Remsen Pioneer Dies at 81 and Related Obituaries
Remsen reports confirm Henry Frericks 81 dies after heart trouble at home. Frederick Meinert, 63, druggist, dies after two year illness. services at St Marys Remsen. L. O. Black, Boone, dies of pneumonia with widow and three daughters. Pageant The Light of the World staged at Hildreth Memorial church directed by L H Seager. Mrs. V J Martin preparing to move to Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Remsen
Henry Frericks
Frericks
Herman
Theodore Bunkers
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Frederick G. Meinert
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Meinert
St. Mary’s Church
L. O. Black
Boone, Ja
J. W. Harker
LeMars
Hildreth Memorial Church
L. H. Seager
H. Augustine Smith
Boston University
Tokyo
Japan
Isaiah
Bethlehem
Harley Farnham
Anita Pageter
Mabel Skogsberg
Western Union to Debate Wyoming on Supreme Court Question
The intercollegiate debate between Western Union College and the University of Wyoming takes place Thursday at 8 p.m. Representatives for Western Union are Harley Farnham and Clarence Westphal. The topic is the Supreme Court question from the national Pi Kappa Delta. Wyoming is undefeated in four years, Western Union has four wins in six debates this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inet
Western Union College
Western Union
Wyoming University
Harley Farnham
Clarence Westphal
Supreme Court
University of Wyoming
April Weather Outlook From U.S. Weather Bureau
Forecast for March 9 to 14 calls for scattered showers early and late week in the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys. Temperatures are expected to be normal or above.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Weather Bureau
Mississippi
Missouri
Iowans Meet Jin California Picnic Draws 100000
A former LeMars resident in Los Angeles says California papers report 100000 attended the annual Iowans picnic in Long Beach last Saturday. Plymouth county figures include Will Kistle and many listed residents and spouses among attendees.
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LeMars
Los Angeles
Cal
Long Beach
Plymouth County
Messrs and
C. A. Flaughter
Clarissa Garver
J. S. Pavlovic
Delia Hise
A. Broesmle
Will Fissell
Oscar March
Henry March
Jack Swain
Agnes Duggan
L. R. Wasmer
Charles Sydenstricker
Leo Hentges
Maynard Collins
J. Collins
Ed Dennler
J. Brehm
Snyder
C. H. Kehrberg
A. Kehrberg
Charlie Schneider
Matt Delahunt
George E. Loring
Sadie Loring
Fowler Seaman
John Turton
Will Nicholson
Evelyn Nicholson
L. M. Garner
Roy Garner
Esther Edmonds
Lucy Winders
Baby
Claire Ewers
A. Kropkohl
Cypy Winchell
O. C. Messick
Van de Steeg Bride Marries Mona Mieras in Sioux City
Miss Mona Mieras daughter of R M Mieras Maurice farmer wed H E Van de Steeg son of M L Van de Steeg Le Mars Thursday morning in Sioux City. The couple will reside in Le Mars where the groom works with his father. Both are Sioux county natives with strong local ties.
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Sioux City
Mona Mieras
R. M. Mieras
Maurice Farmer
H. E. van de Steeg
M. L. van de Steeg
le Mars
van de Steeg
Sioux County
Maurice
Alton
LeMars
Rifle Club shoots at Oakland garage range draws many members
The Oak land rifle club held a Thursday shoot at the Oakland garage range with 29 members, one of the largest weekly turnouts in years. A February 4 intertown match saw LeMars defeat Remsen by 19 points out of 1,000 as new members joined and plans to attract neighboring teams were discussed.
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Oakland
LeMars
Remsen
Howard Remer
John Lubben
Marvin Burkett
Patl Kaun
J. W. Williams
Nic Mertes B. Kilker
Frank Carley
Robert Gibbs
Sam Lang
Harold Pattison
Cyril Hoffman
Hugh Maxwell
A. L. Adamson
Dennis Geary
Ray Berner
Elmer Gralapp
J Albert Adden
W. Hammond
Hammond
Mark DeForce
Louis Lemke
John Ahlis
John Bilken
Early Morning Fire Destroys Two Barns in Town
Fire discovered around 1 45 am destroyed two barns owned by M Huebsch and William Koenig. Cars belonging to Milton Groth and Howard Smith were inside and wrecked. The Huebsch barn insured for 300 Koenig for 500. Cause unknown amid past week of similar incidents.
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Wm. Koenig
M. Huebsch
William Koenig
Milton Groth
Huebsch
Howard Smith
Koenig
High School Music Contest to Hold District Programs in Iowa
About 150 Iowa high schools expected to enter in four district programs with male and female vocal, piano and violin solos. Local winners move to state finals at the University of Iowa in April. A trophy plaque and $25 prize accompany the state win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa City
Iowa
School of Music
University of Iowa
Jacob Kwalwasser
Iowa City
University School of Music
WSUI
Kwalwasser
Powerful electromagnet lifts a ton for Exide Battery
Jim Nicholson built a tall electromagnet with an inch iron core per coil and 600 feet of copper winding. It draws about 10 amperes and can hold a ton, resisting iron removal. even on a 6 volt battery it requires great strength to pull off. It can lift a heavy anvil.
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Jim Nicholson
Exide Battery Company
Religious Training Institute Planned For March In Des Moines
The Iowa State Council of Religious Education will host a three day training institute for church school workers at the First Methodist church March 16 to 18. A mass meeting opens Monday March 16 at 7:30 p.m. with Walter Hutton of Des Moines delivering the inspirational address.
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M. E
Iowa State Council of Religious Education
First Methodist Church
Walter Hutton
Des Moines
St Mary's Defeats Remsen 30 to 20 In Sioux City Tourney
St Mary's high school beat Remsen 30 to 20 at Trinity College gym as Varina forward Walsh led with a strong scoring performance. Remsen struggled to finish on numerous short attempts and could not find the basket.
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Remsen
St. Mary's
Sioux City
Trinity College Gymnasium
Varina
Walsh
GFP
GRP
Faber
C.fitzgerald
Carrol
Bunker
J.fitzgerald
Victor
Sauter
Aveling
How to Make Money From Feed Lots in Iowa
Iowa farmers discuss cattle feeding profits and risks. Beef production is more volatile than dairying, with profits tied to feeder cattle costs, market prices, and broader economic conditions. The piece notes cattle feeding as speculative and asks for ways to reduce risk and improve profitability.
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Iowa Homestead
Iowa
Corn Belt
River Sioux Park Work Accident Prompts Hero Help
Tom Smith narrowly escaped a fatal injury at River Sioux park when his clothing snagged on a generator belt. Jesse Brant’s quick assistance freed him, saving his life. Smith is improving rapidly and may be back in a week or ten days.
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Akron
Tom Smith
River Sioux Park
Jesse Brant
Smith
Hawarden Butter Trade Plan Rejected by Merchants
Hawarden merchants backed by farmers abandoned a plan to switch local dairy butter purchases to a dedicated station. After a hurried meeting they chose to continue taking butter in trade. Editor Stone quips that the paper will accept a double portion, joking about odor and bread.
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Hawarden
Craig
Stone
Hawarden Independent
Brother Stone
City Conventions Loom as Parties Rally Candidates
Democratic slate solid with Wallace Winslow seeking reelection as mayor and no current opposition. Potential alderman at large Harley Butcher and Charles Trueblood, first ward John Lunners, and George Rentschler in the ward are named. Assessor and treasurer spots unsettled. Republicans plan a Wednesday primary and Saturday convention while Democrats plan Friday caucus and Saturday convention.
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Democratic Party
Transfer Bros
A. M. Duus
George Striegel
John Starzl
Wallace Winslow
Harley Butcher F
Charles Trueblood
John Lunners
George Rentschler
Demo Clarke
All Help Celebrate Nuptial Anniversary
A surprise party honored Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Janssen of Ireton for their 36th wedding anniversary on March 4. About 53 relatives and friends attended at their northwest Ireton home, with five children and 13 grandchildren present. Gifts of crystalware were given.
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C. L. Janssen
Ireton
Janssen
Henry Janssen
John Popken
Herman Wessels
Dietrich Janssen
Ernest Meyer
Theodore Janssen
Katherine Oltmanns
John Meyer
Herman Rickless
J. D. Meyer
Minor suits filed in district court
Claire J Knowlen and Mary Knowlen sue Proctor A Nowlen Bessie J Meyer Fred C Meyer Louisa J Nowlen and Albert Allen in a partition suit over an estate with multiple interests Grace C Campbell sues E B Kitterman Kathryn Kitterman and notes farm mortgage for 7455 and R Payne and J M Wormley receiver of the Bank of Kingsley with conflicting claims
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Claire J. Knowlen
Mary Knowlen
Proctor A. Nowlen
Bessie J. Meyer
Fred C. Meyer
Louisa J. Nowlen
Albert Allen
Grace C. Campbell
E. 8. Kitterman
Kathryn Kitterman
R. Payne
J. M. Wormley
Bank of Kingsley
City to crack down on sidewalk spitting with new pledge
The Globe Post urges women to demand candidates pledge to banish sidewalk spitting. It notes fines once enforced and argues a renewed city ordinance is needed to keep sidewalks clean, calling for strong enforcement against offenders until habits change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe Post
New York
LeMars
Six Year Old Girl Dies of Tonsillitis in Boyden
Little Jean Scholten, six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Garret Scholten of Boyden, died at 7 pm Thursday at her grandmother’s home after a several weeks illness from a tonsil infection. She had been treated by a trained nurse and the family received many condolence messages from friends.
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Boyden
Jean
Garret Scholten
Scholten
Knapp Sons Lead Plymouth County Cow Test In February
February report shows 391 cows in the association with 27 herds tested by Franklin P. Ferguson. C L Knapp & Sons top Holstein with 1553 pounds milk and 61.2 pounds fat. Five top herds listed include Knapp, Susemihl, Held, Tonsfeldt, and F W Knapp with varied milk and fat outputs.
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Plymouth
C. L. Knapp & Sons
Fred Susemihl
John Held
H. P. Tonsfeldt
F. W. Knapp
Fredonia Township Basket Social and Meeting Notice
Fredonia township farm bureau holds its regular meeting Friday March 13 at Center school at 7 30. After the program a basket social with invitations to all. The Lane of Women Voters meets tomorrow at 7 30 in the high school library to discuss the city election. Dick Benecke four day old son of Mr and Mrs Frank Benecke Grant township died last Saturday burial at Grant township cemetery Rev J D Meyer officiating.
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Fredonia
Fredonia Township Farm Bureau
Center School
League of Women Voters
Frank Benecke
Grant Township
J. D. Meyer
Sioux City Wins Cage Tournament
Sioux City high school defeated LeMars 35 to 16 in the final class A game to earn a spot in the northwest district tournament at Spirit Lake. Liberty township beat Orange City 18 to 16 to win the class B title. Kingsley edged Akron 26 to 25 in class A action, with Waterbury and Sharp starring for their teams. The slate included Union Township over Hinton, Meriden over Orange City, and Liberty over Ireton as part of Friday play.
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G. P. Simeon
Sioux City
Spirit Lake
LeMars Cagers
Liberty Township
Orange City
Kingsley
Akron
Sharp
Waterbury
Akron Gfp
B. Hammer
Lyles
Baldwin
Ridenour
N. Hammer
Hauck
Cumminas
Smith
Klau
Missouri
Clarke
Maryland
Union Township
Hinton
Byres
Meriden
Cleghorn
Marcus
Liberty
Ireton
Little Maroons
LeMars
McDonald
Hammer
Twogood
Brown
Crouch
Rozberg
Collins
Siegel
Cummins
Farley
Tye
Wernl
Stebbins
Parkinson
Gilliland
Thelo
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Henry Frericks and
F. G. Meinert
Die
Loomis Black
Boone
Heino G. Miens
Lincoln
Neb
Sioux One
Germany
Anna Martin
Sterling
Anderson
V. J. Martin
Denver
Colo
Power of the Supreme Court
Ww. U. Cc
Hawkeye State
Sen
ST. Mary’s High
faTaens
Jank Kaiser
Emery
S. D
Robert M. Foley
H. Reifschneider
St. Paul’s Evangelical Church
William Tempel
Earnest Tempel
Rankin
Grace E. Campbell
C. L. Knapp and Sons
Fredonia Township
Farm Bureau
Arminta Sears
Nick Kloster
Tim
Richard Wallanga
Fidward Juhl
Herlig Kloster
Dagmar Society
Katie the Maid
Efford Moser
William Darrow
Bobby Shaftoe
Farmer Sims
Andrew Bogh
Jake
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