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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1929
Page
3
Notre Dame clinched the trophy as Army fell to the Ramblers. Dickinson high rating lists Notre Dame at 25.00 with other teams and figures noted, while Pillsbury rankings and contest summaries are mentioned in the text.
The Kad Community Club held a social at Redman school house on November 24 attracting a large crowd. The event featured an excellent program, fine music, and a successful basket social and lunch counter. Publicity chairman praises the committees and urges wave cooperation in Iowa activities. Also notes car accidents rising and a nearby farm residence fire destroying J. B. Black's farm near Fort Dodge valued at $10,000.
Rodman residents shared Thanksgiving visits with family and friends including Horace Rugera and the Walker family from Vernon Center. Arthur Hilboro visited from Wheaton Illinois. Mara Thoreson enjoys a month at home with her parents. A baby was born to Mr. and Mrs. Prentice. Classes were dismissed after a recent school fire. The Decorah trip featured a snow plow ride home. eastern storm heavier than local area.
The Catholic Ladies annual bazaar in Ayrshire netted about 2050 with around 2500 taken in over Wednesday and Thursday. After expenses, approximately 4900 will be in receipts. A notable record for the size of the event.
Bob Marchant of this city purchased the Toval hotel amucate Wednesday of last week from Aly Warwick of Storm Lake. He took possession the next day. Marchant also owns the local pool hall and plans to continue operating it.
Attorney FA Mugan of Jefferson spent the last of the week with his brother A AL Mugan. He says Jefferson, S¢ ton and several towns between Carroll and Boone are dissatisfied with the electric light and power service. They will likely investigate the Burneta burg Clavion Samner method for curing municipal plants.
David Jorvar says his son Randid, home from Trinity college for Thanksgiving, is a busy young man. He teaches at Trinity Commercial College, attends classes, coaches Trinity Football and basketball, and serves as an umpire or referee for basketball and football games weekly. His life is demanding, though his health is gradually improving as he returns home to supervise the St Marys Industrial School contest.
Miss Lucille Freeman of Des Moines returns home to spend Thanksgiving with her parents Mr and Mrs George Freeman. Niall sons from Wallingford visit Ole Stokka while en route to Story City. Russell Johnson home from Ames for vacation. Joe Namer hosts at Tony Weinzett’s in Mallard. Henry Moore, Waldorf College student, visits his father. Families gather for dinner and guests include Hert Selven and Brakke households. A number attend Al Jolson Say It With Songs at Emmetsburg Iowa Theatre. Mrs. Fred Striet and children accompany Emmetsburg cattlemen on Saturday.
A jagged report notes a Chicago city scene with mentions of the Griste events, the Ledger Theames in town, and the city being lively. It lists local teams Garner Grids and the Henkel Construction company winning highway contracts at Mes City with payments totaling 888.26 dollars.
Dr Brereton and Art Schlutaneager hunted Thanksgiving forenoon and found one decked bird that did not escape. Over the past ten days several hunters bagged a number of decks along the lake or river.
Summary of a Railroad Man magazine snippet describing a massive new locomotive named the New Yellowstone planned for the Northern Pacific route from Mandan North Dakota to Glendive Montana. It outlines its 125 foot length, 22 drive wheels, coal consumption, boiler capacity, and planned 4 000 ton haul, plus notes on testing and regional geology. Also includes nearby church notices, events, and Lutheran bazaar details with dates and times.
Ruthven and nearby residents share Thanksgiving visits and weekend trips. Bert Smith of Bowbells travels toward Chicago for the International Live Stock show while relatives host and welcome guests from Saint James to New Virginia. Students from Town State College attend break with friends, and area families attend Legion events, bake sales, and club elections in Highland township.
Press reports indicate the Towa Highway commission has budgeted 2,000,000 barrels of cement for the coming year. The action aims to guard Iowa output from competing contracts in other states and requires contractors to supply their own material.
Sunday worship at 10 am with sermon on The Christian Race. Evening worship at 7 36 pm. Midweek Bible study and prayer on Wednesday at 7 30 pm. Children to practice for Christmas tree program Saturday 1 40 pm. Annual tagaar and supper in church parlors Tuesday. Laidos Aid meets Thursday 2 30 pm. Hostesses listed. Confirmation class Saturday 1 00 pm. Pastor M G C Thompson invites all to meet the coming Saviour in prayer praise and thanksgiving.
Sunday school at 10 with orchestra prelude and 11 worship. League of Youth at 5 30 led by Miss Ellis and David Moana. Junior choir reheear sal s Friday Dec 6 at 4 pm. Senior choir Dec 12. Sunday school orchestra practice Monday at parsonage. Young Ladies Guild hosting Miss Jane Young Monday night. Novelties for Sandies Aid Bazaar on Dec 24. Church council elected Dr H L Brereton chair Dwight McCarty vice-chair E G Swanton secretary. Council to complete canvas by Sunday. Christ character helps in every undertaking. Calendar Sunday school 10 am F C Davidson superintendent. Morning worship 11 am. Junior church in church parlors Mrs Verus Rebeyis presiding. Senior church secretary. Special music with sermon by pastor. Epworth League 6 40 pm Miss Vanetta Vareo president. Evening worship 7 30 pm with special music. Epworth League rally hosting eight leagues at 6 30 pm annual fun night. Epworth Bazaar and chicken supper Sat afternoon and eve 50 c served by 2nd division. Welcomed at each service. Marion J Sund erlin pastor.
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