Eminente artist club opening delayed by construction
The Eminete artist club faces delays as foundation, plumbing, and electrical work proceed in Southeast town. President rl L. Spies reports concrete poured for the basement, walls rising, and carpentry, decorating, and painting to follow. Operators include Mr and Mrs William Frederick of Boston PA with Olga Frederick as caterer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Splea
William Frederick
Boston
Frederick
Olga
Farm Service annual parley draws large crowd
The Farm Service Co held its annual meeting at the Plantation in Tuesday with a large turnout. Officers were reelected including President Martin Simonson Ruthven and Vice President J W Sharp Emmetsburg. secretary Charles H Newel Fenton. treasurer and general manager Tar Thompson Graettinger. and Albert Lartean Ayrshire to the board, among others. Net earnings for 1948 were reported as substantial, with more meeting details to be published next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TOG
Farm Service Co
Martin Simonson
Ruthven
J. W. Sharp
Emmereburg
Charles H. Newel
Fenton
Donal A. Potter
Tars Thompson
Graettinger
Albert Lartean Ap Ayrshire
Potter
Joe Oakes
Graattinggr
Charles Heinrith
Estherville
Busieners
Generous aid warms Alto county during hard Christmas week
In Alto county thoughtful residents donate clothing and money to Marguerite Calkins for the needy. A warm coat and galoshes bring a rare comfort to an elderly woman. several families contribute two boxes of clothing and overcoats for children. Three cash gifts, ten dollars each from local clergy and a businessman, and five dollars from another donor allow buying overshoes. More donations are urged as winter cold persists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alto
Marguerite Calkins
Ifare
Olan
Wis Ees
Relevanc E Childs
Emmeta Burg
Tocal Houpoeife
Calkifis
Christman
Emma Hilton 77 Dies in Emmetsburg Service Friday
Mrs Emma Hilton 77 longtime Emmetsburg resident died Wednesday after illness Funeral services Friday at 2 pm at Martin General Home with Reverend Mayer-Kakes officiating Burial in Evergreen Cemetery She leaves two sons Ed of Kmmersburg Walter of Mason City a daughter Mrs A C Bay of Oakland California and several grandchildren A complete obituary to be published next week
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Hilton
Emmetsburg
Martin General Home
Mayer-Qakes
First’ Congregational Church
Evertgreen Cemetery
Hilton Lerves
Kmmersburg
Walter
Mason City
A.C. Bay
Oakland
Catit. Werrushank
Tee
Frank Hilton
Report on Henry Quen Metter in Automobie Collision
Henry Dehn, a farmer from Emmetabure, was injured in a car crash at the west city limit Tuesday. Medical notes show improvement at decal hospital and describe noncritical condition with injuries including facial lacerations, shock, and several broken ribs. Driver Bert Griggs of Emmetaburg sustained minor injuries and escaped with no serious harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Dehn
West City Limite Tuesaday
Thihn
Bert Griggs
Duim’s
Tractor Strike Damages in Fern Valley Township Crash
Len Knoer sues John Keller in Palo Alto County district court seeking 5000 dollars for injuries and 5000 for damages after Keller's 1946 Chevrolet sedan struck Knoer's tractor from the rear in Fern Valley Township. Knoer claims he was incapacitated for weeks, with the tractor overturned in a roadside ditch. Attorney Joseph Flend represents Knoer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo Alto
Len Knoer
Rodman
John Keller
Fern Valley Township
RNOER
Keller
Slaims
Knoer
Joseph Pliend
Big Group Plans 1949 County Concert Series Push
Nate Alo County Community Concert Association announces nationwide drive to recruit members April 25 to 30 1949 with Kite Jones as president. The non profit group aims to hire famed artists for fall and winter programs after membership totals. Only members who buy tickets gain admission. Some concessions offered for county residents away during the campaign. Local committees will select entertainers with broad appeal, and the executive team includes Mrs. F. X. Gretameyer as 1st vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nate Alo County Community Concert Association
Pny
Kite Jones
Spencer
Bartherville
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Jonas
Xroup
Mani
Camp Naign
Inav
Fores
F. X. Gretameyer
Chalrinven
AdeiMeludes
A NAPPY CHRISTMAS AT EATON HOME
A Christmas feature from 1947 reports Jack Eaton returning home after sixteen and a half months of recovery from an automobile accident. Bert Styan and Mary Eaton drove to bring him from the Veterans Hospital to stay twenty six days for a check up. Jack uses crutches and will be unable to climb stairs. The same accident near Pocahontas also fatally injured Ralph Heng of Emmetsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Eaton
Witee
Jack
Jeffer
Lalon
Young Eaton
Pocahontas Airs
Ralph Heng
Emmetsburg
Stores Open Tonight for Christmas Shopping
Knimvetsburg stores will stay open tonight for Christmas shoppers and close Friday at 6 40. About 640 employees can spend Christmas Eve with their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knimvetsburg
Christman Ave
Births Reported at Incal Woa pital
Recent births at the Incal Woa hospital include Pauehier to Mr and Mrs Carl Moeskimen. Emijnetshire. le, 32.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauehier
Carl Moeskimen
Emijnetshire
Piper Leaving Auto Business First Of Year
Emmetaburg automobile dealer since 1941, Piper, says he will exit his current location by year end and plans an announcement later. He will remain in Emmetburg. Mead Chevrolet plans to occupy the vacated building after expanding from Main Street. Piper, a councilman, has led in community groups and will take a January vacation before deciding on further plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MW. Piper
Emmetaburg
Port Offics
Ewimateburg
Piper
Streat
Mieif Tlurs Plana
Mead Chevrolet (c
Main Street
Moaid Company
Combined issue for next week publication plan
The paper announces a combined issue between Christmas and New Year. It will merge The Yarmortal and The Reporter and publish only once midweek.
Christmas Observances By City Churches Announced
Christmas services and church decorations are planned across city churches for the weekend. announcements list Masses, choirs, and Holy Hours, inviting visitors to join celebrations from Christmas Eve to New Year’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Une
Bethlehem
Ava
Aneorge
Mantor Chriatmias
Eva
Christina
Ald
Sonfayaltar
Suniday
Rites Held for Miss Bernice Hughes in Des Moines
Services were conducted at Assumption Church for Bernice Hughes 32 who died suddenly in Des Moines of a heart condition. A Banmersburg resident prior to moving to Des Moines she was known for her many friends and community ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assumption Church
Bernice T Hughes
Nes Moines
Banmersburg
Des Moines
White Yule Ahead Shops Plan Closing
Christmas shoppers prepare for a holiday rush as Emmontaburg businesses announce closures and special post office hours. Nine churches set festive parades, while the public buildings including City Hall and the post office close or limit services. Postmaster Vernon Simonn notes a record 17,000 Christmas card letters processed, spurred by an earlier rush and the looming holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roste'eneed
Ehoping
Echmetaburg Merchditte
Elffe
Art McDonald
Chamber of Commerce
Chriatmak
Uanal Chifatmaseghadhula
Vernon Simonn
Also Mentioned on This Page
Eminetei
Tor
API
Jenwary
Rl L. Spies
Jin Hind
Sorshweat Town
Earliet
Spies
Henry Quen ‘Metter
Irmy
Fitall Phow Thede
Wayne Dean Sewell
Bentieiseorg
David Lovey Dakn
Finbeleberg
Abtle Otto Grenteck
Aytahire
Eugene Willian Mason
Rathven
Joseph Westfall
Graetinger
Gerald Millen Milla
Tran LeRay Reese
Mallard
Wernard Carl Stag
West Bend
Paul Kethet
Selective Service Hoard
LaVern Johnson
Simon Osmondsen
Delbert Elbert
Whittemore
Christ
Eaton Home
Ned
Ansamplion Catholic Church
W. PF. Mason
Paator
Grads
Christie
Poal
Emmontaburg
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!