The Humboldt Republican from Humboldt, Iowa • Page 1

ComMtttd With the REPUBLICAN Kosmos April 1, 1893. IOWA, FRIDAY, MAY 29, 1936. NO. 7. HIGHWAY COMMISSION TO LET CONTRACTS Make Plans to Deliver Veterans BONDS WILL ARRIVE HERE NEAR JUNE 15 Carriers Will Deliver to Veterans Only Who Signs Recipts.

Plans for the delivery of the checks tor veterans' bonus bonds the government is mailing to veterans about June 15 are being made. The bonds, In $50 denominations will be sent by registered mall and the letter carrier will deliver them only to the veteran in person, Who must sign a receipt. Careful precautions In delivery will be made to relieve any possibility of anyone but the veteran obtaining or cashing the bonds say instructions sent out from Washington. Each bond carries three percent interest. On each $50 bond held by the veteran he will collect $1.50 a year in interest.

That increases every year until June 15, 1945 when each bond will carry $13.50 in The recipient of the bonds must take them to an officer of some bank or trust company who knows him to, have them filled out as to Identification, or, in case he doei know such an officer, a frlem may accompany him to make prop er identification to the executive It is provided also that the post- master may-' make such identifier although he may not havi The district court, Judge F. 0. Davidson presiding, ia still in esston at the court house In Da- iota City. The case of the Wisconsin Lumler Company vs. the Consolidated chool district of Vernon was set- led.

The matter concerned payment to certain firms that had furnished work material for the addition recently built to the Vernon schools. The contractor who ook the lob and who was bonded by the United States Fidelity and Guaranty failed to Complete it and meet all his obligations. It is stated that he lost about $500 on the Job. As a consequence he did The District Court Still in Session creditors sought to hold the school district. However, the'matter was gone into by the court and an adjustment reached whereby the creditors divide the remaining due the contractor, which will leave them a small loss each.

There was also the case of Anton Rasmussen vs. Sam Klassie, over the matter of a plow sold by Klassie to Rasmussen. It was settled. The divorce case of Dorothy B. Haynes vs.

Keith Haynes, was started but owing to the illness of the plaintiffs lawyer, Frank S. Lovrlen, the case was continued. There is no case before the court Thursday morning, though many NORWAY AND EXTRA W. M. GROVE WIN AT TRACK not meet all the bills and the matters are being considered.

Home Project Women Attend Conference in Washinton, D. C. Mrs. Earl Saac.on, county home project chairman, and Pauline Trindle, home demonstration agent, left Thursday morning in company with three women' from Calhoun county to be present at the international conference of Associated country women of the world at Washington, D. C.

Mrs. Saxton Is the delegate from Humboldt county and it is an especial honor since this is the first time the United States has been host to meetings of this type. And since 42 countries are represented and it is a trerinial conference probably will not be again for 25 years. The women will discuss farm products used In salable articles, Inspect handiwork displays and discuss honte project -JWork for the country, i $300 FIRE DAMAGE TO HIRAM HEWIH HOME AT LIVERMORE pecif to the Repuolican LIVERMORE A blazfng W. M.

G. for Girls. At the rural track The Humboldt Republican and Independent will print an extra containing the detailed vote (unofficial) of the Humboldt county primary election to be.held June of next week. Arrangements have been made With officials at each precinct for forwarding the vote of the various precincts to the Humboldt newspaper are finished. The Humboldt offices will re- jcelpt of these returns.

The returns 'will be posted as they arrive. When the count is complete an Extra will be issued giving the vote in detail. Also these extras meet Tues- will be distributed to the various Lake 7 Secured Most bons in Boys Events and day afternoon at the Humboldt towns in Humboldt county. fairgrounds Norway No. 9 was champions for boys' events with 26 points and Lake 7 won the largest number of ribbons which was eight.

West Maple Grove won the most points, 18, for girls' events and also the most ribbons, which was six. This is the only county In Iowa where the county superintendent actually goes out to Individual schools and trains the children in 39 GRADUATED FROM HUMBOLDT'S EIGHTH GRADE Eighth grade commencement ercises for the Humboldt schoo track events. Mr. Johnson assist-' were conducted at the high schoo ed all of the entrants this year, auditorium Thursday afternoon was discovered issuing from roof of the Hiram dence In Livermore fire the Hewitt resi- at nine o'clock Monday evening by Gerald' Hewitt, 12, a son. Quick response to a call for the fire department resulted In the saving of much of the contents of the building and confining the loss to an estimated $300.

Most of the furuiture was removed from the home but about half of the roof of the five room home was destroyed by fire and the interior of the near where the fire originated and the celling of the kitchen below was ruined by fire and wa- The rules are definite that only such officials may fill in the identification blank on the bond and that a notary public's seal would not be sufficient endorsement. Bach veteran will receive between four and thirty bonds with ari average of about fourteen each. p'rbject chairman of 'Calhoun county are accompanying the Humboldt representatives. The group are traveling in Miss Triridle's car and expect to return 8. 36 WERE PRESENT AT JCC DINNER; ONE NEW MEMBER Thirty-six members and guests attended the six-thirty dinner and program for the junior chamber of commerce last Monday evening.

Regular dinner meetings will be discontinued during the next three months. Barrett Tompklns and Floyd Kuehnast were presented by Leroy Cogswell and demonstrated of various activities 08 the vocatilnal agricultural class. Kenneth Goldrich of Boone, newly elected state junior chamber of commerce, spoke relative to the work of the state organization. B. P.

Holt, who Is associated with the Humboldt Artificial Ice Co. plant, became a new member. Various committees gave reports, Auditor Johnson Issues County Financial Report; Will be Reviewed Later Auditor 0. H. Johnson has Issued the Humgoldt county financial report in booklet form, and It is being distributed to the voters.

It is a small book four by six Inches and contains fifty-two pages besides the inserts of tables. It Is cram full of information that every citizen should have in his home. The contents of the book will be reviewed later in these columns. Out-of-Town Couple Married by Sawyer Bar! E. Ackerman of Burt and Grace A.

Carlisle of Whlttemore were married Saturday, May 23, by Don'Sawyer, justice of peace, in Dakota City. Funeral Services Held for Livermore Child on Wed. Special tn tho services for Glen Weber, four year old child who died after being hit by a gravel truck in Monday morning, Livermore last were conducted Wednesday morning at ten o'clock from Sacred Heart church lu Livermore with the Rev. Father Maurice J. Costello officiating.

Burial was made In Mt. Calvary cemetery, Donovan funeral home gj ring ceremony, EDNA SIMONSEN MARRIED RALPH JOHNSON SUNDAY Edna K. Simonsen, daughted ol Mr. and Mrs. Peter Simonsen, and Ralph N.

Johnson, only son of Mr. and Mrs. James N. Johnson, were married Sunday, May 24, at four o'clock at the Lutheran parsonage in Humboldt, with the Rev. H.

0 Hendrlckson officiating at the was in charge. The bride wore a white triple sheer chiffon dress with white accessories and carried an arm hour of tea roses and sweet peas ABOUT THEJEATHER The weather continues Ideal. There has been sufficient moisture, the weather has been fair for and all vegetation is and a bouttonnlere and was attend- YVU1IV, rt nrhn fllnn Ida Simonsen served as bridesmalt and wore an orchidsken knit dress white accessories. Mr, Johnson wore a dark suit Smoldering Peat Suffocates 250 Chicks at Renwick Special to tho Flemmigs lost 250 six weeks old chickens when the peat in the about last week jrooder house caught fire and smoldered, suffocating the chickens. The building did not catch fire.

He was high school coach in ath- and Reinbeck, etics at Vinton high school een years. Corinth four earned the second May 28, at o'clock. Thirty nine boys and girls were awarded GARDEN CLUB PLANS FLOWER SHOW JUNE 6 Amateur Flower Growers in Humboldt Co. Eligible to Participate. The Humboldt Garden club has tiompleted plans for a flower show the Legion club room Saturday, June 6.

Members are expecting many flowers to be entered judging by number of entries in similar events. The event will be open to the public and anyone caring too may go to see the best of Humboldt county's flowers on display. Mrs. Phillip Bair is chairman of the committee In charge and will be assisted by Mrs. Charles Kurth and Mrs.

Charles Ropte. Judges are to be from out-of- town and will be named later. Following are the rules of en- Bonds ON PRIMARY HIGHWAYS IN HUMBOLDT CO. for about thir- i omas The program was as follows: Invocation, Rev. H.

0. Hendrlck- son. "Sing Arthur A. Penn, boys' glee club. 'Rocked in the Cradle of the argest number of ribbons, six, in the boys meet and Beaver 2 was runnerup in number of points hav- ng twenty-two.

Corinth 4 also re- ceived the most ribbons for girls' De "sousaphone solo, Knight, events and was second highest with number of points. They had three ribbons and 15 points. Summary of the track events: Girls. 25 yd. Osia, West Maple Grove, Doris Jensen, W.

Charles Folk, Jr. Backfire," Josephine Bakon; Betty Parsons, leading lady in the class play, Madolyn Mickelson; Dorothy, Dorothy Ann Cooper; Jimmy, Jimmie Gunderson; Frank, Jerry Franke; Gwen, Florence M. Eleanor Nelson, Lake 7, a rt; Phyllis, Betty Buel, and Doc wa 35 yd. dash, Helen Greene, Corinth tor cia st; Florence 'Stan'gV i rotti 50 yd. dash: Helen Greene, Cor- Henry Smart, girls' glee club.

"0 hymn, "March" inth 44, Doris Jensen, W. M. ft Om Gluck, violin qura- 2. Belva Osia, W. M.

3. 100 yd. tette Dorothy Ann Cooper, Madodash: Edna Fowler, Helen Greene, lyn Mickelson, Betty Buel, and El- Corinth 4, Doris Jensen, Belva len nga borg Osia, W. M. Ethel Johnson, Florence Stang, S.

E. Byron, 3. 160 yd. relay: Lake 5, North Valley, 3. 200 yd.

relay: Beaver 3, Grove 10, North Valley, 3. Beaver No. 1 and Beaver No. 3 tied for third place in numbe rof points with 15 each. Boys.

50 yd. dash: Raymond Orsland, WANDA JOHNSON WON FIRST PRIZE OF BOOK CLUB Wanda Johnson has bean announced as the winner in the book club for fifth and sixth graders in the Humboldt public schools, by Mrs. Everett DeSmidt, Junior librarian In charge of this group. She read and reported on 27 books. Other rankings include Dona Nelson, twenty-five books; Helen Fox and Donald Whittlesey, twenty-one books each.

Mrs. DeSmidt is planning a picnic for all members of this club who read at least eight books. Those to attend are Donna Reasoner, Clarke Hubbard, Bill Burns, Janice Lalng, Sheila Jollitte, Arlene BJornson, Ruth DeSmidt, Paula Schrnidtke, Mary Garfleld, Doris Lindhart, and the ones with the higher ratings. Certificates will be awarded to all of these boys and girls. Wanda will receive the book, "Caddie by Carol Ryrle Brink.

It received the John Newbery medal as "the most distinguished literature for children In 1935." Norway 9, Alvin Jensen, Beaver 7, Merle Harvey, Lake 7. 3. 75 yd. dash: Donald Nelson, Lake 7, Charley Kunert, Beaver 5, Andrew Boardson, Grove 7, 3. 100 yd.

dash: Arnold Olson, Beaver 7, 1: Borne Norway 9, Stanley Olson, Grove 10, 3. 220 yd. tun: Arnold Olson, Beaver 2, JaJmes Lennlng, Norway 3, Alvln Jensen, Beaver 7, 3rd. 220 yd. relay: Jay Norem, Bjorne Processional, Virginia Lou Cook.

Presentation of awards, Margaret Taylor. Presentation of class, Margaret Taylor. Presentation of diplomas, Supt. Edwin E. Swanson.

Class roll includes: Danny Adams, David Richard Greene, Corinth 4, 3. 330 yd. relay: Norway 9, Corinth 4, Lake 7, 3. 440 yd. relay: Norway 9, Lake 7, Beaver 7, 3.

High jump: Stanley Sampson, Lake 7, Arnold Olson, Beaver 2, Elmer Harvey, Lake 7, 3rd. Broad Jump: Aronld Olson, Beaver 2, Stanley Sampson, Lake 7, and Edwin Olson, Beaver 2, 3. Anderson, Laura Mae Anderson, Kathryn Beers, Betty Buel, Carol Cody, James Cole, Glenn Collins, Virginia Lou Cook, Dorothy Ann Cooper. Bernadette Dlckerson, Edmund Duehrlng, Arnold Endahl, Ruby Ernst, Iris Flvecoat, Byron Fjetland, Charles Folk, Violet Fort-, ner, Jerry Franke, Maxlne Grove. Jimmie Gunderson, Eileen Gustafson, Ellen Hanson, Robert Hanson, Florence Hart, Casper Hend- rlckson, Ilene Jacobsen, Olaf Johnson, Ruth Keller, Madolyn Mickelson.

Ned Nelson, Lester Nesvold, Dorothy RIcheal, Juane Skaugstad, Bernadlne Schultz, Helen Summers, Beulah Torkelson, Duane Wendle, Avis Witte. try: 1. Entries are open to all flower growers of Humboldt county, except professionals. 2. Entrise must be made from a.

m. to 10:00 a. m. 3. Specimen entries should be labeled with the correct name of variety.

4. Containers for specimen class will be furnished by committee. 5. All other classes to be arranged by exhibitors in own containers. If only one or two entries are made in a classification, no awards will be given unless entries are meritorlus.

will be'IndJcated "biue, red and white ribbons attached to exhibl- entry tag. Note to which have been picked and plunged In deep water for several hours before arranging, show to mud Detter advantage than those picked shortly before the show. Classifications for flower show: Class A. Best specimen named variety. B.

Three specimen named variety. C. Best vases. D. Best basket arrangement.

Class A. Best named variety. B. Three named variety. C.

Best vases. D. Best basket arrangement. Class A. Best specimen variety.

B. Three specimen ORDER OF EVENTS MEMORIAL DAY Order of events of the Memorial Day services In Humboldt May 30 Is as follows: 9:00 a. m. meet at city hall to proceed to cemetery whero graves will be decorated and special services held. 1:30 p.

organi- Eatlons and flower girls meet to form parade to march to Hu- mota theatre. 2:00 p. at theatre. Master of ceremonies, Mayor C. W.

Garfleld. Chorus, "America Beautiful." Invocation, the Rev. Father O'Brine; Pledge to Flag, led by Royal Bennett, scoutmaster, Heading of General Logan's First Memorial Day General Orders, R. Cooper, post commander. Solo, Mrs.

C. C. Coyle. Reading, Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, Max Ulrlch. Quartet, Auxiliary ladles.

Reading, "In Flanders Field," Jean Fitch. Memorial address, the Rev. Father W. F. Mason of Ayrshire.

Chorus, "Star Spangled Banner." Benediction, the Rev. Thomas Lutman. Accompanist is Mrs. H. F.

Jakway. Joe Sheldon is marshal for the day. Other Services. Immediately after the program, the same line of march will be observed and all will proceed to the city bridge where services for sailors, and those losing their life In air service will be conductod. Ing vigorously.

Corn is up In some oases been plowed once. The fruit prospects are wonderful. The garden truck Is thriving. Iowa never looked bet- State Report. "Excessively rains in the northwest portion caused washing of soil and local overflows In.

Woodbury, kyon, Palo Alto, Cherokee and Plymouth counties and field work to a standstill and e4 by OrvilJe Hanson who also 'wpre a dark suit. A three course dinner was served at six o'clock at the brides home to about twenty-five guests. A three tiered wedding cake was the centerpiece o.n the brides table. Waitresses were Gladys Nelson, Edith Anderson and Adalaine Fries. Mrs, Johnson graduated In 1929 from Humboldt high school and later attended Iowa State Teacn- oruuswv at Cedar Falls.

For untilthe sou dries. Press 4ls- the last several MtcVes reported 8,000 acres flooded'taught schools in Humboldt coun- tn Woodbury County Monday as ty. the desult of the overflow of West Mr. Johnson graduated from Pork. Good rains fell In the Armstrong high school in 1928.

central counties, and amounts Last spring he started farming on his father's farm north of Huin- where he and his bride will (Continued page flve) win third place, awarded as follows: Points were five for first BODE TO OBSERVE MEMORIAL DAY WITH A PROGRAM Special to the day will be observed for the first tinja in Bode and the following program given. The parade of the Legion and Auxiliary will meet at the school house in the morning at nine o'clock and will march to St. Olaf cemetery led by the colors and the band. Cemetery Services, Prayer by the Legion chaplain; firing squad salute dead; taps; decoration of the graves; return to school house; call to order, Commander Stewajrt; "Star Banner," assembly; invocation, the Rev. 0.

0. Haavik; Pledge of Allegiance; spng, "Still, Still With, Thee," the Auxiliary quartet; Gettysburg Address, Wallace Ophelm; vocal solo, is No Doubt," Mona Larson; Memorial address, the Rev. Nodvedt of Fort assembly; cloning prayer and b.e|«dlctlon, the Rev. Haavik; taps. place, three for second, and one for third rating.

Earlene Schenck Honor of 8th Grade In the list of eighth grade graduates printed in the Independent ABOUT 50 PERSONS HEARD TALK BREEN'S TO DEMOS Between forty and fifty persons attended the democratic rally at the city hall last Monday evening. Edward Breen, county attorney for Webster county was the guest speaker. He spoke at length about the formation of the democratic organization In Webster City and suggested changes that could be used in Humboldt county. After his address a discussion of candidates for county offices was May 2 Sarleno Schenck's name carried out and arrangements were should have been starred as an made for the selection of delegates honor graduate as she has an aver- to the democratic county conven- age above ninety per cent. She will: tion to be held a month or six receive also the letter I from the! weeks after the primaries state department of education.

NEW FEED STORE OPENS IN HUMBOLDT Underpass Just South of Livermore-Bode Corners June 9. The Iowa State Highway Commission informed Don Plerson who was In Ames this week, that the contract for building the underpass beneath the Rock Island railroad just south of the Llverinore-Bode corners on primary 169 would be let June 9. Also the contract for putting in the remainder of the paving be- ween Huraboldt and the Humboldt- Kossuth county line on primary 169 will be let June 12. Also the contract for the pav- ng between Dakota City and the mst line of Humboldt county, Immediately west of Goldflold on No, 10, will be let some time in August. It is planned to let the paving between Humboldt and Gllmore City and between Bode and Livermore later, and It Is probable that tho work will be completed next summer.

When the bonds were voted tho Commission stated that the paving In Humboldt county would form a two-year program. CQMMENGEMENW, (i 1 1 1 ST, MARY'S CHURCH SUNDAY MORNING At ten o'clock Sunday morning, May 31, the second annual commencement of St. Mary's school will be conducted at St. Mary's church. The Mass will be.

celebrated by the pastor, the Rev. Father George O'Brine, after which diplomas of graduation, awards of achievement In the various departments, and certificates of promotion will be conferred. The Juniors and seniors enjoyed a picnic at Twin Lakes Wednesday. The banquet for these two classes, was held Thursday evening. The annual prom was held same evening.

Graduates pictures are on page four. REDCAPS INVADE THE GOLDFIELD DIAMOND MAY 30 The Redcaps will Invade the Goldfleld diamond Saturday, May 30, at 2:30 p. m. Heltcamp of Dunscombe, will hurl the ball tor the locals. This Is the first game away from home for them.

Sunday the Redcaps meet specimen specimen Drivers' Examinations at Sheriff's Office May 29 Examinations for drivers' and chauffeurs' licenses will be conducted at the sheriff's office all named variety. C. Best D. Best basket arrangement. Class A.

Best specimen named variety. B. Three specimen named variety. C. Best vases.

D. Best basket arrangement. Class A. Best variety. B.

Three named C. Best vases. D. Best basket arrangement. Class Outdoor Grown: A.

Best specimen color. B. Three variety. C. Best vases.

D. Best basket arrangement. Class Bouquets of Any of the A. Pyrlathrum, Painted Daisy. B.

Coreopsis. C. Qaillardia. D. Pansy, E.

Scablosa. F. Bachelor Buttons. G. Flowering Shrubs.

H. Mixed bouquet or two or more ol the above. TO DISCUSS WILD LIFE PRESERVATION TUESDAY EVENING No organization was formed In connection with the national movement for the preservation of wild life at the meeting for this purpose at the local Legion building last Tuesday night. An extra meeting has been called for Tuesday evening, June 2, at the same place at eight o'clock. Two men from Algona, Game Warden Pierce, and J.

D. Lowe, secretary of Kossuth County Conservation league, will speak. There are 2,800 members in the chapter at Algoua. A short time ago they sent a representative to Des Molnes to request 2,000 trees and aa a result they received that many spruce, fir and evergreen trees for only the cost of transportation. for the Cards on their own diamond.

The 1 latter has been rebuilt and Is In good shape. PROPOSAL TO DISSOLVE HARDY DISTRICT FAILS The proposal to dissolve the Hardy consolidated school district was defeated in the special election last Monday, The vote was 192 against dissolution and 176 for it. The district was formed last October. Voters defeated a school bond issue In January. Ten days prior to the electlton on the question of issuing bonds the Hardy school house burned.

Classes have been held elsewhere. Future plans have not been announced. ERNEY RASLOW OPENS A STORE IN FORT DODGE Erney Raslow opened a furniture store in Fort Dodge Thursday at 1009 Central avenue. Mr. Ras- low has operated a furniture store In Humboldt during the last year and will continue his Humboldt business.

Mr. Raslow formerly was associated with Laufersweller'a In 'ort Dodge. He Is going to conduct a contest to select a name for ils new store. Mrs. O.

B. Nelson Died Last Tuesday Morning at Bode Special to thu 0. B. Nelson, 73, day Friday; May 29. O'Brien and Potgeter Grain company Is open- Caldwell will officiate.

ing a feed store in Humboldt Saturday, May 30, on Sunnier avenue, next to Burke Implement Co. They are selling Acme feeds and seeds exclusively. Henry Gregerson has sedan. been employed to manage thej K. J.

Smith, Humboldt, Pontiac NEW GARS LICENSED Russell, Livermore, Chevrolet store. tudor. This company has its headquar-, John Gauger, Humboldt, Ford ters at Eagle Grove where they fordor. have been in business since 1927. Dean H.

Jensen, Humboldt, Chev- However, the company was origin- rolet sedan. ally established In 1889. They are offering cigars to visit- sedan. I H. Krause, Hardy, Dodge A.

Less than five inches In height. ors Saturday making other inducements. Mrs. C. O.

MacCormlck, boldt, Ford tudor. Name Republican Delegates to the Bounty Convention i Delegates to the republican county convention were selected from Springvale Ward No. 1 at the republican caucus in the city hall Wednesday night. Those chosen include Mrs. Mary H.

S. Johnston, chairman, J. V. Lyle, secretary, C. W.

Gterfleld, J. H. Sheldon, P. S. Lovrien, J.

G. De- I vine, G. W. Blcknell, Mrs. Lillian Hum-; Ferreby, Mrs.

Mlda Doan, i Leeds and R. L. Wlttman. Hans died at her home Tuesday morning after a few days Illness. Mrs.

Nelson bad been In poor health for some years due to diabetes but had been up and about as usual until last Wednesday when she was stricken with a heart attack that resulted in her death. She Is survived by her husband, O. B. Nelson, four children, Jack and Edythe Nelson of Bode, Gena, (Mrs. George Kunkle) of Chicago, Esther, (Mrs.

Austin Lowery) of Denver, four step children, Nels Nelson of Sioux Falls, S. Mrs. Gus Wagner, Hartland, Minnesota, and Mrs. J. L.

and Oscar Nelson of Bode. The funeral will be Friday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the home and two o'clock at the church. Interment will be made in the St Olaf cemetery. Skaugstad ia the undertaker in charge. Axelsen Hatchery to Start Breeding New Hampshire Chickens Axelsen's Hatchery sent to Youngs Poultry company at Dover, N.

for four cases, or 1,429 eggs, of the New Hampshire breed of poultry. The eggs hatched 1,030 Tuesday, which la unusual lor eggs shipped that distance. These chicks are being kept in the hatchery's flock for breeding purposes. New Hampshlres are new to this country and are similar to the Rhode Island Reds. Many hatcheries are starting this year to handle this breed of chickens.

LOCAL MARKETS Cream, sweet 29c Cream, No. 1 28c Cream. No. 2 26c Springvale brand butter (retail) 30c Hennery brown eggs Hennery white eggs 18c Eggs, No. 2 14c Hens, 5 Ibs.

and up 14c Hens, under 4 Ibs 12c Old cocks 8c Corn, No. 2 yellow 48c Corn, No. 3 yellow 47c Corn, No. 4 yellow 46c Oats Oats (milling) (new) 16c.