Township AAA election delegates named in Estherville area meeting
A county meeting of township delegates announced the election of the AAA committee officers and alternates across multiple townships including Center, Denmark, Ellsworth, Lincoln, Swan Lake, and more. Names listed include August Rosenberger, Jesse DeVoss, Rolland Shannon, and Thomas Thomson among others. details cover chairmen vice chairmen regular and alternate members from Estherville Graettinger Ringsted Dolliver and Armstrong areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byrl Ve ‘Horswell
B.’ Rosenberger
W Thomnen
Iba
Tenutta
AAA
Pantak
Cottons
Eck
Ehienian
Hd Atialvemne
John W
Whitesell
Clemoo
Dotson
Alter
Nate
Wilbert
Richmond
Alk
Armatrong
Center Township
Jesse DeVoss
August’b. ‘Rosenberger
Ed H. Nepps
Walter J. Pope
All
Estherville
Henry H. Hageman
Gruver
Denmark
August Sorensen
Martin H. Petersen
John C. Schultz
Jens C. “Jensen
Raymond N. Johnson
Ringsted
Ellsworth
Thomas K. Stanerson
Dontiver
Lewis
Valen
Memjbér
Rolland’ B.shannon
Joss
Dolliver
Rime Township
Wilton
Jah
Oliver
R. Schaper
Meinver
Sam
A. Naan
Henry
J. Nopps
Earlih
Book
High Lake
Thomas J. Thomson
Graettinger
Vernon D. Frederick Ben
Wallingford
Earl J. Law
Elmer L. Iverson
Arnold
Hoganson
Iowa Lake Township
Town Lake
Loyd A. Paris
Arnold N. Cheever
Arnold Co
Gaarde
Arthur
Cassen
Harry E. Gram
Armstrong
Jack . Creek
Kaimer H. Randa
Louie
M. Maas
Richard 8. Jenson
WAVES Seaman Maloney Injured in Dec. Bus Collision
Seaman Maloney, stationed in San Diego, was lightly injured in a foggy evening bus crash on December 7. She was treated for back injuries and later reported feeling fine at home, according to her father Vincent Maloney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maloney
Sain Diego
Vincent Maloney
Seaman Maloney
Robbs Move to Des Moines Apartment
Robbs Get Apartment in Des Moines six miles from the capitol. Mr and Mrs George Robb will reside at 4808 University Avenue. They expect to be in Des Moines by January.
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George Robb
Des Moines
Atato
Robbva
Dés'Moines
Chris E Nissen 61 Dolliver Dies Funeral Saturday
Chris E Nissen of Dolliver died Wednesday after a two week illness following an appendicitis operation. Survived by his widow and several relatives, funeral services are planned for Saturday with burial in Dolliver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris‘ E. ‘Nissen
Dolliver
Nissén
Punerat
Nim Ip
Pepiten
France
Elks Plan Sponsoring Center in Estherville
The B P O Elks lodge voted to seek a recreation center for Estherville and to form a sponsoring organization to open and supervise it. A committee of Carl Voigt Merrill Robb and Linn Fedderberg was named to work with city and school officials and other groups to arrange the center. The plan aims for an urgent, wholesome youth program under civil supervision. The Elks committee will invite other organizations to join before creating the sponsor group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
B. P.O. Elks Lodge
Carl Voigt
Merrill “Robb
Linn Federberg
Elks Committee
George Ruhberg Found Safe After Missing Person Search
George D. Ruhberg who runs a massage and bath house at 802 8, 9th St. was found safe this afternoon after a search followed his disappearance yesterday morning at 10 returns planned by air but hindered by poor visibility. His car was found between Dolliver and Ceylon. Mrs Ruhberg said he had been staying with friends near Dolliver and had heart trouble that caused concern for his safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George D. Ruhberg
9Th St
Dolliver
Ceylon
Aix
High Lake
Mud Lake
Verne Kramer Reappointed President Of Prairie Gold Scout Council
Verne Kramer resumes presidency of the Prairie Gold Boy Scout Area Council in Fort Dodge after a two year lapse during which service expanded with the Yelmutt. Other officers named include vice presidents Peter R. Motw Sioux Center Ralph Banson Jefferson RR 20 Mitchell Fort Dodge Gene McMahon Algona treasurer Harry T. Huff Fort Dodge council commissioner Antone Johnson Algona national council representatives Paul Lisher Fort Dodge James J. Dolliver Fort Dodge and Robert B. Adams Odobolt.
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Verne Kramer
Fort Dodge
Prairia Gold Boy Scout Area Council
Yelmutt
Hiss
Coun
Oya
Asachad
Peter RF
Motw
Sioux Center
Ralph Banson
Jefferson, RR
Mitchell
Fort Donge
Gene McMahon
Algona
Treasure Harry T. Huff
Antone Johnson
National Council
Paul Lisher
James J. Dolliver
Robert B. Adams
Odobolt
Banker Tedrow Chosen for National Agricultural Credit Conference
C D Tedrow of Princeton Newfoundland former Estherville banker and son of Mrs Nettle Tedrow was named as one of the leading country bankers to be called to New York City for a conference of the National Bureau of Economic Research surveying agricultural credit, to begin this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Tedrow
Princeton
Estherville
Nettle Tedrow
New York City
National Bureau of Hoaonomic Research
Postwar school building plan debated in Estherville
A joint Estherville gathering of the Chamber of Commerce board, planning committee, and the school district discussed an early postwar program for school construction. Two buildings Jackson and McKinley face replacement, with talks on multi-building or renovated plans and consideration of population growth to guide the project. A series of public hearings was urged to gather ideas from clubs, unions, and organizations before hiring a city planner.
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Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
C. of C
Estherville Independent School District
Gardston Hotel
Jackson
McKinley
Bert Kint
W. c.Currell
A. L. Reed
R. O. Rogers
Co. R. Hedrick
Hibherville
Eilerston
MT. D
Rogers
Heurick
C. R. Hedrick
Deemer Lee
C. of C. Committee
Estherville
Lee
Art Cadieux
Kint
Jerry Garuracht
D. A. Bayan
A. J. Reed
R. J. MeKay
Arnold Mouritsen
B. A. Roach
G. K. Allen
Currell
Estherville area soldiers and families note overseas duty
Estherville and surrounding area families report sons and relatives in the armed forces serving abroad. Among movements are Maurice Jobin and Paul Weir sailing for duties in Leavenworth and North Africa respectively, Elmer Weir promoted at sea, and Karl Besaw for pre induction at Ft Snelling. Several others in France Italy and England report letters, hospital stays, or promotions as wartime service continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Weir
Estherville
Leavenwor Kans
Armed Ioioes
Elmer Weir
Patrolman Grebe Addresses Boy Scout Troop No 21
Patrolman Marvin Grebe spoke to Boy Scout Troop No 21 on Monday night about the highway patrol. He described training, shared experiences, and demonstrated equipment used in the patrol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Grebe
Boy Scout
Highway Patrol
Hia
Hoye Hia
Schools Over Bond Quota By 2400 In Emmet County
Estherville schools and other Emmet county schools exceeded their WW II bond and stamp quotas with a total of 10 617 in Estherville from Sept 1 to Dec 7 and a countywide total of 19 827. The Roosevelt Lincoln McKinley and Estherville campuses led overages through band concerts assemblies and banners for war fund support. Individual totals include Estherville high 4271 45 Roosevelt 3609 70 Esthenville junior high 2784 930 Lincoln 1001 10 Jackson 839 35 McKinley 693 40 Armstr ong 3039 70 rural schools 1221 20 Ringsted 820 Emmet township 787 80.
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Batharville
Dinterdt
Estherville
Roosevelt
Estherville Ix
Lincoln
McKinley
Notone
Estherville High School
Estherville Junior High School
Supl. N. EE. Demonry
Emmet County
Estherville High
Estherville Junior High
Jackson
Armstrong
Ringsted
Emmet Township
Four Thousand Dollar Crusade Drive Launched by Methodists
The Estherville Methodist church opened a Crusade for Christ campaign with a $4000 Sunday pledge in honor of service members. The four year project aims to raise 25 million in the first year for war torn reconstruction, evangelism, and home education. Sunday school poster parade, candlelight service, basket dinner, and choir performances marked the kickoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Estherville
Nown
Arthur Fritschel
Dorothy Arnold
Arthur Fritsche
C. J. Lemuns
Fourth Grade Vo Judge Booklets Adjudicated
County Superintendent Marie Serum announced that Iowa themed booklets made by fourth grade students in the first six weeks of school have been completed and will be judged soon. The top three from each school will be saved and used at the Boys and Girls institute in Mimmet county this spring.
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Iowa
Marie Serum
Mimmet
Decorations Add Christmas Touches to Rock Island Depot
Additional decorations brighten the Rock Island railroad depot waiting room this year. A large red paper Christmas bell hangs from the ceiling amid evergreen branches and lights, with tall three color lanterns flanking the ticket window and large signs reading Merry Christmas.
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Rock Island Railroad
Students and Teachers X-rayed in Emmet County
A total of high school students and teachers rural and city, along with janitors, superintendents and bus drivers, received X rays Thursday in Emmet County as part of a miniature tuberculosis film program. Dr L H Flancher Miss Esther Naas and two Des Moines technicians led the event in Estherville and Armstrong with county physical instructors assisting. All were X-rayed shortly after 2 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet
L. H. Flancher
Esther Naas
Des Moines
Estherville
Armstrong
Emmet County Doubtful on Sixth War Loan Quota
Emmet County faces doubt in meeting its $391000 bond quota for the Sixth War Loan as Wednesday sales reached $225000. Chairman J K Stockdale and Nulletin report a declining drive despite urgent wartime needs and prior record of meeting quotas.
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Emmet County
Emmet
J. K. Stockdale
Red Cross
Otthlags
Helmick House Damaged by Fire on Fourth Avenue South
The George Helmick residence on Fourth Avenue South suffered major damage from a fire of unknown origin Saturday. The upper portion burned, with smoke and water damage below. Three of five Helmick children, oldest seven, were removed by firemen. Fire rekindled at 7:15 p.m. requiring a second response. Ownership is listed as Peter Lund of Estherville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Helmick
Fourth Avenue South
Peter Lund
Estherville
Helmick
Mix
Stamp Sales Report From Rural Schools
War stamps and bonds sales in September to date were announced for rural schools. High Lake No. 10 reported 788 dollars in sales, High Lake No. 5 60.75 dollars, with other entries listing Jack Creek No. 3 Margaret McKim 81.05, Denmark No. 8 Eleanor Peterson 113, High Lake No. 6 Mrs Clarence Mgeland 183.40, and High Lake No. 10 Mrs M House 3783 in a transcript of the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Lake
Jack Creek
Margaret McKim
Denmark
Eleanor Peterson
Clarence
Mgeland
M. House
Disease diagnosed as anaplasmosis in cattle herd
Blood smears from a herd of focday cattle in Dickinson County were diagnosed as anaplasmosis by two Milford veterinarians Drs. M. Donahoe and J. M. Jonas. Their analyses were confirmed by the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Ames, noting the tropical disease affects cattle in 29 states and spreading rapidly.
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Dickinson County
Milford
Pedersen, Adolph N. Killed in Action in Germany
Pfc. Adolph N Pedersen 37 was killed in action in Germany on November 28 while serving with an anti aircraft unit. Drafted January 1 1943 he served in England France Holland Belgium and Germany and fought in the D day invasion. Survived by parents widow and three year old daughter and six sisters and one brother Leonard L Pedersen in Army Air Corps. Mrs Pedersen resides in Estherville and received telegram from War Department.
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Adolph N, Pedersen
Germany
Estherville
War Department
Pedersen
England
France
Holland
Belgium
J. B. Nolan
Seneca
H. Nelson
Omaha
John Saunders
Eatherville
Arlene Pedersen
Los Angeles
Calif
J. Christensen
Ringsted
Santa Claus to Greet Children in Estherville Saturday
Santa Claus will visit Estherville on Saturday December 16 arriving at 1 20 p m at the Bix Building and marching to City Hall for candy and nuts distribution The event is organized by the Estherville Chamber of Commerce with a committee including W A Schultz W V Sweet G K Allen Charley Bixby Vermaine Sidios Charles Peterson Jack Whites Ralph Robinson Marie Sorum John Lilley and M E Huckaba Stores are stocked for Christmas shopping and decorations adorn Estherville Children too small to walk will be admitted with an adult through the clerk s office while older children enter through the fire hall and depart by the east entrance American Legion auxiliary will bag the candy Friday afternoon at City Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Claus
Ghrietmias ‘Wlaheny
Bam
Biks
Santa
Leastherville
Eost
American’ Legion Auxiliary
City Hall
Corn Yield Leads Emmet County Contest Win
Otto Larson of Wallingford topped the 1044 National DeKalb Hybrid corn growing contest with 149.49 bushels per acre to win Emmet County titles as thousands of farmers from 18 states competed in the event. Larson received an laque in recognition of his outstanding yield in this premier corn yield competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet
Otto Larson
Wallingford
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Charles G.heinrich
Ray C. Bardo
Dollivar
Orvie A. Solmanson
Bernard
Callahan
Nels G. Sevold
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Cint- Anke
Christianson
Patperelie Enige Raman tArohor
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Vgogalunttininvorts
Ruthie Vito
tEatter- Ang
Zel- Angky
Eetherville
Elks
George Ruhberg
New York
Kenneth Wort
Enmet County Fair Board
State Fair Managers
Wayne C. Anderson
Fleet Post Office
Oscar Anderson
Karl Besaw
Gruettinger
Alto County
Ft. Snelling
Edward Kroenke
Walter Kroenke
O.K
Kroenke
N.Y
Raymond W. Schaper
Italy
Private Schaper
Minnie Scheper
Witherville
Arno Sorensen
Ringsted Jeft
Memphis
Schoo
Nivy Uly Corps
Ames
Cora Sorensagtt
College Hare
Cecil Darling
Lieut. Darling
Lake Field
Ariz
Kingman
Bernard Johnson
Severin Johnson
Seaman Johnson
Camp Ward
Farragut
Idaho
Billy Rasmussen
S. 1-c
Great Lakes
Pic
Donald Sampson
Marine Corps
Naval Hospital
San Diego
Adolph Sampson
Camp Blanding
Fla
Pvt
Eugene Kearns
Yoo, Ariz
W. P. Kearns
Donald
Peterno E. Yourman
St. Nicholas
Plo
van Minan
Wilmer HH
San Franerisco
van Eman
W. FE. van Eman
George 8. Lindholm
Central Pacific
Wilbur N. Sunde
Poatmaster
San Francisco
Howard L. Thompson
Be, F. Thompson
4Th Ave. N
Dunlop
Thompson
E. H. Peterson
Crhon
Normat Tvedte
H. A. Tvedte
Dolliverigis
Norman Tvedte
N. Y
Merlin Ziemer
Stout Field
Indianapolis
Colorado Springs
Colo
Jesse Zion
Dunnell Irontaf Anilitieort
Ind
Keith Swanson
Dunnell
Camp Hood
Tex
Robert J. Hansen
Kelly Field
Texas
C. W. Hansen
Eliza
Lyle L. Benda
B. Benda
Air Medal
Howard C. Davidson
Freneral
Tenth Air Force
HAC
Otto L. Klein
Otto J. Klein
United States
Air Force
South Pacific
Pfc
Walter Klein
Infantry
Camp Roberts
Pon Zeltnaky
H. A
SAH No
Bricsx
Bks
Shoemaker
Lester Handeland
Meet
Sanfrancisco
Odie
Clarence Schroeder
Margaret Kelly
O.N.O.P
Harold Mokelstad
New Culnen
Orville Johnson
Art Johnson
Navy Department
Johnsons
Duc Timmons
Adolph’'N, Pedersen
Santa Claus
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