Local Notes and Visits Across Emmetsburg Area
Short items recount visits and travels of residents and guests in Emmetsburg and nearby towns. The list includes Mr and Mrs Ewa of Pocahontas, Mrs Jeo Corley, Mrs J H Godden, Mrs Frank Meade, Knut Gjerde, Tom Hommeland, Nellie Langeland, and others attending funerals, marriages, and birthdays, plus notes on beards, farming, and local business moves. Several out-of-town trips to Dubuque, Mason City, Spirit Lake, and Omaha are noted, along with church events and a Red Cross announcement in Algona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewa
Poccahontas
M. Donahue
Jeo Corley
Oelwein
J.H. Godden
Frank Meade
Jefferson
Rudolph Miller Hote
Knut Gjerde
Tom Hommeland
Nellie Langeland
Spicer
Minnesota
Foy
W. G. Henry
J. 4
Chaim
Helen Stubberfield
Adrian
Primghar
Sioux Falls
Emmetsburg
Barkve
Cylinder
Ethel
Harriet Haslon
Carlow
Francis Eaton
Thomas Brady
Edward Martini
Storm Lake
Ora Green
Mre
Ryan
Mason City
H. L. Clum
Rey Ryon
Jay Martin
Hobson
Minneapolis
Streit
Algona
John Arkfeld
Norfolk
Nebraska
C. J. Kelley
Arkfeld
Kelley
E. A. Alm
Millworth
T. W. Larson
Fort Dodge
Geyerman & Sons
W. S. Branagan
Thomas Egan
Omaha
Creighton University
C. C. Egan
Great Oak Township
R. D. Acheson
Hey. O
BE. Ellefson
Hiletson
Pomeroy
Acheson
M. m
Manson
J. J. Deneen
Julia Quinn
Mazomanie
Wisconsin
al Falkenheiner
Red Cross Organization
Iowa
Farmers Elevator Companies
Geneva Sturdevant
Bt. Louds
Missouri
E. J. Scott
Clifford Long
Sanborn
J. F. Flood
Jay Cottington
John Jones
Ayrshire
C. J. McNally
Austin
Minnusua
Stursday
Patrick McNally
Vincent Phalen
Maxwell
Bud Phalen
Walnut Township
George Baker
Herbert
the Lakes
Miller's Bay
Harry Therland
Carrington
N. C
Estherville
Obituary: James Ozresy Carney Dies at 67
James Ozresy Carney of Lower Island township died last Friday after a period of illness and two hemorrhages. A native of Donegal Ireland he lived a frugal industrious life, never married, and was devoted to St Thomas church. Funeral services were held Monday at St Thomas church with AOH pallbearers. He leaves Mrs Moran as the sole surviving relative in this country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ozresy
Joseph Moran
Lower Island Township
Carney
Donegal
Ireland
Moran
Mr. Carney
John J
James
William Carney
Anoon
St. Thomas’ Church
M. McNerney
Burke
Joan's
Special Demonstration of the Perfected Art Needlework
Ladies urged to attend this week’s demonstration showing perfected art needlework trimming and rug making techniques. Event highlights a display of needlework, rugs, and trimming processes presented to interested spectators.
J L Robb Hard Luck On Minnesot a Fishing Trip
J L Robb and wife arrived home from a Minnesota fishing trip that lasted a week or ten days. Robb, an skilled angler, lost his new pole and reel on Wabedo Lake before G O Adams supplied a complete new outfit. The note ends with a tease that Robb will share his full story later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Robb
Minnesota
J. Ll
Stolen Ford Recovered Near Mrs Doyle Farm West of Town
Sheriff Leo Shea located a 1921 Ford left in a ditch near the Mrs C P Doyle farm after two youths failed to pay for gas. Oil inspector Louie Christensen noticed the pair at Algona station and alerted authorities. The car was undamaged and returned to its owner after two men arrived from Rockwell City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Shea
Rockwel
Emmetsburg
EK ML Thompson
District Court
Shea
Mir Christensen
Rockwell City
Fireworks ban reinforced by local ordinance
The city tightens rules prohibiting fireworks. Officials emphasize strict enforcement to curb unsafe use and potential disturbances. The measure targets discharge within city limits with penalties for violations, signaling renewed public safety focus.
City Council Enforcement Notice on Penalties
City Council announces strict enforcement with penalties up to 100 dollars fine or thirty days in jail. Violators warned to comply. By order of City Council.
Fourth of July Picnic At Soutth Grove North Of City
On Wednesday July 4 a grand picnic will be held in the George Soutth grove north of the city under the auspices of the R N A. Everyone is invited to bring well Sled baskets and enjoy an outdoor feed. A parade at 11:00 a m and a fine afternoon program feature the day with Representative W E Saunders delivering the oration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Soutth Grove
R. N. of A
W. BE
Saunders
Buyers of New Cars Urge Self Governing Purchases
Fragmentary quote attributes advice to R. L. Shea urging buyers of new cars to govern themselves amid changes in plates and future car ownership. The readable text suggests guidance for consumers, though specifics are obscured by the damaged OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Severn
R. L. Shea
Shere
St Johns Church Services In Norwegian And English
St John s Liheran Church announces Norwegian language services in the south church next Sunday at 10 30 a m with Sunday school. English services in the north church Sunday evening at o clock. Ladies Aid meets in church parlors Thursday afternoon June 28 hosted by Mrs Herman Norland and Mrs F Hagen. P G will meet at Peter Randa s home Friday evening June 9 with Mrs Harry Barkve and Mrs Randa serving. Prayer meeting every Wednesday evening at o clock. All welcome to worship with pastor A K Gaard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid
Herman Norland
F. Hagen
P. G
Peter Randa
Harry Barkve
Randa
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Modesta Kelley
J. M. Kelly
Nelson
Mme. H Él
Joseph Pratt
Minneapois
William Pratt
Eammelsburg Township
University of Minnesota
C. C Aderne
Daily Journal and Tribune
Sioux City
Mallard
Max Kadesky
U. S
Town City
Sm. Dodgers
University of Utah
Bull Lake
L. Kadesky
Western Electric ‘Télephone Company
St. John’s Cemetery
Freeman’s Cash Store
Richmond
Kellogg’s
Campbell
J.L. Rad
Wanedo Lake
Chaplin Tom Roberts
W. Glaze
Tom Roberts
Masonie
Prairie View Church
Ald Society
Philadelphia
Basil Godden
Wharton School of Finance
Robert Powers
Flamersburg
Black Hawk
Cord
Sox
the Motor Inn
Emmetsburg, Iowa
Sam Rozen
West Main St
Smith Grove
Inco
al Trotter
Mr. Trotter
Mingestia
W. J. Pratt
Joe
Whittemore
Helen
St. John’s. Liheran Church
A. K. Gaard
Geo. D. Sweet
Geo D. Sweet
New York
Chicago
Mable
Golden State Orchestra
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