Teams Go Into Action Fishing is reported fine in Iowa
Teams Go Into Action Fishing is reported fine in Iowa great lakes and in the west fork of the Des Moines river. Joke on Florida that the hurricane headed for Miami wered to the north, missed all of Florida and then hit the east coast at New Jersey, Rhode Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts and there did the mischief. More than 200 lives are known to be lost and millions of dollars worth of property destroyed. Floridans are rejoicing that they were not hit but regret that other sections suffered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Miami
New Jersey
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Estherville
Charles Kilgore
Chamber of Commerce
Mrs Moklestad Hosts Desert Luncheon Friends
Mrs Harold Moklestad entertained at her apartment Tuesday afternoon with football themed decorations and a dessert luncheon. After lunch the guests played contract bridge with Mrs Parker Bennett taking high score, Mrs Robert Cox second, and Mrs W J Durham third. Attending were Mrs Woodrow Wilson, Carl Moarer, George Brunahill, F L Gustafson, Lawrence Silverberg, Parker Bennett, Robert Cox, William Schloeman, Fred Herzoff, F I Ross, Herman Jensen, Frederick Albertson Jr, Mrs J M Fredey Ickaen, and Miss Frances Vincent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Moklestad
Parker Bennett
Robert Cox
W J Durham
Meadames
Woodrow Wilson
Carl Moaer
George Brunahill
F. L. Gustafson
Lawrence Silverberg
Funeral Held for Andrew Vestrem 82 in Worthington Minn
Funeral services were held for Andrew Vestrem 82 at Hanson Funeral Home Worthington Minn with burial in Oak Hill cemetery. Vestrem formerly of Estherville left eighteen years ago for Worthington and died of pneumonia after a three day illness. Survived by two sons George and Oscar and two daughters Hattie Osmundsen and Mrs Frank Weaver. A brother Martin Vestrem lives in Estherville. several Vestrem relatives attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Vestrem
Worthington
Minn
Hanson Funeral Home
Oak Hill
Vestrem
Estherville
Dean
Charles
Clyde Bolty
Vivian Vestrem
Cora Woodruff
Martin Vestrem
Weaver
Utness
PTA begins member drive for 1938-1939 in Estherville
Patrons of Estherville schools are asked to join PTA units for the 1938-1939 year. The drive stresses active participation or at least attendance to strengthen home and school ties. It urges supporters to back meetings and contribute talent to the organization. A closing note mentions the death of Mrs Fred Finch in Sioux Falls South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
PTA
Parent Teachers Association
Winelfiah
Rice
Sioux Falls
Bo. Dak
Mraj Fred Finch
Estherville to Host Junior College Basketball Tourney
The Estherville athletic committee met Tuesday to plan support for the January 26 27 28 junior college basketball tournament. Committee members include H H Drey Leo Sanders Jerry Weegs George Brunskill George Robinson and William Bale. This marks the third time Estherville has hosted the event with local cooperation guiding site selections. Expected entrants include Sheldon Emmetsburg Fort Dodge Webster City and other Iowa colleges. no invitations will go to Waldorf Ellsworth Mason City or Eagle Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Estherville
H. H. Drey
Leo Sanders
Jerry Weegs
George Brunskill
George Robinson
William Bale
Athletic Commission
Sheldon
Emmetsbureg
Ort Dodge
Webster Cit Vvy Baik Nertigater
Endor-Edege
Suneret Aette
Waldorf College of
Forest City
Ellsworth College of
Iowa Falls
Mason City
Eagie Grove
V.R
Mrs Maine to Lead Iowa at National Service Star Legion
Mrs Maine will be the Iowa delegate to the national Service Star Legion convention in Cincinnati Ohio October 8. She was elected state president at the Newton Iowa convention last June and will represent the state with all expenses paid. Mrs H H Tosdal was elected to the State Executive board but cannot attend Cincinnati. Local appointees include Mrs Margaret Doyle and Mrs W G Gordon. Mrs Maine will travel to Minneapolis then Cincinnati with her sister Mrs C L Keogh who will accompany her. Des Moines and Oskaloosa reps are noted among others.
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Norman Maine
Iowa
Service Star Legion
Cincinnatti
Ohio
Maine
Newton
H. H. Tosdal
Margaret Doyle
Star Point Remembrance
W. G. Gordon
Minneapolis
C. L. Keogh
Keogh
Rhoda Woodruff
Oskaloosa
Des Moines
Miss Kennedy Accepts Speech Correction Post in Manitowoc Wis
Miss Margaret Kennedy daughter of Mr and Mrs Francia Kennedy of this city has accepted a position as instructor in the speech correction department of the Manitowoc public schools in Wisconsin. She is a University of Iowa graduate who did special work in speech correction and spent eight weeks at the Town University this summer for further training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Margaret Kennedy
Francia Kennedy
Manitowoc
Wis
Kennedy
University of Iowa
Denise Bagan
Ireland
England
St. Paul, Minn
Miss Bagan
South Bend
Ind
Mervin
Earl
Notre Dame College
Dennis Bagan
Wim
Fahey
Stories of Early Pioneer Life in the New West
Narrates civic pride in pioneer towns with rich soil and strong baseball culture. recollects the Blizzards club, local players like Bal lard and Lawton, scarce money in shin plasters, and the 4th of July as a major holiday. Mentions Estherville as hub, turning poles, and small town sports life.
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New West
Dg Lefeport
Fepats Haagan
Trodeo
Blizzards
Spirit Lake
Emmetsburg
Algona
Fairmont
Jackson
Abiane
Estherville
Dr Ballard
Frank Davey
John Corey
Sam Collins
George Allen
Dennison T. Lawton
Medford
Ore
Frank Day
Abe Funk
George Haskins
Washington
Towa
Sim” Bemi
Sim” Bemin
Hia
Care In Wiring Is Urged For Rural Electrification
Iowa State College extension engineer Har old H Beaty urged farmers at meetings in Armstrong and Estherville to plan farm wiring before REA lines reach them. He advised sizing wires for motors and appliances, using three wire 220 volt service for motors over half horsepower, proper fuses and insulation, convenient switch placement, and hiring an experienced electrician to install or inspect. He stressed safety, economy, and future planning to prevent fires and ensure reliable current.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold H. Beaty
Iowa State College Extension
Rural Electrification Administration
Armstrong
Estherville
Beaty
Safety Drive For Bicycles Promotes Pledges And Licenses
The Iowa State Safety Council names Chief John C. Lilley as bicycle division chairman and outlines plans to register bicycle owners in the county. Children must register after school, pay ten cents for a license plate, and sign a pledge, with parents urged to cooperate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State Safety Council
John C.lilley
Chief Lilley
Mr. Lilley
Bazaar and Supper at Armstrong Opera House
The Ladies League of the Presbyterian church Armstrong hosts a bazaar and supper at the Armstrong Opera House on Thursday September 29. The public is invited to attend.
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Ladies League of the Presbyterian Church of
Knights of Pythias Meeting Tonight at Odd Fellows Hall
Members of the Knights of Pythias are reminded of a meeting at the Odd Fellows hall tonight at eight o clock. All members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights OF Pythias
Odd Fellow’s Hall
Weed Field Day Set at Cherokee September 29
The annual Iowa Weed Field Day will be held at Cherokee September 29 at 1 PM under Dr. A L Bakke at the State Hospital Farm. Demonstrations will show different treatment plots with focus on eradicating creeping jenny. Emmet county farmers with problems like creeping jenny can attend. invitation went to county supervisors weed commissioners and Farm Bureau board, but all interested may attend.
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Iowa
Cherokee
A. L. Bakke
State Hospital Farm
M. A. Balkema
Emmet
Emmet County Board of Supervisors
Weed Commissioners
Farm Bureau Board
Balkema
Dickinson Speaks at Rally on New Deal Critique
A large audience at the courthouse heard Senator L J Dickinson discuss political issues of the day. The Algona Iowa resident criticized New Deal expenditures and urged support for the Republican ticket while noting three government branches provide checks and balances. A pre-rally dinner at Gardston hotel hosted 125 attendees led by Emmet county Republican chairman F J Ehlers.
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L. J. Dickinson
Algona
Court House
Estherville
United States
Dickinson
Iowa
Gardston Hotel
Emmet County
F. J. Ehlers
Harry Coffie
Senator Dickinson
AAA
McNary Haugen
Coolidge
Enrollment shows more boys than girls in Estherville schools
Estherville reports a gender gap in schooling with 2283 boys and 216 girls enrolled in high school. Freshmen to seniors show more boys than girls, while grade schools and junior high also indicate higher male enrollment, per Miss Imogene Knutson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Imogene Knutson
No School Monday in Estherville and Emmet County
Estherville city and Emmet county schools will dismiss Monday to allow teachers to attend the Tri-county institute in Emmetaburg that day. The notice notes a district pause in classes and lists the event location and date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville City
Emmet County
Tri-county Institute
Emmetaburg
Townsend plan champion speaks to Townsend audience
Mrs. William Oneill addressed a large Townsend meeting in city hall to promote the Townsend plan. She argued it would bring prosperity, security for the elderly, jobs for the young, and criticize New Deal allies while promising support for Townsend-allied congressional candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Oneill
Oneill
Roosevelt
Townsend
Oncill
Arlando Lough
Estherville Townsend Club
Roosevelt P T A Holds First Meeting Tuesday
The Roosevelt PTA will hold its first meeting of the year in the Junior High assembly Tuesday afternoon shortly after two. A safety program will feature a speaker from the Secretary of State's office. Refreshments will be served. All members and those interested are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt P. T. A
Roosevelt Pta
August Old Age Assistance Report for Iowa
The August monthly report from the Iowa division of old age assistance shows 6183 applications received during August, 3934 pending at month end, and 906 granted. Rejections totaled 141 with 39 due to property transfers, 29 with relatives able to support, and 26 from invested income, plus 14 withheld information. Funeral claims totaled 144 with $14,073.39 paid. Emmet county has 177 recipients, Dickinson 184, and Palo Alto county 4. Total August payment across all recipients was $8,188 averaging $17.98 per person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Iowa
Emmet
Dickinson County
Palo - Alta ‘Cqunty
Safety League Drive Promotes Child Traffic Rules
S & L Co sponsors a safety program led by B Oksner of Estherville's S & L Store inviting all residents under sixteen in the trade area to enroll in the Safety League. Enrollees receive a badge pledge card button and windshield sticker and may enter an essay contest on safety with a 100 word limit. The pledge covers crossing streets only at intersections obeying signals and officer directions looking both ways helping younger children cross avoiding riding in traffic and stopping when approaching rail crossings.
Mrs Mathieson Dies at Home in Ringsted
Mrs LU P Mathieson of Ringsted dies at her Ringsted home after a lingering illness at age 62. She leaves husband two daughters and one son. Funeral at St John Lutheran Ringsted with Rev C A Stub. Burial in Ringsted. Survived by Mrs Petersen Estherville and Mrs Kyhl Ringsted and Arnold Ringsted.
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LU. P. Mathieson
Ringsted
Arnold Petersen
Estherville
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Rev
C. A. Stub
Petersen
August Kyhl
Correction note on I Weller residence location and Hinsch Detroit trip
A Tuesday error misstated I Weller's new residence location. it should read Second Ave South instead of East. Mr and Mrs H D Hinsch traveled to Detroit Michigan for a week with their daughter and family, Mr and Mrs Lou Swab.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Weller
Second Ave
H. D. Hinsch
Detroit, Mich
Lou Swab
Best Known Is Best Bought in Small Ads
Frequency of insertions is advertising's strongest tool. Tests show small ads run semi weekly outperform the same space used for one large ad. Reiterating the advertiser's story at frequent intervals builds business in Estherville. Ads tailor made to keep your product top of mind. Vindicator and Republican phone 76.
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Vindicator
Republican
Estherville
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