Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Emmetsburg Democrat in Emmetsburg, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Emmetsburg Democrat

Location

Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1940

Page

8

Emily Pompe Luedtke 1885 1940 Watertown to Fenton

Emily Pompe Luedtke was born July 4 1885 in Watertown Wisconsin and died June 16 1940 at Kossuth hospital at age 74 years 11 months 12 days. She married Herman Luedtke in 1883 and lived on farms in Lotts Creek and Fenton townships. Survived by six children 19 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Funeral held in Fenton with eight grandchildren as casket bearers.

Emily Pompe Luedtke Watertown Wisc Kossuth Hospital Frank Pompe Lotts Creek Ernest Arthur Oscar Latts Creek Township Bernard Herman Fenton Township Carl Priebe Fenton Luedtke Fenton Lutheran Church Herman Krause Raymond Priebe Reuben Ruppert Edwin Harold Marvin Erwin Luedtke

Wedding at St Johns Lutheran Church

A wedding was held Friday at 9 o'clock in the St John’s Lutheran church uniting Miss Elsie Bleckwenn daughter of Mrs Theo Bleckwenn and Aluden Davis of Mundtein TJ son of Mr and Mrs George Davis of Randalia in a double ring ceremony Rev R W Kabelitz officiated The bride wore a white satin floor length gown with veil and bouquet The groom wore a dark green pin stripe suit The couple entered with the bride given in marriage by her mother A reception followed at the bride’s home with sixty relatives in attendance

St. John’s Lutheran Church Elsie Bleckwenn Theo. Bleckwenn Aluden Davis Mundtein George Davis Randalia R. W. Kabelitz Irene Reynold Davis A. D. Bleckwenn Paul Bleckwenn Ted Bleckwenn St. Ansgar Fandalia Cedar Falls

Algona Aims to Reach Five Thousand Census

The Algona Chamber of Commerce appeals after a census counted 4,856 residents. It urges anyone missed to contact the local chamber secretary to help reach the 5,000 threshold for government and other projects.

Algona

Linnan Honored by Iowa State Bar Association

Linnan of Algona was named to the executive committee of the Iowa State Bar Association at the annual convention in Waterloo. He will represent the 14th district.

L. B. Linnan Algona Iowa State Bar Association Waterloo

St Pauls Ev Lutheran Church Picnic Preview

Walter E. Wagner, pastor, invites worshipers to 10 am Sunday service and 9 am Sunday school. Following service the annual picnic will be at Harrison park with a covered dish noon meal. An afternoon kitten ball game vs Whittemore’s P S S is planned at Soper's park if possible.

St, Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod Walter E. Wagner Harrison Park Whittemore Soper’s Park

Sorenson and Simonsen Bride on June 12 1940 at Graettinger

Kenneth E. Sorenson of Atlantic Iowa and Gladys Simonsen daughter of Simon T Simonsen were married at the First Lutheran parsonage Graettinger at 2 06 p m Wednesday Rev M Mansager officiated Attendants were Raymond and Ruth Simonsen The couple will farm on the Clarence Thu farm west of Graettinger Bride educated in local rural schools and Graettinger High School class of 1940 Groom a progressive young farmer plans to establish home on the west Graettinger farm

Graettinger Kenneth E. Sorenson Lars Sorenson Atlantic Iowa Gladys Simonsen Simon T. Simonsen M. Mansager Raymond Simonsen Ruth Simonsen Clarence Thu

Bethany Lutheran Church Announces Services and Events

Rev M C Thompson leads Sunday school and bible classes at 10:00 with divine worship at 11:00 and a sermon on The Challenge of Christ. No evening service due to corner stone laying at Estherville Lutheran at 3:00 and ordination of Fr Stanley Olson at 8:00. Choir practice Thursday night at 3, sewing circle June 27 at Mrs Ide Sampson farm. China Mission Jubilee meeting June 21 in Jackson marking 50 years of mission work in China. Plans for July Fourth in Soper Park invite all for a clean, wholesome program and sports.

Christ New Lutheran Church Estherville Stanley Olson Esthersville Lutheran Church Jackson Minn China Soper Park

Trinity Episcopal Church Fifth Sunday Services

The fifth Sunday after Trinity at Trinity Episcopal Church invites all to attend. Church school begins at 10:00. Holy Communion and sermon at 11:00. Rev. A. L. Shrock, vicar, extends a cordial welcome to all to join the services.

Trinity Episcopal Church A. L. Shrock Trinity Jane

Stung by a Bee While Riding Motorcycle

Miss Mary Taylor of Bradgate was stung on the throat while riding through Emetsburg on a motorcycle driven by Ed Broks. A local doctor treated her and she left for home.

Sunder Affternmoon Emetsburg Mary Taylor Bradgate

Reidy and Kelley Bride in Akron Iowa Marriage

The Graettinger Times reports the marriage of Miss Helen Margaret Reidy daughter of Mrs M J Reidy formerly of Graettinger at Akron Iowa on June 32 to Mr James Pierce Kelley son of Mrs.

The Graettinger Times Helen Margaret Reidy M. J. Reidy Graettinger Akron Iowa James Pierce Kelley

LeMars Couple Wed At St Patrick's Church

J E Kelly of LeMars and a Graettinger graduate wed in St Patrick's Catholic church with Rev Charles Ernest officiating. Marian George of Mason City served as maid of honor and Walter Lente of Fort Dodge was best man. The bride trained as a teacher in Manilla High School and Iowa City program. The groom, a Iowa University law graduate, belongs to the LeMars firm Keenan and Kelley.

Uj. E. Kelly LeMars St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Charles Ernest Marian George Mason City Walter Lente Fort Dodge Graettinger High School Iowa City Manilla High School Aw School of Iowa

Estherville Editor Scores Hole-in-One at Algona Links

Estherville publisher Deemer Lee scored a hole-in-one on hole four at the Algona golf links last week during a Rotary inter-club meet. The ball hit the pin and dropped into the cup for the rare ace.

Deemer Lee Estherville Algona Golf Links Lee Rotary Inter-Club

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lutheran Cemetery Davis - Bleckwenn Fellowship Hour St. Johns Lutheran Church of Depew Ole Pederson A. K. Gasaré Hollisby Anna M. Mitchell Sigurd Oleson G. B. Berkland Wilbert Holldorf Hank and Needle George Jeniz American Legion Auxiliary Edith von Veteran's Hospital Knoxville H. B. Theesfield W. R. Wolfe W. E. Ledge Edith Wolfe Hens Baggo John Kramer John Newel C. F. Lange Htieman Earl Dean Sam Warner Hans Bange Sam Skare Albert Mitchell Joe Helgevold Ole Sotberg Bertha Mesdames B. G. Bersland Ben Mitchel T. Waite Morris Mitchell Wm. DeWall Harlan Gaard Joe Nelson Canade Chas. Glaus Jacob Naugie Mary Miller Wiliam Gies Dixser Robert Everett Lanning P. ¥. Larson Rutland L. C. Weible Mary Weible Gilmore City Lewis Paulson Cc. G. Stevens George Weible Rolfe John Miller Humboldt Clarence Fisher C. Naugie Johnstown Penn Howard A. Oakley Ohio Renn Kluger Art Glaus Roger Frank Bailey Thei Fred Bailey Marshall O. Bailey Seneca H. Fude Emmetsburg A. Whitelow Armstrong Frances Marjorie John Hadley Bailey Ben Mitchell Canada Frost Mitchells Nelson Oscar Hanson J. A. Smith O. J. Ranney Betty Jean Bob James Schwartz W. B. Lagge Axel Paterson Edith Lasage Hugo Stark Des Moines Mary Wilberg Ringsted C. F.C Ed Mitchell Art Bierstedt Algone Hospital W. J. Weisbrod Florence Don Weisbrod Caroline Bahling Bear Burt Bah- Jing John Micklick Craig Carter Elaine Mitchell Micklick Woman's Club A. K. Johnson Walter Weisbrod George Boettcher Maude Brimmer Evelyn Cartwright Brimmer Oliver Stoeber Jerold Turner EB. J. Capesius Capesius Iowa: Static College Ames Shorty Fenton _Forwards Minnesota Melvin Mansager Hattie Anderson Svea City Wilfred Steaber Harold Christenson Arthur E. Anderson Hagbert Olson Anderson Ernest Veaux Ida Grove L. J Iowa Lake Park R. F. Lats Arnold and Trene Walter Schmidt Lone Rock Clifford Haase Wilfreal Laabs Fred Mortenson Weldon McFarland Raymond Stoeber O. H Stoeber Billy Wilfred Stoeber Lyle Bassett Florence Anderson Swea Cs W. E. Stoeber Russell Geronsin Paulj Cornelius Delbert Long Carl Nielson J. A. Schwartz C. F. C. Lange St. Paul Brooten Farm Bureau Independence Township Center School House Fort Dodge Hos Pital Lois Kerber Irene BerBand Independence Idealist Lois Frank Smouse Maxine Peterson Swea City Wilfred Stoebers Gilean Granita Co Godden Monument Co Good Pictures Dwabie King of the Lumber Jacks Flying Deuces Johin Payne Gloria Dicksex Stam Lester Oliver Hardy Merle Operen George Brent Pat O'Brien FONE Invisible Man Cedric Harfiwicke Nan Grey Lyn Bari Mary Hughes DR. Ehrlich Mark Linnan Bethany Lutheran Church M. C. Thompson Kelly-Reidy Farm Service Co J. F. Shallenberger Chicago Kermore Spencer Tangney Shhallenberger M.D M. D. Gancaeo Tan United Brewers Industrial Foundation Kant 40Th Street New York N.Y
Search Courier

Search the Emmetsburg Democrat Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Emmetsburg Democrat?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication