Estherville Braces for Record Pancake Day Crowd
Preparations are under way for Estherville to host its first community Pancake Day on Tuesday October 18 with 8000 plus expected visitors. A double grid system will cook cakes from 10 a.m. onward under expert supervision while volunteers greet guests and ensure ample serving. Local merchants appoint an Hospitality Committee to welcome visitors and keep moods pleasant as flour syrup and coffee are arranged from Iowa suppliers for a 30 mile radius celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Fred Ehlers
Jay Howard
L. E. Crim
Fred Kilgore
Bedford
Red Oak
Iowa
Folger Coffee
Ke ‘Thervile Co-operative Creamery
Roof Fire at Bombarger Home Causes Minor Damage
A chimney spark ignited a roof fire at Frank Bombarger's South Seventh Street residence Friday evening. Two girls passing by alerted crews. chemicals sufficed to douse the blaze and insurance covers roof repairs. Mrs. John Hansen of Graettinger, hospitalized in Coleman for a broken hip, shows improvement after a serious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bombarger
South Seventh Street
V-R
John Hansen
Graettinger
Coleman Hospital
Estherville Junior College Holds Tie With Ellsworth
Estherville junior college played Ellsworth to a scoreless tie in windy conditions marking the second straight year of a zero game. Ferguson Elwood and Emrick led the offense while Santee and Merk lin anchored the defense as punt teamwork kept Ellsworth in check. The following Saturday Estherville high school midgets beat Storm Lake 19 to 0 with Hugg scoring twice and Warrington Edwards and Aalborg contributing. Next Friday the college Wolves host Eagle Grove and the Midgets travel to Mason City for a night game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville Junior College
Ellsworth College
Ferguson
Elwood
Emerick
R. Santee
Merklin
Estherville
Storm Lake High
Estherville High School
Hugg
K. Warringon
McAndrews
Edwards
Aalborg
K. Warrington
Hackett
Steele
College Wolves
Eagle Grove
Mason City
Pocahontas to Burn Corn Fuel Plan Reported
Pocahontas county proposes to burn corn instead of coal for winter fuel. The county auditor was ordered by the Board of Supervisors to buy 200 to 250 tons of corn at market prices for county use until corn and coal prices align. John Mahan dies in Graettinger after a three year illness. funeral held at Immaculate Conception Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
Pocahontas County Court House
Pocahontas Record- Democrat
Board of Supervisors
John Mahan
John P. Mahan
Graettinger
Immaculate Conception Church
Father Kelly
President Proclaims Fire Prevention Week Nationwide
President Hoover declares October 9 to 15 National Fire Prevention Week urging citizen and business action to cut fire losses. The appeal lists simple safety steps for homes and workplaces including chimney cleaning, proper storage of fuels, electrical and gas safety, careful disposal of ashes, and caution with candles and decorations during Christmas week. Local insurers and fire prevention groups offer information through agents and chambers of commerce.
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Hoover
Chambers of Commerce
Boards of Trade
National Bond of Fire Underwriters
John Street
New York City
Funeral Services at Dunnell for Victim of Gun
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the Lutheran church in Dunnell for Mrs. Melvin Co Zeimer 27 killed by a shotgun discharge in Northrup Minnesota. Rev Paul G Mueler led the service after short rites at the Jones chapel in Fairmont. The couple ran a temporary restaurant in Northrup. Mrs Zeimer died two hours after being shot. She leaves an eight year old son and her parents Milton Cook and wife near Welcome. Zeimer is a son of Otto Zeimer of Dunnell and a cousin of Bert Zeimer of this city.
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Dunnell
Melvin Co. Zeimer
Northrup
Minn
Paul G. Mueler
Jones Chapel
Fairmont
Mr. Zeimer
D. Windland
New Ulm
Woodrich Paving Co
Zeimer
Windland
Milton Cook
Near Welcome
Otto Zeimer
Bert Zeimer
Iowa Falls Festival Planned by VFW in late September
The Iowa Falls Festival will take place September 29 and 30 under the Veterans of Foreign Wars. The event features a baseball tournament with Hubbard, Williams, Iowa Falls, and Dows, plus band concerts and free acts across two days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Falls
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Hubbard, Williams
Dows
Schultz Takes Prizes at Clay County Fair
Walter Schultz dominated the Clay county fair with his Duroc Jersey hogs, winning first prize in the gift and young herd boar categories and placing in multiple other classes. Despite fewer entries than prior years, the quality was high, with Schultz also showing sows and produce of dam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Schultz
Clay County
Minnesota
Rural Route Changes Near Jackson After Petition Backed
Rural route number 3 out of Jackson will be adjusted effective Oct. 1 to bring deliveries closer to patrons homes. Carrier Ed Smith will shift from the current path to the state line, extending west by one mile and south by ten miles, following a petition signed by about 76 of roughly 100 patrons.
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Jackson
Ed Smith
State Line
Last Civil War Vet Dan Kelly Dies at 92 in West Bend
Dan Kelly age 92, the last Civil War veteran of West Bend community, died last Monday at his home after a stroke two weeks earlier. He enlisted in Company I, 2nd Wisconsin Cavalry on December 24, 1862 and was discharged in 1865.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Kelly
West Bend
Mr. Kelly
2Nd
Wisconsin Cavalry
Real Estate Transfers From Old Ledger entries
Ray Edwards transfers property to Mayme Edwards covering Lots 1 2 and E Lot 3 8 in Clarks subdivision plus two outlets. H B Colt transfers to H G Bergeson administrator. Lincoln Joint Stock Land Bank receives transfer from Bena and F A Nelson. Hazel Coleman transfers to Manda Sangster. Includes dated deeds in 32 1932 and references to NW sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Edwards
Mayme Edwards
Clarks
Armstrong
H. B. Colt
H. G. Bergeson Adm
P. Bs
Thersile
Bena
F. A. Nelson
Lincoln Joint Stock Land Bank
Hazel Coleman Ang
Manda Sangster
CANDIDATES FOR PRESIDENCY TO SPEAK IN IOWA
Des Moines plans a Hoover homecoming with a parade and 26000 seats at the Iowa State Fair Grounds for Oct 4. Mrs Hoover will accompany him. The event will be broadcast nationally and to 20000 listeners. A riders from neighboring states join motorcade convoys to Sioux City for Roosevelt speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Soo City
Hoover
Des Moines
Tocay
Herbert Hoover
United States
Hawkeye
White House
Iowa State Fair Grounds
Waterloo
Iowa
West Branch
National
Columbia
E. P. Adler
Davenport
Lee Syndicate of
Newsaers
Gardner Cowles, Jr
Des Moiinés Register and Tribune
Verne Marshal
Cedar Rapids Gazette-Republican
Dolliver Legion Auxiliary Elects President In Special Election
A special meeting of the Dolliver unit American Legion Auxiliary elected Mrs H D Mereness president. Mrs Sylvia Anderson had earlier been chosen but could not serve. Other officers remain as decided at the regular election. Mr and Mrs James Rainey will drive to Lake Benton Minnesota Wednesday on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolliver Unit
American Legion Auxiliary
H. D. Mereness
Sylvia Anderson
James Rainey
Lake Benton
Minn
Superior Man Is Recognized for 25 Years Service
In Superior on September 26 J. Co. Smith received a gold medal watch fob from the First American Insurance Company of New York. The honor honored his quarter century as a company representative dating back to Farmers Insurance Company days in Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior
J. Co. Smith
First American Insurance Company of
New York
Mr. Smith
Farmers Insurfaica Company
Cedar Rapids
Memorial Trees Along No 17 To Be Protected
While in Ames last week Miss Marie Sorum was assured at the state highway commission office that grading on No 17 would be done without harming memorial tree plantings along the road. The walnuts are grown in private nurseries in the county from seeds procured by Miss Sorum from historic shrines in the east. Seeds were given to the Lone Scouts of the county and planted after the seedlings reached proper size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Marie Sorum
State Highway Commission
No. 17
Miss Sorum
Mt. Vernon
Arlington
Reed Family Mourns Hartford Death Of Allen Reed
Dr and Mrs A I Reed attended brother Allen Reed's funeral in Hartford after his death at age 70. Funeral services were conducted on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. I. Reed
Hartford
Allen Reed
Officers elected by Emmet county rural carriers
Emmet county rural letter carriers elected officers for the coming year at a Friday afternoon meeting at Ft Defiance state park. Earl Keeton of Ringsted was named president, Victor Whalen of Dolliver vice president, and B O Walden secretary treasurer, all re-elected. The auxiliary re-elected Mrs F L Yule as president, Mrs Fred Rovinson of Armstrong vice president, and Mrs Toy Hayworth of Armstrong secretary treasurer. A picnic followed the business session with about thirty in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet
Ft. Defiance State Park
Ladies Auxiliary
Earl Keeton
Ringsted
Victor Whalen
Dolliver
B. O. Walden
F 1. Yule
Auxiliary
Fred Rovinson
Armstrong
Toy Hayworth
GOP Standard Bearers Rally in Emmet County Meeting
Nearly every precinct in Emmet county attended a Republican central committee meeting Saturday at Gardston hotel. L. P. Stillman presided as chairman, 22 members were present, Mrs. Guy Novel elected vice chair, John Darling secretary, Atty. J. W. Morse opened talks on election plans to boost turnout and organize precincts for voting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet County
Republican Central Committee
Gardston
L. P. Stillman
Guy Novel
John Darling
Atty
J. W. Morse
Back Street at Grand Theatre Three Days
Irene Dunne John Solvs June Clyde and George Meeker star in Back Street at the Grand Theatre for Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday. Based on Fannie Hurst's acclaimed novel about Ray Schmidt a long time mistress amid international circles. Doris Lloyd Zisnn Pitts William Bakewell and Arietta Duncan also appear in the comedy relief and supporting roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Back Street
Irene Dunne
John Solvs
June Clyde
George Meeker
Grand Theatre
Fannie Hurst
Miss Hurt
Ray Schmidt
Zisnn Pitts
Comedy Relief
Doris Lloyd
William Bakewell Wid Arietta Duncan
National Farm President Here Speaks at Estherville
John A. Simpson, national president of the Farmers Union, addressed over 400 farmers and business men in Estherville city hall. He urged action against perceived eastern money interests, called Hoover a foreigner, and praised Roosevelt as willing to consult the Farmers Union on agricultural policy. He attacked the tax system and Swank-Thomas and Wheeler bills, urged railroad executive pay cuts, and blamed eastern financiers for current hard times. H. N. Jensen presided. Kathryn Story and Dorothy Tom offered musical selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Simpson
The
Farmers Union
Estherville
Simpson
Hoover
East
England
Roosevelt
Farmers’ Union
White House
H. N. Jensen
Kathryn Story
Dorothy Tom
Earl Josten
Typhoid Fever at Iowa Falls
Twenty five typhoid cases reported in Iowa Falls traced to a dairy with unsanitary conditions. Authorities believe disease can be checked by addressing the dairy health and sanitation issues.
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Iowa Falls
Straw Vote Test In Surrounding Community County
The Vindicator and Republican partners with 2000 newspapers and Publishers Auto Service to conduct a nationwide presidential straw poll. Readers in town and rural America are urged to clip ballots, vote for their candidate, and mail to the Vindicator and Republican on Lincoln Street. National results will be published weekly, with Hoover or Roosevelt as favored, and other nominees listed alphabetically. A second item notes Arnold Schwartz of Faribault reporting two hitchhikers with a .32 caliber pistol forcing a 500 mile trip.
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Jobnis Tre
Vindicator
Republican Iscote
Woether
Auto Cosey Serviet
New York
Republican
Vindimatory Fur
Lincoln Street
Emmet County
Estherville
Sao
Autocaster Services
Herbert Hoover
Franklin J. Roosevelt
Arnold Schwartz
Faribault
United States
America
Tax Past Due October First
The final half of 1931 taxes are due this month per county treasurer E H Hanson. A 1 percent monthly penalty applies if unpaid by October first. If not paid by April first the 1 percent monthly interest applies. Notices will publish properties overdue for three weeks starting November 10. Ten days after the third publication tax sales are held at public auction. Delinquent owners have three years to redeem by reimbursing the tax sale buyers plus 8 percent penalty and 8 percent interest for year one. thereafter 8 percent simple interest continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Hanson
Hitchhiking family stops at Rock Rapids on troubled move
A Missouri family of four traveling to Huron South Dakota sought aid in Rock Rapids after their journey from Missouri ended in a long hitchhike. C W Bradley provided lodging at Lyon apartment hotel before the group pressed on toward Dakota city. They had walked across Iowa with little possession and were hopeful yet exhausted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Rapids
C. W. Bradley
Lyon
John Anderson
Missouri
Huron
S. C
Dakota City
Towa
Shrine Groups to Hold Joint Meet Here October 5
Estherville and Spirit Lake White Shrine groups plan a joint meeting and initiation on Wednesday evening October 5. State instructor Mrs Rose Reed will attend. The order’s work will follow the supper at six thirty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Spirit Lake White Shrine
Rose Reed
Farewell sermon for Rev. A. R. Cuthbert at Langdon and Fostoria
The Rev A R Cuthbert longtime Langdon and Fostoria preacher retires and plans move to Ola Arkansas with his wife after his farewell sermon at local Methodist churches. They will attend a visit in Fitherville with Mr and Mrs Kennedy before leaving. Blue Earth votes 10 percent cash discount on heat bits paid by the 10th next meter reading. The new rate becomes 671 cents per 1000 pounds of condensed steam. Mr and Mrs Charley Hecht and Mrs Mathilda Fostrum of Dunnell visited with Mr and Mrs Will Dickinson Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Cuthbert
Ray Kennedy
Langdon and Fostoria
Cuthbert
Ola
Ark
Fithervilie
Blue Earth
Board of Public Works At
Charley Hecht
Mathilda Fostrum
Dunnell
Will Dickinson
College graduate in Clay Co faces time for theft
Lester Moss, a graduate of Iowa State College, serves a jail sentence in Clay County. He and farm hand Daniel Vans pled guilty before Judge Heald in Spencer to stealing from Peterson-McMullen store in Greenville and binder twine from Neehren implement shop. They paid a $600 fine. Moss and his brother Harold have prior convictions for grand larceny in 1980.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Moss
Towa State College
Spencer
Daniel Vans
Moss
Judge Heald
Peterson-McMullen
Greenville
Fin Spencer
Heald
Evans
Odo
Leavenworth
Minnesota
Stillwater
Lincoln
Anamosa
Harold
C. N. Carlson
Ceylon
Minn
University of Chicuro
Bank assets sold for $800 at Spirit Lake auction
Superior, Sept. 26 At a public auction in Spirit Lake on Sept. 2 the remaining assets of the Superior bank were sold to G. I. Adderson of Sioux City for $800. About 41,000 acres of land in Montana, Minnesota and Colorado, besides the bank building, notes and miscellaneous items, were part of the sale. Also noted is the hatching of millions of pike fingerlings in Welch and Diamond lakes and seining crews’ efforts to remove bullheads from those waters. The young pike are being placed in Spirit Lake and Okuhoji.
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Superior
Spirit Lake
Superior Bank
G. I. Adderson
Sioux City
Montana
Minnesota
Colorado
Welch
Diamond Lakes
Okuhoji
Thieves Enter Superior And Ringsted Stores
Ringsted and Superior shops were burglarized Saturday night with losses of cash and items. Five Ringsted businesses reported break ins with shell cases, cash, and tools stolen. fingerprints were not recovered, suggesting glove use. In Superior, the Rosik pool hall and barber shop were entered Thursday night with about fifty dollars in merchandise taken and repeated prior break ins noted. Local authorities suspect a homegrown scheme and plan further investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pour Ringsted
Ringsted
P. W. Petersen Hardware
Superior
Rosik
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Bombarger
Charles Chaplin
Hollywood
Lagain
Paulette Godgate
Wolves
Storm Lake
W. J. Schultz
Durocs
Clay County Fair
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Nebraska
South Dakota
Dolliver Legion Auxiliary
J. C. Smith
Ins. Co
R. L. Carriers
G.O.P
National Farm
Clay
Clay CO
O. FE. Anderson
Pike
Meno
Weed
Dorothy Whlers
Miusic
Ecity
Aftair
Lois Clements
Birney Hospital
Betty Longe
Springfield
Minti
Don Miller
Fischer
Elmo Long
Betty
Elsie Calhoun
L. L
Superior Yield Merchandise
Andersen
Fink
Thompson Yards
W. G. Gordon
Sherif’ Merrit’ Brown
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