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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1933
Page
3
Report of a Friday night dance brawl sparked by a disputed dollar bill. Two girls argued and fought using bumps and scratches until calm was restored by local police who escorted them from town as friends carried away the combatants. A local young man lost his novelty moment amid the melee.
Humboldt County Farm Bureau agent married Mr Donald B Groves in Ames to Miss Vava Canady. The couple plan to establish roots in Humboldt and continue work in local agriculture. Mr Groves succeeds as county agent following H MM Wicholg tenure.
Richard Fandel of Whittemore wed in Wisconsin to a Miss Hansal from Ladysmith. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Jas Fandel, the couple will reside in Ladysmith. They were guests of many relatives during the past week.
Mrs. E A Weisbrod reports her father has died in Minnesota. Weisbrod had helped care for him for the past couple of weeks as part of a family notice from Hawley.
Miss Mabel Enya of Pocahontas, badly hurt in an auto crash six weeks ago, came home from Fort Dodge Lutheran hospital last week. She remains red ridden and will be laid up for some time with a double fracture of both legs.
Former Algona regent of the his club returned last Thursday and noted it had been 31 years since he left Algona.
Ex-sheriff Charles Stebbins notes the Des Moines River is at its lowest level in 44 years on the banks south of Bradgate. In Emmet county, farmers push to create a Twelve Mile Lake game reserve to protect ducks and ensure better hunting and retrieving. A shipment of 7,800 White Leghorn cockerels from Salt Lake City arrives for local feeding and processing, promising local employment and economic activity.
The contract for Spirit Lake’s new central telephone office was awarded to A H Neuman and Brothers of Des Moines as the lowest bid. Construction starts, expected to finish in about 60 days, with local help used where possible. The brick building will reflect a small-town residential style and is the first step in a $30,000 modernization converting magneto lines to a modern common battery system. The installation of new equipment is projected to take about ten months to complete. News brief from Spirit Lake Beacon.
Two men from Spencer were rescued Sunday near mid lake after abandoning a sinking motor boat and attempting to swim to shore. Mcintosh and Flindt were about midway between Gull Point and the Inn when the propeller shaft broke, flooding the craft. They spent about 45 minutes in the water before a fast lake boat from Arnolds Park picked them up, largely supported by a sinking mattress.
A large group of threshermen met at the Will Schubert farm home northeast of Britt on Friday evening to discuss matters. They broadly agreed that 2 cents per bushel for oats and 2 1/2 cents per bushel for barley, with the thresher supplying his own fuel, would be a fair price for all involved. Most attendees expressed optimism about the future and some have recently purchased machinery. Britt News-Tribune.
Spencer News Herald reports a transient hobo, lacking food, injected four shots of morphine while in Spencer jail last week. Police Chief Roy Frad arranged a small dose from local physicians. the man improved and left by train to Chicago on Saturday evening. He reportedly used to take two grains four times daily and showed evident withdrawal.
Russet Dub chewed a castor bean while visiting the country and suffered swelling and illness. The Graettinger Times warns castor beans are highly poisonous as Mr Duhn recovered from the day after.
A 1933 Chevrolet coach carrying two men left the first corner north of town on a graveled road and overturned Sunday morning. The vehicle, owned by Marian Neal of Graettinger, was driven at high speed and failed to make the corner. Fenders lights radiator and top were damaged. The men escaped serious injury and gave no names or explanations.
Mrs. Wm Parnell from KRetenikan Alaska visits Algona with her 2 year old daughter Meryl Mary and sister Bernice Norton arriving Friday for a stay with the Norton family. The child, unused to cows and fences, marvels at the new sights as she encounters domestic animals and the first fences she has seen. Bernice Norton, a former teacher from Ketchikan, plans to return next year.
Manilla Times reports both Manilla barber shops announce a price cut effective Friday. Shave now costs 10 cents and haircuts 25 cents, down from 20 and 35 cents respectively.
The Humboldt Republican notes a rise in bread prices and a gas price hike this week. Dark bread now 8 cents per loaf, white bread remains 5 cents but loaf size reduced from 16 to 12 ounces. Gas stations raised prices by 1 cent per gallon on Wednesday.
A second injunction petition was filed Friday against Spencer Hospital after the dismissal of an initial case. Dewey L. Groves signed the new petition as the hospital committee sought to halt or delay council action and push for early construction despite prior dismissal notices to councilmen.
Miss Helen Ostwinkle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Ostwinkle of Algona, completed a three year nursing training in Mayo Hospital Rochester Minnesota a week or so ago. A sister, 2002 graduate, is senior services supervisor and instructor at Mercy Hospital Buffalo New York.
Miss Mary Steff daughter of Mrs John Stella Humboldt narrowly escaped injury last week when a frightened team of horses pulling a hay fork bolted toward a barn. She was pushed into a fence but freed herself as the horses circled. She suffered cuts and bruises but no broken bones.
J W Virgil of Ayrshire and his son James visited Emmetsburg Monday to settle subscriptions to the Democrat. At 76 he has lived in the county about forty five years and has read the Democrat for around four decades. He recalls harsher times in the early nineties and believes the current downturn is easing toward recovery.
Miss Florence Newell of Fenton joins 80 Omnibus college students touring the Atlantic seaboard. The trip includes New England, Washington, New York, Quebec, Niagara Falls and the Chicago World's Fair. Omnibus college, a branch of Wichita municipal university, aims to study historic spots with guided tours by university professors.
Mrs Nellie Walker formerly of Mallard and Mr Alfred Ross of Laverne Minnesota wed at Rolfe with Rev Paul Carlson presiding. Bride is daughter of John and Mrs Walker of Mallard. groom is brother of Mrs Chas Kreici of Fea. They will reside on a farm near Rolfe.
M. J. Kiefer, 35, of Osceola county, died instantly when his car, a stout model, was struck by a westbound Rock Island passenger train. The collision occurred two and a half miles west of Harris early Friday morning.
Uniform county teachers examinations are held in the Court House this week from yesterday through Friday June 30. High school Normal training students may rewrite tests at the same time.
Alden Avery of Spencer, son of former State Representative and Mrs A H Avery, was admitted to the state bar at the Town City examinations held last week. He plans to open a law office in Spencer in the near future.
Kenneth Hoeck Drake University student counselor visited Emmetsburg over the weekend interviewing 1933 graduates about attending Drake in the fall. Drake enrolls about 2000 students with 22 solicitors active in the Midwest. Star football player Frank Smith and captain Paul Breehier are highlighted as Drake athletes. A new coach replaces Ossie Solemn at Town City. key 1933 schedule includes Illinois University and Temple University.
Fort Dodge Messenger reports Dr. F. B. McTigue of Fort Dodge was involved in a minor auto collision Friday night. He was backing from a curb when a vehicle driven by Andrew Pappas struck the rear of his car. McTigue formerly served as secretary of the Emmetsburg Community Club.
John Bennett visited the Democrat office to question the meaning of the Ames radio station call letters W1, suggesting the pin that reads We Own Iowa may be misinterpreted. He proposes a new slogan Wal- Jane of Towa and urges the state printer to act.
A six week Biological survey station opens in Ruthven to study bird and insect life. Dr B J Errington of Town State College at Ares will supervise. Funded by Mr Ding Darting, Ames College, and the Ions fish and game department. Waldr on provides headquarters space. local merchants supply services. Target species include marsh hawks deep water ducks muskawter birds and pheasant parasites.
Chas E Woods of Spencer fatally injured himself Monday evening, dying next morning in Spencer hospital. Shot through the forehead with a .22 caliber rifle, bullet lodged in skull. Domestic troubles reported. He was 69 years old, survived by wife, two sons and a daughter. Worked for Spencer Cement Block Works.
Lester Van Pelt of Decorah has been appointed barber inspector for the Iowa State Health Department. He will begin duties July 1, mer. Van Pelt has 22 years in barbering and is a prominent Democrat in Winneshiek County.
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