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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1961
Page
6
A sick looking robin was seen hopping about a northwest Emmetsburg lawn Friday. A closer look revealed a two inch needle impaled in its back, with a cork attached. For two days efforts were made to catch the bird before the article continues.
Dear kaitor we in the WFO thank you sincerely for the May 25 editorial in your paper. We are glad The Emmetsburg Democrat shows concern for farmer welfare and note the editorial on page 21.
Funeral services for John M. Kajewski, 68, of Rodman area were held this morning at 10 o'clock in St Michael's Church Whittemore with Rev Philip Dailey officiating. Burial followed at St Michael's Cemetery Whittemore, Martin Funeral Home in charge.
Stella Simpson and Edmund Simpson of Kenmore were injured when a head on collision with Jack Frohling of Mallard occurred three and three fourths miles south on Highway 17. Frohling, who fell asleep at the wheel, drove a 1958 Nash on the wrong side of the pavement. Damages were about 350 to Frohling’s car and 500 to the Simpsons’ 1961 Chrysler. Mrs. Stella Simpson, 64, was taken to Palo Alto Memorial Hospital with head and leg injuries. Frohling, 36, and Edmund Simpson, 65, were involved. Cora Lewis of Jamestown, NY, was a passenger in Frohling’s car.
Mrs Ronale Stevens of Emmetsburg won the $150 Chamber of Commerce Bank day prize on Wednesday when her name was drawn in Emmetsburg shops and stores. The prize money will be $100 next week, stated C. of C. Secretary A. R. McDonald.
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago announced that the Iowa Trust and Savings Bank of Emmetsburg has been admitted to membership in the Federal Reserve System. The bank affirms FDIC affiliation insuring deposits up to 10000 dollars. President Charles J. Spies noted the move would better position the bank to serve the community.
A Ford Ranchero pickup stolen 10 days earlier was found behind locked doors in the unoccupied home of Mrs. P. C. Nelson at Fifth and Palmer. Deputy Ray Corley said Nelson is in California. Neighbor Ben Jacobson discovered the truck, returning it to Boggess Construction Co. of Estherville, owner of record.
Emmetsburg officials report an official 0.80 inch rainfall in ten minutes on Wednesday afternoon the heaviest downpour of the year, according to US Weather Observer Lewis Gunn. The week totals show scattered amounts including 0.66 and 0.46 inches on June 5 and 1:02 inches on June 1, with rain on June 7 bringing a total weekly rainfall of 1.14 inches.
A coffee break will be held in the basement of First Methodist Church this Saturday from 9 am to 11 am. Home made cinnamon rolls will be available for purchase to take home.
George Bryant, airport manager and owner of George Bryant Spraying Service, discusses aerial use of Maldane a 1960 Iowa State approved chemical blend superior to DDT for mosquito and nuisance gnat control. He notes it harms nothing outdoors and poses minimal risk to dairy barns interiors and auto finishes. Continued on page 4.
Mayor C L Nicholson announced a summer plan for a federally used insecticide in Emmetsburg that targets mosquitoes and certain gnats while being harmless to people and songbirds. He noted Iowa State University approval and said no local bird deaths are reported despite concerns elsewhere.
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