Road Projects Start as Grading Begins West of Estherville
Work started this week on two culverts for the grade from Highway nine to Ft. Defiance state park west entrance. Thompson Iowa bidder Chris Jensen to install one box culvert and one pipe culvert for 5130 dollars. Twelve to sixteen local unemployed men are employed with foremen excluded. McGuire expects roughing out grade on the highway strip. Paving equipment for the Estherville underpass road from No 17 toward Estherville to arrive early next week. The nine man Iowa survey crew begins highway 17 north of Estherville and federal highway 71 toward the Minnesota line, remaining about three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highway Nine
Ft. Defiance State Park
Chris Jensen
Thompson
Iowa
Emmet
McGuire
No. 17
Estherville
No. 9
Superior
Minnesota
Foresighted Hunters Bag Good Ducks on Opening Day
Early season shooting near sloughs produced good bags for foresighted hunters while many others returned with lighter loads. Ducks were mostly local.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Marion Todd
Maple Hill
Todd
Robert Bryan
Swan Lake
Young Bryan
Estherville Little Symphony Maps New Year Plans
The first executive board meeting of the Estherville Little Symphony discussed a larger season with applicants from Swea City Armstrong Spirit Lake Wallingford and Graettinger. Tentative instrumentation lists violins basses sousaphones trombones trumpets horns clarinets flutes viola oboe and piano with first rehearsal set for Sunday October 8 and the season’s first concert about six weeks away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
63 New Jobs at Algona Under NRA
A committee check of Algona business firms shows 63 new jobs created under the NRA. Some positions are full time while others are part time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
NRA
Building New Gas Station on A Fisher Lot
A new auto service station is under construction on the A Fisher lot at the corner of Third and Lincoln streets. The property has been leased by J S Shannon and R J Shannon, who handle the Farm Bureau force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Fisher
Third and
Lincoln Streets
J.S. Shannon
R. J. Shannon
Farm Bureau
Ferce
New Continental Displayed at Ruckaba's Corner
Erest Huckaba recently took the agency for the Continental Beacon and has one of the cars on display at Sixth and Howard. The car is touted as the lowest priced in its class and is from a renowned auto maker. Huckaba invites prospective buyers to see its merits of power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erest Huckaba
Eee
Sixth and
Howard
Huckaba
Ven Sees Sister After Twenty Two Years
H. H. Sconberg married yesterday morning to his sister Mrs. Hilda Wille of Seattle. He had not seen his sister in 22 years though his daughter Miss Leila had visited at the Wille home a couple of years ago, with her arrival expected in Estherville that evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Sconberg
Hilda Wille
Seattle
Wash
Estherville
Mr. Sconberg
Leila
Wille
Minnesota Delinquent Taxes Reach 29 Million Over Three Years
Minnesota reports 29,403,163 in delinquent taxes over three years ending 1933 with 15,123,311 uncollected in the past year. The delinquency rate rose from 7.74 percent in January 1931 to 15.78 percent in January 1933, and total accumulations near 60 million dollars per the Minnesota Taxpayers Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Safety Corner Fails to Prevent Accidents at US 169
Algona reports a third serious crash at a $100,000 safety corner in three weeks when a North Dakota and a Minnesota car collided last Monday after failing to stop for the US 169 sign. Two women were seriously hurt as crossings remain wide open for a quarter mile in each direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
North Dakota
Minnesota
New Manager for Gamble Robinson House Here
A. J. Gabler local manager of the Gamble-Robinson Fruit House has been transferred to the Ft. Dodge house. He will move his family to that city on the fifteenth. His successor is H. E. Lilleskow who comes to Estherville from Rochester Minnesota.
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A. J. Gabler
Gamble-Robinson Fruit
Ft. Dodge
Mr. Gabler
H. E. Lilleskow
Estherville
Rochester
Minn
Daily Market Prices and Livestock Notes
A compact record of grain, poultry, eggs, and dairy prices with varied figures. Corn No 3 yellow, oats, barley, flax, eggs No 2, and corn No 2 yellow prices appear alongside poultry terms heavy hens and leghorns, with butterfat quotes from Estherville Co op Creamery for early September and related sour notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BC Springs
Hght & Leghorn
Fiagead Cox
NEAVY
Cox
Teghorn
Estherville Co-op Creamery
Sibley Dads Seek Federal Loan Under Reconstruction Act
Sibley residents plan to apply for a federal loan to fund repairs and improvements at the light plant. An estimated $35,000 is needed, with 30 percent as a gift and 70 percent borrowed at a moderate interest rate repayable over an agreed period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bibley Days
Midgets Meet Algona Saturday At Sunderlin Field
After one win and one loss coach Lyinn's Midgets prepare for a Saturday 2 PM clash with Algona high on Sunderlin field. The squad, smarting from a defeat, held firm workouts Tuesday and Wednesday while little is known of the visitors’ strength. The Junior college eleven has an open date to work toward next week's homecoming tilt with the Sheldon Jaysees. the high school second team played Spencer’s second team at Spencer today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyinn
Algona High School
Sunderlin Field
Rogers
Sheldon Jaysees
Spencer
Ven Dolliver Couple Honored Wednesday At Shower
Relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Byron Tirevold honored them at a post nuptial shower at the Odd Fellows hall last Wednesday evening. The couple’s marriage occurred recently and gifts were presented. The Tirevolds will work for the Petterson brothers during corn picking season and next summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolliver
Byron Tirevold
Odd Fellows Hall
Tirevold
Tirevolds
Petterson Brothers
Suit Case Stolen Then Found In Lamar Area
W H Wir of Lamar Minnesota reported a suitcase stolen last evening from a car parked in front of Glenn Michael residence. Glenn Rauhauser found the same suitcase on his back porch this morning and its contents were intact. The Weir and Michael families were guests at the Michael home for the funeral of the aged Mr Michael in Emmetsburg. Mrs Ernest Sampson and two children, visiting I J Robinsons, left for Inglewood California after riding with Robinsons as far as Sibley to connect with a train. Mrs Sampson was a dinner guest at Miss Margaret Clark's Tuesday evening. Mrs Owen Morton was also guest and they recalled school days in Estherville. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Hinsch and daughter returned to Cedar Rapids after visiting H D Hinsch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Wir
Lamar
Minn
Glenn Michael
Glenn Rauhauser
W. H
Peter Weir
Michael
Mr. Michael
Emmetsburg
Ernest Sampson
I. J. Robinson
Inglewood
Calif
Lloyd Hinsch
Cedar Rapids
Estherville Woman's Club Guests Spencer Drama Dept
The Estherville Woman's club visits Spencer on Tuesday afternoon October 10 to present a program for the Spencer Drama department. The event starts at 2 30 at the M E church, followed by a courtesy tea at Mrs. Fred Kirkpatrick s home. The Civics Current Topics department directs the program featuring piano numbers a musical reading in costume and a one act play. Members needing transportation should call Mrs F M Jones before Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville Woman's Club
Spencer
Spencer Club
M. E
Estherville
Fred Kirkpatrick
Civids
F. M. Jones
Attend Farm Union Meeting Near Lakefield
A group from Emmet County Farm Union and Farm Holiday association drove to Lakefield Monday evening for a holiday meeting. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Wan son, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Frank, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Spoo, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Larison and Mr. and Mrs. Sam Peterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet County Farm Union and Farm Holiday Association
Lakefield
Mms. Geo. Wanson
Geo. Frank
Chas. Miller
Chris Spoo
C. H. Larison
Sam Peterson
Four Boys Go to RFC Camp
Harry Dwight Lucas Melvin Hull Hollis Elie and John H Osmundson depart Monday for Storm Lake to join the Reforestation Corps. They replace four Emmet county men who failed or reenlisted for a second six months term. The destination camp is not yet known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Dwight Lucas
Melvin Hull
Hollis Elie
John H. Osmundson
Storm Lake
Sorm Lake
Emmet County
Wedding of Local Girl Dana Reid and Don King Is Announced
The Des Moines ceremony on May 27 united Miss Dana Kathry n Reid of Estherville with Don King a former Drake athlete. The reception hosted by bride’s mother and grandmother featured green and white decor, bridge, puzzles, and a wedding bells ice cream cake. King who boxed locally will resume life in Estherville after a June college course and a three year contract under Carl Heintz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dana Kathryn Reid
Estherville
Don King
Drake University
Spirit Lake
Chas. Reid
Hans Peterson
Petterson
North Eighth Street
Des Moines
Drake
King
Carl Heintz
Virginia Reid
R. L. Caldwell
Mesdames
R. W. King
James Rainey
Francis Putnam
Marathon
D. R. Alexander
Wm. Gordon
Blanche Thompson
A. O Anderson
Mr. King
John Lindholm
Richard Caldwell
Harriett
Anita Houltshouser
Marian King
Jessie Hepp
Elizabeth West
Hattie Griffith
Josh Baarson
Helga Peterson
Dan Spencer
Melvin Worthington
Wilbur Hudson
Rose Peterson
Helen McDonough
Simpson College
Indanola
Marian West
Rose Anton
Marion Orvis
Adelaide Nichols
Mrs. King
Peterson Building
North Sixth Street
College Holds First Chapel Exercises of Year
The Estherville junior college held its first regular chapel exercises this morning. President Fred Wilson presided, Supt J S Hilliard led devotions, and Earl Josten directed the music. Mr L L Bingham delivered a talk. Francis Heildecker of Wallingford underwent a major operation at Coleman hospital Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville Junior College
Fred Wilson
Supt. J. 8. Hilliard
Earl Josten
L. L. Bingham
Francis Heildecker
Wallingford
Coleman Hospital
Methodist Farewell to Pastor and Wife Winter Stein
Rev and Mrs W A Winter Stein depart for Clarion after a farewell gathering at the M E church parlors in Estherville. The event featured a 20 piece orchestra, mixed quartet, church choir selections, a gift table, and remarks by Dr A G Batley noting Rev Winter Stein's interchurch work. Light refreshments concluded the evening. Virginia Johnston enjoying rush week at Town State College Ames, motored there with Richard Evards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Winter Stein
Clarion
M. FE
J. S. Hillard
R. L. Caldwell
Gounod
Ruth Dayton
Sarah Bennett
Earl Josten
Wayne Huntsinger
Finney
Gou Nod
God
Donizetti
Stainer
Virginia Johnston
Ames
Richard Evards
Burned While Filling Tank At Wallingford Service Station
Chester L. Torreson suffered severe burns to a leg and hand Sunday afternoon when gasoline exploded as he filled a car. A man across the vehicle lit a match, igniting Torreson’s clothing. a nearby extinguisher stopped the flames. He spent the night and part of Monday at Coleman hospital before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester L. Torreson
Wallingford
Mr. Torreson
Coleman Hospital
Baptist Sunday School Holds Evening Party
Union Baptist church Sunday school officers held an annual party attended by about 100 children and adults. The program featured musical numbers and talks after the business meeting where next year’s officers were elected. The church orchestra performed, Betty Storey played violin, a quartet including Louis Obye and Leon Blake performed, Gene Cox sang, and Helen and Evelyn Martinson played Hawaiian guitars. Mrs. Fred Trevett gave a talk.
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The
Union Baptist Church
Betty Storey
Louis Obye
Leon Blake
Lois Hemphill
Gene Cox
Helen
Evelyn Martinson
Fred Trevett
Lyon 4-H Beeves Bring $6.81 Average at Sioux City Show
Thirty-five of the Lyon county 4-H calf entries sold after the Sioux City show brought an average of 6.81 per hundred and a total of 2,161 dollars to their young owners. Twenty-six calves sold on the open market, with 52.90 dollars in premium money also awarded to the exhibitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyon County
4-H Club
Sioux City
Pulmotor Arrives at Arnolds Park Town Hall
The inhalator and resuscitator ordered last July by the state board of conservation arrived and are stored in Arnolds Park town hall. Although bought mainly for lake emergencies, the Pulmotor will be available at any time for use.
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State Board of Conservation
Arnolds Park
G. A. R. Plot Turned Over to Legion
The Oak Hill Cemetery association handed the plot reserved for the G. A. R. to the American Legion. The Legion plans improvements and beautification. Mrs. John Sandren attended from Okoboji for the White Shrine card party last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Oak Hill Cemetery Association
The
American Legion
V-R
John Sandren
Okoboji
White Shrine
Church Revival to Open Tuesday Evening in Estherville
The Protestant church in Estherville will host evangelistic services starting Tuesday evening October 10 for two weeks or longer. Rev Harold O Lowe of Fowler Kansas will lead the revival with sermons including When the Devil Goes to Church and Am I a Christian. A prayer service is planned Monday evening for meeting success.
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The
Christian Church
Harold O. Lowe
Fowler
Kansans
M. A. Lowe
Estherville
Lowe
Milford Businessmen Buy Two Champion Calves
Milford business men bought two champion calves at the Clay county fair auction for 11 cents per pound for the champion and 8 1 2 cents for the reserve. The calves weighed enough to total $108.13 and $80.68 respectively. The calves may be used in a fall festival honoring 4 H club boys and girls. Nine counties were represented at the Spencer fair 4 H show and both top prizes went to same township boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Clay County
Nine Civilian Camps Planned in Iowa This Winter
Nine civilian conservation camps will operate in Iowa this winter, announced by Robert Fechner, director of emergency conservation. Of the nine, only two are existing camps in Palisades-Kepler and Backbone parks. New camps include two in Des Moines and one each at Lake Manawa, Dolliver Memorial, Springbrook, Lake View, and Okoboji Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Robert Fechner
Emergency Conservation
Palisades-Kepler
D's Moin's
Lake Manawa
Dolliver Memorial
Springbrook
Lake View
Okoboji Lake
Father of crossing victim also killed by train
The Algona Upper Des Moines reports Melvin Hanson of Bode died at the Livermore Bode Rock Island crossing after his auto was struck by passenger 419 last Tuesday. His father had previously died in a Rock Island train collision ten years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Des Moines
Melvin Hanson
Livermore- Bode Rock Island Crossing
Rock Island
Iowa
Rich cash prize campaign opens in Estherville drive
The Estherville Vindicator and Republican launches a wide daily cash prize campaign with 900, 600, 500, 100, 75, 50, and 25 dollar awards plus 20 percent commissions for active non prize winners. Entry via nomination blank starts with 5 000 votes. rules permit all residents 16 and up to compete, with voting and subscription mechanics detailed.
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Estherville
Vindicator
Republican
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Little Symphony
California
Pomona
Mies
Helen Goodhart
J.S. and
F. B. Line
Ven
Gamble- Robinson House
Sibley Dads
Ven Dolliver
Woman’s Club
RFC
W. A. WinterStein
Moto
Baptist Sunday School
Lyon Beeves
S. C
Anne O’brien
New York
Towa
William Wexper
Bloomfield
Europe
United States
R J. P. Hoven
Maple Will
LeRoy Bennicksen
Ringsted
Election Department
Fother
Eiven
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