News of the Week From Emmet County Towns and Nearby Communities
Gerald Gangsted, son of Ed and Mrs Gangsted, was seriously hurt when his pony reared and fell on him. He was treated in Estherville and is recovering. Numerous local visits, callers, and goings about Ringsted, Estherville, Grover, Maple Hill, Graettinger, and surrounding areas are noted, including school transfers, visits to relatives, and community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet
Gerald Gangsted
Ed Gangsted
Hoping
Gerald
Estherville
Ringsted
St. Paul
Louis
Gladys
Jerald Larson
Graettinger
Vernon
Walter Glassnapp
Alvin Glassnapp
Danie Stark
Darfur
Minn
Raymond Swartz
Carl Duer
John England
Paul Glassnapp
Leonard Duer
Manly
Petersburg social notes and visits across towns
Jens Quinby visits relatives this week then heads to New York to see his son Harry and home in San Francisco. Beulah Gilbert leaves for Mankato to enter teachers college for senior year. Numerous families visit, dine, or host relatives including the Gilberts, Nasbys, Bargfrede, Petersons, and Jens Quinby, with trips to Luther College and Decorah. A group attends the Lutheran Orphans Home Diamond Jubilee in Waverly and other local gatherings and travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jens Quinby
New York
Harry
San Francisco
Calif
Beulah Gilbert
Mankato
Teachers’ College
Beulah
Bert
Sylvia
Henry Gilbert
Freel Rinkob
Larry Allen
Rita Mae
Gladys Gilbert
Chas. Foster Home
Estherville
Bert Gilbert
Dundee
Lester Peterson
Doris Gilbert
Claus Martens
Superior
Alfred Gilbert
Lester Atkins
Frank Pletz
Petersburg
John Johnson
Frank Wieskus
Clarence Lutz
Fairmont
Vern Adams
A. W
Henry Tewes
Robert
Dick Bargfrede
Herman Bargfrede
Community Notes Mixed Visits and Moves Across Town
Sidney Petersen returns from Chicago to enroll at Estherville Junior College. Local residents, including the Hoien and Sorensen families, travel between Estherville, Algona, and nearby towns. A birthday party for two youths and several seniors’ gatherings highlight social life. Activities include visits to Rochester, Mason City, Britt, and Champlain South Dakota, with many residents changing addresses or hosting guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Petersen
Chicago
Estherville Junior College
C. Hoien
George Hoien
New Underwood
South Dakota
Evelyn Bode
Algona
H. N. Welberg
Norman
Richard
Estherville
Sam Christensen
Esther of
Jewell
Mickey” Jensen
Lester Jensen
W. B. Packman
Town City
Packman
Waverly
Paul Glassnapp
Gladys Sorensen
Victor Sorensen
Des Moines
Claude van Cleve
Chester Mead
Chamberlain
A. V. Nelson
Chris Gaarde
Dorothy Sauer
Mason City
Robert Sauer
Clyde Miller
Paul Johnson
George Miller
Grover
Thorvald Petersen
Rochester
Charles
Mrs. Petersen
V. EB. Hohn
Helen Thisted
Jay Dolan
Swea City
Mary Jane Olsen
Young People’s Society
Lucille Neve
Knud Bonnicksen
Ernest Wolder
Britt
Milford Christian
Chalmar Bonnicksen
W. E. Hohn
Kenneth Pettersen
Tom Cody
SC Holen
Ries
Harold Fink
al Fink
Sammy Christensen
Study Club Opens Its Thirteenth Year
The Ringsted Study club began its thirteenth year with a Sept. 18 dinner at Mrs. W. P. Kearns residence. W. P. Kearns Ed Peppard and N. G. Christensen led the dinner committee. A business meeting followed. Club roster includes C. L. Weisbrod Roy Rosh A. B E Rave Ed Peppard W. G. Orr Frank Nelson M. S. Nel-.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ringsted Study Club
W. P. Kearns
Mesdames W. P. Kearns
Ed Peppard
N. G. Christensen
Mesdames
C. L. Weisbrod
Roy Rosh
A. BE
Rave
Grover Residents Attend Initiation and Local Visits
Mrs. George West and daughter Florence accompanied Elizabeth a Ames schools teacher to that place on Thursday, returning Friday afternoon. Clarence Anderson made a business trip to Algona, and Mrs. Ralph Hartman with daughter Jessie Mae called on Mrs. Frank Hartman. Grover high school freshman initiation drew all students and faculty with a Roman toga theme, led by the sophomore class, including Matilda Blom and Vera Grema among others. Several local residents attended the Field Day meet on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George West
Florence
Elizabeth
Ames
Jenson Family Attends Feld Day With Whalen Family
Mr and Mrs Roy Jenson and children Margery and Roger and Mr and Mrs Ernest Jenson and children Lilliam Helen and Donald of Lone Rock spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs V L Whalen and Jack to attend the Feld Day program on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Jenson
Margery
Roger
Ernest Jenson
Lilliam
Helen
Donald
Lone Rock
V. L. Whalen
Jack
Estherville Field Day Activities Noted At Banquet And Visits
Neill Finn and James Stillman attended the Chamber of Commerce banquet at the Gardston hotel for Field Day chairmen. Mrs. Alice Shuttleworth and her son Paul visited local homes en route from Ceylon. Several residents attended events at the Kossuth county fair and Maple Hill baseball game, while Field Day programs continued with post office redecorating and community lunches. Local residents visited, taught, or attended the auxiliary lunch and multiple Field Day gatherings were reported with numerous names and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neill Finn
James Stillman
Chamber of Commerce
Estherville
Gardston
Alice Shuttleworth
Paul of Thompson
Paul Anderson
S. B. Reed
Ceylon
Bill Stow
Algona
Chris Fedderson
Washta
F. S. Hartman
Bruce Eckhart
Chris
Eckhart
Betty Phelps
Spiegels
Chicago
Betty
L. P. Phelps
Harold Janssen
Dunnell, Minn
Happy Home Club Meets With Hostess Mrs Graff
The Raleigh happy home club met Thursday with Mrs Harold Graff as hostess. The afternoon was spent socially and with contests. Those present included Mesdames Harry Schnell Irene Andrew Graff Otto Hansen John Graff Rolland Shannon and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happy Home Club
Harold Graff
Harry Schnell
Irene
Andrew Graff
Otto Hansen
John Graff
Rolland Shannon
Meeting Schedule With Local Residents On October 13
The notice lists participants Jean and Dale, Art Peterson, Louie Bendixon, P. I. Schmidt and Helen. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Lee Kamp on October 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Na Jean
Dale
Art Peterson
Louie Bendixon
P. I. Schmidt
Helen
Lee Kamp
Raleigh man W H Woodyard dies after long illness
W H Woodyard died Tuesday afternoon at his Raleigh home after a prolonged illness. He is survived by wife and children. Funeral arrangements pending. obituary to follow. Various local residents made visits and attended celebrations and gatherings through the week, including trips to Laurens and Albert City and birthday observances for Mrs Spoo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois
Naomi
Harry Brown
Verlin
Max
Nelson Wheatley
Alice Sunde
Chris Nygaard
G. G. Wheatley
J. N. Wheatley
Miami
Florida
Claus Martens
Perry White
Marjorie
Chas. Iseminger
Fairmont
Norman Nygaard
Vernice
Bob
Andrew Graff
Cornell Oleson
Victor
Chester
Maurice Oleson
Richard
W. H. Woodyard
Raleigh
Happy Home club picnic at Fort Defiance park
Members and families of the Happy Home club gathered at Fort Defiance state park for their annual Sunday picnic. After dinner the afternoon featured games and contests with many attendees listed by name and family.
Also Mentioned on This Page
August Kyhl
Earl Keeton
V. Be, Hohn
H. J. Henriksen
G. W. Darnell
Harry Benson
al Lowenberg
Ervin Christensen
Wm. Olsen
W. G. Orr
V.R
Study Club
L. F. Hoffman
D-K Station
East Central Avenue
R. D. Thompson Chiropractor
Gaarde
Mann
Ortheopathic
Sanborn
L. W. Loving
M. D. Tel
Emmet County State Bank
A. I Reed, M. D. Eye, Har, Nogo and Throat
Leuthold-Tibbett Clothing Store
West Emmet
Edw. F. Bros
Catherine
Russel
Minneapolis
District No. 2
Ernestine Pryor
Ed Linegar
Roy Thrush
J. A. Richards
Irving Martens
Henry Dewall
Grachtinger
Dolliver
Golden Sun Eggmash
Iowa
Golden Sun Milling Co
Estherville, Iowa
Tinnn
Yours, Lester Rauch
Janssen
J. R. Davis
Leila Miller
Reinbeck
Lee Miller
Miss Miller
Lee Millers
Gaza
American Legion Auxiliary
Okamanpedan State Park
State Park
James Lenox
Merlyn
Virginia
Harry Freeberg
Dunnell
Charles Anderson
Lois Whalen
D. E. Quade
G. W. Stillman
Ann
Marcia
Robert Tvedte
H. A. Tvedte
Tvedte
Bonnie and
Bobbie
Laurens
Albert City
Sam Zerke
Herman
Henry Demasti
Walter
William Zeittrick
Joann Loden
John Spoo
Mike Zelinsky
Olle Hansen
L. G. Kamp
M. Bender
Fred Robinson
Armstrong
P. I. Schmidt and
Welen
Fort Defiance State Park
Louie Bendixen
John Graf
John Frank and
Forrest
Charlie Kohlstedt
Mary Margaret
Chris Bendixon
J. R. Watkins Company
E. T. Baumann
C. A. Logue
E. E. Logue
Huntington
Highway No. 17
Chester White
John Deere
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