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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1929
Page
2
Local friends learn of the death of Mrs Hans Loffrenesen Dean Ruthven II, formerly of this place, who died a few days ago at her home in Ellensburg, Washington. Her passing is reported by local acquaintances, noting her previous residence here.
Consolidated School District of Rodman in Palo Alto County Iowa schedules a special election July 26 2928 at Routh school house Rodmay for a bond issue of 8000 dollars to build and equip a school building gymnasium and site. Polls open at noon close 7 PM. voting precinct is Redman school house Redman Town. Secretary Joseph Turner signs for the board.
The Farmers Co operative Cream ery members in Ruthven Ia churned 38751 lbs of butter in May. George Biggerrow received the largest check totaling 457.20 dollars, Allen and White second with 410.29, Olaf Nelson third with 591.40. Besides these patrons other checks of 200 and over were issued, 49 more patrons received checks over 100, totaling 58 over 100.
In New Ulm Minnesota on Saturday Gaylord Craven McCarty son of Mr and Mrs Dwight G McCarty and Miss Marjorie Krook daughter of Mr and Mrs F H Krook were married in a garden ceremony at the home of the bride s kin Rev Yettew officiated. Aimee Krook was maid of honor and Carl Meyer best man. The couple plans a Minneapolis home after a trip through northern Minnesota.
Miss Irene Doty of this city and Mr. John Vincent Flannagan of Graettinger married Wednesday at seven in St. Thomas Church. Officiant was Father McXerney. Attendants were Miss Margaret Daly and Wilfred McCarty. A wedding breakfast followed at the bride’s home. The couple left for a Minnesota trip and will reside on a farm near Graettinger.
The Farmers Elevator company at Ringsted reported 524000 in business over the past year. It holds assets totaling 93000 with a surplus of 25781 and undivided profits of 10908. The firm is listed among the strong associations in northern Iowa.
Ruthven and nearby travelers set out on early summer car journeys. Mr and Mrs Foster Reed depart for the south and west visiting California relatives for about two months while C G Myers covers the mail route in their absence. In Wy Auto at Montana Ruthven, Joe Hastings and family begin a trip to Montana with Dr and Mrs Wm Hastings joining to Nebraska.
West Bend and surrounding area residents share travel, visitors, and family news. Ernest and Leo Frieden visit Oklahoma relatives while Y H Reid returns from Fort Dodge to serve on a federal petit jury. Dale Emerson arrives from St. Louis for a week with relatives.
Mrs W O Smith of Ayrshire died Thursday of last week at about 40. The funeral was Monday at the Catholic church with a Laqureng priest officiating. Interment in the parochial cemetery. She leaves husband W C Smith and six children Leonard Marie Dean Donald Kathleen Rita. Surviving relatives include father J J Brown, five brothers and four sisters. She was a devoted wife, mother, and neighbor. Sympathy extends to the family. Tadies Tid Goods Meeting at Home of Mrs Lanning. A successful meeting of the Blittingur Women’s club was held at Mrs Lanning’s home May 1. Miss Hazel Richardson accepted a stenographer job in Grant Freeman’s Publishing office.
Mallard notes a string of visits and family events with residents traveling to Ames Des Moines Dubuque and Jefferson while others host guests at home. The item lists numerous names including Hughes Sondermeyer Bryant Krieg and the Groves family along with shifts in routine from weddings to hospital stays.
The First Congregational Church led by Pastor L. W. Barker lists 10:00 a.m. Sunday school with S. S. orchestra prelude, a sermon on Gods Gardens at worship, and League of Youth activities at 6:30 p.m. June 27 social events include an ice cream social on the church lawn to fund the Lake Okoboji conference for youth, with social committee members named.
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