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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1934
Page
2
A local society note records the marriage of Miss Anderson to Albert Swensen, with a large turnout at the event. The report mentions accompanying celebrations and the proximity to other engagements in the community.
Friday evening visits marked the week with Mr. and Mrs. Shriner hosting at the Urquhart home and Alvine Johnsen returning to Chicago. The Kensington club gathered at Mrs. Hilborn’s, and families including Olson of Huxley, Miller of Ames, Rusch and Fortman of Wheaton visited or traveled. Andy Barber’s illness prompted a Graettinger trip to see him. eye specialist plans in Ft. Dodge. weed-burner on Rock Island tracks. several local families hosted visitors and attended gatherings through the week.
A photo features Andy Banwart formerly of West Bend and now a Rock Island line worker from Chicago to Sioux Falls. He stands beside a colossal corn stalk from August Fisher farm near West Bend. The stalk reaches 40 inches tall and is four months ahead of its usual growth. Banwart’s father, Mr Banwart, a resident of West Bend, now lives in Dlineis.
June 20 Graettinger Iowa notes Rosella Doerning will teach near Graettinger this summer after her father Armaid Doeming returned from Cedar Falls with neighbors for a train course. Several local folks plan to visit Cedar Falls. Merle Grodland attends summer school at Cedar Falls. Mrs Pegum hospitalized in Estherville. embroidery club gathering at I T Lewis residence with many attendees and refreshments. Over fifty youths attend a wedding shower at Ross Clayton home.
Tuesday evening a miscellaneous shower honored Miss Winnette Clayton and Robert Vasey Jr ahead of their Webb wedding. Guests enjoyed gifts and refreshments after a social hour at the Clayton home. The program included courtesy honors from Royal Neighbors and Legions groups and church sponsors.
Mrs. Fred Berber entertained her bridge club at nine oclock Friday morning. Another morning bridge party was held at the Scott Ormsby home Tuesday. Fred Simonsen of Graettinger was a business caller in town Wednesday.
June social notes recount visits and travel by many local families including Gardes, Johnsons, and Knuteys. Residents journey to Mason City, Iowa City, and Ayrshire for business, weddings, and hospital care at University and Mayo. Community events feature visitors to Emmetsburg and attendance at church festivals.
A local surprise party for Charles Storck was hosted last Wednesday at the home of Misses Duffy in this city. Attendees enjoyed dancing and games with refreshments provided by the Misses Duffy.
Joe Franks of this city received word Wednesday that his mother had gotl away. Burial will be at Eldora Friday. The aged lady formerly lived at Forest City, Myr, and Mrs. Franks and family will attend the funeral. Local friends offer sympathy.
A horse owned by Charles Berber of Great Oak township died on Tuesday while Mr Barber carried out road dragging tasks. Attorney Jos Hand managed professional affairs at Ft Douge earlier in the week.
Dr. Collins, son of Mr and Mrs John H Collins of West Bend, earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at Town State College in Ames. He has opened an office at Fredericksburg and will oversee cattle testing in Fredericksburg County, one of five Iowa counties fighting bovine tuberculosis.
The DeMolays chapter held an informal dancing party Thursday in their club rooms with Max Morling and Chick Bauck serving as chaperones.
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