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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1963
Page
1
Emmelsburg merchants stock shelves to capacity with merchandise for youngsters and adults. Gaily decorated shop windows and holiday greenery invite curious shoppers. Special pre Christmas drawings and nine one evening hours for Yule shoppers planned. Special hours in effect Friday and Saturday. Just before disaster Lees.
The Alta County Bankers Association held its annual dinner Tuesday at the Country Club. Bank directors and members attended the ballroom event hosted by the association and its president.
Postmaster Simons offers tips for mailing Christmas cards and gifts to ensure timely delivery before December 25. Use a five cent stamp for first class handling, include return addresses with ZIP codes, and request careful packing and clear addressing.
Funeral services for Mrs. Tierbert Mohr 56 of Ayrshire were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church Ayrshire with Rev. James T. Walfram officiating. Burial followed in Silver Lake Cemetery Ayrshire under Ellsworth-Belter Funeral Home Emmetsburg. Mrs. Gordon Rause sang Asleep In Jesus and The Lord Is My Shepherd with Mrs. John Heisler accompanying on the organ. Mohr died suddenly Sunday afternoon around 4 at her farm home.
The Emelssurg High School band directed by D Willis will perform in the first EHS concert of the season. The event is scheduled for December 11 and will feature student musicians from the band program.
In Palo Alto county the special election on reapportionment drew only 2713 ballots with 97 in favor and 63.5 percent against the measure. Voters statewide showed a similar pattern with heavier city turnout and rural indifference. The Shall wan plan would create 45 senators and one representative per county, but the margin failed to pass. Emmetsburg saw 698 voters. Palo Alto polls hovered near typical county totals, underscoring tepid campaign intensity.
New York based AP summary notes Lark magazine altered an article at the last minute about President Kennedy’s events. The fragment mentions Silver Lake township in Palo Alto Courts and Ayrshire within the township context. Continuous pagination hints at continuation.
Local resident Katherine Shea, 77, died Wednesday evening. Details on funeral arrangements and survivor information are pending.
James Meus of O Mro and He Hlough of Rural Brcently placed third in the Angus division at the International Angus Show. The event featured beef cattle entries with notable attention to the Fits Wings Angus steer, reflecting strong regional participation.
The Mallard Woman’s Society Christian Service Bazaar organized by Mallard WSCS Fellowship is planned for December 12. The event will feature handmade articles baked goods caned produce and fresh pies with proceeds benefiting church programs.
County Treasurer Jack Phillips announced a 300000 dollar bond issue for a new Palo Alto County hospital. The sale is scheduled for Wednesday January 15, 1964 at 2 p.m. in the county building. Sealed bids will be received at Phillips’ office until sale time and opened for the Board of Supervisors. Bonds dated December 1, 1963 mature on stated dates.
A large ten million dollar Palo Alto County hospital bond issue is likely to be offered as tax rates and debt burdens come under scrutiny. Hospital board president William Thomas says sale timing may shift to mid month to attract more bidders, potentially lowering interest costs for taxpayers.
Official readings by Lew Airport weather observer and airport manager record wind velocities and conditions. Data dated from Thursday through December with multiple entries including Navy and AWS figures. notes show iSaturday and other timing references.
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