News of 25 Years Ago in Pocahontas and Surrounding Areas
Taken from the Democrat files dated August 25. Wilt Griellinger born to Mrs. McCreary Aug 13 at his bar. Citizens vote to install an electrical system. D Donovan returns from Montana with horses. J E Hobson visits from Weex. Miss Marie Howe of West Union. Alan born to Mr and Mrs E B Soper Jr on Aug 1. Congratulates to Graettinger family on birth. Rock Island Co. to operate steam shovel near New track. Terrace Park dedication with services led by Rev Fauerstein and Zimmerman of Sioux City. A large crowd attends. Emmetsburg report lists Cornelius Nolan and Edward Nolan as visitors. A.E. Anderson delivers eight corn harvesters to local farmers. successful year in autos and machinery sales. China and linen show at the home of P F.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Wilt Griellinger
McCreary
Pocahontas
D. Donovan
Montana
J. E Hobson
Marie Howe
West Union
Alan
E. B. Soper
The
E. S. George Graettinger
Rock ‘Sland Company
Apel
Terrace Park
Father Fauerstein
Fathi
Zimmerman
Sioux City
Emmetsburg
Cornelius Nolan
Ruthven
Emmetspurt
Edward Nolan
Des
Bioines
Sherif
Cullen
A. E. Anderson
Mra PF
M. L. Brady
Mason City
J. McNalty
Sigue City
Me. McAllister
Route 4
Jay Ox
Wineis
Thursias
Rel J. Fisher
Spencer
Hull Ho
H.W. Be
Beebs
James Nels Nolan
Berke
South Dakota
Towe
Charles F. Moran
Katherine Duffy
Assumption Church
J. J. Smith
Mary Duffy
John P. Bigley
T. J. Duffy
Mrs. Moran
Fred Ward
Moran
Albert C. Hauser
Libby
Mamie E. Hubbard
Duffy
St Livbr
Laura
Hendrickson
Oscar Civistesson
Denisa-Lutheran Church
Simonsen
Florence Hendrickson
Graetlinger Times
Cnes. McDonald
Graettinger
Louise Bahls
C. C. Bahls
Duffy Offee
Ahtermmoun
E. Sopera
Jerrr Kiva
Kers J. Grove
Desiavas
Une
Hic
Jey
Howard Grave
Ingres Geo. Call
H.G. Day
Woods
Murtagh
Dimiter
Musens
Tariows
Severom
Dames
Marriage notices and local gatherings fill East Iowa paper
The issue lists weddings from Moran and Duffy families to Hauser and Hendrickson Civistes son, with attendees and home plans. It notes community events and speeches planned for an old settlers monument, a baseball game, campfire, and a large program including figures like Capt. Sopera and Congressman Woods, reflecting small town life and regional ties.
Curlew Notes: Local Socials and Visits
Curlew residents and visitors mingle in a lively week with Ed Joho family from Ringsted and Ayrshire, Emmetsburg trips, Bible camp dinners, and a run of local callers. Matt Thompson seeks county auditor, several shoppers and guests point to a busy community week with hospital care and family visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curlew
Ed Joho
Gon
Paul Johnson
Ringsted
G. Abby
Ayrshire
A. Fisher Sam Clark
Cevil Lowman
Anit
Ray Bieratt
May- Linll Compton
Eadie Seaaren
Vin~ Cat Sro
Martin Grolt
Hetpa
Hetpa Att This Place, and Mr. Hubbel of Phrver Went By Imotorcycle To St. Clai
Minnesota
Matt Conlon
Milferid
Jomanath SoiTnea
Blaine
Jane Haston
Emetsburg
Shane2
Girty Fisher
WN. P. Anderson
Immetsburg
Matt Thompson
Emmetsburg
Mr. Thompson
Frank Stayer
O. B. Fisk
Jim Srich
Margaret
B. Browne
Grand Junction
Martha Gehrt
Garragan
Des Moines
J. Higgins
Great Oak
Jessie Buil
Syracuse
Patricia
Dale Brown
Glimore City
L. BE. Turner
Pierait
Laurens
Frances Fish
Spencer
Gertrude Fisher
Towa City
Tess Towa City Hospital
Miss Fisher
Mr. Waters
Chicago
Woodcock
Baptist Ladies’ Ail
F. G. Trow
Nellie
Jane Easton
Bmrs
W. G. Reinders
Gilmore City
Mir
Rein R
Local Social News From Story City Area
Rodman and Erickson families visited over the weekend for a family gathering near Martin Erickson’s brother Paul. Ed Turner and Mr Melford visited Waterloo. Mrs Jo Turner and Mrs ing visited. The Reiman Consolidated school will begin Monday August 31. new building construction noted. Several residents reported travels, family visits, and local preparations amid community updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nts Batege
Reiman
Henry Riex Peedeugtler
Fitera Oty Weir
A.C. Brown
Ketherville
Baur
Local Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visits and Trips
A flurry of visits fills the town as Mallard residents host relatives from Milwaukee and South Dakota. Attendees include the Sandermeyers, Fries, O’Brien, and Sundermeier families, with gatherings at several homes and church events. Weekend trips spur departures to Lamont, Mason City, and the Black Hills, while Miss Margaret Fries and others enjoy local amusements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mallard
Sandermeyer
Chldren
Milwaukee
Bernies Wose
Algony
Margaret Fries
Adolph Spies
Groedtinger
Girele
Willit Mueller
GC. C Brownlee
Joli Halin
Dorothy Wein
Eoe. Broadwell
Clifford Wenings
R. O'Brien
Ayrshire
R. Aaiedeer
Chiree
South Dakota
Arvin C. Sands
Wasconsin
Cedar Rapids
Miarion
Varina
Emmetsburg Social Roundup and Visitors
Emmetsburg and surrounding towns see a steady stream of callers and visitors from Curlew Ginn Grove Armstrong Mason City Rolfe Okoboji and Algona. Notable entries include Virgil Kress and the Jackson ball team a lecture at Okoboji and weekend visits by the Hersom family and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Hansen
Edna Lowe
Emmetsburg
L. M. Eklund
Curlew
Virgil Kress
Clarence
Armstrong
John Anglum
Henry Reinders
Farrel Hughes
Ginn Grove
Alice Hood
Mallard
Henry Johnson
Bernard Barnes
Okoboji
J. Schultz
Ernest
Mason City
Leonard Lowe
Ayrshire
Eda Lowe
Mary Jo Dawson
Rolfe
Deane Lynch
Farahontas
Jackson
Minnesota
Glifford Cahoon and Son
Stess Moines
Celacives
Tony Gorters
Ann
West Bend Social Highlights from August Visits and Travel
West Bend and surrounding towns buzz with guests and travels as residents host relatives from Des Moines Cedar Falls and Chicago. Visitors include the Foteys Emersons and Wildermans from Detroit plus numerous calls by Lehrs Fiestas and Sweeney families while Lutheran confirmation exercises mark a local milestone.
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Puls Alte
Rede & Midieweau
Hinrich Eelety
CO. Sands
Adolph Syies
Sundermeier , Sundermeyer and
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P. AG
R and Birs
J Lever, Jr
W. H. Sabin
Ilene Fries
Air
Pish
Benita
Violet Hahn
Dean Trauog
Barrett
Independence
Missouri
Leona Hartshorn
Marathon
Lamont
Frances Willard
Irma Walkup
Joy Kingdon
Betty Hahn
Joe Lever, Jr
J. R. Fries
Russell Steil
Denny Schuller
Cleo Searcy
Cape
Margaret Studer
Mabel Youngreen
Basil Duffy
Emmetsti
Home Missionary Society
A. T. Ritehurs
Frank Schwilér
Wm. Carmichaels
Ocean Side
California
Pipestone
George Steinbron
Black Hills
Elmer Franks
Bancroft
Havelock
Finyd Hersom Hhome
Norman Kolurich
Allen Dawson
Wrre Rolfe
Alice Mood
Okobaj
Bo Sundermeyer
W. Sundermey
Robert
Harold Warner
Walnut Grove
Mildred and
Veronica Gates
West Bend
Harry Winters
Osage
George Fotey
George Emerson
Bob Wilderman
Melvin McCullough
Detroit
Michigan
Ape
George Lauder
Altona
Andrew Yeech
Ily
William Richter
Wesington Springs
W. E. Lehr
Estherville
R. B. Chambers
Jean Henry
Whittemore
Lillian Ford
Cedar Falls
John Ford
Mirs
Mark Fitzgerald
Phillip Fogarty
Labs Park
Dan Fogarty
Frank Sweeney
Kathryn Mertz
Don Mertz
Waterloo
Florence Mertz
J. B. Merta
Richard Creal
Betty Jane
Dodge
Oscar Frieden
Elght
Towa
Anna Fehr
Peoria
Tinos
Fother
Jake Falby
John Harris
Hardy, Rey
Mos
Kyieman
Pretty
Dillon
Iowa
F. Kitzman
Kay Grippen
Maryle
Wisconin
Ray Miller
Stacyville
Down
Saaturday
Mr. Miller
Staggwille
Lo Gocine
Emil Bochantorf
William Beccandorf
Furmont
Aftime
Ludwig Reine
Ray Wilson
Aughrey Ruth
Ww. G. Wilson
Marvin Derner
Milford
Aiargared Miller
Edith Bet
Norma Keivlson
Darene Block
Katmand Zimael
Richad Extwre Hawarde
Ben Wesphawn
Ray Nygud
Benjamin Suliner
Leroy Bhick
Huchard Harn
Jean Moklay
Sxe City
Alvin Holfson
Kenon
Clayyner Bauer
Henry Montaz Tome
Vane Granan Iui Sun
Wound Lake
Anuesum
Grahau
Vane Graham
Lafenton
Sim Hinton
Archur Frieden
Ipe
Minnesot
Donn Maxine Zinner
Goldfield
Andrew Jensen
W. DB. Kucker
Quide Donald
Clarence Kucker
Pulligan Rapids
Fogarty
Park
Hase
P. H. Fo
Dan Pogarty Mnddy
Joe Montag
This Place
Miller Ant
Crystal
Mary Gruyer
Reubany
Bill Peters
Clermont
Lews Schmith
Paul
Postville
Henrry Schmidt
Kit Sweeney
Messrs
Delbert
Alvi: Schmidt
Winthrop
Attesula
Meuwry Schmidt
Geraldine
Bill Fagirty
Margaret Sweeney
Livermore
Wilderman
Af Joplin
Westbrook
Ervin Eiberts
Clear Lake
Paul Kollasch
J. H. Wilson
Carl Anliker
Algona
Chas. Anliker
Eugene Thompson
Eveliné Hutchinson
Dr. P.O. ‘Darweiler
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