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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1944
Page
3
A Fairville man home on leave was feted at a local party with friends and relatives in attendance. Guests included Mr and Mrs George and Shr, Mr and Mrs Sidon, and the event featured a meal and socializing lasting into the evening.
Odd tally of attendees and local figures listed for a Curlew visitation event at Camp Chaffee. Mentions Robert Abby and John Ox among others and references to families, ceremonies, and accompanying arrangements near Emmetsburg Iowa. Local officials and residents are noted in scattered names and places.
Community notices list visitors and hosts across area towns. Names include Berman Solberirs, Margaret Beliyer, Martin Bantelman, Frank Whisht, Marvin Jacobson and family, Bass Jacobson and family, Joan Smith, Beverly Bergstrom, Pete Peterson, Gerhard Johnson, Mrs Swikke, Mrs John Baas, Francis Jensen, Fermin Watson, Joy Jacobson, Bernard Jennings, Shirley Thompson, Helen Wisager, Tommy Osirus, Truman Thompson, Atva Burt, Joe Johnson, Mary Opsal, James Cody.
A Depew social note lists Sunday dinner guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Pete Randa with multiple families dining together including the Randas Welsons Tweit Barkye Naig Fratani and others plus Friday and weekend visits from neighbors and relatives.
Local residents report visitors and family updates across Mallard and nearby towns. Notes cite Mrs. Benin’s cousin’s Chicago marriage, Fourth of July events in Emmetsburg, and numerous weekend returns and hospitality at homes in Mallard.
The Very Rev W F Mason and Rev J G Schissel oversee church duties with services listed. Sunday masses at 6 20, 8 00, 10 00. Friday novena for peace at 7 am and 3 pm.
The First Congregational and The Methodist churches report youth camp activity at Camp Quest West Okoboji with ten intermediate children and Mrs Schuldt and a planned high school group next week with Mrs Wiltmer. Services are Sunday at the usual time. Vacation Sundays July 22 and 30. The Congregational church notes morning worship, a sermon on power, and a statewide conference update with certificates expected for attendees of the young peoples conference.
Monday evening visitors included Betty Lou Overals of Jackson visiting Ruth Johnson at the Ruebon Berkland Jackson home. The Ruebon Berkland family hosted visitors Saturday evening at the John Jacobson residence and Friday evening visitors included Mrs. Elvin Anderson Mrs. Harry Barkve and Lovetts.
Fragmentary text mentions dates in April and references Bible Camp. No clear event, names, or location are readable to form a coherent news item or headline.
Readers are advised to use pressure canning for low acid vegetables and avoid canning without a pressure cooker to prevent botulism. The notice emphasizes proper processing and safety, noting recent botulism cases nationwide and offering further information through Good Housekeeping Magazine at 959 Eighth Avenue, New York.
Fragmentary text shows references to Reverend O Helen and A W Rikvil with mentions of teachers and welcome to services. Details are unclear but imply church or school related announcements and schedules for upcoming gatherings.
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