Chamber of Commerce lunch crowds share plans for Estherville growth
More than thirty members attended a Gardston Hotel luncheon where attendees wrote development ideas for Estherville. Proposals urged cooperation across business banks schools parks water power a dam sugar and cheese factories a community building and swimming pools with focus on city beautification clean streets tourism and supporting agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Gardston
Sudee
Estherville Furniture Company
Smesh
Estherville
Des Moinés
Emmet County
Lincoln Street
Legion
Loys
Charles Kilgore
Junior Class Play to Be Presented at High School
The Junior class of Ville High School presents Daddy Long Legs a four act play directed by Miss Edna Wilcox on Tuesday evening April 14 at 8 o'clock. The cast includes Pendleton Redfield, Melvin Reese, Sallie McBride, Katherine Rhodes, Olga Nandolland, Leola James, and Dorothy Mahlum among others. Proceeds will help defray the Junior-Senior Reception expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther
Chase
Gefray
Edna Wilcox
Daddy Lang
Jean Webster
Daddy Lon Fetéll
Ludys
Royiance
Pendleton
Ifeinred Ralston
Melvin Retse -Wancs
Dake -Pikehite
Mingateve Johnson
Ethel Gustafson
Sallie
McBride Myrtle Anderson
Julia
Katherine Rhodes
Semple
Luella Smith
Lippett
Olga Nandolland
John Grier
Sadie Kate
District Court in session with four divorces granted
District Court presided by Judge F. C. Davidson adjourned after a busy week of non jury cases. Four divorces were granted: Dora Jones vs Daniel Jones, Maude Tadt vs Lewis Tadt, Maude C. Noll vs Martin Noll, Theodore Mathison vs Ruth Mathison. Foreclosure judgment of 16016.70 in James O. Gance vs W. O. Blake et al. and several other judgments including Ida L. Graves vs Rosina Olberding et al for 35945.93. Permanent injunction against Roy Lowman for liquor law violations. Custody granted to Mrs Clara Spitler for most of the year. Re convene April 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
F. C. Davidson
Dora Jones
Daniel Jones
Maude Tadt
Lewis Tadt
Maude C. Noll
Martin Noll
Theodore Mathison
Ruth Mathison
Northern Lumber Company
C. E. Person
James O. Gance
W. O. Blake
The
Plains
Interior Lumber Co
J. C. Andresen
W. KE. Kammer
Ringsted State Bank
Jens Flindt
Anna M. Barnes
Libbie Griffith
Ida L. Graves
Rosina Olberding
Davidson
Roy Lowman
Clara Spitler
Alden
Leonard Brady
ACME
City Officials Meet for Organization at Birney Hospital
Newly elected city officials gathered at Birney Hospital at noon Monday to organize. Appointments were made for city clerk and other posts with A O Petersot to serve again as clerk. Carrie OehrTiein reappointed as attorney. Dr J Birney named health officer and G R Cont superintendent of public works. Committees selected led by J Rhodes and others. Council to meet nightly this week as board of equalization for property values and to consider sewer and water extension petitions and oil station applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Healih Ofiner
Vitte
S Department
WitAs
Kerk
Anil Daniloward A
J. Rhodes
Industrial
Wiocow
Galied
H Brackett
M.C. Peterson
Pinatce
Council For Sewer
Ford Car Stolen and Recovered Near Church Park
A Ford Touring belonging to W. L. Crim was stolen Saturday evening from near the Presbyterian church. It was found Sunday morning in the city park south of the Lincoln street bridge with the top removed and old cushions in place. The thieves likely abandoned the attempt after partial vandalism. a valuable robe remained undisturbed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Crim
Presbyterian ‘Church
Lincoln Street Bridge
Funeral for L ATE Ridley Held Sunday in Estherville
The body of Robert E F Ridley, who died March 28 in Althdeng California, arrived Saturday and the funeral was held Sunday at 3 pm at the Baptist church. A large crowd attended the service led by Rev W F Huxford with mixed quartet and piano. Survivors and local posts of Vandenburg Post 4 A S and Maurice Doyle Post American Legion provided color guard taps. Pallbearers were Frank Wagner F H Rhodes A O Peterson M K Whelan W A Lesher and Tom Pullen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert EF. Ridley
Althdeng
California
Baptist Church
Estherville
W. F. Huxford
Den
Letchford
John Greig
Thea Myhre
Eb. C. Doolittle
Anna Koehler
Greig
Vandenburg Post
A. S
Maurice Doyle
American Legion
Mr. Ridley
Frank Wagner
F. PH. Rhodes
A. 0. Peterson
M. K. Whelan
W. A. Lesher
Tom, Pullen
Tendered contracts for Estherville teachers approved
At the Estherville Independent School District board meeting the vote approved tendering contracts to the entire current teaching staff. It is unclear how many will be accepted, but a large portion is expected to remain. Teachers have until the twentieth to sign.
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Estherville Independent School District
New Automobiles Purchased in Several Iowa Towns
A list of newly bought cars across Ringsted Estherville Armstrong and nearby spots includes Ford coupes and roadsters, Essex Six, Overland sedans, and a Chevy. Names such as H A Holte J B Link Godfrey Knight Clarke Nelson Weyman Justlee Portrait Co Tedes Easton and George J Homsey appear with various makes and models. The purchases span Ford touring cars and other models in multiple communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Holte
Ringsted
Ford
Doe Nissen
Estherville
Essex
J. BE. Link
Armstrong
Godfrey _ Knight
Justlee” Portrait Co
Goart
Hunnell Couple Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary
At Dunnell Swedish Lutheran Church on a Saturday evening the Peterson couple marked their golden anniversary. A large turnout from their families and congregation attended a short program and a feast. The event included a pooled ring gift to the couple and a ceremonial cake with candles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mtr
Imrs
L. Peterson
Dunnell
Esdraelon Commandery Social Evening At Masonic Hall
A 6 30 o'clock dinner hosted by Esdraelon Commandery drew sixty Masons Knights Templar and their families to the Masonic hall last Thursday. After dinner a program of music and readings featured Miss Bradley, Mrs. Smith, Miss Ruth Beymer and Miss Dorothy Svevers. Ladies of the White Shrine served the dinner and later social activities and card playing followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esdraelon Commandery
Masonic Hall
Masons
Knights Templar
Bradley
Mrs. Smith
Mason City
Ruth Beymer
Dorothy Svevers
Former Estherville Man Dies in Oregon
Portland Oregon March 31 1925 Kelso Wash Fred Jenkins 80 native of Covlitz county died at Hot Lake Oregon where he had gone for heart disease treatment Funeral services were held at Kalama with interment Martins Bluff Cemetery Surviving widow and several children and sisters note his estherville origins and pioneer family ties
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Portland
Ore
Kelso
Wash
Fred Jenkins
Covlitz County
Hot Lake
Oregon
Kalama
Pigeon Springs
Kalama River
Lucia Denking
Washington
Kels
Molio
Hannah P. Jenkins
Selso
Estherville
G. Frank Jenkins
Adolphus
Martins Bluth
Blue Earth
Wham
Minnesota
Frank Jenkins
H. G. Day
Morgan M. Jenkins
Frank A. Day
Elmer Albright Dies in Whittier California
News reaches Estherville of the death of Elmer Albright in Whittier California on March 3 after a chronic illness. He previously served as assistant cashier at First Trust and Savings Bank in Estherville eight years ago and later worked at Whittier National Bank. He had built a fine home and was progressing well until his untimely death, felt by many friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sondros
California
Elmer Albright
Whittier
Mr. Albright
First Trust, and Savings Bank
Estherville
Fairmont Creamery Moves to New Estherville Office
The Fairmont Creamery Company of Sioux City under L. I. Trees has rented the west office room of the Estherville Steam Laundry and is now in its new location. The brighter room provides better light and more convenient space than the former Estherville Feed Shed site.
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Fairmont Creamery Company
Sioux City
L. I. Trees
Estherville
Glen Brookway Shines As Parsons Freshman Leader
The Parsons College Portfolio highlights Glen Brookway of Estherville Iowa as freshman class president and a standout in E. H. S. and Parsons. It notes his leadership, debate success, early football injuries, Zeta Theta Gamma pledge, and plans tied to a cousin’s land venture in La.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons College
Fairfield
Glen Brookway
Glen
Me. Brockway
Estherville
Iowa
Brockway
Parsons
Paysons
Zeta Theta Gamma
Parson's College
R. Chas. Booth
Okamanpedan Lake History and early settlement notes
The article recounts the origin and name of Okamanpedan Lake in Minnesota Iowa border area. It covers Nicollet's naming in 1838, means nesting place of blue herons, early settlements like Tuttle Grove, bridge construction by Calvin Tuttle in 1858, Major Sherman’s troops movements, ferry operations, and the move to a steel bridge eventually replacing prior crossings. It notes road alignments from Blue Earth to Spirit Lake and Fort Defiance, with references to indigenous nomenclature and local disputes over spelling.
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Martin County
Minnesota
Emmet
Lowe
Des Moines
Jean Nicollet
Regia
Nicollet
Eniloy
United States
Lake Okamandpedan
Towait
Calvin Tuttle
Fort Dodge
Lake Okapanpedan
Tuttles
Tuttle
Dean Nicallet
Sherman
General Sherman
Nebraska
Port Ridgley
Mississippi
Blue Earth
Tenhassen
Okamanpedan Lake
Emmet County
Lake Okoboji
Lake
Okamanpedan
Fort Defiance
Eatherville
Towa
Spirit Lake
Forte
Jon Cornish
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Thompson
Gardston Block
Rock Island
Ly Frances
Kirk
Ethelyn Wolding
Gibbon
Minn
Volding
Helen Mattison
Kansas City
National ‘Music ‘Teachers ’Association
City Cooh
A. O. Peterson
C Ity
Connelly
Gil Mer
Witte Fit É
Vwer
A. Swilder
Ud. Wilder
Ajcom- Jay
Wilder
Clarence Wilder
Clyde
Igon
Charles Miller
Erma Fouts
Dundas
City
Mary
Harvey Miner
Foster
Lloyd Dauke
Max Soeth
Grover
Fred Horseman
Armstrones
Mary Winter,ton
Sioux Falls
S. C
Robert Smith
A. T.“Lerdall
Ames
Philbrook Smith
New York City
V.resdraelon Commandery
Register
Emmet Courty
Des Moines Register
W. BE
Allen
Lincoln
Mac Alt
B. Howard
Emily .H. Bammeroo
Roy K. Blazer
J. H Dunham
Elia P. Fuller
David M
George
Alvina Goecke
J. W. Hurst
East
Goddell Loyd H. Johnson
South
Edna
Presbyterian
Grand Theatre
Harold Bell Wright
Red Jenkins
B. Frank Jehkina
Whittier, California
R Amirmont Creamery
L. P. Stillman
Tolliver
G. 7.Letchford
Ward
Jer Nelson
Fairmount
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