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Newspaper

Emmetsburg Democrat

Location

Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1934

Page

2

William Pottage Funeral in Halifax County Virginia

Death of William A. Pottage 38 of Crewe, Virginia, follows illness. Funeral services were held at News Ferry Episcopal Church in Halifax County. Surviving relatives include eight children and brothers in Des Moines, Sioux City, Ruthven, and Pearl Harbor, with interment in Grace Episcopal Church cemetery.

Wm. Fottage News Ferry Virginia James A. Tod Robt. Pattase Ann Independence Township Democrat Frenco Episcopal Church News Friry Halifax County William A. Pottage Pottage Evenin Field Shiers Trini Ck Burg Pott Petersburg Botanow Audrey Robert G. D. Pot Joan Paitage Alex Portase Poitage Trewe Robert G. D. Fottage Ne Ferry Albert Edward Paitage Pearl Harbor Honolulu Sir Sangadren B. Wealding Ferry Farmer Crewe Nia Grace Episcops Church Henry Des ‘Moines Lester Sioux City Harry Everly John Carl Ruthven Ernest Jondahl Harlan ‘Wagner Helen Kumimehieidt Lake Center

John Anderson longtime Ruthven resident dies at 67

John Henry Anderson, a long time Ruthven resident, died at his home Friday aged 67. He was born in Sweden in 1887 and came to the United States with his parents. Survived by widow and daughter Ruth, with services at Zier Lutheran Church conducted by Rev. Loy Wigdshl. Burial in Crown Hill Cemetery. He worked in the GreggShee business for years. brother Edwin was a partner before his death. Funeral details and many local mentions follow in a community notice.

Ruthven John Anderson John Henry Anderson Zier Lutheran Loy Wigdshl Crown Hill Andersom Bern Sweden United States Ruthvsen Jane Baxter Anderson Edwin Miss Ruth Vieter Hansen Exmmersburg Margaret Smith Des Moines Heel Smith Vern Bald Spencer Oscar Bargstrum Emmetsberg Margarret Simon St. Paul Margaret ‘Sinen Herbert Rummerfeet Fpurhyen Henry Kummeriedlat Smith Mitchell S. D Francis Gleason Wisconsin Rey Gleeson Emimetsburg Minnesota South Dakote Ponts Rey Will Sisit Henry Kummerfeidt Norswegian Lutheran Church Frethren L. O. Wierlahi Carrod Cem Ida Ballervach Ownaround Minn Maxine Donald Ms Hartwig Hensy Hartwig John Hartwig Ervin Hartwig Dale Alice Guozen Dorothy Berland Church Armstrong L. HE. Church Points Colorado Lillian Tinkle Chicago C. F. Slaughter Wilma Burt Paul Peterson Florence Hilborn Pat Edward Turner Jos Turner J. M. Bell Henry Ries Spirit Lake Harry Scotty DeSart Newton H. F. Hilborn Foley West Bend Comunity Club R. B. Snyder Carter Wirtz Snyder

Whittemore Alumni Banquet Highlights Emmettsburg Event

The Presentation Academy Alumni Association held its annual banquet at Hotel Bermoore in Emmeteburg with a four course meal. Walt er Faniel served as toastmaster and Verina Kaschauitter spoke for the class of 1934. Officers were elected including Arthur Fandel as president and Ruth Ann South as secretary.

Tar Eikader Arthur Fandel Harold Hibert Ruth Ann South Susie Besch Wensure Suesis Seins

Local Ladies Attend Eastern Star Meeting

Local women from this city attended a grap meeting of Diet No. 2 of the Ex Star at Mason City on Friday. Mrs B E Cook and several others participated in the evening program led by District Insteud of Lawn M. Mrs Piper and Mrs Kushner took part in the event.

B. E. Cook A. H. Piper J. B. Clark Norman Thompson Howard Knight Henry Lee Roy Bordyce Lloyd Frost Harry Kushner Star Mason City al District Insteud Lawn M Moesdamnes Piper Kushwi Clark Ner 2

Convention Speaker 24 Young Ladies to Receive Nursing Diplomas

The report lists attendees and social notes from Algona area events including a nursing diploma ceremony for 24 young ladies. Local residents Elmer Behnke and others returned home, and multiple family visits and social gatherings are described across surrounding towns.

Singles Beat Married Men In Local Baseball Showdown

The June 13 report notes the singles defeated the married men 14 to 2 in a lively local baseball game marked by several double plays and errors. Rainfall that week reached about five inches, described as the Million Dollar rain.

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Lawyers Chautauqua At The Inn June 15 16 17

The eleventh annual Lawyers Chautauqua of the Fourteenth and Twenty first Judicial districts of Iowa will be held at The Inn West Okoboji Friday Saturday and Sunday June 15 16 17. Keneth Davidson will discuss Joint Tort Feasors at the Friday morning round table. Mrs Earl Brown will talk on I Went to Pitt College during the ladies program. Dwight G McCarty will preside Friday afternoon. Saturday offers recreations and a ladies bridge tournament with a sunset boat ride and prize awards. The event closes with a dinner Sunday at 1 p.m. Dwight McCarty is president of the district bar association.

Chautauqua Iowa Inn West Okoboji Keneth Davidson Earl Brown Emmetsburg Pitt College Dwight G. McCarty Dwight McCarty District Bar Association 4Th Judicial District Palo Alto Kossuth Humboldt Pocahontas Buena Vista Clay Dickinson

Play Ground Attendance Grows Under PTA Supervision

Supervised playground under the PTA reports strong attendance since opening last Monday. Miss Doris Leonard leads with assistants Miss Dorothy Schnetzer and Donald Dannewitz. A seven hour daily schedule includes tennis swimming and sewing. Eric Anderson of Ayrshire was in town Saturday.

P.T.A Doris Leonard Dorothy Schnetzer Donald Dannewitz

Small Cyclone Destroys Farm Structures Near Fonda

A small cyclone struck six miles southwest of Fonda on Friday afternoon during a heavy rainstorm. It demolished the Ed Groth farm barn machine shed forage elevator and windmill and damaged the residence. A large grove of trees was destroyed with shapes twisted by the wind. No injuries were reported.

Fonda Ed Groth

Local Men Report Wreckage in Fort Dodge Area Car Train Crash

John Lundeen and Mike Neibauer found the scene six miles west of Fort Dodge on Highway 3 shortly after a car train collision. The Oldsmobile driver Howard Koch of Los Angeles and a Sioux City boy were seriously hurt but expected to recover. The M&StL line train from Winthrop to Fort Dodge suffered major engine damage. repair crews worked overnight to ready it for Des Moines.

John Lundeen Mike Neibauer Fort Dodge Howard Koch Los Angeles California Sioux City Des Moines

Father’s Day services at First Congregational Church

Next Sunday Father’s Day observances invite daughters and sons to attend the eleven o’clock morning service. Miss Swan son will sing two solos and Miss Eis will honor fathers with a tribute. The pastor speaks on Quit Ye Like Men. Church school meets at 9:45 and the League of Youth gathers at 7:30 to discuss The American Negro alongside a review of Green Pastures. Rev. L W Lynne, former pastor, plans a July 2 to 4 visit en route from Oberlin Ohio.

Nth Swanson Catherine Eis League of Youth Green Pastures L. W. Lynne Portland National Council of the Congregational Church Oberlin Ohio

His Nephew Finishes at Iowa State College

Mr and Mrs Lea Luttemere of West Bend were Emmetsburg callers Thursday afternoon. William F Collins of West Bend earned a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree at Iowa State College Ames on Monday morning. He also received a commission as second lieutenant in the Reserve Officers Corps of the Veterinary unit.

Iowa State College Lea Luttemere West Bend Emmetsburg Buttemiere William F. Collins Ames Secon

Freeman Couple Welcome 3-Month-Old Baby Girl

Adept Baby Girl Jean Carol born to Mr and Mrs Clyde Freeman in this city. They visited Des Moines Sunday and returned to Emmetsburg Monday morning with the infant who will live in a loving home with the Freemans.

Clyde Freeman Des Moines Emmetsburg Jean Carol Mrrs Freeman

Big Crowd Attends Farm Picnic Tuesday Evening

A large gathering gathered for a farm picnic Tuesday evening, with attendees listed as Ernest Gjerde and Quid Virgil Clark. The event extended from page one into continued coverage of the rural community gathering.

Met Ernest Gjerde Virgil Clark

Rural graduation honors one hundred seventy five students

One hundred seventy five rural eighth graders received diplomas in the high school auditorium. Iowa State Superintendent Agnes Samuelson gave the commencement address, urging graduates to prepare for responsibility as citizens and to value education. The event included local musical performances and awards by service groups.

Emmetsburg Sam Woods Jeneiz Olive Noble Great Oak Township Service Star Legion EB. M. Thompson Florence Wells O. H. Raleigh Gradiinger Agnes Samuelson Des Moines Iowa

Sweetheart Voice Contest Sways Northwest Iowa Casting

Bernie Lowe invites young women to audition for the Casino Orchestra Sweetheart Voice. A $25 prize plus a two week singing contract awaits the winner, with future radio exposure on national broadcasts. Preliminary auditions are in Estherville, Emmetsburg, Spencer, Sheldon and Jackson, with Estherville set for June 14 at the Grand Theatre.

Bernie Lowe Mministra Terrace Park Grand Theatre Estherville

Head of St Josephs Academy Dies in Des Moines

Sister Mary Madeline, head of St Josephs Academy in Des Moines, died at Mercy hospital from pneumonia on Sunday.

ST. Josephs Academy Mary Madeline St. Joseph's Academy Des Moines Mercy Hospital

Local personals note village workers and travelers

The column lists residents and visitors including Miss Ide Sharp from Cedar Rapids visiting relatives, Wv. L. OConnor starting as Graettinger postmaster with Forrest Peterson as assistant, and multiple households hosting guests from Pocahontas Emmetsburg Ames and Estherville. It notes students returning from Iowa State and Austin Minnesota visits, plus a Gamble Stores fire price promotion.

Harn Hemet Carl Spies Gracttinger Thirsding Ide Sharp Cedar Rapids Wv. L. O’connor Graettinger Forrest Peterson Will Shimmon Pocahontas John Crampitt Wilbur Price Emmelsburg A. T. Sweely Rodman Woolstock Edna Martini Austin Ames Io State College Arthur Williams Gamble Mary Collar Glenadine Alifornia Brunnetsburg Collir James Dunnigan W.D. Hantleman Chicago We. Hentleman Fenton Emmetsburg Hatleman Commonwealth Edeon Company John Waldron Haroled Estherville Weldron Frank Hand

Mrs. Moad Hosts Charles City Ladies Luncheon

Mrs B G Moad of this city entertained at a four course luncheon at Hotel Bermoore Tuesday noon. Ten members of the U C T Auxiliary from Charles City, Mrs Moads former home, attended the event.

B. G. Moad Hotel Bermoore U. C. T. Auxiliary Charlles City

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