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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1957
Page
12
A long list of social visits and gatherings is noted across communities. Mrs Berl nef and others hosted and visited relatives in towns including Emmetsburg Fairmont and Cedar Falls with family and friends dropping by for weekends, dinners, and card games.
A West Bend GI returns home on a 13 day furlough to visit family. Dorothy Wirtz, finishing a year of nursing training, takes a two week vacation with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Wirtz. A high school band concert under George Mowry's direction opens a summer series. Several local graduates and parish events are noted along with Vacation Bible Schools and hospital updates.
Residents share visits and returns from Rochester and Sheldon. Mrs. Art Cody and Mrs. Theresa Cody recover from recent hospital stays. Local gatherings include Francis Schott home visits, Craft Club at Mary Conway’s, and Joyce’s confirmation dinner. Methodist Bible school began with strong attendance and a full day.
The article describes a scouting investiture ceremony with four or five members including Wayne Hite Paul Boecher Lonnie Frohling and others. The Senior Patrol Leader led singing with "America" as candidates entered the light, and the event included foldfold rites and acceptance.
In a brief observance Rex Whitmer sounded taps as a flag ceremony took place. Harold Var and Chip Whitmer were noted among attendees during the quiet observed event.
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