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Emmetsburg Democrat

Location

Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1939

Page

6

Famous Players Open in Emmetsburg With Comedy

Famous Players begin in Emmetsburg Monday night June 19 at their large new tent. The opening play is a three act comedy She Got What She Wanted about a Iowa settler who returns from California. The show includes vaudeville between acts and a Famous Players quartet with singing and dancing for an entertaining evening.

We Famous Players Emmetsburg California Towa Famous Players Famous Players Quartet Walter Weisbrod Bertal Berkeland Independence Club Rush Lake Highland Club Gavotte Hansel and Gretal Freedom Fairfield Walnut Iowa State College Ames Camp Foster

High Class Job Printing at Reasonable Prices

Local Democrat advertise quality printing services with affordable rates. Emphasizes superior typography and prompt turnaround for business cards posters and handbills to attract customers.

The Democrat

Iowa FHA insured loans help 21,089 homes modernize

Des Moines reports 21,089 Iowa families have repaired and modernized homes with FHA insured loans totaling 7 887 SB1.00 since 1934. State director Mr. Brandt notes inquiries surge as private lenders insure loans for improvements from plumbing to wiring. Loans are private financing with FHA oversight, not direct government funds, and may cover extensive alterations and interior upgrades.

Des Moines Iowa A. Brandt Brandt FHA Afr

Ames Student Receives Degree in 68th Spring Commencement

A Palo Alto County student joined 841 graduates receiving diplomas at Iowa State College during the 68th annual spring commencement. The class set a record, surpassing 500 graduates last year and totaling 1 074 degrees and certificates awarded in the past year.

Palo Alto County Towa State College Palo. Alto County

Home-Builts Solve Homemaker Furnishing Troubles

Iowa State College home economists and the Emmetsburg Democrat answer reader questions on furniture finishing and room makeovers. Practical tips cover commercial paint removers, building inexpensive shelves, and reworking beds and wardrobes for a Swedish modern look.

Iowa State College Emmetsburg Democrat Iowa

HAPPENS In the Best of Families

A mother realizes her son Johnny is growing obsessed with collecting rocks stamps and butterflies She helps by supplying boxes frames and glass to mount his treasures showing a family in businesslike support of hobbies and craft.

Johnny

County association annual meeting and picnic attracts seventy attendees

The annual meeting and picnic of the County Contesting Association were held Thursday, June 9, with more than seventy people in attendance. The program opened with a dairy judging contest at Jaairy.

Contesting Association Airy

Curtain Shrinkage Tips For Marquisette Curtains

Advice notes shrinkage varies by fabric with cotton marquisette shrinking crosswise more than lengthwise during laundering. Fine cotton white marquisette curtains may lose length and width, and cotton rayon blends can shed 10 to 12 inches in a two yard length when washed.

High ranking association members named for state contest

The top association members include Ronald Chapman Bertal G Berkeland G Bonstead Theo Hermanson and Carl Peterson tied Chap man and Berkeland will form the team for the state judging contest at the Waterloo Dairy Congress 4 H dairy club members judged classes Jim Chapman ranked highly among club members Next two were Hu

Association Ronald Chapman Bertal G. Berkeland Bonstead Theo. Hermanson Carl Peterson Chapman Berkeland Waterloo Dairy Congress Jim Chapman

Weed control methods described for pasture spraying and plowing

The article discusses thorough spraying to wet vegetation and keeping livestock away from treated areas until rain. It notes that application may repeat in fall and that salt should be available to grazing animals. It explains weed kill rates vary from zero to near complete based on vegetation, plant age, and application care, and cites plowing under weeds in May or June followed by a heavy cover crop like sorghum or Sudan grass as an alternative.

Sylvester

Rally Day highlights 4-H girls in Palo Alto County

Palo Alto County 4-H Rally Day drew 147 girls and 280 guests with 95 percent in blue uniforms. Frances Quam was elected president, and new officers were installed beside awards for music and listening contests. The event featured club recognitions, a picnic, and ceremonies for county officers and convention delegates.

Palo Alto County Lost Island West Bend Walnut Vernon Independence Freedom Rush Lake Ellington Nevada Harold MC Barringer Emmetsburg Frances Quam The Vernon Climbers Janet Dryden Norine Christensen Mary Jean Brennan Eleanor Larson W. R. Schroeder Silver Lake Freedom Busy Bees Mildred Beatty Helena Weisbrod Barsfoot Ruth Stillman Belen Kern Harrison Park Noreen Rebhuhn Cleo Cotrel

Wedding Bells at Ayrshire Methodist Church

In Ayrshire on Thursday June 1 at noon, Miss Vera Crew Deedate wed Henry Rev. E. F. P. Broberg in a double ring ceremony. Ina Kenyon played Lohengrin and Neomi Crew sang Oh Promise Me as the bridal party stood in desert rose crepe outfits.

Ayrshire Velma Brinkiey

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