Emmetsburg Notes Highlight Plates and Local Shifts
Reader column covers new vehicle license prefixes linked to TRACIS in town, Kathy Thompson notes plates stay with current numbers plus stickers. mentions Emmetsburg clipping from Dagens Nyheter, local sightings, and a California reunion. Also reports Mallard athlete Mark Johnson at Northwestern College, a Whittemore street program boost, and storm losses in Pocahontas County. Ends with a humor item about a mystery odor and a dead mouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Kathy Thompson
Thompson
Dear Santa 1972 Christmas wish list from multiple senders
A compiled letter from John Conn and John Christensen families listing Christmas desires. Items include a gas station, arcade games, toy vehicles, a record player, a scout set, a bevy of kids requesting gifts, and notes on behavior. Names, addresses, and specific requests appear for several children and adults.
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John Conn
Santa
Cascade
Mark
Stu Zylstra
Mommy
Letters To Santa Mess From Young Wish Lists
A jumble of handwritten letters from children and their families to Santa requests items for Christmas. Names include Janice J Sharon BD Darlene F Margaret Mibbie Joleen Crook and Ronnie Crook with gifts ranging from dolls and toy sets to vehicles and musical toys. The pages show affectionate holiday wishes from Emmetsburg Iowa area families.
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Janice J
Sharon BD
Darlene F
Santa
Emmetsburg Chamber Outlines 1973 Plans and Dues
The Emmetsburg Chamber of Commerce board thanks members for 1972 cooperation and announces cost cuts, a telephoned event notice system, a monthly newspaper column, and a $10 extra assessment to fund Christmas promotions. voices invite feedback and remind members to check records for dues and contacts.
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Chamber of Commerce
Emmetsburg
Chamber
Ermetsburg
Department of Revenue
Board of Directors
Emmetsburgh
Insulation tips cut heat loss and power bills
The article explains that heat loss through walls ceilings and windows wastes electricity. It stresses checking insulation by R-value not inches, notes higher R values better preserve heat, and says added insulation can reduce heating and cooling costs. It also mentions a booklet on Christmas recipes and holiday reminders for selecting fresh natural Christmas trees and trimming their bases.
Nine week student teaching program at University of Northern Iowa
About 1,500 University of Northern Iowa students participate in student teaching this year. Area assignments include Carol Sorenson at Charles City High School, Linda Rowlands at Spencer High, and Mrs Ann Garton at Roosevelt High in Estherville as she pursues her Masters degree.
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Iowa
Carol’ Sorenson
Has. Walton Sorenson
Graettinger
Charles City
Linda Rowlands
S. W. Rowlands
Lost Island Lake
Spencer High
Spencer
Airs
Ann
Howard Garton
West Bend
Roosevelt High
Estherville
Holiday Fire Safety Advice From a Self-Tacing Expert
Safety guidance warns to keep real trees in water after Christmas and away from heat. It stresses marking artificial trees as slow burning, checking lights for wear, using UL labeled sets, and avoiding heat near decorations. It notes metal trees should use indirect lighting and natural evergreen decorations burn easily.
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Underwriters’ Laboratories
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Seamané
Ron Seaman
Dagens
Nyheter
Palo Alto County
Bell-Wether
Henry Depenbusch
California
Pleasanton
Calif
Jerry Kare
Joe Dirkx
Emmetsburg Catholic
Tom Gleason
Ficnsanton
Northwestern College of
Orange City
Mark Johnson
Mallard Ducks
Northwestern
Joplin
Missouri Southern
Missouri
Northwest Iowa
Asphalt Paving Association of Iowa
Whittemore
Martin Zimmerman
Zimmerman
Whitlemere
Imeerance Research Bureau of
Iminots Hai
Pocahontas County
Pocahonaas County
Laurens
Pocahontas
Humboldt
Bear Santa
Alex
Dad
Mom
Jack
Mike
Jean
Judy
Clifford
Joyce
Barbie, Jr
John Christensen
Harrison Street
Judy H
Gary R
Barb B
Jim F
Santa Clause
Margaret Mibbie
R.F.D
Joleen Crook
Dear Sants
Ronnie Crook
Northwest
Pat H
Tom
Sarah B
Bob
Mary D
Harry
Sarah D
Pale Atte County
Home Service
Paul Nordhues
Lindorey
Kuhn's Marine
Mighenys
West
Palo Alto County Implement Company
Terrace Hill
State of Iowa
Franklin Mint
Exquisite Terrace Hill
Terrace Hill Commission
Hubbell
Banks
Iowa Bankers Association
Iowa Trust & Savings Bank
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