Iowa Old Press
Hinton Progress
September 12, 1929
DEATH TAKES F. E. ALDRICH
Death claimed Fred E. Aldrich, a pioneer resident of Plymouth county at his
home in Merrill, Sunday morning. Mr. Aldrich had been in poor health for
some time. His health had failed rapidly since the death of his wife, which
took place May 4, this year. [1929]
Mr. Aldrich was one of the prominent business men of Merrill, having been
engaged in the mercantile business and later in the banking business for
many years. He was president of the First National Bank of Merrill at the
time of his death, and was for many years a director of the Farmers and
Merchants Bank, the predecessor of the present institution.
Fred. E. Alrich was born in Suffolk, England, March 6, 1846. He attended
school in his native place until fourteen years old, when he was apprenticed
to a wagon maker and wheelwright. He worked at this trade until 1867, when
he went to London, England, for a year or two, and then returned to his
home.
He sailed for America, landing in Quebec in 1871. Shortly after his arrival
in America, he came westward and lived at Iowa City for a year. He then
came to LeMars and homesteaded land in Johnson township. In 1884 he moved
to Merrill and opened up a general merchandise store, and later engaged in
the banking business. He served as postmaster at Merrill from 1893 to 1897.
He filled various civic and school offices and was always active in
community affairs.
He was married May 23, 1855. He was united in marriage with Euphemia
McIntyre, who was a native of Scotland. She preceded him in death three
months ago.
Mr. Aldrich was a member of the Floyd Valley lodge of Odd Fellows at
Melbourne, and a member of the Knights of Pythias lodge in Merrill.
The funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon in Merrill at 2:30 in the
Methodist church, Rev. A. Schuldt the pastor officiating and interment was
made in the Merrill cemetery.
Pleasant in mien, quiet and unassuming in manner, Mr. Aldrich enjoyed an
enviable popularity. He was widely known, as a man of rectitude and honor,
and enjoyed the esteem and confidence of a large number, some of whom have
been associated with him in business and social relations for a span of over
half a century.---LeMars Sentinel.
[Calculated date of death per this article is Sunday, Sept. 8, 1929]
LeMars Sentinel
Friday, Sept. 13, 1929
RURAL PUPILS ARE ENROLLED
Attendance Of Students From The County Is Increased This Year
Ninety-four tuition pupils have enrolled in the LeMars High School, grades 9
to 12 inclusive, it was revealed by a checkup recently completed in the
office of City Superintendent H. N. Kluckhohn. This is an increase of
twenty over the figure for a year ago. The addition to this number of some
twenty non-resident pupils in the grades brings the total tuition list well
up over the one hundred mark. The total number for the entire system last
year was ninety-nine.
Residences of this ninety-four high school tuition students are located in
sixteen different townships in Plymouth and Sioux counties as well as the
states of Nebraska and Minnesota. Post office addresses include twelve
different Iowa towns-LeMars, Struble, Seney, Maurice, Merrill, Remsen,
Oyens, Ireton, Orange City, Hinton, Marcus and Akron, besides three towns
out of state.
Elgin township leads out with twenty-nine, America and Marion are next with
ten each. Washington and Stanton townships each furnishes eight; Grant
furnishes six; Preston, four; Fredonia and Lincoln, three each; Johnson,
Meadow, and Plymouth, two each; Remsen, one; Sherman township, Sioux County,
one; Minnesota, two; and Nebraska, one.
Following is the list by townships of the non-resident students attending
the local high school above the eighth grade. The number following each
pupil's name indcates the grade in which he is enrolled.
ELGIN TOWNSHIP
Rural Districts: Warren Detloff, 11; Robert E. Detloff, 11; Robert M.
Detloff, 12; Margaret Werley, 9; Harm Kock, 9; Florence Penning, 11; Ray E.
Utech, 12; Vivien Schlesser, 10.
Seney Independent: Evan Anstine, 9; Myrtle Reeves, 11; Vera Reeves, 11;
Marjorie Riter, 10; Pauline Riter, 12; Jack Hinde, 10; Donald Reeves, 10;
Geraldine Lancaster, 11; Eva M. Rees, 11; Lois Lancaster, 9.
Struble Independent: Helen Moran, 10; Maxine Garding, 10; Irene Short, 10;
Lloyd Garding, 12; Dick Nicholson, 12; Evelyn Nicholson, 10; Regina Garding,
12; Dena Osborne, 9; Eva Osborne, 10; Iris Hatton, 9; Bob Moran, 11.
AMERICA TOWNSHIP
Alice Mallette, 9; Harley Hall, 10; Ross Mallette, 10; Kenneth Farmer, 10;
Agnes Pletschette, 9; Cornelius Grimes, 9; Charles Grimes, 12; Helen
Pletshette, 11; Cecilia Pletschette, 11; Frances Marx, 10.
MARION TOWNSHIP
Rural Districts: Donald Parry, 12; Marcella Tentinger, 10; Ruth Marx, 12;
Wilhelmina Marx, 10; Lenice Karley, 9; Helen Meyer, 9.
Oyens Independent: Robert Kass, 9; Edward Kass, 10; Ralph Doud, 10; Ruth
Kelley, 9.
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP
Rural Districts: Darrell Luken, 11; Henry Ruble, 9; Robert Tindall, 11;
Bertha Harms, 12; Roy Brown, 9.
Dalton Independent: Lloyd Weidauer, 9; Mildred Tindall, 9.
Brunsville Independent: Mabel Bauerly, 11.
STANTON TOWNSHIP
Wilson Geary, 12; Orval R. Brandstetter, 12; Alvoid Kemnitz, 9; Kenneth
Walker, 10; Laurence Danne, 10; Myrtle Bunch, 11; Gladys Stoewer, 11; Elwood
Bowers, 11.
GRANT TOWNSHIP
Russell White, 12; Dale Noble, 9; Irene Noble, 11; Anna Heeren, 10; Adele
Hennigs, 11; Armin Hennigs, 10.
PRESTON TOWNSHIP
Hazel Van Buskirk, 11; Gene Gabel, 11; Cleo Colemann, 12.
FREDONIA TOWNSHIP
Evelyn Baldwin, 9; Leonard Weber, 9; Gladys Lundgren, 9.
JOHNSON TOWNSHIP
Cloyde Gabel, 10; Frances Gabel, 11.
MEADOW TOWNSHIP
Irma Witt, 11; Adeline Treinen, 12.
PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP
Opal Fischer, 9; Violet Wecker, 9.
LINCOLN TOWNSHIP
Elsie Utecht, 11; Viola Schoenrock, 11; Louise Schoenrock, 12.
REMSEN TOWNSHIP
Dorothy Gaden, 10.
SHERMAN TOWNSHIP, SIOUX COUNTY
Jessie Osborne, 12; Evelyn Lehrman, 9.
READING TOWNSHIP, SIOUX COUNTY
Viola Woodall, 11.
TUITION STUDENTS FROM OTHER STATES
Billy Eyres, Nebraska, 10; Evelyn Wright, Minnesota, 10; Verbena Mielke,
Minnesota, 10.
Hinton Progress
September 19, 1929
GRANDFATHER FOLLOWS GRANDSON IN DEATH
The community was saddened last Saturday afternoon by the news of the death
of Ivy Soule who died of heart trouble.
At the time of his death he was operating a truck, hauling grain. He was in
the drivers seat when found and apparently had passed away without a
struggle.
Ivy Soule was born on a farm near Hinton, Iowa, May 27, 1894, and has spent
his entire life in this vicinity. For many years he was not physically
strong and never robust but kept about his tasks in a cheerful way. He
possessed a kind, gentle disposition and was a friend to all who knew him.
Last Saturday he seemed as usual and was about his work when the end came
without warning, at the age of 35 years, three months and seventeen days.
He leaves to mourn their loss, his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Soule, two brothers, Arthur and Delbert, one sister, Mrs. Arthur Oldes and
many friends.
The funeral services were held Monday afternoon, from the Hinton Methodist
church, Rev. J. L. Shroyer officiating and interment was made in the Lincoln
cemetery in Lincoln township.
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The death of Adelbert Martin Nash, which occurred Tuesday morning, removes
another longtime and widely known citizen. Mr. Nash, originally a carpenter
by trade, long resided on a farm which he owned and operated in the Perry
Creek valley west of Hinton. Coming to Hinton, from the farm about 20 years
ago, he engaged in the real estate business until a few years ago failing
health caused his retirement.
Mr. Nash's personal acquaintances, especially among the older settlers, was
extensive. He was a man whose word was known by them and by all to be good,
a man of kindly impulses and warm heart. He, and his wife, who died May 1,
1912, will be remembered for their neighborliness, friendliness and
helpfulness.
Adelbert Martin Nash was born in Eaton county, Michigan, July 28, 1852, and
passed away September 17, 1929, at the age of 77 years.
He was united in marriage to Adeline Harrison November 21, 1874. They came
to Plymouth County, Iowa, in 1875, where they resided until their death.
Two children were born to this union, one dying in early life.
The deceased was a member of the Floyd Valley I.O.O.F. Lodge and that order
had charge of the burial service.
Survivors of the immediate family are: one daughter, Mrs. Frank Soule; one
brother, Luther Nash; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
The funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon, from the Hinton
Methodist church, Rev. J. L. Shroyer officiating and the remains were laid
to rest in the Lincoln Cemetery in Lincoln township.
The bereaved family have the heartfelt sympathy of their many friends.
LeMars Sentinel
September 27, 1929
FIFTEEN ACQUIRE CITIZEN STATUS
Majority Receiving Final Papers This Time Hail From Germany
Fifteen residents of Plymouth County received their citizenship papers at
naturalization hearings held in the Plymouth County District Court Wednesday
of this week. Judge C. C. Bradley presided and administered the oath of
allegiance. Ray E. Griffin, of Omaha, Nebraska, a member of the Federal
naturalization commission, assisted in the conduct of examination of
applicants and J. A. Stickler, clerk of the courts, was kept busy filling in
the finalities and completing the issuance of papers.
Those admitted to citizenship and their birth place are: Carl George
Ahrendson, Germany; Hans Peter Petersen, Denmark; Michael Koecher,
Luxemburg; Eugene Ellensohn, Germany; Nis Nissen, Germany; Martha Christian
Molzen, Germany; Fred Julius Otken, Germany; August Meinhard Kammann,
Germany; Helen Frances Maier, Germany; George Single, Germany; Emma Kling,
Iowa; Alma Rohde, Germany; Hubert John Radloff, Germany; Hubert John
Radloff, Germany; Carl Behrens, Germany; Jacob Zweifel, Switzerland.
The petition of Albertus VanMaanen, a citizen of the Netherlands, was
continued for further hearing.
The petition of Johannas Christian Huttman, German, was dismissed on account
of ineligibility of witnesses.
OLD LANDMARK BURNED
Fire Tuesday morning demolished a landmark at Ireton, the building which
long served the town as the Ireton hotel. It was built in 1883. Since last
spring, it had been in use as a poultry plant. The loss is placed at $1000.
SENEY: (Special Correspondence)
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Becker and Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Becker were Sioux City
visitors on Thursday.
Misses Lucile March, Deana Crowell and Erlynne Kennedy, of Sioux City,
visited in the home of Mrs. E. March.
Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Green and little daughter, of Sioux City, visited in a
hall of Mr. and Mrs. Loren Green on Sunday.
Perry Albro left here on Tuesday to go to Spencer for a few days visit with
his daughter, Mrs. Harry Britton, and family.
The household sale held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charley Ewin last
Thursday was largely attended and things sold well.
Mr. and Mrs. C. Moore went to Worthington, Minnesota Saturday. Mrs. Moore
stayed for a few days and Clarence came home alone.
Miss Myrtle Hinde, who is attending Morningside College in Sioux City, was a
weekend visitor in the home of her mother, Mrs. J. R. Hinde.
Mr. and Mrs. Jay Donlin, daughters, Elaine and Esther, of Hinton vicinity
were guests on Sunday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Criswell.
There will be no preaching services here Sunday, as this is conference
Sunday. Reverend M. L. Metcalf left for Eagle Grove the first of the week.
Mr. and Mrs. Ollie Moir and children, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, were
weekend visitors in the home of Mr. Moir, Sr, parents of Mr. and Mrs. G. A.
Moir.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Dempster and family, and Mrs. George Dempster, her daughter
and her husband, of Springfield, South Dakota, visited at the home of Mrs.
J. R. Hinde Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Ewin and children spent Thursday and Friday nights with
her uncle and aunt, John and Sadie Alderson, before leaving for their new
home in Denver, Colorado.
The young people of the north crowd gave the dance in the KC Hall in LeMars
on Friday night for Mr. and Mrs. Charley Ewin, who left here for Denver,
Colorado, on Saturday, where they will make their future home. Everyone
reported a fine time.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Uthe, of Watertown, South Dakota, stayed overnight with
his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Uthe, on Sunday. They were called here
by the death of Mr. Uthe's grandmother, Mrs. M. Huebsch, of LeMars,
returning home Monday afternoon.
AKRON: (Special Correspondence)
Miss Marie Nelson went to Lake Preston on Friday to attend the funeral of a
relative.
Mrs. Edward Stanton visited the fore part of the week with her son and
daughter in Sioux City.
Isaac Knudson, of Sioux City, was shaking hands with old friends and
neighbors here Tuesday.
Henry Stryzewski spent the week in St. Paul and Minneapolis, Minnesota,
looking after business matters.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Grant went to Madison, South Dakota, Saturday to see
their daughter, who is attending the state school at that place.
The first football game of the season will be held on the home grounds
Friday, September 27, between Beresford, South Dakota, and Akron.
Mrs. W. E. Semple, who had an operation at the local hospital, is doing
nicely, and now is at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Roy Port.
Harry Hubs, who has been in western Kansas working on a government building
the past three months, is visiting relatives here for a short time.
Mrs. L. L. Stinton and daughter, Virginia Lee, of South Sioux City,
Nebraska, are visiting at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. C.
Anderson, this week.