Emmetsburg News Roundup of Local Visits and Travel
Emmetsburg and surrounding residents are noted in a stream of short items: Mildred Gowans and families visiting, E Allen on a business trip, M K Whelan returning from illness in a brother, Matt Carey traveling to La Junta to see her son, and Rugtiv sidelined by illness. Various residents attend weddings, funerals, and social visits in Montevideo Marshalltown Des Moines and Des Moines events, with several reporters and relatives traveling or visiting, including Nora and Rose teaching abroad and local officials and merchants handling duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spirit
Lake
X . H. H. Sconberg and
Dorothy Robinson
Rose
E.gg
Hatlestad
Garret 4
S. A. Berge
Ruth McGehee
Los Anos
Cal
Gilbert ‘Thief
Koster Recovers From Auto Crash Near Wallingford
J B Koster fully recovers from an auto accident near Wallingford Iowa on a rainy night when his car slipped into a ditch after being blinded by headlights. He was pinned beneath the Ford for over an hour before being freed and reaching home. Earl Markley and Mr Higgins helped, with steady bruises and stiffness noted. The report dated November 14 1922 from Wallingford Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Koster
Cherokee
Earl Markley
Football double header scheduled for Saturday at 1:30
A football double header with Terri is set for Saturday. The second team will play first, followed by Milford in the main game. Admission covers both games. In Estherville lodge No. 528 BPOE meeting, J G Smith elected secretary to fill vacancy after N B Egbert's death. he had served since Egbert's illness.
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Terri
Milford
Estherville Lodge No
J. G. Smith
N. B. Egbert
Smith
Egbert
Goose supper date moved to November 21
Due to conflicting dates the goose supper at the Christian church for the benefit of the strikers will now be held on Tuesday November 21. Admission is 76 cents for adults and 35 cents for children.
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Christian Church
Harvest Home Sunday Promises Full Church and Activities
A rainy Sunday drew good attendance at church services with about 150 at Sunday School. The Primary Dept. staged a fine promotion program and decorations impressed. Mr Hutchins of Sheldon gave a splendid adult talk. Harvest Home Sunday was set for Nov 26 with Every Member Present Day, special music, and full participation. The School of Missions grows. 57 attended last Thursday with more this Thursday. The India trial began last Thursday with Prosecutor Morse presenting strong evidence and defense attorney Roudebush planning a solid defense. Judge Fairplay and W P Galloway will convene next Thursday at 6:45 for court. Bring sandwiches and a covered dish for a communal meal at 6:15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutchins
Sheldon
Our
S. S
School of Missions
India
J. W. Morse
L. H. Roudebush
District Conference in session at Britt led by Rev J J Bushnell
Rev J J Bushnell of Algona presides over the district conference in Britt this week with Rev J W LaGrone and Wesley Sutton in attendance. Alpha's hostesses include Mis dames J E Wilson C D Bixby Earl Zollar A A Halleck and John Res mondson. All members urged to attend. Rev Corwin Taylor D D of Korea to speak Saturday and Sunday after a long career in Korea and line of service. He will meet youths Saturday night and preach Sunday morning. All invited and welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Bushnell
Algona
Britt
J. W. LaGrone
Wesley Sutton
Alpha’s
J. E. Wilson
C. D. Bixby
Earl Zollar
A. A. Halleck
John Resmondson
Corwin Taylor
Korea
Taylor
Estherville
Morningside
Northwestern
Garrett Biblical Institute of Chicago
Center Two Debating Committee Chooses Producers Contract Topic
A Farm Bureau meeting Friday night formed a three member committee to stage a township debate on whether the Producers' Contract is essential to the greatest success of cooperative marketing organizations. The event is part of a state wide affair with county teams competing.
Severs Connections With The Democrat In Estherville
R R Allison has ceased his connection with the Democrat of Estherville since Nov 13. It is expected he and his family will relocate. Ida Ahrens will attend the Grover Home Economics Project Leaders meeting on Nov 21 to discuss girls clubs and benefits of club work. the event is described as one of the year's most important. The farm bureau reports four new men added to tuberculosis eradication efforts as of Nov 8. The Creek Pig Club Show, postponed by rain, will now be held Nov 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Allison
Democrat
Estherville
Ida Ahrens
Grover
V. R
Farm Bureau
Committee On
W. R
Jack Creek
Raincoat of Mitsumata Paper Described in Journal
The rainproof coat is made from Mitsumata paper, crafted from the leaves and stems of a mountain shrub in Japan. This serviceable waterproofing method showcases traditional botanical textiles from Japanese regions, highlighting its practicality and regional origin.
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Japan
Mrs Fern Shep Hosts Mrs Wheeler At South Ninth Home
Thursday afternoon Mrs Fern Shep entertained informally for Mrs H L Wheeler of Humboldt at her South Ninth street home. Numerous lady friends attended and enjoyed a delightful afternoon ending with a dainty lunch. Mrs Wheeler had visited the prior two weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs Geo Rugtiv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fern Shephard
H. L. Wheeler
Humboldt
South Ninth Street
Wedding Unites Meiners and Miner at Baptist Parsonage
George R. Meiners of Ringsted and Virgil L. Miner of Graettinger wed at the Baptist parsonage 709 E Des Moines St with Rev J Arthur Hurley officiating. Miss Gladys Miner and C Meiners served as witnesses. The couple, after a trip through Illinois, will reside on a Ringsted-area farm two miles south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist
E. Des Moines
George R. Meiners
Ringsted
Virgil L. Miner
Graettinger
J. Arthur Hurley
Gladys Miner
C. Mein
Illinois
Kewanee
Mrs Raife Hosts Bridge Club First Meeting of Year
Mrs. G. H. Raife entertained the bridge club on Thursday evening. This marked the first meeting of the social year, with members gathering for the season’s start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Raife
Bride Club
County Red Cross Elects Officers at Hotel Orleans
A Tuesday meeting of the County Red Cross at the Hotel Orleans featured a noon luncheon and elegant table centerpieces of Red Cross emblems. Members elected officers and directors, with Judge N. J. Lee as chair and C. D. Tedrow as treasurer, among many names listed. members paid their own luncheon costs. Also noted is the Liddle Campbell marriage on the preceding Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County
Red Cross
Hotel
Orleans
N. J. Lee
A. O. Peterson
K. K. Na
H. S. Greig
J. E. Stockdale
C. D. Tedrow
Edna Barker
K. K. Nau
Marie Sorum
F. H. Rhodes
Fred Robinson
Armstrong
H. W. Jensen
Ringsted
L. P. Stillman
Dolliver
Local Nuptials Unfold in Emmetsburg Home
The Rev. C P Conway officiated at a quiet wedding uniting Miss Campbell and Mr. Brawford. Immediate relatives and a few friends attended. After the ceremony guests were served a wedding breakfast at the bride’s parents home. Miss Campbell long resided in Emmetsburg and worked as bookkeeper at Eagle Clothing, Lambert Strube Realty, and Estherville Greenhouse. Mr. Brawford, from Eagle Grove, is a skilled musician with the Novelty Five Orchestra and now with the Emmetsburg orchestra. the couple will reside in Emmetsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.P. Conway
Mary Liddle
Louis Brawford
Liddle
Campbell
Eagle Clothing
Lambert-Strube Realty Company
Estherville
Eagle Grove
Novelty Five
Emmetsburg
Pleasant wedding at 114 East Walnut in this city
Robert E. Rogers of Boone and Effie H Clinton of Eldora were wed last Wednesday evening November 8 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leon E. Howard. Rev J Arthur Hurley officiated in the quiet ceremony attended by two witnesses. The couple will reside in Boone where Rogers is employed as city fireman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon E. Howard
E. Walnut Street
Robert E. Rogers
Boone
Iowa
Effie H.clinton
Eldora
J. Arthur Hurley
Baptist Cevnarch
Howard
Harriet Patterson
Sampson Warner
Rogers
Five Hundred Club Holds First Meeting
The Five Hundred Club held its first meeting of the social year at Mrs. Lloyd Andersons home last Wednesday evening. The gathering centered on card games and a pleasant lunch later in the evening, with dishes contributed by club members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Five Hundred Club
Lloyd Anderson
Mr and Mrs Sever Egertson host post office staff dinner
Mr and Mrs Sever Egertson entertained Mrs Egertson's fellow employees in the post office including rural carriers at a seven o'clock dinner last Monday evening on North Eighth Street. About twenty attended the occasion.
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Sever Egertson
Mildred Ivy Hosts Camp Fire Girls Meeting
Mildred Ivy hosted a Camp Fire Girls meeting on Thursday evening with about eighteen attendees. After the business portion and social hour, a dainty lunch was served by the hostess and her mother.
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Mildred Ivy
Camp Fire
D A R Meeting Reports Delayed Graettinger Event
The D A R held a postponed meeting in Graettinger on Friday with Mesdames George and Mitchell hosting a one o clock luncheon at Mrs. George’s home. Mrs. W W Wilson led the regular lesson, with musical numbers by Mrs. John Greig and talks by Mrs. D R Alexander, Mrs. Geo Letchford and Miss Edna Barker. A separate luncheon was hosted Tuesday by Mrs. A J Rhodes and Mrs. G W Gruwell at Mrs Gruwell's home, yellow decor and chrysanthemum themes, about fifty ladies attended, with a similar luncheon planned for Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Mesdames
George
Mitchell
W. W. Wilson
John Greig
D. R. Alexander
Geo. Letchford
Edna Barker
A. J. Rhodes
G. W. Gruwell
Auxiliary of Consumers and Producers Meeting
The Auxiliary of Consumers and Producers met at Mrs. John Hipple's home on October 31 with a good turnout. The next meeting is set for Tuesday, November 21 at 2 30, Moose hall. Members are urged to attend and invite friends and neighbors. Elks Ladies Day is planned for Thursday with committee arrangements aiming for a pleasant afternoon.
Elk Dinner Dance Pleases Guests At Local Hall
Monday evening the Elks held a successful dinner dance served at seven o'clock under Mrs. Mary Conklin's direction. Al Gable and his Broadway Entertainers provided music with soloist Hod Williams, followed by dancing and vocals by Williams and other entrainers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Elks
Mary Conklin
Kendall Endorses Christmas Seals Campaign in Iowa
Kendall praises the annual sale of Christmas seals raising funds for tuberculosis control in Iowa. The effort is a cooperative program between the Iowa Tuberculosis Association and county and city public health groups. Kendall, honorary vice president of the association, urges strong public support for the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendall
Iowa
Iowa Tuberculosis Association
Gov. Kendall
Fields Ravaged by Outbreak Fire Across Counties
A 100 acre corn field in Calhoun county was burned completely destroying the crop. In Carroll county near Manning a 35 acre field was likewise ruined as flames swept through the corn. The Manning fire company responded but neighbors had the blaze under control before arrival.
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Calhoun County
Manning
Carroll County
Manning Fire Company
Dayton rescuer of girl offered job by former ward
Twenty years after Jesse K Scott saved a girl clinging to running horses in Dayton Webster County the girl's father John Bowers who died left him 1800. Scott, found in Minneapolis unemployed, received the bequest and a job offer from the now widow he saved. He accepted the manager role.
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Dayton
Webster County
Jesse ‘K
Scott
John Bowers
Minneapolis
E G Dickson Loses $100000 Suit In Iowa County Case
E G Dickson a Davis county farmer failed in a lawsuit seeking 100000 damages against twelve prominent county citizens alleged to have used violent language and threatened him during wartime patriotism. Judge Anderson directed the verdict for all defendants with costs against Dickson. Bert Davidson of Clarinda County hosts 200 pedigreed dogs including English Setter Irish Setter Airedales Spaniels Collies and Bull breeds in the west.
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E. G. Dickson
Davis County
Anderson
Bloomfield
G. Dickson
Bert Davidson
Clarinda
Page County
West
Boston
Pitt
Seerley Reaches 50th Enrollment Milestone at State College
Homer H. Seerley president of the State Teachers College at Cedar Falls enrolled for the 50th time during the Iowa state teachers association meeting in Des Moines. A 36 year head of the Cedar Falls institution, he earlier led OsKaloosa public schools, was raised on a Keokuk county farm, and is a State University graduate who began teaching in rural schools.
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State Teachers Association
Des Moines
Homer H. Seerley
Eee Falls
Iowa
Seerley
Great Institution
Cedar Falls
Oskaloosa
South English
Keokuk County
State University
Immense Ku Klux Klan Rally Near Des Moines Promises Growth
In a Halloween night gathering north of Des Moines between Polk City and Ankeny about 2000 men in white robes and hoods attended a Klan initiation for 600 candidates. Autos brought attendees from many towns while a cross blaze lit the scene and plans were announced to enroll 5000 in six months and 15000 within a year.
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Hallowe’en
Des Moines
Polk City
Ankeny
Ku Klux Klan
America
Mason City
Boone
Marshalltown
Ames
Ottumwa
Osceola
Adel
Iowa
Texas
Oregon
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Lena Larson
Ellsworth
G. A. Nichols
Adelaide
W. Miing
Emburg
N. H. Peterson
Jasper-Lake Park
Rs. C. W. Smith
Geo Wer
Ray
Union
Evelyn Olson
Waldorf College
Forest City
H. P. Olson
Madison
Wis
University of Wiscon
Sta
Clara McAdams Nelson
Fred White
Geo
Sioux
Cly
Fort Dodge
Mrs. Chumley
World
S. E. Bemis
Hazel
Tulsa
Oklo
W. Cranston
Los Angeles
R. J. Rich
Kansas
Helen Anderson
Rosk
Santa’ Monica
Lew Barnes
Dysart
Jim Galvin
Anna Kelly
Rugby
Dorothy Myhre
Anna Myhre
May Agnes Kelly
West Bend
Mike Kelly
Jennie Johnson
C. J. Mathieson
First National Bank
E. H. Bailey
Armstrong State Bank
Bailey
Miss Sims
Ludvig Larson
Wallingford
Ned Percival
Montgomery
Estherville Hospital
Denslow
Sioux City
Harold Hurlbut
Wesley Robb
Morris
Kankakee
Mazon
Clinton
Geo. Cogswell
T. A.bardsley
J. P. Koster
J. O. Kasa
J. C. Kasa
John G. Smith
Elks Lodge
Presbyterian Church
Methodist Episcopal Church
Church OF Christ
Farm Bureau Notes
W.M. Turner
Ent
Oxford
Staun
Syndicate Clothing Co
Recketer
van Huesen
Ladie
Price
Our Boys
Union Suits
Apple
Rebekah Lodge
Harmony Rebekah Lodge
Zist
Mrs. Shephard
Virgie L. Miner
County Red Cross
Tat Hotel
Liddle-Campbell
Fred Campbell
Margaret Liddle
St. Patrick's
Kring
O’coats
Hide & Fur Co
Leon Howard
Hipple Home
Elks
Elk
Drake
Drake Stadium
Iowa City
Minnesota
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