Globe-Gazette from Mason City, Iowa • Page 7

FOURTEEN MASON CITY GLOBE-GAZETTE, AUGUST 27 1934 CHAPIN BANDITS FORCE 7 TO LIE ON FLOOR; TAKE $160 OFFICERS SEEK TRIO OF ROBBERS Armed Rifle Cash Drawer and Safe; Then Search Victims. CHAPIN, Aug. per-BOBS In the M. Godfrey general at Ghapin were had up by ttree armed bandits Saturday night The bandits forced the sev- en to lie face down on the Stoor while they rifled 'the money drawer and the safe and searched everyone In the store. About $160 was taken.

Officers of Franklin county today were checking meager clews to the bandits, who went east in an almost new car. All the bandits had dark complexions. One was 6 feet tall and slender, another was short and stocky and a third was 1 unusually short It was believed a fourth wa's In the car. I Three, bandits entered the store brandishing guns. They were unmasked.

In the store were Mrs. Godfrey and her two sons, Clinton and Donald; Mrs. R. E. Scott' and small son and Miss Ruth Stagner, customers, and Mike Sprole, -607 Bast State street Mason City, who was at the store on business.

one bandit stood guard, other two searched all the customers, getting about $30 from Mr. Sprole. They took from the money drawer and from the two Godfrey sons. The safe was open but they got only papers there. The bandits also took a sack of sugar and a sack of flour.

Friday afternoon, shortly before 8 o'clock, an excited man went into the Hampton banks to warn them that when he had been driving to Hampton from Chapin, four men with sawed' off shotguns tried to hold him up. The bandits asked him if he was going to Pes Motaes. He didn't stop, however, and after he reached Hampton a search was started for the four, who could not be found. Leave for Indianola, Joe Kramer and Mrs. Anna Shipley of Belmond left Monday for Indianola, where they will visit with Mrs.

Kramer's daughter, Mrs. A. B. Grubb. Mrs.

Miller to Speak at Rudd Carnival, to Be HeW on Wednesday RUDD, Aug. twenty- sixth annual carnival will be helc Wednesday. Mrs. Alex Miller, secretary of state of Iowa, of Des Moines, will speak during the day on "Safety in Driving." CROWDS ATTEND CIRCUIT SESSION Many Delegates and Pastors at League Convention in Kanawha. KANAWHA, Aug.

annual convention of the Eagle Grove circuit Luther league convention Friday, Saturday and Sunday was considered an unusual success. At the first session on Friday night there were nearly 100 delegates and pastors registered and on the following days many more registered. Besides those gathered, large groups attended from St. Olaf, Belmond and Eagle Grove. On Saturday morning a special guest speaker, Dr.

Preus, president of Luther college, gave a talk. The church was filled to capacity for nearly all the sessions. Fayette County Fair Gate Receipts $8,048 WEST UNION, Aug. 27. The jate receipts at the Fayette county fair which ended its annual exhibi- Friday were $8,048.10, which is $993.25 higher than the gate receipts in 1933.

Each day in turn showed an increase over the corresponding day of last year except Frilay, the fair being $1,323.75 ahead Thursday night, but Friday was a cloudy, windy day, with the mercury almost down to freezing point, so that day showed a loss of $330.50. Sudan Grass 10 Feet. NORA SPRINGS, Aug. Jd Hofler, living east of town, 'rought to the Han- Drug store a 'unch of sudan grass, the tallest of measuring 10 feet. TURNER TO TALK ATGRAETTINGER Myers Also Will Speak at Labor Day Celebration; Boxing Planned.

EMMETSBURG, Aug. thirty-seventh annual Labor day celebration will be held at Graettinger Sept. 3 with Dan Turner, republican candidate for governor of Iowa, and Joseph J. Meyers, eighth district democratic congressional candidate, featured speakers of the day. Free street acts, a concert by the Milford band, a baseball game between Mallard and Estherville, a bowery dance and a boxing and wrestling show are some of the events included in the day's program.

In the wrestling show, Earl Wampler, Scranton, will mix with Frankie French of Renwick, under Texas rules. In the boxing arena, Verae Trickel of Albert Lea, will fight Barney Hassel of Graettinger in a six round bout A.Y.P. Restaurant at Gamer Is Sold Again GARNER, Aug. Ackerman purchased the A. T.

P. restaurant and has taken possession. Mr. Ackerman came from Buffalo Center where he operated the Commercial hotel and restaurant. Dave Smith, owner of the A.

Y. P. restaurant, had returned and had only opened the restaurant a few days before selling to Mr. Ackerman. Mr.

and Mrs. Roy Schwartz, who formerly were in charge, plan to leave Garner. Attend District Conference. GREENE, Aug, Rev. and Mrs.

C. E. Schrock, Mr. and Mrs. E.

Eikenberry, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob and other members of the local Church of the Brethren left Friday for Preston, to attend the district conference. Having the kids at home doesn't require much change except another jreakfast at 11 a. Inn Tribune.

HERE AND THERE Miscellaneous Items From 125 Globe-Gazette Correspondents in North Iowa and Minnesota Are Parents of Son. and Mrs. Francis Cooling are parent of a boy born recently. From Whitten. Haxton and Joe Baker of Whitten visited Jennie Ingham and Dwight Fernau.

Bride-to-Be Honored. Lucile- Olson has been complimented at a number of showers the past few weeks. Miss Olson is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Olson of Britt and in the near future will become the bride of Edward Johnson of Algona.

Return From Yellowstone. Akers, Robert and Willis Folstadt, and Richard and Everette Button returned following a two weeks' sightseeing trip to Yellowstone park, and the Black Hills. Returns to Vinton. Jean Yount returned home to Vinton after spending a month with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.

G. Hanks. Daughter Is Born. CARPENTER Mr. and Mrs.

Lawrence Beltz are parents of a Mr. and Mrs. Beltz now have three children, two boys and a girl. Leaving for Northern Wisconsin, and Mrs. B.

Segg arrived from Iowa City wher Vtr. Hegg attended summer schoo They spent the week-end at th Walter Heard home before leavin for northern Wisconsin where will teach. Mr. and Mrs. Hegg wer faculty members 1 here several year ago.

Leave for Chicago. and Mrs. W. Mason of Lewiston, Idaho, left Fri day for Chicago to attend th World's fair. They have been guest of his sisters, Misses Lottie and Jan ette Mason.

Bride Is Honored. postnuptial show er was held at the Jack Maddick home in honor of Mrs. Herbert (Vicks, nee Vivian Maddick. Thi afternoon was spent socially and a ie close a lunch was served. The ride received many gifts.

HAWKEYE PORTRAITS Another Picture In a Series of Well Known lowans. SALE of SUITES 2-Piece Mohair LIVING ROOM SUITE 2-Piece Tapestry LIVING ROOM SUITE 8-Piece Walnut DINING ROOM SUITE $54.50 8-Piece Solid Oak DINING ROOM SUITE 4-Piece Walnut BEDROOM SUITE $79.50 50 to save on farm fur? in our Easy Terms for Those Who Wish to Open a Charge Account Up to Off" ON ALL FLOOR LAMPS PULL-UP CHAIRS $5.95 iinish hardwood frame. Covered with Velum or tapestry. TABLE LAMPS $3.49 Pottery buses and parchment shades In wide range of colon and designs. METAL STOOLS $1.39 Metal kitchen stool with back rest.

Rubber tipped less. Choice of green or Unfinished KITCHEN CHAIRS 98' The cathedral type chair, smoothly sanded, ready to enamel. BRIDGE SET $12-95 You will enjoy this metal bride set throughout the long winter months. Choice of colors. Table and four chairs.

Ivory. ODD DRESSERS Boomy dressers with plate mirrors, Sev- I ewtl designs to select from. Five Piece Unfinished BREAKFAST SET Twin or Full Size INNERSPRING MATTRESS Twin or Full Size DOUBLE DECK SPRING 9x12 Seamless AXMINSTER RUG Hundreds of Remnants CURTAIN MATERIALS. $14-95 $11.95 $7.95 $24-95 2 Price Stock Up for Next Summer All GRASS and FIBRE 1-3 OFF Good Assortment Room Size FELT BASE RUGS $3.95 GAS RANGE $39.50 A modern range, efficient In operation, and abounding In a 11 cal conveniences. BED OUTFIT $16.95 Consists of Simmons metal bed, comfortable sprlojc and 45 cotton mattress.

ELECTKIC WASHER $34.95 Bis capacity porcelain safe, efficient washlntc action, lame balloon wringer rolls. MIER WOLF 8c SONS Dr. Frank Williams, regional manager of the United States veterans' bureau office In Des Moines, who will be transferred to the veterans' hospital at Leavenworth, as chief of the surgical staff. He is now at Camp Dodge, serving as a major in the Iowa, national guard. Visitor From Chicago.

Files and daughter, Rosemary, of Chicago visited at the home of Mr. Files' brother, C. W. Files. Leave for Chicago.

and Mrs. Guy Geddes left Saturday for Chicago to spend a week visiting their daughter, Miss Ethel Geddes, a nurse and see the World's fair. They were accompanied on the trip by Mr. and Mrs. Chester Geddes.

Visitors From Kansas. NORA and Mrs. Roy Berrian and two sons, Melvin and Eugene of Augusta, drove through to Nora Springs where they visited Mrs. Berrian's parents, Mr. and Mrs.

L. Harr and other relatives until Sunday. Are Farents of Son. seven and one-half pound son, August Junior, was born Thursday to Mrs. August Bohlen.

Leave, for Arizona. Gerald Craig who has been visiting her parent, and Mrs. L. O. Baldock, left for her home at Globe, accom- lanied by her parents, who will vis- in the Craig home for a month.

Visit at Hawarden. and Mrs. S. E. Pe- and Mrs.

Lillian Nalen of Sioux City and Mrs. Anna Sbfake of Hawarden spent Saturday and Sunday with their sister, Mrs. Cora Hunt- mgton. Born at New Hampton. NEW HAMPTON Born to Mr.

and Mrs. John Althoff, a son, Aug. 21. To Mr. and Mrs.

G. E. Mathias, a daughter, Aug. 24. To Mr.

and Mrs. Roy Beck, a son, Aug. 25. To Mr. and Mrs.

E. E. Betzer, a son. Aug. 25.

Many Are Entertained. MARBLE in the Allen Doore home included Mrs. Maude Wheeler of Bast Sound, Wash Don Curtiss of Glemson college, South Carolina, Mr. and Mrs. A.

Timmons of Mason City. WU1 Teach at Thompson. Evelyn Waller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Waller of Garner, has signed a contract to teach in the schools at Thompson.

Miss Waller will teach the seventh and eighth grades and will also direct music and dramatics the grades. Arrives From Ohio. J. Mertz and Miss Tillie Mertz of Defiance, Ohio, and Mrs. Lizzie Meyers of Fostoria, 5Mo, arrived Saturday to visit their srother, Postmaster W.

F. Mertz. 3iey were accompanied by Mr. and Irs. Bruce Meyers and son of Fos- oria who are also relatives.

Former Superintendent Visitor. Howard, Albin, Idaho, a former county school uperintendent and now professor in daho Normal school and his wife ame to spend a week with her sig- er, Mrs. John Becker and husband, who are spending the summer here torn Long Beach, Cal. From Minneapolis. and Mrs.

don Burnett of Minneapolis are guests in the home of the former's arents, Dr." and Mrs. E. H. Burnett. Leave For Kansas.

and Mrs. Edwin hcroeder of Kansas City, left aturday accompanied by Mrs Henry Schroeder who will, visit at their ome. Leave for Boy Lake. and Mrs. Marc taudt left Saturday mornnig for a ishing trip to Boy Lake, Minn.

Return From Marshall. Elmer Wies- edt of Marshall, hag been Toting at the Roy Jensen home. Mrs. Jensen and two children re- urned with her Sunday for a visit and also to visit her sister, Mrs. Ed- yards at Fipestone.

Some wives wouldn't think of pening a letter addressed to friend lusband. They hold it up to the Review. Are Parents of Son. NEW to Mr and Max Klenske, a son, Aug 24. Return From Sioux Falls.

KEN Guy Cooper and brother, John Paulson Erwin aiu Norma Berge and Ina Asbjornson returned home from a visit at Sioux Falls, S. Dak. Moving to Glenville. LYLE, Harry Kirkpatrick moved her household goods to Glenville, where she plans to make her home with her brother since the death of her husband, Harry KIrkpatrick. Meet After 45 Tears.

Sanford Peterson and daughter, Helen, of Moline are visiting this week in the Rev. J. J. Skarpness home. Mrs.

Peterson and Mrs. Skarpness were neighbors and schoolmates in Sweden 45 years ago. Since that time they had not seen each other. Visit in Ankeny. CHAPIN Mrs.

Robert Martin and daughter left Thursday for a visit with her brother and family at Ankeny. Guests From El Centre. and Mrs. Leslie Hofsteen, El Centro, are visiting here with Mrs. Hofsteen's grandmother, Mrs.

Oscar Jacobs. On their way from California they stopped for Mrs. Hofsteen's father, Sam Jacobs, in Kadaka, S. and he is spending several weeks here also. Family Dinner Served.

bi-monthly family dinner was given at the Clarmond Country club for the members anc their friends Thursday night. Ei ty-two were seated at the long tables. There was bridge following the dinner at several tables. High score prizes went to Miss Fay Swartzen- droyer of Fort Dodge and L. M.

Hartsock. Visit at Guttenberg. WHITTEMORE Mr. and Mrs. Peter Haag and family and Mrs.

Josephine Haag are spending this week visiting Mrs. Haag's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Miller at Guttenberg. On Trip in West.

WHITTEMORE Martin Duffy, Henry Fromback and Andrew Bjustrom left for a six 'weeks' trip to the west. Leave for Chicago. TITONKA Ben Beenken, Dick Beenken and Fred Pannkuk left Thursday by auto for Chicago to attend the Century of Progress exposition. Visit at Sioux City. and Mrs.

George Thompson and two children are visiting at the Milton Thompson home in Sioux City. Highest Scoring Girl. PROTIVIN The B-Square 4-H club attended the Achievement day Cresco. Miss Irene Kubik is the highest scoring girl of this club. Leave, for Montana, and Mrs.

Glen Fromm who have been spending the summer with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Mayer, left Saturday for Howan, where Mr.

Fromm will teach school this year. Go to World's Fair. and Mrs. George of Ottumwa accompanied by Mrs. Kelley's parents, Mr.

and Mrs. 3. B. Gray of here and Mrs. Hurd of Northwood left Thursday for Chicago to attend the fair.

Gatekeeper at Fair. Nail is again one of the gatekeepers at the Iowa State fair this year. Saw Rock Slide. and Mrs. Lyle Maxson returned from a trip to Montreal.

They were- at Niagara Falls at the time of the rock slide. Deputy Has Operation. Sheriff Leslie Brower was taken to Park hospital, Mason City, Satuday where he was operated on for the removal of his appendix. Mr. Brower had been ill two days before hospital.

Reports Sunday were that his condition was fairly good. Return From Tour. MARBLE ROCK Kathryn Doore, who teaches in Plainfield, and Miss Lois Farquhar of Sutherland have returned from a three months' vacation tour of western states. Attend World's Fair. NORA and Mrs.

Schmidt left Sunday morning "or a week's stay in Chicago to risit the Century of Progress. Leave for Illinois. Ray Hawley and daughter, Fay, left Friday for owa Falls where they will meet Mr. Hawley and they will go to Illinois for a week, seeing the World's air and visiting relatives at Gene- eo. Daughter Is Born.

NORA and Mrs. Leslie Kohler are parents of a aughter born Thursday at the farm home of Mrs. Kohler's parents, Mr. md Mrs. Will Moore.

She weighed "54 pounds and was named Lois 'can. She is the second child in the amily. Visits in Chaska. Alice Buchanan eft Sunday for Chaska, to spend the next two weeks visiting Miss Nadine Furhman. Returns From West liberty.

Parker returned rom West Liberty where she has isited for the past four and one- lalf months. Former Resident Visitor. of North- ield, a former Geneva man was calling on old friends here Fri- ay. Dr. Mason Speaker at Nora Springs Banquet NORA SPRINGS, Aug.

Mystery mother-daughter banquet with about 60 participating was given by members of the Woman's Foreign Missionary society to the Standard Bearer girls and their own mothers at the Methodist church Friday evening. Mrs. J. E. DeLong, president of the missionary society, presided and gave the welcome.

The Rev. J. E. DeLong gave the invocation and led in group singing. Mrs.

O. L. Hansen sang. Mrs. Fred Schmidt, counselor for the Standard Bearers, introduced the speaker of the evening, Dr.

Stella Mason of Mason City, who gave a talk on Russia. TUCKER FATALLY BURNED BY PAINT Former Geneva Businessman Dies in Illinois From Factory Mishap. GENEVA, Aug. Jane" Loomis received word Saturday that her brother-in-law, George Tucker of Galesburg, was dead 'rom burns received when he fell into a trough of hot paint while at work in a factory. Mr.

Tucker was reared in Geneva and about 30 years ago operated one of the elevators for J. A. Waddington. Americanism: Beginning with a paradise; carelessly importing more and more pests to destroy crijps and Times. RITES HELD FOR AGED IONIA MAN! Loren Charles Hance, 86, Was Engagd in Real Estate Business.

NASHUA, Aug. 27. Loren Charles Hance, 86, died at Ionia Friday. He is survived by a son and a daughter, Mrs. H.

J. Potter of St Cloud, who had been staying with him the past two years and caring for him. His early life was spent in farming but in later years he' was engaged in the real estate business. He had lived in Ionia 78 years. The funeral was held Monday afternoon at the Congregational church in Ionia and burial was at Chickasaw.

Nashua Burglar Flees as Marshal Approaches NASHUA, Aug. en-1 tered the Dick Wright poolhall Fri-l day night but was frightened away I by the appearance of the marshal I Herbert Prudhon, hardware mer-l chant door, was his I store after waiting on a when he heard a crash. An investi- i gation at the rear of his showed that a window had been! broken out of the rear of the pool-i hall. He called the marshal, whol stationed a man to watch from thel alley, and as the marshal passed! down the street in front of the ing on his way to the alley, he the man apparently walking his I hands and feet, toward the door. By the time he got to the alley he disappeared.

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bag $2.19 Mother Hubbard Flour, 2 Ib. $1.14 a Ibs. Meal of Wheat Cereal 32c 5 Ibs. Wheat Cereal 32c 5 Ibs. Cake Flour 35c 5 Ibs.

Graham Flour 27c 5 Ibs. Cracked Wheat 25c ON VACATION LUKE B. MILLER Sterling Coal Feed Co. The Third Division of the Plymouth M. E.

Ladies' Aid will present a "Pageant of Brides" at their church Thursday, August 30, at 8 p. m. Silver Offering. Luncheon Servefl. Mrs.

Gable's division Is sponsoring a silver tea at the Baptist church, Thursday, August 30. Dr. Stella Mason will talk on her trip around the world. Both Men and Women Invited. Argo Gloss Starch, 3 Ib, Pkg 18c" Chase and Sanbern Coffee, Ib Chipso, Large Size, 2 Pkgs i and Soap, 10 for 27c Miracle Whip Dr'sg or Spread, Qt.

29c Fig Bars, 2 Ibs 25e' Brookdale Chum Salmon, Ib. Can lie Pure Cider Vinegar, Gallon 19c' Ivory Flakes, Ig. Package Monarch Telephone Peas, Tiny Tot. Golden Corn, Can Monarch Breakfast Coffee, Quality Peas, Can K. C.

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