatsberg
Defense
Iso-Vis
IMPRO
Esat Oy
Winrow Baling
Harold Christensen Graetslinger
Monty
The
Iowa’ Dairy Industry Commission
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