Local Boy Scouts Plan National Scout Week Events
Estherville Boy Scouts led by Scoutmaster Sid Hutchinson prepare for National Scout Week February 8 to 15 with a Roosevelt radio broadcast at 9:30 p m and a city office takeover Saturday by scouts acting as honorary mayor fire chief and city officers Other scouts will serve as policemen firemen and city staff The event marks the second year of the activity with church services and skits planned for Sunday and the usual troop demonstrations in the scout room The effort credits Sid Hutchinson for maintaining high standards among participating youths and troops
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Estherville
Sid Hutchinson
Roosevelt
Rockford Johnger
Richard Johnson
Wayne Smith
Kenneth Jones
Wil
Yaunager
Scoutmaater
Rockford Johnson
Union
Presbyterian
Presbyterian Marek
Ing
Splendid Meeting At Wallingford Creamery Meeting
Large attendance at the Farmer's Co operative Creamery of Wallingford annual meeting focused on the year's finances and dairy producer issues. Charles B Thatcher urged stronger dairy advertising while Ben F Schultz stressed legal dairy handling requirements.
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Farmer's Co-operative Creamery Company of
Wallingford
Charles B. Thatcher
Weat Bend
Ben F. Schultz
P. C. Cramer
State Department
Gordon Sandvig
Wallingford Creamery
Sandvig
Lundy
Mason City
Glenn Young
Creamery Board
Greig & Co. opens remodeled feed mill to big crowd
A greatly enlarged open house drew an estimated 2500 visitors to Greig & Co. on Saturday. Most attendees were from Estherville with guests from neighboring towns including Fairmont Jackson Glencoe Minn Sheldon Primghar Humboldt and from Omaha Minneapolis Fort Dodge and other firms. About 3600 doughnuts and cookies were served and 500 souvenirs were issued to ladies before replenishment. The crowd praised the mill as a state of the art feed factory and a local showpiece.
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Greig & Co
Estherville
Fairmont
Jackson
Glencoe
Minn
Sheldon
Primghar
Humboldt
Iowa
Omaha
Minneapolis
Mankato
Fort Dodge
D D Conn to Be Speaker for Paget Chamber Dinner
Donald D. Conn executive vice president of the American Enterprise Association will speak on The Case For American Free Enterprise at the Paget Chamber of Commerce annual meet ing and dinner Monday February 19 at the Orleans Hotel Estherville plans ticket sales at sixty five cents with reservations due February 16 The program includes director elections and the chamber annual report in 1940 41 term notes by H H Drey of the Orleans and Gardston Hotels.
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Donald D. Conn
American Enterprise Association
American Free Enterprise
Paget Chamber of Commerce
Orleans Hotel
Chamber of Commerce
Chambers of Commerce
Chicago
Estherville
Minneapolis Civic and Commerce Association
New York City
American Paper and Pulp Ass'n
Who
And
Fruit Industries Ltd
Conn
American Railway Association
Joint Commission of
The
U.S. Congress
Transportation Association of America
H. H. Drey
Orleans and
Gardston
Judge Davidson Expected Back On Bench At Algona
Judge F. Davidson of Emmetsburg, who suffered a minor stroke last week, was expected to be well enough to resume duties on the bench in Algona on Wednesday during the current court term after a brief return to Emmetsburg for a few days.
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V.R
Algona
F. ©. Davidson
Emmetsburg
Hig, Yaa
Funeral Set For G A Nichols Sunday Afternoon
The Estherville newspaper editor G A Nichols will be honored with funeral services Sunday afternoon. Knights Templar will meet the body, followed by Masonic rites at Oak Hill cemetery. Services in the Baptist church will be at 3 00 pm with Episcopalian rites by Rev A L Schrock of Spencer.
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the Baptist Church
A. L Shrock
Estherville
Howdy
Knights Templar
Mahlum and Anderson
M. J. Groves
J. E. Stockdale
Oscar Fagre
L. P. Stillman
Guy Noel
John Peterson
Baptist Church
A. L. Schrock
Spencer
Oak Hill
Babson Park
Florida
Ar R
Gamble Store Fire Ravages Estherville Building
Fire destroyed the Gamble store basement in Estherville Tuesday night around 11. Ground level floor collapsed as flames spread while firefighting continued till Wednesday morning. Estimated stock loss about 8,000 dollars. total damage 14,000 to 15,000. Nearby businesses suffered smoke and water damage. building owner H. H. Tosdal insured. Company expects reopening after insurance adjustment.
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Gamble
George Brunskill
Woolworth
Kepler's Cafe
Robinson Jewelry
Osher
Tosdal
Brunahill
Estherville
Nile Kinnick Delights Estherville Fans on Train Stop
Iowa football hero Nile Kinnick visited Estherville on the Rock Island line en route to Iowa City from Aberdeen South Dakota. He dined with Herb Drey, autographed for eager youngsters, and his friendly reception thrilled both young and old fans who crowded windows and hotel lobbies to catch a glimpse.
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Nile Kinnick
Iowa
Estherville
Rock Island
Iowa City
Aberdeen
Dak
Kinnick
Herb Drey
Gardstone
Mrs Moklestad Hosts Bridge Club Afternoon
Mia Harold Moklestad hosted the afternoon bridge club on Wednesday at Harold's cafe with a 1:30 dessert luncheon. Guests moved to J. M. Fredericksen home for contract bridge. prizes went to D. C. Hansen high, Moklestad second, and Meadows low. Meadows and Albertson were guests of the club.
Pairings Made for Sectional Tourney Here Soon
Estherville high school lands a sectional tournament with six class A and nine class B teams and night games from February 28 at Roosevelt gym. Local A participants include Spirit Lake and Estherville. Class B features Dolliver, Emmet Township, Grover, Halfa, Ringsted, Superior, Superior Township, Maple Hill, and Terris with finals set for March 16–17 in Iowa City.
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Estherville High School
George A. Brown
Iowa High School Athletic Association
Roosevelt Gymnasium
Estherville
Iowa City
Milford
Graettinger
Armstrong
Arnolds Park
Spirit Lake
Spirit Lake Indians
Dolliver
Emmet Township
Grover
Halfa
Ringsted
Superior
Superior Township
Maple Hill
Terris
Terril
Swan Lake
Smit
Ford
Tripp Killed In Accident Near Estherville
Clarence Tripp, struck by a car driven by county engineer L L Boggess, died at Cole man hospital after a skull fracture. He was walking along the highway to guide cattle when hit, car going about fifty mph. Boggess stopped within a few feet and had him transported to the hospital. Survived by wife, parents Frank and Mrs Tripp, Davenport, five brothers and one sister. He worked for Chris Jesperson on his farm east of Estherville since December.
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Clarence Tripp
L. L. Boggess
Coleman Hospital
Tripp
Chris Jesperson
Estherville
Jesperson
Boggess
Frank Tripp
Davenport
Jesperson Farm
Rev M M Cook Died Suddenly in Riceville Wis
Word arrived of the death of Rev M M Cook formerly of Estherville, Wis, found dead in his car in a Riceville garage likely from a heart attack Monday night. He led the Estherville Free Methodist 1933 to 1937 and recently conducted services for Rev W G Anderson. Funeral Saturday at Riceville with burial there. survived by his wife four daughters and two sons plus a daughter Mrs Leonard Munson formerly of Estherville.
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M. M. Cook
Riceville
Wis
Estherville
Cook
Leonard Munson
V.R
Ardys Opsal Wins County DAR Good Citizen Contest
Ardys Opsal a senior at Armstrong high school was chosen as Emmet County DAR Good Citizen winner after a county-wide selection process based on dependability service leadership and patriotism. The state winner earns a Washington DC trip with expenses paid estherville ringsted and dolliver area judges contributed to the event with Mrs J B Knipe Rev Raymond Olson and others serving as judges.
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Ardys Opsal
Armstrong High School
Emy County
Estherville Okamanpado
D.A.R
Darlene Logan
Estherville
Cora Sorenson
Ringsted
Opsal
Agapae
Washington D. C
National Society of the
J. B. Knipe
Armstrong
Raymond Olson
Harper
Arthur Rave
L. P. Stillman
Dolliver
Chas. Moon
Wm. S. Johnston
H. G. McTavish
John Greig
Emmet
D.a.r.’S
Kathleen Vedder
Charlotte Corey
Irene Jessen
Ruth Jorsatad
Wallingford
Alice Woods
Sparks from chimney ignite Edwards home roof
Sparks from a chimney started a small roof fire at the Jim Edwards home on the west side Wednesday morning. Firefighters quickly controlled the blaze with only a small hole in the roof as damage.
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Jim Edwards
West Side
Pancake and Johnny Cake Day planned by chamber
Plans completed for Estherville's Second Annual Pancake and Johnny Cake Day to be held Tuesday February 13. Free pancakes with butter syrup coffee and Johnny Cake will be served 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Christian church basement with diners welcome from city and country. Local co operators provide ingredients equipment and servers. A host of volunteers will clear tables and serve diners.
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Chamber of Commerce
Estherville
The
Christian Church
Estherville Cooperative Creamery
DEK Rural Electric Co-operative
Iowa State
Esther Maid
Estherville Grocer Company
ABC Coffee
Penick's
Fidelity
Doud Milling Co
Denison
Estherville Grocer Co
Golden Sun Milling Co
Golden Sun
Hines Bakery
Catherine Heywood
Marlys Bush
Verna Schmidt
Opal Jean Schultz
Vivian Oulman
Ethyl Janson
Florence Schildknecht
Doris Hintz
Lois Bormann
Trella Whitacre
Aiakge
Wes Kenney
the Christian Church
City Square
Shirley Resh Died Today
Shirley Resh thirteen year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Resh died at Coleman hospital from heart trouble after a leg injury led to infection. Born September 20 1926 in Estherville she was in seventh grade and active in church and school. Funeral at Wallingford Lutheran church with burial in Emmetsburg cemetery. survived by parents, sister Ramona and brothers Hal Emmet and Harry Jr.
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Shirley
Harry Resh
Coleman Hospital
Shirley Resh
Estherville
Wallingford
Wallingford Lutheran Church
Nordaletten
Emmetsburg
Ramona
Hal
Emmet
Harry, Jr
Carlson Baby Still In Hospital After Fatal Fire
Two year old Jackie Carlson of Graettinger remains in Coleman hospital with a fair condition after a Sunday night fire that killed his father and burned the family home.
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Woody — Carlson
Jackie
C. J. Carlson
Graettinger
Coleman Hospital
Catholic Youth to Hold DuCAm Convention Here
The Catholic Youth of the Sioux City Diocese will hold their semi annual DuCAm convention in Estherville on April 7. The event will draw two to three thousand members from across Iowa. Previous conventions occurred in Sioux City Carroll and Ft Dodge. Estherville was chosen at a Storm Lake advisory board meeting on February 14. Bernard Reynolds president of the DuCAm and Cyril Bormann attended. Committees are at work to ensure a successful gathering.
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Sioux City
Estherville
Iowa
Carroll
Ft. Dodge
Storm Lake
Bernard Reynolds
The
Dueam
Cyril Bormann
Executive Meeting of Girl Scout Council
The Girl Scout council schedules an executive meeting in the South Room at City Hall on Monday evening February 12 at 7 30 p m All members are urged to attend.
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V.R
Girl Scout Council
Legion Plans Convention in Estherville May Twenty Second
Maauree Doyle Post No 91 of the American Legion held a regular meeting with about 35 members. Planning for the district convention in Estherville on May 22 dominated the session, with Arthur Bringle named general chairman and multiple committees formed to handle program publicity banquet drum corps and day officers. Members voted to send Commander B Oksner and adjutant Gordon Griffis to the Des Moines commanders and adjutants convention on February 26. The evening closed with moving pictures by Harold Sorenson and oyster stew served by Dan Howard Selby Broms G M Donovan E W Borling and Charles Brink.
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Maauree Doyle
American Legion
Legion
Estherville
Arthur Bringle
Eceneral
Bringle
B. Oksner
K. J. McDonald
Gordon Griffis
Selby Broms
R. E. Sondrol
Hotel Savery
Des Moines
Henry Paulson
Oksner
Harold Sorenson
Dan Howard
G. M. Donovan
E. W. Borling
Charles Brink
Cold forecast and February weather summary
Forecasts predict continued cold in the northwest with Friday turning colder. February temperatures show multiples days with highs in 30s and lows in teens, including a 2.2 inch snowfall. Also notes a Service Star Legion meeting on February 12 to sew carpet rags for Knoxville Veterans Hospital and a February 13 pancake feed at the Christian church in Esterville.
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Service Star Legion
Veterans Hospital
Knoxville
Legion Club
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Boy Scouts
R. Johnson
Creamery
Greig's
D. D. Conn
Gardston Hotel
G. A. Nichols
Junior College
B.N.R
Estherville Wolves
Waldorf College
Waldorf
Jensen
Hynes
Thompkins
Eatherville FC
FSPF
T Elwood Sree
Eee
Kennedy Morton
Epeneees
Young
Jone
Woods
Kelly
Poser
Youman
Sated Rauhouser FC
FS Spencer Ee Tr
Adair
Richards
Sondergard
al Verner
DeWal ' Revenge Ee Billings
Sane O
Freeburg
Gilbert Eeee Reese Waldorf FC
Kassa
Vee Ae Creeeere OD
Anderson Madson
Isieeees
Megsal
Hazen Viveeeeenee
DO Schriver Aeneee
D. Hazen Esse
Arnold’s Park
Riceville, Wis
Emmet County
Edwards
Legion Plans Convention
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