Mrs Marie Grover Dies at Bureau Home
Mrs Marie Grover 45 wife of Karl Grover Rock Island special agent died yesterday morning at one o'clock at their Bureau Illinois home. She had heart disease for years and passed after years of service as a nurse. Born in Wisconsin she met Grover while head nurse at Camp Dodge Red Cross hospital. Survived by husband three children five brothers and three sisters. Burial expected in Wisconsin after service in Bureau Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Grover
Karl Grover
Rock Island
Bureau
Grover
Estherville
Mr. Grover
Fairbury
Neb
Mrs. Grover
Wisconsin
Oconto
Red Cross
Camp Dodge
Mary
Betty
John
Ed Halloran
Capacity crowd attends junior high operetta
A large audience enjoyed Paints and Patches at the junior high Tuesday night. The concert preceded the operetta by the junior band. The plot centers on art study in a woodland nook and features theft, a ring, mistaken identity, and Miss Periwinkle’s gold piece collection. Lead roles included Irvin Lande and Betty Lou Reed among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan
Tien
Miss Periwinkle
Irvin Lande
Dale Knutzon
Glen Groth
Betty Lou Reed
Vivian Oulman
Betty Palmer
John Raife
Barbara
Pioneer Teacher Encounters Villain in Travel Ordeal
Eva O Morrison recounts a perilous May 1874 journey from Worthington to Spirit Lake as a young teacher. She faces a dangerous stagedriver, takes control to avoid a runaway, and endures isolation among Danish-speaking pupils while seeking placement, support from family, and courage from familiar faces and letters from home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva O. Morrison
Mankato
Omaha
Worthington
George Palmer
Ollie Roberts
Ollies
Wales
Thong
Spirit Lake
Kien
Murs
Henry Morse
Fnally
Henry
Spirit Lake Man Wins 160 Damages in Auto Crash Case
Clifford E. White of Spirit Lake was awarded 160 dollars by a district court jury for damages after a collision claimed to involve an oil truck owned by Waldo Brink and driven by Paul Sadwick. The trial ended late Tuesday night with Judge Geo Heald presiding and jurors listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford E. White
Spirit Lake
White
Waldo Brink
Paul Sadwick
Geo. Heald
Marion Christensen
Charles Clark Jr
Gene Pickell
H. H. Lorenz
Gilbert Amdahl
Iva Youman
George Kenline
C. J. Jensen
Bert Twite
Andrew Graff
Ed Broms
A. H. Davidson
Summer Ride with Old Dobbin and a Fourth of July Visit
The narrator recalls a hot Iowa summer turned by travel on an old horse named Dobbin. A misfiring switch, flooded roads, and a rocky return trip to a sister’s home frame a quiet, nostalgic reminiscence. A bright memory comes from July Fourth when John Ellis from Spirit Lake arrived with a top buggy to escort the narrator to Spirit Lake for a celebration before returning to school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Daddy Olson
Mr. Olson
Old Dobbin
Farnum Home
Dobbin
John Ellis
Spirit Lake
Brother Henry
Johnnie
Adverse Conditions Conquered by Ambitious Women
Mrs. L. L. Bingham leads the Yard and Garden contest for the third year with 85 percent, highest among entrants in Class II where manual labor is used. Mrs. N. R. Ellsworth is second overall and first in amateur. Second in amateur is Mrs. Frank Logan as 79 percent, with close scores from Mrs. Harvey Cox and Mrs. B. H. Brackett. Mrs. Lou Wanamaker ranks fifth. Spring rains and late frosts challenged entrants, yielding some of the city’s loveliest fall gardens. Judges were delayed. the time donated by them reflects garden devotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Bingham
Vindicator and
Republican
N. R. Ellsworth
Bingham
Frank Logan
Win in Mickey Mouse Contest at Mallory & Bassett
Mrs. Frank Logan placed first, Floyd Horton second, and Mrs. Harry Bauman Jr. third in the Gold Seal Linoleum contest sponsored by Mallory & Bassett furniture store. Contestants answered the Mickey Mouse question What Does the Gold Seal Stand For. Mm J D Weir suffered a heart attack Wednesday morning at her home and is resting more easily today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Logan
Floyd Horton
Harry Bauman, Jr
Mallory & Bassett Furniture
Mm. J. D. Weir
Five Month Rural School Terms In Emmet County
The author recalls signing five month teaching contracts in Emmet County near a well-regarded rural school run by Mrs Farnum. Frank Davey, then county superintendent, led a successful teachers institute in Eatherville in late summer, with Mrs Farnum among the instructors. The following week both teachers began their five month terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farnum
Emmet
Davey
Eatherville
Farm Auction Planned Near Armstrong This Week
A. W. Baird announces a closing out farm sale on Wednesday, November 28, three miles west and one and a half miles north of Armstrong. The listing includes 37 head of livestock with 23 hogs and 13 cattle, six milch cows to freshen soon, a line of machinery in good to almost new condition, plus chickens fodder and a large catalog of farm equipment. The Larsen and Duss sales are noted with substantial bidding and large stock offers, including 45 Holsteins and 300 chickens at the Duss sale west of Graettinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Baird
Wednesay
Armstrong
Larsen
J. H. Larsen
Foshier
Burns
Henry C. Duss
Graettinger
Earl Markley Escapes Again From Hospital
Earl Markley, taken to Cherokee on November 14 by Sheriff Cliff Frederickson and placed in the inebriate ward, escaped from the state hospital last Tuesday. Ward received at the county seat this morning by Irwin C. Nichole, county clerk, from hospital officials. This marks a second escape in a short period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Markley
Cherokee
Cliff Frederickson
State Hospital
Irwin C. Nichole
Markley
Lost money at John Larsen farm sale in West Emmet
Henry Klein reports losing 95 dollars at a farm sale in West Emmet on Wednesday afternoon and asks anyone who found it to notify him. The Vindicator and Republican also notes a move by Mr and Mrs C E Cavin to California at 3 East Peoria St Pasadena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Larsen
West Emmet
Henry Klein
Mr. Klein
C. E. Cavin
California
East Peoria St
Pasadena
Cali
Open Season on Pheasants Dates Named in Emmet County
Open season set for pheasants in Emmet County on November 24 27 and 28 with a bag limit of three males per day and nine in possession. State Game Warden L T Bode urges hunters to seek landowner permission and avoid large groups to protect future crops and harmony with farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet
State Game Department
L. T. Bode
Bode
Maybelle Harris Purchases Dress Stock in Chicago
Mrs Maybelle Wilson Harris returns from Chicago with a complete stock of dresses and accessories for her Fashion Shop. She runs an exclusive hat shop on the east side of the square and now offers dresses in all shades at the same price. Her accessory lines include jewelry, handkerchiefs, purses, hosiery, lingerie and hat and scarf sets along with a full line of new hats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maybelle Wilson Harris
Chicago
Miss Peterson to Speak at PTA Meeting in Jack Creek
Miss Lucile Peterson city librarian will speak at the Parent Teachers Association meeting this evening at Tindall School in Jack Creek township. Miss Eliza Welsh will accompany her. Mr. Doe Oakes is president of the PTA group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucile Peterson
Parent-Teachers Association
Tindall
Jack Creek Township
Eliza Welsh
Doe Oakes
November Strawberries from Teris Iowa Patch
M M Bendixon reports picking strawberries on Saturday November 17 and wonders if they rival California fruit. Mrs Margaret Grant to host a luncheon Friday at Ralphs Cafe at one o clock before leaving Saturday for St Paul. She has resided in Eatherville with Mrs J D Weir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Grant
Ralph
St. Paul
Eatherville
J. D. Weir
Elks Banquet to Honor High School and Junior College Football Teams
Frederick Wilson toasts at annual B P O Elks banquet for area football teams held at the Elks club. The program includes invocation by J S Hilliard, welcome by F J Kennedy, a reply by an honorary captain, performances by Lincoln school pupils and artists, and remarks by Morey Eby of Cog College Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Wilson
B. P. O. Elks
Elks’ Club
Max McMillin
Max Lynn
Leo Sanders
D. A. Bagan
J. S .Hilliard
F. J. Kennedy
Earl Josten
Little Red
S. T. Egertson
Lincoln School
Edna Baker
Lola Burns
Magda Center
Danceland
Three Keys
E. Kent Martin
Atlantic
Elka Lodge
Juan Sanchez
Everald Anderson
Frederick Nissen
Morey Eby
Cog College
Cedar Rapids
Green
Saccarro
All Stars Handed First De feat of Season
The Estherville All Stars endured a long truck trip to La Crosse Wisconsin and faced a strong La Crosse professional team. Despite missing several regulars, they fought hard and were kept to four touchdowns as many college stars such as Karth of Notre Dame Van Koten of Drake and Voelker of St Marys hit the field for the opponent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville All Stars
la Crosse
All Stars
Karth
Notre Dame
van Koten
Drake
Voelker
St. Mary’s
Divorce Action in Court as 25 Witnesses Testify
The divorce case of Arthur C Shuttleworth against Alma L Shuttleworth for cruel and inhuman treatment continues in court. The trial opened yesterday and by today 25 witnesses had been called, many neighbors in the area testified. Attorneys Morse and Lee represent Shuttleworth, with W B Johnston for Alma Shuttleworth. The Lincoln school radio Child Study Club will meet November 21 at 2 30 p.m. at Mrs Ray Bryans North Sixth street home to discuss Learning in the Elementary School Period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur C. Shuttleworth
Alma L. Shuttleworth
Lincoln School
Ray Bryan
North Sixth Street
Party Tonight Hosts Preside at Bridge Party
Mrs Vance Noe and Mrs Roy Ridley will preside as hostess es tonight at a bridge party at the Noe home. Four tables will host players during the evening. Mr and Mrs Buchanan and their small daughter plan to move this week from the S H Williams home into an apartment in Mrs J D Weir's home. Mr Buchanan is manager of the local Woolworth store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vance Noe
Roy J. Ridley
Noe
Trio Arrested After Parole Revocation
Deputy Emlet Twite arrested Ted Vigdal Frank Wagner and Otis Haukoos Monday in Estherville after parole revocations filed by County Attorney William Bale and ordered by Sheriff Cliff Predericksen. Wagner and Haukoos faced prior alcohol and launcey convictions with suspended sentences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Vigdal
Frank Wagner
Otis Haukoos
Armstrong
William Bale
Cliff Predericksen
Emlet Twite
Estherville
Frederiksen
Otis Haukoog
Launcey
Bale
Corn Hog Checks to Be Distributed by County Treasurer
Another payment of corn hog checks will be paid out Friday and Saturday by Max Soeth, treasurer of the Emmet county Corn Hog association, at the courthouse. About 150 checks totaling $16,000 will be distributed. Notices will be sent to all recipients on Friday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet County
American Legion
Northwest Town
W. R. Whitefield
Iowa State College At
Ames
Max Soeth
Emmet Count Corn Hog Association
Court House
Symphony to Give Concert in Estherville
Estherville's Little Symphony presents its first season concert Sunday at 3 in the city hall auditorium. The varied program includes marches overtures waltzes and a novelty caprice with Tom Conklin of Fairmont as soloist backed by Larry Kruse. Mrs Caldwell directs the orchestra and Mrs Cramer is accompanist. The roster lists Caldwell Hildebrandt Reid Bartleman Cramer Huntsinger Schuler Moore Wilder Hansen Borlou g Earl Josten and Smith among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Little Symphony Orchestra
City Hell
Tom Conklin
Fairmont
A Capella Choir
Larry Kruse
Schubert
Charles Marshall
R. L. Caldwell
J. H. Cramer
Gerhardt Hildebrant
Virginia Reid
Donald Bartleman
Marie Cramer
Wayne Huntsinger
George Schuler
Elmer Moore
G. F. Wilder
Harold Hansen
Gerhard Borloug
Arthur Fossum
Mildred Vedder
Leo Horswell
Belva Ross
Earl Josten
C. F. Smith
Vitae Holds Meeting of League of Women Voters
The League of Women Voters general meeting at City Hall drew 85 members and guests. President Mrs. Carl Carlson presided as talks covered topics from taxation of schools to the New Deal with a humorous reading finale and luncheon committee details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Women Voters
Carl Carlson
Alfred Burrill
League
Arthur Williamson
Nebraska
John Kipple
I. Weller
Arrest of Charles Brown in intoxication case
Charles Brown was arrested last night by city officers and charged with intoxication. He will be tried this afternoon before Mayor M. K. Whelan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Brown
M .K. Whelan
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U. S
Washington
U. 5
W. Connor
University of North Carolina
Con ‘Yeas
K. Grover
C.seceesetes Eosvanea
Teavy Springs
Ight & Leghorn
Hommerion
Hommerion Wossesecees
BMC
Therville Coop
Esthervile
Olson
Anna
Dr. Ballard
Father
Battle Creek
Mich
Warren
Lissie
Orson
V.&r
Maybelle Harris
Miss Peterson
V-R
Elks
Twito
Trio
Ted’ Vigdal and
Haukoos
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