Poison Mystery at Mu Beta Sigma Initiation
Detective Rankin investigates the death of Stuart Jordan during a fraternity initiation. A physician says poisoning caused his collapse. Suspicion falls on an unseen intruder among the Philadelphia brothers, with Larry Palmer’s condition delaying questioning as Rankin probes the ritual and shoe tampering clues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mu Beta Sigma
Stuart Jordan
Tommy Rankin
Philadelphia
Jordan
Rankin
Howard Merrick
St. Louis
Silso
Larry
Ben
Karly
Chuck' Saunders
Stanton
Kartly
Thompson
Ted Stanton
Larry Palmer
Mr. Stanton
Mr. Warwick
Mr. Fletcher
Palmer
Ted
Anthony Graham
Mr. Palmer
University of Philadelphia
Succotash and Corn Chowder Recipes by Judge Gordon
A nostalgic feature on American corn, its American Indian origins, and two recipes. Succotash blends fresh beans and corn with milk or cream and butter, while Corn Chowder uses pork, onion, potatoes, corn, and evaporated milk. Includes guidance on preparation and serving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Rector
A&p
Wockers Call for Rubber Hammers in Home Town Plan
The article mocks town plans with rubber hammers that bounce back and strike. A poet notes a tiny destiny shaping lives, while the average woman relies on milliners and shoe clerks for fashion and appearance.
Ancient relics aboard Mexican presidential train at world fair
Laborers uncover Tomb 7 on Monte Alban revealing jade, silver, pearls and a turquoise skull. The exhibit on the Mexican presidential train at Chicago’s Century of Progress World’s Fair showcases Mixtec and Zapotec artifacts, shedding light on early Mexican history and the Mixtec ascent after Zapotec culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hicago
Monte Alban
Mexico
America
Alfonso X. Qaso
National Museum of Mexico
Aso
D. Rubin de la Borbolin
Senorita Martinez de Rio
National Museum
China
Mexjco
Community Notes From Lone Rock and Nearby
Local families welcome new baby girl born Wednesday August 23 to Mr. and Mrs Wilbert Richmond. Visitors from Fairmont, Lakefield Minnesota, Decorah, Mason City, Burt, Lone Rock and Mankato share bridge gatherings, birthdays, and visits. J A Huff Construction Co. moved into town after finishing county graveling. other neighbors, anniversaries, and out of town guests are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbert Richmond
Wm. Huffman
Fairmont Vicinity
W. C. Jaskulke
Malchow
Lakefield
Minn
Fred Rossow
Ralph Rown
Mankato
Alice Knipe
Bridge
Willis Cotton
Lone Rock
Eleanor and
Frances Winton
Milford
A.C Stone
Fletcher Hill
Kingsley
Frank van Dorsten
Elizabeth Hiller
Decorah
J. O. Johnson
Otto Schrecengost
Mason City
Donna Jean
City Park
Walter Faulstich
Burt
Gee
Stewart
Henry Tjaden
Tjaden
Abbie
Steven
Faultitch
Leo Jaskulke
J. A. Huff Construction Co
Mr. Huff
Fred Wassman
Algona
E. L. Salyards
Lena Meyers
Opal
Mildred Smith
Audrey Petersen
Garland Peterson
Frank Cernock
Ruth Smith
J. B. Jensen
W.H. Schneckloth
Violet
Canton
Oval
Garlan Peterson
Simon Knutson
Marvin Rasmussen
Lena Meyer
Junior
Local residents host visits and family events in Terril area
A long list of visitors and hosts are noted around Terril Iowa including Colfax and Lake Park visitors, relatives staying with Bringle and McMullen families, and local families welcoming guests from Spirit Lake Estherville Milford and Windom. New barn constructions and a birth are recorded along with church and school community activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodman
Cedar Falls
Joe Prochaska
Helen Min
Gray
O. L. Acton
Windom
John Rogers
Emery Ogle
Lynn Dean of
Terris
Martha Bringle
Bringles
Community News Recap from Estherville Area
Local residents, visitors and relatives are listed with dozens of names and towns. The notes cover visits to the Ruth Smith and Peter Rasnson homes, dinner gatherings, threshers meeting at Knute Olsen's, and various calls in Estherville, Maple Hill, Ringsted, and nearby towns. Also noted are illnesses, a death in Dallas Center, and travel from Morris Minnesota and Fairmont Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knute Olsen
Mel Peterson
Morris
Minn
Will
Ernest Lemaster
Earl
Estherville
John Welsh
James Ellerston
Schloeman
Ford
Fisherville
Maple Hill
James Olson
Lemmon
S. D
Andrew Olson, Sr
John W. Elliott
Dallas Center
Nissen
Ringsted
George Wilson
Sac City
Local families share visits at multiple homes and reunions
RALBSON area residents and relatives from Des Moines Hobarth Hastings Fort Dodge and Ruthven gathered for Sunday dinners and weekend visits. Social groups include Peters Johnsons Andersons Bendixons and Schnells with extended family members from Dickens Armstrong and Ruthven attending meals and hospitality hours across several homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Peters
Carl Johnson
Edgar Johnson
Charle Johnson
Betty
Viola
Jim Anderson
Des Moines
Harry Schnell
Chris Bendixon
Jake Hepp
Della Elkin
Hastings
Ft. Dodge
Shannon
Eric Shannon
Terrace Park
G. Dallman
John Dallman
Grace Martens
John Brinkman
Otto
Apple
J. Dillman
John Graff
Fons
John Frank
Dorotha
Verda
Forest
Lloyd Woodyard
Bill Woodyard
the Lakes
Ruby Lungren
Ole Olson
Leonard Martin
Noel Daniels
Son Weldon
Rockford
Andrew Pierson
Evelyn
Harry Herrig
Andy Pierson
Dickens
Magnus Nelson
Ruthven
Paul Pierson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Milton Propper
Gordon
United States
Indias
Kenneth Butler
Pete Saunders
Sibley
Montgomery
Bruce Johnson
Frank Johnson
Floy Heinrich
Max Goodwin
Leona Groth
Western Springs, Jr
Henry Olson
Cleo Gail Ellsworth
Ben Perkins
Lynn Dean
Terril
Walter Dean
Doty
Ed Hoodge
Mary Frances Bellon
Chicago
Charles Christ Home
John Hall
Forest City
H. C. Jensen
Gerdis Clemensen
Okoboji
Stanley Jensen
Ellsworth
Curtis Andersen
Irvin Knudsen
Irvin
Homer Knudse
Seneca
Roy Hall
Minneapolis
Nels Jacobsen
Robert Jacobsen
Richard Jensen
Ardus Jensen
Virginia Voetmann
F. G. Rasmussen
Harlan
St. Paul’s Church
Peter Dahl
Swea City
Marie Thisted
Helen
Nicolina Hansen
Eugene Peterse
Charles and
H. L. Ditsworth
Myrtle
Severina Jensen
Anna Jensen
H. R. Madsen
St Paul's Lutheran Church
Stella Petersen
Doris Meis Iahn
Irene Glassnapp
Paul Voetmann
I. O. Pond
Perry
C. H
Pearl Christiansen
Frances Henricksen
Paul Fredericksen
Dolliver
Robert Hansen
Nels Christensen
Fenton
P. S
Petersburg
Estherville Cooperative Creamery Association
V. K. Johnson, Mgr
Fof Econ
Aig
Hen Lake
Petereatt
Cildren
Marrvity Rasimusett Syene Savaneday
Mys
Larhind Petersen
Ayiust Denen
Prank Dogseliner and
Sens
Myo
Weulrich Sr
Dackson
Amr Vst Davsen
Gartand Petersen
Snd
Wesley
Peter Rasns
Jack Creek
Will Hanna
Elmer Gangestad
Jim Hollen
Ralbson
Shonkwiler Melon
West Side
Minnesota
Graettinger Nursery
Remington
Vindicator & Republican
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