Silo Collapse Near Depew Buries Two Tractors and Farm Wagon
Four men on the Kenneth Dallam farm north of Depew escaped burial when a 44-foot silo collapsed. Two tractors a farm wagon and a blower lay buried in debris. Total loss estimated at 6000 dollars as neighbors aided in unearthing machinery and clearing the yard. Dallam, a prominent farmer, reported the near tragedy and cleanup began the next day.
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Keneth
Gallam
Depew
Kenneth Dallam
Kenneth Dalted
Arndt Nai
Dallam
Amdar
Phil Kerber
Phil
Weighters
Helgen Retires After 65 Years in Emmetsburg Business
Henry Helgen of Emmetsburg retires after a long career in real estate and insurance dating to 1897. Born in 1874 in Marshe town Norway to Olson parents, he moved to Ruthven at 13, served as Palo Alto county clerk, and raised four children with wife Tromso. He was the first president of the Motor Inn and remained active in farming and local ventures.
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Ness
Sack
Emmetsburg
Ruthven
Ruth
Helgén
Marshe
Town
Haiti
Norway
Helgeon ‘S
Helgen
Henry
Cour
Palo
Alin County
Beligveés
Connie
Kr Istopherson
Clay County
Motor Inn
Wigdahl Bros. Hardware
May rainfall exceeds average. June requires rain to reach average
Weather records from Emmetsburg show May rainfall 211 inches short of the yearly average. For June, 1934 data indicate 5.44 inches is the usual monthly total, with May delivering 7.69 inches less than average. To hit the annual average, June must provide about 7.55 inches.
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Ing
Lewis W. Gunn
Emmetsburgz
Weather Bureau
Des- Moines
Department of Commerce
Immetsburg
Two Cars Wrecked on Lake Road injures Keagle wife
One person injured when two cars collided seven miles north of Varcoe Building Store on the east lake road. Dr Keagle 47 a trucker from Terris driving a 1948 De Soto with wife and four children. Glenn A Lundgren 39 a farmer near Ringsted driving a 1948 Studebaker with wife and son. Keagle car rolled onto ditch and left rear fender damaged. Lundgren car remained on road. Mrs Keagle treated and released from Palo Alto Memorial hospital.
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Wilton F
Lewis
Dory
Dr. Keagle
Terris
Joan
Ciy
Lois
Lolé
Verna
Glenn A. Lundgren
Farmer
Ringsted
Studebaker
Marvin
Wade
Varcoe
East Lake Road
Keagle
Lunderen
Palo Alto Memorial Hospital
Hunting and Fishing Fees Rise After July Fourth
Licensing costs will increase for state residents beginning July 4 1937 with fishing set at 2 dollars hunting at 2 dollars and a combined hunting and fishing license at 3.30 dollars as announced to county records official Alice Yoch.
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Alice Yoch
Fshing
Fast Work On Sunday Clears Blocked Roads
County Supervisor Peter Rickless and his Fifth district crew spent Sunday clearing Ayrshire Curlew tornado roads. Merv Thompson Bert Sweeney and Harry Evans of Ruthven aided, with local farmers supplying tractors. work began after the 7 o clock twister, two roads blocked, sightseers caused jams as a dragline and bulldozer cleared fallen trees.
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Peter’ Rickless
Fifth
Merv Thompson
Bert Sweeney
Harry Evans
Ruthven
Rickless
Huck
Haven
Disturbance at Waverly Hotel Ends With Fine
Jack Ruddy received a call Saturday afternoon to fetch a disturber at the Waverly hotel. He found the man gone, patrolled town, then returned to discover friendly contact at the office door. The intoxicator pleaded guilty Monday, paying a suspended fine plus costs.
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Polees
Jack Ruddy
Waverly
Ruddy
Buddy
Moorning
Rick Leifs film road clean-up drives 180 miles
Rick Leffs led a road clean-up effort driving 180 miles to clear hazards and open routes, aiding traffic flow and improving safety through the operation.
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Ricklefs
Prize Snafu Delays Cash Draw in Emmetsburg Shops
William Langerman of Graettinger failed to claim a $100 cash prize when his name was drawn in Emmetsburg stores. The prize rolls to $150 next week, raising the amount available to claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Langerman
Graettinger
Emmetsburg
Coad To Speak At Democratic Dinner July 6
U S Rep Merwin Coad will speak at a Palo Alto County Democratic dinner July 6 at the country club in Emmetsburg. Mrs James L Coffey, president of the Democratic Women's club, announced the event as sponsored by the county Democratic organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merwin Coad
Emmetsburg
Country Club
James L. Coffey
Palo Alto County
Democratic Women's Club
Washington
Coadh
Coffey
Assembly Of God Bible School Starts Monday
The Assembly Of God church hosts a Bible school next week from June 24 to June 28 daily 8 am to 3 40 pm.
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Assembly of God Bible School
Assembly of God Church
Local Democratic rally invites big turnout for Coad address
The Cratic Women's club and all Democrats in the county were urged to attend. We are fortunate to schedule Mr. Coad for this address, and we should show our appreciation with a large turnout. Further details and the reservation deadline will be announced later.
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Cratic Women’s Club
Coad
Cuffey
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Rolltop Dakk
Richara *’ Ben. Christianson
Arthur Anderson
Congregational Church
Gunn
Raiea
Lake Road
Wanka
Tune
Sune
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