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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1937
Page
4
The past week saw multiple weddings including Miss Gyla Shriner and Mr. Wille Jam Div, with ceremonies at the artist church and reception details shared. The bride is daughter of County Engineer Thom R. Martin, and the groom is Merle Grodland. they plan a home at Crystal Lake after September 1.
Wilson Woodray Wilson, son of and his bride held a marriage ceremony in Graettinger on Tuesday morning. The details emphasize the prominence of the families involved and the public interest in the ceremony.
Schwartz, owner of LaVogue Beauty Shoppe, and Crowley were united in marriage at 2:30 PM Sunday afternoon in St Thomas Catholic parsonage. The couple shared a vow amid a brief ceremony as family and friends looked on.
Mr and Mrs Crowley announced their marriage with a ceremony in Emmersburg. The bride wore a white dress with pale blue accessories, bridesmaid in tinvy blue with white accessories. The couple, long known locally, plan to reside in Emmersburg where Mr Crowley has managed Skelly East Main Street. The Democrat extends heartfelt congratulations and wishes for happiness.
Andrass Kirschbaum of Ayrshire and Julia Daly of Brunnetsburg united in marriage at St Thomas Church. Rev M McNerney officiated as Monica Cullen sang and Mrs Thomas Rutledge accompanied. Seventeen attendees gathered at a wedding luncheon at the Kermoare hotel. The couple will reside on the Miss farm southwest of Ayrshire after June 10.
The groom, son of Mr and Mrs P J Kirschbaum of Ayrshire, is a Taylorsburg graduate who runs Tischwest of Ayr shire and does auctioneering work. He is a 4 Sterling young man, progressive and well regarded by his home neighbors. Emmetsburg friends join the Democrat in offering hearty congratulations and best wishes for health and happiness.
Miss Frankie Morris daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Morris of this city married yesterday to Mr Fred L Evans of Dickens at the Little Brown Church in the Vale Nashua Iowa The couple will spend a short time in Chicago before making Peoria Illinois their future home The bride wore a two piece flowered cloth dress with roses in her bouquet She is known in this city and Mason City and has worked as a saleslady in Des Moines Mason City and Emmetsburg The Democrat extends best wishes for happiness in their new home in Time’s
Des Moines report on 1936 Christmas Seals sales shows total Iowa sales at 39600 dollars and per capita 3.63 seals. Palo Alto County sold 331.59 dollars with 2.9 seals per person, among counties surpassing six per capita being Linn 6.6, Clay 6.2, Johnson 6.1, Mitchell 6.0, Story 5.7, and others, while O'Brien and Humiboldt posted 3.4. Jasper and Muscatine 3.0.
Will Beach of Sioux Falls heads Wil A. Beach Printing Company says conditions in South Dakota are fairly satisfactory but rainfall is badly needed. The Beach family owns several residences in the city.
Neighbors report two hydrants flowing heavily as painters work on the new city water pressure tank. The tank is being drained, interior painted with red lead, and the exterior will receive a coat. Water supply remains ample with city well level steady.
Dr L C Scott of this city motored to Sioux Falls South Dakota Saturday to attend the wedding of his friend Richard Ogle a photographer who formerly did business in the McCormick store building on Broadway in this city He owns a photograph establishment at Sioux Falls.
Harold Oleson and Cleo Darr of Ayrshire, Clelland Darr of Ayrshire and Ebien Rouse of Ruthven, Rex Gardner and Grace L Theobald of Ceylon Minnesota, Joseph Crowley and Della A Schwartz of Emmetsburg, Ambrose M Kirschbaum of Ayrshire and Julia K Daly of Emmetsburg, Edward H McGreevey of Crystal Lake and Josine Martin of Emmetsburg were issued marriage licenses this week.
Harry Gommels owner of Emmetsburg Battery and Electric Shop announces completion of negotiations to take over the Hudson Terraplane agency. Further announcements will follow in a future issue of the Democrat.
Al gona Chamber of Commerce sponsored a culling drive last week on Wednesday and Thursday. Swift and Company purchased 8600 pounds of roosters. John Bass of Whittemore provided a Jersey Giant weighing 10 pounds 9 ounces and received 5.27 dollars for the fowl.
Serious condition reported for Frank Fredericks who lives with son Matt Fredericks after a paralytic stroke Friday evening.
Community program featured Friley addressing farmers and a sequence of musical acts by Shimon twins Betty Shimon and the county Women’s Chorus. Winners crowned in various age groups followed by graduation diplomas for Palo Alto country schools and St Marys parochial students. An eighth grade diploma ceremony at Mallard highlighted honorees and a county-wide program with orchestra and school greetings.
In Ames Iowa the 1936 rural school and college music program features a clarinet duet by Donald White and Gweneth Thompson. talks by James Jones on extracurricular activities. Ruthven- Bibop and Emmetsburg demonstrations. Rubies Jackson comments. a one set play by Graettinger. mixed chorus led by Dorothy North. and diploma and honor letter presentations by Florence Wells and Mrs T Hermansen amid audience applause with songs including America the Beautiful.
State of Town Palo Alto County is notice of appointment. The lender signed has been appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of Anna Donovan late of Palo Alto County deceased. Creditors to payments and claims to be filed with the Clerk of the District Court for allowance. Jw. A. Early administrator dated May 14 1937. Attorneys Burt Davidson.
Minneapolis expert H L Hoffman announces free demonstrations of his Perfect Retention Shields in Estherville at Gardston Hotel on Tuesday June 15 and in Algons at Algano Hotel on Wednesday June 16. Demonstrations run 20 a.m. to 4 p.m. Appointments available. He claims the shields hold ruptures during activity and are sanitary and waterproof. He cautions against enlarging openings with trusses and urges care for children. Home Office Minneapolis Minnesota.
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