Lake Region Posts Help Big Legion Convention at Arnolds Park
All Lake Region posts back the state American Legion convention at Arnolds Park starting Sunday. Governors plan to attend with speaking roles, a 1:30 PM parade, 7 PM contests at Spencer Fairgrounds, an 8 PM bathing beauty contest, and a 9 PM fireworks display. Estherville figures contribute to planning and floats. The parade route runs from the ball park through the amusement park to highway 71 near the high school.
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American Legion
Arnolds Park
Legion
Great Lakes
Lake
Mid-West
Fairgrounds
Spencer
Lakes
Maurice Doyle Post American Legion
Spencer Fair Grounds
Estherville
Ball Park
Red’s Place
Rural Drivers Urged To Cut Auto Accidents
Rural drivers in this county are urged by the Town Department of Public Safety to cooperate with the state drive to reduce auto accidents, especially at rural intersections. Officials warn that high corn and weeds at fence corners limit visibility and crossings. June in Iowa showed 83 rural intersection crashes, four deaths, 88 percent property damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Department of Public Safety
Iowa
Car Goes Into Ditch Near Grover After Accident
Two young men, Charles Wolf of Cincinnati and Jack Bear of Chicago, escaped serious injury when the new Chevrolet coupe they rode in crashed at the top of a hill a mile east of Grover. A westbound truck attempting to pass forced Bear to steer onto the shoulder, the car overturning once and a half. It was towed to Rhodes Motor Co and sustained major damage including dented fenders and a broken windshield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wolfson
Cincinnati
Jack Bear
Chicago
Grover
Wolfson
Colorado
Bear
Rhodes Motor Co
Emmet County Winners Shine at Kossuth Fair
Emmet county exhibitors captured top prizes at the Kossuth county fair in Algona. J A Huff of Armstrong won the major prizes in the Brown Swiss breed. Hilmer Larsen of Wallingford earned numerous ribbons, including grand champion cow and junior and senior champion cows, with strong showings by his milking Shorthorns. First prize placings covered a wide range of cattle classes and four herds were exhibited.
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Emmet
Kossuth
Algona
J. A. Huff
Armstrong
Hilmer Larsen
Wallingford
Larsen
A. B. Redenbaugh
Spencer
160 Acre Swea Township Farm Sold Near Swea City
Edward Swanson of Des Moines sold the Frank Swanson estate farm of 160 acres near Swea City last week. Rassmus Madson of Ringsted bought the farm and the Truman Johnson family of Seneca has rented it for next year. Mr. and Mrs. George Harner who lived on the Swanson farm ten years will move next spring to a farm northeast of Swea City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Swanson
Des Moines
Frank Swanson
Swea City
Edward
Rassmus Madson
Ringsted
Truman Johnson
Seneca
George Harner
Swanson
Harners
Norheast
Refugee drive head named for European children care group
Colby M. Chester of New York was named head of the commerce and industry committee of the United States Committee for the Care of European Children. He will direct a campaign for contributions to the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Foods Corporation
Colby M. Chester
New York
Commerce and Industry
United States Committee For the
Taxed Too Much Says Taxed Too Much
Trustees of the Estate of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway Co sue Emmet County Board of Supervisors for a $438.90 tax refund plus costs, claiming overcharge and failure to authorize a refund. The petition requests repayment of the amount and legal costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Mandamus
Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway Co
Emmet County Board of Supervisors
the Railway Co
Miss McArdle Hosts Afternoon for Gowrie Guest
Miss Ethel McArdle hosted a luncheon at Keplar's followed by an informal afternoon at her home. Guests included Mrs. Harry Hubbell of Gowrie, Mrs. L. E. Crim, Mrs. A L. Misener, Mrs. D. A Bagan, and Miss Adel aide Nichols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel McArdle
Harry Hubbell
Gowrie
Keplar’s
McArdle
Hubbell
L. E. Crim
A L. Misener
D. A Bagan
Adelaide Nichols
Girls Win Awards For 4 H Club Year Work
4 H club girls at the county fair earned blue and red ribbons for home economy and club activity entries. Alice Shultz of Center Two won best record book and earns a trip to the next state convention. Virginia Hartman also placed high. Multiple clubs received ribbons for expense books and home ground beautification projects, with bonus trips and medals noted. Also reported are 4 H baby beeves auction results with top prices and buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Shultz
Center Two
Virginia Hartman
Estherville
Center
Swan Lake
Jack Creek
Denmark
Ellsworth
Emmet
Marjorie Miners
Florence Jackson
Opal Jean Shultz
Florence Origer
Evelyn Ellis
Carolyn Anderson
Betty Ann Duea
Dorothy Heisman
Verna McKean
Velma Jesperson
Ardella Lowenberg
Fern McKean
Maxine Ross
Lillian Tirevold
Mary Smith
Gertrude Smith
Ruth Rhinehart
Hazel Schnittger
Opal Lair
Irene Rowe
Vera Schnittger
Betty Groth
Arlene Klein
Joan Farguson
Margaret Hassel
Mary Ellen Bosold
Marjory Peterson
Betty Krough
Christina Krough
June Nitchols
Marvis Harding
Ruth Nichtera
Helen Harding
Three Way Race Set for County Supervisor Seat Third District
Kenneth Harding heads the Republican ticket while Nels Osher and L B Nelson run on independent columns. Nelson, a current board member defeated in June by Harding, was second in the nomination race and now serves as mayor of Wallingford. Harold R. Malcolm argues that relief funds fund executive salaries up to half, while lamenting the cost of service with a smile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Harding
Nels Osher
L. B. Nelson
Nelson
Wallingford
W.R
Harold R
Malcolm
AUTOS PURCHASED LIST IN ESTHERVILLE AREA
A compiled list shows numerous autos and trucks purchased by residents and firms in Estherville and surrounding towns including vehicles from Ford Chevrolet GMC and International. The text mixes campaign style quotes from Wendell Willkie urging government reform with a closing admonition to be careful where you walk and drive.
Liberate 390 Pheasants Released in Emmet County Farms
James Stillman of Dolliver Hans Christiansen of Ringsted and E M Wogen Emmet County Conservation officer distributed 390 pheasants yesterday in Emmet County Birds were placed on 18 farms ranging from 15 to 24 birds each by Emmet County Coed League representatives and local officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Stillman
Dolliver
Hans Christiansen
Ringsted
E. M. Wogen
Emmet
Lengthen Duck Hunting Season to Sixty Days
Secretary Ickes announced an extension of the migratory waterfowl season to 60 days this year, with longer daily shooting hours and zones set from October to December. The measure reflects a rising bird population. bag limits and season dates vary by species and region, with woodcocks and certain geese restrictions remaining. A note mentions Mrs L E Crim returning from New York after her daughter's marriage.
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Ickes
Department of the Interior
Wisconsin
Minnesota
North Dakota
South Dakota
Wyoming
Montana
Iowa
Illinois
Missouri
Nebraska
Kansas
Oklahoma
Colorado
United States
Alaska
Ross
L. E. Crim
New York City
Worchester County
Seized in Mexico General Lezama Arrested Near Acapulco
Gen Alfredo Lezama former chief of Mexican Military Aviation was arrested near Acapulco and held incommunicado while linked to supporter Gen Juan Andreu Almazan a presidential candidate according to Central Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfredo Lezama
Acapulco
Juan Andreu Almazan
Central Press
To Start Corn Loans in Emmet County Next Week
The corn loan renewal program for 1938 and 1939 corn in Emmet county, delayed by missing forms, will begin next week. Announcement made by Nels G. Christiansen, chairman of the AAA in the county.
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Emmet
Nels G. Christiansen
AAA
Rosendahl Appointed County Attorney to Fill Term
Emmet County Board of Supervisors accepted the resignation of County Attorney Harry E. Coffie and appointed Attorney F. B. Rosendahl to fill the unexpired term. Coffie said his duties as flight instructor for the local air training school and his private practice left him with a full schedule, making the county post impractical.
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Emmet
Lowell Larson Transfers to Great Lakes Training Station
U S Navy sources in Des Moines report Lowell Ciicord Larson has been transferred to the Great Lakes Naval Training Station after enlisting in Ft. Dodge for diesel training. Larson, 22, is son of Lewis A. Larson of near Wallingford. Robert Russell Clark of Milford also joined at Ft. Dodge on August 20 and was moved to Great Lakes the same day. A discouraged salesman wired his home office saying if Hitler wants more territory he can have mine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Navy
Des Moines
Lowell Ciicord Larson
U. S. Naval Training Station
Great Lakes
Til Larson
Ft. Dodge
Deisel
Lewis A. Lar
Wallingford
Robert Russell Clark
Milford
Great Lakes Training School
Hitler
Program Featured At Show
K. J. McDonald served as master of ceremonies at the 4 H club evening program Tuesday. A band concert led to a parade of club members and livestock followed by prize presentations from local firms. Barbara Hildreth won the silver championship cup for champion baby beef, while Evert Ellis Bruce Hildreth and Milton Madsen earned trips to the International Livestock Show. Delmer DeVoss received an automatic pig feeder and Ralph Petersen a $5 prize for purebred litter. Dairy showmanship prizes went to DeVoss $5 Rose Anderson $3 and Ward Smith $2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. J. McDonald
M. A. Balkema
Barbara Hildreth
Evert Ellis
Bruce Hildreth
Milton Madsen
Delmer DeVoss
Ralph Petersen
Dairy Call
Mac Rose Anderson
Ward Smith
Towa State College
George Weir
Milton Simpson
John Beck
Emmet County State Bank
Iowa Trust and Savings Bank
Golden Sun Milling Co
John EB. Greig & Co., Inc
Estherville Co-operative Creamery
George E. Robb
Frances Byrne
Emmet Co
Zelda Oksner
Edith Anderson
Jack Creek Tnp
Popgy O'Neil
Evelyn Ellis
Gladys DeVoss
Melvin Nepple
Harold Nitchals
Leonard Duver
Jean Murray
Keith O’neil
Sharon
Norman Brassie
Betty Arneson
Virginia Moeller
Spirit Lake
Courtin
Reuben
Jinny
R. L. Caldwell
Clokey
Wiley
Primghar
Cedar Falls
Graettinger Labor Day Celebration Plans Set
Graettinger will hold its Labor Day celebration on September 2 with D. McCarty named general chairman for the 43rd consecutive observance. Rides and concessions are booked, dances planned, and speakers sought. J. J. Sullivan is celebration secretary and W. E. Heyer chairs the concessions committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. McCarty
Graettinger
J. J. Sullivan
W. E. Heyer
Also Mentioned on This Page
All Lake Region
B. Oksner
Maurice Doyle
Gkoboji American Legion Convention, Inc
L. L. Jones
Guy Wilder
Uniformed Bodies
W. E. Deming
E. I. Ellerston
A. T. Bringle
Bund
Fred W. Yockel
Phili May
Andover
N. J
Fritz Kuhn
Emmet County
Kossuth Fair
V.R
Swea
Miss McArdle
Hennery
Reevesaes
Geo. Robb
Sidles Market
Ellis’ Reserve
Sidles
Delbert Ellis
Estherville Packing Company
Hormel Packing Co
Wilson and Co
Decker Packing Co
Rath Packing Co
Alec
V.R.—_AUTOS PURCHASED
Adolph Questad
Ford
Russell Natterstad
Chevrolet
C. P. Christensen
Northern Natural Gas Co
DEK Rural Electric Corp
G. H. Morse
Dodge
G. A. McGuan
Chas
Bartlett
Yord
R. O. Biekfeld
Plymouth
Russell Tordoff
Ray G. Stouse
Evelyn Kinnander
Peter B. Pedersen
Donald Ziemer
Chas. D. Bixby
R & R Candy Co
GMC
E. H. Mitchell
Maple Hill
Welsh Bros
Wendall L. Willkie
W. B. Hate
Los Angeles
Mexico
W.R.F. B
Rosendahl
ATI
Lowell Larson
Viabwe Graettinger
Johnny
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