Clare's Bad Storm Causes Severe Farm Damage
Reports describe a tornado near Clare on Friday that wrecked multiple farm buildings west of town. The E L Marsh property suffered the heaviest losses with the house spared despite uprooted trees, torn chimney, and extensive barn and livestock damage. A large dance at Interlake is noted for May 18 with the Rely Bros Harp Orchestra.
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Condon
Clare
E. L
Interlaken
Rely Bros? Harp Orchestra
Local Social Notes from Rodman and Nearby Towns
The column records visits and greetings across Rodman, Lake Park, Plover, Waterloo, Whittier, West Bend, Vernon Center, Ruthven, and nearby areas. Families such as Thompson, Shultz, Wirtz, Barber, Kalstad, Higson, Herder, Snyder, and mer are mentioned, with attendance at church, Sunday calls, and a high school baccalaureate from Oilman High. The baccalaureate is led by Rev. Zimmerman ahead of the class play on May 20.
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Rodman Rodman
Bessie Thompson
Lake Park
G. M. Thompson
Iva Shultz
Plover
Frank Hubnr
Pred Wirtz
Waterloo
Alles Wirtz
Emo Barber and Famiy
Whittéoore
Rodman Myr
Tom
Nels Kalstad
Oitasen
Ben Walker
West Bend
Tay
Herman Higson
Aren
Edan
Herder
Snyder
Noxpen
Ruthven
Henri Dreesch
Frank Mer
Vernon Cent
Minnesota
Oilman High Scham
Zimmerman
Messrs
Helland
Russell Gor- Gor
Bhmere
Minne
Mallard Notes: Local Visits and Graduation Plans
Mallard townsfolk report visitors from Minne apolis to Delit and Rockford while local families host kin. Notices mention a May 18 baccalaureate sermon, May 19 class night, and May 21 commencement with Dr H J O Neill of Cedar Falls delivering the address.
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Mallard
Lucille Delan di Rolfe
Mreo
G. G. Sands
St Nort Lodge
Lucille Knighten
Minneapolis
Bar Friend
Alcs
Charlotte Kunz
Knighton
Conway
Rodman
Henry Habbo
Spencer
Bert Oskvig
Plover
Ossvig
Ernest Oskvig
Ringsted
Oskvig
Olga Oskine
Rockford
Nlingis
Orlo
Caroline Osking
Fort Dodge
Bert Draper
Lest Island Lake
Ray Hartsock
M. Trong
Eldon Fain
Spenkcer
Hart Sands
Oto
C. R. O'Brien
Ayrshire
Bob Lowry
Vincent Hough
RL O'Brien
A.C. Sands
BE. BE Grove
Gus Bentrup
Fairville
Fenton
Lotts Creek
Bernice Leadley
Clifford Wening
Weed Eradication Push Through Chlorates At Farm Meetings
Township Farm Bureau programs focus on weed control with chlorates and cultural methods. Independence Highland Lost Island and Fairfield already held meetings outlining costs of weeds estimated at 50 million dollars yearly. Farmers alerted that chlorates are costly chemical options but may suit small patches while calcium elitorate plans are offered at member cost. County Agent Webster urges orders at the Farm Bureau office amid rising prices.
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Township Farm Bureau
Independence
Highland
Lost Island
Fairfield
Farm Bureau
Webster
Parm
Carnera to Appear in Des Moines Saturday Show
The mammoth Italian fighter will ring in Des Moines on Saturday evening May 19 facing three tough challengers. Promoters expect strong attendance due to Carnera's long standing hype in boxing news.
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Carne
Des Moines
Sporting News
New Hampton Court House Dedication Planned
The new Chickasaw Court House at New Hampton will be dedicated Thursday. It was recently completed at a cost around $140,000. The event marks a significant civic project in the area.
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Hampton Court
Chickasaw Court House
New Hampton
Algona Tragedy Ends After Weekend Crash
Mr and Mrs DE Johnson visited the scene as Mrs Menne of near Wesley died in Algona hospital Saturday evening from injuries in an accident while returning from town. Their car left the paved road and crashed into a ditch. Mrs Menne was reportedly blinded by approaching headlights and never regained consciousness. Funeral held at Wesley Catholic church Tuesday.
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DE. Johnson
GB. Menle
Wesley
Ding
Algona
Mr. Menne
Mirage-like spectacle spotted in Lake Michigan near Waukegan
Observers reported Chicare seen in Lake Michigan about forty miles from Chicago near Waukegan. A government observer rushed to the scene to take notes. The appearance was described as mirage-like and sulking in the loop area.
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Loop
Chicago
Lake Michigan
Waukegan
Mass Schedule Change For Summer In City Churches
A notice states that beginning next Sunday mas ses will be held at 7 and 9 in the Assumption and St. Thomas churches in the city. The earlier times run through late fall due to warm weather and longer mornings.
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Assumption
St. Thomas
Sud
Morse and Fawn Not in Politics Says J W Morse
Attorney J W Morse and companion Mr Thorton of Es Merville visited the Democrat office on Thuesday while passing through town. Morse appears well and denies any candidacy for congress, senator, representative, or any public office.
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J. W. Morse
Thorton
Es Merville
Democrat
Mey Morse
Boon Rex Candidate Visits Emmetsburg for Campaign Outlook
Mr. Goldthiwaite of Boon Rex iblivan visited Emmetsburg on Wednesday to assess the political situation as a Republican nomination candidate for congress. He appears encouraged by the outlook amid local campaign activity. Missouri fruit reports note lighter strawberry yields this May due to heavy rains, signaling higher retail prices.
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Goldthiwaite
Boon Rexiblivan
Emmetsburs
Canppreassman
Missouri
Michael Dwyer in Town
Chicago native Michael Dwyer formerly of Emmetsburg visited Graettinger on Thursday to meet relatives and tend business. He works for Strobel Steel Construction and travels for contracts. He cites union membership around 173,009 with only about 5,000 employed since October amid dire local labor conditions. He returned to Chicago earlier in the week.
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Michael Dwyer
Chicago
Emmetsburg
Graettinger
Dwyer
Strobel Steel Construction Company
Pioneer Fort Dodge resident Mrs Webb Vincent Dies
Mrs Webb Vincent a Fort Dodge pioneer died last Friday at age 3. She was well known to many early settlers in the region.
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Webb Vincent
Fort Dodge
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