St Marys Academy Holds Commencement At Assumption Church
Reverend J Murtagh gave the scholarly address at St Marys Academy commencement in Assumption church. Eighth grade diplomas went to Peter McCoy and others. high school diplomas awarded to William Pettit Joseph Molloy and more. Fortunes of the future were urged as the class prepared for leadership in faith and study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Academy
Assumption Church
J. G. Murtagh
Wiliam Pettit
Joseph Molloy
James Callaghan
James Conway
Imelda Neary
Elizabeth ‘Staint
Iris Mills
Florence Bosold
Jeannette Brown
Veronica Burns
Margaret Haywood
Joseph Dogiey
Gerald Me
Tigue
Alice Mary Calleghal
Marie Culligan
Glenis Donovan
Rose Neary
Conservatory of Music
John Murtagh
Eldora
Church
Murtagh
Pendelbury Returns Home From Kansas City
Ross Pendelbury arrives back in town from Kansas City to reunite with family and share news of his trip. He was met by relatives at the station and greeted with cheers and smiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roses Pendelbury
Kansas City
Ross Pendelbury
Amateur Boxing Tournament Set At St Marys Gym
An amateur boxing night is planned for June 9 at St Marys gymnasium with forty entries. Card includes Turner of Curlew against Vern Trickle of Cylinder and Fred Gilman vs Willard Fain, among others. Forty rounds are scheduled with winners to meet remaining entrants later. Admission 25 and 50 cents. show begins 8 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Gymnasium
Turner
Curlew
Vern Trickle
Cylinder
Fred Gilman
Willard Fain
Dick Girves
Mallard
Guy Faston
Ray Jennings
Leslie Brewer
Oliver Grethen
Tom Jackman
Emmetsburg
Rural Graduation Program Next Week
Announcement notes a rural graduation program planned for next week and mentions mailing the Democrat early Thursday morning. The item asks graduates to provide use information for inclusion in the coming week’s paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Twenty From Palo Alto to Summer School at Cedar Falls
From Palo Alto the county will send twenty students to summer school at Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls. The group includes Gertrude Horn Milda Bringleson Dorothy Bringson Leonella Clare Margaret Henry Gertrude Theesfield Alta Moffitt Bernice Altwegg Zada Altwegg Marie Thoreson Avonella McNew Mabel Hahn Violet Hann Margaret Lambe Lelin Hahn Alvin Johnson Pearl Iverson Ethel Heng Vivelnia Huskamp and Vera Damann. Others are expected to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo Alto
Cedar Falls
Iowa State Teachers’ College
Gertrude Horn
Milda Bringleson
Dorothy Bringleson
Leonella Clare
Margaret Henry
Gertrude Theesfield
Alta Moffitt
Bernice Altwegg
Zada Altwegg
Marie Thoreson
Avonella McNew
Mabel Hahn
Violet Hann
Margaret Lambe
Lelin Hahn
Alvin Johnson
Pearl Iverson
Ethel Heng
Memorial Day Honor for Graettinger Mail Carrier
Earl Jones of Graettinger First Mail Carrier in the county is celebrated with family in this city. He opened the first rural route at Cylinder in 1903, making him the oldest rural carrier in the area. The county’s second route was started by the late Theo De Thouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Jones
Graettinger
Jack Doyle reports oil wells near Paris Texas
Mr and Mrs Dan Doyle of Minneapolis spent Memorial day in Emmetsburg on their way home from Omaha He says his brother Jack and brother in law Mr Jondreau own three oil wells near Paris Texas The oil is up 1400 feet One well is 2700 feet deep Paris lies outside the district where well production is limited He alleges Texans accuse President Hoover of owning stock in the Shell company and Andrew Mellon of holding stakes in various firms Take trip to Cleveland Mr and Mrs K J McElroy and son John will travel by car to Cleveland Ohio to visit relatives
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack. Doyle
Texas
Dan Doyle
Minneapolis
Emmetsburg
Omaha
Doyle
Jack
Jondreau
Paris
Hoover
Shell ‘Company
Andrew Mellon
Cleveland
K. J. McElroy
John
Ohio
Father Dunn Named Pastor of Salix Parish
Word arrived that Father Dunn of Ayrshire has been appointed pastor of the Salix congregation near Sioux City. He led Ayrshire for four to five years and paid about 17 000 dollars of its indebtedness. Salix church is valued at 75 000 dollars with a flourishing school and moderate debt. Father Mason of Scranton succeeds him in Ayrshire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Dunn
Ayrshire
Salix
Sioux City
Father Murtagh
Selix
Palo Alto
Father Mason
Scranton
Fort Dodge
The Misses McEvoy to Old Summer School
The Misses McEvoy are set to attend old summer school as part of a local education program. Their enrollment highlights a broader push to expand summer learning opportunities in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misses McEvoy
Old Summer School
John McCoy Falls 14 Feet, Injured In Farm Construction
Jon McCoy of this city fell fourteen feet from a scaffold while building a new granary on the Bon stetter farm near Rodman. He escaped broken bones but sustained severe injuries keeping him idle for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon McCoy
Bonstetter
Rodman
John
Miss Davidson Returns Home from Arizona
Miss Myrna Davidson daughter of Judge and Mrs F C Davidson arrived home early this week from Douglas Arizona where she has worked as a school instructor in that city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrna Davidson
F. C. Davidson
Douglas
Arizona
Prof and Mrs Stevenson Honored in Graettinger Farewell
Graettinger notes celebrate Prof and Mrs W Stevenson prior to their move to Forest City for a new variety store. A. H. Hennington hosted honors Tuesday and the American Legion and Auxiliary gathering occurred Monday. Bible class dinner Friday welcomed the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
W. Stevenson
Forest City
A. H. Hennington
American Legion and Auxiliary
Stevenson
M. E. Sunday School
Picnic in Honor of Misses Irene and Fabian Carney
A small gathering was held last evening in Harrison park to honor Miss Irene Carney and Miss Fabian Carney, visitors from Des Moines. About 20 attendees expressed warm regard as the sisters, formerly residents here, visit local relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene
Fabian Carney
Harrison Park
Fabian
Carney
Des Moines
Locel
Apology to Rev Eller Delays Emmetsburg Graduation Coverage
In a note of apology the paper says Rev Aller provided a copy of his Emmetsburg High School baccalaureate sermon. Readers were promised excerpts next week as the paper delays reporting Memorial Day and commencement items due to heavy workloads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aller
Emmettsburg
Emmetsburg
Local M. E. Choir Entertained at Bert France Home
The city M.E. choir was entertained Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bert France. Delicious refreshments followed the gathering. The event was hosted by Mrs. France, Mrs. Arthur Smith, Mrs. Ed Scott, and Mrs. L. T. Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.E. Choir
Bert France
France
Arthur Smith
Ed Scott
L. T. Mitchell
Brennan Buys Out Geo. Echter
Emmetsburg Floral becomes exclusive property of M. F. Brennan after purchasing Geo. Echter’s stake in Sibley. Brennan’s recent strong financial run aided by a busy period during commencement and Memorial weeks. He is tied to nearby greenhouses and can fill orders promptly and satisfactorily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg Floral Company
M. F. Brenan
Geo. Echter
Sibley
Brennan
Danish Brotherhood Lodges Plan Day at Terrace Park
Danish Brotherhood lodges from Ringsted Spencer Newell and Jackson Minnesota will hold an all day gathering at Terrace Park West Okoboji to celebrate the Danish national holiday. A sports program and a dancing party at the Casing will punctuate the events with Danish and American music featured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terrace Park
Ringsted
Spencer, Newell
Jackson
Minnesota
West Okobor
Fort Dodge Law Enforcement Meeting Attended
Fort Dodge hosts a law enforcement meeting with Judge Kenyon as principal speaker and a Chicago attorney delivering a fiery address. Attendees include Dr. L Brereton Casper Nelson Herbert Haker A W Smith Deputy Sheriff Ray Hilton and Harlan Soper. First in a series of nationwide meetings draws strong impressions.
Telephone Employee Injured In Fight By Winch Arm
A telephone company worker was injured during a clash near a winch area. The incident involved a second employee and occurred at the equipment yard. Police are investigating the altercation and the severity of injuries is being assessed.
Frank Smith Sets a New Track Record in Des Moines Meet
Frank Smith, Drake sophomore and local standout, shattered the 100 yard dash record at Drake Field during the state college track meet in Des Moines. He clocked 9.7 seconds, beating the longstanding 10.8 mark and edging rivals by a wide margin. Another local, Stuart Skawbo of the University of Iowa, placed second in the half mile as Town University topped the team standings with 57 points, Arches next with 50, and Drake third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
Des Moines
Drake
Hoyt
Grinnell
Roberts
Wycoff
Southern
California
Smith
The
Daily Register
Frank
Palo Alto
Stuart Skawbo
University, of Iowa
Town University
Arches
St Marys Academy presents Blossoming of Mary Ann class play
The St Marys Academy senior class staged The Blossoming of Mary Ann in the new High School Auditorium last week. Inclement weather kept attendance down though the cast delivered creditable performances with lively dialogue. Frank Meade directed the production and the quartet numbers between acts were well received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Academy
Mary Ann
William Barkeley
Charles Mason
Lloyd Henderson
Ames Conway
Teddy Farnum
Henry Ka
Helen Kllegl
John Simmons
Florence Bosold
Mary Ann Simmons
Esther Clark
Betsy Scroggins
Ernestine Bradigan
Sarah Applegate Slissy
Olve Meade
Amelda Neary
Grace Miller
Patty Cloverton
Lorett Currans
Frank Meade
St. Mary's
Miss Hildahl to Lead Perry High English Next Year
Miss Shirley Hildahl, Perry High School English teacher, elected instructor of English for the coming year in Perry, a city with a fine school system. Her pupils won the D A R essay contest and English academic tests. she plans to attend Columbia University in New York City later this summer for further specialization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hildahl
Perry
Shirley Hildehl
Hildighl
Columbia University
New York City
Emmetsburg High to Hold Commencement in New Auditorium
The Emmetsburg High School commencement takes place this evening in the new auditorium, around 8:30. A class of 44 will receive diplomas as Hon. J. S. Weaver of Des Moines delivers the address, bringing legislative experience to the graduates and their guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg High School
J. 5. Weaver
Des Moines
Weaver
Polk County
Iowa
Two Marriage Licenses Issued In County Clerk Office
Two marriage licenses were issued this week at the county clerk office. The documents list A. A. Johansen of the city as a participant, with details partially obscured in the scanned text.
American Legion Band Concerts and Members List
The American Legion Band presents its Memorial Day exercises with a fine show. Members and instruments include Cornels Brennan and P L Godden on clarinets, Lyle Slater, Earl Sands. J J Martin, Howard Hobson, My Shooschneider, Allen Campbell on clarinets, Will Roberts, Clare Slater on saxophones, Geo Carmody on alges, Earl Godden, Ed Drayman, Ed Murray, Mr Buftum on drums, Buster Meade, Ray Martin, Joe Hammes, Franklin Krieger, Mr Morris on trombones, Pete Hammes on bass, led by Sam A Wood. The opening concert of the season is slated for Thursday at 8 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Vacation Bible School Opens At Grettinger
An M. E. Bible school opened at Grettinger on Monday with an enrollment of 50. Instructors include Rev Faul Mrs Shaver Miss Cora Christopher Miss Clara Suss Miss Marian George and Marjorie Noble.
Mrs Edith Kain Sustains Finger Injury in Auto Door
Mrs Edith Kain of this city injured her finger while alighting from the Jack Hine-Jey tar Saturday. The finger's second bone fractured after it was caught in the car door hinge. X ray confirms a break in the top part of the finger. The injury is very painful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Kain
Four Emmetsburg youths graduate from S UTI
W H Morling and family traveled to Town City Saturday for son Milton's graduation from S UTI. Other Emmetsburg seniors finishing this year include Maurice Davidson and brothers Leo and Lloyd Jensvold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Uti
W. H. Morling
Milton
S.U. ZT
Emmetsburg
Maurice Davidson
Leo
Lloyd Jensvold
J A Slater to Erect Summer Cottage near Lake
J A Slater of Des Moines plans a 26 by 24 foot summer cottage on the east shore of Medium lake just north of the Dry bread property. The project is described as a fine small residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Slater
Des Moines
Slater
Shower Honors Bride-To-Be With Sister’s Shower
Bernice Culver hosted a shower for her sister Viola who wed last Saturday. Twenty six guests attended the event on Wednesday evening. A lunch followed and a large gift basket was presented to the honored bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice Culver
De Molays Collect in Emmetsburg for District Meeting
De Molay groups from several counties gather in Emmetsburg for a northwest Iswa district meeting. Registration begins 12:30 in the Masonic hall, business session at 1:30, initiatory and DeMolay degrees at 3, district officer elections, followed by a 6:30 dinner and public installation and dance. Families invited to afternoon entertainment and evening events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iswa
de Molays
Emmetsburg
Masonic Hall
Spencer
de- Molays
Silvester Masons
Miss Jeanette Mauer Weds Bernard Arnold at Arnolds Park
Miss Jeanette Mauer daughter of Mr and Mrs W J Mauer Spencer and Bernard Arnold were married at the M E church in Arnolds Park Rev Edward Hammersley officiating The couple will spend summer at Arnolds Park where Arnold manages the Roof Garden pavilion They will live in Spencer in winter Arnold works for Hansen Perry shoe firm William Smith attended the state track meet in Des Moines at Drake Stadium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanette Mauer
Spencer
W. J. Mauer
Bernard Arnold
Arnolds Park
M. E
Edward Hammersley
Arnold
Hansen & Perry
Rotary Club Banquet at Hotel Kermore Draws Members and Guests
Local Rotary members and their wives enjoyed a banquet at the Hotel Kermore with visiting guests Mr. and Mrs. Harry Godden Wade Sullivan and Editor W. Dowell of Algona. Dowell spoke as president of the Algona Rotary club along with 4. W. McDonald and Miss Imogene Warden of Utah. A solo by Miss Mildred Beatty and piano duet plus Rotary quartet numbers accompanied the evening's program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Kermore
Harry Godden
Wade Sullivan
W. ©. Dowell
Algona
Algona Roleary Club
Dowell
W. McDonald
Imogene Warden
Utah
Warden
Europe
Local phones knocked out by south town storm outage
About 70 to 80 local phones were put out of service during last Wednesday night's storm, mainly in the south end. Water seeped into the cables causing the disruption.
Professional Singer Visits in Emmetsburg
Francis J. Tiernan of Chicago performed vocal solos during the second mass at St. Thomas church in Emmetsburg over the weekend. The professional entertainer, known for solo and quartet work, added beauty to the service and then left for his parents' home in New Hampshire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis J. Tiernan
Chicago
Mallard Students Return from Sioux City
Bounds and Mr Turner return home after studying at Morningside College in Sioux City. Sweet Show Coming to Emmetsburg June 25 26 27 features Mrs Sweet Marjorie Sweet Warren Proctor Frank Marlow Billie Lee and new players Vincent Dennis Marla Belmar Andrew Leigh Jimmie Leonard Flo Wandas with renewed cast and improved performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mallard
Philip
Vincent
Bounds
Sioux City
Morningside College
Turner
Billie Lee
Vincent Dennis
Marla Belmar
Andrew Leigh
Jimmie Leonard
Flo Wandas
Emmetsburg Beats Graettinger Nine 9 to 6 in Ball Game
Emmetsburg defeats Graettinger 9 to 6 after a seventh inning surge at Graettinger. Pitcher Francis Cretzmeyer starts for Emmetsburg with Montie Willingham catching. Graettinger’s Thompson starts for the visitors. Local players named include Arnold Murray King L W Barker Ray Taylor Deneen Hilton Ray Hilton Merle Kerwick and Andy Anderson. More strong county teams expected this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
Graettinger
Francis Cretzmeyer
Montie Willingham
Arnold Murray
King
L. W. Barker
Ray Taylor
Sarsfidd Deneen
Doc” Hilton
Ray Hilton
Merle Kerwick
Andy Anderson
Thompson
The
Democrat
Spencer Marksmen Stage Public Safety Score Contest
Spencer prepares a series of safety incident contests directed by Deputy Sheriff Harry E. Wiley for Clay County vigilantes. Top scorers advance to a competition near Spencer and will face a Buena Vista team in a later match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer Marksmen
Spencer
Vigilantes of
Clay County
Harry E. Wiley
Buena Vista
Memorial Day Observances Honor Veterans Across Cemeteries
A Memorial Day ceremony in Emmetsburg featured parades to Medinah lake and Harrison park, a 26 piece American Legion band, and graves decorated in St. John's and Evergreen cemeteries. Names of Civil War and World War veterans from Mexican War to World War II are listed, with R. Mayne leading the readings at each grave and a tribute at the Unknown Soldier grave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
Medina Lake
Harrison Park
American Legion
L. H. Mayne
St. John’s Cemetery
James Foy
J. M. Hefley
Thomas Moncrief
James Shea
John Shea
John Doran
Daniel Doren
Miles McNally
John McCoy
Edward Joyce
James Shortal
Murry
Patrick
Dooley
Patrick Rogers
John Rogers
Kate M. Duncan
Gapt. Soper
A L. Ormsby
J. L. Rogers
Earl Brooks
Thos. Slater
J. F. Rowe
D. J. Randell
Frank Webster
C. F. Grout
Ralph Duncan
Eugene Tweile
Frank Baker
Fay Booth
Chas. King
Eddie King
Leslie Duncan
P. C. Retsell
King
Alva Heddinger
A. Hammery
Hallie Soper
Pete Kahn
Ted Shea
Harry Brown
Ralph Walker
Joe Carlson
Highley
Legion
L. Mayne
T. F. Rutledge
KE. Jones
Large Lutheran Gathering Opens Estherville Convention
Four hundred fifty Lutherans from the Town district attended the opening session of the joint convention of the Lutheran church organization and the Women's Missionary Federation in Estherville. Delegates from circuits including Town Missouri Karene and Texes registered as delegates and women from the district gathered for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Lutheran Church
Lutheran Church Organization
Women's Missionary Federation
Towm
Lowe
Teme
de One
Town
Missouri
Karene
Texes
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St. Mary’s
Rev
J. Murtagh
A. O. H K. C. Sovieties
Emmetsburg Markets
Miss Davidson
Mrs. Stevenson
Eller
Frank Smith
Skowho
ST. Marys
Emmetsburg High
Thie Pesce Bo
A. A. Johamsen
Wm. Smith
Winterstein
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