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Newspaper

Emmetsburg Democrat

Location

Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1941

Page

5

New Episcopal Pastor Named for Trinity Church Parish

Deacon Donald Francis Haviland of Mount Pleasant is chosen as the new pastor of Trinity Episcopal Church and will serve the Algona Spencer and Estherville churches. He graduates from Seabury Western seminary this month and holds a B A from Iowa Wesleyan. Ordination is planned for September. He is married with one child and they will live in Estherville. Linnell Schrock of Spencer plans to join the Trinity parish at Pierre South Dakota until the deacon’s ordination.

Donald Francis Haviland Mount Pleasant Trinity Episcopal Church Algona Spencer Estherville Haviland Seabury Western Seminary Chicago Iowa Wesleyan Hitherville Linnell Schrock Spencer, Ed Trinity Pierre S. D

Glenn Miller at Roof Garden Arnolds Park This Sunday

Glenn Miller and his orchestra will headline the Roof Garden Ballroom at Arnolds Park Town on Sunday June 29. Advance reserves are on sale at the Kermore Hotel. The band is a featured summer attraction for Northwest Town dance lovers and Democrat readers are asked to remember the date.

Glenn Miller Roof Garden Arnolds Park Town Kermore Northwest Town the Democrat

Graettinger approves electric plant contracts and bids

Contracts for Graettinger municipal electric light plant and distribution system totaled 880,032 with bids from Fairbanks Morse Co for two 300 horsepower diesel motors and two 200 kilowatt generators at 40,700. Spencer Construction Co for a 40 by 60 building and water lines at 16,915. Schne i der Electrical Co Omaha awarded switchboard and inside equipment at 6,468. Schurman Electrical Co Abington Hl awarded distribution system at 24,049.

Graettinger Municipal Ders Fairbanks-Morse Co Spencer Construction Co Schneider, Electrical Co Omaha Schurman Electrical Company Abington Wm.Duhbah Jensen Soo

West Lad Returns From Camarillo Seminary Visit

Edward Sullivan, a St. Seminary student at Camarillo, arrived in Graettinger for summer with Mr. and Mrs. John J. Sullivan. He studied at Emmetsburg Junior College and Trinity College before entering California seminary two years ago. The family also notes Miss Helen Sullivan, University of Iowa student, left for Washington DC for a senior typist position in the Civil Service Commission with a good salary.

L “W. Sullivan St. Seminary Camarillo Graettinger John J. Sullivan Edward Emmetsburg Junior College Trinity College California Seminary Los Angeles United States Army Sullivan Miss Helen University of Iowa Washington, D. C Civil Service Commission Helen

Soybean Acreage Rules Updated With New Loan Plan

The North Central Division director announces an amendment to the National Docket to credit harvesting soybeans beyond set acreage, with a 35 percent parity loan or about $1 per bushel. County committees will adjust depleted acreages and oversee permissive plowing of alfalfa for soybeans.

Department of Agriculture Harry N. Schooler North Central Division Falo Alto Palo Alto

Emmetsburg Band at Mason City Sixth North Iowa Festival

The Emmetsburg High School band directed by Arthur Mullens joined the Sixth North Iowa Band Festival in Mason City. They performed in a morning parade and afternoon concerts with multiple city bands, drum corps, and special guests.

Emmetsburg Arthur Mullens Mason City North Iowa Mason Chamber of Commerce J.D Andy*Anderson Kenneth Bradley J Rey M. c. Thompson Harjoe Barringer Ray Hite Bod Carney Ceelia Palace Strand Albert City, Osage G. J. Fitzgerald Z Son City Cameron L. Stewart Ackley J. Q. Kongsback J Albert City TM Talmadge EK. Campbell Dan Jensen R. C. Baskins FF. Griffen Durwood Griften Buffalo Center A. BP. Branne Carpenter Donald I. Barrows

June Is The Baty Month Of Marriages

Jarvill McNulty of Emmetsburg, son of Mr and Mrs BE Jarvill, wed Miss Margaret McNulty of this city in Assumption rectory with Very Rev Mason officiating. The ceremony followed by breakfast for relatives. couple to reside in Cletus Neibauer apartments.

Lorraine Jarvill Emmetsburg BE. R. Jarvill Laurens Margaret. McNulty Thomas McNulty Assumption Wm. F. Mason T. F. Guthrie Richard Nolan E. R. Jtarvill James Conan Lyn Emmetsburg High School Bert Hughes Laurens High School M. & J. R. Hakes Company Jacal Hakes Produce Company Cletus Neibauer

Famous Players Return to Emmetsbury for Week

The Famous Players perform in Emmetsbury starting Monday June 23 for a week at the American Legion ball park on South Grand Ave. Grace Wagner Vincent Dennis lead a cast with The Wear Wildcats and Paul Weiss in a top comedy drama titled Ill Say She Do. Local promoter Mrs Dennis promises feature nights and grand entertainment.

Emmetsbury The Democrat American Legion Grace Wagner Vincent Dennis Wear Wildcats Paul Weiss Famous Players Mrr. Dennis

Conlon and Fandel Tie Knot at St Michael Whittemore

Edna Fandel daughter of Mr and Mrs William Fandel wed Floyd Conlon son of Mr and Mrs Michael Conlon at St Michael’s Catholic Church Whittemore. Maid of honor Ada Fandel wore pink embroidered organdy over pink satin with Windsor blue accents and carried pink carnations.

St. Michael's Catholic Church Whittemore Edna Fandel Willam Fandel Floyd Conlon Michael Conlon Emmetsburg Ada Fandel Patrick Buller Little Tower Marion Bernadette Fandel Arinabelle Lemon Tatsin James Fandel

Gunner On Air Bomber Visits Emmetsburg from San Diego

Corporal Jos Jones, an aerial gunner with the Marine bombing squadron, arrived in Emmetsburg from San Diego for an extended visit with his parents. He recently returned from maneuvers at Pearl Harbor and discussed service bonuses with local readers. He noted Pat Hand, son of local residents, also serves in the Marines and is stationed in San Diego.

Jos Jones Emmetsburg San Diego Cal Charles Jones Jog Pearl Harbor Marine Bombing Squadron Joe Democrat Marines Pat Hand Melvin Hand U. S. Alarines Pat Air Division

Remodeling At Alm and Boies Grocery Store

The Alm and Boies Grocery in Emmetsburg is undergoing a full storefront remodel this week to present a modern front. Work is also underway in front of the newly established Messer Food Store with a new sidewalk laid in front of the buildings.

Alm & Boies Grocery Emmetsburg Messer Food Store Reine Laié

Registration Again July 1

Palo Alto County Selective Service Board to conduct registration in the tours room of the Palo Alto County courthouse on Tuesday July 2 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. All male citizens and resident aliens age 21 or older on July 1 1941 must register. Registrars will be on duty 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to accommodate noon registrations.

Franklin D. Roosevelt Palo Alto Selective Service

Pioneer of Palo Alto Pioneer Mrs McNally Dies at 82

Mary Ann Kelly McNally, born Clinton Illinois May 20 1859, died after a long illness at age 82. Funeral held Saturday at Assumption Church Emmetsburg with Very Rev W F Mason officiating. Burial in St Johns Cemetery. Survived by three sons Dan Ed H Win McNally and daughter Mrs H D Clark plus four sisters and many relatives.

John McNally Pato Alto McNely Assumption Church W. F. Mason Sir John’s Cemetery Foy Funeral Home Ed Kelly Joe Kelly W. F. Kelly Jack Maguire Bobby Joe McNally Mac McNally Mary Ann Kelly Clinton Iil Palo Alto County Emmetsburg Third Ward St. Louio H. D. Clark San Diego Cal J. T. Maguire Fairmont Minn T. J. McGoey Menashe Wis B. L. Maguire Port Dodge A. R. Johnson Mason City A. A. Tietema Otto Cooklin Spirit Lake W. FP. Kelly Thos Kelly Whittemore H. BE. Maguire Joseph Ayrshire James Thompson Curlew Ben Doerning Mallard Peter Grethen E. H. McNally Estherville Mike Hoben Lesnard Boben Ruthven Sid Higley Waterloo Iva Cockringham Dsighter

Local Athlete Sprains Ankle Injury at Legion Diamond

MeTigue, son of Mr and Mrs MeTigue of this city, has been forced to use crutches after badly spraining an ankle while playing ball at the Legion diamond Sunday.

Veny. MeTigue Jand Jos Elty Legion Diamond

Were Named City Mail Carriers in Wmersburg

Rutledge Jr. and Frant T. Meade named as new city carriers in Wmersburg. Rutledge received appointment about three weeks ago, Meade began duty Monday. Meade is former city office clerk. Rutledge was a substitute clerk. Clem Fitzpatrick, previously a city carrier, moved to lead mail carrier to replace James Jones who retired yesterday.

Thes. Rutledge Jr Frant T. “Buster” Meade

Jimmy Voks Hurt In Auto Accident Near Bend

Jimmy Voks ten year old son of Mr and Mrs Car Vons of near Bend escaped serious injury Sunday evening when struck by an auto driven by Bud Klepper of near West Bend. He ran from between two cars on Main Street and could not be stopped before impact. He was thrown several feet, struck the grill and landed on his head and shoulders. A physician found cuts and possible serious injury though conditions remained uncertain.

Jimmy Voks Car Vons Near Bend Bud Klepper Near West Bend Mainstreet Jimmy Kklepper Poy Klepper

Observed His 85th Birthday at Algona Celebration

Cylinder farmer Goeders celebrated his 85th birthday Sunday in Algona with daughter Susie and family present. Brother Sebastian, 82, of Oklahoma, and sister Este Pinns of Sioux Falls attended. Relatives from Emmetsburg Mason City Armstrong and Algona joined for cards meals and visiting.

Algona Susie Goeders Sebastian Goeders Oklahoma Este Pinns Sioux Falls Edw. Wollner Emmetsburg Theodore Goeders John Goeders Cylinder Ami Thos. Goeders Tony Goeders Mason City Bert Goeders Armstrong John Wollner Susie Goeders Barney Julia Capesius

Funeral Attended in Chicago for Wm Carroll

Mrs Arthur Eliegi and Chris Donahue of this city went to Chicago last Tuesday where on Thursday they attended the funeral services for Wm Carroll, 65, a friend of Mr Donahue. The Emmetsburg folks returned to this place Wednesday morning of this week.

Arthur Eliegi Chris | Donahue Chicago Wm. Carroll Donahue

Temporary Relief Telegraph Operator Named in City

Mrs J B Morfitt of Sheldox named temporary relief telegraph operator in the city. Mrs Lippold of Spencer had acted in that capacity for weeks. Morfitt and her son Jerry reside in the John Clampitt home in this city UM. Morfitt is Western Union telegraph operator in Sheldon.

J. B. Morfitt Sheldox Lippold Spencer Morfitt Jerry John Clampitt Moffitt Western Union Sheldon

John Clampitt Accepts Night Clerk Post at Estherville

John Clampitt of this city has accepted a night clerk position at the Orleans and Gardston House tele in Estherville. He currently commutes to work and plans to keep their city residence.

John Clampitt Orleans and Gardston Estherville

Des Moines Politician Plans Independence Day Rally

Iowa notes state politics as Mark G overnee is spotlighted in Des Moines. July Fourth features Emmetsburg Lutheran church event with a waterfront carnival including races rides and concerts. Local committees organize dinner parking and building arrangements for the community celebration.

Mark G_overnee Slaw Iowa Lutheran Church Emmetsburg Independence Dar Thornburg Palo Alto County Hee Commerce Soper Park Luterse Church S. J. Torkelson Cat Helgeson Thos. Bratiene Grant Nelson Basil Jacobson M. ©. Thompson Carl Wigdahl Sa. Anderson Mandus Hedena Elmer Prink

Will Observe Anniversary at Graettinger Church

Officials of the Methodist church at Graettinger announce the 56th year of service will be observed next Sunday June 22 with special services dinner and a celebration. Principal dignitaries include Bishop Ralph Magee of the Des Moines Methodist church and Dr Faiz Roadman president of Morning College at Sioux City. The public is invited to attend.

Methodist Church At - Graettinger

Spanish War Vets Convention Attendance At Lakes Area

Mr and Mrs T Rutledge attended a Spanish American War veterans convention at Lake Okoboji with families. They plan to travel to Des Moines to join the state convention June 22 23 and 24. Norman Walker visited the John We home near Mallard last week.

Rutledge Lake Okoboji George Munch Arnolds Park Des Moined Norman Walker John We Mallard

Also Mentioned on This Page

D. Havila Mr. Pleasant Robert Klleg Phyllis Pettit Lake Oklobost Baty Jarvill McNulty Court House Nick Goeders Ullinois Des Moines Stanley Quam Baces Basil Jacobsen Emessor Charles Salven George Schacht Atme Coady En. Anderson G. S. Goodmans Pred Quam Ole Gjerde Sam Takelson Ben Johnson Frlo Dahn Spencer Torxelsox Charles Selex Clarence Helge Don Daviz Florence Berdin Esther Simonsen Ruth Torkelson Agnes Ivercay Ruth Thompson Bermett Salrex Henry Helgen Tom Ranta L. R. Jacobs Marcus Helland Martin Jacobs
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