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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1948
Page
3
Curlew residents share Christmas plans with Leah Matthiesen and many relatives. Families from Ayrshire Fenton and Ames gather at homes in Milford, Des Moines, and Minneapolis for holiday dinners, church programs, and travel to Ohio and Oklahoma for family celebrations.
Graettinger Notes recount two Christmas parties at Mra C L Thoreson’s home. The Woman's Club met, led by President Mrs Elizabeth Hossack, with readings, contests, and a toy drive for orphans. A Ladies Aid circle gathering included carols and Christmas readings and exchanged gifts. Methodist and church programs, a tree lighting, and a forthcoming visit by Sullivan family members are mentioned along with local Congregational activities and a Los Angeles trip announcement.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Cartigan and Mr and Mrs Jacek Carlson attended the Mallard and Hartley basketball game at Hartley Friday evening. Mrs Albert Schaller of Graet tinge and Loretta and Lucy Strohman of Grand Junction spent several days last week at the home of their sister Mrs Thomas Carrigan.
Recent patients admitted to the local hospital include Mrs. Caroline Osking of Mallard on December 20 and Mrs. Jake Gratr of Mallard on December 21 followed by listed names Aceilon Henry Dali and Toe with unclear dates, indicating a fragmentary admission log.
Autos and trucks licensed in Palo Alto County during the last week include Oldsmobile and Lincoln models. Notable entries come from Ruthven, West Bend, Mallard, Curlew, Laurens, and Emmetsburg with makes such as Plymouth Packard Ford Studebaker Mercury Chevrolet and more including truck and car registrations for individuals like H. J. Rierson Nels Rasmussen and Dr. George Keener among others.
Mrs Gene Martini underwent a clinic examination Friday night in Rochester Minnesota and went into surgery Saturday morning. She will be hospitalized for some time. Fern Valley Homemakers held a pot luck Christmas luncheon at Mrs Dan Fotey's home on Tuesday the 14th with music and carols. Mathilda Tani daughter of Mrs John Ruhnke married Maurice Thompson Friday evening at First Lutheran church Algoma. The bride wore a dark grey suit with black accessories and white bridal rose corsage. She was attended by Mrs Gale sister of the groom.
Gale Haas served as best man for the bridegroom as Mr and Mrs Thompson planned to live in Algona after a ceremony. Thompson is tied to Cowan Building Supply Co and Mrs Thompson is their night operator at Northwestern Bell. Catholic Daughters held a Christmas party at the Plantation with many named committees. Presentation Academy beat St Marys of Immacul burg and St Cecilia's games highlighted the week’s cage action, with a 49-44 finish for the Presentation first team after a 26-26 halftime tie.
Algona led 48-13 for the first team while the second posted 2-10. In St Joe games the two teams were separated by one point until the last three seconds when the Academy secured a basket for a 37- to 6 store in their favor. The second team won 24-23. Friday games were at St. Joe. A former resident Mes Aevril Thuwson Angmasi recovers from an operation. Lawrence Bertl assists Fullerton auditor in checking invoicing three yards in the section. On December 15 he heads to Pocahontas, 2001 the auditor visits, and on the 27th they go to Britt. Veterans Mothers Club hosted a pot luck lunch at Charles G. Kollasch home last week. 500 was played with Mrs. 2. W. Kollasch high, Mrs. LeRoy Farrell low, C. F. Koliasen high for men, Conrad Allg low prize winners.
Tobert McCain, long associated with the local scene, accepts a new post in Sioux City. Details remain sparse as officials confirm the appointment and begin transition planning with city departments. The move signals a reshaping of leadership roles amid ongoing community projects and civic initiatives.
Bob McGain has accepted a position as Courtesy man and salesman with Walt's D-X headquartered in Sioux City. He will begin duties the first of the year, covering counties north and west of Ames. Bob is the son of Mr and Mrs Floyd McGain.
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