Legion To Celebrate Armistice Day Festivities In Estherville
Community plans a Armistice Day celebration November 11 with the Maurice Doyle Post of the American Legion staging events in the Knights of Pythias hall. Activities include bingo, concessions, side shows, a cafeteria supper and a late floor show with a dance after 11:00 PM. Committee heads include F. M. Sande and George Booth. Local PTA and junior college groups also feature meetings and immunization notes as part of ongoing civic events.
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Estherville-Emmetsburg
Maurice Doyle Post
Knights of Pythias
J. C. Penney
F. M. Sandé
George Booth
R.D. Thompson
B. Oksner
Glen Pullen
William Hiles
Dan Howard
V.R
Lakota Husker Wins District Nubbin Contest
Ernest Heidecker of Lakota won the district corn husking contest on the Roy Bohn farm south of Mallard, netting 2,185.7 pounds. Harold Larson of Kanawha was second with 2,123 pounds and Elmer Lawman of Rodman third with 2,067.8 pounds as 11 county champions husked in a field averaging 90 bushels per acre amid high winds and rain. a crowd of about 76,000 watched. Heidecker had just won the Kosci county derby with 2,188 pounds, marking the fourth straight Lakota win in the Kosuili title.
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Ernest Heidecker
Lakota
Roy Bohn
Mallard
Heidecker
Harold Larson
Kanawha
Elmer Lawman
Rodman
Larson
Lawman
Kosith
Emmet County 4-H Week Celebrates Club Activities
Emmet County designates the week of October 27 to November 1 as 4-H Week. County officers lead efforts to highlight 4-H activities in schools and community life. Girls aged 12 to 21 will be visited by current members to learn about joining. Exhibits of 4-H achievements will appear in town storefronts with clubs planning events inviting non members.
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Emmet County
Estherville Township
Hallowe'en
Center
High Lake Township
Denmark Club
Farm Bureau
VLR
Consecration Service for Miss Sylvia Berge at Immanuel Wallingford
Miss Sylvia Berge, a missionary bound for Bolivia under the World Mission Prayer League, was honored in a Sunday consecration service at Immanuel Lutheran Church Wallingford with Rev J G Hinderaker and several neighboring pastors officiating. The event featured greetings, music, and offerings, followed by a second mission gathering Tuesday at the Wallingford Lutheran church with gifts from church groups.
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Sylvia Berge
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Wallingford
J. G. Hinderaker
L. A. Mathre
Estherville
Joseph Knutson
Lake Mills
A. Gaard
Cylinder
O Sande
Fenton
Miss Berge
Bolivia
South America
World Mission Prayer League
Iowa
O. A. Rusley
L. A. Mathie
Magnus Walden
Coleman Hospital
L. G. Hinderaker
Ingolf Kronstad
Luther Theological Seminary
St. Paul
Immanuel “Lutheran Con’gregation
Wallingford Tatheran Church
Slight Snow Flurry Alarms Local Residents
A light snow shower early Wednesday morning drifted for about half an hour with minimal impact, recalling last year's blizzard and prompting residents to readiness precautions. Government meteorologist Charles D. Reed noted a killing frost aided drying of corn and easier husking, while delayed soybean harvesting and ongoing plowing affect spring crops in several counties.
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Charles D. Reed
Reed
W R Chicago Stock Show Opens Next Month
The International Livestock Exposition and Horse Show opens November 29 at the Chicago Stock Yards Amphitheatre. Eight days draw 400000 to 500000 attendees with 12000 head of beef cattle horses sheep and swine from 26 breeds across the United States and Canada. A grain and hay show runs in tandem, with the national sheep shearing contest awarding cash prizes in two divisions. Exhibits from many states and Canadian provinces showcase top herds and crops, with entries due by November 1 for livestock and November 10 for crops.
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Chicago Stock Yards
Canada
Dwardi
Defense Bond Quiz Box promotes Defense Savings Stamps
A Q and A explains Defense Savings Stamps support the Defense Program. Stamps bear "America on Guard" and can be exchanged for Defense Savings Bonds at post offices, banks, and savings and loan associations. Stamps are sold in stores nationwide to ease purchase.
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America
Treasury
Defense
Savings and Loan Association
United States
Washington, D. C
Aged Lady Belle Heffelfinger Dies at 80
Belle Heffelfinger, aged 80, died after a two week illness at the home of her daughter Mrs. Glen Lesher. She was born March 2 1861 in Illinois and lived in Grundy County Iowa then Armstrong Estherville and Simet County. Survived by daughters Mrs. Lesher and Mrs. C A Acheson of Conrad Montana and son Jay Heffelfinger Ottumwa, with two sisters in Milwaukee and one son Harry who died in 1982. Funeral held at Mahlum Anderson with Rev Sawyers. burial Grundy Center.
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Belle Heffelfinger
Glen Lesher
Mahlum & Anderson Funeral
Fred Sawyers
Eastern Star Lodge
Armstrong
Estherville
Heffelfinger
Lesher
C. A. Acheson
Conrad, Mont
Jay Heffelfinger
Ottumwa
Acheson
Montana
Harry Heffelfinger
Herbert Massapust
T. 5. Stinson
Milwaukee
Wis
Episcopal Guild Rummage Sale Saturday at Ten Ten Building
The Ladies Guild of the Episcopal church announces a rummage sale Saturday November 1 starting 9 AM and running all day in the Ten Ten building. A large selection of wearing apparel and household goods will be offered. Mrs. Hazel Hood will mail draft questionnaires to draftees numbered 1400 to 1500 this week. The local board will classify upon return. John Camden, once slated for the November 6 draft, has passed his U S Marines exam and will depart for service late next week. he has been released by the local draft board.
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Ladies Guild of the Episcopal Church
Hazel Hood
Aigie
John Camden
Seave
United States Marines
Focal Draft Board
Halloween Party At City Hall Auditorium
The Rotary club and W P A Recreation center sponsor a city wide Halloween celebration at city hall auditorium on October 21. Two events: 4 to 6 p m for children up to junior high, and 7 to 9 p m for junior high and up. Prizes for best costumes, Devil's Cave, games, Madame Zora readings, magic crystal, Witch's Kettle refreshments, and festive decorations with skeletons witches and pumpkins.
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Focal Rotary Club
W. P. A. Recreation Center
City Hall Auditorium
Madame Zora
FDA Committees Meet At Cherokee District Session Oct 24
Three Emmet County Farm Debt Adjustment and Tenure Committee members joined county FDA delegates at a full day district FDA committees meeting in Cherokee on October 24. Attending were Joel Timmons Estherville Burl Horswell Armstrong and Ralph Rare Chers Estherville County FSA Supervisor William H St Clair and Lillian Rich chair led discussions on debt adjustment credit relations and tenancy policies and their impact on family living and land use.
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Emmet County Farm Debt Adjustment and
Farm Security Administration
FDA
Cherokee
Joel Timmons
Estherville
Burl Horswell
Armstrong
Ralph
Rare Chers
FSA
William H. St. Clair
Lillian Rich
Farm Debt Adjustment Service
H. N. Young
Ames
Frederick R. Schneider
Sioux City
C. H. Gallagan
Lutheran Rally On Sunday at Estherville Church
The annual Lutheran Conference rally gathers Sunday afternoon at Estherville Lutheran Church with Dr. Jo h Milton as speaker. The program includes Immanuel Sw ea City Choir and soloists, followed by an evening address and a joint ch orus directed by Ostvin Hagen.
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John Milton
Estherville Lutheran Church
Churches of the American Lutheran Conference
Estherville
Joh P. Milton
Sumner Seminary
St. Paul
Milton
Ragustana
Rock Island
First Lutheran Church of
Ostvin Hagen
Walderf College
Waledorf Choir
Cases Set For Trial In Coming Term Of Court
Cases set for trial open term November 3 by Judge Davidson include Olson vs Larson and Russell vs Woodling in equity. Law cases assigned include Square Deal Investment Co vs Tordoff Grace vs Gray and Cockburn vs Billings. Grand jury called for November 5 and petit jury summoned for November 12.
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Davidson
Olson
Larson
Et al
Equity
Russell
Woodling
Et al Equity
Square Deal Investment Co
Tordoff
Grace
Gray
Cockburn
Billings
Eastern Star Meet in Des Moines With Flags and Patriotism
Mrs LeVera Cresap attends the annual Town Grand Chapter session of the Order of the Eastern Star in Des Moines with over 1 000 delegates registered and an expected 2 000 visitors. The opening ceremony featured US and Christian flags, rainbow colors, and a tribute by District Judge Frank S Shankland.
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LeVera Cresap
Des Moines
Order of the Eastern Star
United States
Order of the Rainbow Girls
West Des Moines
Stars and Stripes
Frank 5
Shankland
Adelphic
Juanita McGregor
America
Eastern Star
The
Legion Meeting Plans Armistice Day Festivity
Maurice Doyle Post 91 Legion members are invited to a regular meeting on Tuesday November 4 at the Legion club rooms. The agenda includes plans for Armistice Day celebrations on November 11 and members are asked to wear their Lenton cap. A social feed will follow hosted by Dan Howard and others.
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Maurice Doyle Post
Legion Club
Gorday Givilfis
Dan Howard
Red Bryan
Ole Johnson Vern Treadway
Oscar Ressell
J. W. van Valkenburg
Wilburn Thorndyke
Tentative plans for State Farm Bureau meet in Des Moines
The Town Farm Bureau federation announced tentative plans for its annual meeting to be held November 19 to 21 at the Shrine Temple in Des Moines. Delegates meet November 17 with committees and conferences in downtown hotels November 18 focusing on national and state agricultural programs, live stock, dairy, poultry, and town services. Events include general sessions November 19 to 21, with entertainment and elections for officers and committee members.
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Town Farm Bureau Federation
Shrine Temple
Des Moines
Peter Hyo Fieern
Ot Rine Sore
Farm Bureau
Courtess
Beng Fitesi
American Farms Bureauu Federation
Iowa Farm Bureau
Iowa Farm and Home
Masonic Fraternity Mothers and Daughters Honored
Members recognize women linked to Masonry as mothers wives daughters or sisters in a ceremony highlighting family ties within the fraternity. The event underscores support roles and community service by these relatives.
Local Bank Buys Estherville Airport Bonds
The Emmet County State Bank bought bonds totaling 28000 for Estherville airport at a Wednesday auction in city council chambers. One percent rate was offered, with a $25 premium. Iowa Trust and Savings Bank bid next. City officials planned a 1.25 mill tax levy to cover bonds and interest, with bids opened in a friendly, businesslike manner.
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Emmet County State Bank
Estherville
Iowa Trust and Savings Bank
George Shatheed
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Des Moines
New York City
VLR
4-H Girls and Leaders Study Nutrition in County
Emmet County 4-H club girls and leaders will study nutrition as part of defense related projects. A nutrition training school led by Florence Forbes from Iowa State College will be held November 7 at Estherville City Hall Kitchen, with sessions from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The program aims to promote personal responsibility for nutrition and to train leaders to teach clubs and communities.
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P.T. A
Roosevelt Auditorium
Legion
Boys ‘Glee Club
Raymond Minkler
Stanley Larson
A. I. Reed
Emmet County Medical Society
J. H. Hayek
Hayek
Iowa
Reed
Royce Winkleman
Palmer Frettem
William Higinbotham
Ed Sorum
M. E. Burrell
Loyd Johnson
Limer Osberg
Frank Rogers
Enms
Comitea
Frances Byrne
Florence Forbes
Iowa State College
Estherville City Hall
Emmet County Club
Byrne
Miss Byrne
Local Markets Prices for Eggs Poultry and Grains
Heavy Springs eggs and poultry listed with weights and prices. No. 1 standard eggs and pullet eggs priced. Cereal grains soybeans and corn priced per bushel with old corn and barley notes. Market section shows varied rates for hens cox and cream products.
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Hennery
Ccc
Ees
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Hallowe’en
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J. J. Harker
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