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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1964
Page
1
Bill Haywood of Emmetsburg weighed the largest bass in the Second Fish Derby on Island, a four pound eight ounce catch near the dam. About 20 fish were weighed as entries before the event closed.
Governor candidate Evan Hultman and fellow Republicans Jack White and Dr J P Clark plan a Monday afternoon appearance at Palo Alto County fair. Mrs H G Johnson says the group will meet and greet the public as part of the campaign drive.
Mrs Dora Kisch of West Bend reports Bank Day Bucks worth $100 on Wednesday afternoon in Amelsburg and notes next week they will be worth $150. The item reflects a local savings promotion and upcoming increase in value.
Emmetsburg Jaycees announce a blue ribbon baby beef raffle at the Palo Alto County Fair sale on August 12. A calf weighing 900 to 1,000 pounds will be awarded to a lucky ticket holder, with proceeds aiding local farm families. Paul Nordhues, president, spoke today about the fundraiser and ticket sales beginning immediately.
The Rev Chester L Guinn of First Methodist Church plans a leave to pursue national church work. He contemplates two paths, urging selflessness over self praise as he reflects on compassion, humility, and the Fatherhood of God and brotherhood of man in the face of social strife.
In The Democrat ads promote Gambies clearance on record players and Coronado automatic washers 1965 models arriving. Hughes Drug Store offers mid-summer savings on drugs sundries and cosmetics. Sheakleys hosts fall opening Aug 7 and 8 with $100 in merchandise certificates and a $50 draw. Wigdahl’s Emmetsburg Rathven feature Frigidaire Lennox Maytag products at Palo Alto County 4 H FFA Fair. Pamiine showcases cattle and oilers with 210A mineral feeder. Towa Public Service salutes Palo Alto 4 H FFA for the fair. Pocahontas Rural Electric Co operative lauds 4 H FFA members for 1964 fair.
The Palo Alto County Association for Retarded Children will meet Monday August 14 at 8 pm at the Lake Street School. Initial plans will be made for the Fall Fund Drive.
Fifteen farm girls compete for the Palo Alto Soil Conservation District queen title at the 4H fairgrounds Monday evening. Two district winners receive sterling charm bracelets and advance to the regional contest at Graettinger September 7, with prizes including a wrist watch and cash in the regional and state rounds.
Diego Tamariz Serrano, 16, arrives from Quito Ecuador to live with Mr and Mrs Gene Allbaugh while attending Emmetsburg Community High School as an American Field Service exchange student. He plans to study chemical engineering and has lived in Chile after his father's death.
The Emmetsburg 4H and FFA stock show runs August 10 to 12 at Palo Alto County Fairgrounds. About 300 baby beef animals are expected for judging, up from 270 last year, with thousands of visitors anticipated over the three-day event. FFA and 4H divisions will highlight swine and sheep exhibits, and Margaret Pratt oversees displays in the Demonstration Building while a fashion show and new exhibits on stock show topics will be featured.
Funeral services for Arnold C. Jensen 48 of Emmetsburg will be Thursday at 2 a.m. at St John s Lutheran Church Ringsted with Rev Gordon Miller officiating Burial will be in St John s cemetery Ringsted Ellsworth Beiter Funeral Home Emmetsburg in charge Casket will be taken to the church at 11 a.m. Pallbearers are James Johnson George Jensen Lloyd Nelson William Hansen Irvin Jensen Richard Matheson Mr Jensen died Tuesday at Fargo Alto Memorial hospital after a lingering illness He was born December 4 1915 in Ringsted He married Vera Munden January 13 1936 in Estherville The couple lived in Clarion Ringsted moved to Emmetsburg in 1963 He is survived by his wife four children Gene and Gary Ringsted Carolyn and Terry Emmetsburg three grandchildren two brothers Elmer Ringsted and Jack Marion and five sisters Lydia England Estherville Agnetta Fisher Lake Park Bernice Munden Milford Ellen Bergum Bancroft Ruth Johnson Ringsted
The item lists attendees and arrangers for a local event. It notes prize for perfect attendance awarded to Louis A. Nelson. It states classes for children and adults will resume the first week in September.
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