New Opera House for Estherville
Estherville unveils plans for a new opera house with a 53 foot stage and seating for over 1000, replacing the old wooden block building. Drugstore owner John Klopp retires after 30 years and will turn over to Mr Grant by January 1. The project includes gallery addition and upstairs ice cream room, while existing Graaf building is expanded with elaborate decoration. The town anticipates a modern, improved center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H.haaf
John Klopp
North Went Lown
Mr. Graaf
Mr. Giraufrave
Bia
Lonka
Klopp
Grant
Farmers Hold Meeting on Farm Improvement Methods
Prof J W Coverdale Iowa state supervisor of farm demonstration spoke to Emmet county farmers in the court room urging cooperation with the Agricultural Extension Department of Ames. He described the agent's role in experiments, short courses, fairs and farmers institutes, and urged farmers to adopt seed selection trials, oats treatment, and local seed improvement to raise county output amid rising land rents. A quiet wedding occurred at the Rost home with William Suckow and Bernice Shampoee marrying. they plan to Estherville for their future home after a brief wedding tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Profesaor
J. W. Coverdale
Amer
Emmet
Agricultural Extension Department of
Ames
Farmera
Coverdale
Migst
Jude
Komnet County
W. KR. Rost
J. Prederig Catlin
Willian, Suckow
Estherville
Roge Bernice Shampoe
Anselmo
Nebraska
B. H. Anderson
Pretty Home Weding In Ruthven Brings Two Hearts Together
A very pretty wedding was solemnized in Ruthven on Wednesday at high noon uniting James G. Heffelfinger of Estherville and Grace B. Blunt. Rev. Mitchel officiated at the bride’s parents’ home with roses and ferns as decor. Vera Heffelfinger acted as bridesmaid and Glen Wannamaker as best man. The couple plans a brief Chicago sojourn before settling in Estherville. Relatives attended from Ruthven, Exatherville, Mount Ayr, and Minneapolis. The Estherville Township Club met recently, adding three new members, with next meeting set for April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruthven
James G. Heffelfinger
Fatherville
Grace B. Blunt
E. Blunt
BR. C. Mitchel
Presbyterian Church of
Estherville
Vera Heffelfinzer
Eatberville
Glen Wannamaker
Uleigh School
Heffalflaver
Helfelfinger
Heffatfnger Broa
Ekatherville
Chicago
J. Hetsifinger
Vera
Harry Skinner
Exatherville
Lulu Atchison
Mountana
KR. E. Gardenier
Minneapolis
Harold Barringer
This City
Harry Heffelinger
Kuntierville
Ruthven Frea Presa
Walter Coen
Sixth Street
George Lingenfelter
Boy Drowned Last Thursday at the River
A boy slipped into the icy river while playing with a brother and disappeared beneath the water. Firefighters and a crowd searched Friday and over the weekend but the body has not been recovered. Efforts included rafts, hunting across the river, and a 500 candle power light to aid underwater sighting. A $50 reward was raised for information leading to the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
bin Bre
Bin
Lita
Cle Streaus
Wu. Housner
Eo. Kiseman
Vurreie
Creo
Kiseman
Mr. Housner
Clyde Koltee
Mr. Holter
Streath
Witch
Ras Low Ia
Wayside Notes on Florida Life and Land Use
The column discusses Florida wintering beliefs, politics, and race relations, noting southern interest in Europe and tariff critiques. It argues Floridians are largely industrious, land values rise with development, and soil types influence agriculture from citrus to vegetables. It emphasizes drainage, combination soils, and the need for capital and effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thia
Mason and Dixon
Florida
Alabama
Georgia
Inighey
South Florida
Kectlona
Iowa
City Election Next Monday Promises Busy Campaign
The town prepares for a March 29 city election with incumbent B. B. Anderson seeking re election as mayor against M. J. Groves. Council candidates include Henry Grant re elected, with John Lilly and Charles Hixby running. Ward contests feature R. J. Ridley vs W. J. McElveen in Ward 1 and T. R. Flindt vs Carl Jegium in Ward 2, while Ward 3’s W. A. Karr runs unopposed. A. E. Biglow and D. W. Lucas contend for assessor, and G. Zeeman seeks treasurer. The piece endorses Florida migration and south Florida land investment prospects, noting developing roadwork linking Mana tees and De Soto counties and favorable farming land in the pine level district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. B. Anderson
M. J. Groves
Henry Grant
John Lilly
Charles Hixby
Thrat
R. J. Ridley
W. J. McElveen
T. R. Flindt
Carl Jegium
W.A. Karr
Beymner
A. E. Biglow
D.W. Lucas
G. Zeeman
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H. Graaf
Wis
Frank Gt. King
Marengo, Iowa
Eatharville
Counsil
BK Anderson
RTI
Otis
Tia
Cincinnati Rotary Club
Netherville
Hare
Ratherville
Cal Vane
Frank G. King
Exatoet County
House
Said
Atip
Gchoels
Bim
Albert Danner
Bat ‘Urday
Senece, Hinois
Albert Williams
Grace Blunt
James Heffelfinger
Arthur Williams
Wayside
G. 4 Nichols
DeSoto
Manatee
Sotou
Peace
Myakka
Hradentown
Arcadia
Manates
de Soto
Kova Chande
South
M. M. Knapp
Rock Island Road
Wae
Mexico
California
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