Duel on the Morgan lawn Atoning Gamer Roddy demands a night fight
Rod Gordon seeks a pistol duel to defend his sister Nancy Virginia against Richard Morgan who allegedly tarnished her name. Major Lomax and bankers Haddon and Gordon arrange the scene on the Morgans lawn as Roddy and Morgan prepare to duel under moonlight. The elder Gordon interrupts, accusing Roddy of bringing scandal and money into the matter, while Roddy insists on justice for his sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roddy
Morgan Grounds
Major Lomax
Lomax
Nancy
Angie
Rod
Richard Morgan
Morgan
Nancy Virginia
Dick Morgan
Rod Gordon
Nandy
Morgan House
Haddon
Helena
Richard
Challenged
Challenger
Hladdon
Rascal
Mr. Gordon
Rody
Gordon
West Emmet Neighbors Share Sunday Visits and School Picnic
Mr and Mrs Rudolph Dewall Verlin and Virginia joined Henry Dewal for Sunday dinner. Several families hosted and visited, including the Wheatleys Stark family Martens Waughtal Larson and Nelson households. School closes Saturday with a Des Moines River picnic in Herem s pasture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph Dewall Verlin
Virginia
Henry Dewal Hom
G. G. Wheatley
L. W Stark
Harry Brown
Irving Martens
Claus Martens
Chas. Waughtal
Beverly
Shirley
Waughtal
J. H. Larson
Iva Larson
Des Moines
Herem’s Pasture
Perry White
Mr. White
Spencer
Frank Davis
Marathon
E. C. Nelson
Paul Welnitz
Herbert Anderson
Hazel
Alice Dewall
Henry Dewall
W. J. Dewall
Chas, Iseminger
Paul
Hall grandparents celebrate birth of granddaughter Marilyn Louise
A daughter was born to Rex and Louise Gibson of Newton on May date. Formerly Louise Hall of Emmetsburg, the mother. Grandparents Ed and Louise Hall of Emmetsburg are thrilled, as first grandchild arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Gibson
Newton
Louise Hall
Emmetsburg
Ed Hall
Marilyn Louise
Marriage Licenses Reported in Estherville Details
Erwin Story and Esther J Reagan of Estherville obtain a marriage license. Also listed are Charles Vaughtal and Iva A Christ, both of Estherville, as licensed in the same notices.
Local residents join town events and visits across the region
Clarkesville residents Lilian and Howard Withers called on friends in town Tuesday after being summoned to Jackson by their grandmother’s death. Visitors include Jim Rasmussen from Brush Colorado, John Haasch of Odebolt contracting a windmill, and several Odd Fellows from Spencer. A long list of relatives and neighbors shared errands, church events, library meetings, and social visits across Estherville, Milford, Spirit Lake, Arnolds Park, and nearby towns. Community groups held contests and meetings, while numerous residents traveled for family, church, or leisure activities through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilian
Howard Withers
Clarkesville
Jackson
Jim Rasmussen
Brush
Colo
Lawrence
Odd Fellows
Spencer
John Haasch
Odebolt
A. C. Bringle
Harry Withers
Osakis
Minn
Jun Zerfoss
Zerfoss
Frank Johnson
Harris
Johnson
Arno Reinitz
Stodern
Meredith Strong
U. S
Navy
Meredith
Norfolk
Wm. Strong
Montgomery
Jay Wade
Plainview
Nebr
Hannah Wade
George Kimba
Ed Bergendahl
Lake Park
Bringlehame
Arnolds Park
E. Qoarlson
Wycoff
Edtherville
John Swanson
Winterfield
Fred Emison
G. H. Bromley
Little Rock
Doty
E. D .Mueller
Greeley
Anna Mueller
Ida Grove
Tom Miner
Jim Yoch
Ruby Briggs
Fairmont
Mr. Saunders
Sibley
Dr. Doty
Lester Hasbrook
Birney
Estherville
Thorbin Houge
Cora Brown
Robert Olson
Ruth Kettleson
Eileen Johnson
Donald Tan
Loraine Olson
Vern Small
Stiedel
Edward Larson
Ruthven
Behlan
Los Angeles
Glen Slingerland
Slingerland
Walter Hasbrook
D. M. Richards
Milford
John Hanson
Grover
Frank Rosik
Terril Event Highlights and Welcoming Gathering
Terril residents gathered Monday at Joe Simpson home for an old fashioned dance hosted by Miss Dorotha Frank. A miscellaneous shower Friday honored Mrs. Leo Simpson, formerly Emogene Lewis, with many gifts for her new home. Seventy five attended the annual alumni banquet at the school house last Monday evening with an eight o'clock dinner served by the Methodist Ladies Aid and a related program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Simpson
Leo Simpson
Dorotha Frank
Hr Home
Emogene Lewis
Methodist Ladies Aid
Reduced Rates Offered by Friendly Family Loan Service
In its 24th year the Friendly Family Loan Service announces the lowest rate ever with near one third savings on loans over 150 and a substantial cut for loans under 150. Monthly payments shrink and terms extend to 20 or 25 months. They offer loans on furniture autos livestock diamonds salary and endorsers while promising to keep credit good. Bee H J Long Estherville Iowa represents Alber & Company 103 Equitable Bldg Des Moines Iowa
Petersburg Social Visits Highlight Weekend
Mr. and Mrs Herman Schluter visited Henry Ullrich. Mrs Emma Harms visited her sister Jennie at W. W. Peterson’s home. Arthur Lundght and son from Heron Lake visited Henry Lundahl. Gladys Stawick spent Sunday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Stanwick. Louis Aanonson and children from Grover weekended at A. A. Johnson. Peter Rasmussen and son Marvin were visitors at the Lundahl home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Schluter
Henry Ullrich
Emma Harms
Jennie
W. W. Peterson
Arthur Lundght
Heron Lake
Henry Lundahl
Gladys Stawick
E. Stanwick
Louis Aanonson
Grover
A. A. Johnson
Peter Rasmussen
Marvin
Sunday Socials Across Farms and Towns Mention Local Guests
A long list of visits and dinners across multiple homes in the area notes Mr. and Mrs. Garland Peterson, Fred Schiuter, Henry Lundahl, Joe Macek, Frank Wieskus, Leo Anderson, Otto Opheim, George Armstrong, Lewis Jensen, Jimmie Jensen, and many others hosting or visiting relatives and neighbors. Readers are reminded of community ties through gatherings, birthdays, and church events with numerous names and places such as Dolliver, Jackson, Dunnell, Moneta, Melvin, Spirit Lake, Graettinger, Estherville, and Fort Dodge appearing among the various social calls and meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Rasmussen
Uliday
Garland Peterson
Fred Schiuter
Herman Schiuter
James Jensen
Jackson
Tm Andrew Jensen
Dorothy Ann Hansen
Jesse Anderson
Anna Hansen
Near Alpha
Herman Schluter
Peter Rasmussen
Dolores
Peter Hansen
Arthur Peterson
Eva Opheim
Leo Anderson
Herman Schliter
Neils Jensen
W. V. Peterton
Otto Opheim
Herbert Shelgren
Frank Wieskus
Otto Opheim and Sons
Obs Lein
George Armstrong
C. J. Holmes
E. C. Hansen
Spirit Lake
Floyd McDonough
W. F. Clarkson
Chas. Clarkson
Moneta
F. M. McDonough
Clarence Lunde
E. A. Lora
Mary Ashley
George Dingman
Donald
John Graves
Melvin
Simon Knutson
L. J. Hoover
Harold Jensen Ang Inia
Wm. Christiansen
Bjorn Jensen
Lewis and
Jimmie Jensen
Dunnell
Lizzie Horton
Milo le Mack
Leo Cushman
Herman Barghede
Jimmie and Louis Jensen
Andrew Benson
Albert Johnson
Ben Brunsvold
A. J
Armstrong visitors and local hospitality mixed in social notices
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Robinson of Armstrong called on the Les Kamp home Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Chris Bendixon hosted a Friday evening drawing room gathering with Clifford and Lawrence Gage, John Frank, Dorotha, Verda, Forrest, Leota Zelinsky, H Wempy family, and Jake Stroh. A late hour luncheon followed. Albert Richards of Graettinger visited the Henry Klein home Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorotha Frank
Elmer Simpson
Ino Simpson
John Frank
Walter Lewis
Joe Simpeon
Jim Spencer
Harry Schnell and Sons
Jim Simpeon
Louie Bendixon
A. Schnell
Ed Schnell
Pearl Peterson
P. J. Schmidt
Simpson
John Spoo Ana
Graettinger
Herman Nauss
Carl Nauss
Emmedeburg
Ed Nauss
Fred Nauss
Ahidan
Woodyard Beach
P. Shaw
Fort Dodge
Charlie Jackson
Estherville
John Dallman
Sam Zerke
John Spoo
Fred Robinson
Armstrong
Les Kamp
Chris Bendixon
Dawa
Clifford Gage
Lawrence Gage
Dorotha
Verda
Forrest
Leota Zelinsky
H. Wempy
Jake Stroh
Ese
Albert Richards
Henry Klein
Emmet County Iowa Republican Primary Candidacies Listed
A series of announces state candidacies for Emmet County Iowa offices on the Republican ticket with June primaries. L P Stillman seeks State Representative. Dorothy Klopp and Mrs Gladys M Bringle seek County Auditor. E S Hanson and K J Ersland seek County Treasurer. Tie Osmundson seeks County Recorder. Irwin C Nichols and Curtis H Page seek Clerk of Courts. June 1934.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet County
Iowa
L. P. Stillman
Dorothy Klopp
Emmet
Gladys M. Bringle
Republian
James A. Reid
Hanson
K. J. Ersland
Ray R. Kennedy
Repubst
Osmundson
Clerk of Courts
Irwin C. Nichols
Curtis H. Page
Local Visits Reported By Area Residents
Miss Dorotha Frank hosted guests while Mr and Mrs Clifford Gage visited the Chris Bendixon home on Wednesday evening. Mr and Mrs Charlie Kohlstedt and Mr and Mrs Harley Kohlstedt with daughter Mary Margaret called at the Lee Kamp home on Thursday evening. John Frank with Verda and Forrest dropped by the Louis Bendixn home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorotha Frank
Clifford Gage
Chris Bendixon
Charlie Kohlstedt
Harley Kohlstedt
Mary Margaret
Lee Kamp
John Frank
Verda
Forrest
Louis Bendixn
Also Mentioned on This Page
Arrow
West Emmet
Wellnitz
Charles Waughtal
Rebekah Lodge
Gladys Bringle
Helen Hash
Ruth Nelson
Chas
J. H
Nelson Wheatley
Vernice Wheatley
Mrs
Mins. Arnolds Chrstiansn
LaVonne Johns
Warner Gowen
Webb
William McCray
Fred Cuklang
Lloyd Case
Cora Winn
Frank Duroe
Ed Bailey
Charley Sloan
Laurens
Gladys Nichols
Pete Brogan
Evelyn Anderson
Laverne Cook
Ft. Defiance State Park
Stanley Nichols
John Horan
Donna May
George Horan
Tom Horan
Nettie
Pals
Nettie Horan
Vivian Zenor
Neva Myrick
Pauline Flaherty Teasurer
Charlotte Miller
Beryl Lewis
Bernice Myrick
Clara Lefblum
Gladys Olson
Sec and Relief Committee
Esther Rockow
Henry Lofblum
Mesdames Lofblum
Will Schnell
Anna Munsterman
Mattie Reno
Elmer Nelson
Shirley Ann
Dewitt Chittenden
Burton Newby
Sin
Bruce Tuel
Kruse
Royal
Beverly Kreger
Frank Kreiger
Adrian Kreiger
Adeline
Alma Bailey
LaVonne Glassell
Ralph Layman
John Lewis
Paul Flaherty
W. A. Pointer
W. W. Pickering
Lor_ raine
Cora
Clarence Stev_enson
M. E. Jackson
Langdon
Ralph Wyland
Spenar
Lyle Kahier
Mikt Overland
Rove
Irvin Maas
Maas
Storm Lack
Terril
H. J. Long
Lowa
Aliber & Company
Equitable
Dee Moines
Lows
Petersburg
Mrs. M. Bender
Raleigh
Leo W. Brawford
Nichols
Oak Hill
Teenie Weenie Grocery
Ladies Guild of Grace Episcopal Church
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Gardston Hotel
East Lincoln
U. Ss. S ‘ A Avstiteey, Spencer, Lewn
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