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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1939
Page
2
In this country during the past week mid week guests Ben Mstk Les Sages noted as part of a mid week visit.
Names and relations appear among family visitors in the region. Mrs Tens Zubler and Miss Aufus and Miss Maria are listed as daughters visiting the Nurse home. Franses Lampe and Joe Ignch visited in Omaha. Lene Zubier traveled to Iowa City for a medical exam. Lowell Walker and B Lake are mentioned among other locals with no further details.
Sunday gatherings at Lost Island included Ed sport, Mr and Mrs Harry Ritchart and families, Cleo Searcy and W Wegher. J W Johnson and Leila Gedde man left for New York Worlds Fair. A baseball game at Sumcay between Rembrandt and Mallard drew a self attended crowd, 7 to 2. Famed Lowe and others headed to West Bend and Oskekosa for days. Des Moines visitors and a Count Bivtis Sunday social noted.
Legal notice indicates bids are invited for a project identified by cryptic abbreviations and shorthand. It requests bidders to submit proposals by a stated deadline, with conditions and eligibility criteria to be met as part of the procurement process.
The Iowa State Commerce Commission schedules public hearings on an application by the Louis Railroad ration and L C Railroad Company for motor car routes across six corridors in Marshall and Story Counties and beyond. Hearings start June 13, 1939 in Oskaloosa and run through June 21 in Des Moines, Mason City, Spencer, Fort Dodge, and Des Moines, with route details spanning Des Moines to Fort Dodge and Marshalltown to Albany plus other connections.
Notice to redeem tax sale property in Walnut Township Palo Alto County Iowa describes parcel in Sec 26 and 32, delinquent taxes 1924 1935 1924 year marks, certificate of purchase owned by Palo Alto County. Appointments announce administrator's authority and duties.
Rodman residents and relatives scattered across Iowa and beyond as church services, commencements, and Memorial Day activities unfold. Local families including Ballenbach, Hartwig, and Hartwig relatives attend ceremonies. Rodman residents visit Albert Lea, Glenville, and Fort Dodge for events. Several guests and travelers are noted including Thos. Peterson from Rodman, and visitors from Washington D C Cylinder and Webster City.
Fragmentary report describes plans involving Mr Sad Mat and a Friday gathering at West Point with Powethas. Mentions Bull Harriet Mie GB and others traveling to Port Dodge by Sunday evening. Also notes a couple taking a trip to California to visit relatives after a private event.
Bud Wood arrived home Saturday from California where he had been working since last November. He left California on May 2 and visited Points, Oregon and other western states on the trip home. He met Charlie Senet in Salem and found the Seacat family in good health, with Mr Seacat employed by Sears, Roebuck & Co.
Work began Monday morning May 22 1939 on the new American Legion hall in Graettinger. A crew of Legion men using three tractors excavated quickly. The one story building with full basement will be 36 70 feet, of block construction, and will serve Legion and Auxiliary purposes and various gatherings along Graettinger business street.
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