John Wilson Dies After Illness in Emmetsburg
John Wilson a respected Emmetsburg area resident died Thursday afternoon at Emmetsburg hospital after a surgical operation. Funeral held Sunday at Catholic church with large attendance. interment in Catholic cemetery northeast of town. Survived by wife Johanna and nine children. six living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wilson
Emmetsburg Hospital
Father Kelly
T. L
J. B
Patrick Lambe
D. B. McCarty
Martin Laughlin
CG. F .Leonard
John W. Wilson
Brookyn
New York
Johanna BH. Shee
Otto Creek
Jackson County
Iowa
Myr
James
Fairmont
Minnesota
John Washington
Ruthven
Wilson
Graettinger
Mr. Wilson
Lfe
Eirele
Ted T Sibby
Max Stark
Fort. Dodge
John Gramer
Witherville
Henry*Sehmlt
Surprised J T Michaels Celebrates 78th Birthday
The children gathered at J T Michaels home Sunday to honor his 78th birthday. He received a thoughtful gift and a keepsake, with friends noting his hearty health and vitality.
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J. T. Michaela
J. T. Michaels
Mr. Michaels
Busy Bees Bazaar and Basket Social Planned in Graettinger
The Busy Bees will hold a bazaar in the basement of the Graettinger theatre on Saturday selling useful articles and homemade candy. A basket social is set for Friday November 18 at Iverson school three miles east and two north with a program. ladies are asked to bring baskets and Miss Lillian Sandvig is the teacher.
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Iawhaye Theatre
Iverson School
Graettinger
Lillian Sandvig
Basket Social At Rural School Near Graettinger
A basket social and program will be held at the school four miles south of Graettinger Friday evening November 11. Ladies are asked to bring baskets and all are invited to attend. Miss Mary Murphy is the teacher.
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Graettinger
Mary
Murphy
Dale Noble
Ruby Petersen
Bertha Grady
Carrie Herke
Elmer Petersen
Irene Weatergard
Lester Craven
Lbrarians
Goodbrary
Anna Stewart
Jeannette Reeves
Joseph Grady
Jack Frost
Merle Grodland
Howard Horswell
Heani Mrs. Wall
Wallingford Man Buys DeLaval Milking Machine
Nels Mortenson of Wallingford has purchased a DeLaval milking machine from Jensen Hardware. Mr Jenson reports many such machines sold in the past year, all delivering excellent satisfaction.
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Nels Mortenson
Wallingford
Jensen Hardware
Jenson
Legion Dance at Hawkeye Theatre Next Monday
Legion hosts a dance at the Hawkeye theatre next Monday evening with music by Milford based Jim Luchter’s orchestra. The event invites all to attend for a cordial social occasion.
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Legion
Hawkeye Theatre
Jim Luchter
Milford
Red Cross Drive Deferred to Next Week
A notice states that essential supplies were not received this week so the Red Cross member drive will be held next week. The change delays ongoing fundraising and volunteer recruitment efforts.
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Red Cross
New Grain Store Under Construction in Osgood
A large new grain storehouse is being built just south of the concrete elevator, with Hoog Construction Co. of Minneapolis holding the contract and a sizable crew aiming to finish before severe winter. Local residents and visitors noted various community activities and commutes throughout the week, including calls from H K Overland, Otto Rabe, and Ed McEwan, plus family visits and a funeral in Graettinger.
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Hoog Construction Co
Minneapolis
H. K. Overland
Graettinger
Ben Edge
Howard Head
Moffitt
Elizabeth
Luke
Otto Rabe
Crystal Lake
G. C. Thompson
Worl’ J
KB. H. Sanderlin
Ratherville
M. R. Bradley
Bernard
Bazaar
David Towers
Arnolds Park
Wm. Ruby
Webster County
Pronk Towers
Mra
P. A. Lambe
John Wilson
Vance Kovenda
Lutheran Ladies Bazaar And Supper At Hawkeye Theatre
Lutheran Ladies to hold annual bazaar and chicken supper at the Hawkeye theatre basement on Saturday November 12. Lunch in afternoon and 85 cents for adults and 26 cents for children. many useful articles for sale. Also obituary notes for Lillian Pearl Bonstead, born October 22, died Sunday, funeral held Tuesday, pallbearers listed. Road improvement praised on new state road from John Rathman corner to Crippen corner. strong highway protection noted. Craga Players to perform in Graettinger on Thursday November 15 with vaudeville. next show scheduled for November 17.
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Lalas’ Ald Rockery
Hawkeye Theatre
Lillian Pearl
A. J. Donstead
Pas Anad
Ethel Knutsen
Shirley Nyborg
Pearl Bonstead
Alice Thoreson
John Rathman
Crippen Corner
Salo Alto
Emmetsburg
Mallard
Death of Mrs Wm Briggs in Steamboat Rock Iowa
Mrs Frank Briggs of this place mourns the death of her sister in law Mrs Wm Briggs of Steamboat Rock Iowa. She died from burns after a cook stove exploded in her home. She lived eight hours but did not regain consciousness. Local people regret the sad tragedy.
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Frank Briggs
Wm. Briggs
Steamboat Rock
Iowa
Briggs
Millinery Sale Opens This Week At Mrs Westergard's Table
Mrs Henry Westergard conducts a millinery sale this week offering hats at 1 dollar, 2 dollars, and remaining stock at one fourth off. She showcases a large fall and winter stock and urges Ladies to call early for selection. Lost finger in corn picker accident reported as William Kathman sustains a finger removal. Mr Kathman's friends regret the injury, noting this is common during the corn picking season.
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Henry Westergard
Wim. Kathman
S Kathwana
James Quinn Injured At Grain Elevator Accident
James Quinn, an employee of Bud Photon, suffered a severe hand injury when his hand was mangled at a grain elevator late last week. No bones were broken but the hand was badly damaged. Friends express regret over the incident. P T A Meeting Next Tuesday Night Planned at High School Assembly with a fine program and cordial invitation to attend.
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James Quinn
Bud Photon
High School Carnival Garners Strong Support and Funds
The annual carnival at the high school drew a large crowd and positive feedback with receipts over 160 dollars against about 100 dollars in expenses. Proceeds aimed to fund basketball uniforms while funding for gym floor and other activities was noted, with prizes and floats winning top honors in a class parade.
Walnut School Basket Social Set For November 10
Walnut school District No 3 hosts a basket social on Wednesday November 10. Christina Hess, teacher, says a good program is assured and ladies are asked to bring baskets. Lunch will be served.
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Walnut School
Christina Hess
Social at Wolfe School Nets 86 Dollars
The Wolfe school east of town held a Friday evening social with a well attended program. Receipts totaled 86 dollars. Misa Marie Laughlin, the teacher, was pleased with the results.
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Wolfe
Misa Marie Laughlin
McFaddens Flats at Hawkeye Theatre This Weekend
Charlie Murray and Chester Conklin star in McFadden is Flats at the Hawkeye theatre Friday and Saturday evenings. The comedy promises a mansion of mirth with six reel apartments and brand new gags. Attend for a wonderful treat and a chance to see two great stars.
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Charlie Murray
Chester Conklin
McFadden
Hawkeye Theatre
the Hawkeye
Bazaar by Catholic Ladies Aid Society Draws Large Attendance
The Catholic Ladies Aid Society bazaar yesterday was well attended with satisfactory receipts. A splendid chicken dinner at noon and a good crowd for the evening meal accompanied a showing of the film Laddie in both afternoon and evening showings. Lunches were sold in Hawkeye theatre basement and many articles sold at various booths. the bazaar this year was a decided success from every standpoint.
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Catholic Ladies’ Aid Society
Hawkeye Theatre
One Tuesday Weather Report Notes Weeklong Pleasant Temperatures
The past week was cool but pleasant with ideal conditions for corn picking. Saturday stayed below freezing yet lacked snow, making it feel not too cold. Sunday and Monday were mild with a damp south wind, and snow flurries Monday night melted by Tuesday morning. Coin picking draws many observers and workers.
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Mercury
Farm Bureau and Basket Social Planned Near Graettinger
Vernon school five miles east of Graettinger hosts a Wednesday evening event on November 16 combining a Farm Bureau meeting with a pupil program. The Last Island string band will provide music, lunch will be served, and ladies are asked to bring baskets. Miss Marguerite Ferguson is the teacher.
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Farm Bureau
Vernon School
Graettinger
Marguerite Ferguson
Waldorf College to Face St Marys High at Emmetsburg
Waldorf college and St Marys High School meet on Friday at Emmetsburg for a 3 PM kickoff. St Marys is billed as one of the state’s top high school teams, while Waldorf brings a heavier squad for what should be a highly interesting contest.
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Waldorf College
Emmetsburg
St. Mary's High School
St. Mary’s
Clinic at Coleman Hospital in Estherville Nov 14
A clinic will be held at Coleman hospital in Estherville on November 14. Many surgical cases will be handled and Dr. Coleman has received numerous inquiries about the date, which will likely be of interest to residents seeking care or information.
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Brereton
Orig
Hecreida
Nhig Im
Brereton & Bauch
Grarttinger
Chicago
Basket Social
Osgood News
Mrs. Briggs
Jone
J. A. Jensen
Rev. Kaul
Vse Armstrong
West Bend
Rss
Deccecessnans
Tervil
Ayrshire
Lake Center
Sess Tetril
Palo Alto Co
Dolliver
Board of Education
Egater
Wall Aald
Kenneth Reeves
Margaret Lambe
Rochester
Chamber of Horrors
Atlantic City
Ervin Etemitzon
T. A. Hersleff
Wallingtond
Ton
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