Creamery Picnic Draws Crowd to Riverside Park
Hatherville Co operative Creamery directors and employees organized a patrons picnic at Riverside park with night rains clearing the air. Local band players and Janet McMie staged dances while Frank Brunner spoke on creamery conditions. Alert Rasmussen’s team won the tug of war before a kittenball game closed the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatherville Co-operative Creamery
Riverside Park
Estherville
Mason City
Alert Rasmussen
I. B. Book
Opening of Superior School Amid Repairs and Staff Notes
The Superior school opens Monday with pupil registration in the morning and arithmetic and language work starting Tuesday. Principal repairs include an intake valve, new boiler pipes, a steel ceiling, building painting, gym and bath cleanups, and overall readiness by custodian Louis Garling. Teachers listed cover high, junior high, and primary divisions with several staff assignments and reassignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nla
Louis Garling
Supt
Kissinger
Clauson
Domestic Agence
Hirhe Goedders
A “Lee
Helen
Miner
Joyce Tooker
Glauson
Iers
Meine
J.C
Lee
Took- C
Bringle
Ming
Mrs. Forrest
Checker Players to Meet Champion in Jackson Minnesota
Estherville Checker team plans a Sunday trip to Jackson Minnesota to face Newell W. Banks of Detroit Michigan, a renowned blindfold chess master. Participants include Ray Brown Charles Bixby Al Gractinger Louis Perkins and M C Bascom. Banks has a history of strong showings in Northwestern Iowa and southern Minnesota events and played world champion Robert Stewart in 1922 in Glasgow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Évary
Banks
Glasgow
Scotland
Robert Stewart
Paroled convict aids Braddock in New York visit
Jimmy Braddock, heavyweight champion, meets John McGrath, once jailed for stealing a bottle of beer, after McGrath's release from Anamosa Reformatory. Braddock arranged work for him in New York City on August 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Braddock
John McGrath
Anamosa
Braddock
McGrath
New York City
Mrs M K Whelan Dies After Illness at 64
Mrs M K Whelan died after months of illness from anemia and complications. Funeral rites will be held at 2 30 pm tomorrow at the home with David Wade of Fairfield Christian Science reader officiating, burial in Oak Hill cemetery. Born in Ontario Canada she was 64 and widow of Mr Jennie Barr before marrying Mr Whelan in 1922 in Los Angeles. Survived by husband one brother George Combs and niece Edna Combs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. K. Whelan
Estherville
Whelan
Ontario
Can
Jennie Barr
Mr. Whelan
Los Angeles
Calif
Fire Destroys Spratts Clothing in Estherville Home
Fire likely from mice chewing matches in a coat closet at the Irwin Spratt residence on South Second Avenue burned nearly all clothing and bedding. Discovered around 3 o clock, the blaze was contained with little house damage as the Spratts lived upstairs and Virgil Hill and son escaped lower floors. Nearby, Mr and Mrs George Phillips of Emporia Kansas, and local residents Efirl Josten Faye Lee Mildred Vedder Wayne Huntsinger attended a dinner at R L Caldwell home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irwin Spratt
South Second Avenue
Spratts
Ef&rl
Big Carnival Opens Here Sponsored by Veterans of Foreign Wars
The Veterans of Foreign Wars will sponsor a large carnival here next week starting Monday, staged by the Crowleys United Shows. It will occupy the Jake Johnson pasture at the south end of Second Street and feature ten rides, ten shows, thirty five stock concessions, and 850 workers. The midway will be free to the public with ample free parking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Crowleys United
Jake Johnson
Second Street
Pertearions -V-R
Speakers Named for Graettinger Labor Day Event
Graettinger selects Hon. Berry F. Halden of Chariton as Republican candidate for U S senator and Hon. Edward G. Dunn, U S attorney for the north Iowa district, as speakers for the Labor Day celebration. Both are prominent Iowa figures and noted orators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Berry F. Halden
Chariton
United States
Edward G. Dunn
North
Iowa
Stores Plan To Close On Labor Day In Estherville
Estherville businesses except drug stores will close at noon on Labor Day and stay shut the day. William Sykes Chamber of Commerce secretary announced. Drug stores close 1 to 5 pm. The courthouse will be closed all day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
William Sykes
Chamber of Commerce
Editorial Comment on Weather and Politics in Iowa
A short opinion piece mocks open winter forecasts based on warm summers. It notes Fa therville as a cool spot in Iowa and jokes about an ongoing election delaying industry. It ends with a quip from Walt Mason about overpopulation and a preference that Landon wins.
Estherville Resurfaces 25 Downtown Blocks
Estherville completes resurfacing of twenty five downtown blocks using mal sified asphalt and gravel. Iowa Road Building Co of Des Moines performed the work at an estimated cost of 1500 dollars. Bert Clark visits from Armstrong. Oliver Larson suffers severe hand injuries at Larson and Sunde Planing Mill. Dr and Mrs Penrose and son plan Burlington trip. Mrs Osgood accompanies to Iowa City for university house duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Iowa Road Building Company of
Des Moines
Oliver Larson
Larson and Sunde
W. H. Penrose
Bobby
Ivy Osgood
Burlington
Penroses
Osgood
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Phi Kappa Sigma
Unpaid Taxes Credited to Emmet County Taxpayers
County Treasurer K. J. Eysland reports a $65,326.80 dis tribution from the property tax relief act to Emmet County taxpayers. Of this, $55,376 is credited on 1938 taxes due in 1936. Refunds totaling $9,847.56 will be mailed to those who paid last spring. Items under 50 cents go to the poor fund. $95.09 was added to that fund. Reductions apply to real and personal property but not to moneys and credits or special assessments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. J. Eysland
Board of Assessment and Review
Emmet
Ersland
Plans set for Iowa State fair special days
Des Moines Aug 27 exposition officials finalize the Iowan State fair schedule observing Childrens Day Press Day Miss Town Day Garden Club Day Music Day Horse Show Day Farm Bureau Day Old Soldiers Day Industrial Day State Day 4 H Club Day and the rodeo culminating with Auto Race Day Baby Beef and Pig Sale Day and a grand finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Farm Bureau
Earl Smith
American Farm Bureau
A. R. Corey
Var
Graettinger Water Well Tests Coldest In Iowa
Graettinger Iowa begins pumping from a new city well noted for the coldest water in the state. A pump house is under construction using the same material as the adjacent city hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Iowa
East Emmet School Opens September Seventh
East Emmet Consolidated will begin classes September 7 under F. M. Cunningham who starts his eighth year as superintendent and will teach mathematics and science in the high school. The building is being cleaned and refreshed while five teachers join the staff. Edith Philpott will teach grades four through six, Evelyn Norby grades one through three, Wilma Wanek handles English and home economics, Vernon A. Anderson is high school principal and social science teacher and also boys’ coach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet Consolidated
F. M. Cunningham
Simpson College
Iowa State College
Ames
Emmet
Edith Philpott
Terril
Miss Philpott
Buena Vista College
Evelyn Norby
Estherville
Drake University
Wilma Wanek
Aurora
Neb
Town State College
Vernon A. Anderson
Anderson
State University of Iowa
Young Folks Scavenger Hunt Hosts Evening of Fun
Nancy Murphy hosted a scavenger hunt and party at her home with a group of friends. Margaret Maine and Edgar Nau won first prize. consolation prizes went to Beverly Babcock and Robert Towell. A luncheon followed the event with many guests listed by name. John Lee and Elaine Johnston could not attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Murphy
Margaret Maine
Edgar Nau
Beverly Babcock
Robert Towell
Jean Kennedy
Fielon Kerker
Marian Nelson
Riath Wille
Ellen Marie Knutson
Mary Ellen Dunham
Marjorie Sevold
Maple Hill
Jury Readies for Town vs Christopher Assault Case
District court opens Tuesday with Judge F C Davidson presiding. D C Christopher faces assault with intent to murder charges. bond sought down from 35000 to 5000. Jury panel expanded due to heavy docket. attorney J W Morse assists County Attorney William Bale. W S Johnston represents Christopher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Anderson
Johnston
District Court
Christopher
Davidson
Gust Anderson
Carl Aldergon
Nora Smith
Viritai Vicetyink Rank
Sadie Fisher
John Wancock
Margaret Peterson
Eva Morse
W. N. Dickinson
Yarmers
Elevator Co
Irwin Stewart
Sadie Stewart
P. W. Peterson
Lars Jonsen
A. G. Danforth Co
Charles Jurries
Louise Turrier
Albert Dick
Cliff Fredericksen
B. T
J. B. Osher
Osher
Tra Link
Iva Link
State of Iowa
B.D. Wendrickson
Ada Freed
Clarence Freed
Liauwrence Freed
Florence Freed
George Thomas
D. C
Joe Steel
Iowa
Dominic Kloss
Paul Kloss
Dolliver Civic Club Discusses Value of Fruit
Dolliver August 27 The Dolliver Civic club met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs Ethel Whalen's home. The program included roll call favorite vegetable home storage of vegetables by Dora Iverson value of fruits and vegetables in meals by Stella Moklebust and lunch served by hostess Mrs Virginia Whitcomb with the president in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolliver
Dolliver ‘Civic Club
Ethel Whalen
Dora Iverson
Stella Moklebust
Virginia Whitcomb
First real downpour since June roils Es therville area
The first substantial rain since June drenched the Es therville region with 1.62 inches reported last night. Other county parts and northwest Iowa saw heavier totals as 1.30 inches added to the city’s August total, bringing the month’s rainfall to 2.92 inches. Temperatures cooled, with highs near 86 and a 64 degree low, rising to 76 by noon today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Iowa
A. O. Peterson
CANDIDATES SPEAK AT TERRIL FALL FESTIVAL
Berry F. Halden republican candidate for the U S Senate delivered the main address at Terril fall festival. He urged farm parity and fair treatment for agriculture under a nonpartisan policy while criticizing New Deal policies. Democratic candidates and local officials followed with remarks and applause from the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berry F. Halden
Chariton
United States Senate
Louis Murphy
Halden
Des Moines
Smal
Iowa
America
Santa Claus
Also Mentioned on This Page
Christopher Case
Co-operative
Ins Atitution
Jackson, Minn
Wichita
Kans
Peggy Balaman
England
Ruth Chatterton
New York
Fred Perry
Forest Hut
Kansas
Gov. Alf . @f.andon
Mary Ann Crosby
Topeka
Irwin
V-R
George Phillips
Emporia
Kan
Phillips
State College
Foreign War Vets
G. A. Nichols
Fatherville
Landon
Walt Mason
Bert Clark
Armstrong
Hollywood
Tulsa
Okla
Jean Joyce
East Emmet
Guy Ramsey
Virginia
Marvin Ramsey
University Hospital
Mr. Ramsey
Esther Bergeson
Grover
le Light
de Light
Leghorn
Hennery
Ceieee Saee Obc Cream, Now 1 Sesuwesaees
Peetersers
F. C. Davidson
Emmet County
W. A. Yeager
Spirit Lake
Vincent Harrington
Congress
Leater Gillette
Atty
Harry Nurey
State Senate
Narey
A. McDonald
Spirit Linke
Walter Chapman
Tervil
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!