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Emmetsburg Democrat

Location

Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1937

Page

4

Graettinger butter maker honored for Berlin World Dairy Congress

Oral Bonstead of Graettinger Farmers' Creamery was selected as one of four Iowa buttermakers to compete in the World Dairy Congress in Berlin. The other delegates hail from Oelwein Ames and Garner. Bonstead packed his prize butter last week and it is en route to Germany.

Oral Bonstead Farmers’ Creamery Company Graettinger Iowa Berlin Prize Dutter Oelwin Ames Garner Bonstead Germany

McCarty and Mitchell Buy Windsor Hotel

D E McCarty and E J Mitchell of Grasttinger bought the Windsor Hotel and Cafe from Nettie Fisher of Algona for 3000 dollars a week ago Thursday. They will lease the property and currently have several prospective renters.

D. E. McCarty E. J. Mitchell Grasttinger Windsor Hotel & Cafe

Milford CCC Camp Disbanded Amid Transfers

The Milford CCC Camp has been disbanded. Enrollees were transferred to other camps in Towse after an order to close the camp was issued. The layoff followed unresolved issues and a fifteen day notice that expired last Tuesday.

Milford CCC Milford

Bicycle Rental Firm Opens Lakes District Services

A new Bicycle Rental Company has been established in the Lakes region. Currently bicycles can be rented at Crescent Beach Hotel Oak Bill vn Armold's Park and the town of Okoboji with operations tied to Inns in Crescent Beach and local resorts.

Vsingge Oo Ne Bicycle Rental Company Lakes Crescent Beach Hotel Oak Bill Vn Armold’s

Little Moville Boy Drowned in Okoboji

Charles Logan five son of Mr and Mrs CG W Logan of Moville drowned along Haywards Bay north shore West Okoboji Tuesday of last week. He and his family had stayed ten days in a cottage. The body was taken to Moville for funeral services. This is the lakes region’s second drowning this season following Hollis Daniels three from East Okoboji on June 6.

Charles Logan CG. W. Logan Moville Hayward's Bay West Okoboji Logan Lakes Hollis Daniels Budd Daniels Jume East Okoboji

May Add Young Deer To Estherville Park

A letter from Estherville resident Mrs. F H Rhodes asks Port Defiance state park officials about adding young deer to the Fort Defiance state park attractions this fall. She outlines plans to obtain the animals and arrange their transfer and care, pending authority approval.

Estherville Park Port Defiance Estherville F. H. Rhodes R. G C.mitchell Stors. Dodge Fort Defiance Rhodes Estheryile

Go Picnicking in State Parks Highlights Amenities

State parks welcome picnickers with tables stoves pure water and toilets. Pienis grounds lie in shaded jewel sections offering exceptional vistas of surrounding terrain. Wood is typically nearby the stove though some parks charge a small fee for an adequate bundle bought from custodians.

Mrs Joe Hammes Elected Auxiliary Chairman in Palo Alto

Mrs Joe Hammes of this city was elected county chairman of the Palo Alto County American Legion auxiliary to succeed Mrs Ben Stafford of Mallard. Mrs N B Landes of Mallard was elected vice chairman. Mrs Robert Carney of this city was named secretary and treasurer of the organization.

Joe Hammes Palo Alto

St Pauls Ev Lutheran Church Announces Time Change

Walter E Wagner notes divine service next Sunday at 2 00 pm with Sunday School at 1 15 pm The quarterly business meeting will follow the service Discussions cover many important matters One week later Holy Communion will be celebrated

St. Paul's Ev

Bethany Lutheran Church Service Schedule and Events

Bethany Lutheran Church notes a 10:00 Sunday school and Bible classes, 11:00 divine worship with the sermon The Challenge of Christ. No evening services. Pastor M C Thompson will be in Ellsworth Town. Adult Confirmation at 8:00 Tuesday at the parsonage. Luther an Children of the Reformation meet Saturday at 2:30 at Mrs Wim Waytor residence. hosts Charles and Delores Taylor. Youth conference in Minneapolis from Wednesday evening to Sunday. Combined Choral Union concert of 3000 voices broadcast at 3:00 Sunday afternoon.

Bethany Lutheran Church M. C. Thompson Ellsworth Wim. Waytor Charles Delores Taylor Minneapolis

Warning Notice On Intruders In Des Moines

June 18 1937 Des Moines Iowa reports two men in a green Dodge with Florida plates and Safety Police Patrol markings active in the area. Request to newspapers to publish that these parties are not connected with state authorities and motor vehicle regulators.

Des Moines Jows Florida Iowa

Local notices and social happenings in Ruthven area

Rob ert Rasacker and Robert Harita of Ruthven enlisted in the U S Navy at the Great Lakes naval academy near Chicago. Mrs Allan Bailey hosted a Friday bridge foursome in her Ruthven home in honor of Mrs Blanch Reed of Minneapolis. A de Uelous lunch followed with Mrs Martin Ausland as hostess. Emmetsburg lawyers gathered for a Hautauqua at the Inn on West Okoboji with attendees from the 14th and 21st judicial districts. Florence Berdin and Arlo Duhn, Luther League members, were named delegates to a Youth Conference in Minneapolis June 22-23. Rev M C Thompson and family attended. Supt R W Newell and family will travel by train to Denver, Cole for summer study. Blory Stratton reports Silver Lake park will hold a two day Fourth of July celebration with free baseball, band concerts, fireworks, dances, concessions, boating and swimming.

Ruthven Robert Rasacker Robert Harita Great Lakes Naval Academy Chicago U. S. Navy Allan Bailey Contract Bridge Bailey Blanch Reed Minneapolis de Uelous Martin Ausland Emmetsburg Bar Association Edward Kelly Carl Spies Kenneth Davidson D. G. McCarty A. J. Burt F. C. Davidson Guy Carmichael Arthur Smith Hautauqua Inn West Okoboji Towa Plorence Berdin Arlo Duhn Luther League Silver Lake Park The Democrat Silver Lake

Cornerstone laid for Titonka church ceremony

The Ramsey Reformed Church at Titonka held a Sunday afternoon cornerstone ceremony on June 13. The stone, signed by charter members Air. and Mrs. Ben A. Pankuk, marks church history with dates 1884 and 1910 and notes ongoing reconstruction with contractor George Fierche for a 300-seat capacity chapel including new sanitary facilities.

Ramsey Reformed Church Titonka Ben A. Pankuk Beng Dil George Fierche

Crappies Daily Limit and Size Rules Restated

The record states crappies have a 7 inch minimum length, a 15 fish daily limit, and a 20 fish possession limit. Warmouth bass, rock bass, sunfish and bluegills have a 3 inch minimum, with the same 15 daily and 20 possession limits, in effect June 1 to November 30.

Unavoidable Accident Injures Child Near Elmore Creamery

A highway crash near the Elmore creamery sent six year old Dorothy Moore to Dr Sommer with a skull fracture after a child darted from behind a southbound vehicle. The accident was recorded as unavoidable as Doris Welfare and Mrs Jack Welfare traveled north toward Bernie Gesche’s home.

First Schoolhouse Site Marker Dedication in Union Township

The granite marker honoring the first schoolhouse in Rossuth County was dedicated last Monday. Donated by the Algona D A R society, it marks the site of Gopher College near the Schenck farm on the Reitthoff property in Union township. Harver Ingham, editor of the Des Moines Register, gave the principal address.

Rossuth County Algona D. A. R. Society Gopher College Schenck Union Township Reitthoff Harver Ingham Des Moines Register

Colburn and Aune Wed in Duluth Nuptials

Rollin Colburn son of Mrs Gc A Colburn Ruthven and Martha Aune daughter of Mr and Mrs Ole J Ayne Duluth Minnesota were wed last Sunday afternoon at 4 o clock The ceremony took place at the First Seventh Day Adventist church in Duluth with Pastor G E Hutches officiating

Well Known Citizen Dies In Fort Dodge

Patrick J Mitchell a 74 year old Webster county resident and brother of B J Mitchell of Graettinger died at his Fort Dodge home a week ago Saturday after a period of heart trouble Funeral services were held Monday at 3 o clock at Corpus Christi church Fort Dodge with burial in the parochial cemetery He is survived by two sons and six children a sister Mrs E J Breen and three brothers Joan and M J of Fort Dodge and E J of Graettinger

Fort Dodge Patrick J Mitchell B. J. Mitchell Graettinger Webster County Corpus Christichurch Childdren E. J. Bree

Bass Season Opens With New Size Limits This Year

The bass fishing season begins June 15 and runs through November 30. Large mouth bass must measure 12 inches minimum, two inches more than last year, while small mouth bass must be at least 9 inches. Daily catch limits apply to both species.

Newatt

Osgood Ring Ceremony and Local News Highlights

Rev J E Brereton officiated a ring ceremony. Mr and Mrs Garter left for Estherville then Wimbledon to make their home. Mr and Mrs Geo Thomas of Cy Under went to Wisconsin due to daughter Gertie’s illness and death from typhoid. funeral held in Wisconsin. St Mary Academy exercises were well attended. diplomas awarded to Mary Dunigan Mary Neary and Mary O’Brien. Thomas A Murray and Mrs Francis Murray wed at St Thomas church. future home in Emmetsburg. L E Feckner’s parole appeal denied and sent to penitentiary. George Goemans recalled from Anamosa for Angtel trial. Eckner previously had parole issues. Mrs Monroe Johnson visited Spencer. Very Rev F F Farrelly bought a new Ford. Weather remained cool. corn 45.

Gertie Wisconsin St. Mary Academy Iowa Mary Dunigan Mary Neary Mary O'Brien Thomas A. Murray Francis Murray St. Thomas Church Rose McNamara E. F. Murray Mrs. Murray Mks Emmetsung L. E. Feckner Des Moines State Board of Parole George Goemans Emmetsburg Anamosa Angtel Eckner Graettinger Monroe Johnson Spencer FF. Farrelly

Local Social Notes and Brown Land Loan Company Meeting

The bride's father Mr O H Giddings is mentioned alongside Miss Margie Godden who left for Dacot a South Dakota to visit Mea Russell Caldwell. Prof Harry O Neill traveled to Cedar Falls for Iowa State teachers college. Dr Robert Joynt of Le Mars visited Emmetsburg relatives. Monday the Brown Land Loan Company held its annual stockholders meeting with officers reelected and a regular 10 percent dividend declared. The stock has risen from 100 to 150 per share in three years. Manager Edward McNally serves as secretary and celebrates the organization's progress.

O. H. Giddings Ward Margie Godden Dacotia South Dakota Mea Russell Caldwell Harry O'Neill Cedar Fells Iowa State Werehers College Yim Robert Joynt le Mars Emmetsburg Brown Land Loan Company Edward McNally

Cabbage Leads Reported by Emmetsburg Floral Owner

Mrs. Alice Currans of Emmetsburg Floral reports a week of fine cabbage leads with a plentiful supply. She notes the cabbages are of good eating quality and plenty available for customers.

Alice Currans Emmetsburg Floral Company

Estherville Oil Dealers to Organize and Price Plan

Twenty five Estherville area oil station owners met to form the Estherville Oil Dealers association and set a standard gasoline price. A three member committee was named to draft a resolution urging adherence to the price. Also plans progress for county 4-H club demonstrations leading to the county and state fairs with Florence Perkins to assist teams.

Estherville

Lea Shea Service Station Free Parking on Saturdays

Notice to the public that the Sdea service station on South Broadway near the business district will provide free parking spaces each Saturday afternoon and evening for motorists. Public invitation to use these spaces.

So Sdea South Broadway

Bank fixtures arrive in Cylinder to restore bank

The new fixtures for the bank arrived in Cylinder last week. Walls are being papered and the bank will be settled again soon. Jay Cottington of Curtew is landing a barn 46x14.

Jay Cottington Curtew

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Graettinger Butter Maker McCarty Mitchell Home Bicycle Rental Company Okoboji AY T72 Kerwick’s Hardware Aes Eta JOH DEERE Reiler Chain John Deere Store P. EH. Sproul New Titonka Vigoro NASA Crosley Webr Implement Co Crosley Shelvador Estherville Oil Dealers Plorence Perkins Lea Shea W. T. Branagan Lost Island State Park O’brien Brothers Crippen Elevator Marin Mimbach Doris 16Th St R. Campbell Spring Falls Chapman's Adams Fox Farm Metsburg Hanson Graetlinger Menees CO Dept. S Freeport Tilneis Fex Northwestern Iowa Land Co Olaf Johnson George Puterman Harris Vincent Peter Daley Osgood Clarion and Webster
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