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Emmetsburg Democrat

Location

Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1939

Page

7

Johnston duo and local visitors spend weekend in city

Rey Johnston of this city went to Des Moines Saturday with his mother Mrs. Harvey P. Johnston of Des Moines who spent the weekend here. E. 5. George of Graettinger called in town Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Spies were guests of friends at Lake Okoboji Tuesday and Wednesday of this week.

Rey Johnston Des Moines Harvey P. Johnston George Graettinger Charles Spies Lake Okoboji

Wedding at St. Johns Lutheran Depew Unites Lillevik Johansson

Miss Margaret Lillevik daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Lillevik Mallard wed Elmer Johnson son of Mr. and Mrs. Ludvig Johnson Depew in a candlelight ceremony at St. Johns Lutheran Church Depew Rev A E Gaard officiated The bride wore white satin with lace train and carried pink roses The groom wore a dark suit Bridesmaids and attendants included Esther Johnson and others A reception followed at the church parlors with relatives and close friends present.

St. John's Lutheran Church Depew Margaret Lillevik Carl Lillevik Mallard Elmer Johnson Ludvig John Lohenegrin Atrs Resmius Olson Livermore Oscar Mildred Kallestad Esther Johnson Oliver Litlevit Helen Lilievik Vivian Kerrice Carroll Olson Ottowson

Wedding of Mr and Mrs Johnson Near Depew

The ceremony featured spring flowers and a three tier wedding cake cut by the bride with bridesmaid assistance. After a short motor trip the couple will reside on a farm near Depew. The bride, Rodman high school graduate, has worked as a county teacher. The groom works on his father’s farm. Relatives and friends extend best wishes.

Johnson Depew Rodman High School

Marian Vignettes to honor Our Lady on Catholic Hour broadcasts

The Rev. James R. Keane will present a three Sunday series titled Marian Vignettes on the Catholic Hour. The talks celebrate the life of Mary and her influence, broadcast 4 to 4 30 p m over WOW Omaha and KSTP Minneapolis, with music by Paulist choristers. The Novena founder has gained nationwide attention for the growing devotion spread since 1937 to the U S and beyond to Canada Mexico India and China with more than 630 000 attendees weekly on multiple stations.

Catholic Hour James R. Keane OSM NBC Red Father Keane WOW Omaha Nebraska KSTP Minneapolis Minn Christ National Council of Catholic Men Mary United States Canada Mexico India China

Junior Ball Team Defeated Wesley in 23 Tie

Emmetsburg junior squad traveled to Wesley and tied 23 with the Wesley Junior Legion on the Wesley diamond. Emmetsburg hit five home runs with V. Carpenter P. Hand and D. Hofstad serving as battery. Local players include Mulroney Redman Anderson Saldow Bob Hughes Hansen Hand Carpenter Edge Milo Goodmanson and Dean Hofstad. Next game is against Havelock on Sunday at the local Legion ballpark.

Junior Legion Wesley Sun- Gay Wesley Diamond Emmetsburg V. Carpenter P. Hand D. Hofstad Mulroney Redman Anderson

Frank family holds reunion in Harrison Park

The annual Frank family reunion gathered 69 relatives at Harrison Park in this city on Sunday. A picnic lunch followed, with the afternoon spent visiting and sharing letters and photos from absent members. The 1940 reunion will be June 16 at Fort Defiance Park, Estherville, with many relatives listed from Coon Rapids Des Moines Estherville Scranton Niles Mich Emmetsburg Ringsted Wallingford and other towns.

Frank Harrison Park Fort Defiance Park Estherville Asa Hankey Henry Lawrence Ruth Orvald Osgood T. Hastings Franklin Emmetsburg Gus Schaefer Fae Renville Minn Norman Larson Wallingford Carl Keith Carol Betty Lou Ringsted G. L. Frank Arthur Peterson Francis Frank Wayne G. L. Gorton Floyd Schenck Larry Jay Ruth McDonal Ralph Jean

William McCullough Finneral Services Held in Des Moines

William McCullough of Des Moines, a former Emmetsburg farmer, died at his home Saturday. Services were held Monday at Evergreen Cemetery with Rev. George Angle officiating. The Foy Funeral home arranged the rites, with prior services in Des Moines at Lilly Funeral Home. He is survived by his widow, two sons and a daughter. Local friends offer condolences to the bereaved.

William McCullough Des Mfoines Des Moimes Evergreen Cemetery George Angle Congregational Church Foy Funeral Home Des Moines Lilly Funeral Home McCulough Emmetsburg McCullough

Mystery Chest at Jay Gould's Million Dollar Spectacle

A magician named Perrault promises private thoughts and future questions at Jay Gould's Outdoor Circus Revue in this city. He will call visitors by name and answer personal questions on love, business, and travel during the event on Monday and Tuesday, June 26 and 27.

Mystery Chest Dakes Brothers Jay Gould Perrault Jay Gould The Democrat

Mrs. Bell Dies in Leola South Dakota

Mrs. Charles Bell of Leola South Dakota died Wednesday June 14 1939 after a period of illness. She moved to Leola about thirty years ago and had earlier lived in Great Oak township. She was born Kitty McKenzie sister of the late Mrs A D Carnahan. Neighbors and relatives from Iowa Des Moines Des Moines Will Carnahan John McKenzie Mrs Jack Peterson and Mrs Webster and Earl Dwyer are named in notices of the funeral and condolences.

Charles Bell Leola South Dakota Bell Great Oak Township Ais. Hell Kitty McKenzie A.D. Carnahan Iowa Will Carnahan John McKenzie Des Moines Jack Peterson Webster Earl Dwyer Laurens Afr. Ball Wi Bell Immetsburg

Card of Thanks for Dale Francis

Family thanks friends for kindness during the bereavement of our son and brother Dale Francis and for flowers and help. Mrs James Price and Family. 23 ix.

Dale Francis James Price

Cannahan family visits Des Moines after Peterson home stay

William Cannahan and two children, joined by John McKenzie, returned to Des Moines Monday after visiting at the Jack Peterson home. Cannahan is described as Mrs. Peterson's brother.

Wm. Cannahan John McKenzie Des Moines Jack Peterson Mr. Caunahan Mrs. Peterson

Egan Family Returns Home to St Pranters Kansas

James Egan his daughter Myrtle and granddaughter Corrine Miller came back to St Pranters Kansas on Wednesday after visiting Emmetsburg relatives. Egan, brother of Mrs F Kerwick and C C Egan, runs a drug store at St Francis while Myrtle Egan works as a post office clerk. Dry weather grips northwest Kansas but the area enjoys prosperity.

James Egan Myrtle Egan Corrine Miller St. Pranters Kansas Emmetsburg Egan F. Kerwick C. C. Egan Great Oak Township St. Francis

Mr Egan Visits City After Twenty Five Years

Card of thanks expresses sincere gratitude for funeral support and floral offerings after the death of a beloved wife and mother. Eldon L Fain and Pam iy extend thanks. Mr and Mrs Burton Brewer and family returned to St Louis after spending a week with Brewer parents near Cylinder.

Mr. Egan Thanes Eldon L. Fain Pam Burton ‘Brewer J St. Louis, Mo Brewer Charles Cylinder

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