The Humboldt Republican from Humboldt, Iowa • Page 2

Friday, Sept. 8. 1938 73ffi6JSTEiMFf ANNUAL REUNION OF CENTER SCHOOL (rtopubllcnn-Indepemlont News Service) the 20th of August the second annual reunion picnic of the neighbors and friends of the old Center School district, of Wacousta Township, was held at Rock Rapids, where Iowa and South Dakota met. In spite of the rainy weather a group of 73 registered. A lonely picnic dinner was enjoyed by all.

The skies cleared for the afternoon and the crowd divided itself Into intimate groups. The men decided they would see if they had forgotten how to play ball. They had not but the Tall Corn state won 13 to 12. Horseshoe pitching was also a diversion. The children found the playground with its various swings an entertainment.

When 4 o'clock came, huge cans of coffee were again produced and with the cakes and remnants of dinner, everybody assembled again, and at the close a roll call was conducted and a business meeting followed. Tho same officers and committees carried on for the next year. Further notice as to the next meeting will he given in due time. The following were present: Mr. and Mrs.

Hans Vostad, Volga, S. Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Vostad, Reuben and Harold, Brookings, S. Mr.

and Mrs. Lloyd Vostad and Leota, Volga, S. Mr. and Mrs. Orln Vostad, Volga, S.

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Vostad and children, Volga, S. D. Mr.

and Mrs. Alger Qrannuin, Volga, S. Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Lee, Florence and Donald, Volga, S.

Mr. and Mrs. Everette Lee, Brookings, S. Mr. and Mrs.

Henry Satern and childivm, Mallard, Iowa; Mrs. N. E. Landis, Mallard, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs.

Roy Nooster, Plover, Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. Russel Enockson and baby, Plover, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs.

Clarence Kiuseth, Carol and Curtis, Bradgate, Iowa; Mrs. M. C. Klnseth, Bradgate, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs.

Sanford Klnseth, Devonua, Elwood, Sharon, Neudell, Ottoseu, Iowa; Lenha'rt Holden, Gilbert Holden, Ototsen, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Klnseth and Richard, Ottosen, Iowa; Mrs. Clara Solberg, Algona, Iowa. Oliver Ottosen, Iowa; George Satern, Ottosen, Iowa; Mr.

and Mi's. IvanHt-C Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Schneider, Ottosen, Iowa; Ed Hoover, Bode, Iowa; Andrews Vostad and daughter Pearl, Bode, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs.

Henry Olsen and daughters Norma and Doris, Ottosen, Iowa; Mrs. John Olsen, Ottosen, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bergum, Lois Iowa; Mr. and Mrs.

Albert Bergum, Frances, Charlotte and Donna, Ottosen, Iowa. THE HUMBOLDT REPUBLICAN, HUMBOLDT, IOWA JUNE WHEAT LEFT FOR CHICAGO AUGUST 30 Manson Lady Suffers Severe Burns When Glass Jar Burst Mrs. John Janssen of Manson was painfully burned Tuesday of last week while canning. She received burns on her face, left arm, neck and chest when the contents of a glass jar spattered her when the jar burst. Mrs.

Janssen had just opened the oven to look at her canning. Glasses she wore protected her eyes from tho steam and glass. June Wheat, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.

J. Wheat of Humboldt, left Wmlm-sday, August 30, for Clii- cugo, wlirre slie will enter nnrso training at tlio Mlclmcl Jtccse Hospital. June is a graduate of the local high school. Eagle Grove Youth Drowns in Sac City Pit While Swimming Richard Claud, 11-year old son of Mr. and Mrs.

Emile Claud of Eagle Grove drowned in the Sac City pit about 11 o'clock Saturday morning, August 2G. He had been visiting friends in Sac City, and In company with three boys went to the pit to swim. Richard climbed on a raft and stepped off tho other side. The water was deeper here, and he could not swim well enough to get back to shallow water. The other boys turned in the alarm and several Sac City residents rushed to the scene.

Don Wing recovered the body, but there was no chance to revive the lad. Fairfield Man Buys Wall Lake Newspaper The Wall Lake Blade, which for the past eight months has been owned by Carlos Avery, was purchased by Jack Mills of Fairfield. Mr. Mills is a single man and is a graduate of Parsons college in Fairfiald. Mr.

and Mrs. Avery will return to Minnesota where the former has a position with the State Department of Conservation. OKLAHOMA NEGRO FATALLY INJURED IN CAR ACCIDENT Clifton Bean, 42-year old negro of Tulsa, Oklahoma, was killed and Miss Florence Kemp, 20, of Okoboji, also colored, was slightly Injured when the car In which they were riding failed to make a turn on the south edge of Cylinder and rolled over four times early Wednesday morning: of last week. The automobile, owned by Bean's employer, was almost totally wrecked. Bean and Miss Kemp were employed at tho Inn hotel at Okobojl.

Council Authorizes $1500 Improvements to Waterworks Equipment At a special meeting of the Emmetsburg city council Monday evening of last week, the members authorized $1500 improvement to the city waterworks equipment. The Fairbanks Morse Diesel Engine Company was awarded a contract for rebuilding the 40 h. p. Diesel engine. Among Fair Exhibits Emmetsburg Farmer Injured When He Fell Under Tractor Roy Carlson, farmer living seven miles southeast of Emmetsburg was getting along nicely in an Emmetsburg hospital after suffering injuries when thrown under the wheels of a tractor Monday af- ternon of last week.

Mr. Carlson suffered a crushed left chest, a punctured lung and numerous cuts and bruises when he was thrown from the tractor and the wheels passed over his body. One of Kossuth County's Pioneers Passed Away August 27 A. P. Peterson, one of the oldest residents of Kossuth county and a pioneer settler of that section, died early Sunday evening, August 27, I at the home of his daughter at Fenton.

JJr. Peterson was horn May 8, 1847, at Oskarsaam, Sweden. He came to the United States in 1871. SUPERIOR FARMER KILLED IN AUTO- TRUCK COLLISION Guy Small, well known Superior farmer, was killed instantly August 30, when his car collided with a truck loaded with 8,000 pounds of pipe for tho Natural Gas Line company near Estherville. The truck, driven by Marvin Nelson of Cuahings, Nebraska, caught fire and the driver received burns.

He was taken to an Estherville hospital. Golfers Buy Forty- Acre Tract For New Course Golfers from Swea City, Armstrong, Ringsted, Fenton and Bancroft met last week and purchased a forty-two acre tract of land that will lie developed into a golf course. The new organization is to be known as the Riverside Golf and Country Club. James Mclntire of Armstrong was elected president, and vice presidents are Roy Bravinder of Swea City, Oscar Christensen of Ringstad, and John Manoer of Armstrong. The tract of land purchased contains forty- two acres and they gave $1,800 for it.

An abandoned store building will be purchased and moved onto the land. George Morton, West Okoboji professional, will lay out the course, and the work of establishing tees, greens and fairways will be done yet this fall. Tho course is already seeded, it is said. BEGIN DREDGING OPERATIONS AT STORM LAKE Dredging operations began at Storm Lake Thursday, August 31. That is an event Storm Lake boosters have waited for many years.

The dredger is located at Lakeside. 14-Year-Old Youth Kills Self in Algona Monday Last Raymond Janvrin, 14, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Janvrin of Algona, shot himself through the head with a twenty-two rifle Mon- of this week, and passed away shortly after. The youth was despondent and was grieving because his family was shortly moving to Webster City where the father had employment.

He left two notes, one to his parents and one to a girl friend. Neither explained the cause of his act. Gas Franchise Voted at Spirit Lake by Big Majority Spirit Lake citizens approved the application of the People's Natural Gas Company of Omaha for a 25-year franchise for the installation of a natural gas distribution system there at a special election recently. The proposition carried by 477 to 145 votes. THE POCKETBOOK of KNOWLEDGE Jfaple Lawn rod ribbon for schools of (on grades.

Part of grain, vegetable and fruit exhibit. PAGE THREE whipped together by the time of the opening game which la with the Dakota City nine on Friday, Sept. 8. Hecauso of lack of fun- domentals little has been done with respect to team play as yet. Musical organizations will soon be in full swing under Miss Glctm's direction.

Tho glee club has met several times already. Perhaps the biggest innovation of the school year was the Introduction of free text books In tho high school. This will Insure nn equal textbook situation for all students regardless ot their financial condition. A number of second bund hooks were taken over by tho school In making this change. The Hoard of Education Is composed of the following Individuals: Mr.

Oscar Wyatt, president: Mr. Wcndall Friday, Mrs. Omar Davis, Mr. Earnest Eggerth, Mr. Glenn Brock, Mr.

Lawrence Noilsou Is secretary and Mr. Moedlng Is treasurer. ngeouft suffering, and beautifully expressed In the words of a nurse who said to tho parents, "Now you have little Angel." The memory of her sweet lovll- UOS8 will bo cherished In the hearts of those who loved her; her mother and father; two sisters, Barbara Jean and Marilyn Ruth; her grandparents, Mr. Fred Fleming of Ilumholdt and Mr. and Mrs.

E. Long of Sheldon, Iowa, and num- erous aunts, uncles and cousins and many friends. VACATION flnats are In the water, Hups arc In the bread, AH tho Ice Is melted, Humps arc In the Ants arc In tho sugar, Sunburn on tho skin, lint tho man who's It matters not to him. 01UTUAHY. Ilcvcrly Joyce Beverly Joyce Long was horn September 14, 1933, at the farm home near Ottoscn and went to her eternal home, after a week's illnnsn In the St.

Joseph's Mercy hospital In Fort Dodge, the ago of 5 years, 11 months and 12 days. She was baptized August 25, at tho hospital by Father Eisoiilwck- er. She attended the community church Sunday school at Ottoscn and was a member of the primary class. She was making plans to enter the primary grade of the Otlosen school next Monday. Her last words showed her faith iu Jeans.

With a smile on her little face, she said, "I see Mommie. I still see Mommie. She's fading away. I see Josus. There he Is.

I can't see Daddy and Edna any more. I see a light." Her sunny, lovable disposition was reflected to all who knew her, even the hearts of the doctors and nurses wero drawn to her in her hours of cour- FOR. AKTlOUES IN A SHOPPfi OFfeN PAV CASH Exhibit of local Future Farmer Chapter School Year Begins Till SMAtUSI AHD LOWEST PB1C60 PACKAOGD IS SOtO tfTOlO MISIHS SOIOIM Wft fAoasfS of A IN A RECENT SORVEV. pen ctnr THOSE QUESTIONED THOU6HT THAT to INCREASE PROSPEPTX TAXES SHOULD one COUHTV swre OP CALIFORNIA is TJMSS THB snvs OF RHODE SAM BE8NAHDINO COOKIV PER WHO THOUGHT THEV SHOULD BE NUtWARO THEIR TMt TO OBUSTOAt PRODUCING A SWUM TVPt PMCUMONIA KNOW" TO MEDICAL tND TO MD THE IQAOQ.OOO.OOO PAID TVW FOB BELIEF StNCB WOULD REACH INC fAfUH TO tut ttft runes KITTENBALL (Republicaii-Imlepenilent Nows Service) Rutland girls kittenball team defeated Havelock girls 27 to 3 Friday evening at Rutland for their ninth victory against no defeats. Rutland knocked four Havelock pitchers out of the box in five' innings while Carol Cran, Rutland's pitcher, set Havelock down with two hits and struck out seven in five innings.

Watts led the Rutland hitters. The girls met LuVerne under the lights at LuVerne Sunday evening and again won, the score he- ing 24 to 3. They would like to schedule games for Sunday afternoons, states the manager, Winfred Beer of Rutland. (Republiciin-Indopendont Nows Service) benefit kittenball game was played a tthe hall park Sunday by the LuVerne All-Stars and LuVerne Cubs. Tho score was 12 to 9 In favor of the All-Stars.

About $15 was taken in, to be given Albert Lou, catcher for the All- Stars. Albert hurt his shoulder iu a game a month ago and has been unable to work. Queen Isabella's Jewels In the cathedral in Ciudad Tru jillo. Santo Domingo, visitors may see some of the jewels Queen Isa bella gave Columbus to finance hi: voyages of discovery. The school year for the Vernou ownship school began Monday, August 28.

The high school enroll- nent for the first week totaled 52 which is within two of tho total enrollment for last year. Tho grade enrollment to date is CC. The faculty contains four new 'aces this year. Superintendent A. K.

Ruebel conies to Vernon from Grafton, Iowa, where he has serv- as superintendent for the last four years. Prior to that he served In the Blairsburg and Burnside schol systems. His educational work has been done at Buena Vista College and the University of Iowa. Richard Klnkhead of Buena Visla College is handling the coachius duties as well as teaching marina! training and other subjects. Mr.

Kinkhead's home is Spencer. Miss Alice Mae Nordstrom of tlibbing, teaches home economics and history in the high school. Her preparatory work was done at Iowa State College. Miss Harriet Gouge of Corwith teaches the seventh and eight grades. She finished her course at Iowa State Teachers' College this spring.

Other teachers, well known to the residents of the Vernon District are Miss Verna Parks, first BUT ANTIQUES ON THE HIGHWAY CAUSE fAANV A CRASH I HUMOTA THEATRE SEPTEMBER PROGRAM HUMBOLDT, IOWA Sunday and Monday, September 10 and 11 "LADY OF THE TROPICS" Hody Lnmarr, Robert Taylor. Popeye Cartoon, "Leave Well Enough Alone." Popular Science No. 4. Tuesday, September 12 lOc and 16c SHOW "STRONGER THAN DESIRE" Walter Pigeon, Virginia llruco, Lee Hownian. Comedy, "Ring Sporl, Four Smart Dogs." Wednesday and Thursday, September III and 14 "CALLING DR.

KILDARE" Low Ayres, Lionel Ilnrrymore, Lorraine Day. Baseball "Diamond Dust." "March of Time," "Metropolis." Friday and Saturday. September IB and Ifi "BURN 'EM UP O'CONNOR'' Dennis O'Keefe, Cecelia Parker, Nat Pendlelon, Harry Carey. Added attractions, "Wnler, Water Everywhere." "Magic on Broadway." Pictorial Review." "loot's Celebrate." "Accent On Beauty." Sunday and Monday. September 17 and 18 "WIZARD OF OZ" Frank Morgan, Judy Garland.

Ray Bolgcr, and a big cast Betty Boop Cartoon, "My Friend the Monkey." Tuesday, September 19 "IT COULD HAPPEN TO YOU" Stuart Erwln, Gloria Stuart, Raymond Walburn Aviation, "Sporting Wlngn," Travelogue, "Jungle Glimpses." Act, "Beside a Moonlit Stream," "Protect the Weakorost." Wednesday and Thursday, September 20 and 21 "INVITATION TO HAPPINESS" Fred McMurray, Charley Ruggles, Irene, Dunno Travelogue, "Pack Trip." Friday and Saturday. September 22 and SAINT IN LONDON" George Sanders, Sally Grey. "EXILE EXPRESS" Alan Marshall, Anna Steu Sunday and Monday, September 24 25 "BACHELOR MOTHER" Ginger Rogers, David Nlvon. Dlsuoy Color Cartoon, "Autograph Hounds." Acts "Magic Gone Broadway." "World of Tomorrow." Tuesday, September 2G "GRAND JURY SECRETS" John Howard, Gall Patrick Comedy, "Marriage Go Round." "Bird Dogs." "Unusual Occupations." Wednesday and Thursday, September 27 and 28 "ON BORROWED TIME" Lionel Barryniore, Una Mcrkcl, Beaulab Bondi. Cartoon, "What a Nightmare." Friday and Saturday, September 29 and 30 "FRONTIER MARSHALL" Randolph Scott, Binnlo Barnes.

Kentucky Horses, "Blue Grass," Musical Act, Carl IToff and his Baud. "Pictorial Review No. Cartoon, "Porky and Daffy" Sunday and Monday, October 1 and 2 "GOODBYE MR. CHIPS" All admlBlon prices Include slate sales tax. Safetr Cauactt I FRIDAY September 15 and second grades, Miss Huby Carlson, fifth and sixth grades, Miss Shalo Smith, third and fourlh grades, and Miss Mary Glclm, typing and English in the high schut.

An enormous amount of won; has been done in the building as It was prepared for the school year. The new gymnasium was completely refinished including the sanding of the floor. All of tho lower hallways and some of tin 1 upper were repainted. The high school assembly has been rearranged with the library in tin hack. New shelves have been built to accommodate the books.

The ok stage has been separated from tin study hall by a partition that contains a number of largo glass windows. This is used for typing classes. The glass windows make it possible for students in the study ball to use the typewriters in the course of their studies and still be under the supervision of the study hall director. The officials feel that this is putting to use that information which has been gained with respect to the use of typewriters. Results of this system so far have been quite gratifying.

With twenty boys answering the call for baseball candidates Coach Kiiikheud hopes to have a team HAT DAY Here's the New FALL STYLE PICTURE The Lane Clothing Co. presents'the hat story for Fall in an amazing array of the season's smartest models. See the new, distinctive style features that have been accepted by the leading fashion authorities throughout the country. Feel the soft, velvety surface in the new felts See the new sport types the new bronze- green and the novel trimmings with braided and cord bands. See them all at Lane's.

Priced From $1.95 to Lane Clothing Co. LUCKILY ITS NOT MORE SERIOUS USE ONLY ItS. LAMPS FOR SEWING.READING AND OTHER EXACTING EYE- WORK GOOD LIGHT IS CHEAR GOOD VISION, POOR DAD-IF HE DOESN'T GET THKT SNOOZE EVERY EVENING-HE GETS A SICK HEADACHE in IIGHT DAD.