Editorial Comments From G A Nichols on Florida News
Editorial notes Florida cigar output for November at 42 498 000 the highest since 1980 and hints at a shift from cigarettes to cigars. Mentions trade treaty hopes with Florida fruit and truck growers and James Roosevelt’s move into Hollywood. Reports weather differences between Florida and Iowa, a Florida tour by 175 US lawmakers, Bok Tower carillon program by Anton Brees, and jokes about Iowa representation. Includes local incidents in Babson Park and Emmetsburg and a train wreck that killed 22 children nearby.
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Tampa
United States
Florida
Lake Wales
Bok
Anton Brees
Iowa
Fred C. Gilchrist
J. P. Ryan
Salt Lake City
Emmetsburg
Ryan
Edward Ryan
Anna Ryan
Lves
Iere
Rio Grande and Western Railroad
Youth Gets $20 By Stick-up
The Hanson Bros. service station on highway No. 17 at North 9th and 14th held up at 7 p.m. Sunday night by a masked man who escaped with $20 in cash. Enoch Hanson, alone at the time, said the bandit faced him with a blue steel pistol and ordered him to stay seated as the thief fled east. A suspect exists but has not been apprehended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanson Bros
Highway No. 17
North 9Th and
14Th Avenue
Enoch Hanson
Hanson
Mail Packages to Distant Places at Early Date
Holiday mail volume rises about 200 percent. Post office urges early shopping and mailing to reach destinations by Christmas. Dates by region specify last mailing days from December 15 to 20. Instructions cover secure wrapping, complete addresses, and avoiding unsealed third class letters.
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Post Office Department
Pacific Coast
Washington
Oregon
Calif
Nevada
Idaho
Montana
Wyoming
Utah
Southwestern
Arizona
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Texas
North Dakota
South
Dakota
Kansas
Colorado
Arkansas
Louisiana
Tennessee
Mississippi
Alabama
Georgia
Florida
West Virginia
North
South Carolina
Minnesota
Iowa
Missouri
Wisconsin
Illinois
Michigan
Indiana
Ohio
Kentucky
Hang Picture of Pioneer Lady Esther Ridley
A tinted photograph of Mrs Esther Ridley, Oklahoma pioneer and namesake of Estherville, was hung in the Public Library on December 9. Presented by the Okamanpado Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, committee members included Mrs Frank Rhodes and Mrs M J Groves. Ridley, a longtime Baptist worker, died March 2, 1918, after a life noted for resilience and community service.
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Esther Ridley
Okamanpado
Daughters of the American Revolution
Frank Rhodes
M. J. Groves
Estherville
Baptist Church
H.C. Sorensen
Ridley
V St. American Auxiliary Rummage Sale Planned
The American Legion Auxiliary lists a rummage sale set for Saturday December 17 in the Mopytag building recently vacated by Mr. and Mrs. Zimmerman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St.american Auxiliary
American Legion Auxiliary
My. Id
A. Zimmerman
Christmas Seals drive boosts anti tuberculosis fund
Mrs Glenn Pullen Christmas seal chairwoman appeals for placing seals on packages and cards mailed abroad to support anti tuberculosis programs. The campaign cites international spread since 1914 with nations like Denmark Sweden Belgium Holland and Switzerland adopting the idea and notes Iowa ranks fourth in disease control. Estherville cashier Mhe Pullen oversees sales and welcomes contributions.
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Glenn Pullen
United States
Bey ‘Dence
Elinor Holboell
Denmark
Sweden
Belgium
Holland
Switzerland
Emily Bissell
Wilmington
Delaware
Iowa
Mhe. Pullen
Estherville
City installs water softeners for rental in homes
The city arranged installation of water softeners in residents homes on a rental basis. Renters pay a $20 deposit and may get it back if they move or buy another house with a softener. A small service charge applies each time the units are recharged.
Christmas Benefit Skating Party at Ark Lite Rink
A Christmas Benefit Skating Party is set for December 19 at the Ark Lite Roller Drome formerly Danceland. Variety of skating styles will be offered and proceeds go to the Christmas Cheer Fund, with Chuck Brown and James Crawford of Spencer managing the independent rink.
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Ark Lite Rink
Ark Lite
Danceland
Chuck” Brown
James Crawford
Spencer
Vegetable Growers Plan Annual Meeting at Britt
The Iowa State Vegetable Growers Association will hold a two day meeting at Memorial Hall Britt with a program on vegetables and machinery. Guest speaker N P Beebe of Niles Michigan will give address and travel reels. Britt resident Frank Senneff toasts with reels featuring peat and potato growing onion production and sweet potato varieties.
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Iowa State Vegetable Growers’ Association
Memorial Hall
Britt
N. P. Beebe
Niles
Michigan
Frank Senneff
Mr. Beebe
Fred Dahlin
Fred Schutter
Pleasant ‘Valley
Beebe
Java
Bali
South America
Brought Back For Burial Of Mrs Severson
Mrs. Otto Severson aged 58 formerly of Armstrong died Sunday at 4 am at her daughter Mrs. H D Bosworths home in Chicago. The body will be brought to Armstrong Wednesday for burial beside her husband. Services will be held at the Presbyterian church in Armstrong. Survived by daughter Mrs H D Bosworth of Chicago and her mother Mrs Dillingham of Granite Falls Minnesota.
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Otto Severson
Armstrong
H. D. Bosworth
Chicago
Mr. Severson
Severson
Thompson Yards
Presbyterian Church
Mild weather dominates week with above normal temperatures
Weather remained unseasonably mild with daily highs near forty and nights above freezing. Readings from December nine to twelve show scattered light precipitation and to the period outlook for December twelve to seventeen predicts mostly above normal temperatures and light precipitation in parts of the plains. Mrs Collins and Mrs Larsen returned from Des Moines after attending their uncle Charles Flynn's funeral in Estherville.
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A. O. Peterson
Mississippi
Missouri
Great Plains
B. Collins
Fred Larsen
Des Moines
Charles Flynn
Estherville
Iowans Pay Record November Liquor Sales Across Iowa
State liquor stores reported November revenue of 1 035 405 67, up from October 986 332 07. Estherville 6 714 08, Spirit Lake 5 758 37, Algona 7 254 17, Spencer 10 089 78 led gains. regional totals include other towns and figures within the same period.
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Iowa
Estherville
Spirit Lake’s
Peex
Algona
Spencer
V.A ODD FELLOW REUNION LARGELY ATTENDED
One hundred seventy five Rebekaahs and Odd Fellows gathered for the 24th annual home coming dinner in the IOOF hall Monday evening. After a chicken dinner a program featured a junior high quartet, roll call, Janet McTavish tap dance, Thelma June Stephens solos, Beatrice Jones reading, several talks, and singing led by Stephens with Mrs. Marnest Smith on piano, followed by dancing.
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IOOF
Janet McTavish
Thelma June Stephens
Beatrice Jones
Miss Harper Speaks at Conference in Britt
Miss Golda Harper head of the junior college education department spoke to teachers at Britt Junior College about School Management. Dr. Russell E. Jonas, secretary of Iowa Board of Education, opened the meeting on the conference purpose. A group discussion followed with Supt. T. G. Stith accompanying Miss Harper.
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Golda Harper
Britt
Russell E. Jonas
Board of Education of Iowa
Supt
T. G. Stith
Miss Harper
Old Blacksmith Shop Demolished on First Avenue North
The east half of the Sunde woodworking shop on first avenue north between fifth and sixth streets, once home to Claus Henkins and later ITenry Colt, has been torn down after about 60 years at the site. The structure marks progress toward the motorized age as the area modernizes.
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Sunde
First Avenue
Fifth
Sixth Streets
Claus Henkins
Itenry Colt
March of Progress
Emmet County Men Attend Des Moines Republican Banquet
Emmet county was represented in Des Moines at the Republican banquet Friday December 2 by Mayor Fred Ehlers, Dr O H Miller, Attorneys Wm Johnson and N J Lee, Kirt Allen, Dr J B Knipe and Lehman Rovn of Armstrong.
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Emmet County
Des Moines
Fred Ehlers
O. H. Miller
Wm. 8. Johnson
N. J. Lee
Kirt Allen
J. B. Knipe
Lehman Rovn
Armstrong
Carolers To Greet St Nick in Estherville
Santa Claus will arrive in Estherville on a motor driven float at 1 30 pm and parade until two then distribute candy at city hall. He will provide candy in the lobby for children carried by special arrangement. American Legion Auxiliary packed the candy. Carols will be sung at set times in town with choruses from Lincoln McKinley and Jackson buildings and a Roosevelt group at four thirty in Gardston Hotel lobby plus other city venues.
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Santa Claus
Estherville Dee
Santa
American Legion Auxiliary
Frances Smith
Teachers To Have Party In Mimmet County Schools
Mimmet county rural school teachers and Superintendent Miss Marie Sor um will host an annual Christmas party for school officers their wives and husbands on Wednesday December 21 at 7 30 in the city hall The auditorium program includes carols led by Mrs L L Loving and committees from Ellsworth West Emmet Center and other townships arranged decorations entertainment and refreshments The event follows a Dec 8 officers meeting of the Mamet County Teachers association with named chairmen for reception program and refreshments.
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Mimmet County
Marie Sorum
Mamet County Teachers’ Association
Ellsworth
West Emmet
Kathryn Story
Center Township
Marie Woods
High Lake
12- Mile Lake
Iowa Lake
Anna Anderson
Lena Gunderson
LaRue Yackle
Pormat
Milas Ernestine’ Prior
Virginia Reid
Hudson Auto-Poise Control Popular With Women Drivers
Hudson dealer Harold Woodling of Estherville reports new 1989 Hudson Auto-Poise Control boosts driving security for women. He cites front wheel stability under cross winds and shocks and notes it guards safety in emergencies like tire punctures or blowouts, referencing a blow-out test at 60 mph.
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Hudson
Harold Woodling
Estherville
Woodling
Junior College to Play Sheldon Tonight
The Estherville Junior College basketball team meets Sheldon tonight on their home court for a first try at the conference title. Forwards Smith and Burt, center Knutson, guards Bransgaard and Bolty start the second game of the season. Coached by Elmer Starr.
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Estherville
Sheldon Junior College
Smith and Burt
Knutson
Bransgaard
Bolty
Wolves
Elmer Starr
School group to perform at seven thirty in Penney balcony
A school group will appear at 7:30 pm in the balcony of the Penney store. The program includes Silent Might Mere a Torch Adeste Fidelis While Shep herds Watched Their Flocks. Members Alyce Belle Nashy Audrey Espesit Lois Fransdal Bernice Walden Ruth Bringle Deloris Anderson Marvel Knutson Gertrude Wolden Trene Kinnard. Programs are under the Chamber of Commerce arranged by Miss Frances Smith. Public invited to attend any or all.
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Bank Building
Lincoln Building
Iowa Trust and Saving Bank
Phyllis Pullen
Herald Angels
James Mathie
Norman Lamb
Virginia Boggess
Dawn Hamilton
Ruth Kilgore
Bruce Scott
Jean Bringle
Betty Sunde
Barbara Stavras
Margaret Moots
Mary Ann Fretts
Deloris Strap ?Er
Betty Burns
Donna Lee Ditsworth
Mary Lou Thomas
Phyllis Bringle
Beverly Bevin
Joyce Bringle
Jack Egertson
Carrol Knutson
Miss Maye Case
McKinley
Christensen
Harold Warren
John Mason
Betty Sifrit
John Myers
Dale Danielson
Joe Zimmerman
Phyllis Griffith
Verna Mae Foster
Faye Barbas
Charles Jones
George Allen
Audrey Morris
Dan Kingery
Bonnie Bixby
Bobby Lesher
Harriett Schultz
Gretchen Zimmerman
Genie Gray
Jackson
Jeanine Steinberg
Keith Mortenson
Vera Jean Grinde
Donna Jean Paulson
Audrey Fransen
Eldie Mustard
Lois Dally
Zelda Oksner
Douglas McDonald
Doris Larsen
Dorig Steinberg
Carla ‘Tuttle
De.loing Lyle
Maurita Thorndyke
Elizabeth Hammes
Nancy French
Shirley Taylor
Esther Kurtz
Katherine Malone
Roosevelt Building
Gardston Hotel
John Waters
Billy Mauck
Junior Schildknecht
David Pankuk
King Wenceslas
Gladys Mathre
Grace Mathre
Jean McDonald
Dorothy Mortenson
Norma Myhre
Joyce Nipher
Josephine Olson
Barbara Pannhuk
David Pannhuk
Ellen Roach
Dorothy Rugtiv
Helen Sawyer
Hilda Sawyer
Marlyn Shaw
Gilbert Stevens
Betty Trevett
Jean Tostenrud
Janice Zeimer
Miss Berna Hansen
Penney
Adeste Fidelis
Alyce Belle Nashy
Audrey Espesit
Lois Fransdal
Bernice Walden
Ruth Bringle
Deloris Anderson
Marvel Knutson
Gertrude Wolden
Trene Kinnard
Chamber of Commerce
Frances Smith
Mrs. Nora Obye Dies in Estherville At Home
Nora Obye longtime Estherville resident died suddenly at her home on 15 2nd Ave South after years of illness following a stroke. She is survived by son Louis Obye and daughter Della Obye. Funeral services set for Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Baptist Church with Rev. J A Riggs officiating. burial in Lake City Cemetery.
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Nora Obye
Estherville
2Nd Ave
Snappy the gnome fuels Standard Red Crown ads
Estherville Standard Oil agents announced a winter advertising campaign featuring Snappy the gnome as the spirit of fast starts for Standard Red Crown gasoline. The ads use very short copy and large winter scene photos. Snappy appears in every advertisement and is being handed out in deale r promotions to children.
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Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
Vindicator
Republican
Estherville Standard Oil
Snappy
Esterville Standard Oil
Holstein cow twins and four calves in a year
George Hanr of Estherville reports a Holstein cow in his herd that, if it continues its 1938 rate, could become the ancestor of a large herd. During the year the cow has given birth to four living calves, including twin births on January 15 and a second twin pair this past Sunday, December 11.
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George Hanr
Estherville
Dee
Textbook Sales Checked in Emmet County Dealers
Rural schools in Emmet county sell texts at five points Estherville Dolliver Ringsted Wallingford and Grover Miss Marie Sorum county superintendent checked with these depositories yesterday.
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Emmet County
Estherville
Dolliver
Ringsted
Wallingford
Grover
Marie Sorum
Midgets Defeated by Sheldon in Close Friday Game
The high school team fell 21 to 16 to Sheldon last Friday night. The outcome was in doubt until the final period when Sheldon pulled away by forcing turnovers and scoring on fast breaks.
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Sheldon Friday
Sheldon
Tuck Wiil
Shadon
Sister of Local Man Passes Away in Texas
Mrs. FE. Dodge 50 sister of Henry Mahlum and former resident of Estherville died Saturday night at her home in Alamo Texas.
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FE. J. Dodge
Henry Mahlum
Re ‘Dent
Estherville
Alamo, Texas
W R Autos Purchase Leads Area Car Deals
A wave of used car listings from Estherville Armstrong Ringsted Dolliver and surrounding towns features buyers and sellers including Forrest Christiansen C L Mulock John Gram Geo Robb O P Stow and many others. Brands cited include Ford Chevrolet Studebaker Buick and Plymouth with trades in Dodge Hudson and Terris among notes.
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Forrest Christiansen
Ringsted
Dodge
C. L. Mulock
Estherville
Studebaker
A. Ivey
Ford
Chris Jensen
Myrtle Jonnson
Hudson
Milton H. Duesenberg
Larg Thomson
Graettinger
Wm. F. Brown
Armstrong
Chevrolet
Wm. Campbell
Terris
Art Vigdal
Buick
O. P. Stow
Dolliver
Rasmus Madsen
C. P. Mathieson
Fistherville
O. A. Solomnson
Mayme Schaper
John Lane
Merrill H. Hines
Ralph LaRue
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James Roosevelt
Hollywood
Atlantic Ocean
Gulf of Mexico
New Orleans
Roger Babson
Georgia Deming
Episcopal Church
Lake Walon
Hanson Oil Station
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ODD Fellow
Vla
St. Nick
Germany
Berlin
Hans Heinrich Dieckhoff
Roosevelt
U.S
Emmet County Teachers Association
Junior College
Sheldon Tonite
Mrs. Obye
Louis
Della Obye
W.R. Autos
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