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Emmetsburg Democrat

Location

Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1960

Page

8

Social Events and Hosting Highlights at Local Homes

Mrs. Lorig hosted a card club Monday evening with C F Waldron winning high score. Non member guests included Mrs Waldron Bridgie Martin and Nellie Martin. Dessert preceded the card game. Sewing Club Meets at Mrs Earle Beebe’s with a dessert gathering before sewing. Mrs Dell Morrison hosted a bridge foursome on Thursday evening, with Besch achieving high score. Besch will complete degree requirements and receive a bachelor of arts degree August 20.

Fred Lorig C.F. Waldron Earle Beebe Dell. Morrison von High Besch Atls

June Bride Elect Announcement for Kathryn Koch

A June 13 wedding is announced for Kathryn Koch daughter of Mrs May Koch West Bend and the late Frank Koch to James L Schultz son of Mr and Mrs Douglas Schultz of Parkersburg. Kathryn is a senior at Iowa State University Medical.

Kathryn Koch May Koch West Bend Frank Koch James ‘L. Schultz Douglas Schultz Parkersburg Iowa State University

Three area graduates to receive degrees at Buena Vista commencement

Buena Vista college in Storm Lake will award diplomas this afternoon. James H. McDonnell of Whittemore James J Walsh of Emmetsburg and John Besch of West Bend will receive bachelor of arts degrees.

Medical and dismissal notes from Emmetsburg period

Medical records show Joe Léener Sr. and others listed with tentative cure dates. Dismissals include Mrs Leslie Petersen and Ruth Wen’s daughter, Mrs Raymond Carpenter and Mallard’s son, and several residents of Emmetsburg with dates in late May and early June.

Joe Léener Eva Belle McCormick Rodman Howard Finnestad- Cylinder

Birth notices for two daughters born in Ruthven and Emmetsburg

A May 23 birth announced a daughter for Mr and Mrs Leslie Peterson of Ruthven weighing 7 pounds 13 ounces. A May 29 birth announced a daughter for Mr and Mrs Larry Kliegl of Emmetsburg weighing 9 pounds 4 ounces.

Leslie Peterson Ruthven Larry Kliegl Emmettsburg

Rowdy the dachshund killed by car near Emmetsburg

Memorial Day incident marks the death of Rowdy a dachshund owned by Miss Mary Kass a local Emmetsburg High School teacher. The pet, a neighborhood favorite, was struck in front of Miss Kass apartment at Fifth and Laver. Community members attended funeral services for Mrs. Fred Barwart at West Bend.

Mary Kass Emmetsburg High School Fred Jurgens Tues Jr Mrs Jurgens Fred Barwart West Bend Barwart Howard Reese Edward Barber Anna Foy Fort Dodge A. A. Laubenthal Ben Newhouse Elmer Frieders Aurora Ill Laubenthals M. Newhouse Mary Zeimer Laubenthal Lloyd Jensvyold Grinnell Fred Jacobberger Grinnell College

Husband of Former Resident Dies in Des Moines

Harley Russell, who farmed near Fonda, died at the veterans hospital in Des Moines. He was married to a former resident.

Harley Russell Fonda Veterans Hospital Des Moines

Obituary Notice for Richard McNally Chief of Police Father

Tuesday evening following ur gery. Surviving are his wife the former Geraldine McNally of this city and three children Richard Janice and Julie. Mrs Russell is the daughter of the late Dick McNally who was the chief of police here for many years. Funeral services are pending with a funeral home in Fonda.

Geraldine. McNally Richard Janice Julie Russell Dick McNally Fonda

Doughty Rites in Emmetsburg Today

Funeral services for James Frederick Doughty 74 who died Monday after a heart attack will be held this afternoon at 1 p.m. at the Ellsworth Beiter Funeral Home and at 2 30 p.m. in the Methodist church with Ernest Martin officiating. Survived by wife and six children, including Marshall Doughty of Fort Dodge and Marian Doughty of Des Moines, plus 12 great grandchildren. Born May 8 1886 in London Kentucky, he resided at Woolstock before moving to Emmetsburg 21 years ago. Bearers include Doughty relatives and friends.

James Frederick Doughty Ellsworth*Beiter Punezalome Ernest ¥. Martin Marian Doughty Des. Moines Harold Middieton Helen Fort Dodge Leonard Sniff Lillian Peoria Morsis- Crabtree Cavneton William Doughty London Ky London James Elizabeth A Mary Woalstock Emmetsburg Jer Doughty Arlo Doughty Glenn’ Caquelin Howard Knutson Wayne Yarber Jeatist Doughty J. Henry Hankey Caspe Nelson

Enroll Saturday For Two Summer Courses At EHS

Enrollment opens Saturday at 9 and 10 am at EHS for two summer courses, dre training and personal typing, with preference to typing students and those with high course loads. Driver training offers a completion certificate and early permit-eligible students may enroll. Open to all public and parochial pupils with a $1 fee.

EHS Leonard Martz Martz-saic

Wright Funeral Services Held for George W. Wright

Funeral services were held at the First Methodist church for George W. Wright 46 of Emmetsburg with Rev. Ernest F Martin officiating. Burial followed at Evergreen cemetery. Wright died Friday after a six year illness. Born May 25 1884 in Palo Alto County he was the son of George J and Lera Wright. He lived in Cylinder before moving to Emmetsburg 30 years ago and married Naomi Gard on October 29 1907 in South Vernon township. Survived by two children Marvin and Mrs Joseph Carney of Emmetsburg, seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents and a brother Harry. Pallbearers were Jay Let Cedar Falls Raymond Davidson Algona Melvin Cody Cylinder Lewis Guin Emmetsburg Mark Frederick Cylinder and Arnold Kuyper Storm Lake. Henry Hankey sang and Mrs Casper Welson played the organ.

George W. Wright First Methodist Ernest F., Martin Martin Evergreen Cemetery Wright Palo Alto County George J Lera Wright Cylinder Emmetsburg Harry State ‘Highway Commission Jay Let Cédar Falls Raymond Davidson Algona Melvin Cody Lewis Guin Mark Frederick Arnold Kuyper Storm, Lake Henry Hankey Casper Welson

Eva Banwart dies at 45 in West Bend

Eva Banwart 45 lifelong West Bend resident dies. Funeral at First Methodist Church West Bend with Rev Robert Williams officiating. Burial at West Bend cemetery. Born May 25 1914 near West Bend, married Fred Bannart November 14 1938 in Algona. Survived by husband two sons Donald and Albert and daughter Delores, parents Edwin and Jessie Barber, sisters Park Gerdes and Macs Albert Helle.

Fred Banwart West Bend Robert Williams Schellhammer Eva Edwin Jessie’ Barber Fred Bannart Algona Donal Ames Albert Delores Edwin Barber Park Gerdes Dakota City Macs Albert Helle Humbrodt Eugene Helle Michael Helle Charles Schmidt James Schmidt Dean Bamwart Randall Ludwig Nevius Cuplin Gerald Arnold Christensen Bannert

Rodman Man Misses G O C Prize Knockout

Arthur E. Dietrich of Rodman failed to win the $200 Chamber of Commerce Bank day prize when his name was called in Emmetsburg shops and stores on Wednesday. The prize will be $250 next week, according to C of C secretary A R McDonald.

Arthur E. Dietrich Rodman Chamber of Commerce Bank Emmetsburg C. of C A. R. McDonald

Welfare payments total 21077 in Palo Alto county May

State Board of Social Welfare released May figures showing 192 old age assistance recipients receive 1416 grants and 1054 medical payments totaling 15300. Aid to dependent children went to 35 families for 5100 plus 448 for medical aid. Blind aid amounted to 222 for two people with 7 more toward medical payments.

Palo Alto State Board of Social Welfare

Palo Alto Board Proceedings Appoints Auditor and Official

Board members voting in favor appoint a town official as auditor under Section 69. The meeting occurred with Moyer and others presiding. One opposed in a session noting the authority and terms for the vacancy and tenure of the office.

Palo the Ricklefs Cody Super Town Moyer J. Krueg MieComnell Arthur Cady Talo Alto Palo

Special meeting on county conservation ballot in Palo Alto Iowa

The Palo Alto County Board of Supervisors will meet at the courthouse to decide whether to place a county conservation ballot question before voters in the next primary election. The proposal, from petitions signed by local residents, asks if a county conservation board should be created under Chapter 114 Code of Iowa. The board will consider submitting the question to voters at the upcoming election and will report the action taken.

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