Honoring Ed and Mrs Maniece Twenty Years of Marriage
A group of friends hosted an Estherville area celebration north of Estherville to mark the Maniece and Viarty Petersons 20th wedding anniversary. The couple joined guests at the Peterson home for a theater party and informal gathering with ample refreshments. A gift of china was presented to the honored couple. Attending were numerous local couples including the Trusdells Rosenberg Weirs Ellerston Cunningham Shultz Shultz Gustafson Logue Weir Christianson Anderson and many others. several friends could not attend due to prior commitments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Maniece
Annivers Ry
Viarty Peterson
Estherville
China
Maniece
W. M. Trusdell
Fred Rosenberg
Lynn Weir
Irving Ellerston
J. P. Kirk
Evergreen Garlands Ordered for City Holiday Decorations
The Chamber of Commerce ordered 53 hundred feet of evergreen garland for downtown streets and city buildings for the Christmas season. The city council will provide labor and lighting for 38,600 bulbs. William Sykes announced the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
William Sykes
Riverside Park
Constitution Day program planned in City Hall auditorium
Education Week events in Emmet county highlight two meetings on November 10. At 7 PM a moving pictures program will depict life during the Constitution's formation for young people free of charge. At 8 PM teachers who have taught in the county are invited to share reminiscences and contrast past and present teaching experiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Sorum
F. G. Stith
Emmet
Four-H club radio program invites Emmet county members
Emmet county 4-H members are urged to listen to the national 4-H club radio on KSO from 11 30 a m to 12 80 p m Saturday November 6. M A Balkema county agricultural agent will host with talks by Arthur Wallace Williamsburg and Frances Ellingsworth Corydon. Frances Miller Shenandoah and Gertrude McKevitt Vinton sing. Mrs Raymond Sayre Ackworth discusses 4-H rural impact. J B Quistginiatant states chalet leader opens and closes. Marine Band performs as US numbers featured on the round table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet
KSO
A. Balkema
Balkema
Arthur
Wallace
Williamsburg
United States Marine Band
Iowa Commission Objects to Dismemberment of M and St Louis
William H. Sykes announces that the Iowa State Commerce Commission in Des Moines fully supports opposing the dismemberment of the Minneapolis and St. Louis Railroad from Associated Railways. The commission, led by G. A. Huffman, H. B. Dunlap, and M. P. Conway, cites vital Iowa interests and nearly 200 miles of Iowa trackage at risk. The defense, aided by Commerce Counsel John C. DeMar, was organized with a formal letter and sustained participation from start to finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Sykes
Chamber of Commerce
Iowa State Commerce Commission
Des Moines
Minneapolis & St. Louis
Associated Railways Company
Mr. Sykes
Spencer
G. A. Huffman
H. B. Dunlap
M. P. Conway
Iowa
Iowa Commission
John C. DeMar
O Brien to Speak at Chamber Noon Luncheon
Des Moines secretary of state Robt O Brien will address the Chamber of Commerce noon day luncheon on Wednesday November 17. He will discuss highway safety and is described as a forceful speaker whose remarks are anticipated with interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robt
O’brien
Des Moines
Chamber of Commerce
Two Divorces Granted In District Court
Judge George Heald presiding in the district court granted two divorces Wednesday afternoon. Willard F. Fewell was awarded a divorce from Gertrude Fewell on grounds of desertion. Fewell testified they wed in Marseilles, Tl, February 5, 1988, and that his wife left him in November 1994.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Heald
Spencer
District Court
Willard F. Fewell
Gertrude Fewell
Fewell
Marseilles
Talented Boston Singer Guest at Estherville Chamber Luncheon
Ramipher Mrs George Soule of Boston entertained Estherville business and professional folks at a noon Chamber of Commerce luncheon. Garrt E Roelofs of Des Moines spoke on unemployment compensation, emphasizing systematic solutions and social care for the aged unemployed and disabled. Mrs Soule sang several numbers in a formal yet informal style, accompanied herself, drawing a large attendance and admiration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George. Soule
Boston
Chamber of Commerce
Estherville
Garrit E. Roelofs
Des Moines
Iowa Unemployment Compensation
Aged Iowa Residents Receive Old Age Assistance Warrants
Forty three thousand five hundred Iowa citizens received old age assistance warrants on November 1. Superintendent Byron G. Allen notes the average payment was 19 80 dollars versus 15 98 the previous month. Since May newly approved and renewed grants use a 25 maximum, though underfinanced previously 20 was used to help more people. Average payments have risen from 13 27 in 1984 85 to 19 80. Payments now go to 48 500 recipients, up from 10 120 in June 1985.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Allen
Ladies of Grace Guild Rummage Sale Listed
The Grace Episcopal church group will sponsor a rummage sale all day Saturday November 6 in the Rhodes building at 6th and Lincoln streets. Proceeds support church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies OF Grace Guild
Rhodes
6Th and
Lincoln Streets
The
Grace Episcopal Church
Estherville Wolves blank Eastern Normal 7–0 on local field
Estherville junior college closed its season with a 7 to 0 victory over Eastern Normal of Madison South Dakota on the local field last evening. Estherville high school won its closing game at Forest City last night and will play Emmetsburg, their longtime rival, Thursday afternoon November 11 on the local field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville Junior College
Estherville Wolves
Madison
S. Dak
Estherville High School
Forest City
Emmetsburg
Bike Barbers Move To New Location
C J Eike has moved his barber shop from Fifth Street to the Johnson Shoe repair shop at Sixth Street. The shop is described as the newest local establishment in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.J. Eike
Fifth ‘Street
Johnson Shoe
Sixth Street
Eike
Safety Group To Elect Dr A I Reed Meeting Nov 10
Emmet County Safety Council president Dr A I Reed calls a county wide meeting for November 10 at 8 p m in City Hall. Town State Safety council reps will discuss ways to engage Emmet County residents in safer driving. Officers listed include Reed, Larson, Finn, Sykes, Sorensen, Anderson, Graves, Underwood, Stow, Bormann, Clark, Haworth, Maves. Membership open to all interested in the safe driving drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. I. Reed
Emmet
Ralph Anderson
Ringsted
Paul Graves
Gruver
P. H. Underwood
O. P. Stow
Dolliver
A. V. Bormann
Estherville
Wm. S. Clark
Toy Haworth
Armstrong
Wv. M. Maves
Wallingford
Anya Entiation
William Kathman Rites Held At Graettinger Church
Last rites for William Kathman 45 who died Sunday in Coleman hospital Estherville were conducted at Graettinger Catholic Church with Rev. John Kelly presiding. He was a bachelor, survived by sisters Miss Rose Rathman and Mrs. Mary Knobbe and brothers Frank John and Joseph Kathman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Kathman
Coleman Hospital
Estherville
Graettinger Catholic Church
John Kelly
Kathman
Rose Rathman
Graettinger
Mary Knobbe
Spearville
Kansas
Frank
John
Joseph
Lake Park
Iowa conservation board closes pheasant season
The Iowa conservation commission ordered a closed season on pheasants for another year in response to low populations. Also closed for mink and muskrat, with open seasons on quail in 12 southern counties and Hungarian partridge closed. Open pheasant season allowance remains in 40 counties if renewal criteria were met previously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Conservation Commission
Postoffice Rates High in Estherville Building
Miss Clara Kennedy postmaster returned from the National convention in San Francisco to find the Estherville postoffice building inspected by E. H. Mahler of Mason City. The May rating rose from 98 to 99 percent due to the work of engineers Henry Paulson and Vincent Maloney, earning high praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Kennedy
Estherville
San Francisco
Calif
E. H. Mahler
Mason City
Corn Picker Burns on Leonard Brood Farm
The corn picker owned by Lewis Harvey caught fire and burned on the Leonard Brood farm when the tractor exploded. A passing trucker used fire extinguishers to douse the flames. Officials note widespread pheasant losses from last spring and summer due to wet weather and hay, wheat, and oat crop cutting, with surviving broods large but average counts down from prior years. The 1935-36 winter also affected pheasants. the 1980s census shows a drop in birds across counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission
Iowa
Tows
City Buys Diesel Of Busch Co
Estherville city council at a special meeting ordered a 1285 horsepower Busch Sulzer diesel engine for the municipal power plant to replace a 200 hp unit. The new engine, two cycle and 257 rpm, will deliver 900 KW and cost 75,442 dollars after salvage and old-plant deductions. installation planned for early summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Europe
Seattle
Bremerton
Washington
Pusch-Sulzer
Wieayy Brooks
Ang
Sen
Several Drunks Arrested Over Week End In City Court
Mayor Fred Ehlers held three hearings on weekend intoxication cases. Gene Witte received a 10 day jail term suspended if costs are paid and work performed. Vincent Adams faced 20 days suspended on payment of costs. Lester Dietz got 10 days suspended for good behavior. Fred Olson, Daily News advertiser, faces 46 days unless he pays half of a $300 fine. he aided escape after crashing into Harold Fisher’s car on Lincoln Street near Royal 400. Irene Moran was injured. Olson was jailed on a driving while intoxicated charge and license revoked for a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Ehlers
Gene Witte
Ehlers
Vincent Adams
Lester Dietz
Fred Olson
Estherville Daily News
Olson
Harold Fisher
Lincoln Street
Fisker
Royal 400
S. L
Irene Moran
Fisher
Emmetsburg
F. C. Davidson
K C Knights Initiate Class of 26 at Odd Fellow Hall
Twenty six new members were invited in the K C lodge Sunday at the Odd Fellow hall. Degree teams from Emmetsburg and Des Moines performed the rites and a banquet followed at Gardston hotel with talks by Lawrence Brennan and F J Kennedy. Local men listed among initiates, mainly from Estherville and vicinity, with several from Armstrong and Tertil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of C. Lodge
Odd Fellow
Emmetsburg
Des Moines
Gardston Hotel
Lawrence Brennan
Mec Gocy
Sheldon
A. V. Bormann
Estherville
Dr. McEvoy
James H. O’brien
Armstrong
Harold
John Theesfield
Tertil
J. Spear
Chas. Waldron
Arn
Arrested Man L Snyder Under Past Record Inquiry
Sheriff investigates the past record of L. Snyder after his arrest Thursday night for entering Vergil Paskins home on South Third Street. Snyder, a dismissed Egtherville packing plant employee, is linked to molestation attempts on several young girls. Sheriff Fredericksen also plans to transport Myron and Archie Newman to the psychopathic hospital for mental testing after their Friday Iowa City transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. @. Snyder
Egtherville
Fredericksen
Snyder
Vergil Paskins
South Fhird Street
Rock Island Tracks
Mr. Paskins
Frederickson
Iowa City
Myron
Archie Newman
Ft. Dodge
State University
Boen
Ft. di Ge
Greater Caution Needed In Hunting Courtesy Tips
The American Wildlife Institute offers hunting etiquette reminders. Hunters should watch their step afield and aim safely, pointing gun up or down. Respect farmers rights to keep hunters off their property, and follow safety to prevent injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Safa
The
American Wildlife Institute
All Ready For Taking Of Census
Final arrangements for Estherville census were set at a Chamber of Commerce meeting. 146 volunteers from clubs and organizations will cover districts including American Legion Auxiliary Wa Tan Ye Woman's Club Pan Hellenic Catholic Daughters and Post Office staff. Final worker briefing set for Nov 8 at city hall with lunch. business houses will support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Central Census Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Chas, S. Anderson
Wm. H. Sykes
F. G. Weir
Mre
Ray S. Bryan
American Legion Auxiliary
E. W. Beck
Woman's Club
Clara Kennedy
Wa Tan- Ye Club
Post Office Force
Ray Kennedy
Catholic Daughters of America
J. B. White
Pan Hellenic Association
Ehlers
Des Moines River
Rock Island Bridge
Rock Island
WaTanYe Club
6Th Street
5Th Street
Elm Street
Cedar Street
Robert St
U. S
Chamber of Commerce Committee
Commerce
Rose Anton
Hagel Murphy
Kathleen Miller
Mesdames W. E. Bagan
G. M. Donovan
F. G. Larsen
M. Erpelding
J. J. O'Rourke
Sam Woods
Frank Sullivan
Gerald Weeres
D. A. Bagan
Chester Doud
Ray Bryan
Ff. G. Weir
Harold Woodling
Waldo Brink
Ralph Creger
Dan Howard
J. W. van Valkenburg
Hattie Rhodes
O. J. Sheldon
L. C. Wanamaker
L. W. Loving
M. A. Balkema
Geo, Bale
Wm. Dooley
Ernest Smith
A. F. Witte
K. J. McDonald
Jack White
D. A. Bugan
Chas. Bixby
Oscar Fagre
E. E. Henaman
Jay Howard
Thos, Hamilton
Elmer Jackson
Norman Maine
C. H. Miller
C. P. Mauck
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Wiebes
Douglas MacArthur
MacArthur
Rainbow
Manders
M. and
ST. Louis
Robert, O'Brien
V.R
Ramipher
Garden of Eden
Roelofs
Trp
Wolves
Suig. and
Mass
Roosevelt
George M. Cohan
Cohan
Franklin D. Roosevelt
State Safety Council
William Kathman
Lucas, Appanoose
Monroa
Wapel- Davis
van Buren
Jeff
Sabres Bonace
Sven Eenneeee
Eery
Ane
Atone
Eee
Reese Eer
Cneene
Penne
Ie O
L. Brood Farm
City Buys
Diesel of
Busch Co
Ecvveee
Augusta Wallace
Louisville Times
Tom Wallace
Hollywood
Augusta
Room Service
K.C
Gardston
W.R
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