Appalling Death Toll From 1932 Auto Crashes
A 1932 national study shows 20 433 deaths from motor vehicle accidents in the United States with about 556 519 crashes. Faulty equipment lighting and poor driver judgment caused most losses, while reckless driving accounted for about 40 of the mishaps and fatalities. The report compares auto deaths to all major national disasters and wars, highlighting the vast economic loss of around 1 300 000 000 and urging safer driving.
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United States
California
America
John
Maine
W. Sherman Smith
University of Toledo
Weekend figures at Spirit Lake and surrounding events
Misses Fern Nasby Gretchen Ralfe Mary Jeannette Rainey Helen Beauman and Nanthalie Span plan a weekend at Spirit Lake. G H Stearns returned from Rochester where his wife seeks treatment. Ruth Stearns rode down with her father but returned Friday. Clara Suse of Graettinger attended a funeral in Estherville. The Johnston and Sondrol families visited Spirit Lake from Cedar Rapids and nearby towns. Further, Jas White returned from Mason City and New Hampton to visit relatives. Margaret Clark visits Eagle Grove as Tulsa visitors arrive for a week with Mrs Jas White at their Okoboji cottage. Mrs Lough and others attended a Christian Science lecture in Fairmont. Odena Gilbert of Wallingford underwent a serious operation at Birney hospital.
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Fern Nasby
Gretchen Ralfe
Mary Jeannette Rainey
Helen Beauman
Nanthalie Span
Spirit Lake
G. H. Stearns
Rochester
Ruth Stearns
Clara Suse
Graettinger
Estherville
J. E. Wilson
Clyde Johnston
Jane
Cedar Rapids
Sam Johnston
Sondrol
Jas. White
Mason City
New Hampton
White
Northern Lumber Company
Margaret Clark
Eagle Grove
Edward Ligon
Tulsa
Okla
Don Miller
Mother
Fairmont
Odena Gilbert
Wallingford
Birney Hospital
Local Happenings Roundup in Estherville Area
Social notes list residents visiting relatives and traveling to events from Estherville Iowa Falls and nearby towns. Attendees include the Sternbergs at the World's Fair, Borror and Sally of Iowa Falls, the Bagans’ guests, Betty Parsons returning from Oberlin, and Merritt Townsend with family in Watertown South Dakota. Members move houses, travel to Chicago and Minneapolis, and a major operation at Birney hospital is reported for A Reed.
Shanty Dolan Honored At Surprise Birthday Picnic
Shanty Dolan was guest of honor Tuesday evening at a surprise picnic for his birthday. Fourteen guests presented a gift. The group picnicked at the pestice and spent the evening dancing. Participants included Harriet Osher Eva Sheldon Gartha Pilcher Nanthalle Spande La Vaune Bagan Kenneth Turner Carl Holmes Wm Swift Edmund Callendar Louis Potter and Mr and Mrs Robert Cox and Mr and Mrs Dolan. Brown Creek club met at Mrs Edwin Juhl home with officer elections and a deli cious meal. Crescent County club hostess Mrs Arthur Yates led an afternoon social meeting.
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Mark “Shanty” Dolan
Harriet Osher
Eva Sheldon
Gartha Pilcher
Nanthalle Spande
la Vaune Bagan
Kenneth Turner
Carl Holmes
Wm. Swift
Edmund Callendar
Louis Potter
Robert Cox
Dolan
Birthday Luncheon Honors Galtha Pilcher In Rodrick Home
Galtha Pilcher was guest of honor at a one o clock luncheon hosted by Miss La Vaune Bagen. Guests included Miss Marybelle Nicholson Miss Vellita Reese Miss Helen Beauman and others who presented a gift to the celebrant. The event followed an informal afternoon of socializing and gift giving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galtha Pilcher
la Vaune Bagen
Mite Pilcher
Marybelle Nicholson
Vellita Reese
Helen Beauman
Robert Coxpie
Piler
Special election set for June 20 voters urged
Loyal citizens are urged to cast ballots in a special election on June 20 at their polling places. The item notes political sentiment, a rally at Emmet school, and calls to defend the 18th amendment amid prohibition debates. Clerical visitors and local names appear in short notices throughout the community.
Card of Thanks from Hayden Families
We express deep appreciation for the kindnesses shown during our bereavement. Mrs Geo Hayden and Family, Mr and Mrs F F Hayden and Family.
Farm News and Local Visits Amid Community Happenings
In a busy Farm Bureau week residents attend picnics and graduation at Ft. Defiance state park while eighth graders Varlyn Brown and Vernice Wheatley celebrate before families join the Chicago trip and Century of Progress. Nearby, livestock losses and windstorm narrowly miss Mr Schmidt’s home as neighbors report on scores of weekly comings and goings.
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Henry Dewall
Ive Christ
Beverly
Shirley
P. O. Larson
Varlyn Brown
Vernice Wheatley
Dist. No. 2
Farm Bureau
Emmet County
Ft. Defiance State Park
Alice
Grace Martens
Chicago
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Vindicator
Be Gherville
Stonington, Conn
Crim
Sunkist
Per Doz
Montgomery Ward
Jackson Pilot
Fairmont Sentinel
Minnesota
Mike Holm
Rathr
Oregon
Grandpa
By ED Kressy
Uagrella
Jehol
China
Golden Temple
Fred Sternberg, Jr
W. G. Borror
Sally
Iowa Falls
W. E. Bagan
Mrs. Borror
Mrs. Bagan
Betty Parsons
Oberlin
Ohio
L. L. Smith
Scholtes
East Roberts
Mrs Wickersham
West Des Moines
Ella Ryder
S. T. van Eman
Albert Dick
Gladys Stukey
Dickens
Miss Stukey
R. L. Mallory
Armstrong and Fairmont
Winsome Valentine
Burt
Merritt Townsend
Iowa Trust and Savings Bank
Harry Sorensen
Watertown
Geo. Nick
Nick
R. P. Kirk
Jackson
Jas Kirk
Dusty Rhodes
Orleans
Reed
Joyce Lumber CO
L. B. Thomas, Mgr
Phone
Shanty Dolan
Brown Creek Club
Edwin Juhl
Mrs. Yates
Arthur Yates
Crescent County Club
Tom Triggs
Kenneth Cooper
Triggs
Francis Ellis
Francis Danielson
Janet
Robert
Herbert
John Shellburg
Doris Brown
Russell
Dale Carlson
Dorothy
Junior Cooper
Kenneth
Stanhope
Mrs. Cooper
Mabel Potter
Spencer
Royal
Blanche Thompson
L. W. Loving
A. Gabler
J. M. Frederickson
Frank Weaver
R E. Sondros
V-R
West Emmet
G. G. Wheatey
Harry Brown
Paul Willnitz
German Lutheran Aid Society
Joe Kinney
Marseilles
Irving Martens
Nashua
Ralph Dewall
Pocahontas
Clif Rauhauser
Woodley’s
Hatchery
Schmidt
Hel
Hawke
Harry Lenox
Dortmund
Wave and Heir
Tae
Aulger Bros
Whitlock
Matiner
FBI
Rip van Winkle
Tildy Ann
Rexall Drug Store
M & St. L. Depot
Ohss
Bkc Wi Ie
Nyorox
Crosby Corn
Louden
Fleischmann
P. L. Wayer
Meeda Bakers
Lorna Doone
Sk Se
Pee Ae
Twetten Furniture Co
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