Memorial Day Observance in Emmetsburg Praised
Memorial day drew several thousand to Emmetsburg with a morning program at the Memorial tree and City Park. Rev L W Barker delivered the invocation, David Allen read Gettysburg, and F G Gilchrist of Laurens spoke on wars and world peace. The parade visited local graves and bands played On Wisconsin. Father Underberg spoke at Carroll. Gold Star mothers begin returning from France.
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Mnmetsburg
Siewsant
Main
Broadway
Iowa
United States
Gilchrist
American Legion
Wisconsin
Father Uniderberg
Carroll Tather
J. A. Underberg
This Place
Litterdale Church
Carroll
Emmetsburg
Farm Bureau County Picnic Program Summary
The Farm Bureau County Picnic opens at 10:80 a.m. with high grade commencement and a picnic dinner at 12:15. Free coffee, band by Emmetsburg, and rural third grade charm follow. Speakers include Z. W. Edge, C. F. Schroeder Jr., and M. Winder of Utah. A county chorus of 300 voices performs at 2:30 with post driving content and sports for all at 3:00.
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Emmetsburg
Z. W. Edge
Emmetshburg
Elul
C. FF. Schroeder, Jr
Palo Alto County Farm Bureau
M. &. Winder
Utah
American Farm Bureau Federation
Luncheon in D EK Bining Ream Feldship Circle
The Feldship Circle hosts a covered dish supper in the basement of the Methodist church Monday evening. All members are urged to attend.
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D. EK. Bining Ream
Feldship
Rutledge family sails to Europe for extended trip
Miss Genevieve Rutledge arrives from San Francisco and will stay with relatives while her parents Mr and Mrs John Rutledge sail for Europe. Mr Rutledge grew to manhood in this city.
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Tulia Rutledge
Europe
Genevieve Rutledge
San Francisco
California
John Rutledge
Mr. Rutledge
Rodman Wool Producer Hauls 800 Fleeces to Palo Alto Pool
C M Haas of Rodman ships 800 fleeces to the Palo Alto wool pool on Monday. He owns a large landholding and splits time between his family, his Vidora store, and farming. His duties keep him constantly moving between home and business. ML E Pastors Meet at Havelock. The Laurels group of the M B church held a preachers meeting at Havelock with pastors and wives as guests of Rev L Day and other local and visiting ministers.
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CG. M. Haas
Rodman
Palo Alto
Vidora
Havelock
Laurels
M. B
Mya. L. H. Maytie
M. L. Sundertis
Jesuit Mission at St Thomas Church Draws Large Audiences
At St Thomas Church, Father Cunningham and Father Donahue, Jesuits, opened a mission with daily Masses at 600, 645, and 800 and evening services at 745. They offer short instructions after the six and nine o’clock masses and a nightly sermon on important topics. Jesuits are lauded as leading educators and missionaries with 15 or more top colleges in the U S They publish America from New York City and attract wide attendance. General invitations go out to the public to attend. James Burns shipped cattle to Chicago Saturday. A Monday downpour limited to Livermore caused ground soaking. Passengers from the south noted the wet ground on the morning train.
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St. Thomas Church
Father Cunningham
Father Donahue
United States
America
New York City
St. Thomas
James Burns
Chicago
Livermore
Trade Merit Merchants Promote Emmetsburg Shopping Drive
The Democrat publishes the first of a 16 semi monthly MPERIT MERCHANTS messages urging Emmetsburg residents to trade locally for quality service price and interest. An eight month co operative sale plan begins with June 12 and 14 featuring TRADE MERIT specials and an upcoming full page ad.
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the Democrat
Emmetsburg
Mperit
Democrat
Beret Wook
Local Sisters to Leave for Special Training and Retreats
Local Sisters of St Marys and St Ellens academies will depart to various institutions for specialized work during vacation. They will later attend annual retreats at designated colleges and universities in Omaha Des Moines Denver and Dubuque. August Jahn of the city died in Sumner prompting sympathy from residents.
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St. Mary's Academy
St. Ellen's Academy
St. Mary’s
Mary St. Martii
Creighton University
Omaha
Mary Adeline
Des Mouines
Mary Adrian
Sist Patra
Loyola
Denver
Mary Margaret Ann
Mary Archangela
Mary Hyacinth
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Hold Ruthven Lodge Meeting
The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs of this district held a successful Ruthven meeting with many local attendees reporting a fine time.
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Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
Ruthvan
Odd Fellow
Ruthven
Gilchrist Leads Up Front in Congressional Nomination Race
Gilchrist holds a lead of about 3000 votes over Larrabes and an even larger margin over Goldthwaite in the congressional nomination contest.
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Gilchrist
Larrabes
Goldhtwaite
Taking Long Trip East To Visit Relatives
Judge Davidson says Mrs. Davidson and their son Kenneth left by car a few days ago for western Pennsylvania to visit relatives or a short time. They travel via Duluth and northern Michigan and plan to reach Chicago on the return trip where Kenneth will enter law school for special work during his vacation.
Track washed out by Milwaukee rain near Byerly
A heavy downpour washed out about 300 feet of the Milwaukee track near Byerly. Several trains were delayed and hundreds of acres of neighboring fields are flooded.
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Milwaukee Track
Byerly
S M A Graduates Receive Diplomas at Commencement
The St. Mary's commencement at Assumption church Sunday evening honored prize winners in Christian Doctrine Irish History and perfect attendance. High School diplomas went to a list of graduates including Helen Bosold Mary Brown Catherine Burns and many others. Eighth grade diplomas awarded and Father Dunn of Ayrshire gave an acclaimed address in Emonetsburg.
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St. Mary's
Assumption Church
J .G. Murtagh
Joseph McNally
Evelyn Cahill
Veronica Burns
Helen Hosold
Alice Laughlin
Alice Libert
Gerald McTigde
Marie Culligan
Alice Burns
Mary Kane
Rose Neary
Helen Burns
Germaine Meade
Michael Callaghan
Helen Bosold
Mary Brown
Catherine Burns
Margaret Burns
Maurice Brennan
Emmet Callaghan
Bernard Carroll
James Clark
John Delaine Dear
Peter Flynn
Joseph Hearsty
John McGormid
Clarke Meade
Cletus Neibauer
Mrs J B Smith Enjoys Long Trip Visiting Family Abroad
Mrs J F Smith of this city recently spent a couple of weeks visiting her sons at Waterloo and Town City. Her son in law Jim Sherratt of Colfax drove to meet her at Waterloo to visit Jess and family. She also visited her brother L M Doyle in Winthrop then went to Town City to see her son Frank before returning home.
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J. B. Smith
J. F. Smith
Waterloo
Town City
Jim Sherratt
Colfax
Jess
L.M. Doyle
Frank
Agate
Airplanes Enter Emmetsburg Trip List
A roster of air tour entries for Emmetsburg on May 18 lists pilots and companies from Des Moines Waterloo Moline Lincoln Davenport and others. Notables include Stinson Curtis Robin Travel Air Monocoupe Waco and various aviation firms. Also noted is a May 18 event with a local band concert at Court House Square at 8 PM.
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Emmetsburg
God News
Des. Moines
Stinson
Has. Fatschet
Stadard Bearing Company
Des Moines
Curtis Robin
Jack Walton
Mid-West Aviation Corporation
Anderson
Travel Air
George Lockhart
Yellow Cab Airways, Inc
Leo Brennan
Fairchild
Bob Guerrant
Bolte Aircraft Corporation
Haynes
Stanolind Ili
LaMonte
Ford Tri-motor
Monarch Coffee Company
John Livingston
Waterloo
Verne Roberts
Mone Aircraft Company
Moline
Monocoupe
Art Davis
Michigan Airways
East Lansing
Michigan
Waco
Burnham Diggle
Kansas City
Inland Sport
Deep Rock Oil Company
Fokker
Dick Allen
Gustav Imm
Fergus Falls
Minnesota
Walatka
Boone
Iowa
Air Transport Company
Wonoscoupe
Willard Bridgeman
Ottumwa
American Eagle
Arthur Hanford
Sioux City
Nmmy Barwick
Coupe
Seth S. Strachan
Lincoln P. T
B. R. Smith
Davenport
L. M. Pediga
Davenport Airways
Ralph Cram
Barney Zimmierly
Barling
Marshall
Sullivan Aircraft Corp
Wichita
Kansas
R. G. Weyard
Sullivan
Ray Schenck
Clarhida
John Iaupiman
Wesley
Court House
Connell Bluffs and Omaha Crown National Spelling Champions
Iowa rejoices as Misa Helen Jensen of Council Bluffs wins the National spelling championship. Her neighbor Virginia Hogan of Omaha was the previous year’s winner, signaling a regional triumph for Nebraska and Iowa. Thursday a son arrived for Mr and Mrs Joynt of Milwaukee at the Wa Joynt home.
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Iowa
Misa Helen Jensen
Council Bluffs
Virginia Hogan
Omaha
Nebraska
Towa
David Joynt
Joe Wa “Joynt
Milwaukee
Byron Green Arrested Near Marengo for Hijacking
Word reaches the Democrat from Marengo that Byron Greene was arrested near that place for using articles belonging to other parties and has been placed in jail. No hearing yet. Two other parties were caught with him. Disappearance from Emmetaburg occurred about three to four weeks ago.
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Marengo
Byron Greene
Greene
Egan Now An M D At Creighton University
Thomas Egan, son of Mr and Mrs Co. G. Egan of Oak township, graduates from the Creighton medical department. He will soon enter the Catholic Epitar at Council Bluffs to become an interne. Local friends offer congratulations to the bright and diligent student.
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Egan
Oak Township
Death of Sioux City hotel manager Martin Hotel Sioux City
Well known hotel man WN B Sinlith manager of the Martin Hotel at Sioux City died last Thursday. He was a capable landlord.
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Wn. B. Sinlith
Martin
Sioux Cuty
Anxious for Election Returns at Mallard Event
Mr and Mrs Cowstar Gave Information at Mallard for years. Mrs C J Cowman of Mallard in Ermetsburg was Tuesday evening. She was eager for election returns to aid friends. The Connans used the telephone to relay reports free of charge for years and neighbors valued their effort. They seek to maintain the habit.
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Cowstar
Mallard
C. J. Cowman
Ermetsburg
Ray Jackman finishes medical course at State University of Iowa
Dr Ray Jackman completed a six year medical course at the State University of Iowa and received his diploma. His brother Jim attended the graduation in Iowa City. Ray will visit his parents briefly before heading to Kansas City to intern at St Mary's hospital. Local friends and relatives extend congratulations. Michael Fleming of Whittemore was in Emmetsburg Thursday morning en route home to relatives.
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Joe Jackman
Ray
State University of Iowa
Jim
Iowa City
Kansas City
St. Mary's Hospital
Weil
Michael Fleming
Whittemore
Emmetsburg
Judge Davidson Speaks on Preparedness to Humboldt Rotarians
Humboldt Rotary members heard Judge Davidson discuss preparedness with his typical clear style. The fluent speaker offered insights and practical points valued by the audience during the Tuesday gathering.
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Davidson
Humboldt Rotary Club
Emmetsburg High Commencement Exercises Report
Emmetsburg High School held its graduation at the Town Theatre on a full house. The program included overture and band performances, “In Full Dress” and “May Day” songs, a speech by Esther Dryden, a diploma presentation by Supt. Newel, and recognition of the class members led by Hon. Chas. E. Miller of Albia, Iowa.
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Hmmatsburg High School
Sully Bandits
Zameenile B. H
Marek
Hartmann B. i. S
Tavocalion Va
M. G. Thompson
Bramoe
Esther Dryden
Chas
Miller
Secon Air
Thornton Howard Hobson
Newel
Thalle
Quinton Ballou
Lowell Bauek
Marcella Bradley
Lucille Brenan
Mervin Danneawic2
Bertha Dryden
Monica Fisher
Helen Gilchrist
Edna Halgen
Pearte Harvey
Ethel Heng
Neva Hester
Mildred Hetland
Howard He
St Marys Academy Play Hicks at College Draws Crowd
The St Marys Academy class play Hicks at College was staged in St Thomas hall last Wednesday evening. The performance was well attended and parts were credibly handled. Receipts were satisfactory despite competing events. The entertainment will be recalled with affection.
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St. Mary's Academy
Piano School Offered by Local Musician in South Town
A northwest conference special session in Cherokes discussed key matters. Leon Webb, a skilled musician with training at Condgou School of Music, Chicago School of Music, and Marquetts University, plans to open a piano school at his residence and may start pipe organ lessons if a suitable organ is secured.
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N.Y
Jawa
M BE
Northwest Town
Cherokes
M. L. Sunderdin
Leon Webb
Webb
Condgou School of Music
Kenosha
Wisconsin
Chicago School of Music
Marquetts University
Milwaukee
College of Music
Racine
Fairfield Township Farm Bureau Meets on Weed Eradication
The Fairfield township Farm Bureau holds its regular monthly meeting at the center school on Wednesday June 11 at 7:00 p m. County Agent Webster leads a discussion on weed eradication focusing on cultural methods and sodium chlorate. All residents of Paillig township urged to attend. Josey Nomination W R Ritchie of Marathon wins state senate nomination against Banker Van Alstine of Gilmore City.
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Fairfield Township
Fairfield Township Farm Bureau
Center School
Webster
Pailigt Township
You Alstine Josey
W. R. Ritchie
Marathon
Humbolut Pocaloutas-Buena Vieta
van Alstine
Gilmore City
Saunders Leads In Secretary of State Votes At Convention
As we go to press Saunders leads with 1385,473 votes for secretary of state while Greenwalt has 84,799 Hazlett 66,048 and Hindley 40,770. The convention will have to nominate.
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Saunders
Secretary of State
Greenwalt
Hazlett
Hindley
St Ellen's High School Graduation at St Thomas Church
In a Sunday ceremony at St Thomas church Father McNarney awarded diplomas to St Ellen's eighth graders. The event recognized students including Mary Gray, Thomas Hughes, John Kelly, Louise Martin, Edward McMahon, Fredric Mueller, and others with awards for Irish history, perfect attendance, and merit for various students. Total enrollment reached 124.
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St. Thomas Church
Father McNarney
St. Ellen’s
Mary Gray
Thomas Hughes
John Kelly
Louise Martin
Edward McMahon
Fredric Mueller
Mary Mulroney
Donny Murphy
Warren Shake
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
George Appleby
Teddy Neck
Mary Critz
Baward McMahon
Louist Marlin
Rugene Joynt
Jessmin Dunaigan
Margaret Cretzmeyer
Jean Jackman
Michael Kerwick
Helen Gray
Marie Carney
John McBroy
Lloyd Rozen
William Branaga
Deneen Announces Next Fight Card In Emmetsburg
Promoter Sarsfield Denee has organized a boxing card to be held in Emmetsburg on Wednesday evening June 18. The main event features Chas Rubel Spencer of the heavyweight division against Harvey Sprout of the city in an eight round bout.
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Sarsfield Denee
Aght Impressario
Emmetsburg
Chas
Rubel
Spencer
Harvey Sprout
Barney Hassel
Graettinger
Possum Loomis
Fort Dodge
St Johns Cemetery Repairs Need Prompt Catholic Help
St Johns cemetery south of town needs a new fence to replace old boards. With two large congregations, funds required would be modest and volunteers are urged to aid. Dr and Mrs Pendlebury from Town City have been visiting at the doctor’s parents home amid the community efforts.
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St. John’s
Bc.pendlebury
Town City
God
C. H. Pendlebury
Dickinson, Turner And Gilchrist Sweep County
In Monday’s election Dickinson led county returns with 2034 votes, defeating Hamill, Lund, and Payne. Gilchrist won the congress seat with 1947, while Greenwalt and Hazlett trailed Saunders for secretary, and Barringer bested McCarty for state representative. A light Democratic vote and scattered precinct totals follow.
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Dickinson
Hamtill
Lund
Payne
W. Eb. G Saunders
Greenwalt
Hazlett
Hindley
Saunders
Freedom
Great Oak
Nevada
Barringer
Booth
Billington
Fern Valley
Highland
Independence
Lost Island
Mallard
Silver Lake
Vernon
Walnut
Wegener
Cylinder
Fairfield
Rubin
Dern Valleys
Mr. Wegener
Robinsor
Sundvig
Christiansen
Robinson
Sandgig
P. H. Donlon
Cylader
East Broadway
West Broadway
South Rush Lake
Tin West Bend
Emmetsburg Township
Ellington
B. A. Huskamp
Cynder
Fern Vatley
First Communion Classes Held in Local Churches
Twenty four children received their first holy communion at Assumption church last Sunday while fourteen were enrolled in St. Thomas church the previous Sunday. The scenes were edifying and seen as highly meaningful in Catholic child life.
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Assumption Church
St. Thomas Church
High Wind Causes Damage Across County
Tuesday night wind caused varying damage in the county with no injuries. Dan Burns' farm northeast of town saw a ruined chicken house and a moved barn, while the house roof was damaged but repairable. Mrs. Doerning lost several chickens, and on Joe Wollner’s farm windmill and trees were blown down.
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Dan Burns
Burns
Judge Davidson
Mallard
Doerning
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France
Farm Bureau County
Harrison Park
C. M. Haas
Great Mission St. Thos. Church
St. Eien’s
Mary Bertina
Mary Albina
Mary Rega
Clarke College
Dubuque
Mary St. Raymond
Columbia
Mary Amelia
St. Joseph’s
A. J. Jahn
Sumner A. J. Jahn
Sumner
August Jahn
Mr. Jahn
F.C. Davidson
Lou Kenneth
New York
S.M.A
Byron Green
Yy * Egan
AX M.D
Ead
Ray Jackman
Tametshiurg
Humboldt
Emmetsburg High
Eiano
Deneen
St. John’s Cemetery
Banas
McCarty
Smith
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