MRS STEWART AND WONGERTY OBSERVE FIFTIETH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Mr and Mrs Stewart observed their fiftieth wedding anniversary at the home of their daughter Mrs Howard Smith in Albert Lea Sunday. Four daughters Mrs Knrpe of Armstrong Mrs Burhead of Zearing Mrs Smith of Albert Lea and Mrs Ives of Clear Lake attended. The couple wed at Grundy Center in 1892 and moved to Armstrong in 1892 later living with daughters due to Mrs Stewart health. They came to Armstrong 41 years ago and were active in town and church life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong
Wmagert Gery Emp
Howard Smith
Albert Lea Bunday
Grace Knrpe
Alta Burhead
Zearing
Hazel Smith
Albert Lea
Mildred Ives
Clear Lake
Stewart
Grundy Center
L. J. Bixby Dies of Stroke at 71 in Estherville
L J Bixby aged 71 died this morning of a paralytic stroke at his brother Charles Bixby's home where he spent the holidays. A 60 year Estherville resident, he had just left a local hospital to enjoy Christmas. Survived by four brothers Arch ie Estherville EB A of California R W Atlantic and Delbert R Clear Lake. Funeral set for two thirty Saturday at Mahlum and Anderson chapel with Rev W A Winterb Stein of the M E Church officiating. A baby was recently taken in by Mr and Mrs Ben Haase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Bixby
Charles Bixby
Mr. Bixby
Estherville
Charles
Wrett
Archie
EB. A
California
R. W
Atlantic
Delbert R
Clear Lake
Mahlum and Anderson Funeral
W. A. Winterb Stein
M. E. Church
Robbery on Rodman Road Near Emmetsburg
Joe Nemeth of West Bend was held up on Rodman Road about six miles south of Emmetsburg. Two men asked for a tire patch, one drew a gun and struck him, stealing his wallet containing 95.00. He was knocked to the ground and later recovered, with the assailants fleeing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Nemeth
West Bend
Emmetsburg
Rodman Road
Brennan Bros
Nemeth
Jackson to Have Natural Gas
Jackson eyes natural gas in 1933 as a Minnesota Northern Natural Gas representative announced authorization to build a pipeline from Falls east through southern Minnesota. Cash in advance planned for distant subscribers starting January 16. Vindicator and Republican readers outside Emmet county to pay in advance or quit delivery. Christmas guests at Roy French home included R H Hoggett C L Dennison Marion Butler and Irvin French.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Minnesota Northern Natural Gas Company
Falls East
Minne
Vindicator
Republican
Emmet
Roy French
R. H. Hoggett
C L. Dennison
Marion Butler
Che
L. L. Jones
End Irvin French
Corn Fuel Value Test At Sibley Plant
In Sibley municipal light and power plant a test used 144 bushels of mapped corn about five and a half tons to assess fuel value as a coal substitute. The test began at 8:45 AM Saturday and ran until 1:10 PM with corn burned over the grates in a boiler.
Spirit Lake Indians Defeat Spencer In Low-Scoring Battle
Spirit Lake defeated Spencer 24 to 17 after taking an 11 to 3 lead in the first quarter. Both teams shot 12 free throws. Spirit Lake hit 8 of 12, while Spencer connected on 3 of 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
Spirit Lake Indians
Spirit Lake Bescon
Spirit Lake
Farm Bureau Gets Speakers
A series of Soils Management meetings is set for Emmet county on January 5 and 6. W F Watkins of Iowa State College will present a soils program to sustain productivity, maintain land values, lower costs, and boost farm returns. Attendees are urged to bring soils questions, including alkali and peat areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet
W. F. Watkins
Solle
Iowa State College
Emmet County
Mr. Watkins
Girls Club Bread Making Lesson Opens Jan 5
The training school for the Estherville girls 4 11 club leaders and assistants will be held January 5 in the city hall kitchen. It is the first lesson for the 1933 bread making project, aimed at home baking savings. Miss Lulu Tregoning will be the special agent from the Extension Service, with several new leaders attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Lulu Tregoning
Extension Service
Farm account keepers to summarize records in Emmet County
Galloway of the Iowa State College Agricultural Economics Department will visit Emmet county on Wednesday January 4 to summarize farm account books kept by farmers over the past year. New participants are invited for guidance on starting accounts and using the records to measure performance against district averages. Last year seven of about six hundred state farmers earned a management profit. more results to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galloway
Agricultural Economics Department
Iowa State College
Emmet
Bartlett Addresses Group at Swea City
R A Bartlett Whittemore termaker spoke to men at the Swea City adult night school on philosophy for better living. At the next meeting Floyd John from Iowa State College experiment station will discuss feeding cattle for milk production. The meeting is set for Friday January 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Bartlett
Whittemore
Swea City
Floyd John
Aon
Iowa State College Experiment Station
Livermore Man Attacked By Masked Robbers Near Home
A Livermore man was slugged by two masked robbers who demanded money from 60 year old William Pete on Tuesday night in front of his residence. Neighbors heard cries from Morrison who ran to help and frightened the pair away. Morrison was knocked down and struck with a revolver during the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livermore
Rob
Wiliam Pete
Morrison
Mrs Armstrong Dies Monday in Superior
Mrs Will Armstrong dies Monday morning at her home north of town after a year of poor health. Funeral services set for 2:00 PM Wednesday at the home, with interment in Superior Cemetery. Obituary to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior
Will Armstrong
Many Ringsted Students Home for Holidays
Ringsted December 27. College students spending the holidays with parents include Pearl Christensen and Lawrence Petersen of Coe College Cedar Rapids Ralph Andersen and Stella Petersen of Iowa State College Ames Ruby Madison Alice Fink and Violet Sorensen of State Teachers College Cedar Falls and Julius Fink of Iowa City. AW? D
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ringsted
Pearl Christensen
Lawrence Petersen
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
Ralph Andersen
Stella Petersen
Iowa State College
Ames
Ruby Madison
Alice Fink
Violet Sorensen
State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Julius Fink
Iowa City
Scout Leader to Lead Girl Scout Course in Estherville
Miss Jane Olson of the National Branch office in St Louis will conduct a Girl Scouts instruction course in Estherville January 2 to 7. The program covers tenderfoot analysis, sub-class test, merit badges, patrol system, games, songs, program planning and local issues. Sessions run 7 to 9 p m in the court room with a $1.00 course fee. apply to Miss Dorothy Gruwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Olson
Girl Scouts
St. Louis
Vacancy at Annapolis Naval Academy Pending Civil Service Exam
Congressman Fred Gilchrist announced a vacancy at the Annapolis Naval Academy due to a midshipman resignation. The Civil Service Commission will hold an advisory examination on January 14 1932 to aid nominations. tests may be taken at multiple U S locations with notice to Gilchrist. Eligible applicants should request details from Congressman Gilchrist in Washington. Miss Alma Lee White visits Eagles Grove home for Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Gilchrist
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Civil Service Commission
Ft. Dodge
Denison
Spencer
Mason City
Ames
United States
Gilchrist
Board of the United States Civil Service Examiners
Congressman Gilchrist
Washington, D. C
Deaia
10Th Congressional Eee
Iowa
Éth
Hanson says Vohs held up Fairmont poker game
Oscar Hanson testified in Justice Serle s court that Seymour Vohs robbed a poker game in the Paglau building Fairmont on Nov 24. He said they split the money south of Fairmont near Interlaken Park, discarded the mask and overalls, and returned to Potters hotel. Hanson drove the car and received about $25 of a $52 total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Hanson
H. M. Serle
Seymour Vohs
Paglau
Fairmont
Interlaken Park
Potters Hotel
Hansen
Vohs
Montgomery Ward
Hanson
Potters
Christmas Program at County Home by Young Ladies
A group of 20 from Mrs J W Morse’s Sunday school class at the Presbyterian church visited the Emmet County farm Thursday evening. They presented Christmas carols to the ill and aged residents, brought a decorated tree with gifts for all, including children in county bungalows, and sang for the families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Morse
Presbyterian Church
Emmet
New Fire Truck Planned for Rock Rapids Budget
At a Rock Rapids city council special meeting the purchase of a motorized fire unit was approved to satisfy the volunteer department recommendations. Bids on several trucks will be reviewed and a contract awarded no more than 5000 dollars, per the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Rapids
Called Away by Accidental Death of Brother
Mrs. C. E. Swale and Mrs. P. A. Reynolds were told in Minneapolis on Friday that their brother Ray Greaten had died there on Thursday when a tree fell. Greaten was 38 and left five young children. We thank those who assisted Emmet County in Christmas relief work. C. A. and Mrs. Dailey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Swale
P. A. Reynolds
Minneapolis
Ray Greaten
Greaten
Emmet County
C. A
Dailey
Christmas Seals Total to Date Reaches $72
A total of 72 dollars and five cents has been raised so far by Boy and Girl Scouts along with other volunteers for Christmas seals. The drive continues as volunteers seek further donations to support the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy
Real estate transfers list from 1932 has multiple filings
W A McCorkle and Mary deeded to Jennie J Thorpe on 3 16 32 covering lots 3 4 5 in block 10 100 32 in Marshall Elkin and wife to A H Heaton on 12 13 32 lot 2 block 16 in O P Estherville Carl O Peterson and wife to State of Iowa Easement dated 12 22 32 BE 25 00 34 Axel Christensen to F A Nelson WD 13 14 32 lot 3 block 3 O P Ringsted as listed in transfers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. McCorkle
Mary
Jennie J. Thorpe
QOD
Marshall Elkin
A. H. Heaton
O. P. Estherville
Carl O. Peterson
State of Iowa
Axel Christensen
F A Nelson
O. P. Ringsted
190 Baskets Help Estherville Needy At Christmas
About 190 Christmas baskets were distributed to the city's needy by local groups in Estherville. The Welfare Department donated 131 baskets, with the remainder from the Catholic and Baptist churches, the American Legion and the Samaritan Army. The American Legion oversaw delivery, while toys, food and clothing were donated at city hall for the Welfare Christmas Basket committee to assemble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Welfare
American Legion
Samaritan Army
Samaritan Army Distributes 70 Xmas Baskets
The Samaritan Army with help from Estherville residents and Emmet County distributed 70 Christmas baskets to needy families. Under leader C. A. Dailey the welfare group plans more distributions on New Year’s Day and later in winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samaritan Army
Estherville
Emmet County
C. A. Dailey
V-R
Samp Baby Dies in Algona Family Tragedy
Thirteen day old Samp infant of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Samp of Algona died shortly after noon Sunday. Funeral services were held at Merritt Funeral Home Monday with interment in Riverview cemetery. Mrs. Samp, known in Estherville as Vivian Taylor, is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jake Taylor of Estherville. This was the Taylors’ first grandchild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samp
Algona
Leslie Samp
Merritt Funeral Home
Riverview Cemetery
Estherville
Vivian Taylor
Jake Taylor
Five Hurt as Cars Collide in Fog En Route to Rites
Five people were injured but not seriously when two cars carrying St. Paul publishers J. R. Bruce and Franklin J. McCabe and a trio of army fliers collided in dense fog about eight miles south of Owatonna on trunk highway No 1. The Bruce Publishing Co executives were en route to Algona for the funeral of Al Falkenhainer, secretary of the Druggists Mutual Insurance Co of Algona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rites
St. Paul
Owatonna
J. R. Bruce
Bruce Publishing Company
Franklin J. McCabe
Algona
al Falkenhainer
Druggists' Mutual Insurance Company
Welfare Committee Thanks Donors For Christmas Food And Clothing
The Welfare Committee thanks the public for donations of food clothing and money used to prepare Christmas baskets. Guests over the weekend included Merrit Brown family Martin Lothringer and baby Mooreland at C P son home and Gene Kelley Mason City visiting Estherville. The paper notes only one issue this week due to the Christmas holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welfare
Merrit Brown
Martin Lothringer
Baby
Mooreland
C. Paulson
The
Vindicator and Republican
Obituaries for Mrs. G. Ketchum and John D. Christian
Gneta Lyman Kechum 80 of Estherville died Friday after a year long illness. Funeral Monday at the Christian church. Born Elmira N Y November 8 1852 she moved to Minnesota in 1865 and Estherville later. Survived by three children, two grandchildren, five brothers. John D. Christian died Friday at Estherville after months ill. Born July 4 1882 in Latham Ill he came to town with parents in 1903. Married Margaret Bruns 1906. survived by wife four children, four grandchildren, parents, four brothers, and many relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gneta Lyman Kechum
The
Christian Church
Genta Stone
George Stone
Lydia Naomi Isabel
Elmira
New York
Jackson County
Minnesota
Estherville
Lewis Lyman
Fred Lyman
Clyde Martin
Lida Zunz
Amos Ketchum
Marie Martin
Ora Brown
Frederck Martin
Pipestone, Minn
Will Stone
Canton
S. D
Leon Stone
Mount Vernon
Wash
Stanley Stone
Vancouver
John D. Christian
South 1Th Street
Oak Hill
James Christian
Latham
Ill
Rockwell City
Margaret Bruns
Pomeroy
Helen Druger
Hartley
Amy Dalton
Paris
Missouri
Dudley Christian
Bertha Lewis
Fargo
N. D
Charlie
Fonda
Fred
Witt, Ill
Richard
Highland, Calif
William
Portland
Ore
Superior Club Ladies Enjoy Christmas Party
The Culture club ladies held a Christmas party at Mrs. Herbert Olson's home in Superior on Wednesday afternoon. Seasonal games and a grab bag from the five and dime provided entertainment.Mrs. Olson served a lunch. Guests included Mesdames Andrew Yoch James Yoch Strong and E J Olson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior
Ladies of Culture Club
Herbert Olson
Olson
Mesdames Andrew
James Yoch
Strong
E. J. Olson
Mrs Mahan Dies at Home in Graettinger
Mrs J J Mahan dies at her Graettinger home at 7 40 p m Friday Dec 16 aged 82 after years of poor health. She was a member of Palo Alto county's original Irish colony. Funeral in Graettinger Catholic church conducted by Rev John Kelly. Burial in St Johns cemetery Emmetsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Mahan
Graettinger
Palo Alto County
John Kelly
St. John's Cemetery
Emmetsburg
Mrs F F Clark Dies at Albion Neb
Mrs F F Clark eighty of Albion Neb died at home Saturday evening from heart trouble. She was mother of R O Clark of this city. Funeral services were held Wednesday in Albion with burial there. Death occurred on her wedding anniversary and the birthday of her first son. Survived by F F Clark and six children including R O Clark Estherville Clyde Frank Leon Huron NB and Mrs A Barrett Crestatt Mrs L Whiting Columbus. R O Clark left Monday to attend the funeral and will return Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. F. Clark
Albion
Neb
R. O. Clark
Clark
Estherville
Clyde
Frank
Leon
Huron
Mra
Barrett
Crestatt
NGS
L Whiting
Columbus
Carole Lombard at Grand Theatre New Year’s Eve Show
Beautiful blonde Carole Lombard headlines the mid-nite New Year’s Eve feature No More Orchids at the Grand Theatre. Supporting cast includes Walter Connolly Louise Closser Hale and Lyle Talbot in a tale of a millonaire girl who pursues a man who spurns her affections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carole Lombard
Grand Theatre
Walter Connolly
Louise Closser Hale
Lyle Talbot
Banks declare $31,000 in ten percent dividends this week
The former LuVerne State Bank and the People's Savings Bank of St. Benedict announce dividend payments totaling $31,000 this week. Each bank will pay a ten percent dividend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LuVerne State Bank
People’s Savings Bank of
Eldora Man Killed Saturday Crash South of Hampton
Eldora farmer August H Grantow age 38 died instantly at 5 p m Saturday when his truck collided head on with a passenger car three and a half miles south of Hampton on Highway 65. Also reports include county road expenditures for Wardin County about 83 000 less in 1932 than 1931 per County Engineer J R Maher. Family reunion at Madden Home in Estherville with 11 children present and multiple relatives from Waterloo Waverly Des Moines Wheaton Minn Ringsted Hardy Seneca and other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
Fifth Avenue
Twenty-Second Street
Harry van Gorden
California
August H. Grantow
Eldora
Hampton
Wardin County
J. R. Maher
Madden Home
Joe Madden
Estherville
E. J. Namedrof
Waterloo
R. C. Adams
Des Moines
BR. L. Fisher
Geo. Bannister
Wheaton, Minn
Sam Myklebust
Ringsted
Martin Jensen
Hardy
Verner Heine
Waverly
Trene Madden
Leonard Madden
Seneca
Geo, Madden
Halfa
Atl
Emmet County welcomes first 1933 baby with gifts
Estherville merchants join in surprising the first baby of 1933 with gifts. K and K Hardware donates a tub, Boone and Company a silver spoon, and local firms provide life insurance credit, bottles and nursery items. The Vindicator offers a year’s paper, creamery milk, furniture credit, auto policy, photos, a baby cake, and more. Details appear in the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet County
K & K Hardware Company
Little Miss
Mr. Emmet County
Boone and Company
Fred
Himebauch
Estherville Drug Company
Vindicator
Republican
Estherville
Sorensen Studio
Baby
Young
Fire destroys home at Alpha Becker farm
A fire of undetermined origin destroyed the house on the August Becker farm northeast of Alpha last Thursday evening. Tenanted by Leroy Becker, the Becker family had been in Alpha during the afternoon and found the blaze upon returning home at six o'clock. Nothing could be done to save the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becker
Alpha
Leroy Becker
Marriages in Week Include Andresens and Bergeson Pairings
Miss Etta Andresen and Harold Howard wed at Wallingford church parsonage at nine Christmas morning with Rev. Peder Nordstetten officiating. Attendants Aug ust Andresen and Clara Olsen. Bride wore blue crepe and carnations. The couple plan a Dakota wedding trip then farm life near Wallingford. Misener Bergeson nuptials Christmas Day at Misener home with Rev. M. M. Cook officiating. A small dinner followed. newlyweds reside on East Lincoln street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Andresen
Etta Andresen
Andrew Andresen
Estherville
Harold Howard
Grover
Wallingford Church
Peder Nordstetten
August Andresen
Clara Olsen
Dakota
Wallingford
Misener-Bergeson
Margaret Misener
A. L. Misener
Herbert Bergeson
H. O. Bergeson
Misener
M. M. Cook
Bergeson
East
Lincoln Street
Estherville Marriage Unites Marie Smed and Louie Mauritzen
Miss Marie Smed and Louie Mauritzen of Fairmont Minn married in Estherville on Saturday at two o clock by Justice Gus T Peterson. Attendants include the bride’s sister and Mr and Mrs A C Smed and the Browns. Relatives from International Falls and Minnepolis joined for Christmas visits at the Klopp home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Marie Smed
Louie Mauritzen
Fairmont
Minn
Gus T. Peterson
A. C. Smed
Also Mentioned on This Page
Stuart
Mrs
Ben Haase
Estherville Co-op
Sibley*y Plant
Indians
Farm Bureau
Bartlett
Albert T. Reid
Bore ST Reis
North Superior
Annapolis Naval Academy
Alma Lee White
Eagles Grove
Gene Kelley
B. F. Hanson
Dr. 8. G. Ewen
Walter Bragg
Marion Silcox
H. W. Wood
Dunnell
G. Ketchum John Christian
Oak Hill Cemetery
Superior Club
Signal Island
Irene Oehrlein
Lawrence
Kansas
John Ball
St. Cloud
Bertram Gendron
Mary Shelton
Pearl
Bernice Clark
F. A. Robinson, P. M
City Boy
Wilifred Schatler
Chicago Heights
Cnet
Cook County
F.F. Clark
Hardin Road
Patty Calahan
Rose Booth
Priscilla
George
Soren Nielsen
Mrs. Nielsen
Booth
Little
Board of Health
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