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Emmetsburg Democrat

Location

Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1934

Page

2

Emmetsburg Jr College to Stage York Nativity Drama

The Emmetsburg Junior College presents The York Nativity a religious drama directed by Miss May Time Morgan with high school and junior college students providing a musical background. The cast features Rickie Saunders Betty The Emmetsburg David Aller Enynetsburg Joseph John Kelly Herod Helen Montag Lyle Kenyon Rodman Ken ton Sewell Milo Henkels Eugene Duffy Thomas Hughes Duane West and others. The performance runs Thursday and Friday December with free admission to students. tickets sold in advance.

Emmetsburg York May- Time Morgan Rickie Saunders West Bend Betty Masry David Aller Enynetsburg Joseph John Kelly Herod Helen Montag West Berd Angel Lyle Kenyon Rodman Kenton Sewell Milo Henkels Hawarden Eugene Duffy Grarttinger Kings Thomas Hughes Exumetsburg Duane West Emmietsburg Juntor Co

Harve Christiansen Wins Farm Bureau Trip to St Louis

Harve Christiansen earned a three day all expenses paid trip to St Louis after leading Farm Bureau Oil Company salesmen who sold more than a carload of oil between September 1 and November 15. Christiansen, a former bookkeeper at the Ringsted office, was among several top performers who toured Des Moines and joined the St Louis event.

Harve Christiansen St. Louis Christiansen Farm Bureau Des Moines Farm Bureau Oil Company Focal Farm Bureau O11 Sfice Ringsted

Taxpayer Calls for Small Refund Checks in Casper

County Treasurer Casper Welson notes hundreds of stale, under 25 cent refund checks from 1933 taxes awaiting pickup. Taxpayers who paid the last half before September 10 should call at his office to claim their due checks.

Casper Welson

Local Boy Scout Troop Forming 23 Members

The local Boy Scout Troop Xow Numbers Twenty-three added twenty-nine registrational accounts to its membership. Two boys finished tests for Second Class and seven completed a week’s meeting. They name Robert Hoshes and Thomas Hand and aim for First Class during Scout Anniversary Week starting February. Meetings are Wednesdays at the West side school, sponsored by the Rotary club.

Robert Hoshes Thomas Hand

Engineering frat pledges at Iowa State College

A. R. Campbell of Emmetsburg, a junior in the electrical engineering department, was named among the eight pledges of Kappa. Honorary electrical engineering members were also pledged after their return from the spring vacation.

A. R. Campbell AR. Campbell Emmetsburg Iowa State Costumes

Bridge Party Hosts Mrs Russell Fordyce

Mrs Russell Fordyce hosted a bridge party at her home in this city on Monday afternoon. Miss Betty Simmons of Des Moines, guest of honor, and Mrs Lege Wray of Mallard attended. a one o'clock mancheon was part of the event.

Russell Fordyce Betty Simmons Des Moines Pordyce Mars Lege Wray Mallard

Ruthven Legion Inaugurates New Headquarters

Rooms in the basement of the Legion Theatre at Ruthven have been arranged for the use of the Legion and the Auxiliary. Two rooms about 16 by 28 feet form the main quarters for the two organizations and its facilities include a shared kitchen.

Ruthven

Saint John's Lutheran Church announcements and events

English services next Sunday at 10 50. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 2. Ladies Aid meets Thursday at 2. Hostesses Mrs Solberg and Mrs Mansiger. Children rehearse Saturday at 1 30. Rev Roy Olson will speak Thursday evening Dec 20. Bake sale by Ladies Aid next Saturday in Depew store with lunch. Marriage license: Oscar Birkland Ringsted and Mildred Miller Osgoode.

ST. John's Lutheran Church A. K. Gaard North Church Ladies‘ Aid Oscar Solberg Henry Mansiger Roy Olson Ladies’ Aid Depew

Rev Olson to Lecture on Crime Prevention

Rev Roy E Olson of Minneapolis, former chaplain at Minnesota state reformatory, discusses crime prevention in a Lutheran church Wednesday evening December 13 at 8.00. He will also speak to high school and junior college students Thursday evening at 8.00. A free will offering supports his work. Be present at Gatheran church Wednesday evening December 13.

Roy E. Olson Minneapolis Minnesota Focal Lutheran Church Olson St. John’s Lutheran Church Cylinder

Cackle and Squawk Party Set for December Nights

Emmetsburg Veterans of Foreign Wars chapter hosts the annual Cackle and Squawk party December 20 and 21 at the Weisbrod Ford Garage. Free entry with a door prize of five dollars and a Turkey plus gifts such as blankets lamps groceries and candy. Palo Alto County Hill Billy Band to provide entertainment both evenings.

Democrat Emmetsburg Veterans of Foreign Years Weisbrod Ford Iowa Trust and Savings Bank Ordg Tagu Palo Alto County

Change in Story Hour Aligns with Saturday Movies

Announcement: story hour shifts to 5:30 a.m. starting this Saturday and Saturday December 22. Change due to free movie screenings in Emmetsburg on both Saturdays.

Emmetsburg

Emmitsburg Friday Club Plans Christmas Program

The Emmitsburg Friday club, part of the state federation of women's clubs, meets at Mrs. J. E. Brereton's home. A Christmas program includes discussions on Christmas Carols by Mrs. Chas Curtis and The Annunciation to the Shepherds from Ben Hur by Mrs. Leo Frederickson with readings by Lucy Furman and Mrs. Fred Kerber.

Emmitsburg State Federation of Women's Clubs J. E. Brereton Chas. Curtis Ben Hurt Leo Frederickson Lucy Furman Fred Kerber

Patricia Higgins Celebrates Seventh Birthday Party

Patricia Higgins daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles J Higgins of Booth township celebrated her seventh birthday Friday afternoon at her grandparents home Mr and Mrs M Donahoe in this city. Fourteen little girlfriends attended enjoys games and a lunch. Patricia received a number of pretty gifts.

Patricia Higgins Mary Patricia Charles J. Higgins Booth Township

Friday Club Convenes With Airs. D. E. Brereton

The Friday Club met with Airs. D. E. Brereton in this city Friday afternoon. A study program was presented by the members of the organization. Mrs. F. XN. Cretzmaier is president of the club.

D. E. Brereton F. XN. Cretzmaier

Mr and Mrs Arnold Murray Host Dinner at Hotel Kermoore

Mr and Mrs Arnold Murray entertain a number of friends with a seven o clock dinner at Hotel Kermoore this Thursday evening followed by bridge.

Arnold Murray Hotel Kermoore Bridge

Vine Fitzpatrick Hosts Sunday Supper Guests In City

Vincent Fitzpatrick hosted a small gathering Sunday night at his home with a group of friends. An informal supper followed the evening. Out‑of‑town guests included Misses Vivian Ketly and Grace McCarty from Graet finger.

Vine Fitzpatrick Vincent Fitzpatrick Vivian Ketly Grace McCarty Graetfinger

Sewing Club Hosts Afternoon At Van Gord Home

Mrs Wim Dunigan acted as hostess to her sewing club at the home of Mrs Daisy Van Gord on Friday afternoon. An informal session followed by a delicious lunch was served to the guests.

Wim. Dunigan Wm. J. Dunigan Sewing Club Daisy van Gord

Bridge Night Hosted by William Dick Peddie

William Dick Peddie entertained his contract club Monday evening at the Dick Peddie home. The event featured a social lunch and concluded with an evening of bridge play.

Bridge William Dick Peddie Dick Peddie Elge

Heise Hosts Dinner and Bridge Party

Dr and Mrs Heise entertained a small group at a dinner and bridge party at the Heise home Thursday night.

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