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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1925
Page
2
Obituary notice for Mrs Grace Jackson Alston detailing death, survivors including husband and children, and expressions of sympathy from relatives and community members. Mentions of extended family in Warrens, Toulon, Emmetsburg, and local social gathering at Mrs Hleb’s home with a gathering planned at Jas. Walton.
The Ladies of Vernon township Fann Boreda met with Mrs Geo Singer on Tuesday afternoon May 3. The meeting was presided over by Mrs Boreda and discussed local social and charitable plans.
The Wide Awake Club of the township invites all ladies to a home gathering with Mrs Harver hosting and Mesdames Sullivan and Herke assisting. Judge Corle of Humboldt will lecture on law for Drake University law class, delivering 15 talks noted for few Iowa Supreme Court reversals.
The Fisher family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness during the illness and after the death of their husband and father Mrs John Fisher and Family express heartfelt appreciation for support and sympathy.
Phe Paro and Beyeaus of Lest tind Great Oak Fairfield Independence held meetings in schoolhouses on different evenings. Fairfield had a main address by the principal. Great Oak program arranged by Mrs Mike Conion and chair Suan of hone project work. Attendance neared 350 across four meetings with talks on Boys and Girls club work and farm bureau topics. Independent meeting featured a county agent talk and moving pictures. Remarked interest in organizing a Great Oak club. Also noting rising bank and store robberies in northwestern Iowa. K T conclave set for June 8 at Spi Lake with large regional attendance planned. Minnesota fishing laws updated with zone-based angling rules.
Armstrong of Britt, son of Clark Armstrong, scored 23 points in a recent field meet against Algona, but Algona edged Britt with a 72 to 44 result. Sibley reports the thermometer at 20 and ground frozen to about one inch depth last Wednesday morning.
Tee Fort Dadee Vurse Graduates Wednesday owning ten young ie ies received dimomas at Meryr hospital trained ourses, They enjoy led a big Banquet during the evening. There are forty ondes Lusites: eth. The Institution: No Nonsense for Dubuuqne Some of the organizations of Dubuque recently petitioned the guy to Peronize officially the daylight saying plan but the mayor and aldermen would not stand for any such nonsense. Dubuque is always gare ful and conservati It is a big coun try town. It refigns to modernize.
The High School Junior-Senior banquet was held in the gymnasium Saturday evening. Menu items included tenderloin, veal birds, potatoes and grit, Harvard beets, radishes, olives, grape tea, house rolls, butter, crackers, candy, almonds, ice cream, cake, coffee and mints. Ruth White gave an address of welcome, with responses from Warren Raymond and Euphemia Gustanis. Music featured performers and readings by several students.
A seven month ordeal ends for Al Jen of Manson as doctors in Town City remove a lodged metal fragment from his throat. The strangely shaped piece, resembling a corner brace, revealed nail indentations suggesting previous use. The boy’s breathing needed assistance during the operation but the fragment was finally removed and he is recovering.
The program given by Me Busy Ures in Gy Oak Lown last Thursday evening attracted a large attendance. Charles Duhige of Emimeteburs spoke at length, urging timely remarks and predicting a bright future. He suggested a shift from fort to city could come soon and hoped for more such events with Dullige on a future hike. County Agent Fred Clark, shown a picture, was absent due to a family illness. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Henry and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Murphy of Emmetsburg Township attended. It was described as a very fond gathering.
Invites sent for a May 21 evening program at the Club House, featuring songs, dialogue, and musical numbers performed by the Farm Union troupe. Contents include vocal solos, duets, piano and clarinet selections, recitations, and a cast list with local performers and a Farm Union orchestra.
The Godden Monument company of this city has opened a Humboldt branch office. It will be in charge of C. H. Gehrig, who has traveled for the firm. Godden’s operates in Hstherville Algona Mitchell and South Dakota and elsewhere.
Harry Snodgrass the pi jctist will appear on a program at Fort Dodge on June 28. He draws large audiences wherever he performs. The Rolfe Telephone Corp new switch board arrived Wednesday and patrons will be notified when service will switch to the new board. New directories will be in your hands before that time. Webster County supervisors plan a $7,000 Des Moines River bridge at Lehigh.
The Emmetsburg Commercial club awarded the cup won by Algona high school's declamatory contestants at Estherville Emmetsburg Algona Spencer contest this spring. No ceremony accompanied the presentation. The cup becomes permanent property of Algona High. next year Extherville to present.
A noted skin specialist claims skin irritation and fiery itching eczema quickly yield to Mentho Sulphur. The sulphur preparation is said to destroy the eruption, soothe the skin, and heal eczema, leaving skin clear and smooth. Seek a jar from any reputable drug store and use as directed.
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