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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1939
Page
6
A home talent production Who Wouldnt Be Crazy will be staged in Mallard Iowa's new opera house December 11 and 12 at eight o'clock. Proceeds go to a community building fund. Tickets are on sale at area businesses.
S W Edgecombe Iowa State College extension horticulturist warns strawberry plants need 2 inch straw mulch now to prevent winter injury. He cautions not to wait for ground freeze since temperatures as low as 18 to 20 degrees above zero can harm plants and dry ground may not freeze as usual.
Forty two county committee members club leaders and 4 H girls attended a food preservation training at the Meth odist church basement on Monday Nov 27 Miss Nelle Thompson 4 H nutritionist opened with a chicken cutting demonstration and stressed clean careful canning practices including sterilization and use of clean jars lids and utensils The program included a noon menu and plans to can meat in coming months with guidance from FSA supervisors and representatives from Woodbury Palo Alto Emmet Clay and Dickinson counties
Fred Thompson of Emmetsburg recently from Britt is the new manager of Graettinger Refrigerated Lockers. He succeeds Gus Fisher, who previously ran the business after T. F. Guthrie of Emmetsburg bought it from Clayton Rasboro. Fisher now works at Bob Simonson Meat Market. Thompson brings expertise in butchering, meat cutting and electric refrigeration. The Times extends best wishes to all involved. Mr and Mrs Lee McCoy of Jefferson, Iowa, visited last Thursday.
Advertising copy from The Milwaukee Road urges sending prepaid round trip tickets as a convenient personal gift to bring home relatives during the holidays. Ticket agents can arrange delivery to any address at no extra cost, promising a reunion that adds pleasure to the season.
Thilges Biss and Julian Gartner, both of Mapleton Minnesota, married at Sts Peter and Pat church West Bend on Tuesday November 21 at 9 o clock. Rev P M Dovkerstein officiated in a double ring ceremony. Attendants were Miss Alice Thilges and Mr.
Norbert Gartner and his bride married with a floor length lace gown for the bride and pink tafted bridesmaid attire. The couple will reside on a Mapleton Minnesota farm after March first following a three course dinner for about fifty relatives and a Legion Hall dance in their honor.
Pat Allen, Graettinger star halfback known as SDX MAN STAR, drew praise from the Des Moines Register. He scored 15 touchdowns plus one extra point this season, amassed 754 rushing yards in five games, and added 390 return yards. Allen sparked Graettinger to a win at Pocahontas with a 75 yard TD run and four other scores, displaying strong tackling and blocking.
Gardston unveils a remodeled hotel with a new tap room and coffee shop. After months and a substantial expenditure the project is completed with a refreshed lobby and private dining room ready for use. Northwestern Towa views it as its most elaborate tap room and coffee shop.
About 70 neighbors relatives and friends gathered for the Nelsons 25th wedding anniversary on a Saturday evening. It also marked the 8th anniversary of Mr and Mrs Albert Rierson the couple's son-in-law and daughter. Gifts included a lounge chair a flowered plant from Rockford Illinois a cut glass plate from St Paul Minnesota and yellow roses from Rierson and Agnes Nelson. Osmund Newgard sang hymns with Mrs Alfred Westergard at the piano while Mrs John Larson played guitar and Swedish songs.
Donna Jean Bailey and Harold Fude were united in a single ring ceremony at the Whittemore Catholic church Friday morning. Attendants were John Bailey and Florence Fude. A three course breakfast followed at the bride’s home, after which the couple planned a visit to Marshall Minnesota and will live on a farm near Emmetsburg.
An old quotation praises advertisers and contributors for supporting and enriching the local newspaper. It extols merchants who advertise, women who send wedding or party notices, timely submissions, and those who refrain from challenging the editor's leadership, concluding with a humorous note on few such critics in the community.
Bethany Lutheran Church under Rev. M. C. Thompson schedules Sunday school and Bible classes at 10:00 with divine worship at 11:00 and a sermon on Signs of Jesus Second Coming. An evening Luther League at 8:00, mid week study at 8:00, choir practice at 8:00 Thursday, and a Ladies' Aid Christmas meeting December 14 at 2:30 with gifts for Beloit Children's Home.
Confirmation classes meet at the Church with the Junior class at 9 15 and the Senior class at 10 30. The church council board of trustees and deacons plan an important meeting at the parsonage Tuesday evening Dec 3 at 8 00. We invite all worshippers to fill the pews each Sunday.
The Democrat notes a correction to last week's report stating Curlew defeated Laurens by 236 to 34 instead of the previously published 36 to 34 score. The item should have reflected Curlew as the victors with that corrected tally.
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