13 Jul 1961
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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1961
Page
1
Sparsely legible notes discuss Eaunietsbues Q Bemorrat and a sequence of amateur golf events. It mentions a Shanotska Amateur and a forthcoming tourney, with talks on putting technique and course planning. The text references meetings, old timers, and plans to boost local golf activity.
Fragmentary notes list various games and times including Giants versus Braves in the American league with a 7 45 start and Braves versus Orioles at 4 o clock. Other mentions include White Sox, Pirates, Dodgers and Indians with unclear details and practice discussions.
Friday Monday and Tuesday games reported with teams including Indians Dodgers Pirates and Inints. Key scores noted are Indians 3, 2 loss for Sorensen. Dodgers 8, Pirates 5 with Reit taking the loss. John Carpenter credited as winner.
A string of game results lists winning and losing pitchers for multiple matchups. Tigers beat Indians 9 to 2 with Hin Sorensen earning the win and Steve Sorensen taking the loss. Pirates defeated Redlegs 5 0 with Butch Harper winning and Steve Leonhardt losing. Yanks topped Twins 9 4 as Bob Olson won and Mike Gaed ers lost. Irvin Beiter homered for the Yanks. Senators tied 3 3 with Griffey. Dale Jones won and Dan Ely lost. Braves beat Dodgers 11 6 with Mary as the winner and Larry Reit the loser. Tuesday there were more results: Senators 5 Tigers 4 with Pat Youngwirth winning and Butch Brown losing. Pirates 8 Dodgers 0 with Butch Carper winning and Ken Bukt losing. Braves 8 Redlegs 5 with Marv Curry winning and Butch Roberts losing. Indians 7 Orioles 4 with Dale Jones the winner and Ben Potter the loser. Jones hit a homer.
The all Beur county picnic of associations for retarded children was held at Ruthven City park with Palo Alto association as host. About 65 people shared dinner and informal visiting. The annual Lake Okoboji camp for retarded children runs August 21 to 23 and is open to Palo Alto county youth. Applications due by July 21 to Mrs. Howard Hansen or Mrs. Harlan Place. The Clay County Association plans its fifth event July 20 in Spencer with regional guests and families from Ruthven, Cylinder, and Emmetsburg attending.
Fifteen people paid total fines of 174 dollars for boating rule violations on Lost Island Lake during June and early this month. State conservation agent Verl E Wohnes from Palo Alto County reports most cases involved boating rules. two were cited for fishing without a license. Officers including Holmes issued summonses.
Holmes warned lake users of safety cases on Lost Island this summer as officers monitor the area. In Emmetsburg Justice court fines were issued to three, with others appearing in Ruthven or Ed Marven courts. Numerous names from Emmetsburg, Des Moines, Omaha and surrounding towns faced speeding and fishing license violations, each fined $10 or more.
Mr and Mrs Den D Danne nily of Windsor California visit relatives and friends in Emmetsburg surrounding area and Minnesota former residents. Mr and Mrs Gene Donovan and family of Kansas City were weekend guests of Mrs Leo Donovan of Kammnersburg and the Lloyd Kelly family of Ayr. Lori Mary Selly returns home after visiting Heiter home with Pat and Caral Heiter who will visit the Kellys. Mrs S man Thornton hosts sisters from Sioux City and brother Frank from Spirit Lake. Mrs George Rolveh and Mr and Mrs Oliver Tarsley of Sioux City Frank Shipley and son Orval Shipley of Spirit Lake were weekend guests of Mrs Mary Schacht of Emmetsburg boss lake. They will testate Emmetsburg July 14. Rev Maurice E Krause of West Bend left for Omaha for five weeks study at Creighton University. Mr and Mrs Frank Gappa visited Mrs Leo Fitzpatrick at Milford Friday evening. Mrs Fitzpatrick has been ill recently. The condition of Ronald Broadwell son of Mrs Ann Broadwell is much improved.
A family report notes Ronald has been a patient at University Hospitals at Town City. The update confirms ongoing treatment and care at the medical center.
The Lucky Stars 4H Club met July 8 at Shirley Beck’s home. Ten members, four leaders, and one guest attended. Darlene Wilcox presented a banana bread demonstration and led opening remarks. Roxanna Guinn led the pledge. Raine Suss read the secretary and treasurer reports. The meeting adjourned after the pledge led by Roxanna Guinn. Rosa Guinn shared a book rep/ etc.
Marsha by Margaret Craig is cited. Members Marge Christiansen and Shirley Beck spoke on todays Girl and demonstrated table settings. A Japanese record was heard. Lunches were served by Mrs Beck and Shirley. A June 20 workshop at Mrs Jorgenson's home featured pinch and conversation pieces. Darlene Wilcox and Lorraine Suss demonstrated baking powder biscuits. A cookout followed. Plans for the year include a rally in late September and no church school the last Sunday in July due to a Bible conference at West Okohoji Methodist camp. Pastor Victor Fiskerbeck celebrated 30 years ordination with a Money Tree gift from the congregation, presented by Iver Holmgren after church at Zion Lutheran. Mr and Mrs Iver Holmgren hosted dinner for guests Clarence Strom and Alfred Wichman.
The First Methodist church board held its July meeting at Roscoe Hansen’s home with G E Johnson newly elected as superintendent presiding. Lester McMillin attended, having recently resigned, as the group reviewed the past year’s work.
Emmetsburg High baseball opens summer sectional play with a 7-0 victory over Crackinger. Bil Curry pitched the shutout as the E'hawks broke the game open with seven runs in the sixth inning. They advance to face Ayrshire in Friday semifinal action after Ayrshire beat Armstrong in round one.
Medical notes list Arthur J. Williams Spirit Lake July 12 William Yorreson Emmetsburg July 11 Kathy Bannart Whittemore July 12 Alvin Peterson Emmetsburg July 13 Dismissals Shirley Ann Brown West Bend July 10 Nellie Remen Cylinder July 10 Mrs R H Smoldt and son Plover July 11 William Torre son Emmetsburg July Lb
The Ayrshire Consolidated School District will hold a budget hearing July 25 1961 at 8 PM at the Ayrshire School House. Taxpayers may speak for or against the estimated expenditures for the year July 1 1961 to June 30 1962. A detailed receipt and disbursement statement will be available.
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