Voters weigh merits of candidates in Emmet County
As election nears Emmet county voters weigh party lines and candidate records. Democratic and Republican tickets dominate local races with several minor parties offering candidates for governor lieutenant governor and other state offices. Independent and competing tickets appear in district races and county positions while some supervisors face re election questions.
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Emmet
Communist
Farmer Labor
Prohibition
Socialist
E. J. Maniece
G. H. Morse
Estherville
Farm
C. H. Lawson
Graettinger
I. N. Salyers
Camden
N. C. Osher
Jorgen Anderson
G. Paulson
Emmet county board to seek ballot question on size
Voters will decide on November 6 whether the Emmet County board of supervisors should stay at five members or drop to three. If approved, new members would be elected in November 1986 and could redraw the county into three administrative districts. Current terms end December 31, 1936.
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Board of Super
Emmet County
How To Vote In The General Election
County Attorney William Bale explains ballot marking rules for voters. The guidance covers straight tickets, mixed tickets, voting part of a ticket, writing a name on the ballot, and absent voters ballots with methods to indicate choices and avoid errors.
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William Bale
Jeanne Parsons Leads in Peg of My Heart Play
Miss Jeanie Parsons takes the leading role in the junior class play Peg of My Heart to be staged Tuesday in Roosevelt auditorium. Miss Wylma Jessen directs. reserve seats go on sale Monday and Tuesday at the office of Supt. J. S. Hilliard. The Irish comedy set in England features Miss Marvis Lowman as Mrs Chilchester, Evelyn Nathanson as Ethel, Douglas Reynolds as Alaric, Eva McManug as Mind, Donald Derwick as Christian Brent, Gerald Wee as Jerry, Eugene Hutchinson as Montgomery Hawks, and Robert Jackson as Jarvis the footman.
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Jeanie Parsons
Peg of
Roosevelt Auditorium
Wylma Jessen
J. S. Hilliard
England
Chilchester
Marvis Lowman
Mrs. Chilchester
Morse joins Grace Line as purser's secretary
Robert Morse son of Mr and Mrs G H Morse sails on the Grace Line steamship Santa Paula for a first voyage as secretary to the purser. The voyage begins in New York, visits South American ports, passes through the Panama Canal to San Francisco, lasting about six weeks. He handles stenographic work and serves as telephone operator aboard.
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Robert Morse
G. H. Morse
Grace Line
Santa Paula
New York
Panama Canal
San Francisco
Morse
Farm Union Meeting Set for City Hall in Emmet County
The Emmet county Farm Union will hold its regular monthly meeting Friday at city hall starting at 8 pm. Mrs Walter Swanson will give a special prepared talk and the business portion will review candidates and their platforms and past records. Mrs Sam Pederson oversees a covered dish luncheon after the session.
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Emmet County Farm Union
Walter Swanson
Sam Pederson
Former Swea City Herald Editor Dies
Fred A. Moore aged 62 a former editor of the Swea City Herald died at Charles City after several weeks illness. He edited the Herald in 1904 and lived in Swea City about a year. Earlier he was a clerk at the Hildreth hotel in Charles City for two years. Hallowe en passed quietly in Estherville this year.
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Fred A. Moore
Swea City Herald
Swea City
Charles City
The
Herald
Hildreth
Plan Education Week Exhibits Across Emmet County
Cooperation of Emmet county schools American Legion Woman's club and DAR brings Education Week exhibits to city hall starting next Monday. Materials accepted Saturday in Miss Marie Sorum's office and Monday 1 to 7 30 p m at city hall. Open to public Wed through Saturday with county music night adult education and Wallingford band concert. Rural day Saturday features ten townships in a 30 minute program. A planning meeting for a perfect rural school is set for Saturday 2 p m in the court room.
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Emmet County Schools
American Legion, Fine Arts Department
The
Woman's Club
the Daughters of the American Revolution
City Hall
Marie Sorum
American Legion
Earl Josten
Wallingford
Arthur Bestul
Leroy Miller to Open New Ballroom in Town
Leroy Miller will open a new dance ballroom on the second floor of the Herman Oransky department store. An outside stairway has been added on the north. The 4000 square foot floor aims to be the region’s best winter dance venue, with leading orchestras and a congenial atmosphere. Mrs. Mary Headley of Dunnell will spend the winter with her daughter, Mrs. Jessie Fuse.
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Leroy Miller
Herman Oransky
Iowa
Mit
Mary Headley
Dunnell
Jessie Fuse
John Murphy Wins Verdict at Spencer
John Francis Murphy, 17, son of Mr and Mrs John Murphy, won a 425 dollar verdict from Bennie Shine in Spencer yesterday. Murphy, a former CCC member, sought 5000 for injuries from an altercation at the Milford camp in May when Shine struck him and knocked out two teeth after a dispute over remarks. Evidence shows they had been at Arnolds Park earlier and were stopped near the Casino entrank. Shine and companions said Murphy made obscene remarks. Cornwell and Cornwall of Spencer defended Shine. F J Kennedy defended Murphy.
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John Francis Murphy
John Murphy
Spencer
Bennie Shine Spencer
Murphy
CCC
Milford Camp
Shine
Arnolds Park
Tthey
Cornwall & Cornwall of
F. J. Kennnedy
Clay County Fair Shows Large Rise From 1933 Total
The Clay county fair reports a substantial increase in receipts this year, up by 15,388.18 from 1933. Grand receipts reached 70,674.82, with ticket sales at 43,193.07. Expenses total 62,199.34 including debt, insurance, and maintenance, leaving a balance of 8,475.48. Last year disbursements were 47,901.66 and balances stood at 7,385.03.
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Clay County
The
Fair Association
V-R- Highway Patrol Scores Another Success
Mrs. Alex Miller reports September Accident Report shows 965 accidents 1060 injuries and 46 deaths, down from 1460 1514 and 59 in 1933. Two patrol months cut 888 accidents 786 injuries and 20 deaths, moving Iowa toward a low accident rate. The Safety Patrol’s work may lower auto insurance rates and reduce suffering. Mrs. Miller praises patrolmen and public cooperation.
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Alex Miller
Miller
Iowa
First Killing Frost of the Season Reported
The newspaper notes the first killing frost of the season Friday night ending a period of warm weather. It lists nightly temperatures from Oct 20 to Nov 1, with readings ranging from the high 80s to the mid 40s, and mentions Flowers and vegetation damaged. W H Chas Fuller visited Chicago for the Century of Progress exposition and stayed with his sister.
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Cecaees
Ecseeeeees
W.H
Chas, Fuller
Chicago
Young Teacher Helps In Threshing Time
In Graham district, a young teacher recalls her first term of eight weeks. Homesickness fades as she joins threshing suppers, builds ties with families, and helps ride home with Tom Graham after a long day. A gravel pit on the path forces careful navigation on a cold night.
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Morrison
Graham
Mrs. Graham
Tom Graham
Tom
Teacher
Tom Managd
Auxiliary Meeting Set for Armstrong Saturday
Emmet County American Legion Auxiliary schedules a Saturday gathering in Armstrong starting at 2 PM. Key speaker Mrs J C Underkofler from Britt, eighth district committeewoman, will report on the Miami convention. Armstrong unit to provide entertainment and a luncheon follows.
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Ameriican Legion Auxiliary
Armstrong
J. C. Underkofler
Britt
Miami
Fla
Iowa State Teachers Association Holds Annual Meet in Des Moines
High school and junior college teachers from Jackson building attend the Iowa State Teachers association annual meeting in Des Moines. The event runs through Saturday with Miss Anna Lyman of Corning serving as president. For the first time officers will be nominated from the floor and ballots cast Saturday morning.
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Jackson
Des Moines
Iowa State Teachers Association
Anna Lyman of
Corning
Friend of Knudsen's Drowns in Silver Lake
F. C. Palmer, 90, of Lake Park, was found drowned in Silver Lake yesterday morning near his home. Coroner Q. C. Fuller ruled accidental drowning though Palmer had left a note for his wife to call him for breakfast. An auxiliary meeting of the Amer unit is set for Monday night at the Legion club rooms with Mrs Irving Ellerston presiding.
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Knudsen
F. C. Palmer
Lake Park
Silver Lake
Q. C. Fuller
Milford
Palmer
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Club
Irving Ellerston
Governor Herring to Speak in Extherville City Hall
F. J. Kennedy, Emmet county Democratic chairman, announced Governor Clyde Herring will speak Friday at 2 o clock in Extherville city hall auditorium. Part of a pre election tour, he arrives from Snee City and will go to Waterloo for a Democratic rally that evening. All are invited to attend and hear a discussion of the New Deal in Iowa.
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F. J. Kennedy
Democratic Committee
Emmet
Clyde Herring
City Hall
Herring
Sne City
Waterloo
Towa
Four Injured In Train Wreck Near Spencer
A Milwaukee passenger train derailed two miles west of Spencer after striking a broken rail at about 7 a.m. Four injured: Guy Stokes Algona mail clerk M E Grady Marquette baggage man F Follette Marquette baggage man J H McGuire Sanborn conductor. 30 passengers aboard unharmed. Engineer Amos Moore and fireman Alex Fueres Mason City reported the break too late.
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Milwaukee
Spencer
Mitchell
Guy Stokes
Algona
M. E. Grady
F. Follette
Marquette
J. H. McGuire
Sanborn
Amos Moore
Alex Fueres
Mason City
All Stars Rout Fairmont 22 to 0 in Tuesday Night Match
The All Stars defeated Fairmont 22 to 0 aided by strong defense and a dazzling passing attack. Estherville scored three touchdowns on running plays with Elwood kicking two extra points and a blocked punt adding two points. The team remains undefeated as they prepare for Linn Grove Friday night.
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All Stars
Fairontm
Fairmont
Estherville
Elwood
Linn Grove
V-R
Industry of Importance at Star Milling Co in Estherville
The Star Milling Co under Mr Maine reports strong business with a 100 mile trade radius. A shipment of logs from near Cherokee was sawed for wagon material. Extensions to storage and new machinery are planned to keep the plant modern. RO Mrs Peter Paulson and Miss Clera Suss from Graetinger attended the White Shrine Halloween party in Estherville.
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Star Milling Co
Maine
Peter Paulson
Clera Suss of
Graetinger
Estherville
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Dan W. Turner
Ira R. Meade
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Wallace M. Short
Sioux City
D. J. A. Smay
Merrill
A. W. Saraman
Burlington
Nelson G. Krasch_el
Harlan
George W. Patterson
Burt
Robert _T. Conroy
Maines
Arthur
Hoover
Springville
R. Mitchell
Ottumwea
Arnold A. Sather
Ames
Secretary of State
Washington
GCC
Greenwalt
J. van Nordstrand
Archie Carter
University Park
Mary P. Nanny
Council Bluffs
S. P. Roberts
Cedar Rapids
Chas
W. Storms
Ft. Madison
Frank M. Hanson
Garner
William Levine
Ernest R. Quick
J. A. Mitchell
O. Weilk
Leo J. Wegman
Carroll
Frank R. Williams
Florence _ Butler
Minnie Duvall
A. A. Coates
F. N. Dougherty
Labora
Edward L. O’connor
Iowa City
Ole Naglestad
N. B. Whiting
A. A. Schreechfield
Davenport
John F. Joseph
J. P. Russell
Manson
Secretary of Agriculture
Ray Muray
Buffalo Center
Fred W. Nelson
Nevada
Henry Lanacing
Farmer_Labor
Jess Stickler
Ogden
Samuel G. Hoenéss Winterset
Weee Thie
Mediap
Harry B. Dunlap
George A. Huffman
Thomas E. Martin
Fred P. Woodruff
Ed Krueger
John Drugsveld
Scarville
Paul Ostby
Kensett
William A. Mott
Town City
W. 0. Brockewitz
Ft. Dodge
Thomas W. Johnson
Agnes Samuelson
Shenandoah
Farmer-Labor
Rachael Revell
Guthrie Center
Elizabeth Porter
Winterset
Supreme Court
W. H. Hamilton
Sigourney
James M. Persons
Des Moin
Paul W. Richard
Oak
Leon W. Poweta
Deni
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James W. Kindig
Trumen
Stevens
Hamburg
George Clausen
Harold Metcalf
I. S. McCrillin
Congress
Joseph J. Meyers
Fred C. Gilchrist
Laurens
C. M. Church
Leland
District Court
Fourteenth District
C. C. Coyle
Humboldt
James DeLand
Storm Lake
George A. Heald
Thomas Hillestad
Gladys M. Bringle
John A. Andreasen
K. J. Ersland
Maynard Puckette
Irwin C. Nichols
Cliff Fredericksen
Merta M. Albert
Hattie Oamundson
William M. Bale
Fred Jay Sternberg
A. B. Chapin
Bale
Jeanne Parsons
Purser
Farm Union
Hallowe'en
Spencer Man
Highway Patrol
Emmet County Auxiliary
He Light & Leghorn
Eneneege
Peter Enuese
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