Local notices recap from Emmetsburg region
With weeklong entries, Emmetsburg area residents travel, visit, and relocate. Misa Wattehow, Miss Kate Lyman, Monte Miller, Annie Driscoll, Mrs. Wm. H. Knock, Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Long, Art Beatty and J. F. Beatty attend a funeral in New Hampton, while Dr. and Mrs. A. Ivey return from Des Moines auto show. Rev. J. W. LaGrone and Rev. Marsh attend Methodists district conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa
Mabel “Wattehow
Forest City
Kate Lyman
Burlington
Cedar Rapids
Monte Miller
Town Falls
C. A. Crane
Dodge Center
Minn
C. F. Long
Fort Collins
Colo
Art Beatty
J. F. Beatty
New Hampton
A. Ivey
Des Moines
W. H. Biedermann
Alfred Rose
St. Paul
Nate Rose
J.D. Weir
Emmetsburg
Roy
Fin
B. F. Lillard
Rosetta
Harry Reatt
Tertil
L. B. Osher
Rt. 6
Wallingford
J. W. LaGrone
Ee Marsh
Dolliver
Methodist “Church
Harry Cockbur
John’ Olkens
North Sixth Street
North Third Ave
D. P. Dalby
Ruth
F. S. Himebauch
McQuaid
Chicago
Monte ‘Miller
F. W. Staggs
Oakland
Cal
Ralph
Grinnell College
University of Minnesota
Priscilla Club entertained by Mrs Blazer Friday
Mrs Roy Blazer hosted the Priscilla Club of the Methodist church for an afternoon of informal fellowship and a dainty lunch at her home. Later a farewell party was held for Paul Scott who heads to Chicago with plans to stay if work appears, at his parents’ home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Blazer
Priscilla Club
Roy Blazer
Priscilla ‘Club
Methodist Church
Paul Scott
Chicago
B. H. Scott
Paul
Libertyville
General Meeting of Woman's Club to Be Held Tuesday
The general meeting of the Woman's Club will be held on Tuesday in the building hall. Members are requested to attend promptly as plans for upcoming events will be discussed and refreshments provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federated Shop Craft Auxiliary
Federated Shop Crafts
Moose Hall
Civics Club
Woman
Woman's ‘Club
Neri
Four Mile Lake
Geo
Frank
Simpson
Jones
Jacobson
England
Bond
Barnes
Martin
Geo. Swanson
Bert Swanson
Dickens and Peterson Wed at Methodist Parsonage
Mrs Geo hosted a wedding at the Methodist parsonage with Van Daulton Simmons of Dickens and Josephine Peterson of Dickens uniting in marriage. Pastor J W La Grone performed the ring service as Glen Hafer and Inez Simmons witnessed, with Simmons’ mother present to validate the contract. The couple will reside on a Dickens-area farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickens
Feveury
van Daulton, Simmons
Josephine Peterson
Glen Hafer
Inez Simmons
Spirit Lake
J. W. LaGrone
Methodist. Episcopal Church
Church
God
Mr. Hafer
Miss Simmons
Estherville
Mr. Simmons
Mrs. Simmons
Gruver High School Lipr Staff List Name Roles
A fragmented high school newspaper page shows staff and grade labels. Names listed include Alyce Taylor sports editor, Curry Maves joke editor, Lawrence Higinbotham reporter, Vivian Maves sophomores, Clarerice Wickenf freshmen, Justin Rogers seventh grade, Bernice Maves sixth grade, Wilber Brood fifth grade, and Betty Kreiger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elevate
Degsie
Krieger ‘Assint
Vere Ae Alyce Taylor
Curry Maves
Lawrence Higinbotham
Cece
The Four Leaf Clover Abram Isaacs Tale of Ten Friends
An old father with ten sons divides seventy pieces among nine and preserves twenty for the youngest after promising one hundred to each son. The youngest keeps ten friends as counsel, and after the funeral funds, the friends aid him to start a successful business, proving true friendship worth more than wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abram Isaacs
Carnival and events notes from Ringsted
General News Q V S postponed last Wednesday due to carnival work in full blast. Literary Societies postponed Friday night as social evening held at the church. County Declamatory Contest set for Ringsted March 7 with Grover's three contestants Jessie Krieger Justin Rogers and Alan Krieger winning positions in dramatic oratorical and humorous. The carnival held last Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General News
Ringsted
Grover
Jessie Krieger
Justin Rogers
Alan Krieeger
Evening 5 Summary and Meditations by Edgar A Guest
A reflective verse excerpt reflects on personal goals for self improvement and kindness. It notes modest aims like bravery, patience, gentleness, and courtesy toward others, framed as daily continuous effort rather than grand glory. The piece ends with a spiritual plea for a life without excuses when called away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar A. Guest
Snow delays leave Juniors Missing Classes
Alyce Taylor was absent from school on Monday morning due to heavy snow banks. All teachers were tardy except Miss Fisher as the snow storm disrupted start of the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alyce Taylor
Miss Fisher
Absences Noted Among Local Sophomores
Sophomore Clarence Juhl was absent from school Monday and Gladys Matthes has been absent for the last week. The note expresses hope she will soon return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Juhl
Gladys ‘Matthes
Freshmen Absent and Seventh Grade Debates At Grover
The period notes freshmen Vernon Brown George Elwood Edwin Juhl and Charlie Spracklin were absent on Monday. Seventh grade pupils entered a township spelling contest at Grover on Friday March 2 with Alice Carey winning oral, Cleo Hauzsetond Lucille Wickens third, Madeline Marley first in written, Geraldine Graves second. New seventh grade pupils William and Raymond Fielding joined the grammar room. Minnie Campbell was absent and the 7th 8th graders held a debate concluding Tobacco is more harmful than alcohol. Ramond Fielding Wayne Spaulding Wava Spaulding Wilber Broad Bernice Mayes spoke for the affirmative. William Fielding Ernest Shook Geraldine Graves Carroll Brown and Lucilie Wickens for the negative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover
Alice Carey
Oral
Cleo Hauzsetond
Lucille Wickens
Madeline Marley
Geraldine Graves
Grammar Room
William
Raymond Fielding
Minnie Campbell
Ramond Fielding
Wayne and
Wava Spaulding
Wilber Broad
Bernice Mayes
William Fielding
Ernest Shook
Carroll Brown
Lucilie Wickens
Sixth Grade Reviews Examinations Start
Sixth grade students begin review for upcoming examinations. Donald Pickell will need to rise a minute earlier as he was tardy this morning.
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Donald Pickell
Fifth Grade Exams and Half Holiday Planned
The grammar room will hold examinations Wednesday and Thursday. Pupils are happy about a half holiday next Friday afternoon as the 4th and 5th grades finish their maps. Lost by Lois Pickell, a hair out of her head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grammar Room
Lois Pickell
Europe couple seeks help from sons in America
An elderly European couple, facing severe hardship, write to their sons in America asking for aid with a stark warning they may end up in the poor house. Two weeks later they receive a cable, a collect payment request to make reservations for travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Europe
America
Ernie Mace Held on Forgery Charge at Wells Barber Shop
Ernie Mace is being held in the county jail on a forged check charge. He allegedly scrawled a fictitious signature on a check and received three dollars in cash. his trial is scheduled for today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernie Mace
Wells
Fire Department Hosts Spirit Organization Meeting at City Hall
City Hall hosted a joint gathering of the fire department and Spirit Organization led by City Council officials. The event covered upcoming community activities and included a lighthearted moment as attendees shifted to planning a junior play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spirit
Leke
Pls
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Vv. K
Grand Theatre
Mrs
Four Mile Lake Club
Blue Lodge
Masonic Order
South Florida
Boards of Trade
Polk County
Board of Supervisors
Women’s
Oxfords
Patterna
Lipr
Gruver, Iowa
Vernon Brown
George Elwood
Edwin Juhl
Charlie Spracklin
Siaz
Willie
Johnnie
Henry
South Sixth Street
New Oil Station
Worthington Produce Co
Stindeen
Luxury
Onen Square
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