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Emmetsburg Democrat

Location

Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1935

Page

2

Local Softball Teams In Winning Streak

Local softball squads maintain winning streaks as Forest City game is canceled on the schedule for Tirsres with no result reported.

Forest City

Fatal Burns Suffered in Clay County Collision

A crash in Clay County left individuals with fatal burns after a vehicle left the road and went into a ditch. Investigators are verifying the details of the incident and identifying those involved.

Clay County

Tragic Vehicle Fire Claims Life of Cleveland

A vehicle fire erupted injuring passenger Cleveland who escaped the blaze as his clothes burned. He died several hours later from injuries sustained in the incident.

Eo Ey Ey Dhrugk Cleveland

Farm Bureau Plans Meeting With Minute Men at local site

The Farm Bureau schedules a meeting with Minute Men at the home of Herman Dammann located one half mile north of Freedom and Emmetsburg and Vernon townships.

Farm Bureau Herman Dammann Freedom Emmetsburg Vernon Townships

Kenneth Rowley Named Clay County Schools Superintendent

Kenneth R. Howley of Wesles, former Gillett Grove Consolidated superintendent, was elected Monday to lead Clay county schools. He succeeds Mrs. Osia Grity Bridsen who resigned due to her recent marriage. Twelve applicants sought the post, including Edna M. Oliver and Ruthven.

Kenneth Rowley Clay Kenneth R. Howley Wesles Gillett Grove Clay County Osia Grity Bridsen Edna M. Oliver Ruthven

St John s Lutheran Church Services and Camp Announcement

English services in South Church Edith next Sunday at 10 30 a m Mrs Oxerlw visiting Chin will attend. The Men's Mission Society meets at 2 30 this afternoon. Bible Camp begins Wednesday evening at seven o'clock and continues Welcome to our services. A E Gaard pastor.

ST. John's Lutheran South Church Edith Oxerlw Chin Men's Mission Society A. E. Gaard

Rural Meeting in Emnetsburg August

Fragmentary OCR text describes a rural meeting in Emnetsburg in August concerning the rural election. The fragment references Hoffmann and Cheviey, and mentions a court-related action and a Lowa project. Difficult to determine full context or outcomes from the garbled material.

Emnetsburg

ISU Extension Advises Sheep Dipping For Mange Control

The ISU extension veterinarian recommends dipping sheep in lime sulfur solution warmed to 105 110 degrees F to control scab mites and other parasites. Dips should occur every 10 14 days and all sheep including lambs should remain in solution at least two minutes with clean flocks kept away from infested areas for 10 days.

Iim Iowa State College Extension Sime Gs

Interlaken Park Plans Big Day Sunday

Interlaken Park promotes a big Sunday event on August 4 featuring Captain Hugo, a sensational high diver from a fireman’s aerial ladder truck. The show, described as a major thrill, will be followed by concerts and dancing with the Cato’s Vagabonds Orchestra direct from South Carolina for the park’s season finale.

Interlaken Park Mike Captain Hugo Nek Mts Cato Vagabonds Interien South Caroline

Farewell Party Honors Allen Couple At Galleger Home

Sixty four guests attended a Tuesday night farewell at Ass. John Galleger’s home honoring Mr. and Mrs. W S Allen who depart for Shelton Washington. Dainty social ties, relatives and neighbors present include Mesdames Allen and Galleger, and many local couples from Cedar Rapids Mallard Grrettinger and Gransch areas.

Ass. John Galleger W. 5. Allen Shelton Washington Mesdames Allen Galleger Nels Girres Cars. Kunz Louis Schumacher Maillard Roy Donovan A. J. Adams J. Schvan Grrettinger

Time To Cut Flax When Stems are Yellow and Bolls Ripe

Rendall Hartman, county agent, notes flax is harvest ready when bolls are ripe and stems yellow, seed ripens before stems show reddish hue. In wet seasons or late sowing, plants may bloom longer. operator should judge peak ripe seed and cut then, usually earlier in ripening.

Soys County Rendall Hartman

First Congregational Church Sunday Services Plan

The notice invites attendance at Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. and morning service at 11:00 a.m. for two more Sundays before a vacation until September first. The theme is Pathways to God. Visitors are welcome and Methodist members may attend during the pastor’s vacation.

Pruitt

Thrill Day At Interlaken Park Dazzles Crowd

A sensational high dive from the top of a gigantic fire ladders truck thrills spectators at Interlaken Park. The stunt mirrors feats in the largest cities as firefighters show daring rescues and perform dangerous demonstrations.

Firemans

Girls Club Achievement Day Set for August 13

Palo Alto County 4 H clubs plan Achievement Day in Emmetsburg on August 13 with demonstrations in clothing or footwear. Each club will display year’s work and the top team advances to the State Fair. Best articles in each class also go to the State Fair for exhibition.

Gis Palo Alto County Emmetsburg

Spencer Chosen For Business Survey In Iowa

Spencer is included in a six city checkup by the U S department of commerce to study trade and business conditions. The group also includes Red Oak Manchester Washington Hampton and Chariton. Spencer reports annual net sales of 4 759 000 and 851 employed with inventory valued at 726 000. Spencer payroll amounts to 433 000.

Spencer Iowa U. S. Department of Commercce Red Oak Manchester Washington Hampton Chariton Spencers

Emmetsburg Seeks Independent Football Team This Fall

Emmetsburg discussed forming an independent football team this fall. With Algona selling equipment cheaply, local youths are urged to organize, acquire gear, and plan a schedule. The city has plentiful material and recent strong showings in two games inspire the move.

Algona Emmetsburg

Vernon Boys Defeat Gruver 6 to 4 in Tow Running Contest

Vernon beat Gruver 6 to 4 on Sunday in a tow running contest. Beshorner and Larsen teamed as Vernon township batteries.

Vernon Boys Gruver Vernon Beshorner Larsen Veron Township

Scouts Triumph 12 to 5 Over V Carpenters

The Boy Scouts defeated V Carpenters by 12 to 5 in Tuesday afternoon play. Barrick and Carpenter partnered on the losing side while Grohe and Gin formed the winning battery for the Scouts.

Boy Scouts V. Carpenters Barrick and Carpenter Grohe

Scouts Honor Milo Henkel at Hike Breakfast

Local Hoy Scouts sponsored a hike breakfast honoring Milo Henkel of Hawarden as a guest in the Rev J J Cornell home. They traveled to the northeast shore of Miedima Lake near the Jackman home for breakfast with games and activities following. Henkel served as assistant scoutmaster while a first year student at Emmitsburg Junior College.

Milo Henkel Hoy Hawarden Rev J. J. Cornell Miedima Lake Jackman Mr. Henkel Emmtsburg Junior College

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