Local and Personal News From Emmetsburg Area
Jay McCarty of Graettinger visited Emmetsburg last Friday as did Ben Reeves and Eoldie Foy from Britt. Jas Weir of Whittemore called on Saturday, while John Jr. Swivan and wife spent Sunday in Emmetsburg. Visitors from Curlew, Spencer, Minneapolio, and other nearby towns dropped in through the week. Postmaster Ray Gleason of Ruthven and others attended meetings and visited relatives. A wide list of Emmetsburg locals hosted and traveled to nearby cities for social and business errands throughout the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay McCarty
Graettinger
Ben Reeves
Eoldie Foy
Britt
Jas, Weir
Whittemore
John Jr. Swhivan
Emmetsbore
H. 2. Bennett
Cur Jew
Matt Kirschbaum
al Hildebrand
Waterloo
F. J. Konsella
Thanity
Spencer
Ben Deering
Manard
Sor. Carley
Fork Dodge
Emmetsburg
Margaret Higgins
Minneapollis
Rubert Sfeil
Mallard
Wesley Carpenter
Ellington Township
Emmetsbure
del Morrison
Dunnewitz
Ayrshire
R. B. Carlson
Walters
Minnedoia
Sundaty
W. Brennan
Ruthven
W. T. Meehan
Iowa City
University Hospital
Frank Culligan
St. Ellen Academy
Fort Dodge
John Lewis
Des Moines
Ethel Putman
Eva Rowe
Lake City
P. J. Hanifan
Wm. Burke
Iris’ Miller
Ote
M Burke
J. J. Burke
T Place
VL. O'Connor
P. EH. Donlon
Florence
Rupert Irvine
Feter Daley
Dubuque
George
Julius
Fairville
Gremmels
Jas. Frambach
Famly
Ocal
J. H. Gorden
W. E. Losey
Mrs Steil Dies After Six Months Illness
Mrs Dorothy Mande Stil 48 died Saturday at 1824 West Horne Street after a six month illness. Funeral Tuesday at 9 PM at St Boniface Church, burial Calvary Cemetery. She was born in Nebraska in May 1965 and lived in Sioux City. Survived by widower N A Steil four sons Leland John Arthur Frances two sisters two brothers and several relatives. Many from distance attended including Joseph Steil Dubuque and others from Parsons Kansas Mallard Waterloo and Columbus Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Steil
N. A. Steil
Sioux City
St. Boniface Catholic Church
Calvary Cemetery
Rutledge Mortuary
Woodmen of the World
Royal Neighbors
Steil
Leland
John
Arthur
Frances
Siouy City
Mattie Markel
Earl van Dorn
Des Moines
Virgil Rhodes
Omer
David Waite Dies In Emmetsburg Home At 71
David Waite longtime Emmetsburg resident died Sunday at his daughter Mrs. W. H. Clark’s home after a lengthy illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Clark residence and at the Congregational church with Rev. Carnell officiating. interment in Evergreen cemetery. Born January 24 1852 in Old Castle Scotland he married Helen Usher in 1871. The Waite family moved to the United States and settled in Iowa. He worked for Alexander Peddie then farmed near Cylinder and Independence township before moving to Emmetsburg in 1902 where he and his wife built a fine home. Mrs. Waite died in 1904. He later lived with his daughter and his son Dr John T Waite of Fenton and David Jr of Everett Washington survived by a daughter two sons seven grandchildren and one great granddaughter. He was the last of nine siblings and widely regarded as a kind neighbor and devoted father. News of his passing was met with regret across Emmetsburg and Palo Alto county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olani
Caro) Anderson
Albert Cen
Minnesota
Geo. Keeney
Mallard
Emmetsourg
Edmund Carmody
Grachtinger
Wm. McCoy
Leena Kopriva
Pocahontas
Doe McDonald
Jack Jackson
Roland Jackson
Ida Grove
Valler
James McCoy
Gertrude Kirby
Aberdeen
South Dakota
Dennis Kirby
Philip Wegner
Brundsburg
Interlaken Park
Gamble
Wri Fheesfeld
Hilbert
Sheldon
Elsie Thresfield
Denver
Colorado
Alma Kinnett
Iity
Cat Breitbach
Milwaukee
Merritt Townsend
Emmetsburg
Estherville
Harm Fo
Amet
Irs
Hmer Murphy
Manson
Airs. Murphy
Bremersburg-Graettinger
Hester Thompson
University of Minnesota
Birs
Mo Thompson
E. E. ‘Wilhite
Donald
Carrol
Des’ Moines
Mary Pauline
Des Moines
Joan Hummes
Pauline
Sisters of Mercy
Henry Simonson
Arvin
California
Andrey Simonson
Wilma Wastbinder
Frank Atkinson
Atkinson
Florence Wells
Olive Noble
Minnesot
Dells
Wisconsin
Noble
Amery
F. O. Long
Lamping and Weir
Audrey
Terrace Fork
Lake Okoboji
Leo Brownlee
Melfard
Kenny Weir
Shas
J. Hahn
Black Hills
Hahn
Wilfred Schirmer
Rapid City
W. R. O'Brien
Ayrshire
Geo. Flood
Calummet
Michigan
Hughes
Bath House
Medium Lake
Wave Post Office
David Waite
W. H. Clark
Clark
Congregational Church
Carnell
Evergreen Cemetery
David Hope Waite
Old Castle
Scotland
Fairneyside
Helen Usher
Waite
United States
Emmeatsoure
Alexander Peddie
Cylinder
Independence Township
Palos Alto County
Pile Alta County
Miss Louise Hennessy Sets Out for Canada Trip
Miss Louise Hennessy of this city leaves Tuesday for Town City to visit friends for a few days before joining Dr. and Mrs. George Maresh and their two sons for a motor trip to Rochester New York. They will stay a couple of weeks with relatives, then travel by train to Toronto Canada to visit friends and relatives for a short time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Hennessy
Canada
Town City
George Maresh
Rochester
New York
Maresh
Miss Hennessy
Toronto
John McTigue Named Liquor Store Manager
The Spencer News-Herald reports John McTigue, brother of Jos McTigue of the city, has been appointed manager of the state liquor store at Spencer. It will open before July 1. McTigue previously drove a truck for a Spencer wholesale grocer. Also noted is Miss Essie Whirry of Des Moines visiting her mother, Mrs Lulu Wirry, with Whirry teaching in Des Moines schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer News-Herrald
John McTigue
Jos. McTigue
Spencer
Essie Whirry
Des Moines
Mrz
Lulu Wirry
Miss Whirry
Des Moles
Old Age Pension Tax Payments Rise Across Iowa
DES MOINES Citizens liable for the old age assistance tax paid $1.00 for 1934, covering 2,553 persons or 5.64 percent, on the May 16 to June 15 window. State Treasurer Leo Wegman reported receipts varying from $507 to $20,043 daily as employers send in payments, with delinquency looming after July 1. Mrs. B. R. Meredith noted uncertainty over in-hand county receipts and employer-sent funds, urging timely payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
KwWa
Leo J. Wegmen
B. R. Meredith
Amés
Wegman
Weisbrod Death Shocks Spencer Family in Minnesota
Archie Weisbrod of Spencer died suddenly in Rochester Minnesota while riding in a truck. He was employed in Wisconsin for some time. He leaves a wife and one child. Funeral services were held in Spencer with Mr and Mrs Irn Tatro attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irn Tatro
Archie Weisbrod
Spencer
Mr. Tatro
Rochester
Minnesota
Spencer Wednes Dey
Mre
Tatro
Church Activities and July Fourth Observances
EpSiscopal pastor Edward Pruitt hosts morning worship and Sunday school with patriotic music for Independence Day. Women’s Missionary Society meets June 29 with tea. church board gathering follows. First Congregational directs liquor-store talk by pastor with youth league on American Indian missionary work. Bethany Lutheran and St John Lutheran announce weekly services, Bible class, youth leagues, and prayer meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Church
Edward Pruitt
Wame Sunday School
Nla
Young Peoples
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
J. S. Atkinson
Llnyd- Frost
Gilchrist
First Congregational Church
R. J. Council
Des Moines
Emmetshure
League of Youth
Bethany Lutheran Church
Thompson
ST. John's Lutheran Church
A. K. Gaara
South Church
Luther League
Great Lutheran Meet at Ames Draws Large Attendance
Rev M C Thompson reports the Iowa District Lutheran League and Choral Union convention at Ames June 22 to 24 was largely attended and successful. Six hundred voices joined in the grand Sunday concert while 3500 heard the program in ISU gymnasium and WOI broadcast. Local and northern delegates filled the Lutheran choir and campus audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. Thompson
Nbw
Iowa
Labher League and Choral Union
Ames
Thompson
Lutheran Church
Scheie
Joice
Helen End
Tern Sigmond
Kensett
Raymond Olson
Eagle Grove
R. Torgeson
Lake Mills
Leaguers
Hinderlie
Choral Union
Emmetsburg
Bible Camp
Hanson
Waldorf College
N. M
Palo Alto
Northern
Love
Liquor Prices In Five State Stores Revealed In Iowa List
A partial list shows prices for popular liquors across five state operated stores in Iowa as of Tuesday. Entries include Bourbon blends, Straight American Bourbons, American Rye whiskies, Canadian bottle in bond varieties, with prices per half pint to quart ranges. The Graettinger Times notes local moves and social visits in Estherville Mason City Rodwell City and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Bond
Boy Scouts Meet Friday At West Side School
Emmetsburg Boy Scout troop will hold meetings in the West Side building with the first session at 7 30 Friday evening. All former members and interested boys twelve or older are invited. Scoutmasters Carl Klingaman and R J Cornell lead the troop aiming for wholesome activities and possible future cabin on the Ink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
Boy Scout
Carl Klingaman
R. J. Cornell
Emmetsburg
Gamble Stores Sponsor Before the Fourth Sale Ad
The Democrat ad notes Gamble Stores in this city with agencies at Pocahontas Rolfe and Ayrshire plan a special bargain event. Carol (Andy) Anderson manager of the Emmetsburg store said Monday that stock is picked to be offered at this sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gamble
Democrat
Pocahontas
Rolfe
Ayrshire
Carol
Andy) Anderson
Emmetsburg
Belgian stallion dies from injuries after trailer crash
Carl Hoffert’s Belgian stallion, injured in a trailer accident several evenings ago, died Wednesday from neck and tack injuries. The horse, valued at £1500, was in a trailer that broke loose from Hoffert’s car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Hoffert
Hoffert
Knutson Family Reunion Draws 150 Attendees
About 150 relatives gathered in Eagle Grove Sunday for the Knutson family reunion hosted by Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Knutson and family, with Mr. and Mrs. Everett and family and Mr. and Mrs. James Berkland and family of Vernon township in attendance. The event marked an annual gathering of kin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knutson
O. M. Knutson
Everett
Ames Berkland
Vernon Township
Eagle Grove
Merle McCarty Returns Home From Town Hospital
Merle McCarty was released from University hospital in Town City on Wednesday of last week after a stay that began the previous Tuesday. His condition has greatly improved, with home care being arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle McCarty
Front Hospital
University Hospital
Town ‘City
Oane
Gailtay
Important Meeting at Court House Friday
W W L Bowman executive state chairman of the Farm Debt Advisory Council and Adrian Bowers federal campaign commissioner will speak at the Court House in Emmetsburg on Friday June 29. Speaking will commence at 8 p m. The subject will be The Farm Debt Situation. The public is cordially invited to attend. Palo Alto Co Farm Debt Advisory Committee Lester Barringer Chairman
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W W.L. Bowman
Farm Debt Advisory Council
Adrian Bowers
Court House
Emmetsburg
Palo Alto Co
Farm Debt Advisory Committee
Lester Barringer
Chrrmar
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Nick Steil
Great Lutheran
The
Graettinger Times
J. E. Nelson
J. H. Wilson
Mason City
M. Crowley
Nellie
Dan Burns
Emmetsburg Building and Loan Association
Emmetsburg Building & Loan Association
Auditor of State
Bie Tas
Tne
H. S. Richardson
L. B. Whirry
Richardson
Boy Scouts
West Side School
Fairmont, Minn
American Legion and
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Fairmont
Martin E. Nelson
Plymouth
Ford
C&m Chevrolet Co
WEW
Westinghouse
Bew Ice Thay
New Westinghoue
Kerwick’s Hardware
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