Thieves Enter Four Places At Superior
Superior August 1 An epidemic of store break ins hits four businesses. Arno Reinitz grocery was entered via an outside basement window but no merchandise was stolen. L L Weaver store door forced open with interior searched. Olson store and post office entered Sunday night through front doors with small damages and a small cash gain at the post office. Sheriff Paulson investigated with no arrests at present.
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Superior
Arno Reinitz
L. L. Weaver
Olson
Smith
Paulson
Big hauls target illicit 3.2 beer in Lyon County
Federal, county, and city officers in Lyon County conducted four rapid raids in Rock Rapids Granite Alvord and Little Rock. They seized 43 cases of 3.2 beer sold illegally in unincorporated Granite and about 120 gallons of alcohol plus a small amount of liquor heater. Six arrests were made with six convictions anticipated.
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Lyon County
Rock Rapids
Granite
Alvord
Little Rock
Strangers Use Slick Grocery Scam At Rock Rapids
Two men posing as customers conducted separate theft schemes in Rock Rapids last week. In one store a stranger ordered a large sugar load and vanished, claiming to fetch the rest to the car. At a bakery the man ordered goods for threshers then tried to put a small immediate bill on the larger tab and pay later. The bakery still holds the large baked goods.
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Rock Rapids
V-R
Will Exhibit Man Eating Fish At Fair
A big blue catfish weighing 22 pounds and 36 inches long will be shown at the Iowa State fair. Deputy game warden Hardman keeps the fish at the Orleans hatchery. The creature drew notoriety after attacking bathers near the West Side hotel, leaving several flesh wounds on legs with visible teeth marks.
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Hardman
Orleans Hatchery
Spirit Lake
West Side Hotel
Father of 14 Dies at Fairmont
Martin D. Thiede, 7, died suddenly at Fairmont last Wednesday. He lived in the city 43 years and worked as a blacksmith most of that time. Survived by wife and 14 children. Six sons served as pallbearers. All children except four resided in Martin County and attended the funeral Saturday.
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Martin D. Thiede
Fairmont
Thiede
Martin County
Brother of Mrs Morse Passes in Minneapolis
P B Williams brother of Mrs J W Morse died at his home in Minneapolis Sunday morning. Mrs Morse cared for him during illness and both will attend services with the funeral held Wednesday at Mitchell. Nels Mino was sentenced to 15 days in jail by Justice Gus T Peterson after arrest in Armstrong by Marshall Jack Frost on intoxication charges.
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P. B. Williams
J. W. Morse
Minneapolis
Morse
Mr. Morse
Mitchell
Nels Mino
Justice of the Peace
Gus T. Peterson
Mino
Armatrong
Marshall Jack Frost
Thugs Steal $89 From Rock Rapids Filling Station
Edward Yappen hid in a small meter hole as two armed men robbed the Rock Rapids Firestone station of 89 dollars last Tuesday at about 6 30 pm. Yappen saw only the robbers legs in dusty shoes, with tourists in town disappearing before the incident was reported.
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Firestone
Rock Rapids
Edward Yappen
Yappen
Lake Okoboji Bible Conference Opens Sunday
The nineteenth annual Lake Okoboji Bible conference began Sunday at the Methodist camp grounds. Notable speakers include Dr. Clovis G. Chappell of Birmingham and Bishop J. Ralph Magee of St. Paul, with sessions through August 6 featuring daily sermons, religious education, sacred concerts, and song services led by Prof. Rollin H. Walker and J. Hirleman, among others. Estherville residents plan to attend portions of the program.
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Lake Okoboji
West Okoboji
Estherville
Clovis G. Chappell
Birmingham
Ala
South
J. Ralph Magee
St. Paul
Chappell
Magee
Rollin H. Walker
Delaware
Ohio Wesleyan University
F. A. Lindhorst
Chicago
Church Board
Robert E. O'Brian
Morningside College
J. F. Hirlemann
Spétneer
Seseeennes
Meni
Wanes Clovis G. Campbell
D. D
Paul MacCollin
Clovis G. Campbell
Veeetbeeseeee
Fla Lindhorst
Nati
Hirleman
Caewa Eens
Peeeee
Tovis G. Campbell
J. Ralph McGee Seong
Seymon
First of Humboldt scrip money cancelled
The first piece of Humboldt scrip money to be retired was cashed last week after being covered with fifty stamps. Officials expect the remaining issue to come in quickly as the retirement proceeds.
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Humboldt
Free Trip to World's Fair Won by Local Woman
Mrs. Frank Logan will receive all expenses paid to Chicago for the World’s Fair, August travel, by Zandl products of Cincinnati after writing a 50 word essay. Her entry was judged best among weekly submissions. Logan is the seventh winner. Sam Johnston represents the company locally.
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Frank Logan
Chicago
Zandl Products Company
Cincinnatti
Margaret Krahmer to Wed Clement Mulherin in Iowa City
Miss Margaret Krahmer daughter of Mr and Mrs G W Krahmer will wed Clement J Mulherin of Iowa City August 9 at St Marys church Iowa City The bride to be a Estherville native and nurse trained at Mercy hospital Iowa City is best known as a county spelling standout who represented Emmet at Des Moines and Omaha The groom is employed by Laur en Plumbing Company Iowa City and the couple will reside there.
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Margaret Krahmer
G. W. Krahmer
Clement J. Mutherin
Iowa City
St. Mary’s Church
Miss Krahmer
Estherville ‘High School
Mercy Hospital
Mulherin
Joseph Mulherin
Laren Plumbing Company
Krahmer
Marie Bollei
Mary Mulherin
Estherville
Emmet County
Des Moines
Omaha
Vindicator and Republican to raise subscription price
The paper will increase subscription costs under the N I R A code as agreed with President Roosevelt. The rise aims for a reasonable profit, not profiteering, due to added publishing expenses. No change before September 1st. after that, non‑county subscribers will see higher rates. subscribers urged to renew for a year.
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Roosevelt
Vindicator
Republican
Swea City Legion Band Welcomes Three New Members
Three Swea City legionaires join the American Legion post band. A B Tweeten enters the clarinet section while John Haglund and Sam Heather shaw join the trombone section. G F Wilders remains band director and the group is engaged for the upcoming Swea City legion celebration. Estherville band origins traced to the former drum and bugle corps.
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Swea City
Jackson County Plans Two Day Fair August 28 29
The Jackson county fair board will hold a two day fair on August 28 and 29 despite adverse conditions. Grounds are donated by the county board of supervisors. Emphasis will be on 4 H club shows and club projects with premiums paid from state funds totaling 1360 dollars. No livestock other than Jackson county stock will be exhibited. No new premium lists will be printed. leftovers will be used.
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Jackson County Fair Board
H. L. Strom
County Board of Supervisors
Jackson County
Dr and Mrs Osher Host Family Dinner Attendance Note
Dr and Mrs B T Osher were at home Sunday to members of Mrs Osher’s family in a courtesy for Mrs R O Jones Mr and Mrs J W Thomas and Dr Stanley Thomas of Minneapolis who returned home that day Also present were Mr and Mrs R S Clark Miss Margaret Clark Mr and Mrs Wm Clark and children Dr Julius Osher and Miss Harriet and Helen Osher.
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B. T. Osher
Superior Club Holds Last Meeting of Year
The Social Hour club was entertained by Mrs. Chas Christ on Tuesday afternoon with a calendar committee contest program. A lunch of ice cream and cake was served. This was the last regular meeting of the club year, with meetings resuming in September. Members plan a picnic at Fort Defiance park on Sunday, August 6.
Family Reunion Attended by Gordinier Group Near Dana
Mr and Mrs R E Gordinier and daughter Marion joined relatives at a family reunion near Dana on Sunday. Gordinier siblings and many nieces and nephews attended, with Mrs D D Gant hosting at her farm. Other guests included the Ladds Grahams Patricks Gordiniers and Des Moines and Pocahontas families. Mrs Gordinier and daughter later joined reunions in Ottumwa Burlington and Bushnell Ill.
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R. E. Gordinier
Marion
Dana
Gordinier
D. D. Gant
B. E. Ladd
John Graham
C. F. Patrick
Patton
John Gordinier
Will Gordinier
Des Moines
8S. L. Gordinier
Pocahontas
Ringsted Pastor Delivers sermon at Lutheran conference
Ringsted Aug 1 The annual Lutheran conference was held at Sylvania park Fairmont Sunday Rev Gullixon led the services delivering the sermon morning and afternoon Rev Bredow of Ceylon gave the Sunday school talk Choirs from local churches sang Attendees from Ringsted included Rev and Mrs Pedersen Mr and Mrs George Neve and family Mr and Mrs J B Jensen Mr and Mrs A S Voetmann Mr and Mrs W Seevgaard and Thomas Jensen
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Voetmann
Thomas Jensen
New Band to Play Soon at Roof Garden Arnolds Park
Paul Tremaine the Aristocrat of Modern Music and his sensa tonal band will appears at the Roof Garden Arnolds Park in the near future. The group, long known to area music lovers from Columbia broadcasts, has signed contracts after public demand and costs borne by Spencer Post American Legion.
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Paul Tremaine
Roof Garden
Arnolds Park
Mr. Tremaine
Columbia Network
Spencer Post
American Legion
Lonely Acres
Estherville Groups Move Fast on NIRA Codes and Hours
Estherville merchants council plans fast adoption of NIRA codes as trade groups press for a unified program. Retail stores set hours from 8:30 to 5:30 weekdays and 8:30 to 9:30 Saturdays, with food shops working 48 hours weekly and 64 open hours. Banks retain nine to four. druggists undecided. bakeries align with food-store hours. wages and additional hiring remain unsettled as state and national groups hash out minimums and 40 hour weeks for local papers and other businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bighness
G. G. Griffith
Community Club
Roosevelt
Estherville
Griffith
L. M. Christensen Company
H. Oransky
St. Paul
J. C. Penney
National, Wilder and Woolworth
Gamble
Roy C. Brown
Mallory and Bassett
Twetten and Mahlim and
Anderson Furniture
Gildner- Beck
Nau Brothers
G. H. Raife and
Hammes
Chicago
National Editorial Association
Reccever
Johnson
Mason City
Shor
Estherville Creamery
Thei
P. G. Gray
The
Gray Produce Company
Local Chairmen Named by Community Club President
Local chairmen appointed by Community Club President Dr. G. G. Griffith will lead meetings of area business groups. Names include F. L. Gustafson for poultry and produce dealers Jay Howard for food stores groceries fruits and meats George Lyman for suburban groceries Joe Hoye for drug and jewelry stores C. F. P. Kilwort for hardware stores H. BE Nathanson for restaurants E. W. Kepler for auto dealers garages and repair shops Jerry Wegs for battery and tire shops G. H. Lucas for all stations C. L. Mulock and John Hansen for laundries dry cleaners and tailor shops Harry Sides for quilters and paper hangers A. E. Johnson for shoe repair shops Carl Wells for barbers and Beuna Merron for beauty parlors.
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Community Club
G. G. Griffith
F. L. Gustafson
Jay Howard
George Lyman
Joe Hoye
C. F P. Kilwort
H. BE
Nathanson
E. W. Kepler
Jerry
Spirit Lake Man Is High Shooter in State Meet
Spirit Lake shooters dominated the state meet in Sioux City last week with top scores. J. R. Jahn won the professional class with 198 of 200. L. E. Jensen shot 198 and joined the winning zone second team. L. C. Jensen and R. K. Woodrum of Lake Park each fired 194.
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Spirit Lake
Spirit Lack
Sioux City
J. R. Jahn
L. E. Jensen
L. C. Jensen
R. K. Woodrum
Lake Park
Florida trip diary from Herb Mosher reports long drive
Herb Mosher of Maite land Florida writes from July 27 to the editor. He describes returning to Florida after a 2012 mile trip in a Chevrolet at 23 miles per gallon with little oil. He notes cooler Florida weather than most places en route except the Chattanooga mountains and mentions drought in southern Bloomington Illinois and hopes for corn prices. He says Northern Illinois was dry and distance from Estherville isn’t 2000 miles due to side trips. He signs Sincerely, Herb Mosher.
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Herb Mosher
Maiteland
Florida
Estherville
Chattanooga
Twinois
Bloomington
Minois
Weather and local personnel notes in a Dubuque dispatch
For the period July 31 to August 5 across the Upper Mississippi and Lower Missouri Valleys and the Northern and Central Great Plains the forecast calls for mostly fair and warm weather in southern areas with occasional showers and moderate temperatures in northern districts. G H Price of Dubuque serves as Western Union emergency operator in the city during Virginia Bisone’s absence in Des Moines on business.
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Mississippi
Missouri
Great Plains
V-R
G. H. Price
Dubuque
Western Union
Virginia Bisone
Des Moines
Weighing Cotton Goods for New Tax Starts Soon
Estherville merchants and all US retailers must weigh 211 cotton goods before September 1 to prepare for the processing tax under the Agricultural Adjustment Act. Merchants must report total weights, receipts, taxable cotton content, and noncotton materials using a government form due by September 1, 1933.
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Estherville
United States
Collector of Internal Revenue
Federal Bureau of Internal Revenue
Crime costs in Hardin County exceed four thousand
A Hardin County clerk of courts report shows $4157.06 spent to curb crime from June 30, 1932, to June 30, 1933. Costs cover grand jury fees, jurors, transporting prisoners, county jail expenses, board of prisoners, and county attorney compensation.
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Clerk of Courts of
Hardin County
Board of Prisoners
Largest corn sale by farmer before market crash
Co. M. Brown marketed 9000 bushels of corn two weeks ago at Ringsted for 50 cents per bushel. This sale, reported as the largest by an individual farmer in the locality this year, occurred before the market crash.
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Co. M. Brown
Ringsted
Breakfast patio to be built at South Eighth street residence
Mr and Mrs Fred White plan a breakfast patio at their home on South Eighth street. The ordered red stone paving will be complemented by a harmonizing fire place and a canopy shade. C C Shipley of Fairmont will supervise the work for five dollars. V R
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Fred White
South Eighth Street
C. C. Shipley
Fairmont
V.R
Sunk well near Spirit Lake cottages at Estherville Beach
Co operative Well Cottagers near Mrs Ivy Osgood cottages drilled a well to 40 feet with 16 feet of drinking water. In other local notes Mr and Mrs Jacob Nasby returned from Chicago after a ten day visit. L Gustafson of Butterfield Co in Webster City for group session. NRA pep plan shows 40 hour retail week and 40 to 47 cent wage. Barbers raise prices 50 cents for cuts and 25 for shaves with new hours 8:30 to 5:30 weekdays and 8:30 to 9:30 evenings. Beauty shops 8 to 7 weekdays, 8 to 9 Saturday. Restaurants未 group meeting delayed by chairman illness. scheduling planned later this week.
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Estherville
Spirit Lake
Ivy Osgood
L. Gustafson
Butterfield Company
Webster City
NRA
H. E. Nathanson
Oats yield half crop in early harvest 1933 Iowa report
Across Iowa the 1933 oats harvest reached about half a crop with yields from 5 to 40 bushels per acre. North and east of Estherville saw better results, while southwest and southeast areas lagged. Several farms reported low yields, while some north of town produced 30 to 35 bushels per acre and quality remained fair.
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Iowa
Emmet
Jim Coon
J. H. Willey
Simpson
Henry Snyder
Murray
Darling Brothers
Erb
Ryan Lake
Estherville
Huntington
Ringsted
Wallingford
Vanderstoop Earns Master's Degree in Education
R A Vanderstoop superintendent of Mallard schools and brother of Mrs Geo Vedder, received a master s degree in education from the University of Iowa last week. His thesis focused on controlling the mechanics of written composition by high and low IQ fifth graders. He earned a BA in 1915 and has since taught and served as superintendent. Dr Ivey drove to Mason City Saturday to inspect crops on his farm nearby. Mrs J B Miner, daughter of the Iveys, accompanied him home from an extended visit here. her husband Dr Miner met them there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Vanderstoop
Mallard
Geo. Vedder
University of Iowa
Vanderstoop
A. Ivey
Mason City
J. B. Miner
West Bend School Opens Early This Year
West Bend public schools plan to begin on August 28, much earlier than the usual start date. Officials cite shift in schedule and need to prepare classrooms ahead of the term.
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West Bend
The Student Fraternity Murder Serial Begins
A dark Mu Beta Sigma initiation scene is interrupted by a silent intruder who destroys the solemn rite. Detective Tommy Rankin stars in this new serial, continuing with The Strange Disappearance of Mary Young and The Boudoir Murder. Start it today in the Vindicator and Republican.
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Mu Beta Sigma
Tommy Rankin
Tommy
Mary Young
Vindicator
Republican
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Lyon CO
M.E
Michigan
Chicago World’s Fair
Helen Anderson
Louise Confeld
Lucy Plowman
Evryll Ring
Iron Mountain
Estherville Legion
Mrs. Osher
Superior Club
Ed Stockdale
Mr. Whelan
Public Library Board of
G. H Raife
Mr. Stockdale
Bissell
United ‘States Army
Washington, D. C
Lutheran Conference
NIRA
Jacob Nasby
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