News Items From This Vicinity Features Local Guests
Special Correspondents report a flurry of visits and social gatherings across Estherville Alpha and surrounding towns. Relatives from Windom Sandwich and Jay township joined dinners and tours from Algona to Armstrong while local families hosted guests and attended farm bureau events, highlighting community ties and ongoing local life. A well accident near Mrs Ebba Flygare’s farm ended tragically as a cow fell into an old well and died after rescue efforts.
Fire Devastates Nelson Brooder House West of Town
A stove started a blaze at the Frank Nelson farm killing 500 month old baby chicks after six escaped outside. Eleanor Nelson called the firefighters who arrived in five minutes, but the structure suffered heavy damage with broken windows and charred walls. Marvin Sidles, three, dislocated his elbow and fractured a bone after falling from a wagon, he was taken to a hospital in Estherville for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Nelson
Eleanor Nelson
Nelsons
Marvin Sidles
Estherville
District 101 Declamatory Contest Produces Winners
In district 58 117 and 101 declamatory contest at district 101 schoolhouse Mrs Orlo McMurtry teacher Harold Stump 101 won first with his selection and will enter county contest Norma Jean Koenecke 117 took second with Blue Forget Me Nots In written spelling Bernice Stade 101 first Maxine Mann 58 second In oral spelling Norman Schley 58 first Alvina Stade 101 second Earl Stump 101 third In oral reading Norma McMurtry second Ardith Mann 58 first Richard Koenecke 117 third Judges were Mesdames Mayo Linder Nord The cemetery association urges all to attend cemetery clean up day Thursday afternoon May 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlo McMurtry
Harold Stump
Marker
Norma Jean Koenecke
Forget Me Nots
Bernice Stade
Maxine Mann
Norman Schley
Alvina Stade
Earl Stump
Norma McMurtry
Ardith Mann
Richard Koenecke
Mesdames G. E. Mayo
J A. Linder
A. E. Nord
Cemetery Association
Missionary Society Meeting Notes and District Plans
The Missionary Society of St James district executive board met with Mrs Victor Johnson Elmore Tuesday afternoon. Dunnell attendees included Eleanor Nelson Mesdames N O Montan Sween Person and hh Peterson and Philip Bredberg. District meeting at Comfrey set for May 20. Mrs L J Fihn Se James is district president. Mr and Mrs Orin Register were called to Oakland Monday due to Roy Register's critical illness in Albert Lea hospital for five weeks. Ladies Aid of Immanuel Lutheran to meet May 2 with hostesses J F Anderson James Kenyon and Adolph Forstrom. Mrs John Markus Mrs H J Poller Mrs R E Nord and Mrs H R Nelson traveled to Truman Tuesday to investigate Truman WPA library. Ed Nowicki Alpha was a supper guest at R E Nord's Thursday. he leaves as manager of the Alpha lumber yard for a new posting.
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Board of Missionary Society of
Orin Register
Oakland
Roy Register
Albert Lea Hospital
Ladies Aid
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Mesdames J F. Anderson
James Kenyon
Adolph Forstrom
John Markus
H. J. Poller
R. E. Nord
H. R. Nelson
Truman
Truman W.P.A
Ed Nowicki
R. E. Nord’s
Alpha
Good Nursing Needed in Transplanting Plants
Garden care tips emphasize careful transplanting from spring through fall. Dig wide holes, firm soil, soak roots, and shade young plants. Trim tops, balance roots, and add balanced plant food. Use a dibber for holes and bulbs, space seedlings, water before and after planting, and cover with paper tents if needed.
New Car Style Tops Public Approval in 1941 Line
The two door streamliner sedan dominates sales as the 1941 auto year grows. Nash introduces the Stream liner Sedan as a full six passenger model available in Ambassador 600, Ambassador Six, and Ambassador Eight lines with Aero power and twin ignition. Two tone color options listed.
Wallingford native in Navy bound for Pearl Harbor
Clare Roepke of Wallingford left for Mare Island California after visiting sister Mrs Al len Cameron. He serves as radio man aboard U S Astoria, docked for repairs and slated to sail to Pearl Harbor Hawaii. Parents Mr and Mrs John Roepke will visit relatives in Richy Montana and Portland Oregon.
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Clare Roepke
Mare Island
San Francisco
Allen Cameron
U. S. Navy
U. S. Astoria
Pearl Harbor
Hawaii
John Roepke
Richy, Mont
Herbert Johnson
Portland
Ore
Farm Bureau
Twelve Mile Lake Township
G. B. Osher
C. B. Larson
Bancroft
Earl Larson
Orville Hiedecker
Fort Snelling
Camp Claiborne
Alexandra
Louisiana
Medical Department of the Army
Ringsted social calendar notes on meetings and events
Round up of Ringsted area social happenings with Eastern Star and bridge gatherings. Mrs C H Reed hosted a Tuesday bridge luncheon with three-table play and guests including O C Christensen. Attendees at a Bertha Gaarde Hinsch piano concert in Estherville and several Ringsted hosts and players are listed along with high and low scores from several bridge sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Gaarde Hinsch
Estherville
Peter B. Pedersen
Jim Rasmussen
Jeanette Rasmussen
Margery Petersen
S. C. Kirkegaard
Rodger
Maxine
A. E. Rave
Frank
Forrest Christiansen
H. A. Holte
Einer Christensen
Joe Oakes
Emmetsburg
F. C. Petersen
Denmark
Schewenzel
H. C Mortensen
Karl Petersen
Nels Jacobsen
Carl Jorgensen
A. L. Andersen
Community Notices From Gruver and Surroundings
Gruver Mrs Wesley Hall hosts Midway County club gathering on Tuesday May 6. Local and regional residents attend musical events and festivals featuring Mae Dawn Smith Robert West Janis Anderson and Miss Anderson earning superior soprano in Swea City.
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Wesley Hall
Midway County Club
Claude Ressler
Donald
Helen
Mary Simpson
Eldon Leek
Windom
Minn
Mae Dawn Smith
Gruvers
Robert West
Janis Anderson
Sioux City
Young People’s Society
Graver
Haever
William Hiiles
State Park
H. O. Miller
Dean
West
Waeger
Miss Smith
Hog Cholera Threat Stubborn Enemy to Swine Raisers
Hog cholera remains the major danger to swine producers with losses reaching up to twenty million dollars annually. Outbreak cycles recur, with 1988 to 1940 figures showing rising major outbreaks. Aimed at prevention through immunisation, sanitation, and proper husbandry, the text urges livestock protection amid fears of a devastating 1941 outbreak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Foundation For Animal Health
Midwest
Petersburg Community News Highlights Birthdays Visits and Anniversary
Local families gathered at the August Jensen home for an Sunday supper celebrating ladies birthdays. Doris Gilbert, a Mankato Teachers College student, spent the weekend with her father Henry Gilbert. Numerous visits occurred across nearby towns including Lakefield and Buffalo Center with relatives and ministers attending anniversary services at the Union State Line church. A bonfire accident injured Roger Johnson, 24, and the Union State Line church marked its 70th anniversary with services by visiting pastors and a circuit convention opening in Estherville.
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Pete Rasmussen
Garland Peterson
Lakefield
Frank Wieskus
August Jensen
Doris Gilbert
Mankato Teachers College
Henry Gilbert
Janice
Ernest Timko
Clarence Thiesen
Sioux Valley
Raymond Rasmussen
Melvin Dorr
Alpha
L. RB. Anderson
Ledyard
Iowa
H. H. Lundaht
W. V. Peterson
Gary and
Loren
Harry Honken
Buffalo Center
Town
Esther
S. A. Berge
Fargo
N. Dak
Estherville
Albert Bringle
Taylors Fall
Wis
C. C. Johnson
Oldham, S. Oak
Sons
Fire destroys 540 chicks at Terris farm
Wednesday morning a fire at Clarence Dack’s Terris farm destroyed 3800 out of 540 five week old chicks. The stove relit after going out exploded, killing 300 chicks. Mr Dack plans to replace the loss with an electric stove and a new building. Police were notified but action limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Dack
Terri
Premarital Health Certificates Required for Marriage
The state health department clarified premarital exam requirements. Couples must obtain health certificates from the district court clerk in any county and present them to the clerk issuing the license. Separate certificates for each party, blood work, and a 20 day validity for the license apply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Health Department
Witely
Clast
Emmetsburg Man to Be Ordained Sunday May 22
Thomas Molloy son of Mrs W Molloy of Great Oak township near Finmersburg will be ordained as a priest by Bishop Edmond Thelin at Sioux City on Sunday May 22 He will celebrate his first solemn high mass in the Assumption church in Emmetsburg on Monday May 26 Parish festivities in his honor will be held in the Catholic High school after the mass He is a graduate of the Emmetsburg Catholic High School and attended Loras College Dubuque and Trinity College Sioux City He is a brother of Mather W P Molloy of Colorado Springs Col formerly assistant pastor of the Emmetsburg Assumption Father Molloy will be the 0th graduate from the Emmetsburg Catholic Vish school to be elevated to the priesthood The others are Father Lilly of Ogden Father Berger of Sibley Father Phil Dailey of Sac City Father Conlon of Anthon Father Kelm of Stows City Father Molloy of Colorado Springs Father Joynt of Fort Dodge and Father Lawless of Emmetsburg
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Molloy
W. Molloy
Great Oak Township
Finmersburg
Edmond Thelin
Sioux City
Dubuque
Trinity College
St. Paul
Mather W. PF. Molloy
Colrado Springs
Colo
Emmetsburg Assumption Church
Father Molloy
Emmetsburg
Catholic Vish
Highway 71 to become federal traffic lane north and south
Minnesota to see extensive improvements on Highway 71 extending to the Canadian border as weather and permits allow. The project will increase travel capacity and improve sections as needed, per the publication. Watch where you walk and drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
V.R
Paving Planned for Four-Mile Gap on No 71
Inquiries to the State Highway Commission reveal plans to pave the four mile gap on No 71. Chief Engineer POOR White said paving is anticipated sometime during the season. The project is progressing on the Dickinson road in Spire Lake County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa State Highway Commission
Poor. White
Das
Gavin
Afrie
Dickinson Way
Spire Lake
Probate of Will Notice from Estherville Court
Notice in Estherville requesting interested parties to appear at the district court to show cause why the last will and testament of Crore Wo. Rt land Geceaced should not be probated. The hearing is set for May with the instrument opened and read, in the town before the court at 10:80.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nottpeed Uki
Ted Cetoberard
Taveras
Matherville
Lia
Estherville
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