Two New Theatres Planned for Estherville and Des Moines
Mayor Fred Ehlers granted licenses for two new theatres. Harold Aldinger of Primghar and Carl Furstnow of Sioux Falls will operate the Aldinger Furst theatre on Central Avenue, Estherville, in the Allen building after a ten year lease. Remodeling begins immediately with a new floor stage and front. room measures 22 by 128 feet. The Central States Theatre Company of Des Moines will build a fireproof structure on blocks near Crowley Café to replace two wooden buildings, spanning about 182 by 82 feet with seating for around 500. H N Schrodt, Grand theatre manager, will run the new venue.
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Fred Ehlers
Estherville
Harold Aldinger
Primghar
Carl Furstnow
Sioux Falls
Central States Theatre Company
Des Moines
Aldinger-Furst Now
Allen Building
Central Avenue
Central States
Crowley
H. N. Schrodt
Grand Theatre
Dr Edmund Vioght to Deliver Local High School Commencement Address
Iowa City pastor Dr Edmund Vioght of First Methodist will give the commencement address for the local high school seniors and junior college graduates on June 1. Estherville superintendent F G Stith received word, and Dr Earl E Harper of Iowa City had been slated but could not attend due to state university commencement exercises.
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Edmund’ Vioght
Iowa City
Methodist Church
F. G. Stith
Estherville
Earl E. Harper
C. of C Sponsors Summer Softball League
The C of C sponsors a summer softball league after approval by the athletic committee. The meeting discussed but did not specify further details. The chamber provided guidance or support for the event.
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C. OF C
Soft ‘Ball League
April Lacks Usual Rains and Delayed Showers
Weather outlook from May 1 to 6 shows cooler, mostly seasonable to above temperatures in the north with some local showers early and late in the week. Farmers near completion of small grain owing await April showers to sprout seeds and improve oil for corn planting. Observer A. O. Peterson reports the pattern across the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri Valleys and the central Great Plains.
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A. O. Peterson
Mississippi
Missouri
Great Plains
Spellers as Guests of Honor at Esstheville Luncheon
Three Emmet county spellers will be honor guests tomorrow at the Estherville Chamber of Commerce noon luncheon. Dorothy Perkins of Halfa Consolidated School won the state spelling test at Des Moines, joined by Kathryn Low Armstrong and Ruth Howard Estherville who took part in the interstate contest at Sioux City Friday. Parents and guests accompany them as well as local officials. Carl Mickelson, teller in recent wintering in Denmark, will speak on Danish economic conditions, drawing interest from attendees.
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Emmet County
Estherville
Harry E. Coffie
Sponsor Plans for Fort Defiance Replica Building
The Estherville Chamber of Commerce initiates plans and funding for a historical building to replicate Fort Defiance, with fireproof sections for relics. The fort site is now valuable commercial property, making location discussions ongoing, with no immediate action.
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Estherville
Aulger Bros. Playhouse Tour Set for June 15
Addison Aulger says the Aulger Bros. Players will visit Estherville for half weeks, presenting a lineup headlined by a Broadway revival and Sinclair Lewis It Cant Happen Here. Harrison Aulger features in Lightnin Bill Jones and Doremus Jessup roles, with Uncle Tom and His Latest Affair among offerings. Opening date June 15.
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Addison Aulger
Aulger
Fred Stone
Sinclair Lewis
Harrison Aulger
Doremus Jessup
Allen Clark
Aulger Bros
Conclave To Open June 25 at Spirit Lake
E. E. Cavanaugh of Fort Dodger, grand commander of the Knight Templar of Iowa, announces the Knights Templar conclave will assemble during the week of June 25 at Templar park on Spirit Lake. The annual school of instruction will be held Monday, June 26, with sessions from Tuesday, June 27 through Friday, June 30.
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E. E. Cavanaugh
Fort Dodger
Knight Templar of
Iowa
Knights Templar
Templar Park
Spirit Lake
School of Instructions
Girl Burned In Explosion In Dunnell Minnesota
Fourteen year old Alvera Sidles suffered severe facial burns from a kitchen kerosene explosion. The incident occurred Friday night while fudge was being made, injuring her and prompting hospital treatment at Coleman. Two siblings were present but unharmed. The Sidles had recently moved from Estherville. father is a mechanic at Schnit lger garage.
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Sidle
Sidles
Dunnell
Estherville
Mr. Sidles
Schnitilger Garage
Public Safety Commission Formed In Iowa
Karl W. Fischer of Vinton Iowa became Iowa's first Public Safety Commissioner overseeing the highway patrol and other enforcement agencies. His $4000 yearly salary covers a four year term as the consolidation of the Bureau of Investigation and the state police radio system marks a key element of the legislative reorganization. Fischer's presence accompanies the Secretary of State Earl G. Miller's official duties.
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Karl W. Fischer
Vinton
Iowa
Iowa Highway Patrol
Fischer
Public Safety Unit
Bureau of Investigation
Earl G. Miller
W Kirlin Hired As Principal At Floral School
The Roan of Education last night hired Warner Kirlin, longtime Sutherland Iowa principal, to fill the Floral School principal position left vacant by N E Demoney. Demoney to be superintendent. Kirlin earned AB at Cornell College and MA at University of Iowa. He taught two years in Oaklart before moving to Sutherland.
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Roan of
Warner Kirlin
Sutherland
Iowa
Floral School
N. E. Demoney
Demoneyta
Kirlin
iCornell College
Thhe University of Lens
Oaklart
New Licences By July 1 For Iowas Drivers
A Des Moines dispatch reports that over a million Iowans holding driver licenses must obtain new two year licenses after July 1. Licenses issued will expire June 30 of the second year.
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Edmund Vioght
Harper
Athletic ‘Committee
Chamber of
Mickelson
Carl Mickelson
Denmark
Chamber of Commerce
Aulgers
Hackett
Knight's Templar
Alvera Sidles
TAK
NEW Public Safety Commission
W. Kirlin
Demoney
Warren Kiffin
Forrest Sandy
Harriet Holland
Margaret Clark
Enid Copeland
Barbara Corniwall
Golda Harper
Esther Siema
Raymond R. Jones
Floyd Tate
Andrew EF
McArthy
Eva Chaloupka
Raymond Minkler
W. T. Nordeen
Susan Peterson
Minnie Sage
David Grant
Ruth Smith
Elmer E. Starr
Dorothy Wasaum
Jeannette Watson
Laird Swagert
Henrietta Miller
Marie Myers
Mildred Martin
Grace McClure
Gertrude Mohr
Helen Tucker
Edward Nielson
Frances Smith
Evelyn Cousins
Reeserett
Elizabeth Colt
Berna Hansen
Helen Miller
Ida Shuler
W. A. Cresap
Bessie Mewhirter
Bernice Martin
Marie Blake
McKinley Genle Gray
Alma Rees
Lois Wilson
Margaret Umbarger
Lincoln Vera Brown
Aletha Whitcomb
Maye Case
Marian Orvis
Jackson Margaret Maniece
Mildred Shattler
Catherine Malone
Aldena Peterson
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