02 Dec 1948
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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1948
Page
1
Raymond J. Martin was named manager of State Liquor Store No. 48 in Emmetburg, succeeding retiring Martin J. Coury. C. O. Johnson of Des Moines, a State Liquor Control Commission representative, announced the appointment.
Emmetsburg motel project begun in 1917, organized by local businessmen to build a first class hotel on the Kermore Hotel site. Early wartime delays followed by a 1925 stock drive raised 180000 with loan help, leading to completion and opening before dissolution and liquidation distributions.
A Palo Alto County plan to launch a permanent community concert series for fall and winter 1949 50 organized by local residents. W H Jones named president with Mrs Fr X Cretzneyer as first vice president and Mrs Earl M Keehe as second vice president. Hasel Doerr serves as secretary with John B Kelly as treasurer. About 100 workers participate in a two week campaign to recruit members for the non profit association, which will select artists from a pool of groups and soloists supported by Columbia Artists Management of New York. Attendees included Jane, Mrs WR Schrogiler, Mrs Cretztaeyer, Mrs Beebe, Mrs Daniel Kelly, Mrs J Velite ter, Mrs F John Pyiman, and others.
Funeral arrangements for Robert Murray 32 of Milford Street Manitowoc are by Martin Funeral Home. The Milwaukee railroad body arrives Friday morning and will lie in state at the church from 9:30 a.m. until services at 10:30 a.m. The army honors will be given by war veterans with pallbearers named. Burial will be at St. John’s Cemetery. Murray served with the 34th Division in Italy and is survived by his mother Mrs Thomas Murray, a sister Viola and a brother Joan. He attended Manitowoc Catholic High School and was widely liked locally.
Emmetsburg Catholic High cagers host St. Cecilia's Algona in St. Mary's gym Sunday afternoon with the curtain raiser at 2 pm. A 40neh clash is expected for the first string squads as old rivals. Coach Don Sheehan notes seven lettermen back for the season.
Future subscribers note births at area hospitals include Nanehter to Mr and Mrs W A Raper in Marathon on November 28 a son to Mr and Mrs Eldon McVey in Marathon on November 28 a daughter to Mr and Mrs Arnold Sampson in Rolle on November 20 a ro danehter to Mr and Mrs Rohart Schrock in Emmisburg on December 1.
Emmetsburg Country Club women have raised 2108.41 dollars for equipping decorating and furnishing the new club house on Five Island Lake near the northwest city limits. Mrs Thomas M Kelly publicity chair announced Wednesday. Individual groups contributed 1970.41 dollars. 138 dollars from a rummage sale sponsored by all groups added to total. Construction is expected to be completed by the Christmas holidays. A bulldozer was used to tidy the grounds between the clubhouse and the lake.
Friday sees Jaysees play Hagie Grove, Saturday features E Hawks versus Algona, and Sunday hosts Catholic Wights. Event location listed as Algona ut Marilin’s with Wete noted. Local matchup teaser emphasizes upcoming games and venues for the three teams.
In a rural town meeting, local leaders including Harry Rector of Vinton and notable citizens debated pheasant hunting practices. The discussion centered on game supply and conservation as Alderman Tector, once a county resident, was introduced by Ariat Smith, state president of the Walton League, with remarks from President Cléte Oliver.
The Iowa Commerce Commission will hold a hearing Tuesday in the court house to decide if the Hook Island Railroad bridge over Five Taland lake interferes with boat traffic and recreational uses of the Ske. Charles F B Sayre, Des Moines, superintendent of surveys for the Iowa Conservation Commission, gathered evidence in Emmetsburg to push bridge replacement for higher clearances. The Lake Committee of the Chamber of Commerce led by Arthur W Sprith also seeks action. Earlier plans for a wider bridge surfaced but no recent word. Action may come due to the state dredge operation.
The Palo Alto County Board of Supervisors will consider applicants for County Treasurer at a courthouse meeting. County Auditor Matt Thompson published the notice inviting applications to be submitted by Monday morning. Applications on file Wednesday show many candidates. specifics remain confidential until examined by the board. The appointee will serve until the next general election in November 1959. Doerr is a Republican. the board currently has three Republicans and two Democrats.
Dr R W Heise warned Wednesday about teenagers removing rocks from the shoreline of Five Inland lake near Birgee harming erosion control. The lake froze and rocks were tossed into the water, risking skating and boating. The city and the Legion post will install signal warning lights at Super park and a custodian will patrol for night skating.
The Public High School ushers in Christmas with a large mixed chorus rehearsal schedule and a new Junior High Chorus. Nearly 170 singers, about half of the 176 students who tried out, will perform under Margaret Reever with two weekly rehearsals. The Christmas vesper concert includes solos, robes in progress, and a combined chorus featuring a Christmas story in song. The event is set for Sunday December 72 at 4 in the High School auditorium.
Santa in person heads to Wigdahl Store on Wednesday afternoon to meet children with parents. He aims to listen to Christmas wishes as youngsters browse and receive candy, with children reminded to express their requests during the visit.
Mart Kexsley, a junior at the University of Towa in Towa City, spent the Thanksgiving weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Allen Bailey.
After a Palo Alto county district court acquitted Nels Christensen of all charges, the freed man prepared to return home for Thanksgiving. Family members, including his son-in-law Louis and daughter Abbie, awaited news as Christensen thanked God and planned a quiet reunion at their farm near Graeth Weid. A cream colored coupe driven by attorney Prichard arrived to drive Christensen the fourteen miles to the Dulin home where relatives surfaced in curiosity.
The Reporter reports an annual county football dinner set for December 8. R. W. Ashby is honored as one of three outstanding extension directors with a Distinguished Service Award at a Chicago convention. The county board announces sixteen AAA election schedules and other local items.
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