Iowa school leaders visit summer session in Spirit Lake
Mr O J Jerde of the Summer School Faculty spoke at Spirit Lake to eighth graders in Dickinson County, delivering an inspiring graduation address with songs and audience praise. President Seerley completed his annual summer visits, touring classrooms, addressing students, and supporting a new building program funded by the General Assembly. DeMolay chapter hosts a district conclave with delegates from Estherville Emmetsburg Sheldon Spirit Lake Storm Lake Spencer Ida Grove and others, drawing over two hundred members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. J. Jerde
Dickinson County
Spirit Lake
Farm Bureau
Jerde
H. H. Seerley
Saw City
Seerley
Cedar Rapids
Board of Education
Iowa City
General Assembly
Chamber of Commerce
Spencer
Order of de Molay
de Molay
Estherville
Emmets Burg
Sheldon
Spirit
Lake
Stormer
Ida
Grove
DeMolay District Council Event at Masonic Temple
Spencer DeMolay conducted a district council gathering at the Masonic Temple with officers elected for the term including John Menor Spirit Lake as District Master Councilor and Rex Noe Fatherville as District Junior Councilor. The evening featured a three course dinner, dancing, and a public installation witnessed by families and Masons.
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Masonic Temple
Spencer
Solon Theatre
de Molay
John Menor
Spirit Lake
Howard Booth
Rex Noe
Fatherville
Theodore Karges
Storm Lake
Kenneth Randall
Cecil Sarcet
Sheldon
William Bale
and. Jones
Estherville
Ames
Spencer DeMolaye
Evening Shade Chapter O. FE
Smiley
Eastern Star
DeMolay
Towa
Spencer News- Herald
Overholt accepts insurance agency in Texas
Overholt, at Davenport on Friday, signed a contract with Guarantee Life Insurance Co. as general manager for 28 counties in southeastern Texas. The company recently entered Texas and Overholt will open the field, with headquarters to be in Houston. The family will remain here until fall.
Third Annual Masonic Picnic Largely Attended
The Northwest Iowa Masonic Picnic Association held its third annual picnic at Terrace Park on Lake Okobogee. Despite cool weather and a morning threat of rain, Masons and families from across northwest Iowa attended. The Northwest Town Masonic band performed under David Flindt of Clear Lake, Rev. William A. Dibble of Mason City spoke, and entertainment included games, swimming, diving, and lifesaving demonstrations by Elizabeth Payne and assistant. A silver Cup donated by Dr. Green was awarded to the lodge with the largest delegation outside Spencer, though the winner’s name was not learned. Officers for the coming year were elected: President W. M. Turner, Estherville. Treasurer G. C. Taylor, Spirit Lake. Secretary A. M. Jefferis, Estherville. Vice-President C. A. Bergemann, Spencer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest Lowa
Masonic Picnic Association
Terrace Park
Lake Okuboji
Northwest Town
Masonic Band
David Flindt
Clear Lake
William A. Dibble
Mason City
Masonic Service Committee
Grand Lodge of
Ilona
Elizabeth Payne
Green
Estherville
C. A. Bergemann
Spencer
Rural teachers in Emmet county attend extension school
Every rural teacher in Emmet county is attending school either at the summer extension school here or at some other institution. This record of statewide education may be unique. Miss Sarum, county superintendent, brings enthusiasm and inspiration worthy of recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ro I Chipperfield
Methodist Church
Chipperfield
Emmet
Sarum
Verste Wild Moonshine Conviction and Hail Storm Report
A. G. Frey of Ringsted was sentenced to three years in Fort Madison for operating a still, while D. A. Sibrel, also near Ringsted, is sought for selling moonshine linked to a death. the Grain Belt hailstorm hit Martin County causing extensive crop and property damage near Northrop and Fairmont, with ruined buildings and possible crop failure.
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Ringsted
Fort Madison
Byudge Davidson
D. A. Sibrel
Jake Dykestra
Brainard
Minn
Emmetsburg
Dykestra
Martin County
Northrop
Fairmont
Fairmont Sentinel
Story of Trees in This Issue
A speech before the House of Representatives by Hon. Martin L. Davey of Ohio is presented. It covers forest life processes, preservation themes, and aims to engage readers with a readable, expert account of trees and forests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Martin L. Davey
Ohio
Threatened Flu Epidemic Reaches Buffalo Center
Dr. M. J. Kenefick was called to Buffalo Center Tuesday to consult with local doctors about a threatened flu epidemic. He reports seeing a dozen cases as two physicians remain actively involved in care of flu victims.
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M. J. Kenefick
Buffalo Center
Algona
Sheldon Golf Players Win In Tournament
A team from our golf club faced Sheldon in a Sunday tournament. Sheldon sent twenty players and ten accompanying ladies to participate and spent the day at the event.
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Sheldon
Republican County Convention Called for Saturday
The Republican County Convention is scheduled for Saturday at eleven in the morning. Delegates will transact required business and elect and instruct delegates to the State Convention at Des Moines.
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Des Moines
Acme Sales Big Sale At Blue Earth Minnesota
The Acme Sales Company bought a $10,000 bankrupt stock of shoes at Blue Earth Minnesota and plans a continuing sale through July 3. The venture is led by the Strube Brothers with local activity expanding to many nearby residents and visitors noted in this community column.
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ACME
Blue Earth
Minn
Strube
Town Notes From The Spirit Lake Area
Local notices detail visitors and travel plans including Margaret Peterson of Mandan visiting Grandparents A O Peterson, J P Kennedy delaying return to Illinois, and Mrs J Borreson awaiting an operation in Coleman Hospital. Also mentions Mr Caswell’s leave for California, Ed Ellis returning from Michigan, and Service Star Legion to meet July 9 with a covered dish lunch.
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Oscar Bargstrum
Lars Bargstrum
Ruthven
C. BE. Ingval
Margaret Peterson
Mandan
N. N
Spirit Lake
A. O. Peterson
J. P. Kennedy
Excélsior Springs
James Noe
Los Angeles
Cal
Vance
James Hoover Noe
P. H. Giblin
Williamsburg
Coady
Ruth Coady
Mason City
American Legion
I. Caswell
Av State Press Association
California
Caswell
Prince of Good Fellows
Ed. Ellis
Michigan
Ellis
Sturgis
Constance
Mich
Ray Ellis
Chicago
Ray
Lloyd Hayes
Detroit
Minn
Mr. Hayes
Edith Ellis
Hayes
Renville
Gus Schaefer
Farmily
Richard Gabriel
Armstrong
Macgreary
Irv Wright
Amber Gabriel
Madieen
Wis
Univerity Hospital
Service Star Legion
Lake Fremont Visitors Attend H W Woods Home
Mr and Mrs Woods and family of Austin arrived at the H. W. Woods home early Sunday morning to spend the day. They visited Arnold's Park on Sunday afternoon before returning.
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Meso
Harnveard Woods
Austin
H. W. Woods
Arnold’s Park
Community News From Armstrong Area
Sunday events include a Sunday School Picnic at Fox Lake held by M E churches of Ceylon and Dunnell with dining and sports. Marriages occurred with Ora Quelk ers and Lynn Silcox at the Petersburg Consolidated school, then a trip to Clear Lake. Local visits include Mr and Mrs C J Henneman, Lester Miller, and Ralph Rave among Armstrong residents. Royal Neighbors held a convention in Dunnell with a banquet and next year in Ceylon.
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Austin
Walter Blagg
Rose Blagg
Estherville
M. H. Silcox
H. W. Wooda
M. E
Ceylon
Dunnell
Fox Lake
Roy Register
Royal Neighbors
Dunnel
Fairmont
Ora. Quelkers
Lynn Silcox
Ora
Petersburg Consolidated School
Clear Lake
C. R. Silcox
Dummell
C. J. Henneman
Fostoria
Storm Lake
Lester Miller
Boone
Mary Martin
Ralph Rave
Ilinois
Social News Notes From Charles City and Nearby
Charles City visits Mrs. Ed Johnson of Sioux City at the Smith home. Miss Beulah Dundas visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dundas after graduating from a Rochester Minnesota hospital. Chas Dennison and Mrs Dorothy Hankin and family visited Spirit Lake. Mrs. James Bunt and daughters Violet Mae and Mrs L R Chapman visited Estherville. Frances Darries saw her grandparents Mr and Mrs Fred Darries, then returned to Ware. Alice Knipe broke her ankle at Hand's Park.
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R. H. Sheldon
Webster City
A. T
James van Valkenberg
Jackson
Minn
Glenn Wanamaker
Jay Heffelfinger
Iowa Falls
Mart Skien
Mason City
Leon Stone
Harlew
Oregon
Lew Stone
Worthing
S. D
Amos Ketchum
May E. Francis
Thelma Nelson
Estherville
Marie Sorum
Storm Lake
Jas. Hardy
Seattle
Frances
Charles City
P. C. Smith
Ed. Johnson
Sioux City
Lincoln Horswell
Beulah Dundas
Frank Dundas
Dundas
Rochester
Chas, Dennison
Dorothy Hankin
Spirit Lake
James Bunt
Violet and
Mae
L. R. Chapman
Frances Darries
Fred Darries
Mgr
Mrew4Darries
Ware
Chas. Dennison
Alice Knipe
Hand's Park
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