Emmetsburg News Recap of 1962 Primary and Local Events
More than 2,500 voters cast ballots in the recent primary to choose candidates for November. Martha Place of Emmetsburg and Dallas Ives of Rolfe won the Pocahontas County Rural Electric Cooperative essay contest and will tour Washington, D.C. A list of area graduates from the University of Iowa includes Thomas Bailey and Vincent Graettinger among others. Also noted are a golden wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. William O'Brien, a Scout campout near Five Island Lake, and proposed lake hazards for Bramersburg Golf Course. Amateur farm tours highlighted Palo Alto County, with Anllinvis family among first tourists visiting farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
Democrat
Martha Place
Dallas Ives
Rolfe
Pocahontas County
Thomas Bailey
Vincent Graettinger
Graettinger
Sasah Shiley Larson
Gary Lockwood
Mallard
Donald Dana
Ruthven
Don Pertl
West’ Bend
William O’brien
Donald Donovan
Phoenix
Ariz
Clem O'Brien
Monmouth
Scout's Point
Milton Merling Hore
Five Island Lake
Bramersburg
Anllinvis
Palo Alto
Fred Kerber
Gertel
Congressman Wiley Mayne Seeks Applicants for Service Academies
Congressman Wiley Mayne announced he is accepting applications from young men in the Sixth District for the July 1973 service academy classes. Eligibility includes US citizenship, age 17 or older, good moral character, strong scholastic record, and medical standards for the chosen academy. Appointments will be made to Army, Navy, and Air Force academies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Wiley Mayne
Sixth Congressional District
Sixth
Army
Navy
Air Force
United States
Mayne
Miller seeks third term in U S Senate from Iowa
Washington report notes U S Senator Jack Miller Republican announces reelection bid in Des Moines. He touts progressive, responsible progress and tax fairness while pledging independence, not rubber stamp loyalty to any president. Miller serves on key committees including Agriculture and Finance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Jack Miller
Rrown
United States
Senate
Des Molines
Miller
Iowa
Aitler
Senate House Economic Committee
Irene Wirtz Bridal Shower Honors West Bend Guest
Irene Wirtz was honored with a bridal shower on May 30 at the Community Club. Mrs. Paul Bleurer welcomed guests and crowned Irene the Queen as gifts were opened. Miss Wirtz, daughter of Fred and Mrs. Wirtz, will wed Alan Blair, son of Glen and Mrs. Blair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Wirtz
Paul Bleurer
Queen Irene
Miss Wirtz
Fred Wirtz
Alan Blair
Glen Blair
Emmetsburg Chamber Speaks At June Luncheon
Emmetsburg Chamber plans June 8 luncheon at the Cabaret in the St Charles Hotel. Members report remodeling at Mary's Style Shop and Penney's ladies wear. Home and Farm Show drew visitors to St Pats booth. A purse rescued from traffic inspired praise for residents' thoughtfulness. Emmetsburg welcomed Des Moines Chamber’s Good Will Tour, noting hometown hospitality. A Tulip Parade float featured at Orange City. National Business Week prompted a consumer questionnaire. An employment service for job seekers and employers is now active at the Chamber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
St. Charles Hotel
John C. Rex
Women Society meeting and social notes from Curlew
The Curlew Women's Society of Christian Services met in the dining room of the wee Methodist Church with Mrs. Seagren and Mrs. Walter Niiaen as hostesses. Mrs. Ray Lowman and Mrs. Roy Stokes Jr. hosted the Just-A-Mere Club at 2 pm. Circle will meet June 15 with Mrs. John Lund. Weekend guests included Humboldt residents and local families. visitors from Emmetsburg and Stewartville attended events and slides from a Spain trip were shown at the Henry Grafe home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Society’ of Christian Services
Jane
Seagren
Walter Niiaen
Ray Lowman
Roy Stokes Jr
Herholme
Leah
John, Lund
Harold Solbeck
Humboldt
Cecil Lowman
Brian
Boone
Henry Grate
Francis Neary
Emmetsburg
Max Rouse
Jana
Lisa
Dave Gadient
Brenda
Bradley
Cheryl
Joe
Shelia
Charlene
Eddie
Stewartville
Walter Martin
J. ‘M. Johnson
Henry Grafe
Spain
J. M. Johnson
Dick Martin
Indianola
John Walline
Oakland
Calif
Irs
Elmer
Lowran
Royal family ties mark Emmetsburg gatherings
A series of church and family visits highlight events May 27 and nearby weekends in Emmetsburg. People include Mrs. Jim Lossman and Lois Place with George, Stacy Voorhees, Mrs. Loyd Reese, Mrs. Jake Scott and her son Bill Scott, Robyn Keleher from Pocahontas visiting in-law relatives, and visitors from Newburyport and Orange City. Communities hosting include Spirit Lake and Des Moines trips as part of local social ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis Pieratt
Lois Place
George
Stacy Voorhees
United Methodist Church
Emmetsburg
Loyd Reese
Jake Scott
Spirit Lake
Kelly McDonnell
Royal
Mrr
Airs
Jim McDonnell
Des Moines
Leroy Lee
Ann
Martha
Andy
Mary
Orange City
Atr
Dave Bower
Also Mentioned on This Page
Emmetsburg Democrat
Flax Institute of the United States
Kenneth Rebhuhn
Ayrshire
Donald Mohr
Harry Stowall
Edward Cister
Abbie Conklin
Malorie Fitzpatrick
Clem Fitzpatrick
College of Nursing
St. Joseph‘s Hospital
Sioux City
Doris
Oold Fellows
Palo Alto County
Rebekahs
Palo Allto
Clay Counties
Emmetsburg Coal and Supply Company
Interior Lumber Company
Motor Tnrv
Firestone
Black Hawk
Mason
Dyersville
R. Conway
A. P. Anderson
Rocksland Railroad Company
Iowa State Teachers College
Spencer
Northwest Iowns
Cannon House
Washington
B.C
American Dairy Association
Washington Report
West Bend
Raphael Montag
Mary’s Style
Penney’s
Chamber of ‘Commerce
St. Pat's Booth
Emmettsburg
Chamber
Ed Emerson
Mannpower
Dsing
Curlew
Helen Johnson
Ton
Sveghvegr
Mer.arid
Jim Lossman
Mark
Julie
Steva
Aigana
Pato All Couty Hospital
Robert Abby
Newbury Port
Aass
Curlew Area
Bob Dyer
Helen Bowman
Jay
Cargill, Inc
Ellen Joynt
Iowa Trust & Savings Bank
Grant Wood
Iowa Trust & Savings
Nc, Maquqketa
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