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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1934
Page
7
Coach Starr and the Junior College basketball squad confront a setback as Frank Long departs Emmetsburg. Lamoine Long plans to complete his junior college course this June, a decision welcomed by the coach and fans who valued his play.
J. C. Junior College basketball team from Baniesburg extends their conference run by beating Eagle Grove and the Sheldon Jaysee five by 41 to 34. Long of Emmetsburg led scoring with 16 points as Webster City game ended 41 to 20 in favor of Emmetsburg. Ed Sullivan suffered an ankle cut but is expected back soon as Mason City looms Friday.
Algona Upper Des Moines reports that Chuck Cretzmeyer son of Dr C H Cretzmeyer of Algona is a freshman track man at Harvard University. He was an outstanding Algona high school athlete and recently broke the indoor cage record by running 300 yards in 14 seconds.
West Bend basketball squads won both games against Ottosen Friday night as the girls held on 22 to 18 and the boys triumphed 26 to 13. The West Bend girls were balanced on offense with few fouls, handing Ottosen its first defeat of the season. for the boys Roy Roberts scored 13 and Dale Edington 9 while Bakke led Ottosen.
To Erect New Garage at Algona Whip Day, operator of an automobile repair shop, has bought the Heinsohn or old Algona Normal College building and will, when weather permits, wreck the structure and erect a double front one story hollow tile building 44 by 66 feet. Estimated cost about 6000 dollars.
Leyva Finnestad and his daughter Mrs Aleda Olson discussed business matters in Ringsed with Emmetsburg the first of the week. Mrs Olson plans to return to Brooksy shortly after January 1 where she will work in the county relief office. Olson has lived in that South Dakota region fourteen years and her husband died three years ago.
Fever McCoy of St Marys Center repeats recognition by the Town Catholic High School Athletic Association. John O Donnell Davenport sports editor and secretary announced selections. Claude Pettit, St Marys quarterback, earned honorable mention as Des Moines Catholics, St Ambrose and Trinity led the conference with state honors.
Jake Brekke of Graettinger visited his daughter Mrs Win Taylor and family here Thursday of last week.
The list names O'Donnell's picks across multiple Iowa colleges and academies including Columbia, Des Moines C A, Trinity, St Ambrose, and Sacred Heart with players at positions from halfback to quarterback. Holy names such as St. Joseph's Mason City and Charles City appear among the selections, along with honorable mentions like Mineart and Baker.
Saint Marys players McCoy Kinsella and Neary receive praise for pivotal roles on the 1934 backers and linemen. O'Donnell notes the all-state selections while locals hope more hometown stars gain recognition. The piece highlights McCoy’s full-time play, flawless handling, and defensive endurance amid a weak team around him.
Joseph Mikes former meat market operator at Wesley and West Bend died after a stroke. Born in Bohemia on March 2 1857 he came to McGregor Iowa in 1881 and later worked in Spencer Algona Wesley and West Bend. He left a widow five children two brothers a sister and nine grandchildren with funeral services held Saturday at 1 30 p m at the Presbyterian church.
Pinkie George, prominent boxing promoter, ranks fighters in Iowa. Joe Goeders of Emmetsburg tops the heavyweight list while Johnny Miler, who boxed Goeders on Labor Day at Graettinger, is rated the leading light heavyweight.
Miss Ethel Marie Knutsen of Graettinger and Francis Jensen of Jackson Minn. married in Estherville on November 30. The couple, attended by cousins of the groom, plan to live on a farm near Jackson.
Robert Tubbs, buried under several tons of coal for hours in a Rock Island casehute accident at Estherville, is recovering at Coleman hospital. A crust of ice loosened, coal slid into the pit, coworkers heard his groans and dug him out after about three hours.
Mrs. Garrells mourns the death of her sister Mrs. Jake Abent at Gilmore City after a brief illness. Funeral attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Garrells and Mr. and Mrs. Phayne Groff. Also reported are school music groups presenting a Sunday vesper service, a fifteenth birthday party for Francis Kennedy, and hospital and social notices from Ayrshire and surrounding towns.
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