Rugged Le Mars Fishermen Face Mystery of Lake Okoboji
Reported by readers, three or four weeks ago Le Mars fishermen allegedly used a flight truck to drag a fishing hole on Lake Okoboji. On return they broke through ice near a reef, the truck saved by the reef, three men later left to dry off. A 300 foot cable and truck freed them. the truck then failed to start as the flywheel froze. The incident remains unsolved with no documents in the papers.
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le Mars
Lake Okoboji
Great Scandal Echoes From Franklin D Era Insurance Schemes
A sprawling critique details alleged corruption involving insurance firms, government contracts, and figures tied to Franklin D. Roosevelt. It cites a Saturday Evening Post piece about "Jimmy's Got It" and recounts misused funds, across party lines, touching on Eliott, Hartman, and Jesse Jones, with references to inheritance tax avoidance and a public uproar over a money misdeal. The piece also notes unrelated local incidents including a police response to fireworks and a lighthearted dig at mail carrier Arnie Robinette.
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Franklin D
Jimmy
Saturday Evening Post
Papa Roosevelt
Jobo Hartman
Eliott
Justice Department
Mr. Hartman
Jesse Jones
Hartman
Elliot
1952 International mounted mower plow cultivator listing
Classified note lists 1952 International mounted cultivator 3-16 plow mower and related gear in a compact sale item. Highlights include a 1952 International mounted compicker, a 1952 International mower, a 1952 International cultivator, and a 1952 International 3-16 plow.
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International Mounted Compicker
International Mower
International Cultivator
International
Man’s basement mishap shows a lens misfit
A man shows his wife a drill result in the basement lighting an odd tale of a flawed project. He boasts of a lens with real worth while his wife discovers a hole drilled through their living room rug.
Seney area social notes and obituaries brief
Visitors and residents in Seney and area include Mrs Mike Foreman and son Marvin of Orange City at the Berkenpus home, Mr and Mrs Oscar Gatzke at the Matthew home, and Walter Erickson moving to a Seney residence. Mrs Laura McAnchur of Sioux City died last Friday and was buried in Grace Land Park cemetery with Rev S D Huff and Rev Ralph Brink officiating. Henry Herkenpas Sr underwent an operation at Le Mars hospital and is recovering. Mayme Wilde visited Mrs Areel Morehead. John Vanveormt of Le Mars stopped in Seney. Roy Dobbert and others were in Sioux City. Mes Mayme Wilde noted.
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Seney
Mike Foreman
Marvin
Orange City
Jake Berkenpus
Laura McAnchur
Sioux City
Nebon-Berger
S. D. Huff
Ralph Brink
First Baptist Church
Graceland Park
Oscar Gatzke
Matthew
Walter Erickson
Nate Conner
Ssncy
Richard Hawkins
Gerald Remdens
Henry Herkenpas Sr
Family gathers for Mrs Laura McArthur funeral in Sioux City
Mr and Mrs Roy McArthur escorted his parents to Sioux City for Mrs Laura McArthur's funeral on Monday. Mr and Mrs Earl Chapman also attended the service, with the deceased previously staying in a trailer home before her house was vacated.
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Ing
Sioux City
Roy McArthur
Laura McArthur
Earl Chapman
Cyril Larsen Heads Crusade in Akron Appointment
Cyril Larsen of Akron has been appointed to lead a new civic crusade in Plymouth Coun- area. The move signals strong local leadership aims to tackle community issues and mobilize residents for planned initiatives.
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Cyrill Larsen
Akron
Plymouth Coun
Crusade for Freedom Organizes Plymouth County Chairmen
State Chairman Donald Johnson of West Branch announced the Crusade for Freedom set to form community chairmen across Plymouth County. The effort aims to inform residents about the movement’s goals, distribute Freedom Scrolls, and solicit donations to support spreading what organizers call “truth” into enslaved European countries.
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Crusade For Freedom
Donald Johnson
West Branch
Johnson
Larsen
Plymouth County
Europe
Engagement Announced for Phyllis Deblasa in Alton
Mr and Mrs Ren Robis of Alton announce the engagement of their daughter Phyllis to Stanley DeFlasa son of Mr and Mrs Henry DeHaan of Orange City.
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Ren Mr
Pre Mes Robis
Alton Announce
Srmagement
Thew
Phyllis
Stanley Deflasa
Henry DeHaan
Orange City
Card Party at Assumption Catholic Church
A notice announces a card party at Assumption Catholic Church in Merrill at 8 p.m. on February 14. Proceeds support church activities.
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Assumption Catholic Church
Merrill
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New York
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Saale
Tie
White House
Myde Park
Mingazees
Comets
Mr. Hartwee
Fay Terpenning
Dews
Earl
Bin
Arnie Robinette
Arnie
Wmcomty
Maton
Rogers Drug Store Factory
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Semen Wane RR
Walt
Farrow
Hampshire
New “Hampshire
International Farmall
John Deere
Brayhill
David Bradley
Westendorf
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Wayne L. Brown
Farmers State Bank, Merrill
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Phiye
FRY Jewelers
Plymouth St. S. W
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Gerling
Francis J. Bortscheller
Ovens, Iowa
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Bel Air
Chevrolet
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Central Ave
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