Reverend W Steil Ordained Priest at Emmetsburg
William Steil C P son of Mrs John J Steil was ordained by Archbishop Froesch at Louisville on Memorial Day this year. A solemn high mass will be held in the Emmetsburg church on June 10 with a 10:00 am service. Dinner in St Marys follows his first serving at 11:30. He studied philosophy in Detroit Chicago Louisville and held vows in Louisville and Detroit. The community extends warm Congratulations as he begins his duties in the Assumption parish and Emmetsburg community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Steil
C. P
John J. Steil
Urg
Arch“Floersch
Louisville
Ken
Emmelsourg
Jowa
Assumption Parish
St. Mary's
Steil
St. Mary's Academy
Emmets Catholic High School
190S
Louis- Kentucky
Sophy
Detroit
Mich
Jcago
Louisvile
Evans
Shell
Chicago
Froersch
Emmetsburg
Our City
Popu
Father Stein
Mrs Mary Fenn Dies in Illinois
Mary Elizabeth Fenn 58 died at her daughter’s home in Maywood Illinois after a life on a Rodman area farm. Funeral services were at Rodman Presbyterian Church. Interment in Ferm Valley cemetery. Survivors include four sons Frank H Fenn Ransomville Ivan J Fenn and two daughters Nellie Barber Janet Winans plus twelve grandchildren and a brother and two sisters. Out-of-town relatives attended from Iowa Texas Minnesota and other states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Fenn
Rodman
Janet
Presbyterian Church
Eckhoff
Ferm Valley
Ray Barber
Ray Watson
Louis Lawman
Guy Fuyper
Walter McCormick
Henry ‘Creosth
Mary ‘Elizabeth Fenn
Pver
York Center
Dupage County
Ilingis
Livermore
Frank Fenn
Livermoore
State Sunday School Association
Palo Alto ‘County
Fenn
Penn
Maywood
Winans
Prank H. Fenn
Ransomville
Ivan J. Penn
Amarillo
Texas
Nellie Barber
Fort Dodge
Janet Winans
Ethel Marie Fenn
Arthur. I. Sinclair
Cortland
Prank Fenn
Ransomvile
Lloyd Winans
Ivan Fenn
Amerilla
Andy Harber
Wilma
Helen
Junior
Melvin Hoover
Miks Janet Sinclair
Humboldt
Marvin Barber
Cedar Rapids
Eddie Sloan
Minn
Christiansen
Leste Fry
Fred Mackebon
Emmetebure
Will Johnson
George Swan
Swartlager
West Bend
Hugh Duffy
State Park Improvements Continue at Northwest Shore
Gene Neville and local business leaders are installing fireplaces and shaping a state park on the northwest shore of South Medium Lake. Five fireplaces and materials for tables and seating are being prepared while parking boundaries are marked. Water connections are completed and a zinc fountain is planned. Emmetsburg golf club gains partial access to the grounds, aiding beautification without disrupting public recreation. The State Conservation Commission funds a small portion of costs. the Emmetsburg Chamber of Commerce is expected to cover the bulk. Much credit goes to Neville for driving the project amid war-time constraints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Nevile
Lie New State Park
South Medium Lake
State Conservation Commission
Emmetsburg Golf-Club
Commissi
Emmetsburg
Emmitts
Russell Curry Died Thursday in Emmetsburg Hospital
Graettinger resident Russell E Curry died in Emmetsburg hospital after complications from an appendectomy. Born February 28 1919 in Seek Center Minnesota he was 23. He married Veronice Hassel at Graettinger January 29 1999 and left two children Patricia Ann and Ronald. Funeral services were held Monday at Immaculate Conception Church Graettinger with Rev Hurley officiating. Interment followed at St Jacob's Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russel E. Curry
Graettinger
Ilinois
Emmetsburg
Curry
Immaculate Conception Church
Ab Graettinger
D. K. Hurley
St. Jacob's Canefery
J. J. Martin and Son Funeral
Francis McCarty
George Tor*rence
Ben Huntley
Herman Andreason
Jerry Summers
Cm ‘Pur Clouse
Russel Edward “Curry
Seuk Center
Minn
Marquette Graduates Return From Milwaukee Ceremony
T R Martin and family returned from Milwaukee where they attended the Marquette University graduation exercises. Bob Martin, a class member, earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. There were 129 graduates this year in Marinette. Bob plans to enter the U S Marine officer training at Quantico around June 15 after visiting relatives. Martin Jr enlisted in the marine service but completed school work at Milwaukee University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. R. Martin
Therest
Mirs
Martin Duffy
Harriet Mrage
Milwaukee
Wis
Marquette University
Bob Martin
Marinette
Bob
Quantico
Martin Jr
Marine Service
Milwaukee University
Emmetsburg Citizen Charles Dubigg Hospitalized at Fort Dodge
Charles Dubigg Sr a well known Emmetsburg citizen remains in St Josephs Mercy hospital Fort Dodge in serious condition. Reported possible operation after admission Saturday at the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dubigg
Fort Dodge Hospital
Emmetsburg
St Joseph's Mercy Hospital
Fort Dedge
Dubigg
Dance Planned at Snights of Columbus Hall
A dance will be held at the Snights of Columbus hall this evening. Organizers invite community members to attend and enjoy music, refreshments, and social dancing in a local venue.
Nick Goeders Died Suddenly in Altona Home
Nick Goeders 86 died suddenly in bed at his Altona home at 2:00 Thursday morning. His daughter Susie found him. He had been active that day and seemed in good health. Severe heart issue attributed. Body to be laid to rest at Thomas Goeders home until funeral Saturday morning. Mrs Goeders preceded him in death. Family well known in northeast county. Further details to appear in the Emmetsburg Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Nick Goeders
Algona
Susie
Goeders
Emmetsburg
Meee
Thomas Goeders
Joe Ryan Takes Over D X Station
Joe Ryan of Emmetsburg becomes substitute carrier and takes over the D X station at the corner of South Broadway and 1st Street. He will continue to handle D X gas and oil products and will run a limited line of confectionery items including soft drinks, candy, and a few other goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Ryan
Emmetsburg
South Broadway
Ryan
Farm and War Boards Hold Busy County Meeting
On May 28 an all day Em amelsburg court house meeting discussed war work rationing building permits and 1942 farm compliance. Attended by forty eight township committeemen and wives and farm women, the session included messages from state leader Albert Loveland and Fred Wallace. A radio talk from Washington by Wickard and Wallace followed lunch. Talks by Theo Hermanson highlighted farm women’s achievements in school lunches and health programs. Officials outlined plans to check 1942 compliance, conserve crops, and determine eligibility for government wartime payments and grain distributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence D. Brennan
Emamelsburg Courthase
I. D. Brennan
Albert Loveland
Fred S. Wallace
Trach. C
Washington, D. C
Claude Wickard
Fred Wallace
Iowa
Palo al
Ourth Place
Suamm
Usda War Board
Smith
Forest City
Gilchrist
State War Board
Republican Vote Was Present. .the Business of Thejtar
Sentnor Edward
Fort Dodge
War Board
WPB
Fay Pirie
Benny Currans
Lawrence Brennan
Algona
Albert Loteland
War Department
Quiet Iowa primary reshapes governor and congressional races
A light vote in Iowa on June 1 produced thin margins across parties. George Wilson won the Republican governor’s nomination with 121,000 votes to Mark Thornburg’s 75,642, while Bourke Hicklenlooper swept Steve Miller 184,659 to 43,333. Clyde Herring led Democrats for U S Senate with 61,852 over Ernest Seeman 37,793, and Nelson Kraschel topped Augustine for governor with 50,004 to 28,534. Roy Hanna narrowly led in the Republican congressional race in the Sixth District with 5,170, edging Frank Riley 4,407, amid varied counts across counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wilson
Mark Thornburg
Aametsburg
JSON
United States
Wilson
Mr. Thornburg
Jdames Dolliver
Fort Dodge
Davies
Bourke
Hickenlooped
Steve Miller
Hickenlooper
Mr. Miller
Clyde L. Herring
Ernest Seeman
Herring
Seeman
Nelson G
Wraschel
Kraschel
Augustine
Dem
Iowa
Fred G. Gilchrist
Laureng
Gilchrist
Roy Hanna
Ruthven
Hanna
Frank CD. Riley
Clarion
Emmetsburg Republicans Choose Slate for Secretary of State
In Emmetsburg and Palo Alto County the Republican primary results showed no candidate reaching 85 percent, sending the decision to the Des Moines state convention. Van Gorden led with 23 722 votes statewide, while John Ford topped Des Moines with 45 353. Other GOP contenders included Beem 26 602, Christiansen 32 696, Olson 29 588, Peyton 15 883, and Ropes 20 360. Van Gorden carried Palo Alto County by 1 079 votes. Democrats saw Thompson lead with 556, Montgomery 5466, Hand 534, Brink 481. County race leaders included Thompson 1 617, Brereton 1 496, Doerr 4 015. Keeney renominated in state house race with 507, Carver unopposed with 1 290. Fourth district supervisor James Robinson defeated for renomination by George Anger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
Jary
Des Moines
van Gorden
Emmetsourg
Thruout Town
John Ford
Martin ‘Thompson
Nas
Montgomery
Joseph P. Hand
R. J. Brink
Baba
Ed Mr. Thompson
Elen K. Brereton
George W. Doerr
Farm Service Co. names new manager in Emmetsburg
Sam P. Boies former assistant cashier of Iowa Trust & Savings Bank is named to succeed Joe Dirks as manager of the Farm Service Company of Emmetsburg effective June 15. Dirks will stay with the company through the month end as the change is made. Dirks came to Emmetsburg from Des Moines eleven years ago and has led the cooperative as it grew into a leading local enterprise. Boies is well known in Emmetsburg and will likely continue the firm’s steady growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam P. Boies
Iowa Trust & Savings Bank
Joe Dirks
Farm Service Company of
Emmetsburg
Dirkx
Dirks
Des Moines
Emmets‘burg
Boies
Wet Weather Boosts Crops and Fields in Two Weeks
Weather over the past two weeks brought frequent moisture. Farmers fear weeds will gain ground with more precipitation, but oats and grains are in splendid condition and pastures and gardens show abundant growth. Some sultry afternoons but cool, pleasant nights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iswa
Will Swear In The Avengers In Iowa Towns
A June 25 public enlistment event in Spencer and other Iowa cities will swear in men from the U S Navy and Naval Reserve. Attorney James W Fay will speak at Spencer High School auditorium. Recruits receive a scroll naming them The Avengers and pledging loyalty to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. SS
Navy
Naval Reserve
Spencer
Siouxnty
Mason City
Decorah
Dubuque
Burlington
Davenport
Cedar Rapids
Ottumwa
Waterloo
Fort Dodge
Carroll Creston
Des Moinés
Pearl Harbor
James W. Fay
Emmetsburg
Spencer Chamber of Commerce
United States
S. W
Hawaii
Sheldon
Avengers
Clay County
Court House
Sixty three Palo Alto youths to report for army exams
Sixty three Palo Alto county young men will report around June 13 at Emmetsburg for final exams in Des Moines for entrance into the selective army training service. These are the area's largest group called to date. Those passing will be sent to training camps. those rejected return home. The list includes John J. Sheridan Emmetsburg, Francis J. Nash Emmetsburg, Charles J. McNulty Emmetsburg, Lloyd Baxter Ayrshire, and many more across Emmetsburg, Whittemore, Cylinder, Graettinger, Mallard, Curlew, West Bend, Ruthven, and other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo Alto County
Emmetsburg
Des Moines
Selective
Army Training Service
United States
John J. Sheridan
Rodman
Francis J. Nash
Russell GC
MacDaniel
Ayrshire
Daniel W.lukoe
Charles J. McNulty
Lloyd Baxter
Richard &. Thacker
Emil Proiland
Cylinder
Ever
Nelson
Ringsted
Laverne HL Greene
James G. Fleming
Whittemore
Alfred H. Bannart
Mallard
Cari_J. Bortint
Graeitinger
Otis Tow
Jasctey M. Gappa
Emmetsbury
Robert W. Johnson
James V. Harris
Charles ©. Beevers
West Bend
Edwin R. Olson
Graettinger
Edward W. Crawford
Amelé WN. Gates
Delbert M. Bates
Doran L
Arnold A. Richardson
Osgold
Myron A. Ruthven
Ruthven
Everett
M. Hansen
Robert E. Joyce
Emmetsburg youths secure Chicago work at wax paper firm
Donald Kerwick and Charles Konseltz, Emmetsburg high graduates, went to Chicago and found employment at Central Wax Paper Company. They report their wages, and both are employed making wrapping paper for national brands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Kerwick
Myrtle Kerwick
Charles Konseltz
Frank Xouselg
Emmetsburg
Chicago
Central Wax Paper Company
Emmetsburg High School
Emrich Household Goods Moved to Towa City
Ted Clark moved the Emrichs household goods to Towa City last week. Their two sons attend the University of Towa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Clark
A. K. Emrich
Towa City
A. K Emrich
University of
Towa
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W. Steil
C.P
Father Steil
J. ‘J. Steil
Will Offici
Assumption ‘Church
William Stem
Mary'Fenn
Illinois
Kelly Office
G. Neville and
Gang
Russell Curry
Emmetsburg Hospital
Marquette Univ
D-X
M. G. Thornburg
Govterminor
Aftie
George H.keeney
Glenn J. Carver
James Robinson
George - Amger
Farm Service Co
Joe Dirkx
Will
The
Mags
Jas. W. Fay
Towa’ City
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