Babson Park Florida News March 17 1934
A Babson Park Florida dispatch from March 17 1934 recalls St Patrick's Day rain and local sentiment on veterans bonuses. The piece notes bank bandits near Estherville, sympathy for Vincent Maloney and eight children after a wife’s death, and a new manager for the L M Christiansen shoe department in Estherville. It covers Miami night life talk, post office news, and local garden and citrus notes with reflections on Florida and a humorous stinger about a hit and run driver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent Maloney
District Court Filings Include Insurance, Divorce, and Contracts
The record lists cases in district court including The Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company versus Globe and Rutgers Fire Insurance Company on an policies issue. Iowa Trust and Law, Bank versus John Zitterich Foreclosure of Chicago Mortgage, and the State of Iowa versus Johnson et al. involve writ of audit. Catherine Griffith versus Leo J. Griffith covers a divorce. Ryan and Severson versus Arthur Strand concerns forcible contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Mutual Benefit Life Ins. Co
Globe & Rutgers Fire Ins. Co
Iowa Trust & Law
John Zitterich
Fore
Chat
Mort
State of Iowa
Johnson of Co
Catherine Griffith
Leo J. Griffith
Ryan & Severson
Arthur Strand
Plans for State Meet by League of Women Voters
The state convention of the League of Women Voters meets in Ames from March 27 to 29. Public events include a 7:30 p.m. opening at city hall with remarks by city attorney Wm. S. Johnston and state president Mrs. Homer Charrington. Thomas Crocker of Ames Tribune will speak. Estherville high school glee club provides music. A banquet occurs March 28 at Gardston hotel with tickets at Gildner Beck. A state Board meeting is on March 27 at 4 p.m. Open invitations extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Women Voters
City Hall
Wm. 8. Johnston
Homer Charrington
Iowa City
Thomas Crocker
Ames Tribune
Estherville High School
Crocker
WOI
Gardston
Gildner-Beck
Iowa Job Placements Reach 1214 In Week
The Iowa National Reemployment Service reports 1214 unemployed workers placed in remunerative jobs with public works contractors and private employers in Iowa for the week ending March 17. C L Mulock notes Civil Works staffing is shrinking and it will take weeks before Public Works projects fully absorb those discharged. Local homeowners farmers and business managers are urged to use the national reemployment office to hire skilled workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa National Reemployment Service
Iowa
C. L. Mulock
Emmet
Game refuge plan seeks 7500 acres near Spirit Lake
Milton Hardman and farmers near Spirit Lake collaborate to establish a large game management preserve along the Des Moines River. The area would span from the McGregor street bridge west of Algona to Irvington and beyond, with eloso hunts and permits required. Hunters must show permission cards and leave vehicles at farms for game checking. farmers must improve cover and food for birds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Hardman
Spirit Lake
Des Moines
McGregor Street
Algona
Irvington
Consumption Outstrips Population Growth in Dairy
M. D. Munn of the Dairy Council calls the rise in dairy production and per capita use notable. From 1920 to 1932 milk output grew from 67 to 104 billion pounds, about 56 percent, while population rose less than that. Per capita consumption rose 32 percent in 1932 versus 1920, with farm income from dairy cow supplies increasing accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. D. Munn
Dairy Council
Munn
A Light Snow Fritters In Thursday Morning
Weather notes say a brief snow showers Thursday morning melted quickly as Estherville forecaster A. O. Peterson reported. March 20 to 22 records show highs near 60 and mid teens lows with a small wintry impression in the region. Family notices include Mrs. Nicholas Dietrick and Mrs. Q. S. Omundson traveling after a funeral, plus several legal matters listed: Ruby Luneren vs Reuben Lungren and Erma Perry et al vs Town Mutual Dwelling Insurance Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Peterson
Estherville
Ruby Luneren
Reuben E. Lungren
Lbr
Albert Nauss
Erma Perry Et al
Town Mut
Farmers Hear Ames Speakers At County Conference
Iowa State extension experts told Spencer district agents how farm records aid corn hog contract compliance while noting the AAA booklet covers basic figures and the Iowa Farm Record Hook adds summaries. Discussions covered substitute crops, soil fertility, and rotation plans alongside changes in corn acreage rules and hay and pasture adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Galloway
Iowa State College
Spencer
Iowa
Ed Dyas
Extension Service
Fred Clark
Dstrict
AAA
Galloway
Dyas
Mr. Dyas
Clark
Mr. Clark
Town election tickets duel on March 26 ballot
Wallingford voters face a lively town election with two complete ballots. On the Citizens ticket are S. M. Sevatson for mayor and a slate including J. Gunderson, Gilbert, Heidecker, Nel son, John Jackson, Christopher and Morrice for council. The People's ticket lists Asher Peterson for mayor and candidates Hansen, Torressen, Gunderson, Kasa, Larson, Ness for council. Polls open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallingford
Citizens
S. M. Sevatson
J. G. Gunderson
Gust Gilbert
Charley Heidecker
L. B. Nelson
John Jackson
A. M. Christopher
J. H. Morrice
People’s
Asher Peterson
M. H. Natterstad
Julius Hansen
C. L. Torreson
Sam Gunderson
J. O. Kasa
Chris Larson
I. G. Ness
Army to enlist 56 men in Iowa for 14th Cavalry
Des Moines Army Recruiting Office reports War Department instruction to recruit fifty six men for service with the 14th Cavalry and the 80th Field Artillery at Fort Des Moines. Applicants aged 18 to 35 with good character will be examined. past criminal records cause rejection. Recruiters in Des Moines Davenport Cedar Rapids Burlington and Mason City stand ready to provide information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Army
Des Moines
War Department
14Th Cavalry
80Th Field Artillery
Fort Des Moines
Army
Iowa
Davenport
Cedar Rapids
Burlington
Mason City
88Th Field Artillery
Kohler Hosts Evening Bridge Club Gathering
Mr and Mrs E W Kohler entertained the Evening bridge club Tuesday at their home. High score prize went to Mr and Mrs Vance Noe and lunch followed. Club members include Mr and Mrs Roy Ridley Mr and Mrs G H Morse Mr and Mrs W J Tims Mr and Mrs George Lyman and Mr and Mrs Noe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Kohler
Evening Bridge Club
Vance Noe
Roy Ridley
G. H. Morse
W. J. Tims
George Lyman
Noe
Charles Robinson
Leo Saunders
Ralph's
Robinson
O. H. Miller
Archie Bixby
Elmer Jackson
Eugene Foster
Donald Brown
Roy Brown
Pat Mauck
Lloyd Crim
Ralph Rousseau
Bert Amelsburg
Helgason
Wallingford
Dairymen of Emmet County Hold Delegate Meeting
The Dairymen of Emmet County will meet in Armstrong High School auditorium on Friday evening March 2 at 7:30 to select a voting delegate for a state meeting. Only dairy producers may serve as the delegate. all interested in dairying are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet County
Armstrong High School
Ned Percival of Montgomery Dies Suddenly
Ned Percival businessman of Montgomery and son in law of Mr and Mrs W O Dillon died at Spirit Lake hospital yesterday afternoon about 1 pm He had been in his usual health until a day or so before his passing He leaves his widow and one daughter Edris Mac who attends Estherville high school Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Saturday from the Presbyterian church at Spirit Lake
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ned Percival
Montgomery
W. O. Dillon
Spirit Lake Hospital
It Happened One Night at Grand Sun-Man
Clark Gable plays a jobless reporter in the Capra classic It Happened One Night to be shown at the Grand Sunday and Monday March 25 26. Co star Claudette Colbert portrays a pampered heiress kidnapped by her father on her wedding day and escaping to travel toward New York by bus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Gable
Frank Capra
Columbia
Grand
Claudette Colbert
Gable
Florida
New York
Jameson Thomas
Miss Colbert
Waller Connolly
Roscoe Karns
Kachulis of Wall-GF Rd Wins $64 Suit
W H Kachulis sues C P and Bernard Jackson for 64 dollars after a Christmas day auto collision on Highway 9 west of Estherville. Justice court verdict in favor of the plaintiff. The Jacksons counter-sued 79.15 for auto damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Kachulis
C. P
Bernard Jackson
Justice Court
Tom Nivis
Kachulis
Little
Estherville
Jackson
Win
Johnston
N. J. Lee
Jacksons
Terril Service Station Burns To Ground Friday
The Farmers Service station in Terril, managed by Arnold Christianson, burned to the ground early Friday morning. Discovered about 3:30, the building was fully ablaze. cause undetermined. Insurance coverage exists but no adjustment yet. Rebuilding planned. pumps to be working in a few days and the tank wagon restored promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terril
Towa
Farmers Service Station
Arnold Christianson
Arnold
Deaths Injuries From Autos Greater in 1933
The state recorded 546 people killed in automobile accidents in 1933, up 16 from 1992 levels, and 13 623 injured, compared with 8 646 the prior year. In Emmet County, 2 killed and 71 accidents involving 97 autos occurred. Most crashes happened on straight paved roads in daylight with experienced drivers, and pleasure seekers were notably affected. Sundays saw the highest number of accidents with peak timing from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Ditto offers little support for Ringsted highway push
O J Ditto of Sibley on the Iowa State Highway Commission spoke before Ringsted Community Club, giving scant encouragement to extending highway 43. He cited lack of funds as the obstacle delaying consideration, though his presence left a favorable impression on the local group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. J. Ditto
Sibley
Iowa State Highway Commission
Ringsted Community Club
Ringsted
Dispatch Reports
Former Estherville Man Seriously Ill
Joe Peterson of St. Cloud Minn underwent a late week operation by a Minneapolis specialist and rests as well as can be expected. He graduated with Estherville class of 1908 and lived there most of his life before moving north. Friends hope for improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Peterson
St. Cloud
Local Play Festival Opens With Two Productions
Estherville joins the annual play festival sponsored by University of Town, Junior college, and Woman's club. Junior college presents Smoke Screen with cast including Frederick Wilson, Richard Turner, Marie Cramer. Lois Hemphill as property manager. Friday performance. Woman's club stage To Be Dealt With Accordingly by Mary Catherine Reely. cast includes Mrs. B. D. Tedrow, Mrs. J. W. Morse, Mrs. G. E. Tomhave, Mrs. Frank Logan, Mrs. C. B. Lawrence, Mrs. R. F. Gordinier. directed by Mrs. Thomas Mann. group plans to Iowa City Thursday with Saturday morning show. Frederick Wilson to represent Junior college in the oratorical division of the University forensic tournament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
University of Town
Woman's Club
Gertrude Dudley
Town City
B. D. Tedrow
J. W. Morse
G. E. Tomhave
Frank Logan
C. B. Lawrence
R. F. Gordinier
Thomas Mann
Iowa City
Frederick Wilson
Collrge
University
Twelve Mile Lake teachers get ten percent raise
At a Monday meeting of the Twelve Mile Lake township school directors the coming year’s teachers' salaries were raised by ten percent. Seven teachers will benefit. Board officers include Cr. P. Jackson as president and Jorgen Anderson as secretary. Other members are A. H. Gunderson, John Dittman, John Frank, Frank Hildreth, J. G. Maaland, Albert Christesen, Wmn. R. Dewall and R. Bain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twelve Mile Lake Township
Cr. P. Jackson
Jorgen Anderson
Chester Anderson
A. H. Gunderson
John Dittman
John Frank
Frank Hildreth
J. G. Maaland
Albert Christesen
Wmn. R. Dewall
R. Bain
Children Give Program Auxiliary Meeting at Library
The Junior group of the American Legion Auxiliary hosted a Saturday night program titled The Magic Box. Mrs. Ernest Smith chaired, Arlene Lakin assisted, with a cast including Arlene Lakin David Rosemary Ewen Sue Betty Ann McMillan and others. A playlet The Dream Book promoted care of books to extend their life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amercan Legion Auxiliary
Ernest Smith
Arlene Lakin
David
Rosemary Ewen
Sue
Betty Ann McMillan
Alice In Wonderland
Margaret Maine
Captain Kidd
Janet Bryan
Aladdin
Ruth McKay Minnehaha
Margaret Gebert
Uncle Tom
Ruth Bringle
Cinderella
Joyce Adams
Robin Hood
Audrey Sorensen
Jo Marsh
Donna Jean Sandrol
Tom Sawyer
Arlene Sorensen
Patricia Tott
Kathleen Deming
Georgia Demng
Kathleen
Georgia Deming
Ruth Howard
Jean Knight
Fails to Observe Highway Stop Sign Fined
Thursday morning Harry Brown arrested Leroy McAfee for failing to observe the stop sign at the corner across the west bridge. He faced Justice Tom Nivison and was fined six dollars plus costs. All drivers who ignore stop signs will be picked up and fined. V R John Dunham, a Town State College student, returned home Wednesday to visit his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Brown
Leroy McAfee
West Bridge
Justice of the Peace
Tom Nivison
John Dunham
Town State College
Airport plan to attorney amid city council debate
At a special meeting a petition by 40 residents urged the city to buy land for a municipal airport outside the city limits. The CWA would supply fencing materials and sod alfalfa for the site northwest quarter of section 36 in Emmet township. A decision on calling a special bond election for 100000 was referred to the city attorney. A sidewalk crossing near Tenecetn street was discussed to aid pool access. A committee was formed to pursue a new bulletproof police car for county protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Keffe
CWA
Johnsen
Emmet
Nel
Brown
E.ginver
Combci
M. K. Whelan
Board of Supervisors
Charles Kilmore
R. H. Green
H. A. Giarde
Von
Garden School Here Tuesday Ringsted Wednesday
A garden school will be held on Tuesday March 27 at 2 o clock in the court room Pither ville for all interested in better gardens. Free instruction by C V Holsinger of the extension department Town State college. On Wednesday a similar meeting will be held in Ringsted at Real Neighbor hall open to the public urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitherville
C. V. Holsinger
Town State College
Ringsted
V R Further Reduction in CWA Workers
The CWA forces will be cut again this week with twenty one men and two women removed. Remaining are 146 men and one woman. Pay totals drop as work decreases, with last week’s checks totaling 1897.10. CWA work ends April first. Work on the Ester ville gir making started Wednesday. A marker will be placed on the Oransky store building with the town name six feet high and an arrow north. After lettering, aluminium paint and orange enamel will be applied to ensure visibility from the air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CWA
Gir
Esterville
Oransky
Former Iowa editor dies in Nebraska
Minnie Grow editor of the Terris Tribune mourns the loss of her brother F.L.P. Lyon aged 72 owner and editor of the Sumner News. He taught in Graettinger schools forty years ago and was editor in Sibley and Minnesota before moving to Nebraska. Brother Percy Lyon edits the Schleswig Leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Grow
Terris Tribune
FL FP. Lyon
Sumner
Neb
Lyon
Graettinger
Sibley
Minnesota
Nebraska
Percy Lyon
Schleswig
Towa
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St. Patrick's
Congress
G. A. Nichols
Tourists
Lake Wales
Templar Park
Alex Johnston
L. M. Christensen
Christensen
Miami
Sally Rand
Insull
J. J. Ahern
Minneapolis
E. E. Johnston
Wayburn Johnston
Mr. Ahern
Lake Caloosa
State Meet Voters League
Thes, Crocker
Nicholas Dietrick
Chicago
Q. S. Omundson
John
Charter Oak
R. V. Maloney
Dietrick
Maloney
Albert T. Reid
Goo Sues
Pid
Jay
AMES
Charles Miller
Charles Blair
Clarence Williams
Miller
Chris Spoo
Mat Dennison
Clarence Wilder
Merwin Fouts
J. W. Parnell
Dorothy and
Rose Williams
Jep Brockway
Ole Munson
Richard Caldwell
Coleman Hospital
Monte Miller
Francis
Eberhard Faber
U. S
Dairymen
Armstrong
Grand Sun-Man
John Miller
Mrs. van Buskirk of
Ottosen
E. B. Callender
Maxine
WALL
C. P. Jackson
Co. A. Robinson
O. P. Stow
Dolliver
Chevrolet
Plymouth
Victor L. Whelan
Chev _rolet
V.R
John Warrington
Mrs. Warrington
Mae Jeffries
Warrington
Mrs
Benjamin Harrison
New York City
Women’s Club
Harrison
White House
LOGAL
OWA Gity
Junior College and Woman's Club
12 Mile Lake
Council
Garden School
Ice Skating Queen
NW York
Suzanne Davis
Boston
United States
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