Getting Ready For Big Game
Leonard Waldron details Estherville High School football prep for 1941 with 98 players on the A squad under Coach Floyd Tate and 75 in the Junior High. Describes starter backfield of Kennedy Youman Woods Woods Kelly Loveland and Otto at center, plus new linemen and backfield hopefuls as Roosevelt High of Des Moines looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville High School
Floyd Tate
Tate
Elmer Starr
al Waite
James Buster
Ed Nielsen
Roosevelt High
Des Moines
Jim Kennedy
Youman
John Woods
Cecil Woods
Bill Kelly
Bob Loveland
Billy Otto
Otto
Joe Shaw
Dick Bryan
Joe Burns
Swanson
Bob Brom
Hageback
Treadway
Hirschey
Cox
John Chalberg
Willard Sawyr
Harold Sawyer
Yale
Starr
Joint Chamber Rotary Luncheon at Gardston Hotel
The Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club will hold a joint luncheon at the Gardston hotel on Friday, September 27 at 12 noon. Royal H. Holbrook, a combustion engineer from Iowa State College, will speak on Iowa. He is described as an entertaining and worthwhile speaker. members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sy Heres
Chamber of Commerce
Rotary Club
Iungcheon
Gardston Hotel
Royal H. Holbrook
Iowa State College
Iowa
Holbrook
Seventh Annual Field Day at Algona Sunday
The Kossuth County Conservation League schedules its seventh annual field day for Sunday September 21 at Algona. The program offers varied outdoor sports including bench show, kids and dogs events, field and water trials, greyhound races, archery, horseshoes, casting, rifle and pistol matches. Last year about 20 000 people from 21 states and 72 counties attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth County Conservation League
State Conservation Commission
Kossuth
Suit Is Settled In Rock Island Collision Case
Bert Swanson sued Rock Island railway for 2295 dollars plus costs after a June 14 collision in local yards. Judge Hudson sustained a defense motion for a direct verdict after Swanson’s witnesses testified. rail line offered no witnesses. Swanson claimed auto loss, rib injuries, facial lacerations, and farm-work time lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Swanson
Rock Island Railway
Swanson
Rock Island Deisel
Fred M. Hudson
Fishing Luck or Old Tackle? Odd Catch Parade
Boston dispatch notes strange fishing reports as fish grow clever and tactics change. Stories from Emporia Kansas to Plainfield New Jersey describe fish leaping into boats, being trapped in jars, or swallowing weights. A Goldsboro parson even bought fish to claim a catch. A son was born Saturday morning at Coleman Hospital.
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Boston
Mass
Rhody Downs
Emporia
Kansas
Miami
Oklahoma
Wilson
N. Y
Topeka
Hickory
N.C
Beaufort
N. C
Dearing
Misouri
Indianapolis
el Paso County
Texas
Plainfield
N. J
Palmer
Nebraska
Baraboo
Wisconsin
Goldsboro
Sam
Coleman Hospital
One for one rule urged to boost milk output
Enunet county FSA borrowers urged to follow a one for one feeding rule to raise milk production during the national emergency. County supervisor William Fr. St Clair notes that extra grain can lift a cow from 5,000 to 6,000 pounds of milk, with profit if feed costs stay below milk value. The Department of Agriculture aims to increase production beyond 1940 levels. leveraging FSA loans, borrowers can boost incomes through more milk and eggs while improving farm operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enunet County
FSA
William Fr. St Clair
Farm Security Administration
Department of Agriculture
St. Clair
Mr. St. Clair
Suit Filed Over Injury From August 12 Collision
Betty Fox via her father R. D. Fox sues Gerhart Jensen and Walter Beck in Dickinson County Court for 4121 damages alleging Beck drove the Jensen truck across the highway causing the C C Nye car to collide. Fox seeks compensation for a fractured shoulder blade a broken left arm and permanent injuries that keep her from working.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickinson County
Leo E. Fitzgibbons
Estherville
Betty Fox
R. D. Fox
Gerhart Jensen
Walter Beck
C. C. Nye
Jensen
Beck
Superior
Nye
Miss Fox
Crowley Cafe
New Episcopal Pastor Installed at Local Church
Rev and Mrs D F Haviland welcomed as pastor and spouse marking the installation of Rev Haviland as the church’s new spiritual leader. The ceremony drew congregants and local officials, underscoring ongoing parish renewal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. F. Haviland
Rev
Haviland
The
Episcopal Church
Edge Buys Tipton Bank To Move There
Jack Edge a former cashier of Central Savings Bank and Trust at Emmetsburg and ex-resident of Estherville has purchased a bank in Tipton Iowa He will move with his family and assume active management Tipton Cedar county has about 2200 people and lies roughly midway between Davenport and Iowa City Edge recently sold his Emmetsburg bank stake to Benton banking interests of Des Moines Emmetsburg folks founded the local bank in 1880 and he has served as cashier according to the Emmetsburg Democrat
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Edge
Central Savings Bank and Trust Company
Emmietsburg
Estherville
Tipton
Cedar County
Davenport
Iowa City
Edge
Emmetsburg
Benton Banking
Des Moines
Committees Named for Emmet County Poultry and Grain Show
The Chamber of Commerce and Farm Bureau announce the second annual Emmet County Poultry and Grain show set for October 7 to 9 in Estherville. Central committee chaired by F L Gustafson includes Delbert Hinsch Glenn M Shearman and others. Poultry Eye committee cochaired by J C Doolittle and Don Woodley lists several members. Grain committee led by Jess DeVoss with Lawrence Jensen and others. Booths concessions entry registration assigned. A meeting of all committees will be held September 17 at 8:00 pm in the City hall south committee room to finalize plans and premium lists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet County
Chamber of Commerce and Farm Bureau
Fair
Estherville
F. L. Gustafson
Delbert Hinsch
Glenn M. Shearman
Lawrence Jensen
J. C. Doolittle
Don Woodley
John E. Greig
Jess DeVoss
M. A. Balkama
Gordon Nicholas
Wm. H. Sykes
Iowa Auto Trade Payroll Tops 21 Million Says Trade Group
The National Automobile Dealers Association reports the Iowa automobile business payroll at 21 million dollars annually, about 18 percent of the state's total retail and wholesale payroll. L C Cargile notes 32,000 plus employed across car dealers, filling stations, and repair shops, with total business activity exceeding 208 million annually before wholesalers. He warns defense cuts may hit sales forces and urges consideration by government agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
National Automobile Dealers Association
A. Morris
Waterloo
Iown
L. C. Cargile
Cargile
Delavan couple to celebrate 65th wedding anniversary
Former Estherville residents Mr and Mrs George Delavan mark their 65th anniversary with a September 21 event at their Los Angeles home. Delavan formerly edited the Estherville Vindicator and Republican before relocating to California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Delavan
Estherville
Los Angeles
California
Delavan
The
Estherville Vindicator
Republican
Woman Rescued After Two Hour Fall Into Old Well
Mrs. Iva Gilliland fell into a 60 foot deep old well in her west side yard last Tuesday. She slid several feet before a rock projection halted her descent and she crawled out after two hours. She suffered injuries and shock but is recovering. the well has been filled and boarded to prevent repetition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iva Gilliland
Gilliland
Estherville
Draft call 20 issued for Emmet county selectees
The local draft board received call 20 on Saturday morning. Eighteen Emmet county men are asked for this call and will be sent to Des Moines on the M. St. L. railroad October 14. A subsequent October call is expected for about eight men, roughly 41 percent of call 20, likely including several 21-year-olds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet County
Des Moines
M. St. L
Dair y Cattle Congress prep jumps to recordUS event
V R RECORD IN SIGHT FOR DAIRY CATTLE CONGRESS. Preparations race ahead for the thirty second annual show in Waterloo from September 29 to October 5. A total of 85000 in prize money — the highest in Congress history — will be distributed across ten departments. Kansas will field state herds from four breeds, and entries reach new highs as Midwest Industrial Exposition space fills up. State Herd competition expands and 4-H daily show caps entries at 300.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dairy Cattle Congress
Mrks
Waterloo
Congress
American Poultry Congress
Dairy Products Department
Dairy Club Show
E. 8
Estes
Kansas
Midwest
Men Over 28 Eligible for Release Listed in Emmet County
Selective Service rules allow registrants over 28 in the U S Army training period to apply for discharge. About 200000 men in this age group nationwide may qualify. The Emmet County list names Floyd Harvey Ankrim Armstrong John Boecker Graettinger Chalner Edwin Bonnicksen Ringsted Cyril Benedict Bormann Estherville Robert Francis Bosold Estherville William Edward Cory Estherville Charles Vernon Edwards Armstrong Arnold Elliott Erickson Estherville William Harold Grems Estherville Stephen Donald Howe Estherville William Douglas Johnson Armstrong Loyd Natterstad Estherville Clarence Frank Prentice Estherville Darrell Stewart Roberts Estherville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emet County
Yooung
Floyd Harvey Ankrim
Armstrong
John Boecker
Graettinger
Chalner Edwin Bonnicksen
Ringsted
Cyril Benedict Bormann
Estherville
Robert Francis Bosold
William Edward Cory
Charles Vernon Edwards
Arnold Elliott
Erickson
William Harold Grems
Stephen Donald Howe
William Douglas Johnson
Loyd Nat
Rainfall and Temperatures Report in Northwest Iowa
Weather notes show Estherville received .70 inch of rain mainly Saturday night into Sunday morning. Week's temps ranged from a low of 39 to a high of 86 with daily highs and lows listed from Sept 9 to Sept 15, indicating fluctuating conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Estherville
V.R
Conservation League Meeting in Dolliver Friday
The Fmmet County Conservation League will hold a meeting at Dolliver on Friday September 19 at 8 00 p m in James Stillmans office. Important matters will be discussed and all league members and the public are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fmmet County Conservation League
Dolliver
James Stillman
The
League
Black August Records 77 Traffic Deaths in Iowa
Iowa safety data show 77 traffic fatalities in August, the worst month since 1988. The month breaks down as 65 crashes between vehicles, 7 pedestrians, 8 crashes with fixed objects, 24 non collision, and 2 bicyclist deaths, surpassing December 1988’s total of 76.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
State Safety Department
VR Two Diesel Engines Strengthen Rock Island Line
The Rock Island division near Sioux Falls now operates four heavy freight diesel locomotives in time freight service to Burlington and Albert Lea with Estherville crews reporting better fuel efficiency and higher draw-bar potential than existing steam engines. Estherville to Cedar Rapids and Burlington service was set up last week as well. Al Carlson becomes janitor at the Grand theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Estland Railway
Sioux Falls
Burlington
Albert Lea
Frank Campion
Estherville
Cedar Rapids
Head now largest state 4 H daily show in nation
Ernest M Wright, superintendent, says the head is the largest state 4 H daily show in the nation. Congress officials promise entertainment for visitors with a twice daily Hippodrome Show program completed. The best circus acts have been featured in movies and other acts in circuses such as the cage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest M. Wright
Congress
Milford NYA Camp Health Center for Rejected Draftees
Theodore Po Kslick announced Milford NYA camp as one of three in the state to receive draftees rejected for minor defects. Eligible men under the program may volunteer for 90 days in national youth administration camps to have defects remedied and take defense courses. They will be paid 380 dollars a month with 20 dollars repayable for board and treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Po Kslick
Lawa Nya
Milford Nya
United States Army
Coloreb Halligan
Selective Service Boards
Iowa
NYA
Fairport
Clinton
Hallagan
Stick
NYAS
Milford
E'burg Boy Killed In Accident
Emmetsburg resident Robert Campbell and fellow soldiers Frank Custer and Vernon Dahl were killed or injured when their car collided with another on Highway 22 near Marengo. State patrol investigated. no arrests reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E’burg
Robert Campbell
Emmetsburg
Marenvo
Campbell
Sothern
Chanute Field
Minois
Ted P
Iowa
Frank
Junior) Custer
Belle Plaine
Towa
Vernon Dahl
Custer
Dahl
Oldiers
Everett
Denzler
Woszta
Oupoo
Harley Cronbaugh
Kelle Dlaine
E. van Dyke
Dunnell
Passed Away This Noon
Sherman Th. Triplett died suddenly around noon today at his daughter Mrs Everett Shull’s home. The body rests at Sternberg Funeral home pending word from relatives. An elderly man, he moved to Estherville nine years ago and was active in his quarters duties and pleasures, drawing many friends in Motherville to mourn his loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman Th
Triplett
T l
Everett Shull
Sternberg
Wriplett
Estherville
Geo
Motherville
Doll Party at Recreation Center Promotes Doll Contest
The WPA recreation department hosts a doll party at the Library Center on Wednesday evening. Children may bring dolls and enter multiple categories for prettiest, funniest, and oldest. Organizers include Patricia Waldron, Mary Genise Clare, and Geraldine Walkins. Games and refreshments follow the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WPA Recreation Department
Patricia Waldron
Mary Genise Clare
Geraldine Wailkins
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Starry
Leonard Waldron
Rotary Club and Chamber OF Commerce
Over &Bs
Algona
Wm. St. Clair
Selective Service
Conservation League Meeting
V.A
Rock Island Line
al Carlson
Grand Theatre
Nya Camp Health Center
Coastaf
State Tighway
WJ. Matis
AL HL Hallgren
Berl Long
Town County
Selective Service Headquarters
Town National Youth Aiministration
Col
Bo Halhipan
O. P. Bennett
Theodore P. Slick
Town
Defense
Willian J.thompson
Mighway
Ceylon
Thompson
Kentucky
Stanley Ragland
Ida Rawland
Stanley Raglind
Yellowstone National Park
Sherburn
Elmer Adams
Hutchinson Ice Cream Company
S. H. Triplett
Recreation Center
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