Young Oil Station Robber Killed Near Wallingford
An Estherville officer killed the Young Oil Station robber near Wallingford. His accomplice Harvey Sorenson received a twenty five year sentence to Anamosa Reformatory. Both youths resided in Albert Lea Minnesota. Their crime career was brief and not lucrative.
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Young Oil Station
Wallingford
Estherville
Harvey Sorenson
Anamosa Reformatory
Albert Lea
Minn
Two youths confess with fatal shoplift and police shootout
Albert Lea youths Claire Christen sen and Harvey Sorenson held up George Schacht Oil station near Estherville. Christensen was fatally shot by Estherville Officer L L Jones during a highway chase. Sorenson received a long state reformatory sentence after a court hearing.
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Claire Christensen
Harvey Sorenson
Albert Lea
Minnesota
George Schacht
Christensen
Wallingford
Estherville
L. L. Jones
Sorenson
I’. C. Davidson
Anamosa
Bert Montgomery
Clit Frederickson
Emmet County
Frederickson
Jones
Cerro Gordo County
Montgomery
Emmet
Frederick 30N
Lean
Sternberg
Sorensen
Emmet Co
Francis Cretzmeyer Competes in West Coast Track Meet
Emmetsburg's Francis Cretzmeyer travels to Los Angeles with two Iowa University teammates for the National Collegiate track meet. After returning they head to Milwaukee for the National Amateur meet as his sophomore year nears completion. Father Dr FXX says no other meets are planned for the Iowa team.
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Francis Cretzmeyer
Emmetsburg
Los Angeles
California
Towa University
United States
Cretzmeyer
Milwaukee
Fxx
Francis
Democrat
Iowa
Iowa University
Dance at St Marys Gym Friday Night Assumption Ladies Aid
Circle No 5 of Assumption parish hosts a dance at St Marys gymnasium in this city Friday night June 22 with a cordial public invitation and a 10 cent admission fee.
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South Side Gym
Assumption Parish
Ladies’ Aid
St. Mary's Gymnasium
Hammes Re-elected Grand Knight of Local K of G
John H. Hammes was unanimously re-elected grand knight of the local Knights of Columbus last Thursday night for another year. W J Grady was reappointed deputy grand knight and others, including Leo R McCoy as recording secretary, Ed Reinders as warden, and Clem Hand as outside guard, were newly elected along with a full slate of officers.
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John EH. Hammes
Knights of Columbus
Hammes
W. J. Grady
Leo R. McCoy
Ed Reinders
Order
Louis T. Laughlin
F. R. Ryer
Marion F. Conlen
Clem Hand
George Elengzl
Cylinder
Jas Hand
M. J. Janssen
Ed Kane
T. R. Martin
Bert Higgins
No Band Concert Cancelled in Emmetsburg
Announcement states there will be no band concert in Emmetsburg next Wednesday night June 27 The event shifts to the following night Thursday during the Water Carnival Festivities with officials noting the change in schedule.
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Emmetsburg
Cora Hog Board Met in Des Moines
Members of the Palo Alto County Allotment Committees traveled to Des Moines to meet the State Board of Review and submit adjusted figures for corn hog contracts. They secured approval for hog figures pending field representative consent and added about 2,400 hogs for the county, accelerating contract processing and Washington forwarding.
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Palo Alto County
Des Moines
State Board of Review
Lawrence Givennan
Martin Simonson
D. W. Joynt
Otto Alborn
Rendall Hoffman
Washington
Pato Alto
State Board
Board of Review
Palo Alto
Ruthven Cyclone Damages Church and Town Facilities
A Tuesday night cyclone struck Ruthven at about 10 30 hurting a church roof and wall. The roof landed in Lyle Logan s garden patch. The pumping station roof and floor were blown off. Several chimneys damaged and tree limbs scattered. Five power lines were knocked out and telephone lines damaged. Church damage estimated at 5500. original 1828 structure cost 3000. Pastor B L Weaver noted. Logan supplied details after being awakened by wind.
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Ruthven
Lyle Logan
Porden
Tarre
Ihev
B. L. Weaver
Emmetsburg Schools Receive Over One Hundred Coaching Applications
Emmetsburg public schools have received more than 100 applications for the two coaching positions. Superintendent Newell said several mails bring five to six applications weekly, with many candidates boasting years of experience and high ratings. Selections are expected within two to three weeks.
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Emmetsburg
Belgian Stallion Injured When Trailer Broke Loose
A valuable Belgian stallion owned by Carl Hoffert of northeast Emmetsburg was badly hurt Wednesday night when the trailer carrying it broke loose from Hoffert’s car. The trailer overturned and the horse sustained neck and back dislocations. The animal, valued at around $100, will likely be permanently disabled.
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Carl Hoffert
Emmetsburg
Emmetsburg Water Carnival Set For June 28
Arrangements are nearly complete for the Emmetsburg Water Carnival to be held next Thursday, June 28. The program features tenball, horseshoe pitching, novelty races, pony races, water sports and a bathing beauty contest in the afternoon, followed by a picnic supper, kittenball games, band concert, water carnival, boat parade and a high reworks display. City Council purchases and lunches are planned to be improved over last year. Committees have nearly finished entry lists. entrants can contact Earl Beebe, chairman of the water events committee.
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Emmetsburg
Earl Beebe
May fishing license receipts total $1300 from Ellen Brereton
County records show Ellen Brereton reporting $1300 collected for fishing licenses in May. Of this total $176 covered non resident and combination fishing and heating licenses.
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Ellen Brereton
Mallard attorney named local counsel for bank
Joseph Hand of this city was appointed local counsel for the closed Mallard Trust and Savings Bank this week. He also serves as counsel for the First National Bank of Graettingary, presently under receiver.
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Mallard
Joseph Hand
Mallard Trust and Savings Bank
Hand
First National Bank of Graettingvry
Lost Island plans new church replacing fire wreck
Committees in Lost Island township advertise bids for a new church to replace the old building destroyed by fire. The structure will be 32 feet by 61 feet with a 50 foot steeple, plaster walls, basement rooms for a light plant, reception and dining, a northwest kitchen of 12 by 20 feet, and a 12 by 16 cloak room. Excavation planned four feet with a four foot foundation. completion targeted for early October with costs around 5050 dollars.
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Lost Island Township
Emmetsburg B and L offers two hundred shares July 1
Emmetsburg Building and Loan Association announces sale of two hundred stock shares on July 1 with purchase allowed for at least one share. Participants pay 1 per 1 month, and upon earnings nurture the stock the par value of 100 dollars will be paid to the shareholder.
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Emmetshburg B. & L. Ass’n
Democrat
Emmetsburg Building and Goan Association
Ruthven Fort Dodges Triumph Over Local Shamrocks
The Shamrocks slump continues with losses to Fort Dodge Auto Supply, Algona R.G.A.L., Ruthven Otto Spies crew, and Mason City Marshall Swift Cleaners. A large Tuesday crowd witnessed a 3 to 0 defeat, while Monday featured Mart Thompson's Giants beating Paul Thacker's Sox in the city series opener. Joe Hand's Roustabouts fell to Great Oak farmers 25 to 18 in the night game.
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Spencer
Fort Dodgs
R. G. AL
Algona
Shamrocks
Ruthven
Otto Spies
Fast Marshall Swift Cleaners
Mason City
Bremersburg
Shamrocks Saetung
Mart Thompson
Giants
Paul Thacker
Sox
Mart
Joe Hand
Great Oak Farmers
Joe's
Great Oakers
Double Car Crash Injures Three North of Armstrong
Gene Martini of Whittemore and Cecyla Finegar were in a weekend wreck seven miles north of Armstrong on Highway 43. Martini’s car hit a parked truck owned by Carl Wendt of Truman, which was unlit. The truck was then hit by Mr and Mrs Harry Trastow. Wendt faced charges for leaving the truck on the highway without lights or flares.
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Gene Martini
Armstrong Gene Martini
Whittemore
Nick Martin
Cecyla Finegar
Armstrong
Buttermakers Meet Here Thursday in City Hall
This week a State Buttermakers Scoring contest will be held in this city. Meetings occur at Court House hall and the Kermoore Hotel. An evening banquet at Hotel Kermoore features talks and musical numbers followed by dancing.
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Court House Hall
Kermoore Hotel
Hotel Kermoore
171 New Automobiles Sold in Palo Alto County This Year
One hundred seventy one new autos and trucks have been sold in Palo Alto County since the start of the year, reflecting ongoing activity in local vehicle commerce.
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Palo Alto County
Old Age Pension Assessment Payments Reported in Palo Alto County
About 1,000 of 8,300 residents in Palo Alto County have paid the 1934 old age assistance tax to date, with 1,924 paid statewide. The tax, due before July 1, applies to residents over 31, funded by a state ald age fund. Local treasurer Casper Nelson will collect in Ayrshire, Graettinger, Ruthven, West Bend, Rodman, Cylinder, Mallard, and Curlew on specified June dates. Emmetsburg residents may pay anytime before July 1.
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Palo Alto
Casper Nelson
General Assembly
Emmetsburg
Nelson
Ayrshire
Graettinger
Ruthven
West Bend
Rodman and Cylinder
Mallard
Curlew
Higley Announces New Tire Guarantee At Higley’s Service
Higley’s Super Service dealer for Goodyear tires announces a 12 month guarantee on Goodyear All weather and Pathfinder tires. An official announcement appears in this issue of the Democrat. Automobile owners should note the advertised value and consider the new guarantee.
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Higley
Super Service
Goodyear
I. Higley
Giase
Democrat
Mr. Hisley
Ed Kane Resigns as Manager at Local Quaker Oats Elevator
Ed Kane resigns as manager of the local Quaker Oats Elevator effective July first. Eugene Cole of Beaver will succeed him at the address, taking over the duties of the station's handling and storage operations.
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Ed Kane
Ed. Kane
Eugene Cole
Beaver
Mr. Lane
Emmetsburg High School Field Upgrade Underway
Work began Wednesday on finishing the Emmetsburg high school athletic field. Crews will level the ground, build a running track, set 240 feet of east bleachers, and erect two fences, one four foot steel and one seven foot steel noninstallable. Labor is drawn from relief lists. three eight-hour shifts over two days per week at 40 cents an hour, funded by the school board with materials from the C W A fund. Completion is expected in about a month.
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Emmetsburg High School
Katherine McNamara
Theile
Race Horse of J A Winders Killed
A horse belonging to J A Winders of this city was killed near Algona last Friday after being struck by a carload of Burt youths diving along the pavement by the fairgrounds. The horse died instantly and one young woman sustained a knee injury requiring hospital treatment at Kossuth County Hospital. The auto suffered heavy damage.
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J. A. Winders
Algona
Burt
Kossuth
Sister of Kon Wail Leaves Soon for Czechoslovakia
Miss Maria Kail of Santa Barbara California has stayed with her brother Kon Tad Kail in this city for several days She will depart in July for Czechoslovakia to visit relatives and friends for several months
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Maria Kail
Santa Barbara
California
Kon- Tad Kail
Miss Kail
Czechoslovakia
Commerce Club Urges Park Reconsideration and Double Parking Rule
Commerce Club met Tuesday evening in this city and adopted a resolution urging the city park commission to reconsider closing Haresison park as a tourist stopping ground. Members also passed a resolution asking the City Council to permit farmers to double park while unloading produce or shopping in local stores.
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Chamber of Commerce
City Park Commission
Hare] Sison Park
Whittemore Young Man Tragic Death at Lost Island Park
A Whittemore youth dies in a tragic incident after riding on the rear of a truck near Lost Island Park. Police investigate the accident as bystanders observe the aftermath.
Truck Fall Fatality Near Emmetsburg Claims Weir
Donald Weir 26 son of Whittemore residents died after falling from the rear platform of a moving truck on federal highway 18 six miles west of Emmetsburg. Howell and Fish drove the truck toward Electric Park where the dance was planned. all three stopped later when Weir was found missing. Inquest jurors ruled accidental death. county coroner Dr. Woodbridge and E. Fay assisted. Weir was well known in Emmetsburg, with obituary in Whittemore Hews.
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Donald Weir
M. G. Weir
Whittemore
Patrick
William Weir
Emmetsburg
Bert Montgomery
Montgomery
Howell
Park
Ruthven
Electric Park
Weir
Weiry
Woodbridge
Ctone
M. J. Conway
Paul Schang
H. A Lee
Emmitsburg
Whittemore Hews
the Demincrat
Large crowd fishes Medium Lake weekend event
Hundreds of anglers from local and nearby counties fished Medium Lake over Saturday and Sunday. Game Warden Ross Moses reports about 700 fish were taken on Sunday with no arrests for violations. He urges fishermen to limit their bags to ensure ample fish for the summer.
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Medium Lake
Ross Moses
Moses
Thompsons Observe Twentieth Anniversary Celebration
James Thompson and Mrs James Thompson near Ayrshire celebrated their twentieth wedding anniversary with 50 to 60 relatives and friends. Joe Reno presented a money purse from attendees. Five hundred was played during the evening with Mrs W L O'Brien winning the top score. Dainty refreshments followed the event.
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James Thompson
Ayrshire
Joe Reno
W. L. O'Brien
Gilmore City Youth Catches Five-Pound Northern Pike
Caught by 12 year old Roy Johnston, son of Mr and Mrs Roy Johnston of Gilmore City, the five pound northern pike measured twenty seven inches long in Medium lake Wednesday afternoon. Grandpa Wolfgang is telling some extra big fish yarns these days.
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Grace
Roy Johnston
Gilmore City
Wolfgang
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