Estherville Schools Reach Airport Training Agreement
Estherville Independent Schools and the city council agreed to use the municipal airport for civilian pilot training. The district must invest 1600 for improvements and buildings, with the airport remaining city property after CPT activities end. Also the city and DEK Rural Electric Association approved a purchase and sale of electrical energy. Café operator F A Brown denied a class B beer permit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Ctty Council
CPT
DEK Rural Electric Association
Passael
F. A. Brown
Black and White
Direction sign requested for Estherville business district
The Estherville Chamber of Commerce asked the state highway commission in Forest City to place a directional sign near the Rock Tsl and viaduct on Highway 17. The sign would guide southbound travelers to the business district, clarifying whether to turn on No. 9 or stay on No. 17. Geo. M. Nickson, Forest City maintenance manager, said the request would be considered on the first inspection trip by Mr. Price, manager of safety and traffic.
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Estherville
No. 17
Geo. M. Nickson
Forest City
Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Price
Certified Oats for 1943 Seeding Report in Iowa
Robinson reports 400000 to 600000 bushels of certified seed oats available for 1943 seeding from the Boone Marian and Tama varieties. About 650 fields were inspected with 660 fields examined rejected for weed contamination. 200 fields certified after weed removal. remaining fields certified. Written in Ames at Iowa State College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Robinson
Iowa Corn and Small Grain Growers’ Association
Boone
Marian
Robinsay
Joe J. Robinson
Coen
Small Grain Crowes’ Association
Towa
Farewell picnic honors Vera Sheldon in Emmet county
Employers in the courthouse and friends held a farewell picnic for Vera Sheldon a long time child welfare worker who will move to New York City Aug 15 to pursue a master's in psychiatric work. The event at Call Point included a "Battle of Rexes" game and a dinner with many attendees.
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Court House
Vera Sheldon
New York City
Sheldon
Ciill Point State Wrk
Esthervilly
Arnald
Margie Anderson
Erwin Nichols
Ars
J. A. Rowat
Kenneth Harding
Eliza Welch
Hattie Osmundsen
Harley Degen
Mayhew Sliter
B.S. Camden
Doris Otte
Floe Rosendahl
Alice Camden
Cladys Bringle
Ruth Penn
Mary Mauss
Marjorie Shulty
Irene Brunsvoll
Lorraine Clark
Mia
Don Warren
Rex Logue
Robert Mauss
Stanley Lanemo
Marie Sorum
Wanda Fretty
W. Schilknecht
Miss Sheldon
N. Y
Emmet County
Sheldhin
Commonwealth Fund
Two Sprays Said To Halt Farm Weeds By Experts
A. L. Bakke of Iowa State College plant pathology says two sprays can control creeping Jenny and Canada thistle. Use one pound per gallon of water with sodium chromate or atlacide, wetting the vegetation thoroughly. Apply when weeds bloom for creeping Jenny and as buds appear for Canada thistle, with caution about fire hazards from organic matter. dry applications in September or October use five pounds per square rod.
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A. L. Bakke
Towa
College
Bakke
Tawa
Abuse tires rules cut new tire access in county
Government rationing rules issued by the Eminel county rationing board state that drivers with under inflated or abused tires lose eligibility for new tires. The advisory warns tractors and trucks often run on under inflated tires, reducing tire life and risking blowouts, with speed limits and dealer mandates to use proper tires on farm equipment.
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Eminel County Rationing Board
Samme Park
St Leeters
Hehder
Emmet County
Tate
Delage
Civil Service Exams for Armstrong Post Master Vacancy
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive exam to fill a post master job in Armstrong Town. Tests may be taken at Estherville, with eligibility requiring US citizenship, year residency in the delivery area, good health, and within age limits. Applicants face written tests and evaluations of education and experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service’ Commission
Armstrong
Town
Congress
Estherville
United States
Civil Service Commission
Th Senate
Wnone
Washington, D.C
Commission
Jackson man takes life in Middletown Township
Bryan S. Brown, 44, of Jackson, reported to be employed in the A Williams home in Middletown township, died by hanging Friday morning. He was born in 1398, served three years in the army, and had recently been idler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan S. Brown
Jackson
A. Williams
Middletown Township
Mr. Brown
Indeeter
Injured Girl Dies After Tractor Accident
Jeanette Nichols six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Nichols Terris died Wednesday from injuries after a tractor driven by her father ran over her Tuesday afternoon. She suffered a broken thigh and internal injuries. Funeral services were held today at the Methodist church in Ter til. Lois Perkins Wins Prizes at Waterloo Gladioli Show. Perkins spent weekend in Waterloo with his wife Louis Perkins. The show at Mason ic Temple had 52 exhibitors and 3500 entries. Perkins entered five amateur divisions winning sweepstakes in three divisions and one championship with Wings of Longbloom. He was three points behind Claude Poyner who had 184 prints. Perkins had 131.
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Jeanette Nichols
Albert Nichols
Terris
Park View Clinic
Nichols
Tertil
Lois Perkins
Louis Perkins
Waterloo
Masonic Temple
Perkins
Wings of Longbloom
Claude Poyner
Blue Cross Plan Enrolling Estherville Residents
The Associated Hospital's Service Inc starts a campaign in Estherville to enroll locals in the Blue Cross hospital care plan. Enrollment HQs open on South 6th Street with daily reps through September 1. Miss Virginia Sawyer and Miss Margaret Dawson lead publicity for the effort.
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Associated Hospital's Service, Inc
Estherville
Blue Cross
L. Smith
Caleman Hospital
Park View Clinic
South 6Th Street
S. & M. Finance Company
Sptember
Virginia Sawyer
Margaret Dawson
Associated Hospitals Service, Inc
Northwest Town
American Hospital Association
Church News and Upcoming Meetings
Church school at 9 45 Sunday morning worship at 10 50 with communion special music sermon by the junator Youth group will meet at the church Richard Jones will lead the lesson and 7 o clock p m hour Looking Ahead August 16 executive committees meeting of the Women s Council officers of circles Stewardship Committee and building fund committees Husbands and wives will take part Fellowship meal at 7 39 to discuss plans for the new church year Meeting reminder for August 16 and August 23 Youth Group Galilean service at Lake Shore still to be announced Adults welcome Watch for details The cause for his action is not explainable yet he appeared cheerful and anticipates return to military service.
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Junator
Richard Jones
Fesson
Women's Council
Building Fund
Lake Shore
Boy Scouts to canvass Estherville for scrap iron
The Boy Scouts plan a house to house scrap iron drive in Estherville. Each home is asked to donate up to 100 pounds to fund hauling costs and support scouting. Only one complete pickup will be made due to tire and gas constraints.
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Boy Scouts
Estherville
Rogers
Estherville Wins Wallingford Trap Shoot Meet
Estherville topped Wallingford and Ringsted in a Sunday trap shoot at Wallingford with 112 of 125 targets. Wallingford scored 109 of 126 and Ringsted 107 of 125. Estherville’s A team included C. F Stevens M. E. Burrell Carl Starth B. B. Kint and Peter Geil. event sponsored by Emmet County Conservation League.
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Wallingford
Estherville
Ringsted
C. F Stevens
M. E. Burrell
Carl Starth
B. B. Kint
Peter Geil
Emmet County Conservation League
Bee Disease Funds Aid Crawford County Cleanup Effort
Crawford County reports procurement of local funds to join a cooperative effort for area cleanup of bee disease, enabling county participation and coordinated action with neighboring districts.
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Crawford County
Soldier Drowns at Silver Lake in Cheyenne area tragedy
Corporal Arno Meyer, about 23, stationed at Fort Francis E. Warren Cheyenne Wyoming, drowned in Silver Lake Monday night after a late supper at the Silver Lake club. Bob McGuigan of Lake Park saw Meyer missing, and a search found his body about eight feet deep. An attempt at revival followed with a county coroner and a sister who is a Silver Lake life guard aiding in resuscitation efforts. Meyer likely fell asleep and rolled into the lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arno Meyer
Lake Park
Fort Francis E. Warren
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Silver Lake
Meyer
Bob McGuigan
Silver Lake Club
McGuigan
Fred Versullius
Ceb
Versailus
Sibley
Meyers
Arnold's Park
For Sale Large Ice Refrigerator and Furnished Apartment
FOR SALE LARGE ICE REFRIGERATOR Suitable for a large family small store or restaurant Enquire this office. MODERN THREE ROOM FURNISHED APARTMENT Will rent by week month or longer period to reliable party Adelaide Nichols Phone 482 W evenings.
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Adelaide Nichols
Canning Sugar Registration Rules Announced in Estherville
Estherville residents are advised there will be only one person in the city hall rationing office on Wednesday afternoons for canning sugar registrations. On other days two clerks will assist applicants, to ease waits for out of town registrants and comply with government rationing rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rationing Board
Estherville
Canning Sugar
Tennis tournament deadline extended to August 16
The tennis tournaments have been extended to August 16 according to Miss Dorothy Perrin, local recreation worker. If matches cannot be arranged the party at fault will forfeit the match and should report to the general chairman. Prizes will be awarded at the deadline.
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Dorothy Perrin
Oscar the cat and his Axis mascot past revealed
In a feature tied to The American Weekly appearing with next Sunday's Chicago Herald Examiner, Oscar the cat is profiled for surviving three lives linked to Nazi allegiance and wartime disasters. The piece notes his rehabilitation by the British alongside other Axis mascots rescued from the sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar
Ar& Royal
American Weekly
Chicago Herald-Examiner
Town prizes listed for event winners
The prizes donated by local businesses include tennis balls from Rexall Drug Company and a racket cover from Estherville Drug Company along with a racket from Gambit store and a flashlight from K & K Hardware. Deriman Jensen is in Rochester Minnesota for sinus treatment and will stay there all week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gambit Store
Racket Press
Eversharp
Deriman Jensen
Rochester
Minn
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