Editor Nichols Sees Florida Through Quiet Lens
Florida editor Nichols reflects on Florida and national economic cycles from Babson Park on January 19 1930. He notes past booms and busts real estate floods and pests while stressing growth in wealth and population and warns about public spending and taxation in a satirical tone. The piece also muses on winter climate and resident northern transplant life with local anecdotes. The column closes with condolences for Mrs N B Egbert and a light note on inland recreation.
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Babson Park
Florida
United States
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Blaze at Cut Price Fire Quickly Extinguished
A small blaze broke out at eight thirty tonight at the Cut Price grocery on the south side, sparks from the chimney starting the fire. Firefighters across the street promptly controlled the flame, aided by the dry frame building and nearby restaurant, preventing major damage.
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Cut Price Grocery
Fast Game Scheduled for Terril Friday
A top state section basketball clash is set for Friday at Terril as Terril High School hosts Swea City Quintet. Both teams carry one defeat and are regarded as the region’s strongest with I. W. Foy of Estherville named referee.
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Terril
Swea City
Ore
I. W. Foy
Estherville
Oklahoma Firm Buys Armstrong Oil Stations
The Chaplin Oil company of Enid Oklahoma completed a purchase this week acquiring seven Armstrong Oil stations and four bulk plants located at Estherville Armstrong Ringsted West Bend Bede and Bancroft. Retiring owner L H Heinrich Rich started Armstrong a decade ago. Most Armstrong staff will stay with Chaplin. Heinrich will remain 60 days then retire and reside in Armstrong. Estherville unit finished this summer with an attractive building and lot.
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Chaplin Oil Company
Enid
Okla
Armtrong Oil Company
Estherville
Armstrong
Ringsted
West Bend
Bede
Bancroft
L. H. Heinrich
Heinrich
Chaplin
Ski Tournament Draws Estherville Crowds in Canton
considerable interest was shown by Estherville people in the Ski Tournament held at Canton SD Sunday. Over fifty from Estherville traveled to see it with many listed attendees including Mr and Mrs Gee Lucas and daughter Vineta Harriet Blazer Esther Reagan Maurice McCall William Reed Clifford Hemmingson Herman Jensen Lorna Hemmingson Tia Waterman Lawrence Sabo Geo Anderson Ralph Robinson Ralph Hornby Lawrence Burns James Sutton Helen Strid Carl Holmes Orvin Anderson Gene Cox Wendell Bryan James White Jessie Hepp Zelda Logue Elmer Sumpter Mr and Mrs Flave Logue Mr and Mrs Earl Hornby Luella Shaw Emer Christensen Andrew Christensen Ethel Christensen Ruby Hemmingson Edith George Harry George Milda Jensen Mr and Mrs John Greig Mr and Mrs L P Babcock Jennie Hepp Richard Lyman Arlene Brubaker Irwin Hering two Juhl boys Jack Hepp Gladys Larson Mr and Mrs Dale Palmer and Mrs Frank Sullivan
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Estherville
Canton
Jennie Hepp
Richard Lyman
Arlene Brubaker
Irwin Hering
Juhl
Jack Hepp
Gladys Larson
Dale Palmer
Frank Sullivan
Man Killed as Tank Wagon Overturns in Iowa Crash
Jack Dailey 23 of Emmetsburg was killed when the White Eagle oil tank wagon overturned on a road between Graettinger and Emmetsburg. Francis McNally 21 was injured and Leo McDonald 19 uninjured. Dailey worked in a candy kitchen. McDonald was a grocery clerk. The truck rolled downhill on ice and snow after tipping cab down.
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Jack Dailey
Emmetsburg
White Eagle Oil Company
Graettinger
Francis McNally
Leo McDonald
Dailey
McDonald
Resigns as Pastor of Presbyterian Church
Rev. P. A. Davies announced his resignation from duties as pastor of the Presbyterian church in the city. He has received an invitation from Wayne Church in Nebraska and asks to be removed by March 1. The resignation surprises the church and board who have no replacement in mind. Davies and his wife have been active in community affairs and will be greatly missed.
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P. A. Davies
Presbyterian Church
Wayne
Nebr
Jury Finds Man Guilty In Liquor Case
In Emmet county during the January term a verdict of guilty was returned against D. A. Johnson for possession of intoxicating liquors. Sentence not yet pronounced. Also a separate case found that Willa Fritz does not own a heifer once given to her, cared for by Albert Hardicopf who was the defendant.
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District Court
Emmet
D. A
Jake) Johnson
DeLand
Willa Fritz
Albert Hardicopf
Mr. Hardicopf
Armstrong Seniors Attend Court in Estherville
Armstrong High School seniors accompanied by instructor Miss Jean Swingle and Superintendent W A Ortmeyer visited Estherville Tuesday to observe court as part of government studies. County clerk I N Nichols issued a marriage license to Dr O H Miller aged 30 and Miss Marcella Erlsland aged 23, of Armstrong.
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Armstrong High School
Jean Swingle
W. A. Ortmeyer
Estherville
I. ©. Nichols
O. H. Miller
Marcella Erlsland
Armstrong
County T B test explained by Dr Barger at meeting
Dr J A Barger of the U S Bureau of Animal Industry described tuberculin testing now available to Emmet county herds. County funds and state federal contributions won t cover all cattle tests this year, so no compulsory testing. If losses occur after a reaction, liberal compensation applies, with cost sharing among owner state and federal governments.
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J. A. Barger
U.S. Bureau of Animal Industry
T. B
Barger
Supreme Court
Emmet
A. J. Matter
Estherville
Matter
Former Estherville Woman Dies at Plover
Mrs. Gee Heathman dies at her home in Plover after a brief illness from an infection tied to a head injury. Known to early settlers in the area, she was sister to Warren and Tom Pullen and John Barker and aunt to Mrs. Fred Albertson. Her sister Mrs. H E McCoy of Chicago arrived by auto from Estherville.
Houseman gilt sale tops hog market in Iowa region
The C. J. Houseman Poland China gilt sale drew a large crowd with an average of 59 dollars and a top of 100 dollars. Gilts sold to buyers within roughly a 50 mile radius as 115 cars traveled to the grounds. M. J. Soeth bought the top gilt, Col. M. J. Murphy of Mason City aided by Geo. Deck of Estherville handled the sale cry.
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C. J. Houseman
Poland
Col
M. J. Murphy
Masonity
Geo. Deck
Estherville
Elks Frolic One of Season's Most Popular Event
The local Elks have nearly perfected plans for their annual Elks Frolic to be held Friday night. Activities start at 5 30 with a cafeteria supper, followed by concessions and a ballroom dance. The Blumelodians of Waterloo are to provide the music.
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Elks
Blumelodians
Waterloo
Bettendorf Hospital Care for Ryder and Staff Visit
Irwin Nichols and Lloyd Boone traveled to Bettendorf Friday taking S. E. Ryder to Masonic hospital. Nichols visited West Liberty Saturday while Boone remained in Cedar Rapids on business. Superintendent reported Ryder was content, taking nourishment, and resting well.
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Irwin Nichols
Lloyd Boone
Bettendorf
S. E. Ryder
Masonic
Style Show and Markets Leave for Chicago Buying Trips
L. M. Christensen Roy Brown and Peter Christensen left Sunday evening for Chicago to attend the semi annual style show and buy for Estherville and Algona stores. Geo Shadle and H. Oransky are in Chicago on spring summer buying trips visiting eastern markets for their businesses. J. C. Jensen 82 father of H. N. Jensen of this city died Saturday afternoon February 1 at his Ruthven home after a stroke in August. Survivors include three sons two daughters and his wife. Funeral services were held today led by Rev. Sanda.
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L. M. Christensen
Roy Brown
Peter Christensen
Chicago
Estherville
Algona
Geo
Shadle
H. Oransky
Estherville Co op Creamery Annual Meeting and Play
About 900 attend the Estherville co operative creamery annual meeting with a noon meal and program. Directors Geo Frank and Lars Herem were reelected. E F Goss ISU spoke on co operatives, and R A Bartlett on oleo vs butter. A production summary shows 345 307 pounds of butter valued at 147 080 65 with local and dairy sales.
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Estherville Cooperative Creamery
Creamery
Estherville
Creamery Board
Geo
Frank
Lars Herem
John Graff
Elmer Rogers
Ed Ahrens
Rogers
E. F. Goss
Iowa State College
H. A. Harmison
Mason City
Iowa State Brand Association
R. A. Bartlett
State Brand Association
E. E. Kelley
Estherville Creamery
Lawrence Laidley
Lois Inman
Otto Rogers
Woman's Club presents Aunt Lucia home talent play
The Woman's Club sponsors a popular home talent musical comedy Aunt Lucia at the Grand theatre on Feb 20 and 21. About 100 locals are cast in lead and chorus parts. A special trainer will visit Estherville next Tuesday and stay through the production.
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The
Woman's Club
Aunt Lucia
Grand Theatre
Estherville
McCall Attends Sinclair Convention in Sioux City
Grover McCall, partner with Geo Lucas in Estherville, attends a Sinclair Oil convention in Sioux City held Thursday and Friday. The Estherville Oil company handles Sinclair products in Estherville and nearby areas.
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Grover McCall
Sioux City
Sinclair Oil Company
Estherville Oil Company
Mr. McCall
Geo
Lucas
Sinfate Company
Estherville
Vicing
P T A Meeting to Feature Two Distinguished Speakers
Two speakers of importance are set for the general Parent Teachers association meeting at the High School assembly Thursday evening. W W B Reod of Des Moines will discuss safety campaign topics and Judge James DeLand will address making law abiding citizens of children. Mrs J E Wilson will report on the state convention and students will provide musical numbers making the program engaging.
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Parent-Teachers Association
W.W. B. Reod
Iowa Automobile Association of Des Moines
James DeLand
Emmet County
J.E. Wilson
Legion Auxiliary Holds Interesting Local Meeting
Estherville unit of the American Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs. Ed Sorum’s home. Seven new members were initiated. Delegates were elected for Maple Hill county meeting on Feb 12 and for Des Moines party on Feb 20. Valentine party planned for Legion boys on Feb 14. Eleven tables of bridge were played. high score won by Mrs. A J Reed and low by Mrs J H Cramer.
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Estherville
American Legion Auxilary
Ed Sorum
Mesdames Patch
N. R. Ellsworth
Chas. Rankin
Paul Laidley
S. .M Lanham
Walter Scott
Herman Sorum
Maple Hill
Presidnts
Des Moines
Legion Boys
Legion Club
A. J. Reed
J. H. Cramer
Wallingford Creamery closes a successful year
At the annual Wallingford Creamery meeting resolutions promoted butter and milk use and an advertising campaign by state and national associations. A five member board led by Oscar Peterson was elected with Mr Peterson named president. The 1929 annual report shows 262,390 pounds of butter produced, grossing $115,688.62, mostly sold in New York at 44 cents per pound, with expenses totaling $7,880.89.
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Wallingford Creamery
Oscar Peterson
8. O. Lundy
John Larson
Nels Mortenson
P. S. Anderson
Peterson
Wallingford Co-operative
Local Couple Celebrates Golden Wedding Anniversary
Sam Fritz and Lena J Fruecht marked fifty years of marriage dating from their February 3 1880 wedding in Dixon Illinois The couple later settled in LeMars Estherville and ultimately Estehville where they have lived for forty years Mrs Fritz four children survive two predeceased The celebration was quiet due to Mrs Fritz illness with friends presenting gifts including carnations from Royal Neighbor lodge and a photo album from the Service Star Legion Their daughter Mrs O W Hart resides in Miami Florida and could not attend The youngest daughter Mrs Grover McCall and son Maurice attended a dinner with the couple
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Sam Fritz
Lena J. Fruechtenicht
Dixon, Ill
LeMars
Estherville
Fritz
Mrs. Fritz
Royal Neighbor Lodge
Service Star Legion
Henry
Minnie
O. W. Hart
Miami
Florida
Grover McCall
McCall
Maurice
Locals Grab Three Wins In Week Of Play
Estherville High and Junior College basketball teams won all three games over the past week. H S squad beat Spencer 28 to 11 with Ferguson scoring eight baskets. Junior College beat Northwestern JC 25-21 as Bennett led scoring. Tuesday they topped Eagle Grove 25-22 without substitutions. next week features Spirit Lake double header and Junior College vs Waldorf with renewed backing requested.
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Estherville High School
H. S
Spencer High School
Ferguson
Northwestern J. C
Orange City
Sumpter
Sheldon
Bennett
Cox
Kettler
Beauman
Rovn
Esthervill
Eagle Grove
Spirit Lake
Junior College
Waldorf
Waldorf Five
Rev Lundy Resigns Arm strong Swea City Churches
Reverend E T Lundy resigns as pastor of Nazareth Armstrong and Bethlehem Swea City congregations to accept Mt Vernon Ia charge. He moves in early March after six years as Forest City Estherville circuit president. A farewell meeting with pastors and wives, a gift purse, and many friends marked the event.
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E. T. Lundy
Nazareth
Bethlehem
Armstrong
Swea City
Mt. Vernon
Lundy
Forest City
Estherville
S. O. Sande
A. K. Gaard
J. M. Hinderlle
L. A. Mathre
T. H. Bensen
M. Cc. Thompson
M. Mand- Sager
Strand
P. Nordsle
Mallory Attends Minneapolis Furniture Show
A. GL. Mallory of Mallory and Bassett traveled to Minneapolis Monday evening to attend a convention and furniture show and will remain several days in the city.
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Minneapolis
A. GL. Mallory
Mallory and Bassett
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