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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1960
Page
1
County voters will decide on a one quarter to mill levy to establish a county conservation board. The measure aims to promote and sponsor countywide recreational and conservation activities, with trustees to be appointed by the board of supervisors within 60 days if approved.
Emmetsburg gas stations drew holiday traffic as drivers noted many gas war signs. Pumps lined up with crowds over the weekend while travelers headed to western parks. Regular gas sold around 23 to 39 cents per gallon.
A steering committee from five high school districts studies a possible merger of districts across Palo Alto, Kossuth, Pocahontas, and Humboldt counties. Members from Fairfield Fern Valley Lotts Creek Whittemore Township join. John G. Schultz attended as the state school reorganization consultant.
The Emmetsburg Toastmasters club will hold charter installation ceremonies at the Emmetsburg Country Club Saturday night with a dinner served at 6 30 and a dance to follow. Seventy are expected to attend with Harold Lounsberry of Davenport, state governor, Randall Winters of Marshalltown, governor elect, and Bemis Jeanninger of Spencer, district governor, among attendees along with club members from Algona, Estherville and Spencer.
A traveling electronics salesman discovered Tuesday afternoon that Price's Store in Heroti City had been burglarized. Entry was via the back door storm door with a wooden holt pulled from place. About $600 in newly acquired pistols and shotguns were taken, many still new. This was the store's third break in. The thief or thieves entered after forcing the back door and breaking a window. The discovery was reported to local authorities by the salesman, who did not stay to assist. Price, away on Memorial Day fishing trip, learned of the break-in Wednesday morning. Local police continue investigating.
The Democrat prints an open letter from Sheriff Miller responding to criticism of county expenses. He notes comparisons with neighboring counties Pocahontas and Rossuri and argues Palo Alto's costs are higher due to board and lodging for prisoners. He cites figures for 3959 including Palo Alto at 31,744,350 while Emmet, Clay, and Kossuth show smaller totals. Continued on page 2.
Thieves broke into Kunz Lockers in Emmetsburg Tuesday night and stole several 22 caliber shell cartridges. Sheriff Dick Miler says the burglars entered by breaking the back door into the slaughter room and took only the ammunition. The theft was found Wednesday morning.
The Bishop Haines guild of Trinity Episcopal church will sponsor a coffee break and bake sale on Wednesday at the parish hall from nine to eleven. Proceeds support parish programs and missions.
Emmetaburg Tawa report from June 1 1960 notes a council debate over a parking claim due to ambiguity. Petitioners sought clarity to avoid doubt about property rights and required ordinances. The letter hints at ongoing editorial discussion and a continuation on the next page.
May rainfall totaled 3.92 inches versus a 3.10 inch average. May 26 showed a trace, then 0.3 and 0.31 inches on May 31 and June 2. Overall May rainfall exceeded the normal by 0.82 inches.
Central Construction Co of Indanola bid 205201 to build 62 miles of pavement from two miles south of Ayrshire to the Palo Alto Pocahontas county line. County Board approved the low bid, saying the price was about 3600 under estimate. Construction to start in two to three weeks. other bids followed.
Sheriff Dick Miller and the state fire marshal’s office concluded the Emmons farm fire at Emmetsby was an accident. They found no evidence of arson or involvement by others and closed the case. The investigation focused on the Christensen adit and involved the family as represented by the sheriff.
Palo Alto voters head to the biennial primary on Monday June to choose Democratic and Republican nominees. The Democratic contest for sheriff pits Lester Johnson of Rodman against Evon Schmeling of Cylinder. In Fourth Supervisor District, William J Herkecii challenges incumbent William McConnell for the Republican nomination. Other races include state senate seats with lively contests expected in the fall.
Listings show polling sites for a June 6 primary across townships and counties. Locations include Ellington Wills building Mallard area, West Bend Mallard Lowh Risk Lake Mallard, Curlew Norte Rusk Lake county courthouse Emmetsburg, Highland Ruth ven lein hol, Fairfield Cylinder town hall, Independence township hall, Vernon Wrink township Gruen finrer Legion building, Lost Island Ayrshire town hall, Grett Our town hall, Bwawetsburg East Broad N city seti, Rimetsbuay West Broad, Freeda Freeda township hall.
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