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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1932
Page
4
Local bakers Bres.scee of J. Ho Bber tian and Bennreft have purchased the same bakery building in Bancroft moving from Weyffenlen's former shop. John Bhgrdan and Lee Conlon named assistants and expect to open within a week. Raisin bread sales listed. Ayrshire, Nos. 30.
Mallard and surrounding area residents share wedding notes, births, illnesses, visits, and Thanksgiving activities. Ada Cherry and Ortan Hersom wed. Herman Miller marries Nellie Duffy. Fire at James Gilman home is contained. many locals attend events, visits, and gatherings across Emmetsburg and Curlew.
Mrs J L Lawhorn died at her home in Freedom township after a long illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at M E church with Rev Edward Pruitt officiating. Interment was at Evergreen cemetery. Born Mary Armonds Hatter February 1 1861 at Sinking Springs Ohio she was 71. She married J L Lawhorn February 26 1879 and moved to this county years ago. Survived by husband two sons and four daughters and several daughters in law and sons in law across multiple towns. The community offers sympathy to the family.
Simon Roth, 65, a carpenter from Whittemore, died suddenly Friday while working on the second story of Mrs. Nell Parreil's new home. He had been ill recently but felt better that day. Survived by a widow, two sons Lloyd and Harold, and siblings in Germany. four brothers and two sisters.
Last week reported two Milwaukee road trains to Emmetsburg daily noon were to be taken off Monday and a star route set between Emmetsburg and Mason City. Noon trains still run on schedule. change date unknown per Station Agent Losey.
The Spencer News Herald selects an Air Lakes Conference high school grid team. Emmetsburg earns two spots on the roster. Thacker anchors the second team at right tackle. Hopkins lands at halfback on the second unit. One Emmetsburg player named to the first team.
Special Saturday promotions highlight 15 cent doughnuts and bargain prices. Persistent odd phrasing suggests a food vendor listing likely from a local paper.
Delbert Isch, formerly of West Bend, married November 18 in Park Falls Wisconsin. Funeral for George Bonstetter, 29, held at St Peter and Pauls Church West Bend with graveside rites in Rodman area. Many local relatives and visitors from Whittemore Emmetsburg Cedar Falls and Laurens attended.
Multiple local residents spent weekends with relatives in nearby towns including Elgin Waterloo Cedar Falls and Lakefield. Families visiting or hosting include Maberry Schneider Lehman and Isch with noted trips to Stacyville and Mason City. Dr Louis Mersch returned to Fairfax Minnesota after a short visit with relatives.
O B Helgen of Ruthven died Saturday morning after a stroke and pneumonia. He was born in Stavanger Norway June 27 1849 and came to America in 1871. He lived in Roland Marshalltown Ruthven and Emmetsburg, ran a grocery, then a grain business for 39 years. He served on the Ruthven city council and school board. Thirteen children, 43 grandchildren survive his widow. Funeral services were held Monday at 1:30 at the residence then at the Lutheran church with several ministers assisting. Interment was in Ruthven cemetery.
Mrs Louis Larson and Mr George Wright celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary in Ruthven with 687 attendees. A fine musical program followed by lunch and a purse gift for the couple marked the event. Local chatter notes seasonal economic concerns and local shopping tidbits.
Wives and relatives of the United Spanish War Veterans were entertained at a 7:00 dinner at the Waverly Hotel on Friday evening November 2. An auxiliary was organized in Des Moines and Council Bluffs with officers installed including President Vina Saunders and Bertha Rutledge. Charter membership opening for 60 days was announced and the next meeting set for November 20 at the City Library.
Henry Lammers 78 dies. funeral Saturday at Methodist church with several sons and daughters mourning his loss. Lames, Jr. survived by family. Lamey Anderson injured in a Sunday highway crash near Graettinger. minor injuries. Osher and Nelson announce October marriage in Wallingford. Myrtle Nelson from Wallingford and Gilford Osher wed on Oct. 22. Junior class play Laugh Clown entertained Hawkeye Theatre crowd. Eleanor Dunn directed. list of cast provided. Various social notes include weddings, births, visits, and local happenings around Graettinger, Emmetsburg, Ruthven, Wallingford, and surrounding areas.
A collage of quirky tips and local promos fills the page. It highlights a cough relief pinex concentrate, masa dolls, a movie outing with a joke, a love scene anecdote, a free ice cream pun, toyland return tease, a quip about marrying for money, a promotion on McKesson Magnesia, a two cold relief claim, banana jokes, and bulk Halle chocolates at a store.
Louis Elbert reports his Chevrolet coupe stolen Sunday morning while he attended early mass at St. Thomas church. Police are searching for the thief or thieves as officers patrol the area. Insurance was noted in the report.
A basket social and program will be held at Emmetsburg Township School District No. 3 on Friday evening December 2. Marie Burns, teacher. Everyone is cordially invited.
Mr and Mrs Geo Klieg and Mr and Mrs Pute O Leary of Cylinder traveled by car to Joliet Illinois on Tuesday for the funeral of Mrs Jack O Leary who recently died in a tragedy. Mrs O Leary was said to have been demented at the time of the event. She leaves a small family.
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