Emmet County Great Celebration Recall June Day
A long awaited June eighteenth celebration in Emmet County left hundreds with memories of a patriotic display. The parade featured nearly three hundred uniformed boys led by Ray Kennedy, while the War Mothers and Red Cross workers received homage. A flying circus by Milford aviators and a town fair with rides, floats, and a Bevo bar contributed to a festive day that united residents and visitors in tribute to fallen soldiers.
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Emmet
Cedar Rapides
Bowery Dance
Red Dog
Yormal
F. J. White
Ray Kennedy
France
Congome
Mba Eeiageeae
Court House
George Murray
O. Amundson
A. Borreson
J. Branford
M., Jonsen
R. O. Butler
R. Carp Ter
3. Doyle
L. Duffy
E.floyd
R. B. Priezell
C.j.hansen
M. Christensen
N. Kasa
E.juatenen
J. A. Olsen
Bev
Schnapp
T. Thomaen
H. Jet
G. West
L. B
West
A. Johnsen
Williams
Red Cross
Emper- Ranmet
Bost
Tad
Wamion
Emmet County
Susan White
Uye Eatherville
Sherburn
Estherville News Briefs Exbusks Census and Local Weddings
The school census in the Independent School District of Estherville shows a small gain over last year with 4459 children aged five to twenty-one. The census affects state school fund apportionment rather than local taxes, prompting concern over underreporting. Also reported is the marriage of Miss Catherine Kennedy to Mr Matt Donovan at the Catholic church, with a breakfast at the Heppey home and a brief honeymoon before settling back in Estherville.
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B. M. Scott
Extherville
Mr. Beott
Dotovan-Kennedy
Catherine Kennedy
Matt Doffovan
Wallingford
Tom Heppey
Terris
Minneapolis
Chicago
Estherville
Washington, D. C
Donovan
Ford
Whetas Neon
Fergus Falls Tornado Claims Prominent Citizen
Prominent Fergus Falls and Estherville figures lost in a deadly tornado. Geo H Woodhouse owner of the Grand Hotel in Fergus Falls and former Orleans Hotel manager died in the hotel wreck while en route from Estherville to supervise repairs. His death came as the storm struck shortly after his arrival. Sympathy notes go to Mrs G H Woodhouse and relatives as the community mourns the loss of a longtime civic leader and Shriners member.
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Fergus Falls
Geo. H. Woodhouse
Estherville
Grand Hotel
Woodhouse
Gardatot
Dorothy
Tedrow
Pi Codhouse
Batk
Dick Refael
Wallingford
B. B.anderson
Ion Sibley
Orleans
Minnesota
Alex. Johnston
Geveral
Inkarset
Gardaton
Fergus
Activis
Agre
Gardston
Sini
Ustherville
Bed
Enjoying a Fishing Trip Amid Dense Fog
A small party attempted a fishing trip but could not see beyond the near surroundings due to heavy fog blanketing the area. Difficult visibility hampered navigation and progress.
Soldiers organize new post in Emmet County
The American Legion forms in Emmet County with a charter member list of sixty four. Post Commander W.E. Deming and Adjutant Brenneman lead a long roster of delegates and members including Chris Anderson Don Pullitt and K Knutsen. Delegates to the convention include Brenneman Fr Ralph Miller and Romaine. The post honors veterans, parallels Civil War G A R structure, and invites every local soldier to join.
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American Legion
A. United States
United States
W.E. Deming
Brennneman
Chris" Anderson
Don Pullitt
K.knutsen
Waveeening
FM . Brenneman
K. V
Ralph Miller
Romaineng
Order
Couneconte
G. Bergeson Vandenburgh
BF Anderson Soren
B. Lariet
Albayt
Traeford
George’ Anderson
Jon Miller
Wollten
John Onder
Glenn Pullen
LeRoy
Gilbert T. Christian Curtis Lersot Selmer
Dybdahl
John Porcharsky
Clifford M. Hatch
Jacob, Lister
Harry A. Jones
Earl Mixell O N
Ressell
M. Brenneman
Craig
Poat Herman B. Wolt
Archer Myhre
Pullen Everett H
Bhultee
Gordonrian -MeCh
Albert Ty Bancop
Elmer E
William Reton
Harold
Francie W
Simpson Chris H.'Anderson H. M
George Stammer
Roy Klein
Barnie
Frank Tooley
Willis’ M Harris
Geo. McKean i
Ness
G. Moore Ralph Hh. Stifles
W.K. Deming
Fergus Falls Tornado Devastates City and Relief Work Begins
Eyewitness Harald Barker of the Grant County Herald describes Fergus Falls after a June tornado, detailing ruined blocks, a collapsed Grand Hotel, and fear for survivors. Forty bodies recovered, with total property damage near 1.5 million. Elbow Lake sent relief cars early. Obituary notes A C Nashy of Petersburg passes, with services held at Union State Line Lutheran Church.
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Elbow Lake
Minnesota
Fergus Falls
Harald Barker
Grant County Herald
Fergus
Barker
Pan
Union Avenue
Grand Hotel
Hunt Cigar
Sash and Door
Northwestern College
Kaddata Hotel
Lake “Alice
Nashy
Assor C. Nashy
Petersburg
Union State Line Lutheran Church
Nasby
Oe Arence
Berge
Knutson
Jackson
America
Polmesbore
Jasnesota
Near Fatal Auto Accident In Des Moines Street
Automobiles driven by Miss Pearl Reamer and Mr. Huntsinger collided on East Des Moines Street injuring an eight year old boy Devier Huntsinger. He suffered broken collar bones and a fractured skull base but is improving after treatment at City Hospital. The car, owned by J B Borns, was driven by James Borns in the front seat with Miss Reamer at the wheel.
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Huntsinger
Des Moines
Kin
Santo
Sien
Misa
Mra
Coriklin
Littlefallow
Wallingford
Ames
Miss Reamer
Mrs Ed Converse Dies From Injuries After Accident
In Estherville Colorado travelers Mrs Warren Pallen conveyed the grim news of Mrs Ed Converse's death from injuries sustained in a roadway mishap. Converse underwent amputation of a leg and later died due to shock and complications. The couple had moved west after selling their Iowa home, with Warren Poften and others noted in local notices. Several residents, including Mies Frombach and Emma Obey, are mentioned in routine updates.
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Warren
Converse
exKe
Atte
Beere
Che
Denver
Thia
Colorado
Katherville
Warren Poftén
Mies
Gertrude
Frombach
Emmeta
W. EB. Comlen
Emma Obey
Tipton
Iowa
Charles Obey
R. ‘Obey
Cedar
Count Ween
Alfred
Rashin
Mrs.c. M. Olson
Made
Estherville
Celia Petersen
Wallingford
S. J. Newhall
Clarence Moljaon
Minneapollo
Duluth
Switzer
Tae Ming
Nelson
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Milford
Donaldson Boys
Mair
Pias
Tess
Lee
Dral Eine Pyle
Kaye
V.r
Ba Gane
Exstherville Oex
Eastherville
P Epp
Sberville
Y Br. Brown
LaMont Harris
George Groves
Campton, Prey
Barr
Point As
Camp
Lmre
Lara Larnon
Loule Petersen
Fergus Falls Falls
Soldiers’ New ‘Organization
the “American Legion
Veterans of the Worlds
W.ining Post
Harold Barker
The
Devier Huntsinger
Mrs. ED Converse
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