Golden Wedding of Mr and Mrs Godden
The Emmetsburg Democrat notes the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Godden, pioneers who settled in Emmetsburg in 1873. The couple, born in Wisconsin, built the Godden Monument company, expanding operations to Minnesota, North and South Dakota, Nebraska, and beyond. About 40 to 50 relatives are expected to attend the Sunday celebration. Mr. Godden has served as city official and mayor, with the business later run by their son Percy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Reade
Algona
Haroki
Wichita
Lanesville
Wisconsin
Janesville
Aikawaukee
Oshkosh
Fond-du-Lac
Godden
Emmetsburg
Our City
Kerwick
Sam Ballara
West Send
Con
South Dakota
Godden Monument Company
Sway
Mr. Godden
Ermetsburg
Strick
Henry Dimter
St. John's
Minnesota
North Dakota
Nebrask
Vermont
Vernmont
Midle West
God
Percy
Meemocrat
Former Ruthven Pioneer Dead
A. L. Gus Furlong, once a Ruthven resident, died at his Long Beach California home Friday morning. He was 71 years old and had been in poor health. Survived by his widow and a brother in Fort Dodge, he was born in Damariscotta Maine and moved to Ruthven about 35 years ago. He was associated with J. Berg and later with Johan Walroney, later returning to Fort Dodge and then Reedley California before moving to Long Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L
Gus” Furlong
Ruthven
Long Beach
California
MM. Furlong
Fort Dodge
Purtong
Mermit
Reediy
Damarisouthe
Bexaine
Wien
John Berg
Johann Walroney
Ft. Podge
Reed 3
Californias
Mr. Purlong
J. P. Dooley
Saine
Maine
Deaty
Ruth
Enthusiastic Preview of New Car Models Arrives in City
A local report notes strong excitement for upcoming car models and states a display date of December 27 in this city. Citizens look forward to viewing and enjoying a ride in the featured vehicle when it is showcased at the focal market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iona
Ure
Light Plant Debate Proposes City Election On Future Powers
Roy Weir of Weir Implement suggested electing by January or February to let residents decide whether to renew the municipal light plant contract. Council members indicated willingness to place the issue before voters, and to seek a public vote on the Town Public Service company proposal. If the offer is withdrawn an election would be moot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Price
Roy Weir
The
Weir Impleiment Company
Iowa Public Service Company
Emmetsburg
Weir
Citiens
Mallard Nuptials for Sandermeyer Serdahl Couple
Lucille Sandermeyer, daughter of Mr and Mrs Sandermeyer, and Airs J F Serdahl of Aberdeen were married November 25 at the Methodist parsonage with Rev W P Eberhart officiating. The bride wore a white satin Victorian gown. After the ceremony the couple planned to live in Mallard. Friends extend congratulations and good wishes.
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Sandeermeyer
Serisht Nuptiatis
Lucille
Ifr
Airs
J. F. Sandermeyer
Roy H. Serdahi
Aberdeen
Dakota
W. P. Eberhart
Emumetenurg HS Wins First Game at West Bend
Emumetenurg High School edged West Bend High 15 to 5 in the season opener played on a small floor. Athletic director Ketchen witnessed the game and noted rule changes speed the action and improve spectator experience. Ketchen and Schacht were guards, Mueller center, Long and Thacker forwards, with Dannewitz subbing for Mutelfec in the fourth quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emumetenurg High
West Bend High
We. Ketchen
Total Public Schools
Democrat
Ketchen
Schacht
Mueller
Long
Thacker
Dannewitz
Mutelfec
Noon Trains On Milwaukee Taken Off Sunday
Hynds of Algonk was awarded a temporary star mail route contract near $1,200 for 20 days from Emmetsburg to Britt and back. The Sioux Flyer changes its schedule westbound at 6:10 and eastbound at 7:51. Hynds reportedly had a truck collision near Britt on the way to Emmetsburg, causing some delays but no major disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Hynds
Algonk
Star Mail
Emmetsburg
Britt
Bmuetsburg
Local VFW to Celebrate First Anniversary
The Veterans of Foreign Wars post will mark its first anniversary on Thursday December 15 with a card party and dance at the K C hall. Free admission for eligible members, with music and refreshments provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans of Foreign Wars
K. C. Hall
Hersom and Cherry Wed in South Sioux City Nebraska
Orlan Hersom and Miss Ada Cherry were married Saturday in the M E church at South Sioux City Nebraska. They will reside on a farm near Mallard Iowa. Both are well known in the county with many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mallard
Iowa
Orlan Hersom
Ada Cherry
Great Oak Town
M. E
So. Sious City
Neb
Malllard
Local Society Notes Highlight Week Events
Mil waukee visitor srothier Maretee Sondermeyer arrived Monday to see her. Home Missionary Society to meet Friday afternoon with Mrs. Chas Hahn. Junior League met Tuesday at the Bounds home. Legion Auxiliary meets Tuesday December 13 at Mrs Orlan Browne s home. Thorpe drove to Des Moines Sunday evening with D R Sands. Mrs C W Larson was ill last week. Martin Benson laid up last week. M and L Ladies supper drew good receipts. Fred Kirtz family of Wabasso Minn visited over weekend. daughter Helen stayed to help grandmother Mrs J M Fortney. Mrs John Helen went to Monterey Minn Saturday to care for daughter Mrs Leo Hogan. New boy born December 2 at Hogan home. Rev Bounds hosted district ministers Monday. Mr and Mrs G W Larsen were Curlew visitors Sunday. Elizabeth Kress and Geo and Luella were Emmetsburg visitors Tuesday. Henry Deach and wife and son and mother from Algona visited C J Hain home Sunday. Leonard Lowe and family were Emmetsburg visitors Monday. J S Vaughan and daughters from Emmetsburg were Mallard visitors Sunday evening. John Froh and Mrs were Emmetsburg visitors Saturday. Wm Galleger and family of Emmetsburg were Sunday guests at McNaughton home. Lester Hersam and L J Hunt to Savannah Missouri Saturday. J P Downs and daughter Mrs J A Vaughan visited Lowe home Thursday. Epworth League to hold rally at Plover next Wednesday evening. John Bryant of Duluth Minn visiting W P Bryant home here.
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W. EH. Barrett
Fort Bodge
John ©. Barret
Chicago
Barrett
Toia
Waters
Kars
Tory Wenzzel
Robin Fish Farm
Herold Damman
Havelock
J. H. Sands
A. Brownlee
Rain Or Shine
Draper
A. A. Richmond
Rolfe
Harold Ridenour
Lessein
Curlew
Dave Latt
Set
Exmets
Purge
Gilman
Raymond Lowe
Ermeisburg
Sheahan
Curler
I Mallard
Louis Latt
Alt Dawson
Town Theatre
Brenetsburg
Don Cole
Chas, Cooper
Des Moines
Priddy
Watt
Ernest Broadwell
Bobbie
Emmetsburg
Marty Overmire
Pocahontas
Verne Waggoner
Fort Dodge
C. K Waggoner
Matterd
Howard Seria i
Fred Kirtz
Wabasso
Minnesota
Helen
J. M. Fortney
John Helen
Monterey
Mitnesota
Leo
Alberta Fisher
Bot Fisher
Wm. Rouse
Thos. Murray
Mr. Murray
Mike
Superior
Joe Murray
Lawrence Allen
Morgenson
Graettinger
Harold Ward
Joel Ward
Mesdames Stegren
Hatch
Matthiesen
Floyd Stark
Mallard
Earl Sends
Ethel Easton
Mae Levins
Sundar
Br. Evans
Laurens
Mr. Cook
Sioux Rapids
Bondar
Ray Martin
Jtown
Fisher
Sun
W. R. Whitmer
Farauhar
Jensen
Mildred Bishop
Ridenour
Paul Herrick
Jay Croun
Miss Hurley
Kushner
Cylinder
PTA
Herrick
Lucas
Clarence Houswoth
G. Siever
Curlew Girls Fall at West Bend in 15 to 2 Loss
Curlew girls basketball traveled to West Bend Friday and were defeated 15 to 2. Local junior high and community notes report on hospital stay for Mrs. Schutz, Bevington aunt Thos Murray’s bereavement, and various visits and shoppings by Curlew residents including the Schutz, Ward, Murray, and Fisher families.
Farm Sale Dates Set for Crowley on Saturday
On his city farm J. W. Crowley will hold a sale this Saturday December 10. An announcement appears next week outlining further details of the event and terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Crowley
Farm Bureau Center School Meeting Kept In Lost Island
Lost Island December 7 residents note a Farm Bureau meeting planned for Tuesday December 13 at Center School house. Program includes Mr and Mrs Boson, Mr and Mrs Oscarson with a Graettinger High choir and Ralph Coder singing, plus a short play Miss Ardette Christianson appearing at Algon. Several local residents are mentioned: Hazel Suss assisting, Joe Jackson calling, Dick Garl Hanson visiting Emmetsburg, Victor Rosewall and Roland motor to Town City, and weekly choir practice at Ole Thoresons. Mr and Mrs Henry Beck, Carl Hanson, and Frank Brown are also noted visiting and staying with Mrs Rosewall’s family. Chas Henningsen and Kenneth went to Chicago. cattle shipments planned. Former resident Grady passes away in Ruthven. Attendees include Ronald and Max Johnson and Bast Duffy at Emmetsburg show.
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Veer Farm Bureau
Center School
Algone
Stince
Hazel Suss
Béari
J. A. Suss Homorah Graettinger
Joe Jackson
Jackson
Dick Garl Hanson
Eninvetsburg
Victor Rosewall
Roland
Town City
Victor
Ole Thoreson
Henry Beck
Ing
Oscar Suss
Carl Hanson
Spencer
Suss
Frank Brown
Rosewall
J. W. Knutson
Emmetsburg
Chas
Henningsen
Kenneth
Chicago
Henmingsen
Ms. Grady
Ruthven
P T A Meeting Highlights Diphtheria Q A Program
The P T A held a well attended Thursday evening session with a questions and answers program on diphtheria led by Dr Keeney and Mrs Maosa. Mrs Louis Wening and Mrs Bounds gave readings and Mrs Keeney discussed children books. A refreshment bunch was served at the close.
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P.T. A
Keeney
Maosa
Louis Wening
Bounds
Aa Bunch
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Junior College Wins First Basketball Game
The local Junior College opened the season with a 16 to 13 victory over Sheldon J.C. at Sheldon. Ross Johnson started the scoring and Captain Max Johnson, Selmer Nelson, Arnold Randa Quaid, and Pat Cullen led the lineup with strong defense and passing. Coach King's team expected a successful season in the Hawkeye conference with a next game at Webster City.
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Sheldon J. C
Shelon J.C
Sheldon
Ross Johnson
King's Boyd
Park of BA
Capt
Max Johnson
Selmer Nelson
Arnold Randa Quaid
Pat Cullen
Mike McCarty
Darrell Lindstrom
Chuck Cooper
King
BE. J. O
Hawkeye
Webster City
First Congregational Church Sunday Schedule and Bazaar
The First Congregational Church announces Sunday School at 3 45 A M with superintendents A R McDonald Leta Vaughan and Jane Young. Church worship at 11 00 A M League of Youth at 6 30 P M leaders Isabel Mayne Betty Joane Thiele. The annual bazaar will be held December 15 at the church with committee chairs R W Heise Allan Bailey D G McCarty Carl Klingaman and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Church
A. R. McDonald
Leta Vaughan
Jane Young
League of Youth
Isabel Mayne
Betty Joane Thiele
Mayne
R. W. Heise
Allan Bailey
D. G. McCarty
Carl Klingaman
D. & Johnson
Myrs- Earle Sands
Herman ‘Hanson
Frank North
Ruth Allen
Margaret McAllister
L. W. Barker
Potpourri of Odds and Ends at Local Store Sale
A miscellaneous ad page showcases brand new packages and a variety of items. Roy Newell wins a PTA role with a free ice cream hint, while a Hudson prophet warns of end times before Christmas. The shop touts low prices on novelty goods, a 3 heat electric pad for 298, Ripple Bond paper, envelopes, and hair tonic claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ras Gee
Roy Newell
P.ta
Hudson
Friday Basketball doubleheader at Kermoore Hotel gym
Basketball Friday features CYLINDER vs EMMETSBURG at 7 30 pm and RUTHVEN EMMETSBURG firsts at 8 30 pm admission 10 15 25 cents Also report on Paul Kerber returning home after operation with Clem J McNally and Mrs Kerber’s improving health plus Whitemore roller rink hours and opening night two tickets for one on December 12
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
Ruthven
Paul Kerber
Oakdale
Clem J. McNally
Summner
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Ees
Bedi
Boines
Aeeaeew Mallard
Russel Steil
Russel Stail
B.S
Weat Bend
V.F.W
Sioux City
Saose Curlew
Leess Carers
West Bend
P. G. Trow
Anow
John Schutz
Schutz
Murray
Bevington
Iowa Theatre
Purity Dairy CO
Bent Main St
Ronald and
Bast Duffy
Milwaukee Road
Idaho
Spokane
Seatie
Tacoma
Portland
Pacific Northwest
Junior College
Atty Jas, Fay, Chuck Cooper
Willam Pettit
Zane Grey
Mesa
Randolph Scott
Sally Blane
Fred Kohler
Dionday
Adolphe Meniou
Mayo Methot
Skeets Gallagher
POX News
Stuart Erwin
Bing Crosby
Lella Hyams
Burns & Allen
Kate Smith
Mills Brothers
Arthur Tracy
Vincent Lopez
Cab Calloway
Comedy
Paramount News
Hobson
Aes Jeweler
Kermoore
Kermoore Hotel
Saeed
Farrow
E. Cummins
Dickens
Chester
Fenton
En Olsen
Poland
Sam Henklevig
Immune
August Wojahn
Rhode Island
Birt Osbyig
Hampshire Boars
B. F. Place
Dave Chapman
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