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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1932
Page
3
Local report details a charity sale at the Asexton Legion Auxiliary, a Cherokee vote on a measure, and six sisters heading to Ireland. It notes Father T. J. Davern’s travel plans to Sham’s Shore and for a Barbaristic Congress in Ke les with more family connections across Iowa and Nebraska.
Wedded in California Afiss Florence Marie Donovan, of Estherville, married Afr. LAL Stokes in Long Beach on May 23, planning to settle where he works. Florence Marie was a skilled musician and vocalist with training in Minneapolis. Spirit Lake Lady Elisa Bibow, age 133 years 4 days, died at home in Dickinson County. Miss Nora A. Sloan of West Bend graduated from Iowa State Teachers College. Wilts Strickler’s sister, Miss Bete ons, dies in the West. Melinés Hanisimsen returns home from teaching at Allison. Daniel Frankl, 13, dies after a fall from a tree. Dr El W Sproute improves after six weeks illness, may take weeks to regain health.
F J Halder of Olivia Minnesota visited Pocahontas Laurens and nearby areas with his family to spend a day or two with relatives. He belongs to a 13 member family and once owned a small farm east of the city. Halder reports Minnesota crops look good this year and notes a dry spell last season. He bought corn for hog feed at winter and spring prices and sold hogs in South St Paul for about $3 per hundred, netting around $2.60 after freight.
J A Schwartz editor of the Fenton Reporter notes family ties as his son Harold, a recent graduate from Fenton High, will enter Coe College in Cedar Rapids this September. His aunt teaches in the city, enabling economical living arrangements.
Iowa's fishermen gain with large scale stocking by the wildlife commission. In the past two weeks 28,950,000 pike were planted across the state's waters, bringing the season total to nearly 4,000,000. The same period added 1,015,000 bullheads, raising the bullhead total to 4,975,000. The move aims to stave off future shortages and support local sport fishing.
The Rev Thomas Collins of Waverly delivered the address at Holy Family high school's third annual commencement. Nineteen students graduated as the Rev R P Murphy conferred honors. Pauline Brasser gave greetings.
Ten young ladies and ten young men graduate from Sacred Heart High School in Pocahontas. Ten more completed eighth grade certificates are awarded. Father Wagmer serves as pastor.
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The Iowa Supreme Court full bench will decide whether to overturn Judge Davidson's ruling in the Scharnberg v Iowa highway commission case regarding paving Highway 18 through Clay County. The dispute centers on the relocation being deemed non material and whether bond proceeds may fund relocated highways, with the decision anticipated early this month.
Milford hosts an old coin contest drawing over 100 pieces led by a 149-year-old Penny owned by R A Austin of Council Bluffs. The £ 783 American Penny circulated before the United States name appeared, echoing Washington independence. Also owned by Austin, a 1795 coin relates to Henry Miller, formerly of Sibley, who once had a vast collection reputedly unmatched across several states.
The Clay county superintendent awarded 83 diplomas Thursday to rural eighth graders. Miss Jessie Parker of the Iowa Department of Public Instructions delivered the address. Letters of honor and scholastic standing were given to Elmer Batschelet, Robert Beck, Lucille Gerth, Ward Jensen, Stella Mae King, Darlene Huehl, Gerald Olin and Helen Schening.
Richard Crooks, a concert and opera favorite, will supplant Lawrence Tibbet on NBC air programs effective June 6. Crooks has often substituted for Tibbet at the Metropolitan Opera House, drawing favorable comment and rising in sponsors’ esteem.
Cedar Rapids sports fans recall John J McGraw who after 30 years as New York Giants manager relinquishes leadership. Bill Terry succeeds as manager while McGraw stays vice president and stockholder. Under his tenure the Giants won ten National League pennants and three World Series titles.
Two unmasked men robbed the W. H. Co operative Oil Station in Humboldt Thursday night. They secured thirty dollars before fleeing. The incident is being investigated by local authorities.
Members of the Danish Brotherhood of America and families gathered at Terrace Park West Okoboji for Grundlovfest, observing the Danish holiday of constitutional day with music from three Danish performers, dances, and a drill team from Viborg South Dakota. Fred Muller of Rockford Illinois delivered the address as supreme vice president.
John Heidman of Glendale reports that T. R. Wilson longtime creameries worker and farrier from Ellington township died in a Glendale hospital on May 27 after a severe operation. Funeral May 31 with interment at Valhalla Memorial Park. Survived by widow a daughter Mrs Stine and three sons Solon Mertil and Marvin. Born near Whittemore 57 years ago, he was respected and well liked by friends and relatives in Palo Alto Whittemore and Van Nuys. Wil son lived in California for some time and relatives will miss his presence. Heideman plans to visit Palo Alto but may stay home due to financial stringency.
Frank Owen 18 of Rockwell City drowned in North Twin Lake after cramps struck him while swimming. Two friends tried to save him with no success. Services were held for Mrs. Sarah Brallier at Friend Church in Greenville with interment in Liberty Cemetery. She had ten children and was a longtime resident of Clay County Iowa.
The Democrat thanks its distant patrons who once lived here for sending important news items. Readers are urged to continue sharing items and to stay engaged with local reporting.
A $20,000 damage suit filed in Polk County district court last week involves Harry Porges of Detroit who was injured in the Kirkwood hotel fire on April 6, 1929. Seven persons died. the suit accuses the hotel manager of negligence for failing to extinguish a small linen chute blaze earlier, leading to the hotel destruction hours later.
Konrad Kail earns praise for his splendid photos of the school commencement season. His work is praised as superior to neighboring towns' efforts, signaling notable local talent.
Mr and Mrs Henry Scharff of Spencer marked their golden wedding with a family picnic at Lost Island State Park, celebrating decades of marriage in a festive park gathering.
Martin Quam of Rake Winnebago ssaunty died in the Lutheran hospital at Fort Dodge at age 52. He leaves a son and two daughters from a former marriage.
Congressman Gilchrist of Laurens and his political manager J P Mullen of Fonda visited the Democrat office Friday morning. They distributed campaign material and discussed upcoming trips to Washington. Gilchrist noted slow progress on public measures amid political maneuvering while Mullen, president of the Iowa State Fair, greeted friends and supporters.
Fonda voters rejected a five year franchise for Iowa Public Service Co at a special election held last Thursday The tally was 45 for and 165 against The mayor and council may consider a municipal plant The municipal movement is spreading across the state and showing success despite opposing propaganda.
J B Hunt of Madrid Boone county died Thursday evening from poisoning linked to homemade ice cream eaten ten days earlier. Other family members fell ill but recovered. Attending physician cites deadly chemical reaction as cause.
Six youths aged 17 to 20 from near Dayton, Webster County, were arrested for breaking and entering. Judge Frye fined each $25 and sentenced them to a year in the county jail, with the jail terms suspended on good behavior.
North Iowa lawns and gardens display a wealth of peonies and other blooms this spring. The writer notes blooms are exceptionally fine and vividly observed across local landscapes.
Fort Dodge reform candidate Clara Evanson spoke in Humboldt on Wednesday and Algona on Thursday as a Republican nominee for congress. She did not reach Emmetsburg despite a scheduled address.
Mrs Hannah Nett White aged 68 died Thursday morning at her daughter’s Spencer home after a transfusion from Dale E Norton which briefly benefited her before relapse. A Knoxville Illinois native, she married John L Neill in 1906 after her first husband died. Active in Congregational church and Eastern Star, she was esteemed as a cultured, Christian woman. Her loss is mourned across the community.
W E Sullivan, 29, Graettinger, Iowa, pleaded guilty to transporting liquor and drew a six month jail term, the longest liquor-case sentence this term. He was arrested December 12 at Spirit Lake and previously served four months for associating with 27 gallons of liquor.
Mrs Roy Williams of Rolfe was taken to Lutheran hospital at Fort Dodge Thursday for a surgical operation.
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Graham of Clay County will observe the forty year anniversary of their marriage later this week. They have lived in Clay County for forty years since moving there.
Henry Field was fined $8.75 in Hazelton Iowa for speeding. Hazelton authorities maintain strict penalties for reckless driving.
Seventy four students including nine junior college graduates at Estherville received diplomas at their commencement exercises held the last of the week. Bruce Gates of Waterloo delivered the address.
Father Pinnegan announces Sunday mass times at 7 and 9 a.m. commencing next Sunday and continuing through summer. The schedule aligns with St Thomas Church hours recently used. Whittemore Catholics adopt these hours during warm weather with the majority agreement from members.
In a disputed opening, community plans reference a large crowd and political concerns about officials staying long enough to attend. The Algeaz pool event marks a debut despite speculative protests and uncertain attendance.
Earl Sloniker of Emmetsoneg appeared before Justice P. A. Dawson last Wednesday on a charge of writing bad checks. He received ten days in jail and must pay the court costs.
In an English remedy technique advert, Radox Bath Baits claim to remove corns by soaking roots and all for a few nights. The ad promises softening and lifting of corn tissue, with results shown in days and feet feeling stronger within a week. It cites availability at Crowe Drug and other drugstores as a first sale in America.
Albert Hormtasch, attendant at the Standard Service Station east of Fairmont, Wells, was held up and robbed of $120 Tuesday at 8:30 am by a lone bandit. The man, about 30, pointed a pistol and fled on foot, disappearing around a corner. Nearby towns alerted, but no suspect located. Mrs. John Cullen of Whittemore was listed ill for several days last week.
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