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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1961
Page
1
An intensive search continues for the thief or thieves who robbed Emmetsburg High School of 1050 dollars last week. State agent has joined the investigation along with Sheriff Dick Miller. Three joint conferences of state county and city officers have been held to review all known details. Continued on page 7.
The graduates listed include Michael Brown Barbara Culver Michael Donahue Mary Fitzgerald Bonnie George Michael Hinrichs Larry Jones Kathleen Toynt Linda McNally Terie Myers Ann Norvell Candace O’Connor Patricia Paeppe James Roemer Michael Sebern and Jeanne Waldron. Barbara Culver and Jeanne Waldron tied for highest scholastic standing. Jeanne Waldron earned perfect attendance. Father Farrelly hosted a reception at Town and Cafe following the ceremony.
The First Congregational Church of Emmetsburgh announces Rev Dallas E Minnick as pastor. He previously served as interim pastor and begins full time duties today while continuing his role at the Free Methodist Church of Emmetsburg since May 1960. He lives at 802 Dog Moines Street with wife Phydis and three sons. A University of Minnesota and St Paul Bible College graduate, Minnick brings established ties to both congregations.
A smoke filled blaze at the LeClair residence on Eighth street drew a big crowd as a floor furnace erupted in flames while LeClair worked at Walnut Grove Products Co. Mrs LeClair was at home with children when smoke appeared. The family had moved to town about a year ago. Continued on Page 6.
Dr. Lowell C. Wigdahl of Emmetsburg described digitalis and other heart drugs to nurses at the third Annual Cardiac Conference for Nurses at Elm Brook Country Club Okoboji co sponsored by the Iowa Heart Association and Iowa Department of Health More than 70 nurses from northwest Iowa attended the event Highlights included use of reclining chairs for cardiac patients and the nurse role in patient observation Kathleen Weisz led planning and Dr Daniel J Sheehan gave the keynote as Internal Medicine chief
At noon a passing motorist dropped off a mother and two children at Sheriff Dick Miller’s house. They had walked two miles from a farm to a paved road and hitchhiked after a quarrel with the husband who kept the car keys. The mother and children were unharmed.
Members of the Pecan County Rural Electric Cooperative plan their 25th Annual Meeting at Pocahontas Community School Auditorium next Wednesday evening June 7. The program opens at 7:00 p.m. with a Laurens Concert Band performance led by Farrell-Reese. Registration begins at 6:30 p.m. Presidential report by Oleg Gunderson of Rodman. Minutes and secretary’s report by G.A. Behrens of Palmer. Treasurer’s report by James De Wolf of Gilmore City. Election of four directors and manager George M. Stockdale to present a review of the cooperative’s business and operations.
Ten Des Moines men on a fishing trip headed north in two cars pulled off on the shoulder of Highway 17 seven miles south of Emmetsboro. They stopped to check a tire when two highway patrolmen, Officers Wilton Lewis of Emmetsburg and Heman from Fort Dodge, happened to approach from Battles.
Mrs Dorthex Juhl, age 91, long resident of the county since 1892, died Tuesday. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church Depew, with burial in the church north cemetery. Rev Oliver Johnson will officiate. Ellsworth Belter Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Continued on page 4.
Duffy driving a Ford pickup north on Lawler collided with Loren A. Phelps in a 1950 Nash at Lawler and Fourteenth streets. The Duffy truck sustained crumpled front end. Phelps car front damaged. Duffy treated by a local doctor and returned to work the next morning. Police Chief Jack Ruddy investigated the crash.
Sehigl unveils a summer reading program for elementary students with at least two completed grades. Teachers must recommend youngsters who could profit, focusing on word perception, phonetic and structural awareness. Continued on page 3.
Miss Nellie Crowley suffered a broken hip after falling from an unsteady ladder while cleaning woodwork at her home on Wednesday afternoon at 3 o clock. She was taken to Memorial hospital for treatment.
City council to hold a special session Thursday evening. Mayor C L Nicholson stated the gas contract will be officially awarded and all other business will be attended to.
A morning storm hit the west area between 3 and 3 30 am with hail about half an inch, dumping around 0.25 inches of rain. A strong wind and thunder jolts accompanied the weather, per the report on page 3.
Mrs. Harry Ritchart Jr of Mallard failed to claim the $100 Chamber of Commerce Bank Day prize in Emmetsburg shops at 3 p.m. Wednesday. The prize increases to $150 next week, announced C. of C. Secretary A. R. McDonald.
Glen Powers, director of the State Conservation commission, Des Moines, will visit Emmetsburg within a month to survey Five Island lake for improvements. An immediate project to begin as soon as equipment is moved aims to curb the weed growth at the lower lake where recent warm weather boosted vegetation. A mower was tested years ago and a more efficient model is now in use.
More than 150 Emmetsburg Junior High students received awards at Award Day held in the West Grade School gym. J G Geertsema, principal, presided with Basil Jacobson as master of ceremonies. Teaching staff presenting honors included Mrs James Ausland, Mrs Eugene Cullen, John Grace, Miss Marie Shea, John Kerber, Mrs Paul Schneider, and Robert Bailey. Recipients span categories from Student Council to Perfect Attendance with multiple named students noted for each award.
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