Emmetsburg Families Hurt in Clovis Auto Crash
A Sunday crash near Clovis New Mexico left Mrs Hattie Grainger dead and several relatives from Emmetsburg seriously or badly injured. Miss Grainger drove the vehicle. the others were taken to Clovis hospital where Mrs McAllister and Miss Grainger rest and recover. The accident occurred when a trailer detached from a pickup caused the Grainger car to be struck and overturned three times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Grainger
Liberal
Kansas
New Mexico
Homer McAllister
E.R. McAllister
Mabel Grainger
Homer Je
Clovis
Miss Grainger
Grainger
Famous Players Please Night Tent Theater in Emmetsburg
The Famous Players, performing on the American Legion grounds east of the Court House square, have four more days of entertainment in Emmetsburg. Reviews praise the troupe as among the finest visiting the city, with a capable cast and interesting plays. The engagement ends next Sunday night with The Unknown Father, billed as the funniest, naughty but nice play. Proceeds support the American Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bmmetsburg
American Legion
Court House Square
Emmetsburg
Former Aged Ruthven Man Dies In Spencer
Myron Dewey, a former Ruthven resident, died at his Spencer home after a long illness at nearly 83. Funeral services were held at his Spencer home with Rev. W. C. Thompson officiating. Interment was in Ruthven cemetery. He is survived by his widow, two sons Homer of Los Angeles, Calf, and a daughter Mrs. Genevieve Benedict of Muskegon, Mick. A brother Ed of Los Angeles also survives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron Dewey
Ruthven
Spencer
Dewey
W. C. Thompson
Homer
Los Angeles
Genevieve Benedict
Muskegon
Mick
Bob Conlon to open new barber shop in Emmetsburg
Marian Bob Conlon announced plans to launch his own barber parlor in the Bermoore hotel building on South Broadway Emmetsburg occupying the vacated Western Union room. He aims to open mid summer around July 1 with further details expected in next week's Dam practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian
Bob’ Conlon
Joe Fand
Emmetsburg
Bermoore Hotel
South Broadway
Western Union Telegraph Company
Con-' Ton
Damprac
Emmetsburg Swelters After Rainy Week With 92 to 98 Degree Heat
After a week of rain and cool air Emmetsburg baked in sweltering sun. Thermometers in many homes topped 92 to 98 degrees as the heat peaked on Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
It's Smart to Be Careful in Traffic Safety Message
A public safety piece argues drivers bear most fault for traffic crashes, noting six percent involve drunken drivers, 38,000 deaths this year, four of five on clear dry roads, and four of five on good highways. It urges personal responsibility and caution.
Emmetsburg Lutherans Plan Fourth of July Picnic
Local Lutheran congregation announces a July 3 picnic in North Broadway and Soper Park to raise funds for a new church building. Rev M. G. Thompson says Senator Guy Gillette may deliver the principal address, with events at the church grounds including a noon meal, a 2:30 program in the Lower parlor, and youth refreshment stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. GC. Thompson
Emmetsburg Lutheran Church
The
Democrat
North Broadway
Soper Park
Emmetsburg
Thompson
United States
Guy Gillette
Sos
Senator Gillette
Wil Comemence
Emmetebirg
Emmetsburg Woman Appointed District Deputy in MN A R
Mrs Philip Bough of Emmetsburg was appointed district deputy of the Daughters of America to succeed Mrs Katheryn McNamara. She will oversee Fonds Wesley Pocahontas Spancer and Estharville chapters and previously served as Grand Regent of St Rose of Lima court for three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Bough
Emmetsburg
Daughters of America
Katheryn McNamara
Bough
Fonds
Wesley
Poca
Ruth Maguire
Curlew
Five Fort Dodge Men Injured West of Ruthven
Five Fort Dodge young men Tony Cacioppe John Mahoney Alex Black Albert Depey and Paul Henneberry were slightly injured in a automobile accident west of Ruthven on Highway 1% Sunday afternoon when their car overturned. They were en route to Okobot when the crash occurred after a woman driver ahead slowed suddenly forcing the Fort Dodge car to swerve to the right to avoid a crash. The Fort Dodge vehicle was badly damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
Tony Cacioppe
John Mahoney
Alex Black
Albert Depey
Paul Henneberry
Ruthven
Switch
Okobot
Fort Dodze
Port Doge
St Louis Coach Visits Emmetsburg
St Louis University athletics director and head football coach B Muellerleite, from St Louis Missouri, visited Emmetsburg on Sunday with baseball coach Bowman. The pair hoped to recruit local athletes to St Louis University, which enrolls about 6000 students and fields a strong fall football schedule run by Jesuit administrators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Muellerleite
St. Louis University
St. Louis
Missouri
Emmetsburg
Lew Laughlin
Mallard Beat Manson In 15 Inning Contest
A fifteen inning game at Manson Sunday saw Mallard defeat Matson Tigers 6 to 3. Mallard pitchers Larson and Eckert held the Tigers to three runs as Bl ancamp contributed offensively and Larsen struck out 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mallard
Manson
Matson Tigers
Mallard Ducca
Larson
Eckert
Tin Datsery
Force Larsen
Enjoy Family Picnic In Mallard Attended By Stafford Family
Mrs. Ida Stafford of Waterloo visits relatives in Mallard with seven of her children and numerous grandchildren. Earl Stafford hosts as out-of-town guests Harold Othmier Shirley of Waterloo Duane Dolliffee and sons Bradsate Bertha Grethen Blaine Grethen and Oliver Grethen of Emmetsburg join. All enjoyed the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Stafford
Waterloo
Mallard
Httle
Stafford
Earl Stafford
Harold Othmier
Shirley
Duane Dolliffee
Bradsate
Bertha Grethen
Blaine Grethen
Oliver Grethen
Emmetsburg
Hubert Campney Is 4-H Conservation Record Holder
Hubert Campney of Palo Alto county has been named outstanding 4-H club member. His record, built over five years, covers shelter and feeding stations, tree planting for erosion control, and dam construction. His work includes identifying trees, birds, and fur bearing animals as his project progresses to state competition for trips to the Conservation Camp at Camp Mitigwa near Boone on July 10 and 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Campney
Breen
Palo Alto
Camp
Mitigwa
Boone
Hubert
Louis Wins Heavyweight Title at White Sox Park
Joe Louis, known as the Brown Bomber, defeated James J. Braddock in the eighth round to claim the world heavyweight championship before an estimated 65,000 crowd at White Sox Park in Chicago. Braddock's age and inactivity weighed against him as Louis knocked him out in 1 minute 10 seconds of the eighth. Gate receipts neared $700,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Louis
Detroit
Brown Bomber
White Sox Park
Chicago
James J. Braddock
Braddock
Federal Dept Seeks Special Election Over Emmetsburg Post Office Site
The Treasury procurement division aims to block the Emmetsburg courthouse square sale to the federal government for a new post office. Local officials favor the site. a special election is requested to decide the transfer. Engineers were halted during surveys, and no further work will occur until the site decision is settled.
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Sioux City Journal
Washington DB. C
Treasury
Palo Alto County
Emmetsburg Courthouse Square
Emmetsburg
Emetsburg
Iimmersburg
Courthouse Square
Emimetsburg
A. B. Rider
F. A. Winter
Post Office-Treasury Interdepartmental Committee On Federal
Estherville Man to Operate Graettinger Hotel
Art Bullday of Estherville has leased the Graettinger Hotel from Dan McCarty and J. Mitchell. McCarty and Mitchell bought the property from Mrs William Fisher of Algona some time ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Bullday
Estherville
Dan McCarty
J. Mitchell
Graettinger
Messrs
McCarty
Mitchell
Wm. Fisher
Algona
Ward Hamilton Buys The W. E. Losey Home
Ward Hamilton manager of the Iowa Public Service company in this city bought the W. E. Losey residence on North Broadway and will move in soon. The Loseys may relocate to California as their future home. Losey has long been the Milwaukee railroad station agent in Emmetsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward Hamilton
Iowa Public Service Company
W. E. Losey
North Broadway
Democrat
Mrs. Losey
California
Mr. Losey
Milwaukee Railroad
Emmetsburg
Bartleman to Perform Concert in Graettinger
The Democrat notes Donald Bartleman of Graettinger, national high school violin champion, will give a concert Sunday afternoon at three in the Hawkeye theatre Graettinger. The entertainment is being presented un-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Donald Bartleman
Graettinger
Hawkeye Theatre
George W Downs Dies At Emmetsburg Tuesday
George W Downs former Palo Alto county schoolteacher and longtime secretary of the Farmers Mutual Insurance Company died unexpectedly at his home in Emmetsburg early Tuesday. He resigned two weeks ago and was succeeded by Omro Costington. Funeral at St Thomas Church Emmetsburg at nine, interment in St Johns cemetery. He was born July 19 1853 in Greensburg PA and moved to Emmetsburg in 1916 to enter insurance. He leaves nine children and a wide circle of friends. his death ends a notable public service career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Downs
Palo Alto
Farmers' Mutual Insurance Company
Downs
Farmers’ Mutual Insurance
Omro Costington
Emmetsburg
St. Thomas Church
Rev. M. McNerney
St.John’s Cemetery
Frank Staver
Thos, Coakley
Jake Coon
James Hand
John Brenan
Michael Conien
As. Downs
Partners’ Mutual Insurance Company
Mike Conlon
D. P. Hand
Emmetsburz
Leo Downs
Gratttinger
Charles Downs
Ha Old Downs
Minneapolis
James Downs
Jeffers
Min
Greengo
Wracania
Mi Ang Mys
Chas
Greth 1
Elk Cibs
Okls
Dowlis
Seceased
Catholic Church
Mrs Hanifan Returns From Denver Visit to Colorado
Mrs. P. Hanifan came home last Thursday from Denver Colorado after weeks with the Jack Eagan family in Glendale a Denver suburb. She enjoyed a lone visit with Mrs Jos Higgins formerly Lil Patton noted county superintendent. Mrs Hanifan reports improving business in Denver with more moisture than in years past and optimistic soil prospects in Nebraska for a good crop this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lil Patton
Hanifan
Denver
Colorado
Emmetsburg
Nebraska
Will Enter Nurses' School at Mason City
Miss Vera Joynt daughter of Mr and Mrs Jos T Joynt of Emmetsburg township informs the Democrat she will enter nurses school at Mason City in the latter part of August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nurses’ School
Mason City
Vera Joynt
Jos. T. Joynt
Emmetsburg Township
August Backstrom Undergoes Left Foot Amputation
August Backstrom, who lives southwest of Curlew, had his left foot amputated between the knee and ankle after a prior foot fracture and splint treatment. He was forced to use the injured foot while handling cattle, leading to infection and amputation. He is reported to be getting along nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Backstrom
Curlew
Mr. Backstrom
Backstrom
Kerwick Underwent Minor Operation in Iowa City
Emmetsburg hardware dealer M. F. Kerwick traveled to Iowa City with his son Dr. Jos Kerwick and nurse Mrs. Veronica Shea for a minor operation at the University hospital. He is reported in fine condition and already walking. His family expects his return home early next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F. Kerwick
Emmetsburg
Iowa City
University Hospital
Jos. Kerwick
New Hampton
Veronica Shea
Democrat
Kern
Sullivan Picks Braddock By K C
Editor John Sullivan of the Graettinger Times predicts Braddock will likely knock out Louis in Tuesday's boxing match. The Democrat hopes to publish his accurate sports prognostication, leveraging an enviable prior record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sullivan
Graettinger Times
the Times
Braddock
Louis
Sullivan
Democrat
Istem
Matthew O'Dell Injured By Firecracker Explosion
Matthew O'Dell son of Brid get O'Dell was badly burned on the right hand Saturday while playing with firecrackers. The blast damaged his thumb and two fingers and caused painful injuries as neighbors tended to him at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew O'Dell
Dr Davidsons Wedding in Melbourne Home Ceremony
Miss Carolyn Margaret Witt of Melbourne wed Dr Maurice Crawe Lord Davidson of Emmetsburg in a candlelit ceremony at the Witt home. Rev John Seidler officiated. Attendants included matron of honor Mrs Harlow Witt and best man Kenneth Davidson. Music by Cloyce Enlow and Kathryn Roskopf accompanied by Floyd Accola. Guests from Emmetsburg and Drake University ties noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred A. Witt
Melbourne
Iowa
Carolyn Margaret Witt
Maurice Crawe
Lord Davidson
Emmetsburg
Freeman
Davidson
Palms
Ferns
Sowers
John Seidler
Evangelical Reformed Church of
Harlow F Witt
Kenneth Davidson
Cloyce Enlow
Katheryn Roskopf
Roskopf
Enlow
Wilbur Klatt
Frances Davidson
Alpha Ch! Omega
Gertrude Huntcon Nourse
University of Iowa
Phi Kappa Sigma
Nu Sigma Nu
Alpha Omega Alpha
el Paso
Texas
Army Medical Center
Washington, D. C
Army S Een Field School
Caritale Barracks
Alexander Jennings Dies In Des Moines
Alexander Jennings of Emmetsburg who moved to Des Moines died there Monday night from pneumonia. Interment was in a Des Moines cemetery. Arrangements were by Harbach Funeral Home. He was born in the community about 35 years ago, son of the late James P. Jennings fire chief. Survived by his mother, five brothers James Thomas Leo William and Maurice, and a sister Marle. never married. A son Maurice works for the Register and Tribune in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander “St” Jenning
Emmetsburg
Des Moines
Jenning
Democrat
Harbach Puneral
James P. Jennings
Rev John Soper Weds In South
Emmetsburg notes announce the wedding of Rev John Soper son of Mr and Mrs B B Soper of Decatur Alabama to Miss Mary Waller daughter of Mr and Mrs David Shephard in St Luke s chapel at Sewanee Tennessee on Thursday evening July 8 The ceremony is witnessed by immediate Hothwarm friends and the couple plan to reside in Cartersville Georgia where the groom serves as Episcopal pastor The groom a Sewanee graduate and recent seminary ordination is praised for his character. the bride is described as cultured and refined The Democrat joins in best wishes for the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A Soper
B. B. Soper
Decatur
Alabama
Mary Waller
David Shephard
St. Luke's Chapel
Sewa- Ree
Temivasee
Thursdvening
Hothwarm
Cartersvill
Georgia
Dalton
E. B. Soper
Emmetsbure
Decarure
Avabsalma
Emmetsburg
University of the South
Sewanee
Tennessee
Episcopal Seminary
Cartersville
Soper
Dan O'Brien, Ayrshire rail foreman, dies in Emmetsburg hospital
Dan O'Brien, longtime M. and St. L. railroad section foreman at Ayrshire, died at 4:00 a.m. Sunday in Palo Alto county hospital Emmetsburg after a long illness. He was about 70, born in Ireland, came to America in 1892, and worked in Waukee and Greenville before settling in Ayrshire in 1903. Funeral services were held in Sacred Heart Church Ayrshire with burial in Ayrshire Catholic cemetery. He had no close relatives in America. The Martin Funeral Home handled arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan O'Brien
M. & St. L Railroad
Ayrshire
Palo Alto County
Emtnetsburg
O'Brien
Martin
John Ancrum
Sacred Heart Church
Leo McCoy
M. J. Conry
G. A. Spitler
Omro Cattington
Thas, Fagan
Chris Thompson
W. R. O'Brien
Martin Funeral Home
Emmetsburg
Ireland
American
Waukee
Milnois
Des Moines
Greenville
Ions
Mr. O'Brien
America
John Anglum
New York
Ferrar Bout Set for Electric Park July Fourth Card
Familton Bros announces Pret Ferrar signed for an eight round Des Moines light heavyweight bout at Electric Park near Ruthven on July Fourth, but no opponent has been chosen yet. Several other fights and city events are planned for the same evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Familton Bros
Ferrar
Des Moines
Electric Park
Ruthven
Peat Potato Growers Meet Here June 30
A two day peat potato growers tour planned for June 27 and 30 will visit Emmetsburg after rain damaged plots near the Giffin farm. The gathering in Soper's Park will feature disease talks, care discussions, speakers, and a Prince Edward Island potato industry film.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Iowa
Emmetburg
G. v. Giffin
Bmetsburg
Soper’s Park
Prince Edward Island
J. W. Boulter
Potato Growers’ Association
Boultso
S. G. Peppin
Foal Krantz
University of Minnesota
A. €. ‘Tomas
Mr. Regnier
L. Knuti
Oscar Nylund
Potato Growers’ Association of Virginia
Madison
Wistion
Wisconsin
Togethelocki
Antigo
BR. Oo Hastings
North Dakota
Fargo
OBrien Faces License Revocation Fight Over Cigarettes
The OBrien Bros Grocery contests the Ermmetsourg city council decision to deny renewal of its cigarette license after a prior renewal was alleged to have been granted. Council action followed complaints from other licensees about the store selling cigarettes for 15 cents instead of 18 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dameerst
O’brien
O'Brien
Lcense
South Walnut Church Plans July Fourth Celebration
Rev James P Christensen reports the South Walnut Lutheran church will sponsor a Fourth of July program on church grounds Monday July 5. Ladies will serve a chicken dinner at noon followed by a 2 PM patriotic address by State Senator Lester Gillette of Fostoria, plus sports and entertainment for all audiences. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P. Christensen
South Walnut Lutheran Church
Emmetsburg
The
Democrat
South Walnut
Lester Gillette
Fostoria
July 4 5 Celebration At Interlaken Park
The V F L W of Fairmont Minnesota and Interlaken Park management plan a two day Fourth of July celebration drawing large crowds. Free nets and band concerts will occur both days with a different program each day. Fireworks light Hall Late on July 4 and a new Ford V 8 car will be given away on July Fifth. Details to follow in next week’s paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tne V. Flw
Fairmont
Minn
Interlaken Park Management
Hall
Funeral of Aged Uncle Attended by Brennan Family
T. J. Brennan of Ruthven and Mrs J O Brennan with Mrs Wm Malloy traveled to Prairie Sons to attend a funeral this week, joining relatives for the distant burial event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Brennan
Ruthven
J. O. Brennan
Wm. Malloy
Prairie, Sons
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Famous Players
Bob Conlon
Want
MN. A. R
Ft. Dodge
Toe Louis
Federal Dept
Court Houses Square
Graettinger Hotel
Geo. Downs
Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Company
East
Mrs. Hanifan
K. C
Dr. Davidson
Alexander Jennings
John Soper
South
Dan O’brien
Super Park
Interlaken Park
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