Garner man awarded contract for underpass tile work
Marius Neilsen of Garner won the bid to furnish and install tile for the Rock Island underpass drainage. At a meeting Monday eleven bids were submitted. Nefeez bid $868.20 was the low offer among 25 contractors and material men at the Gardston hotel. Raymond Zack, district engineer of the Iowa Highway Commission, oversaw the letting in C. E. Fisher’s office. Work on the underpass is progressing rapidly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marius Neilsen
Garner
Rock Island
Momdsy
Nefeez
Gardston Hotel
Raymond Zack
Iowa Highway, Commission
C. E. Fisher
Popular young couple wed in quiet Sunday ceremony
Miss Blanche E. Cook daughter of Rev and Mrs M M Cook and Leonard Munson were married in a quiet six oclock Sunday morning ceremony at the Free Methodist parsonage Estherville. The vows were spoken by the bride s father in the presence of both families. The bride wore a light blue crepe gown and following breakfast the newlyweds planned a wedding trip to Stephen Point and Wisconsin cities. They will reside on North Tenth street. Mrs Munson taught at Estherville bakery where she worked since moving to town. Mr Munson a 1927 Estherville High School graduate works as a clerk at Myhre and Jeglum store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche E. Cook
M. M. Cook
Leonard Munson
Estherville
Free Methodist
Cook
Thea Munson
Selma Munson
Fern Cook
Stephen Point
Wisconsin
Munson
North Tenth Street
Olean
N. Y
A. M. Cheabra College
North Chili
Estherville Bakery
Estherville High School
Myhre and Jeglum
Mother of Mrs Hower Passes in Omaha services held
Jere DeMom mother of Mrs Henry Hower died Sunday morning at three o'clock in Omaha. Mrs DeMoss lived in Estherville for years and had been in Omaha the past two weeks during her illness. Mr Hower and sons Gaylord and Bobbie traveled to Omaha Monday evening for the services held there today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mee
Jere DeMom
Henry Hower
Omaha
DeMoss
Estherville
Eb Doughene
Kindergarten Pupils Give Operetta at Roosevelt Auditorium
The kindergarten pupils of Mrs. Harry Benson present an operetta this evening at the Roosevelt auditorium. Public is cordially invited and there is no admission charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Benson
Roosevelt Auditorium
Local members attend state holiday meet in Boone
A large Emmet county farm holiday association delegation attended the second annual state meeting in Boone. Delegates include Andrew Klein H Larsson R B Clark Art Lee J D Ingvall and couples Walter Swanson Gam Pedersen. Milo Reno state president spoke of faith in Roosevelt and solving farmers problems. other speakers included Harold Sturgeon Glenn Miller and a Wisconsin farm holiday member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet County Farm Holiday Association
Boone
Andrew Klein
H. Larsson
R. 8. Clark
Art Lee
J. D. Ingvall
Walter Swanson
Gam Pedersen
Milo Reno
Holiday Association
Fowler Named Acting Eldora Postmaster Amid Wind Havoc
John J. Fowler, ex Buick dealer and active Democrat, was named acting postmaster at Eldora. The appointment follows civil service rules while a formal exam is pending, with Norris retiring to enter printing in Cherokee. A severe wind outbreak disrupted town activities and dusty conditions hampered spring cleaning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Fowler
Buick
Eldora
Fowler
Chas, A. Norris
Mayor Whelan Enforces Ordinance On Public Graffiti
Mayor M K Whelan urges strict enforcement of Ordinance 39 prohibiting writing on sidewalks streets and public spaces. The message notes unlawful paste paint or writing on any public place with penalties up to 100 dollars or 30 days imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. K. Whelan
Policc
Locals Place In State Meet In Ames
Estherville pair Hugg and Warrington placed in the Iowa State High School Meet at Ames. Hugg earned four and six place finishes in the 100 and 220 yard dashes, Warrington placed in the mile as well as a tied relay result after leaders were disqualified. Nelson of Clinton set 109.7 in the 100 and 21.3 in the 220, both records, as the field of sprinters showcased Iowa high school sprinting. Estherville dominated the Lakes Conference meet at Spencer with seven wins in fifteen events. Robb and Steele tied for first by tossing the shoe 16 feet 7 inches. Haines upset Aalborg in the low hurdles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Estherville
Kennys
Hugg
Warrington
Iowa
Nelson
Clinton
Cretemeyer
Algona
Sagsau
Denison
Roosevelt
Des Moines
Cretzmeyer
Robinson
North Des Moines
Jeaders
Green
Jensen
Cherokee
Lakes
Spencer
Robb
Steele
Haines
Aalborg
Mrs Sizer Speaks at County Rally on Prohibition Drive
Mrs Josephine Sizer of St Paul national chairman of the W C T U was principal speaker at a county rally. Round table discussions led by Mrs Sizer covered the drive toward the June 20 election when delegates will be selected for the state repeal convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Sizer
St. Paul
Fairmont Hit by Hail Storm Friday Night
A severe windstorm accompanied by hail struck Fairmont and nearby areas Friday night causing garden and pea crop damage at the Fairmont canning plant and breaking about 1000 panes of glass in the Fairmont greenhouse. Estherville reported light rain with 0.7 inches measured by A. Peterson. local totals included 0.5 inches Sunday.
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Fairmont
Fairmont Canning Company
Estherville
A. ©. Peterson
Spirit Lake region locals form Iowa park groups in Spencer
About fifty representatives from Spirit Lake Arnolds Park Okoboji Milford and Spencer gathered in Spencer Tuesday to form an organization to push a state park linked to the twenty five year conservation program. The Reconstruction Finance Corporation has reportedly agreed to allot two million dollars to fund labor for construction in this unemployment relief plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spirit Lake
Arnolds Park
Okoboji Milford
Spencer
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Iowa
Three youths sentenced for theft in Algona district
Three youths, two Mexicans and Algona residents, were sentenced Monday to one to five years in the men's reformatory at Anamosa. Alvina Barriola, Frank Dominguez and Albert Firk received the sentences for stealing tools and distillate they mistook for gasoline. County officials traced the crime by tire imprints on the car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Anamosa
Alvina Barriola
Frank Dominguez
Albert Firk
Farmer Heinrich’s hog spared for needy after broke leg incident
Chas Heinrich, a local farmer, loaded hogs for market when a large hog broke a leg. He informed welfare worker Mrs. Freda Segner, and the county acquired the hog for the needy after refrigeration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas, Heinrich
Heinrich
Freda Segner
Farmer plants corn at night with headlight in Minnesota
A Martin County farmer was seen planting corn last week using a tractor headlight. The unusual late hour activity was noted by local observers, highlighting farm work during shorter daylight periods.
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Martin County
Minn
Fishing Good Opens Spirit Lake Day Sparks Local Excitement
The Spirit Lake Beacon notes May 15, 1933 as a historic opening day with crowded docks, many boats returning with bounty, and strong participation. It adds a wry aside on disputes over railway ownership between Russia and Japan, linking it to American railways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spirit Lake
Russia
Japan
Retired Nebraska preacher linked to Barefoot Boy myth
A Nebraska preacher posing barefoot claims to be the original Barefoot Boy who inspired John Greenleaf Whittier. Records show Whittier wrote The Barefoot Boy in 1845 while editing the Middlesex Standard, well before the preacher arrived in America in 1862, suggesting the model was the broader spirit of boyhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
John Greenleaf Whittier
Albraskan
America
Old County
Whittier
Middlesex Standard
Lowell
Mass
Ringsted High School Honors Hold Commencement Week
Ringsted Iowa May 22 The opera house hosted baccalaureate services for Ringsted high graduates Rev Pederson delivered the sermon and musical numbers impressed. Class day Monday and commencement Tuesday feature Prof Johnson address. Helen Thisted named valedictorian with 94.4 average. top seniors include Mary Wilberg Robert Sauer Esther Larson Harvey Johnson and Merritt Giffen. School closes Wednesday with a track meet in the morning and kitten ball games vs Emmetsburg at 1 pm and alumni at 2:30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ringsted
Iowa
Ringsted High School
Pederson
Prof
Johnson
Helen Thisted
Mary Wilberg
Doris Melslahn
Frances Jensen
Gladys Sorensen
Leona Nissen
Verna Pettersen
Ruby Jensen
Jeanette Pettersen
Verda Belle Bennicksen
May Ella Hahn
Lois Jane Meyers
Ceylon Boy Receives 10 Day Jail Sentence For Hitting Supt
Fred Rowe of Ceylon Minnesota, an 18 year old high school junior, was sentenced to ten days in jail for striking Supt W A Quenette of the Ceylon schools. The incident followed Rowe's expulsion for playing hockey and occurred after he returned the next day to challenge the superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Rowe
Ceylon
Youth Chairmen Gather Here in Emmet County Court Room
A meeting of the dry organization youth chairmen of Emmet County was held Saturday evening in the court room. Miss Marie Sorum presided. Committees were appointed for transportation speakers music and dramatics. Supt J S Hillard will oversee sneaker selection. Earl Josten named JrMan of the house committee. Precinct meetings will feature music speakers and a play. Mrs Josephine Sizer of St Paul and Rev W W A Winterstein provided instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dry
Emmet
Marie Sorum
J. S. Hillard
Earl Josten
Jtmman
Josephine Sizer
St. Paul
W.W. A. WinterStein
Junior High Holds Final Declam Contest
Winners were named at the final event Friday at Roosevelt auditorium. Eugene McNally won first in oratorical class with Marguerite Jenstn second and Wesley Tomhave third. Marian Kennedy led the dramatic class with Genevieve Horswell and Doris Hollenbeck second and third. Lenore Heneman won the humorous division with Phyllis Robinson second and Regina Ferguson third. Judges were Mrs. J. Hilliard, Mrs. H. Nathanson and Mrs. Robert Knight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt Auditorium
Eugene McNally
Marguerite Jenstn
Wesley Tomhave
Marian Kennedy
Genevieve Horswell
Doris Hollenbeck
Lenore Heneman
Phyllis Robinson
Regina Ferguson
J. &. Hilliard
H. K. Nathanson
Robert Knight
Estherville teams fall to Mason City in baseball and tennis
Estherville Junior College lost 3-0 in baseball as errors and drove-in runs gave Mason City three runs. Net games followed with Mason City taking a 4-2 win as Winnie and Gasper won key singles and doubles matches. Weather outlook forecasts generally fair, with mild temperatures and possible showers midweek across the valleys and plains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Mason City
E. Maas
Ranney
Trojans
Fransdal
Gordimier
Wolves
Trojan
Winnie
Gasper
Hillard
Gardimer
Sherrin
Anderson
Wrweather
Mississippi
Missouri
Great Plains
Nothern
Anderson Arrested on Forgery Charge in Monday Case
Andrew Anderson of Sibley was arrested Monday afternoon by Sheriff Cliff Fredericksen on forgery charges. Handwriting experts confirm he wrote the forged checks totaling 10 dollars each cashed at Sanborn, Sconberg Kilgore, and Crims Cut Price. Police suspect Anderson wrote the checks while another person cashed them. he denies guilt and has taken no steps toward securing counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Anderson
Sibley
Cliff Fredericksen
Handwriting Bureau
The
State Police Department
Anderson
George Evans
Andrew Balmer
Dolliver
Sanborn
Sconberg
Kilgore
Lyman Grocery
Andrew Ballmer
Crim
Ringsted
Nichols couple completes 1892 mile Florida trip safely
Mr and Mrs G A Nichols returned home Monday evening from Babson Park Florida where they had been since January Their homeward route included Marianna Montgomery Birmingham Nashville Evansville Vincennes Terre Haute Danville and Chicago Heights covering 1892 miles in five days without any trouble or mishap.
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G. A. Nichols
Babson Park
Florida
Marianna
Montgomery
Birmingham
Alabama
Nashville
Tennessee
Evansville
Vincennes
Terra Haute
Indiana
Danville
Chicago Heights
Mllnois
Interlaken Park opens at Fairmont with Dutch Room and new amusements
Sunday May 28 marks the official opening of Interlaken Park at Fairmont for the summer season. Improvements include converting the hotel dining room into the DUTCH ROOM for private events and rebuilding the MERRIE GARDEN to serve meals and refreshments. New amusements feature four Skee Ball alleys. No park admission, Sundays feature special entertainment. Free coffee for picnics when notified in advance. Children under 12 receive a free ice cream cone with parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interlaken Park
Fairmont
Merrie Garden
Mystery Meal Night At Weeks Home Delights Po Cahontas Guests
Marshall Farm Bureau members served sandwiches from a coal scuttle and coffee from a kerosene can with oil can cream and pliers for sugar tongs at the home of Mr and Mrs Ben Weeks near Po Cahontas The men wore new blue overalls A follow up dinner Friday May 26 at Mr and Mrs P A Achbrenners will feature a mystery meal and a program on marketing and financing cattle with a block printing demo for women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Farm Bureau
Ben Weeks
Pocahontas
Record-Democrat
P. A. Achbrenner
Attorneys Attend Algona Funeral for T P Harrington
Four Estherville lawyers J W Moorse O N Ressell N J Lee and Wm S Johnston joined others in Algona Friday afternoon for the funeral of T P Harrington a well known northwest Iowa lawyer and law partner of Senator Dickinson. Peter B Linden and John Murphy were fined 9 85 and costs Saturday by Mayor M K Whelan after being picked up at 3 am by night officers Ed Case and Chris Danielson and arrested for drunkenness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Estherville
T. P. Harrington
J. W. Moorse
O. N. Ressell
N. J. Lee
Wm. 8. Johnston
Harrington
Senator Dickinson
Iowa
Peter B. Linden
John Murphy
M. K. Whelan
Ed Case
Chris Danielson
Manager Attends District Meeting in Sioux City
B F Hanson local manager of the J C Penney store went to Sioux City Monday to attend a district meeting of store managers. He returns to Estherville Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Hanson
J. C. Penney
Sioux City
Estherville
Couple heads to El Paso for reunion at military college
Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Sanborn departed Sunday for El Paso Texas to visit his mother and attend a class reunion at the military college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Sanborn
el Paso
Texas
Mr. Sanborn
the Military College
Forestry Men Delayed Week in Camp Order
Atty F J Kennedy rural relief chair notified late in the week that ten men chosen for reforestation work cannot be sent to Ft Dodge Sunday due to clothes shortages. The group will proceed next Sunday. Names include Samuel Johnson Ringsted Donald Mixell Armstrong Ernest Shull Kenneth Otto Earl Hauk Robert Torrence Adolph Sampson Alvin Coleman Alfred Pedersen Chas Westbrook Francis Anderson Chas Wylder Edward Weston Estherville with Estherville men as alternates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Kennedy
Ft. Dodge
Samuel Johnson
Ringsted
Donald Mixell
Armstrong
Ernest Shull
Kenneth Otto
Earl Hauk
Supreme Court Upholds Dally Residency Ruling
The Supreme Court affirms Emmet County’s ruling that the Dally family has the right to reside in the county. The opinion criticizes the improper service of ejection notices and stresses that county officials lacked a proper statutory order. Justice Mitchell notes the case limits arbitrary power and upholds the trial court’s dismissal of the petition. The Chief Justice and all Justices concur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laws Supreme Court
Emmet County
Harold Dally
Jas. DeLand
Dally
Emmet
Justice Mitchell
J. W. Morse
Wm. 8. Johnston
Wm. Bale
Board of Supervisors
Brerem County
Class of 1933 Initiates Commencement Activities
Formal commencement activities begin Sunday at 8 pm in Roosevelt auditorium with bac calaureate services led by Rev. Frank Yearnd. Music includes a two piano prelude by Miss Latchem and Miss Hansen, mixed chorus, and duets by Miss Ehlers and Earl Josten. Dr James Davies to deliver evening address Facing the Future. College degrees listed for 22 graduates. Class night Monday at Roosevelt, breakfast Tuesday.
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Roosevelt Auditorium
Frank Yearnd
Dorothy Latchem
Berna Hansen
Harold Hansen
Eugene Robinson
Eugene Petcoff
Homer Robinson
M. A. Lowe
Dorothy Ehlers
Earl Josten
A. G. Bailey
Yearnd
James J. Davies
Sioux City
Bendemner
Stream
Whippoor
J. S. Hilliard
George Robb
Board of Education
L. A .Mathie
Marvyl Bennett
Daniel Booth
Vance Hilliard
Roger Hugg
Caryl Jennings
Orville Jensen
Vivian Jensen
Vernon Maas
Eleanor Orvis
Harriet Osheer
Fred Owen
Gretchen Raife
Mary Jeannette Ratney
Wilfred Reed
Margaret Tweet
Moretta
Circles the City Three Times Over Esnterville
John Murray a pilot for United Air Lines Omaha paused Sunday noon to circle Esnterville in a Boeing Low Wing. He was en route between Omaha and the Twin Cities with co pilot and stewardess. Murray and Homer Munson also of Esnterville hold speed records on routes between Omaha and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Murray
United Air Lines
Omaha
Estherville
Murray
Twin Cities
Homer Munson
Chicago
United Airways
Fairmont appoints new dog catcher and dog pound
Fairmont announces a new dog catcher who will oversee the dog pound at the city dump. Dogs found running at large without licenses will be impounded for 48 hours and may be killed if not claimed. Unlicensed dogs risk city fees and care costs. only 46 licenses sold, roughly one tenth of town dogs. The Sentinel notes many remain in neighbors yards and shrubbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont
The
Sentinel
Theeighbor
Farmer near Fairmont backs Roosevelt on farm progress
A Fairmont area farmer reports hog prices at 76.50 for eight head versus 10 for 20 last winter and declares support for Roosevelt. He believes the president should remain in office if he continues to improve farm conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont
Roosevelt
Royal Neighbors Hold Memorial Service at Union Baptist
Officers and members of the Royal Neighbor lodge attended memorial services at Union Baptist church on Sunday. The services are held annually and Rev. Frank Yearnd delivered a special message to the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Neighbor Lodge
Union Baptist Church
Frank Yearnd
Lyon County Buys Short Wave Radios for Sheriff
Lyon County board of supervisors purchase two radio sets for the sheriff, one for the office and one for the car, tuned to Des Moines crime broadcasts on the police wavelength. The radios are locked in tune to receive flash bulletins instantly in the sheriff's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyon County Board of Supervisors
Des Moines
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