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Newspaper

Emmetsburg Democrat

Location

Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1932

Page

6

Five Finish at St Marys Storm Lake

Five graduates from St Marys High School at Storm Lake received their diplomas a few days ago. Monsignors Wm. Cook and W. F. The addressed the ceremony, with Father J. T. Fitzpatrick of Soo City presenting the diplomas. A Storm Lake native before ordination, he spoke briefly about the paths ahead.

St. Marys Storm Lake St. Mary's High School Storm Lake Wm. Cook W. F J. T. Fitzpatrick Soo City

Swea City Farmer Kills Self in Field

A Comer area farmer near Swea City was found dead in his field Thursday morning from a self administered gun wound. He had been missing from his home since Wednesday night. No inquest will be held. Relatives blame illness. Comer, a well known farmer, is survived by his wife and three children.

Comer Sweg City al Health

Graduation News and Community Notes From Curlew

Curlew and nearby towns report Jane Williams graduates from Mason City High with her family cited. Francis Graff, eldest son of Jacob Graff, will graduate from a Chicago medical college and begin internship in Hammond Indiana. Local politics, social visits, school events, and small-town gossip fill the week with shoppers, travelers, and harvest-era activities noted.

Jane Williams Mason City Gran B. Fisk Jane Willams Mason City High Miss Williams Jim Williams Williams Alice Fisk Francis Graff Chicago Francis Graff Jacob Graff Hammond Indiana

Iowa Needs More Red Clover in State Plots

Iowa needs more red clover says R E Bennett from Iowa State College. In 1931 several counties produced under 1 000 tons. Clover fits rotations with corn oats or four year cycles. Second growth should be plowed under or pastured to return nutrients to soil.

Iowa Ames Bulletin Towa R. E. Bennett Farm Crops Towa State College Mr. Bennett

Sibley Masonic Member Honored

J B W McKinley of Sibley was honored in Lake Park for 40 years of Masonic membership. Present were members from Sanborn Ochevedan Worthington Spirit Lake and other nearby locales.

J. BW. McKinley of Sibley Lake Park Order Sanborn Ochevedan Worthington Spirit Lake Plares

Harold Clark Finishes Journalism in Missouri

Garner reports Harold Clark graduates from the journalism department in Columbia Missouri on a Wednesday evening. Mr and Mrs Frank Clark formerly resided in Emmetsburg and accompanied him to the ceremony.

Harold Clark Missouri Garner Frank Clark Columbia Harold Department of Journalism Clark Emmmetsburg

Simon Lynch's Son Goes to Wisconsin

A Minneapolis report dated June 3 states Edward Lynch, former Minnesota end and coach, will join the Wisconsin football staff under Dr. Clarence W. Spears. Lynch, last year Carlton College head coach at Northfield, Minn., played football at Dartmouth and will work at Wisconsin, where he previously served as head coach for five years.

Minneapolis Edward Lynch Minnesota University of Wisconsin Lynch Carlton Collegee Northfield Minn Wisconsin Clarence W. Spears Spears Dartmouth

Sacred Heart Academy Graduates at Ayrshire Church

Sacred Heart Church hosted graduation exercises for Sacred Heart Academy pupils who completed ten grades and eight grade graduates. Father Kelly of Boone delivered the address, Feather Daily gave Rosary and Benediction, and Father Mason presented diplomas. Ten graders listed: Stacia Brown, Rob't Conlon, Alice Marie Fitzpatrick, Mary Geelan, Francis Joyse, Peter Kirschbaum, Edmund Malloy, Monica Smith.

Sacred Heart Academy Ayrshire Sacred Heart Church Father Kelly of Boone Feather Father Mason Stacia Brown Rob't Conlon Alice Marie Fitzpatrick Mary

Goes Home From Algona Hospital

Mrs. Blome, who was in the hospital at Algona for several weeks recovering from a broken hip, has been taken to the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. Telkamp, north of Lakota. John Thacker and his son George were Sioux City and northeast Nebraska visitors Saturday and Sunday. Crops were looking fine as far as they went.

John Thacker George Sioux City Northeast Nebraska

How One Woman Lost 20 Pounds of Fat

A weight loss claim explains that taking Kruschen Salts daily in hot water spots fat reduction in three weeks. The ad urges avoiding fatty foods, promises increased energy and clearer skin, and promotes buying Kruschen from Crowe Drug Co. or other drugstores nationwide at a small cost.

Crowe Drug Co America

Mrs Spiker Returns Home After Week With Father

Mrs Spiker and her children went back to her Rolfe residence Friday after spending the prior week at her father's home Wim Peters. A series of free movie showings continues in Curlew each Saturday with a fine picture planned. Miss Edna Gustafson visited her brother Edwin Gustafson in Emmetsburg Friday.

Frank A Warnke Dies After Long Illness in City

Frank A Warnke died last Friday after a brief illness at his home. Born January 15, 1815 in Bromberg Prussia, he immigrated at 17 and settled here March 1, 1880, running a blacksmith shop and gaining local esteem. He is survived by his widow Elizabeth and two sons John M. and Percy, with numerous grandchildren and relatives attending the funeral at the Congregational church. The service was led by Rev. L W Barker, burial in Evergreen Cemetery, with Odd Fellows pallbearers from the city.

Frank A. Warnke Harry Minneapolis Trotter Anna Spohn Spohn Mr. Warnke Warnke Congregational Church L. W. Barker Evergreen Cemetery Odd Fellows Lodge John Rife Fred Dartuh B. B. Steenson Roy Atkinson F. W. Gilchwist L. Steuhmer Bromberg Donald Minteapolis Bert Yarns Spirit Lake

Saw Placer Mining In the Black Hills

A Rapid City through traveler reports extensive placer mining near Custer in the Black Hills district. Grand Hills Mining Company from Santa Fe operates huge steam shovels on French creek at the petal Raver ranch. C. E. Gish and brother of Denver oversee, Lester Cheeseborough of Boulder will run the power shovel to remove earth to bedrock, then it is moved to crushing and a large washing machine.

Rapid City S. D Custer Black Hills French Creek Lester Cheeseborough Boulder Colo

Boston Symphony Radio Broadcasts Planned for June and July

The Boston Symphony Orchestra led by Serge Koussevitzky will air three forty five minute programs on June 18, June 25, and July 2 at 7 15 p m C S T on WHO WOC. The broadcasts feature popular concert selections aimed at broad audiences. Miss Tessie Rashford of Ruthven spent Tuesday with relatives in Em-

Boston Symphony Boston Symphony Orchestra Serge Koussevitzky Tessie Rashford Ruthven

Plans for Kossuth County Fair Washington Bicentennial Fourth

The Kossuth County Fair Association advances plans for a Washington Bicentennial celebration at the Fair Grounds on July Fourth. Special fireworks features, Brandstand attractions, and Rock City midway entertainment are planned to attract crowds amid prior deficits and grand stand improvements investment.

Kossuth County Fair Association Washington The Fair Association Rock City Kossuth County Fair

Social notes from local weekend visitors

Mrs Gilbertson and her son from South Dakota visited the Knute Levi home over the weekend. Mrs D M Andrews of Indianapolis stayed last week at the J M Buffum home. Buffum is Andrews niece. Mr and Mrs M B Katie of Ayr shire spent Friday in town.

Mrs. Gilbertson South Dakota Knute Levi D. M. Andrews Indianapolis J. M. Buffum Mar. Buffum Andrews M. B. Katie Ayrshire

Sweet Stock Company Opens Emmetsburg Thursday

Gen Sweet Stock Company led by George D Sweet returns to Emmetsburg in a waterproof tent on South Broadway after touring nationwide. First show Inside the Law followed by The Cat and the Canary Uncle Dudley and Our New Minister. Shows June 16 17 18 at 7 30 pm with 8 15 pm start. prices cut to 25c adults 10c children under 12. vaudeville between acts and Sweet's melody jazz orchestra.

George D. Sweet United States Spencer and Ruthven Emmetsburg McNally the Cat and the Canary Uncle Dudley Sweet Melody Jazz

John Donaldson's All Stars Meet Ramblers at Hand's Park

John Donaldson's All Stars face the St Cloud Ramblers in a second game at Hand's Park on Sunday June 12 following a 10 inning marathon last Sunday. The Estherville Vindicator notes visits from Emmetsburg families and local residents over Memorial Day.

John Donaldson All Stars St. Cloud Ramblers Hand's Park Genta Estherville John Allen David Emmetsburg Fletcher Howe Jean Dorothy Peterson of Sperker Tom Nivison Jessie Bigelow Will Irwin

Mason City Lawyer Weds Minnesota Girl

Mr Bernard R Dunn of Mason City married Miss Catherine DeDerich in Wanda Minnesota. They have left for a wedding trip visiting the Twin Cities and Canada. Mr Dunn is a brother attorney to Ed Dunn, a well known local figure.

Bernard R. Dunn MasonCity Wanda Minnesota Catherine de Derich Twin Cities Canada Dunn

Graettinger Girl Named Among Nation's Beauties

Harriet Holland of Independence Iowa, a former Graettinger resident, was pictured in Friday's Chicago Tribune as the co ed at Cornell College Mount Vernon Iowa deemed most classically beautiful by renowned sculptor Lorado Taft. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Jake Holland and moved from Graettinger to Independence about fifteen years ago.

Graettinger Graettinger Times Chicago Tribune Harriet Holland Independence Iowa Lorado Tatt Chicago Cornell College Mt. Vernon Miss Holand Jake Holland Margaret Nefstead Ca-Eh

Child at Sibley Murdered Police hold two suspects

Henry Immons and Vera Leckband were held on light charges of burying a body without a permit after a coroner's jury linked a found infant to their custody. The newborn had evidence suggesting life after birth. Immons admitted burying the body while saying the baby was dead. Leckband claimed the baby was born dead as authorities detained them near Cherokee.

Henry Immons Vera Leckband Harris Batage Immons Miss Leckband Cherokee

Estherville Pool Opens With Space and Good Layout

The Estherville swimming pool opened last week and is described as well arranged and spacious. If tomatoes are staked, they should be pruned to a central stem.

Estherville

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Self Curlew Jane Tracy and Son Ray Schuller Ruth Cross Mildred Bishop Cedar Falls Robert Fisher James R. Stratton Kewanée Illinois Don Turner Laurens Uelers W. G. Swenson and Son Fort Dodge Will Winder Geo, Bley Glenville Emil Albert Bley Albert Beverly Ann Ridenour Chas. Gustafson Manson W. G. Reinders H. F. Glausen Ktinge Speer Havelock Helen Crown W. G. Swenson Chris Hansman Edwin Gustafson Edna V. BR. Whitmer Mellard C. B. Fisk and Sons BE. S. Lyon Mr. Anderson Alof Backstrom B. P Bob Kelchner Vincent Evers Sam Abby Ed Lyon Chas. Fisher Mildred King Chas.Murphy Albert City Lois Frykberg Oakdale Hospital Mr. Dorweiler West Bend Gust Axel Johnson Laurens Clem Davis Gertrude Fisher Chase Fisher Chas Gustafson Edwin A. W. Schuller F. G. Trow Shimmons Pocahontas Mesdames Ridenour Hatch Weller Armstrong Harold Ward Shirley Ward Alza Fisher Bert King Gordon Iowa City University Hospital Chas. Brumbaugh Oskaloosa University Park Lis Roy Onkaloosa Sibley Masonic Simon Lynch Algona Hospital Gen. Sweet Stock Company J. F. Shallenberger Kermoore Hotel le Re J.B. Shallenberger M. D Bonterara Mies Labrador Natal South Africa Phill Phillips Phillips Shield
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