Park board seeks donations for Emmetsburg centennial parks
The Park Board of Emmetsburg appeals for funds to upgrade Harrison South and Soper parks ahead of the centennial celebration next month. Extra equipment and new merry grounds are planned, with two more improvements possible for 300 dollars if gifts arrive. The board cites low funds from vandalism and costs, and invites individuals or organizations to contribute and be publicly acknowledged.
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Harrison
South
Soper
Emmetsburg
Fox
Courbanent
Park
Headlines of Other Years From the 1908 Democrat File
A compact look at events and people around Emmetsburg and Ayrshire. Mentions Mayer Gallows poker trouble at Estherville, Des Moines Knights of Columbus, a conjurer’s town visit, KK.P lodge social, Mayme O Conor piano, Ambrose Conway returning from Salem Oregon, Frank Davey as Burns land office receiver, Miss Anna Maguire to teach Ayrshire primary, Mr Chapin and wife leaving for Redfield South Dakota, and Emmetsburg driving team owner Thomas Joyce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Mayer Gallows
Estherville
P. H. Dalnon
Des Moines
Knights of Columbus
KK. P. Lodge
Mayme O'Conor
Ambrose Conway
Salem
Ore
James F
Oregon
Frank Davey
Government Land Office
Burns
Ayrshire
John Maguire
M. B. Chapin
Algona
Frank Clark
Redfield
Chapin
Emmet
Emmetshburg
Iowa
Remembering Mrs. Kelly Outdoor Enthusiast and Fisherman
Personal column honors Mrs. Daniel Kelly who died recently. Her family recalls her love of outdoor life from 1926 onward, including fishing trips on lakes, duck hunting with friends, and evenings spotting birds. She valued gentleness, humor, contentment, and a keen eye for nature, maintaining grace after loss of sight.
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Daniel Kelly
Wyoming
Minnesota
Capuda
Mrs. Kelly
Lakes
Marnetie
Okeboji
Egralharve
Kelly
Stilman’s
Mary
Greater Rolfe Talent Show Rules Announced
The Greater Rolfe club announces a two day Greater Rolfe days celebration on June 27 and 28 with a talent contest open to all. Contest rules divide entrants into age groups 6 10 11 16 17 and up, require 3 to 6 minute performances, and plan a 90 minute program with 18 entries max. Entry fee is 1, prizes total 80 dollars, try outs may apply, judges from out of town, entry due by June 21.
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Greater Rolfe
Greater Rolfe Club
R.O. Mortenson
Rolfe
Supt
Mortensen
Stugart Webb
Allantry
Judes
County Officials Named in New Supervisory Slate
The list shows W. H. Bargmann in the 1st District and Arte Cody in the 3rd, with Wm. McTonnell in the 4th and A. P. Rickless in the Standard District. Riley Smith is named as County Superintendent of Schools, Jr., Smith.
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W. H. Bargmann
Arte + Cody
Wm. McTonnell
A. P. Rickless
Supt. Co
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Lmmmetsburg
Paloo Alto County
Gijpert, Knudson
Thomas M. Kelly
Palo Alto
Lows
Press’ Association
National Editorial Association
Towa
Juan
Wendy
Gir
del Valle
Bill
Vina Saunders del Valle
California
Saunders
Middleton
Five Island Lake
Walt Middleton
Oakwood
Vina
W. E. G. Saunders
Saundersome
Harvard School of Business
Cambridge
Mass
Sie
Elsie Dinsmore
Yesteryear
Corte
Farm Service Company
East Emrbetsburg
Don Potter
20Th Street
Friend of Ours
Matt Bailey
Long Island
Highth and
Lake
Allan. Bailey
Gold Rush
Dr. Nicolas
Scottsdale
Ariz
Seli
U.S
Barry Gokhvsater
Shelton
Ashton
Sheldon
Sheldon Men
American Bankers Magazine
Hime Island Lake
Anna Maguire
St Mary Academy
Peter Daley
G. K
South Dakota
M. IrVin
Excelsion Springs
West Bend
Florence Foley
Shea
Iowa City
State University
of Iowa
Graettinger
St. Louis
Spies
Clyde ‘Lateen
Salven
Dorothy Ann Beebe
Earl Beebe
Evelyn Mitchell
University of Town
Mary Jane Brown
Earl Brown
Cornell College
Mount Vernon
Gordon McCarty
Dwight
G. McCarty
Grinnell College
Charles Spies
Martin
Hossack Motor Company
Mr. Martin
Emmersburg
Hofstad's
Emmetsburg Business & Professional Directory
Palo Alto County
Willingham & Rupp
Iawa Trust & Sayings Bank
Emimetsburg
Moore
M.D
Welsh
Kenwick
S. W
Courthouse Square
Joe M. Brennan
East 20Th St. Emmetsburg
Harold L. Brereton, M. D
Iowa Trust & Savings Bank
Guy Clerk
Seen Aamm
L. Nicholson N. A. Christensen
Chas. J. Spies
M. W. H. Marting
Leo. Brownlee
Orville Wilson
E. S. Ellis
E. L. Hanson
Gregory Borman
Steve Howard
Jack Brenner
Jack Ruddy
Fred Short
Jameson
Thompson_ i
We Frost
Richard Miller
Alice Yech
Melvin Sampson
Carl L. Spies
J. L. Coffey
Assumption Catholic
W. F. Mason Congregational Church
A. M. Boetcher
J. L. Coffey, M. D
Emmetsburg, Iowa
R. Powell
Tobin
L. Teeter
West Main
Optometrist
Hobson Bldg
Wollam
Spencer
Fenton, Iowa
A. N
A. J. Laubenthal
State Street
Harrison Park
Directory OF
Emmetsburg Organizations
Pe.rk. Langer
G. J. Jensgold
McNamara Rotary Club
L. Tecter
Harold Varcoe
G. Needham
Pres
American Ass'n. OF University Women
Wm. Stauss
Daughters
Amer
Revolution
Leslie. Prichard
Regent Women's Relief Corps
Emma Brakkenone
Tons Club
Joe Morrow
B. & PW. Club
Beulah Anderson Vv
FL We
Maurice Smith
Fe W. Auxiliary
Lena Through
American Legion
John F. Thompson
American Legion Aux
J. B. Bauer
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