Emmetsburg High School declamatory contest honors
The Emmetsburg High School declamatory contest at The Iowa drew a large crowd. Cecilia Kelly won first place with The Lion and The Mouse and her brother Thomas Kelly took second with The New South.
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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1920
Page
5
Rodman Couple Married in Monday Ceremony
William Shaw of Redman married Miss Anna Melvina Salisbury at the M. B. par Somige in Rodman city Monday afternoon Rev Norman McCay officiated. The bride's mother Mrs Salisbury and her two youngers, Walter Nelsom and Delhert Johnson, joined in the celebration as friends extend best wishes for health and happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Shaw
Redman
Anna Melvina Salisbury
M. B. Par
Sdcrat
Mitchison Named County Agent for Allamukee County
Mitchison who assisted County Agent FL Clark during the first six months has secured the position of county agent in Allamukee county. Flo will leave for Wuankon January 1 to take up duties of his new post. He took his cue 30 at Ames. He is a bright energetic man and will double his work in his new field of labor. The Democrat wishes him success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchison
FL Clark
Allamukee
Flo
Wuankon
Ames
Hiro
Edgemont
Mule Creek
Pierre Capitsl-Journal
Patric O'Brien
Faith
South Dakota
Joe
Emmetsburg
Potter County
Milwaukee firm displays giant electric locomotive
A Milwaukee company exhibits its six twin motor electric locomotive, reputedly the most powerful in the world, for Rocky Mountain lines. The 275 ton, 79 foot 10 inch wheelbase engine delivers 4,000 horsepower with 3,000 volt current via mountain power stations. It will pass Immersburg from the west on Saturday December 13 and be shown at the depot from 2:50 to 4:00 p.m., invited by Agent W. Losey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immersburg
W. l. Losey
Rocky Mountain
Dean of Michael Barniwart Barnwart dies after surgery
Dean Michael Barniwart Barnwart, about twenty three, died ten days after an appendectomy at Port Dodge and a recent illness. A World War veteran, he was the second son of Mr. and Mrs. Wan Barwart of this place, well liked and respected. funeral services were held Friday at the Christian Apostles' church west of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Barniwart
Michael Barnwart
University Hospital
Iowa City
West Bend
Port Dodge
Wis
Wan BR. Vanwart
Ile
Feneral
Christian Apostles’ Church
Towil
Died at Algona After Second Operation
Alst Tintermark died at Algona hospital last Thursday after an eighteen inch removal of the alimentary canal following a prior appendectomy. He had moved with his family last spring to the old Vance farm near West Bend and was about twenty three years old. His funeral was held at the Presbyterian church with burial in West Bend cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Tintermark
West Bend
Presbyterian Church
Vance
Woodman Lecture Tonight by Duffy at Woodmen Hall
Dubuque resident Thomas Hori. Duffy, national Woodmen of America lecturer, speaks on Woodcraft at Woodman Hall this Wednesday at 8 oclock. Admission free. Duffy ranks as a top speaker on fraternal insurance. Woodmen and friends invited. Mr and Mrs P T OBrien move into Donovan residence south of McCarty home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodman
Thomas H. Duffy
Dubuque
Mavern Woodmen of America
St Woodman Hall
Mrs. P. T. O'Brien
W. D. Donovan
J. D. McCarty
Two Are Drowned Near West Bend
West Bend December reports two youths, John Powers and Curtis Love, drowned in the river after an ice break near the Powers homestead. Powers, about 35, single, a lifelong Palo Alto resident. Love, 12, nephew of the Powers family, attended West Bend School. The bodies were recovered in about ten feet of water and laid in Schuster parlors before funeral services at the Powers home and Riverside Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bend
Callang
John Powers
Curtis Love
Powers Brothers
Hoestead
W. ND. Powers
John
Highes
Mit Lengy
Schuster
Furial
Powers
Riverside Nematery
W. 2. Powers
Palo Alte County
Sony
Messrs. Powers
Sporn
West Lend
Were Married in October in Estherville and Emmetsburg
The Democrat notes marriage news as Thomas J. Miller, long in this county before moving to Montana, wed in St. Joseph Missouri. Rue Read of that town resides in Estherville. Mrs Miller visited Emmetsburg and Joseph Joyce. the Miller family praised a promising future for the couple. Fire at Stevens Garage caused about 7000 dollars loss. second blaze mystery with no insurance on a wooden Building. Paul Moore of Laurens married Hazel M Clark in Emmetsburg with Milas Marie White as bridesmaid and Wallace Rouse as best man. The couple hailed from Curlew and Rush Lake township. well-wishers extend blessings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Thomas J. Miller
Montana
St. Johepls
Stevens
Stavens & Sons
W. B. Stevens and Sons
Paul Moore
Laurens
Hazel M. Clark
Rush Lake Township
MFL
Emmetsburg
Norman McCray
Milas
Marie White
Curlew
Wallace Rouse
Is. W. Clark
Laureng
Demonstrations in Butchering Held Across County
Agricultural Extension agent from Amie assisted Fred F. Clark in three demonstrations on butchering and cutting hogs and cattle for home consumption. Attendees numbered 20 to 25 at each site, including homes of TL K Baylinger, Simonsen, and Nels Christiansen. Demonstrations covered latest curing methods and urged local resourcing to reduce shipping meats to distant markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CW. McDonndl
Agricultural Extension Department
Amie
Fred F. Clark
TL K. Baylinger
Highland Township
Mr. Simonsen
Lost Island Township
Dou
Nels Christiansen
Christiansen
Cunan
Chicago
Omaha
Sroux
Pen for Jensen Who Knows Hin
Thomas Larsen, former editor of the West Bend Journal, notes a clipping from the Minneapolis Daily Press. Hans Jensen of Emmersburg, Minnesota, and Clifford J. Miller faced arraignment with guilty pleas. judge W Le Comstock remanded them to Sheriff Osten until November 29 for sentencing. Hans Jonson of Gimnersburg was sentenced to prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Larsen
West Bend Journal
Tle
Mankato
Minnesota
Daily Pre
Hans Jensen
Emmersinirg
Jacob Hilfers
Forgne
Clifford J. Miller
St. James
W. le Comstock
Gilmore
Sherif Osten
Hans Jonson
Gimmersburg
Polion
Miller
St. Peter Wa
Jensen
Emmetsburg High to Enter Four Friday Debating Contests
Emmetsburg High School will participate in four declamatory contests Friday evening in Spencer Estherville Algona and Emmetsburg with three speakers from each visiting team. Emmetsburg entries include Irma Sykes Gladys Gordon Gretta Bradley at Spencer Leon Driggs Marion Krieger Esther Gasland at Estherville Everett Schender Louise Woodson Laurene Driggs at Algona. The program lists To A Wild Rose The Unknown Speaker Marion Johnson A Vision of War The Philosophy of the Race Problem and more with solos and dramatic items. public invited to attend and support the school activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg High School
Iowa
Emmclshbure
J. MN. Cunningham
Sheldon
F UL Chandler
Sibley
Tompkins
Spirit Yuake
Democrats
Cecilia Kelly
Thomas Kelly
New South
Daniel Kelly
Kelly
Gladys Gordon
Patsy
Louise Woodson
Latdie
Dorothy McMahon
Endzineer Connor
Marion Krieger
Blatiche Johnson
Mr. Kelly
Marion Johnson
Everett Schendel
Theodore Roosevelt
Leon Driggs
Irma Sykes
Gaylord McCarty
Bryan
Gretta Bradley
Naughty Zell
Laurene Driggs
Esther Gusland
Russell Hennessey
Misa Cleo Quinn
Miss Mah Dryden
Elever
Emmetsburg
Spencer
Satherville
Algona
Estherville
Esther Gasland
Everett Schender
McDowell Girls’ Glee Club
Five Women to Serve on Jury in Emmetsburg District Court
Jurors drawn for the January term begin in Emmetsburg with five women selected for service. Names include Tessie Letson Cylinder, Mary Meng Emmetsburg, Berthy Tenson Ruthven, Webh Rodman, and Arthur Gox Curlew among others. male jurors listed for alternates and grand jury duties. The first ladies to participate in a jury trial in the county are praised for their selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Emmetsbyes
Loveport
Indies
Irs
Tessie Letson
Cylinder
Webh
Rodman
Berthy
Tenson
Ruthven
Arthur Ggox
Curelew
Mary Meng
Graettinger
Frank Needham
Ayrshire
J. Sc¢hooley
Emmetsburg
Her Steese
Mallard
Anthony Miller
Charles Gustafson
Curlew
Steve Csukker
West Bend
J. J
J. L. Reid
William White
Jorgen Paulsen
Graet Finger
Will Winder
James Kane
J. W. Cullen
Gylinder
Will Elbert
Whittemore
Schneider
Jim Stott
P.W. McKenzie
Joseph Lover
Friends Surprise Jack in Engagement Party Observed
In Emmetsburg, a teachers circle staged a Christmas party at Mrs. Whirry’s home for L. E. Jackson now with the bank. Eleanor Bossert arrived from Shildon for a mocked wedding scene with Jack, featuring a mock divorce trial, garbed participants, and a banded banquet. A wedding party skit with Paul Grigsby as the bride and Dr. Ozanne as the groom entertained, as gifts included a Western Electric sewing machine and assorted favors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
L. E. Jackson
Emmetsburg
Miss Thornyvall
Frank Lewis
Mrs. Whirry
Eleanor Bossert
Shildon
Lewis
Jaule
Miss Whirry
Jack
Eleanor
Leo Shea
Bixler
Donlon
Western Electric
Laurens and Rolfe Win County Declamatory Contest
In Pocahontas County at Laurens on December 10, Hetil Rolfe led the declamatory event, with medals awarded to first and second place contestants in three classes. Harold Allen of Laurens won first in oratorical pieces, Grace Marchant of Rolfe captured first in dramatic, and Lanarens earned first in humorous readings. Laurens also took a second place with Fonda taking the remaining seconds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D Laurens
Pocahontas County
Hetil Ab Rolfe
Taturens
Hite
Harold Allen
Laarens
Grace Marchant
Rolfe
Speers
Ruthven High School Contest Held Thursday Evening
Ruthven high school held its contest in the school auditorium on Thursday evening December 5. The program featured the high school orchestra and strong performances in oratory dramatic and humorous divisions with Miss Winifred Hynes winning the over all prize and advancing to the sub district contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pree Press
Ruthven High School
Creditalle Manhes
Ternard Wa Nolan
Grace Prichard
Mise Rud Anderson
Taddie
Anilerson
Veree DeFrance
Elizabeth
Jeet
Winifred Lynes
Ruthven High
Hynes
Tileen Johnson
Darth Disc
Y Willis
Ruth Anderson
Ros Tasmiussen
Cuan
Harold Willis
Winifred Hynes
Ruthven
Oil prospects in South Dakota stir towns and markets
Pot was formed to probe oil in the territory with reports from Gettysburg and Faith. A test well near Edgemont yielded gas and oil indications, igniting local interest. Fort Pierre Blunt and other towns plan tests while prices for coal and freight shift regional economics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Townsley
Potter County News
Gettysburg
South Dakota
Edgemont
Blunt
Here
Fort Pierre
Faith
Missouri River
Pierre
M. J. Janssen
Sully
Pre Nuptial Shower For Alma Morey Honored
Mrs Iveys Sunday school class assisted by Miss Anna Morey gave a miscellaneous shower for Miss Alma Morey on December 8 at Mrs O M McCuulloughs home. Twenty five guests attended and many beautiful and useful gifts were given. Guests enjoyed games and refreshments after which well wishes were offered for a long and happy marriage. Out of town guests included Mrs Wom.
Reducing Farm Implement Costs Faces Harvester Case
The government presses its case against International Harvester to lower prices on farm implements. Officials argue pricing is excessive while IH defends its manufacturing standards and market position. The dispute centers on cost, access for farmers, and potential policy remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kevernment
International Harvester
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