Woman's Mission Society hosts public supper fundraiser
The Community 3 e served public supper Wednesday in the church annex. President Mrs. M C Peterson along with Mrs. W Peterson Mrs Wm S Handy Mrs W G McKworth Mrs B Caylor and Mrs J B Mitchell assisted. $12.00 was added to the budget after closing this year s work. Favorable weather drew the season s largest crowd to see the last free outdoor show Friday night. Mrs H D Mereness attended a School of Instruction for the American Legion Auxiliary in Fort Dodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foreign ‘Mission
Society
M.C. ‘Peterson
W. ‘Peterson
Wm. 8. Handy
B.caylor
J." B. Mitchell
Auto Accident Near Dolliver
An accident south of town near the G A McGuan farm left Lenhart Christ of Lakota and three passengers injured. Christ lost control approaching a narrow bridge and rolled into a ditch at noon on the way to Fairmont Minnesota. Mrs Christ and two children sustained injuries, with Mrs Christ most severely. They were treated at Dr. Mereness’ office. The family was later taken home by another Lakota car. The incident adds a cautious note on road conditions near Dolliver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A .McGuan
Lenhart Christ
Lakota
Mr. Christ
Mra. Christ
Christs
Fairmont
Minn
Petersburg Social News Highlights From August Weekend
Petersburg residents engage in visits and travel across Minnesota and nearby towns. Families join gatherings, birthdays, and picnics at Estherville park. Multiple local and visiting individuals are listed with movements and hospitality noted.
Local Newsbriefs From Rolando and Nearby Communities
Mr and Mrs Kernie Halverson returned after a two week vacation with relatives in Roland Indiana and Chicago. Dr Plath and family recently moved into their new house. Pete Madison arrived from New Jersey to visit his sister Mrs Lloyd Fox. Mr and Mrs Lester Atwood and two sons of Cedar Rapids visited at P H Atwood's home. Barney Duffy bought the Cities Service station from C C Arne and will take possession September 1. Mrs Henrietta Eckhart returned to Armstrong after working in Gilmore City. Mr and Mrs S B Knutson returned from a week in Mankato. Carl Oelrich and family escaped injury after a collision with a Wells Minnesota car north of the community hall. Mr and Mrs George Moore were in Des Moines for the state fair. Ray Foster of Perry Indiana transacted business here Tuesday. High school registration was held Tuesday and Wednesday August 31 and September 1. Mr and Mrs Art Guinn and children left for Keokuk after death of Mr Guinns father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kernie Halverson
Roland
Chicago
Plath
Pete Madison
New Jersey
Lloyd Fox
Lester Atwood
Cedar. Rapids
P. H. Atwood
Barney Duffy
C. C. Arne
Arae
Henrrietta Eckhart
Armstrong
Gilmore City
S. B. Knutson
Mankato
Carl Oelrich
Wells
Minn
George Moore
Des Moines
Ray Foster
Perry
Art Guinn
Keokuk
Public Library Room to Open Saturday in Des Moines Area
A library will open in the room behind the post offices this Saturday September 4 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Mrs Melvin Hunt will serve as librarian. Mrs Tveete provided a pleasant lunch. Milton Weller of Osceola county was fined 300 and costs for driving while intoxicated and ordered confined to county jail until the fine is paid at 3 33 a day. By the will of Mrs Winnie Ewing Coffin Des Moines will receive a valuable art collection and a 360 acre farm after her death in Japan during a world tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lic
Melvin Hunt
Tveete
Milton Weller
Pennsylvania
Sibley
Osceola County
Rodman
Primghar
Winnie Ewing Coffin
Des Moines
Japan
McKesson& Robbins, Inc
Fairfield, Conn
Iowa farm prices as of August 15 report sharp grain declines
Price correspondents note declines in grains from July 15 to August 15 with Iowa hog prices rising to 11.80 per cwt. Old corn drops to 97 cents a bushel, oats at 28 cents, barley 47 cents, rye 68 cents, wheat 98 cents, soybeans 90 cents. Cattle average 10.40 per cwt, veal calves 8.50, lambs 9.60, milk cows 59 per head, chickens 17.6 cents per lb, eggs 17.38 cents per dozen, butter 88 cents, butterfat 34 cents. Tame hay averaging 8.38 per ton.
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Federal
Cooperative
Leslie M. Carl
Federal Agricultural Statistician
Iowa
Seed price update shows July decline
This month seed prices fall with timothy seed at 1.10 per bushel, down from 1.50 on July 15 and 2.50 a year ago. The note references an $8.90 figure for this month. V.R.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy
V.R
Selecting Rural School Bus Drivers
A voice advocates strict criteria for rural bus drivers stressing dependability, good habits, road rule knowledge, and verified driving ability. It urges no hires under 21, a formal rule set to follow, and employment contingent on adherence. It also recommends a maximum of 10 driving hours per 24 hours and emphasizes safety.
Mrs Tvedte Hosts Dolliver Auxiliary Meeting
Ten members of the Dolliver Auxiliary met with Mrs H A Tvedte for the unit's regular monthly gathering. They voted to plant a tree at the Consolidated school yard on September 17 to honor the 160th anniversary of the Constitution signing, with placement by the school board. They also approved postage on an extension library ordered by the Civic Club to add to donated books for the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolliver
H. A. Tvedte
School Board of Education
Civic Club
Friendly to Your Skin E Z A relief ad
An advertisement offering E Z A relief for itching skin irritations eczema athlete’s foot sunburn insect bites poison ivy burns and cuts. Promises satisfaction or money back at your druggist.
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H. D. Mereness
Fort Dodge
American Legion Auxiliary
Eighth District
Leo Lairds
Hotel Waren
Claude Benton
Jax
Weldemar Hansen
Clausen
Ray Smiths
James Stillman
Ole J. Olson
Petschken
Ceylon
L. P. Stillman
Weston
Magss
L. F. Hoffman
E. Lincoln St
DE. R. D. Thompson
Gaarde
T. C. Mann
Ortheopathic Physicians
Sanborn
L. W. Loving, M .D
Tel
Emmet County
State Bank
A. I. Reed
M. D
Omi
Allan
Jones
William Tam
Rely Ae Waich
JACK
George Buck
Estherville
Arnold Oleson
Theodore Hanson
Fisk
Detroit
Mich
Art Hanson
Grover
Bill Bodine
Louisville
Ken
Frank Smith
Smith
Jimmy Cornette
Danville
P. H. Olson
Story City
August Rosenberger
Vivian Juhl
Huntington
Arthur West
Grover, High School
Frank’ Smith
Carol Jean Smith
Loyal Smith
Wallingford
Sioux City
Eldora Training School
Joseph Johnson
Jack Olson
James Nelson
William Fisk
Adeline
Henry Clive
American Weekly
Chicago Herald and Examiner
Petersburg
Jesse Allen
Daneville
Bert Gilbert
Dundee
Gilbert
O. McCoy
Terris
W. A. Poynter
Joe Poynter
Denmark
C. Holmes
Delores Rasmussen
Sioux Rapids
Mr Holmes Sr
K. B. Knutson
Alvin Jensen
Philips Oil Station
Raymond Rasmussen
Ariene Lere
Ruth Nasby
Estherville Park
C. O. Johnson
L A Aanonson
Willys Stearns
Dora Aanonson
Charles Olson
C. J. Johnson
Robert
John Johnson
Phyllis
Arthur Johnson
E. J. Egertson
Peter Posthuma
Harry Johnson
Elmer Johnson
Alma Johnson
Wiley’ Padan
Bill
Dick Burns
Billy
Tol
Blackie
W.R
Purlang
London Council On
Mrs. Tvedte
UH Zamen
Bisma-Tone Company
P.O
Brookfield
Illinois
Dra
Askfot
Sho
Lydia EB. Pinkham
Nature
Lydia EL Pinkiam
Rey
Sao Sec. Se
Lee’s
Lincoln St
Estherville, Iowa
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