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Emmetsburg Democrat

Location

Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1956

Page

6

Hoover Commission Proposes Broad Budgeting Reform

The Hoover Commission recommends extensive changes to the federal government's budgeting and accounting functions in response to rising deficits and efficiency concerns across agencies. The report outlines streamlined processes, stronger oversight, and unified financial reporting to improve transparency and fiscal control.

Runn’ymede Hoover“ Commission

Emmetsburg notes on gardens, police, and events

Local readers report garden vandalism and iris damage as youths harmed flower beds. Emmetsburg clubs showcased pioneer-era rooms for West Bend centennial. Community events include Flower show prep, lake recreation, and church dedication slated for June with mortgage burn.

Lakeshore

State conservation program restocks lakes with baby bass

The State Conservation Department reports releasing tiny bass fry into Five Island lakes after research showed they hatch in the lakes. Fishermen note mixed success with the newly planted stock while debates about spread and predation continue. A summary lists local residents Marcus Emmetsburg and Cecilla Ler among those in recent marriage licenses, and a Fort Dodge court matter is noted with ties to local figures.

Leigan Place Emmetsburg Leman Harker Five Haryve Beatty Tee Iman

Ruthven Manager Hires New Farm Elevator Head

Thomas Currans of Ruthven begins duties as manager of the Farmers Elevator today. He is a young man preparing for this work. A Des Moines River bottom farm, road span project and overflow risk were noted near Emmetsburg.

Bernard Bradley Grachtinger Emmetsburg Thomas Currans Ruthven Currans Thursa Mr. Suss Robert’ Mulroy St. Paul St. Thomas College John J. McDonald Day Ellington Township Ahen Land and Loan Phillips

Curlew WSCS General Meeting Set for June 14

The Curlew Woman’s Society of Christian Service announces a general meeting on Thursday afternoon June 1. Mrs. James Brown will lead the lesson titled Why We Give. Members are urged to attend for a session of fellowship and study.

Curlew Wscs Citien Christian Jung James Brown Pe Seeman

Memorial Day Guests and Visitation Minutes

Memorial Day brought many visitors as Mr. and Mrs. Joel Ward hosted at Joel Ward’s sister Helen Johnson’s home. Numerous families from Spirit Lake and nearby towns joined in Centen nial activities at West Bend with junior legion groups marching. Lifters: visits to Cedar Falls, Fairmont, and Curlew area relatives, church and dam trips noted, plus a newly painted pastel blue residence at the Headrick home.

Emmetsburg Shaw Grandma Gramp Madard Emmettsburg Juanita Willingham Frances Hyde Elsie Wigdahl Joel Ward Merton Ward Helen Johnson Clifford Drown Spirit Lake Clarence Johnson B. Pisk J. B. Drown Nels P. Anderson Shirley Anderson Winnie Tressler Willard Anderson Gary West Bend Fort Dodge Cedar Palls Johnson Melvin Butcher Fairmont Inn Butcher Bee Patterson Patterson Charles Greer Blue Earth Minn Mather T Ed J. Johnson Roy Brumbaugh Des Sidines Charles Brumbaugh Ed Domek Clyde Hatch Albert Lea Rusk Lake Charles Fisher Martha Johnson Loren Jobson Armstrong Paul Johnson Ringsted Gertrude Fisher

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