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Newspaper

Emmetsburg Democrat

Location

Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1952

Page

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Changes On Hospital Staff Disclosed Choral Society To Present Messiah

The Emmetsburg Choral Society of 70 voices will present Handel's Messiah Sunday afternoon at 4 o clock in the high school auditorium. Gladys Seobell, president, announced a free will offering to defray expenses. The program marks the society's second year with five concerts to date. Soloists include Marion Sare alto John Mason Thompson tenor and Don Silvey, with F John Pyhnhan guiding earlier concerts and William Kloster now directing instrumental studies at Emmetsburg High School.

Choral Society Emmetsburg Ith Buehd Ford F. John Pyhnan Lorene John Mason Thompson Don Silvey Thoupson Ruthven ‘School Silvey Alaskird Gand Erlaetshuis Seabelt Sid Cylinder Rodmannorshire Cheryl Society Messiah Seuday Jeff Ruthven Marion Sare Epmetsburg Donald Silvey Mallard Frank Obreas

Lynch Bysinn Sings Irish Songs for School Benefit

Tenor Lynch, famed for warm cheery style, performs Irish and familiar songs in a benefit program at the parish hall. Father Mason of Assumption Church recalls the idea of supporting a new Catholic High School, with Lynch agreeing to sing at the fundraiser.

Lynch Bysinn Fife Opher Ang Knights Pir Emmfets Mason Assumption Churen Carolic High School Ilse Doug Jarmretsbur - Lyngh

City orders removal of vehicles left in snow

Mayor John J. Brown issues directive after heavy snowfall. City crews will clear streets and remove and store cars left in the snow alleyways, with owners liable for any removal or storage costs.

John J. Brown Hag

Closing Out Sales Advertised Around Emmetsburg Area

A fragmentary classified notice lists multiple complete closing out auctions by Goodchild and Sons, John Finn, Finn and Bodvit, and Finn and Moore near Emmetsburg with dates in December and location cues such as miles from area landmarks. Several entries mention sales near Mallard and the Emmetsburg Sale Barn.

Walter P. Reinhart Mallard Goodchild and Sons Auds George Weiland Emmetsburg Toad John Finn John T Simon Sales Barn Finn Bodvit George Harrison Finn and Moore

Time’s Christmas aid drive in Palo Alto county warms hearts

Marguerite Calkins, county welfare director, appeals through the Enunétsburg Publishing Co. for used clothing, shoes, and overshoes to help the needy at Christmas. Many families lack coats and warm gear, and sickness has risen. gifts will be distributed under Calkins supervision to Deserving residents listed in The Democrat and The Reporter before Christmas.

Palo Alto County Marguerite Calkins Enunétsburg: ‘Publishing Co Haus Alrindsean Calkin The Democrat Christisas

Completion Of Mound Project By Lake Urged

City Plan commission urges completion of the mound project on East Lakeshore Drive near Kilbourn Street. The commission cites unauthorized driving creating a hazard and notes previous councils failed to keep barriers, urging action at the regular City Council meeting.

City Plan Commission Regsular Dwight G. McCarty Heise H. M. Helgen Earle M. Ueebe Flox. Gretzmeyer Nick Martini John T. Ryan Ayer and Council Lake Shone Drive Kilbourn Street Wereen

Eleven County Inductees Left for Army Duty

Eleven Palo Alto county men departed by bus from the Kermore hotel bus station for Des Moines to join the armed services. The group included Lawrence Drew, Keith Kerber, Amol Naig, Arvid Peterson, James Voigt and others. A large crowd gathered as tears were shed, hoping they acclimate before Christmas.

Palo Alto County Des Moines Armed Services

Dismal and Slick Morning Weather Over Emmetsburg

An overcast sky and freezing temperatures greeted Emmetsburg Thursday morning. Streets and highways were slippery, with conditions worse the previous day as similar dismal weather persisted.

Hospital Notes List Of Recent Admissions

Recent patients admitted to the local hospital include Mrs. Tom Ganley of Emmersburg and Mrs. Sophie Emmetsburg, with entries for Dec. 2 noting Henry Selle, Murich, Ruthven.

Tom Ganley Emmersburg Sophie Emmetsburg Henry Selle Murich Ruthven

Oil Heater Smoke Sparks Apartment Fire Alarm

The Emmensing Fire Department was called Thursday to the Julius Skew duplex under construction on Reet Street. Fire Chief Jack Brennan said an oil stove left to rust caused smoke in the building but was moved outside before it ignited. only smoke damage reported.

Julius Skew Orireet Jack Brennan

Two Palo Alto County Road Crashes Cause Near Four Thousand

Patrolman W. K Lewis reports two icy road accidents near Stay 78. A Dakotn driver collided with a Ford trailer and a Cody car. Total damages approach 4000 with minor injuries reported, no fatalities.

Palo Alto County Patrolnan W. Kk Lewis Jesse Larsen Dakorn Peoria Cody Richard Stacy Moorland Lamage Stacy

Stove Explodes at Armstrens Grocery Injuring None

An oven burner used to heat quarters in the rear of the Armstrens grocery on Main Moded Monday afternoon caused smoke and soot damage. The Armstrens, Cyril and wife, operated the store. no injuries occurred and there was no fire damage. The store closed briefly to clean the quarters.

Armstrens Cyril Armstrens

City council explains street blacktopping program details

City officials clarify 1950 to 1952 street work funding with two programs gravel dustproofing and asphalt paving. Clerk N A Christensen outlines assessments and why current collections cover 1950 oiling and 1950 blacktopping charges to avoid confusion. Continued on page 4.

Muetsburs N. A. Christensen Christensen Souneit

Simons Tells Pointers For Yule Mailing

Simons offers tips to ease Christmas mail, noting post office windows stay open until 5 30 PM on Dec 13 and 20 to speed mailing and curb congestion for Emmetsley residents. Addresses all mail matter.

Resignations of Miss Porter and Mrs Cameron at hospital

Miss Madge Porter general superintendent at Talo Alto Memorial Hospital and Mrs Lelia Cameron superintendent of nurses resign effective Saturday. Edward Sweaney appointed temporary successor, with Mrs Marie Klaffke added to maintain staffing. Board praises their service and notes hospital progress during Porter tenure. Continued on page 5.

Madge Porter Talo Alto Memorial Lelia Cameron W. R. Schroeder Edward Swealny Miss Porter Schroeder Marie Klaffke Algo

1953 Pontiac Unveiling This Saturday

The 1953 Pontiac will be unveiled Saturday at Winter Pontiac Cadillac on East Main Street. Oren house will be observed with day and evening events and gifts for youngsters. Pontiac introduces a new line with longer wheelbases, improved steering and equipment, and several body styles including sedans, station wagons, a convertible, and a two seat wagon.

Pontiac Dev. G Kk. Ge Fou Pontian Hewer Critchfield

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Gladys Séobell Iata William Kloster Emmersburs Higschogi Christopher Lynch Mr. Farmer Cheery Main Broadway Grant Nelson Emmetsburg Publishing Co County Lawrence Drew William Donald Lisleyard Keith Kerber Kinmetsbars Naig Amol Naig Cyline Arden Twatten Cslintor Dohy Swanson Ayrshire Sieve Visher Exnetsbars Simons Thames Edward Sweaney Sors Ars. Schroeder
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