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Newspaper

Emmetsburg Democrat

Location

Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1931

Page

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Cars Collide at Hotel Orleans

A three-vehicle crash east of Rock Island depot at Orleans injures three Spencer men and Des Moines workers Cheney Prouty and Magnus Bernts. Prouty drives a Chrysler sport touring car causing a turn over while another worker sustains back injuries and Lidman a Spencer contractor also harmed. All were taken by ambulance to Estherville.

Spirit Lake Spencer Cheney Prouty Des Moines The Rock Orleans Carl Lidman Magnus Bernts Estherville Mr. Prouty

Pender Family Visits Emmetsburg on Memorial Day

Mr and Mrs Earl Pender of Dubuque visited Emmetsburg for Memorial Day and were seen leaving St John’s cemetery. They viewed the decorated graves of Air Pender’s parents and enjoyed reconnecting with old friends.

Mrs. Earl Pender Earl Pender Dubuque Emmetsburg St. John’s Cemetery Pend Pender

Red Cross Meeting June 15 In Emmetsburg High Build

The Palo Alto County chapter of the American Red Cross will hold its annual meeting in the junior college study hall at Emmetsburg High School Monday afternoon June 15 1931 at 1 30. All officers trustees and members urged to attend. Mrs John McNamara Sec

Palo Alto County The American Red Cross Emmetsburg High School John McNamar

St Ellen's Academy Ends Notable 1930 31 Year

St Ellen's Academy awarded eighth grade diplomas to Emmet McMahon Kerwick Francis Rozen Norbert Kinsella Joseph Fitzpatrick and Margaret Jo Cretumeyer Ethel Fitzpatrick Bert Pitepatrick The Ancient Order of Hibernians and Ambent Order honors were won by several students The school enrolled 139 pupils with 66 boys and 33 girls The Sisters plan a retreat and leaders praise their tireless work for the community.

St. Ellen's Academy Pather MccNerney Emmet McMahon Kerwick Francis Rozen Norbert Kinsella Joseph Fitzpatrick Margaret Jo Cretumeyer Ethel Fitpatrick Bert Pitepatrick Brive Order of Hibernians Francis Dorehoe Emmet McMahan Belen Gray Veromice AicMehon Richard Nolan Mary Kinsella Evelyn Weade Julien Critz Teddy Nock Gerald Joynt

Free Methodist Church Sunday Schedule and Activities

Sunday school begins at 10 a.m. with Mrs Anna Anderson as superintendent and preaching at 11 a.m. No evening service. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening. Pastor G H Bachman invites worshipers. Junior League at 6 66 p.m led by Harold Zahrodi with Mary Abbie Eis. devotionals and missions. Youth League at 8 p.m. leaders unnamed.

Free Methodist Church Anna Anderson Harold Zahrodi Mary Abbie ‘Eis League of Youth Leid

Saunders Speaks on War, Liberty, and Family Values

Wm. E. G. Saunders gave a memorial address at Milford and Ayrshire detailing the American colonies, the Revolutionary and Civil wars, and the Grand Army of the Republic. He praised Lincoln and veterans, stressed Spain and World War roles, and urged strong family Christian training amid divorce law concerns.

Wm. E. G. Saunders Milford Ayrshire North United States Spain Saunders Coney End Nevada

Lamb Feeders Special conference aids sheep growers

Palo Alto county sheep growers and lamb feeders may attend a conference on July 23 sponsored by the C M and St P railroad and the extension service. The train will include a business car a stripped passenger coach for meetings and baggage cars with feeder equipment. All who raise sheep are invited to inspect the cars and join the meeting.

Palo Alto County Lamb Feeders C. M. & St. P. Railroad

Jaqua Not Upset By Judge Coyle Switch

Humboldt judge D F Coyle notified county auditor Clarence McFarland to list him as a Democrat. The move marks a shift from long time Republican ties, yet the editor praises his decades of public service and values friendship over politics.

D. F. Coyle Humboldt Clarence ‘McFarland Humboldt County Coyle Judge Coyle

Road No 17 Opens Segment West of Chickasaw County

Nearly a mile of pavement from the Chickasaw county line west has been opened. Remainder to follow as detours are not in best condition. The contractor has finished three miles or nearly half of the total project.

Chickasaw County

Memorial Day Observance Honors Civil War Veterans

An Evytherville page recalls Memorial Day ceremonies with Civil War veterans, glee club performances, and Dr. WinterStein urging unity and world peace. He notes Britain and France increased military spending after WWI and calls for a united effort against war.

Teer WinterStein Great Britain France

Ray Marsh Suffers Hand Injury After Local Incident

Ray Marsh of this place sustained cuts and bruises to two fingers on his right hand during a recent mishap. No further details are provided about the cause or location of the incident.

Ray Marsh

Whittemore High Commencement Honors Education Theme

The Whittemore public school held its commencement at the academy hall Thursday evening. Rev. Fred J. Clark of Algona gave the address, delivered the invocation, and spoke on Education as a core theme. Ruth Carliste delivered the valedictory, Herbert Zumach gave the salutatory, and the Grace Club performed songs with Mrs. J. M. Fleming at the piano as diplomas were presented by Supt. F. J. Rockford.

Fred J. Clark Alzona Supt Rockford Whittemore Academy Hall Algona Herbert Zumach Ruth Carliste Gr Ce Club J. M. Fleming F. J. Rockford Clark Lincoln Congregational Church West

Clarion Man Dies While Raking Lawn

Elmer Wilhelm a former shoe dealer in Clarion died Monday morning while raking his lawn due to acute indigestion.

Clarion Elmer Wilhelm

Brother Allen Writes Of Hoover Prosperity

ML Soeth visited the Enterprise office and reported selling hogs to the same buyer as last year, but at two hundred dollars less total. He notes farm prices fall across hogs chickens eggs milk cream grain and all items. The writer argues prosperity requires farmers to earn more than production costs.

Estherville Enterprise Soeth Enterprise

Whittemore Folks Called To Illinois Town by Death

Mr. and Mrs. P L Jensen traveled to Elmhurst Illinois after being summoned by the death of Mrs Louise Heineman mother of Mrs Jensen in Whittemore Iowa obituary notice likely.

Whittemore Illinois P. Ll. Jensen Elmhurst, Il Louise Heineman Jen

Clay County Fair Acquires 24 More Acres at $200 Per Acre

Directors of the Clay County Fair association have completed an agreement with Randall M. Tuttle to take over 24 acres, expanding the fair grounds. The price is $200 per acre, far below the rate paid for the previous six acres that could have been developed as town lots.

Clay County Fair Association Randall M. Tuttle Clay Eau Fair

Be On Guard Against Sweet Clover Bloat

Iowa farmers face hay shortages as sweet clover grows in use for feed this year. Cattle fed clover without prior protein hay can suffer bloat, while continuous grazing reduces risk compared with on off feeding. Experts note careful management is needed with limited roughage.

Iowa

Father McNerney Heads to Ireland with Chicago Assistant

Father McNerney left Rochester Minnesota on Monday for two or three days then proceeds to Chicago where he will join Father Lynch of Manson. Together they will travel to Ireland for the upcoming visit.

Rochester Ireland Father McNerney Minnesota Chicago Father Lynch Manson

Scientists study Storm Lake water conditions for purification plan

Three scientists from public health service Cincinnati Dr W Purdy A H Wieters and W B Mark visit Storm Lake to take water samples, examine plant life, and assess lake conditions. Their findings will guide any future water purification action.

W. CO. Purdy U. S. Public Health Service Cincinnati O. A. H. Wieters State Department of Health W. B. Mark Town Department of Health

Geo Godfrey to Speak at Cherokee Picnic Address

Algona master farmer and state board of education member Geo Godfrey is set to deliver the principal address at the annual farm bureau and chamber of commerce picnic in Cherokee on June 10. Weekend social activity includes dinners and visits by local residents Lou Laughilin Branagan family and others at Spirit Lake Humboldt Manson and lakes region.

George Godfrey Algona State Board of Education Farm Bureau and Chamber of Commerce Cherokee

Officers Elected For the Coming Year Betty Alden Chapter

Betty Alden Chapter D A R met May 21 at Mrs Bardsley home. Election of officers highlighted the gathering with Nell Middleton as regent France as vice regent Mildred Dickey registrar Fevyn Bardsley recording secretary Stedman as corresponding secretary Ella Clarke historian and Susan Swanton chaplain. A talk on The Singing Tower followed the business portion and a luncheon was served by the hostess with help from Margaret Berninghaus Betty Bardsley and Mrs Clarke.

Betty Alden D. A. Ri Bardsley Nell. ‘Middleton France Mildred Dickey Fevyn Bardsley Stedman Cor Ella Clarke Susan Swanton Singing Tower Margaret Berninghaus Betty Bardsley Clarke

Supreme Efficiency cleaning method adopted in Emmetsburg

Announcement announces purchase and installation of the Supreme Efficiency cleaning method taught by Ramsey Universal school of cleaning for Emmetsburg and vicinity. It claims dry cleaning of garments, especially silk dresses, without water to prevent shrinkage and promises thorough renovation of men’s clothing with no spots reappearing after exposure.

Supreme Efficiency Ramsey Universal School of Cleaning Emmetsburg

Exclusive Emmetsburg cleaners offer modern garment washing

A plant department specializes in cleaning faded and color running garments with a modern process. Glove cleaning removes perspiration tips and water spots while providing leather lubrication with Juster. Hat cleaning reblocks and reconditions to customer needs. Exclusive operators in Emmetsburg provide these methods.

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