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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1932
Page
5
Firefighters from Emmetsburg battled a large ice house blaze Saturday morning. Two fire trucks kept flames in check as crews prevented spread to nearby structures. The yard was unharmed and no injuries were reported.
A blaze levelled the Shadbolt and Middleton business block in Emmetsburg, causing an estimated 3000 dollars in losses. Firefighters contained the flames to the structure, saving nearby homes and the lumberyard. The building, dating back around 50 years, stored Palo Alto Fair Association lumber and notes, with origin undetermined. Insurance covered much of the loss. no other valuables were saved.
The Emmetsburg baseball team defeated Milford 6 to 2 Sunday with Peterson on the mound and Hoobler catching. Lineup included Cullen at first Murray at second Anderson at third Burns center field Hilt oh left field, Atkinson and Bauck in right field. A later game with Mallard Tuesday ended 4 to 3 with a tied eighth inning.
The court in Fort Dodge sits this week with Palo Alto residents serving as jurors. Named jurors include Paul Barringer Graettinger H Bennickson Ringsted C A Draper Mallard W F Johnson Curlew Merle Ferwick Emmetsburg W P Bearns Ringated P J Paulson Grachtinger and H J Van Horn Rodman Others from the area include P Kauffman Pocahontas and J C Truelson Rolfe.
A Graettinger Priday evening joint county Legion Auxiliary meeting drew attendees from the city including Mrs K McNamers, Mrs E M Thompson, Margaret Sherlock, Alice Carney, Josephine Garney, Mrs Ed Kane, Mrs Jock Highby, Mrs Ray Hutton, Mrs Groves and Mrs Barry Kestner.
David Goldstein, once a socialist leader and Boston mayoral candidate, will lecture in Emmetsburg on Wednesday evening June 22. The speaker, who converted to Catholicism in 1917 under Cardinal O’Connell, travels widely and aims to discuss Christian morality as a basis for peace. The 8:00 pm talk in the Court Yard is free and open to all, with questions welcomed.
The Rolfe state Savings bank closed the day after the primaries, leaving Rolfe Plover and Havelock without banking. A three day banking holiday was decided by town officers and business leaders, with depositors urged to leave funds for three years. Banks in Laurens and Manson reportedly had trouble but remained open. The Plover bank is the People's Savings and the Havelock bank is the Farmers Savings.
A mass meeting has been called for Monday evening June 20 at the local Court House. Attendees include bankers farmers chambers of commerce laborers veterans of all wars businessmen teachers and other residents. J G Fogerty secretary Farmers' Holiday Association of Iowa presides.
Miss Leona Kane of this place married Mr Robert J Carlisle of Des Moines at St Thomas Church in this city Monday morning at 8. Father M McNerney officiated. Miss Nellie Kane sister of the bride and Mr Ralph Davitt of Des Moines stood as attendants. A breakfast followed at the bride’s home and the couple left for Wisconsin plans later to reside in Des Moines. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs James E Kane Sr, attended St Marys Academy in Emmetsburg and Cedar Falls College. Mr Carlisle is son of Mr and Mrs A J Carlisle of Des Moines.
Mrs. Beck of Rock Rapids visits her mother Mrs. John Early in Emmetsburg. She recently lived in Iowa City where she cared for two Corcoran nephews and noted financial strain there due to a bank closing. Mrs. Beck previously resided in Emmetsburg as a young woman.
The Democrat family enjoyed a splendid dish of new potatoes Tuesday sent to this office by Mrs John Callahan who lives in the southeast part of town for years she has sustained a reputation as an early potato grower A couple of Tuesdays offerings were as large as the fist of an eight year old boy They were beauties The vines covered ground in May but moisture was short in April and May This year's crop is unusually promising
Mr and Mrs Tom J White of Jefferson visited Emmetsburg relatives over the weekend after a stop in Garner. They plan trips to Manilla and Trenton Missouri this month. Their son Harold runs a large job printing shop at Trenton. Mrs White may return with them. Td runs a Jefferson printing house but reports slower business.
Richardson Hooble and W C Richardson returned home the first of the week from North and South Dakota points where they had been purchasing horses for a couple of weeks. They ship their purchases to Milwaukee and report prices as quite reasonable.
Mr and Mrs William Neuville of Des Moines survived a tire blowout that sent their car off the pavement near Whittemore injuring Mrs Neuville with a fractured clavicle multiple ribs and spine and pelvis injuries. Dorothy Harvey and Mr Weller with his sister also in the car. Mr Weller’s sister and the granddaughter were less or not seriously hurt. Mr Neuville is Floyd Neuvilles brother of Algona.
Mr Holman Andy Anderson of this city and Miss Elva Sonnesholm of Crystal Lake Iowa married at Alexander Sunday noon The couple will reside in Vaughan apartments The bride is popular in her home community and the groom has worked in the W B Freeman meat department for about a year He is noted as a ready mixer and well liked A wide circle of friends extend hearty congratulations to the couple.
Emmetsburg defeated Milford by three points 14 to 11 on Sunday at the local course. Judkins led scoring with nine holes in 35 and second nine in 33 for a total of 68, the year’s best local score.
Milwaukee firm to dispatch about 150 workers to construct a spur side track two to three miles east, allowing work train forces to operate separately. Current force of around 19 men remains stationed west of town as work proceeds.
Lawrence D. Brennan was re elected grand knight of the Emmetsburg Council at the June 9 meeting. Officers for 1932 33 include Basil McEvoy deputy grand knight I F Tatro warden Leo McCoy chancellor EA T Foy recording secretary Wm Millen inside guard W J Grady outside guards M F Brennan M J Fleming trustees Joe Hand John Hammes. Ed Kane was elected trustee for three years. The council notes a strong year of activity and pride in its record.
Mr Rotant Jackson of Ida Grove and Miss Bernice Brennan of this city were united in marriage at St Thomas Church this morning at 7 o clock. The bride wore white georgette and led by her sister Miss Ruth Brennan as bridesmaid. Best man was Jack Jackson, brother of the bridegroom. A breakfast followed at the bride’s mother’s home and the couple left for a ten day trip to Iowa and Missouri before settling in Ida Grove. The bride, daughter of Mrs J C Brennan, is a former St Marys academy graduate and teacher. the groom is son of Ray Jackson of Glendive Montana and a Pioneer Record employee. The Democrat extends congratulations.
The McNary relief bill faced a Senate vote with a 38 to 28 tally as the rural committee stance pressured leaders. The commentary notes the speaker must confront internal party tensions and accuses loyalty to party of past costs.
A Flag Day program held in Denver Colorado Tuesday evening featured Loige No 17 of the Elks. Attorney Albert E Sherlock son of Mrs Dan Sherlock spoke in the introduction and George D Bebole the mayor delivered an address.
The American Legion band concert was held at Super Park last evening with future performances planned there during summer except next Wednesday when no concert due to the Goldstein address on Court House Square.
Henry Field declined to speak for the American Legion boys on the Fourth of July at Fort Dodge. The event proceeded without his participation and reflected poorly on his suitability for the occasion.
Peter E Toal of this city received the Purple Heart from the War Department in Washington. The medal honors military merit for a duty act. Toal, who served in World War I as a private in Company C 244th Infantry, was severely injured on October 27, 1918. He spent time in American hospitals and was mustered out, earning the decoration later. The medal features a purple heart, George Washington bust on the reverse, and a Washington coat of arms on the ring with a purple ribbon and lapel button engraved with Toal’s name.
Mr and Mrs Wm H J Steiner and Yamily moved to Sheldon at week end and will make their future home in the city. May they be successful.
The community notes a July 1 increase in First Class postage from five to eight cents, with three cent stamps in purple. cards unchanged. After July 6 letters with under two cents return to sender. if no return address, destination mailing and deficit postage will be collected. Parcel post rates rise on October 1. The letter urges lower rates amid declining mail volume and calls for a new postmaster general.
Miss Martha Atkinson arrives home after teaching in Glendive Montana. She plans to visit her parents in the city during summer. Her sister Miss Alice, formerly an instructor in Centralia Washington schools, is also back home.
The Young People of the Methodist church sponsor a Friday evening 8 15 presentation of the play Cabbage and Dollars in the High School auditorium at Cylinder. Proceeds fund exterior church painting. The public is cordially invited.
The Bauck Construction Co. bought a 2% fine rock crusher, a $12,001 crane, and a drag line. Four new Chevrolet trucks are in use. Mr. Bauck surveys the road south from Burns corner toward Center school house in Great Oak with about 20 men, handling spreading and leveling of gravel and attending essential details.
The American Legion post 192 and the Auxiliary hosted a four dish luncheon in their city rooms on Tuesday evening. After the meal, the regular business meeting took place and the silverware bought by Auxiliary members was presented. The Auxiliary plans no meetings in July and August.
Miss Bertha Rubel of this city and Mr. Frank Ruppert of Mallard were married at Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Kansas City Missouri on Monday June 6. Rev Father Hennessy officiated. The couple will reside on the groom’s farm north of Mallard and begin life as Mr. and Mrs Ruppert.
A late eastbound Soo Line Flier suffered a delay west of Ruthven, delaying passengers and causing timetable disruptions on the evening run. Local railroad crews and dispatchers worked to restore schedule, with no injuries reported.
The Chicago Republican convention eyes repeal and a possible tilt to substituting measures. Dry leaders push lines on the eighteenth amendment while wets argue for Webb-Kenyon and Volstead act limits. Mills fights to keep the gold standard as Norris factions jostle for delegates and Curtis chances spark debate.
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