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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1929
Page
3
The Sinclair company encounters mayor and council opposition over a proposed state site at Sibley. Officials deem the chosen corner dangerous for the station, hindering progress as water access and adjacent areas raise safety and feasibility concerns.
Strawberries go on the market at eight cents as ripening proceeds this week with careful price notes. A funeral is recorded for Mrs Latta A Latta from Milwaukee, with Mr and Mrs Ratta and others arranging services in Malland Ware area.
Regional church leaders announced fourteen priest assignments and changes following an avangl retreat at Trinity vowels. Notable moves include Griffin from Pes Dere Bev to St. Joseph's arc, Hetherington to Sanborn, Wolfe from Sanborn to Armstrong, Strum to Led yand, Peeckes granted leave, Eischied to Carroll, and Roder and Casey shifting between Charters Akron and Denison. Total retreat attendance was 138.
J J Merwin longtime publisher and editor of the Patriot at Peters son died Monday after a severe stroke suffered three years ago. He served as peat master of the town under the Pirding wid Cooldlge administrations. He is survived by his widow and one son Byron. The state publishers regret his death noting he was a capable conscientious leader of the local press and hardworking for the community. The item also mentions town politics, weather notes, and church notices from three townships and the First Methodist Church calendar led by Marion L Sunderlin. The report blends obituary, notices, and local church details.
Local notes report H Hilborn and son Harley visiting Wheaton Wisconsin and returning home. Mrs Mary Fenti travels to Crystal Minnesota after her son Frank’s appendicitis operation. Mrs Nutts visits Milwaukee relative Bargman. Shriner family visits Urquhart home. Snyder family with Gilbert relatives. Maxwell and Miller host babies aid at church. Des Moines visitors J J Kuper hosts visit en route to Faribault. J Heagan visits Charles City. Thompson in Farmersburg enjoys Friday with Reagon. Arnold Maxwell leaves for Spirit Lake depot duty. Lawman family takes Orville to Des Moines for tonsil operation. Lee Tilley’s small son recovering after horse bite. Nutrition lesson on canning at Mrs Barnes home. Harry Walker reports storm at Dodge Center destroying farm buildings and killing many chickens.
Disjointed OCR excerpt lists names and institutions: W. EB. Jackman, John J. Gappa, Amanda A. McAllister, Wm. E. G. Saunders, Eugene G Harriaan, John Frederick Hat, National Bank Pometsburg Ia, Alfred Wredericka, Galwlae Aye, Ovahora Ls, Andrew Rec Parmers Tr. & Savings Bank, Elizabeth C. Soper, Paul & Lily Peterson, Petergao tal National Bank Emimetabui's Ta, J. C. Lawhorn, Tho. Craminy, Eugene G. Harrison, Earl Mora.
The county nurse reports a busy year with extensive school inspections across Nevada and surrounding towns. Enrollment figures and defect findings are detailed, with numerous health issues identified and addressed, praise given for cooperation, and notices of fuel and food needs forwarded to the county supervisor. An eighty acre farm sale near Manson transfers to Carl Batt at $170 per acre, with adjoining property owned by M. Bohn.
Local notes from Curlew and vicinity list visits by Pearl Brechler to Sac City and many residents roaming nearby towns. A Friday free movie night is announced funded by local business leaders, with dances planned at Graft Bros. and several Emmetsburg and Laurens appearances noted.
Bloomfield Nebraska with a 1200 population municipality orders a new 342000 diesel engine to be installed and paid from earnings without bonds. A prior plant opened two years ago has reduced maximum current charges from 16 to 12 cents as debt is paid off while further rate cuts are planned. Some residents remain skeptical about municipal utilities.
The year book notes shipments of 12,000,000 pounds of sweet cream with Chicago receiving 7,000,397 pounds and other markets including Philadelphia Boston Newark Washington and Baltimore. Shipments used ten gallon cans with 200 cans per car. Prices averaged 20 percent above the New York market, signaling strong producer quality.
H B E Mekert of Mallard, solicitor for the Daily Register, was in town Tuesday and reports a considerable increase in his territory. He says business has been fairly satisfactory.
The Betumy Lutheran church announces Sunday school at 10 a.m. Divine worship at 11 a.m. Sermon theme Be Ye Meriful. Luther League in the evening at 7 30. Mid week Bible study and prayer meetings Wednesday evenings. Busy Bee society meets daily evenings at the Gusland home. The church council and board of trustees deacons meet Friday at 8 15. Senior choir not meeting. junior choir practices Saturday at 2 30. Pastor M C Thompson invites worship in spirit and truth.
Trinity Church announces the fourth Sunday after Trinity with morning prayer and sermon at 11 am. Church school at 9:16 4? Superintendent Edith Grier leads, inviting all to worship. The church describes itself as a shrine of life’s spiritual treasures and rites.
Apple prospects indicate a 7 percent of normal crop, vs 71 percent last year and 72 percent ten year average. If conditions stay favorable, Iowa should secure a good apple harvest. Other fruits and vegetables mirror weak to average conditions, with bees’ decline last year reducing cross pollination and a large June crop risk.
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