J A Spies Reports Yellowstone Trip And Park Visits
J A Spies recounts travel with Mrs Spies through Yellowstone National Park noting geyser activity low due to scant snow and includes impressions of Zion Canyon Bryce Canyon Grand Canyon and adjacent park facilities. He describes park geology scenery and infrastructure by the Union Pacific and government efforts, with distances between parks and notable landmarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
J. A. Spies
Spices
Mr. Spier
Eee
National Park
Zion Canyon National Park
Zion Canyon
Grand Canyon Colorado River
Arizona
Union Pacific
Utah Parka
Grand Canyon
Governent
Cole River
Bryce Canyon
Sothern
Europe
Groutinger Market Report August 1940 poultry prices
Grain and market notes from Thursday August 1940 covering eggs heavy springs light springs and old roosters with price indications and brief commodity remarks from local suppliers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grauttinger
BBC
Oates
Obituary for Ira Oddson of Brooten Minnesota
Ira Oddson born March 21 1908 in Cottonwood County Minnesota eldest son of Mr and Mrs Oddson moved with family to Breaton and then to Emmund County Iowa He was killed while hitching a team when the horses frightened and crushed him between the wagon and a tree His death mourned by his mother three sisters Lillian Bernice Lorraine and LeRoy his grandmother Mrs Ingeborg Oddson and many relatives Funeral services were held with Rev J A Muthre and L T Lewison in charge Interment at Big Lake cemetery Pallbearers were cousins and second cousins The community extends sympathy to Mrs Oddson and family
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jra
Clifford Oudigon
Cottonwood County
Minnesota
Oddton
Rede Breaton
Hmund County
Iowa
Tra
Lillian
Bernice
Lorraine
LeRoy
Mia
Ingeborg Oddson
Windom
Mirnesota
Wallace
Raymond
Clarence
Gladys
Brooten
Ira Oddson
J. A. Muthre
Estherville
L.T. Lewison
Grachtinger
Bigh Lake
Lawrence
Earl
Arthur Iverson
Wilmar
Bernard Isackson
Mynard Peterson
Oddson
the Times
Terril area truck crash injures one passenger
A Decker truck collided with a passenger car at the Milford Terril road junction north of Terril around 11 PM Friday. Mrs Kohlataitt suffered a basal skull fracture and was taken to Estherville hospital. three other car occupants were uninjured. The trucks ended in a ditch. another Decker truck towed the disabled machine to a repair shop in Algona.
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Terris
Pkasenger
Grachtinger
Algona
Colorado Springs Concessions Draw Tourists’ Critique
A traveler notes Colorado Springs as heavily commercialized after touring Grand Canyon Yellowstone and Zion. The writer laments local concessions owned by individuals focused on profit, citing disappointment with the city’s attractions and surroundings.
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Gaan
Colorado Springs
Grand Canyon
Yellowstone
Zion
Arizona
Bryce
Colo
Miss Linda Spies Weds Cornell College Classmate
Miss Linda Spies and Lloyd Appleton of Edgewood Iowa united in marriage at Mt. Vernon college chapel on Tuesday August 19 at 4 pm in a double wedding with James Macaulay and Irene Lindt as witnesses. Rev. Wm. Macaulay officiated. The couple will reside in Bucksport Maine after a period with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd O. Appleton
Ofdgewood
Iowa
Linda Htouixe Spies
Gradlinger
College Chapel
Mt. Vernon
James Macaulay
Onslau
Irene Lindt
Lanark
Ilinois
Wm. Macaulay
Lisbon
Hotel Roosevelt
Appleton
Ceter River Palisades
Gracttinger
Bucksport
Maine
Carl Spies
Cornell College
Correctionville
Ant
Crnettinger
Wim. Appleton
Edgewood
Town
Times
Applaton
Extherville and Fairmont Clash in Labor Day Series Opener
The first of a five game league title series pits Extherville against Fairmont on Labor Day weekend with the pennant race split. the decisive games will be played at Exstharville. Attendance at Jewell reunion gathers Norwegians Axelton Worland Holvig attend annual event. Maria Pingrey injured in Minnesota accident after a gravelled road mishap. Labor Day meeting Friday evening at P J McCarty land office urges full committee attendance.
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Grachtinger
Labor Day
Extherville
Fairmont
Gatherville
Exstharville
Jewell
Axelton
Endre Worland
John Holvig
Norway
P. J. McCarty Land
los _present
Two Marriages Tied to M T Axelton Family
Doris Jamison and Gilmore Axelton wed at the Methodist parsonage in Nevada Iowa nine oclock Friday evening June 15. Kenneth Heegen and Martha Bruchner witnessed. They will live in Adel Iowa where Axelton works for the state Highway Commission. Doris is daughter of George Jamison a Grant township farmer and 1928 Clear Lake high school graduate active in 4 H clubs. Gilmore is Ames high school alumnus with civil engineering training.
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George A. Camison
Doris
Gilmore J. Axelton
M. T. Axelton
Knapp St. Ames
Iowa
Nevada
Martha Bruchner
Clear Lake
Kenneth P. Heegen
Ames
Adel
Axelton
State
Highway Commission
George Jamison
Grant Township
Wan
College St Amtes
Clear Lake Mirror
All Well At Jax
A few lines from J P Jensen of Jacksonville Florida report that airs well in that city. The Jensens are enjoying the best of health. Business conditions are quiet but everyone expects improvement in the near future. Mrs Jensen sends greetings to their many Creetinger friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jax
J. P. Jensen
Jacksonville
Florida
Jensens
Everyory
Myr
Buttermakers Meet in Graettinger Today
Buttermakers from the northwest town district are in session in Graettinger today. The meeting includes a creamery program with choice tats served. A kitten hall game between the buttermakers and the All Stars is a feature of the afternoon program. Graettinger business men will booster trip next Tuesday with bills for the Labor Day celebration scattered. Graettinger High School boat will accompany the boosters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buttermakersy
Graettinger
All Stars
Graetinger
Graettinger ‘High School
Record Threshing Complete Early in Week in Iowa
The last scattering jobs of the season finished in the first two days of the week. This is a record breaker for this section of Iowa. Threshing usually extends into the first week of September, but wet weather did not delay the workers this year.
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Towa
Ice Cream Social At Hawkeye Saturday Gleaners
The Gleaners will hold an ice cream social in the basement of the Hawkeye Phentra Saturday afternoon and evening August 23rd. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend. Royal Neighbors entertained by Mrs Heater at her home Tuesday afternoon. Several Indies were present and refreshments served.
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Hawkeye
Hawkeye Phentra
Wescence
Heater
John Hester
Tucatay
Jennen's Stora
M. KE. Ladies’ Aid Society
C. A. Jensen
Sala
Jensness
Clara Suns
Clara Suse
Clara Paulsen
Clay County Fair Act lineup headlines thrilling sept 16 20
The Clay County Fair hosts a spectacular five day run September 16 to 20 featuring World Famous attractions. The Vas de Vielt act Miss Van de Veldt and her partner entertain with head to head balance acts while Mann Brothers provide clowning wit. Fink's Comedy Mules promise wholesome thrills and Carl and Arthur balance on rolling globes. Rube Lideman and fast horse races cap the program as directors emphasize act quality over quantity for a profitable visit.
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On Clay County
Miss van de Veldt
Grymnasty
Mann Brothers
Fink
Duncan
O Leo Dairy Cattle Congress
Carl
Arthur
Clay County Fair
Fairbanks-Morse Man Seeks Municipal Lighting in Graettinger
R D DeCou of Des Moines representing Fairbanks Morse Co visited Graettinger to discuss establishing a municipal lighting plant. He recommended a high line to Emmetsburg with current purchased there and noted the idea could be profitable. The topic was raised at a recent commercial club meeting and will be debated further.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. ©. DeCou
Des Moines
Fairbanks, Morse Co
Graettinger
Commercial Club
Grad
Tinger
Emmetsburg
The Democrat’s New Model 14 Linotype Impresses
The Democrat office at Emmetsburg showcases a fine Model 14 linetype machine described as wonderful and a Cadillac by printing standards, offering a striking upgrade over typical equipment.
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Democrat
Emmetsburg
Church Notes from St. Paula and Nearby Congregations
St Paula Lutheran Church notes list morning worship at 11 with Sunday School at 10 and Bible study Tuesday at 8 pm. Mission society meets at Mrs. Frank Schurman’s home. South Walnut Church offers 9 15 am worship and after-service Sunday School. Rev Axel M Andersen is pastor. Froat Lutheran has 11 am and 8 am services with confirmands Friday and evening Bible and prayer next Tuesday. Lost Island L C meets at 9, 5, 8 and 10. Bat confirmands at 2 with Bible and prayer Thursday. Wallingford L L plans a Sunday evening program. Quote cited from scripture. Rev M Mandengey, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paula Lutheran Church
Graattingey Church
the Mission Society
Frank Schurman
South Walnut Church
Axel M. Andersen
Lutheran Church
Froat Lutheran
Lost Island L. Ch
Wallingford L. L
Mandengey
Fastor
Labor Day plans announced for Graettinger celebration
Graettinger gears up for the 33rd annual Labor Day event with free acts, a boxing show, a dance on the bowery floor, and concerts by the Emmetsburg band and the Iowa Blues orchestra. Magnus Johnson and Mel Johnson will speak, with baseball games, a main boxing match Rubel vs Mullinhoff, and a Hawkeye Theatre film program from 3 pm to midnight. Attendance invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gruettinger
L. T. Lewison
Magnus Johnson
Minnesota
Mel Johnson
Bowery
Emmetsburg
Northwest
Fistherville
Estherville
Fairmont
Paulsen
Graettinger
Rubel
Spencer
Mullinchoff
Fort Dodge
Barney Hassel
Graetlinger
Bill” Gerdes
Mammoth Bowery
Iowa Blues Orchestra of
Algons
Hawkeye Theatre
A Nice Rain Tuesday Morning
A cool cloudy spell ended with a splendid rain early yesterday boosting pastures after two months of drought. The rain will not aid corn but lifts spirits and eases creditors’ gloom as people feel relief from the harsh season’s heat.
Miss Pearl Jensen Joins Plover High Faculty
Miss Pearl Jensen daughter of Charley and Mrs Jengen will teach at the Plover consolidated high school for the coming year. A Town University graduate, she is part of a district with a large enrollment placing the school in Class A. Jensen currently spends time at the Lakeside Laboratory at Okohosis in collaboration with the University of Towa.
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Pearl Jensen
Charley Jengen
Plover Consolidated School
Miss Jengen
Town University
Plover
Misa Jensena
Okohosis
University of Towa
Spirit Lake drivers in $8000 suit over fatal crash
Jack Gillespie of Spirit Lake files suit against D A Bogan of Estherville for $8000 damages. Gillespie claims $2000 for loss of time property damage and medical bills plus $6000 for injuries from the machine crash that killed a Split Lake woman two weeks earlier.
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Colorado
Fox
Wallingford
D. A. Nelson
Chasler
Hava Jyat
Grynettinger
Mr. Nelson
Linda Spies
Lingd O Appleton
Vernon Taraday
Buckshort
Marvin
Georgy Lee Dyer
Mes
H. Eb, Dyer
Whiting
Iowa Highway Commission
Iowa State College
Jabor
Maria Pingrey
Maria Pingray
Watherville
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