Seven awarded first for work in child welfare
Delegates to the American Legion auxiliary state convention in Des Moines returned with three material honors for superior local and Emmet county auxiliary work. Estherville received top points for state radio content and a cut glass vase for outstanding child welfare activities. Emmet county exceeded membership quotas earning a gold pin. Mrs Ellertson was named national alternate. Iowa City will host the 1985 state convention. Miss Marjorie Butler and Miss Maxine Callender visited Clarion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Des Moines
Emmet
Estherville
Irving Ellerston
W. E. Deming
Fred Ehlers
Betty Gabriel
Armstrong
Wilbur Thorndyke
H. C. Sorensen
Thorndyke
Sorensen
F. W. Lakin
Ehlers
Kossuth County
Ellerston
Miami
Florida
Iowa City
Auxliary
County W C T U Convention Set For Thursday in Estherville
Estherville hosts a full day county meeting of Emmet county W C T U units on Thursday in city hall with about 50 delegates from Dolliver, Armstrong and Estherville. Officers to be elected, reports read, and a memorial service for Mrs E O Helgason planned. Registration at 10 am. dinner at Ralphs Cafe at noon. address by attorney C N Befnell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Emmet
Dolliver, Armstrong
C. N. Befnell
F. A. Macdonald
F. B. Yule
Guy Fields
Rts
Ralph's Cafe
E. 0. Helgason
Tone Kately
Martin county 69th annual fall fair slate set
Martin county promotes its 69th annual fall fair with a strong entertainment lineup for Sept 10 11 12. The program features Tucker's circus of 90 people and animals Japanese jugglers wire walkers wonder workers clown riding ostrich three champion skaters a 40 piece Fairmont band parades and daily bicycle and horse races all amid the livestock show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin County
Tucker's Circus
Winglings
Fairmont
County youths lead Iowa State Fair demonstration team
Emmet county is represented at the Iowa State Fair by Betty Camden of Armstrong Grove as champion health girl and by the champion girls 4 H demonstration team Maxine Workman and Alta Thorsland of Centre township. Accompanying them are Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Haywood and children, Mrs. Haywood as leader of the club, with county agent and Mrs. Balkema and Miss Margaret Feil also in attendance for the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet County
Betty Camden
Armstrong Grove
Maxine Workman
Alta Thorsland
Center Township
H. A. Haywood
Haywood
M. A. Balkema
Margaret Feil
Shan ty Inn Lunch to Open in Sillge Building
Mark Dolan known as Shanty Dolan and partner John Cumminskey will open the Shan ty Inn Lunch in the Sillge building on Lincoln Street Estherville. The cafe will offer short orders lunches and drinks including beer in a newly renovated space with a planned opening next week. H O Sillge retires after 52 years in the shoe and harness business in Estherville and 32 years in the same location. He is offering last stock at closeout Armstrong sale. Attorney Ressell to speak in afternoon. musical numbers by Rev and Mrs Yeager Dolliver. convention closes with officers installation and singing of Bless Be the Tie That Binds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Dolan
Eatherville
Billige
H. O. Sillge
Estherville
Wisconsin
Sillge
Armstrong
Ressell Wil
Yeager
Dolliver
Armstrong Gets New Channel Improvement Project
Armstrong starts a relief project to rechannel the east fork of the Des Moines River near Armstrong South, with a proposed sewage disposal plant site. More than 2000 dollars is allocated for common labor. two men began work Monday, with more to join as directed by the social worker. The project limits remain unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong
Paul Overmeyer
Des Moines
Kossuth County Fair to Host Big Auto Racing Program
World class dirt track drivers will race at the Kossuth county fair on Friday September 7 starting 2 p m with time trials and races. Six events feature stars including Sig Hansen Gus Schrader and Emory Spunk Collins with IMCA rules relaxed to allow supercharged two man cars and unlimited displacement. Officials predict faster speeds and a record crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle West
Kossuth County Fair
Sig Haugdah
Daytona Beach
Fla
Gus Schrader
Emory “Spunk
Collins
Regina
Sask
A. R. Corey
State Fair
International Motor Contest Association
IM. C. A
Earl Vincent
P T A sale of used text books starts tomorrow
The annual book sale sponsored by the Parent Teachers association begins Wednesday and ends Thursday. Those with books to sell should bring them to the school house Tuesday or Wednesday 9 am to 4 pm. The PTA receives no money for this, offering it as a school convenience. Sellers may receive payment on Saturday morning September 1 after a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent Teachers Association
Checks for Co corn hog money here
First payments from the federal corn hog reduction program were received by Emmet County agent M A Balkema. Checks will be distributed by Max Soeth, county association treasurer, in the courthouse at Estherville Thursday and Friday and at Armstrong Saturday and Monday. Notices have been sent with the due place and day. The first installment totals 810,000 for Emmet County farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Balkema
Max Soeth
Court House
Estherville
Armatrong
Wah Place
Band Will Have Last Concert of Season Tonight
The last band concert of the season is at Riverside park band shell tonight at 8. The program includes March Our Director, Washington Grays. Overture Determination. Waltz Lannette. Vocal When Your Hair Has Turned to Silver. Overture Sky Pilot. Special Dance Revue by Mrs. Millers Dancing Class. Old Timers Waltz. Vocal Should I Painting the Clouds With Sunshine. Smear The Syncopator. March Golden Friendships. V R.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside Park
Washington Grays
Lannette
Dick Lee
Sky Pilot
Frost Damages Tender Vegetation in Midwest
Tender vegetation in the area and southern Minnesota wilted after a frost on Friday night. Tomatoes and melons suffered only in low spots, while other regions reported broader crop damage. Friday’s low was 36 degrees at Estherville. Observer A. O. Peterson notes a period August 27 to September 1 with cool, generally fall temperatures and possible showers late week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Jack Frost
Estherville
A. O. Peterson
Mississippi
Missouri
Great Plains
Farmer Injured Jumping From Wagon Fork Handle
George Swanson a local farmer was seriously injured Saturday when he fell onto the handle of a pitchfork. He fractured his right ribs and punctured a lung during a grain haul for threshing. He is resting more easily today after the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Swanson
Mr. Swanson
Moller Lee Take Over Mon Omoter Station
Merle Moller and Robert Lee who have managed the Barnadall Monomoter station at Lincoln and Fifth on a commission basis and as employees have now taken over the station on their own. The partnership is popular with the motoring public and will likely retain strong patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Moller
Robert Lee
Lincoln
Wil
Uniforms aid state patrolmen in highway safety
Des Moines August 27 The Motor Vehicle Department patrol under Mrs Alex Miller has issued uniforms to 15 investigators to improve visibility during the Fair and celebration season Their patrols have increased violations found and corrected on highways No new officers were hired and the effort relies on the crew’s sustained, lengthy efforts to keep Iowa’s roads safe Motorists are urged to cooperate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Motor Vehicle Department
Alex Miller
Towa
Seventeen Cases Filed for Emmet County September Term
Thirty seven new cases were filed in the Emmet county clerk’s office for the September term of the district court to convene September 4 with Judge James DeLand presiding. Included is a fourth divorce action by A Bertha Mathson against H Leonard Mathson from a 1930 marriage, seeking alimony, suit money, fees, a $1000 writ of attachment and restoration of her maiden name. Olaf Olson seeks $2000 damages from the City of Estherville for road construction damage to his property, plus costs and 6 percent interest from 1934. The city seeks $111.01 back from Estherville Enterprise, Allen & Allen, and George C. Allen and George K. Allen, with six percent interest from 1931 after an overpayment discovered in 1934.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet
District Court
James DeLand
A. Bertha Mathson
H. Leonard Mathson
Olaf Olson
Estherville
South 9Th
Estherville Enterprise
Allen & Allen
George C. Allen
George K. Allen
Depositors Briefed On Waiver For Bank Reorganization
Depositors of the old Iowa Trust and Savings bank unit are urged to sign waiver agreements as part of Senate File 111 restructuring. The plan, effective upon reopening, provides 50 percent of deposits available immediately and the other half via trust certificates, with costs limited to collection-related expenses. A 75 percent signed threshold from depositors of $10 or more is required to activate the agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. J. McDonald
Iowa Trust and Savings Bank
Senate
Carriers Hold Northwest District Picnic at Cherokee
Mr and Mrs Glen Pullen T J Lerdahl and John Weir attended a Northwest district mail carriers picnic in Cherokee on Saturday A committee was formed to set the date and place for the next meeting where no officers will be elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Pullen
T. J. Lerdahl
John Weir
Cherokee
Northwest
CCC Benefit Totals for Lake Region Camp Okoboji
Milford Aug. 22 The Iowa Great Lakes region will profit 212726 by Camp Okoboji operations for Company 778 Civilian Conservation Corps. Families of enrolled members receive 75000 more. total camp cost and materials reach 326266.52 in 18 months. Monthly spending is 11069.14 by the conservation camp. Local firms and unit members largely benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Iowa Great Lakes
Camp Okoboji
Civilian Conservation Corps
William C. Schlotter
W.W. Flickinger
Man Charged With Forgery In Estherville Incident
Peter Davis of South Tenth was arrested Saturday night on a forged check charge filed by County Attorney Wm Balg. He tried to cash a $75 check with a forged George Robb signature at four Estherville stores including J C Penney K and K Hardware Roy C Brown and a Sanborn grocery. Merchants reported the attempt, police recovered torn pieces of the check, and Davis was taken into custody on Lincoln street. He faces the September term of court. officials note a prior 10 year forged check sentence after moving from Emmetsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Davis
South Tenth
Wm. Balg
Davis
George Robb
Estherville
J. C. Penney
Madauger B.F. Hanson
Roy C. Brown
Sanborn Grocery
Lincoln Street
Nau Brothers Clothing
Wm. Bale
Emmetsburg
Mrs Sterns 86 Buried In Primghar Sunday
Services for Evelyn Sterns 86 mother of Mrs H S Greig were held Sunday afternoon at Primghar. Burial was at Hampton at the former home. She died Saturday morning after a short illness, with Mrs Greig present. Attending included Mrs G I Morse Mrs K V Turner Mrs Jas Rainey Mrs W E Bradley Dr and Mrs A Ivey Mr and Mrs H C Brees John Greig and Mr and Mrs G H Raife to assist in the final rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Sterns
H. S. Greig
Primghar
Hampton
Sterns
Greig
G. I. Morse
K. V. Turner
Jas. Rainey
McDonald Leases Wilson Home for Year in Estherville
K. J. McDonald and family will move from Walnut Grove Minnesota to the Mrs. M. E. Wilson house for the coming year furnished. They take possession mid September. Mrs. Wilson travels to Chicago to stay with her daughter Mrs. A. J. Rogers and family. McDonald becomes the new banker in charge of the Iowa Trust and Savings Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. J. McDonald
M. E. Wilson
Estherville
Walnut Grove
Minn
Crim Family Holds Second Annual Reunion at Fort Defiance
The Crim family held its second annual reunion at Fort Defiance state park on Sunday with a picnic dinner and readings from Grace Crim Phillips and Omar Richardson. Lloyd Crim was named secretary for the coming year. next year’s gathering is planned for Clear Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crim
Fort Defiance State Park
Grace Crim Phillips
Minneapolis
Harold Crim
Lansing
Mich
Omar Richardson
Oxnard
Calif
Emmet County
Emmet Township
Lloyd Crim
George Robbs
Clear Lake
Robert Faubion
Grant City
Jennie Richardson
Portland
Ore
Clem Luskart
Kenneth
Margaret Richardson
Rochester
Minn
A. Berg
Robert
K. A. Mathre
Ames
J. B. Crim
Edgar Crim
Stanford
Severt Mathre
Mason City
Willard Crim
Hogan Hoganson
George Robb
Opal Meliga Revealed as John Bilhorn Stepdaughter
Opal Meliga of St Paul, identified by former neighbors as Opal Cunningham, is the stepdaughter of John Bilhorn. The family left Estherville after a breakup, Opal later married Mulligan, and she is linked to the Dillinger gang story surrounding Homer Van Meter in St Paul as authorities pursued the $46,000 loot from the Sioux Falls bank robbery. The dupe woman was alleged to have lured Van Meter to a trap that led to his death, with police led by Chief Frank Cullen and St Paul underworld figures involved in the payoff for Van Meter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opal Meliga
St. Paul
Opal Cunningham
John Bilhorn
Mulligan
Homer van Meter
Dillinger
van Meter
Securities National Bank and Trust Company of
Sioux Falls
John Dillinger
Vanester
Midwest
Frank Cullen
Peter Johnson Dies Sunday Funeral Services Held
Peter Johnson 42 died Sunday night at the county farm after a period of acute nephritis. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at Estherville Lutheran Church with Rev. Mathie. burial will be Wednesday at Monona beside his wife and son. He was born May 14, 1892 in Estherville and lived most of his life there. He is survived by his mother Mrs. N. O. Johnson and daughter Mrs. Earl Zeimer of Dunnell. his wife died about five years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter
Johnson
Estherville Lutheran Church
Mathie
Monona
Mr. Johnson
Estherville
N. O. Johnson
Earl Zeimer
Dunnell
Mrs McCullough Wins Prize Naming Cat Clock
Capper publications ran a nationwide contest to name a big black cat clock. Twenty four cash prizes were offered and Mrs Fred McCullough won one. She submitted the name Tomentum Clock and is noted for her linguistic flair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capper Publications
Fred McCullough
Gamble Store Set to Open in Graettinger
A new branch Gamble store is planned for Graettinger. The George brothers building has been leased to Algona man Christensen who will remodel it with a new floor door change and an 11 inch reduction to fit the lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gamble
Graettinger
George Brothers
Algona
Christensen
Farm Labor Party to Meet at Court House
The Farm Labor party will hold a meeting at the court house on Thursday evening Aug 30 at 8 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Labor Party
Farm—Labor Party
Court House
Higgins and Crim Families Gather in Estherville
Merril Mr and Mrs Evan Higgins, Bobbie and Mrs A A Crim of Estherville joined in a family gathering. The group included several relatives from the area, sharing stories and planning future visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merril
Evan Higgins
Bobbie
A. A. Crim
Estherville
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E. B. Callender
Clarion
Maxine Callender
Tunidg
W. O
East
Kossuth CO. Fair
V-R
Farmer
Moller-Lee
J. H. Nestle
E. A. Conley
J. M. McCoy
F. J. Beans
J. J. Nugent
Ed Murray
Geo. Buchan
Harry Brown
R. Warner
L. C. Landschulte
J. J. Burnett
J. N. Hayes
Clarence Russell
Clarence Shirer
Wilbur Eicher
L. E. Wallace
Motor Vehicle Dept
Horace Tate
Ft. Defiance State Park
Eeesere
Opal Meliga IS
Step
Gunman
Peter Johnson
Mrs. McCullough
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