Debaters from Estherville beat Spencer in close clash
Estherville High School debaters Deemer Lee Wm Maher and Harry Coffee defeated Spencer’s Philip Kaus Orville Croxdale and Ted Bender in a state qualifier. Judges Supt Baton Clarion Supt Patchin Worthington Supt Vanderstoep. The win advances Estherville in Northwestern Iowa rounds toward Iowa state champion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville High School
Deemer Lee
Wm. Maher
Harry
Spencer
Philip Kaus
Orville Croxdale
Ted Bender
Estherville Novanceus
Baton
Clarion
Patchin
Worthington
Vanderstoep
Iowa
Fonda
Rolfe
Ireton
Alton
Harris Ochevedan
Hull
Rock Valley
Ida Grove
Odeboldt
Orange City
Sioux Center
Hespers
Hawarden
Sanborn
Sutherland
Estherville
Dolliver
Storm Lake
Sibley
Rock Rapids
Spirit Lake
Milford
Algona
Humboldt
Laurens Plover
Lytton
Lake View
Northwest Iowa
Southwestern Iowa
Western Iowa
Eastern Iowa
Iowa City
Reverend Whittle to Lead Grace Episcopal Parish
Rev. William Whittle is expected to arrive in the city on March 2 to take charge of Grace Episcopal parish. He comes here from Clay Center, Nebraska. His wife will visit relatives briefly before joining him in Estherville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Whittle
Grace Episcopal Parish
Clay Center
Neb
Estherville
Armstrong Man Arrested For Taking Postal Money
John G. Lorenz of Armstrong was taken into custody by Marshal Frost of the United States Postal department and brought to Fort Dodge for trial on the charge of taking funds from postal money orders while serving as rural mail carrier from Armstrong. A conviction carries a sentence of a year and a day. Lorenz is a married man with five children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Lorenz
Armstrong
Achievement Day at Emmet Consolidated School
The Sewing Class of Ellsworth and Emmet townships under Miss Rockhill of the Home Economics Department Iowa State College will hold a joint meeting with all ladies invited. Articles will be exhibited and works will begin at 1:00 o clock on Monday May 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellsworth
Emmet
Miss Rockhill
Iowa State College
Editor and Mrs Nichols celebrate 38 years of marriage
Crooked Lake Florida February 16 1923 the writer recalls marrying Adelaide Carson near Boscobel Wisconsin in a harsh winter and contrasts it with Florida where they mark the 48th anniversary. The column notes Leslie's Weekly founder's son buying a home here and details Citrus Grove Development Co staffing, plus Florida cattle and open range issues, fences and cattle guards to prevent hogs and cattle from entering properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crooked Lake
Fla
Adelaide Carson
Boscobel
Wis
Florida
Mr. Leslie
Leslie’s Weekly
Citrus Grove Development Co
Groves
Iowa
S U S Grads Organize At Dinner
Fifty two alumni and former students of the State University of Iowa gathered at the Gardston Hotel for a noon dinner celebrating the university’s sixty-sixth anniversary. A permanent Alumni Association was formed with A. A. Herrick as president and officers named. a resolution urged the legislature to accept the Rockefeller Endowment. A novelty Sunday dinner menu was served in Herrick style with members listed among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State University of Iowa
Gardston Hotel
A. A. Herrick
Howard Espeset
Lever Egertson
Iowa City
Jessup
Rockefeller
University
J. A. Cummings
G. K. Alen
A. A
Cummings
Ladd
Tisdale
Utz
Fraternity
Vv. R
Oransky Store Org Adopts By-Laws At Meeting
Last Monday evening the H. Oransky establishment staff met after hours for a informal supper and the monthly gathering. The group formed in November but adopted by-laws then and chose to be governed by the Boston Store Cedar Rapids rules. Topics are studied beforehand and discussed, with linen the topic discussed this time. Officers elected earlier include Alex Johnston President Miss Emma Weis Vice President Stanley Alt Secretary and Miss Loretta Lamar Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Oransky
Boston
Cedar Rapids
Alex Johnston
Emma Weis
Stanley Alt
Loretta Lamar
Donaldson on new rape charge in Milford trial
L C Donaldson of Milford, arrested last week on two stolen cars, is again arrested and held for trial on a rape charge indicted by the grand jury. The case appears at the regular term of court Monday, with Attorney J W Morse assisting County Attorney Angus Macdonald in Dickinson County. No other indictments have been returned yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Donaldson
Milford
J. W. Morse
Angus. Macdonald
Dickinson County
Knights of Pythias to Mark 59th Anniversary Event
The Knights of Pythias will celebrate their 59th anniversary on Thursday night March 1 with work in all three ranks and lunch after the lodge supervised by Knight Jim Cummings. Attendees are asked to bring a bundle of goat fodder. C. C. Bicknell Young C. 8. B. of Chicago, T., wrote the Lacon Ga oe once church Monday evening March 5 at 8 o'clock. The lecture is free with no collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights OF Pythias
Jim Cummings
Bicknell Young C
Chicago
Lacon Ga
Estherville Independents top Algona in tight game
Estherville defeated Algona 14 to 20 in a fast hard fought basketball clash on a small floor. Estherville led 7 to 3 early, then surged ahead in the third quarter to win 20 to 14. Sauerman Osgood Rohde and others starred for Estherville with solid guard work. Next game hosts Spencer later this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erville
Exya
Sauerman
Own
Brees
Rohde
Osgood
Algona
Feot
Estherwise
Estherville
Algona 5
R. Fef
Wm. MceFadzen Gierman
Mathiswood
Salagel R. G. Zittistschade
Leander
Johnson
Wrees
Rohd
Near East Relief Campaign Under Way in Emmet County
The Near East Relief drive, led by the Chamber of Commerce, aims to end March 3. Committees exist in all towns. corn gifts are collected at local elevators or cash gifts directed to named organizers. Three carloads constitute Emmet County’s quota, with free rail and ship transport through mid March to move donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Emmet
B. B. Anderson & Sons
Estherville
United States Shipping Board
Marchard
V. BR
Anna Greise Dies at Dolliver Home
Mrs Anna Greise born February 20 1851 in Amden Germany came to America at age five She married John Greise in Foreston Illinois March 1871 they had twelve children Her husband Claude and two infants died earlier Funeral held at Armstrong Methodist Church with Rev Herbert Marsh and Rev N L Hotchkiss Interment Armstrong Cemetery
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Anna Greise
Amden
Germany
America
John Greise
Foreston
Ill
Claude
George
Lakota
Henry
Odessa
Minn
Ida Kis
Dawson, N. D
Hiram
John
Everett
Martin
Claude Benton
Dolliver
Iowa
Anna Harness
Wheatland
N. D
Presbyterian Church
Methodist Church
Armstrong
Herbert Marsh
N. L. Hotchkiss
Armstrong Cemetery
Former Dunnell Lady Dies in Miami Florida
Mrs Ann K Pederson Carroll wife of W R Carroll of Miami Florida died in Miami on Feb 20 from peritonitis. Body brought to Dunnell for burial with services at Otto Pedersen’s home. Pedersen family pioneers of Dunnell. large attendance showed esteem for the deceased who lived most of her life in Dunnell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann K. Pederson Carroll
W. R. Carroll
Miami
Florida
Dunnell
Otto Pedersen
Pedersen
Dun
Pioneers Barber and Rewey Pass Away in County
George J Barber aged about 82 and Amy Rewey aged around 71 died within two days of each other at their East Main Street home. Both had moved here years ago from Wisconsin and shared a long history in the Emmet township area including homesteads near Eagle Lake and close ties to the Union Baptist church. Surviving brothers Charles and Bert Barber reside in Estherville. Funeral arrangements were to be announced by Rev Hurley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J. Barber
Pigeet
Siday
Amy Rewey
Barbersyvil Land
Richmond
Rewey
East
Hurley
G. Yeon
P H
Henry Barber
Pnd
Wis
Eagle Lake
Miss Barber
Chester Rewey
Emmet
George
Stedd “Tv
Thehet
Emmet Bridge
Barber
Charles
Bert Barber
Estherville
Legion Smoker and Get Together Meeting Seeks Public Attendance
The American Legion hosts a public smoker and social gathering with special invites to ex-service members and railroad workers statewide. Speakers include James F. Barton state adjutant and Frank Wenig district commander. Barton to discuss Legion aims and community ties. Wenig to address working men. Cigar smoking provided. good time promised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
James F. Barton
Frank Wenig
Eleventh District
Barton
Iowa
Wenig
Milwaukee Road
Sub-District Declam Contests Kick Off Friday
The first sub-district declamation contest will be held Friday night at Dolliver with three contestants from each school representing Dolliver Armstrong and Groettinger in humorous dramatic and oratorical categories. Winners advance to regional contests culminating in district champs. Ruth Beymer Glen Brockway and William Maher are the Dolliver delegates.
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Dolliver
Armstrong and Groettinger
Ruth Beymer
Glen Brockway
William Maher
New First National Bank Building at Dunnell
Architect Moe of Minneapolis visited Dunnell on Monday to present plans for a new fireproof First National Bank building in tile and brick. The single story, 21 by 22 feet structure will feature an active design and be a valuable addition to the local town. Construction will start when weather allows and be completed by early summer. P. C. Roth serves as cashier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moe
Minneapolis
First National Bank
County Poor Farm plans reviewed by board
County Board of Supervisors discussed three proposed designs for a new county home on an east slope. Plans aim for fireproof brick facing and concrete floors, with capacity for thirty residents, costing over ten thousand dollars for past care and funding to be raised by public vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
County Contest Preliminary Winners Named Across Three Schools
The preliminary County Contest was held last Wednesday night in Dolliver, Grover, and Armstrong with winners in humorous, dramatic, and oratorical classes. First place finishers include Orpha Atwood, Marie Caylor, and Jesale Kee. The top four advance to the final county contest on March sixth at Ringsted or Estherville. Estherville did not enter home-contest first-place winners, yet the showing by smaller schools was strong and promises lively rivalry.
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Dolliver
Grover
Armstrong
Jesale Kee
Gruver
Atic
Ivan Waters
Christiansen
Ringsted
Gladys
Eve
Orpha Atwood
Grace Oakes
Dorothy Gruwell
Estherille
Alan Kreiger
Marie Caylor
Elvin Snow
Justin Rogers
Herbert Allen
Estherville
County Farmers Union Meeting on March 7
The Brown Creek local will host the program at the next County Farmers Union meeting on March 7. It marks their first time directing the entertainment portion of the county gathering, expected to be a success due to the group’s strong effort. A past program by Four Mile Lake locals included a male quartet, recitations by Edna Yates and Irene Swanson, piano duet by Mrs. Simpson and Mrs. Jones, a reading by Mr. Yates, a Bridget’s Investment-like play, and the Farmers Union Song sequence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown Creek
Farmers Union
Four Mile Lake
Edna Yates
Irene Swanson
Simpson
Jones
Yates
Bridget’s Investment Boys Minstrel
Farmers Union Song
Fire department called out twice this week
Fire crews were summoned to two incidents, first to Les Boggess on North Sixth Street where a garage fire was quickly controlled without water. Earlier in the week a roof blaze at I N Salyers residence was extinguished, with no major damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les Boggess
North Sixth Street
I. N. Salyers
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Grace Episcopal Church
W. R. Armstrong
Emmet Consolidated School
Nichols
A. A. Herrick, Pres
Oransky Store Organization
Asrville
Dolliver Home
Miami, Florida
George Barber
EMM
Wisconsin
Legion
Smoker
Vv. R. Preiminary CO
County Farmers Union
Fire Department
W. R
P. H. Green
Robert
Oakland
EA Auto
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