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Emmetsburg Democrat

Location

Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1961

Page

6

DAR May Meeting Features Guest Luncheon at Stub's Ranch

Betty Alden chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held its May meeting at Stub's Ranch Kitchen in Spencer with a guest luncheon. Regent Opal Eike opened the event, Pocahontas High School students performed, and a new 50 star flag carried by Leslie Prichard was dedicated, gifted by Mervin Coad who arranged for it to fly over the White House. Guest speaker Mrs. Sherman B. Watson discussed the Continental Congress and DAR positions on Peace Corps style proposals, plus anecdotes from DAR mountain schools and travels.

Betty Alden The Daughters of the American Revolution Stub Spencer Opal Eike Pocahontas Pocahontas High School Leslie Prichard Kenton Sewell U.S Mervin Coad Sherman B. Watson Cedar Rapids State Dar Nual Continental Congress Washington D. GC D.A.R Peace Corps Lowa Alvin Jolliffe Prichard

Thatcher Anniversary Open House At West Bend Farm

Friends and relatives of Mr and Mrs George Thatcher of West Bend are invited to an open house honoring their 25th wedding anniversary Sunday June 4 at their farm home in West Bend from 2 to 5 pm Mrs Dunigan hosted her foursome bridge club Friday evening at her home High score went to Mrs Frank Ronsella followed by refreshments The Emmetsburg Business and Professional Women's club co hosted a brunch with the Boone BPW club at the Des Moines Savery Hotel weekend convention Attendees from Emmetsburg included Marie Klasike Gertude Farrell Wilda Sharp Honora Cruz and Nettie Henderson The Emmetsburg group modeled foreign made jewelry during the convention Saturday Mrs Sharp served as teller for officer elections Ardell Welle of Newton was elected state president

George Thatcher West Bend Dunigan William Dunigan Frank Ronsella B.P.W Emmetsburg Boone Des Moines Marie Klasike Gertrude Farrell Wilda Sharp Honora Cruz Nettie Henderson

Peggy Lea Ley to Wed Allen David Sell of Tripoli

To Be Wed announcement for Peggy Lea Ley daughter of Mr and Mrs Ley of Curlew and Allen David Sell of Tripoli. They plan a June 3 wedding at the Little Brown Church Nashua. Peggy Lea Ley, a graduate of High School and Iowa State Teachers College, taught at Waterloo and will teach in Dike next year. Allen Sell, a junior at Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls, will reside in Cedar Falls.

Ley ‘Johnson Curlew Peggy Lea Allen David Sell Tripoli Little Brown Nashua Jobson Lord High School Iowa ‘State Teachers College Waterloo Dike Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls Cedar Palls

Weamen's Golf Groupings For June 7 Listed

Women's golf groupings for Wednesday June 7 were announced today with players listed by last names. Names include Wohl Wright Cook Simons Potter Eichilzer Spits Ankeny Neary Coffey Balseman Gibson Murray Johns Uren Pri¢h Ausland Zunkel Helgens OiConnor Dinges Kerwick Handler Hiller Amspeker Jackson Jens-Spies Jensvold Olson Jay Jones Ralph Duh.

Wohl Wright Cook Simons Potter Eichilzer Spits Ankeny Neary Coffey Balseman Gibson Murray Johns Uren Pri¢hcard Ausland Zunkel Helgens O” iConnor Dinges Kerwick Hand Hiller Amspeker Jackboson A. Jens- Spies D. Jensvold Olson Jay Jones Ralph Duh

First 2 Ball Foursome Set For Tuesday at Country Club

The first two-ball foursome of the year will be held Tuesday at 3 p.m. at the Country Club. Committee members Mr and Mrs Richard McCarty and Mr and Mrs Robert Filer request reservations.

Country Club Richard McCarty Robert Filer Lowers Counrjiy Club

Special Garden Club Tour Hosts Special Education Class

Nine pupils from a special education class accompanied by their instructor Mrs Alma Hovinga visited the Palo Alto Garden Club therapy committee on a field trip to observe waterfowl birds and wild flowers. They toured the George Vatene farm and enjoyed treats in town. The therapy committee leading the outing was Mrs Ver Holmes and Mrs George Varcoe.

Garden Club Alma Hovinga Palo George Vatene Ver] Holmes George Varcoe

Hospital Notes From Emmetsburg Area Burials and Discharges

Medical and surgical notices list patient names and origin towns in Emmetsburg region with dates in May and June. Dismissals include Spurgeon Whittemore Wiechman McVeigh Garlock Smith Decker Kane Culbertson Satern Louis Dean Franks and others.

Kay Grethen Walter Grethen Bhave- Jack Pamela Edwards Lyle Edwards Emmetsburg Jack Spurgeon Whittemore Donald Wiechman C. R. McVeigh

Local Personal Notes and Traffic Fines Highlight Memorial Weekend

Mr and Mrs Carl Klingaman spent Sunday with Klingaman parents and attended a high school graduating class reunion. Richard Theile of Peoria Indiana visited his father Dr Theile. Mrs Pearl Jensgold hosted dinner guests from Estherville Whittemore and this city. Judy Crowley of Sioux City visited her parents with a friend. Two motorists were fined for traffic offenses in Mayor Nicholson s jurisdiction. Marylynn Myer of Cylinder paid 16 dollars for failing to yield in a collision injuring Mrs Darwin Cottington. Larry Lauger paid 10 dollars for speeding in a 20 mph zone with six in the car. Fred Hepp and Cletus Hepp visited Mason City for Memorial Day. Max McMillin of Jefferson visited John Leshmann. Robert Ashby left for Chicago to work at a city firm, planning to see games and events in town. Charles Joynt and Henry Reinders attended Mrs Jule Joynt s funeral in New Vienna.

Carl Klingaman Richardson Edgar Ixnatson Aren Estherville J. W. Carberry Gary Aberry Whittemore C. L. Nicholson Marylynn Myer Cylinder Darwin Cottington Palmer and Tifth Adrian Brennan Brennan Lauger East Lakeshore Drive Fred Hepp Mason City Cletus’ Hepp Max McMillin Jefferson John Leshmann Robert Ashby R. W. Ashby Chicago Andy F Comiskey and Wrigley Ringling Brothers Chen International Amphitheatre Soldier Field Mayfair race _ track Baty RW. A

Cars Tested InOC Safety Check Drive On Broadway

About 150 autos were run through a safety check lane sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce on North Broadway Wednesday afternoon. State Patrolman Wilton Lewis reported 102 required corrections and 48 were approved before the safety lane closed. Checks began at 2 o clock with seven cars checked last week and 12 needing attention.

Chamber of Commerce North Broadway Wilton Lewis

Ruthven Captures District Champion of Champions Title

Ruthven won the district Champion of Champions tournament on Sunday with a 3,125 score. Clay County Bank of Spencer finished second at 3,050 and Cherokee Bowl of Cherokee placed third with 3,029.

Toms Service of Ruthven Clay County Bank of Spencer Cherokee Bowl Women of Cherokee

Future Subscribers Daughter Promises May Births

A fragmentary notice reports births and weather notes with names including Mrs Louis Franks of Cylinder and the Daniels family of Emmetsburg. May 28 marks a reported birth. a heavy spring downpour is noted by US Weather Observer Louis Gunn as possibly damaging tomato plants but not corn.

Louis Franks Cylinder Jack Daniels Emmetsburg Louis Gunn

Obituary notices and family visits in Mallard area

Klosermann 49, niece of Joynt and daughter of the late Charles Slagle of Dylin LE, attended by Drew and Mes agie and sister-in-law of Mrs Slagle. Mr and Mrs Joynt attended a wake for Mrs John Ditch in Fort Dodge Tuesday. Mrs Ditch a former Mallard resident. burial at West Bend Wednesday. Phillip Konsella and Laurie Ann visit Denver relatives. Phillip CPA at Alexander Grant. More personals on page eight.

Laurie Ann Denver Colo Frank Konsella Phillip Alexander Grant Company

Know Your Number Says Buffum On License IDs

John Buffum, a deskman at the police station, urges auto owners to remember or note their license numbers. He cites two recent theft reports where suspects could not recall numbers, noting it slows police work. If numbers are available, officers can search faster when broadcast on police radio.

John Buffum

Reading Program Details and Teacher Assignments

The program will start with teachers Bernice Johnston Kathleen Elbert Alyce Thompson and Delores Thompson directing instruction in West and South Elementary schools from 9 to 10. Registration occurs Saturday in the West Building with a follow up Monday June 12 for registration. Iowa State agronomist Lloyd Duménil notes corn yield estimates vary by soil type for planning.

Fran Bernice Johnston Kathleen Elbert Alyce Thompson Delores Thompson West Londay Ifere

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