Davis Pleads Guilty Then Denies Charge
Peter Davis was arrested in Estherville on a forged $75 check using the Geo Robb name. He pleaded guilty at Emmetsburg court but recanted after a 10 year sentence was imposed. Davis attempted to pass the check at four stores, tearing it up when confronted. He is held for the coming term of court. county funds may cover trial costs if no guilty plea is reached. Officers note a prior conviction in Palo Alto for a similar offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Davis
Estherville
Geo. Robb
Davidson
Emmetsburg
Emmet
Davis
Carlessly
J.C. Penney
Roy C. Brown
Sanborn
Palo Alto County
Emmetsburg Opens City Park Again to Tourist Traffic
Emmetsburg reopens Harrison park to tourists after a new park board action restricting use. Visitors may stay up to three consecutive days and peddlers solicitors road crews and general campers are barred, reflecting local tensions over park access and business impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
Harrison Park
Tote Uc Cans
Tan Sad
Chained at Grand theatre with Crawford and Gable
Joan Crawford and Clark Gable star in Chained, Clarence Brown directing. The film follows a modern South American rancher and a New York woman who fall in love aboard a perilous voyage, supported by Otto Kruger Marjorie Gateson Stuart Erwin and Una O Connor in a lush Metro Goldwyn style drama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Theatre
Joan Crawf
Clark Gable
Clarence Brown
Qadie McKee
Joan
South America
New York
Joan Crawford
Edgar Selwyn
John Lee Mahin
Otto Kruger
Mr. Field
Marjorie Gateson
Stuart Erwin
Johnny
Gable
Una O’connor
Amy
Emmetsburg hires high school band to finish season
Emmetsburg disbands its municipal band due to a depleted fund and hires the high school band for the remainder of the season. The band’s first concert was held this past week and the players will receive small remuneration for their efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
Early Astherville Pioneer Remembered by Former Pupils
In the early days of the village a pioneer teacher recalls students from those days and hopes some may remember her. Mia.artis has been in Minneapolis for 17 years. Six grandsons are married and there are six great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia.artis
Minneapolis
Remembering Estherville County Fair Days of 1867
A reflective memoir recalls the first Estherville county fair held at the old schoolhouse in autumn. The narrative paints rustic exhibits from pumpkins to jams, family frolics like corn husking and grape picking, and the warm hospitality of pioneer home life on the Des Moines river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brother Will
Eva
Will
Estherville
Des Moines
Superior Opens School September 3
Superior Ind consolidated school will open Monday September 3 with main work completed. Custodian Lou Garling has prepared the building and grounds. Boilers overhauled, hot water tank, pump house roof fixed, gym painted. Faculty includes Supt M O Rosendahl, Miss Ina Jones, Miss Bauer, Miss Helen Miner, Leo Goeders, and new staff Miss Berkley and Miss Bosch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior
Superior Ind. Consolidated
Lou Garling
Hildreth
Clyde Clark
Walter Dean
Chas Kle
Committees for Old Settlers Picnic Meet FBI
All committees appointed for Old Settlers day will meet Friday afternoon at 2 30 in the committee room of the city hall. It is very important that all members be present as the final arrangements for the picnic will be made.
Commission Will Not Build Ruthven Overhead Bridge
The Iowa State Highway Commission will not undertake plans for an overhead bridge crossing the Milwaukee railroad on Highway 18 between Emmetsburg and Ruthven this year. The report notes scarce funds and focus on southern Iowa, delaying such projects despite local needs. A contrasting reminiscence recalls a 1860s home scene and a winter term taught by Warren Morse, highlighting family life, meals, and a one-room school with eager pupils and a devoted instructor couple.
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Milwaukee Railroad
Emmetsburg
Ruthven
Iowa State Highway Commission
Iowa
Warren Morse
Lissie
Labor Day Hours and post office closures
Labor Day will be observed as a legal holiday. Estherville post office window service will run from to 10 a.m. Miss Clara Kennedy announced, stores open in the morning and closed rest of day. Drug stores closed 1 to 5 p.m. Oransky store closed all day. Emmet County Bank and Iowa Trust and Savings Bank also closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Kennedy
Estherville
Oransky
Emmet County Bank
Iowa Trust and Savings Bank
Harry A. Jones Elected Legion Commander at Meeting
At Maurice Doyle post of the American Legion in Monday’s meeting, Harry A. Jones was elected commander for the coming year. Milton Larson was named vice commander, Charles E. Jones second vice commander, Wallace Westbrook adjutant, Arthur Bringle treasurer, Harry Adams chaplain, and M. E. Huckaba sergeant at arms. Executive committee includes Dr. Larry Rider Irl Weat Mike Foley and Charles Stewart. Auditing committee members are Irwin Nichols Dan Howard and Arthur Bringle. Drum and bugle corps reorganized under Lewis Salyers Harry Jones Iri West and Dr. H. L. McMillan. State convention delegates to Sioux City will be chosen later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Doyle
American Legion
Harry A. Jones
Milton Larson
Huntington
Charles E. Jones
Wallace Westbrook
Arthur Bringle
Harry Adams
M. E. Huckaba
Larry Rider
Irl Weat
Mike Foley
Charles Stewart
Irwin Nichols
Dan Howard
Lewis Salyers
Harry Jones
Iri West
H. L. McMillan
Sioux City
North Superior School Opens Under New Staff
The North Superior consolidated school opened last Monday with J. Hauawirth resuming duties as superintendent for a third year. Audrey Gunderson of Northfield Minn is high school principal. Wanda Mossberry of Ames teaches domestic license and 7th and 8th grades. Grace Martens of Weat Emmet handles intermediate grades. Erma Bellow of Terril teaches primary grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Superior Consolidated School
J. Hauawirth
Audrey Gunderson
Northfield
Minn
Wanda Mossberry
Ames
Grace Martens
Weat Emmet
Erma Bellow
Terril
V R Visits Market for Fall Buying in Minneapolis
Roy C. Brown and daughter Lavon travelled to Minneapolis for a fall buying trip. On Monday Brown left for Chicago to purchase more merchandise for his Estherville store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy C. Brown
Lavon
Minneapolis
Mr. Brown
Chicago
Estherville
Labor Day publication note and family visit summary
The Vindicator and Republican office will close for Labor Day though one issue will be printed. The Tuesday issue is omitted. Mr and Mrs Fred Ehlers and daughter were Sunday dinner guests at Knoke with Ehlers cousins. On return they visited Plover Estherville with Mrs Mina Mueller and nephew Bobby Busch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vindicator
Fred Ehlers
Knoke
Mr. Ehlers
Plover
Game seasons are announced for rabbits and squirrels
The Town fish and game commission sets an open season for rabbits from September 1 to February 1 with a daily bag limit of 15 and a two day limit of 30. Open season for squirrels runs September 1 to November 1 with a 10 per day limit and a two day limit of 20. City limits prohibit hunting in woods near the court house, a long standing ordinance. Stray bullets in residential areas threaten homes and property near the woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Fish and Game Commission
Commission
Court House
Clay County Fair Grounds Readied for Opening in Spencer
Word from Spencer says the Clay County fair grounds are rapidly nearing readiness for the September 10 to 15 event. A fifty man crew is preparing the grounds and exhibits, with concession space almost sold out and livestock stalls reserved. The race track is in fine shape and advertising runs in 100 newspapers plus radio and road ads for the Northwest. Season tickets are selling. grandstand seats go on sale September 1 and early reservations are advised to avoid last year’s disappointments amid hopes for good weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
Clay County
Northwest
Iowa
Rural Teachers Meet in Emmet County Saturday
Emmet county rural teachers will meet at 9 30 Saturday morning in the court room. Miss Marie Sorum county superintendent announced the event marking the organization for the coming school year and including several demonstrations. Patrons are urged not to buy books until the teacher provides the opening day list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet
Marie Sorum
Gets 333 1-3 Per Cent More for Oats
Charley Jensen near Greatinger reports to the Times that he marketed a load of oats last week and received a $50 check. Two years ago he sold a load of the same size for $15. The two years shortage or practical failure of the small grain crop has created a real shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Jensen
Near Graettinger
Reporta
the Times
Drought Triggers Adjustments in AAA Program
Drouth disrupts the federal program to raise prices by cutting production. The AAA seeks to salvage roughage and move livestock to wellsupplied areas. Corn loan payments extend to Jan 1 1934 to slow 1933 corn supply. A daily bulletin lists farmers with stock to board or surplus feed, aiding northern areas with feed surplus.
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Drouth
United States
AAA
M. A. Balkema
Iowa Extension Service
Grouth
Brouth
Exension Service
Ames
Balkema
Scout Sponsored Play Well Received at Roosevelt Auditorium
The Importance of Being Earnest, a three act English comedy by Oscar Wilde, was staged by a local cast for Girl Scouts on Monday evening in Roosevelt auditorium. Beverly Tomhave directed the performance with Florence Norby as Gwendolyn Bracknell and Margaret Kennedy as Cecily Cardew leading a well chosen cast.
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Oscar Wilde
Roosevelt Auditorum
Beverly Tomhave
Florence Norby
Gwendolyn Bracknell
Margaret Kennedy
Cecily Cardew
Eugene Peteoff
John Fairfax
Fred Nissen
Algernon Moncrief
Anns Darlene Doud
Lady Bracknell
Tone Kately
Dr. Chausible
Elizabeth West
Miss Prism
Vernon Thompson
Marriman
H. C. Sorensen
Vermaine Sidles
Robert Hansen
Junior Band Presents Very Creditable Concert
The newly organized junior band formed this summer by Earl Josten made its first public appearance Saturday morning in Roosevelt auditorium before parents and friends. Top players will advance to an advanced band while others stay in this division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Josten
Roosevelt Auditorium
Democrats Plan Motor Caravan to Northwest Iowa Round-Up
Emmet county Democrats set a Saturday caravan departs at 11 from the south end of the city park to Terrace Park near Lake Okoboji for the Northwest Iowa Round-Up. Governors Clyde Herring and Louis Murphy, plus Guy M. Gillette and J. J. Meyers, will speak. An all day event features free barbecue, two thousand pounds of beef roasted, boating, bathing, band concerts and dancing, marking the start of the fall campaign with a hoped large turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet
Iowa
Terrace Park
Lake Okoboji
Democratic Central Committee
Clyde Herring
Louis Murphy
Guy M. Gillette
J. J. Meyers
Carrol
Labor Day Speaker Dan Turner Featured at Graettinger Event
Dan Turner former governor of Town and Republican candidate will be the featured speaker at Graettinger's Labor Day celebration. He is slated to address attendees amid the community event and parade plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Turner
Town
Graettinger
Carroll
Graetinger
Graettinger Labor Day Celebration Promises Big Program
Graettinger prepares for its annual Labor Day events with a full program. Speakers include Dan Turner and J J Meyers, delivering both sides of the political contest in a big tent at 3 pm. An Estherville game at 3 30 pm features Palo Alto county players led by Gib Paulson. Evening boxing and wrestling at the theatre showcase Barney Hassel, Verne Trickel, Frankie French, and others under Texas rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Iowa
Dan Turner
J. J. Meyers
Kine
Estherville Eagles
Mallard
Palo Alto County
Gib” Paulson
Barney Hassel
Graevttinger
Verne Trickel
Albert Lea
Cylinder
Narl Wampler
Scranton
Frankie French
Renwick
Texas
Ogle
Spirit Lake
Gracttinger
Firemen Set September 7 Firemen’s Ball at Orleans Hotel
Firemen plan a benefit ball September 7 at the Orleans hotel to celebrate the 60th anniversary. Roy al Ace band will play and tickets are sold by firemen. Organizers C R Kurtz Leon Carlson and Claude Ketchum lead arrangements. The department will march in Saturday’s parade with new trucks and replicas of historic equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orleans
Royal Ace
C. R. Kurtz
Leon and Carlson
Claude Ketchum
Fire Department
Trail's End 18 Exciting Story of Western Life
Agnes Louis Provost presents Trail's End a Western life serial in the Vindicator and Republican. The opening chapter introduces a charming heroine departing for the west under a cloud of mystery. Read the current issue or pick up a new copy at the office to continue the tale with today’s installment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Louisg Provost
West
Boy Driver Without License Causes City Crash
Bob Barnson of Swea City ran a stop light at 6th and Lincoln Tuesday around 4 30 PM, colliding with Glenn Fisher's model A Ford. Barnson, driving a Chevrolet, did not have a license until next month and was ordered not to drive until brakes were fixed. He offered to pay for the other car's damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Barnson
Swea City
6Th
Lincoln
Glenn Fisher
Fisher
Barnson
Labor Day Celebration at Interlaken Park
The article notes the final free public entertainment day at Interlaken Park this season is Monday September 3. It promises free vaudeville acts, skating, and amusements on Sunday and Monday with free coffee for picnics if advance notice is given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interlaken Park
Greig Elevator at Superior Remodeling Underway
Last week a car load of lumber arrived for remodeling the Greig elevator at Superior. New scales room office and driveway will be built. Work to be done by contractor I. D. Iverson of Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior
Greig
I. D. Iverson
Minneapolis
Leases Grodland Store and Cabin Camp Taken Possession
Myers of Lost Island township has possession of the M. O. Grodland store building and Cabin Camp on the hill. The store is unused this year and is being remodeled for opening. Myers recently conducted a closing out auction. Esther Jean Caulsen of Graettinger is visiting the Wm. Hansen home this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grodland
Gilbert Myers
Lost Island Township
M. O. Grodland
Myers
Esther Jean Caulsen
Graettinger
Wm. Hansen
Notable Democrats at Terrace Park Roundup
Distinguished Democrats gather for a political roundup at Terrace Park on Saturday with honored guests United States Senator Louis Murphy and Governor Clyde Herring. Northwest Iowa mobilizes for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terrace Park
United States
Louis Murphy
Clyde Herring
Iowa
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Light
Astherville
Morrison
A. B. Chapin
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Scout
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