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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1927
Page
2
A garbled note from a local newspaper mentions a community event titled Whigh Clee Week Bartay. It references small-town participation and suggests schedules or activities but the exact details are unreadable.
The article praises a devoted coach for guiding students with knowledge and care. It commends sportsmanship, discipline, and leadership, noting his ability to teach both winning and graceful loss. The piece asks readers to extend heartfelt appreciation to the mentor.
The Greater Den Molege committee urges moving the U S Internal Revenue Bureau headquarters from Dubuque to Motnus, signaling a campaign to shift tax administration localities and centralize control.
Ruthven Iowa reports a fire Friday morning at the Roy Hageden residence caused by a defective flue. The roof burned entirely and interior damage forced evacuation of furniture. The Hampion home is mentioned in connection with the incident.
A man identified as Anto killed near Carrot in a Sunday morning auto collision. Three others were injured in the same incident reported near Des Moines.
The Swastika club of Frontom township held its December meeting at Mrs. Gadd’s home. A formal meal featured conalated items and a variety of desserts. Officers elected include Mrs. John Goeders as chairman and Mrs. Sem Eilge as vice chairman. The group planned a quilt project and announced the next gathering for January 5 at Mrs. A D Carnahan’s home.
Miss Louise Christiansen who spent the past years in this vicinity left last evening for Denmark to visit relatives. She is a niece of Mrs FP FL Gylling of this place. Mr Gappa who lives near Depew, recently Jast 15, his son 15, Senator Breackenridge 30, Howard Knight a number and D W Finnestad several.
Edward Miles of Ayrshire Iowa dies after a long illness on Sunday at 7 o'clock. Funeral services were held at Sacred Heart Church with Rev EAL Dung officiating. He was born in Soutet Valley in 187 and moved to Ayrshire at 18. He married Nellie Flanagan on June 25 1902. Mr Miles lived in Chadron Nebraska for 13 years. Nellie died many years ago. Survived by daughter Miss Bijoon, two sisters and a brother, he served 29 years as locomotive engineer. Sympathy goes to the survivors.
The Sisters of St Marys Academy hosted a five o clock dinner for the academy football team on Tuesday. Father Murtagh Coach Higley and Donald Joynt attended as guests. The Sisters take pride in their pupils and the gridiron season.
More than fifty girls joined the class basketball program and will train weekly at the gym on Monday Thursday and Friday at four o clock. A student council selected managers from each class and a training rules committee drafted guidelines emphasizing rest meals and limited social events.
A school football banquet was held Monday evening at the Wasonic Hall with a fine spread and program. Rev. ML Sanderlin and J H Marne attended, along with AF L. of Aatres. The event featured honors for the season and a roll of honorees.
A Monday night accident near Clare killed two valuable cattle owned by W C Hoyer and James Irving east of Clare. A touring car hit the cattle, breaking a valuable bull’s leg and killing a cow. The Hoyer herd was valued at about $300, and darkness prevented the driver from seeing the animals. the driver escaped unharmed.
One night last week Gov. Baxter and his wife were in a wreck when their car struck a bridge in Ayrshire. Mrs. Baxter suffered bruises but no serious injuries. Henry Willingham resigns as express agent to focus on other businesses. Green Hoobler becomes express agent with Mrs Hoobler in charge.
District No 5 Fairfield township hosts a basket social and dance on Friday December 16 with ladies asked to bring baskets. Mary Schwint, Teacher, invites attendance. T W Doyle of Graettinger was in town Monday to attend to business matters.
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