Death Entered Larson Family Twice In Week
A second tragedy struck the Larson family as A L Larson died in Milwaukee at 53 after a fall during a car exit. He was en route to Oelwein for his mother E Larson’s funeral and died of brain concussion. Funeral services were held in Muskegon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Larson
A. L. Larson
Milwaukee
Wis
Larson
Muskegon
Oelwein
E. Larson
Romaine Collins
Estherville
Wm. Tate
Wm. Larson
Reginald Larson
G. L. Collins
Ocelwein
William Ward Dies in Chicago After Stroke
William P. Ward 90 of Clarendon Hills Chicago and Estherville native died after an apoplectic stroke suffered July 7 while walking home from Clarendon station. He served as superintendent of the B C R R with headquarters here for eight years and is survived by two daughters Mrs Baxter and Miss Bessie Ward and a son, all of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William P. Ward
Clarendon Hills
Chicago
Estherville
Clarendon Station
Ward
L. L. Baxter
England
Canada
Susan Alin
Neoga
Ill
Conference to Open July 21 at Lake Okoboji
The annual Lake Okoboji Bible conference runs July 31 to August 7 at the Methodist camp with visitors from Estherville Methodist Episcopal Church. Bishops Chitambar, McGee and Leete headlined talks. local clergy to lead daily prayers. attendance includes leaders from India, St Paul, and Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Okoboji
Estherville Methodist Episcopal Church
Jashwant Rao Chitambar
Jubbulpore
India
J. Ralph McGee
St. Paul
F. D. Leete
Omaha
Chitamber
Emmet County Folks Attend Family Reunion
Ft. Defiance state park hosts the 1933 Brujeld Skrenes reunion as about 200 family members from Estherville Wallingford and nearby towns gather. Officers Lloyd Refeell and Oscar Peterson elected. Notables include Mrs Olson 77 oldest and infants among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Defiance State Park
Brujeld-Skrenes
Blue Earth
Minn
Minnesota
Lloyd Refeell
Minneapolis
Oscar Peterson
Estherville
Lars Fransdal
L. E. Berg
Thea Munson
Heat Wave Continues With High Temperatures in Estherville
Persistent heat keeps Estherville above 90 degrees for three weeks as daily highs peak near 99. Forecasts predict no relief, with warmer conditions expected for north and northeastern Iowa. nearby towns report lower and higher readings, while rain Monday provides brief relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Ft. Dodge
Inwood
Forest City
Boone
Omaha
Iowa
A. QO. Peterson
Beacon City Plan Gains Reader Support for World’s Fair Trip
The Vindicator and Republican report Beacon City plan for Century of Progress draws strong reader approval. Investors note every accommodation at low cost while securing safety and enjoyment. The cooperative effort by Beacon City, Elder & Shannon, and the newspaper eliminates extra promotion costs. Free Question and Answer booklets explain Beacon City memberships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Announ
Century of Progress
Chicago
Beacon Organization
Elder
Beacon City
Farm Union Local to Hold Meeting Friday
The West Riverside local of the Farm Union will meet Friday evening at the W. B. Clark home. It is a regular meeting with discussion on the present policy of pages of advice for farmers but not one cent for profit. The ladies will assist Mrs. Clark in refreshments and a large attendance is desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Riverside
Parm Union
W. 8. Clark
Three Divorce Actions Filed for August Term
Three divorce actions head the Emmet county court August term under Judge Geo. A. Heald. Plaintiffs are Jennie Sutton Floyd Button Murl E. Midthun Hanney James H. Hanney Barbara A. Conkey Charles F. Conkey. Chas. Wilson will spend summer here after Iowa City studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet County
Geo. A. Heald
Jennie Sutton
Floyd Button
Murl E. Midthun Hanney Eas
James H. Hanney
Barbara A. Conkey
Charles F. Conkey
Gummer
Chas. Wilson
Iowa City
M. Wilson
University of Iowa
Robbery at Cut Price grocery steals thirty one dollars
An unknown person gained entry through the rear door of the Cut Price grocery last Wednesday night and stole $31 from the cash registers. The door was barred by a wooden prop and jiggled free to admit access. Authorities are watching suspects. a raid on one suspect’s rooms yielded no actionable clues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cut Price
Legion Corps Parade At State Meet In Ft Dodge
Estherville Drum and Bugle corps heads to Ft Dodge for a state Legion convention parade on Tuesday August 2. The three day convention runs August 1–3 with many locals attending for one day. The corps plans to leave at six AM to help promote the town. the parade starts at one PM and spans about four miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Ft. Dodge
State Legion Convention
Ballyhooing
Legion
Estherville Men Attend Iowa State College Degrees
M Cunningham, superintendent of East Emmet Consolidated school, earned a Master of Science in industrial arts at Iowa State College after summer sessions. Kenneth Meadows received a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering at the same July 21 convocation. Cunningham to Estherville with wife. Meadows to California with Melvin Peterson and Will Stearns for about three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Cunningham
East Emmet Consolidated School
Iowa State College
Kenneth Meadows
Cunningham
Ames
Estherville
Mr. Meadows
Melvin Peterson
Will Stearns
Osage
California
Mrs Ehlers Named Chairman State Credentials
Mrs. Fred Ehlers, leader of the Estherville American Legion auxiliary unit, named by Mrs. Jane Prichard as state credentials chair for the Cedar Rapids convention August 9 to 11. Ehlers attends Cedar Rapids as delegate with her sister Mrs. C. C. Brownlee, Mallard unit president and delegate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Ehlers
American Legion Auxiliary
Jane Prichard
Cedar Rapids
Ehlers
Estherville
C. C. Brownlee
Mallard
Des Moines
Devil Judd Tolliver and Bad John Wright in Kentucky lore
A biographical sketch traces John Wright aka Bad John Wright and his foe Devil Judd Tolliver across Kentucky and Virginia border country. It details Wright’s reputation as a ruthless but law‑driven figure, Civil War service under Morgan then Union, and his large family, with Fox, Jr. noting Wright’s ownership of 3,000 acres in Lonesome Cove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fox Jr
Lonesome Pine
Judd Tolliver
Kentucky
Big Sandy
Cumberland
Blue Ridge Mountains
Virginia
John Wright
Wright
Morgan
Old Fort Smith
Alice Wright
June
Harmon
John Fox, Jr
Lonesome Cove
Woodley Expands Hatchery With 16000 Egg Incubator
Don Woodley, manager of Woodley Hatchery, buys a new Hawkeye incubator with 16,000 egg capacity. The latest model will be installed soon as preparations begin to expand his business for the 1933 season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Woodley
Woodley Hatchery
Woodley
Carl Spies Jr Joins Kelly Law Offices in Emmetsburg
Graettinger native Carl Spies Jr a University of Iowa law graduate has accepted a position with the Kelly law offices at Emmetsburg. He is noted among Estherville’s younger residents and played on the university football and baseball teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Spies, Jr
Graettinger
Law School
University of Iowa
Kelly Law Offices
Emmetsburg
Atty. Spies
Estherville
Duesenberg Dies From Injuries Headline
Former Iowa native Fred Duesenberg died in Johnstown Pa from pneumonia that followed injuries when his car overturned near Johnstown in July. Burial set for Friday afternoon in Indianapolis. Brother Henry lives in Garner. Church meeting announced for Sunday July 31 by H E Clark of the First Church of Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Duesenberg
Des Moines and Waterloo
Johnstown
Indianapolis
Henry
Garner
Universal Laboratories Moves to New Quarters
Universal Laboratories, based in Estherville, is relocating this week to the Carpenter building at Lincoln and Fifth. The firm will set up offices at the front and outfit the remainder for manufacturing poultry and swine remedies, plus liquid soaps shampoos and other liquid mineral products. Dr. O H Rice leads the firm with Fred Rice and Frank Koch as associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universal Laboratories
Estherville
Carpenter Building
Lincoln and
Fifth
O. H. Rice
Fred Rice
Frank Koch
Local Drum Corps Drills At Burt Friday
Estherville Drum and Bugle corps drilled on the Burt main street during Legion day activities Friday evening. The ranks included Harold Sorensen Harry Jones Dr Thomas Mann Frank Grant Ira West Joe Bing ham Harold Woodling Paul Laid ley Dr A I Reed Peter Weber Melvin Warren Andrew Sunde C J Mathieson Henry Paulson Dave Conrady August Radeke Gerhard Borlaug and Lou Salyers with Radeke a Burt resident now a member of the local group. G F Wilder served as drum major and business manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burt
Estherville Drum and Bugle Corps
Esthervile Corps
Harold Sorensen
Harry Jones
Dr. Thos, Mann
Frank Grant
Ira West
Joe Bingham
Harold Woodling
Paul Laidley
A. I Reed
Peter Weber
Melvin Warren
Andrew Sunde
C. J. Mathieson
Henry Paulson
Dave Conrady
August Radeke
Gerhard Borlaug
Lou Salyers
Radeke
G. F. Wilder
Will Open Potato Chip Factory In Estherville Area
Tores Fossell of Estherville and Trygve Kvamme of Erwin have leased basement rooms in the Rohde building at Fifth and Lincoln and are installing modern machinery to manufacture potato chips. The factory will begin operation in the near future. Fossell is a nephew of Mrs. L. H. Baveride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tores Fossell
Estherville
Trygve Kvamme
Erwin
Rohde
Fifth and
Lincoln Streets
Fossell
State Demo Convention Quiet Affair in Des Moines
Emmet county was not represented at the state democratic convention in Des Moines on Friday. The meeting began quietly with N. G. Kraschel of Harlan named as lieutenant governor candidate, replacing Cutler who declined another term. C. B. Murtagh of Algona named committeeman from the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet County
Des Moines
N. G. Kraschel
Harlan
Lietument
Cutler
C. B. Murtagh
Algona
Judicial Convention Representation at Cedar Rapids Meeting
Emmet county was represented by county clerk I. C. Nichols and by Estherville attorneys J. W. Morse and N. J. Lee, with L. P. Stillman of Dolliver. The Cedar Rapids convention nominated Justices F. F. Taville Fr. Dodge Lawrence DeGraff Des Moines and Henry F. Wagner Sigourney to seek re election to the state supreme bench.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet
I. C. Nichols
J. W. Morse
N. J. Lee
Estherville
L. P. Stillman
Dolliver
Cedar Rapids
F. F. Taville
Fr. Dodge
Lawrence DeGraff
Des Moines
Henry F. Wagner
Sigourney
Reverend Savage Returns From Mason City Visit
The Rev. L. J. Savage, absent eight weeks in a hospital for a football injury from 1913, returns Saturday. He heads to a six week vacation before resuming his duties as parish priest. Rev. Wolfe of Chicago serves as substitute during his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J Savage
Mason City
Flour distributed by welfare group in Estherville area
Red Cross flour allocated to Estherville and Estherville township will be distributed by the local welfare board under Red Cross rules. Applications to Miss Ephie Adams at the courthouse. Board meets Tuesday evenings, favorable applicants may pick up flour at city hall welfare rooms Wednesdays 2 to 4. Shipment arrived Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Estherville
Estherviflg
Ephie Adams
Court House
Welfare Board
State Plans for Hiway Work Edged by Hoover Relief
W I Branagan of the Emmetsburg Democrat guesses that highway 18 between Ruthven and Emmetsburg may be included in the $2.1 billion public relief measure signed by President Hoover Iowa’s share is $3,000,000. Engineer Massick has pushed the survey, no new gravel this year, and work is expected to start this summer or fall and finish early next season. Highways 18 and 7 in Clay county grading and bridging, paving on 18 and rest of 9 in Osceola, and 17 in Emmet to Effort to complete pavement gaps. No. 17 paving would run to the Minnesota line after underpass dispute with Rock Island is settled. The $3,000,000 must be spent by July 1, 1933.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. I. Branagan
Emmetsburg
No. 18
Ruthven
Hoover
Iowa
Branagan
Massick
Clay County
Graettinger
Estherville
L. T. Quirk
Highway Commission
Spencer
No. 9
Osceola County
No 17
Emmet
Minnesota
Rock Island
Iowa State Highway Commission
Wallingfords
Wright County
Clarion
St. L
Mission Groups Meet At Fort Defiance State Park
All women’s societies of the Fort Dodge presbytery are invited to a Friday gathering at Fort Defiance state park. A 1 p.m. covered dish lunch precedes a program with speakers Miss Helen Taft Spirit Lake Miss Ruth Fulton Jackson and Mrs Otto A Braskamp Laverne Minn. Attendees expected from multiple towns including Lake Park Algona West Bend Lakota Armstrong Halfa Maple Hill Grover Burt Bancroft Spirit Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Women's Societies of
Presbyterian Churches
Fort Dodge Presbytery
Fort Defiance State Park
Helen Taft
Spirit Lake
Ruth Fulton
Jackson
Otto A. Braskamp
Laverne, Ming
Taft
Haines House
Alaska
Fulton
Langdon Memorial
Mountains
Kentucky
Braskamp
National Board of Missions
Iron Range
Minnesota
Lake Park
Algona
West Bend
Lakota
Armstrong
Halfa
Maple Hill
Grover
Burt
Bancroft
Herrick Nominated Polk County Judge in Iowa
A. A. Herrick, a Des Moines based Legionnaire formerly of Estherville, is nominated for the Polk county district bench to fill a vacancy. He is 35, the youngest district judge in the state, and won decisively against Municipal Judge Don G. Allen, who drew strength from religious and race intolerant factions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Sterling Legionaire
Allan Herrck
Estherville
Des Moines
Polk County
Herrick
Don G. Allen
Legionalire
Carnahan Selected Manager at Superior Co‑operative Elevator
Merle Carnahan was chosen as manager of the Superior Co‑operative elevator by the board on Monday evening. Several capable men were considered and Carnahan will move his family from Manson to Superior to begin duties on August 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Carnahan
Superior Co-operative Elevator
Mr. Carnahan
Manson
Superior
Oats Prices Fall at Yankton Elevators
Oats are being bought at the Yankton elevators in Dakota for 7 and 8 cents per bushel. Threshing outfits have reduced charges and are operating for two to four cents per bushel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota
Yankton
Old and Young Frolic Thursday at Local Picnic
Attendance reached about 700 at Ft DeFiance State Park for an evening picnic. Estherville community club supplied drinks and ice cream. 25 cases of pop and substantial ice lemonade and ice cream were distributed. Preceding supper a sports program featured races, tug of war, kitten ball, golf drive, and horse shoe contests with local residents winning multiple events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Defiance State Park
Estherville Community Club
Guy Fields
Dolliver
Bud” Hipple
John Rhodes
A. F. Mauss
W. E. Deming
Mr. Mauss
Keith Albertson
Maurice Salyers
C. L. Mulock
Glenn Johnson
Pat Kelly
Wayne Huntsinger
Huntsinger
Wilkins
Elmer Sumpter
Herb Allen
Don Hall
Lyle Kilgore
Independents
Louie Perkins
Politicians Are Like Some Fish
A letter from Estherville Iowa writer remarks that Florida fishing near Sebastian Inlet offers a vivid backdrop of treacherous seas and abundant sea life then pivots to a critique of politicians likening them to fish. He jokes about weather and hurricanes while planning a fishing trip and hints that some politicians might meet their match while fishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winter Park
Fla
George Nichols
Republican
Estherville
Iowa
Nichols
Sebastian Inlet
Atlantic Ocean
Here
Florida
Atlantic
Indian River
Lake Superior
Arnolds Park
California
Weather Bureau
Grand Theatre to Reopen August 6 Under Hower
Grand theatre will reopen Saturday August 6 after a three week closing. Manager Henry Hower announced a formal reopening with a fall and winter program arranged with film companies. The theater, known for current releases, has undergone house cleaning and a fresh atmosphere. Look for pictures announced in the Vindicator and Republican columns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hower
Grand Theater
Republican
County Auxiliary to Elect Officers at Sat Meeting
County officers will be elected at a Saturday afternoon meeting at Maple Hill for the American Legion Auxiliary. All county members are urged to attend. Current officers include Mrs Curtis Larson county chairman Miss Ruby Kasa secretary and Mrs Art Fossum chaplain. Garner of Texas has accepted an invitation to speak at the Clay county fair as Democratic nominee for vice president. The fair association secretary notes Time Magazine will cover Garner and a New York official comment is anticipated during the Clay county fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Clark
First Church of Christ
Maple Hill
The
American Legion Auxiliary
Curtis Larson
Ruby Kasa
Wallingford
Art Fossum
Estherville
Garner
Texas
Clay County Fair
Leo C. Dailey
Fair Association
Associated Press
United Press
Time Magazine
Clay County
Curtis
State checkers at work here on county books
State checkers, Paul N. Loomis and A. C. Turner started work this morning on the books of Emmet county officers. Investigation by these men in Emmet county has in the past always been a matter of mere form. Some irregularities have been found but nothing of a serious nature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul N. Loomis
A. C. Turner
Emmet
Emmet County
County Seizes Dodge Sedan Linked to Liquor Bust
Emmet county obtained a confiscated Dodge sedan tied to a liquor raid. William McMackin, arrested on the first of the month with 200 gallons of HMquor, saw confiscation proceedings completed last Thursday. McMackin is out on bonds awaiting trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet County
Wm. McMackin
McMackin
Stolen Auto Found Tuesday In Pipestone Area
O A Ashton of Pipestone Minnesota reports his Dodge stolen Sunday night. The Dodge with Minn B 380 604 plates was found Tuesday morning near Armstrong on a railway right of way. Leroy Vandenburg’s Chevrolet coach, missing since Monday midnight, likely bears the Dodge plates. The Chevrolet still untraced. Authorities notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. A. Ashton
Pipestone
Minn
Dodge
Leroy Vandenburg
Armstrong
L. Yackle
Highway Nine
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William Ward
American Lutheran Conference
Sylvania Park
Fairmont
Federation
Emil Ewenson
Ock Island
L. 4. Richardson
Geo. “Meyman
Richardson
Rock Inland
Wm. Ochlein
8&J. Paul
Carrie Oehrlein
Cavalry Cemetery
Beacon City Plan
Farm Union
Albert T. Reid
Aeten
Legion Corps
Mrs. Ehlers
John Hemmington
Round Lake
States Cafe
Atlas
J. B. Janes
Janes
Renwick
Charles E. Case
By Lowise M. Comstock
Devil Judd Tolliver
Duesenberg
Christian Church
Rev. Savage
HIWAY
State Park
A. A. Herrick
Mosher
Grand Theatre
County Auxiliary
Herb Mosher
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