R H Neale Killed In Accident Near Superior
R H Neale a popular railroad worker from Estherville was killed when his Ford overturned on the Estherville Spirit Lake road west of Superior. He died instantly with no witness. The car left the road on a ditch, rolled, and his neck may have broken. He was 31 or 32, well liked, and the community offers deep sympathy to his wife. Funeral plans were not yet announced. Cairns Bros. won a local baseball game 2 to 0 against a city pickup team. John Nolan pitched well. the season promises more games and local support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Neale
Estherville
Spirit Lake
Superior
Mr. Neale
Ciy
Mabmidees
Neajie
Eatherville
Cairns Brothers
Cairns Bros
John Nolan
Ralph Miler
Wea City
Tyre
Rat Killing Contest Teeters On Unclear Plans
Fragmentary notes claim a rat killing event with a one month deadline and prize money. Mentions include a figure of 35 dollars, a potential plot to win, and unclear risk or reward factors. Names and locations are unreadable, with distorted text and stray letters.
Baccalaureate Sermon Draws Fine Audience
The 1921 baccalaureate sermon at the Methodist church drew a full house as graduates and friends filled the large auditorium. Rev LaGrone delivered an inspiring address praised for its appeal to the class of 1921. Special music by a brass quintet and performances by Wilford Claire Foote and Manthe Foote enhanced the evening. Also noted is the moving of Misa Alberts and her mother into the cottage vacated by Mart Skein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dlaas
Methodist Church
LaGrone
Wilford Claire Foote
Manthe
Alumni Banquet Set as Major Society Event
The High School Alumni Association plans the annual banquet at the Baptist church at 6 30 p m on June 16. The event aims to reconnect alumni across the United States, inviting faraway members and coordinating through committees led by G C Wannamaker and L C Wannamaker. Officers are G K Allen president E J Rhodes secretary and L Lough D A Bagan Perl Bem is among leaders. The banquet, halted during the war, resumes as a premier annual social for former students and is expected to surpass past efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
United States
Ca . G. C. Wannamaker
G. K. Allen
E. J. Rhodes
L. C. Wannamaker
Died of cancer at local hospital in Estherville
Eli Mills died last Tuesday at a local hospital from stomach cancer. Born near Richland on October 26, 1859 he was 61 years old. He married Hattie Bell Shitt and left seven children William Chester, Frances Dewey, Zol Loise, John, Mary, Virgil, plus a deceased infant. Body taken to Richland for burial. The family expresses deep community sympathy.
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E. E. Mills
Eli Mills
Estherville
Mr. Mills
Eli
Mary Mills
Richland
Iowa
Hattie Bell Shitt
William Chester
Nebraska
Frances Dewey
Texas
Zol Loise
Des Moines
John
Mary
Virgil
Fife Players Sought for Homecoming Drum Corps
Fife players are wanted to form a drum corps for homecoming day. Report to G H Baitife immediately for crest. The message notes a corps is in the works and seeks fife piccolo or flute players to join.
Big Homecoming Parade Promises Northwest Attention
Estherville plans a massive homecoming event on June 17 with a parade featuring 500 uniformed soldiers 300 women 600 men in costume 100 horses 190 decorated autos and 2000 participants. Ed Strube urges all in the community to cooperate including ex service men in uniform and volunteers to decorate floats and provide horses and riders for a grand day of races shows and a closing dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Ringling Brothers
Sheriff Robb
Mnothee
Iowa
Ed Strube
Porate Grounds
Chamerlain
Chamber of Commerce
Lambert Strube Realty Co
New Manager Helms Community Store in City
Jay Heffelfinger is the new manager at the Community Store, taking charge this morning. He and his brother Harry have been names in local business and are well known for their previous ventures. Community residents welcome him as he leads the store into a new era of service and success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Heffelfinger
Mr. Heffelfinger
Harry
Gemma
Anate
Welco
Junior Senior Banquet Delights Gardston Audience
The annual Junior Senior banquet at the Gardston hotel drew 135 participants. Decorations in scarlet and black with dolls in caps and gowns graced tables. David Brees served as toastmaster as speakers shared memories of school life after a three course luncheon.
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Gardston
David Brees
Brees
Gold excitement grips Graettinger area on possible soil ore
Residents near Graettinger and Wallingford trace gold in farm soil after Bernard Smith finds enriched gravels southeast of Graettinger. Tests by Drake University and Chicago smelters report gold 1.04 percent and silver 5.46 percent, prompting hints of a potential profit and a future stock venture to mine the deposits.
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Bernard Smith
Gager
Ind
Des Moines
Assayot
Drake University
Thosare Co
Sesayers
Chicago
Smith
Colorado
Graettinger
Rock Island
Jack Creek
Alaska
Iowa
Wallingford
Town Parade Plans and Showy Parade Preparations
A city parade is announced with chucking horses for the Broncho Buatera and races. A crew of expert Horse Decorators is hired. Businesses and groups are urged to participate with costumes and bands. Car streamers, hand bills, and programs are available at the office. Downtown streets will be roped off. honorary police will assist with crowd control. Parade timing extends from 9:80 to 12:00, during Homecoming festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cty
Ringling Broad
FFI
Memorial Day Observed With Big Crowds And Parade
Memorial Day in Estherville drew a large crowd for the morning parade and church services, a cemetery visit, and a band concert in the evening. Veterans, youth, and students paraded, with Dr. Hurley delivering the main address and Harold Fox performing taps. rain briefly fell but did not disrupt proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Chamber of Commerce
American Legion Boya
Service Star Legion
Bicycle Co
Es- Theryille
Christian Church
Hurley
All Ware
Harold Fox
Oak Hill Cemetery
Des Moines
Cara
Oransky Building Work To Begin Monday
Construction on the Oransky building will start next Monday with a Cedar Rapids contracting firm handling the project. The building is expected to be finished by September 16. Earlier contract signing was delayed while Mr. Oransky visited Estherville, but plans confirm his commitment to the project and local industry.
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Oransky
Cedar Rapids
Thig City
Gee
Wil
Estherville
Tigi As & Coneees
Mr. Oransky
Farmers Union Annual Picnic in Emmet County
The Farmers Educational and Co operative Union of Emmet County will hold their annual picnic at High Lake on June 23. Committees met at the courthouse and laid plans for a greatly attended event with improved programs. State secretary Milo Reno will deliver the address, drawn as a major draw for farmers across Emmet and neighboring counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union
Emmet County
High Lake
Court House
Emmet
Farmers Union
Milo Reno
Reno
Iowa
Farm Bureau Picnic Set for June in Emmet County
The county wide Emmet Farm Bureau picnic is scheduled for Saturday June 11 on Walden farm banks by High 8. A wide program includes speeches by E H Cu anant and A L Middleton plus a rural credits referendum. Local events feature baking, contests, races, horseshoe pitching and a Ringsted Wallingford baseball game with concerts and refreshments available.
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Emmet
Walden Farm
Farm Bureau
E. H. Cuanant
Iowa Farm Bures Federation
A. L. Middleton
Seventen
Middleton
Farmers Grain Dealers” Association
American Farm Bureau Fedeeration
Mias Wlite
Caliegs
Ringsted
Wallingford
Dack Creek Township
C. P. Jackson
Twelve Mile Lake
Tugajah
Shannon
Eehaa
Mr. Shannon
Graduation Exercises Held Thursday Evening
A Montesey graduation event occurred Thursday evening, featuring graduates in cap and gown. The ceremony highlighted academic achievement and community recognition, with families attending to applaud the graduates' milestone.
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Ford
Womans Club
J. W. LaGrone
Misa
Merta Alberts
Mothe
Mart Skein
Wisl
Gracie
Sibley
Mra
J. H. Bahne
Osceola County Tribune
Oransky Building
Cedar Medte Firm
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