First Will Start Planting Of Co Gardens
Miss Irene Kohl announces six men will start Friday on a county farm work relief project in Emmet county. Work includes planting cultivation and harvesting for relief recipients, with 55 families to be aided. County funds cover materials while the federal government pays labor. Additional projects include drainage repairs and bridge painting, with totals and wage distributions outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Kohl
Emmet County
Don 8. Wilson
Emmet_ bridge
CWA
Miss Kohl
Mr. Wilson
Art Bringle
Des Moines
H. L. Mulock
State Relief
Superintendent of Terril Schools Resigns Position
Terrill Iowa April 25 1934 Supt C B Christian reelected with raise then requested release from contract Offered promotion to Coon Rapids schools Friends wish him success The article notes the change and his career move with local context.
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Terrill
Iowa
C. B. Christian
Coon Rapids
Emmet Bridge Completed as Grade Work Pending
West Emmet Iowa April 25 The Emmet bridge is now complete though approaches remain unfinished. The road grading and straightening will provide a fine improvement to the route.
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Emmet Bridge
West Emmet
Iowa
Emmet
D A R Chapter to Elect Officers and Meet
D A R Okamanpadu chapter will host a one o clock luncheon at Ralphs on Tuesday May 1 with hostesses Mesdames F M Brown H E Vincent Tom Nivison and Miss Vera Brown After lunch a business meeting will elect new officers and report on outgoing ones at Mrs Brown s home Full attendance requested The Dolliver Huntington charge led attendance at a sub district laymen s meeting in Graettinger L P Stillman and W G McKraith brought cars from the place Stillman left for Des Moines Ames to file nomination papers for state representative and visited his daughter Nadine in Ames
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Dolliver-Huntington Charge
Graettinger
L. P. &Illman
W. G. McKwraith
V-R
L. P. Stillman
Des Moines
Ames
Secretary of State
Nadine
Dolliver Board appoints teachers for local schools
In Dolliver Iowa on April 25 1934 the Board of Education met to elect teachers for Sth and 6th grades Miss Marjorie Williams of Washta Iowa was chosen. Muriel Efnor was elected primary teacher and Myrth Jerde who taught 3rd and 4th grades left for Jewell with a higher salary Agnes Colby of Leland was elected to 3rd and 4th grades replacing Jerde.
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Jewell School
Agnes Colby
Leland
Myrth Jerde
Pupils Enter Spelling Bees in Des Moines
One hundred contestants from 95 Iowa counties and five cities travel to Des Moines for the annual spelling contest sponsored by the Register and Tribune. Leona Bango of Denmark township No 7 Emmet county leads after winning the county title. finals at the Methodist church auditorium feature written and oral rounds with the state champion to progress to Washington, D C. Prizes total 150 for top spellers plus a trip for the winner's teacher.
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Des Moines
Register and Tribune
Iowa
Emmet
Leona Bango
Denmark Township No
Ella Jensen
Methodist Church
Omaha
Washington, D. C
Washington
Sioux City Tribune
Emmet County
Marie Irmiter
Armstrong
Ruby Haar
Gruver
Gruver High Opens Baseball Season Versus Maple Hill
Gruver high school opened its baseball season with a 6 run first inning and a 3 run third, as Gruver defeated Maple Hill on Gruver’s diamond. Andrews pitched well for Gruver with ten strikeouts and four hits allowed, while captain Ramsey added three hits. Wallingford was drawn for the county tournament with Armstrong next Saturday at 21 oclock. Mr and Mrs B F Hanson depart Monday for the Twin Cities on J C Penney business. Mrs Hanson will visit Concordia Kansas for a month.
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Gruver
Towa
Maple Hill
Maple Hill Boys
J. Hoien
Grover
Bruce Holen
Hell
Andrews
Ramsey
Wallingford
Armstrong
B. F. Hanson
Twin Cities
Gruver Class Presents Play Hobgoblin House
Gruver Iowa April 25 1934 Gruver senior class plans Friday night play at Gruver school titled Hobgoblin House Cast includes Darius Krupp caretaker Francis Haar Henry Goober gardener Robert Calhan Susan Perkins housekeeper Lucille Woods Delilan Worts cook Evelyn Solomonson Priscilla Carter owner Marion Carter Jit Carter Fran Harlow Marian's fiancé Jill's fiancé Jack Loring Bluebeard Bronson escaped maniac Bill Wilkins keeper Lester Anderson Patricia Arnold kidnapped heir Dorothy Scott The Headless Phantom Time Early Spring Place Near the Ozark foothills
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Darkey
Evelyn Solomonson
Priscilla Carter
Epcorae
Helen Ramussen
Marion Carter
Yoy Eee Epeg Eyihded
Dorothy Chukker
Jit Carter
Alveida Myhre
Fran Harlow
Marian
Eevogeueeegees
Tank Ramsey
Jack Loring
Jill
Ee Caner
Francis Origer
Bluebeard Bronson
Esther Hildertn
Bill Wilkins
Lester Anderson
Patricia Arnold
Ceeeenserscveene
Dorothy Scott
Ozark Foothills
Mrs Rasmussen Hosts Petersburg Circle Event
Petersburg Minnesota April 25 The East Petersburg Circle met with Mrs R J Rasmussen Thursday afternoon. She served lunch and prizes were awarded for high scores to Mrs Reuben Meyrs and Miss Olga Nielsen. Consolation prizes went to Mrs August Jensen and Mrs H P Rasmussen. The next meeting will be with Mrs Arthur Sanderson on May 17. Present were several members and guests including Mrs HW Rasmussen Mrs August Jensen Mrs Peter Rasmussen Mrs Garland Peterson Mrs Ned Peterson and Mrs Andrew Jensen and Miss Elvera Rasmussen and Olga Nielsen.
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Peter Rasmussen
Garland Peterson
Ned Peterson
Andrew Jensen
Elvera Rasmussen
Olga Nielsen
Armstrong Couple Married in Estherville
Ada Schwitters and Fred 8. Robinson were married at the Presbyterian church in Estherville last Tuesday evening April 19. Rev. Arthur G. Bailey performed the ceremony. They will reside in Armstrong where Robinson is a rural carrier and an early resident.
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Armstrong
Town
Ada Schwitters
Fred
Robinson
Presbyterian Church
Estherville
Arthur G. Bailey
Gruver School to Have New Superintendent
Gruver Iowa board selects new superintendent and junior high teacher for the next year. Bapt. Block of Hartley and Miss Emma Schultz of Ringsted were elected to the positions after a April 16 meeting.
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Gruver
Iowa
Bapt
Block
Hartley
Emma Schultz
Ringated
Home Economics Freshmen Fete Dolliver School Board
In Dolliver Iowa on April 25 1934 Home Economics freshman girls hosted a banquet for the school board their wives faculty and officers at the school house. Covers for 22, a green and yellow color scheme and a centerpiece of ferns and flowers set the scene. County Supt Marie Sorum of Estherville attended as a guest. Rachel Burdette Emma Balmer Margaret Hood and Lulu Marie Redhead served as waitresses while Celia Fulton oversaw kitchen instruction. After the banquet 500 and Bunco were played with high scores earned by Mrs H D Mereness and Burton Johnson.
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Dolliver
Iowa
Marie Sorum
Estherville
Rachel Burdette
Emma Balmer
Margaret Hood
Lulu Marie Redhead
Celia Fulton
H. D. Mereness
Burton Johnson
C W A Leaves $51 985 Here in Emmet County
Emmet county received about $51 988.57 during five months of the CWA program. December payroll was $14 369.52, January payroll peaked at $15 926.94, February total fell to $10 033.86 as rolls reduced, and March saw further decreases. April payroll through local office totaled $231.67, with $800 from Emergency Relief for teachers. County, schools and cities spent $14,000 on project materials plus $422 from the federal government to cover debts, taxes, and property upgrades to improve family comfort.
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Emmet
CWA
Art Bringle
Emmet County
Yard and Garden Contest Entries Close May 15
The Yard and Garden contest announces entry deadlines and encourages immediate improvements. Entrants should complete cleanups pruning and foundational planting near the house, with shade trees and flowers, while judges will assess progress and credit effort under varying conditions.
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Vindicator
Republican Office
Reception Held for Confirmants at Ringsted Church
A Ringsted Iowa reception for confirmants took place at St. Paul's Lutheran Church hosted by Luther League members on Sunday evening. Readings by Doris Meisiahn and Stanley Jensen, a piano solo by Frances Henricksen, and a talk by Rev. Pedersen were followed by a lunch.
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Ringsted
Iowa
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Luther League
Doris Meisiahn
Stanley Jensen
Frances Henricksen
Rev. Pedersen
Burning Barn at Superior Is Saved
A barn on Arno Reinitz’s property in Superior caught fire Saturday afternoon but local volunteers using a chemical tank and buckets extinguished it before major damage. The Spirit Lake fire department aided but arrived after the fire was under control. the blaze likely started from a bonfire remains in the garden earlier that day.
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Superior
Arno Reinitz
Spirit Lake
Autos Purchased by Local Residents
Vivian Dick of Estherville and coach, R Bennicksen of Ringsted bought a 4 door Ford. Arnold Goecke of Estherville purchased a Dodge 4 door. E H Koop of Estherville bought a Chevrolet sedan. R N Ihlan of Estherville bought an Oldsmobile. W L Peterson of Doltiver bought a Ford Tudor.
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Vivian Dick
Estherville—Chevrolet
R. Bennicksen, Ringsted
Ford
Arnold Goecke
E. H. Koop
R. N. Ihlan
Estherville
Oldsmobile
W. L. Peterson
Doltiver
Ford Tudor
Predicted Engagement of Swedish Princess Ingrid
London sources predict the engagement of Sweden's Princess Ingrid to Crown Prince Frederick of Denmark will be announced soon. The report notes high interest in the royal union and the expected confirmation from royal circles.
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London
Sweden
Ingrid
Frederick
Denmark
J S Hillard Buys Agency In Des Moines
Supt J S Hilliard has bought the Midland School Teachers Agency in Des Moines from H A Mitchell who becomes head of the Soldiers Orphans Home in Davenport. The agency is part of the North Central Teachers association and among Iowa’s oldest. Hilliard plans selective enrollment and personal service with few candidates per vacancy. Mrs Hilliard will manage the agency as he remains until school ends, then assists over summer before returning as superintendent of Estherville public schools.
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Supt
J. S. Hilliard
Midland
Des Moines
H. A. Mitchell
Soldiers Orphans Home
Davenport
Iowa
North Central Teachers Association
Hilliard
Estherville
17 People Find Work
John Warrington reports 16 men and one woman placed in private work last week. Hans Pfund Iowa reemployment director notes 1744 public works jobs and 1307 private positions for week ending April 21, totaling 3051 added to Iowa workforce. Skilled workers urged to register at the national reemployment bureau to aid employers in filling vacancies.
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John Warrington
Hans
Pfund
Iowa
Prund
National
Estherville Republicans to Choose Delegates at Caucus
Estherville township Republicans will hold a Saturday evening caucus at City Hall to select four delegates for the Republican county convention. John Darling, township committeeman, announces the event. A township committeeman and committeewoman for the coming year will also be chosen. Mrs. Ed Ault, previously seriously ill at Birney hospital, is improving. Dolliver high school baseball won its first game of the season against Grover on the home diamond last Friday afternoon, April 20. The team traveled to Armstrong Tuesday afternoon for the second game, with Supt. Moklebust and Coach Wallace accompanying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville Township
John Darling
Dolliver
Grover
Armstrong
Supt. Moklebust
Wallace
Cottonland Reflections on Southern Poverty and Labor
A northern observer tours cotton country from Florida to Louisiana, describing housing, land rents, and farming poverty after four years of low prices. He contrasts sharecroppers and landowners, notes lean farm workers, draft animals, and growing use of tractors, and observes the flat, fence-lined farms along the levees in Louisiana and Arkansas.
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North
Florida
Oene
Emmet
Corn Belt
Mississippi
Louisiana
Aransas
Araknsas
Seniors and faculty to join JR college party at high school
About seventy seniors and high school faculty will attend an informal party hosted by Junior College students Monday evening in the high school building. The program includes a play by the juniors, followed by refreshments. The senior class roster lists many students, with eligibility notes for May 31 graduation.
Oil Station to Have New Computing Pump
A new Wayne computing pump installed at Associated Oil, announced by manager L E Crim. The pump calculates the bill while the tank is filled, eliminating waiting and mental calisthenics. The price appears in plain figures as the tank increases, with no guesswork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne
Associated Oil Company
L. E. Crim
Grace Episcopal church to hold 8 o'clock Easter service
The Grace Episcopal church will hold an 8 o'clock communion service on Sunday April 29 with the Rev Jesse Griffith in charge The account also surveys road conditions across Louisiana Mississippi and Arkansas noting improving paving along routes and the impact on travel from Canada to the Gulf
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Grace Episcopal Church
Jesse Griffith
Louisiana
Mississippi
Arkansas
Accateach
Baton Rote
Huey Long
State Line
Little Rock Ark
Iowa
Canada
Gulf
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