Crim's Associated Oils station burglarized in Estherville
The Associated Oil company retail station of L. E. Crim suffered a break in Wednesday night. A window on the east side was forced and contents rifled. About 100 candy bars, a few cigars, possible auto parts and grease cans were stolen. Sheriff Fredericksen and Deputy Twito are pursuing clues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Crim
Associated Ol) Company
Estherville
Fredericksen
Twito
Crim
Shorthand And Typing Teams Win 3 First
Estherville wins three firsts at district typing and shorthand contest in Spirit Lake. Teams coached by Miss Susan Peterson attempt state meet in Des Moines May 12. Winners include Everald Anderson, Lavohn Bixby, Mildred Vedder and Martha Robinson with high word rates and few errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spirit Lake
Estherville
Susan Peterson
Des Moines
Everald Anderson
Lavohn Bixby
Mildred Vedder
Milford
Rock Rapids
Martha Robinson
Beatrice Anderson
Esther Barrett
Arnolds Park
Sibley
Margaret Kennedy
Betty Merron
Olive Wilkins
Arline Jackman
Mariel Vestrem
Everald Anerson
511 Candidates File For State And District Offices
A total of 511 candidates filed on the last day for 147 state and district offices to be filled in primary races on June 4. Republicans lead Democrats 387 to 244 with several unopposed seats in both parties and multiple district contests across Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Storms
N. G. Kraschel
E. L. O’connor
Leo J. Wegman
G. C. (Kelly) Greenwalt
Herring
Chas. J. Zylatra
Hawarden
Sioux County
D. J
Des Moine
Paul Cunningham
E. A. Elliott
E. O. Wallace
Weather Bounces Lower as Rain Remains Elusive in Estherville
Estherville and vicinity see no significant rainfall despite forecasts of scattered showers. Over the past 12 days the high temperatures ranged from 55 to 70 degrees with recent readings near 60s, while May opens with cool, dry conditions. In a separate public sale, two city homes on South Eighth and North 13th Streets sold for 340 and 2500 dollars respectively, with Mahlum furniture also auctioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
South Eighth Street
Borreson
H. H. Tosdal
Albert Mahlum
North 13Th Street
Wm. Oehriein
Mahlum
Henry Long
Wm. Foshter
Foshter- Burns
F. Kellen
May naval enlistment quota for Iowa district announced
The naval enlistment quota for the Iowa district for May is 48 men. Recruits will be selected from seven Des Moines area stations and transferred to the San Diego naval training station for recruit training. Interested men should apply at or write to the Navy Recruiting Station in Mason City, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Des Moines
Naval Training Station
San Diego
Calif
Navy Recruiting Station
Mason City
Towa
Community Council Meeting of Girl Geouts Scheduled
The Community Council of the Girl Geouts will meet Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the court room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Council
Geouts
Attention to City Ordinance on Live Stock
Mayor M. K. Whelan calls attention to Ordinance 40 restricting livestock running at large within city limits. Section 1 makes it unlawful to stake out or allow livestock to run at large over streets alleys highways and public areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. K .Whelan
Lare
Hive
Indian doctor Henry Jeffey arrested for disorderly conduct
Indian doctor Henry Jeffey of Armstrong was arrested Tuesday on West Emory street in an intoxicated condition. He faced a disorderly conduct charge and was fined $10 plus costs by Mayor M. K. Whelan and released after payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Jeffey
Armstrong
West Emory Street
M. K. Whelan
Postponed Tax Sale Set For May 7 by County Treasurer
The county treasurer E. H. Hanson announces a postponed tax sale of delinquent properties on May 7, extending from the April 2 date when no bids were entered. The extra 30 days allow buyers to complete financing with federal home loans and meet payment plans for the nine tax holders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Hanson
Ainsworths Move to Spirit Lake Cottage in Iowa
Colonel and Mrs. L. W. Ainsworth of Des Moines have relocated to the Hayes cottage on Spirit Lake west shore after purchasing the property. The move signals plans to make it a year round home. Ainsworth, noted for campaign work with Senator Dickinson and the Republican National Committee, has recent roles with the Republican Congressional Committee. He served in the Spanish-American War and rose to Assistant Chief Signal Officer of the AEF in World War I after leading as Chief Signal Officer of the 88th division in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Ainsworth
Des Moines
Hayes
Spirit Lake
Ainsworth
Senator Dickinson
Republican National Committee
Republican Congressional Committee
88Th
France
East Side Cemetery Assn elects officers and directors
At a meeting on April 16 the East Side Cemetery association elected directors Geo Bowman Chas Carpenter Tom Juhl George Haar Mrs Fred Kilgore Mrs C F Jackman and Robert 3 Clark. The directors met April 22 and chose officers President Chas Carpenter Vice President T Juhl and Secretary-Treasurer Hazel Bemis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Side Cemetery Association
Geo. Bowman
Chas. Carpenter
Tom Juhl
George Haar
Fred Kilgore
C. F. Jackman
Robert 3. Clark
T. Juhl
Hazel Bemis
V-R
District Legion and Auxiliary Meeting at Ft Dodge
The district meeting of the American Legion and Auxiliary will be held on Tuesday May 8 at the Warden Hotel in Ft Dodge. The program includes a 9:48 start with a business session and officer elections. A skit by county chairmen and a joint banquet with dancing follow, featuring state officers and Earl Hall and his Rusty Hinge quartet from Mason City. Mrs J C Underkofler, district committeewoman, will appoint registration and color page escorts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion and Auxiliary
Ft. Dodge
Warden Hotel
J. C. Underkofler
Auxiliary
Legion
Earl Hal
Mason City
Fred Ehlers
Emmet
Terril Man Awarded Grade In Contract
Terril man awarded grading contract amid unclear details. The item references a contract for various parts and mileage estimates, with fragmented phrases describing the grading work and scope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terril Man
Young Democrats Select Delegates to State Convention
At a court house meeting the Young Democrats club elected four delegates and their alternates for the May 7 Des Moines state convention at Fort Des Moines hotel. Delegates: Julius B. Osher and Paul Gray of Estherville, Gladys Larson of Wallingford, Wayne Vallee of Armstrong. Alternates: John Puckett, William V. Swift, Mrs. George Kibbee of Estherville, J. R. Darnell of Ringsted. Representative E. J. Maniece summarized the last legislature's work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Democrats’ Club
Court House
Des Moines
Fort Des Moines
Julius B. Osher
Paul Gray
Estherville
Gladys Larson
Wallingford
Wayne Vallee
Armstrong
John Puckett
William V. Swift
George Kibbee
J. R. Darnell
Ringsted
E. J. Maniece
Death Takes a Holiday at Villa of Happiness
A large audience enjoyed the amateur production Death Takes a Holiday in the Great Hall at the Villa of Happiness. Richard Turner led as the Duke with Lord Emily Lawrence as the Duchess, while Frederick Wilson played the challenging role of Death and Gracia did not fear him. The cast included Alda, Lavonne Brown, Lois Hemphill, Vaunita Brown, Corrado, Earl Olmstead, Marie Cramer, and others. music by Mr. and Mrs. Caldwell, with a full crew handling management, stage, and costumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior
Roosevelt
Villa of Happiness
Lambert
Stephanie
Richard Turner
Emily Lawrence
Death
Prince Sirke
Frederick Wilson
Alda
Lavonne Brown
San Luca
Lois Hemphill
Vaunita Brown
Corrado
Lincoln Bhonkwiler
Eric
Rhoda Fenton
Earl Olmstead
Marie Cramer
Gracia
Cesarea
Richard Caldwell
Betty Parsons
Erling Hansen
Max Wiese
Marion Fagre
Magda Center
Joseph Paul
C. M. Rogers
Algona Firm Buys Ringsted Store From Jorgensen
White and son of Algona have purchased the Mrs. Nels Jorgensen store at Ringsted and have taken possession. The store will be run by the junior Mr. White, and it is being redecorated and rearranged for the opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White and Son of
Algona
Nels Jorgensen
Ringsted
Mr. White
Ganshot May 23 Report on Virgil Johnson Injury
Ganshot May 23 notes Virgil Johnson receiving a notable single cut. Details on the incident are limited in the readable text. Further context about location or outcome is not available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ganshot
Virgil Johnson
Barn Fire Dies 28 Cattle and 5 Horses Near Dunnell
A large barn on W. E. Anderson farm three miles southeast of Dunnell Minnesota burned last night, killing 28 cattle and five horses. Tenant Albert Klein discovered the blaze around ten o'clock, preventing rescue efforts. Dairy stock, harnesses, and a cream separator were lost. A nearby garage and silo burned. granary saved by Ceylon and Dunnell fire companies. Owner is Muskegan Michigan-based, with Estherville brother handling interests. Insurance on stock and personal property totaled $2,500. Buildings insured. will be rebuilt in summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Anderson
Dunnell
Minn
Albert Klein
Muskegan
Mich
Wm. R. Anderson
Estherville
Anderson
Tourists Visit Baton Rouge and St Francisville on Southern Trip
Adelaide Nichols recalls a midday exit from New Orleans along St Charles Avenue to Baton Rouge with its 5 million capital building and French speaking delegates. The journey continues to St Francisville where weathered hotels, live oaks, ferries, and a quiet cotton south reveal a stark contrast to bustling cities as the writer nears a cliffhanger note: more to come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide Nichols
New Orleans
St Charles Avenue
Louisiana
Tulane
Loyola
Baton Rouge
National Capital
Washington
Sheriff's Jury
United States
Louisiana University
Huey Long
St. Francisville
Oaks
Mississippi
Bhey
Railway Express
Trees Planted Across Iowa Parks in State Program
Milford May 2 Camp Okoboji conservation corp workers advance the statewide erosion control and beautification tree planting program. New plantings occur at Silver Lake Lake Park Fort Defiance state park near Estherville with prior work at Mini Wakan Spirit Lake Rush Lake Lost Island Ruthven and Pillsbury Point. Species include 60000 black locust 2700 red oak 1000 black walnut and 700 ash seedlings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lost Island Lake
Ruthven
Pillsbury's
Pike's Points
West Okaboji Lake
Democrats Plan Roosevelt Banquet in May
Estherville organizers draft a Roosevelt banquet to be held mid May in the city with committee chair F J Kennedy and members Merta Alberts Mrs A R Markley E J Maniece I Coleman Nona Link Fred Davies and A L Anderson in charge. They plan to invite Governor Herring and other state officers to speak. further arrangements to be announced. Sheriff Cliff Frederickson returned from Des Moines after a few days on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
F. J. Kennedy
Merta Alberts
A. R. Markley
E. J. Maniece
I. Coleman
Estherville
Nona Link
Fred Davies
Armstrong
A. L. Anderson
Ringsted
Cliff Frederickson
Des Moines
Two Of Fifty Home Loans Closed In County
Frances Kennedy oversees a county home loan program reporting only two of fifty applications have been closed. Coleman first appraises properties, reports go to Fort Dodge district office, a federal agent rechecks the property, and holders of mortgages are accepting government bonds in place of cash. The Fort Dodge office is now equipped to handle the loan volume expected to close soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Kennedy
Coleman
Fort Dodge
Bar
VR Work Relief PWA Gives County Men Employment
Six men will work in county farm gardens as part of a Work Relief project. Monday road grading north of town begins two days weekly. Subcontractors Hildebrandt and Krey near completion on new Number 17 pipe and culvert work. Green Construction with foreman employs two dynamite men and four laborers. Complete Construction expected next week. Ensure heavy machine operators update cards at national reemployment office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hildebrandt
Krey
Green Construction Company
Stoffel Paroled After Three Months For DUI
Leo Stoeffel pled guilty to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated before Judge Davidson at Spirit Lake. He was sentenced to three months in the county jail at hard labor and to pay the costs, but the sentence was suspended and he was paroled. Information was filed by County Attorney William Bale after he ran into a lamp post, breaking it off at the ground early Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Stoeffel
Davidson
Spirit Lake
William Bale
Miss Kohl Hired by Emmet County Board
Board of Supervisors selects Miss Irene Kohl, who has served as county social worker this past month, as regular worker for Emmet County. Bets favor cold rainy weather on May 15 as Iowa residents plan fishing activities amid forecasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Kohl
Emmet County
Board of Supervisors
Boys Glee Club Ties For State Honors Today
The Boys Glee Club tied with Maux Center for an excellent rating at the State Music Festival in Iowa City. Estherville High School participates today Friday and Saturday at Town City with boys and girls glee clubs and soloist Miss Everald Anderson. Girls perform at 2 30 this afternoon. Members of the boys club include Earl Archibald Jack Beck Harlan Brondie Eugene Bolty and others. The girls club lists Beatrice Anderson Everald Anderson Lavann Bixby Eleanor Brown Ruth Berg Ruth Brown and others. Transportation provided by parents and friends with some contributing money or offering rides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maux Center
Iowa City
Estherville High School
Town City
Everald Anderson
Earl Archibald
Jack Beck
Harlan Brondie
Eugene Bolty
Leo Cooper
Gerald Darling
Lawrence Doud
Stanley Fagre
Irvin French
Leo Horswell
Eugene Hutchinson
Norman Jensen
Irvin Lowman
Bob McKay
Eugene McNally
Gene Misener
Edgar Knutsen
Bennie Niemoth
Arnold Olson
Glenn Olson
Homer Ortmeyer
Eugene Petcoff
Charles Reid
Juan Sanchez
Wilbur Strait
Mervin Thompson
Percy Yule
Glee Club
Beatrice Anderson
Lavann Bixby
Eleanor Brown
Ruth Berg
Ruth Brown
Eleanor Carlson
Carol Jean Crim
Ive Eveleth
Evelyn Gerloff
Jeanne Hayden
Elizabeth Hendrickson
Margaret Kennedy
Jane McKerrai
Pauline Merriott
Betty Merron
Leola Mulock
Lola Nelson
Florence Norby
Mary O'Rourke
Carolyn Osmundson
Virginia Reid
Martha Robinson
Alice Sunde
Loretta Swale
Mildred Vedder
Muriel Vestrem
Marian Willey
Pauline Wilson
State Superintendent Sets Rural Teacher Requirements
The State Superintendent of Public Instruction Miss Aghes Samuelson issues minimum teaching qualifications for standard rural schools. Requirements include a first class certificate or equivalent, a full year contract, and prior year average daily attendance of at least ten pupils. Certificates allowed include various state and county options with options for college coursework or specific training. County superintendents may grant exceptions to holders of certain certificates with additional training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aghes Samuelson
State Superintendent of Public Instructre
ESE
Iowa
D A R ELECTS OFFICERS FOR COMING YEAR
Okamanpadu chapter of the D A R elected officers for the year at a luncheon at Mrs F M Brown home. Elected: Regent Mrs Alex Johnston Vice Regent Mrs Robert Knight Recording Secretary Mrs Kirk Allen Corresponding Secretary Mrs Ed Case Treasurer Mrs Jas Rainey Registrar Mrs Wm Gordon Chaplain Mrs M M Knapp Historian Mrs F H Rhodes Board of Directors Mrs James Tedrow Mrs Ed Brams and Mrs F M Brown. Hostesses were Mesdaines F M Brown H E Vincent Tom Nivison and Miss Vera Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralphs
Okamanpadu
F. M. Brown
Alex Johnston
Robert Knght
Kirt Allen
Ed Case
Jas. Rainey
Wm. Gordon
M. M. Knapp
F. H. Rhodes
James Tedrow
Ed Brams
Mesdaines
H. E. Vincent
Tom Nivison
Vera Brown
R— Russell
Neal Olson
Cylinder
T. J. Hamilton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Robert W. Calflesh
C. A. Knutson
Clear Lake
Wallace M. Short
Sioux City
Daniel W. Turner
Corning
Clyde L. Herring
Des Moin
Charles J. Zylstra
George Finch
G. E. Cress
J. A. Nelson
Decorah
Nelson G. Krischel
Harlan
A. C. Greenwalt
Alex Miller
Robert L. Jones
Frank M. Hansen
Garner
E. B. McGlothen
Jefferson
Ft Madison
George B. Perkins
Bac City
Seth
Silver
Cantril
Frank L. Williams
Cedar Rapids
Carroll
Ross R. Mowry
Newton
Ole T. Naglestad
Robert J. Shaw
Sigourney
Harry B. Swan
Atlantic
Edward L. O'Connor
Secretary of Agriculture
Fred W. Nelson
Nevada
W. H. Rowlands
Wiliam J. Campbell
Jesup
E. T. Davis
Ray Murray
Buffalo Center
Thomas L. Curran
Ottumwa
William Slattery
Harley Branch
James A. Farley
Resegan
Mage Air Lines
Col. Ainsworth
East Side Cemetery Assn
District Legion and Auxiliary Meeting
Young Democrats
Algona Firm
A. Klein
Santa Monica
Eve Reynolds
Chouinard Shhool of Art
Rcce
Milford CCC
Grand Emmet County
Gulf North
Home Sweet Home
PWA
Stoffel
JR Miss Kohl
Sioux Rapids
Frances Lough
S. T. Houge
Everett McNary
Milford Houge
Slater
S. T Houge
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