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Newspaper

Emmetsburg Democrat

Location

Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1934

Page

6

Palo Alto County Relief Plans With Des Moines Standoff

Palo Alto County faces possible cut off from state relief funds if county supervisors cannot satisfy E. H. Mulock and the Des Moines Emergency Relief Administration. The state has sent about 1500 monthly for 402 relief families, with $875 this month. A letter from E. H. Malock urges naming an approved supervisor to direct funds and proposes a work relief program to improve administration. The Des Moines officials demand better records and fewer improper beneficiaries.

Palo Alto County Federal Relief Administration County Board of Supervisors E. H. Mulock Des Moines Relief Administration State of Iowa Palo Alto Iowa Emergency Relief Administration West Elghth Street Des Moines Iowa Emergency Board of Supervisors State Director of Relief Mos Crities E. H. Malock

College Team Entitled To Better Support at Emmetsburg

The Emmetsburg Junior College basketball team faces Mason City Junior College Friday night in a 9 pm home game. Coach Starr notes Mason City as one of the season’s fastest opponents. this is the last game until January 11, 1935. Jaycees urge strong local support to boost the team’s fighting spirit.

Emmetsburg Junior College Mason City Starr

Rev L O Wigdahl to Lead Special Christmas Service

Hon Rev L O Wigdahl of Zion Lutheran Ruthven invites baptismal, confirmand, and marriage partners as well as Palo Alto county friends to a 50th Christmas divine service at Zion Lutheran church Ruthven on Christmas day at 10 30 a m The pastor’s fifty years of service are praised with best wishes for continued edifying ministry.

Ruthven Zion Lutheran Church L. O. Wigdahl Zion Lutheran Church Ruthven Democrat Wizdabl Zion Lutheran Church of L. O. Wigdom Wigdahl

Mrs.Thos.Goeders Wins Reporter Contest Victory Car

In the Emmetsburg Thursday Reporter contest, Mrs. Thos. Goeders of Cylinder won first prize a Chevrolet sedan. Second prize and $400 went to Mrs. Leonard Vaughan of Emmetsburg. third went to Mrs. Win. McConnel of Osgood. Fourth to Wesley Mis. fifth Mildred Palmer. sixth Emory Gor. Thos. Dolan of Waterloo directed the contest.

Emmetsburg Thos. Geeders Cylinder Secon Leonard “Vaughan Win. McConnel Osgood Stod Wesley Mis Mildred Palmer Depew Emory Gor Emmettsburg

Zimmerman Family Relocates Bakery to Dell Rapids

The Jack Zimmerman family moved bakery equipment from New England North Dakota to Dell Rapids South Dakota to pursue a better business opportunity. Mrs Zimmerman is a Dell Rapids native whose father Eugene Smith owns nearby land. the family had relocated from Emmetsburg four years ago.

Zimmerman Dell Rapids Doc Jack Zinmerman New England North Dakota South Dakota Zimmermans Eugene Smith Emmetsburg

Alert conductors avert possible rail tragedy near Cylinder

Conductor Everits and brakeman H. Smith on time freight duty spotted a loose rail two miles west of Cylinder, prompting immediate action. In Emmetshurs they summoned Milwaukee depot agent Jas Collins to contact local repair foreman King. King and crew replaced the damaged rail and the passenger train passed on schedule.

Everits H. Smith Bnnnetsburg

Long Family to Move After Praised Harvest Promotion

Frank O Long of Emmetsburg has learned his Harvester company territory will shift and the Longs will relocate to Hampton or Falls before January 2. For years he served as a territory collector and is reassigned to the sales force in a promotion welcomed by friends.

Frank Long Bnuetsburg Frank O. Long International Barvestst Company Long Hampton Ow Falls Harvester Longs

Thumb Amputation Saddens Mil ford CCC Camp Family

Francis Callahan son of Mr and Mrs John Gallahan of this city suffered the loss of a thumb at the Milford CCC camp during the past week He is now in Milford hospital Emmetsburg friends express sorrow over the accident and wish him a speedy recovery

Francis Callahan John Gallahan CCC Milford Francis Milford Hospital Emmetsburg

New Corn Hog Contract Ready

Washington DC The farm administration today released the 1935 corn hog contract in a compact form. The minimum corn reduction is cut from 20 to 10 percent below the 1992 and 1933 averages but not above 30 percent. Hog reductions stay at 10 percent with a 25 percent base in the 1934 terms. Payments shift to 3.5 cents a bushel on estimated corn yield and 10 percent hog base payments, with 152 dollars per head for the hog base. The contract bars signing rights transfers and enforces USDA rules. The new form speeds direct dealings with producers and landlords and removes extensive tax reduction tables.

Washington, D. C Secretary of Agriculture

Coach Donald Joynt To Wed Mary Ludbeck In Sioux City

The Sioux City Tribune reports the forthcoming marriage of Trinity College coach Donald Joynt of Sioux City to Mary Ludbeck a laboratory technician at St Josephs hospital. Joynt son of Mr and Mrs David Joynt, a St Marys Academy graduate, has coached at Trinity for several years. It notes Ludbeck is a Sioux City young lady and the wedding will occur during the Christmas holidays.

Sioux City Tribune Donald Joynt Trinity College Sioux City Mary Ludbeck St. Josephis Hospital Mer. Joynt David Joynt St. Mary's Academy Trinity

P E Malia Dies at Ayrshire After Illness

Patrick E B Malia a longtime Ayrshire businessman and prominent Palo Alto county figure died at his home Tuesday night after a yearlong heart illness. Funeral at Ssered Herrt church Ayrshire Friday nine, burial Calvary cemetery. Survived by wife Margaret and daughters Mary Minneapolis Charlotte Ayrshire. siblings and nephews in Clare Bradgate Manson Portland. He moved to Ayrshire in 1902 and ran a drug store. age 66. Funeral attendees and publisher sympathy noted.

Patrick Malia Ayrshire Palo Alto W. Mason Intermont Calvary Cemetery Edward Otte Klank Edward Ford Eugene Sullivan Clare W. GC Hunt Mallard Patrick EB. Matia Pennsylvania Iowa Humboldt Margaret Barrett Malia Keyvon McElroy Emmetsburg Marie Bellinger Mary Minneapolis Charlotte Bee C. J Kiapka Anna Maria Bradgate T. M. Bradley Manson J. F. Duty Portland Oregon Maria Kimok E. Maria Iim Ale Malle

Business Change at Emmetsburg Battery and Electric Shop

Friday Ray Mason sold his interest in the Emmetsburg Battery and Electric shop on South Broadway to farmer Harry Gommels who will operate the business in the future as sole owner. Mason has not announced future plans. A special department for car body repair and painting will be installed with an ERDEXL body man in charge.

Ray Mason Emmetsburg South Broadway Harry Gommels Mason

Christmas Shopping Opens Early in Emmetsburg Stores

Christmas season near, Emmetsburg and Palo Alto counties see stores stocked with attractive prices. Shops open evenings this week and until Christmas eve, with many residents returning home for the holidays and favorable weather boosting expectations of a merry season.

Emmetsburg Palo Alto Democrat Tr Emmetsburg Prisk The Univns Enmetshivg

Emmetsburg Press Waits Christmas Break Until Jan 3 1935

The Palo Alto Tribune Emmetsburg Thursday Reporter and Emmetsburg Democrat will not publish Christmas week December 27 1934. Readers are told no issue on December 27 with a return set for January 3 1935. Publishers thank patrons and extend holiday wishes.

Emmetsburg Palo Alto Hmmelsburg Adevertiser The Democrat

Attorneys Hold Mid-Winter Meet in Emmetsburg

The Fourteenth Judicial District lawyers held their mid winter meeting at the Kerndmore hotel in Emmetsburg with about 128 attendees. Guy Mack of Storm Lake was elected president. G W Stillman of Algona was re elected secretary and treasurer. Dwight G McCarty of Emmetsburg presided as past president. Judge Guthrie Feville and Harry Narey addressed the gathering on legal topics and welfare, religion and the common law.

Laayers Fourteenth Judicial District Kermoore Emmetsburg Guy Mack Storm Lake G. W. Stillman Algona Dwight G. RieCarty McCarty Judse Guthrie State Bar Association Supreme Court Feville Des Moines Harry Narey Spirit Lake Guthrie Faville State Bar Association of North Carolina Narey

Cackle and Squawk Party At Ford Garage

The V F W hosts a two night event at the Weisbrod Ford Garage Emmetsburg offering a $5 door prize each evening and a chance to win a 28 pound turkey by registering and being present when called. Palo Alto Full Billy band will perform barn dance music on both nights.

Welshrod Ford Candy Kitchen V. PF. W WW. F. W Aurea Palo Atta Full Billy Band Weisbrod Ford Emmetsburg

Mrs Leo Adams Visiting in Charles City Home

Mrs. Leo Adams of Charles City is visiting in the C. DB. Adams home in his city.

Leo Adams Charles City C. DB. Adams His City

Former Governor Ottawa Dead in Des Moines

Former Iowa Governor William L. Harding died at his Des Moines home after a lengthy illness. He served 1917 to 1921, backed prohibition and women’s suffrage amendments, promoted good roads, and led state parks creation. Born 1877 near Sibley, he studied at Morningside College and South Dakota University Law, later serving in the legislature and as lieutenant governor.

Wm. L. Harding Des Moines National Republican Organization Barbary Gov. Harding Our State Board of Conservation Iowa Gov Harding Sibley Osceola County Morningside College Law College South Dakota University Sioux City James Kindig Iowa Supreme Court Geo. Wy Clarke Great Lakes St. Lawrence Methodist Church Masonic Lodge

C. E. Trainer Reopens Beerless Cafe Today

C E Trainer reopens his cafe on South Broadway Emmetsburg after removing the beer bar and equipment. The establishment will operate as a restaurant with booths and a counter installed. Emmetsburg residents are invited to visit the newly improved dining place.

C. E. Trainer South Broadway Emmetsburg Trainer

Frettems Move to Estherville Changes at Local Creamery

Mr and Mrs Pennier Frettem and family relocate to Estherville area. Fratton qa sumed his drugs at that price. E E Kelley of Independence succeeds Mr Prettem as manager of the Estherville Co-Operative creamery.

Pennier Estherville Co- 1 Operative Creamery E. E. Kelley Independence Prettem

Emmetsburg Market Scores 35.75 at Boys Meet

Emmetsburg posted a 35.75 score at the boys market event in 80236. Officials reported strong performances from local competitors and the meet drew participants from multiple teams.

John Kerber Named Head Farm Bureau

John Kerber was elected county President of the Palo Alto County Farm Bureau for 1935 at the annual meeting in Emmetsburg. Officers named include Herman Dammann as Vice-president and J. H. Cur Tans as Treasurer. The program featured Clark Huntley of Chariton and readings from George Farrell on county agent costs, with many members receiving dues-based charter awards and ten year service pins. Resolutions praised Roosevelt, Wallace, and Farm Bureau goals, and urged support for various agricultural policies.

John Kerber Palo Alto Fairfield Herman Norland Silver Lake Bruce Royce Nevada T. D. Jahmson Booth Cottington Rush Laxe Geo Steindron Ellington Hervey Eckere West Bend Joe Montay Clark Huntley Chariton Iowa George Farrell Weed Farm Bureau H. B. Garringer Ray M. Barringer Oscar Bargstrum Bertal Herkeland Earle MM. Beebe J. W. Bell E. T Clay Tweiten Thas. Twaiten W. B. White Roas— Avell Wallace Agricultural Adjustment Administration Emmuersbu County Supervisors Randall Hoffman Palo Alto County

Frank Case Sells Emmetsburg Pharmacy and Moves to Des Moines

Frank Case, longtime manager of Emmetsburg’s Kermoore Drug, has purchased a Des Moines pharmacy on East 26th Street and will move his family there after January 15. Case arrived in Emmetsburg in 1930 to run the store opened in 1929 by Mur Al Feb and Janes Grahm of Conception Junction, Musson.

Frank Case Kermoors Drug Emmetsburg Des Moines Mur al Feb Janes Grahm Conception Junction Mussoun Meir Nellings J. H. Moore Kermonore Hotel Mr. Chase

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State Relief Administration Capitol City State Relief Board State Board Rev.l.o. Wigdahl Thos. Goeders Benedict P. E. Malia Ford Garage W. I. W. Boys Ottawa Wees Estherville Boys . Com Emmmetsburg Head Farm Bureau
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