Local News Items From Emmetsburg Area
Local notes report a Farmers Union dance in Matherville, visitors from Emmaetsburg and Netherville, and Easter gatherings. A Harrisburg auto crash killed Rev. B Niebel, a 67 year marriage ended by a Swea City death, ducks seen in northwest Iowa, and port dodge robbery of a pistol. Also notes marriages, births, elderly relatives, and community visits across Emmetsburg and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Union Society
Matherville
Ross Clayton
Winnette
Emmaetsburg
H. W. Osher
Earnest Jensen
Lone Rock
J. P. Frakes
Swea City
J. C. Sullivan
Vivian
Helen
G. A. Jensen
Netherville
George Paulson
Iowa Falls
L. Christopher
H. Niebel
Story City
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Mary McManus
Aileen Duffy
Cherokee
Petersen
Randall
Joe Gabrielson
Oregon
Alfred Jorgensen
Alvina Peton
Chicago
Earnest Peton
J. A. Fleming
C.F. Fleming
Frank Briggs
A. H. Cameron
Milford
H. K. Overland
al Buzck
Times
Buzek
Misa Lyda Hester
Ange Jensen
Keith
Agnes Christenson
M. Jd. Anderson
Thompson
Iowa
Iva Ozman
Dwaine
Leland
Melvin Roupe
Aloonis Mise Graca
Clear Lake
J. J. Salzwedel
Tracy
Minnesota
C. A. Jensen
Alcohol Blend Debate Reflects Propaganda and Delays
The Livermore Gazette criticizes opponents of alcohol blended gasoline, accusing funded propaganda of scaring motorists and undermining corn ethanol. It argues for rapid adoption, calling the delay a loss and money’s influence decisive. A personal note from Mr and Mrs Vincent Ledue thanks neighbors for support during their ill infant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livermore Gazette
Vincent Ledue
Local folks visit relatives and school honors noted
My and Mrs D E McCarty and family drove to Superior for a visit with the Dupber stein and Johnson families. Eagle Grove visitors included Mr and Mrs Joe Doyle and Mrs J L Mahan at Graettinger. Rousch and Nefstead families traveled from Newton to visit Harrington, Nefstead and Christopher homes. Helen Reidy of Graettinger is an Iowa University honor roll student. Catholic Ladies Aid Bake Sale netted 28 dollars with strong patronage. Bartleman shop displays a petrified dinosaur toe claimed by owner Bartleman. M B E church Sunday School class held an Easter plant sale at Osher Department Store with generous support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. E. McCarty
Michael
Anna McCarty
Superior
J. L. Mahan
South of Graettinger
Ray Rousch
Leon Nefstead
Newton
Harrington
Nefstead
Christopher
Helen Reidy
Graettinger
Iowa University
Bartleman Shop
M. BE. Church
Osher Department
Social Items And Meetings From Local Groups
Dorcas Missionary Society met Tuesday April 25 at Mrs. Joe Amdahl’s home with an open invitation to all. M E Ladies Aid group gathers Thursday April 27 at Mrs. A R McMullen’s home, assisted by Mrs. A H Henningsen, with invitation extended to all. Pearl Jensen hosted a post nuptial shower for Mrs. Horswell honoring Miss Dorothy Myhre, with G H S class members as guests and refreshments. Embroidery Club hosted a bridge party at Mr. and Mrs. Palmer Frettenn’s home with seven tables. A H Henningsen won high for the men, Mrs. C A Jensen for the ladies. midnight refreshments and a pleasant evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Ladies Aid Meeting
M. E. Ladies' Aid Society
A. R. McMullen
A. H. Henningsen
Embroidery Club
Bridge
Palmer Frettenn
A. Jensen
Church Notes and Local Worship Schedule
Church notes list Methodist Sunday School at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Young Peoples meeting at the parsonage at 7 30 p m with Rev C Hanmer inviting worshippers. Also Lutheran notes with Divine worship at 9 a m and confirmations Saturday at 9 a m plus a sacred concert April 30 at 8 p m at First Lutheran church directed by Fred Walden. Lost Island Lutheran Church reports 11 a m worship, 10 a m Sunday School, confirmations Saturday at 2 p m, LL Rally at the church, and youth program with Biblical readings and Easter message notes by Rev M Mandenger. St Paul’s Church in Graettinger lists Sunday school at 9 45, service with communion at 11.
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Methodist Church
Young Peoples
Rev
C. Hanmer
Lutheran Church
First Lutheran Church
Con‘firmands
Wallingford
Fred Walden
Cylinder
St. John’s Church
Jesus
M. Mandenger
St, Paul's Church
Graettinger
Easter Week Church Services And Meetings Announced
Church calendar lists morning and evening services, Sunday school at 10 15, country service at 9 15, and a 10 45 preparatory service. Luther League meets Friday at 8, Missionary Society hosts Mrs Amdahl Tuesday, teachers meeting Tuesday at Arnold Henningsen home. Special April 27 to 30 events feature Rev Sherman Borido of Evan Minn with daily meetings and music. Friday high school and youth meeting includes a mixed chorus led by Mr Coder.
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Luther League
The
Missionary Society
Bie
Sherman -Borido
Evan
Minn
Coder
James P. Christensen
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Elmer J. Tiegen
Forest City
Ingeborg J. Brekke
Antelope
Montana
Estherville
Bert Montgomery
P. Montgomery
James Wilson
Welcome
Joe Swift
J. K. Turner
T He Royaliltindter
Chicago Negro
Matsen
Lake Crystal
Thor
Wm. Taylor
Jacob Brekke
J. B. Ellis
Don Conlon
Carl Gallmeyer
Betty Potts
John A Wikert
Fred Jackson
Renville
Miles Mahan
Gon
Omaha
W.H. Sullivan
M. Bs. Mahan
Kurt Spies
Ruthven
Kurt
Ames
Harry Harris
Roy Bartleman
Hmmetsburg
Mary Margaret Peed
Rodman
Lloyd Fleming
Robert Kinsella
John Bondhus
Pearl Jensen
Fairmont
Charley Jensen
Leo Clare
Wetherville
C. F. Fleming
Clare
Fleming
Mildred Baumgartner
E. A. Baumgartner
N. Adams
J. J. Sullivan
John Galleger
Emmetsbure
P. & G. Soap
McLaughlin
Logan
Green Mountain
Meat Department
Bologne
Kellogg G
Northrup
King & Ferry's
Jowa My
Iowa Public Service Co
Diana
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