Bible Conference Draws 2000 Plus to West Okoboji Tabernacle
An estimated crowd of over 2,000 attended the 23rd annual Bible conference at the West Okoboji camp grounds. Estherville sent ninety-two participants for Pilgrimage day as Bishop E. L. Waldorf spoke on Stewardship of Mysteries and later on Streamlining Life. Music featured Martin Fisher and Paul E. MacCollin with the Morningside Conservatory choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Waldorf
Chicago
Aftenoon
Tabernacle
Martin’.Fisher
Paul E. MacCollin
Conservatory of Music
Morningside College
John F. Rex
Guthrie Center
Waldorf
Jing
Former Armstrong resident burned at Rolfe wax accident
C A Nicosom of Rolfe suffered severe burns while waxing floors at the Rolfe schoolhouse when his wax ignited. He tried to extinguish the flames, catching fire on his clothing and burning his hands arms chest neck leg and body. He was taken to a Fort Dodge hospital as family members from Armstrong were notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
Merrill Nicoson
William Beck
Armstrong
Western Lamb Feeding 4-H Club Announces Fall Start
The Emmet County 4-H Lamb Feeding project offers farm boys a hands on buying feeding and marketing experience with 16 lambs each. Enroll by September 10 with M A Balkema county agent. Lambs begin Oct and a Spencer sale is planned in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet
M. A. Balkema
Towa State College Extension Service
Spencer
Editorial Comment Notes Resort Slump and Editor Changes
Editorial notes a season slump in Iowa resort business despite rising general activity. Mentions Rev. Dobberstein and Matt Szerencse traveling to Kansas City and Hot Springs for rock for a grotto. Discusses newspaper pricing, The Digest consolidation with Albert Shaw as editor, and remarks on editors missing time at Detroit meeting. Also covers oats price fluctuations and Congressman Gilchrist illness and a dirty political trick over his vote on a low interest rate bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bend
P. M. Dobberstein
Rock Island
Kansas City
Matt Szerencse
Rev. Dobberstein
Hot Springs
Ark
Review of Reviews
Iowa
Albert Shaw
Dr. Shaw
Grinnell College
Grinnell
Scae” A
Shaw
National Editorial Association
Detroit
Michigan
Algona Upper
Des Moines
Fred C. Gilchrist
Fred
House
Gilchrist
Mrs McCull’n Passes Away in Lake Park After Long Illness
Mrs John McMullen aged pioneer resident of Lake Park dies after weeks of illness at her home, funeral set for 2:30 p.m. at Lake Park Methodist Church. Interment planned beside husband in Aledo Illinois. Survived by A O McMullen Mrs A C Bringle and Clarence, six grandchildren and a great grandson. Also sister Ida Myers and brother Eugene Welch. Mrs McMullen active in Methodist church and Rebekah Lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior
John McMullen
A. O. McMullen
A. C. Bringle
Lake Park
Juliette Orima Welch
John Welch
Uthovesik
Illinois
Sac
MecMull
McMullen
Storm Leaves Wide Path of Damage Across Missouri
A Friday night storm 25 miles wide and 100 miles long struck southeastern town and northern Missouri, causing thousands of dollars in crop and property damage. Corn suffered heavy losses, especially in Jefferson County east of Ottumwa, with orchards, farm and village buildings, and wheat in shock also damaged. Telegraph and electric power lines were down throughout the region, many still unrepaired. No injuries beyond livestock were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town
Missouri
Jefferson County
Ottumwa
Mrs Ruby Heneman Plans Black Hills Trip
Mrs Ruby Heneman and daughter Miss Lenore with Miss Adelaide Nichols and Miss Kathleen Deming depart Tuesday for a Black Hills tour. They will base in Rapid City and visit nearby points of interest. Mrs Heneman will also visit relatives in Rapid City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Heneman
Lenore
Adelaide, Nichols
Narrow escape in a Ceylon road accident near Gellert
An Sunday afternoon crash on the Ceylon road north of Gellert corner involved Mrs B H Redhead and party returning from Ceylon. A faulty steering wheel caused Mrs Merel Redhead to lose control, the car zigzagged across the road and struck a guard fence, stopping before a ditch. The car was hauled away. eight people escaped with minor scrapes and a general shaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceylon
Gellert Corner
B. H. Redhead
Lulu
Merle Redhead
Bonita
Betty
Russell Mindock
Johnnie
Joan
Merel Redhead
Contal
Drunkenness Arrests Mark Weekend Police Activity
Several arrests for drunkenness occurred over the weekend as city and county officers detained three men for minor offenses tied to heavy drinking. Henry Jeffry of Armstrong paid 25 dollars and costs for reckless driving after a Saturday night collision on Estherville streets. Charles Stewart received a 10 day jail term for intoxication issued by Mayor Fred Ehlers. J P Burkland of Forest City was released after paying 1.85 dollars in costs. Both men were picked up Saturday night by city officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Jeffry
Armstrong
Court of Justice of Pence
M. H. Schloeman
M. HE. Huckaba
Estherville
Jeffry
Charles Stewart
Fred Ehlers
J. P. Burkland
Forest City
Pair sought for car theft and $15 robbery in Terrace Park
Lawrence Freed and Mrs. Orin Blackie Simmons of Estherville are sought by officers over an alleged auto theft and a $15 robbery at Terrace Park on West Okoboji. Alva Ragsdale filed charges, alleging they took the car of Charles Coon and $15 cash. Dickinson and Emmet County authorities found the abandoned car near Spirit Lake but did not locate Freed or Mrs. Simmons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Freed
Orin
Blackie” Simmons
Estherville
Terrace Park
West Okoboji
Alva Ragsdale
Charles Coon
Dickinson
Emmet
Lakes
Spirit Lake
Re-opening of Central Ballroom in Arnolds Park
The Central Ballroom at Arnolds Park was reopened after a rent default disrupted Vincent Lopez engagement. A. F. Becker owner of the Central Arcade building arranged to continue operations to pay labor. Louis Panico and his orchestra will play a week starting this Saturday. soon Jimmy Garrigan and his band arrive for a one week engagement beginning July 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Ballroom
Arnolds Park
Vincent Lopez
Central Arcade
A. F. Becker
Louis Panico
Jimmy Garrigan
Gruver mourns Iva Willey longtime local citizen
Gruver and Estherville communities mourn the death of Iva G. Willey, a prominent grain business figure in Gruver and Estherville for 30 years. Born 1857, she belonged to a large family and supported the town's business and church activities. Funeral details and out of town relatives are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gruver
Iva G. Willey
Mr. Wiley
Estherville
Emmet County
Grover
Ellsworth
M. E
F. W. Ortmeyer
R. Chandler Burton
Andrew Brown
Chas Higginbotham
John Blom
John Goldsberry
John Irwin
George Kenline
Oak Hill Cemetery
Crawfordsville
Town
Wm. W
Elisa Geddes Willey
Nell Orris
Long Beach
Calif. S
C. W. Hendrickson
Ainsworth
Frank
Willey
Jennie Moore
J. W. Willey
Son Earl
Omaha
Walter B. Wiley
Sibley
Duane Willey
Primghar
Frank Randall
John McKee
Spencer
Jas. Willey
Dunnell
Minn
Guy Geddes
Harrison Taylor
Hayfield
Fifty Faces for Little Miss Estherville Contest
Forty seven young girls aged eight to ten attend advance rehearsals at the Grand theatre for the Little Miss Estherville contest. Sponsored by local firms the event awards an engraved loving cup after judging by audience applause during the show Woman Chases Man starring Joel McCrea and Miriam Hopkins, at about 8:46 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Theatre
Estherville
Joel McCrea
Miriam Hopkins
Miller Rodeo Comes to Algona for Four Day Run
The Clyde S Miller rodeo will tour Algona for four days from July 29 to August 1. This is the same rodeo that previously performed in Estherville in June 1936 and August 9, under the Estherville Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller Rodeo
Algona
Estherville
Mason Picnic Set for August 16 at Templar Park
Northwestern Iowan Masonics Association outlines a two day event with August 16th and 19th set for activities at Templar Park. Masons will use the auditorium for afternoon programs and dancing in the evening. Shuffleboard, golf, and a bathing pavilion bench will be available. Meals can be had in the dining room at regular rates. The association serves counties from Forest City west to the state line and north from the Illinois Central railroad, hoping for strong turnout to make it an annual meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowan Masonics Association
Templar Park
Forest City
State Line
Illinois Central Railroad
Spirit Lake man receives letter from Duke of Windsor secretary
A Spirit Lake resident, A. M. Johnson Jr., received a private secretary of the Duke of Windsor in reply to a Des Moines Register cartoon about the royal wedding. The note thanks Johnson for his wishes. Also noted: Arnold Phipps, LeMars, has performed about 200 parachute exhibition jumps in nine years, including across the United States and in several countries. Herbert McDonald, Elsworth, removed a steel sliver from a co-worker’s eye with a magnet near Little Rock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Johnson, Jr
Spirit Lake
Duke of Windsor
Des Moines Register
Johnson
Arnold Phipps
LeMars
Plymouth
United States
Panama
Mexico
South America
Hawaii
Herbert McDonald
Elsworth
Minnesota
Little Rock
John de Beer
Queen Susannah IV Crowned At Oregon Trail Fete
Estherville briefs note Miss LaVonne Ledahl was chosen Queen Susannah IV for the Oregon Trail celebration in Eugene Oregon. Her father is Carl Ledahl and she is the granddaughter of Andrew Ledahl and his wife former Estherville residents who moved from the area long ago through South Dakota and North Dakota to Oregon. She has three sisters and two brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
LaVonne Ledahl
Susannah IV
Eugene
Ore
Carl Ledahl
Andrew Leahl
Andrew
Oregon
Miss Ledahl
V.R
Clinic at Coleman Hospital Serves 153 Children
One hundred fifty three crippled children from Emmet Clay Dickinson Palo Alto and Pocahontas counties were examined at Coleman hospital on Thursday. Dr Arthur Steindler of the University of Iowa led the orthopedic examinations assisted by Drs Knowles Jackman and Abele. Registered by Mrs Lillian Kerr R N the children awaited their turn as the clinic continued. The event is part of a state wide series funded by the social security act with twenty five nurses and seven stenographers aiding the effort. A dinner at Gardston hotel featured Dr Steindler and his talk on Back Pains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coleman Hospital
Emmet
Clay
Dickinson
Palo Alto
Pocahontas
Arthur Steindler
University of Iowa At
Iowa City
Engmet
Iowa
Steindler
F. L. Knowles
Fort Dodge
J. G. Jackman
J. P. Abele
Town City
Lillian Kerr
R. N
Iowan City
Estherville
University of Town
Gardston Hotel
F. P. Winkler
Sibley
Labor Day plans announced for Graettinger event
Graettinger businessmen prepare for the annual Labor Day celebration on September 6. D. G. McCarty serves as chairman, with Earl Ericson as secretary, and multiple committees organized for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
D. G. McCarty
Earl Ericson
Emmet County Residents Receive June Old Age Pensions
A state old age assistance report shows 182 Emmet county residents over 65 received aid in June. The average pension check was 13.86 dollars, slightly below the state average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State
Meredith of Des Moines Sentenced 80 Days for Worthless Checks
SPIRIT LAKE B I Mere dith of Des Moines began serving an 80 day sentence in Dickinson county jail Thursday on a charge of passing worthless checks. Meredith was arrested weeks ago before leaving on the train for Des Moines. Several checks paid hotel bills and vacation expenses were turned over to the county attorney and Meredith was arrested before getting away. He was sent to Ft. Dodge for investigation and arraigned in Justice C. W. Price's court, credited with 12 days already served. Officials expect further action in Emmet county on a similar charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dith
Des Moines
Dickinson
Meredith
Ft. Dodge
Court of Justice
C. W. Price
Emmet County
Estherville to Add Flocculator Tank at Sewage Plant
Councilman J E Stockdale announced that work will start soon on a 2600 to 3500 dollar addition to the Estherville disposal plant to handle sewage from the Estherville Packing cattle killing operation. Howard E Green of Cedar Rapids led the engineering review with city officials Thursday night. The project includes a 20000 gallon capacity flocculator tank to speed sewage settling, boosting flow from 600 to over 700 gallons per minute, plus a larger pump and gas burner. Most labor will be local. Attendees included Stockdale, Dr S G Ewen, R H Green, Mayor Fred Ehlers, City Clerk George Shadle, and Jay Howard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Stockdale
Estherville
Estherville Packing Company
Howard E. Green
Cedar Rapids
Vetter
S. G. Ewen
R. H. Green
Class of 1922 Has Reunion
The first reunion of the high school class of 1922 was held at Miss Margaret Smiths home with Miss Eliza Hansen and Mrs. Margaret Pullen arranging. A covered-dish supper followed by visiting and recalling school days. Attendees included Merle Carnahan, Ruth Dahlberg, Clark Gustafson, Rex Noe, Oden Wee, Harold Reed, Amelia Benesh, Bert Reuland, Helen Osher, Eliza Hansen, Margaret Pullen and Miss Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Smith
Eliza Hansen
Margaret Pullen
Merle Carnahan
Superior
Ruth Dahlberg
Fort Dodge
Clark Gustafson
Rex Noe
Oden Wee
Harold Reed
Amelia Benesh
Bert Reuland
Helen Osher
Miss Smith
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Rolfe
V. R
Wallace
G. A. Nichols
the Vindicator
Republican
Expct
Towa
Wisconsin
Robinson
Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Diplomatic Corps
Senate
Joseph T. Robinson
A. O. McCullen
South
Black Hills
Dolliver
G.willey of
U. S
Paris
France
W. ©. Builitt
Mason
N’western Lodges
Duke
W.R
Ty Ch. C
Enne
Bae
Eeeer
Oregon Trail
B. H. Mere
Utopia
Alcoa, Tenn
Aluminum Go, of America
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