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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1930
Page
4
The report by RC Williams notes total operating expenses for public schools rose year to year except 1924 and 1973, with bond sales and federal aid supplementing tax levies. It warns that higher spending does not equal higher taxes, and bond proceeds can exceed tax income for building projects.
A Rock Island employee, W. Pygwhan, who lost his job, was fined 25 dollars plus costs at Estherville Saturday for issuing fraudulent checks. He has been sent to jail.
Mrs Philip Engler died at her Whittemore home last Wednesday after a lengthy illness. Funeral services were held Saturday in the Catholic church officiated by Father Wimwell. Born Matilda Frein in Coblenz Germany January 17 1846 she came to the United States with her parents in 1871 settling first at Joliet. She married Philip Engier July 7 1871 and the couple later moved to Whittemore. Survived by five sons Philip Red Lodge Montana Bernard Durango Ovie Theodore Burt and Joseph Whittemore. Her death mourned by all who knew her.
Mrs Archie Voight of Whittemore wed Miss Euphemia Tietz of Fentor in a Lotts Creek Lutheran church ceremony conducted by Rev E Piene. The couple enjoys wide esteem and many friends send congratulations. Also notes Parm and Beene Week at Rema State College offering farming and gamemaking help with a garden short course listed for January 21 and 27 28 and 2.
The Wo and I bridge club held its Christmas party at the Cuptin home in Bend, Is. Tables were well arranged and the fire place offered a cozy setting. A. A. Clarke acted as Santa Claus with Mrs. N. Cuplin assisting. High scorers were Mrs. Homer Bardley and Ed Klisart. Special guests included Mr. and Mrs. Lee Jormaton.
Spencer reporters describe a December 11 gathering at the K of P hall where Lilly Mae Jones Pythian Sisters hosted Past Chiefs from Emmetsburg. Guests enjoyed a candlelit initiation, games, stunts, and a mock anonymized “Who Was Who” ceremony, with Iva Lewis and Irene Fordyce giving talks, and Edna Brown and others initiated.
Krahmer of Estherville was struck by two falling trees at Spirit Lake on Friday and rushed to a hospital in Estherville with severe injuries. No bones were broken.
Rolfe suffers first defeat in four starts as the Eichic cape boys edge the home team 3 to 1 in a speedy cage game. Cassel of Plover hits the decisive basket with two minutes remaining after Rolfe rallied from an 11 to 9 halftime deficit. The close contest ranks among the fastest games in years. Also notes a census report listing Iowa population figures and urban-rural distribution.
Chris Hansen died at 72 after 35 years in Ringsted. Funeral held at Lutheran church with burial in local cemetery. Born June 22, 1858 in Denmark, he came to the U S as a youth and lived in Chicago 10 to 12 years. Survived by widow, two sons Julius and Erick, daughters Ruth, Carrie, and Anna Jensen, plus two sisters and two brothers. His death is mourned by the community.
The Daily Messenger reports a Montgomery Ward safe, taken from the Webster City store, was recovered Wednesday in a field north of Ft. Dodge. The door was blown open with explosives. thieves took cash and merchandise but left store records and a few checks. The company’s loss is undetermined. ED LANUS REPORTED MISSING A Spencer report says Ed Lanus is missing. his wife is worried. The Lanus family once lived in Emmetsburg. Spokane conditions show job losses and low prices, with apples at 0 cents per box and half-time mining in the Spokane district.
Ayrshire visitors and callers are listed along with local events and Christmas plans. Many short items name residents visiting relatives, students, and teachers, plus farm shipping notes and a county board meeting including bonds, garage completion, and income transfers.
The commissioner examining a 66 foot wide highway for sections 13 and 24 in township 97 range 32 reports in favor of establishment. Objections or claims for damages must be filed in the county auditor's office by noon on March 1, 1931, or the highway will be established without further reference.
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