Mitchell Wins in Quiet Town Primary Ballot
Town voters largely stay with Republicans in a low key primary. Gov. Clyde Herring tops U.S. Senate race for Democrats while L. J. Dickinson secures Republican renomination. Kraschel named Democratic lieutenant governor nominee. Wilson leads GOP gubernatorial slate. Numerous state offices see party nominees and vote tallies across Iowa towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Herring
Utterback
Bam Whiting
U. S
Whiting
Sen
L. J. Dickinson
Algona
U.S
Dickinson
Smith W. Brookhart
Mr. Dickinson
Baker
Manning
Linville
Shaney
Nels G. Kraschel
Richard Mitchell
Mitchell
Kraschel
Geo. A. Wilson
Des Moines
Nels Kraschel
Wilson
Grimes
Call
Vincent F. Harrington
Sioux City
Grimes Hanna
Jefferson
Irwin
W.c.edson
Storm Lake
Geo. A. van Buren
West Union
Edison
van Buren
Alex Miller
Ross
Devine
Hindley
Johnson
Mohnssen
Wood
Storms
Bartells
Hanson
Jono Mitchell
Fort Dodge
Cooney
Hamilton
Welch
Davidson
Thomas J. Curran
Ray Murray
Buffalo Center
Curran
Apberg
Benson
Mike Conway
Freedom Busy Bees Meet With Lucille Gaeders
The Freedom Busy Bees gathered at Lucille Gaeders home on May 9. Roll call cited Birds I Have Seen. Janet Dryden read We Are Glad We Had Them by Mary Jo Carter of Walnut club. Lucille Goeders named state convention delegate. talks covered posture room color schemes and pillows. Members shared art pieces, songs were sung, Swedish Wenying Dance practiced, visitors from Mrs George Fandel’s club attended, refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille Gaeders
Janet Dryden
Mary Jo Carter
Walnut Club
Lucille Goeders
Ames
Iane Donovan
Dorothy Goeders
George Fandel
St Mary's 1536 Class Day and Graduation Notices
St Marys Academy holds class day ceremonies on June 7 and 8. Graduation address will be by Reverend Father Dunn at Assumption Church. Two class day exercises follow in Junior College Auditorium with plays, songs, and a valedictory by Robert Neary. Local political notes list unopposed nominees and county committee selections for Palo Alto county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saint Mary's Academy
Assumption Church
Father Dunn
Junior College
Peter McCay
Matie Frederick
Agnes Carpenter
Madeline McCullum
Emmet McMahon
Danny Boy
Oy Francis
Brien
Emmet Menlahon
Wiliam Branazan
Robert Neary
Robert Schuller Imsworth
Francis O'Brien
Wiliam Branaganith
Fire Destroys Eldon Crew Home Near Ayr shire
Fire completely destroyed the Eldon Crew farm home seven miles southwest of Ayr shire early Sunday morning. Mr and Mrs Crew, away on fishing and visiting relatives, suffered about 1000 dollars in losses though some coverage was reported by insurance. Neighbors discovering the blaze attempted to save the building but could not.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldon Grew
Ayrshire
Crew
C. B. Jones
Old Time Residents Visit Emmetsburg
Mr and Mrs A L Sprout with daughter Jennie Dull and son visited friends in Emmetsburg today. Sprout reports Memorial day in our city, enjoying excellent health and improving conditions. He notes bright prospects for a bumper crop. Ma and Mrs Sprout left for Mason City years ago and are long time residents of Palo Alto County since 1871.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A L. Sprout
Jennie Dull
Emmetsburg
Our City
Me Sprout
McElroy Family Visitation From Cleveland Arrives in Emmetsburg
McElroy family and guests from Cleveland arrive in Emmetsburg for a short visit with parents Mr and Mrs Key McElroy. Dr. J T Duhigg and Dr T F Duhigg accompany them. Miss Agnes McElroy works as a stenographer for a top Cleveland law firm. The group plans to return to Cleveland late this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lines McElroy
William MeIlroy
Agnes McElroy
Geo. TL .Thompson
Cleveland
Emmetsburg
Oakland
California
Duhigg
McElroy
Carl M. Loebé&Co
New York
Lord Company
Pittsburg
Amsterdam
Berlin
London
Paris
Shanghai
Legion Auxiliary Meeting to Install New Officers
The American Legion Auxiliary will hold its regular meeting Tuesday evening June 9 at 8 o'clock in the Legion hall. New officers will be installed during the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliaay
Legion Hall
Mabel Carney
Conians Receive Notice After Brother's Death
Emmetsburg residents Mr and Mrs M E Conian of Sioux Falls South Dakota were called here by the serious illness of Obra Conian who died at his home in Ayristre Saturday after a long illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Conian
Ioux Falls
South Dekots
Father Leo Kelm Ordained and Celebrates First Mass
Rev. Leo Kelm son of Mrs. Mary Kelm was ordained in Sioux City Cathedral and celebrated his first solemn Mass at Assumption church in Emmetsburg. A large crowd attended as Rev. J Finnegan and other clergy officiated. A noon dinner at St Mary’s gym followed with speeches and a reception in EK hall. Kelm praised supporters and reflected on his long journey from Cylinder to priesthood. He attended St Mary’s academy in city and studied at Scranton and Maryknoll before entering St Paul seminary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assumption Church
St. Mary’s Gym
C. Hall
Leo Kelm
Mary Kelm
Sioux City
Emmethsurg
I. Finnegan
Salix
James Duhigg
Boone
John Gullen
Sioux Cuty
Mr. Ryder
LeMars
St. Paul
Leo Barger
Lake City
Father Kelm
Ladies of the Assumption
St. Mary's Gymnasium
J. T. Finnegan
Lawrence Brennan
Assumption Parish
Robert Waldron
St. Mary’s
A. Dunn
Madeline Hammes
Joseph Hammes
American Legion Auxiliary
Robert Carney
John Cullen
Hyland
Whittemore
Dorothy Kerwick
Cylinder
St. Mary’ Academy
Scranton
Pennsylvania
Maryknoll
New York
St. Paul Seminary
Davis Speech in Des Moines Draws 1200 Attendees
Lawrence Brennan attended in Des Moines where Chester Davis spoke to about 1200 farmers and business men at the Coliseum. The speech defended Roosevelt Administration farm and trade policies, the first in a series by Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Lawrence Brennan
Chester Davis
AAA
Mr. Davis
Roosevelt
Rummage Sale by Lada Guild at Trinity Episcopal
The Lada Guild of Trinity Episcopal Church will hold a rummage sale in the literary basement starting at 1:00 PM. Proceeds support church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lada’ Guild
Trinity Episcopal Church
Kibbie Receives $100 For Nose Injury On Train
Josh Kibbie of this city suffered a badly injured nose when an axe fell from a drover’s coach on a Northwestern line near Eagle Grove. He bled heavily until railroad doctors aboard at Clinton treated him. The company head surgeon in Chicago was advised. Kibbie received 100 dollars and a future travel pass, with the handle of the axe blamed for the mishap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Josh Kibbie
Prominent Pair Wed at Ayrshire
A wedding of considerable interest took place Tuesday morning at Sacred Heart church Ayrshire uniting Theresa Antoine daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Antoine of Ayrshire and William Graff of Graettinger. The ceremony was by Rev W F Mason at 8 o clock with about thirty attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo Alto County
Sacred Heart Church
Ayrshire
Theresa Antoine
Fred Antoine
Marrriage
William Graff
Gradfinger
Jake Graff
Curlew
W. F. Mason
Emmetsburg
Helen Graff
Alice
George of
Clare
Catherine
Rose Antoine
Bath
Clement Antoine
Klieg
Elaine Rhoder
Ayranirs
Graettinger
Grert
Miles and Salisbury Couple Wed at Spencer
Miles and Salisbury were married in Spencer on May 30. Frank Miles, a local graduate of 1933, works as a farm head nearby. Dorothy Salisbury also attended local schools. They rent rooms at the groom’s mother’s home and receive many community congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Miles
Dorothy Salisbury
Spencer
Miles
Former Emmetsburg Printer Visits City on Vacation
Edward Kane of LaGrange Illinois arrives in Emmetsburg to visit relatives and friends. He plans time in Mason City before returning to Chicago where he works in a loop print shop for eight years. Mrs. Kane and daughter Patricia did not accompany him.
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Emmetsburg
Edward Kane
LaGrange
Ilinois
Mason City
Chicago
Kane
Loop
Keane
Emmeta
Local Friends Report Good News on Simonson Condition
Andrew Simonson is said to be improving at his home in the city. Local friends share the hopeful update on his health and expect continued progress.
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Andrew Simonson
Democrat Delayed By Printer Issue This Week
The Democrat explains a one day late issue due to a bent feed roller on its cylinder press. Operations paused until repairs, with the Palo Alto Tribune printing this edition. The note asks readers to forgive the delay and hopes to print next week on their own machine.
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Democrat
Palo Alto Tribune
The
Verona Stillman Receives Iowa Teachers College Diploma
Verona Stillman of Emmetsburg earned the kindergarten primary education diploma at the Iowa State Teachers College sixtieth annual commencement in Cedar Falls. The 1936 class graduation week featured a president's reception, dedication of Baker Hall, a commencement play, graduate dinner, baccalaureate, alumni dinner, cap and gown breakfast, and speeches by Dr. Earl Roadman of Morningside College and Dr. C. H. Oldfather of the University of Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verona Stillman
Cedar Falls
Iowa
Earl A. Roadman
Morningside College
Teachers College
C. H. Oldfather
College of Arts and Sciences
University of Nebraska
Latham
Freedom Junior Farmers 4-H Meet At Goeders Home
The Freedom 4-H club hosted by Eugene Goeders on May 13 featured grain judging and enrollment completion. The next meeting is set for June 10 at Clarence and Harlan Place home at 6:00 p.m with a covered dish and a dime for hot dogs.
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Eugene
Ruthven Woman Earns BA Degree in Cedar Falls
Margaret Evelyn Bragg daughter of Editor A L Bragg of Ruthven graduates from Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls with a Bachelor of Arts degree this Monday.
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Ruthven
Margaret Evelyn Bragg
A. L. Bragg
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Miss Helen Hall Weds Graettinger Man in Emmetsburg
Miss Helen Hall daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Hall of Emmetsburg married Earl Erickson of Graettinger in a double ring ceremony at the Hall home. Rev Edward Pruitt officiated before relatives and friends. The couple will reside in Graettinger after June 15 with a 26 guest luncheon at the Waverly hotel. The bride taught in Lost Island township and Graettinger. the groom is a Graettinger graduate.
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Helen Hall
Ed Hall
Emmetsburg
Earl Erickson
Eva Erickson
Kensett
Iowa
Francis McCarty
Graettingar
Waverly
Graettinger
Ed. Hull
State Teachers' College
Cedar Falls
Lost Island ‘Township
Ruthven
Graetiinger
Graettinger High School
Max Baumgardner
Grasttinger
Obituaries Featured of Noted Local Citizens
Obituaries appear below highlighting the passing of well known residents from this and neighboring communities. The notices reflect the community’s respect and remembrance for longtime residents and their contributions.
Death of local farmer Christopher Conlon noted
Christopher Conlon a well known Great Oak township farmer and long time county resident died at his farm home on Saturday May 30 after a several weeks illness. He was 69. Surviving are his wife Bertha and nine children. Funeral was held in Emmetsburg with a requiem high mass at Assumption church and burial in St. John's cemetery. He was active in Sacred Heart parish of Ayrshire and left many friends and a large family legacy.
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Chris Conlon
Great Oak Township
Our County
Emmetsburg
Assumption
E. A. Dunn
W. F. Mason
Ayrshire
Conlon
Sacred Heart
St. John's Cemetery
Michael Dailey
Jackman
Dennis Noonan
Mike Kennedy
Thomas Conlon
Will Freeman
Dinois
Margaret Molloy
William
Mike Zenlon
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Patrick Conlon
Estherville
John Hammes
Thomas Conson
Armstrong
Jack Conlon
Wauton
Minnesota
Matt Kilroy
Mason City
Miles Mahan
Graettinger
Will Conton
Shaldon
Conton
Democrat
Mrs. E R Robinson Dies After Long Illness
Mrs. E R Robinson of Emmetsburg died early Saturday at the Culver home after a heart attack. Funeral services were conducted Monday by Rev Edward Pratt of the Methodist church at the Martin funeral home. Pallbearers included James Krrefel Jose Coburn Ed White Adolph Tatn William Dunigan and Harry Brown. Interment followed at Cedar Cemetery six miles north of Cherokee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Robinson
Emmetsburg
Cedar Cemetery
Cherokee
Also Mentioned on This Page
N. Kraschel
Freedom Busy Bees
St. Mary's
Leo Joynt
Irs
Jean Ryan Thelma
Jeanne McNulty
Lillian Westgate
Norma
Norine Brown
Mary Ellen O'Hara
Marie Freda
Madeline MecCullum
Dr. Gee
H. Keeney
Mallard
Palo Alto
A. H. Henningsen
D. L. Johnson
Ed Thompson
Casper Nelson
Couunty
Loring Brereton
Joseph P. Hand
Bert Montgomery
Emil Huskamp
Fenton
Ed Dunn
Otto Albom
John Wegner
James Robinson
Omro Cottington
County Central Committee
Silver Lake
Ed Nolan
Aftererine O'Brien
Vernon
J. R. Brown
Mary Lambe
Walnut
P. J. McCarty
Pauline Mitchell
Great Oak
John Burns
Jas
Hand West Bend
P. ©. Dorwelier
Imma Buttemore
Highland
Nick Geelan
Ruth v Currans
Independence
Herman § Huskamp
Dirs
W. H. Buskamp
Loss Island
Andrew Duus
Pred Christensen
South Rush Lake
L. C. Hahn
Violet Hahn
Meratde
M. P. High
Jennin Maloney
West Broadway
W. P. Karwick
Anns Mulroney
E Bast
Broadway
V. Crits
Tom Molen
Ammenburg Township
M. W. Recews
Ios
Bert Ryan
Eldon
Emmetsburg Markets
Davis
Kibbie
Edward Graff of
Margaret Antoine
Salisbury
Earl Erickson of
Mrs. E. R. Robinson
Geo. H. Reese
Gertrude Hudson
Emile O. Matthiesen
Wm. Whorley
Christopher Conlon
E. R. Robinson
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