Roosevelt in Florida aboard new Twin Zephyr train
Nichols' Weekly Letter notes President Roosevelt fishing off Miami as Florida eyes spring legislature. Describes the forthcoming Twin Zephyr trials in Winter Haven with 441 mile Chicago to Minneapolis run, 100 mph cruising speed, 18-8 stainless steel build, air conditioning, radio, and luxury interiors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Florida
Miami
Washington
Twin Cities
Winter Haven
Burlington
Chicago
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Minnneapolis
Denver
Ultrammod Ra
Seaboard
City Council Makes Appointments Several Well Known in People Die in Week
Obituaries recount deaths across Wallingford area with Benesh Agnes Bryan John Whitesell and Dolly Ness. Benesh 71 died of pneumonia at Coleman hospital. funeral at St Patrick church. Agnes Bryan 75 died in Cherokee after long illness. services planned near Reinbeck and Betherville. John L Whitesell 54 died of gangrene from Brights disease. buried in Armstrong Union Cemetery with family survivors. Dolly A Ness 87 died at brother E C Smith’s ArmStrong home after a stroke. funeral at Armstrong Oak Hill Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Benesh
Wallingford
Coleman Hospite
St. Patrick Catholic Church
L. J. Savege
Buras
Mr. Benesh
Czechoslovakia
America
Cherokee
Agnes Bryan
Emmet
Poate
Betherville
Bryan
Reinbeck
Frank Gordon
Terris
Ray Bryan
E. S. Ellerston
Claude Ketchum
Esther
Armstrong
John L. Whitesell
Coleman Hospital
Brights
Iowa Falls
Olive Hoyt
A. L. Engery
Klemme
Lloyd Peris
Ness
Ellisburg
N. Y
Smith
Armatrong
Oak Hill Cemetery
Fairmont Oda Fellows Confer Degree on Local Men
The Golden Rule degree was conferred on five Estherville Odd Fellow lodge members at Fairmont Friday night by Fairmont. Recipients were John Weir David Weir Gilbert Amdal Roy Bassett and Norman Rogers. A social hour and lunch followed with J. J. Buckley T. J. Lerdahl William Dickinson Dave Reimer and August Rosehberger attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Odd Fellow Lodge
Fairmont
Fairmont Order
John Weir
David Weir
Gilbert Amdal Roy Bassett
Norman Rogers
J. J. Buckley
T. J. Lerdahl
William Dickinson
Dave Reimer
August Rosehberger
Licenses On Sale Monday In County Office
New hunting and fishing licenses go on sale Monday at Mrs Hattie Osmundsen office. The combined license now costs 1 50, saving one dollar. Fishing or hunting licenses each cost 1 dollar, same as 1934 for fishing and reduced for hunting. Junior hunting license eliminated. Trapping licenses remain 1 dollar. nonresident six day fishing license at 4 04 remains.
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Hattie Osmundsen
General Assembly
State Treasurer Office Swamped with Tax Remittances
Des Moines reports of heavy remittances flood the State Treasurer's office as April 1 deadline nears. Leo J Wegman’s staff tracks income tax, sales tax and old age assistance payments with some large employer remittances, including $8,596 from Chicago Rock Island and Pacific, $6,904 from Northwestern Bell, and $6,508 from John Deere. Dorothy and Jimmy Cooper visit Arnolds Park this week to see their father, Harry Cooper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Leo J. Wegman
William Schulte
Schults
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Company
Chicago and Northwestern
Chicago, Burlington and Quincey
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
John Deere Tractor Company
Schultes
Iowa
Protest Snuffs Out Hobo Camp Plan at Orleans
Proposed transient camp for 250 hobos on Fish and Game Commission land near Orleans has been abandoned amid vigorous statewide protests. Northwest groups issued formal resolutions and petitions signed by over 1,000 people. Officials reportedly considered Estherville and Emmetsburg sites as alternatives.
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Orleans
Tegion
Fish and Game Commission
Estherville
Emmetsburg
Emmet county corn hog contracts move to review data
Emmet county corn hog allotment committee signs about 957 applications for 1935 contracts, near 243 fewer than 1934. Acreage under contract similar to last year as severe farms may be combined. Winston Yeager hired as tabulator to list corn and hog production figures for submission to the State Board of Review in Des Moines.
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Emmet County
State Board of Review
Des Moines
M. A. Balkema
Winston Yeager
Dolliver Prs
County Corn-Hog Committee
Estherville Area Marks 25th Anniversary Of Lillands
The Estherville Lutherans church basement hosted forty relatives as Mr. and Mrs. Ole Lilland were honored for their silver wedding anniversary. They married March 31, 1910 and have six children. Relatives from Dolliver Armstrong Story City Jewell Stanhope joined the celebration with music and a gift from guests.
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Estherville
Lutheras Church
Ole Lilland
Lilland
Mathie
Harvey
Penner
Elvin Sunde
Lorine
Janice
Wanda
Ed Gramerson
Dolliver
Martin Sampson
Armstrong
Sam Lilland
Tom Quam
Story City
Ben Anderson
Sarah
Jewell
Otis Quam
Stanhope
Theodore Quam
Tom Sunde
Sadie Olson
Married 42 Years Mr and Mrs Petersen Host Dinner
Mr and Mrs J W Petersen celebrated their forty second wedding anniversary with an informal Saturday night dinner at home. Guests played bridge with high score prizes awarded to Mrs Clara Suss and Oscar Fagre. Attendees included Mr and Mrs C S Barber, C A Schryver, Guy Noel, W G Gordon, C J Mathienon, Mrs Kate Barther, Dr Bertha Gaard, and Miss Clara Sus of Graettinger. The couple wed March 28 1893 at Cresco Nebraska and moved to Estherville in May 1918. Dr and Mrs M T Morton were business visitors in Des Moines Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Petersen
Hage
Mis
Clara Suss
Oscar Fagre
C. S. Barber
C. A. Schryver
Guy Noel
Old Timer A O Peterson Honored At Estherville Banquet
In Estherville a banquet and party honored A O Peterson for 37 years of public service. About 200 attendees surprised him at the Gardston Hotel thursday. speakers praised his chamber work and community impact. Peterson, born in Sweden in 1855, has been Estherville secretary for 18 years and linked to local progress since 1872.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Peterson
Ely
Estherville
Gardston Hotel
Peterson
Lucile Peterson
L. M. Christens
Hilliard
Elese d
G. G. Griffith
Chamber of Commerce
J. S. Hilliard
N. J. Lee
J. W. Moese
M. K. Whelan
F. J. Kennedy
Oscar Sillge
Quany High
J. E. Stockdale
John Greig
Sara Bennett
Sleepy Hollow
Spirit Lake
M. H. McKerral
Arthur Peterson
Minneapolis
Leo Sanders
Sinc
Cast Delights Audiences In Crazy Politics Comedy
Estherville audiences Thursday and Friday night enjoyed the play Crazy Politics under the American Legion Auxiliary. Cast included Vermaie Sides as a breezy reporter and Mrs Courtney Van Dyne as a mayoral candidate, with Sally Carter played by Mrs Fred Lyman. The production featured strong performances by Leo Sanders as Abe Goldsberg and Mrs Herb Whorley as Rebecca, plus a larger cast of locals and visitors in political and underworld roles. An acrobatic interlude by Joleen Foster highlighted the show, while Miss Mary O'Hara supervised preparations in Fairmont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
American Legion Auxiliary
Vermaie Sides
Courtney van Dyne
Fred Lyman
Sally Carter
Leo Sanders
Abe Goldsb
Marie
Dan McGee
Watson
Little Minnie
Clyde Sanborn
Spider McGinnig
Leo Brawford
Duke
Harold Reed
Underworld
van Dyne
Spiier
Romaine Sondrol
RKO
Mary O'Hara
Fairmont
Minn
Fairmount
Mayor Reduces Salary and City Clerk Appointed
George Shadle was named city clerk at the council meeting and will begin duties on July 1. Several applicants sought the post. No action was taken on appointing a superintendent of public works. incumbent Paul Linke will hold over until a selection is made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Shadle
Paul Linke
Swamped council hires and raises in May budget session
Newly elected officials in the council chambers faced 27 job requests and began hiring. Sam Bammer was named city attorney at 25 dollars monthly plus legal fees. W S Johnston and Bammer were sole applicants. City physician appointment postponed to May. City treasurer bond fixed at 2000 dollars. J P Koster named fire chief at 200 dollars yearly plus two dollars per call. Leonard Carlsen promotion considered. Matrons chosen for city hall restroom and library duties with mixed wage changes. Blondie Powell appointed janitor. several incumbents and applicants considered. Six light and gas plant workers rehired with no wage change. Mayor Ehlers proposed a 20 percent pay cut and voluntary return to the fund, approved by council. Harry Sims rehired as city electrician and meter superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atorney
Sam Bummer
W. S. Johnston
Bammer
C. E. Birney
Joseph Orvis
J. P. Koster
Leonard Carlsen
Koster
Laura McKee
Mary Hudson
Miss McKee
Meta Hyrup
T. EF. Flindt
Public Works Committee
Ivar Brandt
A. D. Stoddard
Mary Tracy
C. J. Powll
Blondie” Powell
W. G. Nichols
Otto Loeschen
Bertheimer A
W. Buck
L. G. Thompson
R. G. Hornby
Ehlers
Harry Sims
City Electrician
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Nichols
Babson Park
Minnesota
Tampa Tribune
Tallahassee
Benesh
John Whitesell
Frank
John Choa
Bert Reuland
Mary
Amelia Benesh
Pontire, Mich
Oda
A. B. Chapin
Dorothy
Jimmy Cooper
Arnolds Park
Harry Cooper
Hobo
LutheransGhurch
M. T. Morton
New York
Dan O'Mahoney
Ireland
Baltimore
Max Baer
Baer
Legion Auxiliary
Lorin W. O'Neil
Sioux City
L. H. O'Neil
Eugene Foster
Mrs. Foster
L. H. Ong
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