LeMars Globe-Post
November 1, 1937

MANY ATTEND RITES FOR J. E. KELLEY
Funeral Services Held Sunday Morning from St. James Catholic Church

Countless friends gathered at St. James Catholic church Sunday morning to
pay their last respects to James E. Kelley, well known business man of this
community, who passed away at the Sacred Heart Hospital, Thursday, following
an operation.

The large crowd attending the funeral is an example of the admiration and
esteem the public had for this man, who had endeared himself to all those
who knew him.

Pallbearers were: Frank Hentges, Jacob Koenig, Cloyd Woodke, R. J. Koehler,
Dr. M. J. Joynt, and John J. Keenan.

LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel
November 2, 1937

YOUTHFUL COUPLE ANNOUNCE EVENT
Stanley Lantaff and Almira Reith Are Married

Sheldon Sun: A wedding of interest to people of this vicinity, took place
Monday morning, October 25, at St. Mary’s church at Shenandoah, Iowa, when
Miss Almira Reith of Granville and Stanley Lantaff, of LeMars, were united
in marriage. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Father Donahue.

The bride wore a Burgundy Martinized velvet dress, with hat and veil to
match. Her accessories were black. She carried a beautiful bouquet of
yellow chrysanthemums.

Her bridesmaid was Miss Kathryn Lantaff of LeMars, sister of the groom. She
wore brown, with accessories to match.

The groom’s attendant, Philip Muehl, of Granville, is a cousin of the bride.
Both the groom and his attendant wore business suits.

Immediately after the ceremony, a breakfast was served, at the Delmonico
Hotel, to the wedding party which included the bride’s mother, Mrs. Mat
Reith, of Granville, and Everett Hodgen, of Remsen.

The bride is well known in Granville and her outstanding personality has won
her a host of friends.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Al Lantaff, of LeMars, until recently
of Sheldon where he lived a number of years. He is an executive manager of
Coast-to-Coast stores. At present he is in charge of the store at Clarinda,
where the couple will be home after a short wedding trip.

Mr. and Mrs. Lantaff have the best wishes of this community for success and
happiness.

FINAL RITES FOR JAS. E. KELLEY HELD SUNDAY
Hundreds of Neighbors and Friends Pay Tribute to Popular Citizen

Between eight and nine hundred people gathered at St. James church Sunday
morning to attend the last rites for James E. Kelley, popular LeMars
citizen, who died Thursday, after a brief illness. A large number who came
to pay a last tribute were unable to gain access to the church, which was
filled to overflowing, and many stood outside the edifice, on the lawn,
during the service. Rev. Father L. J. Cooper, pastor of the church,
celebrated the mass and paid a brief and eloquent tribute to the memory of
the deceased. The long procession was headed by members of Trinity Council
Knights of Columbus, who attended services in a body.

Pallbearers were long associates and friends of the departed: Frank Hentges,
M. J. Joynt, J. T. Keenan, R. J. Koehler, J. G. Koenig, C. C. Woodke.

Hundreds of floral tributes were sent by sympathizing friends and members of
organizations. Among letters and cards of condolences were tributes from
Governor Kraschel and other state officers and from state officers of the
Knights of Columbus.

Among out of town relatives with their families who came to attend the
funeral were: Mrs. Mary Keough, Porterville, Calif.; Mrs. William
McAuliffe, Porterville, Calif.; Mr. and Mrs. John Horrigan, Mrs. Annie
Horrigan, Art Horrigan, Sioux City; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Wright, Mr. and
Mrs. Melvin Clarke, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Clarke, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Clarke,
Kimbrae, Minn.; Raymond Clarke, Sloan, Iowa; Louella Clarke, Kimbrae, Minn.;
Mr. and Mrs. Miles Cunningham, Mrs. Grace Cunningham, Herb Cunningham,
Akron; Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Cunningham, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Wernli, Sioux
City.

Akron Register-Tribune
November 18, 1937

LOCAL NEWS NOTES

A son of Ed. Borchers, east of town, was a tonsillectomy patient at the Akron Hospital this week.

Mrs. Frank Pearson, of Mitchell, S.D., visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Burnett, the fore part of this week.

The Breezy Hill school will give a carnival Friday evening November 19, at 8 o’clock. Everybody cordially invited. –Miss Florence M. Carr, Teacher.

A very pleasant birthday surprise was given Miss Marie Degan at her home Monday evening by a company of friends. She was the recipient of some nice gifts, and appetizing refreshments were served.

The Pleasant Hill Ladies’ Aid will hold a food and bake sale at Weidenfeller’s market Saturday afternoon, November 20. Dressed chicken will be a specialty. Your patronage will be appreciated. –Mrs. Herbert Swanson, President.

A program will be given at Stony Point school Friday evening, November 19, at 8 o’clock. The awarding of the turkey will be made after the program, followed by the serving of lunch. Everybody is invited to come and bring friends.—Miss Ruby Tucker, Teacher.

Dr. and Mrs. A. J. Kessler motored to Iowa City and attended the University of Iowa vs. University of Indiana football game Saturday. Upon returning they stopped at Mingo, Iowa, to visit relatives, Mrs. Kessler remaining a few days to assist her father in celebrating his eightieth birthday.

James Trautt reports that while he was motoring on the highway near the Union Creek church, northwest of town Monday, he was much surprised to see a northern buck deer standing in the road ahead. When he approached a little nearer, the deer bounded into a nearby field and was out of sight in a few seconds. This is the first deer reported in this vicinity for some time. It no doubt followed the river down from the north.