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Newspaper

Emmetsburg Democrat

Location

Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1938

Page

3

Notice to bid on Independence Schoolhouse project

Notice announces bidding for a schoolhouse erection at Independence Palo Alto County plans and specs available at the office of Melis Pint and Office of Comets Bugoh eed Pidt. Bids due June 5 1908 contract awarded to lowest bidder with right to reject any bid.

Independence Enmmey Palo Alto Canter Melis Comets Bugoh Dune Sas Wuupenitis

Local Folks Share Visits and Outings in West Bend Area

West Bend residents recount weekend visits to Cedar Falls Mallard and Havelock. Louise Needing summers with relatives in Taos New Mexico. Family gatherings include Giles Gist home and Lake of the Woods outing. Several improvements noted on streets crossings and sidewalks in town.

Roups Nisare Harpe Cumberland Maryland Charles Dewitt Arthur Simmons Louise Needing Phil Lavatt Taos New Mexico Hubert White Claude Ruby Cedar Falls Giles Gist Algona Mary Fenn Bar Rodman Jos. Graham Nellie Jackie Jimmy Shelilmeyer Lake of the Woods John Deht Owen Doris Mary B. Montag Ruth Blair Louis Schaffer Ames Norman Dale Emerson Bille St. Louis George Emmerson W.E. White Pete Smith Havelock Frank Cox Rolfe Harry Morley Cecil Baughman Sioux Rapids Ross Brown Frances Anlicker Ernest Anlicker Fort Dodge Roger W. E. White Gilmore City Win Wm. Gist George Meade Ges Gist Prank Koch Nehawka Nebr Lerry Miller Webster City Dad Didtch Spex Dowell Hinton Round Lak Minn Paty Hinton

Local notices and social events from Mallard and surrounding areas

A busy column records visits, luncheons, and travel among Mallard, Rolfe, Emmetsburg, and Fort Dodge residents. Names include Miss Ruth Keeney, Miss Marguerite Keeney, Mrs. Ida Sands, Mrs. Adolph Spies, and many others. The piece notes baseball in Sioux Rapids, a trip to Ames, and upcoming Rembrandt games.

Oad Raerneon Stett Ana Russel Steit Minnesota C. Brownlee W. C. ‘Runy A. C. Sands Margaret Fries Ida Sands Adolph Spies Ruth Keeney Ephrian Wis T. J. Conway Arnolds Pars G. H. Keeney Margearite Lucille Jurner Mary Schwint Fort Dodge Julia Dearsch Frank Hoffins Lucille Dearsch Algona Kate Holdridge Glendale Calif Mesdames Hahn and Kress Holdridge Guy Carmichael Emmietsburz G. L. Carmichael Gytherans George Kolorich Joy Betty Ames Kolorich Will Froh Gillette Grove John Froh E. Kress le Lowe Rolfe Elsmere Merritt Brazier Havelock Jonn Anglum Floyd Herson George C. B. Lowe Emmetsburg Alaska Violet Hahn Edna Lowe Mary Jo Dawson Lucille Turner Marguerite Keeney Luella Kress Mallard Sioux Rapids Rembrandt A G. Lange

Birthday Surprise for Mr. Bohn at Art Bohn Home

Family members gathered at the Art Bohn residence Thursday to surprise Mr. Bohn on his birthday anniversary. Attendees included Everett, Russell, Melvin HIII and families, Bruce Rouse and family of Ayrshire, and Stanley Parion and family of Pocahontas.

Ae Penton Anc ES Priest Ard Saughar LaVaun Larne J. Tsmdad Wesbray Thanas Jamiason Trefshare Strus Sutvinas Mus Mus OD Meng Sneni Sowerstasi Week With He Mrs. Anna RF Arch Sam Warner Chass Sos Arnett Hiatt Reymond Nea W. Dart Paul Eisler Wildel Sna Martin Wert E. Krause and Sons Maurice Junior Marjorie Bailey Sundar F.C. Bailey Marshall, Minn Frances Baier C. C. Bailey Seneca Rmv Mueller Virginia R. Carlson Bruce Merril Frank Eigler Emmetsburg Park Charline Goetsch Airs Harald Goetsch General Hospital Algona T. B. Metcalf Mtr Ralph Gillette Earl Gillette Earl Rasmussen Lois Wilbur Hollder Mary Hanson Curlew Town Jime Bohn Art Bohn Tiduraday Mr. Bohn Everett Bohn Russell Bohn Melvin Hiii Bruce Rouse Ayrshire Stanley Parion Pocahontas

Social Calendar Notes From Rolfe and Vicinities

Readable fragments indicate a sequence of social visits and local gatherings around Rolfe Estherville Mallard Spencer Webster City Estherville and nearby areas. Names include Miss Telandt Mrs Porter Roy Christensen Ruth Christensen Leroy and Vern Lyons, with guests and dinners noted and a sick list update for Mrs Schumaker.

Wwe UO Boimehskuy Ryley Stark Chick Tre Kouinneming Pulday Va McCay Aytshire Miss Telandt Rolfe AL Tovige Shyistenaen Mrs. Porter Spyincer Dailey Ayrshire Roky Vernon Boos Township Jane Easton Great Oak Auatelle Ann Stierelanges Mroo Alvin Seagren Picard Rouse Rouse Webster City Ruth Christensen Lestie Christenavy Roy Christensen Chic Hateh Ray Dickson Moyer Landis Mallard Nels Christensen Alice Uletch Kenneth Anderson Estherville Vern Lyons Win G. P. Johnson Alfred Lyons J. Lyons Wallingford F. Schumaker

Annual Certificate for Home Mutual Insurance Iowa Des Moines

Insurance Department of Iowa certifies Home Mutual Insurance Company of Iowa Des Moines authorized for Fire Wind Storm and Full Coverage Automobile Insurance through April 1, 1939. December 31 1937 sworn statement shows assets 526,966.94 and surplus 313,264.15, with capital 840,131.09 and liabilities unspecified. Maurice V Pew Commissioner signs at Des Moines June 1960.

Insurance Department of Towa Des Moines Home Mutual Insurance Company OF Iowa OWA Towa Code of Iowa Maurice Vv. Pew Iowa Maurice V. Pew Lfp

Insurance Company Authorized To Transact Fire and Auto Lines

Maurice V. Pew, Commissioner of Insurance in Iowa, certifies that HOME INSURANCE COMPANY of New York is authorized to transact Fire and Windstorm Automobile Property Damage and other lines in the state until April 1, 1939. The record shows total admitted assets 61,292,197.00, liabilities and surplus 53,657,540.72, with surplus over liabilities 38,857,540.72. Also notes a 1928 notice about Vernon No. 1 schoolhouse erection bid opening at Center School and county offices with plans viewable at specific homes and offices.

Insurance Department of Towa Des Moines Home Insurance Company New York Insurance Department of Town Iowa Maurice V. Pew Commissioner of Insurance Apel Lst Dex Moines

DeMolays to Convene in Kansas City July 4 8

More than 4000 DeMolays from every state in the Union Canada and American possessions will gather in Kansas City Missouri July 4 8 for the Founder’s Conference with the theme New Frontiers For Youth National speakers include Camberett Beck James E Hunt Ellis Manning Wheeler McMillen Warren F Draper Josh Lee Ralph Lockman Bean Gilkey Diane Lester and others from the NYSE Dupont General Electric FBI and Carrol College in attendance discussions will cover youth programs and career guidance

Union Canada Kansas City Chemie Camherett Beck New York Stock Exchange New York Stock Exchange Institute James E. Hunt Research Laboratory Dupont Ellis Manning General Research Laboratory General Electric Wheeler McMillen National Farm Ghej Mureh Council Country Home Warren F. Draper United States Public Health Bureau United States Josh Lee Oklahoma Ralph Lockman Hyde Park New York Mechuveh Bean Gilkey University of Chicago Ganfield Carrol College Diane Lester J. Edgar Hoover Federal Bureau of Investigation

Insurance Department certifies Homeland Insurance Co of America

The Insurance Department of New York certifies Homeland Insurance Co of America, based in New York, to safely transact earthquake, fire, marine, windstorm, automobile, aircraft, and related insurance in Iowa until April 1, 1939. The December 31, 1937 statement lists total admitted assets of $1,113,679.02 and total liabilities plus capital of $6,847,344.06 with a $1,533,665.44 surplus.

Curing Hay in Windrow Best of 13 Methods

A study notes windrow curing as favoring one-fourth dried hay with a side delivery rake before hauling.

Hay Curing Methods Emphasize Leaf Retention and Color

Town State College research after four years of testing shows curing hay with a side delivery rake in a fourth cured stage preserves leaves and green color best. Cutting before full dryness speeds up curing but harms quality. late cutting for red clover reduces quality despite higher moisture. Experiments at Corn Belt stations confirm findings.

Town State College Hughes Corn Belt

Oil in Hansen farm well remains unsolved mystery

Ames reports oil found in a well at Martin Hansen farm west of Trumbull Lake remains unexplained after samples were sent for analysis. Officials say the Basellie tanks at Lake Center oil station are unlikely sources and advise leaving the well untouched for two weeks before further tests. water is badly contaminated and not fit for drinking.

Ames Martin Hansen Trumbull Lake Aeak Basellie Lake Center

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