Emmetsburg Editorial Highlights Local Praises
In a series opening interview Bert Hughes of Hughes Drug profiles Emmetsburg, praising friendly residents, Five Island Lake, a strong Chamber, safety services, youth programs, churches, schools, a junior college, hospital, librarians, and the overall community spirit. He emphasizes parks, recreation, and civic cohesion driving local pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
Five Island Lake
Chamber of Commerce
Fives Island Lake
Emmetsbury
70 4-Hers Attend Ames Campout State Event
About seventy 4 H boys and girls joined a three day State 4 H campout near Ames. July 24 marked the first attendance of Palo Alto county clubs. The program included On Citizenship and Growing Up and Liking It. Activities featured a water carnival a trip to the state game farm parties and music. Chaperones included John Johnson Cecil Harms Jim Almquist Mrs Gerald Gr eather Darla Sargent and Margaret Pratt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Palo Alto County
Margaret Pratt
John Johnson
Cecil Harms
Emmetsburg
Jim Almquist
Spirit Lake
Gerald Greather
West Bend
Smith Jr Pleads Guilty To Vandalism In Police Car Incident
Smith Jr 21 of Emimetsburg pleads guilty in Mayor Sebern's court to intoxication and malicious injury to property after slashing a police car tire. He is ordered to pay 200 on two counts 310 in damages and 8 in costs totaling 218. Officer Orval Hankey chased and arrested him at the Waverly hotel after the tire was found deflated outside the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith Jr
Emimetsburg
Dick Sebern
Smith
Orval Hankey
Hankey
Waverly
Flaor
Misses 150 Dollar Bank Day Prize in Emmetsburg
Douglas Seibert of Ringsted failed to claim the 150 dollar bank day prize when called at 3 pm Wednesday after Rodi. A 200 dollar prize draw is planned for next week with the name to be called again at the fairgrounds, per Chamber of Commerce Manager Buck Vandervelde.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Seibert
Ringsted
Emmetsburg
Rodi
Chamber of Commerce
Buck Vandervelde
Fairgrounds
Vanderveide
Rites Held For Boy Electrocuted After Climbing Tree
Funeral services for Patrick Nitchals 14 of Omaha Neb held at Immaculate Conception Graettinger with Rev Beacom officiating Burial at St Johns cemetery Emmetsburg Fuhrmans of Guthrie Center in charge He died after falling from a tree striking a power line cause of death electrocution Born December 26 1948 survived by parents three brothers Harold Robert Steven maternal grandparents and several cousins Pallbearers named Nitchals Schany and Schany families
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Patrick Nitchals
Omaha
Neb
Immaculate Conception Church
Graetlinger
Vincent Beacom
St. John’s Cemetery
Emmetsburg
Fuhrman
Pat
Maurice Nitchals
Nitchals
Mary Schany
Graettinger
Harold
Robert
Steven
Leo Schany
Greettinger
Louis Nitehals
Harold Nitehals
Robert Schany
William Schany
Thomas Schany
Richard Schany
Pleasantly cool spell in Emetsburg with 87 degree high
Pleasantly cool weather has continued in Emetsburg with a low last night around 87 and daytime highs reaching 87 on Monday. The weekend saw similar highs with Saturday also reaching 87.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emetsburg
Community progress topic set for Chamber meeting
Dr. Raymond P. Zinser head of Graceland College social studies speaks at the Chamber of Commerce meeting in West Elementary on Monday August 3 on What Price Community Progress He is a former Drake University instructor and Korean War analyst with Navy service and teaches a July 22 to August 8 three week course for teachers in Emmetsburg and Spirit Lake area
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond P. Zinser
Graceland College
Larmont
Chamber of Commerce
Jack Cook
C. of C
Zinser
Drake University
Kansas University
USNR
Chief of
Naval Operations
College of Automation
Des Moines
Spirit Lake
Emmetsburg
City Sprayed For Mosquitos In Effort To Repress Nuisance
George Bryant of ule Bryant Flying Service conducted aerial spraying across the city this morning and yesterday afternoon to combat mosquitoes after heavy rains and heat. The operation included prep spray for the 4 H FFA show and extended to Ruthven and Lost Island lake areas. Bryant plans further sprays for cockleburs on farmland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bryant
Ule Bryant
Twelfth Street
Bryant
Ruthven
Lost Island Lake
McCarty Ties for Second in Spencer Amateur Qualifier
Jerry McCarty, 18, finished tied for second in the Northwest Amateur Golf tourney at Spencer after a 37 on the front nine and a 37 on the back nine for a total 74.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M’carty
Jerry McCarty
Spencer
McCarty
Convict Bradley Quietly Submits as Judge Sentences in Humboldt
William Bradley faced charges of larceny and assault in Humboldt district court. He lay on the courtroom floor refusing to stand as District Judge Joseph P. Hand prepared to sentence, ordering a sentence while Bradley remained prone. His stunt aimed at publicity followed his climb onto the Fort Madison penitentiary water tower this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Madison Penitentiary
Joseph P. Hand
Emmetsburg
Humboldt District Court
William Bradley
Judge Hand
Bradley
Humboldt
Plan City Swim Meet at Emmetsburg Pool
The first season meet will be at Emmetsburg pool on Friday Aug 9 at 7. Pool manager John Allbaugh announced. Thirty one events divided into three age groups for boys and girls with diving back stroke butterfly breast relay and free events. Ribbons to top three in each event. Eligible residents of Palo Alto County must register by Aug 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronnie
Palo Alto
Emmetsburg
John Allbaugh
Palo
Alto County
Elmetsburg
Emmeburg
Spence Or Poal
Emmetsburg Junior Baseball Seeks Good Behavior
Community plea asks youth players and families to refrain from trespassing and misbehavior around the ball diamond. Residents report complaints of apple sealing, rock throwing, and disturbances, urging parents to keep games orderly and non disruptive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
Ball Corporation
Fran
Rac
Swith
Ken McGuiry Joard
Eeupnisburg
Ute le
Weather Readings and Rainfall Totals Collected Locally
Weather official readings by U S Weather Observer Lewis Gunn cover July 27 28 and July 30 including rainfall totals. Airport readings under Manager George Bryant note wind directions speeds and temperatures for July period with several days showing light rainfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Lewis Gunn
George Bryant
Danilson Chooses Judges for Baby Reeves Lineup
The document lists 4 H and FFA officials, superintendents and assistants across multiple barns at Des Moines headquarters. Named are Danilson as judge organizer, Elmer Randa, Ralph Grethen, Fred Bannart, Jiu Campney, and many assistants, plus 4 H Dairy and Purebred livestock judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo Alta Cours
Ffa Sarr
Jahr Johnson Livestock Department
Bo G. Berklane
Stamey Quai
Dubia TD Mall
Kyin Solbers
Baro
Elmer Randa
Bob Darrah
Wind Orville Nicol
Gene Drew
Duane Meling
Charli Stillman
Kenneth Dods
Barn
Ralph Grethen
Keyrus § Ly
Charles Grove
Clarence Doerning
TJ Mette Jug
Jim Barber
V Port Ferry
Barr No. 4
Fred Bannart
Lawrence Hough
Ray Qbrtman
Arnold Zinnel
Erimet Montuc
Gene Huskamp
Chael Nelsen
Jiu Campney
Joh Hoffman
Floyd Peterson
Lloyd Sinonsen
Harold Christensen
Clarene Kreutner
Henry Blum
Robert Keesland
Sioux City
Harold J. Jorgensen
Robert Eckeel
Marvin Duhn
Ed Kenyon
Juin Mobler
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Dr. Zinser
Bert Hughes
Hughes Drug
Ronnie Kreatner
Pixie
Clarence Kreatner
Smith's
Emmreisburg
Plan City Swim
Momilay
Wednesay
Danilson
Baby Reeves
Webster City
Clarence F So
Willard Brown
Buford
Fair Workers
Armen
Demonstralians
Anc
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