Revered Ruthven pastor Rev Wigdahl dies at 92
Rev L O Wigdahl 92 longtime Zion Lutheran Ruthven pastor and former Palo Alto County official died after months of illness He served fifty years in the ministry and his funeral drew a large Ruthven turnout Speakers included Rev T J Wicks Prof Carl Helgen and other clerics He is survived by his wife six sons and three daughters with burial in Ruthven cemetery
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L. O. Wigdahl
Zion Lutheran Church
Ruthven
Paolo Alto County
Wigdahl
T. J. Wicks
Lown
Carl B. Helgen
St. Olaf’s College
Northfield
Minn
Helgen
Wigdah
Iowa
L. W. Bower
St. Olafs College
Larson
L. A
Bertha Gunderson Wigdahl
Wigsdahl
Stavanger
Norway
America
United States
Wisconsin
Anna Osterhus
Lutheran College
Hed Wing
Minneapolis
Zion Lutheran Church of
Fort Dodge
Milford
Sanborn
Cylinder
Little Sioux
Emmetsburg
A. G. Wigdahl
O. L Wigdahl
Mason City
L. J
L. D
H. A. Wigdahl
Allo
B. Wigdahl
M. Hadley
Elizabeth Wigdahl
Alma Wigdahl
Flandreau
McCormick of Rodman Visits City on Friday
McCormick of Rodman conducted business in the city on Friday during a routine downtown call, continuing on to planned engagements.
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McCormick of
Rodman
Prof Wesselink May Join Webster City College
A University of Iowa summer student report links Prof Wm Wesselink of Emmetsburg Junior College to Webster City as a prospective dean. The Webster City post would start in September, though official acceptance has not been confirmed.
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Wm. Weaselink
Emmetsburg Junior College
High Whoosh
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Wesselink
Webster City
Weisslink
Former Representative Donlon Seriously Ill in Ruthven
F H Donlon former Em Fonte a Postmaster and democratic State representative is at his Ruthven home in frail health. He is in his 77th year and has not taken nourishment for several days after a prior sun stroke. Friends in Bramersburg and Palo Alto counties regret his condition as officials hope for better news.
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Bramersburg
Palo Alto County
F. H. Donlon
Em[Fonte
Donlon
Ruthven
Donlen
West Bend Man Released on Bond After Altercation
Byron Groves of West Bend faces assault and battery charges from A. Griffith. Groves was arrested after an altercation in a West Bend restaurant, allegedly striking Griffith with a sugar container. Groves posted a $500 bond and will be brought before the grand jury this fall.
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Byron Groves
West Bend
A. Griffith
Groves
Griffith
Allen Victorious In Graettinger Boxing Card
Swede Allen of Graettinger won a thirty round decision over Pranis Warrington of Estherville in the main event held in Graettinger Tuesday night. Wild Bil Hendricks of Oskaloosa defeated Santos Reyes of Centerville in an eight round bout. Preliminary results included Claude Pettit of Emmetsburg over Johnny Cosgrove in six rounds and Sleepy Thompson of Emmetsburg stopping Frits Brusotti of Estherville in four rounds. A bout between Clarence Cagier and Ben Ridenour ended in a draw.
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Graettinger
Allen
Praneis Warrington
Estherville
Wild Bil Hendricks
Oskaloosa
Shaded Santos Reyes
Centerville
Iin
Fats
Claude Pett
Tit
Emmetsburg
Johnny
Cosgrove
Committees Named For Legion Meet In Emmetsburg
Leonard-Rea- O'Brien post of the American Legion formed committees for the district convention to be held in Emmetsburg May 12. Entertainment and program includes Roy Ryan and others. Finance, Banquet, and Publicity committees listed. Delegates from fourteen counties will attend. James L Deliver of Fork Dodge invited to speak. business session 2 to 6 PM. social stag party planned Tuesday evening.
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Leonard-Rea- O'Brien
American Legion
Fred Hudson
Parahontas
Phil Bough
Emmetsburg
Roy Ryan
T. W. Parrish
Frank Meade
Lloyd Frost
Jack Higley
J. P. Hand
J. W. Edge
J. W. Woodbridge
Joe Hammes
Henry Willingham
Melvin Hand
Gus Papadakes
Ed Douvin
Ed Foy
William Salisbury
Ed Murphy
Charles Knouse
Earl Godden
Boone
Calhoun
Carroll
Crawford
Emmet
Greene
Hamilton
Hancock
Humboldt
Kossuth
Palo Alto
Pocahontas
Webster
Winnebago
James L. Delliver
Fork Dodge
Frank Miles
Town Legionnaire
RK. J. Laird
Hudson
Calentine Building Rented To Coast-to-Coast Firm
The George Calentine Pool and Billiard Hall building is rented to a Coast-to-Coast merchandising concern. The firm plans possession in 30 to 60 days. Calentine has not announced plans, but may relocate his business.
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George Calentine
Calentine
Parking Lines Painted On Principal Streets By City Crew
City street commissioner P. J Bough and crew recently painted white parking lines on main business streets. Wider spaces are allowed this year. Motorists should park directly between lines to leave room on both sides.
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P. J Bough
Sara
Lutheran Church Fourth of July Picnic and Program
The focal Lutheran church hosts a July 4 picnic and chicken dinner at noon in the parlors. A 2:30 program at Super Park features summer Bible school works, music, and a speech by Honorable Congressman Fred Gilchrist of Laurens. Afterward are ball games and races. committees and workers are listed.
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Focal Lutheran Church
Super Park
Fred Gilchrist
Laurens
John Cody
Bert Salven
John Gunn
Melvin Lee
Arthur Birkland
Carl Heigenon
Allen McGrauth
G 8
Gilbert Gyerde
Charles Fiarven
Henry Helgen Jr
Kermast Schacht
Emer Gunn
Doors
Grant Neleen
Marvin Jeo Raat Ciets
Sawin Saa
Cure
Benet
Sod Virgit Gvehe
Testimonial Dinner for Lawrence Brennan
A testimonial dinner and program honor Lawrence D Brennan of Emmetsburg newly elected state deputy of the Knights of Columbus of Jews will be held at the Knights of Columbus hall Sunday evening. A large number of Knights and their ladies are expected. A fine program is being arranged and a general good time is anticipated.
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Lawrence D. Brennan
Emmetsburg
Knights of Columbus of Jews
Knights of Columbus
Knights
Free Local Swimming Classes Announced at Medium Lake
Gayle Roberts announces free swimming instruction at Medium Lake every Wednesday at 11 AM. Two separate classes offered for juniors and seniors. Classes open to the public with no charge.
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Gayle Roberts
Madison, WI
Medium Lake
Hossack Spies Tie The Knot In Graettinger
A county wide wedding linked William Hossack Emmetsburg and Elisabeth Spies Graettinger at Immaculate Conception church Graettinger Rev J J Kelly officiated The couple departed for a western states tour and will reside in Graettinger after July 15.
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Graettinger
William Hossack
Emmetsbure
Elisabeth Spies
Immaculate Conception Church
J. J. Kelly
Fort Dodge
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
Elisabet Spies
A. Spies
Emmetsburg
John Kelly
A Thebride
Charles J. Spies
Miss Leone Hossack
Isobel Spies
Charles Jr
John
Ann
Jane Spies
Palm Beach
Ivan Hos
Sack
Spencer
Usher
Adolph Spies
University of Minnesota
Kossack
Hossack Motor Company
Kermore
Hostack
Graet~ Tinger
Eighth Grade Rural Graduates Honor 1938 Class
Eighth grade rural graduation exercises for Palo Alto County were held at Emmetsburg High School with attendance at the Farm Bureau picnic. Miss Florence Underwood welcomed attendees as Ayrshire band opened. Four former graduates, now county high school students, gave remarks.
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Falo Alto County
Emmetsburg High School
Farm Bureau
Florence Underwood
Emmetsburg Junior College
Palo Alto
Ayrshire
Norrene Christianson
William Broderson
Georgia Brown
William Schane
Sidonia Bierstedt
Fierence Wells
Sup
Jamieson Funeral Held for Emmetsburg Resident
Thomas Jamieson 69 a well known Emmetsburg resident died Friday after years of illness. The funeral was Monday at the Methodist church with Rev. Edward Pruitt officiating. interment at Evergreen Cemetery. Friends and family recall a cultured, kind man who supported his church and cared for kin. Survived by a widow and six children Jean Robert Jamieson Grace Bosworth Jack Jamieson Mary Weisbred Ruth Jamieson.
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Thomas Jamieson
Emmetsburg
Jamieson
Methodist
Edward Pruitt
Evergreen Cemetery
Emmetsourg
Melvin Church
McAllister College
St. Paul
Minn
South Dakota
Waverly
Palo Alto County
E. M. Thompson
Jean
Robert Jamieson
Grace Bosworth
Jack Jamieson
Denver
Colorado
Mary Weisbred
Fenton
Ruth Jamieson
Denver University
Junior Legion Baseball Tryout Notice
Local young men are asked to report at the Legion baseball diamond at 6:80 p m on Monday for participation in Junior Legion baseball.
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Legion
Very Hot Weather Upends Week Early Summer Heat
The first three days of the week brought high heat with temperatures in the lower to mid nineties. Residents faced distress from the sudden heat after a cool June. Corn advanced well, and Iowa's star crop was forecast to reach knee height by July 4.
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Towa
New Norge Dealer Opens In Emmetsburg
Harry Felix of Lake Park has taken the Norge agency for Emmetsburg and will open offices in the Middleton building Friday. He is a RCA institute graduate in Chicago and qualified to repair and service radios and refrigerators. Harry F. Seth will be hired as salesman.
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Harry Felix
Lake Park
Sibley
Norge
Middleton
Emmetsburg
Felix
R.C.A. Institute of Radios
Chicago
H. F. Seth
Jordan Mills Nuptials Unite In Assumption Church
Maurice Jordan son of Mrs Mary Jordan Emmetsburg and Iris Mills daughter of Mr and Mrs W E Mills were married in Assumption Catholic church at 7 am Monday. Bride attended by her sister Helen Mills. reception at home of Mrs A K Nelson to follow. The couple plan a brief wedding trip and will reside in Emmetsburg.
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Cletus Neibauer
Mike Neibauer
This City
Pearle Harvey
Wm. Harvey
Emmetsburg
Assumption Catholic Church
Ray McCullum
Nial Bradigan
Linus Neibauer
Neibauer
Palo Alto Tribune
Bieber Auto Hospital
Emmetsburg High School
St. Mary's Academy
Neujbauer Trucking
Bernice
Neinauer
Maurice Jordan
Mary Jordan
Iris Mills
W. E. Mills
W. Y. Mason
Leo O'Connor
Wm. Moses
Helen Mills
Jos. Fitzpatrick
Democrat
Emmetsburg Junior College
Wolfgang
Hughes Drug Store
East Main St
Dorothy Squires Named Emmetsburg Sixth Grade Instructor
Miss Dorothy Squires of Washta Iowa a Morningside College graduate has been chosen as sixth grade instructor in Emmetsburg schools to succeed Miss Frances Long who resigned last spring to be married Squires taught the past two years at Manilla Iowa
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Dorothy Squires
Washta
Iowa
Morningside College
Emmetsburg
Frances Long
Ford Cars On Gas Economy Road Tests In Iowa
A 60 hp Ford coach and a one-ton Ford truck arrived in Emmetsburg for an extended economy test on gas and oil. The convoy travels day and night with drivers rotated twice daily, aiming for a 3,000 mile time trial while averaging about 45 miles per hour on dawn roads.
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Emmetsburg
Des Moines
Une
Etic
Annual Farm Bureau Picnic Attracts 500 In Emmetsburg
More than 500 farmers and families attended the Harrison Park gathering in Emmetsburg. Edward O Neal of Alabama spoke on farm organization and farm parity prices, praising the Farm Bureau and noting legislation like the Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act. Local officials welcomed attendees and performances by 4 H clubs and the Emmetsburg High School band followed.
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Farm Bureau
Harrison Park
Emmetsburg
Edward O'Neal
Alabama
Farm Bureau Organization
O’neal
Guy Gillette
Congress
United States
O'Neal
AAA
United States Supreme Court
Pan’ Bureau
Ma. O'Neal
Allison
Iowa
Martin Simonson
Ruthven
Glenn J. Carver
Palo Alto Farm Bureau
Leo Shea
Peggy Petersen
Dorothy Simonson
Alice Rafferty
Bob Weir
Alvin Reeves
Robert Giles
Phillip Konsella
Katherine Weir
Rosemary Edge
Margaret Christiansen
Darlene Nock
Norman Broderson
Tom Weir
Gerald Nelson
Rae Jean Lee
Joan Harvey
Francis Robinson
J. W. Higley
Marjorie Weir
Kathleen Joyce
Patricia Higley
Gene Higgins
J. Degnan
Bill Rafferty
Leonard Kunz
Alice Joyce
Dorothy Nock
Virginia
Tillman
Pat Hand
Joe Culligan
Clarence Halstad
Willam Weir
Arnold Morrin
Richard Eckert
Hospital Transfer After Operation Ross Erskite
An individual named Ross Erskite was taken to a hospital in Rochester Minnesota after an operation. The report notes the effort to remove two teeth during the procedure at Wragg Lanch on West Minin.
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Ross Erskite
Woteantay
Rochester, Minn
Wragg? Lanch
West Minin
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Very
Reed the
Miles
Laird
Lighth District
Calentine Bidg
Lutheran Church
Soper Park
Gilchrist
Lawrence Brennan
Graettinger Catholic Church
H. S. Auditorium
Harve Beatty
Aligons
Focal
Waverly Hotel
New Norge
Jordan-Mills
Assumption Church
Ford
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