Townships At Election Make Nominations
Monday's primary election stirred township offices with full or written in tickets. Republicans and Democrats filled nominations in 12 Mile Lake, Lincoln, Town Lake, Denmark, Swan Lake, Jack Creek, Emmet, Cornell, Armstrong Grove, Estherville and other townships with trustees clerks assessors and delegates to county conventions. The results show organized party activity with numerous named nominees across multiple townships and wards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
12 Mile Lake
Olaf Thoregon
F. W. Christansen
Trustes
C. P. Jackson
J. L. Osmundson
Chester
Chester 8. Anderon
Mary Rowe
Anderson F. A. Hildreth
G. B. Osher
Geo. H. Truesdell
Anna Truesdale
Lincoln Township
Arnie Peterson
S. L. Knutson
Neill Finn
O. P. Stow
Arne
Jens C. Jensen
M. S. Nelson
Orviser
Handy
A. L. Anderson
G. W. Darnell
Swan Lake
John ©. Isder
H. Holl
K. C. Olson
H. L. Dominy
Nels B. Sevold
W. &. Rich
Anna Reid
C. Larson
Sevold
Jim Hill
Ray Bardo
Jack Creek
J. A. Carlson
Amos Tomlinson
J. C. Boseld
O. L. Paugh
James Welsh
Jane Elurston
H. L. Thompson
G. Paulson
Wim. LeMasters
Joe Hasel
Otis England
Mr. Paugh
Henry Webbe
Anastasia Thiel
Emmet
Cornell Oleson
A. T. Lee
W. A. Schultz
Irving Martens
Anniferson
Florence Robinson
Anderson
Gladys Martens
Harry Peterson
F. G. Weir
Jugewoman
J. B. Knipe
G. B. Vandenburg
John Beers Law
Ef. Slaba
Walter Jagke _ A. Hutf
H. B. Sturdeasia Horswelhi
Fern Beers
Annavais Law
Ruth Bosworth
G. H. West
L. A. Borswell
Alfred Thel
Lilian Thiel
Ellsworth
Owen Morton
Morton
Wm. Anderson
Thes
Sunde
Lewis
High Lake
Lee Aadi
Armstrong Grove
Lincoln Bo
Ately
Estherville
Walineford Peete
Grover Armstrong
Odd Fellows Plan Memorial Service and Graveside Decorations
The Odd Fellows announce a memorial service Sunday June 10 at 2:30 PM at the IOOF hall. Members will proceed to Oak Hill and East Side cemeteries to decorate graves with blooming plants.
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Odd Fellows
Oak Hill
East Side
Emmet Co. Boys to Graduate From State College
John Dunham son of Mr and Mrs Wesley Dunham of Esther ville and John Myhre son of Mr and Mrs Myhre of Huntington will graduate from Iowa State College June 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet Co
State College
John Dunham
Wesley Dunham
Estherville
John Myhre
Myhre
Huntington
Iowa State College
Lighting Work Begins on SunDrin Field
The city has erected eleven 50 foot poles for Sun Drin athletic field lighting. Five poles on each side with an extra one allow kittenball play at night. City electricians will install wiring and electrical equipment immediately.
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Sundrlin Athletic Field
City council bans swimming in Deses River
At a Monday night city council meeting a new ordinance prohibits swimming in the Deses River within city limits. The maximum penalty is thirty days in jail or a fine up to $100. The measure takes effect immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deses
Man Sentenced for Asking Girl to Ride in Public Morals Case
Glenn Fisher received a 30 day sentence at hard labor after being charged with asking a girl to ride in violation of the city public morals ordinance. Arrested Tuesday afternoon on information filed by the girl's father, the sentence was suspended on good behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Fisher
Meyer, M._K
Whelan
Paving on Highway 75 Complete in Lyon County
Construction on Primary No 75 in Lyon County finished Thursday after five weeks on a six mile stretch from Rock Rapids southward to connect with No 9 paving. The Sioux City firm now moves equipment to Sioux County for a 12 mile extension on No 75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyon County
Sioux City
Rock Rapids
Sioux County
Gunmen Take $160 in Rock Rapids Robbery
Two gunmen visited Rock Rapids last Saturday evening and calmly ransacked the Quaker Oats cash drawer, leaving with $160. A separate note discusses Iowa fishing rules from the Fish and Game Commission, opening spawning areas on June 15 and permitting certain species after 5:00 A.M. on June 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Rapids
Quaker Oats
Sharpers Try Sell Sign Post To Mark State Contracts
County Agent Balkema warned farmers that canvassers are selling steel posts painted Contracted Acres and urging contracted fields be marked at corners. The AAA backs marking by visible posts, but officials stress it must follow official rules and county allotment guidelines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balkema
AAA
County
Emmet
Black Top Manhattan Beach Road Project Bids Planned
State highway commission will receive bids June 5 for paving Manhattan Beach Road from one mile north of Milford west and north around West Okoboji to join highway 9. The route serves the lake’s west shore including the golf course YWCA camp resorts and cottages. Spirit Lake water levels dropped about a half inch daily last week, with Arnolds Park docks about two feet lower than last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Commission
Manhattan Beach
Milford
West Okoboji
Thse Lake
Spirit Lake
Hartman
Arnolds Park
Okoboji
Emmet County Receives Drouth Relief With Forage Crops
Emmet county gains admission to the drouth relief list allowing contracted corn hog reduction acres to be planted to forage crops. The Iowa Cosa-Hog committee interprets that Black Amber Early Sumac Kansas Orange Scon Red Sudan Grass Red Amber Honey Gooseneck Sourless Denton Red X Colman Collier McLean Folger Sapling Planter and Wa conia Amber forage sorghums may be planted on contracted acres for forage only. Soybeans may be sown on contracted acres and pastured or cut green for hay but cannot be harvested for grain. No field corn or grain sorghums may be planted on contracted acres and rentals to other farmers for cash are not allowed. Further landlord and tenancy guidance pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet
M. A. Balkema
Ralph W. Smith
Iowa
Cosa-Hog Committee
Kansas
Denton
Colman
Collier
McLean
Folger
Waconia
Milford Post Office Jobs Reduced to Three
Milford civil service commission narrowed eligibility for Milford Post Office positions to three candidates. J. I. Merryman Wylie Kelfr and Rob B. Nicol were retained while two top scorers were dropped for insufficient business experience fitness and ability. County Democratic organization protests the ratings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Civil Service Commission
J. I. Merryman
Wylie Kelfr
Rob B. Nicol
Drouth Kills Young Trees in Graettinger Timber Rows
The Graettinger Times reports a drouth destroying hundreds of young evergreen seedlings in Graettinger, with workmen covering the seedling field and water hauled by tank wagons. About half the crop may be saved due to efforts to protect the saplings. The You Go I Go club met with Mrs. Joe Scholten, nine members, to make flower baskets and share a covered dish meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger Times
Drouth
Graettinger
Joe Scholten
Emmet County Pension Tax Set At 1 Dollar Per Capita
Emmet County residents over 21 face a new old age pension tax. For the first six months this year the tax is one dollar per person, totaling 7304 dollars, with expectations the levy will double to over 14,000 dollars next year. The pension aids those over 65 unable to support themselves, up to 25 dollars monthly, under state guidance. Number of eligible recipients and town-by-town counts are listed by assessors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet
H. Hanson
Judge Paroles Two Prisoners
Judge F C Davidson paroled two men to Sheriff Cliff Frederickson. John Murphy had less than half of a six month term for resisting an officer during intoxication. Ben Craver had three months left to serve. No court Thursday but it will reconvene Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Davidson
Cliff Frederickson
John Murphy
Davidson
Ben Craver
Sherif
Craver
Willese
Three Alarms Sent in for Small Fires
Early Friday morning the Estherville laundry coal bin caught fire, likely from spontaneous combustion. Fire chief Fred Ehlers said coal was wet and the blaze was quickly extinguished. A Friday afternoon alarm from the north part of town was countermanded as residents extinguished the fire themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Fred Ehlers
Estherville postmistress Clara Kennedy awaits start date
Clara Kennedy has been confirmed as Estherville postmistress by the U S Senate on May 31 but has not been given an exact start date. It is believed the current postmaster Frvd Robinson will hand over duties at the close of the year. Miss Maxine Callender, a Town State college student, is expected home late this week. Mr and Mrs Arthur Beatty and Mrs Gene Harrison and daughter Jean spent time in Mason City and New Hampton visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fish and Game Commission
Yowa
Towa Fish and Game Commission
Clara Kennedy
Estherville
U. S. Senate
Frvd Robinson
Maxine Callender
Town State College
Arthur Beatty
Gene Harrison
Jean
Mason City
New Hampton
Blind Earns Degree in Philosophy at Columbia Union College
Eleanor G. Brown, 46, blind since age 11, will receive the Doctor of Philosophy degree next month at Columbia Union College. She becomes the first blind woman to earn the degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Ohio
Eleanor G. Brown
Columbia Unionally
Truce Holds In Estherville Barber War
The Estherville barber feud still rests in force as the assault case against Orleans shop owner Carl Boyster remains unsettled after no party appeared for the ten o clock hearing. Barbers have agreed on shop hours and prices with a $200 penalty for first contract breach and bond by each party, though lingering snags delay a formal armistice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Carl Boyster
Orleans
Gus Peterson
Bryster
Court of Justice
Democrats List Candidates for County Offices
Democrats nominate candidates for several county offices to challenge Republican nominees. Auditor contender Gladys Bringle would face the GOP in November. Estherville residents Marta Alberts and Hattie Osmundsen stand in as opponents for county recorder and treasurer hopefuls. John J. Andreegon seeks the treasurer post against Republican K. J. Ersland. Maynard Puckett, once a Democratic clerk candidate, relocated from the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emuin
Gladys Bringle
Will Hiive
Hillestad
Estherville
Dolliver
Hattie Osmundsen
Marta Alberts
Alberts
Estherville Wholesales
K. J. Ersland
John J. Andregeon
Andreas
Maynard Puckett
Cleck of Courts
Attend Daughter's Graduation at Macalester College
Mrs. Arthur G. Bailey and her daughters Miss Claire Bailey and Mrs. Otto A. Braskamp of Laverne Minnesota travel to St Paul for Macalester College graduation exercises. Special ceremonies Friday and Saturday, with a baccalaureate sermon Sunday and commencement Monday at 10:30 A.M. Miss Charlotte Bailey graduates this year. Rev. Arthur G. Bailey and Rev. Arthur Turner Bailey plan to attend. Dr. G. E. Tomhave and family return from Drake University where Beverly Tomhave graduated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur G. Bailey
Claire Baily
Otto A. Braskamp
Laverne
Arthur Turner Bailey
G. E. Tomhave
Wesley
Dorothy
Des Moines
Drake University
Beverly Tomhave
University
Father Meyers Marks 25 Years at Milford Church
Rev. E. C. Meyers celebrated his 25th year as pastor of St. Joseph's church at Milford on May 29. He was the first resident priest in Dickinson county and for years the only Ore Spigit Lake to Milford for services. About 25 families in each parish. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Chester Hull on June 4. This is the Hulls' second daughter as the stork has twice visited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Meyers
St. Joseph's Church
Milford
Dickinson County
Spigit Lake
Chester Hull
Stork
Hull
Rain Lifts Desiccation In Emmet County Fields
Heavy rainfall of about 1.12 inches eased drought in Estherville and much of Iowa yesterday and overnight. Soils soaked gradually, corn and grasses revived, oats rye and barley outlook improves marginally. alfalfa second crop favored. Temperatures fell about 21 degrees before the rain, with Emmet County added to drought relief as one of 16 Iowa counties in the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Sahara
Llona
A. O. Peterson
Drouth
Buena Vista
Charnoke Clay
Crawford
Emmet
Ida
Dickinson
Monona
Bac
Siouxbury
Palo Alto
Pomonti
Osceola
O'Brien
Hanson Surprise Wedding Anniversary in Armstrong
Mr and Mrs Andrew Hansons Armstrong celebrated their 25th anniversary Sunday with a gathering of relatives and friends who brought baskets and a purse gift. Attendees included Lars Anderson Spring Valley Nels Anderson Albert Lea Clara Hanson Rochester and many others from Ruthven Dickens Estherville Gwen City Swea City and Spencer. Past Presidents Parley of American Legion Auxiliary meets Monday June 11 at 2:30 with Mrs Arthur Fossum. all members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrw H. Hanson
Armstrong
Lars Anderson
Spring Valley
Minn
Nels Anderson
Maxine Mathies
Albert Lea
Clara Hanson
Rochester
Arthur Hanson
Gilmore City
Floyd Ottman
Ax] Anderson
Anton Swenson
Olaf Nelson
Erick Erickson
Nels Nelson
Ruthven
August Nelson
Marshall Ottman
Jennie Anderson
Dickens
Marvin Cockgan
Roy Frad
Spencer
Sam Larson
Emil O’green
Charles Ekberg
Swea City
Hanson
V-R
Parley
American Leion Auxiliary
Arthur Fossum
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Valen Aszssor
Frank Smith
Dorothy Morton
Henry Andresen Dek- Bates
Centr Township
West
Ahrens
Haywood
Hagman
A. Myhre
I. B. Book
H. E. Hornsby
A. M. Brown
M. H. Chukker
C. J. Lungren
W. 8. Clark
C. A. Barnes
Chris P. Juhl
John D. Daring
George Case
Elmer Howard
D. H. Scott
Estherville Township
A. V. Borman
High Wake Township
Ole Ressell
Glenn Young
J. C. Herum
Oscar Peterson
Max Soeth
M. G. Soeth
Ole
Robert Morse
Thos. Nivison
Delgates
Geo. Heyman
Mary Nicholson
PF. Kilgore
Hans Lee
Rog? Haschke
M. K. Wheton
F. A. Robinson
Hattie Nivison
N. J. Lee
Roy Burt
Johnston
O. N. Refelh
Mathies
Sunderlin Athletic
Albert T. Reid
Fisher
Consumers Lamb
Spirit Labe
Smith Lumber
J. O. Gray
Coleman Hospital
John W. Bradebaker
Fee
TeeGate
Will Black
Manhattan Beach Road
Vr— Drouth
Emmet County
Ben Carver
Barber
Boyster
Meyers
Andrew Hansons
Sun
Leghorn
Light Cox
Co.op
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