17 Feb 1939
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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1939
Page
1
The Emmetsberg Democrat appears as a prominent paper in Palo Alto County Iowa. It is registered at the Emmetsberg Post Office as second class mail and notes a yearly subscription price of two dollars.
The Ayrshire Chronicle reports a collision near Ayrshire on Saturday resulted in two deaths and several injuries. The drivers Broghan and Wes were among the victims with unspecified damages, while emergency crews responded quickly to the wreckage and ensuing fire.
A mixed array of social events and notices from the community includes hostesses Justin Thomsen and Geo Freeman, a snowstorm causing Cylinder school closure, and a miscellenesis shower for Mr. and Mrs. Nilus Heggens. Nearby families, guests, and moves are mentioned along with baby news and several dinner visits.
Afr and Mra G A Kurper of West Bend celebrate their twenty fifth wedding anniversary on February 21. A general service followed with all children present. Rev H I Needing family and many friends attended as guests. The couple have resided east of Homehum. They have had 28 years of marriage. Numerous local residents attended funeral services later in the text.
A local note announces Kathryn Arn Dr. Giv yens as the attending sirian and potential heir to a yells leadership role. The piece mentions upcoming sections and a promising girl’s basketball team facing the tournament and expresses hopes for Kathryn’s future.
Ruthven Free Press notes sixth grade teacher Calshan resigns Ruthven schools to join Pocahontas district. Adae Kerstener from Superior named successor but Superior board refuses to release Bersteller from contract. A stray line mentions radium exposure turning someone green.
Pastor Walter E. Wagner leads regular 10 20 a m worship with 9 20 a m Sunday school and Bible class. Ash Wednesday service at 7 15 p m includes Holy Communion. Sunday school teachers meet Saturday 7 30 p m and Adult Lectures on Christian Fundamentals continue Tuesday evening.
Morning worship next Sunday at 10 30 a m Sunday school after service Luther League 7 30 p m Prayer meeting Tuesday 2 pm Ladies Aid meet Thursday Feb 23 2 pm PS meet 8 pm Choir Festival Thursday 6 pm Confirmation class Sunday 2 pm Welcome to our services.
The St Eben’s academy PT A met Wednesday evening with roll call on Hobbie Tits and papers on Hobbies by Dr A J Laubenthal. Talks on PT A and community influences followed. Members elected delegates for the state convention in Mason City on March 24. Several social gatherings and birthday anniversaries were noted, including bridge parties and a wedding anniversary.
George Wessar of Curlew called on locals Saturday. Frannis Fleming of West Bend transacted business Monday. Mrs. Daniel Kelly visited Fort Dodge with daughter Mrs. Gilbert Knudson Jr. Aliss Virginia Pletcher of St. Paul spent time with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Keby. John McMahon of Estherville, Rock Island fireman, saw his mother. Harry Sioniker returned from Fort Dodge where his uncle George Sloriker is ill. A A Easton came home from Excelsior Springs to attend a brother in law’s funeral. Frans Schupper and W J Collins families from South Dakota visit Peters Collins family for fs dam es Nally.
Pastor Thompson leads 11:00 worship with sermon Ine Cup of Suffering. Evening service at 7:20 with Pastor Sorhen of Rake, Ta. Adult class Tuesdays 8:00. Ash Wednesday February 22 Holy Communion at 8:00. Sewing circle February 22 at Mrs Nelsons. Choir practice Friday 8:00. Confirmation classes Saturday 1:15 junior and 12:30 senior. Lent observance calls for confession and prayer. In Mexico a fine grade of wine is made from a species of.
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