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Newspaper

Emmetsburg Democrat

Location

Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1940

Page

4

WEDDINGS CONTINUED AT CINDER ROCKFORD AREA

The narrative describes a wedding and details the bride and groom’s education and careers. The bride pursued music education in Cedar Rapids and taught in Cylinder and Rockford areas, while the groom studied at Notre Dame and taught music in Rockford. Out-of-town relatives attended the ceremony in Grand Forks.

Psce Schow Drake University Des Moines Teachers College St Cedar Cylinder Public Schools Rochford Tows Ass Hsugen Meany Exmbemberg Cylinder End St Rackind Croom Niebtic Avis Geeree Collese St Foorheid Minn Rockford Schat Grand Forks Nld Seto St Grand Forks Afr Wester Besny Biemre

McTigue-Weldon Nuptials Tie Fort Dodge Duo

Miss Mary Gilisher of Bukaree served as maid of honor and Miss Mary Henser of Mi Wages as bridesmaid in the MecTigne-Weldon wedding. Robert J. and Jos D. Bicticaue of Fri Dodge attended. The groom, district agent for Northwest Mutual Life in Fort Dodge, has served in the post ten years. The couple will honeymoon in Detroit and Chicago and reside in Fort Dodge.

Min Sahee Oridemacia Wes Mary R. Giliseher Bukaree Mary’Jo Henser Mi- Wages Robert J Jos D. Bicticaue Fri Dodge Th Northwest Biutual Life Insurance Company Milwaukee Forthwest Mutual Life Fort Dotse le Ema Emsmetshize

Enger Bolgan Elvin Willsoa Enger and Juli May BolganWed

Enger Bolgan Elvin Willsoa Enger son of Mr and Mrs Hans Enger of Emmets trarg and Miss Juli May Bolgan daughter of Mr and Mrs Julius Bolgan Ruthven were married at the Lutheran parsonage in this city at 7 o clock Monday evening Rev M C Thompson officiated with the single ring ceremony Attendants were Lloyd Enger brother of the groom and Miss Vidla Olesen.

Elvin Willsoa Enger Hans Enger Emmetstrarg Juli May Bolgan Julius, Bolgan Ruthven M. C Thompson Lloyd Enger Vidla Olesen

Kuecker and Drussell to Wed in West Bend Ceremony

Mr Fred Kuecker son of Mr and Mrs W D Kuecker West Bend and Mise Ruth Drussell daughter of Mr and Mrs HE Denmeel West Bend were announced as engaged in a society note from the local paper.

Fred Kuecker W. D. Kuecker West Bend Mise’ Ruth Drussell HE Denmeel

United Immarrnegse Wedding at Evangelical Church

A wedding occurred last Wednesday morning at the Evangelical church with Rev. E J. Oth presiding. The bride is Miss Geraldien Huecher, niece of the groom, and she wed Mr. Liord Dms sel, brother of the bride. After the ceremony the couple left for Denver, Colorado, and points west, and will reside at West Bend.

United Immarrnegse Evangelical Elan E J. Oth Geraldien Huecher Gream

Larson-Oleson Nuptials in Stowes City May

Ger Larson son of Mr and Mrs Andrew Larson of ArmstrongMiss and Vivien Oleson daughter of OC Oleson of Graettinger were married in Stowes City May. Attendants were George Larson brother of the groom and Miss Eiltisa Oleson sister of the bride. The couple will live on the west coast with the groom in the Navy. Mr Larson to return soon. Mrs Larson will move to San Pedro where they will establish their future home.

Air Ger Larson Airs Andrew Larson Armstrong Larson West Coast San Petro

Bartelson Ericksen Biss Eva Hickson to marry Paul Bertelson

Eva Hickson a Ruthven public school teacher was invited in marriage to Paul Bertelson of Forest City. The wedding will be at the Lutheran Church Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Bertelson planning to live in Forest City where he is employed as a contractor.

Biss Eva Hickson Ruthven Paul Bertelson Forest City St Kenssii Barisison Forest Ci Sroom

Local motorboat noise prompts city action

Verlen Sart Rector asks the Democrat to urge motorboat owners on the lake to comply with section HiS831 of the Conservation Laws. The rule bans gas propelled craft without muffling exhausts and prohibits cutouts. Residents complain about excessive noise near the lake district as Rector seeks enforcement.

Game Verlen Sart Democrat Lake District Rector Eli Ming

Palo Alto Grads at State College Commencement

Palo Alto graduates from State College in Ames were Paul Harms West Bend in agricultural education, Raymond Nelson Graettinger in dairy industry, Robert Berg engineering, Marian Singer Graettinger dietetics, Magis Grece Shorts home economics education. Exercises were in the State gymnasium. James W Hook, IA native and 1905 mechanical engineering graduate, president of Geometric Tool Co New Haven Ky, received the Marston medal for engineering achievement. The commencement address was by Dr Charles E Friley, college president.

Palo Alto County For” State College Amesianday Paul Harms West Bend Raymond Joseph Nelson Graeitinger Robert Quentin Berg Any Marian Lucile Singer Graettinger Magis Grece Shorts Gylinder James W. Hook Geometric Tool ‘Company New Haven, Ky Marston Charles E Friley

Kemp Orchestra to Headline at Arnold's Park Roof Garden

Hal Kemp and Band will perform at Arnold's Park Roof Garden on Tuesday June 11 with featured stars Bob Allen Jack LeMaire and Jane Blair. Kemp's orchestra is highly regarded, known from radio revues and programs such as Time to Shine Chesterfield and Penhouse Party.

Kemp Arnolds Park Bob Allen Jack LeMaire Jane Blair Kemp Orchestra Chesterfield Mavic Carpet Penihouse

Richardson Dies Sudden in Car Crash at Estherville

RL Richardson 55 of Hathher Ville died Tuesday morning after a heart attack while driving at Sixth Street and Central Avenue Estherville. His car collided with a vehicle driven by Dale Rauhauser. He was dead at the scene. He worked as a salesman for Swift Company. Survived by widow and daughter Jean a sister Mrs John Jensvola and a brother Wid Richardson.

RL. Richardson Hathher Ville Sixth Street Central Avenue Estherville Richardson Dale Rauhauser Swift Company Jean John Jensvola Wid Richardson

Grading Wraps Up On Highway 17 At Pocahontas

Rough grading on the Highway 17 paving project at Pocahontas was finished Monday. Concrete pouring resumed after heavy rains, with about two dozen tiles poured by week’s end. Shoulder work remains incomplete and some grading equipment may be moved toward Emmet County or Manila and Manzing area.

Pocahontas Emmet Manila Manzing

Emametsburg Shoppers Visit Curlew Couple Mr and Mrs Cherry

Mr and Mrs Orville Cherry and several Curlew residents were seen shopping in Emametsburg on Monday.

Orville Cherry Curlew Emametsburg

Algona Rotarians Host Inter-City Golf and Trap Meet

The Algona Rotary Club hosted fourteen neighboring clubs for an inter-city trap shoot and golf tournament at the Country Club grounds on Wednesday. Invited teams included Emmetsburg Forest City Humboldt Britt Spirit Lake Garner Estherville Pocahontas Clarion Fort Dodge Mason City Eagle Grove and Hampton. An afternoon contest was followed by a stag dinner and a short program at seven in the clubhouse.

Algona

Knights of Columbus elect officers in city meeting

The Knights of Columbus held their annual officer election Thursday evening at the focal hall. Basil McEvoy was named Grand Knight to succeed Thomas Cullen. Other officers elected include J. M. Dirks deputy grand knight Henry Reinders chancellor B J Bibert warden James Currans advocate Thomas Rutledge Jr records F Eagan treasurer Charles Joynt trustees Joe Callaghan and Joe Girres inside guards D W Joynt outside guard.

Knights of Columbus Basil McEkvoy Thos. Cullen J. M. Dirks Henry Reinders B. J. Bibert Jas. Currans Thos. Rutledge Jr F. Eagan Charles Joynt Trustes Joe Callaghan Joe Girres D. W. Joynt

Postmaster V J O Connor Visits Graettinger Area

Postmaster V J O Connor called on business in the Graettinger vicinity this Wednesday, making a routine rounds and greeting local residents and merchants.

V. J. O'Connor Graettinger

Cab Calloway to Play at Electric Park Ballroom

Darlene Oleson, manager of the Electric Park ballroom at Lost Island, announces Cab Calloway and his Cotton Club orchestra as stellar attractions for a dance Thursday in June. Advance tickets available at Emmetaburg Candy Kitchen for 16-806 per person including tax.

Darlene Oleson Electric Park Lost Island Cab Calloway Cotton Club Orchestra Emmetaburg Candy Kitchen

City Dwelling Loans Offer From Algona Federal

Algona Federal Savings and Loan Association promotes long term city dwelling loans with rates from 5 5 34 to 6 percent net and options for remodel refinance or body. No brokerage or insurance charges. Write for lowest cost plan today.

Algona Federal Savings & Loan Association Algona Towett

Local Legion Sponsors Carnival in Exmmersborg

The Wright Amusement Company will visit Exmmersborg for six days and nights starting Monday June 1 at Legion Park on Grand Avenue under the American Legion. The show features rides, shows, and concessions and includes a free act in the air without a net. Performances every night are free with no gate charge and ample free parking.

The Wright Amusement Company Exmmersborg Legion Park Grand Avenue American Legion

Des Moines Women Visit in City for Weekend

Mrs Glenn Folger and sister Miss Jean Sewell with Miss Ruth Golden all of Des Moines spent the weekend in this city visiting relatives and friends. Donn McHires, an Iowa University student, arrived in the city last week to spend his vacation with his parents Mr and Mrs K J McElroy.

Glenn Folger Jean Sewell Ruth Golden Des Moines Donn, McHires Iowa University Bir K. J. McElroy

Picnic and Cattle Judging At Palo Alto Cow Testing Event

Over one hundred dairymen and families attended the Annual Palo Alto Cow Testing Association picnic at Carl Peterson farm on June 5. Arthur Porter of Iowa State College led the judging contest with 33 participants. Winners included B G Berkeland and Carl Peterson in men’s, Mrs Carl Peterson and Mrs Ronald Chapman in women’s, and Hubert Champney top in 4 H judging. Co operative creameries supplied 10 gallons of ice cream. Afternoon program featured orchestra music, guitar, tap dance, and group singing. G T A members re elected old officers Fred Spies president and others. Carl Peterson secretary treasurer.

Palo Alto Cow ‘Testing Association Carl Peterson Arthur Porter Iowa State College B. G. Berkeland Robert Fuhr Ronald Chapman Hubert Champney Jim Chapman Berkeland and Myers Independence Township Shirley Siems Jean’ Steward Graettinger Wm. Boos Tra Mary Peterson Fred Spies Ges. Siems Henry Frohling Martin Simonson GC. T. A Waterloo Derry

Ayrshire Man Spends Tuesday in City En Route to Naples

John Anslim of Ayrshire spent Tuesday in the city while traveling to Naples where he will visit friends for several days.

John Anslim Ayrshire Napolis

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MecTigne-Weldon Enger-Bolgan Bartelson Ericksen Grads Town State College Tressure Island Hal Kemp Arnold’s Park Emmetsburg Co-operative Emmetsburg Ope Vets Algona Rotarians Markx Frederick G. R. Caldwell Lakeshore G. C. Heberling Bloomton Intre Democrat Mirs Lester Stover Local Legion Co-Operative Emmetspurg Iowa Joans Territory Pepeter Red Crown Perot He Tu Fiena Life Insurance Company J. W. Edge Phone Enunetsburg, Towa Canale 8
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