Palo Alto County Farm Bureau Picnic and Eighth Grade Graduation
Emmetsburg hosts a June Farm Bureau picnic and eighth grade graduation with Wd Schilling of Twin Cities Milk Producers Assoc as keynote speaker. Events begin 9:30 at Emmetsburg High. procession to park, diplomas, prizes, and music follow. a noon picnic and afternoon band music complete the program.
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Farm Bureau
Dith
Palo Alto County Farm Bureau
Twin Cities Milk Producers Association
Schilling
Northfield
Minn
United States
Palo Alto
Emmetsburg “High School
Sérvice Star Legion
Gertrude M. Thornwall
Board of Education
Emmetsburg
County Farm Bureau to host event with sports and home exhibit
W. J. Breckenridge will open the program followed by Mr. Schilling. A larger sports program with new stunts is promised. Home Project Chairman plans an exhibit of Home Management work from county training schools. All county ladies are invited to inspect the displays as part of a countywide holiday event for farmers and their families.
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W. J. Breckenridge
Palo Alto County Farm Bureau
Schilling
Home Project
Rain shortage threatens northwest Iowa crops
The article notes an exceptionally dry spring with little moisture in April and May. Pastures are burned out and crop prospects look poor, though corn and small grains tolerate drought and could recover with rain this week or next. A few soaking rains could revive pastures. it is the driest season yet in northwest Iowa.
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Northwest
Iowa
Frick's Specials beat Jensen's Giants in close diamond ball clash
Friday evening at the High School grounds Frick's Specials defeated Jensen's Giants 18 to 12 in a spirited diamond ball game. Monday evening Burkhead's Battlers toppled Ruepe's Doughboys by 17 to 138. The Battlers remain undefeated this season.
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Frick’s Specials
Jensen
Giants
Burkhead
Battlers
Ruepe's Doughboys
Dry Years Recalled By O B Anderson
O B Anderson, a Times office caller, recalls 1887 and 1894 as notably dry years. He notes 1894 was dry and windy all summer, and mentions Medium lake at Ermetsburg going dry that year.
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O. B. Anderson
Times
Ermetsburg
John Hickey farm home wrecked by storm continues
The Hickey residence and outbuildings were heavily damaged by a fierce night storm. Granary, hay rack, and corn crib were scattered. several animals perished or injured. a dog hid in the cellar. Mrs. Hickey received prompt medical aid from Dr. Cretzmeyer as telephone service failed. Neighbors Beschorner and Meliwen escaped major damage.
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Fred Beschorner
Hickey
Beschorner
Mciwen
Meliwen
Nane Couple Celebrates 25 Years of Marriage in Graettinger
A Saturday gathering at Dr Th T Nane's home drew about two hundred friends and relatives for the twenty fifth anniversary of the marriage of Dr and Mrs Nane. The couple, longtime Graettinger residents, have been active in social, educational and religious circles and have served the community generously. Out of town visitors included Rev and Mrs Sande and Pearl of Fenton, Mr and Mrs Givens of Lake Mills Iowa, and Mr and Mrs Goodman Lee of Estherville, with Bishop Holm of Eagle Grove arriving later. Rev Sande praised the couple, Master gave a short talk, and a generous silver gift was presented in esteem. Dr Nane expressed thanks and humor in reply. It was the strong wish of all to see them celebrate many more golden wedding anniversaries.
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Th. T. Nane
O. Sande
Pearl
Fenton
Givens
Lake Mills
Iowa
Goodman’ Lee
Estherville
Bishop Holm
Eagle Grove
Sande
Nage
Nane
Big Day Promised at Hand's Park Next Sunday
The article notes a large crowd from Grachtinger at Hand's Park last Sunday and anticipates another big event there next Sunday. A full display ad in this week's Times provides the details.
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Hand's Park
Wind Storm Destroys Glass Windows at Osher Store
A Sunday afternoon cloud moving from southwest to northeast caused a heavy gale lasting about ten minutes. Plate glass at Osher Department store blew in, shattering a side window and scattering debris. Several trees were blown down in scattered areas, and a dust cloud preceded the rain making the air black with dirt. Strong winds persisted through Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.
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Osher
Usty of Sibley Died at Cousin of Grodland
Fragmentary note from Sibley records indicates the death of Usty of Sibley and references a cousin of Grodland, with several unclear phrases about others connected to the case. Further text is unreadable.
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Usty
Sibley
Thomas
Grodland
Change In Hours At Catholic Church
Beginning next Sunday the church changes mass hours. First Mass at 7 o clock and second at 9 o clock. The new schedule remains in effect through the summer.
Burkhead at Armstrong. Mitchells and Ericksons Visit
L Burkhead attended Armstrong over Sunday. Edward Mitchell arrived from Iowa City Thursday for a visit with his parents, Mr and Mrs J Mitchell. He studies at Iowa University. Mrs Pearl Erickson and baby came from Waterloo at week start to visit her parents, Mr and Mrs Bert Masters, west of town.
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L. Burkhead
Armstrong
Edward Mitchell
Iowa City
J. Mitchell
Iowa University
Pearl Erickson
Baby
Waterloo
Bert Masters
West of Town
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Hawkeye
Graettinger
Windsor Hotel
Grabitinger
John J. Sullivan
Graettinger, Ta
Veedol Forzol
Adnetory
Dan
McGrew
the Hunchback
Notre Dame
Hawkeye Theatre
Royal Neighbor
Woodman Hal
Lodge
Woodman Hall
Johnson Orchestra
Diamond Ball News
John Hickey
Charley Jensen
Gracitinger
Towa
Wallingford
Essental
Burkhead & Co
Clothes
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