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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1933
Page
7
Local and Personal notices record visits and calls by Carl Bpies Ed and Dan Nolan Ruthven residents and many others in Emmetsburg for a weekend and week. Events include hospital news appendicitis updates purchases at Gamble Stores and a tour to Lake Okoboji with families and friends.
Lars Finnestad of Fenton and his wife visit Emmetsburg. He has read the Democrat for years and his three sons also subscribe. Finnestad, a Norwegian immigrant who came to America fifty years ago, lived in Illinois before settling in Webster County. He later moved near Fenton and became a substantial farmer and landowner. He believes better times are ahead for farmers despite past price downturns.
Jessen and Miss Skow, both of Gradlinger and Deliver Iowa, united in marriage at South Walnut Lutheran Church on June 21 1933. Rev James P Christensen officiated. The couple will reside in Dolliver after July first with Alice having taught in Graettinger and Gale Noble singing at the ceremony.
Mrs Mueller entertained at a bridge party Friday evening at her home as a courtesy to Mrs Zimmern of New England. Cards were played at three tables with Mrs Mulroney high score and Mrs McCoy travel gift. Mrs Zimmerman received the guest prize and a delicious lunch was served.
Mrs Peter Jones of this city entertained her bridge club with a seven o clock dinner and bridge party Monday evening. Mrs Paul Schany received high honors. Mrs Sim Stedman was given the draw prize.
Margaret Paul Studer born Nashbach Rhinefalls Germany July 20 1849 came to US 1867 lived in Lena Illinois married August Studer 1869. Funeral Thursday at St Marys Mallard with Rev John Neppel officiating interment in parochial cemetery. Surviving descendants include Nathan Katherine Springfield Elizabeth Nora Springs Julius Corwith Frank Mallard and others.
Marie Walvie born in Germany died at 79 after bedfast illness. Married in Wisconsin to Peter Grethen and came to Palo Alto county in 1870 settling Ellington township. Surviving: sons Jake, Joseph, Peter, Will in county. Charles in Oklahoma. Mrs Anna Jolliffe of Mallard. Funeral held at Mallard Thursday.
Mrs Anna Gagstead died at Humboldt Saturday at age 74. Her daughter Mrs Ray Davenport circles mournful ties and receives the sympathy of many citizens during her bereavement.
A press report notes that next year top price for Iowa City Hawkeye football games will be 1.60 including tax, down 1.25 from last season. A special rate of 6 for coupon books covers three home football games and 11 home basketball games.
Bennett reports that home and out buildings belonging to Mrs. Jennie Dyke near Brookings South Dakota were burned last week. Mrs. Dyke, sister of Mrs. Bennett, plans to visit Mr. and Mrs. Bennett soon.
Reporters describe the final stages of highway 18 paving as workers operate concrete hoppers and distribute the last load before the smoother machine takes over. Scenes show pavers at work about a mile west of the Krieger residence last Thursday afternoon.
Mrs W E Losey entertained at a one o clock luncheon at Hotel Kermorr on Wednesday in honor of her sister Mrs Swafford of New York who is visiting for a few days A social afternoon followed The article notes Miss Laura Anderson resigning from Iowa Trust and Savings Bank to begin nursing studies in Des Moines July 15 and Mrs Lulu Whirry succeeding her.
Last Thursday June 23 the first and last Training school for home furnishings was held at the home of Missee Alice and Bessie Dona hue. Seven leaders from Emmetsburg township one from Great Oak township and visitor Mrs Helen Knutson of Rugby North Dakota attended. Lesson covered pillows and table covers with samples of round square and oblong designs. Mrs Knutson urged more ladies join work offered by Farm Bureau as it is practically free. Attendees from Mallard included Mary Edna Charlote King Pearl Schumaker Shirley Schwint Tone Smith Alash Briggs Ardis Henderson Mrs Foy Lever Mrs L Kunz and daughter Coletta Mrs Ben Bradford Mrs Harvey Eckert Fern and Eugene Eckert Mrs R Feaster and daughter Janice Mr and Mrs L De Pew and daughter Rita and son Donald Mrs W Speer Miss Alice and Myron Speer. Miss Hester Thompson daughter of Clerk and Mrs B M Thompson of this city is recovering from recent surgery at St Marys hospital St Paul. Mrs Thompson spent past week with her. Miss Hester attended St Catherine College in Saint Paul last year.
Storm Lake schedules a July 14 vote to decide incorporation as a town. Lakeside, on the lake's east side, is the location. Judge DeLand has signed an order approving the plat.
Ft. Dodge based Karl King band awarded contract to play at the Iowa State Fair, August 27 to 31. This marks the sixth state fair engagement for the organization.
Miss Fern Eckert, delegate to Ames for Ellington 4-H, returned home to Mallard. Mrs. Nord Siglin and her son of Mason City visited Mrs. Willis Speer and family in Mallard, Tuesday. Siglin and Baier are sisters of Mrs. Speer.
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