Local families gather for church event and community notices
A busy week end in Emmetsburg area included parish card party and church events. Residents like Miss Genevieve Sands and Drs Beatty Keeney attended meetings in nearby towns.
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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1932
Page
2
A busy week end in Emmetsburg area included parish card party and church events. Residents like Miss Genevieve Sands and Drs Beatty Keeney attended meetings in nearby towns.
A faulty OU burner caused a fire that damaged goods stored in the basement of a Gowrie store. Firefighters battled the blaze with efforts noted by authorities as they investigated the scene and secured the damaged property.
Local residents gather for family visits and hospital news. James Mehan family returns from hospital with brother Will and mother Mrs. Mehan absent and recovering. Several families, including the Rouse, Carrigan, Lind, Parsons, Reynolds, and Degnan, are seen visiting, shopping, or hosting relatives as holiday season activities continue across Emmetsburg and nearby towns.
Peter D. Jones sends a Florida tribute noting the death of Wy Bran son. The message honors his character, loyalty, and strength, praising him as a journalistic star and a faithful figure whose passing leaves a rich heritage for his family and friends.
Locke Stevens to join the Navy with his parents Mr and Mrs L E Stevens and Mrs A Morey of West Bend accompanying. Locke leaves for San Diego and Des Nave awaits. Various visitors and excursions noted including several family updates across Emmetsburg Algona Estherville and Mason City with residents traveling, hosting bridge games, and returns from trips.
Several five games of basketball occurred in nearby towns over the past week. Excelsior beat Terrill 7 to 1 in a fast exhibition, Milton smothered Terrill 47 to 17, Ware edged Pocahontas 23 to 3, and Plover High School teams led 26 to 12 and 30 to 18 in two games. Ayrshire teams swept Ruthven High School in a triple header with wins for Ayrshire boys and girls. Estherville beat Sibley 7 to 19. Spirit Lake defeated Spencer 44 to 17 while Spirit Lake girls rolled past Spencer 32 to 3.
Miss Ruth Coleman hosted a Bridge party at the home of Dr. J and Mrs. A A Theile Tuesday evening. Miss Mildred Beatty won low honors while Miss Elaine Grethen took high score. Guests exchanged gifts after the game.
The Lost Island Farm Bureau hosted an eight program in Highland township on Monday evening featuring Miss Hazel Suss Haakon Thoreson Sylvia Hermanson Merle Suss and Lewis Howeland. Local families received news of a mother’s serious pneumonia in North Dakota and a newborn son to Mr and Mrs Oscar Johnson with other health and social notes.
Advertised specials include Saturday Pineapple Cinnamon Rolls at Yeutter Bakery and turkeys priced per pound at Atm's. Per dozen items listed with fruit flavor and bakery offerings.
Mrs. John Mahan dies at her Graettinger home after months of ill health. Funeral at the Catholic church in Graettinger conducted by Rev. Pather Kelly. Survived by husband John Mahan. Also Mrs. Anna Dinan dies near Graettinger after short illness. survived by two daughters, Margaret Flanagan and Alice Dinan. Funeral held Wednesday. Also note Joe Lande underwent appendectomy at Estherville. recovering well. Music for Handel’s Messiah rendered by Roy Bartleman and son Donald near Estherville.
Miss Clara Suss entertained a party of ladies at cards Monday afternoon with several tables in progress and dainty refreshments at the close. Mrs Arthur Holland will entertain the Ladies Embroidery club Friday afternoon with plans for Christmas features. Music by Leroy Barfleman and his Gangsters provided a married folks dance Monday evening.
Trinity Episcopal Church announces a Christmas Eve program by the church school with a Nativity dramatization at 5 PM on December 24. A 1:30 PM service precedes Midnight Eucharist, followed by a sacrificial offering for the parish as the public is invited to attend.
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