Sidewalk Art Show to Offer Cash and Bond prizes
Nearly 100 entries are slated for Emmetsburg’s first Sidewalk Art Show on Saturday with $100 cash and a savings bond awarded in adult and student divisions. Judge Jaca E. Olds, educator and artist from State College of Iowa, will assess works across painting sculpture prints and more. The Chamber of Commerce sponsors the event in downtown Emmetsburg from 10 a.m. to 5 30 p.m. Entries were received by May 24 and late submissions may still be considered. entry blanks available at the C of C office with no jury fee. Prizes include best of show and category ribbons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaca E. Olds
State College of Iowa
Cedaralls
Emmetsburg
Olds
University of Mexico
University of Wisconsin
East High School
Brookfield
Wisc
Wisconsin Art Education Association
Wisconsin Painters and Sculptors
Anmuels
Milwaukee Art Centery
University of Wisconsin Memorial Union
Soc‘ety
Washington, D.C
Beloit
Beloit College
Waterloo Recreation Center
Waterioo
Luther College
Degorah
Wisconsin Journal of Education
DeVinci
NAEA
Arto-Rama
Chamber of Commerce
Toby Storck
G. of
Dick Muller
Wikla O'Connor
Mary Erwis
Pocahontas REC To Hold 31st Annual Meeting
Pocahontas Rural Electric Cooperative will hold its 31st annual meeting at Pocahontas Community School auditorium on Wednesday evening June 7. The program opens at 7 30 p m with a concert by Pocahontas Community High School. Registration starts at 7 45 p m. Lloyd Simonson of Emmetsburg, president, presides. Clyde L. Peterson of Laurens is secretary, Earl Kerns of Mallard treasurer, and manager George M Stockdale reports on operations. Five directors to be elected include four for three year terms and one for one year. Nomination committee led by Vereil Wendell of Laurens names multiple candidates from Palmer Ayrshire Laurens and Mallard with vacancies for unexpired terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas Rural Electric Cooperative
Pocahontas Community School
Pocahontas Community High School
Gary Currie
Lloyd Simonson
Emmetsburg
Clyde L. Peterson
Laurens
Earl Kerns
Mallard
George M. Stockdale
Vereil Wendell
G. A. Behrens Palmer
Paul Schroder
Palmer
William
Weideman
John Swanson
Ants Shire
Gene Herbess
Ayrshire
Floyd Peterson
Paul C. Crotty
Havernck
Melvin Runneberg
Curlew
Robert Ecker
MaMerd
Reymond Montag
Rod
Circus Set Up In Emmetsburg By Carson and Barnes
A four ring European style circus arrives at Emmetsburg Sunday night for performances at the county fairgrounds starting at 4 pm. The three convoys roll in at daybreak to erect the tent city, promising the traditional spectacle of a bustling circus morning.
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Emmetsburg
Big Carson & Barnes
Onis
C. of C. Plans Monthly Noon Smorgasbord
The Chamber of Commerce will hold its regular monthly Smorgasbord today at noon at the Emmetsburg Country Club. Dick Muller, high school art instructor, discusses the Sidewalk Art Show while Jim Harner reports on plans for the Flight Breakfast and Airport dedication. Dick Martin discusses city zoning.
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C. of C
Chamber of Commerce
Emmetsburg Country Club
Dick Muller
Jim Harner
Dick Martin
Seek Women Donors For Bloodmobile Visit
Editorial notes that women donate far less than men and urges women to donate when the bloodmobile comes to Emmetsburg on June 4 and 2. Dr Warold Brereton explains there is no physiological barrier to women giving blood five times yearly. Mrs Francis Conway is blood program chairman with other committee members listed for the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warold J. Brereton
Pala Ally County Hospital
Stoud
Brereton
Red Cross
Kipslinger
Francis Conway
Blood Progam
Registration dates for Emmersi ng Jr Baseball program
Registration for the summer program opens Monday June 5 at Legion Park. Boys born on or before June 5 are eligible, with teen and preteen groups assigned to 1 2 hour windows. Older youths may register later or by calling Mileham. Practice runs 6 to 7 p.m. with leagues starting June 8 and ending July 28 to allow August vacations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall Park
Mileham
Milcham
Ambulance Service To Begin July First At Palo Alto County
Palo Alto County Hospital plans an ambulance service starting July 1 1967 after funeral directors discontinue private service. Board of Supervisors and Hospital Board endorse centralized service to extend patient care on highways and homes. Ambulances to be dispatched anywhere anytime with priority to critical calls and minimal siren use. Ambulance orderlies to staff the service under safety rules and duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo Alto County
Palo Alio
Palo Alto County Hospital
Weather Wednesday Record From May Dates
Daily readings list temperatures and moisture amounts across May with scattered values and notes. Notable figures include 74 degrees on May 26 and 0.02 inches of moisture on May 22 along with traces and fractions of moisture on several dates.
Two Awards To Grethen War Victim
Galen D. Grethen awarded posthumously from the Republic of Vietnam with the Military Merit Medal and the Gallantry Cross with Palm. Two other soldiers also received the awards on April 16, 1986. Citations praise courageous combatants who aided ARVN forces against the Red Wave and died in their first mission, mourned by American and Vietnamese comrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meir Tosses
Clement Kea
Humboldt
Galen
Earl Grethen
Baby Girl Born to Munderloh Family in Nebraska
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Munderloh of Pender Nebraska welcomed a baby girl born May 30. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs George Bryant of Emmetsburg. Mrs Munderloh is the former Georgia Bryant. This is the couple's first child and the Bryants' first grandchild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Dennis Munderloh
Pender
Nebr
George Bryant
Em‘imetsburg
Munderloh
Georgia Bryant
Bryants
Drought Break Brings Hope With Rain in Palo Alto County
A rare four day spell of steady rains ends a long drought for Palo Alto County farmers. Weatherman Louis Gunn recorded 2.19 inches since May 22, bringing relief to newly planted corn and bean crops. Memorial Day weather had been gloomy before Wednesday morning when sunshine returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Palo Alto
Louis Gunn
Emmetsburg pool opens with season tickets on sale
The Emmetsburg Municipal Swimming Pool will open at 1 40 p m Sunday weather permitting co manager John Harrington says co manager Shirley Henrich will assist Tickets go on sale at Hughes and Codding stores today and at the pool after opening Family tickets cost 6 high school age 6 and 13 years and younger 4 Daily 50 cents adults 35 cents high school 2 cents grade school The wading pool is free for younger children Lifeguards include Noreen Hermansen Cymia Brink Dana Whitmore and others Red Cross lifesaving classes start soon at the pool
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
John Harrington
Shirley Henrich
Urington
Hughes and Cook Ding
Bath House
Noreen Hermansen
Cymia Brink
Dana Whitmore
Baren Nicholson
Mary Ann Rupp
Billy Kerwick
Bob Brink
Red Cross
Sign Up Now For Library Summer Reading Program
Registration for the annual Summer Reading Program continues through June 3, with reporting starting after. Eligible are children in third through sixth grades. Reporting runs Monday to Friday. books may be logged Monday to Saturday. The first three books must be read and reported by June 16, and all 12 books by July 4. The program ends with a closing event on Saturday morning July 15 inviting all participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary BE. Amerson
Jon
Band Booster Meeting Announced At School Auditorium
Bob Sackett, band director, announced an important Band Booster meeting tonight at 8 p.m. in the High School Auditorium. Instrumental beginners and parents will also meet tomorrow at 5 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose room at West Elementary School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pian
High Shhoot
Bob Sackett
Banc
Toda
Tomorcow
At & Pm
Weat
Sackett
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Women’s Auxiliaries
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Emmetsburg High School
America
Pocahontas Rec
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Tell
Emmersinivg Junior Vasepall Corporation
Legion Pa
All Bays
Mamer Mileham
Aml Hute
Pam
Robert Garrison
U. S
Grethen
Smith Top “Butchers
Sasa Ete
Cargill, Inc
Emmetsburg Grain
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