Civilian Corps completes first Iowa tree nursery plots
Milford November 1 The Civilian Conservation Corps emergency works crews completed Iowa's first tree nursery plots for reforestation of public lands. Camp Okoboji workers planted 15 684 saplings across three plots at Spirit Lake Mini Waken state park and Roy R. Smith farm Okoboji, with seeds of buckeye and oaks. Planted species include ironwood green ash shagbark hickory red elm quaking aspen red cedar hard maple black and burr oaks. Trees will aid state parks and properties with anticipated benefits for the region. Maynard J. Smith and E. P. Sylvester lead the plots with more plots planned statewide.
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Milford
Civilian Conservation Corps
Iowa
Camp Okoboji
New Mini Waken
Spirit Lake
Roy R. Smith
Okoboji
Ohio
Smith
Maynard J. Smith
E. P. Sylvester
Gridiron 8 Gab Preview of Midgets Football Season
The Midgets may win more than half their games this season with three wins in six. They likely beat Fairmont Saturday, but face tough tests against Iowa State Michigan Purdue and Nebraska as possible Western and Big Six champions. Armistice Day double bill may feature Estherville or Fort Dodge junior colleges in a conference title clash. Local notes include Little Jackie Drey’s bicycle accident recovery and visitors from New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont
Towa State
Michigan
Purdue
Nebraska
Minnesota
Estherville Junior College
Fort Dodge Junior College
Emmetsburg
Armstrong Man Dies Tuesday
Armstrong Iowa November 1 John Gorndt died at a hospital in Estherville Tuesday morning after an operation Monday for a burnt appendix. He was born in Minnesota in January 1884, married to Bessie Steinbergen in February 1923. Survived by seven brothers and two sisters. Funeral services held today at the Lutheran church in Armstrong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong
John
Arite
Des Moines
Will
Art
Glendale
Minn
Lewis
Herman
George
Henry
Cylon
Frid Pdegey
Ceylon
Charlie Smickley
Fairmont
Lutheran
Home Owners Loan Corp reports week ending October 6
The Home Owners Loan Corporation of Washington reports foreclosures halted on 2541 properties valued at 6,991,006, bringing total avoided foreclosures to 17,957 valued at 48,753,061. For the week, 7129 loan applications tentatively approved for 18,795,272. total approved since start 63,816 for 179,880,469. Loans closed 3,250,097 and 996,465 paid out that week. withdrawals 6,348 in the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Owners Loan Corporation of Washington
Home Loans Corporation
Paper Boy Struck by Train at Hubbard Crossing
Harvey Bunte, 13, of Hubbard, a Des Moines Register carrier, had his right leg severed when struck by a Chicago and Northwestern freight car at a Hubbard crossing. Riding to the depot at 6 am, he rode onto the track as the train moved to pick up a car of eggs. He was taken to Iowa Falls hospital in serious condition. Hubbard saw another tragedy earlier that week as Lloyd Oliver and F B Faulk, from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, were killed in a Ford truck collision at the Northwestern crossing east of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Bunte
Hubbard
Chicago and Northwestern
Des Moines Register
Iowa Falls
Lloyd Oliver
F. B. Faulk
Ft. Leavenworth
Kansas
78 Year Old Woman Dips Daily in East Okoboji
Mrs. Sidney Weir, 78, takes a daily dip in East Okoboji near her cottage from Easter until November 1. She will spend the winter in LeMara after leaving the lake and formerly lived in Sioux City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Weir
Okoboji
Weir
LeMara
Sioux City
Harold Anderson Breaks Arm In Fishing Accident
Harold Anderson, with Lyle Hemphill and Frank Fuss, fished Swan Lake Wednesday. He slipped from a log while casting, jammed his left hand on a rock, breaking his arm in four places, and was rushed to a local hospital for treatment. He remained overnight then returned home in good condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Anderson
Lyle Hemphill
Frank Fuss
Swan Lake
Mr. Anderson
Emmet County Tax Collections Hit Rough 76 Percent
County treasurer E. H. Hanson reports that 1932 taxes in Emmet County are about 76 percent collected. By Oct 31, $401,208.11 of $528,815.03 due had been paid, with $35,407.26 collected in October and $24.11 paid on delinquent taxes from prior years. Rock Island’s nonpayment of $24,679.19 would keep current receipts near previous years’ levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Hanson
Emmet
Rock Island
Husks 1880 Pounds in 80 Minutes
LeRoy Wicks, cousin of Orville Wicks, won the weight county husking title by husking 1880 pounds of corn in 80 minutes. Birthday surprise for Mrs. C. H. Danielson featured silver gifts, refreshments, and friends in attendance. Jane Stockdale hosted a buffet supper with a group of young women playing games. Henry Hower is recovering from a hand infection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeRoy Wicks
Orville Wicks
Wight County
Pleads Guilty To Petty Grime In Stolen Shoes Case
LeRoy McAfee pleaded guilty yesterday in Justice Gus T. Petersons court to possession of stolen property and received a sentence. He had taken shoes to Hammes and Sons to exchange for a different size, shoes later identified as stolen from Lon Barretts car parked on the street Saturday night. McAfee earlier claimed he bought the shoes from another man. He also pled guilty to receiving stolen goods in a Wednesday hearing. No trace has been found of the other items from the Barrett car, including women’s apparel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeRoy McAfee
Court of Justice
Gus T. Peterson
McAffee
Hammes and Sons
Lon Barrett
McAffe
Mrs Bachman Dies After Long Illness at 69
Mrs. Jene Bachman, 69, widow of Dr. E W Bachman, died at her daughter’s home in Estherville at 12 15 a m after long illness following an injury last year. Born May 6 1864 in Baraboo Wisconsin she came to Town in 1871 and lived on a homestead near Whittemore. She taught in Palo Alto county and married Dr E W Bachman Oct 18 1833. Surviving are two daughters Mrs Stockdale Estherville and Mrs C E Ladd Minneapolis, and two brothers Charles Forrest Tyndal SD and Joseph Forrest Washington state. Funeral Friday at Stockdale home with Rev A G Bailey. Interment Oak Hill cemetery. She was active in social life, member of P H local chapter, Woman's club, Grace Episcopal Church, and former Eastern Star member. Her passing is mourned by many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jene Bachman
E. W. Bachman
J. EB. Stockdale
Whittemore
Emmetsburg
Palo Alto
West Bend
Estherville
Grace Episcopal Church
Funeral services for Mrs Christina Gaard conducted in Ruthven church
Funeral services were held in the Ruthven Lutheran church for Mrs Christina Gaard mother of Dr Bertha Gaard of Estherville. Rev Wig conducted the ceremony with assistance from Rev Gaard of Cylinder Rev Strand of Wallingford and others. Her son in law Lloyd Swanson sang a solo. Surviving are her husband and children Dr Bertha Gaard Dr Chris Gaard Agnes Gaard Harold Gaard Mrs Hilda Swanson and Mrs Nora Hemmingson. Two sons Irvin and Otto could not attend. Attendees from Estherville included Mr and Mrs Oscar Fagre Mrs W G Gordon Mrs Eli Erickson Mrs E J Schryver and son Harry Tom Brandt Mrs C Hansen Mrs Charles Kilgore and Mrs W L Loveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christina Gaard
Bertha Gaard
Estherville
Ruthven
Wigchurch
Fundahl
Gaard
Cylinder
Strand
Wallingford
Lloyd Swanson
West Chicago
Chris Gaard
Spokane
Wash
Agnes Gaard
Sioux Falls
Harold Gaard
Seattle
Hilda Swanson
Chicago
Nora Hemmingson
Irvin
China
Otto
Oscar Fagre
W. G. Gordon
Eli Erickson
E. J. Schryver
Harry
Tom Brandt
C. Hansen
Charles Kilgore
W. L. Loveland
Esther Floyd
First Trust and Savings bank pays 40 percent dividend
The Eldora bank that closed in July 1932 has paid an additional 10 percent, totaling 40 percent of the depositors' funds. Nearby, Ruth Smith hosted a Halloween dinner for Sunday school members. Several families moved within town while others dined with the Bilcox group near Dunnell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora
First Trust and Savings Bank
Ruth Smith
Hallowe'en
Funeral Services for Gloria Bringle Held in Local Church
Funeral services were conducted Thursday for Gloria Jane Bringle who died Monday in a local hospital. Burial at Oak Hill Cemetery followed a 2:30 service at the Lutheran church officiated by Rev. L. A. Mathie. Pallbearers Jean Knight Beverly Cox Alvira Mortensen Darline Perkins. Lucid social items note luncheon for Mrs Charles Lyons and a club meeting upcoming at the Legion auxiliary with installation of new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloria Jane Bringle
L. A. Mathie
Oak Hill Cemetery
Jean Knght
Beverly Cox
Alvira Mortensen
Darline Perkins
the Legion Auxiliary
Priscilla Booth
First Entry List In Big Campaign
The Vindicator and Republican publishs nominating list up to Wednesday night with 5000 votes per nomination. Nominations are not closed and prizes exist for new entries who will carry on. Many printed nominees have little activity, while live entrants can earn votes through subscriptions. Active candidates receive commissions from a 20 percent share of collected subscriptions. The first vote count will be published next Tuesday. all subscriptions must be at headquarters by Saturday 9:00 PM.
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Lst
Vindicator
Republican
Okoboji C C C Transferred to Park Service
Milford November 1 Special Transfer of the work division of the Lake Okoboi Civilian Conservation Corps from the United States Forestry Service to the National Park Service becomes effective this week per official notice dated October 25 to R W Jones conservation engineer in charge. Major projects include development of park areas on West Okoboj Spirit Lake Silver Lake Lost Island lake and Fort Defiance State park near Estherville with permanent improvements such as shelter houses trails fireplaces benches beach combing and diseased tree elimination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Lake Okoboi
Civilian Conservation Corps
United States Forestry Service
National Park Service
R. W. Jones
Forestry Service
Parks Service
National Parks Program
West Okoboj
Spirit Lake
Silver Lake
Lost Island Lake
Fort Defiance State Park
Estherville
Clarence Faust Fined for Speeding in Esterville District
Clarence Faust of Spirit Lake was fined 5.85 dollars yesterday for speeding in Esterville business district and driving carelessly through the school zone. The fine was imposed in Justice Gus T. Peterson's court. Faust paid and was dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Faust
Spirit Lake
Esterville
Faust
Jutice
Gus T. Peterson
Attend Golden Wedding Celebration in Council Bluffs
Mr and Mrs L Smith and daughters Barbara and Pauline plan to travel to Council Bluffs Friday for the golden wedding anniversary of her parents Mr and Mrs C Paulson wr The Rebekah and Odd Fellows lodge of Fairmont Minnesota will be guests of the local lodges Friday evening in the Odd Fellow hall A program will be followed by social time
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L. Smith
Barbara
Pauline
Council Bluffs
C. Paulson
Rebekah and
Odd Fellows Lodge
Fairmont
Minn
Odd Fellow Hall
Past Matrons Meet and Local News Briefs
The Past Matrons club met with Mrs. Herman Lorenz on Thursday afternoon with Mrs. G. K. Allen assisting. A luncheon followed. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Markley and son Hugh and Mrs. A. Dyke visited Kimora on business. Marion Orvis resumed teaching in Ware after a two week corn husking vacation with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Orvis and Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Benton plan winter in Florida, Texas, and Louisiana. Supt. and Mrs. J. S. Hilliard traveled to Des Moines to attend the state teachers convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Lorenz
Arthur Markley
Hugh
A. Dyke
Kimbra
Minn
Marion, Orvis
Ware
Mrs
Jos. Orvis
Hilliard
Des Moines
Wolves Seek Upset in Emmetsburg Showdown
The Junior College Wolves travel to Emmetsburg Friday to face a rival already tied with Fort Dodge. Emmetsburg Junior College holds the conference lead, while a former Notre Dame star is expected to trouble the Wolves. A win would be strenuous for locals who face Fairmont in non conference action Saturday on the Minnesota field amid Armistice Day buzz.
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Emmettsburg
Fort Dodge
Burns
Emmetsburg
Notre Dame
Wolves
Fairmont Eleven
Minnesota
Emmetsburg High School
Body of J. J. Klopp Laid to Rest Wednesday
Funeral services for John J. Klopp former county auditor and longtime Estherville druggist were held Wednesday afternoon at three from his North Seventh Street home. Interment was in Oak Hill cemetery. Survived by widow, three daughters, two grandchildren, with many relatives and friends in attendance.
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John J. Klopp
Estherville
North Seventh Street
A. G. Bailey
The
Presbyterian Church
Fred Parsons
G. K. Allen
L. Be, Stockdale
J. E. Stockdale
Chris Peterson
Geo. Robinson
Klopp
Laura Brown
iInternational Fills
Minn
Nan Torrens
Minneapolis
Dorothy Klopp
John
Klopp Topgrens
Susan Brown
J. R. Ammon
Harold
Mr. Torrens
Mr. Brown
Harold Ammon
Wm. Haughey
Bassett, Neb
Geo, Fullenwelder
Huorn
E. J. Meili
Minneapapels
Three in Boat Drown Near Peterson Farm
Kermit Kohlstedt a 21 year old Fenton farmer drowned at Mud Lake while hunting in a boat with Reinhold Laabs and Grant Martinson. The boat capsized about 30 rods from the Lewis Peterson shore. Kohlstedt attempted to swim but sank due to heavy clothing. Survivors Laabs and Martinson were rescued after rapid response by local residents. the body was recovered at 3:30 p m with help from sheriff and other helpers. Laabs was revived after resuscitation and is recovering. Martinson aided in recovery efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kermit Kohlstedt
Fenton Farmer
Mud Lake
Kohlstedt
Reinhold Laabs
Grant Martinson
Fenton
Lewis Peterson
D. Kohlstedt
Martinson
Hearie
Christie Anderson
Fred Walden
Bill Fisher
Norman Olson
C. W. Olson
Johnnie Johnson
John Iverson
Leoard Hanson
Laabs
8. C. Barnhart
J. P. McManus
Graettinger
Cliff Freedrickson
Estherville
Anderson, Johnson
Immanuel Church Hosts Sunday School Union Convention
Immanuel church south of Grover hosts a Sunday School Union convention with three sessions on the topic The Power of the Gospel in Sunday School Work. Rev R W Bonde gives the morning address with Immanuel church choir. Afternoon devotions by C E Shaw and Rev Peder Nordletten. J M Walden presides. officer elections in the afternoon. Evening address by Rev M C Thompson. Musical numbers featured. Officers: J M Walden president Ole Thorson Ruthven vice president Henry Gilbert Estherville secretary Florence Berdin Emmetsburg treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immanuel Church
Grover
Sunday School Union
R. W. Bonde
Arstrong
C. E. Shaw
Estherville
Peder Nordletten
J. M. Walden
C. F. Walden
M. Mantanger
Grachtinger
Raymond C. Swanson
Swea City
M. C. Thompson
Emmetsburg
Local society and community notices from Forest City area
Funeral services for Anfin Berdahl were attended by Mr and Mrs Peter Peterson of Forest City and others from Ringsted Emmetsburg and more. Residents hosted and visited with friends, travels to Minneapolis Sioux Falls and Boone noted. A baby boy arrived for Wm Kerr Jr and Mildred Hayler RN was listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Peterson
Forest City
Fred Kruse
Ringsted
Thompson
Ed Fnnell
Emmetsburg
Anfin Berdahl
W.R
Wm. Kerr Jr
Veronica Weinholze
Mallard
Birney Hospital
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Dopey
Dope
Central
Iowa State
Army
Coe
Buena Vista
Western Union
Wisconsin
Northwestern
Ilinois
Missouri
Drake
Temple
Carnegie
Jackie Drey
Worth Schlioeman
Harry Schwartz
New York City
Mrs. M. H. Schloeman
George Robb
Evan Higgins
Robert
Katherine Vedder
Minneapolis Soday
Merril Robb
Dorothy Helmick
Bessie Mewhirter
Cedar Falls
State Teachers College
Cee BC
Neess Gox
Armstro G
Report of Home Owners Loan Corporation
Paper Boy
C. H. Danielson
Jane Stockdale
Arlene Sorensen
Vivian Oulman
Olive Judd
Margaret Jane Johnston
Margaret McKerral
Louise Nathanson
Pauline Smith
Henry Hower
LeRoy McAffe
Justice Court
Mrs. Stanley Larsen
L. H. Larsen
East Lincoln
Dr. Galloway
West Side
A. C. Riggs
Sixth Street
Rockne Oil Station
Henry Mahlum
Roy Burt
Edwin
M. H. Bilcox
Dunnell
Gloria, Bringle
Mrs. Lyons
Ralph Rousseau
Ralph's
Charles Lyons
van Nuys
Calif
Mesdames Kirt Allen
C. E. Birney
P. G. Gray
Fred Albertson
M. J. Groves
Frank Weaver
Harley Lambert
Charles McWilliams
Fred White
Ed Strubse
Ed Broms
Roy C. Brown
Raife Wm. Tims
Chas. Robinson
N. R Ellsworth
Denis Bagan
L. M. Christensen
Alex Johnston
Irving Foy
George Heyman
Leo Sanders
J. S. White
Lyons
Charles Robinson
Legion Auxiliary Meets
William Bierstedt
Lone Rock
Mr. Bierstedt
N. O. Barto
J. Kennedy
Algona
Ralph McKay
Rochester, Minn
Bernice Keller
George Groves
P. H., Smith
Ruth
Hortense Smith
George Ebbee
Grace McClure
Gertrude Mohr
Helen Tucker
Marion Rousseau
Margaret Walden
Margaret Trevett
Luella Shaw
Okoboji C. C. C
Park Service
Wran
Vistors
L. R. Benton
Key West
Fla
H S
J C
J. J. Klopp
Albert Hinsch
Francis Shadle
Max McMillan
Towa City
Towa-Ames
George Landmesser
Mildred Landmesser
R. N
Virginia Johnston
Wally Flynn
Dick Evards
Sibley
Ames
Iowa City
Peterson Farm
Companion
Ryan Lake Club
M. J. Erb
Ryan Lake Country Club
V-R
Logan Anderson
J. W. Peterson
Monroe Rankin
Mildred Hayler, R. N
Rockwell City
Carl Glaus of
Boone
G. A. Peterson
Wm. Post
Claire Post
Arthur Beatty
Anna Butcher
Chas. Webster
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