Fine program offered on Lyceum course packed schedule
The Lyceum committee in Estherville plans a five event season at the Grand Theatre starting September 22 with the mystery play The Gorilla. Additional acts include Every Day, a lecture by Dr. Hagerman, a cartoonist act by Alton Packard, and a Chicago Lyrics musical program. Season tickets cost $2 for adults and $1 for children with single admissions $1 for plays and 5 to 25 cents for other numbers.
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Lyceum
Grand Theatre
Er. T. Hagerman
Alton Packard
Chicago
Soul of America quote on tolerance and liberty
The passage extols America’s soul as tolerance justice liberty and peace. It contrasts the nation’s mission with imperial bluster, urging love and humility akin to the man of Galilee as the path to carrying American ideals to all races and faiths.
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America
Galilee
Raymond Smith Injured by Auto Saturday
Eight year old Raymond Smith, son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Smith, was seriously injured when a car driven by farmer Mr Feger struck him after he jumped from a straw load in front of Lyman grocery on North Sixth street. He received a deep forehead gash from broken glass and cuts to the back of his head and elbow. he was taken to Coleman hospital and is doing well under the circumstances.
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Raymond
Ralph Smith
Feger
Lyman Grocery
North Sixth Street
Percy Carrison
Defense Day Observed In Estherville Features Parade And Tug Of War
Last Friday Estherville observed Defense Day under state and national proclamations. Judge Stow of Fort Dodge gave the high address amid patriotic songs and a parade led by a band with local veterans groups. Farmers proved stronger in a tug of war against city men, a high school football game followed by a Lincoln street dance. Many stores closed for the day as residents endured cool winds and waxed pavement festivities. V. R- Harry Clausen, a State University junior in pre med, returned to Town City earlier in the week.
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Estherville
Judge Stow
Fort Dodge
Relief Corps Spanish-American Veterans
American Legion
Fire Department
Stowe
Lincoln Street
Emmetsburg
Clyde Sanborn
Gifted Speaker Overcomes Blindness With Faith
Walter Gram shared his life story at Estherville Lutheran Church saying physical blindness blessed him and fueled his education and career. He described losing sight at 17, completing college courses, studying oratory, and supporting himself while aiding his widowed mother. Gram credited Jesus Christ for his happiness and optimism as he travels for religious work, speaking at Estherville State Line and Immanuel churches while staying with pastors Berge and Hansen.
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Walter
Gram
Estherville Lutheran Church
Ife
Jesus Christ
Minneapolis
Estherville
State Line
Immanuel
Lippert v Birney verdict returns for defendant
Public interest mounts as Lippert v Birney ends with defendant winning damages of 20 000. Plaintiffs may appeal within twenty days. District updates cover a liquor nuisance trial of Roy Lowman in Jack Creek township with multiple local and out of town attorneys. Jury panel listed. verdict pending. Upcoming cases include State v Gransberry for intoxicated driving and State v Taylor for auto theft. Social notes report Miss Mabel Wartehow visiting St Paul and Miss Luella Brown mourning. substitute teacher Emmet Rice covers duties.
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Lippert
G. Bammer
Geo. A. Heald
Spencer
Wm. Johnston
Estherville
Wm. Fisher
Emmetsburg
A. T. Lee
R. J. West
S. M. Osgood
E. J. Rost
Joe Verbrugge
F. J. Shepard
Christ Christensen
E. B. Osher
W. D. Obrien
Tena Houts
E. J. Maniece
Myrtle van Velter
State of Iowa
Leslie Gransberry
8. G. Bammer
C. R. Taylor
Gransberry
City enrollments rise with 1284 pupils in public schools
The Batherville city district reports over 1200 students enrolled this year, with total 1284. Grades show crowded classes and high school slight decline from last year. Enrollments broken down by elementary and secondary levels, listing names for high school seniors and juniors.
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Batherville
Hin High School
Washington Building
Frances Bain
Elizabeth Colt
Ruth Stone
Kathrine Gibson
Bonita Damman
Dora Wall
Bernice Peitzke
Bessie Newhirter
McKinley
Luella Brown
Velma Barnes
Edith Hanson
Berylina Rohde
Lincoln
Vera Brown
Amber B. Mann
Margaret Smith
Vivian Kessler
Dan Phillips Dies in Iowa City After Stroke
Dan C. Phillips aged 81, longtime Estherville resident, died Thursday morning in Iowa City after treatment at State University Hospital. He suffered a paralysis stroke two years earlier, worked as a painter and paper hanger, served as Rock Island railroad foreman, and was active in Woodmen and K P lodges. He is survived by his mother Mrs Lucy Phillips and sister Mrs Barret of Estherville, and a brother Willis of Centre Square, Penn. The obituary notes his devoted care for his mother and references a celebration for Mrs Davidson’s ninety sixth birthday.
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Dan Phillips
Iowa City
Phillips
State University Hospital
Estherville
Barret
Lucy Phillips
Town City
Ape
Dan C. Phillips
Emmet
Iowa
Round Lake
Minn
Mr. Phillips
Judah Phillips
Jacob Phillips
Woodman
K. P
Rock Island Railroad
Dan
Martin Anderson
H. A. Davidson
S. A. Berge
Davidson
A. H. Davidson
W Loses Piece of Thumb and Finger in Binder
Geo Balmer an eighteen year old worker on his father’s farm lost parts of his thumb and index finger in a binder on Saturday. He was taken to Coleman hospital and remained there until Monday.
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Geo. Balmer
Coleman Hospital
Merchants Sponsor History Essay Contest for Grade Schools
Estherville merchants announce a history essay contest for grade school students in connection with the fall opening celebration. A large free pavement dance will be held on Thursday night September 18, with store windows decorated for unveiling to the public.
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Estherville
Connetion
Essay contest invites Emmet County pupils to compete
The Vindicator and Republican promote an essay contest for sixth to eighth graders to uncover local history. Students may choose topics about townships or pioneering in Emmet County, with essays limited to 500 words and dates required to be historically accurate. Winners from townships advance to county judges, prizes awarded, and top essays published.
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Emmet County
Emmet
Republian
State Historical Department
Des Moines
Iowa City
Vindicator
Republican
Aile&’Says
Florida-bound students on nature trip in Ford car
R S Johnston of this city and G A Torstenson of Milford left Tuesday for Florida in a Ford touring car with camping gear. They plan a wide travel through the state toward Miami. Johnston is a senior commerce student at Minnesota State University and Torstenson a junior at Iowa State University. The trip blends research with recreation, with headquarters at Chevelier Corporation of Minnit.
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R. S. Johnston
G. A. Torstenson
Milford
Florida
Miami
Johnson
Minnesota State University
Torstenson
Iowa State University
Chevelier Corporation
Minit
Kavale to Speak at Court House Square for La Follette
Congressman Kavale of Minnesota will address the public in court house square Monday evening in support of the independent candidates for president and vice president La Follette and Wheeler. Speech starts at eight o'clock. indoor arrangements possible if weather prevents an outdoor meeting.
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Kavale
Minnesota
Court House Square
la Follette
Wheeler
Farmers Union delegates head to Des Moines convention
Mr and Mrs John Utz depart for Des Moines to attend the State Convention of the Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union. Delegates include Chas Gustafson Gail Erickson W C Ross Bennie Nelson George Frank Bert Swanson Albert Anderson H N Jensen and Walter Lucas. Nellie V Morgan national Delphian Society divisional director is in Estherville this week to organize a local chapter. Meta Neal enjoyed a vacation visit at Sibley. her mother Mrs Weise of Sutherland is visiting.
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Walter Scott
Ross Fouts
Andy Hansen
Vern Slater
Frank Eastman
Lamberton
Minn
Luella Brown
McKinley School
Miss Brown
Emmet Rice
John Utz
Des Moines
Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union
Utz
Chas. Gustafson
Gail Erickson
W. C. Ross
Bennie Nelson
George Frank
Bert Swanson
Albert Anderson
H. N. Jensen
Walter Lucas
Nellie V. Morgan
National Delphian Society
Estherville
Lowa
V.R
Meta Neal
Sibley
Weise
Sutherland
Shriners Attend Ceremonials Meeting at Spencer
A number of Shriners from Estherville attended the Ceremonials held at Spencer Friday. Ray Ives and Ray Shoemaker led the work. Local attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Romaine Sondrol, Mrs. E. L. Sondrol, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Brees, Dr. and Mrs. B. G. Ewen, Dr. and Mrs. H. L. McMillan, Fred Jones, Chris Anderson, Wm. Johnston, J. E. Wilson, R. E. Gardiner, and Mr. and Mrs. Orestes Graaf plus Mrs. F. H. Graaf for part of the day.
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Estherville
Spencer
Ray Ives
Ray Shoemaker
Romaine Sondrol
E. £. Sondrol
H. C. Brees
G. Ewen
H. L. McMillan
Fred Jones
Chris Anderson
Wm. Johnston
J. E. Wilson
R. E. Gardiner
Two Hundred Fifty Hunting Licenses Issued This Season
Close to two hundred fifty hunting licenses have been issued this season by Auditor J. J. Klopp, mainly on the last day before the season opens. Additional licenses are sold at various county locations with numbers not yet reported. Des Moines official I L Richardson, Silvis storekeeper C H Rost, and Rock Island supervisor W J Tollerton visited Tuesday for a day of fishing on the Lake, joined by store keeper L L Smith and Master Mechanic B H Smith.
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Spencer
United States
Northwest
Towa
J. J. Klopp
Mr. Klopp
Il. A. Richardson
Des Moines
C. H. Rost
Silvis
W. J. Tollerton
Chicago
Rock Island
L. L. Smith
B. H. Smith
Faculty Official Elects Seniors to Honor Society Ceremony
At a faculty council meeting eight new Senior National Honor Society members were voted in: Rosabel Van Raden, George Bale, Keithen Lytle, Nettie Morris, Lloyd Roberts, Grace Bilto, Charles Wilson and Janet Bradley. Present members are Ralph Mahlum, Dorothy Gruwell, Hannah Nelson and John Rhodes. Initiation Friday at 3 pm in the High School Assembly features a program led by Rhodes and Gruwell with remarks by Wilson, Mahlum and van Raden.
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Rosabel van Raden
George Bale
Keithen Lytle
Nettie Morris
Lloyd Roberts
Grace Bilto
Charles Wilson
Janet Bradley
National Council
Ralph Mahlum
Dorothy Gruwell
Hannah Nelson
John Rhodes
Hilliard
Reverend Huxford
Insignas
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Raymond Smith
V. R
Harry Clausen
College of Liberal Arts
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Leslie Gransberry UP
Birney
Mabel Wartehow
St. Paul
Margaret Ainley
Ola Bagan
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Mary Burns
Mary Benesh
Craig Bingham
Ray Bliss
William Bradley
Lloyd Brunsvold
Charles Clark
Clyde Colles
Genevieve Cox
Ethel Dahl
Enoch Erickson
Frances Flemming
Esther Golla
Carl Gronstal
Clara Handland
Lorna Hemmingson
Ruby Hemmingson
Irwin Herbrandson
Floyd Irwin
Lucille Knutson
Iala Stone
Margaret Maniece
Gwendolyn Gibson
Jackson
Auty
Chauncey Morse
Claire Jeglum
Ames
Lambert Scholtes
Baptist Ladies -Aid
Vindicator and Republican
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M. T. Morton
J. A. Spoor
Ford
J. C. Hall
John Paulson
Earl Markley
M. J. Boneynacy
Chevrolet
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