Memorial drive funds pour into Palo Alto Hospital goal
Donations totaling 357 in four weeks mark progress for the Palo Alto County Hospital memorial fund chaired by Henry Willingham. Contributions include 10 from Immunity School Chapter and 116 in memory of John C. Jensvold. Over 20,500 has been raised to equip rooms and necessary equipment for the new hospital opening this fall.
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Memorial
Henry Willingham
Palo Alto
County ‘Hospital
Rehhapter
John C. Jensvold
Willingham
Fallin Appointed New Patrolman in Emmetsburg
Richard Fallin has been assigned to replace Wilton as highway patrol officer in Emmetsburg. He recently moved into the Wigdahl Apartments, comes from Algona, and will train briefly with a fellow officer. Lewis remains the resident patrol officer.
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Richard Fallin
Wilton
Lewis
Emmetsburg
Fallin
Wigdahl
Algona
Denial of Sorghum Grass Crosses and Soybean Hay Use
Palo Alto County ASCS appeals to use sorghum grass crosses for silage and soybeans for hay on conserving base due to winter kill. Washington office denies relief arguing such credits would defeat program objectives. Small grains may be used for hay but not for conservation base credit.
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Palo Alto County
ASCS
State
Washington Ascs
Washington
Iowa
National Dairy Month Promoted With Free Milk and Local Deals
June highlights include free chilled milk at Emmetsburg's Iowa Trust and Savings Bank for visitors, Hughes Drug Store gift ideas for grads, Benson Motor wholesale sale on used cars with no offers refused, Iowa Palomino Exhibitors Horse Show at Pato Alto County fairgrounds starting Sunday, and Harold's Red Owl Store weekend savings with three pound canned hams and Double Stamps selling through June 12.
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Iowa Trust and Savings Bank of
Emmetsburg
Benson Motor, Inc
Harold's
Red Owl
Wilson
Kids Be Sure To Enter C. of C. Fishing Derby
Children are urged to join the annual C. of C. fishing derby. Registration and event details are announced to local youngsters, with prizes and rules highlighted for participants and guardians.
Emmetsburg Palomino Show Promises Classic Labor Day Weekend
Emmetsburg Chamber of Commerce sponsors the Town Palomino Horse Breeders Association event at Palo Alto County Fairground with halter classes at 9 am DST and performance classes at 1 pm. Open classes follow, plus a $125 diamond brooch prize donated by Pamiline awarded by Miss Iowa Barbara Rogers to a present drawing winner. An exhibitors party is set for Saturday evening at the Town and Country Cafe.
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Iowa
Emmetsburg_Chamber
Commere
Palomino Horse ‘Breeders Association
Palo Alto County
Emmetsburg
Pamiline
Barbara Rogers
Town and Country
Ryan Graduates From Creighton University
John P. Ryan son of Mrs. Robert Powers of Em mhersburg graduated from Creighton University Omaha on May 31 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and English He will enter the University of Iowa Law School this fall.
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John P. Ryan
Robert Powers
Emmhersburg
Creighton University
Omaha
Ryan
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Emmetsburg Class of 1914 reunion weekend
The Emmetsburg High School Class of 1914 held a reunion with ten members attending. Organizers include Joseph R. Pratt and Ethel G. Richardson as the group celebrated their 51st anniversary with a reception and dinner, while several members could not attend due to illness or distance.
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Emmetsburg High School
Minneapolis
Robert Schooley
Robert Simpson
Butler
Alice Atkinson
Emmetsburg
Hillary Gordon
Des Moines
Joseph Donahue
Fred Christensen
Dallas
Paul Ziehike
Des” Moines
Frank Meade
J. R. Pratt
Milne
Westside Junior High
Peapolis
Minn
Mary A. Pratt
Joseph Donate
Joseph R. Pratt
Minneapoli
New Providence
N. J
Myrtle M. Wagner
Paul A. Ziehike
Mallard Rites For Keerbs 63
Final rites for Willard Keerbs a Mallard farmer age 63 were held Tuesday at Trinity Lutheran church. Rev James Wolfram officiated with burial at Washington Cemetery Havelock. Keerbs died Sunday at Palo Alto Memorial Hospital Emmetsburg after two weeks as a medical patient. He was born Herscher Illinois and moved to Mallard as a boy. He married Lillian Troug June 2 1925 in Mallard and survives with widow three children Vivian Velma both Mallard and Vernard of Chardan.
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Willard Keerbs
Trinty- Lutheran Church
James Wolfram
Washington Cemetery
Havelock Ree
Schelthammer Funeral Home
Mallard
Keerles
Palo Alto Memorial Hospital
Emmetsburg
Herscher Til
Lawyers Elect After 32 Years At Palo Alto Bar Association
Dwight G. McCarty resigns after 32 years as president of the Palo Alto County Bar Association. Carl L. Spies elected to succeed him. Joseph L. Hanson resigns as secretary and treasurer after five years. John F. Doran named as his successor. Robert L. Culver serves as vice president. The association thanks McCarty for long faithful service.
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Palo ‘Alto County Bar Association
Dwight G. McCarty
Carl L. Spies
Joseph L. Hanson
John F. Doran
Robert L. Culver
McCarty
Emmetsburg Community College Honors Graduates at Commencement
At the Emmetsburg Community College commencement on Friday May 28 three graduating sophomores were named for Honors At Commencement Awards Shirley Duis Mallard John Hartman Fenton and Edwin Ruddy Emmetsburg The Joe Grace Memorial Award for Outstanding Sportsmanship went to Kenneth Curry and Richard Pete Hamilton Emmetsburg in a tie first year for the award The Wall Street Journal honors for Outstanding Work in Economics went to Edwin Ruddy Emmetsburg
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Emmetsburg Community College
Shirley Duis
Mallard
John Hartman
Fenton
Edwin Ruddy
Emmetsburg
Iowa Junior College Honor Society
Joe Grace
Uating
Kenneth Curry
Richard “Pete” Hamilton
John Grace
Joseph Grace
Wall Street Journal
Win Ruddy
Emmetsburg High School Commencement Award Winners
Emmetsburg High School recognized multiple students for awards during commencement. Christine Andersen won the Palo Alto County Bar Association Citizenship award and the Rotary Club honor with Christine Andersen also a recipient of the top honors. Other honorees include Lou Ann Naugle for leadership, Peter Henriksen for superior records, Steven Coffey and Carol Voight for highest distinction, Trene Beck for high distinction, and William Rice and Linda Spies for distinction.
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Emmetsburg High School
Christine Andersen
Palo Alto County Bar Association
Lou Ann Naugle
American Association of University Women
Emmetsburg
William Rice
Linda Spies
Emmetsburg Man Collects $200 Bank Day Bucks Prize
Maurice Worth of Emmetsburg collected $200 in Bank Day Bucks from the Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday afternoon as announced by Gloria Leonhardt secretary of the Chamber. Next week the prize increases to $700 making a larger distribution forthcoming.
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Maurice Worth
Emmetsburg
Chamber of Commerce
Gloria Leonhardt
the. C.ofc
Three Separate Auto Crashes injure, damage in county area
Three autos collided with fixed objects in separate Saturday incidents. Sylvia Duhn, 16, drove a Chevrolet wagon into a concrete pipe near Emmetsburg, causing $700 damage. Donald Heiman, 20, struck a power pole near Ruthven, suffered lip and tooth injuries, with the 1963 Ford damaged. Deputy Tope investigated each wreck and reported speeds around 30 to 34 mph in wet conditions.
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Ken Tope
Sylvia Kirsten Duhn
Jurjai Emmetsburg
Emmetsburg
Central
John Thompson
Chevrolet
Donald Leonard Heiman
Ayrshire
Ruthven
Neiman
Swim program signs attract hundreds for Emmetsburg pool
Ruthven, Cylinder, and West Bend have joined the Emmetsburg Red Cidé swim program for summer. Mrs Gappa, Palo County Water Safety director, expects more signups including Graettinger and Rodman before registration. She anticipates over 1,000 youngsters participate in the two week session across five days each week.
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Graettinger
West Bend
Emmetsburg
C Of C Warns About Home Solicitors
Emmetsburg residents received letters from World Clothing Fund soliciting five dollar contributions. The Better Business Bureau cites the group as based in St Louis Missouri and notes the charity claims to provide clothing and lunches for schoolchildren. The New York Attorney General previously obtained an assurance from the organization amid complaints of misused donated items.
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Emmetsburg
World Clothing Fund
Chamber of Commerce
Gloria ‘Leonhardé
Better Business Bureau of Des Moines
World Clothing Fund, Inc
St. Louis
Missouri
New York
Weather observations from May to June with wind readings
The report lists daily temperatures and moisture traces from May 27 to June 3. Airport readings give noon wind speeds and directions, noting winds from positions like WNW SSE and single-digit to mid-teens speeds.
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Lewis Gunn
George Bryant
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Charles Schneckloth
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Joseph E. Deyneen
Carrie E. Grace
Josephine D. Hanifan
Hortense Elizabeth Mayne
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Esther Agnes Webb
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