The Humboldt Independent from Humboldt, Iowa • Page 1

a a The Humboldt Independent VOLUME 71, NO. 18. HUMBOLDT, IOWA, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1937. WHOLE NUMBER 3,658 NO KILLING FROST IN THIS SECTION from River Bridge Young Black Transplanted from Nursery to of the River Conservation Commission Paul Leaverington of Fort Dodge representatives of the Commission, took approximately 5,000 young black bass out of the nursery just west of Humboldt, Tuesday of last week, and distributed then in various portions two forks of the Des Molnes river here. The parents of these young bass were thirty-six adult bass seined from the west fork of the Des Moines river at Humboldt and placed in a prepared pond or nursery where there had 'been suit- able nests arranged.

After spawning and hatching the young the adults were removed and taken to conservation headquarters near Spirit Lake where it is understood they will be kept until next year when they will be returned to the MRS. TORGERSON OF NEAR BODE DIED AT HOME SEPTEMBER 24. News Bervico) BODE Mrs. Tillie Torgerson, 67 years of age, former Bode restdent, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Sid Rolland, Friday, Sept.

24, at three D. m. Mrs. Torgerson had been bedfast the last two years, During that time she has been cared for by her daughter, Mrs. Rolland, three miles southwest of Bode.

For many years previous to that time she kept house for her son Reuchildren became erless' early age: The deceased is survived by three children Reuben of Dakota City, Maynard of Thelma Humboldt, and an only daughter of near Bode. There are 14 grandchildren, One son, Lewis, died a few years ago, and her husband, Tom Torgerson, preceded her in death twenty years ago. The latter WAS drowned while fishing In the river near Bradgate. Surviving also are three sisters and three brothers, Mrs. Marie Torgerson of near Bode; Mrs.

Celia Albertsen, Ashland, Elizabeth of Norway: Osmund Watnem of near John and Emil of Santa Monica, Calit. Funeral services were conducted at the Rolland home Monday at one m. and from the St. Olaf church at Bode at two p. with the Rev.

E. C. Haavik officiating, Skaugstad funeral home were In charge of arrangements. POET'S DESCENDANT CONDUCTS GILMORE REVIVAL CAMPAIGN The Rev. Longfellow, pastor of the Arst Baptist church at New Hampton, will conduct a two week revival campaign at the Baptist church in Gilmore City, beginning this week, Rev.

Longtellow arrived in Humboldt by bus Monday morning. The Rev. J. 8. Schroder of Gilmore City came here to meet him, The famous American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, is an ancestor, generations removed, of the Hampton pastor, the latter states.

The pastor does not claim any poetic ability, but says he has a daughter in the seventh grade of 'school whose ability in that line is marked. The Gilmore Baptist church celebrated Its Harvest festival last Sunduy. Services in the Rev. Petersen'e church here were ed in order that members of the local congregation might attend the festival. I nursery here.

After the old bass were every precaution possible WaS taken to preserve the lives and health of the young. Strong electric lights were installed directly over the pond to attract insect life that afterwards dropped into the; pond and bocame food for the young fish. Also thousands of minnows were seined and dumped Into the nursery. In this manner the fingerlings in the nursery thrived splendidly and grew amazingly. When they were removed for transplanting one was measured that went hot' nine inches in length.

Others 80 well matured not probably so well fed, were little more than an inch In length. The average was about tour inches. Funeral Rites for Peter Habegar in West Bend Tuesday Herman Peter Habegar who was killed in the auto crash south of Humboldt, in which the Lindhart funeral car was involved, was buried in West Bend Tuesday of last week. His parents Mr. and Mra.

Ben Habegar, had preceded in death, but he was survived by four brothers and five sisters. He was twenty-six years of age. He was born on a farm near West Bend and grew to manhood there. At the time of his death he was managing the farm his parents formerly owned. It is reported that in the crash that, aim Ilte he WAS thrown from his car and suffered a crushed skull and other injuries.

Veterans May Enroll Again for CCC Work After First of October Next enrollment period for the veterans' contingent of the CCC camps will take place the first part of October according to Charles G. Beck, manager of the Veterans' Administration Facilities, Deg Moines. Application blanks may be obtained at the local overseer of the poor office or from Franklin Jaqua. In the past about six men in Humboldt county have taken advantage of this offer. Relief status te no longer requisite for acceptance of A veteran's application.

It a veteran has been honorably discharged from a previous enrollment he 1s eligible for reenrollment six months after the date of the discharge. He must present his certificate of discharge from the army or navy, and bave two signatures endorsing his application. WACOUSTA-DELANA WOMEN MET 19TH FOR FIRST SCHOOL The Arat training school of: the new season for Wacousta and DeJana township home project men will be beld October 19 at the home of Mrs. Torkel Aure, Bode, Plans have been made for the opening of the nutrition study to be made this winter, Mrs. Aure was elected chairman of Delana township at the last meeting at St.

Olaf's church parlorg In Bode Tuesday, September 14. Mrs. O. H. Olson was elected publicity chairman.

Other leaders and cooperators will be announced later because the list is pot. yet complete, Since not many women from Wacousta township were present at! the Bode meeting, only two leadera have been chosen for Wacousta township. They are Mrs. Edgar Jacobsen and Mrs. Clarence Riese, both pt Ottosen.

Paving Now Within Four Miles of Dakota City; Mixing Station at Former Maurice Flurry Farm The paying on Arimery bighway! No 10. east of Dakota City has reached a point by the HIll term tour miles east of that town, an being pushed rapidly It in expected to be no before cold weather. the highway east from the workmen the concrete: thou a water outlets built from LIGHT FROST ION SEPT. 16; NOT KILLING LOCAL WOMAN ESCAPED WITH MINOR INJURY Mrs. Jack Donnelly Was Saved from Possible Drowning Thurs.

A car driven by Mrs. Jack Donnelly of Humboldt plunged through the north eido of the West Dea Moines river bridge between Rutland and Bradgate Thursday evening last week about 9:30, taking 20 feet of the bridge railing with it, and landed forty feet beyond in the river. Two Ashermen from Rolfe waded some distance through the stream to rescue the driver. The men, William Phillips and Elm Sandvig, are reported to have Bald that immediately after they rescued Mrs. Donnelly the car overturned, and was almost completely submerged.

Had it been In that position before they reached the spot, it would have been practically impossible for them to have removed anyone from the machine, it is said. Mrs. Donnelly was brought 1m- mediately to Humboldt for medical treatment. She suffered no major Injury, and was described Monday as recovering nicely. Her home la on the J.

H. Sheldon farm. about two miles west of Humboldt. The car, 1937 machine, was wrecked 'probably beyond repair. Inspection of the damage.

has not been made yet by the "insurance company concerned. It was possible, however, for a local wrecker to tow the car into Humboldt Friday morning. A tractor removed the machine from the river. Wesley Man is Bound Over to the Grand Jury Here A man giving his name as James Lloyd of Wesley is reported as hav- ing been bound over to the grand fury by'a Humboldt justice, on the charge of chicken stealing. It 18 said that chickens marketed at Hardy by Lloyd were stolen from a farmer named Block.

Local Rotarians Listened to the District Governor Local Rotarians listened to the district governor Tuesday evening of last week, and heard a mighty One talk. He stressed the fact that the sole function of Rotary is friendship and understanding, local, state, national and international; and the promotion of worth-while projects and enterprises. To be a good Rotarian a member should be au active member of some church, belong to and work with worthwhile enterprises, and live "square" with his fellowmen. Road to be Kept Open by Brown Mills in Dakota City Although the road past the Brown Mills in Dakota City is to be. paved, there will be no time that the customers of the mills will be able to reach them.

The paring will not reach that section for several weeks, but will be: imI material to the patrons of the milla HANSEN TO SHOW MOVIES AT RUTLAND He peen of Elk: motion pictures Lands, Denmare, and other tore m. to the Rat Olsen pictures COMBINATION RATE WILL BE $2.50 The combination rate on the Humboldt Republican and dopendent, both one year, will he $2.50 this year. The regular rate 1s 83. This Is a cut of fifty cents. The rate will start 0c.

tober 1 when our traveling resentative Charles Williams will begin his canvass of the county. He will endeavor to visit every home in county before snow blocks the ronde. The rate will, If possible, close AS 800n as Mr. Williams finish. ex the canvass of the county.

This rate is good for all papers sent In Humboldt or adjoining conntics. Outside that charge wrapping is added. and zone The postage Is rated according 10 zones. The varions rates will be made known on application. They are too numerous to he given here.

Gilmore City Man Purchases Service Station in Pocahontas Center! V. Trexel of Gilmore City has purchased the Shell service tion in Pocabontas from Frank Kopriva, and is now in possession. Mr. Trexel will shortly move his family to Pocahontas. Women Discuss Cookery of Vegetables at LakeNorway Training School The frat 3-Norway training school for home project workers, at which the cookery of vegetables be will be at the home of Mrs.

L. Johnson of Norway township Friday, October 15. Mrs. Johnson was reelected chairman of her township at tho i recent program and tea In the Thor community building. Lake township chairman 18 Mrs.

Herman Harvey, RIESES CELEBRATED 64TH ANNIVERSARY AT LIVERMORE SUN. (Ropublican-Independent News Service) LIVERMORE The sixty-fourth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Ries September 30 was celebrated at their home here Sunday, Sept, 26, when a complete family reunion of thier children was held. Those present were Charles Ries and family of Bode; Henry and family of Rodman; John and tamily of Clarmont, Minnesota; Mrs.

Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Ries Mary Welter and temily, Bradgate; Mrs. Anna and husband, Livermore; Mrs. Barbara Donald and tamily, Fort Dodge: and Katherine Ries, Des Molnes.

Mr. and Mrs. O. J. Cayou and children Kay and Jo, and Mr.

and Mrs. Fred Felb and son Donald, all of Livermore, were prevent. The women are daughters of the Welterg' here. There are soventeen grandchildren, all of whom were present 04 this occasion. The eleven great grandchildren.

all attended the celebration. The have lived to town the last twenty years and were prosperous farmers west of town for many yeare Mr. Ries in 86, and ale wife 88. Both are enjoying good health for people pt their age, Mr. Rice walked to town last week and entoyed vialting with friends.

They live in a comfortable home here, and do pot help. TheY care for their owe garden care for their home Garden Club Offers Short Course Wildcats Trounce Scrappy Team from Livermore Friday Evening in Annual Homecoming Game STATISTICS. Yards from scrimmage 83 First downs 6 4 Penalties. 6 from penalties 50 25 Passes attempted 8 12 Passes completed 03 Passes incomplete 6 Passos Intercepted 2 8 Yards gained by passes 62 44 Punts 5 5 Average yards of punts 40 25 The Humboldt Wildcats trounced a scrappy Livermore team 13-0 in the annual Homecoming gamo at the local feld Friday night. A large crowd witnessed the contest.

The game was very evenly played but the locals received several breaks which they capitalized on. The fret score came in the Arst as the result of a poor ermore punt. The second marker came in the closing minutes of play 88 A result of a sustained drive down the feld. Looney and Nyby were standouts for Humboldt, while Bfornson also looked good. The line, however, did not display good blocking.

Shield and Logue stood out for Livermore. Following 18 the play-by-play result of the game: First Quarter. Vonderbaar kicked off tor Humboldt, to Weydert who received back of goal the ball was placed on the 20 yd. lint. first down on a sweeping end run to the right.

Shields was brought down hard after clipping off three yards at left end but the play was called back and Livermore ponalized five yards tor off-sides. On third down Shields failed to gain at end but Humboldt was -sides on the play and drew a 5 yd. penalty. Shields picked up 3 yds. for Livermore on a spinner and lateral pass.

Logue drove off tackle for 3 yds, but Livermore was again offsides and draws another 5 penalty. Olson kicked to Hunboldta 41 yd. line, Thomas met a atone wall at center, Looney drove over center for 2 yds. Vonderhaar got off A nice punt which rolled on the 10 yd. line.

Shields picked up 2 yds, on A reverse to the right. Shields found a big hole at tackle and romped through for 5 yds. Olson got off a poor kick which went out-of- bounds on the 25 yd. line, The Humboldt boys caught Livermore asleep on the next play. ONE OFFICER TO ELECTED TUES.

BY P. T. A. AT BODE (Republican-Indepeudent News Bervico) BODE--The Bode Parent-Teachere Association will hold the Arst meeting of the current school year Tuesday evening, Sept. 28, In the high school auditorium.

Officers for the organization were elected at the last meeting of the P. A. held May 17, when I. M. Olson was chosen president; Mrs.

A. H. Hanson, vice president: and Janet Johnson, secretary And treasurer. As the latter 1a not leaching at Bode this year an election will be beld to A11 the positiop, Tuesday evening the following program will be presented: verse choir, sixth grade; vocal solo, Mrs. Miles Helmed; talk, Mr.

Truesdell, superintendent et Ottosen schools; piano selections, pupils of Mrs. Rose Bergum; remarke, Supt, E. A. Aden; skit by high school students; introduction of new faculty members by A. W.

Gray, Ing A. president, and also prealdent of educational board. Lunch will be served. Bjornson, who was standing over at the sidelines unnoticed, caught a pass from Thomas and galloped 25 yds. for a touchdown.

Un a fake placekick and line plungo Humboldt tailed to convert. Humboldt 6, Livermore 0. Vonderhaar kicked-off to Shields, who received on the 15 yd. line and returned to the 40. Shields picked up 5 yds.

on a cross-buck. Shields fumbled on line plunge and Humboldt recovered. Pass from center high, Thomas failed to gain. Thomas smeared for 12 yd. lose on attempted pass.

Thomas cracked center for 2 yds. Vonderhaar punted to Shields who from goal line to the 13 yd. line. Logue clipped off 9 yde. on a sweeping lend run.

Shields hit center for 4 yds. and first down. Shields was snowed undor attempted sweeper as the quarter, ended. Humboldt 6, Livermore Second Quarter. Olson fumbled for a 5 yd.

loss. Olson kicked to Rapp who roturned 5 yds. to 48 yd. line. Humboldt was penalized 16 yds.

on the play for clipping. Bjornson smeared tor 15 yd. loss on attempted pass. Vonderhaar punted to Grumbach who' returned 12 yds. to Humboldt's 45 yd.

line. Cran on an end run and cut back net-! ted 5 yds. Logue fumbled for 11 yard 1088. Time out Livermore. Olsons pABB Incomplete, Olson kicked to -Bjornson, who returned: 28 yd, line.

Looney a on run. Nyby cut back and weaved beautifully down the side lines for 30 yards. Looney smacked tackle for 5 yds, Humboldt penalized 15 yds. for pushing. Nyby hit center for 6 yde.

Bjornson'8 pass Incomplete. Time out Livermore. Vonderhaar punted to 40 yd. tine. Livermore pass Incomplete.

On second down Logue plowed center on a spinner for 9 yds, Shields cracked center for 2 yds. Humboldt off-side on the play; 5 yd. penalty, Livermore failed to gain on attempted Statute ot Liberty play. Loguo picked up 3 yards on an end run. Shields picked up 2 yds.

on a reverse. Logue plowed center for 5 yds and a fret down. Cran tossed for 1 yd. loss as halt onda. Score: Humboldt -6, Livermore 0.

Third Quarter. Vonderhaar kicked-off to Cran, who received on the 10 yd. line and FOOTBALL (Continued on page two) I CARRELL WILL BUILD PLACE FOR CAFE OR FOR LIQUOR STORE (Republican-Independent News Bervise) LIVERMORE Everett Carrel, who lost his cate building here recently by Are, plans to erect brick structure on that site. It has not been definitely decided at this time whether the new building will be used A8 cate or a liquor store. The strueture would have to be butit along entirely different plane it made for the latter purpose.

CLAIM A RECORD HEAT DAY TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 21ST The weather bureau claims that the beat of September 31 (Tuenday) was the highest for any preceding Sept. 21 in Iowa's history. The beat was quoted over the state from pinety-4ve to ninety seven above. Former Humboldt County Man Called by Death at His Home in Curville, Texas, September 23 Hush McCauley received telegram Thursday of last week announcing the death of him brother George Carroll MoOsuley, I Currille, Texan. that day, He passed away at the veterans boss pital there The deceased VAR born on farm cour Livermore, to the year 184 and 400 of Mr.

and George: McCanlex, and a of Hush of Humboldt The Humboldt Garden club is sponsoring a two day short course to be given bore Tuesday and Wednesday, October 6 and 6. The leg8018 will be given in the club rooms In the Legion building. This 18 the frat time that the club has offered such a program. The public is free to attend all the lectures. Norman Morrie of Ames has been secured as principal speaker during the two days.

He 18 extenslon landscape gardener tor Iowa State college. Main subject of Mr. Morris's talks will be landscape gardening, although he will speak on various different topics. Complete details of the program have not yet been arranged. WILL LOCATE IN CHICAGO AFTER BRIEF HONEYMOON Alter a brief honeymoon Mr.

and Mrs. George Vogelel, who were wed last Wednesday afternoon, returned to Chicago, to their now home at 208 East Superior. Guests from out-of-town at the George Vogelel-Esther Louise McCollough wedding, in the parental Mrs. George Vogelel George McCollough home were Dr. and Mrs.

George N. Vogelel of Chicago, parents of the groom; Mrs. Ernest Brung and Doris Brung of Chicago, grandmother and cousin of the groom, The Nev. Thomas Lutman of Sheldon officiated at the single ing ceremony, Mrs. George Engquist provided the music for the wedding.

Candlelight was used, and all of the rootia in the home were decorated with white candles and tall flowers. A rust wool dress and Talisman roses were worn by the bride. Dining room hostesses after the ceremony were Helen De8midt, Louise Eggerich and Mary Jane Johnston. Mrs. Louise Knowles presided at the table, The bride has been employed by an insurance conipany in Chicago, and will continue at this position.

She is a 1937 graduate of Northwestern university, and has attended Grinnell, The groom is also a 1937 graduate of Northwestern, and is now attending dental school there. PLACED TWICE -PRoto by Demonstration Eva Wood and Hilda Olson Corinth made the Red team which war awarded ribbon at the clay took Humboldt Only Two Rains During Month of September so Far. September In this locality to date has been one of the best Septembers in Iowa's There have been but two rains 80 far in the month. There was trifle more than three-quarters of a ninch Sept. 10, and a trifle more than an inch Sept.

24. Except for a short period the ground was in excellent ahap for fall plawing. The dry weather was ideal tor corn ripening and drying, A great majority of the corn: is dry right now and some of it is ready for the crib. Practically the entire crop le ready for frost. It is rather unusual that we have not bad a killing frost In this section to date.

There was a slight frost the morning of Sept, 16 and another Sept. 26, both reaching only thirty-one above. The more tender vegetation was killed but little foliage suffered. The corn felds are turning brown more from the fact: that the corn is ripe than for any other reason. Because of the abundant rains In August there will be a derful amount of roughage thia fall and winter, 'It will be a great benefit all farmers who have stock to consume it: The month of September 50 far has been unusual in the tact that it lias contained such warm days.

The first day of the month touched ninety-tour above, and the secCond day wont too ninety about the 10th, that sent the met cury to' the high nineties for short spell. Then there was other warm wave and Sept. 21 the mercury went to ninety-seven In this vicinity, with certain sections. of the state reporting temperature even higher than that. The For the period from Sept, 27.

to Oct. 2, inclusive. For the Upper Mississippi -and the Lower, Missouri Valleys: Generally fair most of the week except for an unsettled. period with WEATHER (Continued on page- two) VERNON-RENWICK ACCOUNTS EVENED BY TUESDAY GAME Vernon township high school players evened accounts with' Renwick measure by taking their opponents' 7 In. a loosely, played game on the Renwlok diamond September 21.

Earlier this season the Renwick team defeated the: Vernou boys 8 to 2.1 The winning battery was composed of Erdmann and Erdmann. Bogard and Block served as the battery for Renwick, PIONEER WINS FROM BULLDOGS TEAM: IN CLOSE GAME FRIDAY Pioneer WAS Apally successful in defeating the Dakota: Olty, nine 04 the victor's home diamond last Friday, Score was: 10. to 8. The Pioneer boya, led the game MD to the fourth when Dakota City smashed through with enough runs to put: them In the lead. until the Then brought in three ing 'the final score.

Dakota. the sixth Inning Cooper of the pitcher's Olty. box. relieved Aghlievert In LOCAL MARKETS: Oream, sweet 119 Cream. No.

No. Springtale brand Henperr brown ease Hennerg white No, The followiar price for No. 4 Hens. A paving in that county and carries on east almost to the Mississippi A RoW primary bighway has been directly went from Pocahontas to connect with Cher: kee and Sloux City. Contracte for paxine it have bean let, and when the paxton on No.

10 through Aunt county will complete pared highway direct from the to the Mine nouri and throuch the heart the To local schools. Ta. 1887 be united in marriage with Mins Bills Jacobe of West Bend, In 1890 they moved to the west and later to Lorado, Texas. One son van to their union. Hoverer he AWAY had been In carpenter work and a.