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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1928
Page
7
James J. Braddock of New Jersey defeated Tatty Griffith of Sioux City by knockout in the second round at Madison Square Garden Friday night. Reports suggest a rematch is likely in January. Griffith had 56 prior fights and was known to football fans in the city.
St Johns Lutheran Church in the South announces Norwegian services next Sunday at 10 30 a m with Sunday school after. A 4 prayer meeting is set for Wednesday at 2 p m. Children rehearse Saturday at 1 30 p m and the Ladies Aid society meets next Thursday at 2 p m at Mrs Theo Johnsons home. Pastor A K Gaard extends welcome. Mrs A J Wolfgang was sick last week. her daughter Mrs Troy Johnston is home caring for her and she is improving.
In Fort Dodge a brief stay impressed visitors with bright electric signs on many business fronts. J H Kelly of Washington Ty C calls Central Avenue a brilliantly lighted street seen in his travels, remarking Fort Dodge as a fine little city.
M J Conway died unexpectedly after shoveling snow at his Des Moines job site. He was born near Osgood and earlier worked as a bank cashier in Conway Iowa. Survived by his widow and brothers O R Garner and H P Ventura along with M J of this place. Funeral and visit details follow.
The delinquent tax and scavenger tax sale at the county treasurer’s office drew many visitors. A total of 112 pieces of property were auctioned, bringing in 9289.29 from 95 real estate pieces and 2590.10 from sewerage sale. First ten bidders included J. J. Martin Emmetsburg Oscar Bargstrom Ruthven W. H. Barrett Mallard K J McElroy Maxie Karsh EH J Kleiser West Bend W H Reid Ruthven Ora Hymer Mrs J Klinge Curlew Bernard M Bradley Emmetsburg.
Mrs. T B Flint of Spencer was unconscious after a car driven by T B Flint slid on Highway No 18 two miles west of Spencer during a Sunday snowstorm. The car crashed into a ditch, shattering all the glass. both occupants suffered bruises. Mr Flint had cuts on his hands. Mrs Flint was cared for at a neighbor’s home.
The list highlights students on the honor roll for the first semester and second six weeks. Seniors named include Jessie Berkler Mary Regina Burt Gerald Goffey Lorraine Coonan Vila Dwyer Esther Frederick Ruth Frederick Grace Gordon Leila Hahn Geraldine Rife Vera Sampson Lyal Slater John Soper Eunice Vedder Ardith Weigand Everett Thornton Vanetta. Juniors Leslie Brewer Margaret Laughlin Avis Zeigler Jasine Martin. Sophomores Allen Campbell Hester Thompson Sarah Vandervelde Paul Frederick Maurine Hansen Mary McNulty Julius Show. Freshmen Grace Ferguson William Mulry Franklin Krieger.
Local reader notice reports Gus Gordon died of heart failure in Grand Forks last Friday. He worked at First National Bank here, previously cashier at Cylinder Bank and State Bank at Thompson. Remains sent to Thompson, Winnebago County for burial. funeral held Monday. Gordon family ties noted in Waterloo and Depew areas. L BE Shonkwiler sold 50 fat cattle in Chicago, averaging 2640 pounds at $17 per hundred. forty steers at $278 each.
Harvey Sprout formerly of Emmetsburg played with the Estherville football squad at Valley Junction last Sunday. He was known as a standout all around athlete and earlier starred in basketball in Emmetsburg. Mrs. Vincent Cullen visiting relatives left Tuesday for Rock Valley. Buchan property at that place reportedly sold to Mrs. Roy Gillespie.
Mrs J A Johnsonson of Sanborn settled with CM and St Paul for $10000 over her husband a freight conductor killed near Baker South Dakota months earlier. The case described as unusually sad. Other notes report Elroy Runneberg wrecking his car near Mallard but not injured. various local visits and Thanksgiving gatherings in Emmetsburg and surrounding towns.
Misa Anna Clark, employed by Misa Katherine Gibson, spent the Thanksgiving weekend in Knoxville with her sisters. She teaches in the Mason City schools and is visiting her parents in the city.
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