Emmet County Farm Bureau Holds Annual Meeting Monday
The Emmet County Farm Bureau held its annual meeting at the K. P. Hall on Monday January 7 with a strong treasurers report and year 1923 accomplishments noted by Mrs Geo Robb and Mrs H L Smith. Zelda Logue and Helen Williams were honored for rail transportation to the Chicago Livestock Show and several resolutions urged freight tax relief and support for Great Lakes Waterway and banking safeguards. The program featured R B Crone's address on the World Export Commission and a united endorsement of Secretary Wallace's recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet County Farm Bureau
K. P. Hall
Farm Bureau
Geo. Robb
H. L. Smith
J. W. Radebaugh
Great Lakes
J. H. Thompson
Chm
P. Jackson
T. Staid
J. W. Pannele
Emmet County Farm Bureau Board
R. K. Bliss
Elec
R. B. Crone
W. O'Brien
J.C. Bogold
Sec
J. W. Pannell
Treas
Emmet
W. O’brien
Ellsworth
Frank Smith
Lincoln
Wm. Ross
Iowa Lake
Theo
Estherville
Center
I. B. Book
Swan Lake
Niels Jaspersen
Armstrong Grove
Alfred Hackersoon
12 Mile Lake
W. A. Hildreth
High Lake
O. R. Gardner
Jack Creek
John C. Bosold
Denmark
C. E. Christiansen
World Export Commission
Congress
U. S
Henry G. Wallac
Middle West
Crone
Wallace
Decorations of Court House Well Underway
Interior improvements ordered by the Grand Jury are underway in the Rock Island court house. Walls are tinted and woodwork varnished while old paint and paper are removed on the first floor in preparation for painting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Jury
Rock Island
Syrube Brothers Jewelry Sale Continues at Store
Syrube Brothers have moved Cyril Oléon Jewelry Stock to their store and will continue a big sale until certain lines are reduced. An expert jeweler is employed and they expect to make it one of the best up to date jewelry stores in the state section. They have added permanent jewelry and plan new lines while reducing others to make room for more items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trabe Brothers
Cyril Oléon
Asic
Strube
Adde
Seven Brakemen Promoted on Rock Island
Train Master F E Martin promoted seven brakemen after satisfactory exams. The men include Geo and Wm Hunt of Estherville, Geo L Vestrem of Sibley, J L Kee and O H Drake of Valley Junction, J F Maher of Watertown, and J C Diltz of Olawa Falls. Geo Hunt then conducted the long haul freight to Cedar Rapids on Saturday the fifth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Martin
Geo
Wm. Hunt
Estherville
Geo. L. Vestrem
Sibley
J. L., Kee
O. H. Drake
Valley Junction
J. F. Maher
Watertown
J. C. Diltz
Olwa Falls
Geo. Hunt
Cedar Rapids
Petit Jurors for January Term 1924 Visit Emmetsburg
Miss Awildg Brandwick of Emmetsburg visited this city Thursday and Friday with Mrs Ellen Johnson. The report notes their attendance among local jurors for the January 1924 term, reflecting the court’s weekday schedule and community participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Awildg Brandwick of
Emmetsburg
This City
Ellen Johnson
Frank Dixon to Speak on Nationalism to Internationalism
Frank Dixon eminent lecturer to deliver Lyceum Course address on America s most vital problem at Grand Theatre on Wednesday January 16 at 8 p m. Ticket prices see adults 60 cents and high school 25 cents. Dixon known for provocative, non partisan analysis of economic and social issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Lyceum
Grand Theatre
Frank Dixon
Dixon
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Blue Earth County Enterprise
Mapleton
Minn
Shultz to Hold Duroc Jersey Sale January 24
W A Shultz will conduct his fifth annual Bred Sow Sale on January 24, offering 36 head of tried sows fall yearlings and spring gilts bred to High Pathmaster. The gifts will be bred to Pilot The Great. Also three purebred Hereford bulls one year old will be sold. Watch paper next week for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Shultz
Mr. Shultz
Spencer Fair
Estherville
Mayor Lilley to speak on Prohibition enforcement
January 16 marks the 18th Amendment adoption anniversary. Mayor Lilley will address enforcement of Prohibition at the Methodist Church next Sunday at 7:30 PM, sharing convictions and experience with no restraint from any quarter. Public attendance urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilley
High School Opens Season With Narrow Win Over Independents
The home team edged the city Independents 24 to 21 in a tight season opener Tuesday. Sauerman and Keeler led early Independents with several baskets, while Moore and Stillman paced the High School offense in a see-saw first half. Final quarter defense sealed the late victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sauerman
Keeler
Moore
Sweet
Stillman
H. S
Soeth
Independents
Service Star Legion Sends Gift to Knoxville Veterans
The Service Star Legion sent a $25 donation to disabled men at the Knoxville Iowa veterans hospital. Senior Surgeon Q O Willhite letter thanked the group and noted funds may be used later for entertainment and athletic equipment, with decisions guided by hospital needs and Red Cross activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Service Star Legion
Knoxville
United States Veterans Bureau
Iowa
Tosdal Service Star Legion
Ammet County
American Legion
Red Cross
QO. C. Willhite
Cold Spell History and Warm Thaw Return
The current cold snap ends with a warm thaw and rising temperatures. A weather observer lists ten-year low temperatures with dates, noting 1914 19 below and 1917 81 below, among others. House guests over the holidays include Mr Richard Vanderstoep, Katheryn Vanderstoep, and Randall Perry of Chicago, a Chicago University High School coach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Peterson
Graaf Establishment Sold to Mester Family in Estherville
The Graaf Confectionery Luncheonette and Dutch Room in Estherville is sold by F. H. Graaf to H. J. Mester & Sons. L. J. Mester will manage. a new short order service and weekly public dances in the Dutch Room are added. Mrs. Mester oversees kitchen. the Mester family runs counters and dining room service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graaf
F. H. Graaf
H. J. Mester & Sons
L. J. Mester
Mester
Graaf Establishment
Iowa
Estherville
Lake Fremont Farmers Club marks 10th anniversary meeting
The Lake Fremont Farmers Club celebrated its 10th anniversary at the January meeting hosted by Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Waughtal. An oyster dinner accompanied the event, five tables of members attended, and all officers were reelected. The secretary read charter members, now only three families remain. Lynn Silcox was invited to join. county agent Arthur Carr could not attend due to bad roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Fremont
Arthur Carr
Estherville Principal Weds Corning Native in Christmas Eve Ceremony
William Ward Gibson principal of Estherville High School married Helen Ames Lewis of Corning on Dec 23 at the Lewis home. Mrs Gibson teaches domestic science at Ainsworth. Gibson arrives from Nodaway and Parsons College ties. The Free Press recounts the ceremony and blessings, noting their plans to continue work, long marriage hopes, and wedding feast. Estherville High adopts an eight hour day next semester with eight periods and a morning to noon schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Gibson
Estherville
Corning
Town
Helen Lewis
William Ward
Gibson
Nedaway
Helen Ames Lewis
A. B. Lewis
W. C. Miles
Federated Church At
Coratte High School
Parson’s College
Nodaway
Parson's College
West Point Military School
Ainsworth High School
Estherville High School
Free Press
Wil
Oes
Court convenes on January twenty ninth in district term
The 1924 district court term opens with Judge on the bench. A list shows fifty names for petit jury duty, up from thirty five, though some entries are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Petit
Jeptha Chapter officers installed and fire hazard committee named
Local reports detail the installation of Jeptha Chapter No. 128 R. A. M. officers by rival lodges, plus a council fire hazard committee with Mayor Lilley to inspect basements and chimneys at intervals. It also notes Mrs Vernon Anderson badly frozen and unable to teach, Carl Olson resuming jewelry work, and Dr Jeanette Throckmorton visiting for high school lectures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Lilley
Jeptha
Chris Anderson
Art Erickson
King
Stanley Alt
A. M. Jefferis
W. G. Godron
Ray Ives
C. KE. Fuller
Vernon Anderson
Halfa
Anderson
Iowa City
State University of Iowa
Grover
Dell Blake
Carl Olson
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W. D. O'Brien
J.C. Bosold
J. W. Pannell Treas
Zelda Logue
Chicago
Cour House
Edrismac Percival
Con
W. C. Dillon
Montgomery
Allen
Miss Knight
Elver Yule
Round House
Coleman Hospital
Alice Pierson
Cedar Falls
Syrube Brothers
Petit Jurors
A. Levi
Peeee Ellsworth
G. C. Olson
Wallingford
Gas Kreis
Barbra Hofigh Lake
Herman Helmer
Josie Hillestad
Lincoln L Élgin Ae Ee
Lincoln Rasmus
Madein
Ole
Etes Anmark
Frank Rezae
Hanson
Glave
Westfa
Reese High Lake
A. E. Tomlinson
Nels Erickson
Coleman Teeta Tetas
Esther Hinshaw
Sheee Ween
A. J. Knepper Palsantasas
Ptebocea Hinshaw
Ira. Swartz
Wilk Moraeworth
Vv R
A. Shultz
DUROC
V.r
Estherville Independents
FB. Ellis
J. Riller
Rost le Stiltman
Spesth
Rae
G. Keeler
Miller
Zaster Star “B
Nore Star
Alice Blazer
Chas. Keeler
Clara Wilson
Sentinel
Mae Brackett
Marshall
Ella Fuller
Alma McMillan
eParl Garven
Ada
Nellie Gordimier
Ruth
Florence Hilliard
Esther
Myrtle Ewen
Martha
Anna Klocow
Electa
Elizabeth Colt
Mabel Erickson
Ole Albertson
Canada
Ashley Engrebretson
Hillsborg
S. D
Ingvall
Otto Olson
JH. J. Mester
Lake
Fremont Farmers Club
William, Gibson Ma
Ainsworth
Géo. Howe
Georgia
Florida
Cuba
Brenneman
Elva
South Sixth Street
Custonins
Jeanette Throckmorton
Des Moines
Throckmorton
U. S. Service Bureau
JIS High
J. 8. Hilliard
Wn. Gibson
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