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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1952
Page
7
A couple from Palo Alto wed on Saturday morning November 8. The bride and groom reside in Rockwell City at Franklin Indiana and near Camp Lejeune North Carolina where Col Stevens is stationed with the Marines.
Community notices describe a Ludefisk dinner at a Jensvald home on Monday for family members with informal entertainment afterward. Other items note Mrs. Charles Conlon hosting the Catholic Benefit Bridge club, with high and low scores recorded, and plans for a January 15 meeting at Mrs. A. Hoben. Additional social rounds mention Sunday guests at Mr. and Mrs. Juhl’s home in Cylinder and nearby names. An economic remark estimates timber purchases and Defense Bonds campaign impacts, predicting December sales may reach new highs.
The report notes U S bonds sales for November totaling $39 140 and defense bonds purchases rising in the month. Iowa total bonds sold in November reached 8 340 331, compared with October’s $5 079 788. The chairman remarks on year to date figures and ongoing defense bond purchases.
Circle Richardson and Harold Henrikson of Mead Chevrolet Co attended an advance dealer showing of the 1937 Chevrolet in Des Moines Monday. Various models of the new Chevrolet, greatly changed from 1952 models, were on display. The unveiling date for Emmetsburg has not been set but will be soon, Byron G. Mead said. Unprecedented backing through newspaper advertising and promotion is planned and sales are expected to reach new highs next year.
County treasurer Mercer Righter's office lists eleven new autos licensed in the last week. Vehicles include Chevrolet, Plymouth, International truck, Studebaker, and Dodge models with owners from Graettinger Emmetsburg Mallard Mallard and surrounding areas.
Turkeys discussion extends from page one with details about the event and participants including Mrs Tea and Roc figures. The fragmentary text hints at preparations or remarks related to the turkey display or ceremony.
Readers note a fragmentary list including Mrs R G Jackson Emmetspur Florence Schaffer Emmettsburg Mrs Paul Freeman Cylinder and Mrs Harvey Eber Nard Emmetsbu Pisani dn Secky with unclear roles or events.
Fragmentary item lists Mrs. Ross Penderbury of Rune metsburg Mrs. Harley Rookcr of Curlew and Mrs. Raymond Tindall of the area as participants in an unspecified local gathering with limited readable details.
In a regional clipping a note mentions Graeilinger and Iram meeting with operators of the phone company in Metsburg. Tatro is cited in relation to En Iowa Tel. The brief records a local telecom matter with these individuals connected to operations.
A vehicle struck a fire hydrant near the public school in Plover. The operator admitted the mishap and was fined. police traced the driver after initial failure to report. Water spouted from the hydrant causing street disruption and onlookers gathered.
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