Homecoming and Public Demands Darken City Park Event
Afternoon program at the Homecoming Celebration faced delays and power issues as lighting failed and a store was left in darkness during a busy Saturday night. Protests arose over railroad ownership while fishing party companions endured a weak display and a demagogue debated government ownership amid denials from local authorities. The piece lists many students and names connected to a class presentation and honors, reflecting a town’s social activities and concerns.
Fragmented OCR: political party note unclear text
A damaged OCR line reads fragmented words about Republicans and a possible oath or statement. Content is illegible and lacks verifiable entities or clear actions.
Splendid High School Dancers Shine in Forest Themed Pageant
Katharine Rhodes as Pan led the Forest scene with graceful, woodland moves. Dancers: Sunbeams Ruth Beymer, Dorothy Seevers, Ethel Gustafson. Dewdrops Dorothy Lohr, Lucile Wylder, Myrtle Anderson. Cobwebs Olga Handeland, Maybelle Wilson, Elizabeth Baymer. Bees Bernice Conklin, Lois Thrush, Pauline Bleakney, Winifred Jages, Harriet Blazer, Gretchen Smith. Raindrops Maxine Smith, Cheryl Lambert, Olive Belan. Night Mary White. The program also featured Boys Glee Club, Girls Chorus, Euterpe Club, and Mixed Chorus with pieces by Lehar, Verdi, and others.
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Thehigh School
Katherine Rhodes
Pan
Mary Te
Sunbeams
Ruth ‘Beymer
Dorothy Seevers
Ethel Gustafson
Dorothy Lohr
Lucile Wylder
Myrtle Anderson
Olga Handeland
Maybelle Wilson
Elizabeth Baymer
Bees—Bernice Conklin
Lois “Thrush
Pauline Bleakney
Winifred Jages
Harriet Blazer
Gretchen Smith
Raindrop
Maxine Smith
Cheryl Lambert
Olive ‘Belen
Ry White
Pestalozza
Hours Observed At Post Office Memorial Day
Memorial Day schedule noted for the post office with altered hours on May 30. Visitors are advised that service may be limited and staff may adjust hours accordingly.
Memorial Day Parade Plans In City
Memorial Day events are planned for Wednesday May 30 with a 9 30 am parade formed at the high school grounds The G A R and W R C lead assisted by many city groups The route runs from North 6th to Lincoln to 8th to M E Church program at the hall includes prayers songs and a roll of honor Civics and veterans groups will organize graveside ceremonies at Oak Hill and Catholic and Lutheran cemeteries The procession ends with decoration of graves led by the Chamber of Commerce Band and a call to honor Civil War veterans and all who served Signed H C Coon Post Commander
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Noth Bath
U.S
American Legion
Service Star Legion
Art Fossum
Neil Herzberg
6Th Street
Lincoln
8Th Street
M. E. Chrarcks
Fevoeeb
Howe
Hurley
Roll of
Cc. i Haynes
C. P
Maudk
Gettysburg
Bikareis Eblatie
A. G. ‘Snyder
Aerenpes
Benediction
EL. L. Olmstead
K.P. Hall
Oak Hill Cemetery
Lincoln Street Bridge
Eid Mearth
Fnvnted
Hit ‘Servi Fegion
Lutheran Cemetery
Chamber of Commerce
America
H. C. Coon
Opening Band Concert on Decoration Day in the Park
Estherville Chamber of Commerce plans the first open concert by the Cam yacree Band on Decoration Day evening in the park. The event showcases local music and community celebration with attendees invited to enjoy performances outdoors.
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Estherville
Camyacree
Ithe
Park
Rowley Sells Interest in Estherville Laundry
S. M. Rowley sells his share of the Estherville Steam Laundry to J. Knepper, formerly of North Dakota, who will move with his wife to Estherville to join C. L. Mulock in running the laundry. Rowley may stay with Spencer Laundry or pursue other ventures, while remaining open to future Estherville ties.
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M. Rowley
C. L. Mulock
Estherville
J. Knepper
North Dakota
Knepper
Spencer Laundry
Alumni Banquet Planned For Home Coming Eve
Es terville high school alumni committee sets June 19 for the annual banquet hosted on the eve of Home Coming. Plans aim to provide entertaining social events and attract past graduates back for the summer, continuing a record of successful revivals and large attendance. Storm Lake report notes motor buses to be installed on the M. & St. G. line replacing passenger travel.
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Estherville High School
IM. &St. L
Storm Lake
Iowa
Mrs E Briggs Dies After Long Illness in Superior
Mrs E Briggs died after years of poor health at her home in Superior. Born May 2, 1800, she moved with her family to WinneShiek County and later Dickinson County Iowa. She taught school through hardship, married J Sidles, then E Briggs, living in Estherville Wallingford and Superior. Survived by daughter Ruby, two sons one deceased, and husband, with services at Catholic church in Estherville.
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Charles Chrt
Briggs
McCulla
Ickinson
Emmet Contin
Jalting
Estherville
Joe
Frank Sidles
China
Sidles
E. Briggs
Wallingford
Superior
Ruby
Sheldon
Mr. Attane
Sions City
Obituary of John O Connell Reader in Estherville
John O Connell born November 27 1860 in Woodstock Illinois died May 18 1928 in Estherville aged 62 years 5 months 1 day He married Nellie Hughes January 27 1880 at St Ann Michigan They later moved to Iowa and settled in Estherville Five children were born one preceded him in death Surviving are Mrs J H Scharfenberg Estherville Mrs L L Barrett Tom O Connell and Miss Gertrude O Connell of Fort Dodge His wife two brothers two sisters and many friends mourn his loss He worked 23 years as a section foreman for the Milwaukee and St Paul Railway He was a member of the Mystic Workers Lodge and Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Relatives from out of town attended the funeral including Dan O Connell Jamaca Willie St Pierre June O Connell and Mrs Carol Hanen of Perry Funeral services were held Wednesday at St Patrick's Catholic Church Rev C P Conway officiating burial in the Catholic cemetery.
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John O’connell
Woodstock
Ill
Estherville
Nellie Hughes
St. Ann
Iowa
J. H. Scharfenberg
L. L. Barrett
Tom * O'Connell
Gertrude O’connell
Fort Dodge
O’connell
Mystic Workers Lodge
Brotherhood of the Maintenance
Dan O’connell
Jamacca
Willie St .Pierre
June .O’connell
Carol Hanen
Perry
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
C. P. Conway
H. D. Chier Sentenced to Thirty Days in Jail
H. D. Chier, who fled town after leaving several dishonored checks, was jailed for thirty days after being returned from Spencer. Sheriff Nivison escorted him as he was tried before Justice Van Velter. He paid some checks before trial and will work locally to raise funds for the remaining payments.
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H. D. Chier
Spencer
Nivison
Justice of the Peace van
Gronstal Receives Promotion at Savings Bank
B. A. Gronstal, son of K. Gronstal, accepted a fine promotion at Council Bluffs Savings Bank. He advances to assistant to the president, after years of service with the bank in this city.
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Bernt Gronstal
B. A. Gronstal
K. Gronstal
Council Bluffs Savings Bank
Gronstal
Brette Antil
Estherville High School Track Team Faces Setbacks
Report from Fort Hiles notes Everingham placing third in a state event as Bill Bale tops meets with rapid wins in high jump and broad jump. Tony Gruvel overtakes earlier leaders before a tendon injury forces withdrawal, disrupting relay efforts and delaying the team’s season momentum.
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Estherville
Goingingham
Fort Madison
Tony” Gruvel
Jinx
Gal
Jones
Jonex
Shiley
Iijm
Gray
Deemer Lee
Spencer Royally Entertains Bas Spencer Royally Entertains
Spencer entertains BAS Group two at Toiea Bs Tuesday. Mr Rhodes and others attend as guests.
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Bas
Toiea
Spencer
R. H. ‘Rhodes
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