Pitcher Tells Tale Of Muddy West To California Trip
A letter from Albert Pitcher recounts a cross country journey from Estherville to Riverside California via Nebraska Kansas and New Mexico in late 1920s. He notes muddy roads delayed routes snow threats and a large tourist influx into California with many cars from Maine Massachusetts and Canada. The couple crossed the Colorado river at Blythe paid 2.50 for the ferry and endured steep desert drives with hairpin curves and high gulches. They describe oil shortages cattle markets and cotton prices reflecting hardship for ranchers and growers along the way.
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Albert Pitcher
Pitcher
California
Estherville
Riverside
Cal
Nebraska
Kansas
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Flagstaff
Grand Canyon
Amarillo
Texas
New Mexico
Arizona
Maine
Massachusetts
Old Mexico
el Paso
McPherson
Illinois
Winnipeg
Toronto
Can
Washington
D. C
N. Dak
New York
Hainois
Des Moines
Florida
Colorado River
Blythe California
Mrs Emil Leo Dies in California While Wintering
Word reached this city last week of the sudden death of Mrs Emil Leo who with her husband had gone to California for the winter. The telegram said burial will be in this city and services due Friday. She was a well known Huntington community resident and sister to Mrs Arch Bixby and the West brothers. Her death sent shock through a wide circle of friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Leo
California
Leo
Huntington
Arch Bixby
West Brothers
Arm
Association Charities Holds Annual Meeting
The Associated Charities of this city held their annual meeting last Tuesday afternoon with a good crowd in attendance. The treasury is very low and donations are badly needed to carry on holiday work and year-end needs. Contributions may be left with Mrs. Lee at the Best Room. Mrs. W. P. Galoway, Secretary.
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Associated Charities
Lee
V-R
Service Star Legion
Service Star
America
Columbia
W. G. Nichola
Bert Bowmon
Emmetsburg
Saunders
E.¥. Sondre
The
Legion
J. H. Rhodes
TDR
Odd Fellows Home Coming Next Monday Night
The Odd Fellows lodge of this city prepares for the seventh annual Home Coming at their hall next Monday evening December 13. All Odd Fellows and wives Rebekahs and husbands urged to attend. Distant members will send greetings by postcard or letter read at the meeting. Refreshments served. a splendid program and royal good time promised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ODD Fellows
Odd Fellows Lodge
Royal Neighbors
Royal Neighbor Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
Oracle
Mazel Kately
Hugh Mack
Chas, Hawk
Koop
Christine Mickelson
Ed. Koch
Inner Sentinel
John Hyrup
Outer Sentinel
Ray’ Lytle
Wm, Sweet
Elks Minstrel Show Dates Announced for January
The Elks Judge announces their annual minstrel show will run two nights in the city on January 10 and 11. J R Bren Production Co from Chicago is engaged to stage the show, promising one of the best ever produced by the local lodge with a strong talent lineup and guaranteed satisfaction. Further details will be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ELKS
J. R. Bren Production Co
Chicago
Knights of Pythias Elect Officers In City Lodge
At a regular meeting last Thursday night the Knights of Pythias lodge in this city elected officers for the next year. C C Roy Wickersham WY C Jesse Oux Prelate Herbert Nurss M of A Geo Stagg M of W John Lilly M of F Charles Dayton M of Ex Andrew Smith K of R Loren White Inner Guard J W Shortes Outer Guard Adam Anderson.
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Knights OF Pythias
Knight of Pythian Lodge
C. C
Roy Wickersham
WY. C. Jesse. Oux
Herbert Nurss
Geo
Stagg
Jhon Lilly
Charles Dayton
Andrew Smith
Loren White
J. W Shortes
Adam Anderson
Chamber of Commerce Meeting Sparks Community Interest
The Commercial Club gathering at Gardson hotel drew about a hundred boosters. Ike Coleman urged city incinerator use for garbage while Fudge J. N. Lee pushed a central milk depot. L. L. Benton addressed railroad relations, and Rev. Tipton spoke on community progress. A banquet, flowers, and a January meeting were noted.
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Commercial Club
Gardson
Tiptom
Belle Plaine
Ike Coleman
Fudge J. N. Lee
Chamber of Commerce
L. L. Benton
Benton
A. J. Rhodes
Robt
Tipton
Iowa
Gardson Hotel
Estherville
Giffens Defense 18 Shot To Tieces
Reported details question the explanation by Grant Giffen for his father’s violent death at Rigsted. Critics note body placement, woodpile burial, and two cellar entrances as inconsistencies. Neighbors recall the fire, insurance, and alleged flight, with debate over Grant’s sanity.
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Jagee
Giffen
Rigsted
Grant
Basketball at the High School Tryouts Begin Soon
Work on basketball starts this week at the high school after inter class games. Coach Ragsdale is optimistic about the season as preliminary practices determine the squad. Most games will be at home to boost local support. schedule includes January 7 try to fill, January 17 Armstrong cheer, January 21 Lake Park here, January 28 Milford here, February 11 Algona there, February 18 open, February 25 Spencer there, and March 4 tournament location pending.
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Ragsdale
Armstrong
Lake Park
Milford
Algona
Spencer
TheszRstherville Athletic Club to Organize Basketball Team
The TheszRstherville Athletic Club plans to form a basketball squad this week with practices at the high school gym. About a dozen players have joined trials, Ralph Potter is captain, and a manager will be chosen soon. Training and schedule work begin immediately as promising players are sought for two holiday season games in this city.
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OY Tay
TheszRstherville Athletic Club
Board of Education
Ralph Potter
Big Cattle Sale Set For Next Saturday Afternoon
The joint sale of short horn cattle by Chas. P. Brandt and I. A. Schaefer is planned for next Saturday afternoon at the Crawford farm northwest of town. A heated tent will be set up and sale proceeds rain or shine. The breeders are respected, cattle in prime condition, promising a strong sale in this winter market. Be on hand. the edition suggests giving Vindicator and Republican as a Christmas gift to friends, a noted option for residents of Eramet county.
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Giffen
F. J. Kennedy
Estherville
Kennedy
Mllnois
Bammer
Feahery
Vrbig
Chas. P. Brandt
I. A. Schaefer
Crawford Farm
Eramet
Social Circles and Clubcom Entertain Woman’s Club
The Woman’s Club with thirty five guests met Monday afternoon at Mrs. Byron Coon’s home. The program on Americanization featured the American Indian with members in Indian garb, a talk by Mrs. D. R. Alexander, a legend read by Mrs. B. H. Brackett, and musical numbers by Mrs. J. B. Tedrow, Mrs. J. W. Morse, Miss Florence Morse, Janet Coon and sisters Janet and Elizabeth Coon. Refreshments followed.
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Woman’s Club
Byron Coon
D. R. Alexander
B. H. Brackett
J. B. Tedrow
J. W. Morse
Florence Morse
Janet Coon
Janet
Elizabeth
Commercial Travelers Entertained Saturday Social Evening
United Commercial Travelers and their wives enjoyed a Saturday gathering at Odd Fellows hall with dinner music and dancing. Next meeting on New Year’s Day promises another social day as attendance grows.
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United Commercial
Odd Fellows Hall
Swartz Marcue Wedding in LeMars Home
Beautiful December wedding unites Mia Swartz and Ralph Marene at the bride’s mother home three miles from town. Reverend J W LaGrone leads ring ceremony, guests observe a dinner and couple departs for their new LeMars home. Florence Kilgore and Claude Griffith wed in Jackson with honeymoon to Minnesota. Victor Mortenson and Edith Nelson marry at Lutheran parsonage with reception, and local society hosts bridge parties and social events in Spirit Lake and surrounding areas.
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J. W. LaGrone
Methodist. Episcopal Church
LeMarg
LeMars
Miss Swartz
Emmet
State Teachers ‘College
LeMiars
Marcue
Wishelp
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Estherville Battery
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H. H. Tosdal
Wehr
Harley Lambert
Laverne
Los Angeles
Mrs. Pitcher
Long Beach
Chamber OF Commerce IN Meeting
Gardston
Tream
Orlo Lambert
Helen Osher
Elizabeth Eldred
Susan White
South Ninth Street
Geo. Bale
B. HL. Brankett
B. T. Osher
North Star Lodge No
Masonic
I. C. Wanamaker
L. A. McAffee
Ray Heydenburk
Ernest ©. Fee
Old Settlers Club
American Beauty Club
Bert Barber
Bartleman
Mra
Ivy
Mrs
Alexander Ivy
Griffith
Fred Kilgore
Mr. Griffith
A. L. Griffith
Mortenson-Nelson
Victor
Mortenson
Edith Nelson
A. Berge
Hannah Nelson
Leonard Anderson
Rock Island Road
France
Sweden
Rainey
James Hainey
Bridge
Beth Ralston
Forest Ralston
Shenendoah
A. C. Brown
Bridge Club
Yea
Spirit Lake
C.K. Nau
Goodwan Lee
Gen. Rutvig
Winnie Rugtivdrove
Spirits Lake
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