Emmetsburg Notebook Highlights Local Happenings and Aid Talks
Emmetsburg editorial notes drought effects on Five Island lake and Storm Lake water issues, weathered by local officials and residents. It covers conservation board proposals, ramps with prison-made concrete, and outreach to Danny Thomas for a church organ. Also profiles blind bowler Elden Larson and local travel notes, including Canadian dollar shifts and vacation plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storm Lake Register
Able
Bill Jarnagin
Democrat
Five Island Lake
Lake Como
Storm Lake
Emmetsburg
Des Moines
Storm Lak
Gar
Bernicce
Harker
Iowa
Northwest
Idwea
Elden Larson
Minneapolis
Mallard
Twin Cities
Winnipeg
Elden
Minneapolis Star
Mel Fredell
Minneapolis Society For the Blind
Lost Island lake fishing tales and local notes
Old friend Joe Kautzky of Fort Dodge recalls Thanksgiving walleye and pike catches near Lost Island lake. Twisty Lee and Ruthven anglers test new Ikes while bullhead fishing remains brisk with several big catches by Gronbeck and Baker party. Local notices include Miss Gail Egan returning as a stenographer and Mrs. Kirby's ongoing illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Kautzky
Fort Dodge
Dayton
Joe, Sr
Lost Island Lake
Joe
Mud Lake
Twisty Lee
Ruthven
Stony Point
Twisty
R. J. Brink
Gail Egan
Cedar Rapids
Beecome
Democrat
Anna Donovan
Estherville
J. P. Kirby
Headlines From May 1906 Reads Like Local Notes
Transcription of a 1906 Emmetsburg area column listing daily social visits births marriages and relocations. Items include J Weltzin returning from Town City John Hahn from Mallard and many EMS residents visiting relatives in Waterloo Omaha West Bend and Sioux Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Usk
Arr Halstead
West Bend
John Barnes
Viends
Estherville
Martin Aylward
Graettinger
Maude Stuehmer
T. J. Weltzin
Town City
John Hahn
Mallard
John Martin
Ayrshire
Emmetsburg
Waterloo
Gertrude Robins
Omaha
J H. Brennan
Grae
James’ Currans
Birthven's
Mono Gay
Schad Daniel
Lynch
Ackley
John Lynch
Minnesota
E. B. Soper, Jr
Woonsocket
Whittemore
John Miller
Cedar Rapids
le Witwork
Northwestern Company
Mesdames
W. E. Stein
E .G. Zimmerman
Friends
Hiltruge McEvoy
Gilmore
Iowa
M.N. Nolan
M. L. Brady
Rushven
Father Kelly
Nalan
Livingston
Montara
Chicago
Garden care basics for newly planted shade trees and shrubs
horticulturist Ben Vance of Iowa State University emphasizes first season care for shade trees and shrubs as long term investments. Water adequately without overwatering, use mulch to retain moisture and control weeds, brace young trees to prevent wind damage, and monitor transplanting impacts on root systems. Asparagus, peppers, and beans are discussed with plant timing and spacing tips for robust growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Vance
Iowa State University
Vance
Teva State University
Gardan
Directory of County Officials and Local Churches
A readable listing shows city posts like City Clerk At Large Mayor and department heads such as Fire Chief Police Chief Street Commissioner Water Superintendent and County roles Treasurer Attorney Auditor Clerk Sheriff Engineer and Superintendents. It also names Emmetsburg area churches including Assumption Catholic Congregational Methodist Bethany Lutheran St Paul Lutheran Trinity Episcopal and Assembly of God with pastors listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larne
First Ward
Fourth Ward
Raymona Mohrhouser Gas
Dave Hindera
A. McGrauth
C. W- Storck
Chm
Art Weiland
Floyd Hill
Br. J. L. Coffey
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Emmetsburg Publishing Co
Emmetsburg, Iowa
Gilbert Knudson
Thomas M. Kelly
Anod Advertising
Joan Stegman
Doris Randa
Marilyn Faack
Marvin Ostwald
Harvey Baker
Jerry Slyers
Iowa Press Association
National Editorial Association
National Advertising Representatives, Inc
South Dearborn
Cyry
Emmeteburg
Skunk
Palo Alto County
Alion
Good ‘Ladies of
Ruthvea
Rhzaak Walton League
Arkansas
Win
Boston
Mass
Ozarkian
Faydad
Danny
Thomas
Mickey Mouse
Danny Thomas
Ton Mountain
Lost Island
Nicholson
Five Island
Fort Madison
Emen
Husdare
Bammetsburg
Canada
Toronto
Saskatchewan
Witbur- Price -Broughnn
Leech
Bear Island
Norman Pringle
Wilbur
John and
Patrick Miller
West
Mrs. P. Miller
Joe Wollner
South Great Oak
Rock Island
Rodman
Lyle Scott
Indianapolis
Indiana
Indianapolis Dental College
Journal
Walter G. Middleton
Hobson
Charles Meyers
Remsen
EZ Joyce
Livermore
Allends
Esther Higgins
Cresco
Klumpner
Minneapols
Dan Burs
N. F. Esser
Whitte- More
A. W. Dennestt
Gilas Jennett i
John McCarty, Jr
Salt Lake City
J. D. McCarty
W. D. Donovan
Leg Mulroney
Donovan
Daniel Hickey
Palo Artso County
H.R. Powers, MD
Tobin Building
Fphones
C. L. Teeter
West Main
A. H. Hobson
Optometrist
Hobson Bidg
Emmetsburg, Ta
Fenton, Iowa
Fenton
Ringsted
L., Nicholson
Sim L. Bemis
Joe Morrow
C. E. Anderson
Burt Varcoe
Estelle ‘Hansen
John Nolan doe-Tobin
Jack Brennanack
Ruddy
H. Baraman
Walter High
Arthur Cadg Wr
McConnell A. P. Ricklets
Alice Yorn Lelvin Sarmpson
Charles Barlow
Irtin Thompson
Alma ‘Burns
Richard Miller
Joe Camery
Q. Jameson
Riley Smith
Je E Smith
B. A. Rose
A. J Laubenthal
State Street
Harrison Park
C. C. Moore
M.D
D.J. Welsh
Anne Renaick
Bidg
Capista
Harold L. Brereton
J. L. Coffey, MD
Physicians & Surgeons
Emmetsburs
Kruse
Optomethist
Emmetsburg, Jawa
W. Main
Directory
Woman's Club
L. A. Prichard
Joseph L. Hanson
Leslie A. Prichard
Rotary Club
E. F. Martin
Cetmastr
Harold Vareoe
Setmastr
Harold
American Ass'n. OG University
Virgil Mathis -éLuBa
Nadine Smith
Rew
Dcaughters
Amer
Bert Salven
Women's Relief Corps
Emma Bakke
Lowell Frink
Cylinder
F.W
Batton
American Legion
Colin F. Thompson
Carl Hoffert
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