McLaughlin gets contract for Hiway 17
The contract to pave highway 17 from Estherville to Wallingford, 6.48 miles, was let to J S McLaughlin and Sons at 1.02 per square yard. Work includes the Rock Island underpass and will run two shifts with about 20 workers, starting as soon as possible. Local labor preferences were stressed, with 160 men having applied and several local officials named for supervision roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Wallingford
J. S. McLaughlin and Sons Company
Rock Island Railway
McLaughlins
Swea City
Emmet
O. V. Dobson
Earl Momyer
McLaughlin Company
McLaughlin
Schultz sweeps duroc classes at Jackson fair
Walter Schultz returns from the Jackson county fair with duroc victories including purple blue and red ribbons. He captures junior champion gilt and boar, grand champion boar, plus eight firsts two seconds and two thirds. Next roundup covers local travels and teaching assignments in South Dakota and Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Schultz
Jackson County
Will Rogers Stars In Down To Earth At Grand Theater
Will Rogers headlines the new film Down to Earth with Dorothy Jordan and Irene Rich. At the Grand Theater Friday and Saturday Pike Peters returns from Paris with his wife Ida whose extravagant spending jeopardizes their finances. Matty Kemp plays Ross Peters in a romantic subplot while Julia Pearson is paired with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Rogers
Dorothy Jordan
Irene Rich
Grand Theatre
Pike Peters
Paris
Pike
Matty Kemp
Ross Peters
Julia Pearson
O Neal Calls For Calm In Farm Strike Policy Push
In a letter to Farm Bureau leaders national president Edw. A. O Neal urges ending hysteria over the farmers strike and pushing a sound national agricultural policy. He supports elected candidates who back a constructive program, promotes government tax and tariff reforms, monetary stabilization, rural credit, and a national land policy while stressing the need to retire submarginal lands and protect farmers as essential customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Edw
A. O'Neal
O'Neal
Congress
O’neal
Beejn
Convine
Estherville Fire Department Totals Through 1932
Estherville has recorded 593 fires from 1902 to 1932. The fire department, organized in 1888 with H. O. Sillge as treasurer since 1894, tallies annual fire counts in the treasurer’s book. Fire numbers rise with population. yearly totals are listed from 1903 to 1932.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
H. O. Sillge
DeMolays to stage Farce Comedy “Safety First”
The Charles Keeler Chapter of DeMolay will present the farce comedy Safety First by Sheldon Palmer. It follows Jack Montgomery a young husband who faces legal peril while trying to aid a Turkish maiden, with confusion mounting each act and a humorous climax. Tryouts will be held soon. interested parties may contact Maurice Nathanson at 7 Re.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Keeler
DeMolay
Sheldon Palmer
Jack Montgomery
Maurice Nathanson
Grand Theater Hosts 300 Street Action Snap Reels
About 300 action snaps filmed by a street photographer are being shown at the Grand theater this evening after a Monday shoot. The reels capture Estherville residents as the camera sees them in motion and return for another screening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Grand Theater
Real estate transfers in Estherville area
Property deeds list transfers involving M J Groves and wife to Fred G Parsons WD 426-31 W 65 ft and N 100 ft Lt 4 B 51 O P Estherville and to F G Parsons WD 827-32 Lots 3 4 5 6 Fletcher Sub of Lots 1 2 B 51 O P Estherville plus NW 1 2 SE 15 99 34 and other parcels. Wm McMillan and Cora to Carl Hersch. Andrew Anderson to Hans Davidsen. Des Moines Joint Stock Land Bank to J B Knipe. Lewis Lunstrum to Central Life Assurance Society. All located in area parcels dated 8-20 to 9-32.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Groves
Fred G
Parsons
Estherville
F. G. Parsons
Fletchers
Wm. McMillan and
Cora
Car Hersch
Andrew Anderson
Hans Daveidsen
Des Moines Joint Stock Land Bank
J. B. Knipe
Lewis Lunstrum
Central Life Assurance Society
Qcd
Farm program hailed as path to rural benefit
Officials praise a government initiative as the means by which farm people will be substantially benefited through program implementation. The remark underscores the expected positive impact on rural communities and agricultural livelihoods.
Hole in One on Estherville Golf Course
Ed Callendar made Estherville’s first ever hole in one at 130 yards from the No 9 tee on the nine hole course. Witnesses D R Alexander Fred Albertson and Ed Pierce corroborate the event. Callendar has a noted history of harrowing experiences including a stray bullet wound on the course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Callendar
Estherville
Callendar
D. R. Alexander
Fred Albertson
Ed Pierce
Fire Destroys Hanson Barn In North Sixth Street Acreage
A 30 by 38 foot barn on L Hanson acreage on North Sixth street burned early Wednesday. S H Frost, renter, had recently added loads of alfalfa hay and some corn. Spontaneous combustion in the hay is believed to have started the blaze. The loss included 23 to 24 tons of hay and last year's corn crop. the barn structure was insured, but corn on hand lacked coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Hanson
North Sixth Street
S. H. Frost
Hanson
Mystery at Grand theatre Sunday debut of Thacher Colt
The Night Club Indy a Thacher Colt mystery will screen at the Grand theatre for one day only Sunday. Cast includes Adolphe Menjou as police commissioner Meyo Methot as Lola Carew Skeets Gallagher as Tony. Mrs C N Morris and others from Wallingford returned from an extended auto trip through Illinois Minnesota and Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indy
Thatcher Colt
Grand Theatre
Adolphe Menjou
Meyo Methot
Lola Carew
Skeets Gallagher
Tony
C. N. Morris
Alice Burns
Hilda Hecht
L. H. Larson
Margaret Donough
Wallingford
Wiinois
Minnesota
Indiana
Dobbins Get New Hitch Back
Estherville reports a revival of horse drawn transport as new hitch posts rise behind Harker Beauman Lumber. Farmers may travel to town Saturday night with confidence the team and wagon will remain secure, signaling a possible pre war prosperity return. Old wooden pest and chemical decay era ends as timber hitch posts replace failed infrastructure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Harker-Beauman Lumber Company
VR Bugle Corps at Bancroft Legion Day draws crowds
The Estherville Drum and Bugle Corps provided main entertainment at Bancroft Legion Day on Tuesday. Local residents gathered for evening drills on St John’s church grounds, with parishioners assisting in hosting the event. The corps featured members Frank Grant Harry Jones Dr Thos Mann Harold Sorensen Harold Woodling Joe Bingham Glenn Pullen Paul Laidley Pete Weber Andrew Sunde Melvin Warren Dr A I Reed Dave Conrady R E Sondro L L Jones E V Pierce Henry Paulson C J Mathieson Sam Heathershaw August Radeke Irl West Gerhard Borlaug Lou Salyers and drum major.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Bancroft
St. John's Church
Bancroft Legion Post
Frank Grant
Harry Jones
Thos, Mann
Harold Sorensen
Harold Woodling
Joe Bingham
Glenn Pullen
Paul Laidley
Pete Weber
Andrew Sunde
Melvin Warren
A. I. Reed
Dave Conrady
R. E. Sondro
L. L. Jones
E. V. Pierce
Henry Paulson
C. J. Mathieson
Sam Heathershaw
August Radeke
Irl West
Gerhard Borlaug
Lou Salyers
Guy Wilder
Vance Law Travels for Shell Reward Trip
Vance Law of Armstrong visited Estherville on Wednesday en route to Kansas City for a Shell gas company reward. He was named top salesman in 12 states and the United States, with a territory covering Emmet, Palo Alto, Pocahontas, and Calhoun counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vance Law
Armstrong
Estherville
Kansas City
Shell Gas Company
Law
United States
Emmet
Palo Alto Pocahontas
Calhoun Counties
Banks Close Labor Day Observance In Estherville Area
Banks in Emmet County including the Iowa Trust and Savings Bank will be closed Monday September 5 for Labor Day. V R Mrs H S Greig and Mrs George Bale left Thursday for a motor trip to Duluth and Canada. Claude Willey drives. Lizzie Martinson of El Monte California visits Estherville with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet County Bank
Iowa Trust and Savings Bank
H. S. Greig
George Bale
Duluth
Canada
Claude Willey
Lizzie Martinson
el Monte
Galif
Estherville
Tom Halverson
G. W. Gilbertson
Biggest Ever Term Opens In Emmet County Court
Judge Jas DeLand of Storm Lake opened the Emmet county district court term with routine business. Sentences included Nick Burgess of Armstrong to 3 months and $300 for liquor nuisance. Earl Markley pled guilty to possession of intoxicating liquor. given $500 and six months, with trial next week on DUI charge. Anna Hanson arraigned for liquor nuisance. trial set for the ninth case. Several additional liquor cases listed and a civil case between State Farmers Mutual and Glenn Young slated to begin Tuesday. Four were granted citizenship papers. Touring in Iowa in July rose 27 percent per AAA figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet County
Jas. DeLand
Storm Lake
Nick Burgess
Armstrong
Earl Markley
Markley
Anna Hanson
State of
State of Iowa Vs. Blackie Simmons, State Vs. Waldo J. Sinclair
Ralph Jackman
Wm. McMackin
D. T. Kloss
Art Sifrit
Farmers Mutual Motor Automobile
Strance Company
Glenn Young
J. W. Morse
Johnston
Estherville Teaching Force Completes 1932 33 List
Estherville teachers and staff for the 1932 33 year are listed with names across multiple schools including Estherville, Spencer, Britt, Cherokee, Des Moines and Minneapolis among others. The notice also states Labor Day will be observed as a legal holiday with window service hours 9 to 10 A M at the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
J. E. Hilliard
W. A. Cresap
Ruth Smith
Esthervile
Nilsine Nasby
Enid Copeland
Omaha
Neb
Clarence Rogers
Mt. Ayr
Shubel Owen
Greenfield
Vivian Kelly
Vail
Dorothy Ehlers
Ogden
Bar Josten
Miriam
Lynn
Barbara Cornwall
Spencer
Susan Peterson
Britt
Dorothy Helmick
Brighton
Marie Stellingwerf
Maurice
Hattie Poffen
Hattie Poffenberger Dolliver
Marie Myers
Booneville
Mildred Zinser
Bessie Mewhirter
Blencoe
Bernice Martin
Little Cedar
Frinda Andresen
Anamosa
Lincoln
Vera Brown
Alma Rees
Laurens
Dorothy Burroughs
St. Ansgar
Ethel Cooper
Minneapolis
Jackson
Margaret Maniece
Bertha Cook
Terril
Catherine Malone
Hiteman
Edith Sheenhusen
Irwin
Model School
Martha Gilliland
A. Robinsonn
P. M
State Leaders Declare Farm Holiday Truce
Atty J W Morse Estherville Tn announces a temporary truce on the Farmers' Holiday movement effective September 1 pending a governor’s conference in Sioux City September 9 Notify all members at once. The telegram follows a Cherokee incident where fourteen picketers were wounded after gas bombs and gunfire. Sheriff Pillon asked for aid to maintain order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atty. J. W. Morse
Estherville
Sioux City
John Chalmers
Farmers' Holiday Movement
Milo Reno
Farmers’ Holiday Movement
Highway 21
Cherokee
Pitts
Arthur Pillon
Cherokee County
Gov. Turner
Martin County Fair Slashes Prices for Amusements
Martin county fair announces lower prices for the two amusement days on Sept 13 and 14 with entry day on Sept 12. Tuesday holds county and novelty races, Wednesday features the Southern Minnesota driving club racing program, 4-H clubs parade, and an evening revue plus a public wedding finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin County
Southern Minnesota Driving Club
Truman
Television to Be at Clay County Fair
Television, a marvel of the 20th century, will be exhibited at the Clay County Fair in Spencer from September 20 to 24. The display, the first complete exhibit outside experimental studios, includes two studios and a lecture by a SKILMA technician, with tickets on sale and out-of-town reservations offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay County Fair
Spencer
Madison Square Garden
New York City
Tracy-Brown
Skilma
Clay County
Leo C. Dailey
Substitute C F Goodwin Addresses Farmers Holiday Rally
Over 1000 farmers gathered in Riverside on Wednesday afternoon to hear Milo Reno, unable to speak due to illness. C F Goodwin of Des Moines substituted, advocating nonviolent persuasion, organized distribution of surpluses to aid the needy, and opposition to picketing. The event remained orderly with music from local performers and speeches stressing organization and stable pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Milo Reno
Reno
C. F. Croadwin
Des Moines
Thot City
Sam Blacketer
Orthian
Charlie McClain
McClain
Cr . Goodwin
Goodwin
Hanford MacNider Resigns as U S Minister to Canada
President Hoover in receipt of Hanford MacNider resignation from the post of U S Minister to Canada. MacNider, of Iowa, cites desire to return to private business at Mason City. Hoover has not acted on the resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Hoover
Hanford MacNider
Iowa
U. S
Canada
MacNider
Mason City
Hoover
Des Moines Study Details Truck Operating Costs
Des Moines reports the Town department of Agriculture operated three trucks at 4.6 cents per mile over three years with depreciation, gas, oil, tires, repairs, storage and miscellaneous costs totaling 2,899.77 per truck. Three trucks ran 189,257 miles, about 63,086 miles per truck yearly. owner costs run about 5.4 cents per mile after tax and license savings, with potential savings from higher mileage and lower storage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Rock Island relief program aids thousands of workers
The Rock Island Employer's Relief Fund, aiding furloughed railroad workers from November 1930 to August 1932, disbursed 12263 6 for 4075 families or 17394 people, with 52660 spent in 1932. Aid recipients included 1817 shopmen 358 enginemen 263 trainmen 1760 maintenance of way workers and various other classes. Leo Jorgenson of Ames visited Estherville on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Relef
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Bellevue
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T. T. Dill
Elmer Sumpter
Don Miller
Rodmen
A. J. Knepper
Naomia
Jean
Glenn Yates
Lavon Sargent
St. Paul
Wesley Dunham
John
Mary Ellen
Sioux Falls
Jay Johnston
Barklie
St. Margaret's
Helen Osher
Watertown
C. Banker
Chickasa
Oklahoma
C. Zelmer
Dorothy Gates
Akron
Ohio
Glenn Busch
Weecreees Peace
National Farm Bureau
Esth'rville
DE Molays
Dobbins
Bugle Corps
DeLand
A, A, A. Motor Clubs
A. A. A. Motor Club
Ethel McArdle
Wm. McArdle
Do. Alt
Mae Herner
Portland
Oregon
Templar Park
Geo. Nichols
L. G. Laidley
Dora Moltz
Huron
S. D
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Leo Jorgenson
Ames
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