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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1932
Page
2
Mrs John McNamara Mrs A Thene V Gritz Harvor Lar McNally and Ed appear in a short society page fragment noting attending events and social standings. The readable portion lists these individuals without context or dates, indicating a brief community notices item from the era.
Sheriff Leo Shea leads search for 16 year old Lola Clark missing from seven miles west of Mamersburg since last Thursday. Described as 5 feet 5 inches, fair complexion, light weight, last seen in a boys tan sweater with white shoes and a straw suitcase. Parents report distressed by farm life and note she is a Emmetsburg High sophomore.
Residents report a busy week with committee meetings in Forest City, visits from Emmetsburg residents to Burlington and Burlington operators, and travels to Florida and California. Local church events, a card party, and school activities are noted along with plans for Gambie’s Christmas sale and a church social in December.
Ayrshire and nearby towns report a string of weekend visits and greetings. Mary Jamison and Marion Edwards shopped in Spencer while Clarence Evans and Webb were visitors at the Long home. Several callers including Ricklifs, Matthiesen, Vierow, and Scott traveled between Ruthven Emmetsburg and Storm Lake. A postnuptial shower honors Mrs Ernest Banter. Mary Jo Dailey sustains a concussion at Sacred Heart, now improving. Basketball results show Rodman teams prevailing. local outings include visits by J J Martin and Bridget Martin in Emmetsburg and Spencer.
Emmetsburg businessmen, true to tradition, prepare elaborate Yuletide displays for Christus season. A Christmas tree bought from E S George & Son will grace Court House square, with lights planned on business streets. Santa Claus visits planned Thursday to Saturday afternoons. candy and nuts for county children. Stores stocked with holiday merchandise. prices touted as lowest in years. A rubber money contest draws interest as all await the grand Christmas Eve window displays. Emmetsburg invites Pat O Alto county residents to visit during the season.
Louis Elbert’s car stolen in Sandis Tron front of St Thomas church was found by officers in Estherville on Saturday. Elbert notified and retrieved the car. motor damaged. LeRoy Densia of Estherville held for receiving stolen property. another suspect being sought. A Ford coupe stolen from Dr Birney’s front of hospital. linked to disappearance of a man sought in Elbert case. Stolen Buick accessories sold cheaply at a nearby garage. Elbert’s car had a Clay county plate with numbers stolen from another vehicle.
Circle No. T of the Assumption parish will serve a supper in the K G hall in this city on Saturday night December 30. Tickets priced 25 cents will be charged for the meal. Everyone is cordially invited.
The delinquent tax sale set for Monday December 5 at the county treasurer’s office was postponed to February 7 due to no bidders. About 25 people filled the room as Secretary McNary advised closing the door while Mr. Martin announced the adjournment. Farmers' Holiday Association members were present to deter bids, but no buyers offered. The pause gives taxpayers a breathing spell to raise funds for the sale, with hopes some able to pay by February.
Thomas Jamieson a well known citizen and night man at Taylors restaurant is confined to his home by serious illness. His many friends hope to see him about again within a short time.
A husking bee was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Miles Mahan Monday to aid Mr Mahan who has been ill and unable to work. Dozens of neighbors and friends assisted with husking and dinner preparations including Marvin Leadley Joe Lynch John Methe Deli bert Lesdley Robert Grook Rupert Weinhold Clarence Ruppert Ray Ruppert Everett Lever and many others. The women helpers were Mesdames Marvin Leadley John Methe Adeline Kunz Everett Lever Otto Moshack Freddice Pat Harold Genevieve Starkey Whi Shraveland Ed Foyre and Joe Utrick and Miss Lucille Wiens hold and Eilene Utrick. The Mahans express deep gratitude to their generous neighbors.
Paul Jeft to California by car Friday morning with a destination in mind. Another brother is said to reside in that state. Rep. P. H. Denton of Ruthven visited Emmetsburg on Monday after noon. Miss Irma Parker and her piso.
Nicholas Crossmeyer seventy one, of Fairfield township, died Monday morning while living with his son Joseph on the Olson farm. Funeral held Wednesday at Assumption church with Very Rev. J T Finnegan officiating. interment in St. John's cemetery. He came from St. Louis last April and had resided here. Sympathy extended to his son and daughter in bereavement. The Friday club met December 2 at Mrs. Norman Thompson's home with thirty members attending. The roll call topic was Iowa Poets. Mrs. F Cretameyer, A. Piper and HK Willingham presented a poetry program.
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