Thoreson Outlines Practical High School Training
Edwin Thoreson voice practical aims of vocational agriculture at a Kiwanis meeting. He says high schools now prepare students for life with home making commercial courses and vocational industrial training. Four years of agriculture include heavy shop work repairing machinery building feeders and wagon boxes plus welding. A junior cow testing association is starting to test butterfat in milk. A farmer survey shows 82 percent value vocational agriculture highly and notes the gap between graduation and starting farming.
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Micrely
Edwin Thoreson
Kiwanis Club
Thoreson
Estherville High School
Thorexon
Vocational Agriculture Students Show Higher Lifetime Years
The report notes 41 years for those who took vocational agriculture and 6.3 years for the group without agricultural courses. Guests at Tuesday's meeting included Fred Farquar of Winterset Fic Raymond Kiefer and Jacob Hiles with Walter Hammer as program chairman.
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Fred Farquar
Winterset
Fic
Raymond Kiefer
Jacob Hiles
Walter Hammer
Eight Man Panel Discusses Better Pastures
A panel of eight men chaired by Max M. Soeth discussed pasture improvement at the Farmers evening school Monday at the high school. Members included D. O. Partello Lars Thomsen John E. Greig Earl Schmidt R. E. Shannon Maurice Oleson and Edwin Thoreson. Topics covered seed quantity weed control fertilization overgrazing rotated grazing and common pasture crops. The group noted many cases use less seed with equal stands and cited brome and Kentucky bluegrass as main permanent pasture grasses. Weeds were a problem but farmers were too busy to treat them during seed formation. The next meeting on livestock conservation will be led by O N LaFollette of the Feed Institute of Iowa.
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Max M. Soeth
D. O. Partello
Lars Thomsen
John E. Greig
Earl Schmidt
R. E. Shannon
Maurice Oleson
Edwin Thoreson
O. N. LaFollette
The
Feed Institute of Iowa
Aeronautics Course Offered for High School Boys
Donald Crouse offers an aeronautics course for high school boys. Fifteen boys enrolled to study plane operation theory plotting flight courses reading instruments and the general technique required for pilots.
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Donald Crouse
Filers
Knights of Columbus Plan Social Evening
Knights of Columbus held a regular meeting at the IOOF hall with about 35 members in attendance. Lunch followed, and plans were made for a social evening on Wednesday night January 24.
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Knights of Columbus
IOOF
Emmet county war fatalities tracked in World Wars
Figures from the Iowa Department of History and Archives show Emmet county recorded 31 war fatalities in World War II, matching World War I counts. World War I data differ across Gold Star, Honor Roll, and combined totals, with 31 total deaths and a mix of disease, accidents, and combat.
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Emmet County
Iowa State Department of History and Archives
Des Moines
Department of History and Archives
United States
Emmet
New Classes Start at High School and Junior College
New classes open for the second semester at the high school and junior college. Mary Ellen Bottom teaches American literature. Ava Simpson handles business arithmetic, American government and personal typing. Minnie Sage instructs business training. Harriett Woods leads business law. G. Arthur Luther teaches economics. Ruth Smith gives solid geometry. The junior college offers contemporary governments by Luther. Six week period changes include trigonometry by Walter B. Hammer, human biology by Jeanette B. Watson, and Geography of Australia by Harriett Woods.
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Mary Ellen Bottom
Ava Simpson
Minnie Sage
Harriett Woods
G. Arthur Luther
Ruth Smith
Walter B. Hammer
Jeanette B. Watson
Australia
Muriel Turnley Takes Over New Orleans Club
Mrs. Muriel Turnley of Arnolds Park has taken over the New Orleans club and announces dancing every Sunday night. A program of old-time dancing will be announced later. The cafe on the ground floor will be operated by Ralph Billingsley.
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Muriel Turnley
Arnolds Park
New Orleans
Ralph Billingsley
Tax Auditor Joseph Howe Plans March Return for Tax Returns
Spencer state income tax auditor Joseph Howe spent three days at city hall and left tonight. He said he expects to return in early March to assist residents with filing income tax returns.
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Joseph Howe
Spencer
Marshal Fined In Beavers Possession Case At Emmetsburg
L C Sundall town marshal of Ruthven was fined 100 dollars with 50 dollars suspended and 2 50 dollars costs for illegal possession of beaver. The case was heard Wednesday afternoon in Elmer Ellis justice court at Emmetsburg. Sundall was summoned by Conservation Officers Elmer Wogen Estherville and Glenn Shearman Spirit Lake.
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L. C. Sundall
Ruthven
Elmer Ellis
Emmetsburg
Sundall
Elmer Wogen
Estherville
Glenn Shearman
Spirit Lake
Hawkeye Trail Riders Elect Officers for '45
The Hawkeye Trail Riders held their annual election Friday night in the city hall kitchen after a chili supper. Thirty five members and families attended. five directors were chosen including Lincoln Shonkwiler Eugene Weir Paul Weir Estherville and Robert Griffith Dolliver. William Hageman was named president Robert Griffith vice president and Mrs Ralph Robinson secretary treasurer. Adelaide Nichols retired as president and Grace Hageman as retiring secretary treasurer. Total membership last year was 59.
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Hawkeye Trail Riders
City Hall
William Hageman
Herbert Vetter
B. H. Brackett
Lincoln Shonkwiler
Eugene Weir
Paul Weir
Estherville
Robert Griffith
Dolliver
Willam Hageman
Ralph Robinson
Adelaide Nichols
Ben Reeves
Grace Hageman
Uniform Examinations Set For Jan 24 25 26
Uniform county school examinations will be held January 24 25 and 26 in the Emmet county courthouse announced by County School Supt Marie Sorum. January 24 includes rural school management spelling reading geography U S history domestic science and manual training. January 25 offers arithmetic physiology hygiene agriculture music English grammar handwriting civics government and constitution. January 26 covers elementary algebra English composition elementary school and general science.
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Emmet
Marie Sorum
U. S
Books to be given to Estherville library
At a general meeting of the Estherville General Woman's club it was announced two books would be donated to the public library. The books are Church in History by Arthur Wilfred Magler and Ethics of America by James Trueslow Adams.
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Estherville General Woman’s Club
Church In History
Arthur Wilfred Magler
James Trueslow Adams
Estherville farmer buys registered Brown Swiss bull Wanda Brune
Purchases Bull T A Winterton of Estherville recently bought a registered Brown Swiss bull Wanda Brune 63272 from C F Walden of Wallingford. The report comes from Fred S Idise secretary of the Brown Swiss Cattle Breeders association Beloit Wisconsin.
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T. A. Winterton
Estherville
Wanda
Brune
C. F. Walden
Wallingford
Fred S. Idise
Brown Swiss Cattle Breeders’ Association
Beloit
Wisc
Plan Stag Dinner At Knights Of Pythias Meeting
Members at a Knights of Pythias meeting schedule a monthly stag dinner on the first Thursday. A social evening with a potluck supper for members and their families is set for January 25.
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Knights of Pythias
Rites for Brother Held for Estherville Family
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at Spencer for Thomas Jackson, brother of Mrs. William Quinn of Estherville. Mr. Quinn's sister, Mrs. Sarah McCuniff of Fairbanks, Indiana, died the preceding Saturday.
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Spencer
Thomas Jackson
William Quinn
Estherville
Walther Nelson Legion post at Dolliver elects officers
Walther-Nelson American Legion post held its annual election Thursday at the schoolhouse. George McKean was re-elected commander, Arthur Schnittger adjutant, Neill Finn service officer, and Dr. H. D. Mereness finance officer. Other attendees included Lee Miller, M. L. Owena, Percy Herum, T. B. Richards, and Carl Peterson. Quarterly meetings were approved for the year.
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Walther-Nelson
American Legion
George McKean
Arthur Schnittger
Neill Finn
H. D. Merentas
Lee Miller
M. L. Owena
Percy Herum
T. B. Richards
Carl Peterson
Dolliver Personalities and Upcoming Hostesses
In Dolliver notices, Mrs. Clarence Reinhardt Mrs. Harold Wigdal Mrs. Joe Knapp Mrs. Hiner Hansen and Mrs. T. B. Richards are listed among members. Non-members present include Mrs. Robert Larson and Mrs. George Webber. Mrs. Andrew Balmer will host in February. Miss Delitte Wuhder the primary teacher visited Graettinger Friday. Mrs. M. L. Owens will entertain the American Legion Auxiliary at her new home on Thursday afternoon February 1.
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M. C. Peterson
W.L. Whalen
A. R. Eckhart
C. L. Day
Hosanesses
Mesdames Lee Miller
George McKean
T. B
Oswalt
Reinhardt
Clarence ‘Fesac
John Wigdal
Harold
Knapp
Joe ‘Horral
Hiner ‘Hansen
T. B. ‘Richards
Robert Larson
George Webber
Andrew Balmer
Hostens
Dolliver Personals
Delitte Wuhder
Graettinger
M. L. Owens
American Legion Auxiliary
Family notes and births in Graettinger area
Mrs L M Young Graettinger correspondent reports Dale Moffit and infant daughter returned Friday from Estherville hospital. Carol Vernese born to Mr and Mrs Thomas Hampson in Los Angeles on December 23 1944. Gilbert William born December 22 1944 to Staff Sergeant and Mrs G W Christianson in Santa Ana. Marines in South Pacific. Graettinger first team basketball players honored at pancake supper hosted by Supt and Mrs K M Chase after string of wins. Remaining 5 games include county and sectional tournaments with three on local floor. Local residents note travels and visits to California and Nebraska. Clare Meyers assists at Anderson and Ericson market. Mrs Idella Fleming hosted Royal Neighbor card party. Mrs Roy Mastera sought medical care in Esterville for high blood pressure. Judy Strain Wherta remains with her husband at Nebraska base.
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Tom
Hampson
Carol Vernese
Thomas Herem
Los Angeles
Calif
Hampsons
Hana
Gilbert William
G. W. Christianson
Santa Ana
Sgt. Christianson
Marine Corps
South Pacific
Graettingen
Supt
K. M. Chase
Bob Barringer
Harold Strain
Sam Young
Reed Potter
Henry Appel
Paul Frick
Paul Gilbough
Navy Family Visits Highlight Local News
Grandparents Mr and Mrs Will Strain visit as Byron Rolfson and A S Navy personnel from the Atlantic Fleet stay with their mother Mrs Sophia Rolfson. Numerous relatives and friends in town and nearby share in the extended gathering. Mrs C W Ostheimer travels to Philadelphia where her husband M M C W Ostheimer attends a navy course. Charles Young, sister in law to Mrs Ostheimer, also resides temporarily in Philadelphia with the U S Navy posting.
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College Corp
Carl Frerichs
Conrad Frerichs
John
Ann
Waverly
Wartburg College
Grundy Center
Mrs
Will Strain
Byron.Rolfson
A. S. Navy
Atlantic Fleet
Sophia Rolfson
Philadelphia
C. W. Ostheimer
U. 8. Navy
Navy
Charles Young
Ostheimer
Charles
Quit Claim Deed for Eleveter Property in Iowa
A quit claim deed transfers interest in a parcel in Estherville Iowa with references to Eleveter Emit Goldie Bub and divisions of Out Lots 2 3 4 in Stafford and Jarvis. The deed notes the property location and associated lots in Estherville.
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Eleveter
Goldie
Leveter
Gillettes
Bub
Stafford & Jarvis
Estherville
Iowa
Bramet County Board Meeting Notes Include Mrs. Evidence
Members of the Bramet county board of supervisors and Mrs. participate in a local meeting. The fragment indicates civil governance activity with residents engaging officials in county affairs.
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Bramet County Board
Gladys Bringle Audited County Farm Inventory
Gladys Bringle conducted the annual inventory at the county farm on Monday as part of the county audit process.
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Gladys Bringle
Brother Dies in Minnesota Hospital
Gus Johnson of Frost Minnesota, brother of Martin Johnson of Beetherville, died Wednesday in an Albert Lea hospital after a short illness. Funeral arrangements are pending local notices.
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Gus Johnson
Frost
Minny
Martin. Johnson
Beetherville
Albert Lea
Minn
Licenses Arrive for Minnesota Fishing and Fish Houses
A new consignment of Minnesota fishing licenses and fish house licenses has arrived and may be obtained from the county recorder's office.
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Minnesota
County Recorder's Office
Council To Meet On Saturday At Hatherville Library
County and school officials announced a Saturday meeting at the Hatherville Library to discuss joint planning and local educational issues. The event brings together county leaders and school representatives to review upcoming programs and budget priorities.
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Hatherville
Fritachel's team defeats Superior B squad in Monday game
Arthur L. Fritachel's 0 basketball squad beat Superior B team on Monday at Superior by a 26 to 8 score.
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Arthur L. Fritachel
Superior
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