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Newspaper

Emmetsburg Democrat

Location

Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1939

Page

7

People from Graettinger Fort Dodge and Elbow Lake Visit

Mr and Mrs Bonner Iverson of Graettinger visited Emmetsburg Tuesday. Miss Mary Elizabeth Parks of Fort Dodge spent the weekend in this city with her aunt Miss Margie Gibson and sister Mrs Thomas Rutledge Jr. Mr and Mrs W H Morling Miss Mary Helen Morling and Mr and Mrs W R Schroeder are expected home this week after visiting relatives at Elbow Lake Minnesota.

Mrs. Bonner Iverson of Graettinger Emmetsburg Mary Elizabeth Parks Fort Dodge Margie Gibson Thomas Rutledge Jr W. H Morling Mary Helen Morling W. R. Schroeder Elbow Lake Minn

Their Son Broke Both Legs in Fall

Thos. Randa of this city with Thos. Egland of Cylinder traveled to Tyanhoe Minnesota to visit Randa’s daughter Ars. Roman Olsson and family hosted. Wayne Olson aged 10 broke both legs and right ankle after being pushed from a 15 foot bridge. He will wear casts for weeks. From Ivanhoe they went to Brookings South Dakota for a Norwegian Lutheran church meeting.

Thos Randa Thos. Egland Cylinder Tyan- Hoe Minn Ars. Roman Ol Wayne Olson Roman Olson Hey Ivanhoe Renda Mr. Egland Brookings, S. C Norwegian Lutheran Church

Locals Active in Town and Ayrshire Business

Locals George Wiggens and son from Ayr shire were callers in town Tuesday. Ed Hagen and James Anglum of Ayrshire were business callers in town Monday. Russ Maurene Anglum of Ayr shire visited Emmetsburg Monday. Peter Waldron and his son-in-law Frank Gappa of Ayrshire transacted business here Tuesday. Mrs. George Terwilliger and daughters Frances and Mrs. A F P Johnson visited Lake Okoboji recently.

George Wiggens Ayrshire Ed Hagen James Anglum Russ Maurene Anglum Emmetsburg Peter Waldron Frank Gappa George Terwilliger Frances A_ FP Johnson Lake Okoboji Weee

Local Visits and City News Highlight Weekend

Carl Johnson of Emmitsburg visited Sunday along with Leke Okoboji. Keokuk residents Mr and Mrs William ONeil visited local relatives. Francis Hughes of the A and P stores enjoys his annual vacation. John Laudenthal and Whittemore relatives called Monday. Alice Joyce returned from University of Iowa Hospital after treatment. G E Costs of Fort Dodge to sell for Brownlee Implement in this city. Costs plans move when a residence is found. Glen Cross and Mrs Cross of Des Moines spent weekend with Mrs Cross's parents. They attended a Hartley wedding. Local band concert moved to Harrison Park due to misunderstanding. The Democrat predicts weekly concerts in the Square.

Carl Johnson Emmitsburg Was & Leke University Hospital G. E. Costs Fort Dodge Brownlee Implement Company Costs Glen Cross Des Moines Cross FW. Gilchrist Hartley Court Ouse Square Harrison Park Democrat

Distribution of Game Birds Underway in State

More than 9500 two week old pheasant chicks have been delivered to 22 county groups by June 19. Production expected to exceed 30 000 this season with hatching continuing weekly until July 1 and suspended July 25. Quail and chukar partridge production also underway with plans to distribute in suitable coveys by mid fall and hold limited numbers over winter.

Boone Taylor W. Huston

Circus Friction Sparks Debate In Emmetsburg

Residents dispute the circus affair with blame on newspapers and the chamber of commerce. Business leaders face shock as calls emerge for renewed unity to support bigger, more progressive community events in Emmetsburg.

Chamber of Commerce Emmetsburg

Injured Donald Firkins Recovers After Bicycle Fall

Donald Firkins, year old son of Mr and Mrs Maynard Firkins of this city, was injured Saturday when he fell from his bicycle near his home. He was unconscious but soon revived.

Donald Maynard Firkins

State park system illustrated folder to be distributed

The State Conservation Commission will issue an illustrated folder on Iowa park system within the next forty weeks. It will include park photos and factual material, a table of visitor recreational facilities, and a highway map showing park and lake locations. Free distribution via the commission offices in Des Moines.

Iowa

New Use for Used Oil Turns It Into Soles

A historical note describes used motor oil being repurposed into half soles by blending with a chemical from Goldenrods to form a spread that hardens into a material resembling leather. The concise process illustrates early recycling ideas and material innovation.

St Paul Ev Lutheran church notes and meetings

The monthly men’s club meeting at St Paul and Lutheran church is set for next Thursday 8 p.m. The quarterly congregation meeting occurs next Friday evening July 7. Mrs George Flood hosted bridge night with refreshments. Ladies Aid meets Sunday at 2 p.m. at church basement hosted by Mrs Otto Schmeling. The Bethany Lutheran sewing circle was hosted by Mrs Elmer Prink with light refreshments. The Walther League at St Paul Ev Lutheran meets Wednesday at 8 p.m.

St. Paul & Lutheran Church The St. Paul Ey Ladies’ Aid Society of St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church Bethany Lutheran Church Elmer Prink Charles Hansen Walther League of the St. Paul

Marriage Licenses Issued In Emmetsburg Court House

Last week in Emmetsburg court house marriage licenses were issued for Gilbert Bleckwenn of Fenton and Dorothy Stigman of Fenton Harold Blinkman of Sioux City and Marcella Mertz of Giteson Lesber Hersom of Mallard and Bernire Wose of Mallard A visitor Mary Brisland of St Louis Mo is expected to arrive late this week for a visit at the Charles Spies home She is an aunt to Mrs Spies.

Emmetsburg Court House Gilbert Bleckwenn Dorothy Stigman Fenton Harold Blinkman Sioux City Marcella Mertz Giteson Les Ber Hersom Berniere Wose Mallard Mary Brisland St. Louis Charles Spies Miss Brisland

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