Preparations Made For Jay Gould Circus In Emmetsburg
Emmetsburg prepares for a Jay Gould Circus from June 26 to 27 with a midways of rides clowns and aerial acts. Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce the event features Mine the elephant Hollywood Kleig lights seven free acts daily and a nightly stage revue. A 36 by 110 foot dance floor and a 10 piece band accompany the Hollywood night event. Grand prize includes a five day tour of the New York World’s Fair with a ticket draw. Tickets on sale at the showsite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
Chamber of Commerce
Iowa
Chris Gorwalla
John Wilkes Booth
Abraham Lincoln
Hollywood
Marriage of Hodgen Brother in Remsen at St Marys
Miss Florence Hodgen owner of the Modern Beauty Shoppe spent the weekend in Remsen where she attended the wedding of her brother Jean Hodgen of Remsen to Miss Martha Kepler of Remsen. The ceremony took place at St Marys Catholic church Monday morning. Miss Hodgen returned to Emmetsburg Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Hodgen
Remsenspisert
Jean Hodgen
Remseh
Martha Kepler
Remsen
Three Men Hurt In Auto Accident Near Ayrshire
Early Sunday morning three men were badly injured when their car ran off the road six miles southwest of Ayrshire while returning from Lost Island Lake. Injured were Gerald Bishop of Lake City with broken ribs, Clyde Woods of Farnhamville with cuts and bruises, and Floyd Johnston of Lake City with cuts and bruises. Two passengers were taken by Martin Ambulance to a Lake City hospital and are resting comfortably.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayrshire
Gerald
Bishop
Lake City
Clyde Woods
Farnhamnville
Floyd Johnston
Martin
August Ruehle Found Dead After Stroke In Home
August Ruehle was found dead in his bed at his city home Thursday morning. The county coroner ruled the death the result of a stroke.
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August
Gus) Ruehle
Washington Official Visited Emmetsburg
W. E. Reynolds of Washington DC, director of Procurement for the Public Building Branch at the Treasury, visited Emmetsburg on Wednesday morning. He stopped at the local post office and inspected the new federal building under construction before continuing to Minneapolis and Chicago. Reynolds previously lived in Storm Lake.
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W. E. Reynolds
Washington
Public Building Branch
United States Treasury Department
Emmetsburg
Reynolds
Federal
Minneapolis
Chicago
Washington, D. C
Storm Lake
Dr M Reidy Dies at Mallard in Iowa Community
Matthew Joseph Reidy a longtime Graettinger and Mallard dentist died at his Mallard home after months of illness He was 65 and had lived in Mallard since 1934 Born March 26 1874 in Buchanan County Iowa he studied at Iowa State University and Loyola Chicago He practiced in Mechanicsville Graettinger and Mallard He married Anna Gillespi in 1905 and is survived by a son John and daughters Helen and Mrs Clifford Metz plus two brothers and a sister Funeral Mass at St Marys in Graettinger and burial in the Catholic cemetery there were held with Foy Funeral Home in charge The Democrat extends sympathy to the bereaved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Reidy
Mallard
Graettinger
Dr. Reidy
Matlard
St. Mary's Catholic Church
J. J. Neppel
Greettinger
Foy Funeral Home
Emmetsburg
Mike Weinholzer
W. L. O'Connor
John Sullivan
Thos. Conway
Thos. Dawson
J. F. Sondermeyer
Palo Alto County
Graettinger Board of Education
Matthew Joseph Reidy
Buchanan County
Iowa
Ite
James Reidy
State University of Iowa
Iowa City
Dental Department
Loyola University
Chicago
Mechanicsville
Reidy
Anna Gillespi
John Reidy
Helen Reidy
Clifford Metz
Ackley
Martin Reidy
Goggan
Thos. Reidy
Omaha
Neb
Felix McGuire
Houston
Texas
Reity
Graebtinger
Maillard
Democrat
Local Lutherans To Celebrate Fourth Year Event
The Bethany Lutheran Church congregation in Round 23 announces an annual fourth of July observance with plans for pageantry and fellowship activities. Members emphasize community spirit and traditional worship as the centerpiece of the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethany Lutheran Church
Water Struck at 500 Feet in Emmetsburg Creamery Site
Report from Emmetsburg on east 11th street says drillers reached abundant water at 500 feet after days of steady drilling. Earlier water at 270 feet was insufficient, and the crew continues work this week. Geologists note a deep rock vein possibly linked to Great Lakes waters and a potential dividing line between rock formations under Iowa.
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Emmetsburg
East 11Th Street
Creamery
Democrat
Mrs. Wm. Riley Dies After Illness at Mallard
West Bend woman Mrs. Wm. Riley died suddenly while attending her brother Charles Simmsons funeral near Havelock. She had long been an invalid and the funeral was held at two o clock Saturday in the Presbyterian church with Rev. H. J. Needing. Interment followed in West Bend cemetery. Born January 15 1865 at Davenport she lived in Rock Island DL Benton county Iowa LuVerne and finally moved to LuVerne where her remains were laid to rest. Survived by husband Wm. Riley son Charles Riley of Livermore and four daughters including Ida who cared for her mother. She was a Presbyterian and active in the Ladies Aid Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Riley
West Bend
Charles Simmsons
Havelock
Rock Island
Benton County
Iowa
Deeaserf
LuVerne
Ida
The
Presbyterian Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
Visitors From Tennessee Arrive For Summer Stay
Mrs. Leppard and daughter of Chattanooga along with Mrs. Blasingame and two children of Knoxville arrived in Emmeteburg Tuesday for an extended visit at the E. B. Boper home. Both ladies are daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Boper. Mr. and Mrs. Soper also expect visits this summer from their son E. B. Soper Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irs
A. BR. Leppard
Chattanooga
Tenn
T. W. Blasingame
Knoxville
Emmeteburg
Boper
Two Will Graduate From Grinnell College
Mr and Mrs Gaylord McCarty of Minneapolis arrive to join Mr and Mrs Dwight G McCarty as Grinnell College seniors graduate Gordon McCarty son of Dwight G McCarty will receive a Bachelor of Arts degree and teach at a summer camp in Indiana Helen Moad daughter of Mr and Mrs B G Moad will also receive a Bachelor of Arts degree and attend graduation in Grinnell
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Airs
Gaylord McCarty
Minneapolis
Dwight G. McCarty
Grinnell
Grinnell College
Gordon McCarty
Dwight G. AfsCarty
Gordon
Washlaw
Indiana
Frank Morris Hurt in Fall In Emmetsburg Timber Yard
Frank Morris, 75, a well known Emmetsburg carpenter, fell several feet while sawing lumber in the Middleton timber yard. He fractured his right wrist and suffered severe injuries to the head and face. He was brought home in serious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Morris
Emmetsburg
Middleton
Morris
One for Ripley Kelly Marries Kelly Whittemore Champion
Vivian Kelly of Ayrshire will wed Clayton Kelly in Ayrshire Catholic church on Monday June 19. Reverend J J Kelly and Reverend John Kelly will officiate and read the nuptial mass. Joe Kelly will give away the bride. Attendants are Maurine Kelly and Otto Kelly. Reception at the bride’s parents home. Miss Kelly studied at Clarke College and taught English in Rockwell City schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whittemore Champion
Vivian Kelly
Ayrshire
Clayton Kelly
J. J. Kelly
Graettinger
John Kelly
Denver
Gale
Joe Kelly
Teachers Enjoying Their Vacations in 19th Century Iowa Schools
The region’s teachers closed doors for the past school year. Many instructors left for summer homes or trips during the three month break. Superintendent Sewell and Principal Ryan plan to spend time in Emmetsburg. Various staffers will visit California Missouri New York City and other locales for rest and study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Sewell
Emmetsburg
Gerald F.ryan
John Greenlee
California
Mary
Frances Graham
Moville
Martha Ritter
Sumer
Missouri
Iowa
A. A. Theile
Will. S. A. Wood
Marie -Rudolfson
Rolfe
Dorothy Squires
New York
Dean
Public Can Apply For Drivers Licenses At Court House
Palo Alto county residents may apply for new drivers licenses at the courthouse. Miss Jean Sewell of Emmetsburg was appointed to receive applications and will be stationed in the first floor corridor of the building. Applications must be filed before July 5 with a small fee attached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo Alto County
Court House
Jean Sewell
Emmetsburg
Ketchen Family Plans Summer in Los Angeles
To California Mr. and Mrs. Wm Ketchen travel with son Sandy and daughters Marietta and Jean. They will spend the summer in Los Angeles where Sandy and Miss Marietta will attend UC Los Angeles summer school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Ketchen
Sandy
Marietta
Jean
Los Angeles
Calif
Amateur Fight Card Tuesday opens summer boxing series
The East Site school grounds host a summer series of amateur boxing shows on the first and third Tuesdays. The opening bout on Tuesday at 8:15 p m features Emmetsburg amateurs against stars from Spencer and Estherville with fair chances for all participants. Usual admission applies.
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Emmetsburg
Spencer
Esthéryille
Diplomas Given To Grade Grads
The rural eighth grade commencement was held in Emmetsburg High School auditorium Monday with a processional by Ayrshire high school band. Graduates from Fairield Highland Nevada Rush Lake were named, and diplomas were presented by George Freeman of Cylinder.
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Emmetsburg
Ayrshire
America
Donald Swanson
Nora Fenn
Rebecca
Simon Qomundson
Ensnetsburg
Daisy Brothers
Edward Norland
Fairield
Jean Mape
Highland
Edward Kenyon
Nevada
Lois Grossnickel
Rush Lake
Ladonia Birrsteadt
Margaret Place
Aileen Duffy
Walnut
Florence Wells
George Freeman
Cylinder
County Board of Educaion
Injured Foot in Cement Mixer Mishap at Work
Herald Varcoe of Emmetsburg suffered a severe foot injury when a cement mixer fell on it last Thursday while he aided a rural construction project. Two bones in his right foot were broken as the mixer toppled onto him during the operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varcoe
Emmetsburg
Harold
Noonan of Ayrshire Dies in Spencer Hospital
Dennis P Noonan 70 longtime Palo Alto county farmer died at Spencer hospital at 6:20 a m Wednesday following a brief illness cause listed as heart trouble He had moved to Ayrshire and worked as a Farmers Elevator operator for 17 years Funeral and burial plans set with sacred heart church Algona and Calvary cemetery Ayrshire pallbearers listed including Richard OBrien and Jack Burns Survivors include widow Catherine Kelly four children Joseph and Francis Noonan Mishawaka Mary and Margaret Noonan Ayrshire a sister Mother Mary Irmina Also notes early life in Morris Illinois and marriage in 1907 plus long residence in Ayrshire Curlew and Emmetsburg area
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Dennis BP. Neonan
Ayrshire
Palo Alto County
Spencer
Mr. Noonan
Sidney
Noonen
Spencer Hospital
Sacred Heart
Algona
Leo. McCoy
Calvary Cemetery
Richard O’brien
Clifford Rathgan
Leonard Lowe
Dan Higgins
Vernes Farrell
Edward Hagan
Thos
Fagan
Jack Degnan
Omro Cottington
John Virgil
Jack Burns
Conlon
Mieral Holme
Emmetsburg
Dennis P
Dennis
Margaret Noonan
Morris, I
Our County
Noonan
Catherine Kelly
Jos
Francis Noonan
Mishawaka
Ind
Mary
Mary Irmina
St. Mary's Convent
Holy Cross
Announcement Of Marriage Between Estherville Couple
Emmetsburg and Cylinder friends learn of the secret wedding of Miss Jeanne Harrison daughter of Mr and Mrs Gene Harrison Estherville and Mr J D Sawyer son of Mr and Mrs Alvan Sawyer. The ceremony occurred April 29 at Canton South Dakota with Rev Slade officiating. Attendants were Miss Ruth Hackett and Mr Floyd Beaver of Estherville.
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Emmetsburg
Cylinder
Jeanne Harrison
Bri
Gene Harrison
Estherville
J. D. Sawyer
Alvan Sawyer
Canton
S. D
Port Defilance State Park
BR. .R- Slade
Ruth Hackett
Floyd Beaver
Local Pharmacist To Burlington
Thomas Hughes a University of Iowa student visited this city to see his mother Mrs Bert Higkes a local hospital patient He returned to Iowa City on Monday to begin duties at a pharmacy placement in Burlington Iowa He will start his duties at various places this week
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Thomas Hughes
University of Iowa
Bert Higkes
Thomas
Iowa City
Burlington
Iowa
No Unemployed In Germany Letter From Westfalen Resident
A letter from W. H. Daubendiek of Westfalen Germany to Mr and Mrs Charles Brewer in Cylinder details impressions of Germany summer travel The writer notes full employment in Germany with state set wages no unions and few freedoms while contrasting with US war talk He mentions travel plans to England Czechoslovakia and Moravia and hopes to return to the United States by mid summer or early fall
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Daubendiek
Charles Brewer
Germany
Westfalen
Cylinder
Brewer Acouny
Daubendjek
West Bend
Daubentieks
America
Westfaren
Russia
United States
Italy
England
Czechoslovakia
Moravia
Balkan States
W. H. Daubendiex
Retreat of Sioux City Clergy Ends Today
Catholic priests of the Sioux City diocese conclude their annual retreat in Sioux City this week as Father Harry Dailey, newly appointed, leads closing services and reflections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Harry ‘Dailey
Spedainert
State aid hoped for Lake Medium improvements
Governor George Wilson of Des Moines visited Emmetsburg to meet with the Chamber of Commerce committee and discuss Lake Medium’s improvement. A July Des Moines trip with the State Conservation Commission was proposed to secure immediate action and state funds for lake conservation, amid decades of pledges and unmet promises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wilson
Des Moines
W. E. G. Saunders
Wild
Capt. Saunders
Wilson
Saunders
Palo Alto
Emmetsburg
Barringer
Leo Shea
Charles Sprow
D. Kelly
Arthur -Smith
qWil Son
State Conservation “Commission
Iowa Lakes
Jake
Iowa
Lawyers Chautauqua At Lake Okoboji Returns
The sixteenth annual lawyers chautauqua of the fourteenth and twenty first judicial district will be held at Innon Lake Okoboji on June 9 10 and 11 Judge G W Gar Held of Humboldt will preside Speakers include Edgar Mack Storm Lake Judge G W Stillman Algona W Pe McCullus Cherokee VanAlatine Pooshontas Jesse Marshall Sioux City H H Stipp Des Moines Judge Leon Powers Denison and Thomas Rock Rapids.
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Chautauqua
Won Poppy Contest by Tommy Gleason, Ruth Te
Tommy Gleason son of Postmaster and Mrs Ray Giesson of Ruth Te won first place in the Poppy Contest, earning top honors for the entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Gleason
Ray. Giesson
Ruth- Te
Also Mentioned on This Page
August Ruehle
M. Reidy
Great Lakes
Tennessee
Homer Keller
Ripley
Kelly
H. Si
D. Noonan
Michael Conton
Sioux Falls
S. C
Curlew
Farmers Elevator Company
8. D
C. of C
Okoboji
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