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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1925
Page
2
The obituary notes Mrs Al Ormsby of Baston as a cheerful affable neighbour and devoted mother. She supported her church, was prudent and charitable, and a Christian lady whose memory lingers in the community. Vernon and Emmets members recall her steady presence and kindness.
Fragmentary obituary notes a surviving son and praises the deceased woman for her wisdom diligence and energy. The text hints at long community appreciation and sympathy from friends and local organizations.
A garbled OCR style note mentions Los Angeles figures and names like Toews Jacke Ziti in a brief context. The readable parts imply a discussion or report involving American or regional figures, but exact roles remain unclear. No clear event or outcome is stated.
Electric Park notes record Horn Brennan beating Pieuie in a week’s events at the pavilion. KP legs show good time. a new baseball team secured for Sunday games. Also reports of damage near Manson from last night’s wind and heavy rain. Local club meetings include a kitchen lesson and a five month county training program conclusion. Town ladies invited to club events with performances and readings.
A weekend baseball match is slated for Hand's Park between Lone Rock Iowa and the Desuntheit club of Minneapolis. Asa Brown traveled to Halister Minnesota for a lengthy trip and a real ball game, while I visit relatives in California.
June 2 meeting of the Vernon Workers at Mrs H E Fergue’s home drew a smaller group due to threatening weather. Mrs Geo Singer demonstrated a pressure cooker and discussed soap making while plans for future gatherings and local club activities were outlined.
Tearing several states the Knight family left Chicago last week and planned a sequence of travels. They moved from Sioux City to Woonsocket South Dakota to visit Mr Knight's brother, who grew up there, then intended to visit Sidney Montana for a day with Mrs Knights.
In a large regional gathering Governor Hamumil and other officials attended as Norsemen and Zeloms from Canada and the northwest joined a ceremony. Attendees enjoyed cake, a bomber float, and street-level celebrations with speeches praising local churches, schools, and civic institutions built by the community.
A Sunday baseball game at Silver Lake ended 2 6 0 in favor of Silver Lake after Lehigh’s travel delay from rain near Ayrshire. Weeks held Silver Lake to three hits, Flanagan allowed two hits, while Cramer struck out ten in four innings for Silver Lake. Eugene O Brien undergoes Mayo Hospital surgery in Rochester to lengthen a tendon, hoping for improved mobility. Church event at Assumption circle 8 tea and supper hosted by Mrs. Wm Egan. Alist Bridgie Nolan visited Graettinger area.
A messy item promotes E E Ballheim the Mason City eye specialist offering eye care with dates listed for Ayrsture and Mallard locations. It invites readers to call about eye strain or reading blur and asks to mention acquaintances who may be afflicted.
Emmetsburg hosted rural school graduation exercises last Thursday. Senator W. J. Breakenridge delivered the address, praised for its sound constructive thinking. Diplomas were handed by Ralph Smith amid student recitals and community prizes.
A rural eighth grade music and essay contest honors winners from Gilbert Place Freedom Independence and nearby towns. Prizes include five and two dollar awards with top honors for piano vocal and art entries. Judges include Mrs Wayne Bradley and Miss Gertrude Thornwall. The essay theme centers on Benefits Derived from Play Day and Physical Training in school.
Damaged text indicates a Thursday morning incident with extensive destruction and loss of life. Names and places are obscured, but the fragment notes a great deal of damage to a property or locality associated with Cloar Ladee. No clear date or full identities are readable.
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