Residents Hear Hoover Speak in Des Moines
Twenty four county residents traveled to Des Moines to hear President Hoover at the Coliseum. The address would be broadcast via remote amplifiers to Shrine Auditorium and the State Capitol Plaza. An escort would meet Hoover and his party upon arrival and guide them through the business district as thousands gathered to greet him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Hoover
Shrine Auditorium
State Capitol
Hans Sconberg
G. G. Griffith
Thomas Griffith
Fort Dodge
Stanley Fuller
L. P. Stillman
Dolliver
O. W. ‘Underwood
Ringsted
J. P. Knipe
Fred Robinson
Armstrong
Erick Davidson
Irving Ellerston
H. D. Hinsch
W. G. Gordon
M. K. Whelan
Sam Bammer
Carl Wells
Fred Allen
W. A. WinterStein
F. A. Robinson
J. W. Morse
Joseph Orvis
Estherville
Mayor Whelan Fines Two Men at Hearing
At a hearing before Mayor M. K. Whelan, Leroy Dahna, 20, was fined 5 dollars plus costs after pleading guilty to intoxication. Ruben Deering of Dunnell, Minn., was fined 5 dollars plus costs for speeding. Dahna was arrested Saturday night by Chris Danielson and Edward Case for intoxication. Deering, arrested by Deputy Sheriff Merrit Brown, was speeding as he and three companions returned from a dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. K. Whelan
Leroy Dahna
Ruben Deering
Dunnell
Minn
Dahna
Chris Danielson
Edward Case
Deering
Merrit Brown
Osceola County Supervisors Paid $1533.01 in 1931
Osceola County board members each earned an average of 306.60 for 1931 after state audits showed the five supervisors received 1533.01 total. Nearby counties reported Plymouth about 2000, Sioux 2200, Lyon 800, O Brien 1000, and Emmet 4380.58 with individual shares listed for five officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
County Board of Supervisors
Plymouth
Lyon
Sioux
O’brien
Emmet
Mrs. Sullivan Narrow Escape in Auto Smash Near Rochester
Mrs. John Sullivan of Mandan North Dakota with two companions narrowly escaped death when her car overturned twice and burned near Rochester Minnesota en route to Chicago A tire blowout caused the crash all three women were injured lightly and treated at St Mary's hospital Rochester before returning to Minneapolis the same day
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sullivan
Mandan
N. D
P. J. Sullivan
Fred Parsons
Fire damages Johnson shed in oil district
Fire of unknown origin tore through a tin shed south of the Johnson Oil company early Sunday, destroying naptha gas kerosene grease and oil stored inside. Owners Mrs. William McArdle and tenants Johnson Oil company assess damages as investigators and adjusters arrive. Ernest Houts suffered minor cuts Leonard Carlson burned while fighting the blaze. Maynard Johnson noted the loss amount not yet determined. The Kepler Repair shop reported smoke from the shed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson Oil Company
William McArdle
Ernest Houts
Leonard Carlson
Maynard Johnson
Funeral Services Held Today for Mrs. Fredrickson
Funeral services were held at the Swedish Lutheran Church in Dunnell Minnesota for Anna Fredricksen 92 who died Sunday morning after a brief illness. The Rev Montan officiated. burial will be at Rockford Illinois. She had been in good health until a few days ago and had lived with her daughter Mrs Edwin Carlson for ten years. She is survived by four sons in Rockford one son in Minot North Dakota and one daughter in Dunnell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swedish Lutheran Church
Dunnell
Minn
Anna Fredricksen
Montan
Rockford
Fredrickson
Edwin Carlson
Mrs Bedell Aids First Lady Visit in Spirit Lake
Mrs Watler Bedell of Spirit Lake assists Mrs Dan Turner in entertaining Mrs Herbert Hoover during the First Lady's visit. The event accompanies her husband on a city visit, highlighting local hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Bedell
Watler Bedell
Spirit Lake
Dan Turner
Herbert Hoover
Eagles Edge Eagle Grove in Half Time Football Show
Eagle Grove Junior college met Rogers' iron men on Sunderlin Field with a slow start but a strong third quarter. Elwood scored on three plays, Bixby caught a TD pass, Emerici set up another, and Elwood added an extra point. A late TD and point finished the scoring as the locals paused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunderlin Field
Eagle Grove Junior College
Rogers
Iron Men
Eagle Grove
Elwood
Bixby
Estherville
Emerici
Eagles
Presbyterian Youth Rally Draws Delegates Across Spirit Lake Area
North Fort Dodge Presbyterians gathered in Spirit Lake for a two day rally with delegates from Al gon a Armstrong Burt Grover Halfa Irvington Lake Park Lakota Livermore Lone Rock LaVerne Maple Hill Plover Ringsted Rodman Rolfe West Bend Spirit Lake Rev D I Berger of Dubuque led the event. Registration opened Friday afternoon and the program featured a six thirty dinner and a toast about Washington bicentennial. A Saturday noonday luncheon followed as participants engaged in talks and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Fort Dodge Presbytery
Spirit Lake
Algona
Armstrong
Burt
Grover
Halfa
Irvington
Lake Park
Lakota
Livermore
Lone Rock
LaVerne
Maple Hill
Plover
Ringsted
Rodman
Rolfe
West Bend
D. I. Berger
Theological Seminary
Dubuque
Washington
Marx Brothers Horsefeathers at Grand Theater
The four funniest people in the world bring Horsefeathers to the Grand theater for Wednesday and Thursday showings. The Marx brothers deliver their usual zany gags with Harpo as a dog catcher and Chico as a bootlegger. The plot centers on a college presidency and features a memorable kidnapping scene with football players and a disguise ruse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horsefeathers
Grand Theater
Marx Brothers
Huxley College
Prof
Wagstaff
Groucho Marx
Harpo
Chico
Baby Beeves Checks From Spencer Fair Auction
Checks are being received from the Spencer fair association for the baby beeves sold by the Emmet county 4-H club boys at the Spencer fair auction Friday afternoon. About 225 calves were sold with average prices around 81 to 9c. The feeding club calves yield near 30 per calf due to cheap feed, and the program shows annual profits. Eligible boys aged 10 to 20 on January 1 should secure calves soon and place them on a fattening ration. calves born after March 1, 1932 through September 30 are eligible for next year’s club work. Interested youths should contact Max McMillin, County Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer Fair Association
Emmet County
4-H Club
Max McMillin
TT BP
Superior Club to Study Iowa During Year
The Social Hour club met on Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Tom Miner as host. The year’s program centers on Iowa with planned programs and discussions on topics including Iowa lakes and the Spirit Lake Massacre. Mrs. McMullen presented the paper and Mrs. Frank Johnson led a geology discussion. Members examined geological specimens such as sand from McGregor limestone sandstone granite quartz and fossil shells. Mrs. Miner served a luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior
Tom Miner
Iowa
McMullen
Iowa Lakes
Spirit Lake
Frank Johnson
McGregor
Todays Markets in Rural Style Prices for Goods
Market notes show corn prices for No 2 yellow at 14 cents and No 3 yellow and No 4 levels. Heavy Springs weights vary from under 4 pounds to over 5 pounds. Leghorn Springs listed. Heavy hens at 10 cents and under 4 pounds at lower rates. Egg prices given per dozen. Cream prices from Estherville Co op for last half of September with sweet at 21 cents and sour at 19 cents.
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Estherville
Maple Hill aids festival drawn large turnout and fun
The Maple Hill Presbyterian Ladies Aid festival on Sept 30 at Maple Hill school was a financial and social success. A bicentennial program featured a Father of the Land We Love solo, Washington biography, flag drill, fashion review with dresses aged up to 80 years, various plays and musical items, and a display of relics and baby pictures. Prizes were awarded for garden produce, pies, and displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple Hill
Presbyterian Ladies Aid
Aid
George Buck
George Washington
Vern-Zufell
Armstrong
Mother and Son
Bartleson
Miss Swensen
Mary and
Marie Reid
Gordon Schellecting
Robert McLelland
Clive Krough
Martha
George
Gladys Seeliger
Howard Hanson
C. M. Todd
Fashion Review
Tom Wallie
Bob McLelland
Jim Edwards
Lester Steven
Joe McIntire
Curtis Larson
Irve Bryan
Todd
Alf. Nelson
Ed McKean
England
Geo. McKean
May Bloyer
Vern McKean
Mary Reid
Orvie Solomonson
Ralph Krough
Chas, Seeger
Lilland
Wesley Hall
June Bloyer
O. Gilbertson
G. H. Buck
Loreen Lilland
Phillip Peak
Bloyer
Betty McLelland
Washington, D. C
Washington
Dem ticket speakers set for Friday and Saturday evenings
Ed L O Connor Democratic candidate for attorney general will address the city hall auditorium Friday at 7 30 pm Oct. and Clyde Herring Democratic candidate for governor will speak Saturday at 7 30 pm Oct. 15. Both men are praised as excellent speakers and will discuss present day political problems of public interest in Estherville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed L. O'Connor
Iowa City
City Hall
Clyde Herring
O'Connor
Estherville
Roosevelt Speech Draws Sioux City Delegation
F. J. Kennedy and companions traveled to Sioux City to hear Gov. Franklin D. Roosevelt address the Democratic rally. They stood through the hour plus speech, seeing the speaker intermittently as the stand was poorly arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Kennedy
Democratic Central Committee
Sioux City
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Kennedy
D. R. Alexander
Wayne Currell
Ed Maniece
Roosevelt
Clyde Brown Takes Over I. J. Foy's Service Station
Clyde Brown relocates his battery and tire shop from Thompson and Sweet to the I. J. Foy building at the Fourth and Main corner. He will head the battery department at the new tire and service station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Brown
I. J. Foy
Thompson and Sweet
Fourth
Main Streets
Mr. Brown
Mr. Foy
Bemis Appointed Night Watchman at Iowa State House
E. Bemis was appointed by the State Executive Council as night watchman in the Des Moines state house. He had been serving in the role since July 22 and thanks friends for their support while noting Mrs. Bemis is somewhat improved after a serious illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Bemis
State Executive Council
Des Moines
Bemis
McNider to Address Legion at District Auxiliary Meet
Spencer prepares for the district American Legion Auxiliary convention with decorations along Main street by Harry Lewis. Drum and bugle contest for posts from Sac City to Sioux City offers 160 dollars in prizes at four PM on Main Street. Glen Pedersen park dedication honors the Spencer boy who died in World War I with speakers including Hanford MacNider and state leaders on the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
American Legion Auxiliary
Harry Lewis
Chicago
Main Street
Legion
Northwest
Iowa
Sac City
Cherokee
Storm Lake
LeMars
Sioux City
Estherville
Worthington Corps
Dave Flint
Sibley
Peter Bowman
Mason City
G. H. Wilder
Glen Pedersen
Hanford MacNider
The
United States
Canada
W. Earl Hall
Dan Turner
Legion and
State
Camille the Dame of fiction and real life scandal
The article contrasts the fictional Camille’s romantic myth with the real Marie Duplessis. It details Duplessis rising from poverty to become the toast of Paris, her ambition to act, a quarrel with Alexandre Dumas père, and her death before a Constantinople plan could unfold. Dumas later revived her fame by selling the Camille story to fund debts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camille
Alexander Dumassils
Marie Duplessis
Paris
Duke de Guiche
Dumas
Constantinople
Lizst
Marie
Spain
Winterstein Reappointed As Estherville Pastor
The Rev W A Winterstein was reappointed to his Estherville Methodist pastorate after four years at the conference in Sioux City. Several clergy moves were announced including the Rev W G Muhlmann to Algona district superintendent and the retiring Rev W H Pease moving to Spirit Lake. Other reassignment names include Rev C B Mitchell at Armstrong, Rev 8 I Jacobson at Terrill, Rev Carl Hammer at Graettinger-Wallingford, Rev C R Yeager at Dolliver-Huntington, Rev Edward Pruitt to Emmetsburg, Rev J T Snyder to Fenton, Rev G R McDowell serving Swea City Grant churches, and Rev C W Hulse at Algona. The Winterstein family attended and returned to Estherville Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Winter Stein
Methodist Episcopal
Estherville
Sioux City
W. G. Muhieman
Spirit Lake
Algona
W. H. Pease
C. B. Mitchell
Armstrong
I. Jacobson
Terrill
Carl Hammer
Graettinger-Wallingford
C. R. Yeager
M. L. Carver
Dolliver-Huntington
Edward Pruitt
Emmetsburg
J. T. Snyder
Fenton
G. R. McDowell
Swea City Grant
C. W. Hulse
W. A. Winter- Stein
Henry Mahlum
Lou C. Wanamaker
Jackson National Bank Fails to Open on Saturday
The Brown National Bank in Jackson Minnesota, one of the oldest banks in the region, failed to open Saturday due to withdrawals and depleted reserves. Deposits were about $150 000. A E Wallace served as president with Frank Matsuka as vice president J G Robinson as cashier and Miss Pearl Lesher as assistant cashier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown National Bank
Jackson, Minn
Minnesota
A. E. Wallace
Frank Matsuka
J. G. Robinson
Miss Pearl Lesher
Arthur Wee Named Manager at Firestone Store
Officials of the Firestone Rubber company announce Arthur Wee as manager of the local Firestone Service company. He succeeds I. J. Foy who opened a new tire and service station here. Wee has three years with Firestone locally and will be assisted by Edward Case and Harold Merrott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firestone Rubber Company
Arthur Wee
Firestone Service Company
I. J. Foy
Firestone Company
Edward Case
Harold Merrott
Few reactors in farm herds at Jack Creek
Dr. A J Mater tested farm herds in Jack Creek during the past week and found very few reactors. Seven herds showed no reactors, including Hansen brothers, Mrs Christian, Simon Paulson, Thomas Olson, John Welsh, Chris Christiansen and Chris Ellerston. One reactor was found among Pete Agnason cattle, one on Aanon Aanonson and four in a large 71 head Kalvidt herd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Creek
A. J. Mater
Hansen Brothers
Mrs. Christian
Simon Paulson
Thomas Olson
John Welsh
Chris Christensen
Chris Ellerston
Pete Agnonson
Aanon Aanonson
Kalvidt
Higley Home for Elderly Women Opens at Mason City
The Julia M Higley home for elderly women was opened Sunday at Mason City with 150 visitors invited by the trustees. Funded by the will of E B Higley as a memorial to his wife, the Higleys formerly lived in Estherville and ran a local produce business, buying out the Bingham company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia M. Higley
Mason City
Board of Trustees
E.B. Higley
Aged Armstrong Woman Breaks Hip in Fall
Mrs Augustine aged 92 mother of Mrs Chas Robenson of Armstrong broke her hip in a fall Saturday morning. She lives with her daughter and the accident happened as she arose from bed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong
Mrs. Augustine
Chas. Robenson
Iowa Corn as Fuel Value Raises Town Coal Question
An Ames study compares Iowa corn and coal for heating value and cost. Forty bushels of corn equal one ton of town coal, with 47 bushels matching Illinois coal and 57 bushels matching anthracite. At 15 cents per bushel, 40 bushels cost $6, cheaper than coal at market, but farmers face choices about feeding, storage, and crop quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Emmet County
Ames
Ames Inds
Trwa
Iowa
Worage
Kentucky
Mrs Mattson Dies in Los Angeles After Illness
Mrs. Nels J. Mattson aged 68, former Estherville resident, died Wednesday afternoon at her Los Angeles home after several months of illness. She suffered a paralytic stroke months ago and had been in poor health. Born in Decorah, she lived in Estherville for years before moving to California thirty years ago. She is survived by eight children, her husband, and her brother Isaac Hawk in Boise, Idaho. Funeral services were held Friday in Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nels J. Mattson
Estherville
Los Angeles
Calif
Mattson
Ike Rogers
Charle Hawk
Lizsie Rose
Mattsen
Decorah
California
Isaac Hawk
Boise
Idaho
Priday
Dolliver men to replace herd lost in test
H Bussa and son Fred, prominent Dolliver dairymen, sought high quality dairy cows in Estherville to replace a 14 head herd lost in a federal tuberculosis test. Ten milk cows, three 2 year olds, and a small bull were taken. five head passed for meat, eight calves remain, and compensation of about 30 dollars per condemned head is expected. Some stock included purebreds valued around 65 dollars each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Bussa
Fred
Dolliver
Estherville
Mr. Bussa
Bussa
Algona Court House Scandal Response From Local Press
Algona residents dispute a Des Moines Register piece alleging discrepancies in the county treasurer’s books, saying the Kossuth County Advance report in Thursday issue defends the items as not worth criticism during difficult times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Yes Moines Register
Checkers
Kossuth County Advance
Local Pancake Day joins Intowa Health Movement
Officials in charge of Estherville's Community Pancake Day announce an October 18 event in cooperation with Towa State College and state health groups promoting whole wheat diets. The menu features whole wheat pancakes milled from Towa wheat, with butter and cream from Estherville Cooperative creamery, highlighting local farm products and health benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Towa State College
Towa
Home Economic Department
Iowa State College
Iowa
Estherville Cooperative Creamery
BAPTISTS ATTEND IOWA DIVISION ANNUAL MEETING
The Iowa division Baptist convention will run October 11 to 16 at Sioux City. Estherville Baptists will attend with Lois Hemphill reading the devotional for the special young people's convention on October 15. Theme is Youth's Responsibilities in Kingdom Extensions. Attendees include Mrs J W Hemphill Miss Margaret Trevett Miss Lois Hemphill Mr and Mrs Lewis Obye Miss Dorothy Nourse and Mrs Warren Barber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
J. W. Hemphill
Margaret Trevett
Lois Hemphill
Lewis Obye
Dorothy Nourse
Warren Barber
Fishermen Catch Monster Fish at Nevis Lake Minn
Veteran anglers Wilbur Thorndyke and the Rev. William West of Whitteemore caught several muskies at Nevis Lake Minnesota last week. They returned home Thursday morning with the trophies as proof of their success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevis Lake
Minn
Wilbur Thorndyke
William West
Whitteemore
Nevis
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P. M
Osceola County Supervisors
Albert T. Reid
Johnson
Mrs
Wolves
E. Mauss
Turner
Superior Club
Herring
McNider
Louise M. Comstock
Winterstein
M. E
Jackson National Bank
Firestone Store
Herd
Algona Court House
Intowa Health Movement
Iowa Division
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