Material For Corn Hog Plan Sent Farmers
Emmet county farmers receive contract copies worksheets maps and guidance for signing a corn and hog reduction program in 1934. County Agent M A Balkema urges gathering supporting evidence on hogs and corn sales two base years 1931 to 1933 and outlines how to certify hog counts and feeder pig movements. A signup day will be announced and maps outlining contracted acres will be mailed for farm listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet
M. A. Balkema
Farm Bureau
Wn Andce
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Washington
United
Birthday Ball Plans Progress In Estherville
Plans for Roosevelt birthday ball in Estherville advance at tonight’s general committee meeting chaired by A O Peterson. City hall to host first dance in the hall with lounge, bridge, five hundred, and cloak room. A nationwide radio program will unite the event with Roosevelt to speak. Funds exceed costs go to Warm Springs foundation to aid infantile paralysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
General Committee
A. O. Peterson
Warm Springs
Georgia
Warm Springs Foundation
United States
National
Columbia
Roosevelt
Masonic Orders
Eastern Star and White Shrine
Knights of Columbus
B. P. O. Ellis
Knights of Pythias
Woodmen
Odd Fellow
Rebekahs
Royal Neighbors
Pythian Sisters
League of Women Voters
American Legion, Legion Auxiliary
Woman's, Club
Community Club
Railroad Brotherhoods
Spencer Seeks 25000 Airport Plan Under CWA
Spencer aims to obtain a 60 acre site near the town with a lease to suitable land for a five year period funded by federal CWA dollars. The city council would seek lease approval with an option to buy and develop the site into a modern airport as part of a nationwide landing field network for commercial aviation and air defense, with the Chamber of Commerce guaranteeing the lease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
CWA
Chamber of Commerce
Economic shifts highlight changing buying power and efficiency
A brief note cites shifts in the economy due to reduced consumer buying power and improved production efficiency, indicating broader structural changes over recent years. The remarks point to persistent effects on prices and living standards without detailing specific sectors or dates.
Farmers To Hear Report At Annual Co-op Meet
Patrons of the Estherville cooperative creamery will hear the yearly report at the annual meeting on January 25 at the Orleans hotel. Books are being audited by A C Christensen of Minneapolis with assistant Geo Haar. The business session will elect two new directors after a cafeteria dinner at eleven a.m. Lars Herem will preside, Lawrence Laidley will speak, and Swembo Judge Bl Sleeville is noted for the main talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville Co-Operative Creamery
Orleans
A. C. Christensen
Minneapolis
Geo. Haar
Creamery Board
Estherville
Lars Herem
Lawrence Laidley
Swem-bo
Leeville
Mrs Helgason Dies Sunday At Armstrong Home
Mrs Harry Helgason died Sunday evening at her Armstrong home from heart and kidney complications after years of poor health. Adelaide Carpenter, born January 18 1858 in Wisconsin, was 75. She leaves her husband, one foster daughter Mrs Pearl Schaeffer, and one granddaughter. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2:00 pm at the Methodist church with Rev Clifton officiating. burial followed in Armstrong cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong
Harry Helgason
Helgason
Adelaide Carpenter
Wisconsin
Pearl Schaeffer
Armestrong
Methodist
Clifton
Armstrong Cemetery
Declamatory Contest at Emmet Consolidated Fri night
Emmet Consolidated school hosts a declamatory contest Friday night January 19 at eight o'clock. Entered categories include Oratorical with Lorrene Lilland Maxine Truesdell and Robert Waldee Dramatic with Eileen Anderson Evelyn Ellis Pauline Miller and Averil Sargent Humorous with Nels Christensen Myrtle Harvege Eloise Logue and Alice Schultz Supt J S Hilliard of Estherville will judge the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet Consolidated School
O’cock
Lorrene Lilland
Maxine Truesdell
Robert Waldee
Eileen Anderson
Evelyn Ellis
Pauline Miller
Averil Sargent
Nels Christensen
Myrtle Harvege
Eloise Logue
Alice Schultz
Algona Completes New Water Tank Project
Algona finishes a water tank with over 300000 gallon capacity, awaiting testing and painting. Testing delays until spring due to winter ice. When tested, water will be channeled to the swimming pool of equal capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Grace Episcopal Church Sunday Services at Grace
Services at Grace Episcopal Church will be held Sunday January 21 at 11 a.m. with Bishop J D Griffith in charge for the third Sunday after Epiphany and Holy Communion. Afterward the annual parish meeting will elect the Vestry and address other necessary matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Griffith
Hower Shows Picture First at Grand Iowa Weekend
Henry Hower manager of the Grand theater books The Last Round Up for Sunday and Monday and features a Saturday midnight show. Monte Blue returns to the screen with Randolph Scott, Noah Beery and Barbara Adams in a double feature with Counselor at Law starring John Barrymore and others. Night Flight heads Thursday and Friday with Barrymore Loy Montgomery Gable and others in an epic romance and adventure from MGM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Henry Hower
Grand Theater
Zane Grey
Monte Blue
Randolph Scott
Noah Beery
Barbara Adams
Counselor At Law
John Barrymore
Inca
Daniels
Doris Kenyon
Onslow Stevens
Melvyn Douglas
Isabell Jewell
Mayo Methot
Elmer Rice
America
Cialite
Hollywood
Helen Hay
Clark Gable
Lionel Barrymore
Robert Montgomery
Myrna Loy
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Pound Babe Born At Hospital In Estherville
Mr and Mrs H W Butler of Estherville are the parents of a baby born Wednesday at Coleman hospital weighing three and a half pounds. With no incubator an improvised heater using an electric light was arranged above and below the infant to maintain warmth as it grows. The child is taking nourishment and doing as well as can be expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Butler
Estherville
Coleman Hospital
Breaks Leg on Icy Street While Visiting
Mrs. Jake Sundquist visiting her mother slipped on the ice Tuesday. She stepped back to avoid a car and broke her right leg. Taken to Coleman hospital, the leg was set and cast, then to her mother's home. Doctors expect crutches in about a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Sundquist
Mathieson
Coleman Hospital
Board of Supervisors to Meet Monday Action Adds Session
An adjourned meeting of the county board of supervisors will be held on Monday January 22. Extra business at the start of the year necessitates additional sessions. Ringsted auctioneer Gd CO Rinderknecht, popular county seat visitor, was seen Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R—_ Board of Supervisors
Emmet County Board of Supervisors
Gd. CO. Rinderknecht
Ringsted
Mrs Hanchett former Estherville resident dies in Wis
Mary Ania Hanchett nee Hoyt died January 10 at her Rosendale Wisconsin home after about two years illness. Born June 30 1869 in Rosendale she taught in Postville then married Charles Edward Hanchett July 29 1896. The couple lived in Sibley for 25 years and Estherville three. Funeral 2 p m Saturday at home with Rev C H Stowe officiating. Burial in Rosendale cemetery. She held memberships in Rosendale Congregational church D A R Eastern Star and P E O Sisterhood. She leaves sister Katherine and brothers William T Warren Hoyt George E Hoyt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
C. E. Hanchett
Rosendale
Wis
Mr. Hanchett
Hanchett
Sibley
Iowa
Mary Ania Hanchett
Hoyt
Ropin College
Oberlin College
Postville
Charles Edward Hanchett
Hanschett
Esthervile
Katherine
Wiliam T
Warren Hoyt
George E. Hoyt
Phillips
C. H. Stowe
Rosenaale Congregational Church
Rosendale Cemetery
Midgets fall to Spencer in defensive tilt 15 to 12
Estherville highs Midgets lose a tight game to Spencer 15 to 12 as Goecke and Darling hit the only Estherville field goals while DeKoster is held to four points. Spencer’s Campbell added a late three to seal the win as Warrington closed scoring with a free throw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville High School
Spencer
Estherville
Goecke
Darling
DeKoster
Spencer Ace
Campbell
Warrington
Dempney
V-R
Joint Banquet Arranged by Community and Women's Clubs
A joint committee decided the annual Community and Woman's club dinner will be February 15 at 6 30 PM in the Gardston hotel dining room. St Valentine decorations will be used. Mrs Ella Jones chairs the women's group with Ned Knight Max Lynn B H Brackett G E Tomhave and A E B Stringfellow. Community club members are L M Christensen J E Stockdale and Dan Howard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Club
Woman's Club
Gardston
Ella Jones
Robert Knight
Max Lynn
B. H. Brackett
G. E. Tomhave
A. EB. Stringfellow
L. M. Christensen
J. E. Stockdale
Dan Howard
Youths Leg Mangled by Shotgun Charge Near Algona
Walter Windin of Cresco township, Kossuth county, suffered a severe leg injury when a 20 gauge shotgun he carried fell and discharged, its muzzle within an inch or two of the calf. The shot pierced the flesh, with the opposite leg split and the small bone nicked. An improvised tourniquet and quick medical care saved his life. he was taken to a hospital where the leg was removed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Windin
Cresco
Kossuth
Local Woman J B Williams 87 Dies at Home
Mrs. J. B. Williams aged 87 died Wednesday morning at seven at her daughter Mrs. L G Thompson’s home on North 8th street after a short illness. Born January 6, 1847 in Jo Davis county, Illinois she married Mr. Williams March 16, 1871. They lived in Illinois before moving to Emmetsburg about fifty years ago. Survived by four children Mrs. L G Thompson Esn therville George Williams Cedar Rapids Arthur J Williams Emmetsburg Gilbert Williams Long Beach Calif. Husband predeceased her about five years ago. Funeral Friday at two at the Methodist Episcopal Church with interment in Emmetsburg cemetery. Attending from here are Mr and Mrs L G Thompson Mrs Buena Merron and daughters Mr and Mrs George Thompson Cedar Rapids and Mrs Ralph Miller Algona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Williams
L. G. Thompson
North 8Th Street
Jo Davis County
Mr. Williams
Ilinois
Emmetsburg
Estherville
George Williams
Cedar Rapids
Arthur J. Williams
Gilbert Williams
Long Beach
Calif
Methodist
Episheer
Buena Merron
Three Educational CWSA Projects Are Approved
County superintendent Marie Sorum announced approval of three CWSA education projects by Miss Agnes Samuelson. Ringsted will open a kindergarten immediately, enrolling 15 pupils. two adult education projects will cover Public Speaking and Government, and Home Economics, each running five weeks on a circuit basis with four instructors. The first Wallingford meeting to organize the classes is at 7:30 Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Sorum
Agnes Samuelson
Ringsted
Sorum
Wallingford
Tei
Domestic animal fund sufficent to pay claims
Emmet county records show the domestic animal fund again covered livestock killed by dogs and wolves for a second year. About $549 paid, nearly $600 remaining. Supervisors reduced valuations on most claims. only three were rejected entirely. Losses mainly among sheep with 23 reporting killings, nine farmers lost poultry, eight reported hog losses, and one heifer and one horse were compensated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet
Junior Class Theater Party At Estherville High
The juniors of Estherville High School enjoy a theater party at the Grand for the show Night Flight. After the performance refreshments will be served in the domestic science dining room. Miss Florence Chamber is class advisor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville High School
Florence Chamber
Masonic Lodge and Eastern Star Install at Armstrong
Armstrong Jan 17 The Eastern Star chapter and the Masons held a joint installation Monday night. Officers installed include worthy matron Ank Robinson and worshipful master Harry Youngeberg with a list of other officers for both groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Bare
The
Masons
Harry Youngeberg
J. C. Johnson
H. J. Croft
T. E. Haworth
Junor
David Christopher
Marion Bown
J. V. Law
Tyler
E. F. Meyers
Grover High Declamation Contest Closes First Term
Grover high school closed the first period declamatory work with a home contest on Wednesday evening. Judges Supt W A Ortmeyer Miss Eldridge and Miss Swenson named winners in oratorical dramatic and humorous divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover High School
W. A. Ortmeyer
Eldridge
Armstrong
Swenson
Maple Hill
Leonard Cother
Robert Calhan
Robert Irwin
Lucille Woods
Dorothy Chukker
Genevieve Irwin
Esther Hildreth
Tobias
Lester Anderson
Joe Origer
Imogene Origer
Evelyn Anderson
Mildred Brown
Alvina Campbell
Edna Hiandeland
Alvalda Myhre
Estherville Chosen for 1934 State League Convention
Estherville will host the 1934 Iowa League of Women Voters state convention after Mrs Zella Smith secured the site during a Grinnell meeting. Expected to draw 50 to 75 delegates, the two day event may occur in March or May with state officers and department heads listed and public general sessions planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zella Smith
League of Women Voters
Grinnel
Estherville
Iowa League of Women Voters
Grinnell
Ernest Cherrington
Iowa City
Frank Stromstrom
Gibbons
Des Moines
Mann
Boone
George E. Maine
R. H. Oreman
Rosa Cunningham
E. R. Lindstrom
Ames
Conrad
Harold Anderson
Town City
Adelaide Hunt
Community Garden Praised by E H Mulock Letter
Emmet County's 1933 subsistence garden at the county farm produced 15 000 cans and 2 000 bushels of produce. Seeds and labor were supplied through relief programs with ground plowed free of charge. The initiative, cited as highly successful, drew praise from state emergency relief officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
Emmet
Town Emergency Relief Committee
County Poor Fund
Johnson Held on $1000 Bail Awaiting Hearing
County Attorney Wm Bale filed information leading to a warrant for Thermond Dick Johnson. Bond set at $1000, with Johnson still in county jail after being picked up Saturday night by Sheriff Cl ff Frederickson for possession of five half pints of alleged alcohol. The parole violation under liquor injunction and his fourth liquor offense suggest a stiff sentence forthcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Bale
Thermond Dick Johnson
Johnson
Clff Frederickson
VR Clean Rural Schools Is Latest CWSA Project
Word arrives on the approval of a new project for the women as 52 rural school houses will be cleaned. Four women will be employed and work starts immediately. The CWA and CWSA payroll for the past week totals about $4000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VR Clean Rural Schools
CWA
CWSA
New Face for Vindicator and Republican Improves Readability
A slight redesign gives more daylight between type lines for easier reading. The change has both advantages and disadvantages, but from the reader’s standpoint it is a decided improvement.
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Texas and Pacific
Teson
Grace Episcopal Church
Hower
Mrs. Hanchett
H. S
Soviet
Russia
Alexander Troyanovsky
Paria
William (. Bullitt
U. S
Bullitt
Masonic Lodge
C. E.S
GAUY
Robt. Calhan
E. H. Mulock
F. J. Kennedy
Emmet County Emergency Relief Committee
Towa
Iowa State Emergency Relief Committee
Leghorn & Light
Stags & Cox
Veelle Co-op Creamery
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