Sando Passes Away in Wallingford After Illness
Tollef G. Sando dies at his Wallingford home after months of declining health. Born December 22 1845 in Rock County Wisconsin he lived as a pioneer farmer in Estherville township before moving to Wallingford. Survived by five of nine children and his wife Berget Sando, funeral held at Riverside Church and interment in local cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tollef G. Sando
Wallingford
Riverside Church
Rock County
Wisconsin
Ole E. and
Barbara (Opsala) Sando
Norway
Berget Sando
Barbara Gilbert
Randina
Beatta
Herman
Jackson
Minn
Erick
Ringsted
Sando
DeMolay honor for William Bale earns national distinction
William Bale is lauded by the DeMolay council head as among the best qualified physically morally and educationally in the United States the top honor for a young man. Estherville High School alumni banquet set for Thursday June 12 at six oclock at the Methodist Church with a fine program. Mrs H C Brees hosted a seven oclock dinner in honor of her son and private guests from Whittier California including Mr and Mrs Samuel Brees.
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WM. Bale
DeMolay Council
United States
Estherville High School
Methodist Church
H.C. Brees
Samuel Brees
Whittier
Calif
Farm Bureau Picnic Set for Thursday at High Lake
The annual Farm Bureau picnic will be held Thursday at High Lake with Ringsted band music and speakers Chas Hearst Cedar Rapids and Mrs Jacob Silbete Nevada. Farmers guests will bring picnic dinners and enjoy county horse shoe pitching and other sports for all ages. The event draws Estherville residents and county towns, viewing it as a popular annual affair.
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Farm Bureau
High Lake
Ringsted
Chas. Hearst
Cedar Rapids
Town Farm Bureau Federation
Jacob Silbete
Nevada
Estherville
Bishop Morrison of Davenport to Confirm and Preach Sunday
Bishop Morrison arrives in the city this Sunday at Grace Episcopal Church for confirmation after the morning service. He will also preach, noted as an eloquent speaker and popular beyond the Episcopal church.
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Morrison
Grace Episcopal Church
Episcopal Church
Masonic Lodge entertains visitors on Friday
North Star Lodge No 447 A F and A M initiates four candidates to the third degree with guests from Sherburn Armstrong and Terril. About fifty attend afternoon and evening ceremonies followed by a banquet for nearly one hundred. Works led by Wim Turner and George Wilson with local officers. Visitors include C L Peterson and others from Sherburn and Terril. Armstrong delegates. plus attendees from Humboldt Ottumwa Fairbury Fort Dodge and Ellsberry.
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North Star Lodge
A. F
Wim. Turner
George Wilson
Sherburn
C. L. Peterson
C. G. Applequist
W. E. Wenberg
A. R. Wlygare
M. J. Pool
J. C. Flygare
P. A. Peterson
A. M. Wenberg
P. Christensennf
M. Lane
H. F. Dallman
P. C. Roth
Armstrong
Chris Johnson
G. B. Vandenberg
W. H. van Duren
John Welsh
B. J. Anderson
R. M. Butler
C. J. Paterson
M. Andenburg
James Welsh
W. B. Mangold
W. B. Demoyer
L. P. Stillman Sr
L. P. Stillman Jr
Medals Presented to Grade Pupils for U S History Merit
On May 30, 1924, Okomanpado Chapter D A R awarded gold and silver medals to 7th and 8th grade pupils for excellence in U S history. Mrs Gordon praised the pupils as she pinned medals on their left breasts. Seventh grade top list includes Richard Miller and Minnie Scott with high marks, marking the sixteenth year of prizes by the chapter.
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U. S
Okoman' Pado
A. R
Gordon
Marian Ruth Mahlum
Anita Houltshouser
Richard Miller
Minnie Scott
Okomanpado
Geo Anderson Wins State Championship at Mason City
Geo Anderson won the State Championship at Mason City last week with single targets scoring 195 of 200. The event awarded a championship cup and highlighted Anderson's modest pride. The Women’s Independent League will meet Tuesday June 17, 1924 at Moose Hall with covered lunch at 2:30 PM.
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Geo. Anderson
Mason City
Apple
Anderson
Woman's Independent ‘League
Moose Hall
Plans for Masonic Picnic at Terrace Park
Plans for the Northwestern Masonic Association picnic at Terrace Park on the south shore of West Okoboji are nearly complete for Wednesday, June 18, 1924 rain or shine. A grand program includes an orator from Mason City, a 30 piece band, a field day with DeMolay events, sports, swimming and diving contests, and a silver loving cup prize for the lodge sending the largest delegation. Master Masons and families invited to bring baskets and enjoy a day of fellowship and activities beginning after the speaker.
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Northwestern Masonic Association
Terrace Park
West Okoboji
Northwest Iowa Masonic Association
Lake Okoboji
Spencer
Spirit Lake
Milford
Syith
Master Masons
Service Star Legion Memorial Benefit Friday at Grand Theatre
The Service Star Legion presents a Memorial Fund benefit at the Grand Theatre on Friday evening June 13. The program features the Mary Pickford film Rosetta with solos by Miss Rubank and Mr Fred Albertson, a ten minute vaudeville act by LeRoy Miller, and clown dancing by Winifred Jages and Bernice Conklin. Proceeds benefit the Memorial fund, with strong patronage expected.
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Service Star Legion
Grand Theatre
Rosetta
Mary Pickford
Miss Rubank
Fred Albertson
LeRoy Miller
Winifred Jages
Bernice Conklin
Thompson and Sweet Erect Building On Howard Street
Thompson and Sweet are constructing a concrete and brick structure on their lots just west of the A. R. Markley establishment on Howard Street. The east room has been rented to Swift Produce Company buying station which will move in when ready for occupancy.
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Thompson & Sweet
A. R. Markley
Howard Street
Swift Produce Company
Mrs Ola Brown Moves to Estherville to Run Gardston Hat Shop
Mrs Ola Brown former Gardston Hat Shop proprietor moves from Spencer to Estherville and takes active charge with skilled milliner Miss Hertha Maass. The shop has been improved since purchase and more improvements are expected. E Thrush buys into Worthington Produce Co. He acquires W E Weilander’s stake and begins active duties. M S Warren remains in partnership. Both men enjoy public confidence as the business continues to prosper under their management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ola Brown
Gardston
Spencer
Hertha Maass
Estherville Summer School Stands Second in State
Estherville summer school sits second in Iowa extension schools with 294 enrolled on Tuesday June 10 and a projection of 300. Osceola leads with 363. Sac City trails by about 30. Most enrollees are high school students in sub collegiate and first year college work. 231 are in college rank and 63 sub collegiate. Sixteen attend the Observation School under Miss Katherine Reynolds. Faculty expansion brought 15 teachers by June 9. some classes may end after six weeks. A self administering intelligence test was given at assembly to all members. Next Monday features a faculty reception in the high school building with light refreshments. President H H Seerley of State Teachers College will visit June 14–15 and address students Wednesday morning. A county teachers’ picnic is planned with a weiner roast and Estherville Municipal band. park near Lincoln Street Bridge is a likely site. cars provided by the Chamber of Commerce. About 320 expected to attend.
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Masonic Picnic
Terrace
A. M. Johnson, Jr
Leo Sanders
Estherville
H. E. Illsley
Spirit Lake
Elizabeth Payne
Elaine Hanan
Laws State Teachers College
National Life Saving Corps
Blaine Asher
Spencer
Iowa
Gee
Osceola
Sac City
Katherine Reynolds
Charlotte M. Davis
Town City
Pearl G
Cruise
Des Moines
J. R. McAnelly
Gus
H. H. Seerley
State Teachers College
Emmet County
Park
Lincoln Street
Widge
Chamber of Commerce
Vy. A
Mystic Workers
L. E. Crim
Hattie Nicholson
Effie Anderson
Lloyd Anderson
H. O. Sillge
Con Alt
Henry Riley
Jas. Ghoslyn
Frank Godfrey
Garrell H. Doolittle
Harry Doolittle
Cedar Rapids
Doris Chalmers
Chicago
Berwin
Carroll
Litherville
L. C. Doolittle
R. J. Ridley
Coe College
Calvin Coolidge Expected to Be Nominated for President
The Republican National Convention in Cleveland Ohio adjourned sessions as it prepares for a likely nomination of President Calvin Coolidge. Theodore Burton gave the morning address and committees reported. resolutions were not ready. Dickinson of Town District is viewed as a strong VP candidate with Coolidge's support expected.
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Cleveland
Ohio
United States
Theodore Burton
Committee On Credentials
Committee On Rules and Regulations
Committee On
Calvin Coolidge
Dickinson
Tenth
Town
Coolidge
Iowan Traveler Desires to Return Home from Michigan
Mr O E Smith of Spirit Lake Iowa recounts a cross state trip with Rey N Marsh from Spirit Lake to Chicago Detroit and Coloma Michigan. Marsh declares his aim to live and die in Iowa after noting travel hardships and homesickness. He mentions local observations including towns roads and a fruit area in Stevensville.
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Rey N Marsh
Iowa
O. E. Smith
Spirit Lake
Phil Timpe
Mason City
Reinbeck
Chicago
Coleta
Minois
J. H. Williamson
England
Detroit
Gary
Indiana
Coloma
Mich
Albion
Michigan
Florence
Stevensvile
Clinton
America
Tanada
Winsor
Date of Homecoming Day Postponed by Legion
The American Legion cannot arrange a speaker for Estherville Homecoming Day in June, delaying the event. The next meeting will decide whether the celebration occurs in early summer or later, with extensive preparations delaying a rushed schedule.
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American Legion
Estherville
Band Concert Moves Up Start Time Tuesday Evening
The Estherville municipal band will hold its weekly Tuesday concert at an earlier hour next week. The program will begin at 6:30 PM and run for a short duration, with an updated schedule announced by officials.
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Estherville
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Tollef
Estherville Township
12 Mile Lake
al Sweet
Detroit Free Press
Chicago Cadets
Everett Johnson
Johnson
Bishop Morrison
Davenport
Masonic Lodge
Masonic
Service Star Legion Memorial
Thompson & Sweet Erecting Business
American Legion T
America Son
League of Nations
Permanent Court of International Justice
League and Court
Geneva
Union
Rock Island
Harold Jorgensen
Zelma Karr
Spirit Lake Beacon
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