Repubs Fill Court Room In Lively Meeting
Emmet county Republicans gathered in Estherville for a full county convention repudiating repeal plank in the national platform. Delegates approved resolutions on farming relief, Reconstruction Finance Corp financing, mortgage refinancing, tariff reform, and budget balancing, with Soeth named permanent chairman and a slate chosen for state conventions. The meeting drew broad county representation, pledging agricultural support and fiscal economies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet
Wm. S. Johnston
Estherville Co op Creamery Tops State Quality Scores
The Iowa state brand creameries association, now with 50 creameries, offered an eastern trip prize to the three highest in butter quality and general appearance. Estherville creamery led with a score of 96.96, followed by Otto Spies of Ruthven creamery. Because the Estherville plant was run by two managers, E. E. Kelley and Vergil Johnson, neither could take the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State Brand Creameries Association
Estherville Creamery
Otto Spies
Ruthven Creamery
E. E. Kelley
Vergil Johnson
Alumni Picnic at Fort Defiance State Park
The Estherville high school alumni plan a casual picnic at Ft Defiance State Park tomorrow evening. Attendees include alumni spouses. ice cream and coffee provided. dinner served cafeteria style in the shelter house. Tables set on verandas or around the building depending on weather. large turnout expected from surrounding area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville High School
Ft. Defiance State Park
Shelter House
Estherville
Miss White Injured When Car Tipped Over
Miss Alma Leo White suffered severe bruises after her car tipped over while enroute to Eagle Grove to spend the Fourth with her mother. There was no collision and she does not know how the loss of control occurred, keeping her from work as a cashier in the L. M. Christensen store for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Leo
White
Eagle Grove
Miss White
L. M. Christensen
Grand Jury Fails to Indict Farmer
The grand jury in session here failed to indict C. C. Lowe, farmer, who was held on a statutory charge and released after the finding. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Rhodes of Houston, Texas, are visiting Mrs. F. H. Rhodes and relatives. Mrs. J. C. Smith and son Joseph Smith of Sully visit Estherville at Dr. Thos. Mann’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frigay
C. C. Lowe
Farmer
Edwin Rhodes
Houston, Texas
F. H. Rhodes
J. C. Smith
Joseph Smith of
Sully
Estherville
Iowa Convention Debates Prohibition and Farm Relief
At a state convention a resolution repudiates prohibition in the national platform and urges delegates to align with this stance while supporting Governor Dan Turner in seeking farm relief. A long list of names covers committee members and designated state, senatorial, and congressional committeemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner
Chicago
Iowa
Dan Turner
Emmet County
Co Democrats Hold Meeting in Estherville
A fair crowd attended Estherville's county Democratic convention on Saturday. Delegates and alternates were named for the state convention in Des Moines on July 22 and for the state judicial convention on July 29. Kennedy was named chairman, Anderson secretary, and Larson treasurer of the county central committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christensen
W. M. Anderson
R. J. Robinson
Geo. Frank
M. L. Soeth
C. E. Watrous
H L. Thompson
O. P. Stow
J. E. Hl
Omer Rogers
I. G. Ness
L. C. Doolittle
O. N. Ressell
Mra
L. L. Bingham
Dr. J. B. Knipe
P. H. Underwood
F. P. Amith
W. D. O Brien
J. H. Willey
Max Soeth
Jos. Halaman
O. L. Paugh
Neill Finn
Ford Hansen
P. &. Anderson
A. Peterson
Adelaide Nichols
F. A. Robinson
W. A. Winterstein
Roy Felkey
R. 8. Severson
O. E
Estherville
Des Moines
A. L. Anderson
Chris Larson
Darnell
Dr. West
F. J. Kennedy
R. H. Dewall
Loyd Crim
Albert Peterson
I. Coleman
Peter Rasmussen
John Brinkman
Ed Maniece
Otto Wold
Jerry Wegs
Census Taker Reports 1741 School-Age Children in Township
Miss Francis Lough reports 1741 children aged 5 to 21 in the township. Of 852 boys and 879 girls, public schools excluding the junior college housed 1528 students in 1931. Esther Immer resigns as Emmet county welfare worker. Effie A. Adams to replace at 135 dollars monthly. Immer moves to Hardin county for higher pay. Visitors include Mrs. Dick Campbell of Minneapolis and Mr. Lloyd Hinsch family in Estherville. Grace Colegrove returns from San Carlos Indian School after a month with Arm strong parents. Mrs. Thos Mann travels to Marion South Dakota for niece Gladys Manthe’s death. Ralph Steele visiting from Lake Norden South Dakota. trip with family to Nashua Ames and West Bend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Lough
Esther Immer
Emmet County
Board of Supervisors
Effie A. Adams
LaVerne
Miss Immer
Hardin County
Grace Colegrove
San Carlos
Ariz
M. Colegrove
Armstrong
Ralph Steele
Lake Norden
Estherville
Wm. Lurkhart
Nashua
Ames
West Bend
Who was Who by Louise M Comstock
The first brodie in history is described as Steve Brodie who allegedly jumped from the Brooklyn Bridge in 1886 and became a lasting part of slang. The tale covers his early work as a walker and streetcar conductor and his later life as a professional jumper earning money in melodrama and betting on the stunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brodie
Steve Brodie
Brooklyn Bridge
East River
Steve
Highbridge
Bill Green
Odlum
Life Insurance Company
Negro Porter Loses Left Arm in Estherville Crash
Judge Walker janitor of the Or leans hotel in Estherville suffered the amputation of his left arm at the shoulder after an automobile accident Friday. At Swallum hospital Storm Lake doctors said gangrene forced the six inch below shoulder removal. Walker, on his way home from Omaha, waved at an Emmet county car seven miles north of Storm Lake when gravel caused the crash. Mrs Walker and a 10 year old boy were bruised but not seriously injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker
Orleans
Estherville
Swallum
Storm Lake
J. A. Swallum
Omaha
Emmet
Storm Lake Hospital
Klingbeil wins first prize in Enna Jettick word contest
Mrs. Klingbeil wins the silverware set while Miss Mildred Zinser and Mrs. Theo R. Depp receive other prizes in the Enna Jettick shoe word building contest judged by Supt. Hilliard and Misses Lucile Peterson and Adelaide Nichols. Entrants from Estherville and nearby rural towns participated. ninety one women and girls entered the competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Klingbiel
Enna Jettick
H. Oransky
Estherville
Supt. Hilliard
Lucile Peterson
Adelaide Nichols
Couple Tries Kidney Pills Scam in Iowa Towns
A couple efforts to raise money by selling kidney pills fail as a con game in Iowa towns. The scheme involves swapping pills between boxed sizes and claiming refunds after disappearing with a box, with Estherville cited as an attempted instance where proprietors guarded against the pair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Estherville
Quiet Fourth in Estherville Amid Closed Stores
Estherville observed a quiet Fourth with most stores shut and many residents joining celebrations in nearby resorts and Fairmont where programs drew praise. Weather hovered uncertainly as some stayed home due to threats of bad conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Fairmont
Eas
4-H Club Meets in Estherville Township Home
The Better Yet 4-H club of Estherville township held its meeting at Miss Dorothy Yule's home on June 27. Four members answered roll call. A detailed business session occurred. Dorothy Darling and Esther Barrett formed the club's demonstration team. A delicious lunch was served afterward.
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Estherville Township
Dorothy Yule
Dorothy Darling
Esther Barrett
West Riverside Club Annual Picnic at Jacobson Farm
The West Riverside country club will hold its annual all day picnic on July 17 at the Jacobson farm. The last meeting on June 16 was attended by 11 members and five visitors with Mrs. Will Spool present. After the business session a delicious lunch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Riverside Club
West Riverside Country Club
J. P. Jacobson
Will
Mrs Walker Stays in Storm Lake Over Hospital Bill
Buena Vista county agrees to pay hospital charges for Mrs Walker after an Emmet county welfare worker refused to cover the expense.
Hail Damage Soars Above Estherville Area
A severe hail storm with strong winds struck Estherville today, shattering glass, uprooting trees, and damaging autos, greenhouses, and gardens. Reports say walnutsized hail fell up to five miles north and twelve miles southeast, with near total small grain losses and 25 to 50 percent corn damage in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Rock Island
Estherville Eagles to Disband After Thursday Game
Estherville Estherville Eagles basketball team an independent group will break up after a game tomorrow against Hampton at that venue. Lacking financial back ing the outfit has struggled despite strong local fan support. The season began with players from Estherville Fairmont and Spencer, but those from Fairmont and Spencer left early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville Eagles
Hampton
Whch
Estherville
Fairmont
Spencer
Army Worms Succumb to Natural Enemies in Iowa Fields
Natural enemies of the army worm have gained control in Iowa, allowing farmers to focus on rye harvest and other pressing tasks. Emmet county reported far less damage than in other parts of the state, signaling a regional improvement for farmers this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Emmet
Union Picnic Held Amid Rain Threats at Riverside Park
Threatening clouds reduced turnout for the Farm Union picnic held Monday at Riverside park. Despite the rain threat hundreds attended the noon family picnic and social gathering. A kitten ball game provided main entertainment and coffee and ice cream were served by the union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Union
Riverside Park
Union
Grand Theatre Closes in Estherville After Three Years
The Grand theatre in Estherville closed Tuesday. Manager Hower declined to comment but thanked the public for three years of liberal patronage from Estherville and surrounding territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Theatre
Estherville
Hower
Family reunions and hospital note from Triboji and Des Moines
Hold families gather for a Triboji Fourth picnic with Roy French Dennison Jones Hogett Butler and kin. Marie Sorum Ann Glassner Betty Peairs visit Des Moines. Carl Webster visits relatives there. Veronica Flessika of Ft. Dodge visits at Mrs Maloney’s home. Mrs Spratt undergoes caesarean at Coleman hospital. baby dies. Family members from Yale Alicia Guthrie Center and Guthrie Center area are noted as present or informed.
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Roy French
C. L. Dennison
L. L. Jones
R. H. Hogett
City
Marion Butler
Triboji Beach
Carl Webster
Des Moines
Veronica Flessika
Ft. Dodge
Mattie Maloney
R. V. Maloney
Irwin Spratt
Lewis Moore
Coleman Hospital
Spratt
Everett Moore
Yale
Leslie Hartzell
Alicia
Wm. Sawyer
Guthrie Center
Hartzell
Sawyer
Celebration boosts old mood carnival in Estherville
The American Legion and Estherville Community Club sponsored a four day event that boosted local trade and employment. Merchants reported success as dollars circulated, helping manufacturers and workers. The Legion broke even after paying the high school band and drum corps, with about $30 added to the treasury from booths, rides, and gate commissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Estherville
Estherine
Businss
Legion
City Well Gets Into Pictures
The Estherville city well, the city council, Mayor Whelan and contractor Thorpe posed for a photograph in the Des Moines Register Sunday. The image shows the group beside the pipe with its large stream of water, noted as exceptionally clear and lifelike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Whelan
Thorpe
Des Moines Register
Install Grand Officers Of Town Knights Templar
The Knights Templar grand Commandery in Town installed its grand officers at Templar Park last Friday forenoon. Names include C. E. Narey Spirit Lake grand commander C. E. Cole Greeley deputy grand commander Harry Lewis Des Moines grand generalissimo Frederick Fischer Shenandoah grand captain general Robert B. Gropengetter Maquoketa grand senior warden L. C. Tallman Ames grand junior warden D. M. Brownlee Sioux City grand recorder W. S. Walker grand treasurer George Gregory Marshalltown trustee Rev. H. O. Spellman Clarion grand prelate Frank Christan Decorah grand warder W. R. McCray Charles City grand sword bearer A. O. Halstead Sioux City grand sword bearer F. B. Parker Rock Rapids grand captain of the guard LaVern Tollinger Council Bluffs first guard J. A. Heneman Centerville second guard Earl Winters Fort Dodge third guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights Templar
Templar Park
C. E. Narey
Spirit Lake
C. E. Cole
Greeley
Harry Lewis
Des Moines
Frederick Fischer
Shenandoah
Robert B. Gropengetter
Maquoketa
L. C. Tallman
Ames
D. M. Brownlee
Sioux City
Grand Recorder
W.S. Walker
George Gregory
Marshalltown
Rev. H. O. Spellman
Clarion
Grand Prelate
Frank Christan
Decorah
Grand
W. R. McCray
Charles City
Grand Sword
A. O. Halstead
Grand Swaward
F. B. Parker
Rock Rapids
LaVern Tollinger
Council
Spirit of the people cited as nation’s asset by Cortelyou
George B. Cortelyou of Consolidated Gas Company of New York urges resilience and caution against pessimism. He argues the public spirit remains strong despite current economic woes and criticizes the idea of easy gains, calling for a return to realism and self reliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Cortelyou
Consolidated Gas Company of
New York
Earth
Queen Esther Girls Camp At Lake Okoboji This Week
Queen Esthers in Camp Girls of the local Queen Esther group are camping at the M. E. grounds on Lake Okoboji this week. Mrs J E Wilson and Mrs Chas Bixby are chaperoning them. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Verne Kilgore at Forestburg South Dakota. Atty W W Crissman of Cedar Rapids visited Estherville. Mrs Fred Lyman leaves for Chicago. Isabell Paul and Iene Scholles visit Sioux Falls. The Martins and Hallecks returned from Pelican Lake fishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Esther
M. E
Lake Okoboji
J. E. Wilson
Chas. Bixby
Verne Kilgore
Foretsburg
Jos. Barton
Atty
W. W. Crissman
Cedar Rapids
Estherville
Wm. Bale
Fred Lyman
Chicago
Cook County Hospital
Minnie Nurss
Fred Kilgore
Liquor Seizure Leads to Hospital Use in Iowa
William McMackin, arrested by state agents in Ringsted, had two hundred gallons of alcohol from a 1931 Dodge. Six gallons kept for evidence, rest distributed to Birney and Coleman hospitals, and State University Hospital Iowa City. disposal ordered by Judge Davidson. Companion fled, car confiscated, bond set at 2000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodge
William McMackin
Harry Munson
A. Ansurphy
Ringsted
Birney Hospital
Coleman Hospital
College of Pharmacy
State University Hospital
Iowa City
W. G. Gordon
Davidson
Emmetsburg
McMackin
Republican Central Committee Organizes in Dolliver County
At the county convention close, precinct committeemen elected L. P. Stillman as county chairman and John Darling as secretary. A funds and speakers committee was formed with Stillman, Rev. WinterStein, Morse, Anderson and Darling. Dr. W. P. Galloway and Mrs. Guy Noel were nominated as committee members for the first ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
L. P. Stillman
Dolliver
W. A. Winterstein
Mae Trusty
Armstrong
Soeth
Des Moines
Elmer Henaman
P. H. Underwood
J. H. Willey
Geo. Nichols
N. J. Lee
Howard Espeset
M. L. Peterson
John Nelson
J. B. Knipe
F. A. Robinson
Johnston
W. V. Sweet
I. C. Nichols
Guy Noel
G. K. Allen
Chr
Ford Hansen
J. W. Morse
G. Bammer
Wm. Bale
O. N. Ressell
John Darling
W. P. Galloway
J. W Morse
Jorgen Anderson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Repub's
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Federal Farm Board
Committee On Permanent Organization
Helen Sievers
Washington
Republican Party
Reublican Party
State Park
ED Lecota
CO. Democrats
Dick Campbell
Minneapolis
Chas
Lloyd Hinesh
Baby
Savannah
H. D. Hinsch
Lloyd
Reres
Louise M. Comstock
Negro Porter
Judge Walker
Esthervile
Mrs. Klingbiel
Zinser
Depp
Eagles
Marie Sorum
Minneapoli
Ann Glassner
Betty Peairs
K.1
Isabell Paul and
Iene Scholles
Sioux Falls
F. E. Martin
A. A. Halleck
Pelican Lake
Minn
Wim. McMackin
Republican Co. Central Committee
Kirkwood
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
Rebekahs
Bessie Hollenbeck
Noble Grand
Grace McClure
Iva Youman
Geraldine Buckley
Elizabeth Jensen
Wm. Dickinson
John Lanning
A. A. Crim
Nettle Ketchum
Oscar Hedwick
Otto Grimm
Roy Bassett
Inside Guardian
J. J. Buckley
Guardian
Chas. Rosenberger
Odd Fellows
Ross Fouts
Chas. Waughtal
H. O. Sillge
Chris Jensen
Clarence Kurtz
J. W. Brockway
Sam Collins
Fred Rubink
Gordon Griffis
Chas. S. Anderson
Joe Hurst
Harry Shook
Burt Gendrom
Irene Oehrlein
Wm. Ooehrlein
Carrie Oehrlein
Ina Jones
Iowa State Teachers College
Wiley Jones
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