First National Bank at Little Rocket Closed by Comptroller
Closure took effect November 1 as the comptroller of the currency shut the bank. injuries include Ralph Wyatt, 26, of Spencer, recovering from gunshot wounds in the thigh after an oil station robbery. J D Young, St Louis traveler, fined $5 plus costs in Algona for molesting Dora Frech. huit etc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Little Rocket
Ralph Wyatt
Spencer
J. DO. Young
St. Louis
Algona
Dora Frech
Ethel June
Carl Hof
Fredericksburg
Local News Items From Swea City and Surrounding Areas
Local notes mention Bertha Gardner employed at the Thorson home and Mamie Bonstead visiting the Christensen home. A theft case reports a cash box taken with $45. A Keokuk boy loses an eye playing with a toy engine. A Harris boy, Mich Jake Miller, plays for Iowa University. Ames Iowa game referenced with a touchdown. Burns from kerosene in heating stoves reported. Anton Bonstead travels to Tequot Minnesota for winter. Unemployed workers urged to register for Civil Works before December first. Viola Advian, 20, ill in Sioux City hospital with amoebic dysentery. Mrs. J. B. Lambe recovering from a fall. Elmer TH to spend winter in California and Old Mexico. Mr. Trill related to Mrs. E. M. McNew. Max Stark and three children from Fort Dodge visiting Graettinger family. Richard Masters recovering from appendicitis in Emmetsburg hospital. A. J. Duka ill with flu, fever near 104. Estate claims in Estherville court, Dr. Coleman heirs and creditors settle tentatively at 28 percent. Gold price surge spurs mining boom with modern mills for low-cost recovery. Swea City incident: small fire during dust storm, fire truck involved. later chimney fire reported. Rural mail carriers receive increased winter equipment allowance from three to three cents per mile. Lake Park farmer Sam Kennedy credited with a large crop value of about 80,000 dollars from potatoes, onions, beets and vegetables. Muriel Yahnke injured near Buffalo Center losing an eye after glass window break. eye removal at Park hospital Mason City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Gardner
C. L. Thorson
Des Moines
Mamie Bonstead
Christensen
Goodell
Bison ‘Fucker
Keokuk
Lowell Lamp
Algona
Hlaroli
Jake) Miller
Iowa University
Harris
Ames-Iowa
Stanley Whitmer
Kay
Anton Bonstead
Tequot
Minnesota
Bonstead
Mamersburg
Viola Advian
Mitchell
Sioux City
United States
J. B. Lambe
Elmer TH
Grachtinger
California
Old Mexico
Mr. Trill
E. M. McNew
Max Stark
Threehhildren
Fort Dodge
George Graettinger
Graettinger
Ala
Estherville
R. C. Coleman
Coleman
Colorado
Swea
Lake Park News
Sam Kennedy
Clear Lake
Kennedy
Muriel
Alfred Yahnke
Buffalo Center
Local Notes Chronicle Emmet County Life and Events
Activities span Emmet county including Mallard visits by the Garrettts and George, a $40,000 sewer project request, and state auditing. Pheasant frontiersman changes, a scoreless Verrifa High versus Milford High game on Armistice Day, Ringsted water tank construction with 30 percent federal aid, and a Little Symphony concert in Estherville. Roads, licenses, school funding fears, and municipal electric plant vote in Gowrie are noted amid visits to West Bend, Al gon a, Lost Island, and McGregor by locals and forest army members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron Garretta
Mallard
E. S. George
Emmetshburg
Storm Luke
Uncle Sam
Emmet County
Vance Horswell
Dows Vriday
Pheasant
Verrif Aral Milford
Wilbur Price
Mary Margaret
West Bend
Sweeley
Ringsted
W. H. Noble
Estherville
Little Symphony Orchestra
Norman Thorson
Hiawatha
Kansas
C. L. Thorson
Lost Island
Minnesota
District Court
J. P. McManus
Algona
Lloyd Nuse
United States
Gowrie
Fort Dodge, Des Moines & Southern
Francis Ware
Pete Sturdevant
McGregor
Roosevelt
Forest Army
Petersen
Des Moines
Ed Maniece
Forest
State House
O. D. Barrett
Bert Barrett
Social Items Showe r For Mr Anil Mrs Kermit Iver son
A social function at the P K Iverson home honored Mr and Mrs Kermit Iverson with a lively gathering. Many youths attended, refreshments were served, and gifts were exchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anil
Kermit T Iverson
P. K
Birthday Party for Ruth Ferguson at Twelve Mile Lake
Neighbors and friends of the Earl Ferguson family gathered Tuesday at the Ferguson home to help Ruth Ferguson observe her birthday. Cards were played and a luncheon served as the group enjoyed a pleasant afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Ferguson
Twelve Mile Lake Township
Ferguson
Ruth Ferguson
Pearls and Playlets Program Announced for Village
A first class program titled Pearls and other playlets is planned with lunch served after. An admission of 10 cents will be charged. Arnold Henningsen is the teacher and all are cordially invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Lake School
Verna Grodlandsis
Kee
Hoprig
Ed Tovall
Louise
Eshouse
Arnold Henningsen
Also Mentioned on This Page
Georgie Porgie
Osher Dept
Iowa
Charlotte McMahon
Emmetsburg
J. A. Deering
St. Paul's Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Society
Irvington
Jack Creek
Hawkeye Theatre
Meat Department
Hompsen’s .Grocery
Anna Jorgensen
Dale Noble
Iowa Public Service Ga
Howard Erivel
Harry Keller
Mys
Max Baumgartner
Baumgartner
Lowa
Duus
Home Bakery
Cort
Swanstown
Fernbrook
Rose Lake
A. B. C. Sweet Peas
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