Fenton Young Man Killed By Tractor
Lawrence Kresdin, a Whittemore area resident, died after his jacket was caught in a farm tractor shaft while starting it. He suffered head and chest injuries, including a broken arm and a dislocated shoulder, with suspected spinal and lung damage. The incident occurred Tuesday morning and was reported by the Emmetsburg Democrat.
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Renchs
Whittemore
Lawrence Kcressin
Lotts Creek
Kresdin
Emmetsburg
Henry Field Urges Local Papers as Merchant Tool
The Nebraska City News-Press cites Henry Field a Shenandoah seed and sundries merchant praising newspapers as a vital sales channel. In a radio talk he says small town merchants must advertise and use printed pages to compete, stressing service, good merchandise, and salesmanship over showing off on radio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska City News-Press
Henry Field
Shenandoah Seed
Mr. Fields
Country Merchant
Bet
Henry
Stirl
Pioneer Burt harnessmaker A. N. Thompson dies after operation
A. N. Thompson, pioneer Burt harnessmaker, died Monday evening at Algona hospital after an operation for intestinal trouble. He felt fine Sunday, worked at his harness store Monday morning, fell ill about nine, was rushed to Dr. Peters, and transported to Algona hospital for surgery. Funeral today, Thursday.
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A. N. Thompson
Burt Harnessmaker
Algona
Peters
Fenton Man Dies After Surgery Complications
Benjamin Chrischilles, 46, of Fenton, died Friday at Whittemore hospital from pulmonary thrombosis after an appendectomy the previous Saturday. He is survived by his widow and one son, residing on the family farm seven miles north of Whittemore.
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Fenton
Benjamin Chrischilles
Whittemore Hospital
Whittemore
Defendant Found Guilty by Jury in Paternity Case
The State of Iowa heard evidence in a case against Clarence Terpstra who sought to establish fatherhood of Mildred Patton's child. The jury deliberated Tuesday afternoon and returned a guilty verdict at 10:20 am.
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Iowa
Clarence
Terpstra
Caga
Mildred Patton
Woden
Britt News
Always A Safe Security Town Land Investment
Fragmentary notice notes a land investment opportunity titled Always A Safe Security Town. It mentions money timing and a deal with UDM BR but lacks clear details on parties or location.
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UDM BR
Methodist Church Service Proclaimed by Local Notice
Church schedule announced with details of Sunday services and an invitation to attend at 8 o clock. Revered Mr. Beomar is named and a district appeal for giving is mentioned alongside a general church event notice.
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India
Aeomar
Rae Mandar
Aigo
Alain
Mia
Dickingoy
Donker
Local Anglers Prepare for Open Fishing Season
May 15 opens fishing for crappies pike bull heads and other varieties with many locals testing waters at Clear Lake and Buffalo River. Northern Iowa lakes and rivers allow wall eyed pike pickerel and muskellunge from May 16 Minnesota bass crappie sunfish rules unchanged until late May. Kenneth Leroy Adamson born May 9 after Mrs. Fred Adamson stayed with the Wilkins in Lakota.
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H. A. French
John Woods
Clear Lake
Iowa
Rivera
Minnesota
Fred Adamson
W. T. Wilkins
Lakota
Kenneth Leroy
Governor Hammill on Ice in Estherville Visit
The second day of the institute drew a chill crowd as Governor Hammill arrived amid cold reception and protest. The procession faced boycotts and a sparse turnout with Hammill delivering a Grand Theatre address before leaving abruptly amid unclear motives.
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Bethervilla
Institute
Hammill
Estherville
Grand Theatre
Winnebago County Farmer Fires Stock and Buildings
Carl Lund of southeast Lake Mills shot all his livestock and set fire to the barn garage and house after a period of insanity. A neighbor saw smoke, Sheriff Swenson intervened, Lund aimed a shotgun at the sheriff, but the gun was seized and Lund was taken to town and later adjudged insane.
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Carl Lund
Lake Mills
Lund
B. Cronk
Swenson
Atty. Oamundson
Lynd
Aherlif
Flood aid urged as Mississippi disaster grows
Community drives flood relief amid a $15 million demand from authorities for Mississippi Valley recovery. Citizens urged to donate through local offices and banks as Red Cross workers appeal for help after farms, homes, and stock were ruined. A local children’s show raised funds and the Carlson family mourning a Danish-born resident. Funeral services held at Sexton church for Hans Carlson.
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Wave Daily
Mississippi
Mississippi Valley
Titonka
Altho
Roy Budlong
Barbera Ball
Evelyn Schultz
Ardith Nauman
Betty Budjong
Dorothy Clemans
Red Cross
Sheriff Hovey Makes Legger Raid in County
Sheriff Hovey and deputies raided Harold Johnson farm east of town. After three hours no liquor was found beyond water. The team included Deputy Walcott Floyd Neville and Constable Burbank as they pursued dry up efforts in the county.
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Hovey
Harold Johnson
Sheriff Hovey
Walcott
Floyd Neville
Constable Burbank
Bancroft Reglater
Britt to Form State Bank With $26,000 Capital
Britt Commercial Club members approve plans for a new State Bank to serve the territory. A committee including W. Senneff and C. W. Forsford will solicit stock subscriptions as preparations move forward. The bank would start with a $26 000 capital and $12 500 surplus aimed at broad stockholder participation.
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Britt
Britt Commercial Club
E. A. Cooper
Mrs. Hopkins Reclaims Hutchins Station Agent Post
Mrs. Ben Hopkins resumes the station agent role at Hutchins a position she held before her marriage. She travels from Wesley each day, with both sides of the Hopkins home contributing earners.
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Ben Hopkins
Hutchins
Wesley
Hopkins
News- World
Titonka Senior Class Presents Fine Play
Titonka High School community enjoyed the senior class production Her Gloves with strong attendance and laughs from start to finish. The event featured performances by the seniors and featured interludes by the High School Orchestra. John Pink and wife faced a separate tragedy as four chickens were killed by a neighbor’s dogs while they were away at their farm east of town Tuesday. The Pink’s believe dog owners should be liable for damages.
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John Pink
Crooks For A Month Play At Local School Thursday
The play Crooks For a Month will be staged this Thursday evening at the school building as advertised in Topic. Attend for what is promised to be a treat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crooks
Whittemore
Indians
Titonka
High School Notes and Activities Clues
The notes report strong attendance for penor Giaes DiIay events with $93 door receipts, about $78 net after expenses, and a $50 donation to the Public Speaking Association. Activities include Class Night May 24, Home Economics ice cream for basketball players, and informal tennis on a new east-of-school court.
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Penor Giaes DiIay
Public Speaking Association
H. 8
Victrala
Lund Memorial Speaker to Head Britt Memorial Day Program
Major Frank Lund of Webster City will deliver the Memorial Day address in Britt on May 30. A suitable program is being prepared for the occasion. Nate Walsh is tidying the Titanka Cafe interior, promising a refreshed look with new apron and city-tone styling.
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Nate Walsh
Tom Loats
Titanka Cafe
Ita
Will
Nate
Io City
Fourth of July at County Fair Grounds Highlights Skyrocket Act
The Fair Association plans a large Fourth celebration at the county fair grounds with a 100 foot fire diving skyrocket act by Capt Blake and a diving clown and a female partner. A grand fireworks display is planned and described as the largest in the section of Iowa.
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The
Fair Association
Blake
Tha
Listory
Iowa
Fairgrounds
Householder Undergoes Lung Operation After Injury
The Householder patient submitted to an operation last week performed by Dr Peters. A tube was inserted into the left side and a large pus sac formed from a rib injury. Over a gallon of pus was drawn from the lung. He is improving somewhat since the operation.
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Householder
Peters
Fenton
Titankin Faces Loss of Star Route for Burt Mail
Twenty years ago Titankin appeared likely to lose its Star route for carrying mail to and from Burt. The government offered 730 dollars but a single bid reached 900 dollars and the town resisted paying the excess.
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Titankin
Burt
Rainbow Trout Placed At Lost Island Lake
State game and fish department released five thousand rainbow trout into Lost Island lake last Wednesday. The shallow lake cannot sustain the fish, so the effort and cost are likely to be wasted.
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Lost Island
Lost Island Lake
State Game and Fish Department
All Dolled Up Gilbertson Barber Shop Gets New Floor
The Gilbertson barber shop is refreshed with a new linoleum floor interior scrubbed and painted. An employee is garbed in snow white. It makes a difference to the overall appearance and ambiance.
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Gilbertson
Family members visit Scarville as Hol Julius battles stomach cancer
M S Julius brother John Dorenbush John Hill and Martin Julius spent Tuesday night at Scarville Iowa with Hol Julius at his home where Hol is ill with stomach cancer.
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M. S. Julius
John Dorenbush
John Hill
Martin Julius
Scarville
Iowa
Hol
Banker Fined For Fishing Off Trumbull Lake
Dickens banker F Walsh was fined $15 and costs after being charged with fishing in Trumbull lake. He allegedly caught a picker and denied the charge but paid the fine to settle the matter.
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F. Walsh
Trumbull Lake
Lutheran Church Invites Pomeroy Pastor Next Sunday
A church notice invites a visit by Rev. Meyer of Pomeroy Iowa to lead the pulpit next Sunday. The article urges a full house and promotes Bible study attendance noting strong Sunday School turnout and new pupils. It mentions Rev Hoening of Britt as a visiting pastor and stresses religious instruction for children 10 and older. German services are listed for 10 30.
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Meyer
Pomeroy
Iowa
Hoening
Britt
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