Local Happenings From Estherville and Nearby
Des Moines trip and weekend visits mark a busy period with many residents traveling for sales meetings, family gatherings, and cottage stays at Lake Okoboji. Notable events include births, illnesses, hospital stays, and plans for visitors to Chicago for the World's Fair. Numerous local residents are noted visiting relatives, attending funerals, or returning home after trips and vacations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Johnston
Son Barklie
Des Moines
Lake Okoboji
Be Careful of Fire in Open Areas
A bulletin from the American Game Association warns that drought, dry vegetation, and wind increase fire risk in forests, fields, and streams. Vacationers, especially campers, often start fires that can quickly rage and threaten wildlife, property, and even lives. Use water to extinguish campfires, avoid matches and cigarettes, and supervise all flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Game Association
United States
Shower Dinners Honor Ruth Stearns Ahead of August Wedding
Sunday afternoon events in Estherville feature a large shower for Ruth Stearns hosted by Miss Marybelle Nicholson. Attendees include Thelma Story, Mary Louise Peterson, Nina Berg, Nadine Noel, and others. Bridge games yielded high score to Miss Marvyn Bennett. luncheon followed. Stearns will wed Carl Van Hoven of Spencer August 5. Other notices cover Claire McAdams marriage in Sioux City, and local gatherings hosted by Mrs. L. E. Berg, Brown Creek club, and M. Munson reception for Mathew Munson at Swea City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Stearns
Ruth Stearns
Marybelle Nicholson
Carl van Hoven
Spencer
Marvyn Bennett
Thelma Story
Mary Louise Peterson
Anita Houltshouser
Nina and
Vaunita Berg
Margaret Waldron
Mary
Helga Peterson
Nina Berg
Anita Houlsthouser
Nadine Noel
Velitta Reese
Frances Vincent
Ruth Dayton
Nanthalie Spande
William Kerr
Stanley Larson
Clara McAdams
Linotype
Estherville
Thorwald Peteson
Ringsted
Sioux City
Charles McAdams
Swea City
Petersen
L. E. Berg
Nina
Vaunita
Ruth
Berg
Florence Munson
Florence Hogan
Anna Skow
Marion Orvis
Venita Sandvig
Eva Sheldon
Carl Wells
Glenn Crow
Des Moines
Walter Glassnapp
Ringted
M. E. Munson
Mathew Munson
Locker Home
Mrs. M. Munson
Wisconsin Dells
Twin Cities
Soott
Peter Looft
Minnie
Amanda
Frank Looft
F. F. Rasmussen
Renwick
George Bergeson
Grover
B. P. Mu
Gamble Stores Clearance Highlights Bargain Batteries and Goods
Gamble Stores advertises a wide selection of cheap items including batteries at 3.19 each, generators at 2.98, and wash tubs at 0.75, underscoring their value selling approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gamble
Prophets Amos Hosea Isaiah and Micah on Jerusalem fate
The passage pairs Micah and Isaiah to show how two prophets held opposing views on Jerusalem yet were both right and wrong. It recounts Micah’s harsh verdict against Jerusalem and Isaiah’s defense of the city amid Assyrian threats, noting Isaiah’s prominence and role with Hezekiah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paire
Amos
Hosea
Isaih
Micah
Ezekiel
Jeremiah
Jerusalem
New York
Zion
Isaiah
David
Isaah
Olson and Johnson Named in Lake Park Brief
Son and Orville Olson of Lake Park join Florence Johnson of Esther ville in a short society item noting local residents and place names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Son
Orville Olson
Lake Park
Florence Johnson
Estherville
4-H Club Selects Demonstration Team
Evelyn and Helen Rasmussen hosted a Wide Awake 4-H meeting Friday with 28 girls present. A demonstration team of Maxine Workman and Alta Thorsland was chosen over Helen and Evelyn Rasmussen. The winning team will compete for county 4-H convention honors. The next meeting is August 9 with Genevieve Irwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn
Helen Rasmussen
Owen Morton
Walter Bragg
Maxine Workman
Alta Thorsland
Helen
Evelyn Rasmussen
Genevieve Irwin
Birthday Party Honoring Barbara Peterson
Barbara Peterson daughter of Mr and Mrs Russell Peterson was guest of honor Friday afternoon at a birthday party hosted by her mother. Barbara turned three that day. Fourteen children attended and played while a luncheon was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Ridley
South Gate
Calif
R. J. Ridley
Harley Lambert
Barbara Peterson
Russell Peterson
Babara
Real Estate Transfers to State of Iowa Excerpts
Residential and easement transfers listed include Charles A Logue and wife to the State of Iowa dated April 27 1934 for 60 feet along section 23 100 34 valued at 211.95 and Grace Van Eman et al to the State of Iowa dated June 30 1934 with an easement and cost 135. Com at southwest corner 13 100 34 and north along line of southwest quarter 138 100 384. Carl Anderson and wife to the State of Iowa dated June 21 1934 for 0.4 acres in 2 99 34 at 137.50. Barber Charles S and wife to the State of Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barber
Charles S
Ladies Aid Meeting At Christian Church
The ladies of the Christian church held a general aid meeting in church parlors on Wednesday afternoon with a business session and a lunch served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Christian Church
Gamble Stores Tire Guarantee Plan Expands Coverage
Gamble Stores introduces an 18 month double guarantee on 6 ply tires covering all road hazards except puncture, fire and theft. It also offers a lifetime guarantee against defects in material and workmanship.
Property transfer and easements across Estherville region
A compressed ledger of 1934 land transactions listing easements and deeds across Estherville, Dolliver, Ringsted, and nearby areas. Entries cover buyers and sellers such as J Albert Irwin, Keith Follett, Mary Poffenberger, Cliff Frederickson, and Charlies B Anderson, plus properties in blocks and lots with small payments and nominal fees. Several QCD and WD deeds note minor lot portions in 3 to 14 lots or fractions of blocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Iowa
Irwin
J. Albert
Follett
Keith
Frank Dare
QCD
Sey NE
Cliff Frederickson
New York Lite Ins. Co
SW & SE
Carpenter Charles F
W. C. Carpenter
Estherville
Poffenberger
Mary
H. D. Mareness
Chas
Returnlittle fish to grow big ones and ask landowners
Wet hands before handling fish and release under water to protect the fish’s protective film. In Iowa, meandered streams require trespass onto private land to reach. Seek landowner permission in a gentlemanly manner. most will grant. Land and crops belong to private owners and must not be damaged. landowners will appreciate considerate behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Hints for the Home Hints for the Home
A collection of practical tips for households. It covers moisture control with sugar, plant care using turpentine diluted in water, and keeping milk sweet by using horseradish in the pan. It also notes clearing old putty with a hot poker and adding chopped parsley to French dressings, especially with fish.
Court Appeals Filed In District Court
John G Benson sues the State of Iowa in an appeal from appraisement by the Highway Commission. Fletcher C Snyder petitions against the State of Town in an appeal from appraisement. George W Patterson and Charles E Cavin join in appeals from appraisement by the Highway Commission against various state entities. Lincoln Nat Life Ins Co sues State of Iowa et al seeking appeal from appraisement by the Highway Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G Benson
State of Iowa
Highway Commission
Fletcher C. Snyder
State of Town
George W. Patterson
Central State Eelectric Co
Charles E. Cavin
The
Lincoln Nat. Life Inss. Co
State of Iowa Et
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mavin Lande
Airways
Charlies Wilson
Omaha
Ieb
Mrs. C. M. Wilson
Edna Ries
Irwin Story
Harry Beauman, Jr
Minneapolis
Lola Wilson
Nolan Boggess
Coleman Hospital
Willard Heyer
W. E. Lohr
Ellen Mary
West Bend
Ella Wickman
R. B. Chambers
Edith Ballard
Forrest Lewis
Arnolds Park
Chas. Kilgore
Lars Thompson
Graettinger
Thos. Kinnard
S. G. Ewen
Rosemary
Chicago
Mrs. Ewen
Milton Tracy
Macon
E. S. Davis
Walter Fitko
St. Paul
Milo Davis
Misa Vera Joyce Horswell
Chardan
Roberta Reading
Miss Horswell
Miss Reading
Iowa State College
Ames
A. &. Hotelling
Northwood
J. W. Hipple
Brunevold
Fred Towell
Charles Galvin
Gary
Ind
Mr. Galvin
Jerry Galvin
Fred Person
Roy Burt
R. O. Rogers
R. R. Tillen
Northen
Minnesota
Eleanor Geronsin
Sibley
Virginia Nielson
Elmer
Walter Shannon
Whittier
Shannon
Harold Hanson
Danville
Jil
L. L. Boggess
Mr. Hanson
Jackson
Mrs. Hanson
Harold Dickinson
Dickinson
Leota Weise
Herman Wiese
R. L. Caldwell
George Lyman
Daugher Kathryn
George Anderson
Laura Schoening
Appleton, Minn
Schoening
Ann
Lyman
Marie Sorum
State County
James Gronstal
Council Bluffs
K. Gronstal
F. X. Foran
Cedar Rapids
Fred Larsen
Elizabeth Turner
Chenoa
Ill
Howard Reed
Bobbie Manthe
Oran Manthe
John Peterson
John Hemmingson
Fenton
Emmetsburg
Stanley Smith
Eleanor
Iowa City
Miss Smith
University Hospital
Mason City
George Robinson
Phyllas
Marie Robinson
JL. C. Robinson
D. Carl
Phyliss
A. L. Larson
Church’s Ferry
North Dakota
Mary Shelton
Sunny
Don Shelton
Shelton
L. M. Christensen
Christensen
Rotary
Detroit
Columbia
International
Brown Creek Club
Maye York
A. S. Reed
William Clark
Hezekiah
Uzziah
Sin
Egypt
Aid
J. Hansen
Abso
St.louis, MO
Hap
ASK Perafsssion
Patrick Marquam
Pha
Don
Estherville Ice Company
Guernsey Milk
Oak Hill Guernseys
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!