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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1916
Page
8
The town buys a new auto truck to aid fire fighting without tax costs. It reaches Mr Crowley and Mr Ainsley’s homes quickly, aiding the base company and reducing fatigue. Private donations from local business people partially fund the purchase, with Jar Ruble praised for prompt pumping station service.
Thomas P Ford and Anna Josephine Gappa were married Wednesday at St Michael church Whittemore in the presence of relatives and friends. Father Pheonessen officiated with William Pandel as best man and Agatha Gappa as bridesmaid. The couple left for Des Moines and other points after a wedding dinner at the bride’s home. The bride is the eldest daughter of Frank and Mrs Gappa and will reside nearby. The groom is the eldest son of James and Mrs Kelm and has run a Whittemore farm. Attendees included Francis Kennedy of Estherville, sister of the groom.
Graettinger residents and relatives gathered for Thanksgiving weekend as Graettinger G H Graettinger visited Ringsted. Jucite Lambe returned from E more for the holiday, and J M Kelly with family came from Ayrshire. Elizabeth Spies visited from Town City, Father Lynch stayed with Patter Kelly, C C Rucker retired from the meat business after selling to Lt. Peterson, M T Axelton started a new residence, Graettinger tile works began an addition, Peter Geil moved into a new garage, and Charles Spies returned from St Paul for Thanksgiving.
Cylinder A Geo Hughes and son visited the A L Sprour home over Sunday. Mrs A A Jones traveled to Minneopa Wednesday for Thanksgiving with daughters there. Colletta Cullen and Hazel Barnes attended the Algona football game. R G Simpson of Bil Worth Iowa married Miss Ethel Richard 600 at the M E church with Rev Moir officiating. The couple stayed in Des Moines then home to Ellsworth Iowa. Francis Cullen returned from Dubuque for Thanksgiving. Mrs Frank O Halloran visited Tom Cullen. Alex Johnson and Edmund Thompson went to Dakota on business. J S Hobson visited from Emmetsburg. Cylinder and Rodman played Emmetsburg basketball 45 to 17. Mr Frame from Illingis visiting relatives. Ladies Aid met at M E church parsonage Wednesday afternoon.
From the Bode Bugle we learn that Wm. Gist and Jerome Hollenbeck recently completed a large corn sale to M T Blessing. About 6,000 bushels were sold at 90 cents per bushel to feed steers Blessing is preparing for market.
Des Moines reports state dairy and food commissioner W B Barney plans an educational drive among farmers and small-town dealers to cut losses valued at about 1.09 million dollars yearly from poor poultry and egg handling. A government education car and lectures are sought to boost efficiency and profits in Iowa poultry.
Helen Holmes headlines Medicine Bend at the Iowa Theatre with a 2:30 matinee on Saturday December 9 and every Saturday thereafter. Local patrons invited to enjoy the feature and accompanying program.
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