Editor Nichols' Weekly Letter in January notes political fear and domestic debate
The column critiques a Democratic-leaning Congress and President's recovery schemes while urging clarity on veterans' bonuses and unemployment funding. It also covers Webber College life and a US Geodetic Survey project near Arcadia Florida, plus preparations for Sir Malcolm Campbell's Daytona Beach speed attempt and local weather quirks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Peterson
Malcolm Campbell
England
Daytona Beach
Heavila
Daytona
Peterson
Campbell
Relief In December High Relief In Emmet County
Emmet County statistics show December relief spending including medical aid totaling 479.82 dollars, with 1,696.49 spent on direct relief and 3,430.58 on total relief. Five miles of gravel road work were completed, and a sewing project for women heads of families produced towels, sheets, pillowcases, and comforters under Mrs. M. H. Schloeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet
A. T. Bringle
Federal Relief Work Administration
M. H. Schloeman
Ringsted Farmers Ship Daily Feed Crops Despite Drought
Ringsted and vicinity farmers are shipping baled hay arrow and alfalfa by rail, with shipments nearly daily. The community benefited from an abundant feed crop despite suffering from drought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ringsted
Dolliver Unit Hosts County Auxiliary Meeting
Nearly sixty members of the American Legion Auxiliary in Emmet county gathered in Dolliver for the regular county meeting. A one o clock luncheon preceded a vocal solo by Miss Maurine Harker and an encore of The Sunshine of Your Smile. County chairman Mrs. Fred Ehlers of Estherville led the business session with reports from unit presidents and county officers and an open forum to discuss organization concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolliver
American Legion Auxiliary
Emmet County
Bella of the
Maurine Harker
Herker
Nedine Stillman
Fred Ehlers
Estherville
Armstrong, Estherville
Maple Hill
Armstrong and
Eastherville
Mortgage Foreclosure Hits Southern College at Lakeland
The Southern college at Lakeland, a Meth odist institution, faces mortgage foreclosure for 350000 dollars after years of missed interest payments. The Jacksonville Trust Company plans to seize campus property including a citrus grove. the college continues operating despite the crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Southern College
Lakeland
Jacksonville
Declam Contest Held at Roosevelt Auditorium
The annual home declamatory contest occurs Monday night at 8 at Roosevelt Auditorium. Each group began with 15 to 20 students. after two eliminations four finalists plus one alternate remain in each class. Finalists include Leo Horswell Eugene Hutchinson Eugene McNelly Evelyn Nathanson in oratorical. Mil dred Vedder Kathleen Vedder Ruth Berg Marion Kennedy in dramatic. Shirley Hedrick Genevieve Horswell Homer Judd Jeanne Parsons in humorous with Charlotte Corey as alternate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt Auditorium
Leo Horswell
Eugene Hutchinson
Eugene McNelly
Evelyn Nathanson
Douglas Reynolds
Mildred Vedder
Kathleen Vedder
Ruth Berg
Marion Kennedy
Anita McManus
Shirley Hedrick
Genevieve Horswell
Homer Judd
Jeanne Parsons
Charlott
Corn Hog Training Session Held by Emmet County Workers
About 50 township corn hog committee members met in Estherville on January 14 with the Emmet County allotment committee to review the 1935 corn hog contract and rulings. J C Galloway of Iowa State Extension explained the program while plans for county sign up and education were outlined. The 1934 committees will run the educational campaign and sign up for 1935, with dates for sign up to be set in each school district later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Emmet County
J. C Galloway
Extension Service
Iowa State College
Nels G. Christiansen
County Com Hog Association
Choral Group Sings at High School
The choral glee club directed by Miss Dorothy Ehlers performed three numbers Friday afternoon at the high school assembly for students of high school and junior college. Leo Waters substitutes for J. Lerdahl the mail carrier who is home ill with a severe cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Ehlers
J. Lerdahl
Leo Waters
Stolen Goods Found in Cement Yards Reported
A double barrel shotgun and a battery radio set stolen from J. T. Johnston's furniture store were turned in to Sheriff Cliff Fredericksen. Mike Geisen found the radio yesterday while walking Cement Product company yards. sleet and ice covered it. The shotgun was found by a youth named Thietje yesterday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Johnston
Cliff Fredericksen
Mike Geisen
Cement Product Company
Young Thietje
D.A.R. backs a nationwide Washington pilgrimage plan
The Ruth Bryan Owen patriotic pilgrimage to Washington will be funded by the Daughters of the American Revolution. A senior girl from each of the 48 states will be chosen to represent Iowa, with nominations due February 1, 1985. The state winner will be picked by a committee and credentials sent by February 10. Further details from Miss Marie Sorum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Johnston
Okamanpado
Clyde Brenton
Ruth Bryan Owen
Washington, D. C
Towa
Marie Sorum
State Department
Fire Destroys Peterson Home at Ringsted
Ringsted January 16 fire siren sounded at eleven oclock Monday evening informing that the home of L A Peterson was burning. Mrs Peterson and the youngest children were at home while others attended a Masonic and Eastern Star supper. Defective wiring is suspected as the cause. Much furniture saved but the house is in complete ruins. Loss partially covered by insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ringsted
L. A
Lodges Install At Armstrong Emmet Masons and Royal Neighbors
Arm strong Jan 16 officers for the year were installed at Emmet lodge A F and A M and Emmet chapter of the Eastern Star. Joint installation followed by potluck. G B Vandenburgh installing officer for the Masons and Ethel Anderberg installing officer for the Star. Also installed were Royal Neighbors officers at Olive Camp 2859 with Esther Poorman as oracle and Lizzie Schaeffer as past oracle, followed by Odd Fellows and Rebekahs installations with John Law as N G and Fern Beers as V G.
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J. E. Clifton
J. W
T. E. Haworth
Sec
H. W. Wolf
S. D
Armand. Madsen
J. D
John Andreason
D. A. Martin
J. S
BE. F, Bear
Tyler
Genie Gray
Herb Wolf
Georgia Peterson
Edna Olsen
Grace Rown
Jessie Robinson
Marshall
Amy Kingston
Anna Vendenburgh
Treas
Emma Willson
Cassie Christensen
Ada Darnell
Warden
E. F. Bar
Sentinel
Ann Haworth
Ada
Lizzie Lcott
Ruth
Lucella Kearns
Esther
Martha West
Matha
Velma Rave
Electa
Rgular
Royal Neighbors
Oracle
Esther Poorman
Mary Dundas
Lizzie Schaeffer
Eunice Huff
Cora Palmer
Ada Flier
Lela Ramhorst
Amy Dennison
Inner Sentinel
Zoa Dungas
Outer Sentinel
Joesphine Gilbertson
Margaret Leason
Faith
Inez Crank
Courage
Irene Flier
Amy Edwards
Vera Smith
Endurance
Theresa Fuller
Ruth Flier
Mershall
Cecelia Johnson
Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
Reelect Woodcock Chairman of State Board
William P. Woodcock of Spencer was reelected chairman of the state board of conservation in Des Moines. He was appointed two weeks ago by Governor Herring for a three year term and remains the board’s sole member from the northwest. J. J. Waldron, recently operated on at University hospital in Iowa City, returned home Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William P. Woodcock
Spencer
State Board of Conservation
Des Moines
Herring
J. J. Waldron
University Hospital
Iowa City
Employment Office Here Reopened in Emmetsburg
Unemployed residents of Emmet county may register at the reopened federal reemployment office located over Rexall drug store. John Warrington heads the service with two clerks, handling Emmetsburg Tuesdays and Pocahontas Thursdays. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturdays. Existing registrants should reregister mornings 8 to noon. first timers call 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Mon, Thu, Fri. Skilled operators urged to register for positions under forthcoming public works programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet
Rexall Drug Store
John Warrington
Warrington
Palo Alto
Pocahontas
Emmetsburg
Estherville
Emmet County Recalls Severe Winter Weather Impact
Emmet County and Iowa endure a heavy winter spell with alternating clouds and snow. Two inches of snow fell last night amid sleet, adding to four inches already on the ground. Driving is treacherous and side roads are blocked. the Rock Island train arrived late as truck service slows. Weather observer A. O. Peterson notes temperatures over the past 24 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet County
Iowa
Wheeling
Rock Island
E H S Falls To Mason City In Basketball Clash
Eshterville faced a strong Mason City squad Tuesday, trailing 15 to 11 at halftime and 24 3 to 24 final. Lane led Mason City with 14 points, Harrer and Stoeck Jer each added 13, Henely paced Eshterville with nine. Ed Broms and his wife headed to Chicago to visit daughter Lila Verne of Gregg College.
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Mason City
Esherville
Estherville
Lane
Harrer
Stoeck Jer
Henely
Ed Broms
Chicago
Lila Verne
Gregg College
Estherille G
Henery Ce
Elwood Co
M. Bagan
Hornby Fee
Hornby Pee Hae
Anne Knutson Woods
Atblade Es
Warrington
Halfa
Felkey
Wee
Rift Jones Resigns Huey Long Feud. Seeks Ft Leavenworth Assignment
Lawrence "Rift" Jones, Louisiana football coach who resigned after a clash with Senator Huey Long, has received many offers from major colleges but prefers a two year military assignment at Fort Leavenworth. He is described as a former West Point coach, still in service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Lawrence “Rift” Jones
Louisiana
Kingfish
Huey Long
Ft. Leavenworth
Bit
West Point
Brisk Auction Season With Multiple Farm Sales
Jay W. Hayden near Estherville will close out sale January 21 offering horses cattle hogs and machinery with First National Bank of Spirit Lake as clerk and Foshier Burns as auctioneers. Walter Schultz near Estherville to sell January 29 with horses cattle purebred Duroc sows and gilts and full line of machinery, Emmet County bank clerking and Foshier Burns as auctioneers. Clayton Houseman north of Armstrong to hold a Poland China hog sale at a later date. watch for ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay W. Hayden
Estherville
First National Bank of
Spirit Lake
Foshier and Burns
Walter Schultz
Emmet County Bank
Foshier & Burns
Vindicator
Republican
Clayton Houseman
Poland
China
Armstrong
A. H. Kately
E. E. Cooper
Nels Nelson
John Lewis
O. L. Anderson
James Boyle
Marshall
William Quinn
Inner Sentinel
W. H. Dickinson
Outer Sentinel
Iva Youmen
John Wee
Carlson
George Nick
Bessie Holtslaw
Faith
Tom Brown
Tom Triggs
Courage
Will Watson
Endurance
John Monroe
David Crawford
Charles Martinson
Rey Onlds
A. L. Misener
A. E. Bervan
Iowa Trust and Savings Bank
Foshier
Carlson Installed as R N A Oracle in Spencer
Mrs Carlson was installed as oracle of the Royal Neigh bor lodge by district deputy Mrs Mable Potter of Spencer. Ceremonial marshal was Frances Reynolds. Officers named include Mrs A H Kately past oracle and Mrs E E Cooper vice oracle. Luncheon followed with local helpers. A separate notice lists cattle and farm assets near Esther with bank clerk and local auctioneers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Carlson
Mable Potter
Spencer
Frances Reynolds
Three Carloads of Cattle Bring Farmer Five Thousand
Superior report states John Swan, son and sons sold three carloads of fat cattle to a St. Paul commission firm last Monday for 5000 dollars. The cattle were shipped to Lancaster, Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior
John Swanson and Sons
St. Paul
Lancaster
Rev Call Chaplain In Calif. Pew
The Rev. W. J. Call of the Free Methodist church in this city was linked to San Quentin events as convicts escaped yesterday. Board secretary Mark E Noon and others were forced to aid their getaway, signals were used to pass guards, and officials were captured near Novato. Warden Holohan was beaten and may not survive. prison physician Dr. L. L. Stanley attended him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Call
Free Methodist Church
San Quentin
Calif
Mark E. Noon
State Board
Holohan
Noon
Frank C. Sykes
War
Joseph Stevens
Sacramento
Novato
L. L. Stanley
Call
Stanley
Sternborg Buys New Hearse and Sedan in Estherville
Fred Sternborg purchased a Studebaker Westminster hearse ambulance from Sorum Sales and Service, with the new vehicle arriving in Estherville and slated for immediate service. The streamlined body houses an 110 horsepower eight cylinder engine. He also bought a Studebaker Dictator St. Regis sedan from the Sorum garage, completing the pair of new vehicles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sternborg
Fred Sternborg
Sorum Sales and Service
Studebaker Westminster
Estherville
Immkriate
Mr. Sternberg
Studebaker
St. Regis
Sorum
Roosevelt Ball Plans At Danceland For Charity
Plans are nearing completion for the annual Roosevelt ball to be held at Danceland ballroom on Wednesday January 30. Leroy Miller chairs the committee. Last year the event raised about one million dollars for infantile paralysis relief and research. This year funds will support rehabilitation locally and a national push for eradication research. Western Union offers a 25 cent telegram option supporting the cause. C P Mauck returns to labor after an operation for a painful condition.
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Danceland Ballroom
Leroy Miller
Warm Springs
Warm Springs Foundation
America
Municipal Research Laboratories
New York City
Roosevelt
Western Union
Prsident’s
New York
National
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Congress
Webber College
United States Geodetic Survey
Arcadia
Arcadian
Coast and Geodetic Survey
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John Bowie
Eames
New High
Dolliver Unit
Palmetto News
Charles
A. B. Chapin
D.A.R
Capitol
Eastern Star
N. G
John Law
V. G
Chas. Dennison
Lee
D. A. Marten
Peter Richardson
John Harris
L. F. Heinrich
Frank Stroud
R. F
Alfred Hackerson
L. F
R. E. Bunt
I. G
Emil O’green
C. G
J. A. Huff
Fern Beers
Lottie Palmer
Erma Perry
Margaret Bunt
Esther Willson
Dorothy Schwitters
R. S
Mary Harris
Maud Law
Luella Smith
Reelect Woodcock
A. O. Peterson
Arene
Fener Enens
Beeenenee
E.H.S
M.C
Phooey, Huey
R. N. A. Oracle
Roosevelt Ball
C. P. Mauck
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