Emmetsburg area social and church auxiliary notes
A lengthy roster of social visits, meetings, and local events centers on the American Legion auxiliary gathering at Goldie Ralle’s home. Members paid dues, sang the national anthem, and heard a program by Mrs. Ann Lathrop. The column lists residents visiting, meeting locations, school bus duties, beauty shop opening, and various weekend trips and family visits across Emmetsburg, Laurens, Pocahontas, and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American’ Legion
Dent
Goldie Ralle
Tary
Rena’ “Wilson
Ann. Lathrop
Erica
America
Ruby . Barth
Harold Ht
Charles~Gruver
Larry Ruebel
Emmetsburg
Frank Ralle
Claud Wi
Laurens
The
Legion Auxiliary
Laurens Hotel
Palmér
Fort Dodge
Greattinger
Joy
Wiley
G. A. Gruver
Pearl Mick
Lee Macheck
Austin
Mann
Ernest Johnson
Arnold Barth
Lloyd Wagner
Francis Trupe
Mitchellville
Lloyd
Pocahontas
Francis
Harry Trupe
Spencer
Chester Hendrick
Rolfe
Henry Buck
Palmer
Minne
Sota
Pear Canning Tips and Fall Kitchen Ideas
Pears canning errors create mushy jars darkening from underprocessing. Use 20 minute hot water baths or adjust timing for safe seals. Baked pears offer a fall dessert. wash halve bake with sugar butter water and optional cinnamon. Also notes on pantry closet shelving and organization.
Woman Praises Iowa Corn Over Colorado Mountains
A reader notes Iowa corn impresses more than Colorado mountains. She recalls a Colorado trip where irrigated corn appeared measurable with a 12 inch ruler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Colorado
Death of 88 Year Old Gaskill Noted Near Farnhamville
Mr. George Gaskill 88 died suddenly at his Farnhamville area home. Rites were held in Farnhamville. The deceased visited his son A R here and had many local friends. The county town reports several local social and travel notes including visits, fair attendance, and a culvert accident near Hopkins farm with minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luverne
Lutheran ‘Ladies Aid Society
W. B. McTaggart
Maurice Pike
Rolfe
Henry Buck
Kill
Esther Lynblad
Dayton
Laurens
Darold Meyers
Joan Rae
Parkersburg
C. D. van Horsen
Marjorie Barth
Ayrshire
Spencer
Eldon Buck
Geraldine
Dickens
Gladys Reimer
Benna Vista College
Storm Lake
Marjorie Lothian
Palmer
S. S. Whitmore
Clyde Layman
Howard Perry
Ben Smith
Havelock
Pocahontas
Russell Kraai
Danny
Logan
Rochester
Prudence Mick
Colorado Springs
Colo
Pearl Mick
G. A. Gruver
G. A
G. A. Gruver and Pearl Took Her To Austin, Minn
Minneapolis
Ogilvie
Minn
Iowa
George Gaskill
Farnhamville
A. R
Herman Buettner, Jr
Mallard
Meritt Brazier
Richard Jacobson and
Jacobson
Ridenour
Donnie Miller
Clay County
Frank Ralle
Don Gibson
John Ewing
S. Whitmore
Earl Sandy
Rex Coyle
Charles Hilger
Howard Gibson
Vern Waters
Tom Edge
Joe Edge
Will Brazier
Ray Grover
Jess DeVaul
Charles Philp
Will Boysen
Will Fowler
O. D. van Horsen
Walter Knight
Martin Larson
Coyle
George Jeffries
Rolfe Auto Company
Exema Moore
Hopkins Farm
Clara Keerles
Charlotte Cagan
Iowa City
Martha
Skunk Holds Out in Indianola School House Stand
A skunk chased by dogs hid in a coat closet at the Social Plains school near Indianola and, like Westplatte Poles, defended its position causing an early adjournment. The dogs were withdrawn and the skunk left unmolested with honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Plains
Indianola
Westplatte
Designing a Calm Room With Plain Draperies and Textiles
Advice on balancing a heavily patterned room by selecting plan curtains and plain slip covers for furniture. Use a few simple accessories, a two tone rug, and restrained wall decor. Choose colors and textures that harmonize with existing furnishings for an uncluttered effect.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Saturda
Nels Jacobson
Ter
Florence
G. Gruver
Howard Resseguie
Eunice Goodchild
Ernie Froh
Jack Haynes
Lohrville
George and
George Price
Letty Nelson
Elmore
Dorothy Reimer
Norma Jean Edge
Trumble
Silver Lakes
Lawrence Buck
Supt
R. E. Jennings
Will Smith
Gruver
D. W. Glascock
Danbury
Bert Jacobson
Shelby
Glenn
James Williams
Amanda
Des Moines
Malvin’ Williams
Marjorie’ Wilson
Joe Bell
Will Randolph
Rose
Lou
Randolph
Lake Okoboji
Ralph Hawn
Silver Lake
Master Warren
C. C. Cole
Pine Room
Pocahontas Hotel
Russell Steil
Melvin von Eschen
Madison
Wisconsin
Dale Cole
Richards
Dale Williams
Bobby
Billy
Sioux Rapids
von Ieschens
Charles Gruver
H. D. Gruver
Myrtle Trough
Miller Residence
Eldon Fain
Blanche Worthington
Miller
Lavera
Maurine Spiker
Marlene
Charles Gruvver
George Brown
Davenport
Cecil Gregerson
Pocahontas County
Iowa State College
Mr. Gaskill
United States
Dolly Madison
White House
Hevrolet
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