Emmetsburg Social Notes and Local Visits
Emmetsburg and surrounding area sees a flurry of visitors and calls with many residents traveling between Laur, Estherville, Storm Lake, Grantringer, Rolte, and West Bend. Attendees include Oscar Lendvall, W. A. Lynch, E. H. McNally, C. G. Coppack, Mrs. L. H. Walton, Eugene Cole, John Sullivan, W. A. Hennesansen, Miss Anna Renry, Eva Prentice, Mrs. Mary Stedman, Howard Seeley, Mrs. Cathie Powers, T. W. Doyle, John Mersch Jr, Mrs. Ning Bonn-Stetter, and Harry DeYoung. Local events feature hospital visits, Christmas plans, and a Gamble Stores toy sale promotion with extensive prices and selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Lendvall
Laur
Emmetsburg
SRS
HGR
W. A. Lynch
Ellington Township
Emmitsburg
E. H. McNally
Estherville
John McNally
C. G. Coppack
Storm Lake
L. H. Walton
Baby
Eugene Cole
West Bend
John Sullivan
Granttinger
W. A. Hennesansen
Rolte
Anna Renry
Cedar! Rapids
East Weary
Eva Prentice
Mallard
Mary Stedman
Cedar Rapids
Williams
Howard Seeley
Emmersburg
Whittemore
Frank Seeley
Cathie Powers
Tatter
Wichita
Kansas
Harold Powers
T. W. Doyle
Graettinger
Doyle
Democras
John Mersch, Jr
John Mersen
Ning Bonn- Stetter
Fern Valley
Emmelsburg
Jean Town
Wiersch
Democrat
Harry DeYoung
Pocahontas
DeYoung
Billy Knutson
Henry Knutson
Billy
Business
Chillicothe
Missouri
Joan
Art Clayton
Fiu
L. M. Gusland
Des Moines
Louis Wigens
Ayrshire
Bernice Boies
Chicago
Arents
Sam P. Boies
Miss Boies
St. Luke’s Hospital
Charlote Cornell
Guthrie Center
Winifred Cornel
Rev. Cornell
Fort Dodge
F. H. O'Halloran
Roy Ryan
Mason City
Wm. Coonan
Rey Hodges
Curlew
Former Emmetsburg Girl Visits Tere This Week
Mr and Mrs Emmet Lonegren of St Paul visited James Millen and other relatives in this community the first of the week Mrs Lonegren was formerly Reging Kelly daughter of Jon Kelly of Omaha The elder Kelly once ran a butcher shop near the towns present telephone office which later burned down
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet Lonegren
St. Paul
James Millen
Lonegren
Reging Kelly
Jon Kelly
Omaha
Kelly
Var
Jair
Buchanan
Laborers Meet to Seek Work at County Logust House
About two hundred laboring men gathered at the logust house last Friday to urge more winter work projects and to oppose the rumored removal of R. R. Cobb as manager of the reemployment office in the courthouse. The Sac City crowd led by Frank Hatfield appointed a countywide committee of two from each town to press the board of supervisors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobb Sac Sun
Logust House
R. R. Cobb
Court House
Sac City
Frank Hatfield
Board of Supervisors
Christmas program at M. E. Church features children and choir
At 11 o clock worship the church presents a music program with soloists and ensembles including Jesus Bambino and Go Little Town of Bethlehem. The Christines children will sing Monday at 4 30 in the church auditorium. Epworth League plans a Sunday Vesper at 6 with about thirty youths in carols. No evening service due to the Vesper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Edward Fruitt
Epworth League
Patrick Akridge to Move to Ayrshire
Patrick Akridge of Ayrshire vicinity visited Emmetsburg on Monday to renew his newspaper subscription. He has farmed near Ayrshire, held a farm sale, and plans retirement in March. Health has declined with three minor strokes in two years, causing fatigue and medical advice against strenuous activity. He has read the Democrat for over twenty years and hopes for better health in 1935.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Akridge
Ayrshire
Emmetsburg
Democrat
Akridge
Akvidge
Assault charges filed after tavern attack in Fostoria
Herbert K. Allen, son of editor, accuses Paul Breidinger, beer tavern proprietor, of grabbing, choking, and striking him at the Fostoria tavern Saturday night. Breidinger posted a $600 bond pending hearing. Allen sustained a fevered eye, head gashes, black eyes, and swollen face and neck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Excluding minors from clubs era discussed
Ayrshire Chronicle notes pre Prohibition saloons barred youths but modern nightclubs resemble glorified taverns where young people may drink. Calls for clubs that exclude minors to ensure adult-only environments and responsible drinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayrshire Chronicle
Hospital on cash basis eyed for Spencer care
Spencer News Herald reports the Spencer hospital coordinating committee seeks a cash only operation and state legislation to make counties pay hospital bills when patients cannot or will not pay. A hospital manager will be hired and answerable to the Spencer Hospital Association after its January public decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer News-Herald
Spencer Hospital
Spencer Hospital Coordinating Committee
Spencer Chamber of Commerce
Spencer Hospital Association
Clay County Medical Society
Star of Hope at Bethany Lutheran Christmas Services
Bethany Lutheran Church offers Sunday school and Bible classes at 10:00 with divine worship at 11:00. The Luther League presents a Christmas program at 5:30 pm, Christmas Day worship at 11:00, a Christmas offering, and a Sunday night tree and party schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethany Lutheran Church
M. C. Thompson
Star of Hope
Luther League
Emmetsburg E H S Beats Curlew Then Falls to Spencer
In a junior college Sheldon prelim, Emmetsburg High School defeated Curlew 35 to 15 with Donahue scoring 16 and Scott leading Curlew with seven. A subsequent Tuesday game saw Emmetsburg lose to Spencer 24 to 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curlew
Spencer
Emmetsburg High School
Curlew High
Donahue
Iocals
Scott
Wedding Reception Charivari Scuffle Sparks Debate
At the Jesse-Miller wedding near Kanawha last Thursday a group of young men demanded seven dollars after being offered cigars ice cream and cake. They climbed on the roof plugged the chimney and threw snow from windows prompting questions about grown behavior at the ceremony. Banersit Register notes J H Sheridan circulated a petition to move post office quarters from the Register building to his east Bancroft street property amid broad signatures from local business and professionals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britt News-Tribune
Kanawha
Charivari
Banersit Register
J. H. Sheridan
Register
East Main Street
Bancroft
Post Office Quarters Move and Renovation Okayed
Change in location will be made as Mr Sheridan prepares his former office building for post office quarters after months of work. Upper story torn off newly roofed basement dug water and sewer lines laid and furnace planned. Though not frame, building should suit post office needs and gain public approval. Ten years since move from east end of Main Street to current site. Stag party hosts Walter Middleton and son Herbert at Middleton home honors Roy Benson and fiancée Elyuence Johnson prior to Saturday wedding. Twelve guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan
Main Street
Walter Middleton
Herbert
Middleton
Roy Benson
Elyuence Johnson
Marriage Licenses Issued To Several Couples
Marriage licenses have been issued to R. H. Thompson and Dora Miller of Cylinder, Clarence Ruppert and Elsie Leadley of Mallard, Reinhart Peterson and Lourne Janssen of Rolfe, Roy W. Benson and Elvene Johnson of Enmelsburg, CSab Berkland of Ringsted and Milded Miller of Osgood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Thompson
Dora Miller
Cylinder
Clarence Ruppert
Elsie Leadley
Mallard
Reinhart Peterson
Lourne Janssen
Rolfe
Roy W. Benson
Elvene Johnson
Enmelsburg
Csab Berkland
Ringsted
Milded Miller
Osgood
Mrs J H Moore Hosts BP E O Chapter Christmas Lunch
Mrs J H Moore was hostess to the local BP E O chapter at Hotel Ker moore Monday at one o'clock lunch eon and Christmas program. Jefferson Herald reports a fire at a farm where a fire fighting chemical engine helped save the premises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Moore
BP. E. O
Ker~ Moore
Jefferson Heratd
Jefferson
Attic Fire At Eureka Bridge Home Rages briefly
A fire started in the attic of L Shockeys Eureka bridge area home at about 3 am. Policeman Lester Raaz and Ligouri Rosse responded quickly with a truck. Flames burst through the roof and threatened the dwelling but local firefighters doused the blaze after about ninety minutes. Rubber-coated shingles slowed extinguishment, forcing extra effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fames
Emmetsburg Schools Announce Two Weeks Christmas Vacation
The Emmetsburg High School and Junior College along with St Ellen and St Marys Academies will close for a two weeks Christmas vacation. Classes resume Monday January 7 after closing tomorrow Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
St. Ellen's
St. Mary’s
Free Methodist Church Schedule and Christmas Program
Walter J. Kernen pastor announces Sunday school growth and a Christmas program. Services include preaching at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. with a 7:30 p.m. testimony meeting, prayer and board meeting at the parsonage Tuesday, cottage prayer Friday at Lyle Clark's, and a Christmas Eve program by the children. Members invite all to attend and wish a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Methodist Church
Walter J. Kernen
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Tateteteny
Jake Shellmeyer
West
Bend
A. ©. Sands of
Mary Swathendrover
Isistar
Carl J. Berger
South Broadey
Tmmetsburg
Berger
Lionel
Tere
O'Brien Bros
JAMS
Lb. le
Holly Brand Chocolates
Lee
Rough Charivart Party
P. O
LALSO
Gene Mulroney
Bootery
Santa Claus
Lutheran ST. Paul
Little Brown
Park Ave
Freda Gustafson
Hefp
H. D. Stahmer
Pastor
Tomagavic
Vitar
Santa
Emmetsburg Battery & Electric Shop
Harry Gommell
Robert Mulroney
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