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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1929
Page
6
The report details the 1927 Boendon home killings of Will and Mildred McMackin amid a confrontation with Blake McMackin and two intruders. Confession alleges quarrel over the mother, gunfire, and Blake’s self-inflicted wound. court proceedings continue with jury plans and legal representation.
J W Oakes of Jack Creek Township died at home after living in the area for many years. He was 82 years old. He is survived by a wife and one son. Services were planned locally.
The North Iowa Bell Telephone Co plans about 40,000 in spring and summer work to lay winter ground cables from Mrs. Kerber's Pines area to near the Andrew Adame home, with a second underground line possibly east of Broadway to the Bradley Oil station. A preliminary route review has been done, and work is expected to bring many workers to town until completion.
About 2,000 people attended Sunday shows at the Iowa Theatre in a radius of forty miles, with capacity crowds on Monday to Wednesday despite bad weather. The venue earns praise as a premier sound picture house in North Iowa, claiming status as North Iowa’s Finest Sound Theatre. Dr Swanton reportedly plans moves to boost theater business in surrounding county seats. The theatre must maintain high production quality to retain its lead position.
Local relatives reveal the marriage of Thomas J Duffy son of Mr and Mrs John A Duffy Des Moines to Lovina Irene Deliz. The ceremony occurred in Indianola on December 3. The Duffy family plans to reside in Des Moines. News note appears as press time. Emmetsburg Market prices listed hogs corn oats butter and creamery items.
Walter Williamson of Emmetsburg Iowa was held for district court in the November holdup of the First State Bank of Savage. Byron Green of Emmetsburg Iowa faced bank robbery charges dismissed for lack of evidence and was later held for possible grand jury action on a deadly weapon charge after waiving examination.
Bill son of Ross Moses was taken to the local hospital Tuesday for an appendectomy. He is reported to be getting along nicely and about as usual.
Mrs Bert Ryan was hostess to her bridge club on Monday evening. Cards were played at three tables. Mrs Jack Zimmerman won high score and W A Shake second honors. A salty luncheon was served.
Glen Woobler says farmers send dressed poultry to Buffalo and other eastern markets where prices are higher than Chicago. A shipment of 3092 polinis was later recorded with 3214 pounds sent out the same period.
Art Schlutsmeyer is summoned to Los Angeles California due to his father's serious illness. He is described as aging. A brother of Art also resides in Ant City.
Justice E A Morling of Emmetsburg is elected chief justice succeding E G Albert. The court disposed of 626 cases last year with only three remaining from the September storm. Emmetsburg celebrates having a resident chief justice and expresses pride in the distinguished citizen.
A moral issue voiced by W N K of Knoxville blames Fielding Yaast’s animosity on Leo and Lloyd Jensvold for dragging Enunetaburg Brnin students to Michigan for expenses and sports travel. Jey Boas reports on trips to Missouri and rough Iowa roads with a car in a ditch but no damage.
A obituary note reports Mrs. Carney of Walnut Township, birthplace of a Carney family member, dying after a period of illness. Frank Carney is listed as a relative. the early week events and funeral details are not fully disclosed. The deceased is described as a pioneer resident and highly regarded.
The Very Rev J G Murtagh notes Rev Joseph Snowden has accepted supervision of seven or eight Episcopalian churches near Harreburg J D. Readers recall his zealous pastorate and friendship with the community while expressing support for his new field of labor.
Blake McMackin, who killed Wan, Bobbt and Will Lainshlin near Hmmelsburg on March 1, 1927, died Tuesday night in the penitentiary hospital at Fort Morison while serving a life sentence. He underwent surgery a week earlier for appendicitis and was reported as working in the furniture department rather than seriously ill. Burial plans hinge on family notices. Sheriff Leo Shea recalled meeting him at Fort Madison a year ago, noting he appeared well though not as young as before.
Milo Hartman was found guilty of conspiracy to destroy a business and the Miss Tirler on West Okoboji. Judge Davidson sentenced him to three years in the penitentiary. appeal denied.
Al H. Meyers departed for San Francisco on Monday evening aboard the Galitera. He may encounter onward plans in California as his travel proceeds.
At a board meeting in Emmetsburg the hotel company decided to pay the usual annual dividend as the erniore shows continued profitable returns for stockholders. Mr. Moore reported notably satisfactory business. Battling Nelson Wins a Cedar Rapids Bout. Eddie Denson was knocked out in the eighth round after leading in the seventh.
Local friends report Carl Bechtal, longtime bank employee and husband of Miss Leota Hand, has been named postmaster of Lansing Iowa. He received the appointment on Tuesday and is described as competent and pleasant. Community members congratulate him on the appointment.
Raver owner of rendering plant near Benmmetsbore had a frightening encounter with his pet bear Monoday. The bear attacked, causing a minor injury to Raver, then released. Citizens, including the Democrat editor, describe the animal’s tame past and note plans to avoid future risks. Local meat from the bear was tender but fatty and had an unfamiliar flavor.
A damaged chimney notice reports minor damage to the Robert Laughlin residence in the first ward after a Tuesday afternoon incident. The dwelling is occupied by Mr and Mrs Elmer Guetat son. A holiday fundraiser by The South Vernon Ladlex Aid is set for Saturday December 21 featuring dressed chickens and cottage cheese at Gowans store window.
Charles Bleckwenn of the Fairteig neighborhood reports the poorest coin crop in 24 years despite insurance. A hail storm in the summer damaged this season's crop, preventing a policy last spring. Bleckwenn, a longtime successful farmer in the county, was bailed out in 1897.
United Stations plans to merge broadcasting operations at Vay enport and Des Moines with a new 20 mile distant transmitter site to cut interference. Main office to be in Waterloo town and Davenport will gain Des Moines service with limited ad blocks of 15 and 30 minutes. Federal authorities say the changes benefit all involved.
Emmetsburg prepares to welcome Santa Claus by automobile at one o clock on Saturday He will travel with a trumpeter to announce his arrival and will meet boys and girls to collect letters and discuss presents He plans a candy delivery and store visits in the afternoon and returns the day before Christmas for a ten o clock morning appearance with another candy distribution entourage.
Emmetsburg readers will see Irene Bordon in Paris at the Town Theatre starting Sunday December 22. The production comes from Publix Theatres circuit and will run continuously from 2 00 p m. daily to accommodate expected large crowds. Special Christmas day feature Wise Girls from Kempy will be shown. Holiday lineup also includes Battle of Paris featuring Gertrude Lawrence and a Vita-Phone act, with Hard to Get starring Dorothy Mackail slated for Saturday December 28 matinee.
Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Flak will celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary at 722 Eighteenth Street today. Fisks past birthdays include seventy-eight and seventy-seven. guests include two sons and two daughters from Curlew Des Moines Mason City and another Des Moines couple. Local friends send hearty congratulations through the Democrat.
About 20 to 30 investors who bought Cities Service common stock before September 27 may recover their money. Henry J. Doherty & Co New York bankers moved shares through agents while new state rules require security registration. Hundreds of thousands of dollars in Cities Service stock may be returned as sales proceed pending responsibility of the firm and potential further sales in Fort Dodge where 100 000 shares traded around 28.
The Palo Alto County Farm Bureau held its annual meeting in the Emmetsburg courthouse on December 17 with Royal Holbrook delivering a well received talk on Iowa industries. Officers were elected and reports given amid a stormy day, as members and guests attended, with later activities including songs and a covered dish dinner.
Rotarians in the city held a Monday dinner at Hotel Kermorely honoring Clarence Hkoyat district governor. National contest at St Michael's School Whittemore includes 275000 pupils nationwide. prizes expected. A shower for Miss Coletta O'Brien, bride to be, featured gifts and a bridal party with about 35 guests.
The Mining Motor company partners dissolved by mutual agreement last week. Adolph Montag left the firm, and Jake Cauman will manage the business. George Montag merged his implement business with Montag Motor, forming Bauman Montag Automobile and Machinery.
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