24 Feb 1949
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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1949
Page
1
A newspaper page details multiple weddings and social events, highlighting brides in satin and white gowns, veils, bouquets, and jewelry. It notes attendants, best men, and mothers' attire, with reception details and names of families from Mallard, Estherville, and nearby towns, plus club meetings and community notices.
The Batty Alden chapter welcomed guests and presented readings and songs by Mrs Etyel Himes and Mrs Ruth Olney. Emmetsburg singers performed with piano accompaniment, and out of town D A B members attended. Other notices include Men’s Club at Robert Achor’s home, Walter League skating in Spencer, and various birthdays, showers, and meetings of local clubs and 4-H groups with meals, prizes, and small entertainments noted.
Lawrence W V Urwin attacked the Farm Institute at a Dew Moines lecture, saying the Institute favored bankers and exposed misleads in farm policy. Brennan claimed most Palo Alto and Iowa farmers want price supports and living wages, predicting the institution would fail within weeks of the administration's farm bill.
The Soliday farm near Libertyville marks 100 years of ownership by the Soliday family. Owner W. Jom Soliday, 70, notes the milestone as a longtime family enterprise with a preparty to honor the occasion.
Funeral services at St Peter and Paul Catholic Church in West Bend were held for James T Dunn 77 who died Monday after illness. Burial followed in a nearby cemetery with Schutter Funeral Home in charge. Survivors include seven children Emmett Dunn Fort Dodge Leo Jane Forsythe Wilderman Alvin King Whittemore Marvin Dunn Hastings and a son John Barle killed in Alaska during the war. A brother John died in 1929.
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