Spencer garage murder shocks Bemidji crowd
Dan Detling was killed Monday afternoon in a Spencer garage when Jack Sipes, a local owner, stabbed him over a disputed $6.50 repair bill. Detling, from Bemidji, was accompanied by Harvey Howell. Sipes surrendered to a sheriff after the act, claiming Detling threatened him and that the knife was drawn in self defense. Sheriff Lidmann moved Sipes to a city jail as reporters gathered details and neighbors reacted to the tragedy amid local business activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Sipes
Spencer
Dan Dentling
Sipes
Dentling
Deatling
Harvey Howell
Bemidji
Minnesota
Spencer Bakery
Bendin
Sipes Wan
Jack
Spenger
Lidmann
Ray Milton
Whittemore
Tié
Mnorning
Fonda Big Four fair praised for strong attendance
The Fonda Big Four fair last week was among the association's best. Attendance remained steady with Wednesday drawing a large crowd. Secretary Sam Baldwin organized strong support from the Legion Farm Bureau and local businessmen. New buildings rose from cyclone ruins and the plant improved. A barbecue, led by Gus Steen dar barbecue chef, fed eight quarters of beef to the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fonda
Sam Y. Baldwin
Legion
Farm Bureau
Gus Steen
Vatema
Red Jackman Scores Knockout In Clare Bout
Teed Jackman of this city scored a five round knockout over Bob Meyers of Spencer in an eight round go at Clare Monday evening. Meyers knocked Jackman out of the ring in the fourth but he recovered and finished with a knockout in the next round. Heabler from this city outpointed Bud Smith of Fort Dodge in six rounds in his return to the ring. Butler of Fort Dodge defeated Kid Smiley of Ogden in a three round Stalwa. Goin of Fort Dodge won by knockout in the third over Jim Lang of Council Bluffs. A heavy rainstorm reduced the expected crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teed Jackman
Bob Meyers
Spencer
Clare
Meyers
Jackman
Young Heobler
Bud Smith
Fort Dodge
Heobler
Fed Butler
Kayord
Kid Smiley
Ogden
Bob Goin
Jim Lang
Council Bluffs
Goin
M E Conference Next Wednesday in Le Mars
The MoH and pastors will travel to Le Mars for the Northwest Town annual conference starting Wednesday and closing the following Monday. Bishop Ernest Waldorf of Kansas City will preside with Bishop Henderson of Cincinnati preaching daily at 4 PM. Attendees include Rev Davig of Chicago Rev Sutherland of New York Dr Penn of Cincinnati and others. About 250 to 300 ministers expected. Gov Hammill to speak Friday at the high school auditorium, with 200 expected at the laymen session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moh
Our
LeMers
N. W. Town
Ernest L. Waldorf
Kansas City
Henderson
Cincinnati
Ohio
N. E. Davig
Chicago
George T. Sutherland
New York
Garland Penn
Clarenes ‘True Wilson
Washington
Roy Smith
Minneapolis
FP. E. Mossman
Morningside College
Sioux City
le Mars
John Hammill
Anglers urged to fish Des Moines after stocking drive
Get busy Palo Alto anglers. A town stock deposited 20,000,000 bass, crap, sunfish and pikes in the Des Moines at Humboldt. Some may drift up into the county as many lakes have been stocked. Fort Dodge hosts American Legion Day with parade and speeches. Weather warm with lingering chill and potential frost-free period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Humboldt
Fort Dodge
American Legion
Ft. Dodge
Northwest
Lews
Livermore Water Turmoil and Bootlegger Roundup
Livermore faced a week without water due to tank cleaning and a burst pump after repairs. City officials dispatched parts for quick fix while officers rounded up about 30 bootleggers. Andrew Vandervelde traveled to Ames on Saturday to attend Iowa State College.
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Livermore
Dodge
Andrew Vandervelde
Ames
Iowa State College
Destructive storms sweep region damaging barns trees and homes
Friday and Saturday evenings brought strong storms across the area from Sioux City to Algona. Damage reported includes blown fencing at Spencer fairgrounds, shattered glass from hail, snapped trees, moved barns, and several injuries to occupants of a building north of Dickens. No fatalities.
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Sioux City
Algona
Spencer
Fair Grounds
Dickens
Ruthven
Will Geelan
J. L. Martin
Daniel Burns
Freedom Township
Jake Hahn
Emmetsburg Township
Korleski
Bart Witzpatrick
Thomas Hyland
Fairfield Township
Lars Finnestad
Wenton
Eges
St. John's Cemetery
Emmetsburg
Lizard Lake Road Joint Meeting Reaches Route Change
Henry Anold reports Calhoun and Pocahontas counties agree to straighten about a quarter mile of south Lizard creek four miles northeast of Manson. A dredge will rework the channel, a new grade built, the 62 foot bridge moved, and funding split 60-30 between Lincoln and Lizard townships for the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Anold
Calhoun County
Calhoun
Pocahontas
Frank Overhelman
Lizard
Lizard Creek
Manson
Lincoln Township
Lizard Township
Calhout
Pocahontas County
Hungerford Praises Madrid in Europe Travel Note
John Hungerford Jr of the Carroll Herald returns from southern Europe with an article on Spain praising hospitality and safety for strangers. He notes Alhambra as a premier site and Madrid as a modern capital, while mentioning a San Francisco writer and local residents visiting relatives in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hungerford, Jr
The
Carroll Herald
Europe
Spain
Ferdinand and Isabella
Granada
Alhambra
Maorlat
James F. Brennan
San Francisco
Madrid
Emmetsburg Poised For Key Football Showdown
Emmetsburg aims for a win to avoid a setback in the Friday afternoon game against Pocahontas. Pocahontas vows victory as Hartley Bank assets, valued at about 175000 in old notes and mortgages, are slated for sale by order of Receiver BR Richards in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartley Bank
Iowa Savings Bank
Hartley
Iowa
BR. Richards
Auto Accident Near Clarion Injures Terhart Family
Clarion reports Henry Terhart an 18 year old youth severely injured while rushing home eight miles from Clarion on Saturday. He sustained a four tooth jaw fracture neck and back injuries and was taken to Iowa City for examination. Siblings Helen Weibo and others suffered cuts and broken bones as a Ford sedan collided with a Des Moines roadster. both vehicles damaged. Nearby hog cholera cases noted in Cedar Rapids daily reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarion
Henry Terhart
Anne Terhark
Henry
Iowa City
Des Moines
Fred
Helen
Weibo
Home Sewing Demonstrations At T Y Larson Store
Miss Anne E Quinn to lead a series of free home sewing demonstrations and classes at T Y Larson's store from September 28 to October 3. Sessions run 2 30 to 3 30 daily with topics including stitching cutting hemming and machine care. Quinn recently based in Fort Dodge and will repair machines and help order parts for older models.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wt. Y. Larson
the Democrat
Anne E. Quinn
S. Quinn
Ehn
Larson
Two Important Games This Weekend For Local Teams
Friday the B. H. football team meets Pocahontas at the local high school field marking the opening game of the season. Pocahontas has strong recent records against Emmetsburg and is expected to be tougher this year. Coach Bailey is building a fast squad and hopes for a lively contest starting at 3 o'clock. Saturday at 2:30 St. Mary's faces Windom Minnesota on the south side field. Windom, a past state championship contender, is reportedly stronger and Coach Clark begins his first season. Support from fans is urged. The Cherokee base ball team defeated Spencer in Cherokee Sunday by a score of 6 to 4.
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B. H
Pocahontas
Emmetsburg
Bailey
St. Mary's
Windom
Minnesota
Clark
South Siders
St. Mary's Field
Qdws
cnrHw
Arte
Otek Eseym
Finnestads Return From Europe Trip With Norway Setbacks
Lars Finnestad of Independence township and his wife returned from a European journey lasting about ten days. They toured Norway, observed high wartime prices, and noted the dry season with decent crops. Mrs Finnestad died a month after their landing. his mother was 82. They previously left the old country at age 18 after four years at sea, later settling in Iowa.
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Lars Finnestad
Independence Township
A8nestad
Finnestad
F ‘Nnestad
Europe
Vimes
Godi
Norway
Mr. Finnestad
Old Country
United States
Florida
Iowa
Fenton
Wis Sons
Depew
Ben Meleling
Cylinder
Mr. Meling
Mrs. Winnestad
Northern Lights Display and Death Reported in Iowa
The article notes a Sunday night display of northern lights observed around 12:20 to 1:00 AM and a large meteor sighting in eastern South Dakota. It also reports the death of Sam D. Drake, a well known figure in northern Iowa, who died at Mason City and was buried in Algona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
South Dakota
Sam D. Drake
Iowa
Mason City
Algona
Voss Faces Second Trial On Forgery Charge
C L Voss of Denison the former banker goes before a home district court today on a renewed forgery case. Prosecutors allege he forged George Argotsinger’s name on renewal notes and coupons related to mortgages in 1920 and 1922 and later forged mortgage satisfaction. Denison experts and local attorneys provide defense, with Hell and Healy prosecuting, Sims and Page defending.
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C. L. Voss
Denison
George Argotsinger
Arion
Prudential Insurance Company
Burlington Savings Bank
Burlington
Voss
Prudential
Vermont Bank
Prudential Toam
Andrew Hell
Robert Healy
Fort Dodge
Sac City
Sims
Page
Anthrax Reported in Inwood Livestock Herds
Anthrax has broken out in livestock herds at Inwood. Farmers and veterinarians have implemented stringent measures to stamp out the disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tnowod
Inwood
Emmetsburg’s Historic Base Ball Game Recalls Trophy Match
A 1877 Humboldt team prize, a silver ball and a rosewood bat, sparked Emmetsburg’s memory of northwest Iowa champions. Local banker M. F. Kerwick, 76, recalls key plays, players like Bob Skinner and Buell Lyons, and the dramatic victory over Algona Estherville and Spencer. Survivors hint at a future reunion to honor the silver trophy.
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Humboldt, Ta
Medocs
Humboldt
Himmelsburg
E. A. Wilder
First Sadat Bank
W. J. Taft
C. D. Warr
Charles Simmons
Fred Scott
Santa Monica
California
George Welch
Des Moines
Frank Foster
A. Lorbeer
W. Wilder
Moores
Eammersburg
Iowa
Modocs
Comiskey
Dubuque
Big Bob Skinner
P. T
Buell Lyons
Jobo D. Halt
Obes
Higley
Gus Peterson
Frank Green
Milford
Sam Collins
Estherville
Skinner
Bob
Algona
Spencer
Kerwick
P.V. Nolan
Mr. Kertrick
Mr. Kerwick
Fort Dodge
Wigley
M.pf. Kerwick
John J. Hall
AMD
Palo Alto County Fair sets record entries and prizes
The fourth annual Palo Alto County Fair and Festival ran September 15 to 18 at Emmetsburg with exhibit entries surging from 800 to 4000. Livestock, dairy cattle, hogs, grain and vegetables were judged by respected officials, while township Farm Bureau booths and Girls Club exhibits earned top scores. The event showcased strong club demonstrations, with notable performances by the Ellington and Highland groups and an exhibition on approved footwear by Palo Alto County Girls' Clubs.
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Ay County
Fred Clark
Palo Alto County
Emmetsburg
Township Farm Bureau
Livestock Club
Fred Ferguson
Iowa State Dairy Association
J. S. Quist
State Club
Joe L. Hobinson
Iowa Corn and Small Grain Growers’ Association
Ford Ferguson
Ellington
Vernon
Great Oak
Penn Valley
Iowa
Freedom
Highland
Hilington
Emmetshyre
Alice
Lillian Grethen
Quist
Robinson
Tom Fisk
Spencer
Joe Bell
West Bend
Geo. Schlugser
Ruth
Students mind babies to pay college expenses at Ames
A questionnaire of 239 Iowa State students in Ames shows 99 students self supported or 30 percent, and about 40 percent earn part of their college expenses. The report notes several students also work during term or at extra jobs to cover costs. Arden Banth will attend college at Ames this semester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State College
Ames
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Patton
Dan Detling
Holic Monday
le White
Rolfe
Dr. Philips
Webster County
F. Phillips
Dolliver
Red Jackman
Hoobler
M. E
N. W
Palo Alto
Lizary Lake
Hungerford
T. F. Peterson
Arnolda
Park
Emmmetsburg
Cedar Rapids
T. Y. Larson
Cherokee Base Bell
Cherokee Sunday
Horn _ Emmetsbars
Dent Springs
Roostera
Mrs. Finnestad
Bragg
Free. Press
M. F. Kerwick
P. V. Nolan
Emmersburs
Daily Register
Register
Fere- Mareet
Ylow
Nat
Etean
Welford
P. Y
Nolan
Arden Banth
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