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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1955
Page
9
The postmaster urges patrons to mail greeting cards by first class to ensure timely delivery. Readers are reminded to securely affix stamps and keep cards tied separately for out of town and local deliveries. See page 6 for details and notes on safe window AU parcel post procedures.
A school recital features fifth and sixth graders performing a mix of carols and holiday tunes. The lineup includes ensemble pieces like From Heaven Above to Earth and Deck the Halls with individual lines and a massed chorus.
Raymond Hartsock failed to claim the $100 cash prize from the Chamber of Commerce as his name was called in Emmetsburg stores and shops on Wednesday. A separate notice lists $100 unclaimed, with $150 next week, linked to holiday song titles.
Tenants and families in Palo Alto face shortages of bedding fuel and clothing as dire needs rise this winter. The Democ rat and The Reporter join Mrs Calkins to raise funds through the Yule Fund to buy shoes overshoes canned goods bedding and cash contributions will mostly go to children.
Lawrence Brennan ASC office manager met Bob Garst in Des Moines after returning from an ASC meeting. Garst, seed firm owner, hosts part of a group of Soviet Union agricultural experts inspecting Iowa farm industries.
A fragmented weather table lists daily readings from Friday December 2 to Thursday December 8. It records temperatures and precipitation including snowfall on December 1 and 3 with moisture percentages noted and traces of snow on December 7.
Trade notes show oats corn and beans with Decker Bic at 1.23 and 2.10 percent. Top butchers Top Packers Smiths listed, reflecting prominent market names and prices.
Farmer announces Elden H. Willard sale on December 15 ten miles southwest of Cylinder featuring livestock and machinery. Finn and Bortini are auctioneers. Another sale by Billuni Auction on January 3 five miles east and north of Emmetsburg. Berkland and Trowaleti owners listed.
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