Death notices mix of Dunmire and Dahna obituaries
Mrs Rosa Dunmire of Estherville died at her home in Rusk Texas after a brief illness. Born June 11 1896 she taught in Estherville and Laramie before moving to Rusk. Surviving are her father Maurice Dunmire sister H A Haywood and Walter Blagg. Funeral Wednesday at the Blagg home with Rev F W Ortmeyer. A separate notice reports the death of 65 year old Mrs William Dahna of Estherville, survived by five daughters and four sons and a sister Ellen Thompson Colton S D. Funeral Wednesday at the Estherville Lutheran church with Interment at a later date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra Rosa Dunmire
John Blagg
Estherville
Rusk
Texas
Walter Blagg
Blagg
F. W. Ortmeyer
The
Methodist Church
William Dahna
Altho
Oline Georgine Olson
Winnesheik County
Ole and
Martha Olson
Inty
Daup ‘Son
Ritenta
Martha ‘Stone
Estherville Lutheran Church
L.A
Mathre
Willard Condon
Frank Brady
Grand Jury Reports Misuse at County Farm
The grand jury filed a district court report after an eight day session. It alleges fuel and oil stored at the county farm were stolen and trucks used for noncounty business. It calls for locking county trucks and restricting inmate pets. Foreman James A Reed led, with J W Clark and others signing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
A. ‘Reed
Foreman
J. W. “Clark
August ‘Schneider
Theodore
Hanson
T. Q
Thompson, CO
Bonnickson m
Nels Linger
Murphy Begins Five Year Penalty Sentence in Court
John Murphy faced a five year penitentiary term after pleading guilty to assault with intent to kill. Sheriff Clift reported the case, tried at Madison Fort court last week, with F C Davidson appearing for the state and Mrs. Freder Agkaen noted in the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Murphy
Editorial Comment Babson Park trip notes tax, weather, canal
The writer details a Babson Park visit on Nov 22 1985 after a five and a half day journey covering 1830 miles from Indiana via Birmingham Alabama. They discuss gasoline taxes in Alabama, general southern fuel prices, job outlooks, traffic safety observations, Florida fruit crops, and the Roosevelt ship canal project from St Johns River Palatka to the Gulf. The piece notes the canal’s length about 195 miles, five plus years to complete, and an estimated cost potentially in the billions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babson Park
Florida
Birmingham
Alabama
Indiana
Ocala
Roosevelt Ship Canal
St. Johns River
Palatka
Gulf
Clearwater
Estherville Meet with St Louis All Stars Dec 4
Estherville Junior Chamber of Commerce basketball team plans to host the U S S All Stars, a girls pro squad, on December 4. The All Stars, five regulars and two subs, are college graduates averaging 5 feet 8 inches and 150 pounds, with four players as All Americans. They demand no rules concessions and have toured 38 states, winning 80 of 120 vs men’s teams last season. Estherville’s squad features Parker Bennitt, Craig Diem, Artie Diem, Glen Tangeman and contenders for fifth spot includes Quisenberry and Donald Peterson. The season could crown Iowa champions in 1935 and 1936 as other games are set with House of Davids on December 10 and a colored House of Davids on December 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Wichita
Kansas
Estherville, Jr. C. of C
Iowa
Parker Bennitt
University of Iowa
Craig Diem
Artie Diem
House of Davids
Florida Canal project fuels politics and water fears
The piece notes opposition to the Florida canal project seen as a political effort to aid President Roosevelt’s re election. Floridians south of the canal worry about water supply disruption while engineers press on. The text also mentions snowbirds heading south and casual personal reminiscence about a broom stick pull with a grandson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Spencer Folks File Applications for Postmaster
Three Spencer Democrats Clifford Bowman county Democratic chairman Mrs E Ia Morgan county chairwoman and Miss Elizabeth Steigleder fourth ward committeewoman plan to apply for Spencer postmaster. Salary is $3000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
Spencer Post Office
Clifford Bowman
E Ia Morgan
Elizabeth
Steigleder
Hammes Co Closing Out Liquidation Announcement
Ted Hammes announces Hammes and Sons Inc will dissolve and liquidate assets. All merchandise in the store including a large winter footwear stock is offered at bargain prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Hammes
Hammes and Sons, Inc
Farm Sales Listed in Estherville Area Auctions
Elmer Duckett near Estherville schedules a closing out sale on Tuesday December 8 featuring 91 livestock including 23 horses 23 cattle and 45 shoats plus machinery. Gilbert Eike near Estherville plans a December 5 closing out sale with four horses 17 cattle including six short horn cows and machinery. Fos hier Burns and Reese and Emmet County State Bank serve as clerks for both listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Duckett
Estherville
Foshier
John Deere Co to Sponsor Show at Grand Theatre Estherville
The John Deere Company will sponsor an entertainment in Estherville on Monday Dec 2 at the Grand Theatre starting at 10 am with a noon lunch at the Implement Department yards on South Sixth Street. The show resumes at 1 pm at the Grand, featuring a display ad and hosted by Northern Lumber Company Farm Implement department manager D B Blake. Dolores Bargat plans to return home from Sioux City to spend Turkey Day with her parents Mr and Mrs L B Sargent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Deere Company
Estherville
Northern Lumber Company Farm Implement Department
D. B. Blake
Grand Theater
Implement Department
South Sixth Street
Grand
Dolores
Bargat
Sioux
Mrs. L. BE. Sargent
Splendid Carnegie Centennial Programs At Estherville Library
Two Carnegie centennial observances at the Estherville Public Library drew small crowds but strong praise. A portrait of Andrew Carnegie and a Mora painting were displayed as new books circulated. librarians and board members were highlighted, and a 14,000 book collection noted. Mayor Ehlers spoke on community spirit and library achievements, with circulation last year totaling 52,377, ahead of Algona and Emmetsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville Public Library
Andrew Carnegie
Luis Mora
Estherville
Gronstal
Lavohn Bixby
Betty Blazer
C. M. Gronstal
Monday Club
Ballard
G. C. Allen
F. E. Allen
W. C. Barber
Barber
Bemis
Montgomery Land Office
Dr. McMillan
Coon Block
Roy Barnum
Inez Westcott
Minnie Carpenter
H. O. Sillge
Edna Barker
Tillie Sillge
George Rogers
H. H. Davidson
Elizabeth Andrea
Lucile Peterson
D. R. Alexander
Alexander
C. E H. Birney
Callie Letchford
J. W. Morse
Marie Sorum
Robert Knight
Charles Robinson
Edna Baker
J. B. Tedrow
Ming Peterson
Mra. H. O. Sillge
E. Birney
Fred Ehlers
Algona
Emmetsburg
Lae
Durham R I chief named at Rock Island system
E M Durham Jr, longtime senior vice president of Missouri Pacific lines, is appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Rock Island system with full jurisdiction over all departments. The change is approved by James E Gorman, who remains president and trustee under US district court appointment. Announcement came to Asst Supt F E Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Durham, Jr
Missouri Pacific Lines
Rock Island System
Boice Accepts Partnership Moves to Chicago Clinic
Dr William Boice and his wife Mrs Boice plan to move to Chicago where he joins Lungren Garside and Boice. They will operate at Augustana hospital in North Chicago after he completes post graduate surgery work in Boston. Mrs Boice visits Estherville with her parents as duties begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Boice
Cedar Falls
J. W. Morse
Chicago
Boice
Lungren, Garside and Boice
Augustana Hospital
Boston
Estherville
Carnegie and the Library Talk Highlights Civic Gifts
Mayor Ehlers opened with remarks on library benefits as Supt. F G Stith presented Carnegie’s role. He traced Carnegie from bobbin boy to wealth, noting 2811 libraries built worldwide by 1917, 1046 in the U S. Gifts to the library included $25 from the American Legion auxiliary and books from donors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ehlers
F. G. Stith
Carnegie
Andrew Carnegie
Scotland
United States
Peterson
American Legion Auxiliary
Yale
Emmet County
B. O. Walden
Extinct Bird Club
Des Moines Pastor to Speak at 65th Baptist Anniversary
The Baptist church of Estherville plans a Sunday anniversary program in Des Moines. Events begin at 10 with Bible school, continue at 11 with Dr. Frank Anderson delivering the anniversary sermon, include a piano prelude by Miss Anna Koehler and a birthday address by Rev. Riggs, plus an 2:30 afternoon program with music and a historical sketch. Mayor Fred Ehlers and other pastors to greet attendees. A birthday offering will be taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church of
Estherville
J. Albert Riggs
Frank Anderson
Des Moines
Anna Koehler
Riggs
Frank Yearnd
Fred Ehlers
F. W. Ortmeyer
Ministeral Association
Anderson
Two Radio Programs For This Week
Mrs. Fred Ehlers announces two radio programs for auxiliary members this week. On Wednesday from 8:30 to 4 over WSUI Iowa City an interview on International Relationship features Erick C. Wilson and Albert Williams. Friday 4 to 4:30 over WOI Ames presents Rehabilitation in Story Form with Freddy Schlott and his band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Ehlers
American Legion Auxiliary
WSUI
Iowa City
Erick C. Wilson
Albert Williams
Liverpool
England
WOI
Ames
Freddy Schlott
Lincoln P T A Plans Meeting for Wednesday
The Lincoln P T A will meet Wednesday afternoon Nov 27 with a 2 30 pm business session and a 3 pm program. Fourth grade pupils perform The Postmasters Dream, fifth grade perform The First Thanksgiving, and sixth grade present The Mayflower Compact. Sixth grade girls serve tea at the program’s close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln P. T. A
Verla Jean Perkins
Mattie Ann Maloney
Bernard Johnson
Coleman Egertson
Eunice Ressell
Orville Rogers
Paul, Brink
Noreen Ollson
Bobby Wee
Jean Meyers
Daniel Scott
Earl Cox
Vernice Jean Wee
Naoma Knepper
Ellen Conway
Evan Taylor
Betty Renee Storey
Eugene Randolph
Richard Bryan
Darrel Meyers
Virginia Twite
Robert Rogers
Loren Gibson
Clarence Conway
Herman Stoffel
Cecil Woods
Emogene Griffith
Joseph Shaw
Lojig Schaper
Estella McMannis
Minna Fowler
Phyllis Stebbins
Dorothy Johnson
Marcella Maloney
Pearl Fowler
Wilbur Sunde
John Woods
Leonard Thompson
Iremien Dance Sale By Firemen Promotes Annual Dance
Local firemen solicit ticket sales today for Betherville’s annual dance to be held Friday December 3 in Hurst. An unnamed band will provide entertainment as part of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betherville
Walter Schultz Appointed to Estherville Board Seat
Walter Schultz, retired farmer, was appointed to fill the vacancy on the Board of Supervisors caused by Charles Fuller’s resignation. The Estherville district will gain a conservative, active worker who previously ran Lone Cedar Stock Farm and bred Duroc Jersey hogs. Schultz attended Estherville High School, lived near town most his life, and moved with his family to a North Eighth Street home last March. He serves as former Emmet township clerk. he is married with two children, Donald and Alice. The appointment followed a careful selection among applicants M H Schloeman Hans Sconberg Elmer Rogers Charles Gustafson I N Selvers Charles Bixby Fred Robinson and Orlando Lough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Schultz
Board of Supervisors
Charles Fuller
Estherville
Estherville Township
Hattie Osmundson
Irwin C. Nichols
Gladys Bringle
Schultz
M. H. Schloeman
Hans Sconberg
Elmer Rogers
Charles Gustafson
I. N. Selvers
Charles Bixby
Fred Robinson
Orlando Lough
Donald
State Teachers College
Cedar Fells
Alice
Mr. Schultz
Emmet Township
North Eighth Street
Lone Cedar
Lambert Files Suit Over Auto Crash Injuries
Harley M. Lambert sues C. F. Saunders and Jewel Tea Co. Inc. for 2880 for personal injuries and 20 for car damages after a August 8 collision at Ninth and East Washington streets Estherville. He alleges severe injuries including a fractured shoulder blade and leg bruise. A second suit by C W Willey seeks 141.61 plus 5 percent interest from November 18 from Clyde Brown for gasoline and oil delivered Nov 9, 11, and 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harley M. Lambert
District Court
C. F. Saunders
Jewel Tea Company, Inc
Mr. Lambert
Ninth
East Washington
Estherville
C. W. Willey
Clyde Brown
Mr. Brown
Mr. Willey
Annulment of Marriage Granted for Keller Nuehring Duo
The marriage of Leo B. Keller of Estherville and Louisa Nuehring of Spirit Lake, married about a month ago, was annulled yesterday afternoon by Judge F. C. Davidson in Estherville. Miss Nuehring was 16. Separately, Elmer Osberg hosts Thanksgiving guests including Alfred Osberg and sons Kenneth and Ardel of Dunnell, Minn., and Wilfred Osberg of Estherville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo B. Keller
Estherville
Louisa Nuehring
Spirit Lake
F. C. Davidson
Eastherville
Miss Nuehring
Elmer Osberg
Alfred Osberg
Kenneth and
Ardel
Dunnell, Minn
Wilfred Osberg
Entherville
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Reehee
Ter Schultz
Baptist Churc
Rose Dunmire
Wm. Dahna
Grand Jury
Th Wes
G. A. Nichols
Ernie Andraesen
Greattinger
Miami
Desk
Concensus
Mexico
Library Board
Landon
Denver
Alf M. Landon
Kaneas
North Platte
Neb
Cheyenne
Wyo
U. S
Adams
Costigan
Goy
E. C. Johnson
Colorado
Wyoming
P.as
Sar
Tam
Billie
Spencer Folks
John Deere CO
Grand Theatre
Ydma
Ariz
Ailee Moore
Tom Moore
Alice Joyce
Felix Knight
Cnncertaincer
Durham
R. I
Wm. Boice
Attorney Morse
Ito
J. A. Riggs
C.E. Fuller
Lambert
Case
Jewel Tea Company
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