Local Men From Ames Meet With Board On Road Plans
A Ames delegation led by city council members and the Estherville community club met with the state highway commission Tuesday to discuss use of potential federal funds. They focused on paving highway 17 from Emmetsburg through Estherville to the Minnesota line and a proposed underpass at the Rock Island tracks to connect with city paving. The commission expressed uncertainty about federal to state funding terms and the exact handling of the money. Also discussed was routing and paving federal 71 south from Jackson, with no immediate improvement expected. Attending were R H Green, H A Gaarde, M C Peterson, Mayor M K Whelan, G K Allen, Herb Drey, W C Currell, H H Sconberg, Carl Jeglum, F J Kennedy, Geo Korrect, and E O Helgason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
State Highway Commission
Iowa
Emmetsburg
Eatherville
Minnesota Line
Estherville
Rock Island
Highway Commission
Federal 71
Jackson
Orleans
Iowa No. 9
Superior
Emmet County
R. H. Green
H. A. Gaarde
M. C. Peterson
M. K. Whelan
G. K. Allen
Herb Drey
W. C. Currell
H. H. Sconberg
Carl Jeglum
Community Club
F. J. Kennedy
Geo
Korrect
E. O. Helgason
Armstrong
Engineer Drowns While Diving At Okoboji
Joe E. Reid a 24 year old Cedar Rapids surveyor for the state highway commission drowned Saturday at East Okoboji while diving from a row boat. He failed to surface and was found after 50 minutes in 12 feet of water. Reid survived by a widow and a week old baby at Centerville with his parents in Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe E. Reid
Cedar Rapids
State Highway Commission
East Okoboi
Reid
Estherville
Hiway
Centerville
John Reid
Spirit Lake
Ceder Rapids
City pays Postmaster for envelopes in council minutes
The council records show a hundred dollar final payment by the city to Postmaster Robinson for stamped envelopes. The writer urges printing envelopes in city shops to support local business, noting tax contributions by shop proprietors and criticizing government competition with private enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson
Bam
Estherville Creamery Butter Output Rises Since 1927
May output reached 86,000 pounds and June 80,000 pounds at the Estherville cooperative creamery, continuing a steady rise since its 1927 founding, while national butter production falls about 10 percent this year. Mrs. Lou Wanamaker departed Monday for a three week bus tour through the East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
V-R
Lou Wanamaker
Mondey
East
Unclaimed bank depositors' dividend checks listed here
Unclaimed fourth and final dividend checks of Provident Trust Co and First Trust and Savings Bank totaling 5863.31 are awaiting owners to sign and mail receipts to J. P. Spalla. Names and amounts are listed for Provident Trust and First Trust, including individuals and small cents amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Provident Trust. Co
First Trust and Savings Bank
Provident Trust
J. P. Spalla
Provident Trust Co
Robert A. Case
Forest City
Estherville
Young Peoples League
H. C. Fox
Frank Fuss
Hogan Gilbert
A. Donald Henderson
R. J. Hoy
Evelyn Kinnard
Howard Lindsey
Violet Lingenfelter
Evelyn McKillwaine
Margaret Jane Maine
Scott DeVern Steinman
D. L. van Eman
Myrtle van Velter
John Aanonson
Oliver Aasby
Amanda Albertic
Merta Albert
Bill Allison
Jean Mildred Allison
Geo. B. Anderson
Gdn
Gust Anderson
Jake Anderson
Linder Dies After Five Week Illness in Minot
Linder of Plaza North Dakota died Monday noon in Minot hospital after a five week illness. Funeral services Thursday at 2 30 at Ike Coleman home with Masons in charge, burial in Oak Hill. Survived by wife and son Loren four, siblings in Dunnell and Texas. former real estate partner in Estherville and Dolliver. longtime Plaza resident and former bank cashier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Linder
Plaza
N. Dak
R. C. Coleman
T. Egertson
Minot
N. D
Linder
Ike Coleman
Masons
Lodge
Oak Hill Cemetery
Loren
John Linder
Fred Anderson
Frank Nelson
Dunnell
Frank Linder
Austin
Texas
Estherville
Matt Archer
E. J. Breen
Dolliver
Farmers Saings Bank
Plaza, N. Dak
Mrs. Joe Bagan Dies at 48 in St Paul Minn
Mrs. Joe Bagan, 48, of St Paul Minnesota, died Friday evening around nine o’clock from a stroke. She had been an invalid for several years and her death was not altogether unexpected. Mr and Mrs W E Bagan and Mr and Mrs W A Bagan with D A Bagan and daughter Denise attended a funeral in St Paul on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Bagan
St. Paul, Minn
Hause Receives Physics Instructor Appointment
C D Hause has earned a Ph D from the University of Illinois at the June graduation and will join the State College at East Lansing Michigan as an instructor of physics. He has five years of teaching experience while pursuing graduate work. Mr and Mrs Hause will depart late August for the University. Mrs Hause is the daughter of Dr and Mrs W E Bradley of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Hause
D. Hause
University of
Estherville Library Reports Summer Circulation Rise
At the library board meeting, Estherville public library tabulated summer circulation showing a clear rise over 1931. June saw 2005 books circulated, up 638 from the prior year, with daily figures from 66 to 333 and an average of 146. July logged 3163, up 649, with daily highs of 215 and lows of 95 and an average of 150. Officers listed include President Mrs George Letchford Vice President Mrs C E Birney and Secretary-Treasurer Robt Knight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Library Board
George Letchford
C. E. Birney
Sec
Treas. Robt. Knight
Assault charge filed as Steel sought by police
Information filed Friday accuses Joe Steel of assault after he knocked down Joe Pannell Lawrence Knudsen and Stanley Larson when his car rear ended theirs on a narrow bridge on highway nine east of Spirit Lake. Steel, sought by Elk City police for drunkenness, escaped three weeks ago and is described as a heavier fighter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Steel
Joe Pannell
Lawrence Knudsen
Stanley Larson
Steele
Highway Nine
Spirit Lake
Knudsen
Dickinson
Olson
Eatherville
Chris Danielson
John Lilley
Herb Bergeson
Emmetsburg Cafe Opener By E Trainer in Crouch Building
E Trainer, previously owner of the Atlas cafe in Estherville, opened a new cafe in Emmetsburg's Crouch building on Monday. The Yellow Tea room formerly occupied the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trainer
Emmetsburg
CG. E. Trainer
Atlas Cafe
Estherville
Crouch Building
Remembering Brother Jonathan and the Trumbull legacy
The article recalls Jonathan Trumbull governor of Connecticut during the Revolution and his role as a loyalist war office figure who financed Ethan Allen and sheltered leaders such as Washington Jefferson and Adams. It notes his death in 1785 and mentions the Trumbull lineage including John artist and John H. Trumbull, plus a local obituary for Mrs. C. E. Narey of Spirit Lake who died after a stroke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brother Jonathan
Sam
George Washington
Jonathan
Jonathan Trumbull
Connecticut
Capitol
John H. Trumbull
Johnathan Trumbull
Lebanon
Massachusetts
Legion corps at Ft Dodge in Estherville parade report
Estherville sent the drum and bugle corps and many members to the state American Legion convention at Ft. Dodge. The parade stretched about four miles with districts ordered by membership percentage. West Bend won the float prize, Knoxville, Dubuque, LeMars and Gowrie placed in the drum and bugle competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
The
American Legion
G. F. Wilder
H. L. Sorensen
Thos. Mann
Frank Grant
Harry Jones
Harold Woodling
Irl West
Joe Bingham
Paul Laidley
A. J. Reed
Peter Weber
Andrew Sunde
M. E. Warren
G. Borlaug
R. E. Sondrol
V. Kilgore
Dave Conrady
A. W. Radeke
E. V. Pierce
Sam Heathershaw
Lou Salyers
L. L. Jones
Ernest Huckaba
Henry Paulson
C J. Mathieson
Sorensen
Gordon
Griffis
Reed
Lawrence Laidley
Kilgore
Woodling
Mathieson
Warren
Glenn Pullen
Chas. Stewart
Geo. Larson
W. E. Deming
West Bend
Knoxville
Dubuque
LeMars
Gowrie
Fine features mark the theatre opening here
A fine group of feature pictures marks the re opening of the Grand theatre on Friday August 5. Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm stars Marian Dixon and Ralph Bellamy in a charming story of a found girl living with two aunts and winning a village doctor’s love. Sunday and Monday bring a political drama starring Lionel Barrymore with Karen Morley and Nils Asther. Tuesday and Wednesday offer Skyscraper Souls with Warren William and Maureen O Sullivan. Thursday to Saturday feature The First Year with Charles Farrell and Janet Gaynor as a young couple facing married life in Joplin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Theatre
Rebecca
Sunnybrook Farm
Marian Dixon
Ralph Bellamy
Kate Douglas Wigelh
Charlotte Thompson
Riverboro
Lionel Barrymore
Karen Morley
Nils Asther
Keane
Senate
Warren William
Maureen O'Sullivan
New York
Charles Farrell
Janet Gaynor
Grace Livingston
Tommy Tucker
Joplin
Tucker
Well lit park space urged to ease Estherville congestion
Estherville officials graded and cleaned vacant lots between Fifth and Sixth streets and Main and Lincoln to create a well lighted parking space near the trade center. Police Chief John Lilley urges shoppers to use it, accessible from alleys and a mid block drive. A traffic officer may be assigned if usage rises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Fifth
Sixth
Main
Lincoln
John Lilley
Visit of Curry Nelson Kingston Olson Elwood guests
Visit extended to include Mr and Mrs Ross Curry and family from Omaha and Lamar guests from Clark S D. The group stayed a week with the Elwood and Cassius families and were hosted to supper at the Carl Walz home before returning home this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Curry
Hazel Nelson
Omaha
Gladys Kingston
Charles
Lamar
Cole
Coshin Olson
Earl of
Clark
S. D
Fred, Riley
Cassius Elwood
Carl Walz
Two Car Crash Near Superior Injures Two
Raymond Ralston escaped serious injury Sunday night when an auto owned by Russell Love of Grover struck his car on highway nine three miles west of Superior. Ralston, stopping to assist, could not move his car in time as Love’s vehicle dashed head on, leaving both drivers badly bruised and Ralston with a forehead cut as the cars were badly damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Ralston
Russell Love
Grover
Superior
Ralston
Love
Corps Parade Highlights and Local Native in Dubuque
About 20 corps paraded as Harold Fox formerly of this city appeared as a bugler with the Dubuque corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Fox
Dubuque
National Meetings Attract Chicago During World Fair
During the Century of Progress in Chicago there are 185 national conventions scheduled between June 1 and November 1. A hotel operator says no reservations will be made for accommodations during this period, making Beacon City memberships popular. John Haten, president, notes memberships guarantee low cost lodging, transportation to the fair, grounds admission, and security. Cooperation with newspaper publishers enables this service for readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beacon City
John Haten
Former County Agent John W. Radebaugh Dies at 62
John W. Radebaugh, 62, longtime county farm bureau agent for Emmet and Madison counties, died Friday morning after nine years of ill health from creeping paralysis. Born November 1, 1869 in Lancaster Ohio, he moved to Rippey as a boy, graduated from Simpson College, and served as county superintendent in Warren County before joining the farm bureau. He married Lulu Lucas on February 20, 1905, and leaves a son John W. Radebaugh Jr. of St. Louis. Burial was in Rippey. He was active in the Methodist church and Masonic lodge at Indianola, with five brothers and a sister surviving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Radebaugh
Emmet County Farm Bureau
Washington
Radebaugh
Rippey
Mr. Radebaugh
Lancaster
Ohio
Simpson College
Sigma Epsilon
Warren County
Farm Bureau
Madison
Emmet
Indianola
Lulu Lucas
John W. Radebaugh, Jr
St. Louis
Methodist Church
Masonic Order
Mosher Claims Much for the Minority Party
Orlando Florida July 29 1992 Dear Editor Nichols reader remarks on a Democratic leaning newspaper claiming Mr Hoover abolished poverty and noting wealth rather than poverty since. Elderly villagers hold a copy as a reminder to vote Democratic this November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlando
Fla
George Nichols
Republican
Estherville
Town
Nichols
Mr. Hoover
America
Girl Scouts Picnic at Turtle Lake Under Okaman Padu Park
J. O. Y. troop of the Christian church returned from a two day camping trip at Okaman padu state park near Dolliver. Miss Lois Clements led the group with chaperon Mrs L L Clements. Scouts present included Dorothy Waldron Vaunita Cooper Maxine Johnson Ava Nick Maude Olmstedt Janet Chalberg Betty Logan and Elsie Clements. Visitants Friday were Mrs A Lough Mrs Ralph Lough Mrs Dahlberg and Mrs Jacob Johnson. Mrs Johnson stayed overnight and rode back Saturday. The group thanks park caretaker Russell Foell and family for help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scouts of the Christian Church
Okamanpadu State Park
Dolliver
Lois Clements
L. L. Clements
Dorothy Waldron
Vaunita Cooper
Maxine Johnson
Ava Nick
Maude Olmstedt
Janet Chalberg
Betty Logan
Elsie Clements
A. Lough
Ralph Lough
Dahlberg
Jacob Johnson
Johnson
Estherville
Russell Foell
Tragic Ditch Crash Claims Young Canon Life
Superior, Aug. 1 Royce DeWayne Canon, 2, son of Mr and Mrs Roy Canon, was killed when the car driven by Mrs Alice Anderson left the road and flipped three times into a ditch. Mrs Canon and Mrs Anderson were bruised. Royce was pinned under the car. The accident occurred near Slough Lake as accelerator stuck and ruts threw the vehicle off the road. Clyde Christ and Forrest Tow aided after the crash. The Canon family nearby welcomed a baby boy early Saturday. Funeral held at the Anderson home with Rev. M. M. Schaper. Burial in Superior cemetery. Royce born Nov 28 1929. He leaves his parents, two brothers, and many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior, Town
Roegee DeWayne
Roy Cannon
Slough Lake
Alice Anderson
Anderson
M. M. Schaper
Superior
Royce DeWayne Canon
Spirit Lake quartet on Ames radio program
The Spirit Lake American Legion auxiliary quartette was featured on radio station WOT in Ames Friday evening as part of the regular monthly program. The group, led by Mrs. Prichard, includes Mrs. K. B. Welty Miss Emily Tott and others. They were directed by Mrs. D. J. Reinke and aim to repeat their state championship at the Cedar Rapids state convention in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spirit Lake
American Legion
WOT
Ames
Jane. Prichard
K. B. Welty
Emily Tott
A. G. Tott
Iva Slagle Ewing
Lonnie Frank
Salvation Army to Make Drive Here for Funds
The Salvation Army annual canvass for funds will be held in Estherville August 9 to 11. Envoy W L Lowe from the Iowa state headquarters will assist in the effort. Funds stay in the Iowa division to support Army work. Lowe and daughter Viola have represented the Army here for three years, but Miss Lowe will not accompany her father this year due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Estherville
W. L. Lowe
Iowa
Army
Iowns
Lowe
Viola
Miss Lowe
Estherville Birds Schedule Three August Home Games
The Estherville Birds announce three planned home games at Estherville field. On August 7 they meet Alogona, on August 14 they face Dunnell, and on August 21 they play Swea City. Lineup notes include Owens at first base and Drey pitching, with Erickson also listed as pitcher. Mrs. John Lanning and daughter Mary Jane depart Wednesday for a two week visit with relatives in Constantine, Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville Birds
Estherville Field
Algona
Dunnell
Swea City
Owens
Hower
Dolan
Sheldon
Krieger
Waldron
Hackett
Weees
Drey
Erickson
John Lanning
Mary Jane
Constantine, Mich
V-R
County Group Elects Head For 1932 33 Officers
The county unit of the American Legion auxiliary elected officers for 1932 33 at a Saturday meeting. Wallingford’s Mrs. O F E Jorstad was named county chairman with Dolliver’s Mrs. Sylvia Anderson as vice chairwoman and Estherville’s Mrs. Harold Woodling as secretary. Armstrong’s Mrs. Mary Dundas serves as chaplain, Dolliver’s Mrs. H D Meteness as historian. The newly elected chairwoman will attend the state convention in Cedar Rapids on August 8 with Mrs. Ehlers representing the local unit. Also noted, Mrs. Alma Bigney and daughter and Alfred Olson of Blue Earth visited Herman Sorum and family before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
O. FE. Jorstad
Wallingford
Sylvia Anderson
Dolliver
Harold Woodling
Estherville
Mary Dundas
Armstrong
H. D. Meteness
Cedar Rapids
Ehlers
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Okoboji
LE. Linder
U.S
Autocaster Service
United States
District of Columbia
Pennsylvania Avenue
Douglas McArthur
U. S. Army
Pennsylvania
Anacostia
National Capitol
Steel
Louise M. Comstock
C. E. Narey
Eastern Star
Legion Corps
FT. Dodge
Fine Features Mark
Rebecca of
Jeff Keane
Chicago
John Radebaugh
Mosher
Turtle Lake
Quartette
Alma Bigney
Alfred Olson
Blue Earth
Herman Sorum
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