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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1965
Page
1
In West Bend Minn services were held December 7 for Rudolph Yagiler, former resident. Dorweiler was killed in a traffic accident with few details immediately available. Menu items listed include cream cookies, milk, chicken with rice, crackers, fruit and desserts.
The menu lists meals for THOPFSday December 16 with bean soup, crackers, ham and egg sandwiches, pickles, oranges, sweet rolls and milk. December 17 features baked fish with tartar sauce, creamed potatoes, wax beans and relishes, bread and hatter, whipped jello and milk. December 20 offers frankfurters on buns, carrot sticks, corn, jelly sandwich with peach and apricot cabr ay. December 21 shows oven baked chicken and mashed potatoes.
Citizens may qualify for a special new life insurance policy promoted by a local agency promising savings of up to 60 percent of the usual cost. The notice urges readers to inquire for details and eligibility.
Leo Duane Fisher of Emmetsburg was found guilty of OMVI second offense in Palo Alto District Court. Judge G. W. Stillman fined him 500 dollars and ordered jail time at 3 dollars per day if unpaid, with a 1000 dollar appeal bond. Droessler of Bancroft received an OMVI fourth offense ruling and was sent to the Cherokee State Mental Health Institute for alcoholism treatment with return to court after discharge.
Palo Alto County Board of Supervisors met in regular session and decided to close the courthouse at 12 noon on December 24 and December 31. An inventory of cash in the offices will be taken after the December 31 closing.
The Board fixed December 31 for the annual domestic animal intake and directed the Social Welfare Director to apply to the State Department of Social Welfare to join the Food Stamp Plan. The County Farm Bureau Captains meet Monday December 20 at noon in Moore's Café Emmetsburg. all membership captains and wives are to attend.
Outstanding Young Farmer banquet set for January 18 with entry blanks due by December 28. Jim Haupert chairs the committee with Orval Hankey Dr William Frevert and Chuck Gant as members. Contact committee members or sponsors Ray Meyer Thermogas or Bob Hopping Farm Service to enter or learn details. A judging panel will select the winner from entries based on career progress conservation practice and community service.
Alfred Krieg, a longtime Mallard resident, died in Dee Tat Forest Oregon. He moved there a few years ago. Survivors include two sisters and two brothers in the Mallard area Mrs Lena Zubler Mrs Rose Hillmer and Charles Kreis and John Kreig of Emmetsburg.
The piece argues for a Dec 20 vote on the school bonds linking the high school and community college needs. It cites overcrowded home economics chemistry and history classes and notes the plan would relieve space constraints benefiting students across levels. A contrasting letter about Mr Kane’s views is mentioned in context.
A 1968 Emmetsburg Community School District meeting urges formation of a five county area school plan with a junior college program. The Emmetsburg and Estherville centers would serve attendance, while a bond supports a separate junior college building and future identity within the district plan.
Emmetsburg churches announce service times for ERChurch and St Thomas Catholic, First Baptist, and Assembly of God. Christmas program rehearsals and Christmas Day service details listed with dates and times for mass, worship, Sunday School, and special events.
The church hosts a special Worship Service with Communion on Saturday December 18. A Christmas offering for Veterans of the Cross will be received during the service. The annual Church School Program and Family Night starts at 7 30 pm with refreshments in the Fireside Room after worship. Choir rehearsals are listed for Wednesday and Friday with times noted.
The St John Lutheran Church calendar lists events from Thursday December 16 at 2:00 for Dorcas meetings with a potluck led by Mrs Russell Kuhn, through Saturday December 18 Christmas program practice for Ki through 5th grade and nursery, to Sunday December 19 with film The Greatest Gift and worship at 10:30 and Luther League at 6:00.
First Methodist Church Emmetsburg Iowa lists Saturday 9 36 am Christmas Program Practice Sunday 9 am Church School 10 15 am Worship 7 30 pm Church School Christmas Program Menay 8 pm Catacombs for Young Adults Wednesday 7 pm Jr M Y F 5 pm Choir rehearsal 5 pm Sr Youth Fellowship
Erling A. Hansen pastor announces December events. Thursday men meet in Fellowship Hall for Christmas program with wives invited at 8 p.m. Saturday seventh grade confirmation class at 9 a.m. Final Sunday School Christmas program practice for K through 8th grade at 10 09 a.m. followed by confirmation? worship service details unclear.
Rev Neal MacLachlan conducts the Miriam Circle Christmas Party at St Pauls Lutheran Parish House on December 16 at 1 30 p m Special guests will be County Home residents.
First Congregational Church in Emmetsburg Iowa presents a Christmas program featuring color transparencies and classic works of art along with scripture poetry and song. The service is offered at 7 30 p m December 19 with public invitation and related church events listed for the week.
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