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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1931
Page
8
Laurens church Bethany Lutheran celebrated its 40th anniversary with a grand banquet and attendance over 100. Officials announce formation of Farm Bureau Service Company in Emmetsburg for cooperative farming supplies and credit.
A dense list details payments and supplies for Co. Farm Mrs. J. Parrish family and Co. Home care. Entries include med and supply purchases from Linden Drug Co. and Northern Lumber Co. plus various repairs, rents, and services by O'Brien Bros. and others. Court fund and library fund items noted with multiple vendors and recipients.
Miss Mary Margareth McKim of Plover and Harold Keith Hudson of Ackworth wed May 29 at the bride’s parents home. Rev. Walter Rothwell officiated. The couple plans to settle on a farm near Ackworth. Board matters noted include May payrolls and local road petition adjournments, with D. L. Johnson signing as County Auditor.
Plans for the eighth annual July Fourth celebration by the Kossuth County Pair association advance rapidly. Attractions include Oscar Babcock in the Death Trap Loop, a novelty not yet shown in the U S. a major fireworks program. nine games on the new diamond. running races and an all day schedule. a refinished Floral hall dance floor with a first class orchestra. a new grandstand with paint and sanitary improvements. The fair grounds at Jaremany are praised as one of the state’s most beautiful and family friendly.
Craig Bingham an Estherville native and 1925 high school graduate who later studied at Parsons College Fairfield moved to California five years ago. He was an aviator and motion picture actor and was found dead in a parked car in Estherville's residential district a few days ago.
The Masons of the Tenth district will hold their annual northwest Iowa picnic at Lake Park on Thursday June 18. The high school band will provide music as several addresses games and other sports are featured. A picnic dinner will be enjoyed and coffee is free. All Masons and their families are invited regardless of membership.
Capt D A Haggard of Algona, veteran of the Civil War and father of Bro J W Haggard of the Algona Upper Des Moines Republican, is described as Northwest Iowa's grand old man. Born May 27 1839 he served three years including Vicksburg, earned a captaincy, and helped settle Kossuth County with his family. He lived to be 92, married Susie Wilmott in 1856, preempted land near Irvington, raised eight children, and held sheriff and mayor roles in the county. His wife died in 1918 and he remained active in local affairs through later years.
Mr. Haggard, oldest county resident, is an honorary member of the Algona Rotary Club and was honored by the Algona Century Club and the Kiwanis. He served as chairman of the invitation committee during the Algona diamond jubilee. He resides with his son J. W. Haggard. a second son M. P. Haggard lives in the city, with daughters in Texas.
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