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Emmetsburg Democrat

Location

Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1934

Page

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32.00 a Year Issued on Thursday 34 1834

A 1834 issue date note states a yearly price of 32.00 and specifies Thursday the 34th as the publication day.

Estherville Faces Another Barber War Staged

A chaotic scene unfolds in Estherville as competing barbery factions clash during a tense confrontation. Local authorities, including the city’s barber guild, work to restore order amid disputed performances and rising tensions.

Estherville Vindicator Reputlican Haustin Epiaster Thas

Spencer Boy May Stay With Mother

Tommy Wuriy ten year old Spencer, alien-born in the United States, faces possible deportation to Japan. Congressman Guy Al Gillette intervened to seek legislative action allowing the labor department to handle juvenile alien cases. The case is tied to a broader push for a father American law and speaks to the child’s schooling and residence with his mother amid political efforts.

Spencer Tommy Wuriy Moni Wurit Japan Guy al Gillette Quette Congress Department of Labor Gil Jette Werry Maakyo Peffort Tessing Wurai United States Sehrol

Northwest Iowa News Highlights Separate Local Items

West Bend faces wind damage assessments after severe evening winds. Graettinger reports 15,000 bushels of corn sold with $6,000 received, and Armstrong bank plans reopening with regulatory approvals and secured deposits as required.

Qats Graettinger J. A. Spi

Lightning Strikes Tree Pieces Exter Boulse the House

A fragmentary report notes a lightning strike damaging a tree and parts near a residence. The account mentions scattered cone ends and minor structural impact without further details.

Garner Claims Voting Two Notable Democrats at Polls

Garner states he cast ballots for two noted Democrats at a statewide primary in Iowa on Monday June 4. The two individuals, said to be followers of Thomas Jefer Skin and Absolom Kelly, prompted calls for standards at polling places in Denison where editor Finnnern Benison Nasby presides.

Garner Towa Thomas Jeferskin Absolom Kelly

Underground Waterfall Discovery Prompts Outing Plans

County sightseers get a chance next Sunday to visit a newly found underground waterfall 25 miles from the county seat. The aid of local explorers and a newly developed route promises an organized visit with opening details still to be announced.

Becorah U. S pSperty Ree Hundred Inna End Minne

Paving on No. 75 Texas Fox County Completed

Paving work on No 75 Texas Fox county is reported as completed. accompanying note mentions a strip on Roc cover and loading details.

Milwaukee to Cool Cars With Steam From Locomotive

Milwaukee Road plans to use steam generated by locomotives to chill railyard cars this summer. The system relies on high velocity steam jets to mimic high altitude cooling, circulating cooled water through overhead coils to absorb heat, with thermostatic control for steady temperatures and quiet operation.

Milwaukee Milwaukee Road Sovage

Fairfield 4 H Tour and Picnic Draws Local Youth

About seventy five boys with parents and friends attended a 4 H club tour and picnic in Fairfield township Saturday afternoon. Dale H Irwin assistant county agricultural agent led judging and a discussion on feeding and fitting projects for the county club show. Members toured livestock pens, played a kittenball game, and shared an early picnic supper.

Fairfield Fairfield Township Dale H. Irwin Dalé Irwin

Wright Co Candidates Split Votes for Nomination

The sole Republican county office contest in Wright County failed to declare a winner for the county auditor post. Four candidates competed as Ross Henry led but was short of the 34 percent quota by fifty votes, leaving the nomination to be decided at a convention.

Wright Co Wright County Ross Henry

Pocahontas Priest Celebrates Silver Jubilee Mass

Father Geo F Wessling pastor of Sacred Heart church Pocahontas celebrated his silver jubilee last Monday. Besides parish members eighty priests and fifty relatives attended the mass program and banquet with friends.

Wessling Pocahontas Geo. F. Wessling Sacred Heart Church of Pocahontas Father Wessling

Father Meyers Marks 25 Years as Milford Pastor

EH G Meyers celebrated his 25th year as pastor of St. Joseph's church in Milford on May 29. He was the first resident priest in Dickinson county for years, with Spirit Lake as his mission. he traveled to Milford to say mass, serving about 25 families in each parish.

Father Meyers Milford Church EH. G Meyers St. Joseph's Church Milford Dickinson County Spirit Lake

Democratic slate chosen in Clay county convention

A convention will select the Democratic nominee for state representative from Clay county on Saturday in June after a four-cornered primary. Contenders were LaBrant Martin Grane and Ranerts with Avery, the Republican incumbent, unopposed for renomination.

Clay County LaBrant Paul H Martin Floyd Grane E. Joy Ranerts A. B. Avery

Sioux City Candidate McBride Defeats DeWolf in Ninth District Nomination

Thomas H. McBride of Sioux City defeated 21. E. DeWolf of Spencer for the Republican nomination for the ninth district congressman. Congressman Guy M. Gillette was unopposed for the Democratic renomination.

MM. E. DeWolf Sioux City Thomas H. McBride E. DeWolf Spencer Guy M. Gillette

Clay County Board Votes to Buy Submachine Gun

Clay County supervisors approved purchasing a sub machine gun for county use. The sheriff's office indicated city approval is needed to equip the city police department with a similar weapon.

Clay County

Spencer men named bank receivers in Winterset

Cline I Ditts of Spencer appointed receiver of the Citizens National Bank at Winterset. The action was made through Senator Louis Murphy and details of the appointment were announced.

C. L. Ditto Spencer Cline I. Ditts Citizens National Bank Winterset Louis Murphy

Hancock County Court House Closes At Noon Saturdays

Hancock County Court House will close at noon each Saturday starting last week and continuing through July and August. Mrs Josie Goff and her daughter Miss Mary from Ruthven visited Eminntsburg Monday afternoon.

Hancock Co. Court House Hancock Cout House Séry Josie Goff Miss Mary Ruthven Eminstsburg

Marriages and events in Ayrshire and surrounding towns

The issue records numerous local happenings: the marriage of 2eeddd to W L Carpenter and Edith Crowley at Esther ville on Thursday. John Hughes injured by a passing auto near his buggy. Ray Davidson sells 180 acres near Curlew for 150 per acre after buying for 68. Reports include church events, resignations, international travel plans, and a Danish Lutheran convention in Ringsted with delegates from several states. The Knights of Columbus in Emmetsburg host 360 attendees and 70 new members. other items note rail and road work, medical and nursing graduates, and county payrolls.

W.L. Carpenter Edith Crowley Estherville Mr. Carpenter E. W. Carpenter John Hugues Mr. Hughes Ray Davidson Curlew Odd Fellows Ayrshire C. E. Maltus Trinity Church Iver Helvig Ruthven Chas, Clark Ayford Our County Spencer James Thompson Alice Maguire Sacred Heart Church Armolds Park Edna Kerwick St. Mary-of-the-Woods Amisses Agatha Hard Democrat Board of ‘Supervisors Geo. Keightly West Bend Steil The Beacon Spirit Lake Celves Rev. L. G Wigdahl PLF Civiling Emmittsburg Albert Lea Minnesota United Lutheran Church of the United States Board of Supervisors Herase New Armory Marcus Harp Orchestra J. W. Finnel Mel Jets Mistan Bida Louis, Derweiler Ottose Barrebara Moersch Dorweiler Interstate Lumber Company Ottosen Jeffries’ Kner Defiries Monroaight San Franso Aevs. Gev B. McCarty W. G. Brown Ars. C Duncan J. J. Kane Mason City Marsion of Ames John Butner Rockwell Emmetsburg Neilie Laughlin Edna Witte Laurz Agnew Minnie Young Bridget Brennan Cedar Falls Iowa State Normal School J. C. Davies Bess Idaho Martin Joynt Arived Iowa City Iowa State University Dante John Warners Mutual Telephone Company Farmers Graet Zinger

Titonka Couple to Wed in Catholic Ceremony

The approaching marriage of Miss Magdaline Sartor to John A. Beich was announced at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Wessy. The groom is the son of Albert J. Beich of Titonka.

Titonka Magdaline Sartor John A. Beich Albert J. Bleich

Local notes reflect weddings and weather in early June

Forty years ago Sarah Keller wed CG Hodgkinson at Keller’s home. Thomas Higgins married Maggie Dungan. Palo Alto drought prompts gratitude. showers expected. A new brick sidewalk planned for Court House square. supervisors Wegener and Mulroney to oversee. Delinquent taxes reach about 7000 with only 75 collected. Reinders’ two year old can name presidents from map faces. City council orders host companies to practice. oats fields dry and brown. Emmetsburg Building and Loan opens stock applications for July 1. John Menzies secretary. Hotel Orleans to open with rates 250 and 3 per day. Clear Lake visitors listed. Benson represents Palo Alto at state convention. county prohibitionists to meet June 21.

the Democrat Sarah Keiler CG. W. Hodgkinson A. H. Keller Graettinger Thomas Higgins Maggie Dungan Palo Alto James Carney Ayrshire Ithe Fred Dudgeon Reardon Maxon & Carmichael Court House Square Wegener Mulroney E. J. Hartsthorn Roberts Wim. Reinders Emmetsburg Building and Loan Association

Ottosen Man Injured When Trailer Overturns

Melvin Hagen of Ottosen was injured Tuesday night when a trailer detached from a car and flipped end over end. The tongue pierced the ground, furniture fell onto him, he was knocked unconscious but not seriously hurt.

Ottosen Melvin Hagen Melvin

Terril Woman Injured by Needle Incident

Mrs. H. A. Wagner of Terril stepped on a needle that penetrated her foot. Pain followed as physicians could not locate it initially. She was taken to Histerville hospital where X rays were taken. the needle was finally found and removed after several stitches.

Terril H. A Wagner Histerville Hospital

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