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Emmetsburg Democrat

Location

Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1947

Page

2

Wedding, graduation and family notices travel through Emmetsburg

A string of social updates covers weddings, graduations, and travels. Guests from Emmetsburg attend John Sewell and Dorothy Brown’s wedding at First Baptist Church in Waterloo. Ann Laubenthal graduates at St. Catherine’s College, with local relatives present. Several families plan fares between Cylinder, Waterloo, Sioux City, and Rochester, Minnesota, including hospital stays and commencement ceremonies at Iowa State Teachers College and Augustana College.

John McDonald John J Rochester Minn Jalm D Ahead Muir Cylinder Sacramento Calif John Sewell Dorothy Brown Waterloo George Sewell Nan Jim Gene Kenton Sewell Earl Darling Gus Parish Dawn Malph Payton Chicano Wisconsin Railroad Andrew Berkts Iowa State Teachers’ College Berkland Eunice Berkland Raymond Heland Mason C Andrew Berkland Marie Sloan Tinsmeteburge Uriar John Thacker Frennan Knights of Columbus Des Moines Cedar Rapids Des Nines Herg Wis Metelbert Tes Bertha Grathen Butt Seleen St. Olaf College Northfield Jon A. Seleen CL Thonson Jol Thompson John Wetkeends Chart Siegfried Inlaw RR. CG. Elvin Marilyn Bobby Ima Schizel Minneapolis Arnel Murray Monilay Ton McCattery

Mayhard Firkins Granted Divorce Here

Judge Fred Hudson grants Treas Firkins divorce from Mary nant H Firking in Palo Alto district court on cruelty grounds. Custody of three minor children awarded to Arthur and Mrs. Firkins of Rolfe, with visitation by plaintiff and children. Property remains with both parties. cross petition dismissed. G IL Carmichael for plaintiff. Joseph E Hand for defendant.

Fred Hudson Palo Alto Treas Firkins Marynant H. Firking Arthur Firkins Rolfe Occasio G. Ll. Carmichael Joseph E. Hand

Rural pupils named for perfect attendance in county year

Miss Edina Oliver, county superintendent of schools, lists rural students with no absences or tardies for the year. The names include Billy Weiner Independence No. 5 Yvonne Schmeling Independence No. 8 Olivia Hantelman Independence No. 8 Merlin Norris Lost Island No. 2 Linda Tondarium Lost Island No. 7 Roger Tonderam Lost Transit No. 7 Dora Voigt Vernon No. 4 Roland Leduc Vernon No. 3ae fuer Tindall Vernon No. 3 Pred Die Luhman Vernon No. 3 Gayis Grasttinger Walnut No. 2 Gary Johnson Walnut No. 2 Donna King Walnut No. 1 Ronald Kinnet Walnut No. 6 Joy Place Freedom No. 7 Roger Place Freedom No. 7 Delores Jesperson Walnut No. 1 Jean Thompson Walnut No. 4 Hugh Thompson Walnut No. 4.

Edina Oliver Superinteidené of Billy Weiner Independence Yvonne Schmeling Indepenndance Orivia Hantelman Merlin Norris Lost Island Linda Tonderium Roger Tonderam Tstuant Dora Voigt Vernon Rolland Leduc Ae Fuer Tindall Preddie Luhman Gayis Grasttinger Gary Johnson Donna King Ronald Kinnett Joy Place Roger Place Delores Jesperson Jean Thompson Hugh Thompson

Mission couple sails for South Africa from Albia

Rev and Mrs Robert D Hun, recently consecrated for foreign mission service, will sail for South Africa soon. Rev Hun is a native of Albia.

Tn Atbia Rev Ales. Trobert D. Hun Seeraind Foreign Mission Ser View Tor Frer- Lown South Afriea Hunt Albia

Miss Stroup Weds Milton Hough in Mallard Ceremony

Miss June Stroup wed Milton Hough in a Sunday afternoon ceremony at the Methodist church in Mallard. Rev. Ry Tings performed the double ring vows as Mrs. Lester Celtet played the wedding march and Oliver Aronson sang. The couple, graduates of Mallard High, plan to reside in Mallard after a honeymoon trip to the Black Hills. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs. Elmer Stroup. the groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hough and served in the Army in the South Pacific.

Aballard June Stroup Feanshier Su Tad Alyse ST. Kivany Milton Hough Elmer Hough Ry Tings Lester Celtet Oliver Aronson Tion Harry Luvine Bhick Mallard High School Iowa Pocahontas We Mallard High School LS. Army South Pacific Mallowing D. W.1onan & Sons Minneapolis Mallard Telephone Co Mallard Ee Oo

Strangest sale pitch at Bert Hughes Kexall Store

An ad touts a rapid germ killer named Grwo To Kill It promising one hour action and strong formula with 93 percent alcohol. The drugstore declares it penetrates and kills more germs faster, urging readers to ask any druggist for this strong remedy at Bert Hughes Kexall Store.

Bert Hugnes Kexall

Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Celebrations

Dubwate visited friends here last week as Clarence Peden of Jewell called on relatives Friday and Saturday. Mrs Clara Hersout hosted a dinner at her home Sunday while Mrs Enos Martin visited. Friends in Matard last week. Mrs Cox has fully recovered from an operation after returning home from Rochester Saturday. A miscellaneous shower was held Saturday evening at the Mechodist church parlors in honor of Miss Fern Gidel with gifts and a light lunch. Arthur Hughes and son Roger of Des Moines returned home after a few days at the John Brownlee home. Mr and Mrs Irvin Towne of Tripoli visited the E W Hammond home Friday.

Afrs George Shearer Chitaya Mra Godfrey Omale Lawtees Jaana Humboldt Shearer Ab Guilfrey Prruvoty Pad Seteen Hopkinton Sunibey Estead M Satiny AL Salen Lois Ann Wigdaht Sr. Obitssollexe Northfield Mion Lois Ann Wirdacht Carol Peterson Stillewater Minn Lois Annn Tostensard Pipestone Everyn Holland Northtieht Ronny Martheil Brancis McNally Eniiversity Lis Pas Mir George Shimson Lowas City Joe Carpenter Mira Gordon Carpenter Dubuque Stmnmer School Loras College Pond Matsa Barbara Stony Tally Soul Deakers Don C. V. Ho Memorial Day Amit Mais C. Nelson Nelson Denison High School Thias Knoblauch Marianne Fitzpaccigg Clem Fitzpatrick St. Josaph's Hasebal Stony City Fitepactick E. Purrelly Evertises Art Siles Ghio Jane Janell Brownlee Dts Aid John Honeh Tarkars Saith Mr Aid FL. Raland Dubwate Clarence Peden Jewell Clara Hersout Enos Martin Matard Cox Rochester Fern Gidel Jeane Jeanette White Lavon Shaveland Norma Jean McCulloush Arthur Hughes Roger Des Moines John Brownlee Irvin Towne Tripoli E. VY. Hammond

Life of J. P. Marcellus Recalls Long West Bend Ties

J. P. Marcellus a longtime West Bend resident born January 29, 1880 in Montague Texas moved with his family to Humboldt then to a home near West Bend. He died May 13 at age 71. Survived by wife Lucille Ambrose two children James Ambrose and Betty Jane and kin across Iowa and California. Funeral was at Skavestad Funeral Home Humboldt with burial in Union Cemetery.

West Bend J. P. Marcellus Jannuary Montague Humboldt Homie Siide Park Des Moines River Lucille Ambrose Forest City Wnion James Ambrose Betty Jane Maroh John Hig Mirm West End Skavestad C.R. Buckwalter Union Cemetery James West Tren Betty Janet Green San Jose Calif Minnie Saxton Renwick Mc. Marcellus

Episcopal Lodge to Open for 1947 Season at Clear Lake

Bishop Morrison Lodge at Dodge's Point on Clear Lake will open June 15 for the 1947 season. Rev. Bonsall Jr. announces Camping periods for youth and adults, leadership training, and weekend events for Episcopal Men and Women. Directors include Perry Giffillan, Marian Templeman, Frederick Putnam, and Gordon W. Smith with leaders from Iowa and other dioceses. Improvements to equipment and buildings accompany the opening. The lodge, named for the late Bishop Morrison, features a 300 ft lakefront and an athletic field.

Morrison Lodge Clear Lake Trinity Epis ‘Copal Church E. N. Bansall Jr St. James’ Church Independence St. Mary's Church Clewein Parsons College Fairfield Bonsall Town Episcopal Men of Town Episcopal Women of Town Perry Gilfillan Waterloo Marian Templeman Muscatine Frederick Putnam Iowa City Gordon W. Smith Des Moines Iowa Bishop Morrison Dodge's Point

Counting Sheep Debate At Welster’s Parlor

In a Friday evening chat at Bill Welster’s parlor the group debated how to beat sleeplessness. The crowd favored counting sheep and pondered which breeds to count. Proposals included Marinos, Shropshires, Oxfords, and Dorsets with crossbreeds suggested as best by Hd Mapes. Bert Childers then spoke up.

Bill Welster Hd Mapes Bert Childers

Fire damages Northwest Texas Methodist church and parish plans

Fire gutted the interior of the longtime Northwest Texas Methodist church causing warped ceilings and water damage. Volunteers aided cleanup, with 34,909 in the building fund and insurance covering about 830 worth of furniture. Plans for a temporary worship site and possible parsonage changes were discussed.

Methodist Church Pint Huscher

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